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Tuesday, April 21: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 5:58amThe Stewart Indian School is the site of today’s ‘Easy Walk’ led by the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department. If you can’t join them this morning, make a point of exploring this treasure on your own. A podcast is available to guide you through the history of the site, complete with narratives from some who spent their youth there. Memorabilia from the school is on display at the Nevada State Museum and plans for a cultural center are in the works. Their cemetery is the final resting place of one of the area’s most famous Native American residents, basket-maker, Dot-so-la Lee. For more information on the Stewart Indian School go here.
TUESDAY:
- Nevada Tourism Day at the Legislature
- Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
- ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ in the Second Floor Atrium of the Legislature Building
Tuesday, April 14: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 5:29amThis Tuesday is a day for celebrating. You can choose to celebrate Library Week with a look at an amazing collection of old west memorabilia. Cake awaits at the fourteenth anniversary program of Mile High Jazz at Comma Coffee, in addition to some great musicians and vocalists. Or help Youth Theater Carson City celebrate the end of their third season of performances with a fun-filled night of entertainment, raffles, awards and more at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center.
- TUESDAY:
- Williams Street Entrance to Mills Park closed
- Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
- CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
Tuesday, April 7: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 6:08amThere are plenty of things to do today; if you don't believe me, just take a look at the list! After enjoying a free spirits tasting at Red’s this afternoon, stick around for a movie with the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. This month is ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy:’ a 1965 Charlton Heston flick about Michelangelo and the painting of the Sistine Chapel.
Court Appointed Special Advocates is holding an information hour this evening for those who would like more information on how to volunteer.
TUESDAY:
- Carson School District Spring Break
- Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
- Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School Admission Desk (8am-2pm; $25, $5 additional princess)
Tuesday, March 31: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 7:20amYesterday was a day for walking in the park, but today is a day for Walken: Christopher Walken, that it. Happy birthday to him. (Go here for more cowbell.) If you are interested in a nice stroll though, join Carson City Parks and Recreation for their Tuesday morning ‘Easy Walk.’ If you want more of a challenge, Muscle Powered has a moderate conditioning hike in the afternoon.
Tuesday, March 24: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 12:55amCan I just designate this Steve McQueen Day? After all it is his birthday, but it’s so more than that. The Great Escape, one of McQueen’s most iconic films, is based the true story of 76 Allied prisoners of war and how, on this day in 1944, they began breaking out of the German camp Stalag Luft III. I wonder if the casting directors knew of the connection.
Tuesday, March 17: Things to do in Carson City on St. Patrick's Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 3:12amEvery year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. Carson City definitely gets in on the game with festivities all over town. Corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and live music abound. I've included a short YouTube video of Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance who will be performing at Red's this evening.
May the Irish hills caress you.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: March 14-15
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 5:40pmIf you have the kind of luck that brings rain as soon as you wash your car, please drive over to Squeaky’s Car Wash at the corner of Highway 50 E and Lompa Lane. It’s their opening weekend and they are offering free car washes and raising funds for the Carson City Community Counseling Center.
If you consider yourself adventurous, then the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry in Virginia City is for you. It’s not nicknamed the Testicle Festival for nothing! If you need some liquid courage, take part in the Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade heads down C Street at noon.
Tuesday, March 10: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 5:15amThere’s a good chance that you are viewing this on a phone. I think that Alexander Graham Bell would be blown away with how far his invention had come in the 139 years since he first said ‘Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you’. Today is the birthday of the first telephone call."
The athletics program at Western Nevada College is facing drastic cuts. A group is forming to seek ways to fundraise and keep our Wildcats in the game. Head over to the Legislature Building this morning at 10 a.m.; you’re looking for room 2149.
Tuesday, March 3: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 6:26amYes. You are looking at a bunny with a pancake on its head, but I can explain. Today is National Pancake Day, so head over to the International House of Pancakes for your free short stack and donate to this year’s charity, the Children’s Miracle Network. It is also National ‘I Want You to Be Happy Day.’ Pancake Day and trying to share a smile, ergo silly picture of a bunny with a pancake on its head. Find your own way to share some happiness today.
Tuesday, Feb. 24: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 6:34amGrab your dance shoes and kick up your heels at a beginning swing dance lesson at El Charro’s tonight. The High Sierra Swing Dance Club hosts its monthly Swing Dance Party in the Ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center Saturday night. If you prefer to dance in cowboy boots, you can learn Country Line and Partner Dancing at the 11th Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes every Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Tuesday, Feb. 17: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 11:57pmIt's Random Act of Kindness Day. I think the inventor of the smiley said it best.
"The catch phrase for the day is 'Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.'"
Harvey Ball
Have a great day, Carson City. Do something nice for no reason.
TUESDAY: Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras:
- Catholic Charities Day at the Legislature
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 5:37amDon’t miss the Mile High Jazz Band at their monthly appearance at Comma Coffee tonight, make sure to bring your sweetheart. Today at the Legislature, they will be celebrating Nevada Tribes. A cultural presentation is in Room 3100 if you want to learn more about the Native people of the Great Basin.
TUESDAY:
- Nevada Tribes Day at the Legislature; Cultural Presentation and Information in Room 3100 (10:30am-1:30pm)
- Roseman University of Health Sciences Health Fair in the front foyer of the Legislature (8am-3pm)
Four Carson City businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:33pmOn Thursday Jan. 29, 2015, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office conducted an “Alcohol Sale to Minors Compliance Check.” Of the 28 local businesses that were checked, four failed to fall into compliance.
Those businesses were:
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 5:58amThis may be ‘the day that music died’ back in 1959, but Carson City wants you to find your dancing shoes tonight. Beginning swing dance lessons will be held at El Charro Avitas; go check out their brand new dance floor. Country Line dancing is taught at the 11th Frame lounge at Carson Lanes every Tuesday and Wednesday. Jimmy Mallett and Jack Clifton will be at Living the Good Life Nightclub and Bistro channeling all the swank of the rat pack.
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 5:16amThanks to Muscle Powered and the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, Tuesdays are a good day to go for walk and explore some great trails and paths around town. You can find the schedule online here, and I always include them in my list.
It’s a Jazz Extravaganza tonight as the Mile High Jazz Band teams up with Carson High School’s Jazz Band at the Community Center.
Tuesday, Jan. 20: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 01/19/2015 - 7:46pmThe Tuesday after a day off can feel like a Monday, but it does make the week go by quickly. It’s back to school for those attending Western Nevada College, and maybe back to work for some of those who attend the Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Job Fair today.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: January 17-18
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 6:24pmThe weekend returns, and with it a new chance to do something fun. The Brewery Arts Center is hosting its annual ‘Winter, Wine, and All That Jazz’ fundraiser, and it promises to be better than ever with performances by Le Cirque Vagabond, Starr Nixdorf, a live Jazz Orchestra and more.
Tuesday, Jan. 13: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 5:27amIt’s National Rubber Ducky Day! I have no idea how that is relevant to anything, but now I've got the ‘Rubber Ducky’ song from Sesame Street in my head. It’s also Stephen Foster Memorial Day, so feel free to sing ‘Camptown Races’, one of the prolific song-writer’s most famous songs, instead. Keep the musical theme going today with the Carson Feet Warmers during lunch and the Mile High Jazz Band playing this evening, both at Comma Coffee.
Tuesday, Jan. 6: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:17pmThe kids are back in school, the workweek is underway, but Carson City still stays fun. Check out the Carson City Classic Cinema Club at Red’s Old 395 tonight as they show Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, get your swing on at El Charro Avita’s, or take a hike with Muscle Powered up Prison Hill.
TUESDAY:
- Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling: cut them if over six feet; put it out on your regular trash day
Wednesday, Dec. 31: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 8:01pmIt has finally arrived, the last day of 2014. It is also a Wednesday, so there are some typical Wednesday things going on about town, but New Year’s is the big deal today. Below is listed a plethora of local New Year’s activities, so take a gander, get yourself dressed up, and have a fantastic (and safe) night on the town! At risk of sounding cliché, see you next year, Carson City!
Wednesday:
- Arlington Square Ice Rink: Winter Break Schedule (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 9p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
- Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
- ’Wine-down Wednesday’ All day happy hour at Bella Fiore
Ring in the New Year, Carson City style
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 5:39pmRing in the New Year in Carson City! No need to fight the crowds in Reno or Lake Tahoe, there are many options right here in our valley. Have a great night and please stay safe: call a taxi, AAA, or designate a driver if you plan on drinking.
AAA TIPSY TOW: 1-800-222-4357 (Free Tow from AAA 6pm until 6am Jan. 1 – you do NOT need to be a AAA member. Stay safe tonight!)
Family Friendly Fun:
- Nevada Christmas Light Show Display at 1176 Chaparral Court (cul-de-sac off Santa Barbara Dr., off Stephanie Way), Minden (5:30pm-9pm)
Tuesday, Dec. 30: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 8:24pm‘Tis the penultimate day of the year, and even though it’s a Tuesday, there is still something to do. Take your little one to the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada for a story and craft activity or enjoy hot chocolate and a twirl around the ice rink.
TUESDAY:
- Snow Globe Music Festival, South Lake Tahoe
Bobby Parks Band Gives Free Concert Tonight at The Blue Bull
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 4:49pmTonight Bobby Parks Band, with special opening guest Stig and Nick, kicks off a month of giving with a free weekday concert at The Blue Bull, located at 107 East Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City. The show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m., enough time to party, sleep, and get to work in the morning.
I Love Carson City's Thanksgiving Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 28-30
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/28/2014 - 1:26amHappy Black Friday, Carson City! I hope you have all survived the gluttony and gratitude that is Thanksgiving and are ready for the weekend. I am once again pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community weekly.
Carson City Sheriff: Nevada Day weekend sees uptick in alcohol and drug related arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/02/2014 - 3:49pmLaw enforcement and public safety issues associated with Nevada Day in Carson City have been "unusually tasking" this weekend, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. While the parade itself was calm for the most part, there was a significant uptick in alcohol and drug related arrests after the parade ended and when afternoon turned to evening.
Plenty of ways to stay warm on Parade Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 10:41amHere in Carson City, the Nevada Day Parade is a great event, rain or shine, snow, wind, or likely a combination of it all. This year, we are expecting a cold one. Have no fear, however, there will be plenty of places to grab some grub, coffee, hot chocolate, bloody marys, or shelter from the rain while you watch the balloons lift off at 8 a.m. or wait for the 10 a.m. parade.
Annual Pancake Breakfasts:
I Love Carson City's Halloween 2014 Tricks, Treats, Festivals, and Fun List
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 8:26amThe witching season is upon us, and I love Carson City has come up with a comprehensive list of all the fun to be had in the Carson City area.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: October 17-23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 10:58amHappy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
I love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Oct 3-6
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 10:19amGood Morning, Carson City! Many people in our area have facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my facebook page, I love Carson City.
Every week (for the last two years) I have scoured the internet, followed the pages of local businesses and organizations, searched website calendars, and compiled a list of anything and everything going on in this community.
Blue Bull presents Dueling bands on Telegraph
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 9:09pmJuly 19th starting at 5:00 the Blue Bull will be partying in the street. Telegraph will be closed for our dueling bands. Come down and support the Bootleggers on one stage and Sin of Angel's on the other. We will have food and the Coors lite truck to cater and of course the bar will be open. Hope to see you down here.