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Papa John’s celebrates grand opening in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 8:15pmPizza was king Wednesday night as dozens attended the grand opening celebration of the new Papa John’s Pizza franchise located at 1425 E. William Street.
Boyhood friends have put Carson City on the barbecue map
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 1:31pmBarbecued ribs are delicious any time of year.
But there is something about Labor Day weekend that makes them special, particularly in Carson City.
Carson City Symphony to begin rehearsals for 33rd season
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 9:03pmAttention musicians: The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals for the 2016-17 concert season on Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
The Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, is a volunteer orchestra of about 60 players who perform music from the 15th to 21st centuries. It is open to string players at any time without audition, and to other instrumentalists when positions are available.
Wild Horse Theater to hold auditions for youth talent competition
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 5:34pmThe judges are waiting, the spotlight is on, and the microphone is hot.
It’s time to shine at "Carson City’s Got Talent," a youth talent competition coming up Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Carson City Community Center.
Trash Mob to Clean Up Carson River Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:00pmYou may consider Muscle Powered a hiking and biking organization, and you wouldn't be wrong. But Muscle Powered's motto is "Walk, Bike, Build," and it is the "Build" part of the motto that is sometimes overlooked. With the official opening of the Ash to Kings Trail last season, the building aspect of Muscle Powered's motto was highlighted.
Carson City Sheriff warns of possible mailer scam
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 1:29pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning recipients of a recent electronic refrigerator direct mailer for Carson City Proud that the communication may be a scam, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Friday.
Monday is back to school for Carson City children
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 11:46amStreets and sidewalks around Carson City will be busier starting Monday morning as children throughout the district head back to school.
Fire engulfs Tahoe Queen at Zephyr Cove
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:52amUPDATE 7PM: Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
Business Spotlight: Sierra Foot and Ankle expands to Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 9:32pmComing home.
That's how Victoria Melhuish, M.D., sees her practice's expansion to the Nevada state capital.
Carson Tahoe celebrates opening of new Breast Center
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 10:05pmCarson Tahoe Health held an open house Thursday for its brand-new Breast Center attached to Sierra Surgery Hospital at 1400 Medical Parkway in Carson City.
Free legal services to veterans at Carson City clinic
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 9:15amNevada veterans of the United States military can take advantage of free legal services offered by the Nevada Attorney General's Office of Military Legal Assistance (OMLA), said Special Assistant Attorney General Nic K. Danna.
Eyes On Carson: Mozart In the Mountains
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 10:16pmWhile the swinging tones of jazz and more hovered in the air around downtown Carson City Tuesday night, the sweet melodies of Mozart pleased the ears of an audience at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in South Carson City.
Eyes On Carson: Carson City Jazz and Beyond continues
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 9:55pmJazz and more filled the air around the Nevada state capital Tuesday night as the annual Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music Festival continues through Aug. 21.
Photography exhibit starts Thursday at Mystique
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 7:30pmA photography exhibit lasting through September opens Thursday, Aug. 11, at Mystique Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Carson City.
Save Mart says FoodMaxx opening delayed at new Highway 50 East location
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 1:34pmThe opening of a new FoodMaxx grocery store on Highway 50 East in Carson City is behind schedule, according to Save Mart Stores Public Affairs Manager Nannette Miranda.
Business Spotlight: Thick Slice carries on Carson City pizza legacy
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 10:55amMy first experience at Thick Slice Pizza in Carson City was during last month's Taste of Downtown event. In general, what you get from vendor booths is literally a taste, or two, of their best food.
Eyes On Carson: Jazz and Beyond begins in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 12:04amCarson City's annual citywide Jazz and Beyond Festival opened Friday evening with a garden party at the Bliss Mansion in downtown Carson City.
New animal shelter on pace for October completion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:22pmConstruction of the new Carson City Animal Services shelter at the corner of Airport Road and Butti Way is progressing, said Carson City Public Works Director Darren Shulz, with completion scheduled for early October.
Red's wildland firefighter fundraiser draws a crowd
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 10:08pmDozens turned out in support of the Wildland Firefighters Foundation (WFF) fundraising benefit at Red's Old 395 Grill Friday night.
Eyes On Carson: Fourth Friday Music at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 9:41pmVisitors to Comma Coffee enjoyed folk and bluegrass sounds Friday night outside in the adjacent courtyard.
Local businesses bring hot, new product to area consumers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 10:12amThe social scene is changing in Carson City and elsewhere.
These days a night out is looking less like club or bar hopping and more like painting ... with a cocktail.
Think Van Gogh and DaVinci; not Behr and Valspar.
Business Spotlight: Beer-making made easy at Just Brew It
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 6:11pmRising demand for craft beers over the past decade or two has resulted in a resurgence of the age-old hobby of home brewing, Just Brew It owner Trevor Rotoli said.
Fires burning in Storey, Churchill counties
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 8:10pmUPDATE 9:20PM: The New Shooting Range Fire has grown to about 800 acres in size as of last report, Storey County Manager Pat Whitten said Wednesday night.
Red's to host wildland firefighter benefit
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 8:30amA fundraiser to benefit wildland firefighters and their families will be held Friday, July 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Red's Old 395 Grill, located at 1055 South Carson Street in Carson City.
Montreux developer purchases Thunder Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 6:10pmA private developer from Reno has purchased the membership-only Thunder Canyon Golf Club in southern Washoe Valley, renaming it Toiyabe Golf Club, a press release from the Bauserman Group said.
Regional chili cooks bring the heat for veterans
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 5:15pmMore United States military veterans will be able to travel to Washington, D.C. because of the proceeds expected from this weekend's regional chili cook-offs held at Glen Eagles Restaurant in north Carson City, Honor Flight Nevada Founder Jon Yuspa said.
Polynesian culture the highlight at inaugural NNHA festival
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 2:51pmHawaiian music, its melody as gentle as a swaying tropical breeze, floated off the stage and around the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park Saturday afternoon to the delight of visitors at the first-ever Polynesian Festival in Carson City.
Riders, horses in step together through local equine program
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 7:16amThere's an unspoken connection between horse and rider that has existed for thousands of years, a timeless a bond formed between man and animal based on trust.
The Rowans to bring Americana rock favorites as 2016 Concert Under the Stars opening act
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 11:21amCarson City has had the pleasure of welcoming Rowan brothers, Lorin and Chris over the years as they’ve played at Cafe at Adele’s. This year is no different, but with one exception: In addition to opening Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit For The Greenhouse Project, Thursday, July 14, The Rowans also play at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, on the veranda.
Water-based healing art targets chronic pain
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 9:59pmPopular culture sensationalizes the martial arts as inflicting pain, but the reality is that these ancient practices are more about internal healing than forms of defense.