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'Phantom of the Opera' in outstanding production in Carson City

Stephanie Arrigotti has been directing and producing shows for the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company at WAC for several years and every year she brings greater casts and more entertaining shows to the Community Center in Carson City. Friday night she opened "The Phantom of the Opera" to an enthusiastic audience with possibly the biggest first-night numbers in the theater group's history.

And the audience got what it came for — a beautifully staged and directed show with a cast of very talented actors.

Aztec dancers highlight museum's 'Day of the Dead'

The halls of the Nevada State Museum rang out with the sounds of music, dance and laughter Saturday as hundreds of people attended the seventh annual el Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead."A...

November Jazz from Mile High Jazz Band

Event Date: 
November 8, 2011 - 8:00pm

The Mile High Jazz Band will perform "November Jazz," a program of big-band jazz on Tuesday, November 8, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under. Dance instruction, 6:00-7:15 p.m. is $5 additional.

Movie Review: 'In Time' a sci-fi Occupy Wall Street tale with Justin Timberlake chief demonstrater

Strange how fiction (or movies) sometime match up accidentally with the real world. An example of this is "In Time," a film currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City.

Bella Fiore Wines 4th Annual Erotic Frightmare Ball!

Event Date: 
October 28, 2011 - 9:00pm

Come join us for the Hottest night in Carson City on Friday, Oct. 28th. Bella Fiore Wines presents our 4th annual Erotic Frightmare Halloween Party with live DJ Bebop along with guest DJs to dance to from 9PM til the late AM ....No Cover ....Costumes a must ....Prizes for SEXIEST, SCARIEST, & MOST ORIGINAL ...Wine, Beer and Mixed Drink special's all night!
So get those costumes ready and join us. It's our favorite night of the year!

Bella Fiore Wines
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com
775-888-9463

Dance Convention at MontBleu

The Mountain Magic 13th annual Swing, Hustle and Night Club Two Step Convention and Championships will be held at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Nov. 3-6 2011.
Special features: Free workshops – hospitality room – welcome party – 3 ballrooms – dancing – competitions –Cabaret Sunday after party.
New this Year: Mini intensive w/Michael Kiehm; Latin Dance Party (Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia) w/BB and KiKi of Salsa Reno.

Carson Lanes is Bowling For Boobs

Event Date: 
October 8, 2011 (All day)

Carson Lanes will be hosting a very special bowling event on October 8th! Please help support all women who have won the battle, are still fighting and those who are no longer with us and remain in our hearts.

Please donate through this website, you are also welcome to make checks payable to BreastCancer.Org and send them to or drop them off at Carson Lanes and as always cash donations are excepted too!

Our efforts will help make a big difference to all of those who need the resources Breastcancer.org provides everyday!

Event Details

BOWLING FOR BOOBS 2011
October 8th, 2011

Genoa hosts biggest party this weekend

What has 60,000 legs, a ton and a half of candy and dances?Genoa's annual Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Fair will take over the town of fewer than 300 this weekend.The event draws visitors from all ove...

Commentary by Chuck Muth: False choice - Raise taxes or cut education?

Polling results recently released by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of the Retail Association of Nevada have tax-and-spend liberals around the state doing the Snoopy dance. According to POS, "...

KRUZERS HOST FINAL STREET DANCE FOR 2011

Event Date: 
September 24, 2011 - 6:00pm

KARSON KRUZERS END OF SUMMER STREET DANCE
 
It’s September and fall weather is coming – hard to believe after the beautiful weather this week but the cold IS coming and soon it will be too cold for outdoor evening events!
 
Take advantage of the end of summer and come out for the KARSON KRUZERS STREET DANCE this Saturday, 24th!  In the Nugget parking lot located at the corner of Robinson and Carson Street from 6p – 10p.
 

Monthly swing dance party

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party Sept. 24 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.

Trails and Vitas art hike graces Spooner Lake for first time

Trails and Vistas one of a kind art hike comes to Spooner Lake
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Repeats every day until Tue Sep 20 2011 .
September 17, 2011 (All day)
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September 18, 2011 (All day)
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September 19, 2011 (All day)

Experience a unique blend of art and the natural world during the eighth annual Trails and Vistas art hike on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18. The hike, modeled on the theme of “Reflections and Rhythms,” takes place at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park (Glenbrook, NV ) – just fifteen from Incline Village and less than a one-hour drive from Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

David Ake Named Director of UNR's School of the Arts

By Claudene Wharton
The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts has named accomplished jazz musician and associate professor of music David Ake the director of its School of the Arts.

Karson Kruzers Show n' Shine and Street Dance

Free Show N Shine and Street dance — open to all cars! Music, dancing, raffles, Kruzers memorabilia, drinks, family fun! Saturday, August 27th from 6pm to 10pm. Come on out to the Sonic Drive-In in Carson City. FREE ~ FREE ~ FREE TO ALL CARS. For more information email info@KarsonKruzers.com or call 775-883-0927

Jazz through the week in Carson City

This week's music lineup continues as Jazz! Carson City 2011 has several shows planned in the coming days. Jazz! Carson City is a month-long festival hosted by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers.

Weekend Wrapup: Free events overtake Carson

Those who say that there's nothing to do in Carson City got to eat their words this weekend, as a myriad of free events overtook the capitol city. Several more low-cost and free events are planned throughout August for the public to enjoy.

Dance the Night Away!

Carson City's sleek new dance spot!
This Friday DJ's Bebop & Smooth Set will be live in the mix. Come dance and enjoy the Finest Taste in Town. Drink specials! See you there!!

Dance the Night Away!

Carson City's sleek new dance spot!
This Friday DJ's Bebop & Smooth Set will be live in the mix. Come dance and enjoy the Finest Taste in Town. Drink specials! See you there!!

Fishing report for Aug. 10-17

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the high Sierra fishing report
For the week of August 10-17:

Jazz around Carson City this week

Here's what's hot on local jazz scene this week in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011: The Mile High Jazz Band will gather for Hot August Jazz Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

Music in Carson City this weekend; hurry for first concert at Farmers Market

There's plenty of music set for this weekend in Carson City, including jazz lineups in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011. Music in the Market continues today, Saturday, through 1 p.m. at the Third and Curry Street Farmer's Market. Meanwhile, Saturday night at plan:b microlounge inside of Sassafras will feature award-winning jazz musician Joe Berry. While on Sunday it is Jazz Picnic in the Park.

Swing workshops, dance party

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Mon Aug 29 2011 .

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents a day of workshops by renowned West Coast swing instructor Michelle Kinkaid on Aug. 27 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Kinkaid will teach three workshops: 2 p.m. “When Is It OK to Play, and How?”; 3:15 p.m. “Dancing to the ‘1’ in a Phrase”; and 4:30 p.m. “WCS Today and How it is Evolving.” Cost: $20 for one workshop, $50 for all three. There will be a 90-minute dinner break then at 7 p.m., Kinkaid will teach a group intermediate WCS lesson for $10 for all dancers.

Senior Follies: 'From Broadway to Hollywood'

Harriet Pfrenzinger and Sheila Steele tap dance to "In the Mood" during the annual Senior Follies, "From Broadway to Hollywood," on Saturday at the Carson City Community Center. The 14th annual ...

'Best of the Best of Broadway' ballet on the beach

The Best of the Best of Broadway will be presented as part of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival on July 25 at 7:30 PM. This spectacular musical and dance theater medley will be performed at the Sand Harbor Warren Trepp Amphitheater on beautiful Lake Tahoe by the Sierra Nevada Ballet and musical friends.

Musical numbers from some of the all time favorite musicals such as Show Boat, Sweet Charity, Hello Dolly and more will offer “a vivid performance under the stars for all ages and musical interests”, according to Artistic
Director, Rosine Bena.

MontBleu Resort at Lake Tahoe hosts Sunday pool parties through summer

PRESS RELEASE — When the sun goes down over Lake Tahoe, deep and clear water of a different kind awaits guests at a first-of-its-kind “Sundays at the Pool” indoor nightclub now featured through summer at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in Stateline.

July Jazz Under the Stars

The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams present an evening of "Big-band Jazz Under the Stars" at Comma Courtyard on Tuesday, July 12, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The courtyard is adjacent to Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, which iis across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general, free for age 18 and under. Salsa dance instruction from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., inside Comma Coffee is $5 additional.

Monthly swing dance party

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party July 23 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.

PARADE & STREET DANCE SATURDAY

America, and Carson City, loves a parade!!! You, and your entire family, won’t want to miss out on the PARADE OF CARS this Saturday at 6:30pm! The KARSON KRUZERS 27th Annual Run-What-Cha-Brung parade route starts at the Carson Mall parking lot and will head north on Carson Street to just past Winnie Lane. The cars will then return south on Carson Street to the Nugget parking lot located at the corner of Robinson and Carson Street.

Jelly Bread "Rootsy funk/rock"

"Dirty ensemble chops, rich vocal dexterity, and solid lyrical flows make Jelly Bread a legitimate festival act with huge potential..."

"Music meant for a night of soul healing on the dance floor with a little granola for breakfast..."

Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents - Best of Broadway

This spectacular musical theater medley, designed especially for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, is filled with the fabulous singing of Cami Thompson with the live music of the Cami Thompson trio and the spectacular dancing of the Sierra Nevada Ballet. Musical numbers from some of the all time favorite musicals such as Show Boat, Sweet Charity, Hello Dolly and more will offer "a vivid performance under the stars for all ages and musical interests," according to Artistic Director, Rosine Bena.

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