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Chinese New Year, Carson Comedy Club's military appreciation night, live music and more: Carson City region readies for weekend

Heading into the last weekend of January there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The Carson Comedy Club hosts its first Military Appreciation Night on Friday at the Carson Nugget. Carson Valley’s 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest will be underway and live music will keep the Silver State buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

Hello UNLV: Hamilton’s clutch shot gives Nevada momentum

Nevada sophomore guard Da’Ja Hamilton saved one of her most memorable collegiate performances for the final buzzer on Saturday.

Roots raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence

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February 6, 2020 - 7:00pm

Roots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City in February for a one-night performance accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Richie Lawrence on keyboard and accordion.

Carson City's Proscenium Players Inc. theater group presents The Odd Couple in February

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February 14, 2020 - 7:00pm

Carson City’s theater company, Proscenium Players Inc., is bringing the female version of The Odd Couple to the BAC’s Black Box Theater from February 14-23 for two weekend’s worth of performances.

Nevada men’s, women’s basketball split Utah State games

The Nevada men’s and women’s teams came away 1-1 against Utah State on Saturday. The women’s team earned its first conference win of the season with a 69-60 victory. The men’s team fell to Utah State on a snowy night in Logan, Utah.

Sheriff's Office sergeant re-appointed to Carson City Juvenile Services Probation Committee

The Carson City Juvenile Services Probation Committee re-appointed Sheriff's Office Sgt. Daniel Gonzales on Wednesday to the Carson City Juvenile Services Probation Committee.

Misfits Theater Group Holds Auditions for Spring Melodrama

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January 26, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Misfits Theater Group in Dayton is holding auditions for its Spring melodrama “Showdown at Phingerdoo or Bad Day at Dead Frog Flats” on Sunday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Library, 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton. This old-time melodrama directed by Andra Woolman is set in the Wild West and has a cast of eight (8) men and five (5) women. As with all melodramas, good triumphs over evil, love wins out, and laughs abound! Performance dates are April 24, 25, 26 and May 1, 2, 3 at the Odeon Hall in Dayton. For more information, contact the director at 775-430-3974.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 7

Going into Tuesday around the capital city we'll see partly sunny skies with highs in the low 50s. There's a slight chance of snow showers later in the evening but nothing significant. Activities around town include the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, "School of Rock, Senior Years" at the Brewery Arts Center, exhibits, showings, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents "Captain Blood" at the BAC Performance Hall, dance and exercise classes at Yaple's Ballroom and more.

Sailors and Marines of the Year to be honored by Carson City Council, US Navy League at Jan. 19 event

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The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States, will be sponsoring a special event on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 to honor the 2019 Sailors and Marines of the Year assigned to Naval Air Station Fallon and Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, along with the Recruiter of the Year from Naval Recruiting District, Portland, assigned to the Reno Office.

Winter Sports and OCR Conditioning Camp

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January 21, 2020 - 5:30pm

WELL BEING’s Winter and OCR 6 Week Conditioning Camp scheduled to start on Jan 21. Sign up by Jan. 8 and save money. Sign-up to improve the following:

— PILLAR STRENGTH
— MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
— BODY COMPOSITION
— LIFESTYLE

Avoid Injury and Improve Your Performance! Our camps focus on improving Pillar strength and stability. The pillar refers to the shoulders, torso, and hips and their interaction during leg and arm movement. A healthy and functional pillar will increase performance and decrease risk of injury in the athlete and lay-person alike.

The Legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra to play at Carson City Community Center

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February 8, 2020 - 7:00pm

The whole audience will be bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm. Everybody singing HI-DE-HO! They’re echoing the King himself, Cab Calloway, as he thrusts his baton into the air, and in his Zoot Suit, jumps, twirls and signals to the band to begin another joyous chorus. Who could forget the incredible sounds and imagery of Cab Calloway and his hot Jazz Orchestra!

Carson City’s first 'Unsilent Night' happens Sunday at BAC as part of worldwide music event

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December 22, 2019 - 5:30pm

For the first time, the Brewery Arts Center has organized Carson City’s "Unsilent Night." An original composition by Phil Kline, "Unsilent Night" was written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19

The spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.

Classic Christmas Radio Theater, Mormon Tabernacle to be featured across Nevada

The Nevada Talk Network brings a huge Christmas Wish to the state beginning at noon Christmas Eve until 8 p.m. Christmas night.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17

Clouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.

Nevada Arts Council announces 2020 grant awards for artists

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced the awarding of $22,639.60 in statewide grants to support individual artists in the production and presentation of artistic projects that will occur between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2020.

A Carson City tradition, 'Joyful Noise' Holiday Community Show returns to BAC this Thursday

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December 19, 2019 - 7:00pm

It’s a holly, jolly Christmas! Cherie Shipley and Lake Tahoe Entertainment present the 18th Annual Community Holiday Show "Joyful Noise" this Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Senator Square: CHS students and teachers care for themselves and others

Where does the time go? Everyone has heard this a thousand times, but people still need to be reminded of the question anyway because everyone, regardless of what they believe, needs to stop and take a moment to enjoy the moment.

Homestead Holidays, Candy Cane express and more: events and happening in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 14

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a festive holiday-themed day, so check below to see what great events we have going on today!


Saturday, December 14

Loud As Folk Hosted by Spike McGuire coming to Brewery Arts Center in January

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January 25, 2020 - 6:30pm

Come to Brewery Art Center’s Performance Hall on January 25, 2020 to experience Loud As Folk, hosted by Spike McGuire. This is one night only, and the showcase will be feature performances by Whitney Myer, Jelly Bread’s Dave and Cliff, Mel and Gia, and Tyler Stafford. Be sure to grab your tickets so you don’t miss out.

Posada Event at Mark Twain Elementary to Increase Family Involvement

Carson City, Nev. (Dec. 13, 2019) — Administrators and educators at Carson City’s Mark Twain Elementary School will host Posada 2019, Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event, open to all students and families, is part of the English Second Language (ESL) Department’s iCan Initiative designed to increase parent and family involvement for students and to help reinforce and extend learning taught during regular classroom instruction. It will include piñatas, face painting, traditional Hispanic holiday food and music, family activities, photos and more.

Christmas Food Drive, Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, Santa Train rides and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the KTVN Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, Homestead Holidays at the Silver Saddle Ranch and more. The Polar Express Train Rides are sold out for the rest of the year, but Santa Train express rides are steaming up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum over the weekend. Read on for details.

Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City

Partly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.

Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, Dec. 8

Happy Sunday Carson City! We’ve got a bunch of great events for you today in our capital city! Check below to see what’s going on today:

Annual Empty Bowls Night, Cowboy Christmas, Winter Craft Fair, and more: Events for Saturday, Dec. 7

Happy Saturday Carson City! Tired of the fog yet? Well, there's a big storm that's scheduled to push in tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how that changes the weather.

Either way, we've got a ton of excellent events scheduled throughout the weekend, fog or no! Check below to see what's happening int he capital city for today and tomorrow.

Upcoming Carson City School Board Meeting to discuss Teacher School Supply Reimbursement

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December 10, 2019 - 7:00pm

The Carson City School District will hold its next School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The meeting with begin with the Superintendent’s Report, which includes the Seeliger Choir Holiday Performance, Recognition of Ms. Jennifer Cherpeski for her years of service on the Family Life Committee, and general announcements.

Festival of Lights, Project Empty Bowls, Santa train and more: Carson City region readies for festive weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of holiday events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights, the 24th annual Parade of Lights in Gardnerville, the annual Project Empty Bowls dinner held at the Carson Mall, a Holiday Crawl in downtown Carson City and much more! The Santa Train will roll into the Carson City Railroad Museum for weekend train rides. Visit the 2019 Santa Events Roundup below for more information.

WNC creates internship program to launch Nevada Green Business Program

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College, part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, announced that it has hired Erica Gallegos to manage the GreenBizTracker database and to supervise WNC interns who will be hired for the Nevada Green Business Program.

Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3

Snow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.

Celebrate the Holidays with Handel's 'Messiah' and Seasonal Carols at venues at Tahoe, Carson Valley and Reno

Holiday Concert by TOCCATA-Tahoe
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December 8, 2019 - 3:00pm

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, also known as TOCCATA, presents its 14th annual performance of Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” along with seasonal carols. We bring the holidays to you, performing in Gardnerville and Genoa, as well as north and south Lake Tahoe and Reno. Just choose your venue: a beautiful Gardnerville church or an elegant golf club ballroom.

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