Arts and Entertainment

A Living History performance by local authors and historians Gayle & David Woodruff. Fictive characters Clive and Vivian Sterling recount their lives working at a Washoe Valley Divorce Ranch in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

A QUEST FOR PROOF: SPIRITUALISM IN THE VICTORIAN ERA
A spine-tingling hands-on lecture at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum.
April 20, 2024: Spirits, Seers, and Seances
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm (check in starting at 6:30 pm)
Ticket Price: $75
Tickets at: https://hauntedcomstock.com

Learn what Spiritualism is and why people in the Victorian Era were obsessed with it and just how far that obsession went.

Reno’s notorious mid-century divorce ranches are back in the spotlight. The Nevada Historical Society will present What Was Really Going On At Those Nevada Divorce Ranches? Fact and Fiction next month as part of its popular Writer’s Wednesday series.

This Saturday evening April 6th, we have Sweet Decay. This new duo is going somewhere. CJ Davis and Autumn Rose are so in sync, their voices sound like one, with some of the tightest harmonies we ever heard bringing soulful vocals together with a folk rock vibe. You don’t want to miss this duo.

This Friday, April 5th beginning at 7pm, Keith Alan Barnett. Keith will be performing songs from his album "Three Days out of Gerlach."

This Thursday, April 4th beginning at 7pm, join us at Polecat Tavern for Open Mic. Come play us your tunes, tell us your jokes, recite your poetry, or whatever is your thing.

The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, is beginning rehearsals on Tuesday, April 9, for concerts on June 9 and July 4.

The Double D's will be at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, March 30th beginning at 7pm. Dale Poune & Doug Sandall. These guys are really something - but don't take our word for it. Join the fun!!!

The Active 20-30 Club of Carson City No. 140 will host a Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday, April 20 at Fuji Park in Carson City.

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, presents a concert, "We Got Rhythm," on Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William Street in Carson City.

The Capital City Community Band awarded its Carson City Community, Richard Doede Scholarship to Zach Carpenter at its Salute To Young Musicians concert on Sunday.

Join us Friday night at the Bank Saloon for great live music by "Buster Chops" this Friday 3/29 from 7pm-10pm. Also Thursday 5p-7p Buster Chops Music Bingo and 3/30 Saturday "Erica Paul" 7pm-10pm. No cover charge.

Free rock and roll show in Carson City. You must RESERVE a spot (free RSVP) to guarantee admission to this event.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winner of the Winter Show's People's Choice Award, "Tracker", an acrylic painting by Maggie Stillwell. This painting also won 3rd place in the acrylic category and is on display and available for sale through May 3.

Using extensive research and seldom seen photos, local authors, historians, and longtime Death Valley residents David & Gayle Woodruff examine the improbable story of how a company best known for producing laundry soap,
helped turn a vast expanse of remote desert…with one of the least marketable names imaginable…into one of the crown jewels of our National Park system and a “must see” for visitors worldwide.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Quarteto Nuevo. The band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024.

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the Brewery Arts Center Exhibition Hall in Carson City is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of “Snowshoe” Thompson and his wife Agnes in this 55 minute Chautauqua performance Saturday, March 23 at the Odeon Saloon in Dayton.

Open Mic Thursday beginning at 7pm. Polecat Tavern 260 W Winnie Lane, Carson City. 21+only, non-smoking, full bar, food delivery allowed.

Bill Wharton will be entertaining patrons at Bella Vita Bistro inside the Carson City Mall in Carson City this Friday, March 22. Now that Spring has sprung, there is no better time to get out and shake off those winter blues.

The Nevada Artists Association presents Featured Artist Shows by Irene Taylor and Robert St. Clair beginning March 23 with an artists Reception on Sunday, March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us to see these shows, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. At the NAA Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City.

For Capital City Arts Initiative’ exhibition, "NAA Invitational", the Nevada Artists Association shared art by 25 member artists who present a wide array of images and visions in their work.

On Thursday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m., the Carson City Senior Center presents local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they reenact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s.

Beginning at 7pm on March 22nd, One Way Street is a 4-piece band from Carson City, Nevada They are a group of seasoned professionals playing a wide variety of music from the 1970’s to the 2020's. This band delivers a show of non-stop dance tunes from the drop of the 1st beat.

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.

Mike Epps is the owner of A to Zen in Carson City and also a key member of the BAC Crew. After complications from an initial surgery to remove stage 3 esophageal cancer, Mike had to be rushed to an emergency surgery February 2, 2024 and has been in the Intensive Care Unit on a ventilator since. The community is now banding together to support the man that has tirelessly given us all so much.

Once a month the Maizie Theater hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Friday May 3rd features Django Walker with opening act Darren Senn.

Presented by Toiyabe Chamber Music Society as a FREE event.