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Book signing event to benefit Wild Horse Children's Theater Kyra Conway Scholarship Fund

Event Date: 
April 3, 2019 - 4:00pm

Hometown 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.

'The Mustang,' filmed in Carson City, coming to Galaxy Fandango April 11

Event Date: 
April 11, 2019 - 7:00pm

A new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will premiere in Carson City on April 11 at the Galaxy Fandango Theaters with the first showing at 7 p.m.

Happenings around Carson City on Friday, March 22

Hello 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:

Carson City children's theater presents 'Winnie The Pooh, Kids' beginning this weekend

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Repeats every week until Sun Mar 31 2019 .
March 22, 2019 (All day)
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March 29, 2019 (All day)

Got 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.

Mr. Carson High 2019 crowned Friday

There's a new Mr. Carson High in town.

Cameron Rudy was crowned Mr. Carson High 2019 Friday at the Carson City Community Center in Carson City.

‘The Mustang’ filmed at Carson City’s historic prison arrives in theaters March 15

A new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will be hitting select theaters March 15.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, March 2

This weekend calls for a celebration, because the first Saturday of March is upon us and that means the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk come rain, snow, wind or shine. And get this: Today's Wine Walk is the last one before Spring.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 1

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Disney's Winnie The Pooh, Kids!

Winnie The  Pooh
Event Date: 
March 22, 2019 (All day)

Got honey? Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" in March at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" is a wonderful new musical based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film.

Carson City area students win national awards at 2019 Junior Theater Festival West

Students from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work and earned other recognition at the 2019 Junior Theater Festival West held recently in Sacramento.

Wild Horse Theater announces auditions for Newsies

Newsies auditions
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Repeats every day until Sat Mar 02 2019 .
March 1, 2019 (All day)
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March 2, 2019 (All day)

Now is the time to seize the day!

Stop the presses! Wild Horse Children’s Theater looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 8-21, for the Northern Nevada premiere of the Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit, "Newsies."

Auditions will be held on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Auditions are by appointment only! You must call for an audition slot.

Column: Stepping into the wild horse debate, one hoof at a time

American founding father Benjamin Franklin is credited with having once said, "The first mistake made in politics is getting into it."

Here in Northern Nevada, the same could be said about jumping feet first into the debate over the Silver State's population of wild horses, an emotionally-charged, hot-button topic if there ever was one.

Robert Mergell picked as administrator to lead Nevada Division of State Parks

CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources director Bradley Crowell announced Wednesday the appointment of Robert “Bob” Mergell to serve as the new Administrator for the Nevada Division of State Parks.

What's happening around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day

Hello Carson City. Welcome to the first day of the year, Jan. 1, 2019. Here's wishing you the happiest, healthiest and best of a new year ahead. Expect sunny skies and cold temperatures today, with a high near 30. Wednesday will warm up a bit to the low 40s.

What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, Dec. 27

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Even though we've now passed Christmas, (that happened quickly didn't it?) we still have the New Year's holiday ahead. Speaking of the countdown to 2019 we've begun compiling an events listing for New Year's Eve parties around the area.

Special New Years Day Hike: Wild Horse Trail and Centennial Park Loop hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 1, 2019 - 10:00am

Ring in 2019 with a nice hike in east Carson City offered through Muscle Powered. Meet at the back of Centennial Park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way.

Desert Sage Trading Co. is Carson City’s newest eclectic, artisan market

Though Desert Sage Trading Co. opened in mid-august, owners Carmen Corina and Christopher Franklin decided they wanted to let the business grow organically.

Thursday Hike to Centennial Park - East

Event Date: 
December 27, 2018 - 3:00pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the back of Centennial park, north end, across from the ballfields on Heritage Way. We will be on the new "Wild Horse Trail."

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 9

The Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 8

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!

What's happening in Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 2

The skies above Carson City are forecast to be mostly sunny and blue Sunday, but the air near freezing at 35 degrees for a daytime high. Bundle up if you decided to recreate outdoors today.

Wild Horse Children's Theater super in opening weekend of Mary Poppins, Jr.

The Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall entertained a packed house Saturday afternoon for the first matinee performance of "Mary Poppins, Jr.," a youthful retelling of the classic P.L. Travers tale.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 1

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Nevada state capital, and there is no shortage of holiday events and activities to make the season bright.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 30

With winter weather having arrived, it seems only appropriate the last Friday of November is when Carson City celebrates the holiday season in a big way by ringing in the spirit of giving with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

It's Your City features Carson City's upcoming performance of 'Mary Poppins, Jr.'

In this week's edition of It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Michele Van Geel of Wild Horse Children's Theater Company to talk about the upcoming Carson City performances of "Mary Poppins Jr."

Wild Horse Children's Theater's Mary Poppins, Jr. begins Friday at Carson City's BAC

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Mary Poppins, Jr.
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Mary Poppins, Jr.
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Mary Poppins, Jr.
Event Date: 
November 30, 2018 (All day)

“Let’s Go Fly a Kite!” Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s "Mary Poppins, Jr." With unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and an irresistible story, this magical family-musical is “practically perfect” for the start of the holiday season. "Mary Poppins, Jr." opens on Friday, Nov. 30 for 2 weekends only at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City with two casts of incredibly talented local youth ages 5-18.

Wild Horses on Hwy 50 cause early morning traffic delays after accident in Carson City

Photos from this mornings accident involving two vehicles and a wild horse on highway 50 and Detroit Rd. in Carson City.

2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations

Following are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.


Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:

Division 1 - Bath St

Division 2 - Adaline St

Division 3 - E Long St

Division 4 - W Long St

Division 5 - E Adams St

Division 7 - E Park St

Division 9 - Fleischmann way

Division 10 - E John St

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, Jr.

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Repeats every week on the 1 of December on the first Sunday until Sun Dec 09 2018 .
November 30, 2018 (All day)

When the song says “Let’s Go Fly a Kite!” Carson City takes it to heart. The Wild Horse Children’s Theater will fill the air with art, song and dance when it presents the Northern Nevada premiere of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s "Mary Poppins, Jr."

State park fees waived Saturday as part of Nevada Public Lands Day celebration

Event Date: 
September 29, 2018 (All day)

CARSON CITY — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 29 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping, Saturday night, and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.

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