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Events and happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Aug. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 12:24amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!
Saturday, August 24
HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Sold Out: Steppin' Back In Time: 1950s fundraiser featured at Virginia City's Historic Fourth Ward School Oct. 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 3:38pmVirginia City's Historic Fourth Ward School Museum’s 3rd Annual Steppin’ Back In Time fundraising event, highlighting The Fabulous 1950’s, will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Join us for an exciting evening of fun as we step back to the era of the Sock Hop. Come dressed in your favorite Poodle Skirt or Denim (optional), enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and celebrate life as it was on the Comstock.
New writer's group 'We're Always Write' to meet Sept. 4 at BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 7:45pmCarson City's newest writing group, We're Always Write CC Chapter, welcomes all levels of writers to join this fun group! Come get inspired to bring out the writer in you! Meetings are free with no commitment. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 1-2 p.m. at the Brewery Art Arts Center Cafe, 449 West King Street. Call Monica with questions. 775-315-1020.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 6:34pmComing up on Thursday, August 22, 2019, we can expect continued sunny skies with a daytime near 90. Among upcoming events: Thursday is the final day of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center. Take in a film screening and talk to the filmmakers who made them. There's a Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City lunch connect at Red's Old 395 Grill, plus Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park and a volunteer expo hosted by Leadership Douglas County. There's also a discussion about aviation history and trends at the Nevada State Museum, a Carson City GOP information meeting on Block Chain technology, Jazz and Beyond music festival events and more. Enjoy the day.
Wednesday events around Carson City feature Wheeled Food with movie at BAC, jazz and film festivals
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:17pmWe're heading into the midweek, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 with sunny skies and activities throughout the day including day 2 of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center, Jazz and Beyond festival performances to complement Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC followed by a classic outdoor movie to boot, "West Side Story." There's also a free creative event: "Community Art Card, Creating Social Circle" at Comma Coffee, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.
Fitness, music, film and Count Basie: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, August 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 6:31pmHaving made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.
Carson City Toyota to host free family day at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 1:20pmThe public is invited to join staff for a free family day at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada on Saturday, August 31. The doors open at 10 a.m. so grab the kids and have a fun day with the family, compliments of Carson City Toyota.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:23pmHeading into Monday, August 19, 2019 and that means one thing if you're a teacher, parent or student: It's the first day of class across Carson City School District campuses. Welcome back. Make it a safe, enjoyable experience as this day will create memories that will last a lifetime. Activities around the capital city include talks, art showings, jazz at the Bob McFadden Plaza and more. Enjoy the day.
Walker River State Recreation Area to celebrate first year as a state park with birthday bash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 1:09pmYERINGTON — Celebrate the one year anniversary of the Walker River State Recreation Area grand opening with a day full of fun, games, and educational activities. The staff at Walker River would like to thank everyone who has come out to the park this past year and look forward to many great years to come!
Events and happenings Sunday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 8:00amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 18, 2019. Sunny skies will arrive on this final day of summer break before school in Carson City starts up Monday. Activities today feature plenty of music, creative outdoor adventuring, train rides and an open house at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Enjoy your day.
Silver State Model T Ford Club to Hold Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 7:16amThe Silver State Model T Ford Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20 at Red’s Old 395 Grill, 10455 S. Carson Street in Carson City.
Optional no-host dinner precedes the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in Model T Ford cars or trucks is welcome to attend.
This club is organized to have fun, go on tours and help each other with our Model Ts. Spouses are also welcome.
For information, call club president Dick Markley at (575) 654-0124 or Wendell Newman at (775) 721-7949.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Some Reasons for Hope for the Future (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 6:02amIn last week’s column, I showed things really are much better now than in the past and said this week I’d provide some reasons for hope in the future.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, August 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 7:59pmHeading into the midweek, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 activities abound around the capital city. There's a new group for writers that meets at the Brewery Arts Center; a salary negotiation workshop at WNC, a chautauqua and author presentations at Dangberg Historic Park. There's also the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival that will feature the Wesley Orsolic Trio during Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC, with jams to continue at Living the Good Life; there's also a real estate workshop for veterans, art showings, salsa dancing and more. Enjoy.
Women's Retreat with Jana Flaig
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:44pmAnnual Women’s Retreat at Oasis Community Church, 1520 South Maine Street, Fallon, NV, 9am-3pm. 775 423-2300. Women (18+) throughout Churchill County will come together for laughter, fun, food and fellowship. The retreat includes a continental breakfast, lunch, crafts, music and a special guest speaker.
Community Art Card Creating Social Circle at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 12:04pmCome join us at this free and fun event at Comma Coffee in Carson City on Wednesday, August 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a friend or a family member or two and join in the creative fun at this Community Art Card Creating Social Circle.
Meteor watch party, outdoor jazz, family movie night and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 5:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 13, there's a galaxy of events lined up, beginning at midnight with a meteor shower watch party at WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory. When the sun arrives there's fitness events, a book talk at the Nevada State Library and Archives, outdoor Carson City jazz festival happenings at Comma Coffee and Bob McFadden Plaza, family movie night at the library and more. Enjoy.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 5:32pmHeading into the first day of the work week, if you're an early, early riser or are settling in for the night, you'll want to step outside at around 3 a.m. for the peak of the Perseid shower, which will be in the eastern sky. If you missed them, there will be a viewing party hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at WNC beginning at midnight Tuesday morning, August 13. Otherwise, it's onward and upward into the day with a Cooperative Extension presentation, Shred Kids mountain bike camp, Red Cross sitter certification class, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City offers training days for new volunteers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 4:33pmCARSON CITY — Do you love Nevada history, and, more importantly, do you love sharing that knowledge with others? If so, the Nevada State Museum has a perfect opportunity.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, August 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 8:18amHello Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 11, 2019. We've been enjoying this summer weather cool-down over the past few days. Temperatures again Sunday will be in the low 80s, ideal for events throughout the region. Activities include train rides, history walks and talks, a sunset photo hike, the Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival and more. Enjoy the day.
Nature and crafts blend together at Greenhouse Garden Art Fest in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 2:38pmArt and flowers made the perfect blend on Saturday during the 16th annual Greenhouse Garden Art Fest in Carson City.
Dozens of vendors sold different forms of art to capture the eyes of attendees while the lush greens, plants and flowers in the Greenhouse served as a comforting background.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Cool school Renewal Makeover event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 2:28pmCome enjoy the fun at C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Cool School Renewal makeover event to see Carson City kids show off their new school picture day look! In addition to their new outfits, C.I.R.C.L.E.S. participants’ children will receive new fun, rad haircuts from The Cutting Edge hair salon. Their new looks will then be showcased in a big makeover reveal for all to see at!
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Carson City welcomes newest Writers Group, meeting at Brewery Arts Center Aug. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 5:29pmCarson City's newest creative writing group "We're Always 'Write' CC Chapter" welcomes you to share your love of writing with us! Meet fellow writers as we work on creative writing exercises in a fun, safe environment.
Our first meeting will be at the Brewery Arts Center Cafe on August 14th from 1-2 p.m.
Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert hosts acclaimed Tahoe band Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 4:53pmThe Brewery Arts Center welcomes Americana favorites from Lake Tahoe, The Dead Winter Carpenters, as the headline act to The Change Companies’ stage for the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series this Saturday, August 10. Acclaimed singer singer-writer Spike McGuire is the opening act.
Carson City's pickleball 'Community Color Craze' event a huge success
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:53amSeventy two players from all around northern Nevada gathered at the Carson City MAC Saturday, August 3, for good play, new friendships and to raise money towards building dedicated outdoor pickleball courts in the Carson City area.