Here at Stuck at the Airport, we’re big fans of the art and history exhibits passengers can enjoy while waiting for their planes. And we’re delighted to see that – pandemic or not – airport art programs are marching forward.
At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) there’s a new LA Scenes group exhibition in Terminal 1.
The group exhibition LA Scenes is now at @flyLAXairport in Terminal 1. Curated by @CraftinAmerica, LA Scenes features artists Roberto Benavidez, Lorraine Bubar, & Karen Koblitz, who offer different perspectives on the LA landscape. Find it at Level 3/Departures, Pre-Security. pic.twitter.com/rvf6aJ7ReC
— LA Dept of Cultural Affairs (@Culture_LA) July 26, 2021
— LA Dept of Cultural Affairs (@Culture_LA) July 26, 2021
And, in conjunction with the National Arts Program, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is hosting the 13th annual Employee Art Show.
The colorful exhibition showcases 132 pieces by 88 airport artists drawn from tenants and vendors, staff, family, and retirees of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
This show began in 2007 and includes works ranging from paintings, works on paper, photography, mixed media, sculptures, and crafts.
Look for this show in RNO’s depARTures Galler, located post-security in the C concourse through August 4, 2021
Sometimes low-tech is the best. Even when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) once again invited travelers to write their New Year’s resolutions on sticky notes and post them on the airport’s New Year’s Resolution Wall.
In the photo above you can see some of the resolutions posted. Resolutions include “More Adventure!!, “Stay Sober,” and “Live in the moment without fear!”
There were more. Airport officials say many notes mentioned COVID-19, masks, and politics. And in among the resolutions, there were notes in which travelers resolved to:
2020 has been so rough that it feels as if we should get a pass on making – and trying to keep – New Year’s resolutions in 2021.
But if you’re going to keep that tradition and are passing through Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) soon, take a moment to add your resolution to the RNO New Year’s Resolution Wall.
These sticky note walls have become a popular activity at RNO. In November there were 1300 notes about the things people were thankful for posted to the airport’s Gratitude Wall.
It's December 1st!!! YES!!! Today is the day our #RNOGratitudeWall comes down. Can you guess how many sticky notes we have on our wall? Whoever comes closest gets a meal on us @SUBWAY. pic.twitter.com/a0cL75yZqR
5 Things We Love About Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
1. RNO’s Kindness Take Flight Team
Passengers traveling through RNO often encounter members of the airport’s Kindness Takes Flight team marking a holiday or just doing something fun and, yes, kind.
On National Compliments Day they handed out free compliments.
On National Chocolate Cake Day, it was complimentary chocolate cupcakes and on National Popcorn Day (which we celebrate every day), the team distributed popcorn. And on National Dog Day, traveling pups received milk bones.
Sometimes, the teams gets a little far out. Like when they went to a galaxy far, far away for inspiration for their May the 4th Be With You celebration.
(Part 1) May The Fourth (and your mask) be with you today. Many airlines require masks or facecoverings for passengers flying right now. Check with your airlines before arriving at RNO. pic.twitter.com/gBIaTedbPr
— Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport (@RenoAirport) May 4, 2020
(Part 2) Social distancing we must practice. Even with The Force, you must travel safely. Maintain at least 6 ft. between other humans and droids. Wash & sanitize your hands frequently. Lower your light sabers at the security checkpoint. Be safe this May The Fourth. @bigvicmediapic.twitter.com/8xOALb4lst
— Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport (@RenoAirport) May 4, 2020
2. RNO’s Paws 4 Passengers team
Like an increasing number of airports around the country, RNO has a pet therapy program to help passengers destress while in the airport.
Before the program was put on pause (you thought I was going to say ‘paws,’ didn’t you) due to health concerns, RNO’s Paws 4 Passengers pups were “sanitized for your protection.”
We not only sanitize handrails & restrooms at RNO, we sanitize our Paws 4 Passengers therapy dogs! Pups are in the terminal now greeting passengers and spreading love, but not germs. After each scritch and pet, their owners wipe down the dogs with medical-grade sanitizing wipes. pic.twitter.com/iU1RIuSgTA
— Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport (@RenoAirport) March 13, 2020
The Paws4Passengers therapy dog program at RNO is, um, pawsed at the moment, but look what they did. They like you! They really like you!@APTherapyDogspic.twitter.com/WqwEncgQXl
— Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport (@RenoAirport) May 1, 2020
3. RNO and Burning Man
Each year – except this year – about 20,000 of the 70,000 attendees at the extravaganza in the Black Rock desert known as Burning Man arrive and depart Nevada through Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
For tired and dusty revelers on their way home, the airport makes sure to have giant containers for the trash that must be taken off the festival site and plastic bags to wrap the luggage covered in Black Rock sand.
There is even a place where bikes purchased for transportation on the Burning Man site can be donated to local community groups instead of being thrown away.
4. Shopping at RNO
Here at StuckatTheAirport.com, we are big fans of shopping for offbeat and locally-themed items in airport shops.
RNO does not disappoint.
5. Bonus amenities at RNO
In addition to free local calls, bicycle parking and the common-use Escape Lounge, Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has real gaming machines on both concourses, in the Taphouse bartops and in the lobby of the terminal.
Did we miss any of the features and amenities you love at Reno-Tahoe International Airport?
If so, please leave a note in the comments section below. And let us know which airport you would like to see featured in our “5 Things We Love About…” series next.
