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The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Myles Weber

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Repeats every day until Sat Dec 30 2017 .
December 30, 2017 - 8:00pm

Myles has a comedic magnetism that's right up there with Robin Williams. Myles has appeared on MTV's "Greatest Party Story Ever". You may have also seen Weber as the Host for Portico TV or maybe youve seen him as a correspondent for Popular Science, one of the biggest science websites in the world.

Also able to flex his comedy writing muscle, Myles wrote for Portico and Smosh Pit Weekly on Smoshs YouTube Channel. (The biggest gaming channel in the world.) Myles' high energy crowd work has kept audiences in stitches all across the U.S. and Canada.

What Works: Celebrate Simple Pleasures Today and Every Day

It’s Christmas Day! This morning, I woke up and did a short video about what matters today and every day. This is a holiday filled with grand gestures. However, to me, it’s not the grand gestures we should strive for every day. It’s the simple pleasures of life that spread the spirit of joy, giving, peace, and love year-round.

What Works: Dealing with Holiday Stress

‘Tis the week before Christmas / And all through the brain / The madness is roaring / Like a freight train.

I wrote this little spin on the Night Before Christmas to acknowledge you. A sparkling tree and stockings hung with care don’t come without someone putting up the tree and stuffing the stockings.

The Carson Comedy Club Presents New Year's Eve Weekend - 3 Days of Laughs

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December 29, 2017 - 8:00pm

Join us December 29th, 30th, 31st. The Carson Comedy Club Presents New Year's Eve Weekend - 3 days of laughs. Price is $30 (a $45 value) for all 3 days.

The Carson Comedy Club is held at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Video: Carson City Library Closure Update Week 1

While the Carson City Library is closed this week, the staff is busy packing up books, furniture, computers and everything in between in preparation for new floors and new paint.

Regional fire consortium seeks firefighter and paramedic applications

The Carson City Human Resources Department administers the recruitment for the Northern Nevada and California F.I.R.E Consortium.

Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl this Saturday in Downtown Carson City

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December 2, 2017 - 5:00pm

Bring your hats, gloves and wear your favorite Christmas sweater for an evening walk Saturday through downtown Carson City meant to warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.

The third annual Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl is the event, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to a community wide effort to give homeless children in Carson City a Christmas shopping spree at Walmart.

Friday's annual Carson City Empty Bowls project featured on It's Your City

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December 1, 2017 - 5:00pm

A cherished holiday tradition in Carson City, It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer talks with Debbie Anderson about the Empty Bowls project.

Carson City investigators: Vehicle burglary suspect steals credit card, tries to use it at Target

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for help in identifying a suspect in a vehicle burglary and a credit card fraud investigation.

What Works: 5 ways to cope with stress during the holidays

The actual Super Bowl might not be for a few more months. But, right now, you are going through your own big game. It’s the big game of coping with stress during the holidays. So many demands are placed on us during the holidays.

On Black Friday, some Carson City shops are more excited for Local Business Saturday

Some people do all of their holiday shopping on Black Friday. Others do their best to avoid shopping completely and spend the day after Thanksgiving relaxing at home. The tone of Black Friday can be equally mixed with retail businesses large and small.

Carson City veteran, songwriter and entertainer wins national honor

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November 24, 2017 - 1:30pm

Every year, the Veterans' Administration holds a talent contest open to all U.S. Veterans. This year, a bronze medal was won by Carson City veteran David Kotzebue.

What Works: 5 Ways to Weaponize Your Hours This Thanksgiving

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this week! Is it just me, or has this year flown by? Time flies when you are having fun. But it also flies when its hectic, when there’s too much to do, and when you are distracted from your primary mission.

New video highlights Carson City shopping experience

Shortly after receiving national recognition as a mecca for holiday shopping, the Carson City Tourism and Culture Authority is releasing a video showcasing what is available in the capital city.

What Works: 3 steps to change your energy and mood right now

I went to a photo shoot yesterday and, when I arrived, my mood was rotten. I felt disconnected. I felt stiff. I started wondering what was up with all the other people around me. Then I recognized the problem. I wasn’t managing my energy or mood. I wasn’t feeling. I was letting the feeling take me. That’s when I decided to use some tools, which I am excited to share with you today.

Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble - 'Winter Wanderings'

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December 17, 2017 - 6:30pm

Internationally acclaimed Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble returns to ring in the 2017 holiday season. Join them Sunday, Dec 17 for 'Winter Wanderings', a magically entertaining holiday concert. The concert, free of charge and suitable for all ages, will be held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City at 6:30pm.

It's Your City features upcoming Capital Collage, a tribute to Nevada’s arts and entertainment

Mark Salinas, Carson City's Arts and Culture Director talks with It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer about the upcoming first time Capital Collage slated for the day before Nevada's Nevada Day parade.

U.S. Marines train in South Lake Tahoe with MV-22 Ospreys

Have you heard or seen military helicopters in air space above Lake Tahoe and Carson City over the past few days?

The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Mickey Joseph

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October 27, 2017 - 8:00pm

Stand-up Comic Mickey Joseph was a finalist in 1998 SF Comedy Competition. Throughout the 80's and 90's, he appeared on ABC'S America's Funniest People, NBC'S Friday Night Videos, and FOX TV'S Comedy Day. He has also headlined Harvey's in Portland, Indianapolis Comedy Connection, Governors in NY, the Icehouse in Pasadena, Comedy Underground in Seattle, Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. and many more.

Nevada Day program cover released

Artists from across the state, representing an array of mediums, are featured on the cover of this year’s Nevada Day program.
“The cover is a shared authorship of several artists, which plays into the ideals of the Nevada Day parade and its theme,” said Mark Salinas, Carson City’s director of arts and culture.

It's Your City features Compassionate Connections Matter founder Matthew Embrey

This week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Matthew Embrey, founder and executive director of Compassionate Connections Matter, a non-profit organization committed to supporting acts of altruism through community event creation and engagement.

It's Your City highlights upcoming TEDx Carson City event at BAC

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October 13, 2017 - 9:00am

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features TEDx Carson City committee member Garrett Lepire who discusses the upcoming event being held at the Brewery Arts Center. TEDx Carson City is Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the BAC in Carson City.

What Works: Giving Support in Light of the Las Vegas Shooting

Today, my usual chipper column seems out of place. Senseless violence in our state, perpetrated at a country music festival in Las Vegas, is horrific. And you know what? It’s just fine to feel the horror of it. It’s just fine to be numb. It’s just fine to cry. It’s just fine to process national or world events exactly the way we need to. Giving each other time, space, and open hearts to express is good medicine. In fact, it’s the medicine we need.

Mass Shooting in Las Vegas: 59 dead, more than 500 wounded

UPDATE: Today’s blood drive in Carson City is full. Schedule an appointment or sign up for future blood drives by visiting United Blood Services website here. A Las Vegas Victims' Fund Go Fund Me page has been established here.
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UPDATE 9:16AM: At least 59 people died and at least 500 wounded in Sunday night's sniper shooting, said Las Vegas Metro Police Department Sheriff Joseph Lombardo. It is the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Both vehicles associated with the now deceased shooter, Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, have been located as has the female person of interest, Paddock's companion Marilou Danley.

Momentum brings about new name change

Nevada Photo Source, founded by photographer Cathleen Allison in 2009, is changing its name to Nevada Momentum to more accurately reflect the diversity of its work.

Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts garage sale at community center Saturday

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September 23, 2017 - 9:00am

Rather than drive all over town looking for garage sales, stop by the Carson City Community Center this Saturday for the inaugural Carson City Community Garage sale hosted by the city's Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

Pool Day for Dogs: CASI's Pooch Plunge this Saturday at Carson City Aquatic Facility

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September 23, 2017 - 9:00am

Carson City Parks and Recreation is partnering with Carson Animal Services Initiative again to offer an aquatic adventure for your furry friends this Saturday at the city's aquatic facility.

Stewart Indian School annual Powwow recognized with national award

The Stewart Indian School Father's Day Powwow often stands out to attendees by the setting alone. “It’s a beautiful campus with multicolored stone buildings as well as the the grassy field,” said Sherry Rupert, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission. “That’s a big attraction because most powwows are held in dirt or in parking lots.”

Video: Lightning strike in Carson City

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September 13, 2017 (All day)

Carson Now Reader Brian Diiccaro submitted this lightning strike video over Carson City Wednesday afternoon:

Carson City Historical Society's final yard sale, flea market of summer is this Saturday

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September 16, 2017 - 9:00am

The Carson City Historical Society's second and last flea market yard sale of the summer will be this Saturday at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum park.

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