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When Robin McGregor attended her first Entrepreneurs Assembly meeting at Adams Hub for innovation in February of this year, she had no idea what to expect. Robin’s goal was to drive more people into Carson City Art Gallery, which she opened with her husband Rich, in September 2016. The gallery is located in a historic former stagecoach stop at 110 Curry Street in downtown Carson City.

The Carson Visitor’s Center has put together a great art walk pamphlet that helps you explore our downtown culture. The Legislature is home to a few rotating galleries; you’ll find lots of local art at the Brewery Arts Center; and Capital City Arts Initiative sponsors shows at the Courthouse, Community Center and in the Community Development building by City Hall. Whether you prefer indoors or outdoors activities, today has something to offer.

Nevada authors and dedicated volunteers David Lowndes and Carol Coleman were recognized with the Marjorie Fordham Award at the Nevada Historical Society Docent Council’s awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 4.

We invite children and families to experience our new IMAGINATIONS Children's Art Program. This program is designed to offer children a variety of art classes taught by professional art instructors as well as offer family retreats to create artwork together. Our Saturday Art Classes are held once each month with each teaching a different topic or discipline.

Class Dates:

April 8th - Printmaking Class I (ages 13-18)
May 13th - Printmaking Class II (ages 13-18)
June 24th - FUNdamentals of Color: Giant Pinwheels (ages 7-12)

Join us for an amazing Spring Exhibition spanning all seven of our galleries and showcasing beautiful works by local and regional artists: Monika Piper Johnson, Ronnie Rector, Will Barber, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anthony Arevalo, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works and Pura Vida Sierras Art.

Artist Reception: April 15th, 1pm-4pm
Open Fridays - Sundays, 11am - 4pm

I hope nobody thought Thursdays were boring: this list will prove them quite very wrong. Art Galleries galore, an author meet/greet, and book discussion, karaoke, and Bike Night at Battle Born Harley. I love Carson City for the wonderful diversity in our many varied interests. Our local game shop, Hydra’s Lair, invites you to movie night. If Star Wars III isn’t your style, then” our worst fears have been realized. We must move quickly if the Jedi Order is to survive.”

THURSDAY:

I am married to an immigrant. Among the many definitions that people apply to this word is "a person who comes into a new country".

A four-week arts marketing workshop series for Northern Nevada “Artrepreneurs” is taking aim at the cliché of the starving artist. The workshop promises to help visual artists, artisans, performing artists and even literary artists achieve business success as they follow their creative passion.

Myron Freedman’s first trip to a museum was a family outing to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City in the 1960s.

The Nevada Department of Transportation this week launched a newly-redesigned nevadadot.com website providing quicker and easier access to Nevada road information.

CARSON CITY, Nevada – Reno artist Jen Graham has put her own twist on a family tradition. While attending college at the University of Nevada, Reno, Graham worked exclusively in photography, but after earning her bachelor’s degree in art, she expanded her repertoire thanks to a little inspiration from her mother, an avid seamstress and quilter.

Nevada County Arts Council presents the inaugural Sierra Poetry Festival bringing together an array of local, national and international poets and performers to kick off National Poetry Month on April 1, 2017. With a keynote address by California's Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, the day will be filled with readings, open mics, workshops, discussions, parties and youth voices.

A hearty welcome to the members of the 2017 Legislature and their staff. You have a busy 120 days ahead of you, but don’t forget to enjoy what Carson City has to offer you while you’re here. I hope you remembered to bring an umbrella; this week will be rainy.

The works of six Nevada artists will be featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s Legislative eXhibition Series (LXS) at the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City during the biennial session.

The Nevada Press Association is hosting "Iconic Nevada: Plein Air Paintings from around the State", a show and sale of works by Erik Holland. The show opens Saturday February 4, (1–6 pm) for the monthly Carson City wine walk. A special reception will be held the evening of Wednesday, February 8 (4–8 pm) to welcome the Nevada legislators to the 2017 session.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Sharon Rosse, executive director of the Capital City Arts Initiative. Sharon discusses art happenings, shows, exhibitions, galleries, four local talks and more for residents to attend.

Las Vegas artist Gig Depio’s paintings are featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery Jan. 9 through March 17, 2017, with a reception and artist talk set for 5 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24. Depio’s discussion begins at 6:15 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.

It’s looking like we may be in store for a white Christmas this year, but anything could happen in the next few days. Don’t wait till the last minute to get your holiday affairs in order, check out Carson City’s great little shops and art galleries for those hard-to-find gifts. Country line dancing at Carson Lanes will get your toes tapping and your blood pumping. Award-winning singer-songwriter Canyon White is a perfect companion to dinner or a few cocktails at Living the Good Life.

Carson City is awash with great little shops delivering up all sorts of goodies for your holiday gift list. Shop Small Saturday gives you a fantastic reason to go and check out the hidden gems right here in our valley.

As the holiday season approaches, Charlie Blim, owner of Charlie B Gallery, advises going into local shops rather than big box stores.

“I’ve got stuff made by actual humans,” he said. “All that other stuff is made by machines.”

But when customers come into his shop, he’s not pushing to make a sale. He’s got a bigger goal in mind.
“Art changed my life,” he said. “If they take the time to learn the history, learn about the artist, it could change their lives too. It’s not just about buying stuff.”

October is behind us and this November weekend kicks off the holiday season with craft fairs, art shows, and plenty of fun. Get a jump on those New Year’s resolutions by participating in the first of the ‘Be Bold, Run in the Cold’ 5 or 10K runs that Ascent Runs is sponsoring. Wine walk your way into autumn in our newly renovated downtown. Have a great weekend, Carson City, and keep reading for all of the local happenings.

SATURDAY:

It’s Friday, Carson City. Time to shake off the workweek and take a break. The Trippin King Snakes hit the stage at Living the Good Life and will keep you on the dance floor. Capital City Arts Initiative keeps three galleries packed with new and interesting exhibits. Today, they welcome artist Chelsea Pegram to their space on the second floor of the Courthouse: all are welcome to the reception this evening at 5 p.m. The night sky is the topic of today’s program at Washoe Lake State Park; look up after dusk for a chance to catch some shooting stars.

FRIDAY:

Tuesday has arrived, and that means a new stroll with Carson City Parks and Recreation. Today's Easy Walk is the Annual Art Tour, visiting eight galleries and exhibits downtown. If you can't join them on this excursion, just grab the new art walk map at the Carson Visitor's Center to make sure you don't miss anyone. Today also marks the beginning of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, an annual tradition that has history buffs and Nevada aficionados combing the grounds for the lucky medallion. Read on, and enjoy your day.

TUESDAY:

Gold Hill, Nevada - A show in Gold Hill titled "Splendors from the Brush" will include 50 paintings by respected Silver Springs, Nevada artist Darlene Grace Novy-Zuelke (1931-2011).

When and Where: The show opens at Maynard Station in Gold Hill on Friday, Oct. 7 from 4pm - 8pm, with refreshments and a no host bar.
The sale will continue Saturday, Oct. 8 12pm - 6pm and Sunday, Oct. 9 2pm - 6pm.

Meet opposite the new Bob McFadden Plaza at what was 3rd and Curry Street, downtown Carson City. This is our Annual Art Walk which will take about 2 hours. We will visit eight art galleries/venues. For those interested after the walk, we will then have lunch at one of the downtown hot spots.

The Capital City Arts Initiative, CCAI, will present a talk by Tom di Maria, Director of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, Calif., this Tuesday, Sept. 13.

His illustrated talk, "Outside In", is next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for di Maria preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.

Welcome back, Wildcats. Western Nevada College kicks off a week of festivities at today with some free donuts and pizza. Those not headed back to school might be headed back to the Playa: Burning Man has begun, so keep your eyes peeled for some crazy looking cars on the road. A new exhibit featuring local high school artists can be found downtown in the Community Development building next to City Hall.

Join us in our celebration of Sandy Imperatori’s 24th watercolor plein air workshop and retreat at St. Mary’s Art Center. She and her students will share the fruits of their labor in our 1st floor galleries for one night only, Friday, September 2nd 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served

A new brochure, developed through the Carson City Visitors Bureau, leads art lovers on a self-guided tour of the city’s galleries. The Carson City Art Walk features artists and galleries, all located within walking distance of downtown.

On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by Tom di Maria, Director of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, Calif.

His illustrated talk, "Outside In", is next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building, the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for di Maria preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.