Due to the success of our previous karaoke nights at The Spoke, we're going to continue EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle each week!

More announcements coming soon on special events and contests!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

Sierra Nevada College professors and editors evaluated over 500 submissions to choose the top winners for the 2012 High School Writing Contest, a national competition that produced exceptional stories, poems and creative nonfiction from high school juniors and seniors.
“The level of talent was extraordinary, making it tough for the judges,” said June Saraceno, English Department chair at Sierra Nevada College, a four-year private college in Incline Village, Nev.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Wolf Pack Marching Band is the “Pride of the Sierra,” and you can help support them by purchasing a drum card at any Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) branch for only $1 this January.

GNCU will match your donation, and all money raised will go toward helping fund band scholarships, provide new uniforms, and cover travel expenses so the band can continue entertaining northern Nevada families and supporting Wolf Pack Athletics.

Put on your best cruise wear and get ready for hi-jinks and murder on the high seas. Tickets are now on sale for Proscenium Players’ “Murder on the Lust Boat” at the Gold Dust West Casino and Hotel, 2171 E. William St., Carson City.

Set sail with a dimwitted captain at the helm, a perky activities director with a lustful itinerary and a wacky boatload of likely suspects on a murder mystery cruise that spoofs “The Love Boat.” The show pokes fun at crazy on-board activities and no-talent entertainers. In the end, someone is murdered and it’s up to the audience to guess the culprit.

Getting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.

The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.

Lawmakers from across the country are contemplating whether it’s worthwhile to move into a domain that’s been almost exclusively Nevada’s since 1949 — legalized sports wagering.

But a top Las Vegas race and sports book director says that even if other states cleared the numerous legal and legislative hurdles to offer betting on sports in their states, it probably wouldn’t have a big effect on Nevada.

The Carson City Citizen's Academy, designed to educate citizens about the role of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, runs from Feb. 6 to March 27. Applications are being taken.

If you are interested in law enforcement or have ever wondered how the Sheriff's Office operates, this is an opportunity to experience the wide range of duties the department performs.

A long-standing belief shared by many capital residents is that Carson City’s oldest tree dates back more than 200 years. During the nation’s birthday celebration in 1976, the massive cottonwood on the northwest corner of Division and Washington streets was designated the “Nevada Bicentennial Tree.” It still is marked as such with a large wooden plaque.

Herman "Al" Andrew Albertini entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Reno's Life Care Center on So. Virginia Street. Al was born at home in Staunton, Ill. Sep....

Sergeant Don Hill was a Veteran of The United States Army 1982-1986 and received numerous honors and awards. Don was the Owner/Operator of Hilltop Specialties. As Captain of Po' Boy Racing, Don...

The University of Nevada appears to have chosen their new head coach for football. Texas A&M Special Teams Cordinator Brian Polian is expected to take the helm.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Jan. 7-13: There will be work on Snyder Avenue between Bigelow Drive and Center Drive due to utility relocation related to the next phase of the Carson City Freeway. Most of the work will be on the shoulder, but traffic control will be in place for a short time.

Lynn Allan Westergard, 81 of Reno, passed away on Jan. 4, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not ...

Elmer S. Coombs, 91, passed away Nov. 21, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mate...

Wilma E. Dunn, 90, passed away Dec. 31, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material m...

Pre requisite: Learn to sew (or instructor approval.)
Make your dream come to life. Bring sketches and fabric swatches if you have any. Together we will make that outstanding outfit come to life. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $100 ($90 BAC Members)
Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (4 weeks)
Feb 28-Mar 28 (skips Mar 14)
Instructor: Darla Bayer
Location: Media Center Classroom

Learn your basics with three projects.
All materials are your responsibility, however for first class please bring to class a half yard printed cotton material, washed and dried and 2 yards white cord or color to match. If you do not have a machine contact Darla (dbayer@bactv.org or 830-7939). We have three available or she will give you recommendations if you plan to purchase one. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $130 ($120 BAC Members)
Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (6 weeks)
Jan 17-Feb 21
Instructor: Darla Bayer
Location: Media Center Classroom

This course will teach you to recognize and overcome the common problems facing everyone starting in photography. You will be entertained by your instructor as he shares over thirty years of adventures and misadventures as an international photo-journalist. Topics covered: The art of seeing, equipment, photographing people (formal & candid), working with children and pets, scenic (seascapes/landscapes), and introduction to Photoshop. The course is open to beginners and anyone needing a review. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $100 ($90 BAC Members)

This course will show you how to earn money by having your photos published in magazines, newspapers, calendars, and trade journals. Your photos could even earn you free vacations. You will learn how to produce the sort of material publishers, ad agencies, and tour companies are looking for. Topics covered: Researching your market, building a portfolio, how to submit your ideas/photos, legal issues, organization (images/receipts), keeping it simple and profitable. This course is for experienced photographers wanting to take their work to the next level and make money as they do.

Be an actor! Shout out, “Lights! Camera! Action!” We’ve got the script. If you wish to act, you can audition. You and the others will be doing the needed skills of gathering costumes and props, manning the cameras, controlling the lights and clapping the clapper. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $150 (140 BAC/NNFF Members)
Daily 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
April 1 – April 5
Instructor: Darla Bayer
Location: Class held in Media Center

From initial planning to completion of a full fledged TV show. You will learn the digital cameras, lighting, audio, directing, and editing. We will use class members as the talent. Get certified to use the studio for public access with this class. Certification means you can make shows for free in the studio as long as it is for public broadcast on ACCtv. (please bring a snack for midway thru the day.) For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $200 ($180 BAC Members)
Saturday 10am-2pm (4 weeks)
Feb 2-23
Instructor: Darla Bayer and crew
Location: Media Center

Make a website using WordPress for business or personal use. You can tell the world what you think, show things you make or just brag about the Grandkids with words, images and video. Learn how to research and purchase a domain, get it hosted, and put up your own website with WordPress software. You can find a great theme that says you… and customize it with the over 10,000 available plugins and widgets.

Did Santa bring that new "super" gift for Christmas? Did you get the picture of the perfect turkey? Did Uncle Joe wear the lampshade on his head again this year? Turn those holiday photos into a video to share with friends and family. Your pictures, your music, your voice will make a perfect memory gift for loved ones who didn't make it to the party. You get to keep the DVD you make. To register go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $100 ($90 BAC Members)
Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm
January 14 - February 11 (5 classes)
Instructor: Jeffrey Fast
Location: Media Center

One-day workshop using neato stuff's precut and scored Pop Out Card Kits (developed by Darla), rubber stamps and collage. All materials included to make 8 cards. Class time is adequate to make one full size card and one gift card with hand made envelope. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org

Tuition: $40 ($35 BAC/NNFF Members)
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm (bring a snack for midway thru the class)
January 26th
Instructor: Darla Bayer and crew
Location: Media Center Classroom