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"'Oklahoma!" is the Rogers & Hammerstein classic that changed the face of American musical theater. It will be performed by the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company under the direction of Stephanie Arrigotti at the Carson City Community Center. Show times for the Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. on May 6-7 and May 13-14. There will be two matinée performances beginning at 2 p.m. on May 8 and May 15.

Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents 'Honk! Jr' the award-winning musical that transformed Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of the Ugly Duckling into a modern musical comedy appropriate for everyone in the family.

Good times, great memories and all for the sake of Mom. Join RSVP (the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) in the first of three of its major carnival and fair fundraisers of the year beginning Thursday May 5 through Sunday May 8 at at Mills Park. The annual Mother's Day Spring Fair features major carnival rides, games, concessions arts, crafts, novelties and lots of food. And as what has become customary, Mom's get to ride all the carnival rides for free on Sunday, Mother's Day.

A truly cool jazzy mix of croon, guitar and violin will be served up on Saturday, April 30, at Comma Coffee as they welcome The George Cole Quintet. This superbly crafted and melodically sophisticated original music group is a nice reminder of the best of George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, and Cole Porter. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

A night of eclectic music and fun awaits at Comma Coffee on Saturday, April 16, with three venues. Nancy Plays Nurse is a seven-piece indie collective band from Carson City that packs the place with energy, trumpets.

Get your hootch on Saturday, April 9 at Comma Coffee with Smokey Lonesome's Speakeasy. Festivities include live music, dancing, and bootleg moonshine, circa 1920's and 30's. Dress in period attire for a chance to win a $25 Comma Coffee gift certificate. The party starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 (includes drink coupon.) Click here for information.

Join in for a night of dancing at Comma Coffee in Carson City on Friday, April 8. The theme is "A Fool's Dance" and the party starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and includes a drink coupon. Click here for details. Comma Coffee is located at 312 South Carson Street in Carson City.

The World Dance Open Floor event at Comma Coffee on Friday, May 20, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m., will be focused on our "Strings in the Schools" program.
The event, coordinated, by Starr Nixdorf is entitled "Fairies Dance." Strings in the Schools will be playing celtic tunes. The May Pole will be in the courtyard for various dancing designs.

The Carson Nugget in Carson City was the site for the first Capital City Wedding and Events Expo on Sunday. KOLO Channel 8 Reno's Lauren Garber reports on the festivities. Click here to read the story and view the video.

An all-vehicle show and shine is set for Sunday, May 1 at Les Schwab Tire Center, 3219 North Carson Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Show and Shine, which features music, food venders and a raffle is called "Les Schwab Making a Difference" and is presented by Capital Classic Productions.

SILVER SPRINGS, NEV — The Silver Stage Task Force is organizing its annual Wellness Fair featuring free health services, samples, and live entertainment for May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This big rural fair is designed to help residents shop around for the best information on health and wellness with over 40 booths.
The completely free community event is open to everyone, and promotes the full spectrum of wellness, from good nutrition, gardening, and fitness to preventative health care and treatment to volunteer, arts and educational opportunities.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club and the Carson Nugget present the Sierra Swing Showcase April 2-3 in the Nugget's upstairs ballroom, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Dance contests and workshops for adults and youths are interspersed with open dancing to a variety of DJ music. The Swing Into Spring Formal Dinner Dance and "Local Celebrities Who Think They Can Dance" contest is Saturday, 6 pm-midnight. Celebrities include Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Supervisor Molly Walt and Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Strong gusty winds will continue through today and into tonight, prompting a wind advisory for the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and CarsonWeather.com.

A number of wind-related calls to Carson City dispatch have surfaced today including fences being blown over, downed tree limbs and cable television lines. CarsonWeather.com reports a wind gust of 55 mph today at 4:03 p.m. as being the highest recorded thus far.

North Platte, Nebraska is just west of the North Platte and South Platte rivers confluence forming the Platte. North Platte was formed in 1866 with the construction of the continental railroad. In 1941 the population was 12,000.

A couple of weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the women of North Platte heard a troop train with Nebraska National Guard troops would be passing through town. Several of the women decided to bake cookies to give to “our boys” when the train stopped for 10 minutes.

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With warm temperatures ahead this week, Lyon County has initiated preparations for possible flooding on the Walker and Carson rivers.

Lyon County Emergency Management recommends those with homes in low lying areas along both the Carson and Walker rivers take necessary precautions to prepare for possible moderate to major flooding in the coming weeks, according to the county's website.

Federal regulators who've spent a decade assessing the uranium and other toxic wastes seeping into the water table at an old Anaconda copper mine near Yerington say the pollution can't be cleaned up without adding the abandoned site to the U.S. Superfund's National Priority List.
Click here to read the story.

The movie "Red Riding Hood," currently showing at the Casino Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, makes s couple of nods to the fairy tale story but goes into more violent and wayward actions.

In a way, this is a ludicrous film, with Amanda Seyfried as Valerie (Red Riding hood), who certainly has the wide-eyed look of a naive young lady (not as a young girl, need a little more sex than a girl could offer) and in one scene almost becomes engaged in a bit of sex.

Our guest speaker this month is Tammy Westergard Deputy Director of Carson City Public Library. Tammy Westergard is an active Carson City leader, volunteer and professional. After four years with the Carson City Office of Business Development as well as serving on the library's Foundation board, in 2010 she became the Deputy Director of Carson City Public Library. In that capacity she facilitated the opening of the Business Resource and Innovation Center, a specialized resource focused exclusively on supporting local businesses.

UPDATED 3:40PM: Carson City authorities and the Nevada Highway Patrol have responded to an accident in the 3500 block of Highway 50 east that happened at 9:13 this morning where four parked vehicles were hit by a motorist.

The motorist was reportedly in cardiac arrest when police arrived and was transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, said NHP Trooper Dan Lopez. NHP is investigating as to whether the man, described as elderly, had a medical condition which may have caused the accident.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will host the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Sea Group Industries, at 3493 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City on Thursday, April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Sea Group Industries sells alternative energy systems and wholesale parts. The event will be hosted by Mike Bell, Robert Hager and Ian Hager. Ribbon cutting is at 5:30 p.m.

The Carson Nugget presents Capital City Wedding and Events Expo from noon to 5 on Sunday, March 27. This premier event will bring wedding couples, party planners and service providers together from across Nevada and California.
This one-of-a-kind Carson City expo provides a great way to shop, plan, sample, and gather unique and innovative ideas to create your ultimate wedding day experience. Attendance is $5; free for registered wedding couples. Some of the proceeds from event will benefit the Carson High School Crisis Fund.
Call (775) 882-1626 ext. 236.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in cooperation with the staff of the Nevada State Museum will hold a reception honoring Governor Brian Sandoval and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval in the Dema Guinn Concourse at the Nevada State Museum. Hor d'ouvers and wines catered by Casino Fandango. Cost $30 per person Chamber member and guest, $45 per person non member.

The Carson City Elks Lodge will host the April 5 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club beginning at 7:15 a.m. The cost is $5 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVP required. Call (775) 882-1565. The Elks Lodge is located at 515 North Nevada Street.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Legislators were asked yesterday to imagine an odor so rancid and vile that it requires evacuating the Legislature.
“You would not be able to work in this building,” Donna German, who lives near Fallon, told legislators at a Senate committee.
That is the type of stench residents near Fallon say they have lived with for years.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Carson City leaders will collaborate to gather input from residents regarding priorities in public services. Faced with shrinking budgets, it is vital that those charged with providing public services know what is important among citizens.
 The public input sessions will be at the following Carson City locations:

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Student Alliance has declared that it will not support fee increases at state colleges and universities.
The NSA, the association of student body presidents and the student advocacy arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education, has taken a stance that opposes not only Gov. Brian Sandoval’s suggestion to raise college costs, but also Chancellor Dan Klaich’s call for increased fee plans. Click here to read the story.

The Carson Chamber Singers present their spring concert on Saturday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Click here for more information.

Step back in time and visit an authentic mountain man camp during the Mountain Man Rendezvous Friday April 29 through Sunday May 1. See Mountain Man skills at it's finest. Tomahawk and knife competition. Long "gong" shooting for distance. Events all day. Shooting begins at 10 a.m. Take Rhoades Street up past Greenhouse Garden Center to dirt road. Follow that up to the canyon. For information call Ben (775) 883-7736 or John (775) 884-4542.

The Donner Party Chronicles will be featured on Thursday, April 28, as part of the Francis Humphrey Lecture series given by Frank Mullen. The program is funded in partnership with Nevada Humanities with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will present "Dances and Romances: A Concert" on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. The concert features guest harpist Marina Roznitovsky in performances of Camille Saint-Saens' "Morceau de Concert for Harp and Orchestra" and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's "Concertino for Harp." The concert also includes A. Paul Johnson's Symphony No. 1 ("The Romantic") and Elena Roussanova Lucas' "Tatarian Dances."

A Show & Shine will be at the Carson City Harley Davidson on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is presented by Capital Classic Productions. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. The Show & Shine costs $20 for participants/entrants. The public showing is free. Proceeds go to support the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. All food donations stay in Carson City. Music, food, vendors and raffles are all part of the fun.

Comma Coffee in Carson City will host a bake sale on Saturday, April 2 with proceeds to go to UNICEF's efforts to help children in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan. The bake sale begins at 1 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 South Carson Street in Carson City. Click here for more Comma Coffee events.

Join the Mile High Jazz Band as it celebrates 10 years of performing at Comma Coffee in Carson City. The performance runs from 8 to 10 p.m. Comma Coffee is located 312 S. Carson Street. Call (775) 883-4154. Click here for information on the Mile High Jazz Band and here for the latest goings on at Comma Coffee.

The Brewery Arts Center Stage Kids presents the captivating musical 'Bye Bye Birdie' which tells the story of a rock and roll singer about to be inducted into the army. The performance features great music, imagination and lots of fun. It will feature more than 40 talented local children. The performance will be at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King St. Evening performances at 7 p.m. Matinee performances will be held on Saturday and Sunday, at 2 p.m. Call (775) 883-1976 or click here for more information.

The Carson City Symphony's Strings In The Schools program a wonderful spring concert on April 7 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Plaza Conference Center, 801 S. Carson Street. Call (775) 883-4154 for tickets. For more information, click here.

A behind the scenes tour of the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Resource Center will be held on April 6. The tour will be hosted by Jan Loverin, curator of Clothing and Textiles. The tour last from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 2351 Arrowhead Drive, Carson City. Limited space so reservations are required. (775) 687-6173, Suggested donation: $10.

Lynne Sowder will host a public discussion on Artists as Change Agents: Cultural Animation in the 21st Century beginning at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street.

The Mile High Jazz Band Association and Brewery Arts Center present "Speedy" Garfin & the Garfin Gathering, 7:30 p.m. at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 West King Street in Carson City.

Wine, cheese and dessert from Carson City to Virginia City and back. Choice of three venues. Net proceeds supports the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Hospital. The cost is $65 per person. Departs Eastgate Depot at 10 a.m., returning at 3 p.m. Call Gloria Seaton (775) 882-8162.

Stroll around Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine tasting with a commemorative wine glass and hors d'oeuvres for $10. Visit the art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants.

Purchase your glasses at the Nugget, Cactus Jacks, HorseShoe Club, Carson Jewelry & Loan or Bella Fiore. Walk lasts from 1 to 5 p.m. Turn in your map at the Carson Nugget at 5 p.m. for prizes.

The show features every famous song from the 80's from Madonna to Michael Jackson. Plenty of mullet hair cuts and falshdance styles. Performance at the Carson City Community Center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m and again on Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserve tickets at boxoffice@carsonK12.nv.us. or call (775) 230-8919.

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  • Utility work will occur on Division Street between Robinson Street and Caroline Street on Wednesday, March 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be single lane closures with flaggers.
  • Pothole patching will occur on Bigelow Drive south of Snyder Avenue and on Conte Drive. Minor delays are possible.
  • Clearview Drive is closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive for construction on the next phase of the NDOT freeway project. Detours are marked. The road is expected to reopen by November of 2011.

By Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Senate majority leader today advanced a bill intended to make state and local government contracts more efficient and transparent to benefit both taxpayers and consumers was reviewed by a legislative subcommittee on Friday.

By Andrew Doughman/Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A proposal in the state Assembly would give minority-owned or women-owned businesses a five percent bidder preference for state public works projects.
Assemblywoman Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas, advanced the bill in a Assembly Government Affairs hearing today.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has updated its hours effective April 4, and with the change includes closing the front office on Tuesdays, officials announced in a press statement today.

Front counter services exist for customers to submit permit applications and get project and property information. The updated schedule reflects the Agency's commitment to customer service following a recent reorganization and staff reduction, the statement said.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports the following regarding a patrol car that was hit in a Carson City traffic accident on Thursday night. A Carson City deputy was also injured in a second accident.

At about 8:09 Thursday night a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper drove up to a single vehicle accident in the southbound lane on Highway 395 at the off-ramp to Carson Street. The accident involved a red Oldsmobile driven by a Carson City resident, reports Trooper Dan Lopez.

(Press Release) — Business owners and residents will have an opportunity to participate in an economic development plan update for the Greater Reno and Lake Tahoe region at the Business BUZZ “Beyond Target2010” economic forum, Thursday, March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The program is sponsored by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).

A Carson City man is being held on a felony charge of battery with a deadly weapon after he allegedly smashed a beer glass over the head of a friend during an argument which reportedly caused serious facial injuries.

Christopher Lash, 27, faces the felony charge after the victim reportedly suffered nerve damage to his face from the assault. He is being held on $30,000 bail.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Ask people living near the strip in Las Vegas who their state senator is and, if they know, they might say Sen. Mark Manendo or Sen. David Parks.
They would both be right on both counts. Parks and Manendo represent one of the state’s two dual districts, which each have two senators.
They are a relic from a past era, and Parks says there is a “strong likelihood” they will soon be a thing of the past.

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