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<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - Tony DeGeiso and Paul Dancer star in Funtime Theater s production of the comedy "Greater Tuna". Each actor plays ten small-town characters requiring numerous quick changes behind the set. Two times ten equals Tuna
Go to one of this weekend’s performances of “Greater Tuna” at the Studio on Fourth Street in Reno, and you might notice something a little strange about the characters.
May 14, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Courtesy photo - Country star Carrie Underwood performs Monday at the Reno Events Center. ‘Idol’ winner from a small town comes to the Biggest Little City
In 2005 Carrie Underwood took the “American Idol” stage for the first time with flowing crimped hair, blue jeans and a bright pink T-shirt.
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Courtesy photo - Tahoe-based Subjektochange will bring its funky blue bass sound to Great Basin Brewing Co. on Saturday. Good music growing wild like the trees in the local mountains
There must be something in the Tahoe water, because there has been a covey of bands springing up with an array of interesting musical styles.
May 07, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arts in Bloom takes root on Mother’s Day at Marina
A whirlwind of artistry will blow over the Sparks Marina on Sunday with the sixth annual Arts in Bloom Festival.
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Concert Review: Ladies really do love country boys
by Kayla Dubchansky
May 04, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Trace Adkins couldn't have kicked off his concert better, choosing "I've Got my Game On" as his opening song, which summed up most of his show Saturday night at the Grand Sierra Resort.
Get a life – courtesy of The Used
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 30, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Traveling from college campus to college campus, the Rockstar Get A Life Tour with headlining band The Used will make a stop at Lawlor Events Center Saturday night.Since kicking off at New Mexico S...
Artown 2008 is a feast for the senses
by Janine Kearney
Apr 30, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Introducing the lineup of Artown 2008 events to local residents is like waving a tasty bowl of jambalaya in front of a hungry Creole. Like the famous New Orleans dish, this rich, artistic festival ...
Dark karma hangs over ‘Pyramid Highway’
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 24, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
When northern Nevadans think of Pyramid Highway, it is often considered just a long, sometimes dangerous stretch of road between Sparks and Pyramid Lake.
Reno maestro to make his grand finale
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 24, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Years of musical knowledge, professionalism and passion will be on display Sunday and Tuesday in the form of graceful flicks of a small white baton.
Concert Review: Tegan and Sara command attention
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
If it wasn't for the edgier, somewhat punkier, haircut that Tegan was sporting, only the faithful fans would have been able to tell pint-sized indie rockers Tegan and Sara apart.
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