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Primary elections, baseball, BBQ and brews on tap this week in northwestern Nevada

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Primary elections, baseball, BBQ and brews on tap this week in northwestern Nevada


Nevada holds its 2024 primary elections on Tuesday with pivotal races on the ballot including the U.S. Senate, the Nevada Legislature and the Washoe County School Board. Meanwhile, the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society is hosting its 36th annual Juneteenth Festival, and big acts like Parliament-Funkadelic, Jeff Foxworthy and a double bill of Nelly and Flo Rida will grace the region’s stages on what should be a warm, sunny week in northwestern Nevada.

Here’s the full rundown of the week ahead in Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe for June 10-16.

Northern Nevada events, June 10-16

Primary elections, June 11: Voters can head to the polls in 49 locations throughout Washoe County to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary elections. Nevadans still can register to vote online and in person for Tuesday’s primary elections. Visit washoecounty.gov/voters or nvsos.gov/sos/elections for registration details and voting locations, and visit rgj.com beginning on election night for the latest results.

Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats, June 11-16: Minor League Baseball’s Aces return home to take on the Sacramento River Cats, the top affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Highlights of the homestand include postgame fireworks on Friday, a tribute to the TV series “The Office” on Saturday and on-field catch on Sunday. For details and tickets, call 775-334-7000 or visit renoaces.com.

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Menopause: The Musical, June 11-16: This traveling show pokes musical fun at women and aging with some funny and sometimes poignant tunes. Shows take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, as well as at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Performances are at the Showroom, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno. The show is in town through June 30. Tickets are $35-$55. Details at caesars.com/eldorado-reno.

Magique, June 11 and June 15: The Theatre plays host to a dazzling performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic takes place both Tuesday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at 505 Keystone Ave. Tickets start at $50. For details, visit wethetheatre.com.

Destroy Boys, June 12: Led by guitarists Alexia Roditis and Violet Mayugba, this Sacramento band has earned a national following for its punk-of-all-styles approach. They perform at 7 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $22-$25. For details, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.

Parliament-Funkadelic, June 13: Known for hits such as “(Not Just) Knee Deep,” “Flash Light” and “Give Up The Funk,” this George Clinton-led soul troupe puts on entertaining and deeply funky shows that encourage crowd booty-shaking from the whole crowd. It all begins at 8 p.m. at the Showroom, Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $60-$80. For details, call 775-588-3515 or visit ballyslaketahoe.com.

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Food Truck Friday, June 14: Food Truck Friday is back with a 50-vendor cuisine lineup including American, Mexican, Asian fusion, Southern, Mediterranean, Brazilian and so many more. It’s happening from 4 to 9 p.m. at Idlewild Park, 1800 Idlewild Dr. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.

Jordan Davis, June 14: This Louisiana country artist has quickly become one of its brightest new talents. His best-known songs include “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” “Buy Dirt” and “What My World Spins Around.” Davis plays at 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $60 to $100. For details, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.

Jeff Foxworthy, June 14: A popular sitcom was one of the steps to fame along the way for this comedian, who was part of the Blue Collar Comedy movement and still packs them into big venues to hear his Southern spin on humor. Foxworthy returns at 8 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $80-$120. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.

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Don Felder, June 14: Famed for his guitar work with the Eagles, including one of the dual solos on “Hotel California,” Felder plays solo material and Eagles hits during his shows. He’ll play at 7 p.m. at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. Fourth St., Reno. Tickets are $20-$35. For details, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com.

BBQ Brews and Blues Fest, June 14-15: Local and national blues, rock and soul groups are all a part of this two-day event in downtown Reno. The big headliner (8 p.m. June 15) is the Commodores, which features founding members William King (trumpet and keyboards) and Walter Orange (drums and vocals) as well as its singer since the mid-’80s, J.D. Nicholas. They’ll play hits such as “Nightshift,” “Brick House” and “Easy.” The event begins at 3 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday outdoors at the Eldorado Hotel Casino, 45 N. Virginia St., Reno. Details at caesars.com/eldorado-reno.

Nelly and Flo Rida, June 15: This double bill features two hip-hop artists that gained pop-chart fame in the ’00s. Nelly’s biggest hits include “Hot in Herre” and “Just a Dream.” Flo Rida is best-known for “Low” and “Right Round.” They team up for this show at 7 p.m. in the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $55-$130. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.

Brett Dennen, June 15: This singer-songwriter is a frequent visitor to Reno-Tahoe. This show is billed as his trio, so expect a rhythm section to play hits such as “Ain’t No Reason” and “See the World.” The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Crown Room, Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $25-$30. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.

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Phantasmal Abyss and HellHeart, June 15: As those names imply, these are two death or black metal influenced bands from California. They will make a stop in Reno — with local openers Vakker, Bear Eater and Honor Bound — for this show at 7:30 p.m. at Alturas Bar, 1044 E. Fourth St., Reno. There is a $10 cover charge. For details, call 775-324-5050 or visit facebook.com/alturasnv.

Juneteenth Festival, June 16: The Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society is hosting an early start to the celebrations (the official holiday isn’t until Wednesday, June 19). It’s the 36th year for the local celebration, and it’s happening from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/NNBCAS.

Whiskey Myers, June 16: This Texas band is one of the biggest in the “red dirt” country scene of Texas that mixes both twang and heavy rock crunch. They are back in town for this show at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theatre, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $69-$159. For details, call 775-325-7401 or visit silverlegacyreno.com.

Northern Nevada weather, June 10-16

Monday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.

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Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the low to mid-90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.

Thursday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s at higher elevations.

Saturday-Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s in the valleys and in the mid-70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the low 40s at higher elevations

Northern Nevada roads, June 10-16

U.S. 395, Gardnerville: The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville on Monday between Waterloo Lane and First Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in either direction; drivers should expect moderate delays.

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I-580, south Reno: Southbound I-580 will see lane reductions near the Summit Mall while crews flatten bridge transitions over South Virginia Street. Overnight lane reductions will take place between Mt. Rose Highway and South Meadows Parkway between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., with periodic overnight ramp closures at Mt. Rose Highway, South Meadows Parkway and Damonte Ranch Parkway, through early summer.

Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand the stretch of Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.

U.S. 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue be reduced to two lanes on U.S. 395 through mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen U.S. 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The on-ramp at Panther Valley north of Reno will be closed through late 2024.

U.S. 395 north of Topaz Lake: Single-lane closures will take place in one-mile sections from the state line to Ray May Way between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays through August as NDOT repaves the roadway. Reduced speed limits will be in place. Drivers should expect travel delays of up to 30 minutes.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.

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Clark County prepares for second annual Missing in Nevada Day event

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The Clark County coroner will host the second annual Missing in Nevada Day event, providing families with a vital opportunity to file reports of missing loved ones, receive updates on existing cases, and connect with investigators and advocates.

The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UNLV’s University Gateway Building. Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse highlighted the addition of new resources this year.

Families are encouraged to bring photographs, dental records, and fingerprints.

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DNA samples may also be collected from close biological family members to help build a profile for the missing loved one.



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Enrollment climbs in charter schools, drops in Clark and Washoe school districts

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All but three public school districts across the state saw student enrollment drop this year, according to the data compiled by the Nevada Department of Education. Statewide enrollment in K-12 public school districts dipped by around 2% for the 2025-26 academic year. Charter School Authority absorbs 6 CCSD-run charter schools The notable exception was the […]



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‘Light over darkness’: Local Hanukkah celebrations held amid tight security

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As the most visible Jewish holiday, Hanukkah is traditionally observed publicly with ceremonies such as the eight-day lighting of the menorah, Rabbi Shea Harlig of Chabad of Southern Nevada noted Monday.

In the aftermath of an antisemitic terror attack that targeted Jewish revelers marking the beginning of Hanukkah at an Australian beach over the weekend, the holiday’s message of “light over darkness” resonates, Harlig said at a menorah lighting ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall.

Events hosted by the city and later at Clark County’s government center took place amid enhanced police security.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that the attack, which killed 15 people and injured dozens more, was “motivated by Islamic State ideology,” according to CNN.

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“The way we deal with it is not by hiding, but on the contrary by going out and doing more events to bring more light into the world,” Harlig added.

Police officers and marshals guarded the city’s Civic Center & Plaza during the menorah lighting ceremony.

The Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that it was monitoring the Australian terror attack and that it had bolstered officer presence at places of religious worship across the valley.

“As always, we remind everyone that ‘if you see something, say something,’” said police, noting that suspicious activities can be reported at 702-828-7777 and snctc.org.

‘Festival of light’

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Las Vegas’ Hanukkah ceremony was one of about 50 organized in the valley for the holiday, Harlig said.

Performers known as the “Dancing Dreidels” shimmied to music before a torch that marked Hanukkah’s second day was lit among Hebrew prayers.

Mayor Shelley Berkley and Councilman Brian Knudsen joined the festivities.

“In the city of Las Vegas, we do not tolerate antisemitism, racism, discrimination or hatred of any kind, against any individual or group of people,” Berkley said.

The Jewish mayor later told the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the holiday’s personal significance.

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“It’s a festival of light, it’s a happy occasion where you celebrate with your family and your friends and your loved ones, and the entire community,” she said.

Berkley said that the city, its marshals and Metro had stepped up to provide a safe environment during the festivities, adding that a menorah celebration at Fremont Street Sunday went off well during the first day of the holiday.

“I think everybody that attended the menorah lighting last night felt very safe, and very welcomed and valued in the city of Las Vegas,” she said. “And that is the message we wanted to get out to the community. No matter what your religion, your culture, you’re all welcome here in this city.”

Asked about Southern Nevada’s response to the terror attacks, Berkley said: “I believe there was tremendous concern in the Jewish community.”

She added during her public remarks: “There has been a Jew hate and antisemitism for 5,000 years. We just keep moving forward and doing the best we can, and I’m very proud of the Jewish community and very proud to be a part of it.”

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A couple of hours after the City Hall event, Harlig and the Dancing Dreidels made their way to a similar celebration at the Clark County Government Center, where the victims were memorized with a moment of silence.

Commissioner Michael Naft echoed the rabbi’s menorah lighting message in his remarks.

“There is no better way for the Jewish community — (or) any community — to respond to darkness than with demonstrations of our power, demonstrations of our strength and by never hiding, by never running away,” he said. “That’s what we do here in Clark County and around the world.”

Contact Ricardo Torres-Cortez at rtorres@reviewjournal.com.

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