Arts and Entertainment
Music, Drama, Dance, Art, Movies, etc.
Reno artist’s work featured in Carson City at Nevada Legislature’s LXS Gallery
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 3:15pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Reno artist Lisa Kurt named her artwork display at the Nevada Legislature building “a subtle story.” In her acrylics and mixed media, she features people, animals and creatures in mysterious settings, incorporation nature and the unexpected. Containing traces of nostalgia and melancholy, her work focuses on themes of childhood, nature, stories, allegory and dreams.
Native art exhibit opens with reception at Carson City Visitors Bureau
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 8:02am
Artist Ben Aleck, left center, speaks to a large crowd during the Great Basin Native Artists reception at the Carson City Visitors Bureau on Friday, Feb. 3. The exhibit, at 716 N. Carson St., features a number of Native American artists from around the region. For more information, go to greatbasinnativeartists.com.
Read more about the Great Basin Native Artists here.
Art exhibit 'From the Ground Up' opens at Carson City Courthouse
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 7:49am
Artist Gil Martin talks with Jill Brugler during a reception for his “From the Ground Up” art exhibit at the Courthouse Gallery on Friday, Feb. 3. The exhibit, presented by the Capital City Arts Initiative, will be on display until May 24. Martin creates his own paint from natural earth pigments he digs up.
Read more about Martin and his work here.
Red carpet rolled out for film festival
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 7:34am
An interior designer, Tricia Lincoln has a natural draw to the arts. The Fashion Film Festival on Friday piqued her interest, and gave her a reason to break out a new dress.
Carson Mall Valentine's Arts and Crafts Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 5:08am
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February 13, 2017 (All day) Find something special for your Valentine at the Carson Mall's Arts and Crafts Fair February 11 and 12 from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Track events on facebook - Carson Mall. Call Trish for more information. 775-324-3473.
I Love Carson City’s Super Bowl Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 4 – 5
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 8:02pmEvent Date:
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It’s a wine walking, Super Bowl weekend. You’ll find music and art on this list, but also a list of sports books and football parties. Fun for kids, adults, families, and friends awaits you in the area: it just depends on what you are in the mood for. Keep reading and have a great weekend!
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- Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
Art exhibits in Carson City set for Friday receptions
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 12:49pm
Art lovers will have two receptions to attend in Carson City on Friday evening. Gil Martin, who makes his own paint from natural earth pigments that he digs up from various sources in the western United States, will feature his work in the “From the Ground Up” exhibit presented by the Capital City Arts Initiative Friday through May 24 at the Courthouse Gallery.
David and Friends Jazz Combo to play Saturday at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 6:50pm
David and Friends jazz combo will perform at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 W King Street, Carson City, on Saturday, February 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The live music is part of the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk, to be held that day from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Vagina Monologues 2017 features three Carson City performances Feb. 10-11
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 2:28pmEvent Date:
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Two days of performances with three shows in the mix will highlight Carson City Vagina Monologues 2017, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. and Feb. 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center.
Western Nevada College, Capital City Art Initiative to showcase 'Art from WNC'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 10:00am
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February 1, 2017 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative is presenting an “ART from WNC” exhibition starting Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Community Development Building — “The Brick” — 108 E Proctor Street in Carson City.
Twenty-one student artists from Western Nevada College are represented in the exhibit that is open to the public at no cost from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 1 through March 30.
ART from WNC includes a cache of creativity, including graphic design, drawing, photography and book art pieces that show the diversity of the students’ imagination.
Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 9:49am
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April 7, 2017 (All day) Visitors to Western Nevada College’s Main Gallery will see the product of transforming 100-year-old tree carving art into preserved art.
“Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin” is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program and will be on display at WNC’s Carson City campus from Monday, Feb. 13 through Friday, April 7.
It provides a rare opportunity to see some of the intimate personal images inscribed by Basque sheepherders in the aspen groves of the Great Basin during the first half of the 20th century.
Nevada artists’ works featured during Nevada Legislative session
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 12:29pm
The works of six Nevada artists will be featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s Legislative eXhibition Series (LXS) at the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City during the biennial session.
ART from WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 1:09pm
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March 29, 2017 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "ART from WNC", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Twenty-one student artists from Western Nevada College, Carson City, have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host an artists’ reception on Tuesday, February 7, 5:30-7pm. The free exhibition is available to the public from February 1 – March 30, 2017; the building is open Monday - Friday, 8am – noon, 1-4pm.
"Painting on the Outside"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 12:54pm
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February 7, 2017 (All day) On Tuesday, February 7, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Phyllis Shafer. Her illustrated talk, "Painting on the Outside", is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Shafer preceding the event at 6pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
From the Ground Up: Carson City Courthouse exhibition begins Friday with reception, talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 9:04am
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February 3, 2017 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "From the Ground Up", by artist Gil Martin at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 3, 5-7pm; Martin will give a talk about his work at 5:30pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from February 3 – May 24, 2017.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 28 - 29
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 5:33pmEvent Date:
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Kunghei fatchoy, Carson City. Let’s welcome the year of the rooster and say goodbye to January. It’s never too late to get a jump on your New Year’s resolutions and the Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair at the Carson Mall will help you do just that. The Brewery Arts Center is proud to present a new concert series featuring the local bands we love: Locals Nightclub kicks off tonight with the Whitehats and a CD release party for Hick’ry Switch. Keep reading for a weekend full of fun options
SATURDAY: Chinese New Year
Iconic Nevada: Plein Air Paintings from Around the State
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The Nevada Press Association is hosting "Iconic Nevada: Plein Air Paintings from around the State", a show and sale of works by Erik Holland. The show opens Saturday February 4, (1–6 pm) for the monthly Carson City wine walk. A special reception will be held the evening of Wednesday, February 8 (4–8 pm) to welcome the Nevada legislators to the 2017 session.
CASI Bingo
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 1:10pm
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February 5, 2017 (All day) Do you love animals? Do you want to help them? Do you want to have fun doing it? If your answer is yes then we invite you to come and play CASI bingo. CASI is an all volunteer non-profit dedicated to raising money to build and equip the new animal shelter play yard and assist with spay/neuter costs for low income pet owners in the Carson City area.
Vanilla Sugar plays Live at Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 12:09pm
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February 1, 2017 - 8:00pm All-female, alt/electro band, Vanilla Sugar, will be performing on February 1st at Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor in Reno Nevada
The band just released their track, "Be OK" Listen HERE.
Reno Phil coming to Carson City with Feb. 13 concert at community center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 10:14amEvent Date:
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The Reno Phil is doing a special concert at the Carson City Community Center Feb. 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
What better way to open a Valentine’s Day show than with Mozart’s Overture to Cosi fan tutte, a story rife with love, temptation, and jealousy (in that order)?
Flying Pig Flea Market, Feb. 25-26
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 3:52am
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February 26, 2017 (All day) Come on down to the great monthly flea market on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 from 8-3 each day and enjoy finding loads of treasures. Lots of different vendors with everything from arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry and curiosities! Always fun at the market. Located inside the big Fuji park building across from Costco on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City. Admission is $1 for adults and kids are free. Lots of parking, so watch for the signs. To be a vendor please call to make your reservations .. (775)882-4717 or (775) 315-0008.
“Decadence, Divas & Divos” - Salon Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 7:20pm
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February 12, 2017 - 4:00pm Sierra Music Society continues its popular Salon Series with Food Tastings/Wine Pairings, Soloists, and Fun on Sunday, February 12th at 4 pm. We are partnering with Fine Vines Wine Shop at 6300 Mae Anne Avenue #3 in Northwest Reno to present “Decadence, Divas & Divos” for an evening of social pleasure. For just $75 you will enjoy Wine Tastings/Food Pairings in three courses with a wine sommelier selecting and discussing the wines. Beautiful music sung by soloists from P’Opera! in an up-close-and-personal setting will be the entertainment.
Carson City Visitors Bureau, Nevada State Museum team up for February fashion film series
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 5:03pmEvent Date:
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The Nevada State Museum in Carson City will host a Friday film series in February celebrating New York Fashion Week. Presented by the Carson City Visitors Bureau, the three-film series begins Friday, Feb. 3 and concludes Friday, Feb. 17.
Richard Doede directs Capital City Community Band's free 'Support the Band' concert Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 6:44am
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January 29, 2017 - 3:00pm Director Richard Doede and the Capital City Community Band Present their Annual Free-Will Donation “Support the Band” Concert at the Presbyterian Church at King and Division streets in Carson City, Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Rock 'N Roll at Westside Pour House with PAWNSHOP
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 9:25am
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February 3, 2017 - 8:30pm Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'Last Time I Saw Paris'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 11:55pm
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February 7, 2017 - 6:00pm Charles returns to Paris to reminisce about the life he led in Paris after it was liberated. He worked on "Stars and Stripes" when he met Marion and Helen.
General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30PM; Film begins at 7PM
Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall 449 West King Street Carson City NV 89703
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 21 – 22
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As this storm system moves in, it makes it difficult for list-makers, such as myself. I cannot predict which of these events will be affected or cancelled because of the snow. The show must go on for the kids of Youth Theater Carson City. ‘The Lion King, Jr.’ is in its final weekend of performances.
It's Your City features Capital City Arts Initiative Executive Director Sharon Rosse
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 3:35pmThis week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Sharon Rosse, executive director of the Capital City Arts Initiative. Sharon discusses art happenings, shows, exhibitions, galleries, four local talks and more for residents to attend.
"Journey" International Folk Dance Ensemble Performance at Bob Boldrick Theater
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 11:54am
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February 24, 2017 - 7:00pm Join us February 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Bob Boldrick Theater in Carson City, Nevada for Brigham Young University's International Folk Dance Ensemble!
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Journey is a 90-minute voyage of dance and music through the heartbeat of the world’s cultures. In this show, you will see dances ranging from Irish hard shoe, American clogging, Ukrainian Hopak, exotic Indian dances, and much more. It is a kaleidoscope of furious footwork, pulsing rhythms, live music, and authentic costumes radiating the magic from across the globe.
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GRAMMY Award Winner Tom Scott to Perform with the Reno Jazz Orchestra
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 11:40am
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February 12, 2017 (All day) Three-time GRAMMY award winner and legendary saxophone artist Tom Scott will perform with the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra on Sunday, February 12 at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).
