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Carson City's Silver and Snowflake Festival draws crowd, including Grinch and dog Max
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 7:38pmThe annual Silver and Snowflake festival and tree lighting ceremony at the Nevada State Capitol building in Carson City brought big crowds, festive cheer, and free sleigh rides.
Free hot cocoa at Alatte during Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights Friday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 3:19pmCome get your hot chocolate and a stuffed animal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street, sponsored by Friends In Service Helping (FISH) and the Carson Nugget from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 9:57pmWith winter weather having arrived, it seems only appropriate the last Friday of November is when Carson City celebrates the holiday season in a big way by ringing in the spirit of giving with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 7:32amGood day Carson City, it is Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. With steady rain in the city early this morning, slushy snow in the foothills and heavy snow in the Sierra, we are on our way to winter even though it is still technically fall. It sure is beginning to look like Christmas, especially as we head into the weekend, with Friday's Silver and SnowFlakes Festival of Lights at the capitol and Saturday's downtown Holiday Crawl.
Carson City's Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights: A tradition celebrated among generations
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 1:58pmThis Friday, Nov. 30, Carson City area residents will once again have the opportunity to see and hear the future as they listen to beloved holidays tunes from the past being sung by today’s fifth graders — our future.
Carson City fifth graders set to sing at Friday's tree lighting event at the capitol building
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — Fifth graders from all six public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the 30th annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City this Friday.
Reno Jazz Orchestra brings "A World of Joy" to Reno/Tahoe this holiday season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 12:42pmThe spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah come to life as the 18-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) presents, “A World of Joy,” featuring holiday music from the U.S. to Brazil, Puerto Rico, Israel, Russia, Austria and back.
Joining the RJO is Pat Esters' Gospel Choir, starring vocalists Pat Esters, Lori Johnson, David Wells, and Caitlin Collins. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open the show at the Reno performances.
The first shows are Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.
Events and happenings on this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 7:25amGood day Carson City and Happy Thanksgiving. Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. With the arrival of this festival day of feast, family, friendship and thanks, Mother Nature delivered valley rain and Sierra snow overnight. Gusty winds are expected later this afternoon. This morning appears to be in between weather systems, which is good news for those headed to the Governor's Mansion for the annual Turkey Trot. It may be soggy, but not heavy on the rain side.
Annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights Schedule for Friday, Nov. 30
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 2:10pmThe annual Carson City Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights at the Nevada State Capitol Grounds returns in 2018 with sleigh rides, caroling, hot chocolate, Santa pictures and of course, the tree lighting. See the full schedule of events below. The event is Friday, Nov. 30.
Dayton musician named Songwriter of the Year by International Western Music Association
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 1:16pmThe International Western Music Association (IWMA), which promotes and preserves western music in its traditional, historical and contemporary forms, has named Richard Elloyan Songwriter of the Year.
MTV acquires South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe EDM festival
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 3:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — It started as a dream of Chad Donnelly's after growing up in Colorado and attending Denver Broncos football games in the cold and snow. He thought to himself, if people will attend a football game and sit in the snow, why not a concert?
Carson City and Silver City Become 'Arts and Culture Sister Cities'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:27pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Carson City’s recognition of the importance of arts and culture to a thriving community is very much in line with that of nearby Silver City. The Comstock town is known as an "Arts and Cultural Resources Production Center" due to the work residents have contributed in the fields of arts and cultural resources.
Off Beat: Positively Reno’s biggest little fest starts Thursday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 5:19pmWell, it’s happened, Reno. You’ve got yourself a music festival. And not just a few artsy bands in a park, but a multiple-day-palooza.
Off Beat Arts & Music Festival will once again take over the city for three days starting November 8, showcasing dozens of venues, more than 100 performances from dozens of local acts and an unparalleled list of touring guests from big-shot towns like Los Angeles and Seattle.
Day of the Dead celebrated at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 1:42pmIf you thought Dia de los Muertos was synonymous with Halloween, you'd be wrong.
Although All Hallows Eve occurs during the typically days-long festival, Dia de los Muertos is really a celebration of life for loved ones and ancestors that have passed on.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:04amWelcome to Halloween and the last day of October, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Activities today feature trick or treating at the Carson Mall, the Downtown Candy Crawl, a haunted house at Western Nevada College and a harvest festival in the Carson Valley. Here's what's ahead for today:
Events and Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:40amGood morning Carson City, it is Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, which means we are one day away from the annual nationwide trick or treating Halloween ritual but ahead of those festivities is the second annual Boo-Nanza celebration today at the Carson City Community Center that you won't want to miss. Also on tap for today are morning walks and afternoon hikes, a film festival showing at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Here is what's happening around Carson City today:
Hangtown Music Fest opens on moonlit night in Placerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 6:50pmIt was about halfway through the opening-night set when Railroad Earth frontman Todd Scheaffer formally mentioned it. The topic had been discussed in the well-versed audience, and though they were there to party, those at the festival also wanted to acknowledge and honor.
2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:14pmFollowing are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.
Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:
Division 1 - Bath St
Division 2 - Adaline St
Division 3 - E Long St
Division 4 - W Long St
Division 5 - E Adams St
Division 7 - E Park St
Division 9 - Fleischmann way
Division 10 - E John St
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 20
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 10:18pmNevada Day and the big parade are just one week away, but first is the annual Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Carson City.
Carson City and surrounding area Fall and Halloween themed events listed here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:11amEvery spooky Halloween or family friendly fall themed event in Carson City, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, Dayton, and more.
Families create at Carson Mall Fall Scarecrow Festival in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 1:39pmCome get your scarecrow on at the Fall Scarecrow Festival, going on now until 6 p.m. Saturday inside the Carson Mall.
Pumpkins plucked from Carson City's Seeliger Elementary patch during fall festival
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 12:31pmFamilies braved crisp, chilly temperatures in the thirties Saturday morning to participate in the 26th annual Seeliger Elementary Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival in Carson City.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 8:02pmThe thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
Scarecrow Festival, Pumpkin Decorating at Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 4:40pmCome on down to the Carson Mall Scare Crow Festival, spanning two Saturdays, Oct. 13 and Oct. 20, from 12-3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Scarecrows cost $20 per day and pumpkins are $15 each day to decorate.
Save $5 if you register before the day of on the Carson Mall Facebook page.
Make your own scarecrow. We have enough supplies to make over 150 hand-made scarecrows and 100 pumpkins, too.
Events and happenings in Carson City for Friday, October 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 8:52pmHappy Friday Carson City! Today starts the sunny weekend ahead, with a high of 67 and cloudless skies.
On the books today is the Loud as Folk concert at the Brewery Arts Center, a tour of the Carson River, a morning walk of the newly opened Linear Ditch Trail, Moon Lectures, and more!
Calvary Chapel Carson Valley's annual Harvest Festival set for Halloween evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:57amCalvary Chapel Carson Valley's Harvest Festival will take place on Oct. 31, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. It is a warm and safe alternative to Halloween located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Pinenut Road.
Admission is a suggested donation of two unopened bags of candy per family. Free food, drinks, games, lots of candy, cookie decorating, a cake walk, entertainment and more will be available. Non-frightening costumes are encouraged. For more information, call Calvary Chapel at 265-3259.
Check out our web page at www.cvcalvarychapel.org for more information.
Carson City's Seeliger Elementary to host 26th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 8:34amCelebrating more than a quarter century of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 26th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, Oct. 13.
26th annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary in Carson City this Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 8:29amCelebrating more than a quarter century of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 26th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, Oct. 13.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 5:22amHello and welcome to the middle of the work week, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. It is also International Walk to School Day, so be prepared to see a lot more school children walking with their parents and friends to school along sidewalks and crossing streets. Among other featured events include the launch of "Trailblazing Nevada,” a new museum experience inside Battle Born Hall at the Nevada State Capitol, a fundraiser at Firehouse Subs for a Carson City cancer patient, a GOP open house, a talk about climate change at WNC and more.
Wired Wednesday offers free workshops for Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 1:57pmWith Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition coming up we offer our yearly free filmmaking workshops at Paradise Salon Spa and Wellness. Short 20 minute workshops include Scary Make Up, Screen Writing, Special Effects, Lighting and more!
The next Wired Wednesday workshop will be Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Paradise Salons, 3430 Executive Pointe Way, Carson City.
Wired Wednesday is the group that brings you "Jukebox International Film Festival", "City Wide Short Film Competition" and "Tell Me That You Love Me" film competitions.