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Thursday, June 8: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 9:48pmHoly moly, what a way to start the weekend. The Nevada State Fair kicks off today in Carson City’s Mills Park and so does the Annual Carson Valley Days celebration in Douglas County. No matter where you are, there is a carnival nearby. You’ll find some fun in downtown Carson tonight with karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or at the Westside Pour House. Kick start your bike and head to Battle Born Harley; their Bike Night features live music by the Smoken Rabbits. Keep a sweater handy, the temperature is dipping a little, and will drop even further as soon as the sun goes down.
Mylo McCormick Blues Concert Tuesday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 11:24pmSILVER CITY - Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to the Comstock and enjoy a morning in the shaded Silver City park with a free acoustic blues concert by Mylo McCormick on Tuesday, June 6th from 10am to noon.
He’ll perform on the town’s new outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, located adjacent to the town community center, known as the School House, at 385 High Street.
Memorial Weekend powers up with Volt: A Salute to AC/DC, Inside the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 2:09pmThe Carson Nugget turns up the electricity for Memorial Day weekend, announcing the first concert in their 2017 Summer Concert Series, Volt: A Salute to AC/DC.
Powering up Sunday, May 28, VOLT: A Salute to AC/DC is a hard-hitting, high energy rock band based out of Livermore, Calif, specializing in the music of AC/DC and performances of the albums Back in Black and Powerage, Live.
Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:27amCaptivating audiences from coast to coast, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble returns to present their 2017 Spring-Summer concert series, "Cam-pa-no-lo-gy, the art or practice of bell ringing."
A homegrown community handbell ensemble, Tintabulations has grown from a small group of artistic director Barb Walsh's students to a nationally and internationally respected and sought after ensemble.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents Big-Band Jazz and Anniversary Cake this Tuesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 3:49pmFor 16 years, Mile High Jazz Band has been playing at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, on the second Tuesday of every month. Come celebrate this milestone with us on Tuesday, April 11. Hear sensational big-band music with vocalist Cindee LeVal and enjoy anniversary cake at intermission.
Brewery Arts Center Celtic Music Series presents Richard Johnson this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 8:09amOn Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in the MHJ Black Box Theater, Brewery Arts Center continues the Celtic Music series with Richard Johnson. A ballad singer and a lifelong guitarist, Richard loves songs from the American and Irish traditions, the classic melodies of the 40’s, songs from his own generation and his own original songs.
Sunday, April 2: Things to do around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/02/2017 - 1:49amI’m hoping that April brings more than just showers. Not that I don’t love the spring flowers, but I’m really ready for some sunshine. Start off the month with a clean kitchen: let the Elks Club take care of breakfast. Grab your guitar, tambourine, ukulele, or vocal chords and join the A to Zen Music Jam. Head ‘North by Northwest’ at the Galaxy Theater. The classic thriller is on the big screen at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
SUNDAY:
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: April 1 - 2
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 6:49pmIt may be April’s Fools Day, but the fun going on around town is no joke. Get your blood pumping with the Carson Canyon Half Marathon (or Half/Half Marathon if you want something shorter.) It’s Wine Walk weekend, and with the sunny day you have no reason to stay home. The Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers want to ‘Give Our Regards to Broadway’ during their one weekend only production. There’s too much to mention in this short opening paragraph, so keep reading for all the great things our valley and sister valleys have to offer.
SATURDAY:
CD release show April 13 for Gurf Morlix's 'The Soul and The Heal' in Silver City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 10:07amVeteran roots music producer, songwriter, and performer Gurf Morlix is touring the country in support of his new release, ‘The Soul and The Heal.’ He plays a CD release show at the Silver City School House in Silver City, Nev., on Thursday, April 13.
Senator Square: Orienteering experience at Carson High is more than an amazing education
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 12:51amEditor’s Note: Berggren, a senior, is Team Captain of the CHS NJROTC Orienteering: On Feb. 17, the Carson High School NJROTC Orienteering Team flew to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the National Orienteering Competition held at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Gurf Morlix in Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 1:52pmGurf Morlix in Concert at the Silver City School House – Supports School House Community Center and Arts Programming
Thursday, April 13, 2017 - Silver City School House
Doors 6 pm, Show 7 pm
385 High St, Silver City, Nevada
$15-$25 Suggested Donation
RSVP REQUESTED
To RSVP and for information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/192357907923474/
or email: SilverCityLive@gmail.com
This concert supports the Silver City School House operations and music programming.
About Gurf Morlix
Gurf Morlix is touring in support of his new record The Soul and the Heal
San Francisco Celtic duo 'Noctambule' plays at BAC this Saturday night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 7:58amThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will present the celtic sounds of “Noctambule” on Saturday, March 11 at 7pm in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.
Silver City Winter and Spring 2017 News
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/02/2017 - 3:07pmSilver City, Nevada - Silver City, a community located in Lyon County within the historic Comstock region near Virginia City, always has a busy schedule of unique arts and culture events for the public. Below are highlights of some upcoming winter and spring events.
Senator Square: Students from Denmark visit CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 5:53pm(Editor’s Note: Tran is a senior, student council member, and historian at CHS)
On February 13, through CHS’ leadership class led by teacher and advisor Ann Britt, we had the privilege of having students from Efterskolen Frydensberg, a Danish boarding school, come to CHS as a part of an annual 10th grade trip to America.
Ian Moore Returns For Record Release Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 7:40pmIan Moore plays Carson City for the first time! Stopping at Sassafrass for his record release tour Monday, March 6.
The title track from Ian Moore’s latest Strange Days, dips back into the psychedelic side of soul and funk music, channeling Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and P-Funk. Ian's eclecticism is pretty much guaranteed at this point, as he's made it a primary marching order throughout his career, but it's his juxtaposition of this with his classic, soulful singing and fiery guitar playing that make him a totally unique creature.
Senator Square: Harry Potter comes to Carson High School for Winterfest
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 9:31pmThis year’s Winterfest theme is hanging out with Harry Potter, and the plan is to turn CHS into Hogwarts with teachers creating a Hogwarts’ themed door followed by a door decorating contest.
Joseph Patrick McGuire III Born May 20, 1951 - Died January 12, 2017
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 9:57amBorn in Pittsburgh, PA., the second eldest child of Joseph Patrick McGuire Jr. and Sylvia Francis May, Joe spent his early childhood in and around that area, moving often due to his Father’s work.
In 1964, at the age of 13, he and his family moved to Carson City, the Capital of Nevada. It was there, playing in the school band, that Joe had discovered a love of music that would become the muse that he would follow the rest of his life.
Celtic Music Series presents The Fire on Saturday at BAC in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 8:23amThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, presents The Fire on Saturday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.
Senator Square: Opportunity for CHS juniors, seniors to earn a bachelor's degree in two years
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 8:54pmComing Jan. 14 to Western Nevada College (WNC) is a series of proven methods which reduce college costs and get graduates a university degree in as few as two years.
A series of ten weekly classes is aimed toward college-bound high school juniors and seniors and their parents, as well as adults looking for career advancement.
BOSTYX featuring David Victor formerly of Boston coming to the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 3:57pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, presents BOSTYX which features the hits and vibe of two American pop music icons Boston and STYX all in one high-energy show that is sure to please classic rock ‘n roll fans of all ages.
Senator Square: Careers begin at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 9:23pmStudents finding their future careers before they have even graduated from high school has been an evolution in the making and who would have thought?
However, between Carson High School’s Senior Project graduation requirement, made possible by the generous working community of Carson City, the myriad of old and newly formed clubs offered to the students of Carson High, and on-site income earners like The Greenhouse Project, not to mention the Career and Technical Education Jump Start program offered through Western Nevada College, students are figuring out quickly that high school is not the end of their education before starting a career, it is where they may actually begin their careers.
Celtic Music Series presents County Clarke Saturday at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 3:13pmThe tradition of great Celtic music continues this Saturday night at the BAC with County Clarke who will perform at 7:00pm on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the MHJ Black Box Theater in Carson City.
Open Auditions for Proscenium Players production of 'Bus Stop'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 2:09amProscenium Players, Inc. announces open auditions for their upcoming production of Bus Stop, by William Inge. Interested actors are invited to audition on December 9 or December 12 at 6:30pm or on December 11 at 2:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center in the 1864 Ballroom. Performances are slated for weekends from March 24 to April 2, 2017.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts and from sides. To request sides for your audition, please email ppicarsoncity@yahoo.com. All actors selected are expected to join Proscenium Players, Inc. as members.
Songwriter, storyteller, author, artist Antsy McClain returns to the Brewery Arts Center for a limited, intimate audience
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 3:08pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, presents Christmas at the Trailer Park with Antsy McClain on Friday, Dec. 9 in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.
TACH Presents World Music Award Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 7:39amTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization founded by Internationally renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh going to present "World Music Award Night" on Dec 10th, 2016 @ 5.30PM.
In this event TACH is going to present it’s 4th annual award “Award of Excellence” to an artist who are having the extra ability in the field of music. TACH is going to add a new award from this year"SRIJAN Music Excellence Award" to an artist who devoted in music field as well as creating and innovating in music.
The nominee of the “Award of Excellence” is
Reno Jazz Orchestra Mixes Big Band with Gospel Choir for Upcoming Holiday Shows
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 2:07amThe spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17 piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and Pat Ester’s Gospel Choir brings Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul — with a few surprises mixed in — for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song.
Senator Square: Carson High School students are on the move
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/19/2016 - 11:15pmStudents at CHS are always on the move in many mighty ways. With the holidays approaching, Carson High School students are the next generation of kids standing up for a truth they believe in instead of ignoring the challenges they see before them.
Cíana delivers high-octane, traditional Irish music Saturday at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 5:11pmCíana returns to the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. for a show that dives headlong into the rich pool of traditional Irish, Scottish, Breton, and American music, featuring four players from diverse musical backgrounds.
French Guitar Master Brings Halloween Enchantment to Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 8:11amAfter of the usual Halloween hubbub this Monday, you can spend a spellbinding evening with guitarist/composer Arthur Dente and flutist Valentine Dente. Weaving a rich blend of classical, jazz, and flamenco guitar and flute, the duo of Arthur and Valentine Dente serve up an extraordinary performance of world music influenced by Latin-America, India, France, and the Celtic nations.
They create a passionate musical journey, combining virtuosity and intimacy that conjures the magic of sunny days in Spain, cool evenings in France, and the whirling, festival colors of Latin America and India.
Carson High students take on Greenhouse Project as awareness and fundraising senior project
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:01am“Honestly, we didn’t know until last spring about The Greenhouse Project even though the facility is on campus,” said Shaylin Segura, who with fellow Carson High School senior Sophie Waite, have for their Senior Project endeavored to raise community awareness about and $5,000 for The Greenhouse Project.