Arts and crafts
Tuesday, June 6: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 5:25amAs the thermometer approaches 90, remind yourself that snow fell a few weeks ago and the heat is well overdue. We bypassed spring and lept right into summer. Enjoy a bluesy morning in Silver City as local musician, Mylo McCormick, takes the stage for a free acoustic concert. Bad man, John Wayne, tussles with an angel at tonight’s Classic Cinema Club offering at the Brewery Arts Center. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a friend on today’s Conditioning Hike up Goni with Muscle Powered.
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Tuesday, May 30: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 11:54pmJust a few days left, and the school year will over. Scope out one of Carson City’s neighborhood parks during today’s Easy Walk or participate in something a little more strenuous as Muscle Powered tackles Prison Hill, off Snyder. Kids are encouraged to wear their comfy clothes and bring a favorite stuffed animal during the Carson Library’s weekly Pajama Story Time. The Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival is quickly approaching, so all volunteers will need to attend tonight’s planning meeting at Harley Davidson.
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Tuesday, May 23: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 4:40amToday has all the makings of a great day. Have lunch with the Chamber of Commerce and speaker Caren Roblin will teach you about the good, bad, and ugly sides of social media. Meet artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks at the Nevada Arts Council this evening. A reception in honor of their shared exhibit begins at 5 p.m. Ladies are invited to join the weekly Muscle Powered bike ride in Ash Canyon, just don’t forget your helmet and some sunscreen. Let the students of Carson High Musical Theater entertain you during their last concert of the year; general admission is only $4.00.
TUESDAY:
Weaving traditional crafts into contemporary art
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 8:37amA professionally trained artist who has traveled much of the country, Ben Aleck is now looking closer to home for inspiration.
Easter Egg Hunt, pancake brunch at Mormon Station State Historic Park on Saturday, April 15
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 11:11amGENOA, Nev. – Hop over to Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa for the 2nd Annual Cotton Tails Easter celebration. Enjoy a scrumptious pancake brunch, followed by an Easter egg hunt, lawn games, face-painting, a photo booth and more.
Carson Mall Valentine's Arts and Crafts Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 6:08amFind something special for your Valentine at the Carson Mall's Arts and Crafts Fair February 11 and 12 from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Track events on facebook - Carson Mall. Call Trish for more information. 775-324-3473.
Native American art show coming to Carson City Visitors Bureau
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 4:11pmMelissa Melero-Moose draws on her roots growing up as a Paiute on the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony for her work as a mixed-medium painter. But her work is not a relic of days past.
Flying Pig Flea Market, Jan. 21 - 22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 4:44amMake reservations to be a vendor at the great indoor flea market or come to browse Jan.21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Located inside the big building at Fuji park on Old Clear Creek road across from Costco in Carson City. Admission is $1 and kids are free. Lots of parking available. We always have a wide variety of vendors with antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, jewelry. Come join the fun!
Early Childhood Vendor Registration Open
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 9:28pmThe 3rd Annual Early Childhood Expo is schedule for Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9am-1pm. The Carson City Early Childhood Advisory is now accepting vendor registrations for the Early Childhood Expo.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 24-25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 6:52pmStreet Vibes and the Candy Dance are always the endcap to September. Arts and crafts take over the small hamlet of Genoa this weekend; get a jump on your holiday gift list. All the other corners of Northern Nevada are a playground for the thousands of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts here to enjoy the bike rally. Battle Born Harley on Research Way offers a huge party without ever leaving the valley. Those two events are hardly all that Carson City and our neighboring counties have to offer, however. Keep reading for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.
SATURDAY:
Scarecrow Festival returns to Carson Mall Thursday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:02amBack by popular demand is the Scarecrow Festival at the Carson Mall, held Thursday through Saturday this week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 9-10
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 8:22pmCompared to the last few weekends, Carson City is downright sleepy. That just makes it much easier to get around town and explore. Head to Mills Park for the First Annual Polynesian Festival in the Marv Teixeira Pavillion. Glen Eagles welcomes back the Regional Chili Cook-off this weekend; get your fill of some amazing grub and help raise funds for Honor Flight Nevada. Catch one of last few performances of Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s Aladdin, Jr. Continue reading for other great ways to spend your time.
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Carson City to celebrate July 4 holiday weekend with RSVP carnival, fireworks Monday at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:57pmThis will be the 24th year that RSVP has sponsored the holiday weekend carnival, complete with fireworks on Monday, July 4, plus plenty of rides, music, food booths, arts and crafts vendors and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Teen center at Boys and Girls Club campus in Carson City celebrates opening with ceremony
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:39amThe William N. Pennington Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada campus is now officially opened thanks to a Carson City Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening festivities Thursday.
Father's Day Powwow Royalty, events continue through Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 10:40pmSheri Rupert kicks off the Stewart Indian School Father's Day Powwow with Sam and his wife, King and queen of the event.
The Stewart Father's Day Powwow Committee in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission is hosting the 2016 Stewart Father's Day Powwow at the former Stewart Indian School in Carson City, which got underway Friday and continues through Saturday and Sunday.
Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada gives preview of new Carson City teen center
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 3:48pmThe Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada offered a glimpse of its new William N. Pennington Teen Center on Monday ahead of its June 23 grand opening celebration.
Funded by a $1.2 million naming gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation of Reno and donations from the community, the Club broke ground on the Carson City teen center in October 2015.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: June 11-12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 5:54pmLet’s go to the Fair, Carson City. Mills Park is hopping with activity: a carnival, car show, exhibits, music, and a return of the Rendezvous. If you have kids, don’t miss this month’s Young Eagle Flights at the Carson Airport, just make sure to sign up by 8 a.m. Start your day at the Third and Curry Farmers Market, and don’t forget to make your artistic mark on a handcrafted bowl for the Empty Bowls event. Read on for all of your weekend options.
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Spring Vintage Fair held downtown
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 1:18pmThe Spring Vintage Fair, hosted by Du Sorella on Curry Street, is currently going on in the parking lot at the corner of Nevada and Musser streets.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: June 4-5
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 5:46pmHold onto your hats, Carson City, summer has arrived with a bang. Bikes, brews, bulls and broncs are just a few of the things you’ll find on this event summary. Whether you are looking for adult fun, family fun, art, music, shopping, or something outdoorsy, look no further: Carson City and her neighboring valleys are packed full of fun.
SATURDAY:
- Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno; legs 24-28 run through Carson City)
Wednesday Farmer's Market begins in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 7:34pmBreezy afternoon winds Wednesday deterred neither vendors nor shoppers at the opening of the Wednesday Farmer's Market, located along Curry Street between Third and Fourth.
The Downtown Sands Farmers Market in in Full Bloom This Summer, June 9-August 25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 8:39amShirley’s Farmers Markets and the Sands Regency are back in 2016 as hosts for the Downtown Farmers Market at the Sands. Every Thursday from June 9 to August 25 between 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., local farms and other vendors will converge under the large tent in the Sands parking lot located south of 3rd Street in Reno.
Business Spotlight: Experience the Old West in a new way at Eagle Mountain Trading Post
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 3:58pmToni Thompson has long had a love for the American West and its history. It shows both in the decor of her retail store and in the building she rents.
Thompson, owner of Eagle Mountain Trading Post at 110 S. Curry Street in Carson City, said she couldn't be happier running her business out of the historic structure that once served as a freight depot, livery and Overland Stage stop back in the early days of the Nevada state capital.
2016 Stewart Father's Day Powwow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/19/2016 - 3:54pmThe Stewart Father's Day Powwow Committee in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission is hosting the 2016 Stewart Father's Day Powwow at the former Stewart Indian School in Carson City, June 17-19, 2016. The Stewart Indian School was the only off-reservation boarding school in Nevada for American Indian students over a 90-year span.
Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition features Great Basin Native Artists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 10:28amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Great Basin Native Artists, with art works by seven Native American artists at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room that is running now through July 6, 2016. The Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 12-13
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 6:50pmSt. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and the celebrations have begun. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada has crafts and Irish dancers. Carson Lanes is hosting their annual Pot of Gold Tournament. The Downtown Reno Leprechaun Crawl is always a crazy time. Take a look at this weekend summary to find the fun for miles around.
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Carson City celebrates National Boys and Girls Club Week with salute to heroes
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 5:02pmThe Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada will be throwing open its doors to the public next week to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, with events each evening March 7 – 12, Monday through Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. The Club is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
I Love Carson City's Nevada Day weekend event summary: Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 5:19pmAre you ready for this? Nevada Day weekend has arrived and brings with it a downtown filled with friends, neighbors, and fun. Hot air balloons, the annual beard contest, the parade, tours of the Governor’s Mansion, and more make this time of year amazing. The carnival at Mills Park, and the Pow-Wow at the Carson Colony take the festivities to the next level.
SATURDAY: PARADE DAY!
- Nevada Day Classic 8K Run/Walk (same day registration: $40 from 6:30am-7:30am on the second floor of the Carson Nugget Casino; 8am racers begin at Telegraph Square: W. Telegraph and N. Curry Streets; costumes encouraged)
- BAWN Pancake Breakfast Buffet at Red’s Old 395 (6am-10am; $6/$3 kids)
Outdoors with Don Q: Plan a visit to Apple Hill in California
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 11:01amIf you are a newcomer to our area or if you have never been there, fall is a great time of the year to visit Apple Hill, one of our favorite destinations. And, if you are a newcomer, about now you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 17-18
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 6:09pmUPDATE: The Light after Dark Walk/Run scheduled at Riverview Park in Carson City tonight has been canceled due to the dangerous conditions of the track from the bad weather. We will be letting everyone know soon when we can reschedule. If anyone has any questions or concerns please call Becca or Traci at (775) 883-7654. Again, we are so sorry for the inconvenience.
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Outdoors with Don Q: The Fall season is full of all kinds of activities
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 9:10am1:22 a.m. on September 23 in Carson City was the official start of the Fall season, and with the arrival of that special season of the year that lasts until December 21 (the beginning of the Winter season), there are all kinds of activities occurring that might be of interest to you.
Here are some of them:
California fishing seasons closing:
If you like to fish in the State of California, be advised that many of its creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs will be closing on Nov. 15, and will not re-open until the last Saturday in April 2016.
Fall foods: