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Governor's Mansion

Illuminated, blinking, outrageously costumed riders tour Carson City on bikes

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 - 11:30pm

The 10th bi-annual Blinky Man bike crawl took place Friday night in Downtown Carson City. The Blinky Man event can be summarized as a costumed night-time bike ride with lights.

I Love Carson City’s Guide to Nevada Day Weekend 2017

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 (All day)
October 28, 2017 (All day)
October 29, 2017 (All day)

It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.

Safe Trick or Treat 2017

Carson Mall Safe Trick or Treat, Oct 31, 3-5 PM
Event Date: 
October 31, 2017 - 3:00pm

Bring your littlest ghosts and goblins to the Carson Mall for SAFE TRICK or TREAT.
Delicious candy.
Photos.
And, you can still get up to the Governor's Mansion (starts at 5 PM).
Candy from Kimmie Candy, Sparks NV.

Signups underway for 2017 Carson City Turkey Trot

Join us on Thanksgiving Day and give yourself an excuse for an extra piece of pie. The Carson City Turkey Trot is fitness event the entire family will enjoy Thanksgiving Day.

Carson City Ghost Walk events this Saturday

Event Date: 
October 21, 2017 - 10:00am

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history will be explored and theatrically relived this Saturday with two themed Carson City Ghost Walks.

Lovely night for a walk

A group of canines, including rescues and therapy dogs, pose in front of the Nevada Governor's Mansion on Mountain Street during an evening walk with their owners Friday in Carson City's historic west side neighborhood.

The governor's residence is dressed in fall and Halloween decorations for the season.

ComputerCorps 20th anniversary bash at Governor's Mansion

The Nevada Governor's Mansion at Mountain and Robinson streets was hopping with activity in the courtyard and adjacent Nevada Room as ComputerCorps of Carson City held its 20th Anniversary party Saturday evening.

ComputerCorps to celebrate 20 years with Governor's Mansion gala

Two decades is a long time to spend collecting used computers and components that nobody wants anymore. A lot of inventory can be amassed in that span.

One look inside the warehouse at ComputerCorps in Carson City tells the story of a business that has been making a difference locally and worldwide since 1997.

ComputerCorps celebrates 20 years with event at Governor's Mansion

Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 days until Sat Sep 23 2017 .
September 23, 2017 (All day)

ComputerCorps.org where “Every Home ‘A’ Classroom” is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be holding an event at the Governor's Mansion for volunteers, supporters, friends and guests. Come Celebrate the ComputerCorps’ 20th Anniversary with Great Food, Drink, Music, Fun, Raffle Prizes and Memory Lane Photos. Comfortable and Casual Dress.

Event: 20th Anniversary Celebration
Cost: $15 ($20 at the Door) (Includes 5 Raffle Tickets)
When: Saturday, Sept 23rd, 2017, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: NV ST Governor’s Mansion (Nevada Room & Grounds)
606 Mountain St., Carson City, NV 89703

Carson City Symphony to begin rehearsal for 34th season

Event Date: 
August 30, 2017 - 7:00pm

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals for the 2017-18 concert season on Wednesday, August 30, 7 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

Woofs, Wine & Whiskers

Event Date: 
August 19, 2017 - 5:00pm

Please join CASI for a purr-fect evening of wine tasting and appetizers in the beautiful Governor's Mansion on Saturday August 19th from 5 to 7:30 PM.

The event will be catered by the Casino Fandango who has prepared wonderful appetizers to pair with the wines to be tasted.

Friends of the Nevada State Museum present 'Murder at the Mine or Who Got the Shaft'

Event Date: 
August 5, 2017 - 4:00pm

Join us for murder, mayhem, food and laughter at the Governor's Mansion. Match wits with the townsfolk of "Ginny City". Be the first to solve a dastardly crime.
Prizes, raffle, no host bar and dinner; only $35.00.
Doors open at 4 pm with dinner served until 5. Show starts at 5:15.
Tickets available in advance only at the Museum Gift Shop or by contacting Dave Pierson at 883-7647.

Today's Carson City Symphony Concert Moves Indoors at Governor's Mansion

Singe CeCe Gable
Event Date: 
June 11, 2017 - 4:30pm

Because of the strong possibility of rain this afternoon, the Carson City Symphony's Pops Party Concert today (June 11) is being moved to the North Room at the Governor's Mansion. Occupancy is limited, but "the show must go on." Pre-entertainment begins at 3:30 p.m.

It's Your City: Diane Rhea of American Tea Mistresses talks about upcoming fundraisers

This edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Diane Rhea of American Tea Mistresses who discusses two upcoming fundraisers. The Tea Mistresses are a group of women who portray women of Nevada history from 1864 to the 1900s.

2017 Pops Party Concert set for June 11 at Governor's Mansion in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 11, 2017 - 3:30pm

Carson City Symphony's 33rd annual Pops Party concert will be held on back lawn of the Governor's Mansion on Sunday, June 11. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer CeCe Gable.

Carson High FBLA honors members with annual awards banquet

Business students from Carson High School assembled Wednesday evening at the Governor's Mansion for the annual Carson City chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) awards banquet.

The Littlest Things Hosts Summer Tea Party

Event Date: 
June 10, 2017 (All day)

The Littlest things will be holding our annual tea party at the Governor's Mansion this year.

This event is one of our two annual fundraisers helping to raise funds for the animals we rescue and the farm animals in our petting zoo.

The American Tea Mistresses will be there. We have a great silent Auction planned, terrific raffle prizes, food and tea!

The Littlest Things non-profit rescues animals, holds petting zoo events teaching families how to care for farm animals, and hosts kindness events in the community.

Carson City emergency crews respond to tree fire on Washington Street

The Carson City Fire Department was called to a residence on West Washington Street across from the Governor's Mansion near the Mountain Street intersection at around 11 a.m. Saturday morning, according to dispatch.

Veterans Guest House Receives 'Veteran Supporter of the Month' Award and Recognition

Veterans Guest House CEO Noreen Leary and President Terry Tholl accept award

Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Department of Veterans Services are pleased to announce Reno's Veterans Guest House is this month's "Veteran Supporter of the Month." The award and recognition were given to the non-profit at a ceremony Tuesday at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.

Veterans Guest House to receive 'Veteran Supporter of the Month' Award at Governor's Mansion

Event Date: 
April 18, 2017 - 10:00am

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Reno's Veterans Guest House is considered a "Home Away from Home" for U.S. military veterans and their families. The only facility of its kind in the country, the Guest House provides temporary, overnight lodging for veterans or military members while they are undergoing treatment at any medical facility in the Reno-Sparks area.

Taking life easy near the Governor's Mansion

This photo taken Tuesday afternoon by Elaine Quilici near the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.

Boys and Girls Club to honor Youth of the Year at Governor's Mansion in Carson City

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada (BGCWN) will announce its Western Nevada Youth of the Year Award recipient Thursday, Jan. 26, in a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Northern Nevada Patriot Guard Riders Honored as Nevada's Veteran Supporter of the Month

CARSON CITY — During a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion, the Northern Nevada Patriot Guard Riders were honored as Nevada's Veteran Supporter of the Month for November.

Share Your Christmas Drive-by Food Drive Today

Today, Friday, is the 24th annual "Share Your Christmas" Drive-By Food Drive is today until 6 p.m. Organizers are set up at the the Governor's Mansion in Carson City, the Carson Valley Inn in Minden and Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.

Stop by before 6:00 p.m. and drop off some non-perishable food or money.

Results and photos of the 2016 Carson City Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

More than 400 braved a brisk Thanksgiving morning to participate in the Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion. The annual race is hosted by St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School with proceeds benefitting Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH.

Below are the race results and above are photos of the event.

Carson City Turkey Trot online registration ends midnight Tuesday

Online registration for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot ends midnight Tuesday. Join organizers of this fun-filled, non-fattening Thanksgiving Day morning fun run and walk and give yourself an excuse for an extra piece of pie later in the day.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 5 – 6

Event Date: 
November 5, 2016 (All day)
November 6, 2016 (All day)

October is behind us and this November weekend kicks off the holiday season with craft fairs, art shows, and plenty of fun. Get a jump on those New Year’s resolutions by participating in the first of the ‘Be Bold, Run in the Cold’ 5 or 10K runs that Ascent Runs is sponsoring. Wine walk your way into autumn in our newly renovated downtown. Have a great weekend, Carson City, and keep reading for all of the local happenings.

SATURDAY:

Eyes on Carson City: Halloween around town

Ask the average person where to find the most elaborate Halloween decorations in the Nevada state capital, and you will undoubtedly be directed to 606 N. Mountain Street.

Halloween lights at the Nevada Governor's Mansion

The Nevada Governor's Mansion lights up the night with it's Halloween decorations.

Signups underway for Carson City Turkey Trot 2016

Before the football games, the big meal and the pies, why not get in a little run with a few hundred of your neighbors Thanksgiving morning? The Carson City Turkey Trot is an event the entire family will enjoy and is on its way to becoming a local tradition.

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