Arts and Entertainment
Music, Drama, Dance, Art, Movies, etc.
Southwest Gas and Butler Gourmet Celebrates Summer
Submitted by Molly Moser on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 5:19pm
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June 20, 2012 - 5:00pm Enjoy the first day of summer and Chamber Mixer with Southwest Gas and Butler Gourmet Meats June 20 at 5 P.M. Butler Gourmet Meats will be presenting a menu with some favorite summer barbeque meals and specialty items.
The cost is free for members, $20 for non-members. This event will be located at 400 Eagle Station Lane.
Carson City's Ghost Walk
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 7:10am
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June 16, 2012 - 6:30pm Carson City's rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the annual Ghost Walk.
This is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City's Victorian Era and diverse past. Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories.
Award-winning classical musicians to perform at Lake Tahoe SummerFest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 5:44pmInternationally renowned soloists and a world-class orchestra of 38 instrumentalists will contribute to an exclusive series of classical concerts and performances during Lake Tahoe SummerFest, the first three weekends of August.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of LA Bakery
Submitted by Molly Moser on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 8:14pm
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June 15, 2012 - 11:00am Get a taste of LA Bakery at its grand opening on Friday, June 15. Delight in complimentary baklava, pastries, and sandwiches as a celebration for LA Bakery. Mayor Robert Crowell will be attending to cut the ribbon of the new bakeshop. The event is located at 220 West John Street from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M.
Nevada State Railroad Museum gears up for July 4
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 9:46am
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Repeats every day until Wed Jul 04 2012 .
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July 4, 2012 (All day) History will come to life at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City during the five-day celebration of Independence Day. Visitors can ride a train pulled by steam locomotive No. 25 Saturday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 3, and photograph significant cars on special outdoor display including the fully restored McKeen motor car. On the Fourth of July, the rare McKeen motor car will operate on the rails offering passengers rides all day.
Mile High Jazz Band presents Jazz & Poetry
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 11:19am
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June 12, 2012 - 8:00pm The Mile High Jazz Band and guest vocalist Pat Esters will be joined by several poets and readers for a lively evening of big-band music and poetry with an animal theme. Poets names will be drawn from a hat for each reading, followed by a big band tune. The event will be on Tuesday, June 12, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Comma Coffee, outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
Summer Wine Tasting @ Bella Fiore WInes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 6:14pm
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June 28, 2012 - 6:00pm Join us on a hot night for some cool wines. Includes light appetizers, 6pm to 8pm, $14pp.
Also, check our our June Specials -
Just ask for it and get:
Monday- 15% off bottled wine pricing (limited to stock on hand)
Tuesday- Purchase $20 or more in drinks, get ½ off either size cheeseboard (1 per day)
Wednesday- Selected house wine, red or white $5 a glass
Thursday- Flight Tasting $8
The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com
Petite Syrah Tasting @ Bella Fiore Wines
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 6:08pm
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June 14, 2012 - 6:00pm Come taste some fantastic petite syrah at a great price, includes light appetizers. 6pm to 8pm, $14pp
The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com
Diving Into The Arts June 9 Fundraiser @ IHOP
Submitted by Brewery Arts Center on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 9:21am
June 9, 2012 - 4:00pm
Diving into the Arts is a partnership between the Brewery Arts Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.
IHOP Fundraiser on June 9th, from 4-10pm at IHOP, 3883 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 8971. 775-882-6308.
28th Annual Pops Party Presents "Cowboys & Cowgirls"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 1:24pm
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June 10, 2012 - 3:00pm Come soak up some sun at the “Cowboys & Cowgirls” performance during Carson City’s twenty-eighth annual Pops Party on Sunday, June 10, located at the Governor’s Mansion at 3 P.M. The “Cowboys & Cowgirls” program will feature classic western tunes performed by The Carson City Symphony and Chamber Singers, and Strings of the Schools youth orchestra.
Music series High Notes kicks off in June at North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 4:16pmNorth Lake Tahoe takes its music outdoors with a variety of live concerts, festivals and headliner events – all part of the destination’s High Notes: North Lake Tahoe Summerlong Music series, running June through September. The lake’s live music campaign also has a designated website that covers all the free events and ticketed performances.
Free Weekly Summer Concerts
Crimson Moon Grand Opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/27/2012 - 3:45pm
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June 1, 2012 (All day) The "Crimson Moon" Grand Opening gala and intuitive fesitval at the Carson Cove Mall in Carson City, Nevada. Come and see and meet Psychics, holistic practitioners, massage therapists, Belly dancers, Hispanic Dancers, Watch Arts and demos and energy balancing techniques, have some food catered by the Cove Restaurant,listen to Live bands, MORE! Come join the fun and meet our community's new metaphysical, spiritual and intuitive arts center!
Explore the World @ Your Library - Guatemala with Anita Shaul
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 4:54pm
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May 31, 2012 - 6:00pm Carson Valley Community Theatre's new play HOLKA POLKA
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 3:14pm
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July 13, 2012 - 6:30pm CVCT's new production of Holka Polka is a children's play, written by D.M. Larson, about the nicest witch in Fairytale Land, who embarks on a journey to save all the witches' reputations by saving the Prince. Along the way whe meets some familiar and misunderstood fairytale characters and she also comes to find that an historically sweet and loving character is really evil. This is a wonderful family show that will appeal to any age group. The play is directed by Gardnerville's own Riley Cooper.
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 4:13pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 24 2012 .
June 23, 2012 - 7:00pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party June 23 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.
Wine, Art & Music: Summer "Kick Off" Art Sale & Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:16pm
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June 2, 2012 - 10:00am Wine, Art & Music: Summer "Kick Off" Art Sale & Open House
Date Saturday, June 02, 2012
Time 10:00 am – 5:00 pm PDT
Where Brewery Arts Center
449 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
Event description Put it on your calendars!
Join us for a fun and entertaining day of great art, gift ideas, music, song and food at the Brewery Arts Center Summer “Kick Off” Art Sale and Open House. Held in conjunction with the Carson City Wine Walk.
Virginia and Truckee Railroad season begins Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 2:22amThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad launches its 2012 summer season with round trip trains between Carson City and Virginia City this Memorial Day Weekend. The real deal and real feel of a clickety-clack, gentle-gallop departs from today and goes back in time to robber barons, miners, dance halls and saloon girls.
Another lunchtime distraction
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:55amKen Burns on how to tell a great story:
Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours: Living the Dream Celebration Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:43pm
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June 14, 2012 - 7:30pm June 14 2012
Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours invite you to celebrate life and join them as they release Living The Dream with a special CD Release Concert at the Brewery Arts Center on Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 pm. (Also celebrating Antsy's Birthday & 20 years in Music!) Tickets are available online at www.breweryarts.org
Standard Deviations: The Digital Art of Michael Holcomb Opens In Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:47pm
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May 18, 2012 (All day) Standard Deviation: The Digital Art of Michael HolcombOK…Let’s say sometime in the 19th century, George Boole, who created the algebra that’s the basis for digital logic and computer science, met the German biological illustrator Ernst Haeckel and they decided to make art. It might have looked very much like the work of Michael Holcomb, an artist whose images are on view at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center Gallery West, May 14th through June 22nd.
Clay for a day!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 2:58pmClay for a Day!!
Would you like to bake & serve your holiday vegetables in a dish you made?
In 2-3 hours you will make a microwave & dishwasher safe food dish that you will cherish for years! Come in and play, choose your glaze, and come back in about 2 weeks to pick it up for only $25 per person ~ shipping available for extra charge
Advance sign-up required, to fit into your plans! Find and like us on facebook!
Carson City Pottery Offers Classes, ages 7+
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 2:52pm
Carson City Pottery offers classes in working with clay. The class sizes are small, so that individual attention may be paid to each student. Classes are ongoing at levels from beginner through advanced. Please visit Carson City Pottery on facebook for more information.
We are located at 813 N Carson Street, in the basement of the Children's Museum of Northern NV. Contact: 775-313-8628, or Carsoncitypottery@yahoo.com
Oil Painting Classes every Tuesday (adults)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:23am
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Repeats every week until Thu Feb 28 2013 .
December 11, 2012 - 9:00am
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December 18, 2012 - 9:00am
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January 1, 2013 - 9:00am
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January 22, 2013 - 9:00am
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January 29, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 5, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 19, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 26, 2013 - 9:00am Oil painting instruction of any subject matter, any skill level in a friendly supportive and creative atmosphere. Morning or afternoon sessions are available.
Open enrollment: $15 per session, Pay teacher at time of class
Tuesdays 9am-12pm and 1pm – 4pm
Instructor: Tina Tyrrell, Location: Painting Studio
Painting: Acrylic, Oil & Watercolor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 10:07am
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Repeats every week until Tue Feb 26 2013 .
December 10, 2012 (All day)
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February 25, 2013 (All day) A pleasant atmosphere where students work on their own projects while the instructor is there to help them complete their painting from start to finish. Students choose which medium they want to work in (oil, watercolor, or acrylic). Students supply their own materials. Morning or afternoon sessions are available.
Open enrollment: $25 per session, Pay teacher at time of class
Mondays 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
Instructor: Mark Tompkins, Location: Painting Studio
Painting: Acrylic, Oil & Watercolor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 9:47am
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Repeats every week until Tue Feb 26 2013 .
December 10, 2012 - 9:00am
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December 17, 2012 - 9:00am
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December 24, 2012 - 9:00am
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December 31, 2012 - 9:00am
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January 7, 2013 - 9:00am
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January 14, 2013 - 9:00am
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January 21, 2013 - 9:00am
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January 28, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 4, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 11, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 18, 2013 - 9:00am
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February 25, 2013 - 9:00am A pleasant atmosphere where students work on their own projects while the instructor is there to help them complete their painting from start to finish. Students choose which medium they want to work in (oil, watercolor, or acrylic). Students supply their own materials. Morning or afternoon sessions are available.
Open enrollment: $25 per session, Pay teacher at time of class
Mondays 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
Instructor: Mark Tompkins, Location: Painting Studio
Exclusive Pass for the 2012 Lake Tahoe SummerFest Now Available
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:54am
For a limited time, VIP Season Passes are available for the inaugural Lake Tahoe SummerFest, (www.tahoesummerfest.org) a series of classical music concerts. This transferable VIP Season Pass includes exclusive seating to all nine performances over the first three weekends of August; after-concert receptions with Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Joel Revzen, and the orchestra; and preferred parking.
Twelve Angry Men presented by Proscenium Players, Inc.
Submitted by Brewery Arts Center on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:25pm“Twelve Angry Men”
Latin music workshop and free concert
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 7:12pm
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May 12, 2012 - 3:00pm On Saturday, May 12, Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools will hold a Latin Music Workshop and concert at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive, Carson City. Led by Symphony Education Director Sue Jesch and guest percussionists Liz White, Kevin Conlin, and Gerald Larson from the University of Nevada, Reno, the workshop is open to string players of all ages at no cost. For workshop schedule, reservations, and music, call Sue Jesch at 775-540-5584.
Mile High Jazz Band presents Merry May Jazz
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 7:05pm
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May 8, 2012 - 8:00pm Mile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May," a program of big-band jazz favorites in the Basie-Ellington tradition, featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist June Joplin, on Tuesday, May 8, 8-10 pm, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:15 pm., for $5 additional. For information, call 775-883-4154, 775-883-2662, or see the website, milehighjazz.com.
"Mother Courage and Her Children" at First United Methodist Church
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 9:39pm
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Repeats every day until Sun May 13 2012 .
May 11, 2012 (All day)
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May 12, 2012 (All day) The First United Methodist Church’s Readers’ Theater will present a reading of "Mother Courage and Her Children," on May 11, 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Carson City, NW corner of Division and Musser Streets. This drama was written by the German playwright Bertold Brecht in 1939 when Brecht lived in exile in the United States.
