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Carson City Symphony Association announces Carson Chamber Singers director

Carson City Symphony Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard “Ricky” Hutton as Director of Carson Chamber Singers. His connection with the Carson Chamber Singers goes back to the summer of 2019, when he directed the Singers in the June Pops Party concert in Carson City and the July 4th concert in Genoa.

Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 11 with Carson Chamber Singers

Carson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe Episode 11 featuring the Carson Chamber Singers, an affiliate of the Carson City Symphony, performing "Hodie Christus natus est," by Dutch composer, organist, and teacher Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Choral Director Richard "Ricky" Hutton leads the 27 singers and brass quintet.

Nevada Arts Council gives out $392,250 in CARES Act funds to arts groups statewide

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council has issued $392,250 in federal funds to 79 arts organizations through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, based on each group’s total annual revenue.

Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time

He is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.

Senator Square: Maker Monday at CHS library, students create Damonte Ranch support banner

Editor's Note: The following Senator Square column was submitted before the Carson City School District's announcement regarding school activities. All school, district, and non-district sponsored athletics, extra-curricular activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and events are suspended effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Activities and events scheduled later in the school year, including graduation ceremonies will be evaluated closer to the date. Go here to read the notice.

Senator Square: Head coach, players offer free Carson City basketball clinic

“We did our free clinic at the Community Center, and what a turnout we had; around 100 participants showed up, we had a ton of fun, and we even had high school varsity players help coach the clinic as well” said Carson High School Varsity Basketball coach Jordan Glover.

Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine

Capitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."

Senator Square: CHS students celebrate the holidays, work with tech and compete in events

Editor’s Note: Raymond Medeiros is the Carson City School District Director of Innovation and Technology. He writes the following: I would like to share with you some of the amazing things educators and students around the Carson City School District have been doing during Computer Science Education Week. Check out the photos from the Northern Nevada First Tech Challenge League Meet hosted by Carson High School.

Carson Chamber Singers, Joyful Noise Children’s Choir present Carson City concerts Nov. 16-17

Event Date: 
November 16, 2019 - 7:00pm
November 17, 2019 - 7:00pm

Carson Chamber Singers, conducted by William Belcher, and Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir, conducted by Michelle Powers, will present Fall Concerts on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17 in Carson City.

Carson City Chamber Singers begin rehearsals Tuesday

Event Date: 
September 17, 2019 - 6:30pm

The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, September 17, for their 35th season. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of William Belcher at the Choral Room in Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.

Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School

CHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.

What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, March 21

Good morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.

Carson City schools highlight music talents in upcoming 'Choirpalooza' and 'Band-O-Rama'

Event Date: 
March 21, 2019 - 7:00pm
March 28, 2019 - 7:00pm

Carson High School is set to host two admission-free music events, this week and next week that will not only ‘B Sharp’ but also showcase student talent and refined skill.

Senator Square: Winterfest 2019 begins at Carson High School

No high school on the planet has as many events regularly happening as that of Carson High School, and one of the biggest of the year, Winterfest, begins Feb. 1. This year, Leadership class has determined the theme will be Winterflix, a play on the popular Netflix streaming service that allows customers to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices.

Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir Begins Spring Session

Event Date: 
January 22, 2019 - 3:45pm

Carson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Spring Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 22, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Church, 3680 US Highway 395 South in Carson City. Registrations will be accepted until January 29.

Senator Square: For some, Carson High School begins even earlier on Monday

Students of Carson City School District are back to school Monday, Jan. 7. Sleeping in will become a thing of the past, and the alarm clock snooze button will become the most used and abused item owned by those whose pituitary glands refuse to follow the built-in clock of the body.

Senator Square: Carson High's NJROTC 2018-19 CyberPatriot teams advance to state round

Editor’s Note: CHS Chief Dan Ingram is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School. Here is his report: Established by the Air Force Association in 2009, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program is designed to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future.

Senator Square: CHS teachers and students share their skills with Carson City and beyond

Excitement abounds as teachers and students have been holding multiple events throughout Carson City this holiday season, everything from Christmas tree sales with CHS teacher and Adviser Ty McMillen’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the American Sign Language students of teacher Mary Anne Weaver putting on their Sign Me a Song Christmas production at the high school.

December brings snow, hot cocoa and many Carson City holiday school concerts

Event Date: 
December 5, 2018 (All day)
December 11, 2018 (All day)
December 17, 2018 (All day)

Do you have children in the Carson City School District? Then most likely this month you’ll be attending at least one holiday concert as December seems to be the most musical month of the year for Carson City kids.

Carson High School Choir and Musical Theater Winter Concert featured Wednesday

Event Date: 
December 5, 2018 - 7:00pm

The Carson High School Choirs and Musical Theater will be performing this Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Carson City Community Center.

Senator Square: American Citizen Essay winners announced at Carson City School Board

Who would imagine attending a Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees meeting could be so darn fun as it was filled to standing house only with community members, parents, children, and smiling faces; everyone was having such a wonderful time listening to Trustees excitedly converse with one another.

Carson City Symphony chorus begins rehearsals for Holiday Treat Concert

The Carson City Symphony Chorus, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, is beginning rehearsals for the December 9 Holiday Treat Concert. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Michael Langham at the Choral Room in Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road, in Carson City.

The Carson City Symphony Chorus is an expansion of the Carson Chamber Singers, now in its 34th year. The Chorus is open to all singers, high-school age and above.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Nov. 4

How about a high temperature of 74 degrees in the Nevada state capital on the first Sunday of November? That's according to the National Weather Service in Reno, and it ought to be motivation enough to get outside, soak up the warm weather and enjoy all that the Carson City area has to offer.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 3

Take advantage of the extra daylight while it lasts. Saturday is the final day of the year for Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to "fall back" one hour on your clocks Saturday night into early Sunday when Standard Time takes over.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 2

Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. It's the end of the work week with events today featuring political gatherings, art showings, a fascinating lecture about Carson City and all things ABBA as tonight is the opening of "Mamma Mia" at the Carson City Community Center.

Carson Chamber Singers present Choral Masterworks fall concerts in Carson City, Virginia City

Event Date: 
November 2, 2018 - 7:30pm

Carson Chamber Singers, conducted by Michael Langham, will present its 2018 Choral Masterworks Fall Concerts in Carson City and Virginia City Nov. 2-3, 2018.

Senator Square: Carson High School teacher raises money for breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this time every year touches the heart of one of the teachers at CHS: Art teacher Mike Malley, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, due to early detection, has decided to take breast cancer awareness to a new level by putting on a fundraising event Oct. 18 at the Trimmer Barn from 5 to 8 p.m.

Joyful Noise Carson City Children’s Choir To begin fall session Sept. 4

Carson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Fall Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 4, at Shepherd of the Sierra Church, 3680 US Highway 395 South in Carson City.

Independence Day 2018: Fireworks, festivals and more in Carson City and the surrounding areas

Event Date: 
July 4, 2018 (All day)

A very happy Fourth of July to everyone. Listed below is my collection of celebrations in Northern Nevada. You’ll find them listed by their start time, so read through the list for all your options. If there is not a city/town listed after the location, then the event is happening in Carson City. Carson Valley doesn’t have a fireworks celebration, but they get the day off to a great start with a fun run, bbqs, concerts, and more. Be prepared for traffic if you want to watch at the lake, and a designated driver is suggested no matter where you end up. Have a safe holiday and enjoy.

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