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Get in the Act! Summer Theater Camp for Kids
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 11:40amGet in the Act Theater Camp is celebrating its 19th summer of providing aspiring young performers to the magical world of theater.
Camp locations are at Dayton Community Center, June 24-28, grades 3-7, 9 a.m. to noon and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City, July 8-12, Grades Kindergarten through grade 3 from 9 a.m. to noon; tuition is $125.
Western Nevada Theatre's 'Crazy for You’ hits Carson City stage weekends through May 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 7:37pmThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Gershwin's Tony-winning Broadway hit, “Crazy for You” at the Carson City Community Center beginning Friday and running weekends through May 19.
Hillary Clinton critical of Trump in Vegas, says 'this president obstructed justice'
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 2:00amFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton brought their “An Evening with the Clintons” speaking tour to a close Sunday at the Park Theater ...
It's Your City: Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents 'Crazy for You' this May in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 9:15amIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Stephanie Arrigotti, director and producer of Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company to talk about the upcoming performance of the Tony Award-winning romantic comedy "Crazy for You" coming this May to Carson City.
Carson City arrests: 22-year-old found drunk in rock landscaping jailed for probation violation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 10:31amA 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for violating her probation after being found drunk and lying in rock landscaping near a movie theater, a sheriff's deputy said.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, April 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:47pmHello Carson City. We're heading into Sunday, April 28, 2019 with another fabulous Spring day ahead with highs in the low 70s. Events lined up include a cancer center benefit bow shoot hosted by Clear Creek Bowmen, a Muscle Powered bike ride, a Bee City USA Earth Week presentation, an open house at the Wungnema House in Mills Park, a Carson City Symphony concert and more. Enjoy your day.
Concert Lineup Announced for Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at the BAC
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 8:44amApril 26, 2019—The countdown to an unforgettable season of free concerts in Carson City is underway! Today the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies announced its impressive lineup of artists who will perform at The Change Companies stage on the Brewery Arts Center’s campus each Saturday at 7pm from June 22 to Aug. 24. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together!
Carson City Symphony 'Family Matters' Concert Featuring Violinist Gregory Maytan this Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 7:49amCelebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, presents a “Family Matters” concert on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Featured guest soloist, violinist Gregory Maytan, will perform the United States premiere of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, written in 1875 by Swedish composer, Amanda Maier.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 7:42pmWe're working our way into Thursday, April 25, 2019 and feeling the warmup around the Carson City region. Winding down our work week we have art, theater and railroad history talks, library presentations, a fitness walk, climate change discussion, back pain wellness workshop, music ensemble at the community center and more. Enjoy the day.
Neck and Back Pain 101: Free wellness lecture offered Thursday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 3:50pmAttention back and neck pain sufferers: You can learning ways to help alleviate what you are experiencing. Learn how Thursday during a wellness lecture at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
Obituary: Rich Sorenson, co-founder of Northern Nevada Dream Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:30pmOur wonderful father, husband, brother and friend Rich Sorenson made his way to heaven on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the young age of 66. He was surrounded by family and friends as he, in his words, went before us to “get the party started” with Jesus!
Happy Easter, Carson City! Here's the schedule for today
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 12:23amGood morning Carson City, and Happy Easter! Today will be more of the same with partly cloudy skies, gentle breezes, possible showers, with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 37 degrees. On the schedule today we have day two of egg hunting at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, an Easter Sunday service at the Community Center, a community bike ride, and more!
Museum lecture in Carson City celebrates Northern Nevada theater
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 10:00amCARSON CITY — Nevada’s theatrical history is long, rich and storied — from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to the McKissick Theater in Reno to the Eureka Opera House to the casino showrooms big and small around the state.
The state has experienced a wide array of colorful characters, theater activities and movements which have enriched the lives of its citizens and enhanced its cultural legacy.
Easter Sunday Service
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:15amWe are excited to announce that this year’s Sunday Easter Service will be held at the Carson City Community Center Theater, 10:30 a.m., located at 851 E. William Street.
There will be special activities for the kids, and coffee and donuts in the lobby for all.
Please invite your friends and family for this special day as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, April 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:43pmHere we are, entering the end of the work week. We welcome Friday, April 12, 2019 with a forecast calling for mostly sunny skies with a daytime high in the low to mid 50s. Not bad. The weekend is shaping up nicely with sunshine and a warming trend. There's plenty on tap today and tonight around town. Enjoy.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:28pmHeaded into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!
Sierra Nevada Ballet hosts production of Brews, Bräts and Ballet in Carson City, Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 1:07pmSierra Nevada Ballet welcomes the spring season with the annual production of Brew, Bräts and Ballet: A Celebration of Choreography with performances in Carson City and Reno beginning this weekend.
What's happening around Carson City for Wednesday, April 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 8:07amHello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Looks like sunshine ahead today as we get a break from showers before another system heads our way tomorrow into Friday. Whether it is a mid-morning or afternoon walk or evening bike ride or quick hike, step outside and enjoy the day.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 8:46amWelcome Carson City to Sunday, March 31, 2019. The last day of the month will bring sunny skies and a daytime high somewhere in the low 60s. Ideal spring weather before the next system arrives Monday bringing with it warmer temperatures but showers as well. Today there's art gallery showings, two children's theater performances, a bike ride and a tour of the stone Wungnema House at Mills Park.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 9:12amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 29, 2019. Today is the end of the work week and the beginning of a brief break from unsettled weather. Expect mostly sunny skies today with daytime highs in the low 50s. The warmup continues into the weekend, with a chance for rain on Monday.
Book signing event to benefit Wild Horse Children's Theater Kyra Conway Scholarship Fund
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:29amHometown author Jonathon Josten has published his first novel, "Poppies and White Elephants" and will be doing book signings around the area including at the Brewery Arts Center Expresso Yourself Café in Carson City on Wednesday, April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Last minute tickets available for Friday's TEDxCarson City at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 4:09pmThere are still a few last minute tickets available for TEDxCarson City, hosted at the Brewery Arts Center on Friday, March 29.
There is an amazing line up of TEDxCarsonCity presenters and if you have never been to a live TED event, it’s a life changer.
No make up day required for snow day in Carson City; staff to return for development day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 9:35amCARSON CITY — With the end of the school year drawing nigh, the Carson City School District announced Tuesday that it meets or exceeds the minimum number of minutes taught per day, and in turn, students will not be required to make up the one day lost due to a weather-related school cancellation.
RoseBuds Dance Band featured April 6 at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 7:55pmRoseBuds Dance Band will be preforming at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater in Carson City on Saturday, April 6 beginning at 7 p.m.
Lineup announced for March TEDx Carson City conference, few tickets still available
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 11:15amIn the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity which is back for a third year.
TEDxCarsonCity is a local, volunteer driven and organized event that brings people together to share a TED-like experience.
TED and TEDx communities recently celebrated 2000 events worldwide, and TEDxCarsonCity is proud to be part of a global community that is helping bring great ideas to towns and cities across the globe since the first TEDxCarsonCity event in 2016.
Happenings around Carson City on Friday, March 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 8:25amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 22, 2019. We're looking at sunshine and partly cloudy skies with breezes picking up in the afternoon. There's a slight chance of afternoon showers with the potential for rain late tonight into Saturday morning. Were' looking at a high temperature of 55. Typical spring weather. Here's what's ahead today:
What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, March 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 8:42amGood morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.
Brew, Brats and Ballet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 6:24amSierra Nevada Ballet welcomes in the Spring Season with the annual production of Brew, Brats and Ballet-A Celebration of choreography on April 6 (7:30 PM) and April 7 (2:00 PM) at the Reno Little Theater and on April 13 (7:00 PM) at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
This year the BBB presentation features six different choreographers with each one presenting a special short work and a short talk before it. The program culminates with a post performance Q and A session between choreographers and audience.
Carson City children's theater presents 'Winnie The Pooh, Kids' beginning this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 10:10amGot honey? Wild Horse Children’s Theater will present Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" beginning this Friday and running weekends through March 31 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
Carson City schools highlight music talents in upcoming 'Choirpalooza' and 'Band-O-Rama'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 8:39amCarson High School is set to host two admission-free music events, this week and next week that will not only ‘B Sharp’ but also showcase student talent and refined skill.