Ribs, Trains, and Flags: Memorial Day Weekend Events in Carson City and Beyond

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/27/2022 - 10:09am

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by Kelsey Penrose

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers, and happy Memorial Day Weekend! As we gear up for the three day weekend ahead, let's see what events await us throughout the Carson City region, and beyond.

Happening All Weekend Long

Carson City

Carson City's annual Rockin’ Ribfest at Casino Fandango is back this Memorial Day weekend

Casino Fandango’s annual Rockin’ Ribfest is back!

Come on down for a day of fun featuring a rib cook-off competition with National Champion rib cookers, barbecue vendors, arts and craft vendors, a beer garden, live music, and more.

Free Live Entertainment at The Max Casino Downtown Carson City

Memorial Weekend at the Max Casino Downtown Carson City features free live entertainment Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m. to midnight.
Featuring: Friday, May 27, Chris Costa; Saturday, May 28, Audio Breeze and Sunday, May 29, The David Perez Band.

Virginia City

Historic railroad begins 2022 season Memorial Day weekend with trips between Virginia City and Gold Hill

The Virginia Truckee Railroad begins its 47th season on Saturday, May28, 2022. Steam locomotive engine number 29 will be running roundtrips from Virginia City to Gold Hill on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday May 28-30. This 35-minute ride runs seven times each day, beginning at 10:30am.

Friday

Carson City

Memorial Day Flag Placement happening Friday at Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery

Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veteran's will once again host the Memorial Day Flag placement at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

The placement will occur on Friday, May 27 at 4 p.m. Recovery will be the following Monday, May 30 at 4 p.m.

Welcome To The Cirque: Student Showcase

Held at the Carson City Community Center at 7 p.m., 'Welcome to the Cirque' is going to be a fantastic display of dance routines from Ayako’s Dance Studio, acrobatic routines from Silver State Gymnastics, and circus acts of aerial silks, pole and lyra from Yaple’s Ballroom.

Bill Wharton Performs at Bella Vita Bistro May 27

Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old and new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. Head on down to Bella Vita and treat yourself to an evening of great food, friendly service, and wonderful entertainment. Music starts at 4:30 p.m. Bring the family!

Virginia City

Boot Juice is kicking off the Memorial day weekend at the Red Dog Saloon

Boot Juice River Rock + Mountain Americana in Virginia City!
A band that refuses to be locked into a single genre, Boot Juice finds a sense of freedom in their ability to float from bluesy rock’n’roll to progressive bluegrass and back. Inspired by the likes of Railroad Earth and soulful harmonies of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Boot Juice curates a sound that is uniquely their own, resulting in a layered and dynamic live performance.

Saturday

Carson City

West Coast Swing free beginners dance lesson and mini workshop

Come join us for our monthly west coast swing lessons and social dance. This month we will continue with our wildly popular FREE beginners class plus 3 intermediate classes. All welcome, no partner ever necessary.

Virginia City

Memorial Day Celebration of Heroes Parade

The Memorial Day Celebration of Heroes Parade honors all the men and women of the military who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The parade is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Join Virginia City as we pay tribute and honor the great servicemen and servicewomen.

Hope Valley

Eastern Sierra History: Going for the Gold - Lake Tahoe and the Olympics

On Saturday May 28 at 3:00PM, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50 minute slide show: “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics”.

Monday

Carson City

Ceremony Monday: Native American War Veteran Memorial at the Old Stewart Indian Cemetery

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 to pay tribute in recognition of fallen Native American war veterans who have died. The event is presented by the 630 Silverstate Marine Corps League Detachment of Carson City.

Silver City

Memorial Day Book Sale in Silver City

The Silver City Volunteer Library and the Silver City Preservation Society is hosting the First Annual Memorial Day Book Sale on Monday, May 30. A huge variety of genres and titles will be available including art books, cook books, fiction, non fiction, children's and young adult books, DIY, field guides, history, biographies and much more. Refreshments will also be served.

Ongoing

‘Barefoot in the Park’ to Debut at the Brewery Arts Center
Playwrite Neil Simon’s delightful classic “Barefoot in the Park” comes alive later this month in the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall. The Neil Simon play tells the hilarious story of a newlywed couple, he a stuffy lawyer and she a free spirit, and their new life together in New York City.

Thank you Mayor Bagwell and the DAR for joining us
The Carson City Historical Society would like to that Mayor Lori Bagwell and the (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution for joining us at the Beautiful Foreman Roberts House for their annual meeting. Such a great turnout of 50 people! Quite a lovely event and a beautiful day!

Rides and events highlight Carson City's May 2022 Bike Month
May is Bike Month, celebrated annually by Carson City's Muscle Powered, with rides such as bike to school day, bike to work week and "Choose your Cruise" among several bicycle-themed events lined up through the month.

Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15

Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.

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Spring prescribed fire operations continue this week at Lake Tahoe

Outdoors - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 3:21pm

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team members, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service, may burn piles this week at Lake Tahoe if conditions and weather are favorable. Smoke will be present.

NDOT meetings this week seek input on US-395 corridor between Carson City and state line

News - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 2:05pm

NDOT news release

The Nevada Department of Transportation will host a virtual meeting and in-person public meetings to gather public feedback on proposed options for improving US-395 between southern Carson City and the Nevada-California border at Topaz Lake.

Turkeys illegally dumped at Nevada wildlife management area

Outdoors - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 1:15pm

NDOW news release

ALAMO, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals responsible for illegally releasing approximately 25 turkeys onto the Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area on April 9, 2024.

BAYA Summer Sport Series announces volleyball Friday at the MAC in Carson City

Sports - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 10:36am

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Brewery Arts Center

BAYA is taking over the MAC in Carson City for an all out volleyball battle royal. With 4 courts in action, all skill levels are welcome and matched with players at the same level.

Carson City deputies make arrests for indecent exposure, obstructing and domestic battery

News - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 10:30am

A 43-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion indecent exposure, a gross misdemeanor offense, and felony Department of Alternative Sentencing violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

One recovery effort, two strains of fish. The complex comeback of Lahontan cutthroat trout

Outdoors - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 9:30am

Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent

It’s spawning day at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex, and volunteers clad in rubber boots and jackets move quickly around the south Gardnerville building, fishing nets in hand.

Carson City group Build2Win sponsors panel; to look at qualities of elected officials

Community - Monday, April 22, 2024 - 8:58am

Important Qualities in Elected Officials

By Bepsy Strasburg, Build2Win

Attend the April 27th workshop at 9am – Qualities of an Effective Elected Official.

Deadline for purchasing 'Victorian Secrets With Tea' tickets extended to Thursday

Announcements - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:40am

By David Bugli, Secretary, Carson City Historical Society

There are still a few spaces left for the "Victorian Secrets With Tea" on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The deadline for signing up has been extended to Thursday, April 25. The Carson City Historical Society (CCHC) presents this afternoon tea in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City.

Carson City Park Ranger led programs in May feature Great Basin Hike and Kids to Parks Day

Outdoors - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 5:01pm

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department

Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

ICYM: 'Walk as One at 1' to be celebrated May 4 in Carson City for World Labyrinth Day

Community - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 3:00pm

Deacon Veronica Galas, St Peter's Episcopal Church

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Carson City will host its first "Walking as One at 1" labyrinth walk on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 314 N. Division at Telegraph.

"Walking as One at 1" happens on World Labyrinth Day each year where participants across the globe engage in a labyrinth walk at 1 p.m. local time. This synchronized practice creates a 24-hour rolling wave of peaceful energy that passes from one time zone to the next across the world. The idea is to collectively contribute to a sense of unity and harmony.

Keep the tradition alive Carson City: Plant a tree on Arbor Day

Outdoors - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 1:21pm

By Ronni Hannaman

The wise early settlers of Carson City made sure future residents would enjoy the beauty and the endless benefits that come with the planting of trees. What was then but a barren high-desert sagebrush landscape, is today a celebration of the hardiness of trees as well as the early settlers.

Washoe Valley Forum hosts living history presentation 'The Reno Cure' Friday

Arts and Entertainment - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 12:18pm

Washoe Valley Forum

On Friday, April 26 at 1 p.m., the Washoe Valley Forum hosts a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure.” Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the fictive characters of wrangler Clive, and cook/housekeeper Vivian, that worked at a Washoe Valley “divorce ranch” from the 1940s to 1960s.

Sickened by litter left by holiday revelers, Lake Tahoe musician writes song to inspire change

Outdoors - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 11:11am

Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

Local musician Liz Broscoe has released a song that features Lake Tahoe and the challenges to keep it blue, and it could become the next battle cry to protect the lake.

Liz has been working on a new album for over a year and she wrote "Mother Earth" as one of the songs for that album. She had finished writing the song when she saw the videos of the thousands of pounds of trash left on Zephyr Shoals on the 4th of July.

Carson City Sheriff's Office: Local family assists in finding missing elderly woman

News - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 7:15am

Carson City Sheriff's Office

A local family and others aided in the search and location of a missing elderly woman Saturday night in Carson City.

2024 Carson High School prom court, king and queen announced

Community - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 9:22am

Carson City School District

Carson High School named Mikey Hoffer and Selma Works as the 2024 Prom King and Queen. A short coronation ceremony was held during the prom dance. Additionally, Rodrigo Diaz and Alissa Powers were crowned Carson High School’s Friendship Ball King and Queen during that dance Thursday evening in the Morse Burley Gym.

Community development director to speak at Tuesday's Carson City Rotary, public invited

Announcements - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 10:26am

By Denise Clodjeaux

Carson City’s Community Development Director Hope Sullivan will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend.

Carson City road report for week of April 22-28

News - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 8:47am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 22-28, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City School Board to discuss student to teacher ratios, educator awards, and more Tuesday

News - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 12:02pm

by Kelsey Penrose

The Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at Carson High School.

Reflections of Bonanza at the Odeon Saloon in Dayton April 27

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 4:23pm

By the Odeon Saloon and David and Gayle Woodruff

Join local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they look back to those golden days of yesteryear when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty, decency and owned about 1/3 of the Lake Tahoe Basin (at least in the TV show).

Cinco de Mayo Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament happening Sunday, May 5 in Carson City

Sports - Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 12:23pm

On Sunday, May 5 head down to the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park for a fun tournament-style round of Cinco de Mayo Disc Golf beginning at 10 a.m. Rain or Shine, the round will include both the Pony Express and Stadium Courses for a total of 27 holes.

‘Music Here and Afar’ Concert April 25 at the Carson City Community Center

Community - Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:48am

Micah Dunn

Carson City Symphony's Youth Strings ensembles, Youth Chorus, and Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players (NQR) adult intermediate string ensemble, will feature music and dance of the Scottish Highland in a "Music Here and Afar" concert on Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. This family friendly concert is open to all and admission is free.

Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Drea CabralI

Community - Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 9:07am

By Bridget Gordon, Carson High School Counselor

Drea Cabral is quiet, academic, and driven; however, after just one conversation with her, one realizes she is so much more than that. Drea is a musician who finds escape and freedom in her music.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Angel

Community - Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 6:54am

Linda Buchanan, Catmandu

Are you looking for an angel in your life? Look no further, this special kitty lives up to his name. Angel is one of the sweetest cats I have ever met.

Voters will decide on increasing two Carson City taxes to pay for roads

Nevada Politics - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 4:34pm

by Kelsey Penrose

Thursday evening, Carson City Supervisors approved the language for two ballot questions dealing with an increase in taxes for the specific purpose of fixing local roads.

Carson City’s first Escape Rooms now open

Announcements - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 5:39pm

Escape 36 Release

Escape rooms are opening in Carson City this weekend at 716 N. Carson St. Owners Jennifer Smith and Tracey Hudson have worked to create unique escape room experiences that offer classic games alongside all-new puzzles to appeal to game lovers and problem solvers of all experience levels.

Spring brings prescribed burning throughout region to prevent future wildland fires

Outdoors - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 12:36pm

Conditions and weather permitting, a number of prescribed fires are in the works through spring to remove fuels that can feed unwanted wildland fires.

There are two prescribed burns around the Lake Tahoe area this week, and a number of fires across the Sierra and into the foothills in western Nevada.

NDOT: Lane reductions through Dayton this weekend

News - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:50am

Nevada Department of Transportation

Lanes reduced on U.S. 50 in west Dayton this Friday morning through Monday morning as we replace concrete barrier.

Lecture Series features talk on Fort Churchill archaeology April 25 at Nevada State Museum

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 9:52am

Nevada State Museum

The Nevada State Museum and University of Nevada, Reno conducted archaeological excavations at Fort Churchill State Park in the mid-1970s. Museum staff and research associates are re-examining these collections reflecting U.S. Army and other military units’ occupation of the fort between 1860 and 1869.

Nevada’s labor force shrinks in March; unemployment rate decreases

News - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 9:01am

Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points from February to March and now sits at 5.1 percent, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report. The labor force in the state shrunk by 114 people.

$16.7M OK'd for Boys & Girls Clubs’ early learning expansion, helps projects in Carson City, Dayton and Minden

News - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 8:06am

The Nevada Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is honored to announce bipartisan approval of a statewide initiative to expand early learning centers and child care access for Nevada families.

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