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The Beatles Flashback Live Concert at the Brewery Arts Center Feb. 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:30pm60 years ago in February of 1964, The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. Beatles Flashback will be celebrating that historic event with this special show.
Men Of Worth: St. Patrick's Day Celtic Concert at Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 1:10pmIn 1986, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher came together to perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles.
The Wolf Creek Boys and Will Houk featured Friday at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:22pmOnce a month the Maizie Theater in Brewery Arts Center hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Friday Feb. 9 features The Wolf Creek Boys with opening act Will Houk.
Addison Agen, Whitney Myer from NBC's 'The Voice' perform Saturday at Carson City's BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2024 - 7:08amCarson City welcomes Mel and Gia, Tyler Stafford to BAC's 'Musicale at the Maizie'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/30/2023 - 12:20pm'Oliver! Jr. the Musical,' a twist on the Dickens classic, begins two-weekend run Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 3:25pmWild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of the Tony and Academy Award winning musical, Oliver! JR.
Performances will take place at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City on the weekends of Dec. 2 and 9, with Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
Record number of Bald Eagles spotted during 2021 annual Tahoe count
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 1:49pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — It’s a banner year for Bald Eagles in Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Institute of Natural Science reports that a record number of 42 Bald Eagles were spotted during its annual survey. The previous high was 27 set in 2017.
Reno Ice, the region's first NHL-regulation sized Ice Rink Facility, has officially opened
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 10:02amReno Ice, the region's first and only NHL-regulation sized ice rink, has officially opened.
Carson City Library hosts first Bionics Camp in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:31pmReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students starting in February.
Deadline nears for Nevada schoolchildren to participate in aviation art contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding Nevada schoolchildren that there is one week left to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.
Nevada schoolchildren invited to enter art contest during Christmas holiday vacation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 9:43amCARSON CITY — With many Nevada schoolchildren looking for safe and healthy activities during the holiday break, the Nevada Department of Transportation invites families to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.
Fernley Community Foundation celebrates progress with Polaris grant, new senior center opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 2:30pmThe Fernley Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to improving Fernley’s community facilities for the city’s residents, is commemorating the progress of the Fernley Community Campus project. The FCF announced the progress and acknowledge key players at a Media Day on Friday, December 18 outside of the William N. Pennington Fernley Complex.
Carson Tahoe asks for community support in ‘Sponsor A Caregiver’ campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 11:38amCARSON CITY — We are now approaching a full year of coordinated efforts to address and minimize the spread of COVID-19. This has presented challenges to many, including health systems near and far. Early this year, Carson Tahoe Health began to pivot service lines and conserve personal protective equipment (PPE).
2020 Reno 'TubaChristmas' virtual concert video released
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:34pmThe virtual Reno TubaChristmas 2020 video is available for viewing here via Youtube. The video features tuba, euphonium, and baritone horn players of all ages from Northern Nevada and from California, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, Kansas, New York, and Sweden.
Drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway, Living Nativity, Carson Mall Craft Fair, K9 portrait fundraiser highlight weekend activities around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:47pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several fundraisers, including the annual “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive will be available throughout the Carson City, Minden and Reno areas on Friday. You can visit the North Pole safely as part of a drive-thru Santa's Village experience at V&T Railway in Carson City, beginning Friday into the weekend. A living nativity scene will be featured at First United Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday. Combined with train rides in Virginia City, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Carson City Library continues to serve community while making improvements and upgrades
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:18amIn addition to being available by phone and online, the Carson City Library and staff remain committed to delivering its services to the local community through a variety of avenues. While currently closed to the public, the library is completing upgrades and installations to enable vulnerable populations to continue to safely access library collections.
Visit the North Pole safely with drive-thru Santa's Village experience at V&T Railway in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 4:57pmSanta and Mrs. Clause, along with the jolly residents of the North Pole, will be putting on a dazzling and safe show this year with a drive-thru Santa's Village at the V&T Railway in Carson City.
Virtual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, pictures with Santa and more highlight weekend events in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:24pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights holiday celebration goes virtual on Friday. Santa Claus will arrive virtually at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada and in-person at Battle Born Harley Davidson on Saturday for pictures with families and kids of all ages. Combined with live music and dinner specials at Living the Good Life, the state capital has events lined up for the holidays! Read on for more information.
Carson City Library temporarily closes for statewide COVID pause; continues curbside pickup, virtual programs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:43pmTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of its patrons, the Carson City Library will temporarily close starting Nov. 24, 2020, in response to the Governor’s statewide three-week pause and the elevated COVID-19 concerns especially for persons at risk.
Take on other families Dec. 10 in WNC's ‘No-Brainer’ holiday challenge virtual trivia night
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 2:03pmSo, who knows it all? Western Nevada College aims to find out Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Virtual Team Trivia Night — a special no-brainer holiday-themed challenge that can be entered from the comfort of your own living room.
Holiday favorite Reno 'TubaChristmas' goes virtual in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 10:07amReno has been presenting TubaChristmas performances since 1989 and the organizers aren't going to let a little global pandemic stop their fun this year! They invite tuba, euphonium, and baritone horn players of all ages to join virtual Reno TubaChristmas 2020.
Carson City Library receives grant to bring bionics learning to middle school students in 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:04amReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students in 2021. Utilizing analog and digital learning, students will build components of a bionic fish, elephant, and chameleon over the 3-day Bionics Camps designed to encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related career exploration and development.
New self-check kiosks installed at the Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 8:46amThe Carson City Library is not one to shy away from innovation and integrating technology. The latest, are four self-check kiosks installed last week designed to allow for hands-free or limited touch operation to help to curb the number of touches taking place, especially as pandemic concerns continue and the focus remains on keeping the community safe.
Senator Square: Carson High students compete in organ, tissue donor art competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:54amBe a part of bringing hope by voting on contestant art pieces to decide the “Social Media Fave” in the Donor Network West annual art contest. Four Carson High students, Anthony Larry, Connor Lampert, Danielle Van Dusen, and Sarai Jauregui Rivas made the first cut, though all of CHS Graphic Design Instructor Patricia Ababio’s students submitted entries.
Two Important Skin Care Tips from Your Local Dermatologist (sponsored)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 10:00amYour trusted local skin care experts for more than 20 years at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute are excited to welcome another talented Provider to their Carson City location – Dr. Samantha Schneider, Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist.
During Dr. Schneider’s medical residency, she served as co-editor on two textbooks as well as numerous articles on pediatric dermatology and the environmental impact of sunscreen ingredients. So, as a dermatology expert, we asked for her top two professional skin care tips. Here’s what she had to say:
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45amThe results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Golf tournament, fundraisers, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament in remembrance of Mayor Bob Crowell will be held at Silver Oak Ranch Golf Course on Saturday. Dozens of fundraisers, including the Benson’s Feed 4 Paws 4-H group, will be scattered throughout the Carson City and Gardnerville areas. Combined with live music and several dinner specials, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Virtual Spooky Science with a Mad Scientist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 5:14pmBe chilled and thrilled with a Mad Science Halloween show, courtesy of the Carson City Library and made possible virtually via Zoom. Witness a devilish flame and spooky air pressure demonstrations that make even the scariest goblins say, "Oh my!" Also participate in live experiments during the show!
For all ages, registration is required at this link: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6106477
Supplies Needed:
Bernoulli's Principle: blow dryer and ping pong ball (or any ball similar in weight to a ping pong ball)
49th annual Virginia City Grand Prix event canceled for 2020
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 8:21amThe 2020 Virginia City Grand Prix has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Entering its 49th year, Virginia City’s historic annual off-road race was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event was rescheduled twice in hopes of holding the event for 2020.