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History Slide Show, ‘The Big Bang’ at Gold Hill Hotel

Event Date: 
April 18, 2024 - 7:00pm

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino at Lake Tahoe, in August of 1980.

Slide Guitarist David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach Come to Minden May 10

Event Date: 
May 10, 2024 (All day)

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with singer songwriter and prodigious slide guitarist David Jacobs-Strain who will be accompanied by his longtime musical partner Bob Beach.

The duo will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday,
May 10, 2024.

Tickets on sale for Mark Twain Days’ Bow Tie Ball

Event Date: 
May 11, 2024 (All day)

The second annual Bow Tie Ball will dazzle your senses with live music, dancing, enthralling performances, drinks, bites, and a museum wide scavenger hunt.

Partnership Carson City’s drug round-up for safe medication disposal returns

Event Date: 
April 27, 2024 - 9:00am

Partnership Carson City puts community safety first with its bi-annual Drug Round-up scheduled for Saturday, April 27, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the proper disposal and removal of any unused and expired prescription drugs within households.

Neon Nites with Sofi Tukker

Event Date: 
April 20, 2024 (All day)

Get ready to groove to the infectious beats of Sofi Tukker as they bring their electrifying energy to J Resort! Performing a unique DJ Set, they will ignite the stage with their signature blend of electronic, house, and world music! Don't MISS this party!

9th annual Carson City Mother's Day Craft Fair returns Saturday, May 4

Event Date: 
May 4, 2024 (All day)

The 9th annual Mother's Day Craft Fair is returning to the Carson City Community Center Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebration of Life for Carson High student Rafe Harvey is Saturday

Event Date: 
April 13, 2024 - 1:00pm

To honor Rafe Harvey, the family is inviting friends, students, teachers and community members to attend a Celebration of Life Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at Life Church Carson City, 1600 Snyder Ave., in Carson City.

Carson Fly Fishing Club meeting to feature NDOW fisheries biologist

Event Date: 
April 16, 2024 - 7:00pm

Carson City Fly Fishing Club welcomes fisheries biologist Sam Sedillo from the Nevada Department of Wildlife at its Tuesday, April 16 meeting.

Celebration of Life for Paul Leroy Abowd will be April 15 in Reno

Event Date: 
April 15, 2024 - 11:00am

Join the Abowd family Monday, April 15, 2024, 11 a.m. at Rose of Lima Catholic Church for a Celebration of Life for Paul Leroy Abowd.

Carson City school trustees OK critical labor shortage designation, discuss end of free school lunches

Carson City School District Trustees approved a request Tuesday to designate a number of positions within the critical labor shortages category to help fill vacancies.

Earth Day work day and seed swap April 20 at Carson City Community Garden

Event Date: 
April 20, 2024 - 10:00am

Please join us Saturday, April 20 at the Carson City Community Garden for an Earth Day event. We will have a seed/seedling swap table for all who want to participate.

Interview Workshop

EmployNV Career Hub Carson City Interview Workshop. EmployNV Career Hub 1929 Nor
Event Date: 
April 24, 2024 (All day)

Join Carson City EmployNV Career Hub Interview Workshop on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 10:00am-11:00am at 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Learn to present your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a professional manner. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

Hitchcock inspired mystery thriller for passengers to solve aboard Virginia Truckee Railroad

Event Date: 
May 4, 2024 - 2:30pm

What do the Virginia Truckee Railroad, a crop duster, Mt. Rushmore, a cool blonde, a kidnapping, and Cary Grant all have in common? Movie buffs may recognize some of the key elements to the classic Hitchcock movie, North by Northwest.

Spiritualism in the Victorian Era - A Quest for Proof

Event flyer with image of classroom
Event Date: 
Repeats every day on the 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 of April every Sunday and every Monday and every Tuesday and every Wednesday and every Thursday and every Friday and every Saturday until Sat Apr 20 2024 .
April 20, 2024 - 6:30pm

A Quest for Proof: Spiritualism in the Victorian Area; Interactive learning event at the Fourth Ward School Museum.

Family-friendly events in Carson City for the second week of April

Event Date: 
April 9, 2024 (All day)
April 10, 2024 (All day)
April 11, 2024 (All day)
April 12, 2024 (All day)
April 13, 2024 (All day)
April 14, 2024 (All day)

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

Carson City Chamber Conference sheds light on critical challenges

Event Date: 
April 24, 2024 (All day)

As Carson City Government is currently reviewing and updating the 2006 Master Plan by interviewing residents, the Chamber is concurrently planning a very important Critical Challenges Conference to be held the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24 inside the Casino Fandango Ballroom to address some of the citizen concerns being expressed.

Authors featured at book signing Saturday in Carson City at Nevada State Museum

Event Date: 
April 13, 2024 - 10:00am

Love books? Want to meet the people who write them? The Nevada State Museum is hosting a Spring Book Signing Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Unplugged Jam at Polecat Tavern on Sunday at 5pm

Event Date: 
April 14, 2024 - 5:00pm

Come to Polecat Tavern on Sunday, April 14th at 5pm and lets jam! Bring your unplugged instruments and lets make some music!

Bill Wharton at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, April 13

Event Date: 
April 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

Do we have a treat for you! Bill Wharton will be at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 7pm. Bill's style of music is that of great country/western music, tastefully balanced with a mixture of pop, blues, and a hint of jazz.

Keith Alan Barnett at Polecat Tavern in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 12, 2024 - 7:00pm

Keith Alan Barnett will be performing songs off his album "Three Days out of Gerlach" as well as many other favorites on Friday, April 12th beginning at 7pm at Polecat Tavern in Carson City.

Open Mic Thursday Night at Polecat Tavern in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 11, 2024 - 7:00pm

Open Mic night beginning at 7pm on Thursday, April 11th at Polecat Tavern in Carson City.

Lyon and Storey community coalition meets Thursday

Healthy Communities meets in Silver Springs Thursday April 11
Event Date: 
April 11, 2024 - 9:00am

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ April breakfast meeting is Thursday, April 11 at 9 a.m. Guest speakers will give presentations on Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as Medicare.

Explore Orthodox Christianity

Event Date: 
April 10, 2024 - 7:30pm

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Live music with Bill Wharton Friday at Bella Vita Bistro and Saturday at Polecat Tavern

Event Date: 
April 12, 2024 - 5:00pm

Two local venues, 1 great talent. Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old and new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. He will have you tapping your toes and forgetting about the unsettled weather.

Summer youth photography workshops offered at Carson City studio

Youth Photography Workshops with Lauren Casto will be held in both June and July
Beginner level youth photography workshop
Intermediate level youth photography workshop
Event Date: 
June 17, 2024 - 10:00am

Lauren Casto, an experienced photographer and owner of Brick + Pine Studio, is offering two distinct photography workshops this summer for children and teenagers at her studio in Carson City.

Signups underway for Kids & Horses 11th annual golf tournament

Event Date: 
June 9, 2024 (All day)

The Kids & Horses program is so excited to announce that we have our Gold Sponsor for our 11th annual charity golf tournament on June 9th, at Incline Village Championship Golf Course. Though they have chosen to remain anonymous, their generosity speaks volumes! We could not do what we do without the support of our community, and we are so thankful to all of those who continue to help us change lives.

Parade applications open for Nevada Day 2024; entries capped at 200

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors announced online applications are open for the 2024 Nevada Day Parade entries. Go to Nevadaday.com and click on Applications where you will find Parade Entry Forms.

Park Home Ranch Venue Open House Event

Park Home Ranch Venue Open House Event. Graphics of three married couples
Event Date: 
April 14, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join us at Park Home Ranch for an exclusive Open House event designed for couples dreaming of a rustic and barn chic wedding. Set against the stunning backdrop of pastoral lands and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, our 120+ year old barn venue offers the perfect canvas for your special day.

Carson City Rotarians to learn about fraud and scam protection, public invited

Event Date: 
April 9, 2024 - 12:00pm

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the latest scams and fraudulent schemes in our area at the club’s next meeting. The public is invited to attend the luncheon event which takes place Tuesday, April 9, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Chapter 7 DAV April meeting in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 15, 2024 - 5:30pm

Chapter 7 of Carson City Disabled American Veterans will be holding our monthly meeting at the Carson City Airport on Monday April 15. We will have light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m.

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