Humanities
The Felt Works exhibit, Feb. 8-May 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:52am
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Repeats every week until Thu May 30 2019 .
February 8, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 15, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 22, 2019 - 5:00pm
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March 1, 2019 - 5:00pm
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March 8, 2019 - 5:00pm
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March 22, 2019 - 5:00pm
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May 24, 2019 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its exhibition, "The Felt Works," by artist Svea Ferguson at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, February 8 from 5-7 p.m.; the artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from February 8–May 03, 2019.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert featuring saxophonist Rhett Bender Feb. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 1:17pm
Celebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance & Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
Senator Square: Solutions classes through CHS offer extra help to all students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 7:55am
Solutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.
Photo Finished art exhibit hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:13pm
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Repeats every 5 days until Sun Mar 31 2019 .
January 24, 2019 - 5:00pm
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January 29, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 3, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 8, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 18, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 23, 2019 - 5:00pm
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February 28, 2019 - 5:00pm
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March 5, 2019 - 5:00pm
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March 25, 2019 - 5:00pm
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March 30, 2019 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit.
CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m. (no longer January 17). The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
The artists are all students in Photography Instructor Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photo class.
Art exhibit 'Korea '76' featured at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:25pm
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Repeats every week until Thu Feb 28 2019 .
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February 27, 2019 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Korea ’76" with work by artists Eugene Rolfe and Gig Depio in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City.
The exhibition is available to the public now through Feb. 28, 2019. Note: the Sierra Room is closed for renovation from Jan. 18 to Feb. 6.
Nevada Humanities announces book selections for 2019 Nevada Reads Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 11:27amNevada Humanities has announced the book selections for the 2019 Nevada Reads program.
Throughout 2019, Nevada Reads will feature three books, two nonfiction memoirs and one novel:
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Gets Foundation Grant from the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 5:15pm
The Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation of Reno has awarded $2,500 to the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada to support exhibit renovations.
This foundation grant will provide a much needed face lift to several exhibit spaces including the STEM room in the museum's basement.
Nominations of outstanding individuals, organizations sought for 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 2:08pm
Today Nevada Humanities begins accepting nominations for the 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the humanities.
Painting donation brings arts, culture and student to Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:31am
Carson City High senior Jazlyn Duran puts her artistic passion to work this month for the benefit of the Carson City Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program recipients, as she helps with the installation art donated by former Carson City artist, Carol Benson, for her senior project.
Listening, Assisting, Connecting: a CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 7:52am
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Repeats every day until Thu Oct 18 2018 .
October 17, 2018 - 6:00pm
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October 18, 2018 - 6:00pm On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by curator John Spiak. His illustrated talk, "Listening, Assisting, Connecting: Institutions as Support," is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at Union, 302 W Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Spiak preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
Americana with Cadmium Orange
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 8:51pm
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Repeats every 2 weeks until Thu Jan 31 2019 .
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January 25, 2019 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Americana with Cadmium Orange", by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from October 5, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019.
The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibition, reception featuring Nevada artist Gig Depio featured at Carson City Courthouse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 1:40pmEvent Date:
October 5, 2018 - 5:00pm
The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, featuring a reception this Friday, Oct. 5 at the Carson City Courthouse.
Nevada Historical Society lecture explores legacy of George Gershwin
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 1:07pmEvent Date:
September 28, 2018 - 5:15pm
When the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra held its very first concert fifty years ago, it played the music of the iconic American composer George Gershwin.
As part of its Reno Philharmonic Exhibition Lecture Series, the Nevada Historical Society will welcome guest lecturers Dr. Mark Clague and Timothy Freeze, both musicologists, who take on the topic, “Gershwin’s Legacy.”
Carson City Symphony Opens 35th Season with Oct. 21 Harmonica Gala concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 1:34pmEvent Date:
October 21, 2018 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 35th season on Sunday, Oct. 21 with a Harmonica Gala concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. The concert features guest harmonica soloists Jiayi He and Tom Stryker.
Mile High Jazz Band with Jakki Ford featured Oct. 9 at Carson City's Living the Good Life
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 11:58amEvent Date:
October 9, 2018 - 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of big-band music with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The program, Autumn Big-band Jazz, presents the 17-member Mile High Jazz Band playing favorite and new big-band songs. The concert celebrates Harmony for Humanity as part of World Music Days, an annual global event affirming the ideals of tolerance, friendship, and shared humanity, inspired by the life and work of journalist and musician Daniel Pearl.
Shifting Paradigms: A Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors talk set for Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 8:24am
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September 19, 2018 - 6:00pm On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by artists and writers Andreana Donahue and Tim Ortiz. Their illustrated talk, "Shifting Paradigms" is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Union, 302 N Carson St, Carson City.
Things to do around Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 15
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 7:21pm
If the work week flew by for you, then you will want to be sure to catch some of the events occurring in our area before the weekend passes you by. It's already Saturday, Sept. 15, so don't waste any more time.
Changing Colors: Big-band jazz and poetry featured Tuesday at Carson City's Comma Coffee
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 8:52amEvent Date:
September 11, 2018 - 7:30pm
The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford will be joined by seven poets and readers for "Changing Colors," a lively evening of big-band jazz and poetry. The event will be on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the courtyard adjacent to Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street.
Chautauqua of Annie H. Martin at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 11:26am
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August 29, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Cindy Southerland will portray “Annie H. Martin: The First Woman to Head a U.S. Treasury Facility, the Assay Office at Carson City” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 29 at 6:30 pm.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Will Take to the Streets of Reno for the Fifth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:45pm
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September 15, 2018 - 12:00pm “Open a New World,” the fifth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring an exploratory afternoon and evening of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Chautauqua of Virginia City Watchman Alex Coryell at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 2:08pm
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Repeats every day until Wed Aug 15 2018 .
August 15, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Deke DiMarzo will portray Watchman Alex Coryell: Virginia City Police Department 1873 to 1891 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
The Wind Calls
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 1:49pm
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Repeats every week until Tue Oct 09 2018 .
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October 8, 2018 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "The Wind Calls", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City.
Nine University of Nevada, Reno students have work in the art exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, Sept. 7 from 5–7 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public through Oct. 9, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
"The Wind Calls" includes work by Mahedi Anjuman, Nicki Bracco, Mark Combs, Teal Francis, Hannah Huntley, Gwaylon Leaf, Frances Melhop, Ally Messer, and Carla Miller.
Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 - 1984
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 8:40pm
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Repeats every 3 days until Thu Oct 18 2018 .
August 17, 2018 - 5:00pm
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August 26, 2018 - 5:00pm
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September 16, 2018 - 5:00pm
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September 22, 2018 - 5:00pm
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September 25, 2018 - 5:00pm
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September 28, 2018 - 5:00pm
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October 16, 2018 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, presents its exhibition, "Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 - 1984" with artwork by artist Jenny Raven in the city’s Community Center Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public through October 18, 2018. CCAI will host an exhibition reception on Friday, August 17, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room.
Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 6:57pm
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Repeats every week until Thu Sep 27 2018 .
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September 26, 2018 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, presents its group show, "Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth", at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The exhibition with art by 17 artists will be in the gallery from through Sept. 27, 2018.
Carson City shoe shiner, retired educator seeks to restore lost art of communication
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 9:46amEvent Date:
August 1, 2018 - 6:00pm
Conversation is a skill Mike Smith has polished to a gleam even more than the shoes he has shined since he was a youth growing up in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Chautauqua of H.F. Dangberg, Sr. at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 5:04pm
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August 4, 2018 - 10:00am Chautauquan and noted local historian Michael Fischer will portray “Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg, Sr.” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 4, at 10 a.m.
Chautauqua of Stagecoach Robber Black Bart at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/15/2018 - 2:10pm
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July 18, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Larry Lippmann will portray notorious stagecoach robber Black Bart at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 pm.
Chautauqua of P.T. Barnum at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:40pm
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Repeats every day until Wed Jul 11 2018 .
July 11, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Doug Mishler will portray circus showman P.T. Barnum at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Carson City organizations among 27 Nevada Humanities 2018-2019 grant recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:36pm
Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.
Young Chautauquans featured at Carson Valley's Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 5:52pm
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June 27, 2018 - 6:30pm Young Chautauquans of the Douglas County Historical Society will present “Home Means Nevada” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m.
