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Live music, plays, art showing and more: Events in Carson City and beyond this weekend

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February 2, 2024 (All day)
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February 4, 2024 (All day)

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Here's a look at what this weekend has in store.

  • All weekend long

Leading Ladies Live at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City Jan. 26 - Feb. 4

Ken Ludwig's "Leading Ladies" is a comedy extravaganza where the laughs are as abundant as the costume changes. With Ludwig's comedic prowess, the plot weaves through a maze of mistaken identities, creating a comedic symphony that'll have you gasping for breath between chuckles.

Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show
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 NAA Art Gallery is your local art marketplace for fine art and gifts, located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Be sure to vote for your top three favorites for the Peoples Choice Award each time you visit the Gallery.

  • Friday

Carson City

Early voting happening now through Friday, Feb. 2.

Head down to the Carson City Community Center for early voting through Feb. 2.

A to Zen Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at The Zen Den Stage features music, comedy, poetry, magic and more. All ages and skill levels welcome! Every Friday, 6pm, Food and beverages available. A to Zen is located at 1803 N Carson St., Carson City.

Deception at Polecat Tavern in Carson City

This just in! Deception at Polecat Tavern. You KNOW them. You LOVE them.

Lake Tahoe

Ski With A Ranger offered Fridays at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger through March.

  • Saturday

Carson City

Addison Agen, Whitney Myer from NBC's 'The Voice' perform Saturday at Carson City's BAC

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and For The Song will feature two artists Feb. 3, Addison Agen and Whitney Myer, who both appeared on NBC's "The Voice."

Bill Wharton at Polecat Tavern in Carson City

Do we have a treat for you! Bill Wharton will be at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, February 3rd beginning at 7pm.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, Feb. 3

Every first Saturday of the month please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "MO" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 and on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.

The Carson City Wine Walk is back Saturday

Stroll Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine poured from participating businesses while experiencing everything Downtown offers. Check in will be at the Brewery Arts Center from 1PM to 3PM only. If you arrive after 3PM, you will not be able to redeem your ticket and collect your bracelet and glass. Click the link above to secure your tickets.

  • Sunday

Carson City

Famed folk group The Kingston Trio headlines Feb. 4 at Nashville Social Club in Carson City

Folk music enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Nashville Social Club proudly announces a Sunday matinee concert featuring the iconic folk group, The Kingston Trio, on Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. This not-to-be-missed event will take place at the Nashville Social Club venue in Carson City. This event is sold out.

  • Ongoing

Local Photographer Mark Gillard Featured at Gardnerville’s DST Coffee Jan. 15 – Feb. 17

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.

Baha’i Talks Sundays at Mills Park

Members of the Bahá’i community of Carson City invite the public to a series of talks on spiritual growth. Meeting each Sunday at 2:00PM at the Wungnema House in Mills Park.

NAA Art Gallery in Carson City features John Kallestad, International Photography winner through Feb. 9

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.

Carson City’s Shred Kids Ski and Snowboard Trips are back for 2024

Do you have a middle or high schooler ready to hit the slopes? Now’s your chance! Winter 2024 Shred Kids Ski and Snowboard Trips are returning with four Friday afternoon dates on Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2. This is a Middle School and High School Ski and Snowboard program. The program consists of four trips to Boreal Mountain Resort after school on Fridays.

Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.

Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center returns

Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center. The renovations to the Carson City Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.

Connections storytelling group host weekly meetings throughout Carson City, all welcome

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am until noon at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City, the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:15 p. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, and/or the third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.

Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday through Dec. 28

Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday

Art with Aloha at the Carson City Community Center through Feb. 22

Jackie Pias Carlin’s art brings fresh air with tropical flora beauty to our wintery season. Carlin’s show, "Art with Aloha", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, through Feb. 22, 2024. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings and upon request.

Thursday Night Open Mic at Polecat Tavern

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.

Student exhibition 'Photo Finish 2024 ' featured at Carson City's Brick through March 14.

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

Rural Nevada foster parents virtual training happening now through Feb. 10; registration open for prospective parents

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is working to recruit and train foster families in Nevada’s 15 rural counties to support children in need.

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A 32-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possessing a firearm by a prohibited person, child endangerment and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Capital City Community Band will present a “You Asked For It” concert on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7 p.m. in the Carson High School gym.

Community info night on youth vaping

Dayton, Nevada - Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) will offer a free information night for parents and other community members on the health risks of youth vaping, strategies for preventing vaping and ways to support youth in leading healthy lives.

This year 17 students attended the state FFA Convention and participated in 7 different contests. One of Carson High School's own students, Melanie Burrett, was elected the 2024-25 Nevada State Reporter. Meanwhile, Maximillian Bushey was placed on one the Nom Com team for the State Office during the convention.

Mark Twain Days (Year Two) was yet another triumph, particularly the group photo, where every kid and her grandmother sported humongous mustachios. I can’t wait to see the print. My personal favorite event was, “Connections.” A hundred folks gathered together upstairs in the Brewery Arts Center to share personal connections that improved their lives.

The Carson City Senior Center continues its monthly Tuesday Conversations. The Tuesday, May 21 talk will feature Frank Joe, an alumni of the Stewart Indian School.

Northern Nevada, get ready to experience an evening of unparalleled entertainment as Carson City’s premier live music venue and restaurant, Nashville Social Club brings the electrifying, mega hit Most Wanted!

2nd Vice President, Gary Yoakum-1st Vice President, and Debbie Lane-Past Preside

Carson City’s oldest continuously meeting social organization, the Leisure Hour Club, recently installed new officers for the 2024-25 year.

UPDATE 12:57PM: A foreign national was cited for failing to maintain lanes and failure to yield, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant. The driver, who is from out of the country, led officers on a slow-speed pursuit earlier Monday morning.
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A brief vehicle pursuit Monday morning where the driver of a white Kia failed to yield to Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies ended with a felony traffic stop near the intersection of William and Roop Street. The male driver was detained and is being questioned.

Western Nevada College celebrates the achievements of its 2023-24 graduates on Monday in Carson City, with a second ceremony planned for Thursday, May 23 in Fallon.

Collectively, the two traditional ceremonies will honor a record-tying 617 graduates who are approved to receive a record 692 degrees and Certificates of Achievement.

My friend Diane grows perennial flowers quite successfully in containers on her patio. She is good at it and grows a greater variety of perennials than I do. Recently, she pointed out a variegated plant called Glechoma hederacea, commonly called ground ivy or sometimes creeping Charlie.

Carson High School is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Connor Beattie Alumni Bowl, scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. This event honors the memory of Connor Beattie, a former CHS student athlete who passed away, and celebrates his love for Carson High Football.

An approximately 14 foot by 60 foot mobile home is disabled in the center turn lane at the corner of Fairview Drive and Steamboat Drive in Carson City and has disrupted the flow of traffic. Motorists can expect delays through Monday morning.

According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, the mobile home lost 4 of its 6 wheels while it was being pulled Sunday evening by a truck.

Carson City health officials will discuss the youth vaping epidemic, along with short-term and long-term effects of vaping at a monthly parent night meeting, happening Monday night, May 20.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for Nickelodeon’s The Spongebob Musical, Youth Edition, a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway show based on the iconic Nickelodeon series! The show will run four performances, July 26-28, 2024 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Visit Carson City and pro cyclist Peter Stetina hosted the Peter Stetina Paydirt Challenge gravel race in Carson City this weekend. More than 600 bikers from around the world participated in either the 69-mile long course or the 56-mile medium course races.

Carson City Transportation Manager Chris Martinovich will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is offering May through October tours of the historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City.

Western Nevada College is celebrating its 53rd commencement class with traditional commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 20, in Carson City and Thursday, May 23, in Fallon.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 20-26, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

On May 18, 2024, at around 12:50 a.m., Carson City Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher Gorham. A drug-detection canine was used to conduct a sniff of the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia along with an explosive device.

The following is written by Sam Olson, I.D.E.A. Committee Chair & Robert Bartshe, president of Sierra Nevada Realtors.

Our state anthem boldly declares that ‘Home means Nevada.’ For many Nevadans, home also means economic prosperity and stability. For generations, home ownership has been a symbol of financial security and upward mobility. Home equity is the largest single financial asset for most American families, representing between 50% and 70% of net wealth. Buying a house is one of those marquee life moments that you never forget.

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Memorial Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Target fees will be discounted with a limit of 400 targets per person. The Club is a shotgun only facility, offering Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!

Over the last 10 years, Catmandu has helped more than 2700 cats and kittens have a better life through rescue, adoption, education, assistance programs and a cage-free sanctuary. To mark the occasion and raise money to continue their lifesaving efforts, Catmandu is having a celebration/fundraising event from 6-9 pm on Saturday, June 29th at the Carson Events Center.

Thank you Jack's Valley Elementary School for inviting the Carson City Park Rangers to participate in Camp Read A Lot!

Students learned amazing facts about our feline and canine neighbors, mountain lions and coyotes!

An 1884 Carson City Morgan silver dollar donated by Northern Nevada Coin is being raffled by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum. The raffle will highlight the Tin Cup Roundup fundraiser planned for Saturday, September 21 (5 to 8 pm). Proceeds from the raffle and the event will support the restoration of a 1967 Chevrolet pickup truck for the State Museum.

Deputies are investigating a pipe bomb that was discovered during a traffic stop early Saturday morning.

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is my biggest problem. I do NOT make a good first impression.

On Friday, the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada announced its expansion into Minden.

“We are so incredibly honored to announce the brand-new Wray Family Clubhouse opening in August of 2024 in Minden,” a spokesperson wrote.