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CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk: Museum Work: Increasing Creative Capital
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 7:34amOn Tuesday, March 15, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by artist and curator Paul Baker Prindle. His illustrated talk, Museum Work: Increasing Creative Capital, is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building (formerly “the BRIC”), 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Paul preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Young Entrepreneurs Win $6K in Prize Money
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 10:29amOn Tuesday night at the annual Jalé and Warren Trepp Business Plan Competition, three teams of young entrepreneurs studying at Sierra Nevada College competed for $6,000 in cash prizes.
This event is one of the most exciting celebrations of the academic year at SNC Tahoe. After each team presented twenty-minute oral presentations to a panel of live, external judges and a public audience of more than 100 people, the room waited in anticipation for the announcement of the winners.
Tahoe Native Receives Award for Investigative Journalism
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 6:04pmThe Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Jason Paladino, SNC Tahoe graduate and native of Truckee, Cal., their NorCal 2016 James Madison Freedom of Information Student Award for his investigation into the Navy’s Sea Dragon program.
Senator Square: CHS English teacher and former student takes on weekly column
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 7:54pmIt is my pleasure to take over for Angila Golik as the new “Senator Square” column writer, which for me is right up there with winning an election, winning a game, and winning a prize in a contest all at the same time. Though I will not be reporting on cures for warts or offering advice on marriage, I will be delivering current news and upcoming events for Carson High School.
CCAI Industrial Art at the Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 3:05pmEmbracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative's [CCAI] exhibition, Industrial Art, is now at the Carson City Library. The show, previously at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, will be available at the Library through November 19.
The Library will host a public reception for Industrial Art on Friday, October 2, 3:30-5pm in honor of Manufacturer's Month [October]. The Library’s MT1 training room and the Digitorium will also feature students’ manufacturing activities during the open house event.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors: Craft Now
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 7:30amOn Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by Nicole Nathan, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her illustrated talk, “Craft Now” is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Ms. Nathan preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Classical guitarist performs Hollywood film scores at 2015 Lake Tahoe SummerFest
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:14pmClassical music of Spain and Hollywood’s most celebrated movie scores will highlight a weekend filled with Latin-fused flamenco and string symphony as world renowned guitarist Ana Vidović, opens and famed double bass player Jeremy McCoy closes the second weekend of Lake Tahoe SummerFest, Aug. 7-9 in Incline Village, Nev.
Industrial Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:55pmEmbracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Industrial Art, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 9 – September 17, 2015.
CCAI will host a reception for the show on Friday, June 12, 5-7pm including a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm.
Industrial Art showcased in CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 5:29pmEmbracing the area’s design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative is hosting its exhibition, “Industrial Art,” from June 9 through Sept. 17 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
Lake Tahoe Summerfest Classic Concert series launches 2015 season with 'Passport to a World of Music'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 4:30pmLake Tahoe SummerFest’s fourth season, “Passport to a World of Music,” will bring Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn to audiences July 31 – Aug. 16. The three weekend series of nine different concerts will transport attendees through masterpieces translated by renowned artists and a nationally acclaimed orchestra of 40 players.
Two noted Nevada fellows to talk poetry at free program May 7 at WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 3:06pmTwo talented Nevada poets earned special recognition from the Nevada Arts Council through fellowships granted in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Arts in 2015. Laura Wetherington and Jared Stanley will speak of their work and read poetry during a free program and reception at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at Western Nevada College, Main Gallery, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City.
Published Poets Wetherington, Stanley To Read at WNC
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 4:47pmPoetry lovers are in for a treat on Thursday, May 7, at Western Nevada College in Carson City. Published poets Laura Wetherington and Jared Stanley are scheduled to read starting at 4 p.m. in WNC’s Main Gallery.
“I don't know how long it's been since WNC had poets read here who have actually published books, but it's been quite a while,” said Douglas Barrett, Ph.D., an English instructor at WNC, is coordinating the event.
Barrett said that Wetherington and Stanley, who teach at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, bring a contemporary style to poetry.
Bringing the World to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 11:39amOn Tuesday, March 31, 2015, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by curator JoAnne Northrup. Her illustrated talk, Bringing the World to Northern Nevada is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Ms. Northrup preceding the event; the doors open at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
The Magic of Masks with Michelle Lassaline, at Legislature Feb. 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 4:15pmCarson City native Michelle Lassaline is featured in a special SENarts event at the Nevada Legislature from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Lassaline invites the public to meet and interact with some of her fanciful characters, including the Highland Cow, Pashmina Goat, Mountain Bluebird, and Wild Burro. Her presentation is part of “The Work of Artists,” a series of programs scheduled throughout the legislative session. Admission is free.
SENarts series back with artists exhibits, talks and demonstrations at Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 11:15amSome of Northern Nevada's finest traditional, folk and contemporary artists will appear at the 2015 Nevada State Legislature in “The Work of Artists,” a series of interactive talks and demonstrations that bring a personal side to exhibited pieces. Designed to create an opportunity for artists to engage with community members and people working in or visiting the Nevada State Legislative Building, the presentations are at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 24, March 19 and 30, April 17 and May 7. All are free and open to the public in Room 3100.
Being Flynn author to speak at Sierra Nevada College
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 10:47amNick Flynn, whose first memoir sparked the major motion picture, “Being Flynn,” international reviews and much press attention, will visit Sierra Nevada College on Sept. 5-6 to kick off the 2014-15 Writers in the Woods literary speaker series and to introduce the college’s Common Read book for the year.
Sesquicentennial Fair in Carson City highlight Nevada 150 events throughout August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 2:19pmMany celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of August. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Aug. 1 through Aug. 14.
CCAI Courthouse Gallery Exhibition by Karl Schwiesow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/05/2014 - 12:48pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Humble Vessel, by artist Karl Schwiesow at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 13 – September 11, 2014. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Nevada Arts Council grants for 2015 awarded to art programs statewide
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 9:08amThe Nevada Arts Council announced its 2015 grant recipients for the year, with Carson City, Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe organizations getting a share of more than $600,000 in art program money.
NAC Arts Learning, Project and Partners in Excellence grants for fiscal year 2015 went to non-profit organizations and public institutions in 10 Nevada counties. Grants were awarded at the board meeting in May. Review panels convened in public meetings to evaluate the grant applications and recommend funding amounts for the board to consider.
Nevada Arts Council announces 2015 grant award recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 7:41amThe Nevada Arts Council announced its 2015 grant recipients for the year, with Carson City, Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe organizations getting a share of more than $600,000 in art program money.
NAC Arts Learning, Project and Partners in Excellence grants for fiscal year 2015 went to non-profit organizations and public institutions in 10 Nevada counties. Grants were awarded at the board meeting in May. Review panels convened in public meetings to evaluate the grant applications and recommend funding amounts for the board to consider.
Second Annual Tahoe Treasures Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 5:27pmThe Second Annual Tahoe Treasures Tour is slated for July 12, 2014. Sponsored by the AAUW (American Association of University Women, Tahoe Nevada Branch), the event will feature some of Incline Village's most elegant, creatively decorated homes, lush and lovely gardens, Asian, western and local art, and inspiring lake views.
Lake Tahoe SummerFest 2014 brings world renowned musicians to Incline Village
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 8:04amMetropolitan Opera Star Matthew Polenzani and U.S. Billboard Classical Chart best-selling pianist Simone Dinnerstein will be thrilling audiences this August as soloists for the 2014 Lake Tahoe SummerFest.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors Talk: We Might Should Could
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/09/2014 - 8:48amOn Wednesday, March 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Justin Favela. His illustrated talk, We Might Should Could is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Mr. Favela preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Sierra Nevada College opens Poetry Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 12:59pmAt Sierra Nevada College's new Poetry Center grand opening event March 28-29, 2014, the college will be hosting Poet Laureate of California Juan Felipe Herrera and award-winning poet Jane Hirshfield for public readings and workshops. Reception at 5:30pm in Prim Library on the campus, readings at 6:45pm. Jane Hirshfield and Patricia Smith will hold workshops on Saturday morning. Open Mic on Saturday night.
English professor releases new book of poems, “Of Dirt and Tar”
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 10:19amReaders will discover “deftly-crafted narrative moments that unreel like snippets of cinema” in the poems of June Sylvester Saraceno's new book, entitled “Of Dirt and Tar.”
The second, full-length collection of poetry by Saraceno, the English department chair at Sierra Nevada College, will be released March 1 by Cherry Grove Collections, with accolades on its jacket by some of the nation's top poets.
Why I Teach: Racquel Abowd at TEDx University of Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 5:35pmRacquel Abowd is a teacher in Carson City. In this video, Racquel discusses why she continues to choose to teach. She is joined in this talk by one of her students, Ivan Ramirez.
Abowd is a graduate of Bishop Manogue High School and Colorado State University, where she earned a degree in Marketing and Merchandising. Her business degree led her to work as a merchandising manager for a major retailor and then later in marketing with her brother in his financial planning business. But it was the Teacher’s Education program at Sierra Nevada College where Racquel found her calling to teach.
UC Davis researcher to lecture at Lake Tahoe on 'Music, Memory and the Brain'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 11:55pmWhether it be a first crush, a family vacation, or riding in the car with friends, most acknowledge they've banked certain songs that bring back vivid memories.
Because of this, it does beg the question: Why does music form such strong associations? UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will present a Feb. 6 lecture that may help answer the question. Dr. Petr Janata, a professor at UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and 2010-11 Guggenheim Fellowship scholar will present “Music, Memory and the Brain,” based on his research into neurological links between music and memories.
CCAI Courthouse Gallery Exhibition with Suzanne Kanatsiz
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 1:00pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Seven Sennings", by artist Suzanne Kanatsiz at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from February 7 – May 29, 2014. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 7, 5-7pm. 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 to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
CCAI Exhibition: "An Algebraic Lens"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 8:13pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, An Algebraic Lens, by artist Ben Hoffman at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from September 20, 2013 – January 23, 2014. The reception is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Tahoe Treasures Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 7:40amTour of nine Incline Village unusual homes, alpine gardens, and private art collections. Tea and tapas will be served at two locations. Raffle and boutique also.
The tour begins at the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden on the campus of Sierra Nevada College on Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV.
Tickets: $35 before August 1; $40 after. Purchase at The Potlatch of Lake Tahoe (930 Tahoe Blvd, Raley's Shopping Center, Incline Village) or send a check to AAUW Tahoe Nevada, P.O. Box 5465, Incline Village, NV 89450.