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Capital City Arts Initiative presents ‘Saludos Amigos’
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:23pmCarson City, Nevada — The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. Favela will install his work with community assistance from September 30 – October 4. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, October 4, 5-7pm; the artist will give a brief talk about his work at 5:30pm. The exhibition will be in the gallery from October 4, 2019 – January 29, 2020.
Sierra Lutheran grad, Carson City native accepted to world renowned Juilliard School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 1:09pmTo be clear, Nick Marsella hasn’t actually spent any time working in a mail room or pushing a mail cart up the corridors of America’s corporate castles.
However, the Sierra Lutheran High School graduate is very fluent when it comes to recounting a relevant retail experience he recently had, and the value of where stocking, clerking, and cleaning can lead.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 6:56pmJamming into the midweek, events lined up for Wednesday, Sept. 25 around the capital city include a Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon with a primer on blockchain. The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host its monthly Business Edge meeting at Casino Fandango with a focus on Nevada's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Also happening: Fusion cooking classes at Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton headquarters, plus the Veterans Resource Group will make a visit to the Dayton Food Pantry. There's also a Wine and Moondance Chocolate Pairing at Expresso Yourself inside the Brewery Arts Center, plus art workshops and showings, Salsa dancing and more.
Imagine Nevada Exhibition Opens Oct. 3 at Nevada Humanities Program Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 12:04pmNevada Humanities presents a new exhibition, Imagine Nevada: Nevada Artists and Poets Celebrate 10 Years of Illustrated Word Exhibitions, on October 3, 2019 in partnership with the Las Vegas Book Festival.
Imagine Nevada, which will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas from October 3 – November 26, 2019, brings Nevada artists and poets together to collaborate on works that articulate the Las Vegas experience.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Sept. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 5:37pmAs we make our way to Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, events around the capital city include a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, a Fat Tuesday business networking event, Culinary Traveler’s Club at Bleu Cafe and more.
Obituary: Nevada outdoorsman, firefighter and artist David E. Wise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 6:50pmDavid Wise, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2019. Dave was a 2nd generation Nevadan born in Carson City on July 14, 1937 to Roy and Lynn (Stewart) Wise. He was an amazing man who loved life, he was easy going, caring, funny, loving, and always had the most positive attitude. He was always smiling, even in the end.
He was so well liked, loved by others and had so many friends who thought highly of him. He loved his family and his extended family who just simply became his family.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 7:00pmComing up on the final stretch of the work week, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 is shaping up to be eventful around the capital city area, including a morning Tahoe Rim Trail hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a Status of Women in Nevada meeting at the Carson Nugget, activities at the library including the first in a series of Job Seeking With Google workshops, plus the first of the three-day Rockabilly Riot car show at Mills Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Capital City Arts Initiative debuts 'Constellation' exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 8:21amCARSON CITY — The Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, announces its exhibition, "Constellation" at the Community Development Building, the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
Nine students from the University of Nevada Reno’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public from Sept. 16 to Dec. 10, 2019, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 11:15pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to get hot again today with a high of 93, but don’t worry, as we get out further into the week the weather will turn more autumnal with highs in the 70s. It could be the last hot day for a while, at least until a freak 90s+ hot day in November followed by a week long blizzard, so enjoy it while it’s here!
Today on the docket we have the farmers market, a Celtic fair at Dangberg Ranch, craft shows, and more! Check below to see the events throughout the weekend:
Saturday, September 14
Art festival, Celtic faire, awareness walks, bike rides and more: Carson City region prepares for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!
Carson Mall to host its first Artists and Makers Fair this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 10:38amCarson Mall will host its first Artists and Makers Fair this Saturday, Sept. 7. Come one and all for art showings and live demonstrations of artists work throughout the day at this all ages family event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Students, staff are inspired after first week back to school in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 10:12amApprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.
New York Playwright, Opera Librettist Comes to Silver City Artist in Residency Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:02amNew York-based playwright, opera librettist, theatre critic, and arts journalist David Cote is the current visiting artist with the Resident Artist Program in historic Silver City, Nev.
While he's here in August and September, he hopes to draft a 70-minute, spoken, dramatic monologue for a male performer about carpentry, family, and faith. You can learn more about his creative process during a free, public talk at the Brick at 108 E Proctor Street in Carson City this Thursday August 22, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in an event that also includes a talk by Chicago-based sculptor Nicole Beck.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 6:34pmComing up on Thursday, August 22, 2019, we can expect continued sunny skies with a daytime near 90. Among upcoming events: Thursday is the final day of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center. Take in a film screening and talk to the filmmakers who made them. There's a Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City lunch connect at Red's Old 395 Grill, plus Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park and a volunteer expo hosted by Leadership Douglas County. There's also a discussion about aviation history and trends at the Nevada State Museum, a Carson City GOP information meeting on Block Chain technology, Jazz and Beyond music festival events and more. Enjoy the day.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Hit the Streets of Reno for the Sixth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. – “Unabridged,” the sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Events and happenings Sunday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 8:00amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 18, 2019. Sunny skies will arrive on this final day of summer break before school in Carson City starts up Monday. Activities today feature plenty of music, creative outdoor adventuring, train rides and an open house at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Enjoy your day.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Tahoe-bound Steve Earle honors mentor Guy Clark
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 9:00amOn his radio show, Steve Earle and guests describe where his music comes from, and on his new album he honors a man who led him to it.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Louise Kerr's Art Show and Celebration of Life Reception
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 11:17amRenowned American Artist, E. Louise Kerr, peacefully passed away in her Virginia City, Nevada home with her loved ones by her side. February 19, 1925 to November 13, 2018
A Celebration of Life, Art Show and Reception will be held at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City, Saturday Sept. 14, 2019 1 to 4 p.m. Anyone who loved Louise and her Artwork is welcome. www.elouisekerr.com
Louise brought color and light everywhere she went.
Dead Winter Carpenters rock Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 9:09pmThe Dead Winter Carpenters brought a bluegrass and country flair to the fourth annual Levitt AMP outdoor Music Series on Saturday.
Attendees by the hundreds filled the Change Companies Stage on Minnesota Street at the Brewery Arts Center to soak in another warm summer night with a pair of terrific live performances.
Carson City's newest murals selected for Empire Elementary wall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 9:47amTwo artists have been selected to design and install murals on a two-sided wall near Empire Elementary School on La Loma Drive, under the theme “Reach for the Stars.”
The winning artists are Bill Louis and Bryce Chisholm, both from the Reno/Sparks area.
A to Zen to host Levitt Concert After Party this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 8:49amSummer is in full swing, and Carson City residents are enjoying the Levitt AMP outdoor concert series, hosted by the Brewery Arts Center. What better way to spend a Saturday night than with free live music? What happens when the show is over? More free live music!
Carson City, Tonopah partner for 10-month ‘Basin to Range’ Art Exchange program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 12:33pmOn Aug. 5, Carson City’s Mark Salinas and Tonopah’s Kat Galli launched a 10-month collaborative project as part of the Nevada Art Council’s Basin to Range project, which pairs urban and rural entities to “support long-term structural change in communities across Nevada through strategic planning, community engagement, and artistic design.”
16th Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival opens Friday at Bliss, Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:55amThe 16th Annual Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music and Art Festival kicks off Friday at Bliss Mansion, 608 Elizabeth Street from 4 to 6 p.m., and continues that evening at the Governor’s Mansion, directly across Mountain Street. The free event includes live music, art, food, and tours of the Bliss Mansion.
Fashion Show for nonprofit Pets of the Homeless at Governor’s Mansion in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 6:42pmA fashion show sponsored by DV8 Salon Studio to benefit Pets Of The Homeless will be presented at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday, August 17 at 1:30 p.m. Trendy and unique fashions will be featured by Stein Mart with hair and make up being done by DV8 Salon studio, with guest makeup artist Regina Wolford from “Wake up with Make up.”
Art Outside: Sketch & Trek
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 4:34pmCalling all creative adventurers! Join the Parks, Rec & Open Space Dept. on the first Interpretive Program devoted to drawing and hiking. If you're a skilled artist or a novice, bring your sketchbook out to Kings Canyon and learn different techniques to be able to portray your the natural environment into a visual art.
Bring your own sketchbook and drawing utensil if you have it, but we will also have paper and pens for folks as well. Please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and bring plenty of water & sun protection. See you there!
Carson City outdoor concert headliner features female mariachi sensation Flor de Toloache
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 10:46amThe Brewery Arts Center presents Grammy winners Flor De Toloache this Saturday, August 3 as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series on The Change Companies stage! With only 4 concerts left in the season, grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to Carson City and Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure.
Artist Reception for Karen Barrenechea
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 1:20pmWe are please to announce the artist reception for Ms. Karen Barrenechea here at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City on August 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Light appetizers will be available and the wine room will be open to offer wines, bottled beers, and water. Please mark your calendar and join us for an evening of local artwork.
Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is located at 405 N Nevada Street. You can learn more about the gallery by clicking here.