Christmas Through the Years, live music, comedy and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 6:11pm
Heading into the weekend, post-Christmas holiday activities continue around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Christmas Through the Years presentation at the Carson Valley Community Theater, Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop, musicians Lauren Kepler and Dan Cypher at Bella Vita Bistro, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club and much more!
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Here's what's happening over the next three days:
Friday, December 27
— Behind the Scenes Tours in Anthropology, Natural History at the Nevada State Museum. The anthropology tour takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The natural history tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Nevada State Museum is located at 600 N. Carson St. Come down and take a look at a piece of history!
— Coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 600 N. Carson St. Visitors to the Nevada State Museum can watch the museum’s historic Coin Press No. 1 carry on a mission it started nearly 150 years ago in the very same building. The venerable press churned out millions of dollars in silver and gold coins during stints at U.S. Mints in Carson City, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver between 1870 and 1964.
— Lauren Kepler at Bella Vita Bistro, Friday, Dec. 27. 4 to 7 p.m. Lauren Kepler will be playing with Dan Cypher at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City. Come on in and try out the fish and chips, get a drink and listen to these amazing people play. When you make a reservation, you'll get a free appetizer. Bella Vita Bistro is located at 1304 South Stewart St., Carson City.
— Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 to 9 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. Open Mic Night is held at A to Zen Gift Shop on the Zen Den Stage. All talents, creative projects welcome. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome.
— Carson Valley Community Theater presents Christmas Through the Years in Minden. 7:30 p.m. at The Annex inside the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden. Carson Valley Community Theater presents, “Christmas Through the Years.” Take some time out of your busy holiday schedule and join our talented local performers while we reflect on the meaning of Christmas through song.
— Carson Comedy Club Presents: Star of Casino Boss, Leslie Norris Townsend. Friday and Saturday. Show begins at 8 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St. This weekend come check out Leslie Townsend, star of Casino Boss, at The Carson Comedy Club! Leslie has appeared on A&E's An Evening at the Improv and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! She brings you clean and absolutely funny comedy! Tickets can be purchased at ccnugget.com. Don't miss out! Oh and don't forget, Leslie Townsend will also be performing an extra New Years Eve Show. Come celebrate the New Year with us.
— ASB to perform at Living the Good Life. 8 to 11 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Merry Christmas to you from all of us. Hope it's the best ever! If you're looking for a fun and entertaining night out after the holiday come join us at Living The Good Life in Carson City this Friday we will be kicking it off around 8 p.m. We would love to see you all!
— Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City. This December will have you Believing Again with three-weekends of events and a month-long celebration for the entire family surrounded by a historic Victorian setting. Festivities include a parade, concerts, tours, A Comstock Christmas Carole original production, Father Christmas, carriage rides, Christmas trains, letters to Santa, a Christmas Challenge town-wide activity, a shopping spree worth $1,000 and much more.
Saturday, December 28
— Muscle Powered morning hike at Prison Hill. 9 a.m. Meet at the parking area next to the ranch house at Silver Saddle Ranch. Please join us for a 7-mile round trip hike beginning at Silver Saddle ranch house, following up Dead Truck Trail, over the saddle to traverse North Loop, and back down Dead Truck Trail to our cars. There will be many splendid views of the Eastern Sierra to the west of Eagle and Carson Valleys.
— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson Street.. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for 6 week session or $45 drop ins.
— Lego Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop Street. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.
— WNC Observatory launches 'Astronomy Roundtable' in Carson City. 6:30 p.m. inside the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College, 2201 W. College Pkwy. The roundtable will include a community discussion of news, the latest trends, equipment developments and the science behind astronomy.
— Carson Comedy Club Presents: Star of Casino Boss, Leslie Norris Townsend. Friday and Saturday. Show begins at 8 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St. This weekend come check out Leslie Townsend, star of Casino Boss, at The Carson Comedy Club! Leslie has appeared on A&E's An Evening at the Improv and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! She brings you clean and absolutely funny comedy! Tickets can be purchased at ccnugget.com. Don't miss out! Oh and don't forget, Leslie Townsend will also be performing an extra New Years Eve Show. Come celebrate the New Year with us.
— We survived Christmas Party with Pawnshop at Max Casino. Saturday, Dec. 28. 8 to 11:30 p.m. 900 S, Carson St. in Carson City.
— Comedy Improv at Caterpillar's Hookah Lounge. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 314 S. Carson St. Share a few laughs with friends and family this holiday season with a comedy improv event at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge in Carson City.
— Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City. This December will have you Believing Again with three-weekends of events and a month-long celebration for the entire family surrounded by a historic Victorian setting. Festivities include a parade, concerts, tours, A Comstock Christmas Carole original production, Father Christmas, carriage rides, Christmas trains, letters to Santa, a Christmas Challenge town-wide activity, a shopping spree worth $1,000 and much more.
Sunday, December 29
— Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School in the South parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.
— Nevada Raider Nation Carson City Chapter Game Watch. 1 p.m. at Jimmy G’s, 301 N. Carson St. Nevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host a game watch Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, as the Oakland Raiders take on the Denver Broncos at 1 p.m. Join us at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St., for drink specials and pizza for members, and all-around fun times and friendship.
— Carson City Parks Foundation Holds an Open House at the Wungnema House this Sunday. 2 to 5 p.m. The year is nearly over and winter is upon us; avoid an early onset of cabin fever, and stretch your legs by coming out to the Wungnema House for the last open house of 2019 on Sunday, Dec. 29 and learn about some of unique and enduring contributions a family of Native Americans made to our area. Access to the Wungnema House is off Saliman Road, opposite Carson High School. The open house is from 2 to 5 p.m. there is no admission fee, and all ages are welcome. The Wungnema House is the charming stone cottage located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High. It was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons shortly after WWII and served as the family’s home until the early 1970s. Learn about the remarkable family of skilled Hopi stonemasons, their work, and continuing legacy. Members of this extended family were responsible not only for building this charming house, but also many distinctive homes and structures, both large and small, in and around the Carson City area; their work beyond Carson City included ranch buildings in Washoe Valley, portions of Thunderbird Lodge and at least one church at Lake Tahoe. This family directly, and indirectly through the masons that learned their craft while students at the Stewart Indian School from the family patriarch, Ernest Wungnema, wove an enduring fabric which daily surrounds those of us who live and work here. The family moved from the house in the early 1970s. In 1977, it was purchased by a developer, whose plans to turn the house into a restaurant fell through, after which the city acquired the house. The Wungnema House fell into disrepair and became subject to on-going vandalism until 1999, at which time, with a grant from the National Park Service and Quality of Life Initiative funds, Carson City was able to restore the house to serve as a museum and meeting place for small community groups and organizations.
For further information about the Foundation, visit their website at http://CarsonCityParks.org; their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/CCParksFoundation, or write them at carsonparksfoundation@gmail.com, or at P.O. Box 3266, Carson City, NV 89702-3266.
— Ring in the New Year with a Concert like in Vienna or New York, but right here in Genoa. 4 p.m. inside the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom. Celebrate New Year's early with TOCCATA: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus's new concert: "Bring on the Bubbly/Adios 2019." Join us at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29 in the elegant Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom. Pre-concert champagne and hors d'oeuvres at 3 p.m.
— Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City. This December will have you Believing Again with three-weekends of events and a month-long celebration for the entire family surrounded by a historic Victorian setting. Festivities include a parade, concerts, tours, A Comstock Christmas Carole original production, Father Christmas, carriage rides, Christmas trains, letters to Santa, a Christmas Challenge town-wide activity, a shopping spree worth $1,000 and much more.
New Year's Eve Events
CARSON CITY
— Music and Comedy to ring in 2020 at Carson Nugget. Ring in 2020 with the Deception, delivering classic rock at it’s best from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today at the Carson Nugget in Carson City from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ahead of the band and rock and roll new year's party, comedian Leslie Townsend, star of Casino Boss, will perform at the The Carson Comedy Club beginning at 8 p.m. Go here for more information.
— New Year's Eve Day and Night Bash at Max Casino. Get ready to celebrate the new year both at noon and midnight with hats, a countdown with a toast. Live Music with Ev Musselman at 11 a.m. and Greg Austin Band at 9 p.m. 900 South Carson Street. Go here for more information.
— New Year's Eve celebration at Carson Cigar Company. The celebration begins when you get there, with party favors and appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight, 318 N Carson St, Suite 101, Carson City. Follow their Facebook page here.
— Black and White New Year's Eve Celebration at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar, Carson City. Say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020 during the celebration at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar. Black and white attire is encouraged. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight, jello shots and drink specials all evening. 301 North Carson Street. Go here for the Facebook page.
— New Year’s Eve 2020 Celebration at SlotWorld Casino. Starting at 5 a.m., ring in the New Year at SlotWorld Casino by earning 5x points until 5 p.m. Free party favors and a champagne toast at 9 p.m. will be provided.
To learn more click here.
— New Year’s Eve at Bodines Casino beginning at 5 a.m.
At 9 p.m., Bodines will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with free party favors and a champagne toast. You can also earn 5 x points from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 31st.
For more information click here.
— New Year’s Eve Celebration with Pawnshop at Living the Good Life. Beginning at 8 p.m. Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge at 1480 N. Carson Street will be hosting Pawnshop for some good ol’ rock ’n’ roll to ring in the new year. The cost is $75 per person for a table for the evening, which includes a champagne toast, party favors, three course dinner of caesar salad, New York steak and lobster, scallop potatoes and fresh green beans, ending with croissant bread pudding served with ice cream.
There is also a limited reserved seating without dinner at $30 per ticket which includes on drink, party favors and a champagne toast.
For more information click here.
— New Year’s Eve Country Dance Party at Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes.
The Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Country Dance Party beginning at 6 p.m., located at 4600 Snyder Avenue.
DJ Tedi will be playing all your favorite Country/Pop Line and Partner dance tunes, all open dancing. Party favors, desserts, free champagne and/or Cider at 9 p.m. and Midnight will be provided. There is no cover, and participants must be 21 or older.
To learn more click here.
— New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu at Cucina Lupo
Cucina Lupo is offering a three course dinner along with a selection of wines and champagnes and a special New Year’s Eve dessert. Live music will be provided by First Take featuring Rick Metz. The New Year’s Eve menu will be available starting at 4 p.m. and reservations are highly recommended.
To view the menu and learn more about this event click here.
— New Year’s Party at Crossroads Lounge. Ring in the New Year with Athena McIntyre, singer-songwriter, who will be performing with no cover at Crossroads Lounge, located at 300 E. Winnie Lane. Crossroads will be offering party favors, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, drinks specials, and champagne at midnight.
Live music begins at 9 p.m. and Karaoke begins at 11 p.m. To learn more about this event click here.
— New Year’s Party with Hired Fun at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge. Beginning at 9 p.m., Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge will be hosting live music in the form of Hired Fun to ring in the New Year. Located at 314 S. Carson Street.
To learn more click here.
Carson Valley
— Ring in the New Year Dec. 29 with a Concert like in Vienna or New York, but right here in Genoa. Dec. 29. Celebrate New Year's early with TOCCATA: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus's new coocert: "Bring on the Bubbly/Adios 2019." Join us at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29 in the elegant Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom. Pre-concert champagne and hors d'oeuvres at 3 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and include pre-concert champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Please visit www.toccatatahoe.org or call Kate Brown (925-785-2986) or Mary Jo Throndson (775-267-4412) for details. Hurry: this unique concert is bound to be a sell-out! The event is at Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom, 1 Genoa Lakes Dr., Genoa. Pre-concert reception at 3:00 p.m. Further information: Please call Kate Brown at 925-785-2986, Mary Jo Throndson at 775-267-4412, or TOCCATA at 775-298-6989; e-mail us at ToccataTahoe@gmail.com; or visit us at www.ToccataTahoe.org or https://www.facebook.com/toccatatahoe/
— New Year’s Eve Bash hosted by Nevada Ugly. Located at 1433 U.S. Highway 395, Nevada Ugly will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Bash featuring Weslemmon and False Rhythms. To learn more click here.
— Annual New Year’s Eve Candlelight Labyrinth Walk at Heritage Park, hosted by Main Street Gardnerville.
The 6th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Labyrinth Walk will be hosted at Heritage Park, located at 1461 Ezell Street in Gardnerville.
Why walk a Labyrinth on New Year’s Eve? It’s a time to create hopeful tomorrows. Labyrinths are used throughout the world as a way to quiet the mind, recover a balance in life, to meditate, gain insight, reduce stress, to create and celebrate.
To learn more click here.
— Rockology New Year’s Eve Party at Carson Valley Inn Casino
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Rockology beginning at 8:30 p.m. Party into 2020 with the greatest hits of the 70s, 80s, and more at the Carson Valley Inn.
To learn more click here.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
— High-spirited New Year's Eve’s revelry will be amplified at the Stateline area: with a formal Black & White Ball at Edgewood Tahoe; dinner/show packages at The Loft in Heavenly Village; PEEK Nightclub at Harrah's Lake Tahoe; live music, theme parties throughout Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe with fireworks at midnight; and MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa’s three venues: Opal Ultra Lounge, BLU Nightclub and convention center.
— Heavenly Holidays reaches its zenith during its New Year’s Eve Celebration with a gondola drop, fireworks and streamer blast, Dec. 31 free at the Heavenly Village, starting at 3 p.m. Coordinated with the midnight ball drop in New York City’s Time Square, the gondola will drop at 9 p.m. and 2020 will be rung in by country star Jerrod Niemann, Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association and CMT Award nominee. Go here for more information.
— The SnowGlobe Music Festival, hosted by MTV, returns to South Lake Tahoe at the Lake Tahoe Community College Field, Dec. 29-31. Combining the world's best musicians with the world's best snow conditions, the SnowGlobe Music Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers the ultimate fusion: music and mountains. With multiple stages of world-class musicians, the live music at SnowGlobe is sure to satisfy thousands of music fans. Skiers, snowboarders, and music lovers will find the ultimate escape for New Year's Eve in Lake Tahoe. With world-class resorts within striking distance, the opportunity to escape in the fresh powder is right at your fingertips.
Go here for more information.
VIRGINIA CITY
— New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Canvas Cafe
The Canvas Cafe, located at 110 N. C Street, will be hosting a Roaring 20’s New Years Eve menu from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Only nine spots are left so reserve yours now. For more information click here:
— New Year’s Eve Party at TommyKnockers Irish Pub with live music and no cover
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a Potluck dinner at 6:30, be sure to bring your favorite dish! From 8 a.m. to midnight, live music will be provided by Southbound Train, and a ballon drop with prizes will be had at midnight along with a champagne toast.
For more information click here.
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