Musical
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's Virtual Choir debuts with ‘One Day More’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 3:46pmWestern Nevada College, working with a core of performers from the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company, has created a virtual choir — Broadway Rising! — to share the power and beauty of Broadway during these times when live performance is no longer possible.
Carson High School Announces Graduation Ceremony Plan for Class of 2020
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 5:59pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Carson High School’s graduation ceremony plan for the Class of 2020.
Carson High School will hold a drive-through ceremony Saturday, June 6, with varying times throughout the day where graduating seniors and their families will stay in their single vehicle until it's time for the graduate to exit their car, have their name announced on the loudspeaker as they walk across a stage erected on the northwest lawn (near the blue and white concrete ‘CHS’ sign), collect their diploma, have their picture taken, return to their vehicle and then proceed to the exit.
Senator Square: A reminder to the CHS family that every day is new, live it to the fullest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 6:34amIs this pandemic over with yet? Nope! Not to beat a dead horse, but what is everyone doing with all this time off? For some, time off would be a fantastic development in their busy lives, and for others, time off would be an awful development because they are not able to pay their bills if they cannot go to work.
The point here is clear: Those who need time off cannot have it, and those who have time off do not want it. This is where hope, attitude, and contentment come into play. It is time for a laugh.
Final day in series: Artists, northern Nevada management agency band together for 'Staycation' online music festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 10:15am“It’s hard to believe that there could actually be a silver lining with everything that is happening around us but there is ... for me at least. The camaraderie happening between all of us on our roster has been productive and uplifting!” – Linda McRae, Singer-songwriter
Evangeline Elston is an artist manager and booking professional who works with a small roster of eight touring Americana, roots, folks, country and jazz musicians and songwriters living all over the country, Nashville, Baltimore, Austin, Los Angeles, northern California and Lake Tahoe.
Carson City schools find ways to connect with students amid campus closures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 8:33amMany teachers and individuals with the Carson City School District are finding innovative ways to connect with students and families during mandated school closures from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A letter to our Carson City community from the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:24amDear Brewery Arts Center family,
The Brewery Arts Center is committed to the safety and well being of the citizens of Carson City and with the rapid spread of Covid-19, we are taking certain precautions. Please note the following changes in schedule:
The Artisan Shop will be closed this weekend and we will be sanitizing the art and surfaces, making them safe for when we re-open.
It's Your City features upcoming Carson City theater production of 'Heathers, The Musical'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 1:01pmIn this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with half of the sister team of Wild Horse Stage Company, part of Wild Horse Productions, and its upcoming production of "Heathers, The Musical: High School Edition" which begins later this month.
Sierra Scott is directing this high school edition of "Heathers" the musical, which runs weekends, March 20-29, at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater in Carson City. Go here to watch the video interview.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, March 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:43amHappy Sunday Carson City, and happy March! In traditional Nevada fashion, false Spring seems to be at an end and we are back to winter! Go here for the latest from the weather service. But all isn’t lost, there’s still great events going on today for the end of the weekend! Check below for the full list.
Carson City events and happenings for Saturday, February 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 8:49pmHappy Saturday Carson City, and happy leap year! We’ve got a lot of great events through the weekend, including the three-day film festival happening this weekend at the Community Center! Check below to find the full list of events through Sunday, and be sure to grab a jacket because it’s getting chilly!
South Carson Street groundbreaking ceremony, International Film Festival, live music and more this weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 5:41pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the South Carson Complete Streets Project groundbreaking ceremony, the International Film Festival held Friday and Saturday at the Carson City Community Center and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie weekend with door-to-door cookie sales. Combined with plenty of live music, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.
Carson City community radio KNVC 95.1 continues to grow as it enters third year on the air
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:51amCarson City’s own community radio station, KNVC, has been quietly churning out locally curated music, news, information and talk shows for about three years now, and they’re only gaining speed as time goes on.
KNVC runs out of the historic Adams House on North Minnesota Street and, at present, boasts 31 volunteers into its broadcasting family.
Cabaret Fundraiser March 8 at Sassafras for Wild Horse Productions
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 3:55pmEnjoy great food and fantastic entertainment at the first ever Cabaret Fundraiser for Wild Horse Productions. There is no fee to get in, and Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City is generously donating a portion of all sales from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 8.
Youth Theatre Carson City Brings Home National Awards and Recognitions at Musical Theatre Competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:49pmThis past weekend, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2020, a national competition with 35 teams representing 19 states and 3 countries, and brought home two major awards: 2nd place Advanced/Open Musical Revue and 3rd place Advanced/Open Ensemble Performance.
BAC's Celtic Music Series presents Fortunate Strangers this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:18pmThe 2020 Celtic Music Series will continue on Feb. 15, 2020 in the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall in Carson City at 7 p.m. with Fortunate Strangers. This is the sixth season of Carson’s Celtic Music series.
Carson City area students from Wild Horse Children's Theater win at 2020 festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 6:55pmStudents from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Excellence in Music national theater award and earned recognition at the 2020 Junior Theater Festival West, which happened Feb. 7-9, 2020 at Wells Fargo Pavilion.
Carson City Celtic Music series continues Feb. 15 with Fortunate Strangers in concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 3:09pmFortunate Strangers is a West Coast band featuring Scottish and Irish songs. The band combines the experience of three performers from the San Francisco Bay Area and the High Sierra. They will be performing Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
Chinese New Year, Carson Comedy Club's military appreciation night, live music and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:45pmHeading into the last weekend of January there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The Carson Comedy Club hosts its first Military Appreciation Night on Friday at the Carson Nugget. Carson Valley’s 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest will be underway and live music will keep the Silver State buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Roots raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 12:49pmRoots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City in February for a one-night performance accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Richie Lawrence on keyboard and accordion.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Shrek the Musical'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:36pmTheatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr, which will run for 8 performances over two weekends, January 17-26, 2020 in Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Carson City Symphony receives $10K National Endowment for the Arts grant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:45amThe National Endowment for the Arts recently announced Art Project Grants distributed to all 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas were the beneficiaries in Nevada.
The state of Nevada received three grants total for a an amount of $45,000. Of the grants, $10,000 went to the Carson City Symphony Association, Inc. to “support a series of concert performances featuring musical traditions of Central and South America.”
No need to drive to Reno for great classical music: Upcoming international soloist concerts in Carson City, Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 3:36pmStellar violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn joins TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for the 10th year, performing one of the finest and most popular gems in the concerto repertoire. Ms. Pitcairn plays Mendelssohn's beloved "Violin Concerto" on the legendary 1720 "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius.
Famed country rock band at Silver City, early Carson City history, live comedy and more this weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 9:16pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Nevada Artists Association New Year’s Show, and there’s a historical Curry family presentation at the Nevada State Museum. Famed country rock band I See Hawks in L.A. perform at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse on Saturday. Combined with live music at Bella Vita Bistro, there’s plenty to do and see around the state capitol. Read on for more.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents: Comedian Rodger Lizaola this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 3:15pmThis Friday night, Comedian Rodger Lizaola will be headlining The Carson Comedy Club. Rodger has opened up for comedy legend David Brenner, Eddie Brill, Louis CK, Theo Von, and Mike Epps! He's also opened for some musical acts such as, The Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, Baby Bash, & Rhianna!
Live music Friday at Carson CIty's Bella Vita Bistro features local musician Bill Wharton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 1:26pmBill Wharton is an amazing, established, local musician, vocalist who will be appearing at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City for your listening pleasure this Friday, Jan. 10. If you've never had the opportunity to catch one of his performances around the Carson Valley, now is your chance.
Events and Happenings for Sunday, December 22 in the Carson City region
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00amHappy Sunday Carson City! There’s only a few days left before Christmas, are you ready?
Check below to see what events we have going today in the Carson City region!
Sunday, December 22
Carson City’s first 'Unsilent Night' happens Sunday at BAC as part of worldwide music event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/21/2019 - 2:11pmFor the first time, the Brewery Arts Center has organized Carson City’s "Unsilent Night." An original composition by Phil Kline, "Unsilent Night" was written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer.
Santa Train, Live Music, Skating and more: Events for the Carson City region for Saturday, Dec. 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 7:45pmHappy Saturday Carson City, and Happy Winter Solstice! Are you all geared up for the holiday season? We've got some great events happening this weekend throughout the region, check them out below!
Carson City wins Levitt Amp Concert Series Grant for Fifth Straight Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:23amToday, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Carson City, Nevada as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at The Change Companies Stage. The Brewery Arts Center submitted Carson City’s Levitt AMP proposal.
'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 8:12pmThe spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.