Living the Good Life

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

Hello Carson City. The final day of 2018 arrives with crisp and cold conditions outside, a reminder that winter has finally dug in. Are you ready for 2019? Whether your plans are to venture out to a bevy of parties and celebrations around town tonight, or plan to stay at home, we wish you a safe and Happy New Year.

Events planned for 2018's New Years Eve in Carson City. The list will be updated as new information becomes available.

In the final stretch of the work week, today is Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. For those keeping score, there are four days of Hanukkah remaining, we are 19 days away from Christmas and 26 days until 2019. Here's what's happening today:

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be behind us, but Small Business Saturday is still ahead. Today consider shopping local to support small businesses in Carson City and surrounding communities. Small business Saturday deals can be found inside the Carson Mall, in downtown Carson City and at small businesses throughout the Nevada state capital.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. For those keeping score there are 9 days until Thanksgiving and 42 days until Christmas. Today there's day and evening organized hiking activities hosted by Muscle Powered, a fascinating lecture about the Nevada State Children's Home; Diabetes Awareness Month activities offered through Carson Tahoe Health, art showings and more.

Enjoy an evening of big-band music with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.

Just because Nevada Day and the parade are over doesn't mean there isn't anything to do around Carson City on Sunday. Take advantage of the last of a three-day weekend, relax or have some more fun.

It's parade day in Carson City, which means a host of Nevada Day activities throughout the state capital all day long.

Of course, the 80th annual Nevada Day Parade is the centerpiece of the Silver State's 154th birthday celebration.

Eight days before the presidential election of 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the union. Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nevada Day, Oct. 26, 2018. Today is the observed state holiday, where businesses are open but state and local government offices and schools are closed. Meanwhile, the capital city itself is getting warmed up for a three-day weekend and famed parade that celebrates statehood.

Nevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.

After a spectacular sunset and the rise of the Hunter's Moon last night, you know greatness is ahead. Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Ahead today is a morning coffee networking event, a craft fair in its 18th year at the Carson Valley Inn, a haunted hayride in Dayton, family night at RSVP's Nevada Day Carnival held through Sunday at Mills Park, a lecture on Nevada names and much more.

Good day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.

Blinky Man has quickly become one of Carson City's most popular events, and is now into its sixth year of existence.

This season's event is the 12th organized ride, and will take place Friday, October 26 beginning at 6 pm with the first stop at the Tap Shack at 112 Rice Street. The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Sunny skies are ahead for Carson City and much of western Nevada for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. With events taking shape in time for Friday's Passport to Downtown and Saturday's Nevada Day parade, there's lots of activity brewing this Tuesday including a morning walk and evening hike hosted by Muscle Powered, the annual Carson Tahoe Health Spooktacularl, fundraisers, art showings and more.

Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. As another weekend ends, a short work week begins with Friday officially Nevada Day, a state holiday and a weekend of festivities ahead including Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade.

Happy Friday, Carson City. Another weekend draws nigh, one more closer to Nevada Day and Halloween.

Organizers of a campaign to collect items for Carson City's homeless are hoping locals will give what they can over the next two weeks as a way to help those individuals and families living on the street.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 77 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are a morning organized walk and evening hike, an estate planning seminar, the second League of Women Voters Election Forum, a fundraiser for a Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer, art exhibits and live jazz.

Hello Carson City and welcome to this brisk first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Among today's featured events are an election forum and a meet and greet, dance lessons, art exhibits, and Monday Night Football.

October in Northern Nevada means more than Nevada Day. There are also outhouse races, fall festivals and Oktoberfests; all three of which are happening this first weekend of October around the region.

Good day Carson City, it is Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Nothing like a cool down and fall color changes for a nice kick start to the weekend. Among today's featured events are a dodgeball tournament fundraiser for domestic violence awareness month, art showings and reception, live music, standup comedy and more.

The number of homeless adults and children continues to rise in Carson City, Nev. From those with mental illness, drug addiction, those that choose they don't want public assistance and remain in the camps, rising costs and shortage of rentals; too the large group that wants the help to get off the streets.

Hello Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 4. There are 89 days left in 2018. Cool, cloudy with scattered showers will occupy much of the day's weather, according to forecasters. Among today's featured events are networking opportunities, NAMI Western Nevada gala, an evening hike, a fundraiser, art showings and more.

Good day Carson City, it is Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. For those counting, there's 83 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are morning coffee with members of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, a brown bag book lunch with Tahoe's favorite mystery writer, a restaurant ribbon cutting at Gather restaurant, Ideas on Tap at Battle Born Social, live jazz and more.

Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. A nice cool down is ahead with a slight chance of showers tonight and into tomorrow. Among today's featured events are the Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness campaign Kickoff at Red’s Old 395 Grill, art showings, a candidate luncheon and Monday night football. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has ordered flags to half-staff this Monday, Oct. 1 from sunrise to sunset as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the victims of #1October. #VegasStronger

Saturday is recognized nationwide as National Ghost Hunting Day as well as Nevada Public Lands Day statewide. Odd as it may seem, the two can be combined at haunts around Nevada.

Outdoor music season finale featuring Greg Austin at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28.

Hello Carson City, it is Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Expect a sunny day with some afternoon breezes, and a cool evening. Among events today are a Women's Empowerment Workshop at the capital, Street Vibrations at Battle Born Harley-Davison in Carson City, a Muscle Powered hike, live music and more.