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Dancing with the Carson City Stars Returns Feb. 22

When the Carson City version of Dancing with the Stars spins into action on Saturday, Feb. 22, it will be the product of months of preparation and legwork from more than 10 local celebrity dancers.

Second Annual Dancing with the Stars Carson City edition

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February 22, 2014 - 7:00pm

Come join us February 22, 7:00 pm at Carson High School to show your support for Western Nevada College nursing students.

This is our second annual Dancing with the Stars Carson City edition to help us raise money for the NSNA conference in Nashville, TN.

Valentine's Night - Live Music @ The Spoke Bar & Grill

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February 14, 2014 - 8:00pm

Live Music Valentine's Night at The Spoke Bar & Grill.
Parslow Vibe will be rocking the house starting at 8pm.
No Cover Charge
Free Carnation to the first 50 Ladies!

Valentine's Night Fun with PAWNSHOP

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February 14, 2014 - 9:00pm

Valentine's Night at Westside Pour House 110 W. Telegraph St., Carson City

A great night of drink specials and Rock 'n Roll!!

Battlefield Hollywood Christian Documentary Producer to Explore the Subtle Psychological Effects of Hollywood Blockbusters

Battlefield Hollywood DVD Image
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February 8, 2014 - 7:00pm

Is Hollywood just make believe, or is there something they are trying to make you believe?

Little Light Studios Executive Producer Scott Mayer explores the psychological effects of television on the mind at this free multimedia presentation Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Church, 405 College Parkway, Carson City, NV.

Jazz and Beyond seeks volunteers for annual Carson City music festival

The "Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" will hold a kick-off meeting for organizers and potential volunteers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 1200 S. Carson St., Carson City. This year's festival is scheduled to run from Aug. 1 to 17 at multiple locations in Carson City.

Valentine Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall

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Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall (1313 South Carson Street, Carson City)
Sculptures by Mark Ross, skin creams, handmade valentine jewelry, home decor baskets, wooden puzzles, Wildtree (making cooking a quicker, easier, more healthful adventure with the twist of a lid), handmade African Arts, lamps, photos, and flower arrangements. You will also find crocheted hats, aprons. sunglasses, blankets, and more. 10am to 6pm m-sat, 11am to 5pm sun. call Colleen 434-9639 for more information

Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts' Feb. 11 in Carson City

Treat your Valentine to a Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts, an evening of sweet and hot big-band music with singers Sheryl Adams, June Joplin, and Cindee LaVal at Comma Coffee on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Contra Dance

Contra dancing
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March 1, 2014 - 6:30pm

Want to learn something new and get exercise to boot? No experience or partner required - all dances will be taught. If you can walk and know your left from right, you can contra dance! (See Austin Contra Dancers video for a preview.)

George Grover will be calling and he'll start with a beginner's workshop at 6:30 pm. The main dance will follow around 6:45 pm. Make sure to wear comfy shoes and clothes. Feel free to bring a water bottle.

Adults: $10
17 & Under: $3
Non-dancers: Free

A local band, In Stride, will supply a variety of tunes on different instruments.

Monthly swing dance party

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Repeats every day until Sat Feb 22 2014 .
February 22, 2014 - 6:30pm

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party Feb. 22 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. At 6:30 p.m., Rainer Herm will teach multi-level country two-step. 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. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.

Sierra Winter Wedding Fair at Carson Nugget Grand Ballroom

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February 8, 2014 - 11:00am

$5 entry fee
2/8/14 11AM-6PM
Carson Nugget Grand Ballroom

o Bridal Raffle
o Wedding Fashion Show
o Bakery Taste Testing
o Product Samples/Give-a-ways
o Specials on wedding related products and services

For more information contact:
StephanieParis Abeyta
Event Planner
775-720-7098
pinupsbyparis@yahoo.com
Pin-Ups by Paris Events

4th Annual Reno Darwin Day Celebration of Science

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February 9, 2014 - 12:00pm

Presentations by educators and researchers on a wide range of subjects including the life and works of Charles Darwin; contributions and benefits of scientific discovery to humanity; science education; psychology; philosophy; technology.

Presentations Include:

“Darwin, Wallace and the Theory of Evolution”;

“Caves on Mars, Bikes on the Moon, and Telescopes in the Stratosphere: Exploring New Frontiers for Science Education”;

“The Spectrum of Gender & Identity”;

“NCLabs—Learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is More Fun than You May Think“;

The Carson City Vagina Monologues: a Second Year, a Second Chance to Reach Out

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February 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

The comical, informative and uplifting performance of “The Vagina Monologues” will be returning to the stage in Carson City for 2014. This controversial play was written in 1996 by Eve Ensler; a playwright, feminist, activist, performer, and artivist.

Free workshop in traditional Chinese dance with Nevada Arts Council artist

There will be a free workshop in traditional Chinese dance with Nevada Arts Council artist Xian Na Carlson on Monday, Jan. 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Carson Middle School Jazz Band Headed to Festival

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February 1, 2014 - 8:30am

More than 300 middle and high school musicians will perform during the 14th annual Jazz in the Schools program on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) campus.

4th Annual Reno Darwin Day Celebration of Science

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February 9, 2014 - 12:00pm

Presentations by local educators, researchers, students and science enthusiasts on a wide range of subjects including the life and works of Charles Darwin; biological evolution; science education; psychology, philosophy; the contributions and benefits of scientific discovery to humanity and current affairs related to science and technology.

Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace and the Theory of Evolution;

"How Does Free Will Evolve Over Time?" (the evolution of self-control and agency);

Airborne/Space-Based Astronomy and the Horizons of Space Research;

Carson City Symphony Chorus to begin rehearsals for upcoming concerts

Carson City Symphony Chorus, conducted by Michael Langham, is beginning rehearsals on Tuesday, January 28, for two concerts with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1750 N. Mountain Street in Carson City. Singers who are interested in joining should contact Director Michael Langham at sfml@aol.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154.

Talk features stories of woman’s 2013 ride across Nevada on horseback

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January 23, 2014 - 6:30pm

An avid equestrian with nearly 20 years experience, Samantha Szesciorka, her horse and dog set out from Baker, near the Utah border, to experience Nevada unplugged.

More than 450 miles and one month later, she arrived in Reno with a new appreciation for pioneering travelers who shaped the state more than 150 years ago. Her stories, images and insights are the focus of “The Nevada Discovery Ride: Pioneering in the Modern Age” lecture at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23.

Bob Marley Birthday Celebration Concert

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February 6, 2014 - 8:00pm

Bob Marley Birthday Celebration Concert – Chappa Jan , Zion Roots, DJ Ramone, DJ Clay, and Dubfyah

Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV – Breeze Showroom
Address: 5 Nevada 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
Phone: (775) 831-0660
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Doors 8pm/Music 9pm
Advance tickets $15
All ages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Celebration Concert at Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV on Thursday, February 6

CCAI Courthouse Gallery Exhibition with Suzanne Kanatsiz

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The 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.

Murder mystery dinner theater returns to Carson City

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January 31, 2014 (All day)

Proscenium Players, Inc. and the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino in Carson City invite you to “The Wedding from Hell!” a murder mystery dinner theater show.

Performance dates are Friday, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 8, 14, and Saturday, February 1, 8, 15 at 6 p.m. and a Sunday Brunch matinee on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m.

Winter Celebration with arts and crafts at Children's Museum

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January 18, 2014 - 10:00am

Arts and crafts is the theme of the Winter Celebration today from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. Free with admission (or membership). Hope to see you there!

813 N. Carson St.
(775) 884-2226

Robots will rock 'em, sock 'em Saturday in Carson City

January 18, 2014 - 10:00am

A robot version of a smackdown will be held Saturday in Carson City during the 2014 Northern Nevada FIRST Tech Challenge.

Teams of high school and middle school students will compete using robots they have designed to complete various maneuvers at the Donald Reynolds Technology Center on the campus of Western Nevada Community College, 2201 West College Parkway.

Youth Theatre Carson City hosts auditions Saturday for Guys and Dolls, Jr.

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January 18, 2014 - 10:00am

Youth Theatre Carson City will hold auditions for Guys and Dolls, Jr. this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

Auditioners should come prepared to sing a one minute song and to learn a dance combination. Tuition $100. Scholarships available.

WNC offers piano lab use to youth

Western Nevada College Carson City is offering youth piano classes in its high-tech, digital piano laboratory this spring semester. Youth can now enroll for classes in the same Clavinova lab that is a favorite with college students.

Professional pianist Sue Kinney teaches the classes on Friday afternoons. Beginning classes for Kindergarteners and first graders are offered from 4:30-5:20, p.m., second and third graders meet from 5:30-6:20 p.m., and fourth to sixth graders meet from 3:30-4:20 p.m.

AAUW's 15th Annual Feast of Chocolate at Carson City Plaza Hotel

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February 15, 2014 - 12:00pm

Come one, come all to the 15th Annual Feast of Chocolate, a Valentine themed fundraising event offering a buffet of chocolate desserts made by the award winning Carson High Culinary Arts class, local restaurants, bakeries and
candy makers.

• Saturday, February 15, 2014
• 12 noon to 2 PM
• Carson City Plaza Hotel/Conference Center
• 211 E 9th Street, Carson City
• Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 at the door.
• For tickets and more information, contact AAUW Capital Branch at
775-267-4515 or email aauwcapbr@gmail.com.

Traditional Chinese dance, music and storytelling at Brewery Arts Center

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February 8, 2014 - 2:00pm

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center Feb. 8. 2 p.m. with traditional Chinese dance featuring Nevada Arts Council artist Xian Na Carlson.

Xian Na Carlson began learning folk dances as a child growing up in Zhangzhou, China. From her aunt she learned the Tuan Shan, (fan dance), the Xin Jiang regional dance and Tai Ji forms.

Winter Wine and All That Jazz benefit for the Brewery Arts Center set for Jan. 18

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1977 has partnered with the Carson Nugget as well as various vineyards and vendors to present Winter Wine and All That Jazz, an evening of wine tasting, music, dancing, a live art demonstration, silent auction and raffles.

This annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, January 18 at the Carson Nugget from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are $30 per person and are available for purchase at www.breweryarts.org. For more info call the Brewery Arts Center office at 775-883-1976

Auditions Tuesday for Western Nevada Theatre Company production of musical 'Chicago'

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will hold auditions for the Broadway blockbuster "Chicago" on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Broadway blockbuster won six Tony Awards and has continued to be an international hit. It will play in seven performances on weekends, May 9-18, in Carson City.

Producer and director Stephanie Arrrigotti said parts are open for six leading roles and two dance troupes. “Those auditioning for the primary dance troupe need extraordinary dance ability and well-toned bodies,” she said.

BYU multi-cultural dance group Living Legends to perform at Nevada Sesquicentennial event

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February 1, 2014 - 7:30pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission announce an addition to the Nevada 150 events calendar.

As part of Nevada's 150th Anniversary of Statehood celebration, the Brigham Young University’s dance group, Living Legends, will perform “Seasons” at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno on Saturday, Feb. 1 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

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