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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.
Hank Jr. speaks his mind in Sparks, tears apart new venue
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 12:43pmWith those words — actually from a song written by Kris Kristofferson, one of Bocephus’ few still-living rowdy friends — Hank Williams Jr. brought an epic concert to a close Saturday night at the Nugget Events Center, the new 8,500-seat amphitheater in downtown Sparks.
KNVC Summer Concert Series - Canyon White
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 7:56amOn the Back Porch! at the KNVC radio station in Carson City. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets, a picnic basket & sunscreen to the final summer concert in the FREE series - Canyon White!
Rocking...Soulful Music...played from the heart. You will really love this Singer/Songwriter's unique style.
The event is from 6 to 7 p.m. on the KNVC back patio, 990 North Minnesota Street. Bring your own lawn chair. This is a free concert.
KNVC Summer Concert Series: Mayita and the Hot Shots
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 7:53amOn the Back Porch! at the KNVC Radio Station. 990 N. Minnesota Street,Carson City. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets, a picnic basket & sunscreen to the second in the FREE series: Mayita and the Hot Shots.
You will really enjoy their Country Music – Country Rock Music – Blues Music – Tex–Mex Music - etc. mix. Be ready to dance!
Events around Carson City area for Sunday, August 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 7:41amGood day Carson City. It is Sunday, August 4, 2019. We're looking at continued sunshine and warm temperatures with daytime highs in the low 90s. Events today feature fitness and art gatherings, music and guest speakers at Dangberg Historic Park and Mormon Station State Historic Park in Carson Valley, train rides and more. Hug your kids and enjoy the day.
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.
Guest Speakers and Mo'z Motley Blues at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 11:52amThe month of August begins with a presentation on “The Great State Embezzlement,” Mo’z Motley Blues in concert and a presentation on “The History of Baseball in Nevada” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Sunday, August 4, at 10 a.m., Glen Whorton, President of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, returns to the park to speak on this year’s topic “The Great State Embezzlement.” This is a free event for all to attend.
Carson City's Hope Crossing church hosts gospel concert with famed Blackwood Quartet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 11:35amThe community is invited to a free gospel concert Friday in Carson City featuring the Blackwood Quartet. This group has a legendary story and it comes through in every song.
Dwight Yoakam’s new material highlights Nevada concert
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 5:58pmMention the name Dwight Yoakam to anyone who has paid attention to country music the past 35 years, and the same images come to mind.
Farmers Markets, Demolition Derbies and more: Carson City Events for Saturday, July 27
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 8:00amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!
Saturday, July 27
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
Moonalice, Jerry's Middle Finger, and Jonny Mojo and Friends to celebrate at 'The Day After' festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 2:23pmCome Play with us and see what tomorrow brings! Dance the day away and soak up the sunshine by the riverside in Placerville for "The Day After" concert, celebration of the life and memory of beloved Jerry Garcia.
Levitt AMP Carson City concert Saturday features brass-fused, pop and soul headliners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 10:51amThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series continues this Saturday, July 27 with two headliners sure to light up the night at the Change Company stage, bringing with them all the flavors of pop, funk and plenty of soul.
Concerts, Taste of Downtown, Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, July 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:29pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a full list of events happening today and tomorrow, including Taste of Downtown, concerts throughout the city, and more!
Take a look below to see what we’ve got going through the rest of the weekend.
Pat Benatar coming to Minden’s TJ’s Corral July 31
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 9:37amThe famous Pat Benatar along with husband Neil Giraldo will be performing at TJ’s Corral next to the Carson Valley Inn in Minden on Wednesday, July 31 as a part of their 2019 summer concert series.
Carson City's Brewery Arts Center receives national award from AARP
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 9:12amAARP National has just released the winners of their Community Challenge Grants and the Brewery Arts Center is on the list!
For the third annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 1,660 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
Grammy winning Zydeco musician to headline Carson City Levitt AMP outdoor concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 10:59amThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series at the Change Companies stage in Carson City continues this Saturday, July 20 with an award-winning Zydeco music headliner to spice up an already festive night with the Taste of Downtown.
'HopeFest9' outdoor concert to raise funds for Carson City, Tahoe area patients with cancer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:35amThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is excited to announce the official date for their annual fundraiser, HopeFest9. The free summer evening concert will be headlined by Eric Hutchinson, the international platinum-selling singer-songwriter, who captures his audience with his lively music set.
Concert under the Stars raises $53,000 for Carson City's Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 2:07pmThe 11th Annual “Concert Under the Stars” fundraiser on Wednesday, July 10 for The Greenhouse Project of Carson City raised $53,000 that will go to the project's education and agriculture program operations.
Todd Morgan & The Emblems and the History of the Nevada Buckaroo at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 1:03pmThis month, Todd Morgan & the Emblems return for a third season and historian Dr. Michael Fischer will speak on the history of the Nevada Buckaroo at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Tahoe Symphony Presents Violinist Alex Eisenberg and Rising Star Derek Chien
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 11:53amTOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus opens its concert series at the elegant Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31st with a special program.
Sassabration, Car Shows, Markets and more: events for Saturday, July 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 11:19pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a packed day of activities, including Carson City’s Proudest Pride event, Sassabration! In addition, we’ve got the Capital City Kid’s Triathlon, the farmers market, a Carson Street car show, and more!
The Mother Hips, car show, kids triathlon and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:46pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events and activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. On Friday, Muscle Powered will host a morning walk at the Carson City Multi-Use Path at 8 a.m. And there's coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum.
It's Your City: 5th annual Sassabration arrives this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:04pmThis week's edition of It's Your City features Adam Whitney, filling in for host Cortney Bloomer, with special guest Jayme Watts, owner of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City and co-founder of this Saturday's annual Sassabration.
11th annual Concert Under the Stars fundraiser plays a sold out evening for the Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 11:22pmThe Greenhouse Project’s Concert Under the Star fundraiser held a sold out show at the Eagle Valley Golf Course Wednesday evening for the 11th year in a row.