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Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 5, Father's Day, Papa Haydn with violinist Brian Fox
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 4:51pmIn honor of Father's Day 2020, Episode 5 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe presents music by Franz Joseph Haydn, known as “Papa Haydn, the father of the symphony and father of the string quartet."
Nevada Artist Association present 2020 'Spirit of America' Show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:17amThe Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Spirit of America” Show. This judged show represents a collection of 91 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artist Association Members and Non-Members from Northern Nevada.
Live music, art, Father's Day dinner special and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 8:34amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several events have instituted safety measures set by the state and Center for Disease Control to keep participants safe during these times.
BAC's Flatbed Concert Series continues Saturday in a new Carson City neighborhood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 1:47pmThe 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, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.
Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe episode 4 with songwriter Tom Miller
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 8:01amIn Episode 4 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe, Conductor David Bugli interviews entertainer Tom Miller. Tom is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, flutist, saxophonist, and luthier (maker of string instruments), among other things. He was featured soloist on the Symphony 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Nevada's Capital Amphitheater last year.
Open Studio is Open for Business: Coming this August to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 4:26pmThe 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 and Beyond 2020 poster, t-shirt art winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 11:58pmThe Jazz and Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2020 poster and program cover art contest is Karen Kreyeski, for her entry, “After Midnight Jam.” The winner of the T-shirt design is Evan Tynan, for “2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival Logo.” These were selected from ten entries to highlight the 17th annual Carson City music and art festival.
Youth Theatre Carson City to host summer 'Virtual Master Class Series' June 16 to July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 8:12amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Summer Workshop Series, held exclusively online over six weeks, June 16 to July 23, 2020 as part of their YTCC@Home initiative.
Youth Theatre Carson City is bringing local experts, home-grown successes, and industry professionals from New York, Los Angeles, Boston and beyond right into your living room covering topics from acting and singing to theatrical design and songwriting to building relationships and becoming a successful professional in the arts.
“Colors of the West: Youth Art from the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering” Virtual Exhibition Now Open Online at Nevada Humanities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 5:15pmAs part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Colors of the West: Youth Art from the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, opened online on June 4, 2020 at nevadahumanities.org and will be on display as a virtual gallery indefinitely.
Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Carson City Concert Series begins Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 4:39pmThe Brewery Arts Center has teamed up with The Change Companies and Miles Construction to provide live music directly to the citizens of Carson City during this time of sheltering in place.
Brewery Arts Center has Big Summer Plans: Fulfilling the mission while keeping citizens safe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 4:43pmJune 6 was supposed to be the day of the kick-off concert to the 2020 Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series. Unfortunately, we all know that large gatherings like the ones that take place at Levitt AMP Carson City are just not possible right now.
Carson City Symphony releases Project Euterpe Episode 3 with Russian String Quartet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 7:48pmIn Episode 3 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe, Conductor David Bugli introduces the Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia, playing "Nocturne" from Alexander Borodin's String Quartet No. 2.
This recital was performed in a Carson City home on March 15, 2019, and features Mikhail Bondarev and Ekaterina Belisova, violin; Alexi Popov, viola; and Anton Andreev, cello.
Arts are alive and well in Carson City: Regional artists ramping up for Artists Studio Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 7:21amThe 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 local businesses prepare for opening under Governor's 'Phase 2' mandate
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 2:00pmWhile Phase 2 is allowing for more businesses to open, the language of the mandate is leaving some businesses confused, while others have already begun planning their reopening this weekend.
Carson City Symphony launch 'Project Euterpe' videos to showcase local artists, ensembles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 10:49amThe Carson City Symphony and its associated ensembles have been entertaining people in the Carson City area for 36 seasons. Because they can't currently perform live, in person, they are producing a series of once-or-twice-weekly video episodes to showcase the talents of their local artists, ensembles, and guest artists.
Nevada Artists Association reopens Carson City gallery, hosts Landscape Show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 10:28amThe Nevada Artists Association is excited to reopen Tuesday, May 19 with the Landscape Show. This show presents a collection of 88 photographs, paintings and drawings by Nevada Artist Association members.
The Generator hosts Northern Nevada coloring contest for chance to win local art prize pack
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 9:59amWe wanted to bring some art & joy to our amazing Northern Nevada community during these difficult times so we’ve partnered with several local artists and Nevada Fine Arts to bring you our first-ever Virtual Coloring Contest!
Northern Nevada artists featured in 'QuarantineArt' virtual premiere today at noon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 10:39amA virtual studio event, #QuarantineArt, is set to premiere Sunday at noon. Tune in to watch and get a peek into the life and artwork that has been created over the past week alone in Northern Nevada.
Final day in series: Artists, northern Nevada management agency band together for 'Staycation' online music festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 10:15am“It’s hard to believe that there could actually be a silver lining with everything that is happening around us but there is ... for me at least. The camaraderie happening between all of us on our roster has been productive and uplifting!” – Linda McRae, Singer-songwriter
Evangeline Elston is an artist manager and booking professional who works with a small roster of eight touring Americana, roots, folks, country and jazz musicians and songwriters living all over the country, Nashville, Baltimore, Austin, Los Angeles, northern California and Lake Tahoe.
Nevada Arts Council to share funding update from federal stimulus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 1:32pmCARSON CITY — Nevada arts and culture organizations and artists affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be receiving help from the federal stimulus package approved in Congress.
Stewart Indian School grand opening postponed, Carson City Father’s Day Powwow cancelled
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 5:25pmCARSON CITY — Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of elders and all community members, on Monday the Nevada Indian Commission announced the postponement of the grand opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum, as well as the cancellation of the 2020 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow.
Nevada Artists Association gallery may be closed but Winter 2020 show lives on via video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:03pmThe Nevada Artists Association Gallery will be closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Unfortunately, the outbreak occurred during our winter show and artists who would normally have had visitors coming into the gallery to look at their work was a concern of the NAA Board.
New Art Gallery coming to the Old Bently Wool Building in Minden
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:19amPrism Photographics announces a major change to the current art gallery to become Carson Valley’s premier art gallery. The new Art Gallery@Prism, located inside the old Bently Wool Warehouse in Minden, will be featuring up to 30 regional artists from communities of Northern Nevada to the Sierra Nevada.
Call to artist applications for Carson Valley Days art show runs now through March 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 8:37amArt Gallery @ Prism, in Carson Valley, is a contemporary space for Sierra Nevada Regional artists to have their work exhibited. Our goal is to provide visitors a fresh experience to a fine art exhibition gallery.
June - Carson Valley Days Show. Show Dates: June 2 thru 28. Call to Artists on-line applications will be available March 16 and accepted through 12 noon, March 28. Works representing the Carson Valley are welcome, but not required.
Brewery Arts Center 'Quarantine Concert Series' begins St. Patrick’s Day with Wicked Tinkers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 10:50amIn light of our new normal of social distancing and self-quarantine in an effort to reduce the risk of spreading C19, the Brewery Arts Center and National Grassroots Concert Series have teamed up to brighten your St. Patrick’s Day and re-stream the outrageously fun concert that took place at Levitt AMP Carson City on The Change Companies Stage last August by The Wicked Tinkers.
Events around Carson City for Monday, March 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 8:27amHeading into the first of the work week, there's some uncertainty due to concerns over the coronavirus. Some activities will go on as scheduled while others may be canceled. We're advising you check with event organizers ahead of time before you plan on attending.
A letter to our Carson City community from the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:24amDear Brewery Arts Center family,
The Brewery Arts Center is committed to the safety and well being of the citizens of Carson City and with the rapid spread of Covid-19, we are taking certain precautions. Please note the following changes in schedule:
The Artisan Shop will be closed this weekend and we will be sanitizing the art and surfaces, making them safe for when we re-open.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, March 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 8:50amHeading into Thursday, happenings lined up include a monthly meeting of the Carson City Native and Newcomers, a preserving history workshop through the Nevada State Archives, trivia night at Bella Vita Bistro, an introduction into improv comedy at the Brewery Arts Center, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike and more. Read on for details.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, March 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 6:15pmHeading into the middle of the work work, activities around town include a yoga class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a midweek meditation series offered at Carson City Yoga, conversational Spanish classes at Partnership Carson City, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, a presentation of "Valiant Women of The Vote" Mix and Mingle honoring the 19th Amendment at the Governor's Mansion, Ladies Night at Bella Vita Bistro, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and much more. Read on for details.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, March 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 6:33pmHeading into Tuesday, sunny skies and more springlike weather are ahead before active weather patterns start up again later in the week. Activities lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered. You can join true crime, paranormal writer Janice Oberding at Nevada State Library and Archives for a brown bag luncheon. There's a meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club at the sheriff's office, a paint and sip night at Living the Good Life and you can join Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee for a 'Fate & Fortune' evening of music and poetry. Read on for details.