December Newsletter
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More Options for Travelers
2007 has been a banner year for air travelers to
the Reno-Tahoe International Airport
thanks to nine new nonstop flights and seven new
destinations the airport now offers 182 flights
per day to and from 23 nonstop cities. Business
and leisure travelers are enjoying more nonstop
flight options into Reno-Tahoe with daily flights
from Chicago-Midway and San Diego on Southwest Airlines.
Regional service provider ExpressJet
is now boarding daily nonstop flights from Spokane,
Washington, Tucson, Arizona and California's Long
Beach and Ontario airports. And travelers from Bellingham,
Washington can hop on one of Allegiant Air's
new nonstop flights. There's no place like Reno-Tahoe
with its unlimited outdoor recreation options combined
with top-name entertainment and 24-hour Nevada-style gaming.
With such convenient flight options, Reno-Tahoe will
easily become your go-to weekend getaway.
Reno-Tahoe Shares the Spirit of the Season
Celebrate the Holidays in Northern Nevada
December is a time for celebration all over region
with communities coming together to mark the holiday
season and show off the spirit of their cities and towns.
Christmas on the Comstock in historic Virginia City is
an enchanting, month-long celebration that lasts through
December. Shops are decorated in Victorian splendor and
the delicious warm drinks served by many of the shops,
saloons and restaurants accent the cool winter air.
There is a window-decorating contest and awards are given
to the store with the most innovative and dazzling front
window. Original oil lamps from the 1800s are lit and line
the streets to add a touch of nostalgia. It's a celebration
worth experiencing for the holiday season. Events are scheduled
through December in the Carson Valley, Reno, Sparks, Carson City
and Fallon, including parades, concerts, shows, decorating
contests and craft fairs. The month is capped with celebrations
ringing in the New Year in Reno and Lake Tahoe. Visit
Nevada online
for more information.
Community Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves for the Annual Community
Holiday Celebration in South Lake Tahoe December 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies inside the Visitors Center.
Lake DJ will
provide the holiday music, Borges Family Sleigh and Carriage Rides
will provide complimentary sleigh rides and The Blue Ribbon
Choir will be caroling. Authentic home-made tamales will be
available for purchase. The event is sponsored by the
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
Call 530-544-5050 for more details.
Christmas in Carson Features Victorian Homes & the Santa Train
Steal a page from "It's a Wonderful Life" for a traditional
Christmas celebration through downtown Carson City during the
Victorian Home Christmas Tour. The self-guided tour features
nine Victorian Homes decked out in their holiday finest. Carson
City features the Kit Carson Trail, a 2.5-mile tour through the
area's historic district. Homes are 100-140 years old and will
have costumed characters to describe the rich history of each.
Expect ornate settings, bubble lights, treetop angels, tinsel,
garland and old-fashioned delights. Tours are Sunday, December
9 from noon to 5 p.m. Each ticket shows a map to the open houses.
Tickets are $20 adults; $15 seniors and students; and $6 for children
6 through 12. Call 775-220-6278. Also in Carson City, ride the rails
with Santa Claus December 15 and 16 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
The Santa Train runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
Call 775-687-6953 for details.
Visit Carson City online.
Holly Jolly Days Arrive at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Visit Atlantis Casino Resort Spa from December 10 — 21 for the Holly Jolly Days
Celebration. The resort is teaming up with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to
end hunger in our community. Each day, Club Paradise members who bring in two
non-perishable food items will be rewarded with great offers including food
specials, gaming bonuses and more. Finish your holiday shopping at Atlantis'
Gift Shop and take advantage of a special 20% off discount when you donate.
Receive a bonus entry into the Weekly Free Slot Tournaments on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. MonteVigna Italian Ristorante and Lounge is also
extending its happy hour during Holly Jolly Days from 4 until 7 p.m. Enjoy
"Reno's Best Wine Selection," with 2-for-1 cocktails and half-priced appetizers.
Visit the Atlantis online for more details.
"Monkey King" to Premiere at Harrah's Reno
A legendary Chinese story comes to life in Sammy's Showroom inside
Harrah's Reno this December. "Monkey King Creates Havoc in Heaven"
is making its first appearance in North America with its premiere
performance in Reno. This show, presented by the Beijing Shaolin
Martial Arts School, combines unforgettable feats of Kung Fu,
acrobatics and magic as it traces the escapades of the storied Monkey King.
You'll have to see it to believe it! "Monkey King Creates Havoc in Heaven"
takes center stage at Harrah's Reno December 12 – 16. Show time is
8 p.m. nightly, except Saturday, December 15 when show times are 7 and
10 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 and $34.95 for VIP seating. For tickets or more
information call 775-788-2900 or visit online.
Big Time Adventure on the Big Screen
Catch South Shore's 5th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival with
never been seen before action and adventure film clips from around
the world — everything from BASE jumping, skiing, tow in big
wave surfing, and deep water soloing — no gear, no ropes,
climbing rocks over water. The fast paced format will show the best
ten minutes from the best films of the year along with a special
dedication to Kirkwood's 35 seasons on December 15 at 7 p.m. at the
MontBleu Theatre.
Contact Todd Offenbacher at 530-318-1688 or via e-mail
for details.
Silver Legacy Heats up December with Hot Entertainment
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, home to Reno's Best Entertainment, welcomes
"A Filipino Christmas in Reno" featuring Philippine crooner Martin
Nievera with special guests Joey Albert and Mona Bersabe on December
22 at 8 p.m. On December 29 and 30 see political comedian Bill Maher,
host of HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher," at 8 p.m. Welcome 2008
with a bang for a New Year's Eve Rockin' The Dome Dance Party with
live music by The Buddy Emmer Band at 8 p.m. At midnight, partygoers
are treated to a confetti blizzard, indoor and outdoor fireworks,
champagne and party favors! Visit Silver Legacy online
for tickets and reservations.
Eldorado Celebrates the Season with Music
The Eldorado Hotel Casino offers non-stop entertainment this
holiday season — a spectacular Christmas favorite and
an electrifying classic rock show take center stage in the
Eldorado Showroom. One of London's biggest Christmas shows,
"Spirit of Christmas," a holiday extravaganza of pure Christmas
magic featuring Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the famous family
band The Osmonds, appears in the showroom spreading holiday cheer
through December 28. Dinner and show packages are available from
$36.95 and room and show packages available from $69 per person.
Rock in the New Year with a high-energy performance by soulful
singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers of Bad Company. Rodgers appears
in the Eldorado Showroom Sunday, December 30 at 8 p.m. and Monday,
December 31 at 10 p.m. For tickets call Eldorado Show Reservations
at 800-648-5966 or purchase online.
Cozy Up With a Suite Deal at Circus Circus Reno
Circus Circus Reno has a "suite" deal for you!
Book a room at online
and receive 50% off an upgrade to a mini suite! And with New Year's Eve
approaching, now is the perfect time to indulge in luxury. Ring in 2008
in style with our casino-wide party featuring live music in the Circus Cabaret,
free party hats and noisemakers, an exciting Downtown Reno fireworks show and
a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Come join us and put a little
Circus in your life! Make your reservation today at
Circus Circus Reno!
Toast the New Year at John Ascuaga's Nugget
You should be dancing this New Year's Eve as the Celebrity Showroom
at John Ascuaga's Nugget transforms into a discotheque with the
sounds of Disco Inferno and the M-80s. The dance party will begin
at a special show time of 9 p.m. and tickets are just $35. With
decadent dining specials in the restaurants and a complimentary
champagne toast at midnight, the Nugget is the place the ring in
the New Year. You can also check out the Nugget's newest swipe and
play game, $1 Million Quest for Cash, where you have the chance to
win cash jackpots of up to $50,000 instantly. For more information,
visit the Nugget online.
'Tis the Season for Snowy Outdoor Adventure
Let the Ski Season Begin!
With the opening of Squaw Valley USA, Northstar-at-Tahoe™,
Kirkwood and Heavenly in recent weeks, Lake Tahoe's ski season
has officially started. For your winter vacation planning needs,
there's no better place to visit than Ski Lake Tahoe.
As the official winter sports website for Lake Tahoe, Ski Lake Tahoe's
site provides useful information on the latest
snow conditions,
lift tickets,
resort specials,
videos
and even answers to all those burning questions you may have.
And once you're ready to book your Lake Tahoe winter vacation,
Ski Lake Tahoe can help with that, too. So visit online today.
North Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts are Open for Business
Consistently cold temperatures over the last few weeks had North Lake
Tahoe ski resorts making snow around the clock. Northstar-at-Tahoe™
opened November 23 with early season conditions and lift tickets for just
$29. Squaw Valley USA recently opened with beginner adult and children ski
and snowboard lessons, as well as ice-skating and snow tubing. Sugar Bowl
Ski Resort opened November 24 with $40 lift tickets for adults. Homewood
Mountain Resort's scheduled opening date is December 8 and Diamond Peak
hopes to open December 13 — weather permitting. Alpine Meadows and
Mt. Rose–Ski Tahoe plan to open as soon as possible. For ski resort
openings, lodging reservations, recreation and special event details,
call North Lake Tahoe at 1-877-949-3296 or
visit online.
Reno-Tahoe on the Grow
Making Connections in Greater Reno-Tahoe
A growing job market, world class entertainment and infinite recreation
possibilities truly combine the best of big city living with small town
sincerity to create an atmosphere that breeds community. Whether it's a
backyard barbecue with the neighbors or a business lunch with the Young
Professionals Network, Greater Reno-Tahoe offers an abundance of
opportunity to build relationships and get to know people like you.
Explore more.
Expansion Opens at Peppermill Resort • Casino
The Peppermill Resort • Casino is celebrating the grand opening of its
$400 million expansion. Experience Tuscany this December as the Peppermill
debuts its new 600 all-suite hotel tower, 62,000 square foot convention center,
exquisite restaurant and lounge, and romantic wedding chapels. The new hotel
rooms feature plush pillow-top king size beds, marble bathrooms, European-style
soaking tubs, high-definition televisions, Wi-Fi access and much more. The
Peppermill's newest restaurant, Biscotti's, serves a menu that spans the globe
in innovative dishes as well as twists on classic comfort foods. The wedding
chapels are sure to make any couple's special day unforgettable. In 2008, the
Peppermill is adding a spa and salon, three pools, a restaurant and nightclub.
To learn more about the Peppermill visit online.
Ski BASE Jumps Ramp Up Reno-Tahoe's Adventure Quotient
Four extreme skiers launched into the record books Saturday, November 17
in Downtown Reno officially kicking off the upcoming Reno-Tahoe ski season.
Skiing icon, Shane McConkey and three others, completed the first-ever ski
BASE jump from the top of the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. A crowd of
approximately 1,000 spectators watched from the streets as McConkey skied
off the roof of the 38-story hotel casino. Using a custom-built ramp packed
with 6,700 pounds of shaved ice, McConkey was launched into an aerial 360 then
quickly released his chute to successfully accomplish this feat. A team of
photographers captured the jump from all angles, you can catch all of the
amazing video
and images
here. Book your ski adventure today.
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