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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.
Half billion dollar revitalization at Tahoe South revives national and natural treasure
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 6:19pmThe south shore at Lake Tahoe is continuing its revitalization to the tune of $500-plus million with new accommodations, retail space, restaurants, and area attractions that reinforce authentic experiences.
The investments, improvements and a confident, singular vibe from locals and adventure seekers has coalesced with the spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation to create one of the country’s most desirable destinations, with Lake Tahoe at its center.
Cross Culture World Music and Dance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 9:18amTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization presents "Cross Cultural - World Music and Dance" on Dec 5th, 2015. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute, Harp.
New theater, entertainment and dining hotspot to open in heart of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 6:44pmMagic, cuisine and live music will raise the roof this winter with the opening of The Loft Theatre, a new all-ages performance theater and dining venue in the heart of South Lake Tahoe.
The Loft is a first for the California side of Tahoe South that combines a theater, with nightly live entertainment, a lounge and restaurant for families and adults. Located on the third floor of the Heavenly Village Cinema, the $1 million complex features 107-seats, a separate dining area serving authentic Italian cuisine, bar and lounge.
Tahoe South goes big with revitalization, major enhancements into 2015-16 winter season
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 4:23pmTahoe South is destination vacation central for the 2015-16 ski season with more than $200 million in major enhancements in lodging, recreation and dining hot spot renovations that are underway.
From slope-side to beachfront and all points in between, the ongoing revitalization opens the gates to additional places to stay, shop, dine, play, recreate and experience the Tahoe lifestyle. Major news continues with the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, which broke ground Oct. 1.
Final days for Jazz & Beyond Festival
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 2:34pmThe Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival concludes with nine events on Saturday, August 22, and four events on Sunday August 23.
Saturday events are:
Music in the Market – Barbara Baxter - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Third & Curry St. Farmer's Market. Barbara Baxter sings soul-laced jazz with Jimmy Vermilion on piano.
Tach Presents Global Music and Dance Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 4:50pmTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization presents "Global Music and Dance Concert" in July, 2015. A two day concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute, Harp.
Artists presenting the event on July 18th, 2015 @ Center for Spiritual Living, 4685 Lakeside Dr, Reno at 7.00pm are:
4 Piece Puzzle kicks off the Tahoe Sound Series at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 01/20/2015 - 12:56amThe fun starts at 7 p.m. for just $15 at the door with kids under 12 for free.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 10-11
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 6:53pmWelcome to the weekend. Once again Carson Now brings you a list of what’s going on, and I suspect you’ve seen the daily lists Monday-Friday. This little valley is anything but sleepy. This weekend you can find Uncle Funkel playing at the Carson Cigar Company or Celtic traditional/rock fusion band, the Clarke Brothers at the Brewery Arts Center. Annie, Jr. will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater for this weekend only, so make sure to catch the amazing kids from Youth Theater Carson City.
Your Sweat Rx: Join us for a Metabolic Meltdown at Carson City Well Being studio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:47pmDid you know the average person gains an average of between 7 to 9 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year? Put a stop to the weight gain by joining us at Well Being, a new private fitness studio in Carson City.
We offer personal training, massage, group-x classes, and small group camps to our private members. The training center is clean, spacious, never fully crowded, and we have shower facilities and changing rooms as well. Our group exercise schedule offers unique formats that keep you from getting bored and you will notice results over time with consistent attendance.
Diwali Festival and Nevada 150 Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/11/2014 - 5:08pmTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization presents "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance" on Oct’18th , 2014 at Laxalt Auditorium (UNR), 401 West 2nd St, Reno at 7.00pm. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, and Sarod. There will be a jam session of music among Veena, Violin,Sarod and Tabla in this event.
Top artists presenting the events on Oct 18th are:
TACH Celebrating "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 9:37amTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization presents "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance" on Oct’18th , 2014 at Laxalt Auditorium (UNR), 401 West 2nd St, Reno @ 7.00pm. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, and Sarod. There will be a jam session of music among Veena, Violin,Sarod and Tabla in this event
Top artists presenting the events on Oct 18th are:
'Top Chef' restaurateur Ryan Scott returns Saturday to Fallon for Tractors and Truffles
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 3:48pmNorthern Nevada’s premier local food event returns Sept. 13 to Fallon, Nev. showcasing three of the region’s top culinary experts during Tractors and Truffles, a day of farm tours, wine tasting and fine cuisine topped off with a multi-course dinner prepared and served on-site in Fallon’s beautiful Oats Park.
Tractors & Truffles Sept 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 3:53pmTickets are on sale now for northern Nevada’s premier farm-to-fork event, Tractors & Truffles, Saturday, Sept. 13. Enjoy a day of farm tours and a hosted lunch, along with a late afternoon cocktail hour followed by a multi-course dinner prepared on-site in Fallon’s beautiful Oats Park. Using northern Nevada’s freshest harvest from local farms and ranches, Chef Ryan Scott is back for an encore performance.
Dr. Lali Sekhon performs first OLIF spine surgery in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 10:43amDr. Lali Sekhon, a surgeon with Sierra Neurosurgery Group in Reno, is the first physician in northern Nevada to complete an Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
The OLIF25 procedure, created just two years ago, is a minimally-invasive surgical technique used to place an interbody graft into the spinal column while minimizing obstacles presented by nerves, bones and muscles. Dr. Sekhon is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with extensive experience in motion preservation techniques and technologies, artificial discs and minimally-invasive surgery.
Artown's Village with Heart's Creative Fun Fair for Youth has Epic Entertainment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 11:17pmWant some Epic family fun on the Fifth of July?
Village with Heart will be having about 50 artist and artisan booths, live performances by such artists as Acoustic Guitarist Mike Badinger, singing, & dancing by Jakki Ford, Yasmina’s Belly Dance Troupe, Johnny T's Band Abandon Minds,Uklear Fusion, Poly Nui Polynesian Dance, and teen performances by Art in Motion as well as others.
There will be shopping, art demos, do-it-yourself booths such as Tandy Leather and hands on messy fun for the whole family!
TACH Presents Global Music and Dance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/13/2014 - 5:59pmTraditional Association for Cultural Harmony, a non-profit organization presents "Global Music and Dance" in July, 2014. A four-day concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute, Harp and more.
Top artists presenting the events on July 12, 25, 26 and 27 are:
Tickets on Sale for High Sierra Swing Dance Club's Annual Spring Ball
Submitted by Karel on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 3:53pmHigh Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its seventh-annual Spring Ball dinner-dance on April 26 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City.
The semi-formal/formal-attire evening begins with hors d'oeuvres and no-host cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and continues with dance performances at 6:30, buffet dinner at 7, open dancing 8-11 pm to West Coast swing,
nightclub two-step, country two-step, waltz and Latin tunes.
TACH presents Award of Excellence to Dallas Smith and Susan Mazer on the eve of DIWALI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 11:04amGrand Opening of TACH on the eve of Diwali through the event “World Music and Dance” which organized in a grand scale at Laxalt Auditorium on Nov 2. First time in Reno people got a chance to see this unforgettable event.
The event starts with the welcome speech of Tanya Singh who lightened about TACH. She told that TACH works for Global Artist Management, Music Education, Cultural Exchange Program, Fusion Music Collaboration and Development for Traditional Cultural Harmony and many more. She also announced that TACH will give “Award of
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice with first significant snow of the season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2013 - 12:36pmThe season's first significant snowfall covered the Sierra Monday with nearly a foot of powder at Lake Tahoe area resorts and 3-5 inches at lake level.
Anticipation for additional snowfall along with summer investments pays winter dividends at Tahoe South this season. Millions of capital expenditures at the three area ski resorts this year will complement revitalization efforts throughout town to create new options on where to stay, play and dine during the 2013-14 season.
The Brewery Arts Center welcomes back the Cultures of Nevada Concert Series
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 11:16pmThe Brewery Arts Center welcomes back the "Cultures of Nevada" concert and performance series with nationally ranked musical artists, Chris Proctor and Montana Skies in two separate concerts in October at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 W King Street.
Chris Proctor: October 12th at 7:30pm.
Montana Skies Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 4:22pmTheir name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries.
In concert, these award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and House of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel.
Earth Week celebrated at Western Nevada College campuses in Carson City, Fallon
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 11:28amTwo free lectures by science experts - one about the violent geologic history of Lake Tahoe, another concerning global warming, will highlight the many free activities at Western Nevada College during Earth Week, April 22-27.
Renewable energy exhibits, an organic gardening lecture, alternative fuel vehicles and a tree planting ceremony will also be featured.
“Many diverse and interesting activities will be offered,” said Valerie Andersen, WNC public service librarian and college Earth Week event coordinator. Students, faculty and the public are invited to attend.
Intelligence sharing discussed at Nevada Homeland Security meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 5:14pmOn Tuesday, October 16, 2012 the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security held its quarterly meeting in Carson City. Gov. Brian Sandoval, chairman of the Homeland Security Commission, along with 16 commission members tackled a lengthy agenda, including committee updates, recommendations and implementation of new processes.
Lake Tahoe South looks to winter 2012-13 with resort improvements, blockbuster events
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 5:30pmVisitors to America’s favorite lake, as was designated this year by USA Today, can expect a winter of major content as Lake Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
“The destination is on a major uptick with a record-breaking summer and the ongoing economic recovery,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “Plus, there’s an enthusiastic outlook as local weather indicators point toward a season of big snow.”
Nevada Homeland Security Commission Adopts Drastically Reduced Funding Plan For 2012
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 1:11pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s Homeland Security Commission today adopted a drastically reduced plan to continue the fight against potential terrorist attacks, leaving six ongoing programs without funding because of declining federal support.
Science Cafe'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 2:30pm"Nuclear Physics: Fission and Fusion, Explosions and Electricity" Presentation by Dr. Thomas Herring, Head of Physics and Engineering at Western Nevada College. Basics of nuclear physics: what scientists mean when they say "radiation", structure of the nucleus, forces between things in the nucleus, effects of nuclear radiation on humans, technological applications of nuclear physics.
With 5 to 9 feet of snow, Lake Tahoe makes for promising spring ski season
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 5:09pmMother Nature and the lucky Leprechaun found powder at the end of the rainbow with a late season storm that dropped 5-9 feet of new snow at Tahoe South resorts this past weekend, which will provide great spring skiing conditions through Easter and beyond. Forecasts predict sunny skies throughout the week.
Most bizarre Daytona 500 ever
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 2:44pmWe expected a 24-hour race at Daytona in January. What we did not expect was a 36-hour race in February, but that’s what we got. It was almost exactly 36 hours from the scheduled start of the Daytona 500 until the checkered flag flew for Matt Kenseth. It was perhaps the most snake bit race I have ever seen, with an unprecedented cancellation for rain. A second-lap accident took several drivers out of contention, including rookie Danica Patrick and five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.
MEET YOUR MERCHANT: Making people beautiful, inside and out
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 4:00amSix months into operation, Carson City's Fusion Salon and Spa is going strong, a benchmark of success for manager Melissa Peden.But that hasn't always been the case for Peden, who found herself ...