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Art fairs, camel races, train rides and more: events and happenings in the Carson City region for Saturday, Sept. 7
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:29amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ll see a high in the mid 80s and a low in the mid to low 40s, which to me sounds like Fall is right around the corner!
We’ve got a ton of great events today and tomorrow, so check them out below:
Winner of CarsonProud essay contest thankful to be living here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 2:54pmCarson City is a very special place and, as the city continues to grow and prosper, many are looking to relocate here for a myriad of reasons.
Through the years, Carson City has changed. There have been good times and there have been times that, as Thomas Paine wrote, “have tried men’s souls.” We’ve lost some historic and iconic structures but have bounced back in the good times. The biggest recent changes occurred in 2016 with the reimagining of the downtown core that continues today.
Home & Garden Craft Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:59amHome and Garden Craft Show, Saturday September 14 from 10am to 4pm, sponsored by Touched By Angels, 205 E John Street, Carson City.
Come and help us celebrating our 8th year. See the beautiful creations of 25 local artisans, with metal work, bird houses, local honey, jewelry and much more. Live music by Sables Harp playing country, rock and pop. Free horse drawn wagon rides, and food by Lady Griller, plus raffle for a great prize.
Facebook.com/touchedbyangelscarsoncity
Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery Call to Artists for Autumn Show entries & Wine Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 10:56amJoin our 150 member-plus artists organization Nevada Artists Association and show in our Autumn Members Show. Show change is 9/7 from 10am to 1pm. The Autumn show runs from 9/8 to 10/18. Hang around for the wine walk noon to 4pm, and then an artist's reception featuring LaVonne Tulip Vasik and Dana Childs.
Memorial run, history walks, camel races, veteran resource fair and more: Carson City region gears up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 6:36pmHeading into the weekend, there’s plenty of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include an artists fair at Carson Mall, the 60th annual camel and ostrich races in Virginia City, a memorial run in Carson City, the 28th annual Oktoberfest in Gardnerville, a Veterans Resource Fair at Carson Nugget, history walks at Mormon Station Park, live comedy and more.
Silver State Art Festival coming to Carson City's Fuji Park Sept. 13-15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 4:51pmThe 2019 Silver State Art Festival is the third annual gathering in Carson City of award-winning gourd artists, painters, photographers, wood, glass and metal artists and from all over the Southwest. The festival runs Sept. 13-15 at Fuji Exhibit Hall, Park & Pavilion in Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:32pmMoving into Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, there's another chance for thunderstorms headed our way and then a bit of a cool down going into the weekend. Looking around the capital city Thursday there's a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, auditions for V&T Railway's Polar Express, art showings, a host of activities at the Carson City Library, a Muscle Powered morning hike and more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 7:38pmHeading into midweek, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 and there's a chance of thunderstorms around the capital city with a cool down expected for the weekend. Looking ahead there's a new writer's group meeting — all aspiring wordsmiths welcome, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, art demonstrations and more. Enjoy the day.
Celebrating 50 Years of Abbey Road, Carson City's BAC to feature Beatles Flashback tribute
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 2:02pmCARSON CITY — The Beatles Flashback is coming to the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall on Sept. 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, which was originally released Sept. 26, 1969. Come by the BAC to hear some of your favorite Beatles hits as we celebrate 50 years of the Fab Four.
Fitness, classic film and scary makeup: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Sept. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 6:36pmGoing into Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, we're looking at sunshine and temperatures in the low 90s. Events around the capital city include a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a scary makeup demonstration at the Brewery Arts Center and the 1946 version of "The Postman Always Rings Twice," presented by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Read on, there's more. Enjoy the day.
Dress up your recyclables: Nevada 2019 recycled art contest features 'wearable' theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 2:00pmCARSON CITY — As part of its mission to foster a “greener” Nevada, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program is excited to partner with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to promote awareness about the importance of recycling through this year’s “Wearable Recyclables” statewide art contest.
Carson Mall to host its first Artists and Makers Fair this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 10:38amCarson Mall will host its first Artists and Makers Fair this Saturday, Sept. 7. Come one and all for art showings and live demonstrations of artists work throughout the day at this all ages family event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Events around Carson City for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 10:01pmHeading into Monday, Labor Day 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies, with daytime highs in the low 90s. There's no better place than Virginia City for a parade, and the Comstock continues to honor those who use elbow grease to keep the gears of our great American way grinding. Thank you. Other activities include a Tahoe beach cleanup, art showings, swing dancing and an interfaith picnic at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Carson City, where folks of all religious stripes come together in fellowship and kindness. Enjoy your day.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:47amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and things to do are the orders of the day with a bike ride, train rides, a Street Vibrations rally in Virginia City and a Rolling Stones tribute concert at Carson Nugget. Enjoy the day.
Carson City's Labor Day Weekend Events: Saturday, August 31
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:29pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! We have a beautiful, hot labor day weekend ahead of us with highs of 93 and lows in the mid 50s through Monday. There are tons of great summer-time events this weekend, and enjoy them while you can because Fall is just around the corner!
Check below to see the events through the weekend in Carson City and our surrounding area:
Saturday, August 31
3rd Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Memorial Fundraiser to benefit the Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 12:05pmThe third annual Friends of Coach Blaver Memorial Fundraiser to benefit the Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association will take place Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 4 - 7PM, at the Westside Pour House & Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery parking lot, 110 Telegraph St. Carson City, NV 89703.
Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, August 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 9:58pmHeading into Thursday, August 29, 2019 and we're ready and due for the upcoming three-day holiday weekend ahead. Looking around the Carson City area for Thursday there's art showings, a Muscle Powered hike, a Partnership Carson City training and lunch and then a vigil to recognize and prevent opioid overdose and more.
Silver City Labor Day Weekend Rummage Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 2:37pmSilver City Labor Day Weekend Rummage Sale! On Saturday, August 31 from 8 am to 3 pm in the Silver City Park there will be a town rummage sale to raise funds for the Comstock Residents Association.
Tonight's Carson City Wheeled Food Wednesday at BAC features 5 trucks, kids activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 1:13pmThe Levitt AMP concerts are over but Wheeled Food Wednesdays are still rolling through each week to the Brewery Art Center to bring great food to the Carson City community. Wheeled Food Wednesday takes place on the BAC campus parking lot, 511 West King Street from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
What Works: Using the 10 Burning Man principles in your business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 9:35amIf you could rename the seasons in Northern Nevada, it might go something like this. Ski Season, Construction Season, Burning Man, and Nevada Day. Burning Man season is here! Soon you will start seeing art cars, buses, RVs, bike racks galore, and those people who call themselves Burners.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, August 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 5:45pmMarching forward to the midweek, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 will continue to bring sunny skies with a chance of isolated thunderstorms around the capital city. Ahead for the day includes NNDA's Business Edge breakfast at Carson Valley Inn, A "Lunch and Learn" workshop at Carson Nugget, art showings, a Chautauqua presentation of "Sisters of the Sage" at Dangberg Historic Park, Salsa dancing and more.
Job fair at Carson Nugget, Relay for Life fundraiser and more: Tuesday events around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 6:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 27, 2019 we're looking at continued hot weather around the capital city, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 90s. Ahead is a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a Fat Tuesday business networking gathering, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, free skin cancer testing offered by Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 5:35pmHeading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.
Fat Tuesday Business Networking in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 12:32pmThere will be a business networking social in Carson City on September 24. The Fat Tuesday event is from 5:30 o 7:30 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City at the high table at the Alatte.
Fat Tuesday Business Networking in Dayton on 9/17/19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 12:27pmThere will be a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at J's Bistro in Dayton on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.
The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. J's Bistro is located at 30 Pike Street, Dayton. Go here to register.
Fat Tuesday Business-to-Business Networking meets at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 11:30amA Carson City business networking group, Fat Tuesday, will meet this Tuesday, August 27 at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget. All are welcome, attendance if free and there isn't a membership fee.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
Events, happenings around Carson City area for Sunday, August 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 7:19amGood day Carson City, it is Sunday, August 25, 2019. Sunshine and warm weather continues along with plenty of activities around the Capital City. Today features a morning bike ride, outdoor journaling and adventuring at Riverview Park, a woman's veteran support group meeting at Mills Park, the last day of the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro, the KVNC outdoor concert at its Minnesota street studio and the finale of the 2019 Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival. Enjoy your day!
Events and happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Aug. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 12:24amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!
Saturday, August 24