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Chautauqua and Author Presentations at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 3:25pmAugust continues with a Chautauqua presentation of Mary McNair Mathews and a presentation by author Brooke Santina at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30 pm, Mary McNair Mathews, Comstock businesswoman and author of the book Ten Years in Nevada will be portrayed by Anita Watson.
August Wine Walk, Farmer’s Market, Hot August Nights and more: Events for Saturday, Aug. 3 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!
Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday, August 3
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada receives grant award for STEM improvements
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 9:03amThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada recently received a $5,000 grant award from the Robert S. and Dorothy Keyser Foundation for the acquisition of STEM themed exhibits and enhancements for the facility's science room.
Hot August Nights, outdoor concerts, park history walks and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 7:15amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, August 1, 2019. More of the same weather wise is in store today, with sunny skies and a daytime high near 90. Activities ahead include a morning hike, a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, a "Pint for Pint" blood drive at the Fox Brewpub, a coin mint party at the Nevada State Museum, outdoor music at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, July 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 7:15pmHeading into the last day of the month, July 31, 2019 and we should note it has been a pretty good summer so far weather wise, without much in the way of extreme heat. But as they say here in the Silver State, wait 15 minutes and it is bound to change. On tap Wednesday, there's a preserving family history workshop hosted by the Nevada State Library and Archives, art showings, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center and more. Enjoy.
Guest Speakers and Mo'z Motley Blues at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 11:52amThe month of August begins with a presentation on “The Great State Embezzlement,” Mo’z Motley Blues in concert and a presentation on “The History of Baseball in Nevada” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Sunday, August 4, at 10 a.m., Glen Whorton, President of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, returns to the park to speak on this year’s topic “The Great State Embezzlement.” This is a free event for all to attend.
Nevada State Museum to debut replica Carson City Mint half dollar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 2:27pmCoins with the famous “CC” mark of the Carson City Mint are coveted by coin collectors and those minted in 1870 — the first year of operation for the Mint — rank highly among them in terms of historic and monetary value.
On Thursday, the very coin press that minted the original will be recreating replicas of the 1870 Liberty Seated Half Dollar in the same building that produced the originals almost 150 years ago.
It's Your City highlights upcoming 2019 Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music and Art Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 9:33amIn this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with David Bugli with the Mile High Jazz Band Association to talk about Carson City Jazz and Beyond 2019.
Carson City's Hope Crossing church hosts gospel concert with famed Blackwood Quartet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 11:35amThe community is invited to a free gospel concert Friday in Carson City featuring the Blackwood Quartet. This group has a legendary story and it comes through in every song.
Wungnema House in Mills Park is open Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 7:02amStop by the east side of Mills Park today, July 28th, ride the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad, and then come by the Wungnema House for the Carson City Parks Foundation’s monthly open house, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. There is no admission fee for the open house, and all are welcome.
Annual Historical Society's Ice Cream Social and Cool Jazz at Foreman-Roberts House Aug. 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 7:18amThe annual Carson City Historical Society Ice Cream Social is Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum Park, 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City.
Free entertainment will be provided by the Millennium Bugs. Enjoy ice cream with toppings or a root beer float for only $3 each.
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
1883 Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar Highlights Notorious Nevadans Raffle
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 3:10pmAn uncirculated 1883 Carson City Morgan silver dollar will highlight a raffle during the Friends of the Nevada State Museum fundraiser on Saturday, August 3.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 6:31pmMore of the same weather wise is headed our way as we round the corner going into Thursday, July 25, 2019. Activities around the Carson City area feature a Muscle Powered hike along a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail, Status of Women in Northern Nevada conference at the Carson Nugget, a lecture series at the Carson City BRIC, Freedom Fest Carson City GOP Barbecue at Glen Eagles, Thursday Cruise Night at Max Casino, plus afternoon and evening presentations on the Apollo Lunar Mission at the Nevada State Museum. Read on. There's more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, July 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 5:28pmThe countdown to the weekend begins as we head into midweek, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 with daytime highs in the low 90s and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Topping the list is the Northern Nevada Development Authority's Legislative Roundup at Casino Fandango. If you want to know how this year's legislative session will affect business, be there. For those who look to the stars for the big picture, there's a multi-media hands on science day presentation at the Nevada State Museum as part of the Apollo 11 moon landing celebration; then there's Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center and lots more. Enjoy the day.
NNDA Names FISH Executive Director Jim Peckham 2019 Pioneer of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:14amCARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday that Jim Peckham, Executive Director of Friends in Service Helping since 2009, has been named as the 2019 Pioneer of the Year. NNDA’s Pioneer of the Year award honors an individual who both personally and professionally supports and has had a significant impact on the economic development and growth of the region.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 6:51pmHeading into Tuesday, July 23, 2019 there's plenty of indoor and outdoor activities around Carson City, including a morning power walk and evening hike and bike ride, an Apollo lecture at the Nevada State Museum, high tech imaging demonstrations with NASA technology at the Carson City Library Digitorium, archery at Centennial Park, art showings and more. Enjoy.
Apollo 11 mission activities, talks featured this week in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:42amIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City has a host of activities and programs planned this week that aim to look back at the past, learn about the present and inspire the future.
Carson City's 'Gather' to host one year anniversary party and Children's Museum Fundraiser
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 11:14amCarson City’s Gather is holding its one year anniversary party on Friday, July 26, and a portion of their proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada.
The party will be in full swing from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their 402 N. Carson Street location.
Concerts, Taste of Downtown, Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, July 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:29pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a full list of events happening today and tomorrow, including Taste of Downtown, concerts throughout the city, and more!
Take a look below to see what we’ve got going through the rest of the weekend.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, July 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 6:25pmMidweek, here we come! Heading into Wednesday, July 17, 2019 and we're looking at another sunshine-filled day full of activities including Trails 4 Tails at Riverview Park, an open house at Carson City's Foreman-Roberts House Museum, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center with a showing of "Monster's University" to follow and more. Enjoy the day.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City to celebrate moon landing’s anniversary with talks, activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:17amCARSON CITY — Fifty years after Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took “one giant leap for mankind,” the image of putting a man on the moon remains a source of pride wrapped in awe for most Americans.
The young and young of heart still dream of becoming astronauts and most people 50-plus can tell you where they were and what they were doing that July day in 1969.
Nevada State Museum lecture Saturday focuses on Carson City ‘CC’ Mint coins
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 1:47pmRusty Goe has spent much of his professional life on a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Mint in Carson City. He’s written multiple books on the subject and spent thousands of hours in research, getting to know the people who worked there 150 years ago.
Carson City's Gather restaurant to celebrate first year with Children's Museum fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 10:37amCelebrate Gather's anniversary. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children's Museum in Carson City. The event is July 26, 2019, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gather is located at 402 North Carson Street, Carson City. For more information, call 775-433-0200. See the website here.
Transcontinental Railroad quilt raffle highlights Friends of NSM fundraising event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 9:34amThe annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Nevada State Museum is set for Saturday, August 3. Member Judi Miller has created another fabulous quilt to be raffled off at the Night with Notorious Nevadans – The Mint Edition fundraising event.
Northern Nevada Development Authority: Mineral County Joins Nevada’s Sierra Region
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 12:12pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority on Friday announced its economic development service area has been expanded to include Mineral County. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development \has designated NNDA as the regional development authority (RDA) for the county, effective July 1, 2019. Mineral County joins Nevada’s Sierra Region that also includes Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County and Storey County.
The Mother Hips, car show, kids triathlon and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:46pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events and activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. On Friday, Muscle Powered will host a morning walk at the Carson City Multi-Use Path at 8 a.m. And there's coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City to mint replica 1870 half dollar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:21pmIt’s been almost 150 years since the first Liberty Seated half dollar was struck on Coin Press No. 1 inside the U.S. Branch Mint in Carson City — coins made of Nevada silver and bearing the signature “CC” mint mark.
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City plans to commemorate that milestone on August 1 – using the same coin press inside the same building where the original coins were struck in 1870 — with an exclusive Half Dollar Release Party.