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Hands-On Science Activities in Silver City July 2 and July 9; concerts, book signings and more to follow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 2:38pmSilver City, Nevada - Kids ages 8-12 and their parents can don goggles and learn why there's an endothermic reaction between vinegar and baking soda in a bubbling and fun activity on July 2 in Silver City. Participants will use thermometers and observe whether heat is created or extinguished. The experiment will also help them learn about Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, June 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAs we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.
Comstock Town Offers Free Summer Events for All Ages
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:53pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — A number of different groups sponsor an annual summer series of public events in historic Silver City. This summer, events include a free family-friendly concert by Kantu Inka, visits from award-winning visiting artists and writers, kids science and engineering activities, plus a floral design class, a coding workshop, lectures and more for adults and teens.
Harmony on the Comstock Music Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:35pmJoin us in the beautiful outdoor venue of Silver City Park from noon till 6pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 for the 2nd annual HARMONY on the COMSTOCK Music Festival. Free parking, NO ADMISSION. Very family and dog friendly. For further information contact Kristi Murkovich at kristimurkovich@gmail.com
Events around Carson City on Sunday, June 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 7:17amGood day Carson City. It is Sunday, June 9, 2019. Events and activities continue or wrap up around the area. You can visit Motor Car weekend today at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or take the train from Virginia City to Carson City. It's the final day of the fair at Mills Park and Carson Valley Days in Douglas County. Plus there's the 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Carson City’s Capital Amphitheater to top-off a fun-filled weekend.
Summer Challenge Kick Off Party one of over 20 events happening today in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 12:01amHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s shaping up to be a truly beautiful Spring day today in our capital city with a high of 70 degrees, and full sun. There’s over twenty items on our list for today, and even more for Sunday! Check below to see what’s going on today!
Saturday, June 8
Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 5:23pmWith the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.
Old West Trio and local musicians headline events at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 3:37pmThe Old West Trio returns to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this coming week in an evening concert, while two local musicians are featured at the park’s upcoming Neighbor Fair, an event highlighting Carson Valley’s non-profit organizations.
Free art and music events across Carson City this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 2:39pmSeveral art and music events in Carson City on Friday, June 7 are perfectly timed so you can attend all three. Drop by for appetizers and see the "Translating Silver City" art show at City Hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m., then view Capital City Art Initiative's "New Crop 2019" exhibition and meet the artists over a glass of wine at the nearby reception at the Court House Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Finish the night with a free concert by Athena McIntyre at McFadden Plaza near The Fox Brewpub from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Parades, trains, ribs and more: Events and Activities for Saturday, May 25
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 7:10amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another grey day, with a high of 64 and a low of 44. But hey, it could be freezing, or things could be on fire, so I won’t complain! On the docket today we’ve got day two of the Rib Fest, a Virginia City train tour, museum activities, a heroes parade, and more. Check below to see the schedule for the rest of Memorial Weekend, and stay warm!
What's happening around Carson City for Friday, May 24
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 8:41pmAs we head into a jam-packed Memorial Day weekend, activities and events around Carson City on Friday will help set the mood for what promises to be a tremendous few days ahead. Festivities include the opening day of the Rockin’ Rib Fest at Carson City's Casino Fandango, the planting of American flags on the graves of our fallen veterans at Lone Mountain Cemetery, a weekly open mic night at A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, live music and more.
Events and happenings around the Carson City region this 2019 Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:12amHere’s an events lineup of what's happening around the Carson City region for the 2019 Memorial Day weekend. More events will be added as information becomes available.
Friday, May 24
Puppies and Pollinators: Carson City events and happenings for Sunday, May 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:21pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Sunday! I'm sorry to tell you we're going to have another sad-weather day, with scattered showers, a high of 52 and a low of 34. But maybe mother nature is just trying to add a little extra water to the lakes and rivers before shutting down for a hot summer? On the docket today we have a pollinator garden site work day, the final performance of Western Nevada Musical Theatre's "Crazy for You" and a National Adoption Weekend event at Petsmart with Res-Que, so stop by and give those pups a snuggle!
Events around Carson City area for Saturday, May 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 5:02pmHeading into Saturday, May 18, 2019 we say welcome to the weekend Carson City. Activities abound throughout the region. Bring an umbrella as the forecast calls for some showers. But above all, enjoy the events and activities lined up in Carson City, Carson Valley, Mound House, Silver City, Virginia City and Dayton areas.
Preserve Nevada honors contributors to Silver State's historic preservation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:31pmTwo families of rural Nevada business leaders, two longtime state officials who have helped save numerous historic treasures, and an organization dedicated to rescuing Nevada women from obscurity recently became the inaugural recipients of the Preserve Nevada Awards for contributions to historic preservation.
Chili and Beer Go Together Like Virginia City and Silver this weekend on the Comstock
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 10:32amWhether you like your chili hot, spicy or mild, you can bet the beer will be icy cold at this weekend's 36th annual Chili on The Comstock in Virginia City.
Chili and beer lovers will again unite on the Comstock this Saturday and Sunday to taste chili samples from award-winning cooks hailing from all over the west coast, while sipping local brews during the all-new Craft Beer Tour, featuring some of Virginia City's local breweries and craft beers.
State museum in Carson City to unveil Transcontinental Railroad exhibit Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 7:56amCARSON CITY — The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the spring of 1869 changed America forever, dramatically reducing the time and cost for people and goods to move across country and accelerating the western expansion of the industrial revolution.
Make some room, cuz here comes "BOOM"!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 10:52amOn April 13-14, 2019 the Comstock Shootout Tournament was held at Pete Livermore Sports Complex in Carson City.
After 1 loss and 1 win, the Carson Futbol Club U16 Girls team "BOOM" made it into the final championship game for their age group. With a win of 2-1, BOOM earned the 2019 U16 Girls Comstock Shootout championship.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 7:42pmWe're working our way into Thursday, April 25, 2019 and feeling the warmup around the Carson City region. Winding down our work week we have art, theater and railroad history talks, library presentations, a fitness walk, climate change discussion, back pain wellness workshop, music ensemble at the community center and more. Enjoy the day.
V&T Railroad Coach 17 subject of Thursday museum lecture in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 11:08amCARSON CITY — It has been called the most historically important train car in existence and how it traveled over the past 150 years from the Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah to the center of a new exhibit at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is quite a tale.
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month kicks off May 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 10:55amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again coordinating the collaborative efforts of federal, state and local fire services; public safety agencies; community organizations; and others to participate in Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month throughout May.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:28pmHeaded into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!
Nevada State Parks to host Donovan Mill history hike from Dayton to Silver City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 10:29amNevada State Park staff will host an April 13 guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nev.
The Rock Point Mill was one of the earliest large mills in Nevada built to crush ore from the Comstock mines. The mill was destroyed by fires in 1882 and 1909, and floods also caused damage. Although the mill was rebuilt, demand lessened and it was dismantled and moved to the Donovan Mill site in Silver City in the 1920s.
Carson City's Nevada State Railroad Museum to unveil Transcontinental Railroad exhibit
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 11:29amCARSON CITY — The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the spring of 1869 changed America forever, dramatically reducing the time and cost for people and goods to move across country and accelerating the western expansion of the industrial revolution.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 9:12amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 29, 2019. Today is the end of the work week and the beginning of a brief break from unsettled weather. Expect mostly sunny skies today with daytime highs in the low 50s. The warmup continues into the weekend, with a chance for rain on Monday.
Upcoming Carson City lecture tells of Hollywood’s courtship with V&T Railroad
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:29amCARSON CITY — When Hollywood in the first half of the 20th Century set its cameras on telling the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, the search for artifacts led it straight to Virginia City and Nevada’s historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
Winners Announced: Virginia City's Rocky Mountain oyster festival and parade draws thousands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 10:02amThe 28th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Virginia City rocked, rolled and bounced Saturday among the thousands of partygoers who arrived in the famed Comstock town to celebrate a cuisine tradition of the Old West and swill some good ole' fashion Irish cheer.
St. Paddy’s Weekend Events Happening Around Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 3:45pmSt. Patrick's Day is a day to celebrate Irish heritage, excellent music, food, and of course, drinks galore. Check out the list for St. Paddy's events and other happenings throughout Carson City this weekend.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:43pmWell we're here Carson City. We're heading into March 15, the last Friday of winter 2019. While March 20 may be the first day of Spring, the weekend ahead is about the Irish and their spring. The exception is tonight where the Western Nevada College Chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association will be going Italian style with a fundraising spaghetti feed spread. Read on for more.
Unearthing Nevada’s Past at March Carson City Leisure Hour Club meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 1:25pmUncovering Nevada’s past is the topic for the Carson City Leisure Hour Club on Wednesday, March 20. Presented by Dennis Casinelli, club members will learn about artifacts that he discovered while growing up in Nevada and during his long career as a highway engineer for the Nevada Department of Transportation. He also founded Cassinelli Landscaping and Construction, which still serves Northern Nevada today.