Week of Nov. 8, 2023

From the editor’s desk

Did you know that Sierra Gonzales—the operator who gave the command to the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to collect a sample from an asteroid in 2020—is a graduate of Damonte Ranch High School and the University of Nevada, Reno? That’s just one of the many stories Frank Mullen dug up to commemorate the Fleischmann Planetarium’s 60th anniversary.

What fall beverage elicits more opinions than the pumpkin spice latte? “To some, the PSL represents the beginning of a season that means warm autumnal flavors,” writes our drinks expert, Michael Moberly. “To others, it encapsulates all that is wrong in today’s world.” Here’s his foray into the cultural implications behind the cup. 

Resident foodie Maude Ballinger’s new column, 3 Things, features dishes she’s sampled at local eateries. This month, her visits to Süp, Haru and Bistro Habanero yielded glowing reports of their satisfying soups. 

The new Argentinian film When Evil Lurks rises far above the otherwise-tepid horror-movie offerings this season has to offer. Bob Grimm has more details. 

Our new gift guide, Handmade for the holidays, has copious advice on where to buy one-of-a-kind items from local artists. Options include holiday sales events all over town, purchasing from artists’ websites, and learning to make your own at one of several local studios.

AI is everywhere—and Dave Croasdell has some ideas for how you can use it to help incubate and develop your own company, in the latest On Nevada Business column.

The exhibition It Started With Willows, curated by Melissa Melero-Moose, draws a clear line between traditional and contemporary Native artwork. It’s on view in the Bristlecone Gallery at Western Nevada College in Carson City through Dec. 21. 

The Reno Chamber Orchestra’s plan to reach new listeners includes mixing in elements like animation and opera, and collaborating with groups like the Nevada Gay Men’s Chorus. The group’s next concert, Stories We Tell, will take place Nov. 18 and 19.

Don’t forget you can still pick up our November print edition. It’s at businesses all over town! 

Take care,

—Kris Vagner, managing editor