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Western Nevada College Professor Marilee Swirczek, driving force behind ‘Always Lost’ war exhibit, dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 1:11pmMarilee Swirczek, a writer, professor of English, faculty member at Western Nevada College, and a driving force behind the highly acclaimed “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” photo exhibition, died Sunday.
Swirczek was project director for the “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” exhibition that originated in her creative writing class. The exhibition received nationwide recognition, with a national tour that began in 2010 and ends this July 29, 2016. Marilee was a former Carson City Supervisor from 1987 to 1989 and wife of Ron Swirczek, a member of the Carson City School Board. She was 68.
Chautauqua of Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral By Larry Ford
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:15pmLarry Ford will present “Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm.
Reception July 28 for final WNC display of acclaimed 'Always Lost: A Meditation on War'
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:49amWestern Nevada College invites the public to a reception for the final display of its nationally acclaimed traveling arts and humanities exhibition, “Always Lost: A Meditation on War.” The exhibition is in the main art gallery at the WNC Carson City campus, through July 29. WNC is located at 2201 West College Parkway in Carson City.
Chautauqua of three local historical figures July 6 at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 1:46pmChautauqua performers Dana Blane, Larry Lippmann and Mike Trute will portray local historical figures Donner Party survivor “Patty Reed”, Stagecoach driver “Hank Monk” and U.S. Marshall “Warren Wasson” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm.
'Always Lost: A Meditation on War' exhibit returns to WNC in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 1:21pmWestern Nevada College will host the final display of its acclaimed traveling arts and humanities exhibition, “Always Lost: A Meditation on War,” in the main gallery of the Carson City campus this summer.
Historian Frank Mullen to Speak on Donner Tragedy at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 1:22pmHistorian and author Frank X. Mullen will present his program, “In the Footsteps of the Donner Party” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m.
Frank X. Mullen, author of The Donner Party Chronicles: A Day-By-Day Account of a Doomed Wagon Train, takes audiences on the trail of pioneers in a presentation that features artifacts and reproductions of items used by 1840s travelers.
Historian Frank Mullen to Speak on Donner Tragedy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 12:58pmHistorian and author Frank X. Mullen will present his program, “In the Footsteps of the Donner Party”, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m.
Frank X. Mullen, author of The Donner Party Chronicles: A Day-By-Day Account of a Doomed Wagon Train, takes audiences on the trail of pioneers in a presentation that features artifacts and reproductions of items used by 1840s travelers.
CCAI exhibition 'For Detail View' by Jeff Hantman
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 7:35amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "For Detail View" by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from February 5 – May 25. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk: Museum Work: Increasing Creative Capital
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 7:34amOn Tuesday, March 15, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by artist and curator Paul Baker Prindle. His illustrated talk, Museum Work: Increasing Creative Capital, is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building (formerly “the BRIC”), 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Paul preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Carson City Symphony presents "On the Jazzy Side" Feb. 28
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 9:23pmThe Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will be joined by jazz singer Madeline Eastman for "On the Jazzy Side," a concert on Sunday, Feb. 28.
"Fresh, arresting and electric" are the words that have been used to describe our featured guest soloist Madeline Eastman who has long been heralded for her vocal gifts, interpretive savvy, and irrepressible sense of adventure while performing her bold interpretations of The Great American Songbook.
International and independent movies featured at WNC film festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 2:59pmFilm lovers won't want to miss next month's Carson City International Film Weekend. Not only will audiences enjoy award-winning international and independently made films, but the weekend showings and discussions are free.
Lecture Thursday at BAC features noted expert in brain-body connection
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:54amJohn Underwood, director and founder of Pure Performance, is the Human Performance Consultant for the U.S. Navy SEALS, and presented at numerous military bases.
Nevada Writers Hall of Fame to honor Carson City area author Ellen Hopkins
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 9:48amThe 28th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame welcomes inductee, Ellen Hopkins, author of 11 bestselling novels, numerous stories and more than 20 children’s nonfiction titles. Mark Maynard, author of “Grind,” and Laura McBride, author of “We Are Called to Rise,” will be awarded with the 2015 Silver Pen.
CCAI Industrial Art at the Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 3:05pmEmbracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative's [CCAI] exhibition, Industrial Art, is now at the Carson City Library. The show, previously at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, will be available at the Library through November 19.
The Library will host a public reception for Industrial Art on Friday, October 2, 3:30-5pm in honor of Manufacturer's Month [October]. The Library’s MT1 training room and the Digitorium will also feature students’ manufacturing activities during the open house event.
CCAI Divergence Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 2:52pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Divergence by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from October 2, 2015 - January 21, 2016. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, October 2, 5-7pm and Ms. Lewis will give an artist talk at 5:30pm.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors: Craft Now
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 7:30amOn Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by Nicole Nathan, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her illustrated talk, “Craft Now” is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Ms. Nathan preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Artown, Nevada Humanities present Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 3:31pmArtown and Nevada Humanities have partnered with KUNR Reno Public Radio and University of Nevada, Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism to present renowned storyteller and NPR host Ira Glass for a unique speaking engagement on Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. at The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno.
CCAI Tow'ring High Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 10:50amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Tow'ring High", by artist Deon Reynolds at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from July 8 – November 10, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The show's title comes from the state song, "Home Means Nevada."
UNR's Peavine Hall is newest residential facility for students on campus
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 2:30pmPeavine Hall, predicted to be the University’s first LEED Gold certified building, opened for a public viewing during its grand-opening ceremony Thursday and will open to students for fall 2015 semester Aug. 20.
Jazz and Beyond festival features CCAI Art in the Lobby on Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 9:14amAs part of the citywide music festival, Jazz & Beyond, the Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art, 5-7pm, in the Carson City Community Center lobby, Tuesday, August 18 prior to the 7pm "Music of Motown" concert. The lobby will open at 5pm and the public is cordially invited.
'Art on the Porch' Friday at Bliss Mansion launches 2015 Jazz and Beyond Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 3:00pmThe Mile High Jazz Band is delighted to present the 12th Jazz & Beyond Festival from August 7 - 23. To help launch the citywide music festival, Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 7pm concert. The art sale will take place Friday, August 7 from 3-6:30pm on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.
Jazz and Beyond Music Festival kicks off Friday with 'Art on the Porch' at Bliss Mansion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 10:43amThe Mile High Jazz Band is delighted to present the 12th Jazz and Beyond Festival from August 7-23. To help launch the citywide music festival, Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 7 p.m. concert.
The art sale will take place Friday, August 7 from 3-6:30 p.m. on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.
Historian and Author Frank X. Mullen at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 4:27pmHistorian and author Frank X. Mullen will present his program “Westward Ho, Nevada” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 29, at 10:00 am.
Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival to feature Motown events
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 6:14amA highlight of the 2015 Jazz & Beyond Festival will be a two-part Motown special. First is a free lecture-demonstration by musician-educator John Shipley. It will feature music, visuals, a guitar raffle, a no-host bar, and a guest appearance by Lloyd Williams of Otis Day and the Knights on Monday, August 17, at the Brewery Arts Center.
The second part of the Motown special is a ticketed concert showcasing Williams, the original singing voice from the hit movie Animal House, on Tuesday, August 18, 7 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
Counterpane by artist Emily Silver at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:23amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Counterpane by artist Emily Silver, at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery from June 27 – August 22, 2015.
CCAI and St. Mary's will host a reception for the artist on Saturday, June 27, 1-4pm including an artist talk at 2pm. St. Mary's Art Center is located at 55 North R Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Industrial Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:55pmEmbracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Industrial Art, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 9 – September 17, 2015.
CCAI will host a reception for the show on Friday, June 12, 5-7pm including a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm.
Industrial Art showcased in CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 5:29pmEmbracing the area’s design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative is hosting its exhibition, “Industrial Art,” from June 9 through Sept. 17 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
Nevada landscapes of Dawn Dot Star in free exhibition at Legislative Building through May 15
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 3:52pmThe exhibition “White Pine County Artistry,” with landscape paintings of Dawn Dot Star debuts at the Nevada Arts Council’s LXS Gallery at the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City on April 27. The artist specializes in watercolor and pencil depictions of rural Nevada.
Carson City, statewide events in May celebrate historic preservation and archaeology
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:40amSince the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Agencies and organizations have teamed to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state and encourage both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.
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Carson City Symphony to Perform April 26 'Spring Celebration' Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 3:59pmThe Carson City Symphony invites the public to "Spring Celebration," a concert on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Carson City Community Center. The diverse program features soloists Sally Turk, flute, and Micheal Langham, harp, in Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp, and the Carson City Symphony Chorus in Mozart's early work in praise of God, Te Deum.