Family Entertainment
Youth Theatre Carson City goes virtual with Macy’s 'Yes Virginia: The Movie Musical'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 11:46amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Macy’s "Yes Virginia: The Movie Musical," which will be available to view On-Demand from Dec. 18-31.
California governor orders bars, wineries and indoor dining to close as COVID-19 spikes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 1:59pmCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered all counties in California to close indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters and wineries as the state combats a surge in coronavirus cases. A list of 30 counties has further restrictions.
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.
Spring into online reading, learning and creating with Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:20amThe Carson City Library is continuing to offer a busy spring with a selection of online events taking place in April in honor of National Poetry Month, Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, STEAM and more.
Youth Theatre Carson City Brings Home National Awards and Recognitions at Musical Theatre Competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:49pmThis past weekend, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2020, a national competition with 35 teams representing 19 states and 3 countries, and brought home two major awards: 2nd place Advanced/Open Musical Revue and 3rd place Advanced/Open Ensemble Performance.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Shrek the Musical'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:36pmTheatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr, which will run for 8 performances over two weekends, January 17-26, 2020 in Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Pooches, pin ups, produce and more: events for Carson City on Saturday, September 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 12:45amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a bunch of great events going on today including Rockabilly Riot day three, the annual Pooch Plunge, and much more!
Saturday, September 21
Rockabilly Riot, cancer awareness fitness events, Dayton Valley Days and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 7:43pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Rockabilly Riot car show, Dayton Valley Days, a pancreatic cancer awareness walk at Silver Oak Golf Course, the annual Pooch Plunge at the Carson Aquatic Facility, horse endurance races in Virginia City, history talks at Mormon Station Park and much more!
Ghost tours, show-n-shine, chili cook-off and more featured at 2019 Dayton Valley Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 4:48pmThe 31st annual Dayton Valley Days kicks off this weekend with a street festival, food booths, plenty of games for kids, a host of family entertainment options including gold panning, ghost tours, a vehicle show and shine, chili cook-off, Sunday pet parade and more.
Youth Theatre Carson City to hold workshop, auditions for 'Shrek: The Musical, Jr.'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 3:32pmYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for "Shrek: The Musical, Jr." The show will run eight performances, January 17-26, 2020 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers grades K-12, who will be cast to play a host of colorful fractured fairytale characters!
Youth Theatre Carson City's 'The Little Mermaid, Jr.' begins Friday, 120 local kids involved
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 5:56pmYouth Theatre Carson City will feature its production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid, Jr." beginning this Friday and running weekends through August 4, 2019 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel’s undersea journey is a beautiful love story for all ages. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above.
This weekend: Youth Theatre Carson City features 'Year With Frog & Toad' and 'Jungle book'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 1:26pmYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce its upcoming weekend springtime double feature, including "A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids," and Disney’s "The Jungle Book, Kids." These two shows will run in conjunction for four performances, March 29-31, 2019 the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Youth Theatre Carson City to hold auditions this Saturday for Disney’s 'The Jungle Book, Jr.'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 9:12amYouth Theatre Carson City has announced it is opening auditions for Disney’s "The Jungle Book, Jr." The show will run four performances, March 29-31, 2019 as part of its Springtime Double Feature in the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. The theatre group is looking for actors, singers, and dancers grades K-9, who will be cast to play a host of colorful Disney characters.
Passport to Downtown 2018 to kick off Nevada Day festivities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 9:04amKick off the Nevada Day weekend, enjoy all the Downtown Carson City has to offer and celebrate the completed Curry Street Improvement Project on Friday, Oct. 26 with live music, street performers and family fun while you get your free Passport stamped at participating, downtown businesses.
Redeem your Passport for raffle tickets. The more businesses you visit, the more raffle tickets you will earn.
More than $5,000 in prizes will be given away.
Friday, Oct. 26 Event Schedule
10:30am
Youth Theatre Carson City to hold Saturday auditions for 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr.'
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 11:09amYouth Theatre Carson City will hold auditions this Saturday for its production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr." The show will run four performances, Dec. 14-16, 2018 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Bye Bye Birdie' Young Performers’ Edition this weekend
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 6:43amYouth Theatre Carson City will host its upcoming production of "Bye Bye Birdie" Young Performers’ Edition this Friday through Sunday, July 27-29 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Youth Theatre Carson City taps into pure imagination with 'Willy Wonka, Jr.' this weekend
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 7:21amYouth Theatre Carson City brings a cast of more than 100 youth to stage a colorful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s iconic children’s story "Willy Wonka, Jr." this Friday through Sunday at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater.
The Fox Brew Pub Oktoberfest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 6:00pmCelebrate Oktoberfest with real European style and FREE. September 30 from 3 to 10 pm at the Fox Brew Pub, 310 Carson Street, Old St Charles Hotel across from Capitol.
*Authentic Music, band in colorful costume
*Dancing, ‘the chicken dance, the Harvest Ribbon pole dance
* Beer Stein Competition & much much more.
Youth Theatre Carson City to hold auditions Saturday for Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 4:33pmYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. The show will run eight performances, January 12-21, 2017 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Youth Theatre Carson City features production of 'Into the Woods, Jr.' beginning Friday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 6:29pmYouth Theatre Carson City features its production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s "Into the Woods, Jr." beginning this Friday, July 28 and running through August 6 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Nevada Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Carson Mall this July 4th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:12pmIndependence Day fun for the whole family featuring music, games, and contests will be a part of the inaugural July 4 Nevada Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Carson Mall.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Give my Regards to Broadway' this Friday and Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 8:10amThis Friday and Saturday, Youth Theatre Carson City will give three performances of its production of George M. Cohan’s "Give My Regards to Broadway" a toe-tapping Broadway fairytale, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Indoor go-cart track in Carson City has green light going forward
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 10:42amConstruction has begun on a 750 foot indoor go-cart track planned at 3777 North Carson Street in Carson City, chief architect Ken Rose said Friday.
Youth Theatre Carson City's 'The Lion King Jr.' ends run with Friday through Sunday shows
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 5:26pmThe last weekend performances of Youth Theatre Carson City's production of Disney’s 'The Lion King Jr.', are Friday through Sunday, Jan. 20-22, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents The Lion King Jr. with shows Friday through Jan. 22
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 12:48pmYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Disney’s 'The Lion King Jr.,' based on the classic animated Disney film and the groundbreaking Broadway musical, Friday through Jan. 22 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Improv this Friday at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 3:20pmAt the BAC this Friday, January 6 at 7PM, the BAC Blowhards will present the 1st Improv show of 2017! This free improv comedy show happens the first Friday of every month in our Black Box Theater at the BAC!
Free, family friendly, (PG-13 humor) fun, and frivolity! Come see the BAC Blowhards tickle your funny bone as they present an Evening of Improv from 7-9 PM in the Black Box Theater! Cash bar, A/C, and lots of laughs – great way to spend Friday evening! All ages welcome (PG-13 humor).
Elvis in the House: Youth Theatre Carson City Showstoppers’ Holiday Spectacular this Saturday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 10:05amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce its upcoming holiday fundraiser performance, Showstoppers’ Elvis Holiday Spectacular, a non-stop evening of song, dance, holiday cheer, raffle prizes and more.
RSVP Nevada Day Fair to feature Day of Service, Carson City Victory Rollers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 6:03pmThe Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting the Nevada Day Carnival and Fair for a third decade at Mills Park over the Nevada Day weekend.
Now in its 31st year, RSVP’s Nevada Day Carnival and Fair provides a fun family entertainment venue during the Silver State’s statehood celebration.
Inaugural Family Fun Day arrives in Carson City this Saturday at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 1:58pmFamilies unite Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City for the first-ever Northern Nevada Family Fun Day, a community event featuring live music, workshops, shopping, raffles, a Kids Zone, giveaways, raffles and more.
There will be rock climbing demonstrations, face painting, pirates, obstacle courses, a bubble station, music, a photo booth, ice cream, refreshments beginning at 11 a.m. and running until to 9 p.m.
Carson City to host inaugural Family Fun Day Saturday at Mills Park
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 5:19pmAfter months of planning and preparation, Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada is about to launch its first-ever Northern Nevada Family Fun Day this Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City.