The dog park at Fuji Park in Carson City will be closed Friday, May 20 for gate maintenance and repairs.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is holding their annual Alyce McCracken Golf Tournament on June 3. The tournament is played in honor of Realtor Alyce McCracken, a resident of Northern Nevada who had a passion for continuing education and training.

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a free concert featuring Music of the Andes on Saturday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive in Carson City. The concert features Kantu Inka —Carlos and Julie Ocampa — who have been presenting Peruvian Andean music in the U.S. since 2003.

Come soiree with us at MidTown Marketplace this Friday night May 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. The Sip N Shop event is at MidTown Marketplace, located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

On Saturday May 21, Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series, with an entertaining presentation, Tales Along El Camino Sierra.

Tickets are now on sale for the Capital City Brewfest. The fun takes place Saturday, June 25 in Downtown Carson City. Dozens of brewers will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be food trucks on site as well as live music in McFadden Plaza.

Between Horses and Humans is excited to announce an afternoon at the ballpark! SUNDAY, JUNE 5th. at 1pm, join us at the Reno Aces Greater Nevada Field where 50% of ticket sales go directly towards Between Horses and Humans where we provide a welcoming, non-judgmental place for children and youth to set aside the labels and challenges of everyday lives, by giving them a unique opportunity to connect and be their own authentic and capable selves, as they learn to handle and care for the horses. Tickets on sale now at http://www.bhhevents.org

Join TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra for a concert benefitting Between Horses and Humans. June 9th at 7pm at St. Gall Catholic Church Community Center in Gardnerville. The performance will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie and features renowned Ukrainian violinist, Alex Eisenberg.

The Carson City Historical Society will be hosting a by reservation only “Downton Abbey Tea” on June 12, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Foreman/Roberts Carriage House, 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City. There isn’t a special costume required. However, if you have an old-fashioned broach, hat, boa or other item to show off and tell the history about, that would be delightful.

Owners of Brick + Pine Studio welcome the community into a unique, peaceful space perfect for photo sessions, classes and more opening May 22.

Brick + Pine Studio is a new venue nestled in the heart of Nevada’s capital that provides a calming, inviting atmosphere for the community to let their creative juices flow. Opened by local photographers Kelsea Claassen and Lauren Casto, the studio is offering a brand new experience for the people of Carson City.

Welcome To The Circus! Forming the team is Ayako herself having 2 guest studios join her. Tonight’s show is going to be a fantastic display of dance routines from Ayako’s Dance Studio, acrobatic routines from Silver State Gymnastics, and circus acts of aerial silks, pole and lyra from Yaple’s Ballroom.

Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.

Live music this week @ Bank Saloon and Mangia Tutto. Mangia Tutto presents "Buster Chops" on the patio 6:30 - 8:30pm

Bank Saloon live music this week: 5/19 Craig Fletcher 5-8pm 5/20 Prime Time 7 - 10pm 5/21 The Merle Brandon Duet 7 - 10pm and Monday 5/23 the Brother Dan Show 4:30 - 6:30pm

Calling all ladies who love to shred or are just learning to ride. Muscle Powered offers mountain bike rides for all skill levels. Grab your bikes and meet at Foothill Drive in Carson City at 5:30 p.m. this Tuesday, May 17 2022.

This event is not about who can outcompete each other but simply to enjoy an evening ride to destress from the day and meet other ladies who love to ride!

If you have any additional questions, please contact Beth Harrison at bethharrison@musclepowered.org

Do you find yourself “stuck” in a place that you really don’t want to be? Is it from forces beyond your control? Or, if you take a good look at it, is it from a scarcity and limiting mindset that is blocking you from making forward progress?

Imagination will be ignited and creativity will be awakened at Calvary Baptist Church this summer! Whether kids are exploring their artistic side or laying down a track or bringing inventions to life in one of the many workshops, they will learn to use their talents to bring glory to God.

UNR Extension will be offering Master Gardener program updates for residents on Thursday, May 19, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and Thursday, May 26, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Nevada’s suicide rate is currently ranked 5th in the nation; there is no question about the devastating effects of suicide, or the countless lives shattered by it.

Suicide Prevention Network aims to be a champion in decreasing suicide and its impact on our community by providing suicide prevention and awareness through education, intervention, and support services for all.

Carson City’s greenUP! program will be the topic at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. greenUP! president Donna Waldon will educate club members on the program’s ‘Green Box to Go” program in Carson City’s Green Dining District. The meeting takes place Tuesday, May 17, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

The 4th annual Carson City Open Studios Tour is on Friday, August 19, 12 to 5 p.m., at the Bliss Mansion and the NAA Gallery, and Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.

Join us and celebrate spring and the powerful works by Martin A. David and Shaun T. Griffin. Martin shares his "Evolutions" retrospective spanning the 1960's through today, with 98 pieces of his life's work. Shaun's "Border Stories" focus on borders, and the impact on migrants and society.

Our artisan gallery is also filled with stunning works from beaded Native American moccasins and drums to silk scarves, jewelry, poetry books, and more.

Admission is complimentary, light refreshments will be served.

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a free concert featuring Music of the Andes on Saturday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive in Carson City. The concert features Kantu Inka - Carlos and Julie Ocampa - who have been presenting Peruvian Andean music in the U.S. since 2003.

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! After the chilly week we've had, this weekend is sure to be a shock for some, with highs at 80 degrees on Saturday and Sunday! And what better way to celebrate than by being out in the community? (Along with wearing sunscreen and drinking water, of course.)

Let's see what the weekend has in store for us throughout the Carson City region.

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: The Cops and Kids event on Saturday, May 14th, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office apologizes and is looking forward to the next community event.