National Endowment for the Arts
Carson City Symphony Opens 35th Season with Oct. 21 Harmonica Gala concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 1:34pmThe 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 - 11:58amEnjoy 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 - 8:24amOn 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.
Changing Colors: Big-band jazz and poetry featured Tuesday at Carson City's Comma Coffee
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 8:52amThe 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.
Joyful Noise Carson City Children’s Choir To begin fall session Sept. 4
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 9:16amCarson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Fall Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 4, at Shepherd of the Sierra Church, 3680 US Highway 395 South in Carson City.
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“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.
Sierra Sweethearts in concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 11:09amSierra Sweethearts will bring bluegrass music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23.
Mike Beck in concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 2:34pmSinger and song writer Mike Beck will bring Western Americana music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16.
The Wind Calls
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 1:49pmThe 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 - 8:40pmThe 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 - 6:57pmThe 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.
Mountain Picassos: Arts Council exhibit in Carson City highlights Basque tree carvings
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 3:53pmCARSON CITY — Beneath the canopy of quaking aspen groves in the high desert of Nevada can be found an outdoor art gallery and a glimpse of Basque history in the American West.
Todd Morgan and the Emblems in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 6:08pmIn a return engagement, Sacramento area band, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, will bring 50s, 60s and Rockabilly style music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26.
Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Summer program begins July 26
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 3:51pmCarson City Symphony Association announces “Strings in the Summer,” a free 4-week program for string-instrument players of all ages, will begin on Thursday morning, July 26, 2018. Laura Gibson, Associate Concertmaster of Carson City Symphony, is the instructor. Registration and tuition are free, donations welcome.
A Musical Jamboree at the Dangberg Home Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:16pmMusic, artisans and food come together at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 28 from 4 to to 8 p.m. in a “Musical Jamboree."
Mile High Jazz Band to perform July 10 at Living the Good Life in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 8:13amHear sensational big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, July 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. indoors at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, located at 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Milton Merlos in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:50amMilton Merlos will bring flamenco guitar music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 12.
Milton Merlos, who plays in the Spanish Flamenco style, is a native of Boston. Merlos started playing the guitar at age twelve, and began playing professionally at sixteen. Travels to Spain instilled a love for the Spanish Flamenco style of playing. Now a professional musician with eighteen years of experience, he lives part-time in western Nevada.
Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City: Concerts, coloring, and canyon trails
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 6:01amIt’s Navy Week in Carson City, and that means you’ll have a handful of opportunities to catch performances by various US Navy bands over the next few days. Enjoy their woodwind quintet this afternoon in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum. This evening find the US Navy Brass Band in McFadden Plaza performing alongside the talented kids who participated in the Mile High Jazz Camp.
Pops concert fills the air of downtown Carson City with music
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 7:24pmThe soothing melody of classical music wafted through the air of downtown Carson City tonight, courtesy of the Carson City Symphony hosting its 34th annual Pops Party concert at the Capital Amphitheater on the grounds of the Nevada Capitol complex.
Signups begin for Carson City's Mile High Summer Jazz Camp, Navy Band workshop featured
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 11:18amMile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, presents a five-day Jazz Camp with sessions for middle- and high-school musicians, weekdays June 13-19, in the band room at Carson Middle School, 1140 W. King St., in Carson City.
34th Pops Party Concert featured Sunday at the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 2:44pmCarson City Symphony's 34th annual Pops Party concert will be held at the Capital Amphitheater, between the Capitol and Legislature Buildings on Sunday, June 10, at 6 p.m. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer Cherie Shipley. Admission is free.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Oh, Say Can You C?' an evening of big-band jazz and poetry
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 8:03amThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalists Jakki Ford and June Joplin will be joined by six poets and readers for "Oh, Say Can You C?," a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
National Endowment for the Arts Big Read finale Carson City event Friday with 'U.S. Marshal'
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 4:27pmThe 30-day National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program wraps up Friday, June 1, with its final event, Meet the Marshal, and showing of the 2010 version of "True Grit" by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club at the Bob Boldrick Theater at 6 p.m.
Award-winning poet Gary Short offers reading and workshop Saturday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:25amAward winning poet Gary Short is the current Resident at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City where he’s completing his fourth book of poetry. He’ll offer a poetry reading, followed by an optional, free poetry writing workshop Saturday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Silver City School House.
Cowboy concert gives kids True Grit experience at Children's Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/27/2018 - 4:20pmTexas musical artist Purly Gates treated families to a kid-friendly song-a-long concert Sunday at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City.
Carson City concert with cowgirl musician Purly Gates this Sunday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/25/2018 - 3:32pmReward yourself with a true grit, toe-tapping cowboy concert this Sunday in Carson City at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada featuring Purly Gates, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist "cowgirl" poet from Texas.
Carson City Symphony house recital at Bliss Mansion features music by Nerds of Paradise
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 12:08pmThe Carson City Symphony Association presents Nerds of Paradise in a house recital on Saturday, June 2 at the historic Bliss Mansion in Carson City.
Big Read, Cinco de Mayo hold celebrations at Carson City Library
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 2:02pmCelebrations of Cinco de Mayo, traditionally a Mexican observance of its victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and kick-off to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program, featuring the theme "True Grit," were held together Saturday at the Carson City Library.
Carson City film club to show 'True Grit' at BAC
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 10:08amThe Carson City Classic Cinema Club will show the original film, “True Grit,” on Friday and the modern version on June 1 as part of Carson City’s Big Read event.
Carson City's 'True Grit' exhibit to celebrate winners Thursday with music, food and festivities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 7:04pmWestern Nevada College’s much anticipated True Grit art exhibit in the Bristlecone Gallery has the Carson City community engaged and excited. As part of the exhibit that will open Thursday, artists from around the state have been creating works from a canceled deck of playing cards from local casinos.