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Youth Theatre Carson City to hold workshop, auditions for 'Shrek: The Musical, Jr.'

Event Date: 
August 10, 2019 - 4:00pm

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for "Shrek: The Musical, Jr." The show will run eight performances, January 17-26, 2020 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers grades K-12, who will be cast to play a host of colorful fractured fairytale characters!

Carson City's Wild Horse Children's Theater offers audition workshop for Disney's 'Frozen Jr.'

Audition Workshop
Event Date: 
August 14, 2019 - 5:00pm

Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City will hold an audition workshop for Disney's "Frozen, Jr.'" on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Brewery Arts Center.

Hank Jr. speaks his mind in Sparks, tears apart new venue

With those words — actually from a song written by Kris Kristofferson, one of Bocephus’ few still-living rowdy friends — Hank Williams Jr. brought an epic concert to a close Saturday night at the Nugget Events Center, the new 8,500-seat amphitheater in downtown Sparks.

Events around Carson City area for Sunday, August 4

Good day Carson City. It is Sunday, August 4, 2019. We're looking at continued sunshine and warm temperatures with daytime highs in the low 90s. Events today feature fitness and art gatherings, music and guest speakers at Dangberg Historic Park and Mormon Station State Historic Park in Carson Valley, train rides and more. Hug your kids and enjoy the day.

August Wine Walk, Farmer’s Market, Hot August Nights and more: Events for Saturday, Aug. 3 in Carson City

Happy 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

Heading 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!

Speaker lineup, date announced for fifth Basque Fry political event in Carson Valley

Event Date: 
September 14, 2019 - 10:00am

The 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.

Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!

Youth Theatre Carson City's 'The Little Mermaid, Jr.' begins Friday, 120 local kids involved

Event Date: 
July 26, 2019 (All day)
August 2, 2019 (All day)

Youth Theatre Carson City will feature its production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid, Jr." beginning this Friday and running weekends through August 4, 2019 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel’s undersea journey is a beautiful love story for all ages. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above.

It's Your City: Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Little Mermaid, Jr.'

This week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Youth Theater Carson City's Andie Wilkerson and Aydree Shehorn to talk about the upcoming production of "Little Mermaid Jr.," which runs July 26 through August 4 at the Bob Boldrick Theatre inside the Carson City Community Center.

Obituary: Jim Wilson, Broker / Owner of Century 21 Jim Wilson Realty

Event Date: 
July 18, 2019 - 3:00pm

Please join us for Jim Wilson's Celebration of Life Ceremony at Calvary Chapel 1635 E. Clearview Dr. in Carson City on July 18th at 3:00 pm.

Jim passed away on June 26, 2019. Jim was a Realtor for over 50 years, and was past president for Sierra Nevada Realtor Association in 1972 and 2001. He contributed Much of his life, and success to Northern Nevada, and his Country USA.

Lieutenant Colonel James E. Wilson, retired from the United States Army. Jim was well respected and especially well liked by fellow Realtors and by many throughout Nevada.

JAG Nevada welcomes new assistant director of programs for Northern Nevada

Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates, also known as JAG Nevada, a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program, welcomes Jim Dahl as the new Assistant Director of Programs for Northern Nevada.

Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events

Heading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.

Carson City Elks and Lions clubs honor U.S. Flag Day with ceremony, Girl Scout presentation

Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 held its annual Flag Day ceremony on June 14 together with several other community involved organizations.

The Carson City Host Lions Club, which is the oldest service club in Carson City, presented the U.S. flags and brochures explaining facts about the flag to all the attendees at the Elks Flag Day Ceremony.

61-year-old Carson City man arrested by SET deputies for sexually assaulting a minor in Lyon County

— A 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Hot Springs and Nye Roads for suspicion of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 14.

According to the report, Special Enforcement Team deputies arrested Jose Joe Gonzales Jr. on a Lyon County Warrant for the offense after learning he was driving a 1990 Chrysler sedan in the area.

Deputies located the vehicle and took him into custody on the warrant.

Bail: $250,000

Carson High School graduates Class of 2019

Thousands packed the Carson High School football field on Saturday to watch over 500 graduating seniors receive their diplomas at the Class of 2019, according to Carson High School Principal Tasha Fuson.

Reno boxer JJ Mariano gets defensive for pro debut Saturday

JJ Mariano has the weight of the Biggest Little City resting on his shoulders heading into his first professional fight.

Carson City supervisors to discuss funding allocations, budget augments

Event Date: 
June 6, 2019 - 8:30am

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

To be discussed are funding, contract purchases, grants, special event costs, and more.

Western Nevada College Class of 2019 grad list: 617 earn degrees and certificates

Western Nevada College honored its graduation class on Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Western Nevada College recognizes record grads at 2019 Carson City commencement

Western Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ held today at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center

In what is sure to be the cutest production of the season, The Little Mermaid Jr. is hosting auditions today at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center as a part of Youth Theater Carson City.

This is an open call to all youth grades K-12. The dates for the show will be July 26 - Aug. 4, at the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Carson City Community Center.

Jabs and Hooks: Area fighters bring flair to Reno on June 8

Fresh off of his homecoming victory in Stockton on May 4, lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. returns to Reno on Saturday, June 8, at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. Reno has been like a second home for Flores in his young career and coming back so quickly is a testament of his dedication to the the sport.

24 to graduate Nevada's Police Officer Standards and Training; Douglas sheriff to keynote

Event Date: 
May 22, 2019 - 10:00am

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training announced Wednesday that 24 graduates from 16 agencies from around the Silver State will accept their peace officers’ oath as the POST Academy Class 2019-01.

Obituary: Rich Sorenson, co-founder of Northern Nevada Dream Center

Event Date: 
May 4, 2019 - 2:00pm

Our wonderful father, husband, brother and friend Rich Sorenson made his way to heaven on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the young age of 66. He was surrounded by family and friends as he, in his words, went before us to “get the party started” with Jesus!

NDOW: Three Dayton area men sentenced for illegal bear killing

A year-long investigation into the illegal poaching of a black bear in the Pinenut Mountains near Dayton has resulted in felony convictions for three men.

Obituary: Jorge Milton Pierrott

Jorge Pierrott, 43, loving husband and devoted father of two, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2019, in Carson City, Nevada.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly attempting to hit women with vehicle

A 59-year-old man was arrested on two counts suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon following an incident that happened at a North Carson Street motel, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Pioneer High School JAG Students Attend Career Development Conference

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said, “A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.”

Pioneer High School students had plenty of opportunities to participate in new and important experiences when they attended the Career and Development Conference in Reno.

Obituary: Catherine Mattoon

Event Date: 
April 13, 2019 - 10:00am

Catherine Diane Mattoon, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family March 14, 2019. She was born September 18, 1959 in Burbank, California to Ronald and Diane Wonser.

At age 18 on October 1, 1977 she married the love of her life, Mark Mattoon. Catherine is survived by her husband and children: Mark Jr., Brian, Heather, Matthew, Stephanie and Christopher and her five grandchildren.

Senator Square: Carson High School announces teacher of the year

The CHS teacher of the year is Astronomy, Honors Physics, and head CHS Freshman Football Coach James Bean Jr. Born in Okinawa, Japan where his dad, a Marine, met his mother, Bean moved back to the US when he was 4-years-old.

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