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Painting

Nature's painting

Water and light paint a masterpiece on the Carson River

Drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway, Living Nativity, Carson Mall Craft Fair, K9 portrait fundraiser highlight weekend activities around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several fundraisers, including the annual “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive will be available throughout the Carson City, Minden and Reno areas on Friday. You can visit the North Pole safely as part of a drive-thru Santa's Village experience at V&T Railway in Carson City, beginning Friday into the weekend. A living nativity scene will be featured at First United Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday. Combined with train rides in Virginia City, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

A painting by nature along the Carson River

Water for a brush, light and color for a canvas provides for a moment in time along the Carson River.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Art Night Out

Photo of colorful glass bottles with text "Virtual Art Night Out" in white
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November 17, 2020 - 6:00pm

For Ages 18+, join us virtually via Zoom.

To register: please visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870052

Join us once a month to relax through art! Every month we will explore a different technique to use art to help de-stress. For the month of November, create a beautiful glass vase from a recycled glass bottle. The glass bottle will be provided by the library. Pick up your take home kit at the info desk. Supplies are limited; registration is required. Zoom invitations will be sent to registrants on the morning of the event.

November Wine Walk, bike tour, craft fair and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

Artist Mark Brandvik exhibition 'Relaunch' at CCAI Courthouse Gallery.

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October 21, 2020 (All day)
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The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Relaunch", by artist Mark Brandvik at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery from October 2, 2020 – January 28, 2021.

Harvest Festival at Carson City’s Nevada State Railroad Museum continues through this weekend

The very cute Harvest Festival continues through this weekend at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

Festivities include train rides, a pumpkin patch, vendors, face painting and more!

Carson City’s Historic Bank Saloon, formerly Jack’s Bar, opens after reconstruction

After the Nevada Builder’s Association began work on the former Jack’s Bar site in May of 2017, construction workers and carpenters overcame many obstacles including asbestos, 300 residing pigeons, and historic Carson City preservation guidelines.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Ink, Paper, Print' exhibition at WNC gallery

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Repeats every week until Fri Oct 16 2020 .
September 28, 2020 (All day)
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October 5, 2020 (All day)
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October 12, 2020 (All day)

The Capital City Arts Initiative and Western Nevada College present "Ink, Paper, Print" an exhibition with work by 12 regional artists in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City.

Carson City's Brewery Arts Center reveals new mural, 'Cleansing the Soul'

The Brewery Arts Center has a newly created mural on the Second Street wall done by an artist from the Nevada Artist Association Gallery, Diana Uzzell.

Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Trump sows doubt on election integrity with false assertions at Douglas rally amid COVID pandemic

President Donald Trump sought to undermine confidence in the electoral process in Nevada during a rally in Minden Saturday evening, falsely telling a packed crowd of supporters that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak controls millions of votes, that mail-in ballots can be accepted without signatures and that Republicans likely wouldn’t be sent mail-in ballots but dogs and dead people would.

Obituary: Louie “Tim” Jones of Carson City

Louie Jones Aka Tim Jones
Born March 16, 1961 San Jose, California
Pass into Eternity September 7, 2020 Carson City, Nevada

Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour featured this Saturday and Sunday

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Repeats every day until Sun Aug 23 2020 .
August 22, 2020 - 10:00am
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August 23, 2020 - 10:00am

The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.

Carson City jazz music and art festival unveils revised plan, events to run into September

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August 19, 2020 (All day)
August 26, 2020 (All day)
September 2, 2020 (All day)
September 9, 2020 (All day)
September 16, 2020 (All day)

The Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival is taking a new direction in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was founded in 2004. This is the first year in which gathering of large crowds at musical events has been restricted due to health concerns.

Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed on Aug. 4 for community art project

To accommodate a highly anticipated community mural art project, the Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed to public access between the Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor all day on Tuesday, August 4, as well as Wednesday, August 5 through Friday, August 7, after 8:00 p.m.

An Artist Reception for Patricia Wallis

"The Last Dance", artist Patricia Wallis, Patina and oil on copper
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August 22, 2020 - 11:00am

Join Carson City's Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, in the yard, for an artist reception for Patricia Wallis on August 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patricia is a member of the "Wild Women" artists.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'H2O 2020' exhibition

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The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "H2O 2020", with work by eight Great Basin artists at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery: Cyndy Brenneman, Vanessa Martinez, Nolan Preece, Nancy Raven, Craig Sheppard, Dylan Silver, Cathryne Trachok, and Candida Webb. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Sept. 24, 2020.

Brighten a resident’s day at Carson Tahoe Care Center by sending letters, cards and homemade artwork

Prestige Care invites Carson City community members of all ages to send positive notes, warm wishes and fun artwork to its residents to spread cheer and uplift spirits during this unprecedented time.

Open Studio is Open for Business: Coming this August to Carson City

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Repeats every 4 days until Mon Jul 27 2020 .
June 16, 2020 - 5:00pm
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June 20, 2020 - 5:00pm
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June 28, 2020 - 5:00pm
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July 14, 2020 - 5:00pm
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July 18, 2020 - 5:00pm
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July 22, 2020 - 5:00pm
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July 26, 2020 - 5:00pm

The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.

Arts are alive and well in Carson City: Regional artists ramping up for Artists Studio Tour

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August 22, 2020 - 10:00am

The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.

Senator Square: Carson High School recognizes its support staff, says goodbye to retirees

Carson High School is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as Educational Support Professionals and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers. The ESP employees from CHS are those individuals who enable teachers to focus on the teaching of their students, and every teacher knows that without them, a school could not hope to function.

Nevada Artists Association reopens Carson City gallery, hosts Landscape Show

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May 19, 2020 - 12:00pm
May 20, 2020 - 12:00pm
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May 22, 2020 - 12:00pm
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May 24, 2020 - 12:00pm

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to reopen Tuesday, May 19 with the Landscape Show. This show presents a collection of 88 photographs, paintings and drawings by Nevada Artist Association members.

El Charro Avitia presents Paint Night hosted by Van Gogh & Vino

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March 19, 2020 - 6:00pm

Enjoy an evening of painting, eating, and drinking. Enjoy the best Margaritas in town and bring your friends.

$29 per person includes an appetizer buffet and supplies for your painting. The class is for ages 11 and over.

Buffet is served at 5:30pm and class will begin at 6:00pm, so please arrive 20 minutes early to pick out your seats and order.

Please sign up at: https://van-gogh-vino.myshopify.com

March 19th at 6:00pm to 8:30pm
El Charro Avitia
4389 S Carson St
Carson City, NV
(775) 883-6261

Events around Carson City for Monday, March 16

Heading into the first of the work week, there's some uncertainty due to concerns over the coronavirus. Some activities will go on as scheduled while others may be canceled. We're advising you check with event organizers ahead of time before you plan on attending.

Events and Happenings in Carson City and beyond for Saturday, March 14

Happy Saturday Carson City! Despite COVID-19 fears, there are still some great events going on this weekend! Please make sure to use safe health practices, and have a great time!

A letter to our Carson City community from the Brewery Arts Center

Practice social distancing so that we can enjoy another great summer

Dear 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.

Music, comedy, UFO talk and more highlight weekend activities around the Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, activities abound around the Carson City region over the next three days. We should note you'll want to check ahead of time in case of cancellations.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, March 11

Heading into the middle of the work work, activities around town include a yoga class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a midweek meditation series offered at Carson City Yoga, conversational Spanish classes at Partnership Carson City, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, a presentation of "Valiant Women of The Vote" Mix and Mingle honoring the 19th Amendment at the Governor's Mansion, Ladies Night at Bella Vita Bistro, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and much more. Read on for details.

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