Imbibing for the Arts at the 2011 Sierra Arts Brew HaHa

Thirty Five Breweries and Live Music From The Cheeseballs Featured during the Sixteenth Annual Fundraising Event at John Ascuaga's Nugget

Reno, Nev. – Raising money for the arts has never been more fun. On January 14, 2011, John Ascuaga’s Nugget welcomes the Sixteenth Annual Sierra Arts Brew HaHa to the Rose Ballroom, beginning at 8 p.m. The event will feature thirty five breweries and live music to keep the party hopping throughout the evening.
For the past sixteen years the Brew HaHa has helped generate much-needed funding for the Sierra Arts Foundation, which provides support for area artists and community arts programs, such as Arts in Education, the Elder Care Concert Series, and Concerts in the Gallery. A longtime area favorite, the 2011 event will shake things up with music from Bay area favorites The Cheeseballs and a VIP Brewers’ Reception beginning at 7 p.m.
A rare chance to speak with those who concoct the drafts in a private setting will be a highlight for those purchasing VIP tickets. A special area will be set up for this pre-event opportunity to sample beverages and speak to the brewers directly. Among the featured breweries this year are Silver Peak, Great Basin, New Belgium, New Castle, Pyramid, Crown Imports, Rogue, Unibroue , Merchant du Vin Import, Knee Deep, Grant Teton, North Coast, Miller/Coors, Blackstar, Mammoth, Heineken, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Stone, Deschutes, Big Sky, Buckbean, Sierra Nevada, Alaskan, Green Mountain, Lost Coast, Smithwicks, Anderson Valley, Widmere , Anheuser Busch, Kona , Red Hook, Sam Adams, Ale House (Rail City), BJ’s (of BJ’s Brewhouse). Select brewers will also feature beer and cheese pairings with cheeses provided by Cabot Creamery.
A wide array of raffle prizes from Eagle Ridge Outfitters Snowmobile Adventure Tours, Granlibakken Lodge, Scheels, Reno Mountain Sports, and more will offer guests entertainment of another sort. A no-host bar and light snacks will also be available for those wanting a momentary distraction from malted barley and hops.
Tickets for the 2011 Sierra Arts Brew HaHa are $50 for general admission, or $60 for VIP tickets, 50% of which is tax-deductible. Cost of entry will include entertainment, a commemorative beer pint tumbler and all the beer one can responsibly drink. VIP tickets also include entrance to the private Brewers’ Reception at 7 p.m., and a seat in the exclusive VIP section, with a private dance floor directly in front of the stage. Sierra Arts members will receive a $5 discount per ticket. Tickets may be purchased through Sierra Arts by calling 775-329-ARTS (2787) or visiting www.sierra-arts.org.

Christmas at St. Vincent’s

Sparks/Reno, Nev. – Every Christmas, employees at John Ascuaga’s Nugget spend countless hours preparing Christmas favorites for literally thousands of people who will dine in one of the Nugget’s many restaurants. However, the staff also works to prepare a traditional Christmas meal for guests at St. Vincent’s Dining Room.
Every year since 1955, John Ascuaga’s Nugget has provided Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to an area shelter, and since 1961 the Nugget and St. Vincent’s have worked diligently to make sure that less fortunate folks enjoy a great meal. This Christmas the Nugget will be providing more than 1000 meals.
Everyday for more than four decades, St. Vincent’s Dining Room, as part of Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada, has welcomed the hungry with open arms. Today, the Dining Room serves many hundreds of meals every day. No preaching, no fee, no questions are asked of the hungry who go there. The menu changes daily, but not the mission: to provide a simple but hearty meal to sustain the body and warm the soul. For details, call 775-322-7073. The dining room is located at 325 Valley Rd., just east of downtown Reno.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget is a premier casino resort owned and operated by the Ascuaga family in Sparks, Nevada. For more information, call 800-648-1177 or 775-356-3300, or visit janugget.com.

Celebrate the Christmas Holiday with Special Menus

Reno/Sparks, Nev. – The holidays bring together family and friends to make memories, honor traditions, and, of course, eat delicious food.

The chefs at John Ascuaga’s Nugget have prepared an array of special holiday menus sure to satisfy every taste bud and fill the entire family with Christmas cheer. These special menus are available only on Saturday, December 25. For those who prefer to celebrate the holidays with their favorite Nugget dish, each restaurant’s regular menu is available, except in the Rotisserie.

The all-you-can-eat feasts prepared at the Rotisserie Buffet and the Convention Center offer limitless options. The salad station features everything from a classic green salad with assorted dressings to the Nugget’s Caesar Salad to Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp. The hot station will offer entrees such as Roasted Turkey with Apple Stuffing, Grilled Salmon with Chardonnay Persimmon & Fig Sauce and Seafood with Shrimp, Crab and Scallops with Fennel Supreme Sauce. The Carving Station will serve up Rock Salt Roasted Prime Rib and Mustard Glazed Virginia Baked Ham. For dessert, choose from Christmas Yule Log, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Cheesecakes, Christmas Cookies, French Pastries and Ice Cream with Toppings. The price is $22.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages 4-11. The Convention Center buffet will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Rotisserie will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

At the elegant Christmas buffet in Restaurante Orozko, choose from entrées such as Roasted Tom Turkey, Lobster, Crab and Shrimp Lasagna, and Panko Breaded Grilled Pork Medallions. Exquisite Appetizer, Carving and Dessert stations will also be featured. The price is $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 4-11. Restaurante Orozko will be open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Trader Dick’s special menu will feature a choice of Roasted Tom Turkey, Korean Beef Short Ribs or Shrimp with Lobster Sauce. Guests will also select from an appetizer and dessert menu. The price is $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages 4-11. Dinner will be served from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Steakhouse Grill main course choices include Roasted Free Range Turkey with Sundried Tomato and Sausage Dressing, Duet of Beef & Muscovy Duck or Fresh Diver Scallops Sauté. Guests will also select from an appetizer and dessert menu. The price is $32.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 4-11. Dinner will be served from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rosie’s Café will feature a choice of Roasted Tom Turkey, Honey Mustard Glazed Ham or Baked Salmon Wellington. All three include soup or salad and choice of pie for dessert. The price is $11.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 5-11. Rosie’s is open 24 hours, but the special Christmas menu will be offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

John Ascuaga’s Nugget is a premier casino resort owned and operated by the Ascuaga family in Sparks, Nevada. For information, call 800-648-1177 or visit janugget.com.