Entertainment
Salon Chocolat's 2nd Annual Hair Show: Manifesto, An Evening of Enchantment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 1:40pm
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July 13, 2013 - 8:00pm Salon Chocolat presents its second annual Hair Show Manifesto: An Evening of Enchantment on July 13 at 177 West Proctor Street, Carson City.
Please join us for a runway show showcasing avant garde hair and makeup. We will have live entertainment by singer Ashley Kepler, with an after party to follow with DJ MO BEATZ. Ticket and raffle proceeds will go towards the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that helps support injured service men and women.
VIP Tickets: $50 per person, $80 per couple. Tickets include runway seating, champagne, dessert and SWAG bag
Carson City prepares to power it up at Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 7:14pmHigh octane throttle therapy, chrome and the roar of motorcycles, hot rods, trucks and old car classics will highlight Carson City downtown during Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest, June 21-22.
This jubilee celebrates all things that make the open road a call to the wild side, showcasing incredible hot rods, classic cars, and plenty of motorcycles. Activities feature live entertainment, a Show and Shine, raffles, expanded cruise parade, breakfast, awards, and plenty of dining, hydration and refreshment opportunities.
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Nashville Songwriter performs at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 1:59pm
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July 8, 2013 - 4:00pm At 63, singer-songwriter Rick Millward is ramping up a career when most artists are retiring, or heading out for nostalgia tours.
This ambition was sparked by an experiment in social media, using the Reverbnation.com site to introduce his recordings to a wider audience. He joined Reverbnation a little over a year ago, as an experiment, entering the Nashville Americana “chart” at No. 85. He will be appearing at Comma Coffee in Carson City July 8.
Nevada Bills That Never Saw the Light of Day
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 11:11am
CARSON CITY — Several bills that were introduced in the just-ended session of the Nevada Legislature didn’t get a chance to see the light of day in 2013. Here’s a look back on a few pieces of legislation that died this year:
Ward-only voting Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have changed Reno’s and Sparks’ current voting system from citywide voting to ward-only voting, which would require voters to select the city council candidate who would represent the ward they live in.
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Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 11:28amEvent Date:
June 21, 2013 (All day)
High octane throttle therapy and all things vintage on 2 and 4 wheels will be featured at Carson City's newest event, Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest, June 21-22.
This jubilee celebrates all things that make the open road a call to the wild side, showcasing incredible hot rods, classic cars, and plenty of motorcycles. Activities feature live entertainment, a Show and Shine, raffles, expanded cruise parade, breakfast, awards, and plenty of dining, hydration and refreshment opportunities.
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Baseball greats Chipper Jones and Ivan Rodriguez sign on to Tahoe celebrity golf tourney
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 9:51pmTwo future Major League Baseball Hall of Famers — Chipper Jones and Iván Rodríguez — are the latest to join the field of 80 sports legends and entertainment celebrities at the 24th annual American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe South, July 16-21.
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March taxable sales in Nevada up 5 percent; Carson City sees 10.9 percent increase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 11:23amStatewide taxable sales in Nevada for March increased by 5 percent over March 2012 and a 5.4 percent increase for the fiscal year, the state's Department of Taxation reports Tuesday. In Carson City, taxable sales increased by 10.9 percent, largely due to the Nevada Legislative session.
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Carson City Symphony presents 'At the Movies' free concert June 9 at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 12:36pm
The beautiful back lawn of the Nevada Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's 29th annual Pops Party concert on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, Youth Strings, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Symphony Flutes begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
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Ride the rails into history, V&T season begins this weekend
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:21am
History fills every rivet, trestle, whistle blow and clatter of the tracks. On Memorial Day Weekend passengers can take a journey more than 150 years old and join the ghosts of miners, gamblers, persons of ill-repute and politicians on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
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Renowned Irish rockers The Young Dubliners to Perform in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:05amEvent Date:
May 29, 2013 - 8:00pm
The Young Dubliners are coming to Carson City. The popular band will perform on Wednesday, May 29 at the High Sierra Brewing Company at 8 p.m.
Advance tickets are $12.00 and includes one High Sierra 16oz beer. Tickets are also available at the door for $15.00. The show is produced by John Procaccini and ChiliBop Entertainment Group.
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Assembly Committee OKs Bill That Would Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:10amby NATASHA VITALE
A Nevada Assembly committee supported banning most “horse tripping” for sport, entertainment, or practice Thursday, sending a bill to the full Assembly.
State Senate Bill 72 was one of many bills prohibiting animal cruelty that were discussed in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday. It bans horse tripping unless it is part of an event that is allowed by the local government.
The bill passed the committee by a vote of 10-2, with Assemblymen Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, and John Ellison, R-Elko, opposing the bill.
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Carson City Symphony presents 'At the Movies' 29th Pops Party Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:06pmEvent Date:
June 9, 2013 - 3:00pm
The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-ninth annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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Remarkable talent highlights 'Oliver!' production; performances run weekends May 10-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:13am
Lionel Bart's exuberant musical Oliver! takes the stage in Carson City on weekends, May 10-19. The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s production of “Oliver! plays in seven performances at the Carson City Community Center.
A Tony Award-winning classic, Oliver! is the musical retelling of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The story tells of a child who is sold by a London orphanage because he asked for more food. Oliver eventually escapes to the streets of London, finding adventure and a loving home.
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Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player garners former NFL coach, Raider kicker support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:30pm
A day after NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay to Sports Illustrated, a former NFL coach and an Oakland Raider record-setting placekicker believe the NFL is ready to accept a gay football player.
"I don't think the NFL is going to have a problem," said Herm Edwards, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach, now an NFL analyst for ESPN. "Is there going to be a vote of confidence in the locker room? For some of the younger and immature players, but the veteran players — they get it."
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Capital City Circles Initiative - "Gem Of A Fundraiser"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 4:32pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2013 - 5:30pm Gem of a Fundraiser
Gala Auction Benefitting The Capital City Circles Initiative.
Silent & Live Auction
Musical Entertainment
Hors D'Oeuvres By Thunder Canyon
No Host Bar
Mystery Prize Boxes
Raffle Drawing For Tiffany Necklace
$10.00 Per Person- Pay At The Door Or In Advance By Calling (775) 883-6506
Join Us For An Evening Full of Fun!
Carson City Libary Celebrates National Library Week with impressive lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 11:54am
An action-packed week filled with music, arts, books, Nevada political history and more will be featured as Carson City Library celebrates National Library week.
Special events kick off Monday, 6 p.m., at the library auditorium with “The Lure of Music, a Human Universal” presented by internationally-recognized music scholar Fredric Lieberman, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of music at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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New advocacy group forms for Carson City downtown businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 3:47pmForty-nine downtown Carson City businesses, 11 downtown property owners and many citizens have come together to form what is now known as the "Downtown 20/20 Action Advocacy Group."
Charter brings C-SPAN bus to Carson City, Reno Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 7:37am
C-SPAN and Charter have partnered to bring the 2013 C-SPAN Bus to Carson City and Reno on Thursday, April 4. During the stops, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about C-SPAN’s public affairs programming and resources.
The interactive bus will be at the Nevada State Legislative Building, 9:30-11 a.m. at the corner of 4th Street and South Carson Street in Carson City.
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Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents 'Oliver!'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 3:48pmEvent Date:
May 10, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Lionel Bart's exuberant Tony Award-winning classic, "Oliver!" weekends, May 10-19 at the Carson City Community Center.
This musical retelling of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist tells of a child who is sold by a London orphanage (because he asked for more food) and eventually escapes to the streets of London, finding adventure and a loving home.
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Carson City Symphony to present 'A Celebration in Two Sharps' featuring acclaimed cellist
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:02pmEvent Date:
April 28, 2013 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will perform "A Celebration in Two Sharps" on Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street. Guest soloist Stephen Framil will play the Cello Concerto by Antonín Dvořák.
The program also features Wagner's Overture to "Rienzi" and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony. All three compositions are associated with keys having two sharps, D major and B minor.
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Community invited to ceremony, social Saturday at Mills Park in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 12:33pm
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March 30, 2013 - 5:00pm The Carson City Chapter 388 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will hold a public Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony and social gathering on Saturday at Mills Park beginning at 5 p.m.
The short ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Memorial, located at Carson City's Mills Park in the southeast corner. The park may be accessed from either Saliman Road or Seely Loop, across from Carson High School.
Readers of all ages kick it into 'Digital OverDrive' Thursday at the Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 7:07pm
The OverDrive Digital Bookmobile National Tour stopped by the Carson City Library Thursday to provide free eBook/audiobook download services.
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Cirque-style show 'Dreamaire' comes to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 10:02pm
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April 20, 2013 - 4:00pm Le Cirque Vagabond cirque style entertainment brings a breathtaking and wondrous show to Carson City with Dreamaire, Saturday, April 20, with shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Bob Boldrick Theater, in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.
However Le Cirque Vagabond not only brings world class amazing acts and a message that will stop and awe you. This company is driven by its very message that they convey.
(Sandie La Nae Presents An) Artist Faire
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2013 - 11:00am (Sandie La Nae Presents An) Artist Faire
March 23, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
1811. N. Carson Street
Carson City Nevada
Evergreen Gene's Inc.
Some of the Artists:
Author - Sandie La Nae - Stone Properity & Paranormal Books
Intuitive Reader - Betty Franklin
Photographer - Robin Travis
Author - Richard Salva - of Yoga Instruction & Past Lives Books
" Marilyn's Creations" - Modern Syle Stained Glass Jewelry
Sew-N-Sew Alterations & Costumes - Kath'lene Rakow
"Carson City Pottery" - Robin Levene Mcgregor
Nevada Women's Expo to focus on friends, family and reunion planning
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 2:19pmThe region's premiere women’s event, The 11th Annual Nevada Women's Expo, will take place on March 23-24 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Local ownership and production by Kristy Hawke and Destinations West, LLC has created an event people can count on year after year. For less than the price of a movie ticket, women throughout our region and beyond make this event an annual tradition to get together with their girlfriends, moms, daughters, aunts, grandmas and grandchildren.
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Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's 'Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me' takes Carson City stage March 29
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 12:02pm
Event Date:
March 29, 2013 - 7:00pm The Friends of the Carson City Library will welcome comedienne Paula Poundstone in concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater in Carson City on Friday, March 29.
Doors open at 7 p.m. with the performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Theater, located in the Carson City Community Center. Reserved seats are $45 and general admission $35. Tickets can be bought at www.ticketderby.com (go to Paula Poundstone.) Tickets can also be purchased by calling (775) 885-9807 or at the Browsers Corner Book Store at the Carson City Library.
Full speech: Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:18pm
Nevada son and United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
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North Lake Tahoe SnowFest first 10 days in March
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 2:20pmNorth Lake Tahoe celebrates its long winter season with SnowFest, a 10-day carnival and one of the region’s most popular annual family celebrations. SnowFest is scheduled for March 1-10 and will be held at a variety of venues throughout North Lake Tahoe.
In its 32nd year, SnowFest, presented by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/ Resort Association, is expected to draw thousands of attendees, with the majority of events free to spectators.
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North Lake Tahoe Wanderlust Festival lineup announced
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 4:24pmNorth Lake Tahoe announced today that the Wanderlust Festival, the world’s largest and fastest growing yoga and music festival, will return for a fifth year to the picturesque setting of Squaw Valley Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21.
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'Bonanza' TV show fans to hold 2014 Roundup Convention in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/03/2013 - 3:39pmA fan club of the TV Show "Bonanza" has announced it will hold its 2014 Bonanza Roundup Convention in Carson City at Gold Dust West.
The event is set for June 26-30, 2014 and marks a return to the Silver State, which hosted a similar Roundup in 2009.
According to the official Bonanza Roundup website, Carson City organizers have planned to open up many locations and homes that were a part of the popular TV show that ran from 1959 to 1973 with 430 episodes.
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Friday Night at 7:30 PM - We <3 Karaoke at The Spoke Bar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 12:08pm
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Repeats every week until Fri Feb 15 2013 .
February 1, 2013 - 7:30pm
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February 8, 2013 - 7:30pm
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February 15, 2013 - 7:30pm Friday nights in February are a celebration of karaoke, entertainment, and the awesome gang at the Spoke Bar!
Karaoke by Ken returns every Friday in February to provide your karaoke antics along with always low drink prices, a smoke-free environment, and a wide variety of karaoke singers and aficionados.
We don't just love karaoke, we love YOU too!
The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.
More information always available at http://karaokebyken.com!
Eight bills to watch in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:25amAs the 2013 Legislature readies to convene, most observers have focused their attention on taxes.
Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval has promised to veto any tax increase, while Democratic leaders have vowed to launch an extensive review of the existing tax structure, which has the potential to change the way businesses pay license fees, the live entertainment tax and other levies.
Carson High School Safe Graduation Annual Kick-Off Meeting being held January 29th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 11:08am
Event Date:
January 29, 2013 - 6:00pm Hello everyone,
First-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic festival set for Feb. 8-10
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 3:52pmAlpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.
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Carson City Symphony presents 'Legends, Fairy Tales and Dances'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 10:19amEvent Date:
February 24, 2013 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform "Legends, Fairy Tales, and Dances" on Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
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Text of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the State address
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 7:24pm
As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013:
Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests ...
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Karaoke Battle Royale Contest at The Spoke Bar!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 10:14am
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January 25, 2013 - 7:00pm On January 25th, we'll be hosting a unique karaoke games set up where ANYONE can win (it's not just about singing ability).
-Spin the KARAOKE WHEEL OF DESTINY to discover your genre, then make the most creative song choice possible to perform for the crowd. The prize goes to the most creative and entertaining song choice!
-Complete the DUET CHALLENGE, where you and a friend will complete the song as one. What's the twist? Well, you'll split lines, verses and choruses and have to complete the journey without missing a beat.
Friday Night Karaoke at The Spoke Bar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 10:04am
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January 18, 2013 (All day) Karaoke is at The Spoke Bar EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle!
The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.
Winter Olympic heritage celebration at Lake Tahoe begins Saturday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 11:23amNorth Lake Tahoe pulls out all the stops to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics with the Olympic Heritage Celebration beginning Saturday and lasting through Jan. 21 at venues throughout the region.
The event, which is sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, kicks off Saturday, January 12 with the REI Winter Trails Day at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Resort in Truckee.
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Friday Night Karaoke at The Spoke Bar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 1:38pm
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January 11, 2013 - 7:00pm Due to the success of our previous karaoke nights at The Spoke, we're going to continue EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle each week!
More announcements coming soon on special events and contests!
The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.
North Lake Tahoe launches free ski shuttle
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 4:31amGetting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.
The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.
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North Lake Tahoe snow transformed into art at Carve Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 1:02pmEvent Date:
February 8, 2013 (All day)
Prestigious snow carvers from around the world will call North Lake Tahoe home February 8-12, 2013 for the region’s first-ever Carve Tahoe competition, with the judging take place February 13, 2013.
The weeklong international snow sculpture contest is specifically geared for spectators who will view firsthand 20-ton blocks of pure snow shaped and carved into breathtaking masterpieces. The competing teams are the best of the best – selected from the event’s top applicants and representing more than 20 countries.
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MontBleu at Lake Tahoe marches into New Year with SnowGlobe after-parties, headliners, comedy
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 12:48pmNew Year's weekend comes amplified at Lake Tahoe MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa with three jam-packed nights of SnowGlobe Music Festival after-parties featuring performances by several top-billed concert favorites including Chromeo, Flosstradamus and Mimosa.
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Reno Rodeo Denim Local Drop Off Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:01am
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December 5, 2012 (All day) The Reno Rodeo Denim Drive is an annual community event to collect NEW denim clothing, socks and underwear for abused and neglected infants, children and teens who have been rescued from unsafe homes in Northern Nevada.
Between 5:00 – 7:00 we would like to interview the following people at the Papa Murphy’s location at 4314 South Carson Street (Carson City)
· Reno Rodeo Team 355 volunteers will be assisting – if we need additional interviews from this location
Click here for Team 355 schedule of activities
Carson City Historical Society Christmas Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:32am
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December 16, 2012 - 2:00pm The Carson City Historical Society’s Christmas party will be Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Bliss Mansion from 2 – 4 pm. We are sure to have a festive holiday afternoon at the lovely Bliss Mansion with hors d’oeurves, wine, and two kinds of entertainment. Dr. Michael Fischer, well-known Chautauqua speaker, will treat us to his impersonation of Governor John Sparks. Afterwards, Consort Trio (a trio from the popular Consort Canzona including harpsichord, cello, and recorder) will perform. The trio will play music from AD 1400 – 1620. You won’t want to miss this delightful performance!
More than 3.5 feet of new snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:44amIt might have been raining across much of Northern California, but last week’s storm brought snow to Lake Tahoe ski resorts – more than 3.5 feet of the white stuff, making for a great ski weekend.
“You just never know how these storms are going to play out,” said Chief Marketing Officer Andy Chapman of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association. “But Mother Nature cooperated and we’ve got new snow on the mountains.”
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Fuel dumped results in convictions
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 10:22amA Plumas County court recently sentenced two people for illegally dumping waste fuel on a northern California highway.
The crimes occurred during production of a television series called “Hell on the Highway: Highway Heroes.”
A co-star of the show, William Earnest Slade III, of Stockton, pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor pollution charge and was sentenced on Nov. 2 to 45 days in Plumas County jail.
He was also ordered to pay more than $1,700 in fines and $4,600 in restitution.
In addition, he will be on probation for three years.
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17th Annual Parade of Lights - Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Authority
Submitted by newsroom on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 6:17pm
December 1, 2012 - 5:00pm
Carson Valley’s brightest celebration of the holiday season will take to the streets during the 17th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at 5 p.m. Residents and visitors will line Highway 395 between Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville and Minden Town Park to watch dozens of colorfully decorated floats.
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Heavenly at Lake Tahoe celebrates snow arrival with early opening
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 4:43pm
Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, signaling winter's return to Lake Tahoe. Early-season storms combined with the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system have given Heavenly the ability to stage its earliest opening since 2004-05. All access to the mountain at this time is through the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express.
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Lake Tahoe ski package holiday bookings underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:01pmWith Lake Tahoe area ski lifts just days away from turning for the first time this ski and ride season, it is not too early to start planning holiday vacations, especially with the wide variety of holiday activities and great vacation packages Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are offering.
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