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Silver City Arts’ Holiday Show and Sale Features Music, Craft Making, Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:10amSilver City Arts group's Saturday, Dec. 7 holiday event from noon to 4pm includes music by cellists Diane Kotik and Becky Crowe, a holiday craft activity for all ages led by Erich and Chali Haugen, and complimentary sweets.
The event also includes opportunities to buy unique gifts made by Comstock locals. Some of the items for sale include:
Open House today at the Wungnema House at Carson City's Mills Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 7:48amNovember is National Native American Heritage Month; observe the month by learning about some unique and enduring contributions a family of Native Americans made to our area. As the month winds down, and the good weather still holds, come out and visit the historic Wungnema House on the east side of Mills Park on Sunday, November 24th during the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s monthly open house.
Events and happenings in the Carson City region for Sunday, November 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 8:04pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! On the roster today we've got a craft and holiday festival, guided group walks, musicals and more.
Check below to see what's going on in the Carson City region for Sunday, November 24.
Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:18pmWhile it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy.
War of the Worlds, Charity Fundraisers, Craft Fairs and more: Events in Carson City for Sat. Nov 23
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:35amHappy Saturday, Carson City! Are you feeling in the holiday spirit yet? Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and soon after it will be the season of jingle bells, red fur hats, ugly sweaters and snow!
Holiday craft fair, interactive play, chili bingo, standup comedy and more: Carson City area ready for action-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the weekend before Thanksgiving, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 25th annual Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, a “War of the Worlds” play at the Brewery Arts Center, a Chili Bingo Night fundraiser to benefit the Carson Middle School Band, laughs at the Carson Nugget and much more.
Nevada Author At The Flying Pig Flea Market
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 10:44amNevada Author, Sandie La Nae will be selling her popular books at the Flying Pig Flea Market for your gift giving ideas.
Genre's include the "Weird" volumes, co-authored with Special Works Historian, Arline La Ferry, and the "Historic-Paranormal" books, featuring historic and haunted buildings in the Carson City area.
Titles include: WEIRD - "Carson City," "Reno," and the "Virginia City Trilogy."
Along with "St. Charles Hotel," "The Old Genoa Bar", "Alpine Hotel in Markleeville," "Buckland Station," "St. Mary Louise Hospital," "Wells Fargo Office," and others.
Carson City's Polar Express brings a bit of Magic and Christmas Spirit to the Historic Rails
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 4:09pmDuring the cold winter months in a pocket of the capital city, a bit of magic is sprinkled about on the historic rail that once transported gold from Virginia City to the mint in Carson City, but now transports elves, hot cocoa, and silver bells for a few special weeks each year.
The Polar Express rolled into town on Nov. 15 with the help of the historic V&T Railway Commission, and with it, a certain jolly old man and his magical helpers.
Nevada Assemblywoman appointed as first administrator of state's Division of Outdoor Recreation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 2:40pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Monday announced the appointment of Heidi Swank as the inaugural Administrator for NDCNR’s new Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation.
Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region for Saturday, Nov. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 1:34amHappy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of wonderful events happening in our region today, including the first Indigenous Peoples Heritage Day at the Children's Museum, a Turkey Shoot, Lego Club, Polar Express and more! Take a gander below to find out what we have going through the weekend.
Saturday, November 16
Polar Express, live comedy, 'Matilda the Musical,' garden craft show and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:34pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include Polar Express train rides, Touched By Angels hosts a garden craft show on Saturday, a night photo shoot at the Nevada State museum, Rob Sherwood headlines the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, 'Matilda the Musical' and more!
Nevada Day Parade Awards Announced and, no surprise, Cecil the Serpent takes best overall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 1:27pmOne of the many challenges the Nevada Day Committee faces is judging the parade entries, as far as who is the best in which group or category, along with Overall, President, Parade Director, and People’s Choice Awards.
The reason for the difficulty is simple: every parade entry brings their own unique style of artistic expression when it comes to portraying whatever they are truly passionate about, and therefore how do you judge one over the other?
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 8:20pmWhile much of the nation is stuck in an arctic freeze, we're stranded with abundant sunshine in Nevada's capital city area with temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Going into the middle of the work week we can expect highs near 70. Local events Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 include an Eagle Valley Middle School expansion plan community meeting, "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a Little Valley fire re-seeding gathering, a Toys for Tots volunteer orientation meeting, art showings, classes and more.
Official 36 U.S. Star Flag raising held Saturday in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 1:45pmThe Virginia City Silent Riders raised this 36 star USA Flag on Saturday at the Sun Mountain House B&B to honor the State of Nevada and show support to Bud and his new business in Virginia City.
Burn Scar of Little Valley Fire to be reseeded in free, volunteer-driven event
Submitted by user22 on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 1:03pmJoin South Lake Tahoe’s Sugar Pine Foundation and Patagonia at Historic Bowers Mansion Wednesday, Nov. 13th from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the reseeding of sugar pine seedlings to the burn scar of the Little Valley Fire, which devastated nearly 2,300 acres and destroyed 23 homes in October of 2016.
Kittens, stars, and more: Events and Happenings for Saturday, Nov. 9 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 6:41pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! Today we have kitten adoptions, Capitol tours, a star party, and more. Check out the full list below to learn what's going on in Carson City for this weekend!
Ceremonies, holiday craft fairs and more: Carson City region set for Veterans Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.
Exhibition Opens at Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas on December 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 1:30pmAs part of the Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Snapshot: Culling Our History from the Family Album, opens on December 5, 2019, at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) University Libraries Special Collections and Archives. Snapshot is co-curated by Peter Michel, Interim Director of Special Collections and Archives, and Aaron Mayes, Curator for Visual Materials. The exhibition will be on display December 5, 2019, through January 23, 2020.
Spoken history: A Genoa evening with historic characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 3:20pmChautauqua characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris return to Genoa, Nev., on Saturday, Nov. 23 5 p.m., at the Genoa Town Hall.
This Chautauqua event features Genoa residents of the past. Chautauquans include Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary “Mailman of the Sierra”, Kim Harris as Lillian Virgin, the originator of the Genoa Candy Dance and DebiLynn Smith as Anna Harris, early Genoa pioneer business owner.
Nevada Commission for Women unveils historic license plate honoring 100 years of women's suffrage
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 5:17pmThe Nevada Commission for Women unveiled a limited edition license plate celebrating women’s suffrage as a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.
The plate itself is historic to Nevada, as it was the first assembly bill, Assembly Bill 499, to be backed by only women. Bills need a majority vote to pass any legislation, and this session was the first session any state in the country saw a legislature with a female-led majority.
Day of the Dead, pie baking contests, comedy and more: Events for Saturday, Nov. 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 8:34amGood morning Carson City and happy November! It’s going to be a beautiful day with a high of 65 and a chilly low of 33. We’ve got a ton of wonderful events this morning in the capital city, so let’s get into it!
Saturday, November 2
Caples Fire 100% Contained, Burned Area Assessment in Progress
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 11:21amPLACERVILLE, Calif. - Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100% contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres. There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots which were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.
Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 8:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!
Silver City Resident Artist Program welcomes Allison Rasmussen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 3:07pmThe Fall visiting artist with the Resident Artist Program in Silver City is Allison Rasmussen of Carson City.
Valedictorian of the 2018 graduating class at Argent Preparatory Academy, Rasmussen studied art at Western Nevada College through their early college entry program and completed her Associate of Arts degree at 18.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:48amGood day Carson City, we hope you are enjoying your Nevada Day weekend. It is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events around the capital city area include a post Nevada Day Trash Mob cleanup, a morning bike ride, Pow Wow activities at the MAC, the RSVP carnival at Mills Park as well as as tours of the Wungnema House, also in the park, Thomas the Train activities Virginia City and more. It will be a much cooler day weather wise, so dress warm. Enjoy.
30th annual Nevada Day Classic kicks off weekend festivities in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 10/26/2019 - 8:31amThe 30th annual Nevada Day Classic Run/Walk kicked-off the weekend festivities in Carson City on Saturday.
October Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park featured Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 4:45amLooking for something a bit different to close out your Nevada Day Weekend? Stop by the east side of Mills Park on Sunday, September 29th to visit the historic Wungnema House during the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s monthly open house.
Award Winning Poet David Lee Offers Reading Nov. 2 in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 8:34pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Poet David Lee was a visiting artist at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and will be back again this winter. His repeated stays in the historic Comstock town inspired his latest book of poems, Mine Tailings. It is dedicated to the people of Silver City. The book was released by 5 Sisters Press this Fall, and will be the focus of Lee’s reading at the Silver City Schoolhouse (community center) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Nevada joins 16 states promoting outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 11:23amIt’s official. On Thursday, Nevada joined the “Confluence of States,” a coalition of 16 bipartisan states centered on a set of shared principles, common values, and best practices surrounding outdoor recreation and conservation.