Reno's new Nevada Museum of Art was designed by architect and sculptor Will Bruder.
Docent-to-be Sheila Apkarian of Reno records a tape about the work of Frida Kahlo, one of the artists featured for the museum's grand opening exhibition. She is studying "Diego on My Mind."
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Reno/Tahoe
Although Reno, Nev., still offers plenty of gambling, the Biggest Little City in the World is slowly transforming itself into a more urbane center of arts and outdoor adventure. And the ski resorts of Lake Tahoe, Calif., rank among the Top 15 in the country, with snowcapped slopes promising the perfect ride both for snowboarders and skiers.
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Lake Tahoe offers snowboarding against backdrop of beauty
Squaw Valley USA, where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held, has high peaks and 20 lifts. Some of the best views of Lake Tahoe can be taken in from atop Granite Chief and Gold Coast Express, two runs starting out well above the 8,200-foot level.
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On the Heavenly slopes, resort polishes its moves
 Buoyed by a hefty infusion of cash from its new owner, Heavenly Ski Resort wants to climb into the top 10 of the nation's ski areas, becoming a destination resort instead of a day-use facility. [more]
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Reno gambling on allure of mysterious black box
With its single black staircase and breathtaking rooftop sculpture garden, Nevada's "biggest little city" has a renovated art museum that takes the town a step beyond the gambling industry. The new Nevada Art Museum is a four-story, 60,000-square foot black steel building reminiscent of a ship at sea. It is four times the size of its predecessor and includes a 180-seat theater, several galleries and a restaurant. [more]
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Reno's cosmpopolitan side slowly begins to emerge
Looking for something to do other than gambling at the casinos? The $16 million Nevada Museum of Art is barely four blocks from the heart of Reno's casino district, but a full calendar of concerts and festivals each summer is another part of the payoff for visitors not glued to the roulette wheel. [more]
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Outdoors in Reno
 Learn about the great outdoors in Reno with The Reno Gazette-Journal. [visit]
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Reno Trail Guide
 The Reno Gazette-Journal has a trail for you. Information for hiking, biking, or horseriding. [visit]
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