September 2021
Auditions for ‘RENT’ to be held in October at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 3:29pm
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October 23, 2021 (All day) Wild Horse Stage Company is announcing auditions for the Carson City premiere of the Broadway musical RENT! This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical has become a pop cultural phenomenon with a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
Carson School District seeks help to end Destructive, Indecent and Unlawful Social Media Challenges
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 2:46pm
We find ourselves seeking the assistance of parents, students and community members to help end the various “Challenges” being recorded and uploaded to social media sites.
These viral trends have made a difficult year, even more difficult. When it comes to these destructive, indecent, inappropriate and unlawful acts, we ask for your assistance in helping us stop these school disruptions.
Douglas County Businesses Receive 2021 Community Spirit Spotlight Awards
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 1:25pm
For the eighth consecutive year, several Douglas County businesses were recognized with a Spotlight Award. This year’s awards were announced at the hybrid Critical Issues Conference held on September 30, 2021.
Brewery Arts Center seeks feedback from community regarding the future of the facility
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 11:32am
The Brewery Arts Center has implemented some big changes in the last couple years and have been fortunate enough to receive major funding from the Commission For Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation as well as private funding to do some much needed improvements to preserve and make more sustainable their two block facility consisting of two historic buildings as well as implement new programming.
Carson City Planning Commission approves permit for Carson Valley Meats processing and packaging facility
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 11:27am
On Thursday, the Carson City Planning Commission approved the special use permit for a meat processing and packaging facility off of Highway 50.
The project proposes a 4.43 acres with a 5,000 square foot building and a 5,600 square foot loading and corral area that would be used to harvest and process local livestock animals.
Carson City area gaming revenue climbs nearly 17 percent in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:51am
Carson City area casinos continued their winning streak post-2020 COVID lockdown, generating a 16.82 percent increase in gaming revenue over August 2020 figures.
Press Foundation sells Carson City's Rinckel Mansion for $1.2M, to become bed-and-breakfast
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:28am
The Nevada Press Foundation announced Thursday that it sold its headquarters building at 102 N. Curry St. in downtown Carson City earlier this month. The property was purchased by Sarah Martin, who intends to operate the building as a bed-and-breakfast and public tea room. The sale price was $1.2 million.
Low water flow forces cancellation of Fall Fish Festival at Tahoe's Taylor Creek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:16am
Due to ongoing drought conditions and low water levels at Fallen Leaf Lake causing dry conditions in Taylor Creek, the Fall Fish Festival, held annually at the Lake Tahoe Forest Service visitor center, has been canceled. The festival was also canceled in 2020 due to COVID concerns.
Carson City arrests: Early morning vehicle pursuit ends with flat tires and felony arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 9:56am
A 30-year-old man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of felony eluding, a felony parole violation warrant and five misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Three tied for second round lead in Korn Ferry Tour Qualifier at Dayton Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 8:00amDAYTON — First round leader Sklyer Finnell, Santa Fe, Calif. carded a 3-under 66 in the second round for an 11-under 133 total at the halfway point to maintain a share of the lead. He was joined atop the leaderboard by Gregory Moss, Sherman Oaks, Calif. with the low second round of 6-under 66 and David Bradshaw, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. who carded a 5-under 67.
