January Newsletter
Features
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Getting Here
2008 is off to a great start for travelers looking to
hit the slopes in Reno-Tahoe thanks to nine new nonstop
flights to the
Reno-Tahoe International Airport from seven new
destinations, and of course, several feet of new snow
at area ski and board resorts. The airport offers 182
flights per day to and from 23 nonstop cities allowing
travelers to get down to business — in the boardroom or
on the slopes — with ease.
Southwest Airlines
connects travelers from Chicago-Midway and San Diego to
Reno-Tahoe with daily nonstop flights and
Allegiant Air
provides new nonstop flights from Bellingham, Washington.
Regional service provider ExpressJet
boards daily nonstop flights for travelers from Spokane, Washington,
Tucson, Arizona, and California’s Long Beach and Ontario airports to Reno-Tahoe.
Big Snow Hits Lake Tahoe
This weekend’s series of storms has left Lake Tahoe with
awesome mid-winter skiing and riding conditions. Now’s
the time to plan your dream winter vacation to seven world-class
Ski Lake Tahoe resorts — Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood,
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe™, Sierra-at-Tahoe®
and Squaw Valley USA. No other ski destination in North America
has that perfect combination of big snow, big mountains, fantastic
nightlife and entertainment and the spectacular blue of North America’s
largest alpine lake. Visit Ski Lake Tahoe
for all your vacation planning needs,
including a a new interactive map,
an online travel planner
and up-to-date snow conditions for all seven resorts.
Unique Winter Excursions Expand Tahoe Horizons
North Lake Tahoe has been an adventure haven for skiers since the
late 1800s and today boasts the largest concentration of ski resorts
in the country. But there is just as much to do off-the-beaten path.
Visitors can get an exclusive glimpse of spectacular Sierra Nevada
backcountry while dog sledding via Alaskan huskies led by an experienced
musher. Four-to-20 mile tours are available as are moonlight expeditions.
Skiers, boarders and snowshoers can explore the Sierra Crest without having
to snow camp by taking rustic refuge in Sierra Club huts. The huts are about
a day’s journey from various trailheads. Ice fishermen can head to Boca,
Prosser and Stampede Reservoirs as well as various frozen lakes throughout
the area. For more information about winter activities and for complete
vacation planning, call North Lake Tahoe at 1-877-949-3296 or
visit online.
Reno-Tahoe Brings Entertainment to Life
Broadway Laughs Arrive at Eldorado Hotel Casino
The Eldorado Hotel Casino rings in the New Year with non-stop entertainment.
Broadway comes to Reno with the side-splitting spoof, "Forbidden Broadway"
taking center stage in the Eldorado Showroom now through February 17.
The show features parodies of Broadway's biggest hits including "Spamalot,"
"Annie" and "The Phantom of the Opera." Tickets start at $30.95 and
dinner/show and room/show packages are available. For tickets, call
Eldorado Show Reservations at 800-648-5966 or visit
Eldorado online.
Silver Legacy Packs Calendar with Headliner Music, Comedy and Football
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, home to Reno’s best entertainment, welcomes a
rare solo acoustic performance with Aaron Lewis of Staind and his "Have Guitar
Will Travel Tour" on January 11 at 9 p.m. followed by music legend Etta James
and The Roots Band, known for her hit "At Last," on January 12 at 8 p.m.
Then the funny and unpredictable Sinbad will leave you laughing in the aisles
on January 18 at 9 p.m. After the show, visit Aura Ultra Lounge setting a new
level of sexy sophistication and sheer elegance for nightlife destinations in
Reno. Finally, mark your calendars for the Biggest Little Tailgate Party on
February 2 on Virginia Street — complete with football and cheerleading
contests, football retailers and food and beverage vendors! Visit
Silver Legacy
online for tickets and details.
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Welcomes Funk and Comedy
Get down to the Grammy Award winning sounds of Average White Band January 12
at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa in South Lake Tahoe. Popularly known for
their hit "Pick Up the Pieces," the performance will include funky jams and
soulful instrumentals. Damon Wayans, of "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color"
fame, is in the house January 18 and 19 with a creative comedy routine of
side-splitting impersonations and characterizations that have made him a
household name across the country. Then rock-out on February 2 with Loverboy,
a Canadian-American rock group who produced four multi-platinum albums and
produced several hits in the1980s including "Working for the Weekend" and
"Turn Me Loose." For more information, visit MontBleu online.
Music’s in the Air in Reno
Four Reno organizations — Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno Philharmonic, AVA Ballet
Theatre, and Nevada Opera — will host several events in 2008 sure to stir
lovers of the live performance. Mark your calendar for January 13 or 15, when
Reno Philharmonic features Tchaikovsky. The philharmonic also has concerts in
February and April. On January 26 and 27, the Reno Chamber Orchestra does its
own rendition of Tchaikovsky with guest conductor Carl Topilow. The chamber also
performs in March and April. On February 8 and 10, the Nevada Opera offers "Hansel
and Gretel" and rounds out its season in April with "The Mikado." In March, the
AVA Ballet Theatre presents the classic fairytale "Cinderella" and follows up with
"Vortex" in July. Visit Nevada Magazine
for a complete story and schedule.
Celebrities Fill Showroom at Nugget
Grammy winning R&B group Boyz II Men plays the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s
Nugget January 19 and 20. With hits such as "End of the Road," "I’ll Make Love to You"
and "On Bended Knee," Boyz II Men is the most commercially successful R&B group of all
time. Tickets are $45. The Nugget also welcomes country star Jo Dee Messina to the
Celebrity Showroom January 24 — 26. A Country Music Association and Academy of
Country Music award winner, Messina plays hits such as "Bye Bye," "I’m Alright" and
"Burn." Tickets are $50. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 800-648-1177
or visit the Nugget online.
Reno-Tahoe is Kicking off the New Year with Top-Name Entertainment at the Reno Events Center
The Blue Man Group takes the stage on January 19 at 8 p.m. Comparisons? Blue Man
Group is incomparable. As any fan will tell you if asked to describe this unique 100-minute
show — "You just have to see it!" February 1 brings the Foo Fighters performing at
8 p.m. Having earned a worldwide following, the Foo Fighters have scored a number of hit
songs, including "This Is a Call," "Learn to Fly" and "Best of You." Two of their albums,
"There Is Nothing Left to Lose" and "One by One," won Grammy Awards. On March 14,
Matchbox Twenty with special guests Alanis Morissette and Mute Math, perform at 7 p.m.
Matchbox Twenty has sold in excess of 37 million albums worldwide from the releases of
"Yourself or Someone Like You", "Mad Season" and "More Than You Think You Are." To
purchase tickets, visit Reno-Tahoe online.
Lake Tahoe’s Blue Gay-La Just Around the Corner
"Get Down Tonight" and "Shake Your Booty" with KC & The Sunshine Band
during the action-packed second annual Blue Gay-La, a gay and lesbian
ski week in South Shore Lake Tahoe, January 23 — 27. Hosted by
the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Blue Gay-La combines skiing and riding
with 24-hour gaming and nightlife and headliner entertainment including
English Beat and renowned comedians Paula Poundstone and Anthony "ANT"
Kalloniatis. Parties feature top-rated DJ Chris Cox as well as après ski
events, hot nightclub nights and on-mountain activities. For more information,
schedule of events and lodging packages, visit
Blue Gay-La online.
Grand Sierra Features Football, Talent
Join Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in January for all of the Big Championship
Games as fans watch the action on 27 big screen televisions and enjoy food and
drink specials. On January 26 see Terry Fator, winner of "America’s Got Talent,"
while he captivates the audience with his celebrity impressions and comedy sketches.
For tickets and more information, call the Box Office at 800-648-3568 or
visit Grand Sierra Resort
online for details.
Special Events, Classic Rock on Calendar for Atlantis
Get your tickets today for the 8th Annual Reno-Tahoe Winter Wine and Ski Expo
on January 31 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Sample wines from 40 wineries
and bid on exciting silent auction items like magnums, ski apparel, hotel stays
and more! And next month in the Atlantis Grand Ballroom, Blue Oyster Cult and
Foghat perform February 16 and 17 followed by platinum record selling Marshall
Tucker Band March 7 and 8. For event tickets and more information, call 775-824-4467
or toll free 888-551-7007 or visit Atlantis
online. Must be 21.
Peppermill Opens Events Center with Country Classics
Join the Peppermill Resort Casino on February 9 for its inaugural show in the new
Tuscany Events Center featuring Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard live in concert.
For tickets and more information, visit the Peppermill online.
Reno-Tahoe Continues to Impress
See Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in a Whole New Light
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino has recently completed a $90 million renovation
transforming the property into Reno’s luxury resort destination. Its exciting
upgrades include nightlife hotspot ALLCity Live, an 80,000 square foot casino,
an 1,800-seat theatre with headline entertainment, branded retail shops, a cinema,
50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, an aqua golf driving range,
Fun Quest Family Fun Center, an RV park and more. Visit
Grand Sierra Resort online
for resort details and amenities.
Peppermill Opens Doors on Expansion
The Peppermill Resort Casino’s $400 million Tuscan-themed expansion is now open.
The expansion includes a new 600 all-suite hotel tower featuring pillow-top king
size beds, high-definition televisions, marble bathrooms, a European soaking tub,
Wi-Fi access and much more. The new 62,000 square foot convention center is also
now open for conventions, meetings, receptions and concerts. While at the property,
visit the new Terrace Lounge and Biscotti’s restaurant. For more information,
visit the Peppermill online.
Carson City Offers Culinary Delights
With its expanding reputation for excellent cuisine, specialty and family-owned
restaurants, Carson City is transforming into northern Nevada’s culinary Mecca.
Adele's offers sophisticated cuisine with an unbelievable number
of selections from an intimate kitchen. The litany of spectacular specials is recited from memory
by wait staff with impeccable detail. The Basil
instantly transports you to the calm, quiet and relaxing ambiance of Thailand.
Garibaldi's is a long-time local’s favorite for quality,
creative and authentic dishes from Italy’s old country. Red's Old 395 Grill
serves hearty meals, more than 101 beer offerings and a festive atmosphere with
antique wagons and memorabilia suspended from the ceiling. The décor is a feast
for the senses and so is the food. Epicurean delights await you in
Carson City.
Reno Rising to the Top in National Business/Lifestyle
Reno continues to favorably appear on the nation’s radar as a terrific place
to do business, live and work. In 2007, a host of organizations and publications
rated Reno among the best in the country. Some designations include: Reno-Sparks
as the 26th Best-Performing City in the U.S. by the renowned Milken Institute and
Greenstreet Partners; Reno and Minden among the 20 Best Affordable Suburbs in the
West by BusinessWeek.com; Reno-Sparks as eighth among the Top 20 Midsize
Cities for Doing Business by Inc. magazine; Carson City as the third best
place for artists according to BusinessWeek.com; and Reno-Sparks among America’s
50 Hottest Cities by Expansion Management magazine. Nevada was also recognized
nationally — the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council and National Tax
Foundation both placed it within their Top 5 business-friendly environments. For
more on doing business and living in Greater Reno-Tahoe
visit online.
Reno-Tahoe Wants 2008 to be Your Lucky Year
Total Your Rewards at Harrah’s Reno
For a prosperous 2008, start the New Year off right by joining
Total Rewards® at Harrah’s Reno — the rewards program
that truly pays you back for playing! Total Rewards® is the loyalty
card program that rewards you when you play with Harrah’s. And the
more you play the more rewards you earn. Because your Total Rewards®
card is accepted at all Harrah’s-owned properties, you can earn and
spend your credits wherever you like! Earn your points at the slots
and redeem them at the tables. Win your points in Reno and cash them
in Atlantic City. The choice is yours! Sound good to you? Sign-up is
easy: stop in at Harrah’s and ask about becoming a Total Rewards®
member. For more information, visit
Harrah’s Reno online.
Great Room Rates and Betting at Circus Circus Reno
Football playoffs are here and there’s no better place to watch than Circus
Circus! Our MGM MIRAGE satellite Race and Sports Book has all the fun you
can hope for when watching your favorite team including the best selection
of propositions and the highest limits in town while the adjacent Carousel
Bar has all the best in liquid libations. Room rates have never been better and with each reservation
you’ll receive a fantastic Fun Book with over $75 in
valuable offers including $5 match plays, dining and retail discounts, and
$10 off your next stay at Circus Circus Reno!
Book now and put a
little Circus in your life!
Atlantis’ Casino Offers Cold Hard Cash in 2008
Spice up your winter with a 2008 AWD Porsche Cayenne! Atlantis’ $220,000 Cash
and Porsche giveaway is underway now through March 1. Earn entries by playing
your favorite games and get bonus entries by swiping your card every day.
Then on Sunday, swipe your Club Paradise card and you could win your share of
$10,000 in cold hard cash! Drawings are held every Sunday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The final drawings for big cash and the Porsche will be held on February 29 and
March 1, 2008. Visit Atlantis
for details. Must be 21.
Win Treasures at Eldorado Hotel Casino
On Eldorado’s casino floor, play Treasures of the Eldorado for your chance at
thousands and free drawing tickets for the Eldorado Monthly Extreme Car Giveaway.
On January 26, one lucky winner will drive away in a brand new 2008 Toyota 4Runner
from Reno Toyota. Call 800-648-5966 or visit Eldorado
online for your free Club Eldorado Card today!
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