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'Chicago' to hit the stage May 9-18 in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 9:39amMurder. Corruption. Greed. Fame. And all that jazz. The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company brings the sizzling Broadway blockbuster, Chicago, to Northern Nevada on weekends, May 9-18 at the Carson City Community Center.
Set in the windy city during the roaring 1920's, the show follows the stories of two murderers - nightclub singer Velma Kelly, who kills her husband and sister when she finds them cheating on her; and aspiring vaudeville singer Roxie Hart, who murders her lover for promising to get her into show biz, only to get her into bed.
Tickets on Sale for High Sierra Swing Dance Club's Annual Spring Ball
Submitted by Karel on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 3:53pmHigh Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its seventh-annual Spring Ball dinner-dance on April 26 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City.
The semi-formal/formal-attire evening begins with hors d'oeuvres and no-host cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and continues with dance performances at 6:30, buffet dinner at 7, open dancing 8-11 pm to West Coast swing,
nightclub two-step, country two-step, waltz and Latin tunes.
The Science of Speed: Why Driving Fast is Harder than You Think
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 2:31pmCarson City Library will welcome Dr. Leslie-Pelecky, author of The Physics of NASCAR as special guest on Tuesday, April 15th, at 6:00 p.m.
This National Library Week highlight will take place in the Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 East William Street, at the Carson City Community Center. National Library Week highlights the value of libraries, librarians and library workers in our community and brings featured programs to your library.
Wild Horse Children's Theater Performance of Mulan Jr. Continues
Submitted by Karel on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 7:02amWild Horse Children’s invites you to travel back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China with Disney’s Mulan, Jr., the action-packed, musical stage adaptation of the Disney film. Complete with authentic Chinese dancing and even an avalanche, this production of Disney’s Mulan, Jr. will be marching its way to Northern Nevada on April 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and April 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.
Nevada 150 events lined up statewide throughout April
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 4:10pmMany great events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of April to celebrate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood.
Children’s theater production of Disney’s Mulan, Jr. runs April 4-13 in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 3:37pmCarson City's Wild Horse Children’s Theater invites you to travel back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China with Disney’s Mulan, Jr., the action-packed, musical stage adaptation of the Disney film.
Complete with authentic Chinese dancing and even an avalanche, this production of Disney’s Mulan, Jr. will be marching its way to Northern Nevada on April 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:00 p.m. and April 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.
Vets in Carson City gather Saturday for national Vietnam Veterans Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 11:22amMore than 200 veterans from the Vietnam War gathered Saturday at the Carson Nugget to pay tribute to each other, those who died and those who remain missing in action as part of national Vietnam Veterans Day.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution. Many consider the resolution the official start of the Vietnam war, though many Americans were fighting and dying in Vietnam beginning in the mid 1950s. It also marks the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds take flight over Lake Tahoe's MontBleu April 12
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:22pmWith a soaring blend of Texas blues, rock and vintage R&B, The Fabulous Thunderbirds will spread their wings and bring their "Powerful Stuff" to Lake Tahoe, April 12 for a one-night-only roost at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.
The all-American music band from Austin, Texas, known for hits such as "Powerful Stuff" "Wrap it Up" and "Tuff Enuff" turns 40 this year and celebrating with tour stops around the country and at MontBleu Theater. The Saturday show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling the MontBleu Box Office at (888) 829-7630.
Proscenium Players 'Wedding from Hell!' extends Brewery Arts Center showings
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 1:47pmThe Carson City run of Proscenium Players, Inc., murder mystery production of “The Wedding from Hell!” is being extended for two additional weekends at the Brewery Arts Center as a murder mystery dessert buffet show.
Performance dates are Fridays, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 and Saturdays, Feb. 22 and March 1 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a Saturday, March 1 matinee performance at 2 p.m. This will be a fundraiser performance for the Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center with all the proceeds going to the Senior Meals Programs. All performance will be held in the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center located at 409 W. King Street, Carson City.
Brewery Arts Center develops survey, asks for feedback to plan upcoming season
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 2:52pmThe Brewery Arts Center, known as the capital city's epicenter for the arts since 1977, has developed a survey for Carson City residents to take that will help BAC board members determined future needs and what locals expect from their arts center.
The survey is only 22 questions and accessible through the live link here and will remain live until the end of February.
The Carson City Vagina Monologues: a Second Year, a Second Chance to Reach Out
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/28/2014 - 2:05pmThe comical, informative and uplifting performance of “The Vagina Monologues” will be returning to the stage in Carson City for 2014. This controversial play was written in 1996 by Eve Ensler; a playwright, feminist, activist, performer, and artivist.
Murder mystery dinner theater returns to Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/19/2014 - 7:31amProscenium Players, Inc. and the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino in Carson City invite you to “The Wedding from Hell!” a murder mystery dinner theater show.
Performance dates are Friday, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 8, 14, and Saturday, February 1, 8, 15 at 6 p.m. and a Sunday Brunch matinee on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m.
Winter Wine and All That Jazz benefit for the Brewery Arts Center set for Jan. 18
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 6:38pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1977 has partnered with the Carson Nugget as well as various vineyards and vendors to present Winter Wine and All That Jazz, an evening of wine tasting, music, dancing, a live art demonstration, silent auction and raffles.
This annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, January 18 at the Carson Nugget from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are $30 per person and are available for purchase at www.breweryarts.org. For more info call the Brewery Arts Center office at 775-883-1976
Auditions Tuesday for Western Nevada Theatre Company production of musical 'Chicago'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 6:08pmThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will hold auditions for the Broadway blockbuster "Chicago" on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Broadway blockbuster won six Tony Awards and has continued to be an international hit. It will play in seven performances on weekends, May 9-18, in Carson City.
Producer and director Stephanie Arrrigotti said parts are open for six leading roles and two dance troupes. “Those auditioning for the primary dance troupe need extraordinary dance ability and well-toned bodies,” she said.
Big-Band twice in one night with Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/23/2013 - 9:54amIt's "big-band jazz times two" when the Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band present their eleventh annual combined concert, the Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 7:00 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association as a benefit for Carson High music programs.
Man jailed for disorderly conduct after yelling obscenities, making threats inside movie theater
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 11:29amA 46-year-old transient was arrested early Thursday morning in the 500 block of North Stewart Street in Carson City.
The man faces a misdemeanor charge of destruction of property after allegedly throwing a rock through a window of an apartment after being asked to leave because he was too intoxicated, according to the arrest report.
January auditions announced for Wild Horse Children's Theater's production of 'Mulan, Jr.'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 1:35pmWild Horse Children’s Theater is looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 5-16 to audition for Disney’s “Mulan, Jr.” Auditions will be held Thursday, January 9 from 4-7 pm and Saturday, January 11 from 1-4 pm at the Performance Hall of the Brewery Arts Center , 511 W. King Street in Carson City. Auditions are by appointment only. You must call for an audition slot.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 8:06amRestaurant inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. Inspections for the last week of November 2013 include a grocery store meat, deli and bakery departments, restaurants, fast food restaurants and a movie theater snack bar.
See the full report below.
Murder in the House of Horrors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 9:19pmPPI Presents...Murder in the House of Horrors
Trinkle Brass Works - Portable Masterpieces Performance At Piper’s Opera House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/23/2013 - 1:31pmBefore the Internet, before television, there was radio, and before radio was Vaudeville. The small orchestras of the radio shows and vaudeville stage performed varied repertoire from short snappy commercials to full-length works by major composers arranged for their size. Trinkle Brass Works presents Portable Masterpieces, a salon/theater orchestra that will bring this music to life at Piper’s Opera House on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Light classical, ragtime and plenty of melodrama. Just like it was in the late 1800's and early 20th century.
25th Annual The Nutcracker Ballet featuring Reno Pops Live Orchestra
Submitted by newsroom on Mon, 11/18/2013 - 9:28amPlease join us for the 25th Annual The Nutcracker Ballet featuring the Reno Pops Live Orchestra, Thanksgiving weekend, 2013. We put on one of the best holiday events in Northern Nevada!
Bob Boldrick Theater
Carson City Community Center
Friday, November 29th at 7pm
Saturday, November 30th at 7pm
Sunday, December 1st at 2pm
Carson City Symphony's Holiday Treat concert celebrates 30 years Dec. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/16/2013 - 1:08pmIt's a Holiday Treat for all seasonal and holiday music in many styles. The Carson City Symphony presents the 30th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, December 15, 4:00 p.m., at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
The Symphony will be joined on the program by the Carson City Symphony Chorus, and Norma Conway's Victorian Dancers. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 3:00 p.m. in the lobby.
Peanutcracker Ballet Ideal for Kids this Holiday Season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/03/2013 - 10:26amThe Sierra Nevada Ballet will present the popular “Peanutcracker – The Story in Nut Shell” on December 6 and 7 in Carson City and December 17 in Reno. Based on Lev Ivanov‘s original ballet “The Nutcracker,” Peanutcracker is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet,” noted Rosine Bena, Artistic Director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet.
Carson City Community Center LED sign to be lit Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 10:00amThe Carson City Community Center is getting new signage thanks to the efforts of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and other partners that have worked with the city to obtain much need modern signage in front of the Community Center.
As most of the city private businesses have gone to LED signage, the 50-year old sign in front of the Community Center has remained a relic. Staff had to use a ladder to change the message. Beginning Wednesday, all it will take is a computer programmer to change the messages.
David Bugli discusses 30th season opening of Carson City Symphony on It's Your City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 8:18amThis week's guest on It's Your City is David Bugli, conductor or the Carson City Symphony. David provides a rundown of the symphony's 30th season that begins Sunday, Oct. 20, with the "The Lure of Tropics and Travel," at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Featured guest soloist is pianist Joshua Russell.
Open letter To The Senior Senator from Nevada (Harry Reid)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/12/2013 - 10:36amLittle tan chihuahua hit on Highway 395 near Carson City theater
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 11:59amA small male dog was hit by two vehicles while trying to cross Highway 395 heading west in Carson City. He wasn't wearing a collar. There was nothing the driver of the SUV could have done.
The big delivery truck was beside in the outside lane and it was just too many wheels for the little guy. I stopped in the road with my emergency lights and picked him up and carried to the roadside. I then called Carson City Animal Services to come.
Please keep your critters safe and adopt a critter if you can so they aren't out there alone against 1000's of us and our killing machines.
Banjo music, gold and silver mining camp lore visited at free Carson City concert program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 4:20pmStep back in time for a night of music that graced mining camps for decades during the gold and silver rushes of the 1850s through the 1870s. The Gold Rush Banjo will be presented free on Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first come first serve. The program is an evening of stories and songs on the historical mid-19th century banjo with musician and historian Chris Bayer.
Carson City Symphony Concert 'The Lure of Tropics and Travel' features pianist Joshua Russell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2013 - 11:44amThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 30th season on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, 4 p.m., with a concert, "The Lure of Tropics and Travel," at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Featured guest soloist is pianist Joshua Russell.
Carson City man jailed after officers find stolen laptop
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 12:17pmA Carson City man faces a felony charge of possessing stolen property, a laptop computer, and five misdemeanors after he was arrested Sept. 14 in the 2800 block of Carmine Street.
Eduardo Reyes, 43, was jailed with bail at $27,469. According to the arrest report, officers went to the residence of the man who had a confirmed warrant out of Carson City Justice Court for obstructing and driving without a valid license.