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Movie Review: 'A Joyful Noise' a fun musical comedy, lacks muscle
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 7:08pmThere are several things wrong with the music comedy "A Joyful Noise," now playing he Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City and elsewhere.
But those faults are outweighed by the music, a contemporary kind of gospel that moves nicely but lacks the true feeling of gospel singing. And the leads are just fine — Queen Latifah as Vi Rose Hill, Dolly Parton as G.G. Sparrow and the exuberant and lovely Keke Palmer as Vi's daughter Olivia.
DFG top stories and accomplishments for 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:07amThe year of 2011 was anything but quiet for the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG).
Pesky bears, a roaming gray wolf, significant poaching arrests, tsunami relief work and dramatic wildlife rescues were among the stories that captured the public’s attention.
DFG also welcomed new Director Charlton H. Bonham, who was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in August.
Carson City Justice of the Peace John Tatro first to file for reelection
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:48pmToday marks the opening of filling for this year's election for Carson City Justice of the Peace, and the current holder of that office John Tatro was the first to file.
He also issued the following press release:
Outdoors with Don Q: Topaz Lake to open to fishing on New Years Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 8:33amThis is my annual pre-Christmas reminder that Topaz Lake, located along U.S. 395 at the Nevada-California state line, will open its 2012 fishing season, one half hour before sunrise, on January 1. If the weather is decent, if you don't have a massive hang-over, if you like to fish and if you don't have anything else planned, this could be a fun way to start the New Year.
Northstar celebrates spending $30 million with new lodge, new lift
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 6:09pmNorthstar California did up things well Tuesday (name change, used to be "at-Tahoe") by officially opening its new multimillion dollar Zephyr lodge at the top of Zephyr lift and a new chairlift, the Promised Land Express. The new quad chair services two new trails. This completes a spending program of $30 million on upgrades, trails and support activities at the Lake Tahoe resort.
Top music and comedy acts lined up at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu for 2012
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 3:01pmThe 2012 line-up of entertainment is guaranteed to Blue ‘em away at Lake Tahoe South’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. The New Year’s festivities and beyond continue the trend of popular contemporary artists including: The Cataracs, NOFX, Lucinda Williams, The Expendables, Whitney Cummings, 311 and Wayne Brady. The combo of entertainment, amenities and nightlife has established MontBleu on the virtual map among revelers.
2011 Ends on a High Note…
Ceremony marks opening of Greenhouse Project
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:04pmRibbon cutting Tahoe Dive Center
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:53amHeavenly opens more runs today
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:45amHeavenly Mountain Resort has done it again, opening more skiing and snowboarding terrain on the strength of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
“We’ve enjoyed a continuous machine-made snowstorm for the last four days,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager. “We’ve put a lot of time and expense toward creating the best possible ski and snowboard experience for our guests. We’re extremely excited to have the California side of our mountain open in time for the Christmas holiday.”
Carson City Hotel Group takes over ownership of Motel 6 on South Carson Street
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:10pmMotel 6 announces the opening of a new franchise property in Carson City, Nevada. The 82-room property, which was previously a Motel 6 corporate subsidiary, is located at 2749 S. Carson Street in Ormsby County, near U.S. Highway 395/S. The franchised property is now owned and operated by Carson City Hotel Group, LLC, and Clay Helm has been named the new general manager overseeing the property.
Grand opening this weekend for Sierra Le Bone
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 1:56pmSierra Le Bone, a boutique for dogs and cats as well as their owners, will celebrate their grand opening Friday and Saturday at their new location at 880 South Stewart Street, across from the fire station.
The business moved in October from their previous location in the Raley's Center, and co-owner Jan McMinn said they are very happy in their new place. Even though their old store was just a few yards off busy South Carson Street, they had trouble converting that traffic to customers as other businesses in the same building began closing their doors.
Squaw, Alpine Meadows offer low-cost learn to ski, ride lessons this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:25amThis weekend, beginner skiers and riders can take their first turns on the snow at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows for just $30 including a beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and lessons during the 12th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend.
Downtown Carson City lights up for Christmas
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 8:57amDowntown Carson City celebrated the start of the holiday season with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
Streets were closed off as throngs of people gathered in front of the state capitol to watch as the lights for the two giant Christmas trees were turned on.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on the back of an antique fire truck, with Mayor Bob Crowell riding shotgun. After the state's trees were turned on, the crowd headed over to the First Presbyterian Church where the city's Christmas tree was turned on.
Clark's Performance Center grand opening
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 12:04pmSilver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 4:33pmThe traditional lighting of the Christmas trees – both State and City – has been on-going here in the capital city for well over 22 years. This year, Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting is becoming a new tradition, Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights and it begins on Friday evening, December 2nd.
Veterans In Politics Dinner Ball
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 7:40amVeterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Guests will be received by: Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana LeeMrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Open seat on Carson River Advisory Comittee
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 11:00amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from people interested in serving on the Carson River Advisory Committee. The Committee provides advice on matters concerning the development, maintenance, management and operation of the Carson River. Meetings are the third Monday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. There is one opening in the following area for a three year term that expires January 2015:
“Citizen at Large”
Movie Review: 'Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 1' slow but exactly what the fans want
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 10:14amThe latest take on the popular teen-aimed "Twilight" sci-fi-fantasy-horror film series is in town and it's playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex.
It's called 'Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 1," and it brings back most of the cast of the earlier movies, although this is P-13 stuff with a lot of eroticism as well as all those fanged wolves. A teen film it is not, but you can bet a lot of teens are going to see it.
Scoot over: Zimride announces public route to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:27pmZimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, today announced that a new route between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe will open to the public beginning Thanksgiving day, bringing Bay Area residents convenient, inexpensive access to one of the country’s top winter destinations. To celebrate the route’s launch, Zimride is giving away $20,000 worth of free gas to riders on the route.
Guy W. Farmer: Crazy people with guns
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/06/2011 - 4:00amJustice was served last Tuesday when a Reno jury found 45-year-old John Gillane guilty of attempted murder and related charges for opening fire at a Reno Walmart on Nevada Day 2010, wounding three ...
Carson City free daily news summary for Nov. 4
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 7:02amLook outside! It's the first snow of the year. Hopefully everyone's winter driving skills aren't too rusty. Be careful out there.
Here is the news summary for today:
- Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a resolution accepting $539,989 in funding for the Health Department to set up billing for immunizations. The money comes from the U.S. Center for Disease Control, and will be used to pay for one part-time and three full-time employees. They will be responsible for creating a strategic plan to implement billing within Nevada local health departments.
- The Board also approved funding allocations of approximately $1,975,106 to Douglas County and $1,625,422 to Washoe County from the voter-approved State Question 1 for the Tahoe Bike Path and allocated to Douglas County, Washoe County and Carson City.
- Those who remember the old Woody's Cafe on the south side of town will be happy to hear there will be a new restaurant in that location called the Red Hut Cafe, opening in December. Anyone who has been to South Lake Tahoe in the last 50 years might recognize the name. Red Hut Cafe has been a local's tradition at the lake since 1959. There are now three Red Hut Cafe locations in South Shore, plus an ice cream parlor.
- The Carson Senators (7-1, 7-0) play Reno High (6-3, 6-2) tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Carson. This is the final regular season game for the Senators, as they try to secure the top seed in the 4A playoffs.
- A man charged with accidentally killing his roommate in Brunswick Canyon has agreed to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Anthony Kelich, 60, shot his roommate in the face with a rifle while they and one other man had been shooting at targets while drinking off of Sedge Road. Guns and alcohol don't mix.
Chobani yogurt factory going to Idaho, not Carson City
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:15pmIt looks like Carson City missed out on attracting a major new company to town. Chobani Greek Yogurt announced on its website today that it will be opening a new facility in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Carson City and Twin Falls were competing to land the yogurt factory, that could employ up to 1,500 people.
Carson swept in opening round by Spanish Springs
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 4:01amSPARKS - The Spanish Springs volleyball program knew nothing but losing through its first seven seasons - and lots of it. On Wednesday night those first years of existence seemed like a distant mem...
Nevada Day: Sandoval continues traditions
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:00amGov. Brian Sandoval this weekend continues the long-standing traditions of opening the governor's mansion to visitors in honor of the state's birthday and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters ...
Heavenly, Northstar begin blowing snow on runs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 6:29pmHeavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort began making snow Tuesday night, a sure sign that winter is upon us and sweet music to the ears of skiers and snowboarders everywhere.
C-A-L Ranch Stores Expands to Carson City; to open April 2012 at Safeway building
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 11:24amC-A-L Ranch Stores, an expanding ranch and home store chain, will open a new store in Carson City in April 2012. The new store will be located in the existing Safeway building on Carson Street, north of the Carson Shopping Center. Safeway announced on Monday that it was closing the store, which had been in operation for 38 years.
YBP EDUCATIONAL LUNCHEON AND NETWORKING MIXER
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 4:52pmStop by for lunch and a special tour of the Friends In Service Helping facility.
Since opening their doors in 1979, F.I.S.H. has provided the resources our neighbors-in-need require; food, clothing, shelter, referral services and medical aid.
Don't miss out on this event that's sure to give you further insight into the city in which we work, live and play.
Date: Wednesday, October 26th
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Raffle prizes!
Please RSVP by return email: ybp@carsoncitychamber.com or call 775-882-1565
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 11:51pmHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
Fishing report through Oct. 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 12:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Oct. 12.
Gov. Sandoval Appoints First Director Of Tourism And Cultural Affairs
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 5:23pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. She will begin her job Nov. 14.
The newly constituted department is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission.