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Nevada State Museum features photography, insights of 'Beyond Nature’s Light' by Abe Blair
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 2:48pmGrand sweeping vistas and geologic rarities fill the Nevada and eastern California landscape with the images of photographer Abe Blair who is set to speak at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 28. Blair’s work is featured in the museum’s current exhibit, “Beyond Nature’s Light.”
Nevada Humane Society: Adopters are the 'Super Heroes' of animal welfare
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:48pmRecently, one of our directors was travelling and saw a fun billboard (on the east coast, not local) advertising super heroes. It gave her an idea. She came back to me and we began to brainstorm. Super heroes can be from any walk of life, have any personality, and be any age.
Rick Murdock named Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority board chair
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 1:16pmRick Murdock, vice president of sales and casino marketing for Eldorado Resort Casino, and Airport Trustee since 2009, has been named the new Chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
Western Nevada College Professor Marilee Swirczek, driving force behind ‘Always Lost’ war exhibit, dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 1:11pmMarilee Swirczek, a writer, professor of English, faculty member at Western Nevada College, and a driving force behind the highly acclaimed “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” photo exhibition, died Sunday.
Swirczek was project director for the “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” exhibition that originated in her creative writing class. The exhibition received nationwide recognition, with a national tour that began in 2010 and ends this July 29, 2016. Marilee was a former Carson City Supervisor from 1987 to 1989 and wife of Ron Swirczek, a member of the Carson City School Board. She was 68.
Nora L. (Saunders) Chipman, 90, passed away June 24 at the Garden House of Brookdale in Gardnerville, Nev., after battling dementia for several years. Ever a talker, Nora was still telling stories of her childhood in Winnemucca, Nev. A proud third genera
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:51pmAnnual McCracken golf tournament to benefit local high school students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 7:15amThe Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors® (SNAR) will be hosting the “Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships” on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.
TACH presents An Evening with World Music
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 8:47amTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization presents "An Evening with WORLD MUSIC" on July, 2016. The event will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute and Harp.
TACH performs "Music of India" in Washoe County District Schools & Libraries from last couple of years through Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. This organization works for community service in the field of music and in continuation TACH is presenting it's event on July 17th, 2016.
Tahoe planning agency board recognizes contributions of Nevada legislator Coe Swobe
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 11:55amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday recognized the extraordinary, lifelong contributions of Coe Swobe. Considered the “father of TRPA” for his bipartisan work to create the agency and its mission to conserve and restore Lake Tahoe’s environment, Swobe died on May 26, 2016 at age 87.
Flemenco Jazz Fusion Trio performs free concert at Brewery Arts Center this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 9:05amThe Levitt Amp Concert Series continues this Saturday night at 7pm at the Brewery Arts Center with Terceto Kali with the Jason McGuire Trio.
This groundbreaking musical trio seamlessly blends flamenco, Latin, and jazz in music and dance with a cast of world-class artists from around the country who are rooted in a variety of musical genres.
Nevada Humane Society free adoptions pair people and pets together this weekend
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 11:15amIt usually happens once a year — a big, community wide, fee-waived pet adoption event. The goal? To get a large number of animals into loving homes all at one time while freeing up much needed space in the shelters.
Carson City woman, business owner named finalist in eBay Shine Awards for Small Business
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 4:56pmTanya Crew, owner of Motorcycle Works in Carson City, has been selected as a finalist for eBay’s new SHINE Awards for Small Business in the woman-owned business category.
The newly created award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of eBay’s community of small business owners throughout the U.S. in five categories. eBay selected 15 nominees from over 1500 entries, but the public chooses which business owners win ‘Best in Class’ through online voting.
Nevada Humane Society: What makes an Angel Pet special?
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 1:37pmWanted: A family, made up of one human or several, who will provide unconditional love, support and care, as well as a comfy bed, toys, yummy treats and unlimited belly rubs and the occasional long walk on the beach.
Raiders' Mike Tice hosts 6th annual benefit for Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 11:44amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Oakland Raiders offensive line coach, Mike Tice, is bringing his annual Carson Valley friends and family golf outing benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to the public this year.
Carson High's Reynolds leaving a legacy of success, love
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 12:24pmMemories.
They are what Penny Reynolds takes with her as she approaches her last day at Carson High School.
The 31-year veteran teacher is retiring from the Carson City School District at the end of this week, leaving behind a legacy of unprecedented success in the CHS Culinary Arts Department.
Coe Swobe, father of the Tahoe Bi-State Compact, dies at 87
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 11:56amThe flag is flying half-staff Friday at the offices of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in honor of the passing of Coe Swobe, known among many as the “Father of the Tahoe Bi-State Compact.” The former Nevada state senator died Thursday of liver failure at the age of 87.
Business Spotlight: What's old is new again at Retro Replay
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 3:40pmIn an age when consumers go through digital technology faster than a pair of socks, used video games are all too often discarded in favor of the latest and greatest versions. They become archaic within months after having once been cutting edge.
But Nick Posey reminds us that there's still hope for the old games. The owner of Retro Replay specializes in the sale, cleaning, and care of vintage used video games and equipment.
Reno Jazz Orchestra brings blues, swing and soul to Reno, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 12:41pmPerforming the best of Cole Porter to Stevie Wonder, the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s 17-piece jazz band will present “Music of the Masters” - a live performance of blues, swing, and soul with award winning vocalists Jamie Davis and Clairdee on Friday, September 2 at the Robert Z Hawkins Amphitheatre in Reno, NV, and Saturday, September 3rd, at Sand Harbor State Park on the edge of Lake Tahoe’s north shore.
Tickets for Music of the Masters can be purchased on line at RenoJazzOrchestra.org. These family-friendly two-hour concerts start at 7:30 p.m.
WNC Foundation Welcomes Sherry Aseph
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:31amWNC Foundation is happy to announce the addition of Sherry Aseph as foundation accountant. Prior to joining WNC Foundation, Sherry briefly "considered retirement." However, Sherry loves to work and has a passion for helping others; she learned quickly that "Retirement was not for me!"
Carson City boxing coach certified to train Parkinson's patients
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:22amNorthern Nevadans fighting against Parkinson's Disease have a new ally in their corner.
Francisco Rodriguez, owner of Tazmanian Boxing Club in North Carson City, recently earned national certification to train individuals suffering from Parkinson's Disease, a distinction that makes him unique among other area boxing coaches and trainers.
Conversations with Land and Sky Oil paintings by Charles Muench
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 11:51amPainting is my passion. Both the gothic shapes of the Eastern Sierra and the endless horizon of the Nevada High Desert inspire and inform my work.
My paintings are the result of a synesthetic dialog with the landscape. I cannot help but hear the colors of the high desert in the mid-summer sun, smell the grandeur of the Sierra peaks rising above the alpine autumn twilight, and touch the expanse of vast, open spaces on a cold, winter evening.
Business Spotlight: Wheel House is a business in motion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 7:45amAn object in motion stays in motion, Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion states.
Carson City residents Matthew Bartak and Teak Dopf have got inertia down to a science. They haven't stopped moving since the first time they touched a set of wheels.
They've ridden bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates. They loved them all so much that the two friends became partners in a business two years ago that took their passion for riding to another level.
How do you know when to say goodbye? Nevada Humane Society manager shares her story
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:50amForgive me in advance because this is extremely personal but I felt it was something all of us can relate to. So many amazing people adopt senior pets from Nevada Humane Society, and we all know that many of them live long into their teens. Some of us raise them as newborns with them by our side for years. Inevitably, the end will always come, but my recent struggle was how do you know when to say goodbye?
Lineup for Brewery Arts Center's free summer concert series
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 9:00amThe Brewery Arts Center (BAC) in downtown Carson City will be hosting a free summer concert series this year, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation.
Through the efforts of the BAC, Carson City was one of 15 cities nationwide awarded the concert series for 2016.
The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series kicks off June 4 and will run every Saturday evening through August 6 with live music starting at 7 p.m. along Minnesota Street next to the BAC. The 10-week music series will include one Friday night show on June 17.
The concert series is free and open to the public.
Nevada Humane Society program provides inmates with motherless kittens
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 1:22pmPicture this. A group of male prisoners (big, burly guys) and a group of tiny, tabby kittens (weighing about three ounces), meeting each other for the first time at the Warm Springs Correctional Center. It’s early evening, the sun is setting and everyone is settling in for the night. It’s calm and quiet.
Suddenly the men are alert, turning all warm and fuzzy, cooing and using baby talk — they are melting at the sight of newborn kittens. Don’t judge, you would react this way too.
Senator Square: Senior accomplishments, unforgettable moments and the best still ahead
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 7:50amThe final event of the Senior Project happens April 18 and Carson High School reserves the entire school day to these momentous, rigorous, relevant, and result driven speeches. The excitement at CHS is intense as these seniors dress for the occasion, dawning everything from professional business attire to scrubs depending on the nature of their projects. Though college and career are just around the corner, a feeling of anticipation, excitement, and soon-to-be graduation flows through the air at CHS.
Senator Square: Senior projects and the special effects for everyone involved
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 8:29amThe seniors of Carson High School will deliver their Senior Project speeches on April 18. Each student must deliver an 8-12 minute speech in front of 4-5 Carson City Community members, and this is no easy task as, statistically, many fear public speaking more than death.
Miles Construction receives top honors at NNDA Pioneer Awards
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 2:20pmMiles Construction’s president Bill Miles is the Northern Nevada Development Authority’s Pioneer of the Year, awarded at the Authority’s annual Pioneer Awards banquet last night in Carson City, Nevada, to recognize his efforts in improving the entire Sierra Nevada region. Miles Construction also received the Golden Hammer Award, in partnership with the Nevada Builder’s Alliance, for their work on the Multipurpose Athletic Center (MAC) in Carson City.
Sounds of Reno Taiko Tsurunokai to Amaze the Leisure Hour Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 1:50pmMembers of the Leisure Hour Club of Carson City will share in the cultural, musical, and artistic expertise of the Reno Taiko Tsurunokai Japanese drum group at their dinner meeting on Wednesday, April 20. The community is invited to attend.
Nevada Humane Society update on Carson the Cat: Lifesaving journey continues
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 9:43amLast week we began the lifesaving adventure of Carson, a handsome, young tabby cat who was hit by a car in Carson City.
His injuries were severe — bruising and scrapes all over the body, a broken jaw and two broken front legs. We fixed up his jaw here at our Nevada Humane Society veterinary clinic and then sent him to a local specialist—Sierra Veterinary Specialists. We told you his outcome was good, but we left you hanging for the next step of his adventure. Well, wait no more.
Senator Square: Scott Vickrey named Carson High School's Teacher of the Year
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 8:01amCongratulations to Scott Vickrey, the 2016 CHS Teacher of the Year, and Tami Burgoon, the CHS Classified Employee of the Year for 2016. Becoming Teacher of the Year is no easy task at Carson High School. With 104 teachers, not including other staff members, the CHS Teacher of the Year Award is an accomplishment most teachers will never receive, so winning an award like this required a great many people to say a great thing or two about Scott Vickrey.