Good morning, Reno.

City of Reno invites residents to apply for its Love Your Block community grant program through March 31 (supporting neighborhood improvement projects).

Reno-Tahoe International Airport will launch nonstop flights to Nashville, partnering with Southwest Airlines.

Flights will start Oct. 1 (tickets are available now).

The city unveiled a new sculpture — designed to resemble birds on a tree — at the North Valleys Sky Vista roundabout on Feb.

12. Local artists say the installation brings a fresh look to the area.

A new report calls for a single West-wide energy market to ease the stressed power grid amid rising demand, extreme weather, and new manufacturing needs.

Nevada and Colorado have passed laws requiring their utilities to join a regional market by 2030.

A retrospective piece outlines the 14 WCSD superintendents who have guided local schools from 1955 to 2026 (beginning with Earl Wooster) and highlights the evolution of community education leadership.

Snowpack in Nevada remains below normal due to warm, dry weather + basins feeding Reno’s Truckee River average 61% of median levels, while recent storms modestly improved soil moisture though drought affects 45% of the state.

Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue advises residents to follow manufacturer guidelines when charging lithium-ion batteries to help prevent fires, while local retailer E-Bike Hub offers free consultations and battery recycling services at its store at The Basement shopping center.

On Feb. 10, the Washoe Tribe finalized a 10,274-acre purchase north of Lake Tahoe, about 20 miles north of Reno, in partnership with state agencies.

The move will help restore traditional practices and conserve wildlife (the first property under the Waší·šiw Land Trust).

Registration is open for a youth trail competition that will take place this summer in the Lake Tahoe area + local families can look forward to an engaging outdoor event.

FIM North America Arenacross Championship

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center — $35.00 – $75.00 — Experience the adrenaline-fueled action of elite motorcycle racing at the exciting AMA Arenacross Championship Series.

Legends of the Heart

7-10 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket details not provided — Experience the magic of timeless Latin music performed live by legendary artists from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

The Sporkels League - A Hero's Adventure

Feb 20-21 — Brüka Theatre — Tickets required — An engaging children's production exploring values through theatre and adventure.

Reno Clothing Swap

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Ethaerial Studio — Ticket purchase required — Refresh your wardrobe sustainably by swapping gently used clothing in a vibrant community setting.

KNCJ Biggest Little Concert Series Featuring Fiddlers2

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Harlan O & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall — $20 adults, $5 students — Enjoy a lively program of folk tunes performed by Fiddlers2, a talented duo of local violinists.

Cline Wine Dinner

5-8 p.m. — The Grille at Somersett — $31 to $50 — Relish a curated evening featuring exquisite wines paired with delightful American cuisine.

Justin Furstenfeld Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Alpine — Tickets starting at $46.83 — Experience a night of emotionally charged music and storytelling with the lead singer of Blue October.

The Tempest

7:30 PM — Brüka Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption.

Poetry Out Loud 2026 – Nevada State Finals

1-3 p.m. — Joe Crowley Student Union — Free entry — Witness high school students showcase their poetry recitations as they compete for a chance to represent Nevada at the national finals.

Más Vivo Que Nunca Tour 2026

7-10 p.m. — Grand Theater — Experience the heartfelt tribute to Juan Gabriel with a live Mariachi ensemble.