NEWS

September 1, 2010

REVIEW:  Zanna  Don't, a musical fairy tale,  is a must see!

           Imagine a world where being gay is the norm.
          Imagine a world where the chess players are the superstars.
          Imagine a world full of magic.
          Imagine a world full of so much love, there is extra.
          Imagine a world where the “hard stuff” is Ovaltine.
           Imagine a world with Zanna, his wand and best friend Cindi.
           All things combine into an explosion of color across the stage that creates the first production of a new community theatre in Reno presenting Zanna Don’t, a Musical “Fairy” Tale. The Tavern Theatre and The Patio, Reno’s Gathering Place, teamed up to produced the uplifting and feel good musical which takes to the stage weekends during the rest of August in The Patio’s backyard.
            Bob Barsanti and Tony DeGeiso combined their talents with the choreography skills of Adam Whitney to make this a must see. When you leave the theatre setting you will feel good about life, yourself and cherish your friends.
             But those that bring the musical to life are the 11 community theatre players who have been assembled to be the cast. As a collective they range in experience from decades to this is their first community theatre production.
            You need to be on the look out for those faces of Candi McCallister (Stacy Johnson). Zanna (Adam Whitney) lets the rainbow shine and finds his extra love without realizing just how close it was. And as for the chess player, Mike Singer (Bill Ware) he does enjoy playing with his Queen, Steve Bookman (Bradford Ka’ai’ai), the school’s football team quarterback.
             Kate (Bernadette Garcia) is too involved in achieving her goal of becoming a doctor to be in love. But Zanna’s wand (who likes to be read Cinderella before bed) has other ideas. Roberta (Amanda Alvey) falls in love at the drop of a hat. She gets over her heart break in five minutes, moving on to “next”!
             A star in the crowd, amongst many, is Tank (Kyle Johnson), the Heartsville High discjockey on WLUV, Magic for some reason doesn’t have an effect on him and he waits in the wings. He also plays Tex who loves his father’s old recordings of Tom Jones (he’s gay isn’t he?)
             Principal Cooper (Chris Daniels), Carla/Loretta (Lynn Lombardi), Arvin/Bronco (Michael Lawrence) and Officer Klotsky/Drama Coach/ Bar Wrench (Kathy Welch) complete the amazing cast.
Each cast member no matter how important the part has their own moment of glory on stage.
              Zanna Don’t has only appeared three other times of the west coast and now in Reno. It is a must see whether gay, straight, questioning, any or all the above. It will be the best two hours spent this summer.
             The show closed after 10 performances at The Patio.

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Reno Gayla Film Festival Benefit

          The Reno Gayla Film Fest has selected its movies and is just about 30 days away from the 2nd Annual Film Festival on October but is still in need of raising some funds to put on the event.  The Patio (600 West Fifth Street)  will host a benefit for the festival on Friday September 10 from 8 pm to 10 pm.
           The festival organizers are trying to raise an addition $350 to meet their expenses for the festival this year.  The group has been holding fund raiser nearly monthly from Bibo's Coffee, Kona Coffee, the Pasta Mill for dinner.  The group has been creative in fund raising.
        At The Patio, there will be a raffle. Tickets are one dollar each and proceeds will go to the event. Prizes will include festival passes. wine and other goodies..
        For more information visit: www.renogaylafilmfestival.com.
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WOLF PACK opens with three home games for 2010

                The Nevada Wolf Pack opened it season against the Eastern Washington University Eagles, who were ranked 14th amongst the old Division I-AA schools.  The Pack exploded out of the gate and ended the game with a 49-24 win.  The last time the two schools meet was in 1991 when members fo the Big Sky Conference, Nevada won that game 51-14.
           Disappointing was the defense who could not stop the big plays again this year. The defense will need lots of practice when it meets the Mountain West's Colorado State Rams on Saturday at 7:30 pm in Mackay Stadium. to decide.
           The Pack plans to move to the Mountain West, joining former rivals Fresno State and Boise State in the 2011 season. The WAC says pay up the $5 million dollars.  The Pack contests the amount and its attorney's are looking into the matter.  The Mountain West was created when 8 member of the WAC bolted in 1999 and created the new conference. The Three schools are continually the leaders in football annually battling for the conference crown.
            The following week (September 17)  the Pack will take on the California Golden Bears at Mackay Stadium at 7:05 pm on Friday, September 17.
       The Pack will return to Mackay Stadium on October 9 to face San Jose State.

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Frontrunner organizing in Reno area

           Daniel Perez moved from Arizona in 2004 and has long been active in running.  Since moving here he wanted to find a GLBT running group and did not succeed. Being active in the Arizona Frontrunners, he decided after talking with a few people a group could be formed in the area for GLBT runners. . His passion of running has him organizing a local frontrunners group.  There are two weekly runs at Rancho San Rafael Park.  One on Wednesday at 6 pm and Saturday at 9 am.  The groups meets at the Chinese Pagoda Pavilion at Rancho San Rafael. 
           The group is composed of walkers to serious runner and everything in between according to Perez, There are no registration fees or requirements.  Just show up with your running shoes.  After running for about 45 minutes to an hour, those their go and grab a bit to eat.
         For more information contact renofrontrunners@hotmail.com.

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Brunch with the Duke and Duchess

        The Reigning Grand Duke Alan and Grand Duchess Darci of the Silver Dollar Court will host a fund raiser they are calling Brunch with the Duke and Duchess on Sunday, September 12 at the Ten99 lub beginning at 11 am.
       The brunch will be build your own Eggs Benedict.  There will be choices of things to put with your egs like bacon, sausage, roll, english muffin, bread etc.  A donation of $5 is requested.