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I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: August 29-30

This last weekend of August is filled with ways to celebrate your community. Carson Animal Shelter Initiative, better known as CASI, hosts their annual Bark, Whine, and Dine Fundraiser at Fuji Park. Animal lovers can also head to Carson Catalina Apartments for a rummage sale that benefits the Carson Tahoe SPCA. The Carson City Sheriff's Office young Explorers will host a fundraising car wash; The Marine Corp League can be found at the north Carson Walmart; half of the donations received will go to Deputy Howell’s family fund. And don’t miss out on the drought-friendly water balloon ice bucket challenge raising funds for ALS at Butler Meats on Sunday.

SATURDAY:

  • Car Wash fundraiser for Carson City Sheriff’s Office Explorers at Unique Sounds: 3080 Hwy 50 East (10am-2pm)
  • Virginia City Ferrari Hill Climb
  • Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
  • Rummage Sale fundraiser for Carson Tahoe SPCA at Carson Catalina Apartments: 700 Hot Springs Rd. (7am-ish until?)
  • Annual Outreach and Fundraiser by the Marine Corps League of Carson City Silver State- Detachment 630 at the Walmart store on Retail Drive (8am-5pm; half of the donations go to the family of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy and former U.S. Marine Carl Howell)

Brett Fisher

I am a published cartoonist who has been drawing since I was 10 years old. I’ve had comic strips published in school and community newspapers. I’ve also illustrated for a children’s book and produced cartoon designs for businesses. I’m an Oregon native and a graduate of Oregon State University. But I am now happily relocated to Northern Nevada since 2003. I’ve been married for almost 10 years. My wife and I have resided in Carson City for over seven years.

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Cartoons in the Afternoon (Ages 11-17)

Cindy Muckenstrum

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"See The Work Through My Eyes" photography exhibit

Arnn Arteno Photography
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September 2, 2015 - 5:00pm

Landscape photography by Linda Arnn Arteno will be showing throughout the month of September in Comma Coffee's "Backseat Gallery." With a reception on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. There will be snacks, desserts and coffee provided, as well as beer and wine available for sale.

Linda Arnn Arteno is a landscape photographer based in Northern Nevada. Her passion for the beauty that surrounds her has taken her all over the West, exploring the Pacific coast, deserts, mountain peaks, National and State parks and everything in between.

Back by popular demand—Rick J. Radecki returns to Casino Fandango

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After a dazzling debut on the stage of the Cabaret Lounge, from the best place for live entertainment in northern Nevada, Rick J. Radecki returns to Casino Fandango for a brand-new lively entertainment experience. '

Artown, Nevada Humanities present Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass

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October 17, 2015 - 8:00pm

Artown and Nevada Humanities have partnered with KUNR Reno Public Radio and University of Nevada, Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism to present renowned storyteller and NPR host Ira Glass for a unique speaking engagement on Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. at The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno.

Country sensation Dierks Bentley brings his music to Harveys Lake Tahoe

Dierks Bentley performs at Harveys Lake Tahoe Amphitheater in Stateline, Nev., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Sunday, August 23: Things to do around Carson City

Planes, trains, and automobiles await! The Nevada State Railroad Museum features rides on the McKeen Motor Car this weekend. Don’t miss out on a trip to Virginia City via the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train: locals get a discount on Sundays when they book online. Ormsby Post Acute Care is hosting a classic car show for their residents, so if you have an automobile that fits the bill, please head on over. The Minden-Tahoe Airport is the home to Aviation Roundup Air Show this weekend. You won’t want to miss the USAF Thunderbird Flight Team. Also on some fierce wheels this Sunday are the Carson Victory Rollers. Our roller derby team is hosting a scrimmage and collecting donations of school supplies at the Community Center.

SUNDAY: Last Day of Jazz and Beyond

  • Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
  • Quicksilver Agility Club’s Dog Agility Trials at Fuji Park

Cancer awareness rocked Friday night's HopeFest

The Young Dubliners rocked HopeFest last night at the Carson-Tahoe Cancer Resource Center. The event wrapped up the center's 21 Days of Hope campaign to promote cancer awareness.

I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: August 22-23

Hold on to your hats, Carson City, summer isn’t ready to quit us just yet. An aviation air show at the Minden Airport, the coin show and fair at the Nevada State Museum, and a fishing derby for the kids at Little Washoe Lake are only the tip of the iceberg. The Pavilion at Mills Park is where you’ll find the annual Carson High Football Boosters Fundraising BBQ. The Quicksilver Dog Agility Trials are always fun to watch, and they’ll be at Fuji Park all weekend. Carson Lanes has family fun indoors and out all day long during their Bowling Blast-off.

Final days for Jazz & Beyond Festival

The Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival concludes with nine events on Saturday, August 22, and four events on Sunday August 23.

Saturday events are:

Music in the Market – Barbara Baxter - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Third & Curry St. Farmer's Market. Barbara Baxter sings soul-laced jazz with Jimmy Vermilion on piano.

Storyteller Tom Wade at Dangberg Historic Park

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September 16, 2015 - 6:30pm

Storyteller Tom Wade presents “Jumping Cows, Snarling Bobcats and Other Farm Adventure Stories” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday September 16, at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Tom Wade grew up on a small farm in Michigan as the oldest son in a family of ten children, and honed his storytelling skills at the family dinner table. An energetic teller of mostly-true tales, Wade’s farm and family stories engage and delight people of all ages.

Diane Shamberger

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Tina Tyrrell

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Mark Tompkins

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Dana Childs

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Friday lineup: Carson City Jazz festival features Count Basie tribute among 3 venues

Jazz & Beyond, Carson City Music Festival, continues on today, Friday, with three free events. The main, special event is the Count Basie 111th Birthday Bash, 8 to 10 p.m., on the Third Street Stage between Carson and Curry Streets in Carson City.

The Music Festival began in 2004 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of William "Count" Basie, Aug. 21, 1904-April 26, 1984.

TOCCATA Presents 9/11 Memorial Concert Series September 16-22

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TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will finalize their 2015 Tahoe Summer MusicFest with a concert series beginning Wednesday, September 16, at 7:00 pm, in the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Carson City (3597 N. Sunridge Drive). The concert series commemorates the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and features Verdi’s Requiem (selections) and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with Guest Artist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin.

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Kym Maehl

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Audrey Markowitz

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"Wally's World" coming to OXS Gallery, reception and talk Sept. 14

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September 14, 2015 - 5:00pm

A portion of the extraordinary art collection of Wally Cuchine, former director of the Eureka Opera House, is featured in "Wally's World" at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery through Sept. 18. The public is invited to join the council from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 for an exhibit reception and collector's talk. Cuchine's discussion of his art collection begins at 6:15 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free.

CCAI Tow'ring High Exhibition

The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Tow'ring High", by artist Deon Reynolds at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from July 8 – November 10, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The show's title comes from the state song, "Home Means Nevada."

I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: August 15-16

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August 15, 2015 (All day)
August 16, 2015 (All day)

It’s a blast from the past weekend. Get started with some history at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch with the Naughty Tea Mistresses. A walking tour of our haunted past begins at the corner of Third and Curry with the Downtown Ghost Walk. Celebrate Prohibition-style at the Brewery Arts Center: the annual Speakeasy Swing Dance Party wants to see you in your finest zoot suit or flapper dress. Head back to the Eighties at Living the Good Life; DJ Bobby G is spinning the hits from yesteryear.

Tahoe's Howie Nave headed to Vegas as inductee of Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Lake Tahoe radio host, standup comedian and emcee of the Improv at Harveys, Howie Nave is among 62 Nevada radio and television personalities and managers who will be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame this Saturday in Las Vegas.

Nave, who has been with KRLT FM 93.9 as host of “Howie’s Morning Rush” at Lake Tahoe for nearly 15 years, will be inducted at the Four Seasons Hotel. He joins the ranks of more than 800 broadcasters from around Nevada who make up the Hall of Fame, celebrating its 20th year.

Chautauqua of Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok at Dangberg Historic Park

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September 2, 2015 - 6:30pm

Chautauqua performers Chuck Baldauskas and Doc Durden will present “Buffalo Bill & Wild Bill: Pals Together Again” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday September 2, at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

CASI Bingo

Join CASI for a fun day of Bingo where you can meet new friends, share some laughs and win raffle prizes and money. The CASI ball payout is now over $600.

Doors open and 11:30 and games start at 12:30. Buy in is $10 and extra packs are $5, all special games are $1. There is a snack bar available if you are hungry and the coffee is always free. CASI is a 501c3 non profit raising money to help build a new animal shelter.

Jazz and Beyond festival features CCAI Art in the Lobby on Tuesday

As part of the citywide music festival, Jazz & Beyond, the Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art, 5-7pm, in the Carson City Community Center lobby, Tuesday, August 18 prior to the 7pm "Music of Motown" concert. The lobby will open at 5pm and the public is cordially invited.

Carson City Historical Society Presents Ice Cream Social on Saturday

The Millennium Bugs
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August 15, 2015 - 6:00pm

The annual CCHS Ice Cream Social is Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 2107 N. Carson St., Carson City.
Free entertainment will be provided by the Millennium Bugs. The Carson City Historical Society sponsors this event.

Tuesday, Aug. 11: Things to do around Carson City

Welcome to Tuesday, the 11th day of August, 2015. Among activities on today's menu include hikes, art, photography, jazz, bowling, books, wings and back to school vaccinations.

TUESDAY: Jazz and Beyond
•*Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
•*Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Linear Ditch Trail Central– Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road (8am-9am; bring bottled water)
•*‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

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