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Nevada high school science performance improves statewide by 5.1 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 2:03pmCARSON CITY — Nevada high school science students showed a 5.09 percent improvement this year over 2017-18 results. Science performance in elementary schools increased over the prior year while middle school performance decreased, according to a highlight summary released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Education.
Sierra Nevada Forums to host talk Tuesday on Nevada Native American tribes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 9:41amCelebrating 50 Years of Abbey Road, Carson City's BAC to feature Beatles Flashback tribute
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 2:02pmCARSON CITY — The Beatles Flashback is coming to the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall on Sept. 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, which was originally released Sept. 26, 1969. Come by the BAC to hear some of your favorite Beatles hits as we celebrate 50 years of the Fab Four.
Fitness, classic film and scary makeup: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Sept. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 6:36pmGoing into Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, we're looking at sunshine and temperatures in the low 90s. Events around the capital city include a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a scary makeup demonstration at the Brewery Arts Center and the 1946 version of "The Postman Always Rings Twice," presented by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Read on, there's more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:47amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and things to do are the orders of the day with a bike ride, train rides, a Street Vibrations rally in Virginia City and a Rolling Stones tribute concert at Carson Nugget. Enjoy the day.
‘Sunday 80’s Sunday’ with New Wave Crave Sunday at Max Casino
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 3:43pmIt's Labor Day Weekend and your stay-cation never felt so good!
Rock out to 80's faves Like A Virgin with the fun 80's band that you heard people rave about after last week's Brewery Arts Center closing-night performance!
Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Joyful Noise Carson City Children’s Choir to begin Fall session Sept. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 3:39pmCarson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Fall Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 4 to 5 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W. King Street in Carson City.
Scary makeup demonstration featured Sept. 3 at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 1:20pmWired Wednesday Tuesday's Talk will be Lynzie Ruecker, from Image Perspectives "The Injury Simulation People!" She will be demonstrating how to apply a wound and how to do a Zombie face.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Hit the Streets of Reno for the Sixth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. – “Unabridged,” the sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
USGS awards $12.5 million for ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 6:56amRENO — The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded more than $12.5 million to seven universities and a university-governed non-profit to support operation, improvement and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system for the West Coast of the United States.
Fitness, music, film and Count Basie: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, August 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 6:31pmHaving made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Celtic powerhouse Wicked Tinkers headline Saturday's outdoor Carson City concert at BAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:26pmThe Wicked Tinkers headline the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center’s Change Companies Outdoor Amphitheater. Only two shows remain for Carson City concert series and this Saturday's show, you won't want to miss.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, August 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 7:59pmHeading into the midweek, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 activities abound around the capital city. There's a new group for writers that meets at the Brewery Arts Center; a salary negotiation workshop at WNC, a chautauqua and author presentations at Dangberg Historic Park. There's also the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival that will feature the Wesley Orsolic Trio during Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC, with jams to continue at Living the Good Life; there's also a real estate workshop for veterans, art showings, salsa dancing and more. Enjoy.
Carson City ESL program founder among 4 picked for prestigious Manhattan Institute award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 5:58pmA Carson City-based nonprofit that teaches the English language to those preparing for U.S. citizenship — and whose founder was recognized in December 2018 as a finalist for the CNN Hero Award — has been picked to receive a national recognition award from the prestigious Manhattan Institute.
Meteor watch party, outdoor jazz, family movie night and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 5:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 13, there's a galaxy of events lined up, beginning at midnight with a meteor shower watch party at WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory. When the sun arrives there's fitness events, a book talk at the Nevada State Library and Archives, outdoor Carson City jazz festival happenings at Comma Coffee and Bob McFadden Plaza, family movie night at the library and more. Enjoy.
Dead Winter Carpenters rock Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 9:09pmThe Dead Winter Carpenters brought a bluegrass and country flair to the fourth annual Levitt AMP outdoor Music Series on Saturday.
Attendees by the hundreds filled the Change Companies Stage on Minnesota Street at the Brewery Arts Center to soak in another warm summer night with a pair of terrific live performances.
Nevada Humanities Welcomes Willy Vlautin to Carson City on 'Nevada Reads Tour'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 10:34amNevada Humanities will welcome author Willy Vlautin at a series of events throughout northern Nevada during the month of September. Mr. Vlautin is the author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, a 2019 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
2019 report finds program to restore Lake Tahoe clarity remains on track
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:21amTargets to reduce urban stormwater pollution and help protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity are being achieved by local governments and state highway departments, according to the Total Maximum Daily Load Program’s 2019 Performance Report.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children's Theater offers audition workshop for Disney's 'Frozen Jr.'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 1:24pmWild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City will hold an audition workshop for Disney's "Frozen, Jr.'" on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Brewery Arts Center.
Carson City outdoor concert headliner features female mariachi sensation Flor de Toloache
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 10:46amThe Brewery Arts Center presents Grammy winners Flor De Toloache this Saturday, August 3 as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series on The Change Companies stage! With only 4 concerts left in the season, grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to Carson City and Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure.
Levitt AMP Carson City concert Saturday features brass-fused, pop and soul headliners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 10:51amThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series continues this Saturday, July 27 with two headliners sure to light up the night at the Change Company stage, bringing with them all the flavors of pop, funk and plenty of soul.
Carson City's Brewery Arts Center receives national award from AARP
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 9:12amAARP National has just released the winners of their Community Challenge Grants and the Brewery Arts Center is on the list!
For the third annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 1,660 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.
Todd Morgan & The Emblems and the History of the Nevada Buckaroo at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 1:03pmThis month, Todd Morgan & the Emblems return for a third season and historian Dr. Michael Fischer will speak on the history of the Nevada Buckaroo at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Celebrity golf, train rides and more: Events around the Carson City region for Sunday, July 14
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 4:39pmHappy Sunday Carson City! There’s a slew of events around the Carson City region to help get back into the work week. Don’t miss the third and final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.