Julia Bulette
Nevada Lore Series: 'Captain' and the bizarre history of Thunderbird Lodge at Tahoe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 10:20amThe Thunderbird Lodge is a bizarre piece of Lake Tahoe history, from the early days of the 40s when rich high society types out of San Fransisco came to develop properties and build their lavish summer estates.
The Lodge, however, stands far above the rest, due to its eccentric owner, his bizarre life, and the strange underground labyrinth he built.
Nevada Lore Series: The murder of Julia Bulette, Virginia City’s beloved Madam and Firefighter
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 3:58pmJuliette “Julia” Bulette was born in England in 1832 and quickly became the proprietor of the most lavish and prosperous brothel in Virginia City. She was beloved by all, and became an honorary member of the Virginia Engine Company Number 1 fire brigade.
Leisure Hour Club Celebrates Member’s 99th birthday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 12:20pmThe October meeting of the Leisure Hour Club included the presence of Julia Bulette, renowned ‘Queen of Tarts,’ who was brutally murdered in 1867. Ms. Bulette is one of several Northern Nevada individuals portrayed by Club member Kim Harris. Pictured are the costumed Ms. Harris along with Carson City resident Betty Berger, who celebrated her 99th birthday a few days before the meeting.
Friday, Oct. 20: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 4:53amWell, that was an abrupt change in weather. Today will definite feel like fall, so bundle up. The Halloween festivities for the over 21 crowd get started tonight with parties at Living the Good Life, Ed's Doghouse, and Jimmy G's Cigar Bar. If your costume isn't ready yet, you'll still have plenty of opportunities between now and Oct. 31. A hypnotic fundraiser for Mark Lindquist takes place at Silver Oak Golf Course this evening.
Snowshoe Thompson, Julia Bulette and Mark Twain Together Again: What could possibly go wrong?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 2:47pmSnowshoe Thompson, Julia Bulette and Mark Twain Together Again: What could possibly go wrong? Featuring Steve Hale as "Snowshoe Thompson" Kim Harris as "Julia Bulette" and McAvoy Layne as "Mark Twain" presenting history and comedy at Genoa Town Hall as you've not seen since the last time they were together!
Life of Julia Bulette featured at Leisure Hour Club dinner meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/07/2017 - 9:50amMembers of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club will learn of the loves and losses of Julia Bulette, renowned resident of Virginia City, at their dinner meeting on Wednesday, October 18.
Bulette’s murder began a manhunt that last over a year and resulted in the arrest, trial, and the April 24, 1869 execution of John Millian.
In what was the largest gathering of people in Nevada up to that time, 3,000 to 4,000 people were present at the hanging.
Thursday, June 15: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 9:01pmCan you feel the excitement in the air?
McDonald's to Host Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for "Home Means Nevada" Mural
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/10/2016 - 3:03pmMcDonald’s restaurant is set to display their new mural “Home Means Nevada” on October 11, 2016 at 2PM at the McDonald’s, 2001 N. Carson St. in Carson City. The mural’s ribbon cutting ceremony will include artist Erik Burke, Carson City Supervisor, Karen Abowd, and Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell. The mural encompasses historic leaders that have impacted Nevada including: Jack Johnson, Bertha Raffetto, Abraham Curry, Sarah Winnemucca, Kit Carson, and Julia Bulette.
Author Nicholas Clapp featured at Mark Twain Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 8:58pmWhere else but in Virginia City could a penniless Irish miner in a few short years amass a fortune greater than any of America’s robber barons, simply by dint of hard work and intuition, and remain a humble, caring human being?
Wednesday, Jan. 20: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 6:45amHave a great day, Carson City.
WEDNESDAY:
•*Nate Clark's exhibition ‘Leeway’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, IIIat the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
•*’Panorama: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program’ at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
Free admission Friday to 17 Virginia City museums
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/03/2014 - 9:09amVirginia City takes its most popular hashtag and brings it to life with Flashback Fridays Free Museum Day. Seventeen museums are located within this small historic Comstock town and on the first Friday of the month, beginning Sept. 5, all are open free.
Nevada 150 Sesquicentennial events lined up through September
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:44amThe deadline to submit applications for Official and Signature Nevada 150 events will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Over 400 events have been held across the Silver State since Nevada Day 2013, in celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, with many more ahead. To submit an event application please visit www.Nevada150.org. For questions or additional information please contact Scott Carey, events and community relations manager, at 775-687-0645 or shcarey@nevada150.org.
The following events will be held Sept. 1 through Sept. 14.
Sesquicentennial Fair in Carson City highlight Nevada 150 events throughout August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 2:19pmMany celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of August. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Aug. 1 through Aug. 14.
Women of the Wild West: Eilley Bowers and Julia Bulette
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 4:56pmThe Wild West returns to Virginia City on Friday, July 12th. See the early days of Nevada through the eyes of Eilley Bowers – famous “Queen of the Comstock” and Julia Bulette – Virginia City’s most beloved “working girl”. With their dislike for one another, the comedy and the drama will unfold for you on the stage of Virginia City’s Historic Piper’s Opera House.
'Bonanza' TV show fans to hold 2014 Roundup Convention in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/03/2013 - 3:39pmA fan club of the TV Show "Bonanza" has announced it will hold its 2014 Bonanza Roundup Convention in Carson City at Gold Dust West.
The event is set for June 26-30, 2014 and marks a return to the Silver State, which hosted a similar Roundup in 2009.
According to the official Bonanza Roundup website, Carson City organizers have planned to open up many locations and homes that were a part of the popular TV show that ran from 1959 to 1973 with 430 episodes.
Women of the Wild West: Eilley Bowers and Julia Bulette
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 3:58pmThe Wild West returns to Genoa on February 1st, 2nd and 3rd. See the early days of Nevada through the eyes of Eilley Bowers – famous “Queen of the Comstock” and Julia Bulette – Virginia City’s most beloved “working girl”. With their dislike for one another, the comedy and the drama will unfold for you on the stage of Genoa’s Historic Town Hall.