By: Kristine Hartman, Creative Director
If you really want to partake in some "smokin' aces" festivities this August,
make sure to plan a weekend in Reno Nevada, home of the real "Hot August
Nights" car show celebration and the inspiration for this month's issue. Pack
your prettiest pin-up paraphernalia and prepare for a full-on assault of all
things classic. Indulge in the love of throw back buried in all of us, eat some
Americana food and stay in a one of Reno’s finest Casino Resorts, dress up
and hit the drag in your classic car.  Though Reno may appear to be a
bastion of impurity, it is such a fun place to visit over the summer. If you want
to take it old school, maybe feel like you’re in a scene from American Graffiti,
this is the place to indulge.  The following are my top two recommendations
for all inclusive fun in this frenzy of food, fun and friendly folks.
www.reno.com
Shine your Chevy, detail your Deuce Coupe and hustle your hot rod over to Reno
and Sparks' Hot August Nights for a celebration of America's love affair with cars
and rock & roll August 1 - August 10, 2008.

This "blast from the past" allows baby boomers to relive the "happy days" and it
provides an opportunity for those who didn't experience the 50's and '60s
firsthand to enjoy the era.
During Hot August Nights, cars are "cherry" and cruisin' is "too cool." More than
800,000 people flock to the Event where cars are the stars and rock 'n roll rules
through dozens of concerts -- most of them free -- throughout the Event.
www.hotaugustnights.net
Reno's Siena Hotel Spa
Casino, a destination
that brings a four-star
stream of thought to the
banks of the Truckee
River. You’ll find the
perfect blend of warmth
and luxury in every
Siena guest room.
furnishings to the
luxurious linens, all
accommodations are
inspired by the sun-
drenched palette of
Tuscany and designed
for your pleasure. More
than Reno hotel rooms,
Siena offers an escape
into elegance.
Tel: (775) 32-SIENA
www.sienareno.com
Aura Ultra Lounge sets a new level of sexy
sophistication and sheer elegance for
nightlife destinations in Reno. The new
hotspot is the premier destination for those
seeking a sensual experience where one’s
senses are engaged and energized.
Aura offers a spectacular Happy Hour
featuring 2-for-1 on select specialty drinks,
beers and wines from 4pm-8pm Sunday-
Friday! Then dance the night away to the
house DJ spinning all the hottest tunes,
nightly from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m.
www.silverlegacyreno.com
great, fun place to have
drinks and dinner. The food
is absolutly fantasic and
there is lots of it. Friendly,
courteous staff make dining a
joy. Reservations not taken,
it's first come, first served.
Custom catering done with a
genuine flare. The spicy
pasta is to die for!
551 East Moana Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Tel: (775) 826-5151
If you think
entertainment ends at
the theater, you've
never been to Ichiban.
Here, your table is the
stage. Enjoy the artistry
and showmanship of
Teppanyaki as skilled
chefs prepare sizzling
steak, lobster, shrimp,
scallops, chicken and
more right at your
table. The restaurant is
styled like a
Tel: (775) 323-5550 www.harrahs.com