Virtual reality device Oculus Rift, worth it?
By Krysta Scripter This coming March boasts the possibility of over 10 different virtual reality headsets hitting the market, and some are already available for …
Pow Pow! 2016 brings right mixture of talent
By Blake Nelson Since the inception of House Music in America during the early 1980s, electronic dance music has grown, splintered and rebranded itself …
‘Zoolander 2’ beats sequel slump, but fizzles overall
By Blake Nelson “Zoolander 2” could be easily written off by anyone who has seen the way Hollywood uses successful movies to make a …
‘Hail, Caesar!’ brings laughs but lacks depth
By Blake Nelson The Coen Brothers have released another witty comedy in the same vein as “The Big Lebowski,” but the slacker mentality doesn’t …
Reno’s redneck rapper is making moves to success
By Jordan Berns On the south side of Reno by Damonte Ranch lives a young man who is making a name for himself. Alex …
Dr. Dog plays up to ‘touring band’ persona, but at what cost?
By Blake Nelson I strolled into Cargo Concert Hall on Tuesday’s cold night, ready to see Dr. Dog and Hop Along. The two bands …
‘Missoula’ sheds light on rape in America
By Blake Nelson “Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town” is not an easy book to read, I imagine, for anyone. …
Local artists display mixed feelings toward Nevada
By Blake Nelson After little over an hour of driving, a few turns onto and off highways and miles of characteristically drab northern Nevada scenery, …
Art spaces foster local scene
By Blake Nelson Reno’s explosion into an art centric town has fostered not only renown for the city, but also created many places for artists …
Arctic Circle residency proves to be an expansive experience
By Blake Nelson People are filing into the large auditorium inside the Nevada Museum of Art. The seats are nearly full (this is no …