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July 4 at Nevada State Railroad Museum
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 10:24amThis morning at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the boys have all the toys out of the barn, including the Inyo steam engine and the McKeen motor car. There's also antique cars on display, a Civil War re-enactment and live period music. A great way to start the day before the fireworks. Have a happy 4th.
Movie Review: 'Larry Crowne' lacks wit of 'Bad Teacher'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 9:28am"Larry Crowne," a romantic comedy now playing at the Fandango Galaxy in Carson City, is the second romantic comedy to hit the scene after the delightful "Bad Teacher," was a hit because of Cameron Diaz' loopy, wide grin.
Sadly, "Crowne"with Tom Hanks directing, writing and co-staring with Julia Roberts, can't come up with the wit and charm of "Teacher." Where "Teacher" is profane and clever, "Crowne" plots along predicable lines from the opening when Hanks as Crowne is laid off from a big box store (read Wal-Mart) because he does't have a college degree. Sure.
Little firecrackers light up Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 10:12pmStudents and family members from Kinderland Nursery School participate in the annual 4th of July parade in downtown Carson City, Nev., on Friday, July 1, 2011. Click here to see the entire gallery.
Photo by Cathleen Allison / www.NevadaPhotoSource.com
Fireworks possession can result in citation
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 4:01amIt doesn't matter how safe or sane the fireworks are, they still are illegal along the Sierra Front and in the Tahoe Basin for anyone who isn't doing a licensed community event."Anyone who possesse...
Rules enforced for Fourth weekend at Pyramid, Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 4:01amAs the Fourth of July Weekend approaches, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reminds visitors who are planning to spend the holiday weekend at the lake that all laws and regulations will be in effect.Py...
Out & About: It's all about fireworks and stars
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 4:01amAccording to AOL news travel, The Star Spangled Fourth's Lights on the Lake beats out San Francisco and Seattle and I have seen both so I imagine the South Lake Tahoe Fourth fireworks show over the...
Virginia City goes Americana
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 4:01amAn array of music will fill the air over Virginia City as the third annual Americana Music Festival is staged at numerous venues throughout the town, July 8-10.Darrell Scott & Brothers headlines...
Get Healthy Carson City: Safe in the sun - How to be healthy when it's hot out
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 4:01amThis column addresses topics related to the health of our community.The weather has warmed up a lot in the last couple weeks. Staying hydrated is an important thing to think about during the hot su...
Celebrate with a red, white and blue salad
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 4:01amAt the beginning of June, my daughter and I went on vacation to California to visit family who were out visiting from the East Coast. We hit the beach, Disneyland and Yosemite. Quite a week and ...
Tips to help fight health care fraud
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 4:01amDid you know that substantial fraud in the health care system drives up insurance premiums and other health care costs? In fact, research suggests that anywhere from $100-300 billion of the more t...
RSVP July 4th Celebration set for Mills Park
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 4:01amThe Retired Senior Volunteer Program's annual July 4th celebration will be in Carson City's Mills Park July 1-4.The four-day event features a carnival with all-day ride passes every day for $25. A ...
Congressman introduces bill to allow online poker
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 4:01amLAS VEGAS - U.S. Rep. Joe Barton introduced a bill Friday to legalize online poker, hoping to pull the estimated $6 billion industry out of the shadows at a time when its top operators face serious...
Children's Museum building the future with unique LEGO exhibit
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 4:01amThe iconic little bricks with locking pegs and holes have long enjoyed a secure place in toy boxes worldwide. More recently, collectors started displaying special-edition LEGO sets featuring Sta...
Police motor competition today and Saturday
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 4:01amFor the eighth year, the Carson City Sheriff's motor officers are hosting a police competition for West Coast law enforcement agencies.The Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge begins today at 8...
Karson car show back for 27th run
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 4:01amNow in its 27th year, Karson Kruzers' Run What Cha Brung Car Show has built a reputation of being old school in its approach to everything from presentation to how well it treats participants an...
Movie Review: 'Green Lantern' shines
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 8:09am"Green Lantern," the current DC Comic ripoff now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineflex in Carson City, is all about a corps of Green Lantern good guys who protected the universe from evildoers such as Parallax, the baddest bad guy around.
Movie starts with Temuera Morrison as Abin Sur getting hit by Parallax while sledding through space and crashing on a rocky beach. With his dying breath he send his powerful Green Lantern out to find someone to replace him in guarding Earth from Parallax.
Help Austin's House win $100,000
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amAustin's House has made it to the finals in the Pacific Region of the Vivint Gives Back Project. Vivint is giving away $1.25 million to local charities and Austin's House has a chance to win $100,0...
Comstock hosts pet jamboree
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amJust as Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny formed a winning box office team in "Space Jam," the competition will be hot and hilarious for Pet Jam on the Comstock this weekend.A Pet Jamboree has been add...
'Songs of Nevada' offers musical stories for the whole family
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amTreat the family to an afternoon of song about all that makes Nevada unique. "CW Bayer and Mr. Spoons - Songs of Nevada" brings a collection of musical stories at 2 p.m. Saturday to the Brewery Art...
Out & About: Fourth is just around the corner
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amVirginia City's Fourth of July Parade & FireworksIt's a toss up which 4th of July event to attend. If you time it right, you can head up to Virginia City for the parade and fun and be back in Carso...
'Songs of Nevada' offers musical stories for the whole family
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amTreat the family to an afternoon of song about all that makes Nevada unique. "CW Bayer and Mr. Spoons - Songs of Nevada" brings a collection of musical stories at 2 p.m. Saturday to the Brewery Art...
Classic jazz playing Plan:b
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amThe Rocky Tatarelli Quartet will bring their jazz standards to Plan:b Micro-Lounge for a concert at 6-9 p.m. Sunday.The saxophonist is a local jazz legend, and well-known throughout the jazz net...
OurTown: United Latino Community's Gala celebration
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 8:41amJessica Cedillos talks about United Latino Community's big Gala Dinner June 24 at the Gold Dust West.
Making a game of science
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 4:01amParticipants spent the final hours during Camp Invention on Tuesday taking apart a variety of machines to salvage gears and gadgets that will be used to create new inventions later in the week. ...
Go into the lite: Healthy choices for summer barbecue
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 4:01amGrowing up in Texas, everything was about beef. The longhorn was as much a symbol of the Lone Star State as the lone star itself.One of my mother's prize possessions was a cookbook by Walter Jet...
Family planning an integral part of clinical services
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 4:01amThis column appears in the - Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community.In the lobby of Carson City Health and Human Services' Clinic, "Sarah" waits for her ...
Pyrotechnics, parties and patriotism highlight Nevada Fourth of July events
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 2:19pmFrom boat regattas to Old West Virginia City concerts, Ely steam train rides to fireworks over Lake Tahoe, Nevada offers plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day. This summer, make the most of the holiday by attending one of the state’s many spectacular Fourth of July events.
There are unique celebrations from one end of the state to the other over the holiday weekend. From big-city pyrotechnics to patriotic speeches, you’ll be sure to have plenty from which to choose. For more information on this and other summer fun in Nevada, visit www.TravelNevada.com.
Taste of Downtown winners announced
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 4:01amFor the 15th and last year, B'Sghetti's restaurant rolled out all the stops Saturday in support of Taste of Downtown, a fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence.Participants returned th...
Museum presents the enigma of Warren Wasson
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 4:01amAuthor and historian Robert W. Ellison will present the lecture "Long Beard: Warren Wasson, Indian Agent & U.S. Marshall" at the Nevada State Museum 7-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23.The lecture is bas...
OurTown: Taste of Downtown
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 10:27pmLisa Lee from Advocates to End Domestic Violence talks about the Taste of Downtown event happening on June 18 in Carson City.