Basque history
Mountain Picassos: Arts Council exhibit in Carson City highlights Basque tree carvings
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 2:53pm
CARSON CITY — Beneath the canopy of quaking aspen groves in the high desert of Nevada can be found an outdoor art gallery and a glimpse of Basque history in the American West.
Celebrating 118 years, Carson City Leisure Hour Club hosts Basque specialist
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 12:46pm
The Carson City Leisure Hour Club begins its 118th year with a presentation by Iker Saitua, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nevada, Reno. Born in Algorta, Basque Country, Iker will discuss Basque history in a presentation titled Becoming Basque-American: Basque Sheep Breeders and their Ethnic Legitimacy in Nevada (1890-1959).
The Leisure Hour Club, established in September of 1896, is Carson City’s oldest continuously operating social organization. Its goal is promoting knowledge on important issues, science, music and literature.
Nevada 150 events through March
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 2:54pm
Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of March. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. Here are some events scheduled for around Carson City and Northern Nevada:
