Arts and Culture
New Nevada Visitor’s Guide showcases road trip itineraries, debuts icon-based format
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 5:03pmCARSON CITY — Intriguing towns, oddball attractions and miles of all-to-yourself highways make the case for Nevada as the road trip capital of the United States. The new Nevada Visitor’s Guide supports that claim with itineraries for 10 adventure-filled road trips, from the Death Drive to the Loneliest Road in America.
Carson City earns arts spotlight: Taking Flight exhibit unveiled at Reno-Tahoe Airport
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 11:51amThe Reno-Tahoe International Airport unveiled its “Carson City Arts: Taking Flight” exhibit Tuesday evening at the airport’s gallery which features local artists who shine a spotlight on the capital city.
Nevada Arts Council’s Basin to Range Exchange to launch in April
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:33pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council has a new program aimed at bringing together urban and rural arts organizations.
The Nevada Basin to Range Exchange, BRX, is a one-year program that includes in-person gatherings, intercommunity arts-based exchange activities and peer-to-peer mentorship, said Tony Manfredi, executive director of the Nevada Arts Council.
Carson City to be center focus in Reno-Tahoe International Airport's 'Taking Flight' art exhibit
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:02amThe Carson City Arts: Taking Flight Inaugural Art Exhibition at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will host an opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the new art installation in the airport, featuring artists from Carson City.
Author Caleb Cage to talk about book 'Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 10:20pmOn Tuesday, February 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public event by writer Caleb Cage. Cage will read from his collection of short stories, "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada." The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Cage preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
The Felt Works exhibit, Feb. 8-May 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:52amThe Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its exhibition, "The Felt Works," by artist Svea Ferguson at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, February 8 from 5-7 p.m.; the artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from February 8–May 03, 2019.
Carson City artist kicks off bi-annual Legislative Exhibition Gallery
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 1:08pmCarson City artist Cynthia Brenneman’s fascination with art started at a young age and has never wavered, even as she served her country in the U.S. Navy.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Senator Square: Solutions classes through CHS offer extra help to all students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 7:55amSolutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.
What's happening around Carson City this Monday, Jan. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 8:35pmGood day Carson City. It is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. A change in the weather is headed our way and will last through the end of the work week, with heavy snow expected in the Sierra and rain and some snow showers down to the valley floors.
Photo Finished art exhibit hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:13pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit.
CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m. (no longer January 17). The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
The artists are all students in Photography Instructor Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photo class.
First Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of new year to be held Jan. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 2:03pmThe first Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of the new year will take place on Monday, Jan 14 in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Art exhibit 'Korea '76' featured at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:25pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Korea ’76" with work by artists Eugene Rolfe and Gig Depio in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City.
The exhibition is available to the public now through Feb. 28, 2019. Note: the Sierra Room is closed for renovation from Jan. 18 to Feb. 6.
Nevada Art Council to host Carson City workshop on grant funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:24pmThe Nevada Art Council will be hosting a Grants Workshop in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 10, to go over the new grant programs for 2020, as well as lessons on how to craft a grant proposal.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:36amGood day, Carson City. It is Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Snow overnight has left roads on the slippery side, so be careful out there during your morning commute. Today is also a national day of mourning to honor the late former President George H.W. Bush. Flags are half-staff in Nevada now to Dec. 30. Here's what's happening today:
Ideas On Tap returns to downtown Carson City Dec. 5
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:59amAs you know, we did not have a November Ideas on Tap. But I’m happy to announce we now have a new home: The Union Eatery Taphouse Coffee at 302 N. Carson Street.
Know Your Neighbor: 5 Questions for Karen Abowd
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:19pmKnow Your Neighbor: 5 Questions is a series in which local residents are asked five questions so we as neighbors can get to know each other better.
Our first Know Your Neighbor is Karen Abowd, who is in her last term on the Board of Supervisors.
New Culture and Tourism Authority marketing director finds Carson City a natural sell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 3:15pmShortly after moving to the area, Lydia Bruegge signed up for her first official race — a 5k with the Ascent Runs Be Bold, Run in the Cold series.
Carson City and Silver City Become 'Arts and Culture Sister Cities'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:27pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Carson City’s recognition of the importance of arts and culture to a thriving community is very much in line with that of nearby Silver City. The Comstock town is known as an "Arts and Cultural Resources Production Center" due to the work residents have contributed in the fields of arts and cultural resources.
Happenings and events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 10:35pmGood day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.
Painting donation brings arts, culture and student to Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:31amCarson City High senior Jazlyn Duran puts her artistic passion to work this month for the benefit of the Carson City Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program recipients, as she helps with the installation art donated by former Carson City artist, Carol Benson, for her senior project.
Monday night forum hosts Carson City candidates; second forum held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:06pmThe public town forum Monday evening at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall brought together political candidates to take questions from the audience and discuss their platforms.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, partnered with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition are hosting the series, the last of which will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 16.
Dia De Los Muertos Paint, Sip, and Chip! hosted at Adams Hub, Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 2:01pmIn preparation for the 12th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Studio at Adams Hub is hosting a skull painting event with music, salsa, chips, Jarritos, Mexican Candy, and all materials supplied for free.
Listening, Assisting, Connecting: a CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 7:52amOn Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by curator John Spiak. His illustrated talk, "Listening, Assisting, Connecting: Institutions as Support," is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at Union, 302 W Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Spiak preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
American Flat remembered at Saturday film, photo show and lecture
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 7:04amSILVER CITY, Nev. — There will be a free event called “Remembering American Flat” this Saturday on the Comstock. The event includes three parts – a screening of a new documentary that covers the history of the American Flat mill from its inception in the 1920s to its demolition in 2014; a short lecture about the unique qualities of the mill by consulting architectural historian and industrial archaeologist Ron Reno, PhD; and a pop-up show with locals’ rare photos of the site.
Americana with Cadmium Orange
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 8:51pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Americana with Cadmium Orange", by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from October 5, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019.
The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibition, reception featuring Nevada artist Gig Depio featured at Carson City Courthouse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 1:40pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, featuring a reception this Friday, Oct. 5 at the Carson City Courthouse.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
Shifting Paradigms: A Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors talk set for Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 8:24amOn Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by artists and writers Andreana Donahue and Tim Ortiz. Their illustrated talk, "Shifting Paradigms" is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Union, 302 N Carson St, Carson City.
League of Women Voters to host Carson City forums for local and state races, ballot measures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 8:09amThe League of Women Voters will host a number of election forums during the month of October at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City.