Arts and Entertainment

Join us on Friday, Jan. 19 beginning at 7pm for Keith Alan Barnett. He will be performing some of the songs from the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" plus many more of your favorites.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Cool January Jazz” on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free, donations welcome.

The 17-member band will play favorite big-band jazz tunes from its extensive repertoire and feature the vocal stylings of Jakki Ford. Pianist and band leader David Bugli said, "This is the band's first performance of the new year.

Local Photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee here in Gardnerville starting on Monday, January 15th.

His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite – cows. Mark has enjoyed photography since he was a kid. It remains a passion to this day. His photos are of areas from Mad Canyon’s majestic peaks to Gardnerville’s Meadows, historic locales from Genoa to Virginia City, barns to classic cars.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Louise Noel for her Winter show. Vibrant and whimsical are the words that come to mind when describing her work.

Our stage and mic is always open unless there is a scheduled activity. But on Thursday evenings, we have a structured hosted open mic with Keith Alan Barnett as your host. You are welcome to come up and play your music, recite your poetry, tell your funny stories, etc. So don't be shy, come on down and show us your stuff!

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Lake Tahoe in August of 1980.

Nashville Social Club is bringing rock ‘n roll fans an incredible opportunity to see members of The Doobie Brothers, Traffic, New Grass Revival, and Peter Frampton’s band perform in an intimate setting in Carson City.

America’s favorite flannel-clad funnyman Larry the Cable Guy is bringing a double dose of his acclaimed blue-collar comedy to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Saturday, March 9.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest. The contest is open to students in the 9th to 12th grades, or 14 to 18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students.

Come and join us for our first matinee of 2024 with our friend Kim Harris presenting - Mary Perkins Bradbury: Convicted of Witchery.

Dive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo Jr." This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments.

We believe that music should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone! That's why we're offering Ukulele for Beginners - a chance to learn a new instrument in an encouraging and patient environment.

John P. Kallestad began shooting with his first camera, a Nikon F over 50 years ago.

In the early 1900’s he attended his first photo workshop in Bodie, California. From there, he continued to expand his knowledge and expertise in the use of the film camera, producing in excess of 15,000 slides over the next ten years from a base at Lake Tahoe.

The Carson Valley Arts Council’s 2023-2024 Concert Series is resuming with an
evening with Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy. Heather will perform at the CVIC Hall,
1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024.

Heather “Lil' Mama” Hardy will light up the stage with incendiary music from
blues and jazz to rock and bluegrass. Heather’s musical journey goes from
New York City to Tucson, Arizona where she and her duo are regular features
with the Tucson Jazz Festival and regional events.

Tickets are $22 members, $24 general audience, and kids under 18 are free

Thirteen of Carson High School’s accomplished photography students have their work in Photo Finished 2024 at the Brick in Carson City.

As a colored pencil artist, Lorraine Foster specializes in photorealism in her work. She has won awards and has had the New Wave Sticker company use her drawings of big cats as stickers.

In this class, you'll learn the basics of the Zentangle Method and walk away with two original pieces of art you create yourself! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns, one stroke at a time.

Love to sing but don’t play an instrument? Then Polecat Tavern on Karaoke Night is the place for you. Bring your friends and family (21 & over, please) so they can make fun of you. Then get them up on stage and you can make fun of them. So much fun!

As you know, the mic is always open here at Polecat Tavern unless otherwise occupied, BUT on Thursday evenings, we have a structured OPEN Mic beginning at 7pm. The stage is set up, just plug in and show us your stuff.

Whether you're a beginning screenwriter or you've been at it for some time, there's power in exploring the craft with the guidance of a seasoned pro and the companionship of others who are inspired to create.

The Swiss Alphorn (also known as "that instrument in the Ricola commericals") may look a bit intimidating, but trust us - whether you're brand new to playing music or a seasoned musician, you'll find it to be approachable and fun!

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall, Nashville Social Club in Carson City at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers.

The Carson City Arts and Culture Program, part of the city's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, is seeking input for potential future classes and workshops that the community would like to see offered.

Scarlett Verbs will be performing at Polecat Tavern, Starting at 7pm - January 13th, 2024. Nathan and Margaret are an original and cover band focused on vocal harmony.

The Nevada Artists Association is proud to present the 2024 New Years Show through Feb. 9 2024 with 111 entries by 26 Nevada artists in all categories of media.

The votes have been counted and the winner of the Peoples Choice Award from the Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show has been awarded to Walter Daniels for his oil painting, "Don't Go."

Polecat Tavern proprietor Keith Alan Barnett will be performing tonight in between open mic activities. Keith will also welcome anyone up to the stage to join in.

Join us at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, January 6th beginning at 7pm for Canyon White. Rocking…Soulful Music… from the heart…Voted RN&R 2015, 2016, 2017 Best Songwriter Musician.

21 & over only.

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV 89703

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