Arts and Entertainment

Join Keep Tahoe Blue as we kick off the summer and celebrate YOU, our Keep Tahoe Blue supporter. We will celebrate our awesome volunteers, thank our sticker businesses for support and invite the community to join us in this appreciation celebration.

Learn how to be a part of the Keep Tahoe Blue family at this event for all ages, which is free to attend.

The event will feature music, food, activities and prizes, Keep Tahoe Blue Merchandise “tent sale,” beer provided by Blue Moon, and a raffle.
RSVP to Cassie at Cassie@keeptahoeblue.org or call at 530-541-5388.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted the eleventh annual Carson City Sheriff Motors Competition this previous Friday and Saturday right smack in the middle of Carson Street in Carson City. Along with the Motors Competition was the Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest. The duo of the events brought mass crowds of locals and even drew competitors from clear across the country.

Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony, a non-profit organization presents "Global Music and Dance" in July, 2014. A four-day concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute, Harp and more.

Top artists presenting the events on July 12, 25, 26 and 27 are:

Lake Tahoe Community College's Theatre Arts Department presents the Broadway hit musical, “Man of La Mancha,” with the first performance Friday, June 13 at the campus theater.

This Tony Award-winning musical tells the tale of Don Quixote, the mad knight who sets out on a noble journey to battle evil and win the heart of the Lady Dulcinea.

In addition to his usual responsibilities as music director for the musical,the school's own Dr. Mark D. Williams, plays the title role of “Don Quixote.” Audiences will be inspired by his performance of “The Impossible Dream.”

We invite you to join us on June 29, 2014 from 11:30am-2:30pm for Celebrate America.
The day's event will include: A ceremony to honor our military, first responders and all those that make America great at 12:30pm. Demonstrations by Carson City Sheriffs K9, Carson City's SWAT Team, and Scottish Rock-throwing. Sheriff's child fingerprinting, Carson City BBQ, silent auction and raffles, first responder vehicles and so much more!

FREE event. Bring the family and join us in Celebrating America!

The Friends of the Carson City Library are having a BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) Book Sale the week of Monday June 16 through Saturday, June 21. Everything in the store will be sold for half price, including the audio-visual items such as DVDs, CDs, books on discs, etc. The Browsers Corner Book Store is located at 711 E. Washington Street and the hours are 9:30 am to 6:00 pm every day.

If you're a fan of Pink Floyd, the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City sends a "hey you" shout out from above and beyond. The Reno-based tribute band known as "The Floyd" will launch a full array of stunning sight and sound glory in the capital city June 13-14.

The Floyd is well known throughout Northern Nevada for its uncanny musical stylings, spectacular laser light show and iconic Pink Floyd eye-popping videos.

Tintabulations, a community handbell ensemble from Reno, presents their spring concert series to raise money for their first national tour to North Carolina.

Tintabulations will be performing “Greetings From Tintab” on Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. in the blackbox theater of the Brewery Arts Center. Their concert weaves stories from the group’s past with modern bell literature.

Debbie Bender and Tom Cruz of Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours have been busy preparing their tour guides for the upcoming Carson City Haunted Experience and the “Spooks & Spirits” Pub Tour. The first tour is Friday, June 13.

Pre-run groups have been spotted walking about Carson City, learning the well-researched historical stories and legends. Debbie Bender and Tom Cruz are longtime ghost tour experts and serious paranormal investigators. They have been successfully doing ghost tours in Virginia City for many years.

Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of June. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th statehood anniversary. The following are events held June 16 through June 28.

The first day of the Carson Valley Quilt Guild’s seventh annual quilt show took place Saturday in the main gymnasium at Carson High School. The theme of this year’s show was “Nevada Then and Now,” and is primarily focused on celebrating 150 years of statehood in none other than Nevada.

We will be hosting a tattoo event for June Friday the 13th. Tattoo specials include selected 25$ tattoos. Guest artist Oak Morgan, Mike Zimmer and Nate Carnesi will all be in town.

The Firkin & Fox Carson City kicks off its summer concert series this Friday, June 6, with local rock n' roll favorite Baker Street beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Known for churning out the classics from the 1970s and 80's, Baker Street has developed a loyal Northern Nevada fan base, with its guitar-driven licks and crisp vocal stylings. There's no better way to celebrate summer than with music that rocks to it.

The Firkin Friday's outdoor concert is at 310 South Carson Street. There will be plenty of food, barbecue and drink specials going on inside.

The Capital City Circles Initiatives will host "Gem of a Fundraiser" from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The Capital City Circles Initiative is a nonprofit community-based program that assists families living in poverty to achieve their goal of self-sufficiency through education, support networking and friendships with members in the community.

The Carson Victory Rollers will hold a beer pong tournament this Saturday, June 7 at MJs Sports Bar in Carson City.
First round begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per player. There are two person teams, with single elimination. Buy-in includes 24-ounce beer round, 1 raffle ticket, and 1 Carson Valley Rollers logo sticker.

The 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.

Crain Clan Productions presents "Romeo & Juliet" an adapted version, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m.

Set in Nevada, this adaptation weaves old and new together in a way that is relevant and entertaining.
Tickets cost $10 available at the museum or simply purchase at the door.

Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is located at 813 N. Carson St., Carson City. For more information, call 775-884-2226.

Slightly Stoopid, NOFX, Stephen Marley perform at North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista, July 17 at 4 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com/Rebelution-tickets/artist/1182307 and cost $37.50 - $137.50 for general admission. The show is open to all ages.

For more information, visit www.prepresents.com or contact Kaati Reno at Kaati@ReggaeFestivalGuide.com or 775-846-8238

Rebelution, Iration, The Green, Stick Figure and DJ Mackle perform as part of the Count Me in Summer Tour, at North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista, Aug. 13, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

General admission tickets cost $32.50 in advance and are available at http://ticketf.ly/1gSouF5 and the show is open to all ages. For more information, visit http://prepresents.com/Events/?eid=488834641217948
or www.facebook.com/events/488834641217948/ or contact Kaati Reno at Kaati@ ReggaeFestivalGuide.com or 775-846-8238.

If you're a fan of Pink Floyd, the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City sends a "hey you" shout out from above and beyond. The Reno-based tribute band known as "The Floyd" will launch a full array of stunning sight and sound glory in the capital city June 13-14.

The Floyd is well known throughout Northern Nevada for its uncanny musical stylings, spectacular laser light show and iconic Pink Floyd eye-popping videos.

The Carson City Historical Society's Annual Garden Tour is Coming to Town July 19 from 11am-4pm. Join Us to Tour Beautiful Gardens and Historical Carson City Homes. Tickets go on Sale June 10th at Due Sorella (Two Sisters) 202 Curry St and Greenhouse Garden Center 2459 S Curry St for $10.00 each.

The Annual Garden Tour put on by the Carson City Historical Society is a fundraiser for the completion of the Carriage House at the Foreman-Roberts House 1207 N Carson St.

Come and join us for our one show only, encore performance of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This breathtaking modernized version of the classic tragedy includes contemporary music, fun choreography, intense fight scenes while peppered with hilarious humor.

Performed by actors ranging from ages 12 to 14, this show is extremely heartfelt and well received.

Where: The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
When: June 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost:$10
Contact information: Luana Olson at 775-884-2226

The 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 writer Ellen Hopkins has appeared at book and literary festivals around the country since the publication of her young-adult novel "Crank" 10 years ago, followed by nearly a dozen more books.

This year she asked herself, "Why not here?" meaning Carson City and a book celebration.

The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalists Sheryl Adams and Cindee LeVal will be joined by seven poets and readers for "Hide and Seek," a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.

The event will be on Tuesday, June 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party June 28 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. At 6:30 p.m., Clay and Cullen Mitchell will teach jitterbug, a 1940s-style swing dance and simplified version of Lindy hop. This is in preparation for the Silver Dollar Car Classic Sock Hop at the Carson Nugget on July 26. Social dance is 7:30-10 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers.

For the 22th year, the Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, will sponsor the July 4th celebration at Mills Park, Carson City, July 3-6, 2014. The highlight of the event will include a spectacular Independence Day pyrotechnic display at dusk.

Local musicians and bands are encouraged to apply to play in one of four openings scheduled for Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. All music genres are welcome but must be suitable for a family-friendly event and contain no offensive lyrics or stage show.

Attention all photographers: The Carson Photo Club meets this Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street. The theme this month is "Signs of Springs."

Interested? Come and check it out! All levels of photographers and cameras welcome. Go here for the Facebook page and here for the website.

Genoa’s Sweet Sippin’ Sundays strolls into its second month of the season, June 1. Come out to Main Street Genoa and enjoy the vodka-based drinks of the day and music by The Rick Hammond Blues Band. Also, meet the non-profit recipients of the day, the Suicide Prevention Network.

The cost is $12, which includes a special event glass or $10 for return sippers who bring their event glass with them. Complete your passport in time and get a chance at winning $100 in “Genoa Bucks” or a Second Chance Spin on the Wheel of Fortune!

Examples of augmented reality will be exhibited and demonstrated by Agency 36 in anticipation of the August launch of the Carson City Experience. The event will be held May 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carson HorseShoe Club.