Reno really is Artown; it’s not just a slogan. For the entire month of July, the city celebrates the arts with more than 400 family-friendly events held at venues throughout town. On this particular Saturday, my family and I decided to check out the Irish Music Festival, Hirishfest.

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The 2010 season opener for the Reno Aces is finally here, marking the start of an exciting summer of baseball and the debut of the Freight House District. Nestled adjacent to the Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno, the Freight House District is a year-round entertainment complex featuring concerts, festivals and four new restaurants.

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The snazzy new Atlantis Steak House in Reno is serving gourmet dishes in eye-catching surroundings that feature an inviting lounge with a magnificent 1,100-gallon aquarium and elegant dining room framed with back-lit honey onyx, a custom bauble ceiling and fine wine displays. The steakhouse recently opened at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 South Virginia St. www.atlantiscasino.com.

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Groove to the beat at two music festivals in Nevada this April. The 48th annual Reno Jazz Festival, featuring The Bill Holman Big Band, will be held April 22-24, 2010. In southern Nevada, enjoy 10 hours of jazz at the 18th annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival on April 24, 2010.

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It’s easier than ever to get to Reno-Tahoe this winter season. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport has announced a bunch of new flights from all over the nation making your trip to northern Nevada quick and painless. And let’s not forget that the Lake Tahoe region just received an epic snowfall with storm after storm this past week dumping up to an incredible seven feet of fresh powder!

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