• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Dinner and Mobsters: Gold Hill Lecture series continues with talk on Frank Sinatra, Mobsters, and the 1963 Cal-Neva Adventure

Event Date: 
June 3, 2021 - 7:00pm

Lecture Series at the Gold Hill Hotel will continue Thursday, June 3, Featuring “Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, Mobsters and the 1963 Cal-Neva Adventure” by Guy W. Farmer.

Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and the cost of the lecture is $10 per person.

Guy W. Farmer, the Nevada Appeal’s award-winning political columnist, will speak on “Frank Sinatra, Mobsters and the Cal-Neva Adventure”

Learn all the sordid details firsthand of how Nevada’s gaming control agencies revoked Sinatra’s gambling license for hosting Chicago Godfather Sam “Momo” Giancana at North Lake Tahoe’s Cal-Neva Lodge and Casino.

Guy W. Farmer, the Nevada Appeal’s award-winning political columnist grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington Journalism School, worked for daily newspapers in Washington and Oregon before coming to Carson City in January, 1962, as Associated Press (AP) capital correspondent.

In 1963 Gov. Grant Sawyer hired him as public information officer for the Nevada Gaming Commission and State Gaming Control Board. Farmer was the “bug” on the phone line when Frank Sinatra called Gaming Board Chairman Edward A. Olsen in a failed attempt to head-off revocation of the singer’s gambling license for hosting Giancana, who was listed in the state’s famous “Black Book” of unsavory characters — gangsters, that is!

Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We serve dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  We will be serving our "Best of" menu!  Some of the most popular entrees that we serve at the Crown Point Restaurant!  Classics such as "Miner's Tri-tip" and "Crown Point Chicken,”  or how about Fresh Atlantic Salmon or Spinach Ravioli?  We have all these classics and more.

Follow this link to reserve a seat for this exciting evening!
http://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-frank-sinatra-th...

What's new at the Gold Hill Hotel?

Friday night Jack Di Carlo plays in our dining room during dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting May 21 and continuing every Friday night.

Happy Hour specials are held every night from 5 to 7 p.m.

Miner's Monday Specials announced:

Monday May 17th we will have a special Pizza Buffet with our Chef creating some of his favorite pies!

Monday May 24th we will have a Buffalo Chicken Wing bar with multiple flavors of wings for your tasting pleasure.

Dinner is held Thursday through Monday 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel
1540 Main Street
Gold Hill, NV. 89440
775-847-0111
www.goldhillhotel.net
info@goldhillhotel.net

Top Stories

... or see all stories

Meet inspirational author Robert Drews at Browsers Corner Book Store’s next author event. He will share excerpts from his novel “Look for Something Good”, an inspiring tale about the journey through life’s transitions and crossroads for two mature men who find friendship and guidance about their places in the world.

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.

The Carson High School class of 2025 is impressive and yet Neva Mellow stands out with her array of accomplishments. She has become a model of academic excellence and leadership, embodying the spirit of commitment and service.

Chase International Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to Northern Nevada and California non-profit agencies as part of their ‘Four Pillars of Giving’ grant program.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of domestic battery and a combined felony warrant alleging domestic battery by strangulation on an elder and abuse of an older or vulnerable person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Harvest Supermoon and partial lunar eclipse over Carson City on Tuesday evening around 7:45 p.m.

The U.S. Forest Service notes in its Wednesday morning briefing that the Davis Fire remains contained at 92 percent with 5,824 acres burned and 342 personnel remaining on the fire tackling hotspots and mop up.

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Wednesday released its August 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City along with Lyon, Douglas, Washoe, Storey and Churchill counties. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

If you are looking for something to do in the Carson City, Lake Tahoe or Reno areas this week look no further than the Nevada State Museum. We have a busy week ahead and hope you can join us for some or all of the events.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, will present four free election forums featuring candidates and ballot question information on October 7, 9, 14, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

If you like reading, supporting local authors, and getting a jump start on your Christmas list, then you need to attend this author event of the year!

Tonight, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Carson City campus of the Nevada Humane Society will open its doors to the public for its Paws & Programs.

Paws & Programs is an event designed to share how donor support aids the Humane Society with its animal welfare efforts in the community.

As Carson City is about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bob Boldrick Theater this Saturday at the Community Center, it’s important to know just who Bob Boldrick was and why this theater is named after him.

The full harvest moon over Carson City on Tuesday night.

The Brewery Arts Center’s second annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival will bring live musical performances and as many as 21 new, colorful murals to Carson City beginning Thursday, Sept. 26 through Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. This year’s festival artists will add to the 23 murals created at last year's inaugural festival.

Rays of Light is a bi-weekly gathering for Carson City area women seeking connection, healing and empowerment. In a supportive, judgment-free space, we share our stories, challenges, and triumphs, honoring each woman’s unique journey. This circle nurtures authentic feminine expression, helping us rebuild confidence, embrace our true selves, and grow together.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will re-enact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Oct. 29.

Join us at Park Home Ranch for an exclusive wedding open house event designed for couples dreaming of a rustic and barn chic wedding. Set against the stunning backdrop of pastoral lands and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, our 120+ year old barn venue offers the perfect canvas for your special day.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is hosting a tailgate party at the University of Nevada, Reno football game this Saturday, Sept. 21 and has partnered with United Way to donate funds raised to those affected by the Davis Fire.

To support community members impacted by the Davis Fire, Greater Nevada Credit Union opened applications for its Disaster Assistance Loan Program.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI (drugs) second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Youth from across the state will gather in Fallon this Thursday through Saturday at the Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase the diverse skills and knowledge they have developed through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program.

Training sessions for volunteers will be conducted by Night Off the Streets, Inc., also known as NOTS, warming center on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City.

Firefighting crews have achieved 92 percent containment on the Davis Fire, according to a Tuesday morning briefing from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, south of Reno and north of Carson City that began in Washoe Valley Sept. 7, has burned 5,824 acres. The cause remains under investigation.

Here's the latest from the U.S. Forest Service:

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellise McGowan as the new head varsity girls softball coach and Adriane Wacker as the new head swim coach at Carson High School.

On Saturday, the Nevada Press Association held its annual conference and award ceremony in Reno, during which the winners of 2024 press awards were announced. Carson Now brought home four wins for the year.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Fall Volunteer Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 3:00pm to 6:00 p.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson River Rd, Carson City.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and basic speeding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

A Silver Springs man has been identified in a fatal crash that happened last month on US-50A in Lyon County, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol.