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Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Carson City area native, Sierra Lutheran High School alum Gets Call To Serve
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 12:04pmThat moment when the boss calls to offer you your first job, your first real job, is a memorable one. So just imagine how Taylor Negrete felt when he not only got a call, but The Call, from The Boss.
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 8:16pmGoing into the second week of October, there's plenty of events around the capital city for this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 including a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered. There's also art showings, the grand opening of Carson City's Postal Annex, family movie night at the Carson City Library featuring "Muppets from Space," as well as Big Band jazz music with a fall theme at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy the day.
Show review: Nikki Lane’s calm before inevitable commotion
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 6:26pmAs night falls but before the stars shine, the gloaming can be spectacular. Country singer Nikki Lane is destined to be a star, and an audience of about 250 watched her glow on Saturday in the Crystal Bay Casino.
RoseBud's Dance Band Maquerade Ball this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 4:57pmThe Rose Buds Dance Band presents the Masquerade Ball at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 12. Get ready to have a great time with a live 18-piece band. Masks and costumes are optional but if you don’t wear one you may not win the costume contest!
Senator Square: An invitation from Carson High School's athletic director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 6:11am(Editor’s Note: Roman is the Carson High School Head Football Coach, Athletic Director, and teacher of weights, athletics, and boys physical education.)
Hello from CHS in Carson City. I want to share this information with you so that you may be able to come and support our many students participating in Fall Sports. The list below has upcoming events for each sport in which our new Athletic Leadership Council is going to push out to their teams and friends to come support one another. In the spirit of unity, we want to reach out to both the staff and community to invite all of you to do the same.
You’ve got no excuse not to go see Nikki Lane on Saturday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 4:21pmYears before she was known as the “Highway Queen,” a 7-year-old girl rode atop pavement rollers in South Carolina with a driver named Rooster. Taking lunch-menu orders was Nikki Lane’s first job, and she was good at it.
VC Outhouse races, Relay for Life, golf tournament, Oktoberfest and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in Carson City, Fright Night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Oktoberfest at the Casino Fandango, the 26th annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament and much more!
Capital City Community Band announces Nevada Day Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 12:29pmThe Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City. The concert will feature a variety of music from Big Band sounds to Marches, Patriotic songs and Halloween favorites.
Carson City Lions Club to host annual White Cane Days fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 2:37pmMembers of the Carson City Host Lions Club will gather at the WalMart near East College Parkway on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.
Autumn Music: Mile High Jazz Band, Jakki Ford featured Tuesday at Living the Good Life
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 2:08pmEnjoy an evening of big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, October 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Dinner and late night menus are available.
Dog Shows, Candy Dance, Garage Sales and more: Events and Happenings for Saturday, September 28
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:07amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday!
On the docket today we have a dog show at Fuji Park, a Community Garage Sale, the famous Genoa Candy Dance, and much more.
Check below for a full list of activities:
Saturday, September 28
40th Annual IVNS Pumpkin Patch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 7:39pmPumpkin patch with a huge selection of pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, face painting, bounce houses, pony rides, bungee trampoline, rock climbing, live bluegrass with Kyle Ledson, Incline Mariachi Band, IHS Jazz Band, magician, balloon twisting, Bam Dog food truck, Tahoe Empanadas, BBQ, beer garden, silent auction, raffle, local craft vendors, and MORE! Admission is FREE and tickets to participate in activities can be purchased at the gate.
More Info
http://ivns.vhost4.sierraweb.com/pumpkin-patch/
location
Incline Park
939 Southwood Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451
Beatles tribute, Genoa Candy Dance, Street Vibrations, dog show and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!
Carson City area weather: Strong cold front ahead to bring chances of rain and snow showers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 1:36pmEnjoy the sunshine while it lasts as a strong cold front will move through the region this weekend bringing a dramatic change to the weather with breezy winds, a chance rain and snow showers and much colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Hot rods, rat rods and more: Rockabilly Riot returns to Carson City beginning Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 2:43pmHot rods, rat rods, souped up trucks and the men and women who made them will be making their way into the capital city this week for the annual Rockabilly Riot which begins Thursday and runs through Saturday at Mills Park.
Nevada State Museum joins in Smithsonian’s ‘Museum Day’ this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 11:45amThe Nevada State Museum, Carson City will open its doors for free to all Museum Day ticketholders this Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day.
Museum Day is a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based museums.
Carson City area weather: Windy with valley rain, high elevation snow showers possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 10:48amA strong cold front is pushing through western Nevada and the Carson City region Monday, bringing gusty winds and later, a chance for a few isolated thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
First ever 'Gandy Dance' coming to Dayton Oct. 19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 9:12amThe public is welcome to the first ever "Gandy Dance" to celebrate the Gandy: also known as a railroad maintenance worker. 1800's music by the Pickett's Charge Band, dance lessons, Story Telling, Gandy spiking demonstration, Quilters, finger foods, 1800's games, unique Silent Auction items, train simulator, model Depot Tours and more.
This event supports the Historical Society of Dayton Valley's (HSDV) restoration of the historic 1881 Carson & Colorado Railroad Depot.
Senator Square: Time for the Happiest Carson High School Homecoming on Earth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 7:48amFriday Sept. 13, no bad luck on this day, beginning at 1:18 p.m. was an assembly in the Big Gym during the last class of the day as an introduction to CHS’ Happiest Homecoming on Earth. Leadership students led the assembly with the first activity being the introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen candidates who made their grand entrance onto the floor.
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!
Comedy, music and more: Weekend Fun at The Loft, Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 12:08pmJoin us for a fun weekend at the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson Street in Carson City this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14, starting at 8 p.m. We have comedian Jill Maragos headlining the Carson Comedy Club and local band Escalade performing at The Loft all inside the Carson Nugget. Comedy tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club or at www.ccnugget.com!
Don't forget about our Triple Payouts drawings at 7PM/10PM. One lucky winner has a chance to TRIPLE their free play prize!
Review: Dave Matthews Band pumps it up for Tahoe show
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 4:15pmThe Dave Matthews Band has made Harvey’s outdoor venue a regular stop since 2013, appearing on the shores of Lake Tahoe four of its last six tours. Typically, Tahoe fits the routing from the annual three-show Labor Day run at The Gorge, on the way to shows in California. Often that means the band is a bit weary and the sets feel transitional and somewhat soft.
Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire coming to Carson Valley on Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:59pmOn Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival. A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.
Celebrating 50 Years of Abbey Road, Carson City's BAC to feature Beatles Flashback tribute
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 2:02pmCARSON CITY — The Beatles Flashback is coming to the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall on Sept. 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, which was originally released Sept. 26, 1969. Come by the BAC to hear some of your favorite Beatles hits as we celebrate 50 years of the Fab Four.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:47amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and things to do are the orders of the day with a bike ride, train rides, a Street Vibrations rally in Virginia City and a Rolling Stones tribute concert at Carson Nugget. Enjoy the day.
‘Sunday 80’s Sunday’ with New Wave Crave Sunday at Max Casino
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 3:43pmIt's Labor Day Weekend and your stay-cation never felt so good!
Rock out to 80's faves Like A Virgin with the fun 80's band that you heard people rave about after last week's Brewery Arts Center closing-night performance!