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Nevada Northern Railway Museum Remains Open and Unaffected by State Budget
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 1:18amELY, Nev. — The community-owned Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely, Nevada remains open and unaffected by Nevada state budget actions. The museum operates the famous Ghost Train of Old Ely and manages the Nevada Northern Railway complex, except for the state-owned, East Ely Railroad Depot Museum.
Burning Man kicks in with cash
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 5:08pmSome good news from the Burning Man folks. Maybe some critics swill have second thoughts. Black Rock City, LLC, the organization that hosts the annual Burning Man event, has announced it will donate $97,200 in proceeds from ice sales at the 2010 event to various charitable, art and service organizations in Northern Nevada.
Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 8:13amIt's "big-band jazz times two" when the Mile High Jazz Band presents the eighth annual Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Friday, January 21, 2011, 8:00 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street, Carson City. The concert, sponsored by the Brewery Arts Center and the Mile High Jazz Band Association, is a benefit for the Carson High Jazz Band programs.
Body of man found dead near Carson City museum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 2:00pmThe body of a man believed to be in his 30s was discovered at around 4 a.m. this morning in Carson City near the Foreman-Roberts Museum at Rice, Corbett and Carson streets, authorities said.
Celebration of Arts on Sunday to launch Nevada governor inauguration of Brian Sandoval
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 8:06amThe inauguration of Nevada's 29th governor, Brian Sandoval, will begin on Sunday with a celebration of arts in Carson City and then continue on Monday with the official ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of the state capitol.
Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., cultural organizations in downtown Carson City will open their doors to offer free music and dance performances, demonstrations by traditional artists, visual arts and history exhibitions, children’s activities and shopping opportunities.
State museums facing budget cuts
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/26/2010 - 10:06amThere is a new Associated Press story out about the budget cuts proposed for the state's museums, including the possible closure of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. This adds to the story we first reported in October. The $600,000 a year the state spends on the railroad museum brings in $1.9 million to the Carson City economy.
Underground mine history lecture
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 2:25amThe Nevada State Musum's Underground Mine Exhibit will be the subject of the December History Lecture series. This illustrated program will be presented by Curator of History, Bob Nylen.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the exhibit on Nevada Day, Oct 31, 1950. You will have the opportunity to see and explore through pictures, one of the finest mine replicas in the world. The program will be at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street beginning at 10:30 am. (775) 841-4111.
Santa Day at the Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 5:11pmBring your kids and your camera!
The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada announces their annual “Santa Day” at the Museum on Saturday,
December 11th.
Santa will be here from 10am-1pm.
Families will be able to enjoy hot chocolate, candy canes, and crafts.
Be “edu-tained” with the new exhibits and layout at the museum, where kids from 2 to 92 can be educated and entertained.
Free admission to members, non-members can enjoy the fun for the normal admission price of $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids…
Carson City lights up for the holidays with ice skating, ballet, train rides and festivals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:12pmCarson City during the holidays always springs alive with a festive collection of entertainment, music, and traditional favorites for the whole family.
Winter arrives just in time for Thanksgiving as the Arlington Square Ice Skating Rink opens for the season with daily skate sessions from Nov. 24 - Jan. 22. Group rates and multi-use punch cards provide savings to ice enthusiasts.
Carson City Democratic Women's Club Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:51pmThe Carson City Democratic Women's Club annual Christmas party will raise funds to benefit the Children's Museum and Food for Thought on Saturday December 11th at Grandma Hatties Restaurant, starting at 11:30 AM and is open to all. Instead of bringing gifts to exchange the attendees are asked to donate the equivalent in cash or checks to one or both organizations. (A single donation will be split between the two organizations). A holiday buffet lunch will be available for a cost of $17. For information and reservations please call Joan at 882-5704.
Nugget Project: I'll trade you some land for a parking garage
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:29amOne point I think you could get all sides of the debate over the Carson City Center/Nugget Project to agree on is that it's a very complicated deal.
But after spending a good deal of time looking at the newly released feasibility study for this project, it struck me that it's really not that complicated. If you strip away all the extraneous issues about the land leases and who is paying who, it comes down to a simple trade.
It boils down to this: the Carson Nugget is giving the city a piece of land to build a new library and public plaza. In return, the city is building the Nugget a new parking garage for its casino and future hotel/conference center.
Nevada's nuclear legacy featured in book; lectures today and Thursday in Minden and Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 2:06amIf you place X's on a map of Nevada to mark areas used for nuclear testing and O's to mark areas examined as potential nuclear sites, you end up with a tic-tac-toe game board in the shape of the Silver State, says Western Nevada College Emeritus English Professor Michon Mackedon.
Thanksgiving Steam Up on The V&T No. 25
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 11:58pmWhat would a Thanksgiving holiday be without a steam train ride? The V&T No. 25 will be chugging down the tracks on Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-27. Come on down and enjoy the ride. Departures both days will be every 40 minutes from 10am to 4pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Wabuska Depot at the Nevada State Railroad Museum on the day of the ride. For more information, please call the Nevada State Railroad Museum at (775) 687-6953.
Carson City families turn out for Healthy Kids fair
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/13/2010 - 5:01pmFamilies by the dozens packed Carson Mall in Carson City on Saturday for the Healthy Kids, Happy Kids health fair.
The Kid's Talking Wall event for the month of November at the mall featured health screenings, exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, games and prizes.
Carson City website honors employees who served their country
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:38pmOn Carson City's Web site today is a scrolling list of city employees who have served at various capacities in the nation's military branches.
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids today at Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 9:59pmA family fun event to emphasize healthy lifestyle choices for children will be held today, Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Carson Mall Center Court from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to all.
Healthy Kids Happy Kids
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 9:50pmHappy Kids Healthy Kids
Check us out on facebook:
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Place: Carson City Mall
Date: 11/13/2010
Time: 11-1 PM
V&T 'Extended Season' Cut Short
Submitted by on Sun, 10/31/2010 - 12:47pmRead the full story at aroundcarson.com.
Nevada Day Parade through Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/30/2010 - 1:41pmThe Nevada Day Parade in downtown Carson City drew tens of thousands to Carson Street today to watch and celebrate the Silver State's statehood.
Parade-goers were treated this morning with an air show above the Carson City skies, including the traditional F18 Hornet fly-over.
Click here for more photos. Festivities continue today with the annual Nevada Day Beard Contest at the Capitol Amphitheater. This begins immediately following the parade.
Nevada celebrates its statehood in annual flight of fancy down Carson Street
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 4:26pmNevada Day kicks off this morning with annual the Nevada Day Parade, with the theme being "100 Years of Aviation" to go along with the Silver State’s admission to the Union in 1864.
Retired Lt. Col. Dick Rutan of the U.S. Air Force serves as Grand Marshal for today's celebration. He was picked to coincide with the theme, which marks a history-making flight of daredevil pilot William Ivy Baldwin west of Carson City, where he soared to 4,675 feet, the highest ever at that time.
Railroad Museum in Carson City on the state budget hit list
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 11:46amUnder a proposed state budget plan, four of Nevada's museums operated by the Division of Museums and History would close, including the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, said Peter Barton, acting administrator for the Division of Museums and History.
Other museums on the proposed state budget chopping block are the Nevada Historical Society in Reno, the state's oldest museum which opened in 1905; the Lost City Museum in Overton; and the Nevada Northern Railway Passenger and Freight Depot in East Ely.
Halloween events in Old Town Dayton include ghost walk, community dance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 6:58pmIf you’re looking for old-fashioned Halloween events, you’re in luck. Two big events will be held in Old Town Dayton on Oct. 29.
Wild Horse Productions presents Ensemble Acting Workshop for Adults
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 6:08pmWild Horse Productions is proud to offer a one day workshop guided by D Davis, PhD, Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Children’s Museum of NN conference room (813 N. Carson Street, Carson City).
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Alice In Wonderland, Jr.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 6:05pmFollow the White Rabbit and don’t be late! Wild Horse Children’s Theater invites you to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland,, Jr. on stage at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street, December 3-18, 2010.
New promo video released for the Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/02/2010 - 9:52amThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada has released its new promo video.
The museum is recruiting support for its two proposed expansions, the Third Floor extension and the more ambitious Outdoor Park. For more information or to donate to the museum, call (775) 884-2226 or visit cmnn.org
Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery Studio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 11:27amCarson City Art Gallery & Pottery Studio offers classes in working with clay. The class sizes are small, so that individual attention may be paid to each student. Classes are ongoing at levels from beginner through advanced. Please visit Carson City Pottery on Facebook for more information.
We are located at 110 South Curry Street. Contact: 775-313-8628, or carsoncityart@yahoo.com
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Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 1:50pmRide the motor car built by the Edwards Motor Car Company of Sanford, NC that ran as the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 motor car from 1926 to 1947 shuttling people and supplies between the Ajo copper mine and Gila Bend, AZ. The motor car runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every half hour. Buy tickets at the Wabuska Station of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Cash only, no credit cards.
"Murder on the Princess Royal" a benefit dinner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/12/2010 - 2:02pmIt's 1924 on the cruise ship The CMNN Princess Royal ... and there's murder afoot!
Bring your investigative skills... your appetite... your wallet... and be prepared to laugh your way through an evening of mystery and suspense where you solve the crime.
So dress up in your best Flapper finery; Sit at the table of Captain Robert Crowell; Enjoy the Mystery and Silent Auction; And help support your Children's Museum.
Mystery Dinner Theater, Silent Auction, and Specialty Drink Bar
At the Children's Museum, 813 N. Carson Street
Motor car rides today at Railroad Museum
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/29/2010 - 6:46amTake a ride back into history. Ride the motor car built by the Edwards Motor Car Company of Sanford, NC. that ran from 1926 to 1947 as the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 motor car. It shuttled people and supplies 43 miles between the Ajo copper mine and Gila Bend, AZ for a total of 783,000 miles in 17 years of service. Now it's your turn to travel in this historic car. Buy your tickets at the Wabuska Station of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Cash only, no credit cards, please. Handicapped accessible, the motor car runs from 10am to 4pm, every half hour or so.
Carson City Mint Coin Show strikes silver and gold at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 3:12pmCollectors from as far as Florida and New York are in Carson City this weekend to gawk and potentially buy priceless pieces of historic minted coins and printed paper money in what has become a must-attend event for serious numismatists.