national automobile museum
Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 10:40amNevada 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.
Obituary: William 'Bill' Clarence Thornton, 1934-2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 9:27amWilliam "Bill" Clarence Thornton, father, attorney, pilot, part-time cowboy, corny joke-teller, and mentor to many, had his final flight on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 after gracefully charting his course with Parkinson's Disease for over twenty years. Bill died peacefully at home in hospice care surrounded by loved ones.
Carson City organizations among 27 Nevada Humanities 2018-2019 grant recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 11:36amNevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.
Carson City School District's Mark Korinek Earns 2017 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 1:10pmCarson City School District is pleased to announce Director of Operations Mark Korinek as a winner of GreenNevada’s — Growing Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada — 2017 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award.
Arts at the Heart 2016 Celebrates brave new communities across Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 8:55amDesigned specifically for teams of local arts groups and “non-arts” civic agencies and organizations, the Nevada Arts Council’s Arts@theHeart 2016 focuses on creating vibrant, equitable and healthy communities throughout Nevada. Local arts leaders will convene to engage in conversation, networking and collective community action planning through the arts, June 9 and 10 at the Siena Hotel.
Women with Wheels
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 9:33amEnter a Collectible Car or a Contemporary Car that is Your Special Ride.
Saturday, June, 18, 2016
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Museum Parking Lot
$35 Entry Fee Per Car
A Show Designed Exclusively for Woman Entrants
BSA Troop 33 to Host the 2nd Annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 7:36amBSA Troop 33 is excited to announce it will be hosting its 2nd Annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser on August 15, 2015 at Carson City’s Fuji Park.
The Show will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; award ceremony starts at 3 p.m. Registration is $40 per entry. There is still time for pre-registration or you can register on the day of the event. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque.
Miles Construction congratulates Bently Enterprises on Summit Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 2:50pmMiles Construction of Carson City, Nev. congratulates Bently Enterprises for receiving a Development Award at the recent Summit Awards, held Saturday, April 11 at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nev.
Carson City, statewide events in May celebrate historic preservation and archaeology
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 8:40amSince the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Agencies and organizations have teamed to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state and encourage both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.
Carson City Events:
National Automobile Museum reopens after Reno fire
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 5:39amRENO, Nev. (AP) — The National Automobile Museum has reopened in Reno after being closed for nearly two weeks due to fire damage caused by a suspected arsonist.
Carson City scavenger hunt celebrates historic Nevada preservation and archaeology
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 12:58pmSince the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. To kick off the celebration, there will be a monthlong Historic Resources Commission Scavenger Hunt in Carson City and other events around northern Nevada.
Organizations and agencies have maintained a long tradition to promote history and spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.