Downtown Carson City
Carson City Jazz and Beyond Summer Music Festival launches Aug. 1
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 4:26pmThe Jazz and Beyond Festival, Aug. 1-17 in Carson City, embraces numerous artists and highlights various venues in and around the Capital City and includes such genres as: Bluegrass, Blues, Middle-Eastern music and much more.
The styles of musical interpretations are as unique as the settings — offering exciting experience for all to enjoy. Last year, the festival featured 60 performances and over 100 performers. Event Promoters expect to once again exceed the expectations of attendees with an amazing lineup.
Care Flight called to accident involving pedestrian in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 2:34pmCarson City fire and ambulance were called this afternoon to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of North Carson Street.
The victim was taken by Care Flight to the trauma ward of Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
The accident was reported to Carson City dispatch at 2:26 p.m. Carson City sheriff's deputies were redirecting traffic around the accident scene.
Care Flight landed behind a nearby casino parking lot at Robinson Street. No other details were available on the victim.
'Jazz & Beyond' Music Festival features entertainment at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 12:58amThe "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," in collaboration with Carson City, is proud to present five of several bands at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair in Fuji Park on Saturday, August 2. "Jazz & Beyond" runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 50 events, mainly in the downtown Carson City area.
The five "Jazz & Beyond" bands at the Fair on August 2 are Sons of Slide Mountain, RVGS Tantalus, Lynne Colvig Latin Jazz, the Reno Jazz Orchestra with singer Jackie Landrum, and the St. Christopher Project, featuring the music of Tom Waits.
Mama Quail and Kids stroll Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/17/2014 - 12:57pmFundraiser for Dog Town Friday at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 11:54amPlease join us for World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee, in support of Dog Town Canine Rescue, this Friday the July 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Talented local dancers will be performing for tips to be donated to Dog Town - expand your horizons and get ready for an evening of amazing entertainment.
This "dog friendly" event will be held in the courtyard next to Comma Coffee, at 312 South Carson Street, in historic downtown Carson City.
Renowned trombonist Bill Watrous to appear at Jazz and Beyond concert series
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 10:33amThe Mile High Jazz Band is proud to present legendary trombonist Bill Watrous in concert and in a master class on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Carson City Community Center.
These events are part of the "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," which runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 40 events, mostly in the downtown Carson City area.
Author, ag expert to have 'kitchen table' conversation during Carson City Farmer's Market
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 5:14pmCarpenter and northern Nevada agriculture expert Mark O’Farrell, of Hungry Mother Organics, are set to engage in a kitchen-table visit. Under a large tent, with seats for 100, the conversation will be led by northern Nevada’s KTVN news anchor Erin Breen. The special event is aimed at raising awareness about the vital role farmers play in our lives.
Carson City Downtown Wine Walk today
Submitted by editor on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 12:19pmIt's the first Saturday of the month and that means the return of the Carson City Downtown Wine Walk, today from 1 to 5 p.m. through Carson City.
For $10 participants will receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through Downtown Carson City sipping and tasting the afternoon away. Bring your wine walk glass with the Carson City Logo on it and pay only $8.
Best Taste winner Sassafras looking for a new home
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 1:34pmWinning Best Taste for this year's Taste of Downtown is bittersweet for the owners of Sassafras, as their landlord has given them until the end of July to vacate that space.
"We are devastated, shocked, heartbroken," said Scott Doerr, who owns the business with partner and chef Tony Fish.
Doerr said they were presented with a termination of tenancy on June 16 by Double Eagle Cubed LLC, the entity that purchased the building from Magpie Properties, LLC last year.
2014 winners of 21st annual Taste of Downtown Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/22/2014 - 5:59pmHere are the winners of the 21st annual Taste of Downtown Carson City. Saturday's event, which brought thousands to the downtown area and had more than 40 restaurants represented in the mix, was the main fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence. The winners were voted on by ticket holders of the main event.
Results
Best overall- Firkin & Fox
Best taste- Sassafras
Best sweet - Carson City Confection
Best discovery - Lady Tamales
Best atmosphere- Comma Coffee
Best band - The Cutters
Best shop - Artsy Fartsy
It's Your City with Carson City Greenhouse Project Manager Camille Jones
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 6:44amOn this week's It's Your City, Camille Jones, manager of the Carson City Greenhouse Project discusses spring and summer activities at the facility, located behind Carson High School.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through June 22
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/15/2014 - 10:05amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 16-22, 2014. Vista Grande Boulevard will continue to be closed from Topsy Lane to Old Clear Creek Road with a signed detour. There will also be intermittent delays on Old Clear Creek Road near the intersection with Vista Grande Boulevard.
There will be a lane shift on Northridge Drive and the sidewalk will be closed on the north side of the street near the intersection with Roop Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest in downtown Carson City today and Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/13/2014 - 9:25amLegends of the West Bike and Car Fest returns to Carson City today through Saturday. The motorcycle and car festival features events, contests, live entertainment, a show and shine, breakfast, raffles and awards. The show brings thousands of motorcycle and car enthusiasts to Carson City annually.
Featured again this year will be the Carson City Sheriff's Office Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge. The 11th annual event will begin on Friday with highly skilled motor officers from across the country competing for top honors.
Bicycles light up downtown Carson City during Saturday's 'Blinky Man' Summer Solstice ride
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/13/2014 - 8:35amRiding the success of last year’s two events, this creative and inclusive bicycle community rides throughout town stopping at some of the best thirst parlors and restaurants around.
Fully costumed from head to tire, the group spreads smiles and good times to all that come in contact while supporting local businesses. Meeting Spot will be at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge between 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Nevada 150 Events Held Throughout June
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:03amMany events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of June. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following are events held June 3 through June 15.
Plans for Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music Festival underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 7:21amGet ready for an exciting summer of music when the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival takes place, August 1-17. The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Assoc.
Last year, the Jazz and Beyond Festival featured 60 performances and over 100 performers, and organizers hope to match that accomplishment this year. Most performances are presented free to the public. Beyond jazz, the festival included bluegrass, blues, mariachi, and more.
Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' Open House set for May 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 11:43amThe 11th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office "Cops and Kids" Open House, billed as the "Safest Street Party in Carson City," will be Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the sheriff's office, 911 East Musser Street.
The free community event features, activities, ID kits for children, food, music, games and more.
On hand will be the sheriff's office K9 dogs, motorcycle patrol unit, Special Enforcement Team, stellar squad, a new SWAT unit, representatives from DARE, and the Nevada Highway Patrol.
HorseShoe Club celebrates grand opening Friday of its Downtown Pub and Grille
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 1:32pmThe Carson City HorseShoe Club will host a grand opening party of its newly refurbished Downtown Pub and Grille on Friday, May 9, from noon to 9 p.m.
The Downtown Pub and Grille is located inside the HorseShoe Club, a family owned casino located at 402 North Carson Street at the corner of Telegraph Street. Cake and champagne will be served. The new name was picked to reflect a commitment to revitalization of the downtown Carson City area, according to management.
Carson City Downtown Wine Walk today from 1 to 5 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/03/2014 - 6:17amIt's the first Saturday of the month and that means wine sipping and a stroll through downtown Carson City. From 1 to 5 p.m. today is the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk.
For just $10 you’ll receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. Bring your wine walk glass with the Carson City Logo on it and pay only $8.
Downtown Carson City Wine Walk today
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/05/2014 - 11:57amOn your “Must Not Miss” list, is the popular Downtown Wine Walk – held the first Saturday of every month from 1- 5pm. For just $10 which supports the Downtown Business Association you'll receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to sip, stroll, and shop, the early April afternoon away, through Historic Downtown Carson City. Bring your wine walk glass with the Carson City Logo on it and pay only $8. Don't forget the after Wine Walk raffle prize party, 5:00pm, at the Cabaret Lounge, Carson Nugget Casino!
High Sierra Brewery Co. closing downtown Carson City doors
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/13/2014 - 4:24pmHigh Sierra Brewing Co. will leave downtown near the end of March and enter the history books unless an investor turns up, the owner-operator said Wednesday.
Carson City Wine Walk March
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 11:43amBrewery Arts Center releases spring education catalog, demonstrations today during Wine Walk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 1:04pmThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City has released its Spring Arts Education Catalog. You can view the courses below or go to the website here or learn more about it during a Saturday demonstration during the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk.
Program Director Tami Castillo Shelton reports the BAC is already seeing some its classes filling and its upcoming concert "Men of Worth" is selling fast. Call (775-883-1976).
Little River Band to headline Carson City Concert Under the Stars benefit for Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 6:01pmAttention Night Owls, those who prefer Reminiscing or maybe in need of a Cool Change: Multi-Grammy winning group The Little River Band along with Paul Barrère and Fred Tackett of Little Feat will headline the July 9 Carson City Concert Under the Stars to benefit the Greenhouse Project, according to its Facebook page.
Ticket sales will be announced soon.
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrest pair who allegedly stole purse from elderly woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 11:29pmTwo men each face felony strong armed robbery charges after they allegedly grabbed a purse Friday afternoon from an elderly woman in downtown Carson City.
Jeremy Wilson, 29, and Kevin Wrzensinski, 27, were arrested at motel room at the corner of Plaza and 8th Street within about 15 minutes of the robbery, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
The men, who told investigators they are brothers, each have arrest warrants from outside the area and are not believed to be locals.
Downtown Carson City Wine Walk today from 1 to 5 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/04/2014 - 8:42amIt's that time again. Celebrate the new year in Carson City with a sip of fine wine and a stroll through downtown today from 1 to 5 p.m.
Downtown Carson City vision plan promotes small business, provides incentive for new business
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/13/2013 - 9:51amThere has been a lot of controversy and negative press over the last few years regarding our downtown and the movement of the 20/20 group. Many of you remember Carson City having a downtown. Some of you are new to our area within the last 30 years, and some are of a generation who grew up here and only know what you have been familiar with. In all these scenarios change is very unsettling.
Carson City Sheriff: Three arrests made in November west side graffiti spree
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 8:42pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office has made warrant arrests on three adults accused of widespread graffiti and vandalism during the fall of this year. The three suspects have been identified as: Colton J. Banta, 21, Tyler James Vansickle, 20, and Teri Riddle, 19. A fourth person of interest was not charged.
Wine Walk, ice skating with Santa Claus on tap today in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 11:17amIce skating for the kids at Arlington Square Ice Rink across from the Carson Nugget and wine stops in downtown Carson City are on tap today.
The Carson City Downtown Business Association says that even though it's chilly outside, you can keep warm by bundling up, putting on a pair of skates or walking along the streets of downtown, where you can shop for holiday gifts (there's several gift shops and shopping opportunities throughout downtown) and sip some fine wine at any number of stops.
Meteorologist: Brunt of Friday storm likely to arrive after Carson City tree lighting event at capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 11:54amA winter storm is headed for Carson City on Friday, but there's a good chance the weather event will happen after 8 p.m., missing the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights at the Nevada State Capitol Building.
"It will be more than likely that people will be able to get out before it even starts," said National Weather Service Meteorologist Dawn Johnson. "It looks like the brunt of the impacts will happen overnight Friday night, with some snow beginning after 8 p.m., and the heaviest snow after midnight."