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Levitt AMP Carson City free Saturday outdoor music series presents soul singer Whitney Myer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 10:34amHead down to the Brewery Arts Center this Saturday night for an unforgettable free concert under the stars. As with every Saturday night concert, there will be food and drink on hand as well as kid’s activities and fun for the whole family. Thanks to a National award from the Levitt Foundation, the Brewery Arts Center has been able to bring in National caliber entertainers every week this summer.
Levitt AMP Carson City concert series Saturday features reggae with Prezident Brown
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 2:48pmBrewery Arts Center in Carson City continues its free summer concert series this Saturday featuring internationally known reggae artist Prezident Brown as headliner and Carson City's own Stereo Galaxy as the opening act.
Levitt Amp Carson City free music series presents: PREZIDENT BROWN, JULY 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 2:34pmJuly 12, 2016---Head down to the Brewery Arts Center this Saturday night for an unforgettable free concert under the stars! As with every Saturday night concert, there will be food and drink on hand as well as kid’s activities and fun for the whole family.
Dangermuffin performs this Saturday at BAC for Levitt AMP Carson City's free music series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 11:52amHead down to the Brewery Arts Center this Saturday night for an unforgettable free concert under the stars! As with every Saturday night concert, there will be food and drink on hand as well as kid’s activities and fun for the whole family.
Things to do on Independence Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 2:46amMonday’s aren’t always known for fun, but the Fourth of July is a different animal. Carson City, Virginia City, Lake Tahoe, and Reno will have fireworks displays starting around 9:30. Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa aren’t slacking, though. Festivities can be found just about everywhere.
Sunday, July 3: What's happening around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 9:25amSunday is the day before Independence Day, but Sparks is getting a jump on the festivities with their Star Spangled Sparks Celebration and fireworks. King’s Beach always celebrates early, so you can catch fireworks at the northeast end of Tahoe, as well. Keep reading: the weekend is in full swing.
SUNDAY:
- Fourth of July Special at Empire Ranch Golf Course ($38 includes 18 holes and cart)
- First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
I Love Carson City’s Independence Day Weekend Summary: July 2 – 4
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:59pmHoly moly. Carson City is hopping with fun times for everyone. Enjoy Saturday downtown with the Third and Curry Farmers Market, the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk, and a free concert at the Brewery Arts Center. Mills Park features the return of the RSVP Carnival with rides, food, booths, games, and more.
Fireworks and more: Independence Day weekend festivities around Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 4:54pmFourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on as well, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great Independence Day weekend!
Saturday, July 2:
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City (Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)
Levitt AMP Carson City brings in Sierra Sweethearts and Southwestern Piligrimage
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 3:29pmThe Brewery Arts Center is in the middle of an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City. With six more concerts left, grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to Carson City and Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure.
This Saturday, 7pm, is a double header, The Sierra Sweethearts and Southwestern Pilgrimage where humor, great harmonies, unique instruments and all that is good in American music will rule the night.
Flemenco Jazz Fusion Trio performs free concert at Brewery Arts Center this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 9:05amThe Levitt Amp Concert Series continues this Saturday night at 7pm at the Brewery Arts Center with Terceto Kali with the Jason McGuire Trio.
This groundbreaking musical trio seamlessly blends flamenco, Latin, and jazz in music and dance with a cast of world-class artists from around the country who are rooted in a variety of musical genres.
4th Annual Summer Kickoff - Native Garden Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 4:07pmCome out and celebrate the start of the summer with the League to Save Lake Tahoe. Learn more about the League and how you can get involved, meet our core volunteers, listen to live music, eat and drink.
Tour our new native garden and learn helpful tips for growing your own. Merchandise will also be on sale.
Ride your bike for a special reward.
Email events@keeptahoeblue.org if you have any questions
Mountain biking event to take Carson City on epic economic ride
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 5:53pmA special event slated to debut in Carson City this month is expected to benefit the the local economy on a graduated basis each year through 2020.
It’s estimated that Carson City Off-Road would generate $1 to $1.5 million in local revenue in 2016, said Joel Dunn, executive director, Carson City Visitors Bureau. About 30 percent of that would be spent for lodging and the rest for retail, restaurants and bars.
New concert series set to begin in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 4:00pmThe Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with the Municipality of Carson City and the Levitt Amp Foundation, is introducing a brand-new live music concert series to the Nevada state capital starting Saturday, June 4 and running ten consecutive weeks through August 6.
Tahoe Chamber Music Society
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 10:43amCelebrity golf, star-studded concerts, adventure converge this summer at Tahoe South
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 6:37amA mountain of star-filled concerts, blockbuster festivals, heart-pounding athletic competitions, fireworks, and tee-to-green celebrity golf action are on-tap this summer at Tahoe South.
Tahoe South Favorites
Let the music play: Carson City picked for BAC summer Levitt Amp concert grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 1:41pmThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City has been awarded a grant to bring a 10-week live music series to Carson City during the summer of 2016.
Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit that is behind the largest free concert series in America, the Brewery Arts Center learned Tuesday it is one of the 15 grant winners who competed in 2015 for Levitt AMP summer concert series funding.
Today is the final day to vote for national grant to bring concert series to Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 11:23amUPDATE: From Gina Lopez Hill, executive director of the Brewery Arts Center: "Thank you so much for voting everyone. WE MADE IT INTO THE FINALS!!!! They will be announcing the 15 cash awards on January 5th. Let's keep our fingers crossed. Your support means everything." Voting has now closed.
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Carson City is one of 40 cities around the Nation bidding for a $25,000 award for a free summer music series. We are currently in 17th place and the Levitt Amp music series will be giving away 15 awards of $25,000 each. Monday is the last day to vote.
Today is the final day to vote for national grant to bring music series to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 8:20amCarson City is one of 40 cities around the Nation bidding for a $25,000 award for a free summer music series. We are currently in 17th place and the Levitt Amp music series will be giving away 15 awards of $25,000 each.
The top 25 cities with the most votes will be eligible for the grant but the higher up you are on the list, the better chance you have for the cash award. The award is a matching grant with a total budget of $50,000.
The concerts will be regional artists and national touring bands along with a festival style local artist event, all free of charge and will take place on the Brewery Arts Center campus.
Carson City via the Brewery Arts Center is now in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to Carson City during the Summer of 2016.
Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the Brewery Arts Center hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Carson City Grant Awards.
VIDEO: BAC urges residents to vote by Nov. 30 to bring national music series to Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/13/2015 - 1:05pmCarson City via the Brewery Arts Center is in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to Carson City during the Summer of 2016. The BAC says it needs the help of music fans and locals to make this national music series a reality.
Online voting: BAC competes for grant to bring national concert series to Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:30pmCarson City via the Brewery Arts Center is now in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to Carson City during the Summer of 2016.
Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the Brewery Arts Center hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Carson City Grant Awards.
Carson City 2015 Nevada Day weekend, Halloween event lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 1:39pmHere’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.
THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm
Free Live Music
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 10:00pmEpic Rides picks Carson City for June mountain bike race
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 4:45pmA nationally recognized mountain bike race, expected to bring a $15 million boost to the local economy over five years, will be hosting an event in Carson City in June.
During Interbike in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Epic Rides announced Carson City Off-Road — the third event in the Epic Rides Off-Road Series.
Carson Nugget Casino Hosts Live Entertainment in Outdoor Venue Beginning Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 4:56pmThe Carson Nugget in Carson City is kicking off a series of free outdoor concerts at the historic Laxalt Plaza adjacent to the Carson Nugget Casino beginning Saturday, Sept. 5, Labor Day Weekend. The first band in the series will be Mo’z Motley Blues Band who entertained during Taste of Downtown. They have a strong local following due to their versatility and infectious stage performance.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: August 29-30
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 6:48pmThis last weekend of August is filled with ways to celebrate your community. Carson Animal Shelter Initiative, better known as CASI, hosts their annual Bark, Whine, and Dine Fundraiser at Fuji Park. Animal lovers can also head to Carson Catalina Apartments for a rummage sale that benefits the Carson Tahoe SPCA. The Carson City Sheriff's Office young Explorers will host a fundraising car wash; The Marine Corp League can be found at the north Carson Walmart; half of the donations received will go to Deputy Howell’s family fund. And don’t miss out on the drought-friendly water balloon ice bucket challenge raising funds for ALS at Butler Meats on Sunday.
SATURDAY:
- Car Wash fundraiser for Carson City Sheriff’s Office Explorers at Unique Sounds: 3080 Hwy 50 East (10am-2pm)
- Virginia City Ferrari Hill Climb
- Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
- Rummage Sale fundraiser for Carson Tahoe SPCA at Carson Catalina Apartments: 700 Hot Springs Rd. (7am-ish until?)
- Annual Outreach and Fundraiser by the Marine Corps League of Carson City Silver State- Detachment 630 at the Walmart store on Retail Drive (8am-5pm; half of the donations go to the family of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy and former U.S. Marine Carl Howell)
Friday, August 7: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/07/2015 - 2:16amI hope you’re in the mood for music, Carson City. The annual Jazz and Beyond Festival begins today with an art show and concert on the lawn of the Bliss Mansion. Over the next two weeks you’ll have a plethora of melody to choose from at venues throughout town. Enjoy an outdoor concert at Third and Carson with Drinking with Clowns. Sassafras is thrilled to grab Groove Session for a show; they’re usually off touring. Mo’z Motley Blues will give you a reason to dance at Living the Good Life. You’ll want to take a look at the whole list: I’ve only barely scratched the surface.
FRIDAY: Jazz and Beyond Begins
- Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks
- Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: July 4-5
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 5:54pmHappy birthday, America! Today we celebrate our independence, and what better way than with a carnival. You might as well stay at Mills Park all day, the fireworks display starts when it gets dark. Tune into Magic 95.5FM and you’ll hear the choreographed music to go along with the oohs and aaahs. Where ever you choose to watch fireworks, please be safe. There are thousands of visitors in the Northern Nevada area this weekend, and law enforcement will be out in full force.
SATURDAY: Independence Day
- Free Swim for Active and Retired Military at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pools only)
- Freedom 5K Fun Run/Walk and Concert in the Park with the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (5K, $20 per person and family rates, free for active/retired military; register 7am-7:45am; Run/Walk begins 8am, Patriotic costumes encouraged; 8am Carson Valley Lions Club Pancake Breakfast $7; Free Kids Obstacle Course 8am; Free Concert begins 11:30am)
Independence Day Celebrations in the Carson City Area
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 6:22pmFourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on as well, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great Independence Day weekend!
Friday, July 3:
July Third Fireworks and Beach Party at the North Tahoe Events Center on Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe (4pm-10pm, free; vendors, contests, games, music and more; Fireworks 9:30pm; FRIDAY)
Saturday, July 4:
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