The warm temperatures and nice fall weather we've enjoyed over the past week may come to an end later this weekend. A storm is brewing in the Pacific and may reach Western Nevada and the Sierra by late Sunday.

The cold front is expected to develop in the region by Sunday afternoon, with rain and gusty winds expected in Carson City and the Carson Valley with snow levels dropping to around 7,000 feet in the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and carsonweather.com.

Bella Voce, which is Italian for "beautiful voices" has been known for quality performances of both classical and contemporary music for women’s voices for more than 20 years. The women's choral will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the Brewery Arts Center's Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre.
The ensemble was founded and nurtured to maturity by Dr. Michael Cleveland, UNR Music Department Chair. Don’t miss this wonderful family event to start your holiday season.

Join the BAC Stage Kids for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The perennial favorite offers shows on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20 beginning at 7 p.m. The entire family will delight in the little moments that make up Charlie Brown’s life.


Join the BAC Stage Kids for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The perennial favorite opens on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. with a show on Saturday, Nov. 13, also beginning at 7 p.m. The entire family will delight in the little moments that make up Charlie Brown’s life.


Carson Lanes Presents. Northern Nevada's Best Party Band.. "The Road Dawgs" in our fabulous new Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge. Ÿ They'll be playing your favorite Classic Rock, Blues, Motown, and New Rock Standards. No Cover and Smoke Free. Must be 21.

Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Rural Nevada lawmaker Pete Goicoechea was elected as minority leader today by the 16-member Assembly Republican caucus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3j-7XCwYhc

Assemblyman John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, has been unanimously elected as Speaker for the upcoming legislative session.
Oceguera has served as majority leader under former Speaker Barbara Buckley, who could not run again because of term limits.
The vote of the 26-member Democratic caucus on Wednesday will be formalized on the first day of the legislative session on Feb. 7.

You can see the live video here. See the agenda here.

In honor of National Diabetes Month, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare will once again be hosting the Northern Nevada Annual Diabetes Fair and Symposium. Foot screening, blood glucose screening, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, body composition analysis and arm chair massage. The event will be held at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Main Lobby, 1600 Medical Parkway in Carson City. Call (775) 445-8607.

The Carson Nugget Casino, through Selak Entertainment will present “The Highwaymen a Tribute” on Nov. 11, 2010 in the Main Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free for veterans and $25 for general admission. Veterans should call (775) 882-1626 ext 251 and leave a message for a complimentary ticket, tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Sierra Place presents Birds from Down Under a fully-illustrated talk by Jim Eidel, local ornithologist, about the birds of Australia, New Zealand and surrounding countries.
Enjoy lots of beautiful pictures, and hear about how these birds have evolved to be so diverse and why this region is paramount in the study of evolution. Jim’s expertise and gorgeous photos are not to be missed! Free and the public is invited! 1111 West College Parkway, (775) 841-4111.

Get in the holiday spirit with a special V&T Holiday Train run from Carson City to Virginia City and returning this Saturday, Nov. 6. The historic train departs Eastgate Depot at 10 a.m., arrives Virginia City around 11:30 a.m. for shopping and lunch. It will departs Virginia City at 2 p.m. and will arrive at the Depot around 3:30. Click here for more information and reservations.

The new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling new stage adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. Performances left are Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16. Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.

The new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling new stage adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. There will be nine performances, November 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 7, 14, 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16.Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.

The sparkling new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. There will be nine performances, November 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 7, 14, 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16. Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.

The annual Western Nevada College Craft Fair will run Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the main lobby of the Bristlecone Building. Enjoy a chance to start holiday shopping between classes or on lunch break. Students, faculty and the public can browse the main lobby where more than 20 crafters will be selling a wide variety of handmade items.
This year's crafters will be selling everything from jewelry, gift baskets and candles to picture frames, artwork, candy and pies. The event is sponsored by the WNC classified employees, who use proceeds to help fund professional development activities.

This month's Young Business Professionals mixer will be held at the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Cafe on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as it hosts its monthly Girls Night Out with wine tasting and great art on display at the Nevada Artists Association, 449 West King Street, in Carson City. The event will be on Wednesday, Nov. 10 and at 5 p.m.
Click here to go the Chamber's website.


Join Mayor Crowell and other dignitaries at Leadership Carson City Class of 2010 Ribbon Cutting and Class Project Unveiling at the Carson City Animal Services, 3770 Butti Way beginning at 11 a.m.

The Leadership Class of 2010 certainly has made a difference in the lives of our canine friends. This was an ambitious project and one sorely needed. There will be great raffle prizes so come out and join in the festivities to kick of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.

Food for Thought presents Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Plaza Conference Center, 211 East 9th Street, next to Reds Old 395.

This fundraiser is a way for the ladies to treat themselves to a holiday shopping gift buying experience. Enjoy food and wine and while we take care of your children.

The cost is $10 and that includes childcare, appetizers and wine. Bring along a few girlfriends and enjoy this fun extent to support a great cause.

The Dayton Food Pantry is truly a community-owned project. So many Dayton area individuals and groups from every part of the town contribute to keep the Dayton Food Pantry going. Among those pitching in to help is the local theatre group, The Misfits.

Misfits Theatre Performance Raises Over $800 for Pantry

"You see, in our two-party system, the Democrats are the party of no ideas and the Republicans are the party of bad ideas. It usually goes something like this. A Republican will stand up in Congress and say, "I've got a really bad idea." And a Democrat will immediately jump to his feet and declare, "And I can make it sh---ier." — comedian Lewis Black

I'm not sure I've seen a better close-up example of a campaign attack backfiring than I did last night in the Assembly District 40 race.

Robin Williamson seemed to be doing everything right to fill the seat held by fellow Democrat Bonnie Parnell. She was working very hard, walking the neighborhoods, working with both Democrats and Republicans to gather the coalition she needed to win in this GOP-leaning district.

And then the Nevada Democratic Party stepped in and screwed it up.

I turned off the TV late last night, unable to withstand another minute of talking head after talking head trying to come up with a narrative for this election.

For some reason, it seems they think that their audience is comprised of 6-year-olds who can't comprehend anything that isn't force-fed to them in tiny, single-concept bites.

Was it the NObama election? Was the the fiery phoenix of the Tea Party? Was it creeping socialism, or simple arrogance? What about government spending? Or was it just time to throw the bums out?