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What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 4
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 9:00pmGood morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.
There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.
Carson City artist kicks off bi-annual Legislative Exhibition Gallery
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 12:08pmCarson City artist Cynthia Brenneman’s fascination with art started at a young age and has never wavered, even as she served her country in the U.S. Navy.
Column: What if I could buy the Ormsby House?
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:28amA couple of times in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," main character George Bailey closes his eyes, raises his right hand, and says "I wish I had a million dollars!" while pressing the lever of a lighter contraption on Mr. Gower's drug store counter.
Buying the Ormsby House wasn't on George Bailey's wish list. Then again, he'd need at least 10 times more if it was.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 3
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 8:44pmWelcome to Super Bowl Sunday, Carson City! The world's largest, most watched and expensive sporting event takes place today, which is fortuitous given the stormy weather outside.
Even Carson Cassie, Carson City's endearing retention pond monster, may spend the day inside watching the game and getting ideas for her next sneak play at the pond. Pass the hot wings please!
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 2
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 8:26pmHappy Groundhog Day, Carson City! While the prognosticating Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in western Pennsylvania, our region is bracing for more Winter weather due to arrive this weekend.
Phil might speak for his neck of the woods, where he bats about .390, but I would keep an eye on our critters here to determine how much more Winter we have left.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Feb. 1
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 7:51amGood morning, Carson City, on this first day of February. Our area has been enjoying Spring-like weather and temperatures all week long. Today will be no different, so enjoy the pleasant conditions while they last.
A series of storms is forecast to move into our region Saturday, dropping temperatures as well as rain and snow. As the photo suggests, rain in the morning is a sailor's warning, so batten down those hatches.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 7:16amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. We're looking forward to an eventful weekend ahead as a winter storm is building and is expected to bring snow to the Sierra and rain and snow showers to the valley floor. And then there's Sunday's Super Bowl and all the fixings that come with that. Enjoy your day today. The weekend is right around the corner.
50 percent off Museum Room Sale at the Charlie B Gallery for 2 days
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 3:15pmFebruary 1st and 2nd, 2019 (11am to 6pm) 50 PERCENT OFF MUSEUM ROOM SALE at the Charlie B Gallery, 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City.
To make room for the Vasefinder Ceramics Museum, I am having a rockin 50% off sale for two days. This is a partial list of objects found in the museum room at the Charlie B Gallery:
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 8:08amHello Carson City. Today is the middle of the work week, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Time to start thinking about those weekend plans, especially if they involve travel as weather changes are ahead and snow is expected in the Sierra by Saturday. As for today, enjoy the sunshine. The weather service says expect partly sunny skies and a high of 55.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 7:22amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. We hope your work week started off on the right foot even though the weather outside has been unpredictable, with sunshine one day and clouds the next. Today we're looking at a slight chance of rain showers, around 20 percent after 11 a.m., and otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high of 54.
Happenings around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 12:49amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Even though we're in the center of winter doesn't mean we can't enjoy the spring-like weather while lasts. Today will bring partly sunny skies with a high around 53. There's a slight chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 50s. Another winter storm is lurking out toward the end of the week so stay tuned.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 27
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/26/2019 - 9:03pmCould we be in the dog days of January? Sunday is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous and unseasonably warm for this time of year with a forecast high of 61 degrees and mostly sunny skies.
Even though we are still in the middle of Winter, that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy beautiful, Spring-like weather while lasts.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 26
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 8:46pmThis weekend is shaping up to resemble a false Spring, with unseasonably warm temperatures forecast by Sunday. Saturday should see sunny skies and a high temperature near 50 degrees.
Just right for a little horsing around.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Jan. 25
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 9:10pmWow, Carson City! Is it Friday already?! Indeed, we have reached the end of another work week.
Go for a swim during lunch or after work at the newly reopened Carson Aquatic Center before catching some live entertainment this evening at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, Bella Vita Bistro and A to Zen, featuring its weekly Open Mic Night.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 11:22pmSo here we are Carson City, staring at a weekend ahead as we enter Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Expect sunny skies today with a daytime high around 47. With all the fresh snow from the weekend, there's plenty of it piled at Lake Tahoe ski areas. Enjoy the bluebird day ahead.
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 6:53amGood day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.
8th Annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show at Carson City's Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 12:16pmJoin Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, LLC in downtown Carson City for our 8th Annual Jewelry and Chocolate show. This year more than 8 jewelers are creating one-of-a-kind creations for you.
Many, many new pieces will be on hand for you to try on and take home. the artists will be here through out the day to meet our community and talk about their creations.
Enjoy the day with Champagne, Valentine's Day cookies, and chocolates, while strolling through the gallery and trying on jewelry.
Please shop local this holiday and support your local economy, while supporting "your local art gallery."
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 11:22pmHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. After a wet, blustery 3-day holiday weekend, sunny skies are ahead for the foreseeable future with a gradual warming trend and daytime highs in the low to upper 40s over the next few days.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, MLK Day, Jan. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 9:20amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 20
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 9:50pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 19
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 8:02pmWelcome to your weekend, Carson City. You have a brief reprieve from the cold and stormy weather Saturday as the National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature into the 50s.
Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 11:40pmGood day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 6:59amGood morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.
Lyon County School District hosts student-led International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:35amSILVER SPRINGS — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit in LCSD.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 6:31amHello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 1:58amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.
What's happening around Carson City this Monday, Jan. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 7:35pmGood day Carson City. It is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. A change in the weather is headed our way and will last through the end of the work week, with heavy snow expected in the Sierra and rain and some snow showers down to the valley floors.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 8:46pmGood morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.
With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 8:57pmGood morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.
Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 9:53pmHello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today: