Arts and Entertainment
Carson City Classic Cinema presents 'Beauty and the Beast' Thursday at BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 9:03amThe Carson City Cinema Club presents “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street, the old Catholic church.
Carson City Classic Cinema Presents 'The Muppets Christmas Carol' (1992)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 8:21amThe Carson City Cinema Club presents “The Muppets Christmas Carol” (1992) on Thursday, December 21 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).
Carson City Classic Cinema Presents 'Christmas in Connecticut' (1946)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 8:11amThe Carson City Cinema Club presents “Christmas in Connecticut” (1948) on Tuesday, December 5 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).
9th annual Holiday Faire happening Dec. 2-3 at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2023 - 12:38pmSt. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City fills four floors with festivities and over 30 tables of one-of-a-kind creations by exceptional artists, writers, and makers. Join us for this fun event in a beautiful historic building and support your local area artists, writers, and makers, just in time for unique and thoughtful gift giving.
Embrace your creative side Saturday with book art class at WNC's Carson City campus
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 11:49pmPlease take time out of your day and join us Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special book art class, making some special holiday decor for your home and/or office or gift them to someone special in your life!
V&T Railroad's 'Candy Cane Express' in Virginia City happening weekends through Dec. 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 10:44pmMile High Jazz Band presents 'Autumn Jazz' Tuesday at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 3:20pmMile High Jazz Band presents "Autumn Jazz," an evening of big-band music with singer Jakki Ford, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge.
Home Means Nevada exhibit arriving soon to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 2:28pmOn loan from the Nevada Arts Council, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will showcase the beauty of the Silver State with Home Means Nevada, a traveling art exhibition that captures the state’s spectacular geography, unique natural features, and poignant history.
Yosemite Chivalry and Fantasy Festival happening June 1-2, 2024
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 1:03pmExperience a magical weekend of knights in shining armor clashing swords, epic archery competitions, and thrilling axe throwing contests. Immerse yourself in a realm where history and fantasy meld, where ancient legends and enchanting fables come to life.
Pop-up pottery sale Sunday in Carson City to support Brewery Arts Center pottery program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/12/2023 - 7:08amJoin the Brewery Arts Center pottery team for some early local holiday shopping Sunday while helping to support a worthy program. A pottery student "Pop-Up Sale and Benefit" will be held to support the Brewery Arts Center Pottery Program.
Christmas Ornament Show and Small Business Saturday Nov. 25 at Artsy Fartsy in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/11/2023 - 1:20pmJoin Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on Nov. 25 as we bring in the holiday season with a blast. Over 450 ornaments, locally made, will be on display through out the gallery on 5 decorated trees.
California's first and only female Chief of Fire Protection featured to speak Saturday in Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 8:02pmEver wonder what it would be like being a female in the heavily male-dominated world of firefighting? Come and find out from Clare Frank who served as the State of California’s first and only female Chief of Fire Protection.
'All About Gourd Art' demonstration Nov. 18 at Nevada Artists Association Art gallery in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 1:23pmSaturday, Nov. 18, Kristy Dial will present “All About Gourd Art” at 10:30am at the Nevada Artist Association Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City.
Local author's novel available at Carson City Senior Center and Purple Avocado
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:55am"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is now available for purchase at the Carson City Senior Center gift shop.
Multiple holiday performances by Carson City Symphony's Youth Chorus begin Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 8:28amThe Symphony Youth Chorus, a tuition-free educational program of the Carson City Symphony Association, is open to children ages 4 to 12 and performs several times a year. Directed by Michelle Powers, the Chorus will present holiday performances in Carson City this year. Scheduled performances are:
Flying Wolves of Autumn the feature of Nov. 16 Frances Humphrey lecture at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 5:11pmThe UNR Wolf Pack and USC Trojans football teams met for just the sixth time back on Sept. 2, 2023. Prior to that, the teams had last played each other 94 years earlier on Nov. 9, 1929 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in a landmark game.
Comedian and actor Erica Rhodes coming to Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 1:55pmArt with Aloha at the Carson City Community Center through Feb. 22; artist reception Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 11:22amJackie Pias Carlin’s art brings fresh air with tropical flora beauty to our wintery season. Carlin’s show, "Art with Aloha", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, through Feb. 22, 2024. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. with an artist introduction at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings and upon request.
Margo Cilker and An American Forrest to perform benefit concert Monday at Carson City's BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 7:48pmMonday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m., NLA is celebrating 75 years of Nevada librarianship with a special performance from Margo Cilker (featured on NPR's All Things Considered ) and An American Forrest.
Rolling Stone named Cilker’s “Lowland Trail” one of the 20 best country songs of 2023.
Grammy winning Blind Boys of Alabama to bring holiday show to Carson City's Nashville Social Club
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 3:55pmPrepare to ring in Christmas with added gospel cheer as the Nashville Social Club, Carson City's popular restaurant and live music venue, prepares to bring a spectacular holiday performance in December with five-time Grammy-winning and Gospel Music Hall of Famers The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Christmas at the Plaza
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 3:33pmTwenty of the areas finest crafters and vendors will present their goods at a craft fair. Come to the Plaza Convention Center next to Reds Old 395 Grill. 211 East 9th Street, Carson City. Dec. 8-10.
Carson City Classic Cinema presents 'The Old Man and the Sea' this Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 9:41amThe Carson City Cinema Club presents “The Old Man and the Sea” (1958) on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street-the old Catholic church.
Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary to host Murder Mystery Dinner at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 6:18pmCarson Tahoe Health Auxiliary will be holding an interactive murder mystery dinner on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Governor's Mansion, Nevada Room with doors opening at 5:00PM.
The murder mystery is entitled "Naughty Santa". Ticket cost is $70.00 per ticket and will include the murder mystery put on by the Funtime Theatre, buffet dinner, no-host bar featuring wine, beer, and soft drinks, door prizes, raffle and silent auction.
Holiday Open House at Greenhouse Garden Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 2:00pmPlease join us for our 2023 Holiday Open House at Greenhouse Garden Center Saturday and Sunday, November 11th and 12th.
Christmas at the Plaza in Carson City Dec. 8 - 11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 11:48amOver 20 of the areas finest artists, craftsmen and vendors will fill the Plaza Convention Center December 8, 9 and 10. Bring your own camera or cell phone to capture photos with the Grinch on Saturday the 9th.
Artist Reception for Barbara Prodaniuk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 10:06amChautauqua Presentation: George and Elia Whittell, the Accidental Conservationists at Minden Mil Distilling
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 9:00amMinden Mill Distilling presents a free one-hour Chautauqua performance of Lake Tahoe’s eccentric couple, George And Elia Whittell, the “Accidental Conservationists.” It will be Nov. 4, 1 p.m.
Live music Saturday with Bill Wharton at Nashville Social Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:15amNashville Social Club welcomes the return of Bill Wharton to the Soft Note Stage on Saturday, Nov. 4. NSC is one of Carson City’s newest hot spots that has created a unique boutique style dining experience combined with a welcoming, Nashville-esque atmosphere.
Carson High student art exhibits for Día de los Muertos, Pioneer Academy event celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:56amThe Nevada State Museum will host a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. As part of the event and celebration, art students from Carson High School will exhibit Día de los Muertos altars.