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Nevada Day Steampunk Ball Friday welcomes Nevada birthday revelers
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 6:56pmHere it is and here is where all Nevada Day revelers local and coming in from all points of the Silver State ought to be Halloween night. The first ever Nevada Day Steampunk Ball, a costume fundraiser for ages 18-plus, is at the Carson Nugget Ballroom Friday from 7 p.m to midnight.
Steampunk Ball to celebrate Sesquicentennial
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 9:51pmThe first ever Nevada Day Steampunk Ball, a costume fundraiser for ages 18+, is at the Carson Nugget Ballroom Oct. 31, from 7 p.m to midnight. The event’s theme combines the formality of old-time nostalgia with a light-hearted science fiction twist, and includes high-energy dance music by Nevada’s own Rock-N-Roll Rebels, a no-host bar (for those 21+), sweet treats, and costume contest with prizes. Don't stress if you're having trouble coming up with Steampunk costume: consider dressing Victorian, western, or in the costume of your choosing.
I Love Carson City's Halloween 2014 Tricks, Treats, Festivals, and Fun List
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 8:26amThe witching season is upon us, and I love Carson City has come up with a comprehensive list of all the fun to be had in the Carson City area.
Tickets go on sale for Nevada Day Governor's Banquet
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 2:06pmTickets are on sale for the 4th annual Nevada Day Governor's Banquet, Oct. 28 at the Grand Sierra Resort. The event will feature Gov. Brian Sandoval, senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller, Congressman Mark Amodei and Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki. The event benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Nevada.
Tickets are $60 per person, or a reserved table for 10 is just $500. Doors open at 6 p.m. The evening also includes table service dinner, silent and live auctions, and a Nevada 150 birthday cake and cake cutting ceremony.
Carson City Visitors Bureau asks: How do you say 'Sesquicentennial?'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 4:14pmThe Carson City Visitors Bureau recently asked: "How do you say 'Sesquicentennial'? The results are as wide as the Silver State. Check out the video below and Celebrate 150 years Nevada Day weekend in Carson City, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1.
Nevada's steam driven Sesquicentennial celebration culminates in Carson City with the Saturday, Nov. 1 Nevada Day Parade. This year’s parade theme, “Happy 150th Birthday, Nevada” encourages Silver State revelers to salute Nevada’s Oct. 31 1864 admission to the union as the 36th state.
Nevada 150 Sesquicentennial events lined up through September
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:44amThe deadline to submit applications for Official and Signature Nevada 150 events will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Over 400 events have been held across the Silver State since Nevada Day 2013, in celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, with many more ahead. To submit an event application please visit www.Nevada150.org. For questions or additional information please contact Scott Carey, events and community relations manager, at 775-687-0645 or shcarey@nevada150.org.
The following events will be held Sept. 1 through Sept. 14.
Nevada Day 150 celebration features new events, 'Steampunk Ball' and Famfest
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 8:54pmNevada's steam driven Sesquicentennial celebration culminates in Carson City with the Saturday, Nov. 1 Nevada Day Parade. This year’s parade theme, “Happy 150th Birthday, Nevada” encourages Silver State revelers to salute Nevada’s Oct. 31 1864 admission to the union as the 36th state.
"We at Nevada Day are very pleased to be adding three new events to this year's Nevada Day Celebration, in addition to bringing back reoccurring favorites," said Nevada Day committee president Ken Hamilton.
Nevada 150 celebrates statehood with events through July
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 2:42pmMany celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 18 through July 31.
Blinky Man Halloween Report
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Wed, 11/06/2013 - 3:29pmContinuing the energy of the Blinky Man Summer Solstice event, Carson City’s costumed night time bike ride with lights was at it again this Halloween. At least 30 riders participated in the first ever Blinky Man Halloween event.