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Community invited to 'Unsilent Night' music event Thursday along Carson City's historic west side

Event Date: 
December 21, 2023 - 6:30pm

Join the Brewery Arts Center this Thursday for Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night in Carson City. The non-denominational holiday tradition is where participants use their smartphones and portable speakers to play one of four interconnected compositions.

Kids & Paws Trick Or Treating at Midtown Marketplace

Event Date: 
October 27, 2023 - 3:00pm

Dress up the kids and pups and come enjoy a fun and free event for the community, Tick Or Treating at MidTown Marketplace on Friday Oct. 27th from 3pm-7pm.

We will have over 30 indoor vendor booths that are decorated for Halloween and each one will be passing out candy for the kiddos and there will also be goodie bags for the pups!

MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St.in Carson City.

St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City hosts fall art reception

Artwork by Paula Saponaro
Artwork by Pura Vida Sierras Art
Historic St. Mary's Art Center
Event Date: 
October 15, 2022 - 1:00pm

St. Mary's Art Center hosts the fall art reception, showcasing the new fall exhibitions by Paula Saponaro and Pura Vida Sierras Art. This free event celebrates intriguing, powerful work that is relevant and thought-provoking.

Art and Music on the Lawn at St. Mary’s Art Center

Event Date: 
September 10, 2022 (All day)

Pack a snack and enjoy great live music by Kevin Keith with Virginia City and surrounding area as a stunning backdrop. View the fall art exhibitions, historical exhibition, and more!

Picnic benches, balcony, porch, and other seating available first come, first serve, or bring your own blankets or chairs.

Historian Mark McLaughlin closes out 2022 Summer Festival at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
September 10, 2022 - 10:00am

Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, historian and author Mark McLaughlin will speak on “The Lake Tahoe Water Wars” at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Three children readings books in a snowy tree.
Event Date: 
February 18, 2021 - 11:30am

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be celebrating the landing of Mars Rover Perseverance! We'll read about Mars and make a planet mask.

Constitutional expert to speak to Carson City Republicans

Event Date: 
January 28, 2021 - 6:30pm

Shawn Meehan, a US Constitutional teacher and speaker, will be speaking to the Carson City Republican General meeting at the Carson City Casino Fandango on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m..

Carson City's historic east side tour, chili feed at Carson Nugget added to Nevada Day event roster

Event Date: 
October 30, 2020 (All day)
October 31, 2020 (All day)

The annual Nevada Day Chili feed at the Carson Nugget and a historic east-side tour of Carson City are among two new events have been added to this weekend's roster of Nevada Day festivities.

Tradition continues: 38th annual Nevada Day Chili Feed returns to Carson Nugget Casino

Event Date: 
October 31, 2020 (All day)

Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske and Senator James Settelmeyer will continue the tradition of hosting the Annual Nevada Day Chili Feed at the Carson Nugget on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.

History of the Nevada Day Chili Feed

Join Carson for a Free Webinar on Senior Depression

Event Date: 
October 29, 2020 - 10:00am

Carson invites the community to join a free webinar on Thursday, October 29 from 10 to 11 a.m., led by Eldercare Counselor Laura Vaillancourt, MA, LMHC, GMHS. The engaging online discussion will focus on understanding the symptoms of depression in seniors and how families can support these individuals.

Balloon launch, beard and rock drilling contests, 'reverse parade' among Nevada Day 2020 events

Event Date: 
October 30, 2020 (All day)

Each October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capitol, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade. Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864.

Join Carson Tahoe for a Free Webinar on Dementia Care

Event Date: 
October 15, 2020 - 12:00pm

Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar on Thursday, October 15 from noon to 1 p.m., led by dementia care expert Teepa Snow.

Carson Tahoe to host online discussion on navigating Memory Care

Event Date: 
September 22, 2020 - 10:00am

Join Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.

Poker run, lacrosse, duck fundraiser and more highlight weekend activities around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The American Cancer Society is hosting a poker run Saturday at Mills Park, and a free lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 will be held at John L. Harvey Field. The Nevada Humane Society is virtually hosting its annual “Adopt a Duck” fundraiser for interested participants. Combined with train rides and live music, there’s plenty of excitement going on over the weekend! Read on for more information.

Free Lacrosse clinic August 29 in Carson City is filling up, organizers urge participants to register

Youth lacrosse clinic in Carson City, Nevada
Event Date: 
August 29, 2020 - 9:00am

The free lacrosse clinic on August 29, 9 a.m. at the John L. Harvey Field located at Western Nevada College is filling up fast, so be sure to register! The High Sierra Lacrosse League and the Carson Capitols Lacrosse club are putting on this free event for boys and girls, ages 6-12.

Carson City Jazz & Beyond Festival features free drive-in movie Wednesday, Thursday at BAC

Event Date: 
August 19, 2020 (All day)
August 20, 2020 (All day)

The Mile High Jazz Band Association presents a jazz-related drive-in movie, “High Society,” on Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, as part of the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival.

It will be shown in the parking lot of the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street, in Carson City. Admission is free. Show time is available when calling for reservations, which are required for each vehicle and can be made by calling 775-883-4154.

Statewide partnership seeks entrepreneurs, startups for rural Nevada virtual pitch competition

Event Date: 
November 6, 2020 (All day)

CARSON CITY —The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with StartUpNV, Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, business leaders, and other government entities, in a new statewide initiative to foster entrepreneurship in Nevada’s smaller cities and towns.

Join Carson Tahoe Care Center for a Free Webinar on Dementia Care

Event Date: 
June 19, 2020 - 12:00pm

Carson Tahoe Care Center invites the community to join a free webinar on Friday, June 19 from noon to 1 p.m. PST, led by dementia care expert Teepa Snow. The engaging online discussion will focus on understanding the symptoms of dementia and how families can support people living with various forms of the disease.

Drawing and Draughts at Shoe Tree Brewing Company

Event Date: 
March 8, 2020 - 6:00pm

Free event this Sunday, March 8th at The Shoe Tree Brewing Company.
Come and bring your own sketchbook, have a brew, and draw. Sure to be a fun time. .

1496 Old Hot Springs Rd.
Carson City, NV 89706
6:00pm (775) 222-0108

For more information: http://shoetreebrewing.com/

New business networking group in Carson City, online workshop offered

Event Date: 
March 20, 2020 - 9:00am

There is a new group forming here in the Carson City area community. We are a group of business owners that meet to come up with solutions to different issues like time management, learning about social media, and overcoming other obstacles in the community. This meeting we will be learning about time management by using google calendar and task.

This is a free online event.

We inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. On your Computer, Tablet and Smart Phone!

Topic: LINC Meeting

Time: Mar 20, 2020 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting Link:

Preserving History: A Basic Workshop

Nevada State Archives Preserving History Workshop, March 12, 2020, 1-4pm.
Event Date: 
March 12, 2020 (All day)

The Nevada State Archives is providing a free basic preservation workshop on March 12, 2020 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The training will cover preserving documents and photos, storage methods for various types of records, as well as information about electronic records. No previous experience is required; this training is open to anyone who might be interested. The training will be held at the Nevada State Library and Archives Building, 100 N. Stewart Street, Carson City.

Glow Back To The 80's with New Wave Crave

Event Date: 
February 8, 2020 (All day)

Your fave rad 80's band returns to Max Casino to rock your dental fillings with songs by Cindy Lauper! The B-52's! Madonna! Billy Idol and onward!

The crowd of smiling, dancing, fun people grows every month they perform there so round up your coolest retro-friends and come join the fun! Free Event, 21+. #maxcasino #80s #nightlife #renoscrazy80s #livemusic

Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely

Benjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.

Glow Back To The 80's with New Wave Crave at Genoa Bar this Friday

Event Date: 
January 17, 2020 - 7:00pm

Open the bottom drawer of your dresser and you'll see exactly what to wear when New Wave Crave returns to Nevada's oldest thirst parlor, The Genoa Bar this Friday night from 7 to 11 p.m. Is it outrageous? Is it white or neon-colored? Does it "pop" under black lights?

Put it on and rock out to your fave hits from the 80's performed live. Songs by Cindy Lauper, The B-52's, Madonna, The Cure and onward! Round up your friends for this fun and free, 21+ event.

The Genoa Bar is located at 2282 Main St, Genoa.

Senator Square: Reflections art contest winners, Carson's Got Game, senior projects and more


How many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?

'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.

Carson City Symphony, Carson Mall host 'Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings' this Friday

Event Date: 
December 20, 2019 - 3:00pm

String players of all ages and levels are invited to join the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, from 3 to 4 p.m. inside Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street, Carson City. This free event is hosted by Carson City Symphony Association and Carson Mall.

Glow Back To The 80's with New Wave Crave

Event Date: 
December 14, 2019 (All day)

Somebody just discovered black lights and it's your fave retro band! Glow back in time to songs by Cindy Lauper! The B-52's! Madonna! Billy Idol and onward as the ultimate 80's band New Wave Crave returns to Max Casino with an all new neon look. Wear something fluorescent and fun to "pop" along with the band. Free Event, Ages 21-plus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ9Zq85AVHU

Snap A Picture with Santa this Saturday at Carson Tahoe Care Center

Event Date: 
December 7, 2019 - 9:00am

Carson Tahoe Care Center invites community members to grab their cameras and join residents and guests for pictures with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Capture the holiday spirit with personalized Santa photos, complete with a Winter Wonderland backdrop and holiday refreshments.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 21

Partly sunny skies and cool temperatures are expected Thursday with a warmup in time for the weekend. Events ahead around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a discussion on holiday stress and dementia offered by Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, and an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered. Also ahead, Carson City's GOP will host a discussion with several political leaders representing the capital city. There will be a 'Glorious Expanse' artist reception at WNC Gallery, plus library activities and more.

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