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Music, Movies, Plays and more: Events happening in Carson City and Beyond this weekend

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/15/2022 - 10:09am
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by Kelsey Penrose

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

All Weekend Long

Nunsense II: Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin

Those crazy nuns are back! The Little Sisters of Hoboken have returned to present some entertainment as a thank you for all your support for their recent (2015) fundraiser show.

Pipers Opera House in Virginia City presents Off Broadway show 'An Awkward Inheritance'

Pipers Opera House in Virginia City presents the Off Broadway show 'An Awkward Inheritance' with performances this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Carson City Classic Cinema Presents "The Jungle Book" (2016)

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks & Rec are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free Summer Outdoor Family Movie Nights at Mills Park (1111 E. William Street, Carson City NV 89701 - near the skate park).

This year, we'll also have some fun pre-show activities and Kona Ice will be at some screenings with their festive music and Hawaiian Ice treats. Bring your favorite chairs, blankets and picnic fare to stake out your space early. Films begin at sunset.

https://carsonnow.org/reader-content/07/12/2022/carson-nugget-job-fair

The Carson Nugget in Carson City is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time and part time capacities and for all shifts in all departments. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in the events area on the second floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.

Introduction to Fly Fishing

The Carson Fly Fishing Club will conduct an Introductory Fly-Fishing Class July 15, 6:00 PM & July 16, all day starting at 10:30 AM at the Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.

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Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City

Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.

Make-an-offer sale fundraiser at St. Peter's Episcopal Church

On Saturday July 16th, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Telegraph and Division streets in Carson City holds a special sale. This Make-an-Offer Sale offers gently used Classic Treasures of china, silverware, quality tableware, linens, decorator pieces, curios, and Classic Christmas items.

Carson City Parks and Rec to host dedication ceremony Saturday at Mayor's Park

Open House Poker Run by Corcoran Global Living

Corcoran Global Living Presents Open House Poker Run on Saturday, July 16, 10am to 1pm. in Carson City. No fee to enter for a chance to win a $250 Dukes Gift Card.

Carson City outdoor concert headliner Whitney Myer brings soulful nexus to center stage

The Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert series returns this Saturday, July 16 with indie-pop artist Whitney Meyer as headliner for a night of powerful live music at The Change Companies stage.

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Weekly open air vintage market hits downtown Carson City throughout the summer

The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.

Opening celebration of Executive Golf Course at Empire Ranch

Celebrate the opening of the new Executive Course at Empire Ranch in Carson City.

Live outdoor music every Sunday in July at Carson City's Empire Ranch Golf Course

Every Sunday in July live outdoor music in the Event Center at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Free and open to the public.

Ongoing

Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15

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.

Nevada Artists Association presents 'Spirit of America' exhibit through July 29

What a beautiful collection of artwork, celebrating the spirit of America at the Nevada Artists Association gallery in Carson City.

Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 29

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.

Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!

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Carson City School Board to discuss new employee protection policies, restorative discipline
News - Monday, September 23, 2024 - 10:29am
by Kelsey Penrose

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center locate at 851 E. William St.

Carson Tahoe Health to host Think Pink cancer awareness event at Red’s Old 395 Grill
Health & Wellness - Monday, September 23, 2024 - 9:26am
Carson Tahoe Health

Carson Tahoe Health will host its annual Think Pink event, a night dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against cancer on Oct. 4 at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests juvenile for making threats to school
News - Monday, September 23, 2024 - 6:44am
Carson City Sheriff's Office

On Sept. 22 at approximately 8 a.m. Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch received a call reference an Instagram post. A patrol deputy responded to the reporting party and viewed a “screen shot” of the post saying, “School shooting October 10th Eagle Valley Middle School” with 2 gun emojis following the post. The account had on it, “I like to do shootings every single year” with a gun emoji.

Reminder: Early release day Wednesday for Carson City District schools
News - Monday, September 23, 2024 - 8:15am
Carson City School District

Wednesday, Sept. 25, will be a minimum, early release day for all schools in the Carson City School District. Educators utilize this time for professional learning while students have the remainder of the day off. If you normally pick up your child after school, please be there promptly at the below dismissal times.

Pine Nuts: Rocks, hiking and Lake Tahoe
Opinion - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 6:02pm
By McAvoy Layne

Yesterday, a great friend of mine invited me to join the Stanford Club on a five-mile hike to Galena Falls, led by geologist emeritus, Dave. I have always been fond of rocks, ever since I overheard a geologist uncle of mine assure my aunt while pointing to an eight-year-old me, “That boy’s got rocks in his head.”

Breaking Ground photo-phonic exhibit featured at Donovan Mill in Silver City
Arts and Entertainment - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 4:07pm
Event by Comstock Foundation for History and Culture

Documentary artist Valery Lyman spent four years photographing and recording audio in the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota, documenting the rise of the oil industry there and the large American migration that went along with it.
Breaking Ground is a photo-phonic mediation on the tale of dreams, sought and abandoned, that wends its way through the American psyche and landscape.

Nevada Artists Association presents 'Moments in the Fall: Photographing the Fall Colors' by Heather Nicole
Arts and Entertainment - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 3:02pm
By Deborah Foster

Join Heather Nicole, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to noon at Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 W. King St, Carson City for an immersive photography workshop. You will learn how to use your camera to create beautiful images of the fall foliage and much more.

Christian Science healing and international speaker to present 'Moving Past Fear to Healing' talk Oct. 19 in Carson City
Announcements - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 2:53pm
By Steep Weiss and Audy Losche
Lisa Troseth, practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present her talk, “Moving past fear to healing,” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 110 Clear Creek Avenue in Carson City.

Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail bike ride from Carson City to Reno set for Oct. 12
Announcements - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 1:01pm
By Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail

A fun ride along the historic Virginia & Truckee Trail is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12. The unsupported fun ride will follow the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail from Fuji Park in Carson City to City Plaza in Reno. It is 41.3 miles one way.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving cyclist on South Carson Street
News - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 4:13pm

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Sunday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a bicycle rider in the 200 block of South Carson Street.

Utility regulators shoot down NV Energy’s proposed rate change for Northern Nevada
Nevada Politics - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 12:06pm
Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent

Nevada utility regulators have unanimously denied a request by NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent, instead on Tuesday awarding the utility just a fraction of its requested amount.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving 3 vehicles at Curry and 5th Street
News - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 12:43pm

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Sunday morning to a crash reportedly involving three vehicles near the intersection of Fifth and Curry streets.

ICYM: August home prices in Carson City up 3.6 percent; increases also in Lyon, Douglas and Storey counties
News - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 10:08am
Sierra Nevada Realtors

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.

USS Sterett sponsors Carson High NJROTC, provides cadets with tour
News - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 8:03am
Carson City School District

The Carson High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets deepened their understanding of naval operations and the daily sway of Navy life by touring the USS Sterett (DDG 104) in San Diego earlier this month.

Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 23-29
News - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 7:22am

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Sept. 23-29, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

U.S. 95A between Yerington and Silver Springs now open after rail repairs
News - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 7:49am
NDOT news release

U.S. 95 Alternate is now open after temporarily being closed for Union Pacific Railroad rail bed replacement and upgrades.

AT&T agrees to get the lead cables out of Lake Tahoe
News - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 5:10pm
Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

From Baldwin Beach to Rubicon Bay and inside Emerald Bay there are approximately six miles of submerged century-old cables containing about 107,000 pounds of lead in Lake Tahoe. They are just feet away from iconic Emerald Bay, beautiful beaches and tall trees, and underneath the turquoise blue water Lake Tahoe is known for.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office to host 3rd annual K9 Unit Challenge
News - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 2:57pm
Four-legged heroes representing law enforcement agencies from throughout the region will shine Oct. 19 as the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its third annual K9 Unit Challenge and public K9 obstacle course at Fuji Park.

Donovan Mill tour and stamp operation happening Sept. 28 in Silver City
Community - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 2:05pm
Hosted by Comstock Foundation

Join the fun at the Donovan Mill in Silver City, 900 Main Street, on Sept. 28. Catch a Mill tour including operation of the stamp mill plus the rotary stamp mill. We will give tours of the Mill, the machine shop, refinery and office vault.

Physical therapist Dr. Sarah Kaderka joins The Health Lab in Carson City, focusing on pelvic floor treatment
Announcements - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 1:07pm
By The Health Lab

The Health Lab is proud to welcome Dr. Sarah Kaderka to its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Dr. Kaderka brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for her patients.

Carson High School announces 2024 homecoming king, queen and court
Announcements - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 12:30pm
Photos by Jeff Mulvihill

Carson High School crowned Alex Nerska and Kekoa Mitchell as the 2024 Homecoming Queen and King. A short coronation ceremony was held on the football field during halftime of Friday’s matchup against the Hug High Hawks.

Celebrating community: 35th annual Dayton Valley Days happening this weekend
Community - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 10:32am
By Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where friends and families come together to celebrate in the historic downtown area is happening this weekend. Now in its 35th year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Happening today: Bob Boldrick 50th anniversary Block Party at Carson City Community Center
News - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 8:39am

A day of free family fun for the community is planned in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bob Boldrick Theater located at the Carson City Community Center.

Bear injured in Davis Fire moved to Animal Ark for rehabilitation
News - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 6:12am
Nevada Department of Wildlife

A bear that was severely burned during the Davis Fire has been moved by the Nevada Department of Wildlife to the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center for continued care.

Robert Nylen talks 'Legacy of Carson City Mint' Thursday at Nevada State Museum
Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 2:11pm
Nevada State Museum

To celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit, Mint to Museum, the Nevada State Museum presents "The Legacy of the Carson City Mint," a Frances Humphrey Lecture delivered by History Curator Emeritus Robert Nylen on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Capital City Arts Initiative’s Graphics Extraordinaire 2024 exhibit features works by WNC students
Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 9:48am
by Sharon Rosse

Creativity and talent abound in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Graphics Extraordinaire 2024" exhibition that presents graphic design work by seven Western Nevada College students.

Carson Valley Arts Council announces 2024-2025 Concert Series
Arts and Entertainment - Friday, September 20, 2024 - 7:02pm
CVAC

The Carson Valley Arts Council will kick off its 2024-2025 Concert Series beginning October 11, bringing diverse music performers from across the country to our local community and schools.

Halloween Museum Block Party returns to downtown Carson City October 18
Community - Friday, September 20, 2024 - 4:48pm
Nevada State Museum

Last year’s Halloween Block Party was so much fun that the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada and the Nevada State Museum have decided to do it again this year! The community is invited to share in the excitement on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Carson City.

It's a pool party: CASI Pooch Plunge happening Saturday at Carson City Aquatic Facility
Community - Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 10:33am
By Lisa Schuette

Come join CASI at our annual Pooch Plunge pool party happening Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at the Carson City Aquatic Facility outdoor pool.

Pacific Crest Dermatology opens in Carson City with ribbon cutting

Business - Monday, September 23, 2024 - 12:39pm
Carson City Chamber of Commerce

In our very dry climate and closer proximity to the sun, dermatology has become very important in keeping our skin youthful and free from cancer.

Got an unsightly wart, rash, acne, or other skin imperfection? You can now be treated at the new state-of-the-art dermatology practice just opened by Dr. Samantha Schneider.

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