The Reno News and Review

Since 1995, the Reno News & Review (RN&R) has served as the alternative news source for Reno, Sparks, and the Northern Nevada region. It is produced by Coachella Valley Independent LLC.

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Jonny Finic, Vocalist/guitarist of EVERGLADE

2 weeks ago | renonr.com | Matt King

The band EVERGLADE concocts intense metalcore. With abrasive guitar tones, silky smooth lead lines, deep bass and frenzied drumming, the band has crafted a powerhouse instrumental base to support a dynamic vocal tradeoff between guttural hardcore screams and melodic pop hooks. EVERGLADE, thanks to this mix, moves listeners both physically and emotionally. Jonny Finic handles guitar and vocal duties for the band. What was the first concert you attended?
The Lucky 13: Patterson Hood, Frontman of Drive-By Truckers, performing at Grand Sierra Resort on June 8

3 weeks ago | renonr.com | Matt King

Nothing screams “Southern rock” quite like the blistering sounds of Drive-By Truckers. With twangy and slightly distorted guitar, and nasally, heavily accented lines, the band has charmed listeners with their soft-rock stylings over the past 27 years. The band is set to perform with Deer Tick at the Grand Sierra Resort on Sunday, June 8.
11 Days a Week: June 5-15, 2025

3 weeks ago | renonr.com | Kelley Lang

All you pinball wizards can exercise those crazy flipper fingers for a good cause at Tilt!, a retro ’80s-themed pinball fundraiser to support Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company. The theater will transform into a pinball arcade with more than 10 games on free play, while attendees can enjoy a yummy drink and retro vibes courtesy of a live video jockey playing and projecting ’80s and ’90s music videos.
Off the beaten track: After 15 years away, legendary rock/sludge metal band Melvins make a point of returning to Reno

3 weeks ago | renonr.com | Matt King

A legendary band in the rock and sludge-metal sphere is making a long-awaited return to Reno. Melvins have managed to toe the line between being extremely successful—and largely unknown among many fans of popular rock acts. Even though their pioneering mix of metal, punk and heavy influenced the likes of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Tool and others, Melvins have remained a consistent-force in the venue scene, opting to never “sell-out” and tour arenas or stadiums.
A geography of faces: The Portrait Society of Reno’s book is an album of Nevadans’ images and personalities

3 weeks ago | renonr.com | Frank X. Mullen

For nearly 70 years, a cadre of Reno artists has practiced the ancient art of portraiture, immortalizing their subjects—often friends or neighbors—in oil, acrylics, watercolor, charcoal or pencil. Each Wednesday, the members of the Portrait Society of Reno spend about two hours in a room at Nevada Fine Arts focusing on a volunteer model. Their goal is not only to create a likeness of their subjects, but to capture some of the models’ personalities, character and emotions.
A playful summer: Your guide to Northern Nevada summer theater

3 weeks ago | renonr.com | Jessica Santina

I once heard it said, “Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes.” This has become a mantra for me, a reminder that it’s time to let go—of fussy dinners, overscheduled weekdays and getting all your chores done. Summer’s the time for having fun. Local theater companies evidently got that memo.
We collectively must drop the vitriol—and strive for civility and understanding

4 weeks ago | renonr.com | Jimmy Boegle

At 3:56 p.m. on May 10, Jean called the Reno News & Review. It was a Saturday, and I didn’t answer, so Jean left a message—because she had some things to say. “I am disgusted in RN&R,” she said, starting off a message that would go on for two minutes, 11 seconds; what follows are her verbatim words. “That’s absolutely despicable that everything in your paper—I couldn’t even read but a few editions, because it is so woke, so Marxist, so awful.
The summer movie preview: Our cantankerous reviewer is actually … optimistic about the season of blockbusters?!

4 weeks ago | renonr.com | Bob Grimm

The summer of 2025 is upon us, and the summer movie season is under way, with the likes of Mission Impossible: Tom Cruise Is a Freaking Maniac Running and Smiling in My Spicy Nightmares, as well as Lilo & Stitch: Disney, You Are Really Starting to Push It With the Live-Action Shit Remakes of Animated Films, and I Might Not Love You Anymore. A glimpse at the remaining schedule reveals that, hey, this might actually be a well-balanced, fun summer movie season.
Summer event guide

4 weeks ago | renonr.com | Kelley Lang

It’s hard to ignore that prices are going up—but that doesn’t mean you can’t afford to have fun this summer. The Reno-Tahoe region offers plenty of attractions and diversions to accommodate most budgets. Here’s a calendar of upcoming events to keep you busy all season long. ARTOWN: The citywide arts festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with concerts, theatrical performances, art shows, children’s arts programs and many other free and ticketed events throughout July.
Keeping churches and schools safe for all: Nevada’s ACLU director talks about AJR 9, which opposes ICE actions in education and religious facilities

4 weeks ago | renonr.com | Kris Vagner

On May 22, the Nevada Legislature approved a resolution making Nevada the first state in the United States to urge Congress to protect places of worship and schools from immigration-enforcement actions. The measure is Assembly Joint Resolution 9, and it was drafted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada.