Plays
Pokemon Club day at the Carson City Library
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 12:40pmA Pokemon Club event was held Saturday at the Carson City Library, part of the ongoing, season-long Summer Learning Challenge program.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 16 - 17
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 4:19pmThis is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.
SATURDAY:
The Carson Comedy Club presents comedian Daniel Dugar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 6:43pmThe Carson Comedy Club presents comedian Daniel Dugar for two nights of laughter this coming weekend June 15-16.
Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. The Comedy Club is located inside the Carson Nugget at 507 North Carson Street in Carson City.
Column: Celebrate opportunity, pursue your happiness
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/27/2018 - 6:31pmAnother Memorial Day has come. Today we observe the sacrifices of men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion in defense of the United States of America.
I was going to write about how this year marks the sesquicentennial of Decoration Day, predecessor to the modern Memorial Day holiday.
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours featured Friday at Carson City's BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 1:30pmAntsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours will perform at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center this Friday, May 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. McClain brings his unique blend of music and “humor with heart” to the stage, combining original songs with a hilarious slide show featuring life observations, social commentary and imaginary sponsors from his home town trailer park of Pine View Heights.
Jenna Kim Jones at the Carson Comedy club!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/13/2018 - 12:14pmJenna was born in Seoul, South Korea and lived there for approximately eight years until she moved to Provo, Utah.
Partnership Carson City to host Saturday field day to promote mental health
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 1:30pmNational statistics show that one in five adults suffers a mental health disorder in any given year in the United States. “We all know somebody,” said Tasha Martel, outreach coordinator for Partnership Carson City. “It’s not just the people who have to be medicated. So many people suffer from situational depression or anxiety, and they just need a little help.”
It's Your City: WNMTC director talks about upcoming production of 'Singin' in the Rain'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/06/2018 - 2:22pmIn this week's edition of It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Stephanie Arrigotti, Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's producer/director to discuss the upcoming production of "Singin' in the Rain."
Carson clinches playoff spot with 10-9 senior night thriller over Douglas
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 10:35pmA total of nine senior Senators helped stuff the stat-sheet in Carson’s intense 10-9 baseball victory over the rival Douglas Tigers.
Expansion of Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area near Ely boosts recreation, marks milestone in state land ownership
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:21pmIn early spring 2018, the Nevada Division of State Lands completed the conveyance of 6,281 acres of federal land to nearly double the size of the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area near Ely, Nev.
Local band Stonewood to debut May 5 at A to Zen
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/28/2018 - 8:21pmA new local band is set to debut in Carson City with musical sound that has been 40 years in the making.
Stonewood, an acoustical vocal harmony band assembled locally in Carson City, takes the A to Zen stage on Saturday, May 5 for a break-out concert.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 21 -22
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 6:57pmWhat better way to celebrate Earth Day and Earth Week than gorgeous weather that you just can’t help but enjoy. Join Muscle Powered and our Parks and Recreation Department at the Silver Saddle Ranch for a presentation and trash mob. Kids will love the Carnival at Bordewich Elementary School, and it helps raise funds for a local Cub Scout Pack. Mark Twain Elementary is hosting their annual Color Run at Mills Park, just make sure to wear a white shirt.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 24 - 25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 2:08pmThe weekend has arrived, and it will be an exceptionally long one for the schoolkids of Carson City: spring break begins Monday. There’s a rumor of snowfall for this weekend, but it’s not expected to be too heavy in the valley. Don’t quote me on that, though, I’ve been wrong before. Break a leg to the Douglas students performing in ‘Game of Tiaras’ this weekend; the show sounds hilarious, but be warned, it’s not for kids. For a family friendly outing, check out Story Time with Suzie at the Nevada Railroad Museum, or photos with the Easter Bunny at PetSmart.
SATURDAY:
Nevada Proud: Wolf Pack Sweet 16 hometown videos
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 10:49amThe University of Nevada, Reno is thrilled to see its Nevada Wolf Pack make it into the Sweet Sixteen. In celebration, UNR has created these quick videos highlighting community and state support featuring Reno native and Olympic gold medalist David Wise, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.
Rosebud’s Dance Band plays the Brewery Arts Center this Saturday night
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 5:28pmCome out for a fun night of dance and big band music. The Brewery Arts Center is presenting the Rosebud’s Dance Band on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall.
RoseBuds Dance at the BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 3:12pmRosebud's Dance Band plays mostly Big Band era dance, jazz and swing music. Along with pieces from the 60's and 70's with some current music.
Please contact breweryarts.org for tickets or admission at the door. There will be a no host bar.
For more information please contact
Paula Crout
pcrout@schat.net
March for Meals: Meals on Wheels comes full circle for Carson City man
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 11:00amCARSON CITY — What goes around comes around. Monte Fast has spent his life helping others, and now that he is in need of a little help, it has come to him. Fast was executive director of FISH, Friends in Service Helping, for 20 years. His career has also included serving as a pastor, a musician, music teacher and choir director.
Senator Square: Carson High School students perform well at Nevada State Thespian Festival
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 2:07amCarson High School Theatre Arts teacher Andie Wilkerson and her students earned multiple awards from the Nevada State Thespian Festival last weekend.
Senator Square: Ben Nelson is Mr. Carson High 2018
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 8:51pmHigh school students in times past might remember the sports they played and the clubs in which they participated, but how many of them had the fun and excitement of seeing a group of strangely dressed senior boys vying for the title Mr. Carson High?
Scottish folk music with acclaimed duo this Saturday at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:10pmThe Brewery Arts Center Celtic Series goes Scottish this Saturday as folk music by the acclaimed duo Alan Reid and Rob van Sante take center stage at Maizie Harris Black Box Theater in Carson City.
Seattle rock band One Sultry Day live Friday at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 8:34amSeattle-based One Sultry Day is the featured Friday band for one night only at the Brewery Arts Center's Black Box Theater in Carson City.
Carson City landmark restaurant Café at Adele’s up for sale
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 6:23pmAfter 40 years of business, the historic Café at Adele’s restaurant is up for sale.
Owners Charlie and Karen Abowd are looking toward retirement and have put the restaurant and the real estate — an historic Comstock-era Mansard-roofed Victorian home built in 1864 — up for sale.
Senator Square: Career and Technical Education expo Wednesday at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 8:56pmThe CTE program is preparing for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 Career Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School. This event gives Carson City School District students and their parents a picture of the Career & Technical Education options at Carson High School.
Senator Square: Into the 'Depps' of Winterfest at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 5:10amWinterfest 2018 is here, and the theme is “Into the Depps of Winterfest"— as in Johnny Depp — with a week stuffed full of fun activities. Depp says, “I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you’re on it” and this is what Carson High School students intend to do all week long.
Carson City handicapped man whose stolen trike was recovered makes $3K donation on behalf of community
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 3:15pmMatthew Ingbar of Carson City made a $3,000 donation Thursday to the Parks and Recreation Department program Movers and Doers — on behalf of the community following an outpouring of monetary support after his trike was stolen last November.
15th Mile High Jazz Extravaganza set for Jan. 30 at the Carson City Community Center
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 3:58pmThe Mile High Jazz Band and Carson Middle School Jazz Band present the 15th annual combined Jazz Extravaganza concert on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.
Beatles Flashback plays Carson City's BAC Performance Hall this Saturday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 2:40pmOne night only the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City presents the area’s best Beatles tribute band celebrates 50 years of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.
Nevada Department of Agriculture: Child and Adult Care Food Program renewed for 2018
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 1:21pmThe Child and Adult Care Food Program for 2018, which provides funding for nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults receiving day care, has been renewed, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Local musicians create a comfortable ambiance at Comma Coffee with live lunchtime music
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 2:45pmCustomers can sip on a drink, or enjoy lunch while local musicians create a relaxing, yet productive ambiance. Often completely acoustic, customers find the music lifts the mood and adds productivity for those typing away on laptops.
Eagles and Agriculture 2018: Nature rules Carson Valley January and February
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 11:53amThere is a natural phenomenon that takes place each January to February that is celebrated annually in Carson Valley.