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Stephanie Arrigotti, director and producer for the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company, talks about the upcoming production of "The Sound of Music."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tllvOjjzpBA

Organizers of this week's fundraiser at Fremont Elementary School are hoping it turns into a cash cow. Participants paid $5 for tickets, hoping to turn their investment into the $400 cash prize if the cow "plopped" in their section. The second plop got $200.Nearly two hours after arriving at the school Friday, however, there still were no cow pies."She's been holding out," said parent organizer Erin Lehman, who hoped this year's fundraiser would bring in $5,000.
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100424/NEWS/100429760/1001/rss

The fog today kind of reminds one of Ireland.

Carson City Performing Arts presents a 17-year tradition in theater for children and their families with a performance of Sahara Nights this Friday night, April 23. This is a pop culture spoof and lighthearted comedy, intended for all ages.

The performance will be in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. No charge but donations greatly appreciated at the door.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (775) 230-8919.

Time to flip a coin and cash in on some Carson City history this week.
Today through Saturday is National Coin Week and the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club will celebrate the occasion with events culminating on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum.

The 87th annual National Coin Week, will celebrate coin and currency collecting with the theme, “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks.” The Nevada State Museum and the Reno Coin Club, both members of the American Numismatic Association, have several events lined up for the day.   

Dan Allison, Carson City Safe Routes to School coordinator, talks about Nevada Moves Day, April 28:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf63Vk-EP90

Media Release:  April 18, 2010
Information:  Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154, or Judy Monson 775-882-7464

DAVID DICKAU TO HOLD CHORAL MASTERCLASS APRIL 30

Choral conductor/composer David Dickau will hold a

“The Bee” is an offbeat kind of musical comedy that turns out to be pretty funny in the Wild Horse Theater’s production, weekends through April 24 at 8 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St.

There are at least a dozen reasons Carson folk should see the play "The Laramie Project" next weekend at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. But two should be enough to get you moving.

First, the play itself is intense, absorbing, dramatic, engaging. Maybe play isn’t the right word since this is a collection of comments made by Laramie residents before and after the murder of gay college student Matthew by beating and leaving to freeze on a Wyoming back road.

Glen Eagles Restaurant, a Carson City fine dining establishment for 13 years, is still going strong and remains open despite rumors of it being closed.

Restaurant Chef John Ammerman confirmed today that rumors of Glen Eagles having closed or was to be closing are indeed false, and that the rumor has been circulating for at least two weeks.

“The Laramie Project,” at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., is roughly the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. The play opens Friday night, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. and continues April 17, 23, 24, 30 and May 1.

Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. Call (775) 883-1976.

Performing the work is the Tectonic Theater Group, which made personal investigations into the site in Laramie, Wyoming. It reports on the fallout and actions within the community after the murder.

One of Broadway's most buzzed about hits is now in Carson City. Wild Horse Theater Company presents the Tony Award winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. Show Dates are: April 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. April 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $18 general admission; $15 Students/Seniors. Call (775) 887-0438 for tickets or more information. Wild Horse Theater is located at 813 N. Carson Street Carson City.

For all you experts of the terrain parks, Heavenly Mountain Resort has something new and exciting for you. Plus details on that last week of operations for the ski and rider season.

Heavenly has announced its plan for the week of April 19 – 25. In mid-March, Heavenly announced the extension of the 2009-10 season by one week in response to conditions and a plentiful snowpack. This season the resort will operate the final week with the most ski and snowboard terrain available in the past three years.

Maxine Nietz discusses the Lyon County Fly-In:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POIhP_0mxD8

Public Contest to Name Each of the Resort’s Viking Ambassadors

Jeffery Scott, Chris Willson and Tom Strekal from Wild Horse Theater Company discuss their upcoming show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO0sFeyFRO0&feature=youtube_gdata

Media Release - prepared April 6, 2010
Information:  Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154, or Judy Monson 775-882-7464

CARSON CHAMBER SINGERS TO PERFORM MAY 1
Concert features World Premiere of "The Stars Above the Hill" by David Dickau

Today being the first Saturday of the month, it was time for the Downtown Wine Walk. In photo 1, Al Canary of Bella Fiore Wines talk with some of the wine walkers. In photo 2, the "Senator" waves at those driving by the Senator Club. And in photo 3, Rob Joiner (second from right), candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1, and some of his supporters were enjoying the wine walk at Downtown Coin Shop. 

Media release: updated April 3, 2010
Contact: Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154

Carson City Symphony Concert "Spirit of Exploration" April 24 and 25
Features World Famous Horn Soloist Gail Williams
and McAvoy Layne, the Ghost of Mark Twain

Just having a little fun with the video today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZzuY_qNka8

Hundreds of children scrambled wildly for treats outside of Centennial Park this morning, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axuZAqoqRMU

Starts at noon.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Pencils down at Lake Tahoe. It’s time for Spring Break and outdoor recess is in session (http://www.TahoeSouth.com).

The American Cancer Society Kickoff Event is Sat., April 3, at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

Celia Slattery will offer a musical theater workshop Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Brewery in Carson City. She will follow that Saturday night at 7;30 p.m.

We are looking to put together a map of all the free wifi hotspots in Carson City. I have looked at several lists/maps that are out there, but they all seem to be missing some of the most obvious.

...and held in "jail" at Red's 395! So I need your help to bail me out. Please click here and make a donation to help Jerry's Kids.

Now, some of you are probably thinking, gee, that's not so bad, being "locked up" with all that beer and great food. And you're right. But please make a donation anyway. I've got work to do!

Update: They let me out of jail. Said I liked it too much. Thanks to everyone who contributed.