Friday, July 15: Things to do in Carson City

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 9:28am

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July 15, 2016 (All day)

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Pony rides and s'more sponsored by the Littlest Things at the 5 Clover Ranch.

I Love Carson City

The weekend is moments away, Carson City. While you’re waiting, enjoy an outdoor concert with local favorite, Stereo Galaxy, at Living the Good Life. Head out to Whiskey Tavern if you’re a karaoke lover. See what your favorite board games look like life sized at the Carson City Library. Take the kids to the 5 Clover Ranch for S’mores and more. Learn about the people and dogs that keep this area safe from bears at Mormon Station in Genoa. Keep reading, there are so many ways to enjoy today!

FRIDAY:

"Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
’Print Project’ poster exhibit by students at Black Rock Press in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
Spirit of America Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
Dayton WIC Day in the Park at Our Park: 370 River St, Dayton (10am-12pm; games, snacks and fun)
24 hour Mural Marathon Competition at Circus Circus, Reno (10am Friday -10am Saturday; awards 12pm Saturday)
Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
Kids Ride Free Friday on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train (code kidsfree online ONLY on www.vtrailway.com; one kids ticket with the purchase each adult ticket; ages 3-16)
Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
Women's Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (Check in 4:30pm-5:30pm, Tee Times 5pm-05:30pm; $20 per person, includes: 9-holes of golf, range balls, drink of choice)
S'mores n More hosted by The Littlest Things at the 5 Clover Ranch and Equestrian Center: 3060 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-8pm; free; crafts and a s'mores station and pony cart rides for a donation)
Date Night with Wine and Comedy at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $30 for a bottled of featured wine and two tickets to Carson Comedy at 7:30pm)
Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
Live Music with Darren Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
Life Size Gaming – Family Night at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; All ages, 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
Outdoor Concert with Stereo Galaxy at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm)
Evening Program: ‘Bears’ with a speaker and dogs from the Nevada Department of Wildlife's Bear Management Program at the pavilion by Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (6pm; free)
GE Family Concert Series: Jelly Bread at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6:30pm; free)
CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; July Special- includes unlimited Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink)
Senior Follies – Follow your Dreams 2016 at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; general admission $15; Seniors 55+/Students/Military $10, kids ages 12 and under are free)
West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm Beginning West Coast Swing lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, no partner required)
Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
Live Music with Pearl Sky at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
Adventure Film Viewing: Nolan's 14 in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; free admission)
Hawaiian-themed Karaoke and Mel’s 90th Birthday Bash hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; 21+)
Carson Comedy: Patrick Garrity at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
Concert Series with Clay Walker at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 7:15pm, 8pm start; $39/ $49 VIP)
World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee (sign-up 7:30pm, dancing at 8pm; free, open to all dance styles: 7 minutes for solos/duos, 10 minutes for troupes/groups; dancing for donations for the Carson Tahoe SPCA)
Live Music with the Jamie Rollins Band at Westside Pour House (8pm-12am)
Live Music with Paradox at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
Live Music with Cool Phat Daddy in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
Live Music with Voodoo Cowboys at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
Black Light Party: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (8:30pm-11pm; $18 per painter)
Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
Friday Night with DJ (R) Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)

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Carson City Historical Society presents Mike Shaughnessy's talk on Nevada Day Parade history

Announcements - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 10:10am

By David Bugli, Secretary, Carson City Historical Society

Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) welcomes guest speaker Mike Shaughnessy on Thursday, October 24, 2024, to discuss the history of the Nevada Day Parade. The talk will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Mike, a native Nevadan, has lived in Carson City since 1937, and was in the first Nevada Day Parade held in Carson City in 1938. Prior to that, the parade was held in Reno.

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Outdoors - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 7:22am

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department

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2024 Nevada Day Show Call to Artists

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Michele Montoya, Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Board Member

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By Hailey Foster

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by Kelsey Penrose

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League of Women Voters to hold four October election forums at BAC in Carson City

Nevada Politics - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 9:29am

League of Women Voters of N. Nevada

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Fall forest thinning continues around Lake Tahoe

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U.S. Forest Service

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Carson City School District

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Roots Music Masters Series presents Mike Beck Oct. 11 in Silver City

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By Evangeline Elston

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News - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 6:21am

A 49-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of third degree arson and other alleged offenses following an investigation into a brush fire, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

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Community - Monday, September 30, 2024 - 10:33am

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4-H Harvest Fall Fest coming Oct. 23 to Fuji Park in Carson City

Community - Monday, September 30, 2024 - 3:05pm

UNR Extension Carson City/Storey County

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Ed Choklek, HUGS for Homeless Committee Chair

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By Eric Cachinero

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News - Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 4:34pm

UPDATE 4:30PM: Four very small fires, amounting to less than a tenth of an acre, were knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival Sunday along the hillside near Lone Mountain Cemetery, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason.

The cause is under investigation. No structures were damaged. CCFD has determined the fires to be human caused. At this time, the matter is under investigation with CCFD and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Three engines and a rescue were assigned to the attack. East Fork Fire assisted for protection on the south side of the city, while Truckee Meadows Fire stood by for protection on the north side of the city.
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UPDATE 3:11PM: Some fire engines have cleared the scene, a good sign CCFD has control of the fire. We have left messages and will update as the battalion chief becomes available.

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Submitted to Carson Now

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By Denise Clodjeaux

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Photos by Tony Dellacioppa

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Mural locations are: (See map below.)

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By Elinor Bugli

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News - Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 7:39am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

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