Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Little Shop of Horrors for 2023 season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 11:00am
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June 30, 2023 (All day) Could fame, fortune, and love be on the menu for a hapless flower shop assistant after he crosses paths with a new and unusual plant? Or will this strange, sentient seedling have other things in mind?
This campy, cheerful romp has devoured the hearts of audiences throughout the world for over 30 years.
Carson Educational Support Association says thank you to local, regional business support
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 8:21pmThe Carson Educational Support Association, which consists of Para Professionals, Secretaries, Clinical Aides, Nurses, Custodians, Skilled Maintenance workers, Bus drivers and Attendants, Nutrition workers, Deaf and hard of hearing interpreters, Library Media technicians, and IT workers, would like to thank the following businesses for for sponsoring and donating to our educational support staff banquet.
Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 10:40am
Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.
Nevada Arts Council gives out $392,250 in CARES Act funds to arts groups statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 7:17am
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council has issued $392,250 in federal funds to 79 arts organizations through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, based on each group’s total annual revenue.
Senator Square: First week of school a blast at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 7:22am
Carson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.
Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 2:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.
Things to do around Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 8
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 7:58pm
Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.
It's Your City: Sierra Nevada Ballet's steam punk spin on a Shakespeare classic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 1:20pm
In this week's edition of It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Ananda Bena-Webber, director of the upcoming production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream: The Ballet" with featured performances at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, the Pioneer Center in Reno and the Carson City Community Center.
2018 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features 'Macbeth' and 'Beehive The 60s Musical'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 9:56am
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September 8, 2018 (All day) Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background.
Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival with their expanded 2018 season, featuring "Macbeth," Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, and "Beehive The 60s Musical" an Off Broadway’s groovy retro-hit revue.
Carson, Douglas, Lyon and Storey students to compete in Poetry Out Loud state finals
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:21am
Nine high school students from around the state will take center stage at the 13th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Saturday, March 3.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival 2017 continues through August at Sand Harbor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 4:53pm
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July 8, 2017 - 7:30pm Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background.
Nevada tourism office puts together summer 2017 bucket list
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 10:23am
As the weather warms up, people begin to daydream about the ideal summer. Phrases like “best summer ever” and “#Summer2k17” get thrown around. To ensure those dreams live up to expectations, Nevada has put together a summer bucket list for adventurers, explorers and travelers of all types.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: April 22 - 23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 3:08pmEvent Date:
April 22, 2017 (All day)
Holy moly, it’s going to be a busy weekend: busy and gorgeous out. A bowling tournament and the Comstock Shootout Soccer tournament have the hotels and motels busting at the seams. Celebrate Earth Day with Muscle Powered by making a small piece of Carson City that much cleaner; the trash meets at 8 a.m. and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the day. Rummage and book sales, live music, a fun run and a half-marathon, comedy and so much more await you. Check out the list for all the ways to embrace the sunshine.
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I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 15 - 16
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Smack dab in the middle of April and the town is officially in its Spring thaw. Easter is on Sunday, so just about anywhere you go you’ll find the Bunny and an egg hunt. To make it easy, I’ve moved all of those events to their own everything Easter list HERE.
Nevada State Parks host Lake Tahoe job fairs this Saturday, again April 22
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 8:17amEvent Date:
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Join Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park staff on Saturday, April 15 and Saturday, April 22 to learn more about exciting employment opportunities at Sand Harbor, Spooner Lake, Cave Rock, and Van Sickle. Sand Harbor Bar and Grill, Sand Harbor Rentals, and The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival will also be available to answer questions and recruit for seasonal positions.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 10:12am
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August 19, 2016 - 7:30pm Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival with our blockbuster 2016 season, featuring Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors – a double dose of laughter, and Forever Plaid – a pitch-perfect, jukebox musical. Enjoy al fresco dining at one of the most scenic venues in the world.
Upstart Crow: Shakespeare in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 7:20am
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June 25, 2016 - 9:00am Special Collections has a new exhibit on the third floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Upstart Crow: Shakespeare in Northern Nevada. This exhibit coincides with Shakespeare 400, the national commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The display examines the impact of Shakespeare, both past and present, in Northern Nevada. Materials on display range from the flourishing 1800’s Virginia City Shakespearean theater scene to the modern Lake Tahoe Shakespeare festival. A high point of the exhibit is the original first through fourth folios of the Merchant of Venice.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 2:17pm
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August 23, 2015 - 7:30pm Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background.
Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival as we expand our season in 2015 to produce two summer theater offerings: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – the greatest love story ever told, and The Fantasticks – the world's longest running musical. Enjoy al fresco dining at one of the most scenic venues in the world.
5th Annual CHS Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk a Success
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 3:21pm
The 5th annual CHS Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk was a tremendous success with turn-out of 113 participants. The weather cleared up this morning and with just a bit of wind at race time, we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather, maybe even a sunburn.
The complete race results can be found by clicking here. Thanks to the Tahoe Mountain Milers who provided the chip-set timing system, and special thanks to Steve Lang for setting up and running the system.
Tahoe Peace Concert brings celebration to Sand Harbor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 3:11pm
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September 6, 2014 - 6:30pm Award winning performers from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, Reno and Tahoe will grace the stage for Trails and Vistas World Concert at Sand Harbor State Park at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 6.
The World Concert, an original blend of diverse musicians, aerialists and dancers, is produced by Trails and Vistas, a Truckee, CA-based nonprofit organization dedicated to producing inspiring art events in nature, in collaboration with the Truckee Tahoe Peace Project.
Nevada celebrates Sesquicentennial with August event lineup
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 1:00pm
Many celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of August. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Aug. 15 through Aug. 31.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival ramps up for 2014 with support from Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 3:17pm
This year’s Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival comes to the Sand Harbor State Park shore July 11-August 24, with William Shakespeare’s As You Like It as the featured production of the summer.
Nevada 150 events planned throughout July
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 12:57pm
Many celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 1 through July 12.
Sierra Nevada Ballet features Swan Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 6:53pm
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July 28, 2014 - 7:30pm This new version of the timeless story, Swan Lake, is filled with drama, sorcery, seduction, bravery and devotion with a strong message.
One of the most popular of all ballets, this production of the famous classic presented by the professional ballet company, Sierra Nevada Ballet, with a cast of 40, highlights the human struggle between the pure love of the soul and the seductive attraction of worldly life – all overlooking Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival season begins July 11 with 'As You Like It'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 6:46pm
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July 11, 2014 - 7:30pm Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment alongside family and friends while sitting under the stars on the sandy white beach of Sand Harbor State Park with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background. Dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
This season, the Festival features William Shakespeare’s enchanting romantic comedy "As You Like It." Comic twists and turns abound in the fertile Forest of Arden, where a disguised Rosalind seeks refuge after being wrongfully banished by her uncle.
Nevada Arts Council grants for 2015 awarded to art programs statewide
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 8:08am
The Nevada Arts Council announced its 2015 grant recipients for the year, with Carson City, Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe organizations getting a share of more than $600,000 in art program money.
NAC Arts Learning, Project and Partners in Excellence grants for fiscal year 2015 went to non-profit organizations and public institutions in 10 Nevada counties. Grants were awarded at the board meeting in May. Review panels convened in public meetings to evaluate the grant applications and recommend funding amounts for the board to consider.
Nevada Arts Council announces 2015 grant award recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 6:41am
The Nevada Arts Council announced its 2015 grant recipients for the year, with Carson City, Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe organizations getting a share of more than $600,000 in art program money.
NAC Arts Learning, Project and Partners in Excellence grants for fiscal year 2015 went to non-profit organizations and public institutions in 10 Nevada counties. Grants were awarded at the board meeting in May. Review panels convened in public meetings to evaluate the grant applications and recommend funding amounts for the board to consider.
Sierra Nevada Ballet to Perform Famous Ballet 'Coppelia'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 7:17am
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July 27, 2013 (All day) Sierra Nevada Ballet has selected the famed Coppelia ballet for their summer performances which are scheduled for July 27 at Nightingale Hall as part of the Artown Festival and July 29 on the outdoor stage at Sand Harbor State Park in conjunction with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 5:14pm
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August 5, 2013 - 7:30pm The Reno Jazz Orchestra, will present a jazz and gospel version of Porgy and Bess with the Pat Esters Gospel Choir. This will be an evening to remember! Set on the shores of Sand Harbor, this pictureqsue setting will be an ideal backdrop for the 17 piece Jazz Orchestra plus The Pat Esters Gospel Choir.
Lake Tahoe Summerfest prepares for series of August classical concerts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:26am
A series of classical music concerts featuring a 38 piece symphony orchestra of world-renowned artists highlights Lake Tahoe SummerFest in August. Weekend performances include Friday and Saturday night symphonies and Sunday programming for families.
