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Brewery Arts Center director breathes new life into Carson City arts community

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City has been around since 1976, and it was the hope of then arts activist Betty Block (Brogan) and other artists who needed a special and permanent space to showcase their diverse talents that the BAC would serve as the very heart of the local arts community bringing the arts under one roof.

Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival streaming series continues Tuesday with singer-songwriter duo

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September 8, 2020 - 7:00pm

The 2020 Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival continues its series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events through Sept. 27, 2020. The next event, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., features the Bill Rose and Laurie Blue, a singer-songwriter duo based in Northern Virginia.

Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021

They wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.

The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series to play Empire Ranch Golf Course neighborhood Saturday

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September 5, 2020 - 5:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Meet Maurice, Carson City's Constitutionalist! (opinion)

On Maurice White,
The deceitful thing about words is that they can have multiple meanings. Words take on connotations because of the way people use them. In that sense, yes, a “constitutionalist” could be considered anyone who advocates the defense and protection of the American Constitution.

Carson City Jazz & Beyond Festival live-stream series continues Tuesday with Josh D. Reed Quartet

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September 1, 2020 - 7:00pm

The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival continues its series of live-streamed and virtual events through Sept. 27, 2020, with the next event on Tuesday Sept. 1, featuring the Josh D. Reed Quartet.

Carson City's 'Jazz and Beyond' Festival to begin live-streaming music series Sunday

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August 30, 2020 (All day)

The 2020 Jazz and Beyond Festival continues with a series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events from August 30 to September 27, 2020.

The first event, on Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m., features The Jazzettes - Cami Thompson, Erika Paul, and Julie Machado - three wildly talented singing musician friends who may change the way you look at Jazz.

Carson City's Flatbed Concert Series brings the Lonesome Polecat Band to Fremont Elementary neighborhood

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August 29, 2020 - 5:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, all summer the BAC has placed musicians and bands on the flatbed and driven them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City and now the fun goes into September.

Region's new NHL-regulation ice arena will be completed by late November, says Reno Ice

It makes perfect sense for Northern Nevada, a region that can see blankets of snow and ice a few months out of the year, to have its own ice sports facility. Now that hope will become a reality with the completion of Reno Ice's Jennifer M. O'Neal's Community Ice Arena.

Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return

He is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.

Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series to bring Country, folk music to Schulz Ranch neighborhood

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August 22, 2020 - 5:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, all summer the BAC has placed musicians and bands on the flatbed and driven them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City and now the fun goes into September.

Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour featured this Saturday and Sunday

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Repeats every day until Sun Aug 23 2020 .
August 22, 2020 - 10:00am
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August 23, 2020 - 10:00am

The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.

Carson City Jazz & Beyond Festival features free drive-in movie Wednesday, Thursday at BAC

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August 19, 2020 (All day)
August 20, 2020 (All day)

The Mile High Jazz Band Association presents a jazz-related drive-in movie, “High Society,” on Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, as part of the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival.

It will be shown in the parking lot of the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street, in Carson City. Admission is free. Show time is available when calling for reservations, which are required for each vehicle and can be made by calling 775-883-4154.

The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series presents Ev and the Electric Soup Saturday

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August 15, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Carson City jazz music and art festival unveils revised plan, events to run into September

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August 19, 2020 (All day)
August 26, 2020 (All day)
September 2, 2020 (All day)
September 9, 2020 (All day)
September 16, 2020 (All day)

The Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival is taking a new direction in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was founded in 2004. This is the first year in which gathering of large crowds at musical events has been restricted due to health concerns.

Learn about Pioneer High School in Carson City in time for the 2020 School Year

Pioneer High School is a public high school in the Carson City School District. All 9th-12th grade CCSD students are encouraged to enroll. PHS is accredited through AdvancED and has been recognized by the Nevada Department of Education as a “Highlighted School” for achievement in 2011 and 2018. Students at PHS have been able to earn an Associate’s Degree from WNC along with their high school diploma free of charge.

Railbike tours, school supply drive, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Carson River railbike tours begin Saturday packed with thrills for all to enjoy, and Virginia City is hosting several exciting events throughout the weekend. The Brewery Art Center's Flatbed Concert series continues featuring Kingwhistler and Eric Andersen. Read on for more events and happenings.

Nevada Artists Association presents 2020 'Summer Show' exhibit collection

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.

Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed on Aug. 4 for community art project

To accommodate a highly anticipated community mural art project, the Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed to public access between the Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor all day on Tuesday, August 4, as well as Wednesday, August 5 through Friday, August 7, after 8:00 p.m.

Virtual reading party, comedy, drum circle and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.

An Artist Reception for Patricia Wallis

"The Last Dance", artist Patricia Wallis, Patina and oil on copper
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August 22, 2020 - 11:00am

Join Carson City's Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, in the yard, for an artist reception for Patricia Wallis on August 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patricia is a member of the "Wild Women" artists.

Nationally Recognized Classical Concert Series Announces In-Person Performances

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July 30, 2020 - 7:00pm

Classical Tahoe, a celebration of classical music that aims to enrich the cultural and community vitality of Lake Tahoe, is adapting its annual Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series in Incline Village from July 30 to August 16. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the careers of musicians and artists, the performance nonprofit seeks to bring awareness on how chamber groups can perform safely for the community while providing a transformative, intimate music experience.

Carson City Library finishes summer learning challenge with virtual party, grand prizes and more

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July 27, 2020 (All day)
July 28, 2020 (All day)
July 29, 2020 (All day)
July 30, 2020 (All day)
July 31, 2020 (All day)

Five days remain in the Carson City Library Summer Reading Challenge, and there are plenty of virtual activities for kids of all ages. The reading challenge officially ends on Friday, July 31. To finish the final week, the library is hosting a series of exciting events capped-off by a grand prize giveaway.

Virtual cabaret, Pokemon party, art and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

DJ collective asks for money after being cited for over-300 person party near Spooner

Emerald Bass is a collective of local “bass Dj’s and Producers” based out of Lake Tahoe. Throughout the year, they often throw parties and music concerts that attract crowds of music and art lovers.

Carson’s Foothill Trail receives additional TLC honoring National Parks and Recreation Month

There’s nothing better than fresh air to restore the mind, body and soul, and in these troublesome days when we must wear masks just about everywhere, it is nice to be able to breathe in fresh air as we exercise our bodies and clear our troubled minds.

Art commissioned by Carson City featured near former Adele's site

Recently installed at the northeastern corner of Jackson’s gas station and food store at the intersection of William and Carson streets is a new piece of art commissioned by the Carson City Cultural Commission as part of the new zoning regulations in the downtown mixed use areas that can choose to feature art, a patio or a park.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'H2O 2020' exhibition

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July 20, 2020 (All day)
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July 24, 2020 (All day)
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August 25, 2020 (All day)
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August 29, 2020 (All day)
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September 6, 2020 (All day)
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September 10, 2020 (All day)
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September 14, 2020 (All day)
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September 18, 2020 (All day)
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September 22, 2020 (All day)

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "H2O 2020", with work by eight Great Basin artists at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery: Cyndy Brenneman, Vanessa Martinez, Nolan Preece, Nancy Raven, Craig Sheppard, Dylan Silver, Cathryne Trachok, and Candida Webb. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Sept. 24, 2020.

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