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Expected late snowmelt pushes Carson City Off-Road cycling event to last weekend in June
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 11:53amCARSON CITY — In order to deliver on the objective of giving mountain bikers a true backcountry experience on world-class singletrack that challenges riders as much as it inspires and rewards, and allowing for extra snowmelt time in a potentially record-setting Sierra Nevada winter, Epic Rides announced a date change of the Carson City Off-Road from June 14-16 to June 28-30.
Carson Nugget celebrates 65th anniversary Tuesday with champagne toast, episode 2 of 'Casino Boss'
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 10:58amCARSON CITY — The Carson Nugget Casino Hotel celebrates its 65th anniversary with the grand opening of its new restaurant Angelina’s Bistro, a birthday cake and champagne toast, and the premiere of Casino Boss, episode 2 on Tuesday, March 12, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street.
Dwight Yoakam, Joan Jett headed to Carson Valley Inn
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 12:58pmBig news Wednesday morning from the Carson Valley Inn:
“We’ve been working on an exciting lineup of artists for the 2019 concerts in TJ’s Corral and we’re ready to announce the first four with more concerts to come!"
Carson City's Capital City Community Band hosts Jan. 27 fundraising concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 12:35pmDirector Nick Jacques and the Capital City Community Band Present their Annual Fundraising Concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at 3 p.m.
Column: What 2019 means to history
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 3:27pmWhile no one can truly know the future, the year 2019 is going to be full of notable anniversaries commemorating events significant to history. Some we celebrate, others we mourn or memorialize. Some are remembered fondly, others with grief.
Here is a look at some of the more profound anniversaries we will observe this year:
Big Changes coming to A to Zen, Carson City's Popular Gifts and Thrift Store
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:24pmA to Zen has been a Carson City staple for the past decade. While they’re mostly known for their assortment of vintage finds, their large record and book collection, handmade gifts, costumes, and what may be the largest collection of knick-knacks in Carson City, they’ve also been engaging in community activities for years.
Artist Tony Jackson opens Rice Street Tattoo, Carson City's newest ink parlor and art space
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 2:01pmEvery tattoo artist dreams of one day opening their own shop, said Tony Jackson, and now he’s done just that.
Rice Street Tattoo, aptly named for its location on Rice Street in Carson City, will officially open Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Tahoe Onstage staffers pick favorite shows from 2018
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 4:14pmAs we look back on 2018, staff members and correspondents at Tahoe Onstage select their favorite concerts and explain why. They had a lot to choose from, as the online music publication covered more than 100 shows, providing previews and reviews alike.
Carson City wins 2019 Levitt AMP Grant Awards for free concert series
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 9:02amCarson City beat out not only the rest of the country, but 17 of the 18 top winners.
We are also the only west coast winner.
The grant gives $25,000 to each community in order to present their own Levitt AMP Music Series, ten free outdoor concerts featuring “high-caliber entertainment in a broad range of music genres.”
World Music Award Night at Center for Spiritual Living Dec. 16 in Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 9:16pmTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony), a non-profit organization founded by internationally-renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh is going to present “World Music Award Night” on Dec. 16, 2018 at 4 p.m.
December brings snow, hot cocoa and many Carson City holiday school concerts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 9:58amDo you have children in the Carson City School District? Then most likely this month you’ll be attending at least one holiday concert as December seems to be the most musical month of the year for Carson City kids.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:26amGood Day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The winter weather continues today albeit without any storm watches or warnings this morning. Light snow showers will continue today and and pick up tonight with less than an inch possible. As always be careful out on the roads. You'll be able to warm up at a number of venues today, including a holiday swing party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Casino Fandango's new Grand Ballroom and at the Carson City School District Orchestra Program concert at the community center.
Fox Brewpub in Carson City brewing special beer to support those affected by Camp Fire
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/24/2018 - 8:34amThe Fox Brewpub will be brewing Resilience Butte County Proud IPA to support those impacted by the devastating California Camp Fire that began two weeks ago in Butte County.
Carson City makes top 25 in Levitt AMP voting
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 9:30amCarson City has made the Top 25 in voting to be considered for the Levitt AMP Award, matching grant funds provided by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation that help bring free, family-friendly outdoor concerts to communities nationwide.
Tickets going fast for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's holiday party at Carson City's Casino Fandango
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 5:50pmTickets are moving fast for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party!” at Casino Fandango in Carson City on Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Presented by the Brewery Arts Center, the highly anticipated event will be the first concert at the casino’s new Grand Ballroom, which held its official ribbon-cutting in early November. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Carson City School District Orchestras to present Dec. 4 holiday concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 1:59pmThe Carson City School District Orchestra Program performs the second of four school-year concerts for the general public on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at the Community Center with free admission.
Under the direction of Dr. Brian Fox, the CCSD Orchestras is a blooming school music program in Carson City. Come to the Holiday Concert to hear Holiday favorites, as well as Mozart, Brahms, and music from Harry Potter.
Voting Deadline Today: Carson City summer outdoor concert series funding at stake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 7:58amThe future of the Carson City summer outdoor concert series through the Brewery Arts Center comes down to votes, and today, Tuesday is the deadline to make them count.
The Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series has slipped to 11th place as of Monday night, which has made for a last minute plea from the BAC brass to make a citywide call out to bring the concert series back for a fourth season.
Carson City slips to ninth place in Levitt AMP voting
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 11:04amThe Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series is in jeopardy of not being funded for a fourth consecutive season, the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) has said, slipping to ninth place in online voting.
Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble Presents 'Oh Wait! It's Christmas!'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 10:56amA local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!"
Carson City and Silver City Become 'Arts and Culture Sister Cities'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:27pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Carson City’s recognition of the importance of arts and culture to a thriving community is very much in line with that of nearby Silver City. The Comstock town is known as an "Arts and Cultural Resources Production Center" due to the work residents have contributed in the fields of arts and cultural resources.
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:19amDec. 16 at 7 p.m.
Carson City Community Center
851 E. William Street in Carson City
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:16amDec. 16 at 1 p.m.
Redemption Church
1600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:13amDec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Virginia Street Brewhouse
211 N Virginia Street in Reno
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:10amDec. 9 at 3 p.m.
Washoe County Library
301 S. Center Street in downtown Reno
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:07amDec. 9 at 11 a.m.
Spanish Springs Library
7100A Pyramid Way in Sparks
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:03amDec. 8 at 1 p.m.
William N Pennington Life Center in Fallon
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 8:58amDec 7 at 7 p.m.
39 North
900 Victorian Square in Sparks
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 8:47amDec. 2 at 7 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
357 Clay Street in Reno
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Schedule of events for Veterans Day through the weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 1:39pmFrom free concerts, to pet adoptions, to a new memorial, here are the list of events for 2018's Veterans Day.
Casino Fandango unveils new ballroom with ribbon cutting ceremony
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 6:52pmThe new ballroom of Carson City’s Casino Fandango was unveiled in a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday evening, complete with champagne, prime rib, a catered buffet dinner, and a live band, in typical Fandango style.