Carson City celebrates winter and welcomes February with host of outdoor and indoor activities
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 2:20pm
After a snowy December and plenty of sunshine throughout much of January, the Carson City area has its share of snow-capped mountains, outdoor activities and plenty of places to cozy up on a chilly winter’s day, all centrally located in Nevada’s state capital.
As the valley extension to Lake Tahoe, Carson City offers many experiences, complete with hometown charm, fewer crowds and affordable prices. Try guided snowshoe hikes, star gazing parties, winter trail runs and more.
Go here for all the best tips on how to "winter" in Carson City.
Upcoming and ongoing events:
— Carson Comedy Club Presents Celebrity Comedian Jimmy Failla with shows Jan. 28-29 at 8 and 10 p.m. Failla was named Outstanding Male Comedian of the year at the 2014 New York City Nightlife Awards. He was named the host of the radio show Fox Across America in 2020. If you’re left, right, or somewhere in between, you’ll enjoy Jimmy’s unique ability to foster co-existence through comedy as he navigates the news of the day. Failla has made multiple appearances on on TV shows such as America’s Newsroom, The Greg Gutfeld Show, Ingraham Angle, Watters World & The Story with Marth MacCallum. Go here for information and how to get tickets.
— Historic Coin Press No. 1 Demonstrations Saturdays. Historical Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, has resumed demonstrations Saturdays in January and February, with the minting of a commemorative medallion honoring Western explorer John C. Fremont.
Coin Press No. 1 was in operation in the late 19th century at the Carson City Mint. Today, the old Mint building is incorporated into the museum complex, and it houses the coin press, which mints commemorative medallions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. This month and next, to honor Fremont’s Jan. 21 birthday, the medallion will feature the American military officer, cartographer, and politician. Museum visitors may purchase a half-ounce planchet of .999 fine silver in the museum store and watch as it is minted.
— Decades of demonstrations created while teaching classical life drawing classes comprise Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition, "Phyllis Shafer: Figure Studies (Yes, that Phyllis Shafer)", in Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday, Feb. 4, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The free exhibit is open to the public though April 20, 2022, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the college’s Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City.
— The Proscenium Players present ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’ at the Brewery Arts Center. The Proscenium Players, Inc. is performing the hilarious 4-part comedy, written by Nancy Frick. Show dates are February 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th at 7:30 p.m. and February 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th and 2:00 p.m. The play centers in a small Las Vegas wedding chapel that is host to some quirky characters in their outlandish nuptials. Go here for information on how to get tickets.
— The Nevada State Museum, in partnership with the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, celebrate the Chinese New Year on Feb. 5 with dancers, a parade, crafts and more.
— Carson High School Photography Students exhibit 'Photo Finished 2022.' Twelve Carson High School’s Advanced Photography students have their work in "Photo Finished 2022" at the Brick. This exhibition presents their creative projects based on four years of studying with teacher Kara Ferrin. "Photo Finished 2022", a Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) show is in the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City, now through March 23, 2022. The Brick is open to the public, M-F, 8am - noon, 1-4pm.
— Hammer and Stain Carson City hosts Feb. 12 couples Charcuterie board workshop. Carson City's Hammer and Stain has teamed up with Alejandra of Grazed.Nv to host our charcuterie board night out on Saturday, Feb 12 at 6 p.m. This class is for two people per ticket which gets you charcuterie for two and a board to work on together.
— Carson City Classic Cinema, C5 2nd Unit present 'Love Notes' short romance film and music video competition. Join Carson City Classic Cinema on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 6:30 at the Carson Stadium Cinemas (2751 N Carson Street, Carson City, NV) as they present "Love Notes Short Romance Film and Music Video Competition." After viewing the films, awards will be given for best picture, directing, acting, and more. Tickets are $5 general admission.
— Everything is going wrong on the “Valentine in Venice” harbor cruise aboard the Love Bucket, a murder mystery event at Carson Mall. Go here for more information.
— The Snoopy and the Red Baron Exhibit will be exclusively in Carson City from February 19 to May 15 at the Brewery Arts Center.
