Downtown Carson City

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the day after Tuesday's election. It is Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. For those keeping score, we're 15 days away from Thanksgiving and 48 days until Christmas.

Good day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. It is also Election Day. Polls in Nevada open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, enjoy another day of sunny skies with a hike, brisk walk or bike ride around town. There's both a morning and evening hike offered through Muscle Powered or you can simply walk through downtown Carson City and alongside the capitol building. Also featured today are activities that promote diabetes awareness through Carson Tahoe Health, numerous art showings, local political party election night events and a classic film being shown at the Brewery Arts Center.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The beginning of the work week promises sunny skies and seasonable temperatures, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With the time change now in full swing and the sun rising earlier, it's always good practice to keep your windshield clean and clear and to be mindful of those intersections, streets, crosswalks and sidewalks where the rising sun shines especially bright.

The first weekend in November has arrived, and wildlife around the Nevada state capital are gathering or foraging as much as they can before the first snow fall.

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.

Great news! Keith Alan Barnett is joining Dale Poune for one night only at Bella Fiore Wines this Saturday evening, Nov. 3 beginning at 6 p.m.

Dale Poune is a musician and songwriter. He plays guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro and sings. Poune is experienced at Rock, Blues, R&B, Country, smooth jazz and Bluegrass. He has performed with the Lacy J. Dalton, The Fortunes, Buddy Miles, David Frizzell, Johnny Lee, Paulette Carlson (HWY 101) and Marty Haggard.

This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin.

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.

The Brewery Arts Center is now in the running to bring a 10 week live music series to Carson City during the summer of 2019.

Overnight lane closures will be in place next week at the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway and U.S. 395/South Carson Street intersection as roadway striping is enhanced.

Salsa Dance Lesson and Salsa Social Dance in Downtown Carson City!! Every Wednesday at 6pm come take a dance lesson for just $10 and then head across the street to Battle Born Social at 7pm. Come learn, have fun and get some great exercise!
For more information contact Tiffany at Yaple's Ballroom at 775-400-2952 or visit www.YBallroomDance.com

The Nevada Day Parade festivities have officially begun Saturday morning with the launch of hot air balloons and start of the Nevada Day 5K/10K run.

The parade's official start time is about 10 a.m. Saturday morning.

It's parade day in Carson City, which means a host of Nevada Day activities throughout the state capital all day long.

Of course, the 80th annual Nevada Day Parade is the centerpiece of the Silver State's 154th birthday celebration.

Nevada Day weekend got off to a rousing start Friday with the third annual Passport to Downtown in Carson City.

Members of the Carson City community turned out Friday morning for the ribbon to be cut on the downtown Curry Street Improvement Project, a six-month planned construction project that featured wider sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly improvements.

Eight days before the presidential election of 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the union. Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nevada Day, Oct. 26, 2018. Today is the observed state holiday, where businesses are open but state and local government offices and schools are closed. Meanwhile, the capital city itself is getting warmed up for a three-day weekend and famed parade that celebrates statehood.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church in downtown Carson City at the corner of Telegraph and Division streets offers its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.

Carson City has one of the best parades in the West to celebrate Nevada's Anniversary of becoming a state on October 31, 1864. Our gold and silver helped Lincoln to win the Civil War and fight against hatred and racism.

After the parade come on down to Carson City Art Gallery, 110 S Curry Street, corner of 2nd, in downtown Carson City. There will be some artists displaying art both within and without the Gallery. Artists will also be coming down to talk with the public about their artwork, techniques, and experience.

Mark your calendars to join Carson City Art Gallery on Friday November 2, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm as they celebrate the artwork of Erik Holland as Artist of the Month at his reception! Light refreshments will be served.

Erik Holland has worked as an artist his entire adult life. He started painting murals in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1990's. He then moved to Reno, Nevada, achieving his dream of living in the high desert. He has had a one man show in Reno every year since 2001.

It’s that time again. Time to validate your passports to downtown Carson City. For the the third year, businesses are once again opening their doors to customers for the Passport to Downtown on Friday.

Gov. Brian Sandoval will lead this year’s Nevada Day parade as the grand marshal. “I’m overwhelmed, and I’m honored,” Sandoval said during an interview in his office. “Nevada Day is an important day to me. I love this state and appreciate this state. It’s given me everything I have.”

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 22-28, 2018. Curry Street and side streets will reopen with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Telegraph and Curry streets.

Following the ribbon cutting, downtown Carson City will radiate with entertainment and activities for the Passport to Downtown beginning 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ideas On Tap, a monthly conversation and public discussion about issues important to the community, is moving its November venue from Battle Born Social to Bella Fiore Wines in downtown Carson City, said event moderator and founder Mike Smith.

A single file line of people dressed in black silently made its way from the State Capitol grounds north along Carson Street Saturday morning to raise awareness of human trafficking in Nevada, nationwide and around the world.

Nevada Day and the big parade are just one week away, but first is the annual Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Carson City.

Carson City's downtown Curry streetscape project will wrap up ahead of the Nevada Day parade with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 26 followed by the third annual Passport to Downtown celebration.

On Oct. 20, 2018, hundreds of people will walk through downtown Carson City — single file, silent and dressed in black.

The thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.

The Hop and Mae Adam’s Foundation will temporarily donate several of its downtown Carson City parking lots to help charities raise money over the Nevada Day weekend. The charities will be collecting $5 donations for vehicle parking on Nevada Day in parking lots owned and maintained by the Foundation.