McBride advocated relentlessly for grace in politics—for not taking the bait when your adversaries are mean, for choosing your battles.

Why is the wine guy taking about a brewery? Because Schussboom’s wine list features some expertly selected California wines that complement its artisan pizzas just right.

Coming up in the next 11 days: the RAGECON tabletop gaming convention; doo-wop fusion band The McCharmlys in Carson City and Reno; and more!

The Life of Chuck is a profound, meaty, deep movie that has surely gotten lost in the summer-blockbuster shuffle.