Irish
Outdoors with Don Q: An update on our deer deterrent effort
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 11:38amSeveral weeks ago, I wrote an article about how Elaine and I tried a new way to keep the mule deer from eating her flowers and vegetables. We live in a small, comfortable home (circa late 1940's) in a quiet neighborhood on the older west side of Carson City.
Outdoors with Don Q: Garden hungry deer unlucky after a few whiffs of Irish Spring
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 7:24pmWe live in a small, comfortable home built in the late 1940's in a quiet neighborhood on the older west side of Carson City. Through some 13-plus years of steady improvements, our home has seen a multitude of changes, both inside and outside.
Carson Valley Pops Spring Scholarship Concert April 11 at CIVC Hall
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 6:08pmThe Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will present an eclectic mix of music and announce the 2015 Scholarship winners at their Annual Spring Concert on April 11 at the 7pm at the Carson Valley CIVC Hall.
Led by Conductor Bill Zabelsky and Assistant Conductor Stephanie Reynolds, local musicians will delight you with their zesty line up of Bacchanal (from "Samson and Delilah"), Pavane for a Dead Princess by Ravel, Irish Tune from County Derry and American Patrol. Back by popular demand is Bugler's Holiday featuring the Pops' trumpet section
Tuesday, March 17: Things to do in Carson City on St. Patrick's Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 3:12amEvery year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. Carson City definitely gets in on the game with festivities all over town. Corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and live music abound. I've included a short YouTube video of Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance who will be performing at Red's this evening.
May the Irish hills caress you.
Sunday, March 15: Things to do around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:09amSunday enjoy the choirs of local elementary schools at the Capital City Community Band’s Salute to Young Musicians Concert in the Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater. It won’t cost you a thing, but donations are always welcome.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: March 14-15
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 5:40pmIf you have the kind of luck that brings rain as soon as you wash your car, please drive over to Squeaky’s Car Wash at the corner of Highway 50 E and Lompa Lane. It’s their opening weekend and they are offering free car washes and raising funds for the Carson City Community Counseling Center.
If you consider yourself adventurous, then the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry in Virginia City is for you. It’s not nicknamed the Testicle Festival for nothing! If you need some liquid courage, take part in the Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade heads down C Street at noon.
Friday, March 13: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 2:22amAre you ready to paint the town green? St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaches and there will be plenty of Irish action throughout town. The festivities start this weekend with the annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest in Virginia City, complete with a parade and saloon crawl.
Virginia City goes nuts this weekend with annual Rocky Mountain Oyster festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 1:11pmEach year the historic Nevada mining town of Virginia City goes nuts and celebrates St. Patrick’s Day a few days early with a festival that pays homage to the part of the male cow anatomy that usually winds up snipped on the cutting room floor.
Gairin Celtic Musicians to Perform for Red's 395 St. Patrick's Day Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 8:40pmRed's 395 St. Patrick's Day celebration features live Irish music, traditional Irish foods like corned beef and cabbage, true Irish coffee and green beer. This St. Patrick's day event is a Carson City tradition, when once a year Red's turns Green, encouraging patrons to wear the green and sing along to Irish favorites while enjoying good company, foods and drinks!
Men Of Worth to play at the BAC March 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 9:47amThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, will present Men of Worth on Friday night, March 13 in the Black Box Theater. Men of Worth was formed in 1986 by Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher who came together to perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles.
Tempest Celtic Rock
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/28/2015 - 4:02pmSince forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. the last 26 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release fifteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs. It's also enjoyed an evolving line-up that's enabled musicianship and creativity to rise with each new member.
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry Returns to the Virginia City March 14
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 2:10pmEach year the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nev. celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a ballsy festival. The Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry brings thousands of daring oyster-eaters to sample tasty testes, partake in the Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl and the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The event is set for March 14, 2015 on C Street, the town’s main drag.
Brewery Art's Celtic Series features The Clarke Brothers
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 5:51pmThe Brewery Arts Center's Celtic Roots Series brings some local flavor to their Black Box Theater Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7pm.
Column: Protect yourself from scams and fraud abuse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 1:13pmThe Federal Trade Commission say scams against the elderly are increasing. You have heard about the telephone calls “your grandchild is in trouble, send money now” that are not true.
But it is not only the telephone scams of various types to be concerned about. Family members account for nearly 60 percent of the cases of senior financial exploitation. Friends, neighbors and paid home care aides also can be involved in scams.
Column: Protect yourself from financial abuse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 10:36amThe Federal Trade Commission say scams against the elderly are increasing. You have heard about the telephone calls “your grandchild is in trouble, send money now” that are not true.
But it is not only the telephone scams of various types to be concerned about. Family members account for nearly 60 percent of the cases of senior financial exploitation. Friends, neighbors and paid home care aides also can be involved in scams.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: December 12-14
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 2:38am'Tis the Season, Carson City! Holiday cheer is in the wind, and we have plenty of wind right now. This weekend is jam-packed with food and toy drives, concerts, and Santa-sightings, so bundle up and have a fun time enjoying our great city.
Irish Dance Show For The Holidays Dec. 13
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 6:40amDon't miss the Blanchette School of Irish Dance's Celtic Christmas on Dec. 13, 2014, 7 p.m. in the MHJ Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for BAC members, $10 in advance, $15 at the door. You can purchase tickets online here.
Plenty of ways to stay warm on Parade Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 10:41amHere in Carson City, the Nevada Day Parade is a great event, rain or shine, snow, wind, or likely a combination of it all. This year, we are expecting a cold one. Have no fear, however, there will be plenty of places to grab some grub, coffee, hot chocolate, bloody marys, or shelter from the rain while you watch the balloons lift off at 8 a.m. or wait for the 10 a.m. parade.
Annual Pancake Breakfasts:
Living the Good Life Bistro-Lounge hosts Nevada Day staging area with breakfast, drink specials
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 5:07pmLiving the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge hosts Nevada Day staging with food, drink specials
Nevada Day will be celebrated at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge with early morning Nevada style breakfast burritos, doughnuts and drink specials, including Irish coffee and its famous bacon Bloody Mary, served up beginning at 7 a.m. in the parking lot, adjacent to the staging area for the Nevada Day Parade.
Brewery Arts Center October Event Lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 11:55amWant to know what's happening this month at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City? Check out this video and see their website here.
This Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall, Kim Copel presents Charley Darkey Parkhurst – Stagecoach Driver.
Ciana plays toe tapping Celtic at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 10/06/2014 - 12:06amSaturday, Oct. 11, 7pm, in The Maize Harris Jesse Theater, the Brewery Arts Celtic Series presents Cíana: Traditional Irish and Celtic Music. Tickets are $15.00 at the door, $10.00 in advance, $8.00 members here. For the last four years, this high-energy quartet has played extensively throughout Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. Be prepared for some serious toe-tapping!
Nevada 150 October Celebrations in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 5:01pmMany celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of October. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following area events are held Oct. 1-15:
Carson City area musicians Invited to Friday's Tuneville at BAC ahead of documentary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 10:39amColumn: Some U.S. corporations are moving their tax domiciles to avoid taxes
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 11:58amThe Congressional Research Service, a policy research arm of Congress, recently told Congress 76 U.S. corporations have shifted their tax domiciles out of the United States to other countries since 1983 to avoid U.S. taxes.
Moving the tax domicile is known as an “inversion." It is still rare, but it is becoming more common. The Congressional Research Service said 47 such deals have been done in the last 10 years and more are in the works.
Northern Nevada is blooming with the arts, activities and entertainment
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 5:37pmThe weather is warming up providing for another great season activities throughout Carson City and Northern Nevada. One of my favorite things about spring and summer is to share as many local events, food, music, the arts and entertainment with you. We have many festivities, activities and fundraisers being planned for the coming months.
UNR debate team crowned Season Sweepstakes National Champion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 3:50pmThe University of Nevada, Reno debate team returns to Reno today after a week-and-a-half of grueling competitions in Flagstaff, Ariz., at the National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship Tournament. With hopes to return to Reno with another trophy to add to their season’s collection, the team walked away with – yes, another trophy – but more impressively, the NPDA Season Sweepstakes National Title.
Winter winds down with Irish-themed celebrations in Carson City and Virginia City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 1:03pmThe last days of winter were celebrated around Carson City and Virginia City this weekend and there was definitely an Irish theme in the air. Here are some photos taken around town and Virginia City on Saturday during the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick's Day parade.
Irish History and Humor for St. Patrick's Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/15/2014 - 9:41pmHere's a wee bit o' Irish history in honor of St. Patrick's Day, brought to you by the Gairin Celtic Musicians Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance. When did St. Patrick live?
There is a popular notion that St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, was born sometime in the 4th or 5th Century at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton. But now! Think about that! The village of Kilpatrick is on the River Clyde, which is in Scotland! If this is his true birthplace, then Ireland's patron saint would actually be Scottish! Begorrah!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day today with dance performance at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/15/2014 - 8:19amCelebrate St. Patrick's Day Saturday at Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. Come join the fun and wear your green and celebrate at the Children’s Museum with arts and crafts along with a performance by the Blanchette School of Irish Dance at 2pm.
Saturday March 15th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
All activities are FREE with price of admission. The museum is located at 813 N. Carson St, Carson City.
Go to www.cmnn.org
Nevada 150 events through March
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 3:54pmMany events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of March. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. Here are some events scheduled for around Carson City and Northern Nevada: