writing
Carson City welcomes newest Writers Group, meeting at Brewery Arts Center Aug. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 5:29pmCarson City's newest creative writing group "We're Always 'Write' CC Chapter" welcomes you to share your love of writing with us! Meet fellow writers as we work on creative writing exercises in a fun, safe environment.
Our first meeting will be at the Brewery Arts Center Cafe on August 14th from 1-2 p.m.
Chautauqua and Author Presentations at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 3:25pmAugust continues with a Chautauqua presentation of Mary McNair Mathews and a presentation by author Brooke Santina at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30 pm, Mary McNair Mathews, Comstock businesswoman and author of the book Ten Years in Nevada will be portrayed by Anita Watson.
Carson City Library to host end of Summer Learning Challenge wrap-up party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 10:57amThe Carson City Library is gearing up for back to school with an end of summer party on Saturday, August 10. Youth participating in library activities this summer as part of the Summer Learning Challenge are encouraged to dress up as their favorite sci-fi character and join staff to wrap up the summer devoted to space and science themes.
The scandalous Mark Twain was Born in Carson City, Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 12:55pmSamuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on November 30, 1835. Mark Twain was born in Carson City, Nevada on February 3, 1863.
Though most know this is one and the same person, the name Mark Twain and his writings, tall tales and witticisms are known throughout the world while Samuel Clemens has been reduced to a trivia question.
'Art Outside!' presented in August by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 10:47amJoin the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department in August for its new "Art Outside" series of interpretive programs.
Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 3:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.
Storybook ending: Aces’ Cody Decker homers, hangs it up
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 3:35pm“If I was writing a movie, that’s the way I would want to end it.”
In his 3,367th and final at bat, Cody Decker lifted a hanging slider over the left-center field scoreboard to give the Reno Aces a 10-9 win on July 5.
Take a walk, ride a bike, catch a classic film: Events around Carson City on Tuesday, July 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 6:14pmAs we go forward and move ahead into Tuesday, July 2, 2019 we're looking at another sunny day, all the better as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day. Are you ready for July 4 fireworks at Mills Park? As a Tuesday warmup, get the heart pumping during Muscle Powered's three fitness outings. Plus there's art showings, hands-on science activities in Silver City, an evening archery shoot, a viewing of the 1953 film "From Here to Eternity" at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City Library launches Summer Learning Challenge with space theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 3:10pmThe Carson City Library hosted its kick-off party Saturday to launch its Summer Learning Challenge with a space-oriented theme, designed to encourage people of all ages to read over the summer.
Carson City to receive historical marker in honor of Felice Cohn, one of the world's most famous suffragettes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 3:19pmOne hundred years ago, women in America secured the right to vote in what is potentially the largest victory of women in our country to date.
In commemoration, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation through the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites has offered to gift to Carson City, a Suffrage Centennial Marker commemorating the people, places or things instrumental to women gaining the right to vote in the United States in 1920.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 9:36amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, June 7, 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will give a brief talk about their work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from June 7 to Sept. 26, 2019.
Carson City's Library’s learning challenge will be out of this world
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 10:56amThis year’s Summer Learning Challenge at the Carson City Library is shaping up to be out of this world.
“Our theme this year is A Universe of Stories,” said Maria Klesta, the library’s creative learning manager. “Every Summer Learning Challenge event will be space-oriented. We have some great events lined up, which can be found on the Carson City Library website.”
Carson City's Sierra Lutheran High School sophomore Takes 2nd in National Essay Contest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:48pmSierra Lutheran High School sophomore Annalynn Mueller was honored Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school for taking second in the nation in the Fleet Reserve Association’s (FRA) Americanism Essay Contest.
Carson City area students honored as Future Educators at Nevada Governor’s Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 8:34amCARSON CITY — Thirty-four juniors and seniors from Carson High School were honored at Nevada Governor’s Mansion last Tuesday evening for their efforts in a university level introductory education course. In partnership with the College of Education at the University of Nevada - Reno, CHS offers the EDU 110 course for students interested in pursuing a teaching career.
Senator Square: Carson High School, Empire students share Carson River experience
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School biology teacher Megan Schuler.
Recently, several CHS freshman Biology classes had the opportunity to work with fourth graders from Empire Elementary in Carson City. Students learned about conservation, the water cycle, and the Carson River watershed. CHS students, trained by the River Wranglers conservation group, and on a very windy day, met up with Empire Elementary students at Baily Pond.
NHP increases seat belt enforcement in nationwide 'Click it or Ticket' campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:15amAs an integral part of this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, Nevada Highway Patrol will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border kickoff event.
Singer, songwriter Andrew Sullivan to perform at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 11:39amThe talented and friendly Andrew Sullivan is coming to the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall on May 25 at 7 p.m. to play a live show for Carson City. Come hear him play his great songs like “Where You Are,” and “Chickens in the Yard” and see why his fans are joining “The Chicken Club.”
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss Complete Streets Project, Downtown Hardship at May 16 meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 8:53amThe upcoming Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held May 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
On the docket for discussion is the South Carson Complete Street Project, Hardship Determination for Downtown businesses, contracts, and more.
Addiction in Carson City: a mother’s story of heartbreak, and a daughter’s struggle for recovery
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 7:40amMiranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.
Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.
Nevada Letters About Literature student competition winners named; advance to national competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 11:16amNevada Humanities has announced the winners of the statewide Letters About Literature program. 243 students from Nevada submitted entries to the national competition at the Library of Congress, and nine Nevada students placed in the top three of their respective judging categories and will be honored in a ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The first place winners in each category will represent Nevada at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Carneta yearbook staff have successful year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 4:52pmAs the school year comes to an end, the 2018-2019 Carneta yearbook staff can finally slow down and take a breath. At the end of the week before Spring Break, at 8:30 p.m., the final pages were submitted, and the book was officially finished. After months of interviewing, photographing, and editing, the book is currently being printed by Walsworth Publishing Co., in Marceline, Kansas.
Levitt Amp Carson City: The Brevet presented by the Change Companies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 1:31pmThe Brevet can be traced back to front man Aric Chase Damm’s college days where he realized he had a talent for writing scores to be used in student films. This lead to a licensing deal, tracks from the band’s albums would be used in film and television, and an every-growing popularity online. True to their roots, The Brevet create songs that are cinematic, full of catchy hooks, and blend the excitement of thunderous percussion, electric guitars, and some R&B swagger.
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 Classic Cinema Club presents From Here to Eternity (1953)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 2:39pmFrank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Donna Reed head an all-star cast in Hawaii, in the days preceding the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Rita Hosking Live at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:47pmAcclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Hosking along with Sean Feder will perform a one-night only concert next month in the capital region at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse.
Carson City HOSA students compete in state competition, take home 6 chapter awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 8:52amCARSON CITY — A total of 93 Career and Technical Education (CTE) and HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students competed in the Nevada State Leadership Conference held at the Rio in Las Vegas March 18-20.
There were a total of 74 students from Carson High School (CHS), 6 from Pioneer High School (PHS) and 13 from Carson Middle School (CMS). More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.
Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:41amCHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.
My Nevada story began with a family trip through the Silver State
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:48pmWhen I was about 12 years old, my family took a trip down along the east side of the Sierra Nevada on our way to Lake Havasu, California, during Spring Break 1986.
All six of us piled into the family Ford Econoline Trail Wagon, brand new at the time, and set out to break in the new set of wheels.
Senator Square: West Point graduate, Army veteran and author visits Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 10:10amCapital City Arts Initiative’s relationship with Carson High School made it possible for Caleb Cage, a West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran and author to visit with CHS students where he read one of his short stories from his 2017 book "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada" and then fielded questions about writing and his background.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, March 2
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 9:50pmThis 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.