National Endowment for the Arts
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lilley,' Northern Nevada's newest Art Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 6:38pm
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March 26, 2019 - 5:30pm On Tuesday, March 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) will present a public talk, "The Lilley", by the University of Nevada, Reno, curator Paul Baker Prindle.
The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Baker Prindle preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
Las Vegas senior is Nevada Poetry Out Loud champion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 9:35am
CARSON CITY — Vanessa Aponte, a senior at Legacy High School in Las Vegas, is the 2019 Nevada State champion of Poetry Out Loud. The statewide competition for high school students started in the fall with more than 3,500 participants and narrowed to nine regional finalists for Saturday’s championships at the studios of KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Reno.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lay of the Land' at Carson City showing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 12:58pm
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June 28, 2019 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "The Lay of the Land," by artist Fred Howland in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs now through June 30, 2019. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, March 29, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room, and the artist will give a brief talk about his photography at 5:30 p.m.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 8:59am
Hello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Enjoy the sunny skies while you can as a quick-moving weather system will blow in this afternoon into the evening bringing a chance for gusty winds and scattered rain and light snow showers. From Wednesday onward it looks like plenty of sunshine filled days extending into the weekend.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Hang Ups: Big Band Jazz and Poetry' Tuesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 12:46pmEvent Date:
March 12, 2019 - 7:30pm
The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford will be joined by several poets and readers on Tuesday, March 12 for an evening of big-band music and poetry on the theme "Hang Ups."
Each poem will be followed by a related big-band tune. The event will be at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. It runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 at the door and free for age 18 and under.
Finalists from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey compete to become poetry champion
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 1:59pmEvent Date:
March 16, 2019 - 12:00pm
Nine high school poets from across the state will take center stage at the 14th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Saturday, March 16 in Reno.
Nevada Arts Council’s Basin to Range Exchange to launch in April
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:33pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council has a new program aimed at bringing together urban and rural arts organizations.
The Nevada Basin to Range Exchange, BRX, is a one-year program that includes in-person gatherings, intercommunity arts-based exchange activities and peer-to-peer mentorship, said Tony Manfredi, executive director of the Nevada Arts Council.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert: Balance, Nature with Saxophonist Rhett Bender
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 6:33pmEvent Date:
February 24, 2019 - 3:00pm
Celebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance and Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater.
Carson City Arts Initiative awarded $10,000 grant, part of $90,000 statewide total
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 2:46pm
The National Endowment for the Arts announced this week that it has awarded grants totaling $90,000 to seven arts organizations and agencies in Nevada for support in projects planned in fiscal year 2019. The Carson City Arts Initiave took home $10,000 for artist talks, art exhibits and more.
What's happening around Carson City this Tuesday, Feb. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:45pm
Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.
Author Caleb Cage to talk about book 'Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 10:20pm
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February 26, 2019 - 5:30pm On Tuesday, February 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public event by writer Caleb Cage. Cage will read from his collection of short stories, "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada." The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Cage preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
The Felt Works exhibit, Feb. 8-May 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:52am
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May 24, 2019 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its exhibition, "The Felt Works," by artist Svea Ferguson at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, February 8 from 5-7 p.m.; the artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from February 8–May 03, 2019.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert featuring saxophonist Rhett Bender Feb. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 1:17pm
Celebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance & Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pm
UPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
‘Home Means Nevada’ photo exhibit to debut at Legislature in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 6:50pmEvent Date:
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CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council is unveiling a new traveling photo exhibition, “Home Means Nevada” that will start its journey in the hallways of the Nevada Legislature during the 2019 session.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents 'Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts' Feb. 12 in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 2:35amEvent Date:
February 12, 2019 - 7:30pm
Treat your Valentine to A Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts, an evening of sweet and hot big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street, in Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, donations welcome.
Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir Begins Spring Session
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 11:00amEvent Date:
January 22, 2019 - 3:45pm
Carson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Spring Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 22, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Church, 3680 US Highway 395 South in Carson City. Registrations will be accepted until January 29.
Senator Square: Solutions classes through CHS offer extra help to all students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 7:55am
Solutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.
Photo Finished art exhibit hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:13pm
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March 30, 2019 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit.
CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m. (no longer January 17). The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
The artists are all students in Photography Instructor Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photo class.
Art exhibit 'Korea '76' featured at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:25pm
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February 27, 2019 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Korea ’76" with work by artists Eugene Rolfe and Gig Depio in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City.
The exhibition is available to the public now through Feb. 28, 2019. Note: the Sierra Room is closed for renovation from Jan. 18 to Feb. 6.
Nevada Art Council to host Carson City workshop on grant funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:24pmEvent Date:
January 10, 2019 - 2:00pm
The Nevada Art Council will be hosting a Grants Workshop in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 10, to go over the new grant programs for 2020, as well as lessons on how to craft a grant proposal.
35th Holiday Treat Concert featured Dec. 9 at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 12:15pmEvent Date:
December 9, 2018 - 4:00pm
It's a Holiday Treat for all: A feast of seasonal and holiday entertainment in many styles! The Carson City Symphony and Chorus presents the 35th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m., at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Reno Jazz Orchestra brings "A World of Joy" to Reno/Tahoe this holiday season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 12:42pm
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December 15, 2018 - 7:30pm The spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah come to life as the 18-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) presents, “A World of Joy,” featuring holiday music from the U.S. to Brazil, Puerto Rico, Israel, Russia, Austria and back.
Joining the RJO is Pat Esters' Gospel Choir, starring vocalists Pat Esters, Lori Johnson, David Wells, and Caitlin Collins. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open the show at the Reno performances.
The first shows are Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.
Mile High Jazz Band With Jakki Ford Tuesday at Carson City's Living the Good Life
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 4:02pmEvent Date:
November 13, 2018 - 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of big-band music with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.
Carson City Symphony chorus begins rehearsals for Holiday Treat Concert
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 5:36pm
The Carson City Symphony Chorus, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, is beginning rehearsals for the December 9 Holiday Treat Concert. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Michael Langham at the Choral Room in Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road, in Carson City.
The Carson City Symphony Chorus is an expansion of the Carson Chamber Singers, now in its 34th year. The Chorus is open to all singers, high-school age and above.
Listening, Assisting, Connecting: a CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 7:52am
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October 18, 2018 - 6:00pm On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by curator John Spiak. His illustrated talk, "Listening, Assisting, Connecting: Institutions as Support," is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at Union, 302 W Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Spiak preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
Carson Chamber Singers present Choral Masterworks fall concerts in Carson City, Virginia City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 12:33pmEvent Date:
November 2, 2018 - 7:30pm
Carson Chamber Singers, conducted by Michael Langham, will present its 2018 Choral Masterworks Fall Concerts in Carson City and Virginia City Nov. 2-3, 2018.
Poll finds Nevadans engaged in and supportive of arts
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 10:54am
CARSON CITY — Three quarters of Nevada adults attended a cultural event in the past year and an equal percentage believe the arts improves the quality of life in their communities, according to the poll “Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018.”
Americana with Cadmium Orange
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 8:51pm
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January 25, 2019 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Americana with Cadmium Orange", by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from October 5, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019.
The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibition, reception featuring Nevada artist Gig Depio featured at Carson City Courthouse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 1:40pmEvent Date:
October 5, 2018 - 5:00pm
The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, featuring a reception this Friday, Oct. 5 at the Carson City Courthouse.
