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Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
Events, happenings around Carson City area for Sunday, August 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 7:19amGood day Carson City, it is Sunday, August 25, 2019. Sunshine and warm weather continues along with plenty of activities around the Capital City. Today features a morning bike ride, outdoor journaling and adventuring at Riverview Park, a woman's veteran support group meeting at Mills Park, the last day of the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro, the KVNC outdoor concert at its Minnesota street studio and the finale of the 2019 Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival. Enjoy your day!
Events and happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Aug. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 12:24amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!
Saturday, August 24
HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Carson City outdoor concert series ends Saturday with powerhouse The Brevet, New Wave Crave
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:52amThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series concludes this Saturday, Aug. 24 with indie alt-rocker powerhouse The Brevet headlining and opening act New Wave Crave.
Blockbuster lineup at Carson City's BAC features 7 food trucks, live jazz and 'West Side Story'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 1:16pmThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City brings a triple-shot of music, food and film as it combines its wheeled food Wednesday event with the Jazz and Beyond festival and an outdoor viewing of the Oscar-winning classic 1960 musical "West Side Story."
Music and hope in Carson City: Friday's 'HopeFest9' outdoor concert benefits cancer patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:16amGoing into its 9th year, Carson Tahoe Health Foundation has brought together musicians and music lovers from throughout Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe for a free summer concert celebration to raise money for area cancer patients. This Friday, HopeFest9 returns, with international platinum-selling singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson and the Believers.
Wednesday events around Carson City feature Wheeled Food with movie at BAC, jazz and film festivals
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:17pmWe're heading into the midweek, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 with sunny skies and activities throughout the day including day 2 of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center, Jazz and Beyond festival performances to complement Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC followed by a classic outdoor movie to boot, "West Side Story." There's also a free creative event: "Community Art Card, Creating Social Circle" at Comma Coffee, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City Aquatic Facility indoor pool to close briefly Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 8:49amThe Carson City Aquatic Facility will have the main 50 Meter indoor pool closed on Wednesday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to noon for a pump repair.
Walker River State Recreation Area to celebrate first year as a state park with birthday bash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 1:09pmYERINGTON — Celebrate the one year anniversary of the Walker River State Recreation Area grand opening with a day full of fun, games, and educational activities. The staff at Walker River would like to thank everyone who has come out to the park this past year and look forward to many great years to come!
Events and happenings Sunday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 8:00amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 18, 2019. Sunny skies will arrive on this final day of summer break before school in Carson City starts up Monday. Activities today feature plenty of music, creative outdoor adventuring, train rides and an open house at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Enjoy your day.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents outdoor viewing of 'West Side Story' this Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 4:20pmCarson City Classic Cinema Club's Outdoor Summer Series continues this Wednesday with this essential musical classic starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno "West Side Story." This classic features The Jets, the Sharks, the score, the choreography, the love story.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Celtic powerhouse Wicked Tinkers headline Saturday's outdoor Carson City concert at BAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:26pmThe Wicked Tinkers headline the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center’s Change Companies Outdoor Amphitheater. Only two shows remain for Carson City concert series and this Saturday's show, you won't want to miss.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Meteor watch party, outdoor jazz, family movie night and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 5:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 13, there's a galaxy of events lined up, beginning at midnight with a meteor shower watch party at WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory. When the sun arrives there's fitness events, a book talk at the Nevada State Library and Archives, outdoor Carson City jazz festival happenings at Comma Coffee and Bob McFadden Plaza, family movie night at the library and more. Enjoy.
Dead Winter Carpenters rock Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 9:09pmThe Dead Winter Carpenters brought a bluegrass and country flair to the fourth annual Levitt AMP outdoor Music Series on Saturday.
Attendees by the hundreds filled the Change Companies Stage on Minnesota Street at the Brewery Arts Center to soak in another warm summer night with a pair of terrific live performances.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
A to Zen to host Levitt Concert After Party this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 8:49amSummer is in full swing, and Carson City residents are enjoying the Levitt AMP outdoor concert series, hosted by the Brewery Arts Center. What better way to spend a Saturday night than with free live music? What happens when the show is over? More free live music!
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert hosts acclaimed Tahoe band Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 4:53pmThe Brewery Arts Center welcomes Americana favorites from Lake Tahoe, The Dead Winter Carpenters, as the headline act to The Change Companies’ stage for the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series this Saturday, August 10. Acclaimed singer singer-writer Spike McGuire is the opening act.
Carson City's pickleball 'Community Color Craze' event a huge success
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:53amSeventy two players from all around northern Nevada gathered at the Carson City MAC Saturday, August 3, for good play, new friendships and to raise money towards building dedicated outdoor pickleball courts in the Carson City area.
Carson Tahoe Health Foundation adds 'Text-to-Donate' giving option ahead of HopeFest9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:59amCARSON CITY — The Foundation at Carson Tahoe Health, which provides housing for cancer patients in need, has announced a new opportunity for interested donors to support initiatives and give with a new “Text-to-Donate” option.
Robotics Mini-Camp for Kids Tuesday August 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 3:22pmSilver City, Nevada - An Engineering/Robotics Mini-Camp for kids ages 8-14 and their parents takes place on Tuesday, August 6 from 10am – noon at the Silver City School House (community center) at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. The free, annual event is led by the Society of Women Engineers and FIRST Nevada.
August Wine Walk, Farmer’s Market, Hot August Nights and more: Events for Saturday, Aug. 3 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!
Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday, August 3
Hot August Nights, outdoor concerts, park history walks and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!
Carson City outdoor concert headliner features female mariachi sensation Flor de Toloache
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 10:46amThe Brewery Arts Center presents Grammy winners Flor De Toloache this Saturday, August 3 as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series on The Change Companies stage! With only 4 concerts left in the season, grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to Carson City and Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 7:15amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, August 1, 2019. More of the same weather wise is in store today, with sunny skies and a daytime high near 90. Activities ahead include a morning hike, a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, a "Pint for Pint" blood drive at the Fox Brewpub, a coin mint party at the Nevada State Museum, outdoor music at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy.
Traditional Peruvian music featured on the Comstock this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:11pmThe historic Comstock town of Silver City, Nev. will host another free, family-friendly public event on Saturday August 3. Kantu Inka will perform on the town’s outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Kantu Inka is a duo including Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo. They bring Peruvian culture alive with dance and traditional instruments such as zampoñas, quenas, charangos, bombos, chacchas, and cajón.