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Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 5:58pmAnd we're off as we count down the days until Saturday's Nevada Day celebration, the biggest statewide party of its kind or any kind for that matter. Going into the first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 21, we're looking at sunshine and a high around 70. Events around the capital city include a lunch discussion on the Secret Witness program, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:41pmGoing into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City and Dayton area for Wednesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 6:33pmWhile haze from nearby Sierra fires may linger some, we're looking at another pleasant fall day around the capital city heading into Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Events locally include a ribbon cutting and outdoor moving showing at the new Schulz Ranch Park, workshops, a women's safety meeting, a pumpkin patch for kids at Carson Mall, plus art showings and public talks. After hours it will be toasts, cheers and business networking all around at the Dayton Taphouse. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 6:04pmHeading into Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, it will be a busy day ahead around the capital city including a Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Nevada's chief economist, a GOP Women's Club luncheon with Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer, Sierra Lutheran will host its 7th and 8th Grade Visitation Day, plus a morning walk, evening hike with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, art night at the library and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 5:31pmGoing into Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and a high near 70. The first day of the work week is deadline day to get nominations in for the Carson City Carson City 2019 Mayor's Arts Awards. Events around the capital city include a luncheon with Lt. Governor Kate Marshall, the second of a six-week standup comedy class, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Carson Nugget, Food For Thought team up for children's winter coat drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:44pmCarson Nugget and the Carson City based Food for Thought organization are hosting a coat drive for children now through Nov. 15. Organizers of this drive are asking for donations of new coats, for children ages 5 to 18, which will be distributed to children at the Kids Christmas Brunch, to be held Dec. 23 at the Carson Nugget Grand Ballroom.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:47amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and things to do are the orders of the day with a bike ride, train rides, a Street Vibrations rally in Virginia City and a Rolling Stones tribute concert at Carson Nugget. Enjoy the day.
Carson City's Labor Day Weekend Events: Saturday, August 31
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:29pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! We have a beautiful, hot labor day weekend ahead of us with highs of 93 and lows in the mid 50s through Monday. There are tons of great summer-time events this weekend, and enjoy them while you can because Fall is just around the corner!
Check below to see the events through the weekend in Carson City and our surrounding area:
Saturday, August 31
Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Carson Nugget to host Rolling Stones tribute band Labor Day weekend in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 9:06pmThe Carson Nugget in Carson City will present Rudy Columbini and The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, a tribute to the Rolling Stones over the Labor Day weekend.
The concert will take place Sunday, Sept. 1 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom inside the Carson Nugget, 507 North Carson Street.
Elvis, Fire, and Music: Veterans Healing Camp to host Ancient Spring Celebration Fundraiser
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 12:39pmTickets are going fast for the 3nd Annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City. Please invite a Veteran to this casual and festive fundraiser that features great food, live music, dancing, silent auction and door prize.
Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs on the first day of spring at the vernal equinox. This year, Veterans Healing Camp adds new excitement to the holiday with authentic Elvis impersonator, “Jelvis,” in addition to the two live music acts.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 8:22amGood morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, March 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:37amGood morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Many of us woke up to a nice dusting of snow on the grass and around the hillsides. The white stuff won't last very long. While technically not Spring until March 20, a week from today, there's a noticeable warmup ahead, with high temperatures near 60 by Sunday.
Jennifer Baker to speak at Carson City Republican Women's luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 3:52pmCarson City Republican Women will meet on Tuesday, March 19 to hear our featured speaker Jennifer Baker, Director of Communications for the Nevada Republican Caucus.
Ms. Baker will give us an overview of the current legislative session as well as effective engagement for what is important. Our meeting will be held at the Casino Fandango grand ballroom with social time beginning at 11 a.m. and the meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m.
Nowruz 'New Year' Celebration Feast in Carson City to benefit Veterans Healing Camp
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 3:55pmThe community is cordially invited to the third annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5-10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.
Hollywood screenwriter to hold workshop at Brewery Arts Center March 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/23/2019 - 12:08pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, is hosting a screen writer’s workshop taught by Carson City’s own Sean Mick.
The workshop will take place Saturday, March 2 in the Brewery Art Center’s 1864 Grand Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 23
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 8:39pmGood morning, Carson City, and welcome to the last weekend of February!
This Saturday is all about film appreciation around the area. The Carson City International Film Festival wraps up today inside the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, while the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival occurs at CVIC Hall in Minden.
Carson City Republican Party holds highly successful Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 2:26pmOn Saturday, February 16, 2019 the Carson City Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom.
Bepsy Strasburg, Chairman of the Lincoln Day Committee, made sure that guests enjoyed a memorable evening with great food, entertainment and silent auction to celebrate the party of Lincoln.
Carson Rotary's upcoming Mardi Gras celebration featured on It's Your City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 10:44amIn this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Mallory Wilson about the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration this Saturday, Feb. 23 inside the new Grand Ballroom at Casino Fandango in Carson City.
New Orleans style Zydeco, Cajun party band to play at Carson Rotary Mardi Gras Celebration
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 2:17pmJeff Leep and his Catahoula Mardi Gras Party Band will perform at the Carson City Rotary Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom. The event features dancing, Cajun and Creole food, a raffle, live auction and Mardi Gras costume contest.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 16
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 9:24pmFor those weary from all the snow around Carson City so far this month, about the only good news to share is that your weekend is here and there's plenty to do indoors if winter recreation isn't your thing.
From workshops to live music, a skate demo at The WheelHouse and even a special "Caturday Night Out" at the Carson Nugget to help homeless felines in the area, there are places to go around Carson City where you can keep warm, stay dry and have fun!
It's Your City: Valentine's film festival Thursday; 6th International Film Weekend coming up
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:26amThis week's It's Your City is a double feature, including information on Thursday's "Tell Me You Love Me" short film competition dinner and movie night on Valentine's Day at the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom and the upcoming sixth annual International Film Weekend, Feb. 21-23 at the Carson City Community Center.
Dinner and movies for Valentine's Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:36pmLooking for something different to do on Valentines Day? Wired Wednesday Digital Arts Association is having their special dinner and screening event at the Brewery Arts Center starting at 6 p.m.
The films being screened are from the contestants of the recent "Tell Me You Love Me" Short Romance Film competition. Dinner will be catered in the Grand Ballroom by Bella Vita Bistro.
The audience will have a chance to cast their votes for the Audience Choice Award.
Carson City GOP Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:59amThe 2019 Carson City Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of Casino Fandango, Carson City.
Social Hour with appetizers and no-host bar at 5 p.m. Three-course seated dinner from 6:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Character Actress Kim Harris of "Western History ALIVE!" will portray infamous Virginia City prostitute Julia Bulette and delve into her character's exciting and scandalous life.
Carson City GOP Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser set for Feb. 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 8:34pmDid you know that the Carson City Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser is coming up on Feb. 16 at the Grand Ballroom of Casino Fandango?
We have a 4-course dinner beginning with appetizers at 5 p.m. and a show bringing Nevada history alive with character actress Kim Harris portraying infamous Virginia City prostitute Julia Bulette.
We also have over 25 auction items featuring golf, fishing, coins, home decor, US capital flag, choice of downtown restaurants, and two gourmet cooked meals exclusively for you and your friends.
Carson City's BAC to host World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at Casino Fandango ballroom
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 10:48amThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, will bring the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for an intimate show at Casino Fandango’s new Grand Ballroom on March 13.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 2:58amGood 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.
Carson City GOP Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 1:47pmJoin the Carson City Republican Party for our Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom.
Social Hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Character Actress Kim Copel-Harris of "Western History ALIVE!" will portray infamous Virginia City prostitute Julia Bulette and delve into her character's exciting and scandalous life.
Tickets: First 50 tickets: $45, 51-100, $55, all others, $65. To buy your tickets, go to our website www.carsoncitygop.org.