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Have fun in the sun in Reno and Tahoe! If you’re in the mood for a nice bike ride in the mountains, a few greens to putter around on or an entertaining concert on the river, Reno is the place to be. Here are a few of the hottest ways to spend the warm summer days: Northstar at Tahoe’s Mountain Bike Park This year, with the addition of the new Tahoe Zephyr Express six-person chairlift, riders will benefit from the resort’s ability to provide more uphill capacity than ever before. Providing access to more than 100 miles of trails, the Gondola Express, Vista Express and Tahoe Zephyr Express chairlifts make it easy for riders to experience the technical downhill and freestyle features they crave. The Resort at Red Hawk This resort has it all. Play on two championship golf courses designed to challenge any afficionado’s game and enjoy the artfully designed setting featuring natural lakes, murmuring springs and mature cottonwood trees. Other amenities include a full practice range with chipping and pitching stations, practice bunkers and a meticulously manicured 10,000 square foot practice green. Rolling on the River Concert Series Beginning June 13, 2008, you’ll enjoy a variety of concerts in downtown Reno all summer long. Be sure to stop by the Wingfield Park Amphitheater every Friday at 5:30 p.m. to get in on the fun.	Bike, golf and rock your way through summer.
Experience Art at the Lake For anyone who enjoys the arts and theatre: 2008 Valhalla Arts, Theatre and Music Festival Valhalla Estate, Lake Tahoe 530-541-4975 valhallatahoe.com June through September This festival features the very best in visual art exhibitions, concerts in a variety of musical styles, quality theatrical productions and cultural events. The events take place at the majestic Valhalla Estate, a part of the Tallac Historic Site, located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. Visit valhallatahoe.com for the 2008 Festival schedule.	Artists everywhere.
Sparks is Rockin’ and Rollin’ at Victorian Square If you’ve never been to Street Vibrations or Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market, you are definitely missing out. Here’s the scoop: Street Vibrations – Spring Rally June 6-8, 2008 775-329-SHOW Offering all the excitement of Street Vibrations condensed into one spring weekend. Concerts, parties, bike games, pokers runs and more make a great Street Vibrations sampler. Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market Thursdays, June 12 – August 21, 2008 775-353-2291 Join the freshest summertime celebration of food and family fun. The weekly Sparks Hometowne Farmer’s Market features more than 100 vendors offering fresh-picked produce, breads, pastries and gourmet foods. Plus you can check out free live music and cooking demonstrations.	A little rumble in the streets.
Appearing in the Area Reno’s pulling in some big names… Carrie Underwood with Josh Turner When: May 19, 2008 Where: Reno Events Center More Info: Tickets starting at $35.00 (888) 288-1833 or www.downtownreno.com Kanye West with Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco When: June 5, 2008 Where: Reno Events Center More Info: Tickets starting at $49.50 (888) 288-1833 or www.downtownreno.com Brooks & Dunn When: June 7, 2008 Where: Reno Events Center More Info: Tickets starting at $45.00 (888) 288-1833 or www.downtownreno.com	Tons of venues, lots of entertainment and some guaranteed fun…