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Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 9:20pmOh what a difference the sunshine makes. The second day of May in Carson City will bring warming temperatures with a daytime high in the low 70s. The event lineup Thursday includes a law enforcement memorial at the capitol complex, a hike at Clear Creek, art showings, a lecture on the historic Transcontinental Railroad, live music and more. Read on.
It's Your City: Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents 'Crazy for You' this May in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 9:15amIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Stephanie Arrigotti, director and producer of Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company to talk about the upcoming performance of the Tony Award-winning romantic comedy "Crazy for You" coming this May to Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, April 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 6:53pmHello Carson City as we prepare to welcome Tuesday, April 30, 2019, with a blast of cold air and chance for valley rain and Sierra snow. The good news is the weather change is short-lived and should be out of here by Wednesday afternoon. Looking ahead for Tuesday, we've got a morning power walk and afternoon hike, an archery shoot, art showings and more.
Events around Carson City for Saturday, April 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 6:58pmHeaded into Saturday, April 27, 2019 we're looking at another picture-perfect spring weather day and cool overnight temperatures. There's lots of activities ahead, including a colorful fun run at Mills Park, a free paper and document recycling event hosted by Debug Computer, a prescription drug roundup, the Silver State's own celebration of the Aloha State, a Carson High School speech team fundraiser at Flavors of India, art showings and sales and a fundraiser at Flat Earth Pizza for a wonderful Carson City woman who is in the throes of cancer. Read on and enjoy your day.
Concert Lineup Announced for Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at the BAC
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 8:44amApril 26, 2019—The countdown to an unforgettable season of free concerts in Carson City is underway! Today the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies announced its impressive lineup of artists who will perform at The Change Companies stage on the Brewery Arts Center’s campus each Saturday at 7pm from June 22 to Aug. 24. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together!
Carson City Symphony 'Family Matters' Concert Featuring Violinist Gregory Maytan this Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 7:49amCelebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, presents a “Family Matters” concert on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Featured guest soloist, violinist Gregory Maytan, will perform the United States premiere of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, written in 1875 by Swedish composer, Amanda Maier.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 3:49pmWhen acerbic critic, Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Wooley) slips on the front steps of a provincial Ohio businessman's home and breaks his hip, he and his entourage hilariously take over the household indefinitely. The comedy also stars Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan and Jimmy Durante.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents An American in Paris (1951)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 3:38pmGene Kelly stars as an American artist who finds love in Paris, but nearly loses it to conflicting loyalties, in one of MGM's most elegant and celebrated musicals. The lavish sets and costumes are accompanied by a music score from George and Ira Gershwin.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents Charade (1963)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 3:29pmAudrey Hepburn stars as a woman who is pursued by several men who want a fortune that her murdered husband had stolen. Romance and suspense ensue when Cary Grant shows up, but who can she trust?
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 3:03pmLana Turner smolders as the sultriest of femme fatales. opposite John Garfield, in one of the best film noirs of all time. Their passion ultimately leads to their mutual distruction, in unexpected ways.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
New this year, Wired Wednesday Digital Artists will present a brief film-making discussion prior to our films, beginning at 6:00p. This month's topic - Lighting for dark films.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents The Time Machine (1960)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 2:50pmRod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux star in this film adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic tale, in which, a man's vision for a Utopian society is disillusioned when he travels forward in time to discover how society has evolved.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents From Here to Eternity (1953)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 2:39pmFrank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Donna Reed head an all-star cast in Hawaii, in the days preceding the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents High Noon (1954)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 2:26pmGary Cooper stars as a town Marshal who must face a gang, alone, at high noon when the gang's leader, an outlaw he sent up years before, arrives on the noon train, despite the disapproval of his new bride (Grace Kelly) and the local townsfolk.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 12 Angry Men (1957)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 1:21pmHenry Fonda leads the cast of jurors who must confront their own morals before they hand down the ultimate penalty in what appears to be an open-and-shut case.
General admission $4; free for students and members.
Trivia and intro begin at 6:30p; film at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall - 511 W. King Street.
And then there's Maude: Sassafras to host Bea Arthur tribute featuring brunch and bingo
Submitted by Tanja Musselman on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 3:31pmSassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City will hold its kickoff Sassabration fundraiser event "Brunch and Bingo with Bea," a tribute to the late comedy actress, singer and activist Bea Arthur on May 12.
Documentary on Wednesday presented by Partnership Carson City sheds light on opioid addiction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 5:45pmPartnership Carson City is inviting the community to the premiere of “Voices of Opioid Addiction — A Retrospective” on Wednesday afternoon.
“Opioids have become a scourge to Nevada families,” said Samantha Szoyka, training specialist for Partnership Carson City. “We’re hoping this film sheds light on the horrors of this drug and give people — especially young people — a look into the devastation it can cause.”
Gilson Going Solo at PLNU Chamber Orchestra Concerto Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 12:14pmGoing solo, regardless the venture, can be a scary thought. Add a violin, a complex classical piece, and an audience of a couple hundred music enthusiasts, and a whole different kind of focus is required.
Such is not a new experience for 2018 Sierra Lutheran High School alumna Aleyna Gilson, who will find the spotlight on her again at the end of this month when she performs Mendelssohn’s concerto in E minor at the Orchestra Concerto Concert at Point Loma Nazarene University, in San Diego.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, April 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 8:10pmGoing into the midweek, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, we're looking at a gradual warming trend, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70. Events and activities are lined up for the day including art workshops, library presentations, live music and more.
What's happening around Carson City for Tuesday, April 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 7:55amHere we go, Carson City, it is Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Another mixed bag of weather around the capital city today, with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers in the morning and then mostly sunny later in the afternoon with daytime highs in the upper 50s. Not bad for a spring day.
Rita Hosking Live at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:47pmAcclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Hosking along with Sean Feder will perform a one-night only concert next month in the capital region at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, April 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 12:36amGood morning Carson City. Today is Sunday, April 14 and we are officially one week away from Easter. Today is going to be a bit breezy and cloudy, but the high will be 63 degrees with a low of 43, so at least we aren't freezing. Check below to see what events await you today in our capital city.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, April 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:43pmHere we are, entering the end of the work week. We welcome Friday, April 12, 2019 with a forecast calling for mostly sunny skies with a daytime high in the low to mid 50s. Not bad. The weekend is shaping up nicely with sunshine and a warming trend. There's plenty on tap today and tonight around town. Enjoy.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:28pmHeaded into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, April 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 7:28amGood day, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 11 days away from Easter, 72 days until summer and 258 days from Christmas. Today we're looking at mostly sunny skies and breezy with a daytime high in the mid-50s. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because there's a chance of rain mixed with snow showers Thursday.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, April 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:47amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 9, 2018. Today will be a mixed bag weather wise, featuring showers, gusty conditions, sunshine and much cooler temperatures. In other words, it looks and feels a lot like spring. Meanwhile, we've got a full plate of activities around town. Read on for more.
Nevada State Museum event in Carson City celebrates Hawaiian culture
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:23amCARSON CITY — For the second consecutive year, the Nevada State Museum will celebrate Hawaiian culture with “Lei Day.”
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, April 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 8:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Sunday, April 7, 2019. How's your weekend going? We're heading into another partly sunny spring day, with a daytime high in the mid-60s. Step outside, go for a bike ride, walk or hike and take in the available sunshine while it lasts as another chance of rain showers are headed our way by Tuesday. Stay tuned.
Tres Noctambule
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 3:17pmCeltic mandolin master MARLA FIBISH,and guitarist, BRUCE VICTOR, join forces with Marin County's Irish fiddle virtuoso SUZUKI CADY. With elegant performances of intimate songs and intricate Celtic tunes, NOCTAMBULE remains a Brewery Arts Center favorite since the beginning of the Celtic Music Series.
Sierra Nevada Forums movie night features Iron Jawed Angels and the Suffragettes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 6:03amWe’re approaching the 100th year anniversary of the women’s right to vote. Most people don’t know or appreciate the extreme measures and sacrifices made by the suffragettes to change the course of US history. Join us to learn, to reflect, to celebrate!