Showcase

Nevada Film Office officials are heading to Los Angeles next week to pitch Nevada’s many iconic locations to executive-level film and television decision makers from Netflix, YouTube, Warner Brothers, Marvel Studios and others during AFCI Week.

Come to the West Coast Songwriters Showcase presented by The Canvas Cafe.

May 29th 7pm
Pipers Opera House Virginia City, NV

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City was the place to be Tuesday for history and science lovers as the Nevada Museums Association hosted its 2019 showcase, which consisted of free admission for the day and featuring 24 museum booth demonstrations from around the Silver State.

Carson High School is set to host two admission-free music events, this week and next week that will not only ‘B Sharp’ but also showcase student talent and refined skill.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.

CARSON CITY — As the district works on aligning workforce preparedness efforts under the Work-Based Learning umbrella, community partners will have more opportunities to share information with students including career exploration, preparation and training.

RENO — Local and regional industries will come together as part of the University of Nevada, Reno’s inaugural cybersecurity conference from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 2 in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Participants will discuss ways to tackle the growing challenges in cybersecurity through building a collaborative and synergistic relationship between industries and academia.

CARSON CITY — Museums from around the state will converge on the Nevada State Museum in Carson City on Tuesday, March 19 for the 2019 Nevada Museum Showcase.

Reno Vegan Chef Challenge​ is proud to roll out the vegan welcome mat for the ​inaugural Reno Vegan Chef Challenge inspired by the hugely popular Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge and Burger Battle culinary events.

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

Lawmakers and state officials at the Nevada Legislature recognized and introduced students from Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School Thursday morning on the Senate and Assembly floors for their efforts in infusing technology as part of their daily educational experience.

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport unveiled its “Carson City Arts: Taking Flight” exhibit Tuesday evening at the airport’s gallery which features local artists who shine a spotlight on the capital city.

CARSON CITY — In celebration of National Digital Learning Day Thursday, Feb. 28, state officials at the Nevada Legislature will recognize and introduce students from Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School on the Senate and Assembly floors for their efforts in infusing technology as part of their daily educational experience.

Thursday night at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City featured a Valentine's showcase of locally produced films featured and judged as part of the "Tell Me You Love Me" Short Romance Film competition.

Carson City celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in style with a black tie gala Tuesday night.

Welcome Carson City to our list of things to do around town as we prepare for Wednesday, Feb. 13, with an arriving storm that is set to bring rain, wind and snow showers to the Carson City region over the next few days along with several feet of snow to the Sierra.

Local musician and historian CW Bayer will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Back by popular demand, Mr. Bayer will read from and talk about his book, "Rhymes From The Silver State," a collection of Nevada lyrics — songs and poems — reflecting both the mining era (c. 1854 to c. 1905) and the sagebrush and pine era (1905 to c. 1932). Nothing defines the historical culture of the Silver State better than these pieces.

Caitlin Jemma is a musician born and raised in Virginia City. She has been touring the globe for several years now, spreading her message of love and music.

Jemma recently completed a European tour, and now she's back in the Silver State. She was scheduled to perform at Piper's Opera House tonight for the West Coast Songwriter's Showcase in Virginia City, until Mother Nature stepped in.

Good morning, Carson City! You are half way to the weekend on this Hump Day. More snow may be in our future, but sunshine is in the forecast today.

It will be cold with a high of only 33 degrees, so watch for those persistent icy spots on the roadways.

Come one, come all to the Greatest Showcase Variety Show! In honor of the re-opening of the renovated Bob Boldrick Theatre, there will be a night of variety acts.

Celebrate with us as we watch performances by: Western Nevada Performing Arts Center; Youth Theatre Carson City; Suspect Terrane; Wildhorse Children's Theatre; Studio E Arial Arts and Carson High School Choir and Drama. This is a FREE event.

The Bob Boldrick Theatre is located inside of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street at the corner of N. Roop.

The Nature Conservancy has named Lori Leonard as the new preserve manager at River Fork Ranch Preserve outside of Genoa.

“I’ve been working for The Nature Conservancy as a Restoration Technician at the McCarran Ranch Preserve on the Truckee River for nearly four years,” explains Leonard. “Now, I’m really looking forward to bringing my conservation skills and background to the beautiful Carson Valley. I’m excited to engage with community members to make the most of this incredible preserve and to build on the success that TNC and partners have had here over nearly two decades.”

Please join us at Piper's Opera House for an intimate evening of music. This gathering will showcase various singer-songwriters and touring artists from the West Coast.

Follow the link to FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/events/272838580072742/ for tickets. Tickets at the door will be cash only. There is limited space, so get them soon!

Lineup:

- Caitlin Jemma
- Lucas Paul
- CW Bayer
- Jeremy James Meyer
- Bobcat
- Matt Takiff
- Sarah Rose
- Joe Kaplow
- Joshua James Jackson
- Patrice Luciano
- Canyon White
and more TBA!

Come learn what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA! Carson City CASA is beginning their first volunteer training session of 2019. Would you like to advocate for children? Do you feel strongly that a child's voice should be heard? Would you like to make a difference? Then CASA may be just for you.

CHS Social Studies teacher Angila Golik, along with teachers Curtis Kortemeier, Mike Malley and John Martin, and a few other teachers, wanting to help the fire victims in Paradise, Calif. have donated completed art pieces to be raffled among teachers and the Carson City community since many of them know someone affected by the fire.

The Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall entertained a packed house Saturday afternoon for the first matinee performance of "Mary Poppins, Jr.," a youthful retelling of the classic P.L. Travers tale.

Welcome to the last day of the work week, Carson City. Today is Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Another day of sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. On tap is a morning walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a memorial dedication ceremony on the capitol grounds and a pickle ball tournament at the MAC. Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen will do a signing at The Hydra's Lair and our own Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents the start of the second week of "Mamma Mia!"

Hello Carson City and welcome to another bright, sunny yet cool fall day in the capital city. Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 with the weekend now in sight. There's quite a few activities in the works today. Something for the mind, body and sharing food with others for the soul.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the day after Tuesday's election. It is Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. For those keeping score, we're 15 days away from Thanksgiving and 48 days until Christmas.

Good day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. It is also Election Day. Polls in Nevada open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, enjoy another day of sunny skies with a hike, brisk walk or bike ride around town. There's both a morning and evening hike offered through Muscle Powered or you can simply walk through downtown Carson City and alongside the capitol building. Also featured today are activities that promote diabetes awareness through Carson Tahoe Health, numerous art showings, local political party election night events and a classic film being shown at the Brewery Arts Center.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The beginning of the work week promises sunny skies and seasonable temperatures, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With the time change now in full swing and the sun rising earlier, it's always good practice to keep your windshield clean and clear and to be mindful of those intersections, streets, crosswalks and sidewalks where the rising sun shines especially bright.