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Nevada Performance Academy parent-student forum, workshop on Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:00amEvent Date:
May 22, 2013 - 5:30pm
A new and free 7-12 grade public secondary charter school in Carson City, The Nevada Performance Academy, will open in August. There will be a creative emphasis on academic requirements informed by the performing arts.
Community invited to 20/20 Carson City action meeting tonight at Firkin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:28amEvent Date:
May 16, 2013 - 5:30pm
The Carson City downtown action group 20/20, which is planning several activities throughout summer and beyond, is inviting the public to its meeting tonight, Thursday, at Firkin and Fox, 310 S Carson Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Artistically INKlined 2 - Transition: Non-skin works of Art...
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 4:24pm
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June 1, 2013 - 12:00pm A FUNdraiser for the BAC's Summer arts program, "Diving Into The Arts" and it's Youth Art Scholarship Fund! FREE! Takes place during the June Downtown Wine Walk (and into the evening...). Music at 7 p.m. Come to Mo & Sluggo's to see and enjoy non-skin works of art from Carson City's finest tattoo artists: Flat Black Tattoo, Ruby Lantern Tattoo, Distinct Ink Tattoo, Skeleton Skin Tattoo & Hooligans Tattoo.
Western Nevada College to graduate largest class in its history
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 5:38pmCARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.
Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.
UNR's Black Rock Press Publishes Poetry Book by Local Teacher
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 1:48pm
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June 11, 2013 - 7:30pm Minden resident Krista Lukas has published her debut poetry collection "Fans of My Unconscious." She will read from her collection at two venues in June: the Mile High Jazz Band’s Jazz and Poetry event at Comma Coffee in Carson City on June 11, 7:30 p.m., and the Ventana Sierra Advanced Writers Conference at Western Nevada College in Carson City on June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The book is published by The Black Rock Press, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013.
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 4:53pm
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Repeats every day until Sat May 18 2013 .
May 18, 2013 - 7:00pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party May 18 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. At 7 p.m., Steve Dorman will teach an intermediate West Coast swing class. Social dance is 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.
Carson City Symphony presents 'At the Movies' 29th Pops Party Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:06pmEvent Date:
June 9, 2013 - 3:00pm
The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-ninth annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Nevada Performance Academy enrollment begins Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 8:53pmEnrollment at Nevada Performance Academy, a Nevada tuition free charter school in Carson City that will serve grades 7-12, begins Wednesday. In an effort to ensure high quality teaching and learning, and because of predicted space constraints, the Academy will limit first-year enrollment in the blended components of its academic program, which is face-to-face instruction and participation in extracurricular classes.
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player garners former NFL coach, Raider kicker support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:30pm
A day after NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay to Sports Illustrated, a former NFL coach and an Oakland Raider record-setting placekicker believe the NFL is ready to accept a gay football player.
"I don't think the NFL is going to have a problem," said Herm Edwards, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach, now an NFL analyst for ESPN. "Is there going to be a vote of confidence in the locker room? For some of the younger and immature players, but the veteran players — they get it."
Tea Party and Fashion Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 10:10am
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Repeats every 4 days until Sat May 11 2013 .
May 11, 2013 - 2:00pm Carson City Natives and Newcomers Club Presents Tea Party and Fashion Show
A Benefit for Food for Thought
Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer
To be held a The Brewery Arts Center Ballroom
449 W King Street
Carson City Nevada
Saturday May 11 2pm to 4pm
Tea will be served with tea sandwiches and petit fours
Door prize and raffle
Tickets are $20 per person
For reservations and/or information
Contact Patt Becker (775)297-3484
Tickets may also be purchased at the Brewery Arts Center
C0-Sponsored by The Brewery Arts Center
Fashions provided by Maurices of Carson City
Evans Drawings featured at LXS beginning April 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 4:09pm
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May 17, 2013 - 8:00am Drawings by North Las Vegas artist Marylou Evans are the latest creations featured at the Nevada Legislature at LXS, the Legislative eXhibition Series gallery in Carson City. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. adjacent to the Caucus Deli, the LXS displays Evans’ work April 29 through May 17. Managed by the Artist Services Program of the Nevada Arts Council, the Legislative eXhibition Series has provided a spotlight on the Silver State's breadth of contemporary and folk artists during the biennial session since 1985.
Montana Skies Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 4:22pm
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October 18, 2013 - 7:30pm Their name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries.
In concert, these award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and House of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel.
Tea Party & Fashion Show Benefit for "Food For Thought"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 3:59pm
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May 11, 2012 - 2:00pm The Carson City Natives & Newcomers Club presents
A Tea Party and Fashion Show: Benefit for Food For Thought
Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer and join us for this special event. Special hats welcome and encouraged! Tea will be served with tea sandwiches and petit fours. Door prizes and Raffle.
Tickets are $20 per person
For reservations and/or information contact
Patt Bekker (775) 297-3484 or
Pat Correnti (775) 888-0980
Tickets may also be purchased at the Brewery Arts Center
Fashions provided by The Niche
Co-sponsored by The Brewery Arts Center
Nevada Expressions II Comes to Carson City: Art Show and Sale to Benefit Historic Preservation on the Comstock
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:56am
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April 26, 2013 - 10:00am After a successful run in Reno at the Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery, the Nevada Expressions II Art Show and Sale will come to Carson City. The opening is on Friday, April 26, 10 am – 8 pm, at the Great Basin Art Gallery at 110 South Curry Street and the show will run through Sunday.
The public is invited to the artists’ reception, Friday 4 – 8 pm. Stop by to meet and see the work of 25 of Nevada’s leading contemporary artists. The work is primarily paintings with some jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media.
Students, faculty honored at WNC awards banquet
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 12:35pmOutstanding Western Nevada College students and faculty have been honored for outstanding scholarship and teaching during the 2012-2013 academic year.
Awards were presented to students for academic excellence, tutoring, peer mentorship, athletics, those in the Latino cohort and in student government, as well as to faculty for outstanding teaching and service during the 2012-13 academic year.
Faculty of the Year honors went to Mathematics Professor Michael Hardie, Ed.D. and English instructor Ryan Stryffeler, Ph.D.
'Always Lost: A Meditation on War' exhibit honored at Nevada Legislature
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 5:52am
“Always Lost: A Meditation on War” has returned home to Carson City and was given full honors Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature.
Western Nevada College’s acclaimed creative writing/photographic exhibition about the costs of war will be on display in the Nevada Legislative Building’s second-floor atrium weekdays through May 3.
CHS Band and Choir Ensembles Win Big in Bay Area
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 11:02am
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April 23, 2013 - 7:00pm The Carson High School Band and Choir Ensembles earned big awards in Bay Area competitions earlier this month. The ensembles will be recognized at the Carson City School District board meeting, Tuesday, April 23 at Carson High School Senator Square; 7 p.m.
Carson City Airport 'Flight Plan for the Future' Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 12:59pm
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June 15, 2013 - 9:00am The Carson City Airport announces the schedule of its Annual Open House. This year’s theme is “Flight Plan for the Future” and is being held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The Open House takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada. Over 4,000 visitors attended in 2012, and this year’s event, which is free to the public, is expected to be even more exciting and popular.
Carson City Libary Celebrates National Library Week with impressive lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 11:54am
An action-packed week filled with music, arts, books, Nevada political history and more will be featured as Carson City Library celebrates National Library week.
Special events kick off Monday, 6 p.m., at the library auditorium with “The Lure of Music, a Human Universal” presented by internationally-recognized music scholar Fredric Lieberman, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of music at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
New advocacy group forms for Carson City downtown businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 3:47pmForty-nine downtown Carson City businesses, 11 downtown property owners and many citizens have come together to form what is now known as the "Downtown 20/20 Action Advocacy Group."
Celebrate Earth Day with Festival of Earthly Treasures and Healing Arts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 5:37pmEvent Date:
April 21, 2013 - 10:00am
Come spend the day and celebrate Earth Day with us at our second annual Festival of Earthly Treasures and Healing Arts from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, April 21st at the Plaza Event Center in Carson City. We will be featuring rocks, gems, healing arts, free workshops, readings and silent auction.
Raffles prizes will be given away every 20 minutes. Only $5 admission and kids 12 and under are free. All proceeds to benefit Esperanza Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to healing Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in all of us.
Carson City sheriff's staff reaches out to Boys and Girls Club at Spring Safety Fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:41pm
Early intervention matters. It's a theme that has empowered programs like DARE in Carson City schools and is a benchmark for programs run through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.
On Wednesday, 400 children of all ages got to meet those adults in the field who maintain public safety. The Spring Safety Fair, a partnership through the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, was a success on all levels.
Acclaimed WNC Exhibit ‘Always Lost, A Meditation on War’ Coming Home To Show at Nevada Legislature
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 11:58am
“Always Lost: A Meditation on War” is returning to its roots. Western Nevada College’s acclaimed creative writing/photographic exhibition about the costs of war will be on display in the Nevada Legislative Building’s second-floor atrium on weekdays, April 17 to May 3.
SafeTALK Suicide Awareness Training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 11:54amEvent Date:
April 30, 2013 - 1:00pm
SafeTALK is a suicide alertness training for everyone. In only a few hours, you will learn how to provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide. Expect to leave safeTALK more willing and able to perform an important helping role for persons with thoughts of suicide.
The training, free and open to all community members, will be on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W. King St. in Carson City.
To register for the training please email Janett Massolo at jmassolo@dhhs.nv.gov
Emotions Run High on Both Sides of Campus Carry Debate
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:41pm
Wednesday was a deeply emotional day for both lawmakers and testifiers at legislature; discussion on whether concealed weapons should be permitted on Nevada’s college campuses spurred verbal attacks between individuals on both sides of the debate, and eventually tears shed down the cheeks of one assemblyman.
Crimson Moon Intuitive Arts offers Meditation 'Retreat'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 5:28pm
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April 8, 2013 - 5:30pm Crimson Moon Intuitive Arts
1301 South Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
INSIDE THE MALL
Carson City Symphony to present 'A Celebration in Two Sharps' featuring acclaimed cellist
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:02pmEvent Date:
April 28, 2013 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will perform "A Celebration in Two Sharps" on Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street. Guest soloist Stephen Framil will play the Cello Concerto by Antonín Dvořák.
The program also features Wagner's Overture to "Rienzi" and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony. All three compositions are associated with keys having two sharps, D major and B minor.
GE Employees Come Together for Charity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 9:16am
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February 22, 2013 (All day) The third annual Austinpalooza was a night of food, music and festivities that culminated in over $8,500 in funds raised for Austin’s House and the Society of Women Engineers at University Nevada, Reno. The event, organized by GE’s Measurement and Control employees in Minden, was held Friday, February 22, 2013, at Jethro’s Bar and Grill in Gardnerville, Nevada. Both charities rely heavily on support from partners, like GE, to sustain operations.
Strings in the School conductor highlights Tuesday's 'Reflections' performance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 12:27amCarson City Symphony's Strings in the School ensemble concert on Tuesday is an undertaking the community will be proud of, explains Education Director Sue Jesch in this presentation of It's Your City.
Putting Main Street on a Road Diet
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 4:25pm
On March 14th I attended a workshop presented by the Carson City Public Works Department. The presentation outlined a proposal to create a pedestrian-friendly environment on Carson Street through the downtown area of Carson City between Fifth Street and Ann Street. This Road Diet, as they are commonly called, would include using striping to reduce travel lanes from four to two, and add on-street parallel parking.
Alberti art featured at Nevada State Legislature
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 2:43pm
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April 5, 2013 (All day) Reno artist Lara Alberti is the latest to be featured at the Nevada Legislature in the Legislative Exhibition Series gallery in Carson City. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. adjacent to the Caucus Deli, the LXS space displays Alberti’s series “Time Frame” March 18 through April 5. Managed by the Artist Services Program of the Nevada Arts Council, the Legislative eXhibition Series has provided a spotlight on the Silver State's breadth of contemporary and folk artists during the biennial session since 1985.
Carson City public figures compete at Spring Ball dinner-dance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 2:45pm
High Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its sixth-annual anniversary Spring Ball dinner-dance on April 27 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City.
Dust off your evening gowns and neckties for an evening of great food and even-better dancing. The semi formal/formal-attire evening begins with no-host cocktails at 6 p.m.
Song Writing Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 2:53pm
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March 24, 2013 (All day) Two-hour workshop. Participants will discuss and share techniques and thoughts about song writing. Leader Chris Bayer has written songs for 40 years and has twice won Sierra Arts awards for his efforts. He performs his original material regularly in our area. Participants should plan to bring a guitar or keyboard--whatever they use when writing a song. (Some basic instrument ability is required.)
Tuition: $25
Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm
March 24
Instructor: Chris Bayer
Location: Brewery Arts Center - Media Center
Strings in the Schools Spring Carson City Concert 'Reflections' set for March 26
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 2:02pmEvent Date:
March 26, 2013 - 6:30pm
Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.
Women to Women Nevada with Doreen Mack
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 11:32pm
This week's guest on Women to Women Nevada is Doreen Mack of Carson City who discusses with hostess Carol Paz, among other things, downtown Carson City parking issues, creating a historic downtown, some local history and her own interior decorating business, Lofty Expressions.
Carson City Strings in the Schools hosts spring concert
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:17pmEvent Date:
March 26, 2013 - 6:30pm
Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.
Nevada Women's Expo to focus on friends, family and reunion planning
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 2:19pmThe region's premiere women’s event, The 11th Annual Nevada Women's Expo, will take place on March 23-24 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Local ownership and production by Kristy Hawke and Destinations West, LLC has created an event people can count on year after year. For less than the price of a movie ticket, women throughout our region and beyond make this event an annual tradition to get together with their girlfriends, moms, daughters, aunts, grandmas and grandchildren.
'Dancing with the Stars' Carson City Edition set for Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:53amEvent Date:
March 9, 2013 - 7:00pm
Dance floors around town are heating up as contestants for ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Carson City Edition, polish their routines. The event takes place Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. at the Carson High School gymnasium.
Local stars expected to compete include Sheriff Ken Furlong, District Attorney Neil Rombardo, City Supervisor/Adele’s co-owner Karen Abowd, Miss Carson City Vannesa Macias, and several others. They are teamed up with experienced dancers as they vie for the mirror ball trophy.
2013 Year of the Yin Water Snake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 12:33pm
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March 16, 2013 (All day) A talk on the energy of the New Year, 2013 Year of the Yin Water Snake. Find out your Chinese animal and what to expect for the coming year. Cost:$25.
Presented by Gail Hill of Feng Shui Element. (775)832-0789, www.tahoefengshui.com
At, Crimson Moon Intuitive Arts, Carson Mall, Carson City. (775)841-6718
www.crimsonmoonintuitvearts.com
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 3:01pm
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Repeats every day until Sat Mar 23 2013 .
March 23, 2013 - 7:00pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party March 23 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. At 7 p.m., Martin and Susan Brown will teach an intermediate West Coast swing class. Social dance is 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.
Carson City Library Explore the World series focuses on Chile
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 5:30pm
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March 7, 2013 - 6:00pm Carson City Library will present Explore Chile at Your Library on Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. in the library auditorium. Danilo A. Muñoz Ormeño was born in the city of Los Angeles in the beautiful country of Chile.
In Chile, he studied theater at Viña del Mar. He came to the USA in 2010 and lives in Carson City, Nevada. Danilo is working in the culinary arts.
Carson City Music Club presents Carson City Symphony Wind Trio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 1:29pm
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March 11, 2013 (All day) Carson City Music Club will feature the Carson City Symphony Woodwind trio in concert March 11, 2013. The performance at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall will begin at 7 P.M. Public is invited to attend this special concert. $10.person, under 18 free. Refreshments will be served after the program. For info call Jane Theiss at 882-9517
Full speech: Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:18pm
Nevada son and United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
For 2,600 high school students, poetry is powering up Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 3:53pm
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March 16, 2013 - 12:00pm By making the words of great poets literally come to life, more than 2,600 high school students across the state are competing to represent their county at the Eighth Annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals at Reno’s Whitney Peak Hotel, formerly CommRow, Saturday March 16, noon to 3 p.m.
A program of the Nevada Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud is a distinctive national arts education event that encourages students to learn about, memorize and finally present poetry --out loud. Nevada’s 2013 theme of “Powering Up Poetry,” is a nod to NV Energy, co-sponsor of the event.
Tickets on sale for Proscenium Players' Steve Martin comedy 'The Underpants'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 2:45pm
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March 15, 2013 - 7:30pm Not since Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl’s halftime show have undergarments caused such a national fuss. The Proscenium Players present Steve Martin’s “The Underpants” at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King St., Carson City.
Performance dates are Fridays, March 15, 22, and 29 and Saturday, March 16, 23 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee March 24 at 2 p.m.
Open auditions Feb. 24 for Proscenium Players' production of 'The Taming of the Shrew'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 2:23pm
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February 24, 2013 - 2:00pm Open auditions for actors and actresses age 16 or older for Proscenium Players’ May production of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at Silver State Charter School Performing Arts Center, 900 Mallory Rd., Carson City.
Performances will be at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
Auditions for Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 8:43am
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February 24, 2013 - 2:00pm Proscenium Players is holding open auditions for their May production of Shakespeare’s classic, “The Taming of the Shrew” directed by Jeff Fast. This production will be done in the original Shakespearean language and style.
Auditions in Carson City Thursday and Sunday for Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 8:42am
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February 21, 2013 - 6:00pm Proscenium Players is holding open auditions in Carson City for their May production of Shakespeare’s classic, “The Taming of the Shrew” directed by Jeff Fast. This production will be done in the original Shakespearean language and style.
Carson City Chamber Singers benefit for Sandy Hook tonight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 9:59amEvent Date:
March 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Carson City Symphony Association presents the Carson Chamber Singers in a pair of concerts dedicated to victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December. The first concert will be on Friday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 212 N. Division Street, Carson City. The second will be on Sunday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno. General admission is $10, free for youth age 16 and under.
Nevada Arts Council presents live art program Friday featuring photography by Amy Hunter
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 8:28amEvent Date:
February 15, 2013 - 3:30pm
In the first installment of the new series designed to bring the work of artists live to the Nevada Legislature, Reno’s Amy Hunter will appear in Carson City Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. in Room 3100 to speak of her work and demonstrate her craft.
Growing up in a small town in Nevada, Hunter said, she was always engaged in the arts. She started with drawing, progressed to painting and was drawn to photography as it allowed her to express what she sees in its perfect simplicity.
