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Women Artists of the Great Basin featured in Capital City Arts Initiative’s illustrated talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 4:35pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative’s illustrated talk, Women Artists of the Great Basin, by Reno artist and author, Mary Lee Fulkerson, is now available online. The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series; all future talks will be recorded and presented online.
The buzz around Carson City as designated Bee City No. 76
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 2:30pmYou might have heard that Carson City is now a Bee City. But what does that mean, how did it happen, and how can you help?
What happened is that a small group of committed beekeepers decided to approach the city with the idea, and then worked tirelessly for two years with Carson City Board of Supervisors and Mayor Bob Crowell to develop an organization committed to protecting pollinator habitat within the city boundaries.
Nevada division announces new tribal coordinator for emergency response
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 6:43amThe Nevada Division of Emergency Management is pleased to name Cassandra Darrough as DEM's Tribal Coordinator, helping with emergency management support for Nevada’s 27 federally-recognized Tribal Nations in close collaboration with Nevada Indian Commission.
Greater Nevada Credit Union awards $60,000 in scholarships statewide, $22,000 to Carson City area grads
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 5:30pmGreater Nevada Credit Union has awarded 31 Nevada students with scholarships to continue their academic pursuits through the GNCU Scholarship Program. $22,000 went to eleven students from the Carson City area.
Open Studio is Open for Business: Coming this August to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 4:26pmThe 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.
Water pipeline opponent to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:01pmKyle Roerink, Executive Director of the Great Basin Water Network, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.
Kyle served as a subject matter expert for Rep. Dina Titus, then as principal advocate for the YES on Question 6 campaign to mandate that 50% of Nevada's electricity be from renewable sources by 2030.
Meet Your Farmer: Holley Family Farms celebrates ten years providing organic produce at Carson Farmer's Market
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:48amTucked away in the valleys of Dayton, a multi-generational ranch and farm has been quietly producing organic and sustainable agriculture for decades to the local community.
Holley Family Farms has been owned and operated since 1970, and bases their practices on the 19th century farming traditions of Dayton Valley, “where Italian immigrants produced vegetables and meat for the thousands of residents of the Virginia City Comstock,” according to the Holly Family Farms blog.
UNR scientists take aim at wildfires in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 5:17pmRENO — With wildland fires eating up the forests and rangelands of Nevada each summer, and fire season now upon us, University of Nevada, Reno scientists are examining how drought, climate change and land management will affect future fire activity and how fires can in turn influence plant, soil and hydrologic processes.
Stewart Indian School Cultural Center Grand Opening in Carson City Postponed Due to Global Health Crisis
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 8:40amOut of an abundance of caution for the safety of elders and all community members, today the Nevada Indian Commission announced the postponement of the grand opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum.
Nevada auto dealers donate $100,000 to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 11:53amIn an effort to help support the state’s healthcare workers and first responders, the Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association and its southern chapter, Southern Nevada Franchised New Car & Truck Dealer Association, have donated a combined $100,000 to the state’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.
With meetings canceled, Nevada and federal agencies offer varying guidances for weighing in on environmental issues
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 1:02pmIn late March, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting that the agency delay a public comment period for a controversial and complicated project to do maintenance on the Truckee Canal, a manmade diversion off the Truckee River.
Stewart Indian School grand opening postponed, Carson City Father’s Day Powwow cancelled
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 5:25pmCARSON CITY — Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of elders and all community members, on Monday the Nevada Indian Commission announced the postponement of the grand opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum, as well as the cancellation of the 2020 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow.
Noble Studios to award more than $200,000 in services to Nevada nonprofits
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 10:42amNoble Studios, a creative digital performance agency, is calling on all Nevada nonprofits from Las Vegas to Reno to Elko and beyond to submit an application for their community service program, Noble Deeds, by March 6, 2020. The Noble Deeds program provides more than $200,000 in pro bono digital marketing services to one or more Nevada nonprofits during the calendar year.
Carson City's Casino Fandango 'Craft 55' bar offers local brew, unique pub fare
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 7:50pmThe Casino Fandango has opened its new “Craft 55” bar, which is dedicated to craft beers and a pub-style menu with a few unique twists, including Duck Wings served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, bangers and mash, and chipotle shrimp cocktail, along with traditional pub fare such as sliders, bacon mac and cheese, buffalo chicken wings and more.
New Stewart Indian School museum reflects on dark history, brings hope for Native communities
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 1:45pmEvery time Linda Eben Jones looks at a yardstick, she remembers the teacher who would strike her each morning, leaving red welts on the back of her legs.
Five Questions for Chef Mark Estee, owner of Carson City's 'The Union' and 'Cucina Lupo'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 12:50pmIn this installment of Carson Now's Five Question series, where we get to know our community members in short-and-sweet interviews, with Chef Mark Estee, the owner of Carson City's The Union and Cucina Lupo, (along with Liberty Food and Wine Exchange in Reno and the Overland in Gardnerville), we discuss his love of cooking, advice for aspiring chefs and more.
Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum in Carson City to open Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 11:35amFor the first time, the general public can get a glimpse of life at Stewart Indian School, 130 years after the government boarding school opened in Carson City and 40 years after it was closed.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 8:01pmPartly 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.
Obituary: William 'Bill' Clarence Thornton, 1934-2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 10:27amWilliam "Bill" Clarence Thornton, father, attorney, pilot, part-time cowboy, corny joke-teller, and mentor to many, had his final flight on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 after gracefully charting his course with Parkinson's Disease for over twenty years. Bill died peacefully at home in hospice care surrounded by loved ones.
Nevada Day Parade Awards Announced and, no surprise, Cecil the Serpent takes best overall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 1:27pmOne of the many challenges the Nevada Day Committee faces is judging the parade entries, as far as who is the best in which group or category, along with Overall, President, Parade Director, and People’s Choice Awards.
The reason for the difficulty is simple: every parade entry brings their own unique style of artistic expression when it comes to portraying whatever they are truly passionate about, and therefore how do you judge one over the other?
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss opioid settlement during Nov. 7 meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 8:10amThe next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.
Nevada's Ancient Rock Art: Art for All Times presentation Nov. 6 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 6:26amOn Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public talk, "Nevada’s Ancient Rock Art: Art for All Times" by archeologist Pat Barker, Ph.D. The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series.
Brews, Bites & The Birches
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 4:46amGreat Food, Good Drinks, Raffle and Live Music: Brews, Bites & the Birches at the Great Basin Brewing Company Taps and Tanks! A fundraiser to support the work of Nevada Legal Services.
Join us for a fun night featuring live music from The Birches! We will also hold a silent auction and raffle drawing during the evening with raffle tickets available for purchase.
Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:22pmHello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.
Every runner sure to experience ‘Success’ at Take it to the Lake half-marathon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:54pmRegardless a runner’s place or time at the annual Take it to the Lake Half-Marathon Run, everyone inevitably leaves with a taste of success.
Virginia City's Comstock Museum features Mustangs in the Great Basin exhibition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:27pmVIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — The Comstock History Center Museum presents “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin” featuring photographs by Paula Morin depicting an uncommon view of the significance of the wild horse to the Great Basin.
Senator Square: 'Happiest Carson High School Homecoming on Earth' a huge success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 6:46amHomecoming, first seen in 1911 at the University of Missouri, is a wonderful event celebrated throughout the US at high schools and colleges. Homecoming is more than just a football game, it encompasses multiple celebratory events such as bonfires, tailgate parties, dances, and the crowning of a King and Queen. Fall is in the air in Carson City, and a change in the weather was one more reason for kids and adults alike to get out and celebrate this year’s Disney themed Happiest Homecoming on Earth.
Historic Transcontinental Motor Convoy to roll Thursday through Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:57pmCarson City is so full of amazing history that sometimes it boggles the mind. As we have always asserted, the true history of Nevada was made right here in Carson City and from time-to-time, we are reminded of our rich heritage.
One of those reminders will be evident once again on Thursday, Sept. 12 to commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the arrival of then Lt. Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower who joined the convoy to test the shape of America’s roads and military vehicles as part of the first U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy that started in Washington, D.C. and ended in San Francisco.
Silver State Art Festival coming to Carson City's Fuji Park Sept. 13-15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 4:51pmThe 2019 Silver State Art Festival is the third annual gathering in Carson City of award-winning gourd artists, painters, photographers, wood, glass and metal artists and from all over the Southwest. The festival runs Sept. 13-15 at Fuji Exhibit Hall, Park & Pavilion in Carson City.
History walks, talks and paranormal featured at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:47amMormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this September. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, guided walks, and other fun activities!