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Beverly Caputo

Come and see the winning pictures selected in the Carson Memories photo contest at the Carson Nugget

1960 Nevada Day Parade Photo--Winner Carson Memories Photo Contest
1974 postcard featuring the Carson Nugget
Cold morning featuring the Steam Train
1955 view of North Carson Street from Charles Marriage's Polaroid camera

The winners of the Carson Memories photo contest were announced this week in a ceremony held at the Carson Nugget.

The Carson Memories contest asked participants to submit their favorite photos demonstrating something special or distinct about the Carson City area.

The winning photos, along with the other select photos, are being incorporated into an exhibit created by Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo. The exhibit is featured next to a recently finished mural painted by Caputo. The mural depicts key people, places and things of historical relevance to Carson City.

Join us to announce the winners of the Carson Memories photo contest at the Carson Nugget

Event Date: 
April 22, 2013 - 5:30pm

There will be a ceremony, followed by a cocktail reception with hosted wine and beer bar, to announce the winners of the Carson Memories contest. The winners will remain secret until the ceremony.

The event will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm on the second floor outside the banquet rooms at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

Three winners will receive prizes outlined below.
1st place-$500 cash.
2nd place-iPad.
3rd place-Kindle Fire.
Honorable mentions will also be announced.

Last call to submit your Carson Memories photo to win cash, prizes and become part of historic mural

Carson Memories, Carson Nugget, Beverly Caputo, mural, art
Carson memories, mural, Carson Nugget, Beverly Caputo, Star Anderson, history

Time is running out for you to submit your photo or photos for the “Carson Memories” contest. The deadline is Friday, March 22, 2013. Photos selected will become part of an historic mural exhibit on display at the Carson Nugget. The mural is being painted by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.

The three top submissions selected will win prizes; 1st is $500; 2nd is an iPad; 3rd is a Kindle Fire.

Mural Project spotlights talents of local artist and seeks to engage community

Carson Nugget mural
Carson Nugget mural
Carson Nugget mural
Event Date: 
February 1, 2013 (All day)

The white walls on the second floor, outside the banquet rooms of the Carson Nugget, are in the process of being transformed. Right now they contain the mural paintings of Kit Carson, V&T Railroad, Dat So La Lee, the Carson Mint, Carson Nugget, Roosevelt’s Speech Capital Building, Carson Brewery and Capital Building; but soon those walls could contain so much more.

“The hope is to show Carson City’s uniqueness as well as the love and pride we have for our home and community,” said Gardnerville artist Beverly Caputo.

Your favorite Carson City photo could become a part of history and help you win cash or prizes

Your favorite Carson City area memory could become a part of an historic mural being painted at the Carson Nugget by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.

The mural already features special Carson City landmarks, people and events and there is room for 15 additions. So, the Carson Nugget is looking for photographs that depict memorable Carson moments – dating anytime from
pre-1900 to present day – to add to the mural. The mural is located outside the banquet rooms and will be seen by thousands of people each year.

Your favorite Carson photo could become a part of history and help you win cash or prizes

Carson Nugget, Carson City, Photo, Carson Memories
Event Date: 
January 28, 2013 (All day)

Your favorite Carson memory could become a part of an historic mural being painted at the Carson Nugget by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.

The mural already features special Carson City landmarks, people and events and there is room for 15 additions. So, the Carson Nugget is looking for photographs that depict memorable Carson moments – dating anytime from
pre-1900 to present day – to add to the mural. The mural is located outside the banquet rooms and will be seen by thousands of people each year.

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