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Multi-talented music industry entrepreneur David Victor, formerly of the classic rock band BOSTON, returns to Northern Nevada on Saturday, March 17 to perform with his tribute act Bostyx.

A total lunar eclipse viewing party early Wednesday at Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory will test astronomy lovers’ ability to function on very little sleep.

Viewing will run from 3:15 a.m. to 7 a.m. The lunar eclipse will be even more unique by the fact that the day will double as a blue moon, marking the second full moon of the month.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Are extreme weather events linked to global warming? Deciphering the science and providing answers is the job of national weather broadcasters and journalists. How do they decide what is aired? These topics and more will be addressed at Tahoe South’s annual Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference Jan. 21-24.

The Carson City Library held an event Thursday at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College as part of the nationwide NASA@ My Library initiative.

Consort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers specializing in early music, will present “An Early Music Christmas” concert for the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 (just south of Best Buy) in Carson City. Admission is free, donations welcome.

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. – December programs at Washoe Lake include a full moon hike, a winter solstice hike, and a Christmas-themed slide presentation. Reservations are required only for the full moon hike.

The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ryan Wingfield! Ryan is considered among the smartest writers on the comedy scene, Ryan Wingfield is quite possibly the funniest thing to come out of Alaska. He uses a combination of misdirection and innuendo, he keeps his comedy clean while still maintaining an edge. His show includes social satire with a mixture of his own life experiences. From growing up in one of the coldest places on earth to his current role as a stay-at-home dad and "trophy husband."

The arid high desert topography of Nevada is perhaps the most unlikely image of Thanksgiving.

Two from Carson City were recognized recently in Las Vegas for their contributions to a statewide art contest to raise recycling awareness.

It’s Nevada Day weekend, and that means the annual parade and festivities will bombard downtown Carson City with thousands of revelers. I made the decision to put all of the parade related events into a separate list for a few reasons: one, this list would be way too long otherwise; two, Halloween fun is plentiful all weekend long; and three, I want my list to be as easy to read as possible. Read on for events throughout Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, Silver and Virginia Cities.

Nevada’s Steve Tumlin will go wing-to-wing with the best air racing pilots in the world next month when he competes in one of the fastest motorsports on earth.

A land in transition: Ancient river courses, young volcanoes, recent earthquakes, and modern debris flows in the Carson Valley.

Ha! That sounds spooky. I imagine a horror movie where the phone is ringing. Instead of the creepy guy from the Scream movies on the other end it’s a beast, or perhaps a machine, on the other end of the line. It sounds like a B movie. But really, what is calling you is your purpose.

Air quality around our area is fairly poor, due to the multiple fires in Northern California, so indoor activities are recommended for anyone having a hard time with the smoke. Luckily, Carson City has just the ticket. Get your jazz on at Living the Good Life; Cherie Shipley is hosting tonight’s jam. Kick up your heels during country line dance lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes. You’ll learn something new every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Pizza is on the menu for dinner tonight.

Carson Tahoe Health celebrated the Phase 1 launch Tuesday of its new Foothill Garden, which includes a 960 square-foot hoop house, a compliment to Carson Tahoe’s existing Wellness Walk trails around campus.

The Carson City Library has some noteworthy programs on their calendar. Be sure to partipcate in the monthly NASA@ My Library programs for compelling learning experiences for our community and share the story, science and adventure of NASA’s scientific explorations of planet Earth, our solar system and the universe beyond.

The Nevada Department of Transportation opened the USA Parkway extension at noon Sept. 8. At noon Friday, access from both ends of the USA Parkway opened, allowing drivers to travel the 18-plus-mile roadway extension between I-80 west of Fernley and U.S. 50 near Silver Springs.

Gail Rogers of Gail's Earthly Creations in Minden will be the featured artist of the month for September at Carson City Art Gallery in downtown Carson City.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Officials will celebrate the upcoming opening of the Nevada Department of Transportation’s USA Parkway extension with an Aug. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Achievements in preserving Lake Tahoe were celebrated Tuesday during the 21st Lake Tahoe Summit at Tallac Historic Site, but it was clear there is a lot more to do and the work will never be over.

This photo presents some of the participants of the Eclipse Gathering at the Healthy Energy Center at Thompson and 4th Street. The Gathering included Mother Earth ceremonies, songs for Mother Earth, Greeting Circles, Drumming Circles and a fabulous lunch spread - among all the festivities.

Like a trooper, I woke up and got to the airport in time for a 5:30 a.m. departure. I had it all together. A friend agreed to take me. Yes, even that early! I have great friends. I had pre-packed my bag the night before. I had planned to sleep and then do some work. I had it all planned out.

Summer nights are made to be enjoyed. Grab the kids, a blanket and picnic, and head to the park nearest you. Mills Park in Carson City features its first ever ‘Movie in the Park’ tonight with a showing of ‘Sing’. Gardnerville’s last of the season movie is Disney’s ‘Moana.’ Dancing shoes are recommended, but not required, for this week’s outdoor concert in McFadden Plaza: Musicole begins at 7:30 p.m. Get there early to see the amazing talent in 'We Rock Kidz' on the stage in Comma Coffee's Courtyard. Keep reading for all of today's hot August options.

Author David C. Antonucci will speak on his book "Fairest Picture: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe" at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. In 1861, Samuel Clemens, the man who would become Mark Twain, hiked to Lake Tahoe to stake a claim for a timber ranch.

He spent many blissful days on the Lake but carelessly allowed his campfire to escape, creating a spectacular wildfire. He later wrote about his experiences in his 1872 memoir, Roughing It.

With all the celebratory fanfare last month, Wednesday morning brought a much-anticipated and collective welcome refrain of "finally" for Carson City area motorists who have patiently waited for the last leg opening of the I-580 freeway.

CARSON CITY, Nev. –The Nevada Department of Transportation is scheduled to open the last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway to traffic beginning Wednesday, August 2.

Thousands of people turned out Saturday morning to celebrate the near-completion of the much-anticipated Carson City Interstate 580 freeway bypass riding their bicycles, walking, jogging or skating on top of the pavement that will soon carry tens of thousands of vehicles upon it when open next month.

Carson City Library has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an initiative to engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting community members to take part in this Saturday's fun walk, run and ride celebrating the upcoming opening of the last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway.

Families and residents were treated to an open house Saturday hosted by the Carson City Public Works Department at its corporate yard off Butti Way.