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Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Hit the Streets of Reno for the Sixth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. – “Unabridged,” the sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Mick Mulvaney to speak at 5th Annual Basque Fry CPAC West Event
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 4:39pmGardnerville, Nevada– Morning in Nevada PAC announced today that The Honorable Mick Mulvaney will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Basque Fry on Sept. 14, 2019.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Celtic powerhouse Wicked Tinkers headline Saturday's outdoor Carson City concert at BAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:26pmThe Wicked Tinkers headline the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center’s Change Companies Outdoor Amphitheater. Only two shows remain for Carson City concert series and this Saturday's show, you won't want to miss.
Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert hosts acclaimed Tahoe band Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 4:53pmThe Brewery Arts Center welcomes Americana favorites from Lake Tahoe, The Dead Winter Carpenters, as the headline act to The Change Companies’ stage for the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series this Saturday, August 10. Acclaimed singer singer-writer Spike McGuire is the opening act.
Carson City’s family-friendly ‘Bulldog Cyber Cafe’ welcomes gamers of all types
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 9:24amJust about two years ago, the Bulldog Cyber Cafe quietly opened its doors in the Grocery Outlet shopping center beside Bulldog PC Repair. However, they quickly outgrew their space, and three months ago, the new Bulldog Cyber Cafe opened its doors at 251 Jeanelle Street in Carson City.
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.
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.
Dayton State Park features 'Once Upon a Trail: Whose Tracks are These?' in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:12pmDAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff and River Wranglers for a fun-filled, family-friendly morning as they read the children’s book Whose Tracks are These? while discussing local wildlife such as bats, snakes, beavers and birds.
Carson City's Wheeled Food Wednesday at BAC to feature 4 trucks, multiple options
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 7:03pmThe Brewery Arts Center campus in Carson City is alive Wednesdays this summer with the best food trucks around for a tasty midweek alternative.
Speaker lineup, date announced for fifth Basque Fry political event in Carson Valley
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 8:35amThe Morning in Nevada PAC announced Monday that its speaker lineup for the 5th Annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville on Sept. 14, 2019 will include Mercedes Schlapp and Matt Schlapp.
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.
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.
Wildlife awareness talk featured July 24 at Spooner Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 5:30pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Learn how to handle wildlife encounters, whether it be while camping, hiking or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals; from raccoons and coyotes to bears and mountain lions.
5th Annual 'Sassabration' Pride Event and Fundraiser is back this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 11:59amCarson City’s Pride event “Sassabration” is back this Saturday with a full line up of bands, vendors, food, family-friendly activities and more!
Hosted by Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, the annual event is back for its 5th year and begins at 11 a.m. with a parade at the Brewery Arts Center, located at 449 West King Street. Cars, Rollerskaters, Pirate Ship Sailors and Walkers are invited to participate!
2nd Annual Summer Nights: Music, Fun, Food, and Friends at Dayton Tap House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:42amA cancer diagnosis is life-threatening, financially devastating, and strikes without warning. Even patients who have worked hard all their life can find themselves struggling to afford necessities such as keeping their lights on, buying gas (for travel to treatment), and covering the high cost of medicine. As one of the regions only organizations providing such support for patients, Carson Tahoe is their only safety net.
Hands-on science activities in Silver City this Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 9:30amSILVER CITY, Nev. — Children ages 8-12 and their parents can take part in a fun science activity this Tuesday. Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension leads his popular interactive science activity on Tuesday, July 9 from 10 to noon at the Silver City School House, 385 High Street. The activity is free and all children ages 8-12, with their parents, are invited to attend.
Movie in the Park, Farmers Market and more: events and happenings for Saturday, July 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:45pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another warm one with a high of 89 and a low of 52. On the docket today we have a free Movie in the Park in Silver City, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Carnival, train rides, and more! Check below to see what’s going on for the weekend.
Saturday, July 6
Free Movie in the Park showing “Wall-E” in Silver City Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 6:48pmWall-E, the beloved Pixar film, will be showing for free for a Movie in the Park in Silver City this Saturday.
This family-friendly movie will begin after dark.
Movie-goers can bring lawn chairs or sit on the grass to view.
The park is located just off of 4th street in Silver City. There are no bathroom facilities at the park so plan accordingly!
Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert Saturday features R&B and folk pop lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 3:57pmThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series at the Change Companies stage continues this Saturday, July 6 with a double billing featuring a lineup of soul and R&B music and folk pop and rock acts.
Hands-On Science Activities in Silver City July 2 and July 9; concerts, book signings and more to follow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 2:38pmSilver City, Nevada - Kids ages 8-12 and their parents can don goggles and learn why there's an endothermic reaction between vinegar and baking soda in a bubbling and fun activity on July 2 in Silver City. Participants will use thermometers and observe whether heat is created or extinguished. The experiment will also help them learn about Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Reggae sensation Jordan T jams Saturday at Carson City's outdoor Levitt AMP concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 1:03pmThe Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies began with a full house last week and the party will continue this Saturday, June 29 at the Brewery Arts Center with reggae sensation Jordan T. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, June 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAs we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.
Comstock Town Offers Free Summer Events for All Ages
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:53pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — A number of different groups sponsor an annual summer series of public events in historic Silver City. This summer, events include a free family-friendly concert by Kantu Inka, visits from award-winning visiting artists and writers, kids science and engineering activities, plus a floral design class, a coding workshop, lectures and more for adults and teens.
Events, happenings around the Carson City region during Father's Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 6:14pmHeading into Father’s Day weekend, there's plenty of jam-packed activities around the Carson City region. There's Flag Day ceremonies at the Nevada Veterans Memorial and at the Elks Lodge. The Stewart Father’s Day Powwow happens Friday to Sunday and features hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers artists and cultural enthusiasts. Lace up the tennis shoes for the Eastside Historical tour of the capital city hosted by Muscle Powered. Journey of Hope returns to Western Nevada College at 5 p.m. to settle into the evening. Open Mic Night at A to Zen will cap-off an eventful Friday heading into the weekend.