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Power ballad rocker, reality TV star Bret Michaels at Lake Tahoe Nov. 29
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/25/2014 - 1:09pmSTATELINE — Rocker, reality star, philanthropist and front man for the enduring rock ’n’ roll band Poison, Bret Michaels, will bring all the roses and a generous supply of power ballads to Lake Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa stage in a one-night-only, solo show, Saturday, Nov. 29.
Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez to Make His Debut at the 25th Annual American Century Golf Championship
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 2:40pmSun West Mortgage Company, Inc. NMLS ID 3277, (Sun West) is proud to announce that its national spokesman, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez will be participating in the 25th Annual American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Lake Tahoe.
'Yes Virginia the Musical' this weekend with three Carson City performances
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:52am"Yes, Virginia the Musical" an exciting new holiday classic based on the Macy’s and NBC Holiday special of the same name and produced by Youth Theatre Carson City runs this weekend.
The show offers three performances, Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. "Yes, Virginia the Musical" is a brand-new musical that has been adapted specifically for children and families by Macy’s, in partnership with the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers present 'Yes Virginia: The Musical' Dec. 21-22
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/13/2013 - 10:07amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of "Yes, Virginia: The Musical" an exciting new holiday classic based on the Macy’s and NBC Holiday special of the same name.
The show will run three performances, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. "Yes, Virginia: The Musical" is a brand-new musical that has been adapted specifically for children and families by Macy’s, in partnership with the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Carson City's Betsy Kosier to appear Friday as 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 11:05amBetsy Kosier of Carson City will be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” this Friday on KOLO TV Channel 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Kosier, who owns a mediation practice in Carson City called Interaction Alliance, is married with one child and is a huge fan of “Wheel,” having told game show officials that she's watched it for 30 years. She says she loves tuning in each night with her husband while they eat dinner.
Unable to swing, Charles Barkley to serve as Lake Tahoe 'tournament ambassador' at American Century Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/18/2013 - 5:58pmSidelined by an injured right shoulder, Charles Barkley will serve as an unofficial tournament ambassador this weekend at Lake Tahoe for the 24th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
One of the most popular attractions at the annual midsummer gathering of professional athletes and entertainers in Lake Tahoe, Barkley will spend the weekend walking the golf course, signing autographs, doing media interviews and interacting with the players on the golf course.
Nevada sportsbooks offer prop bet on unique double: Ernie Els at British, Dan Quinn at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 12:01amLAKE TAHOE — The possibility of Ernie Els and his part-time PGA Tour caddy, Dan Quinn, both winning their prominent golf tournaments on July 21 is a proposition bet in Nevada Sportsbooks this week.
Els will be defending his title at the 2013 British Open on the same weekend that Quinn, the former National Hockey League star, will be trying to repeat at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.
Baseball greats Chipper Jones and Ivan Rodriguez sign on to Tahoe celebrity golf tourney
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 9:51pmTwo future Major League Baseball Hall of Famers — Chipper Jones and Iván Rodríguez — are the latest to join the field of 80 sports legends and entertainment celebrities at the 24th annual American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe South, July 16-21.
Discounted tickets for American Century Championship available at Raley's
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 11:54pmRaley's, Bel-Air and Nob Hill stores are offering discounted tickets to the 24th annual American Century Championship, the celebrity and sports star golf tournament at Lake Tahoe, July 16-21.
The tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Lake Tahoe's south shore, features match-ups of sports legends and Hollywood stars such as Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Rice and Ray Romano. Newcomers this year will include former MLB superstars Chipper Jones and Pudge Rodriguez; Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall.
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player garners former NFL coach, Raider kicker support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:30pmA day after NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay to Sports Illustrated, a former NFL coach and an Oakland Raider record-setting placekicker believe the NFL is ready to accept a gay football player.
"I don't think the NFL is going to have a problem," said Herm Edwards, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach, now an NFL analyst for ESPN. "Is there going to be a vote of confidence in the locker room? For some of the younger and immature players, but the veteran players — they get it."
Back To My Original Approach
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 12:20pmby NATASHA VITALE
'Bonanza' TV show fans to hold 2014 Roundup Convention in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/03/2013 - 3:39pmA fan club of the TV Show "Bonanza" has announced it will hold its 2014 Bonanza Roundup Convention in Carson City at Gold Dust West.
The event is set for June 26-30, 2014 and marks a return to the Silver State, which hosted a similar Roundup in 2009.
According to the official Bonanza Roundup website, Carson City organizers have planned to open up many locations and homes that were a part of the popular TV show that ran from 1959 to 1973 with 430 episodes.
Last episode of 'Bonanza' aired 40 years ago on Jan. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 5:05pmJanuary 16, 2013 will mark the 40 anniversary of Bonanza’s last episode that aired on NBC television. That episode #430 titled “The Hunter” was written and directed by Michael Landon who played Joe Cartwright on the show.
Bonanza had once been the number one television show in America for three years in the mid-1960’s; but the show had fallen out of favor with the viewing public, and at the time of its last broadcast, wasn’t even in the top 30.
Envying The Fun In The Editor's Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 3:11pmThe editor must have been enjoying some holiday cheer. Sometimes I envy the guy, he sure has a fun job. Consider the last few postings. 1. ...and deservedly so! | Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/11/23/2012/and-deservedly-so Absolutely right. As the author says, there is no cure for willful ignorance. Before I give in to the temptation of pointing to this letter as one obvious illustration of that dictum, let me ask the following questions:
Harrah's Lake Tahoe picks Tony Romo as favorite to win American Century Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 3:39pmTony Romo, the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys and renowned amateur golfer, is the top choice of Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Sportsbook to win the 23nd annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
The now married 32 year-old, a new father, is listed at 5-2, ahead of perennial favorite Rick Rhoden (4-1), the former Major League Baseball pitcher who has won the American Century Championship eight times and started 33 tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour.
Nevada Business Connections Monthly Networking Breakfast
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:05amPlease Nevada Business Connections for our next monthly Nevada Business Connections breakfast meeting, Wednesday, April 18th at 8:00 A.M. This breakfast will feature a panel of local manufacturers discussing the business climate.
Doors will open at 7:30 A.M. at the Gold Dust West Casino, Carson City. The meeting is scheduled for exactly one hour. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for guests. Please RSVP to NBC at 775.771.5747 or kris@nvbizconnect.com.
Sports and entertainment stars sign on for American Century Championship at Edgewood Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 10:15amWhere else have you seen the likes of Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo and Ray Romano in the same place? No where but the American Century Championship on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Creator of 'Bonanza' map dies at 98
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/18/2012 - 4:00amOne of my favorite television series was "Bonanza." Set on the 600,000-acre Ponderosa Ranch on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe near Incline Village, the weekly NBC series consisted of 430 episodes th...
Kate McGee joins KUNR as Reno radio broadcast journalist
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:15amRENO, Nev. – Kate McGee has joined 88.7 FM KUNR – Reno Public Radio – as a broadcast journalist, coming to northern Nevada from the East Coast. She recently graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., with a dual bachelor's degree in American studies and history. She started her public radio career at Fordham’s WFUV Radio as a reporter, anchor and producer, where she covered everything from Mayor Mike Bloomberg to stickball tournaments.
Top music and comedy acts lined up at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu for 2012
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 3:01pmThe 2012 line-up of entertainment is guaranteed to Blue ‘em away at Lake Tahoe South’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. The New Year’s festivities and beyond continue the trend of popular contemporary artists including: The Cataracs, NOFX, Lucinda Williams, The Expendables, Whitney Cummings, 311 and Wayne Brady. The combo of entertainment, amenities and nightlife has established MontBleu on the virtual map among revelers.
2011 Ends on a High Note…
Boys and Girls Club Lake Tahoe Golf Classic set for October
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:44pmThe 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.
Nevada Business Connections New Advisory Board Members
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 9:49amNevada Business Connections is pleased and proud to announce two new members on our Advisory Board. Amy Ginder, Director of Institutional Research at Western Nevada College, and Dr. Fred Steinmann, Managing Principal at EDSolutions LLC.
Movie Review: 'Friends with Benefits' breaks old ground, but Mila Kuinis is hot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 4:43pmAt the Carson City Fandango Galaxy cineplex, I was a bit confused watching the new movie. Once I got the idea of the plot --- guy, girl agree to sex with no emotional strings attached, I thought I had been caught in a time warp. I'd seen this movie, only it was titled "No Strings Attached" and starred Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.
American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe tickets available at Raley's
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 9:57pmPRESS RELEASE — Grocery shoppers can now add Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, Tim Tebow and Ray Romano to the basket at their neighborhood Raley’s, Bel-Air and Nob Hill Foods supermarkets. Discounted tickets are now available to the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 12 – 17, 2011.
Jimmer Fredette to join American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 4:59pmNEWS RELEASE — Jimmer Fredette, the All-American scoring guard for Brigham Young University will join the celebrity-studded field at the American Century Championship, July 12 – 17 at Edgewood Tahoe, in what is becoming one of the strongest line-ups in the tournament’s 22-year history.
Opening gala for world's top cyclists at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/19/2011 - 11:38pm(Press Release) LAKE TAHOE — From spandex to black tie — set your sights on some of the world’s top cyclists for an elegant evening celebrating the overall start of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in North America. Wine, dine and mingle during the Opening Gala and Official Team Introduction, Friday, May 13 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa’s Theater in South Lake Tahoe.
The 2011 Amgen Tour of California will feature 19 elite teams, including:
Business to gain international exposure as 2011 Amgen Tour of California sponsor
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 5:30pmFor businesses looking for exposure with active domestic and international market audiences, the opportunity is the Amgen Tour of California and the time is now. The largest sporting event hosted in California includes 27 hours of national television coverage and live broadcasts outside the U.S. in more than 90 countries and billions of worldwide impressions from television, print and online sources.
State worker launches budget deficit plan, issues challenge to economists
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 5:11pmCarl Kuhl, a state Parole and Probation employee of six years, has created a plan that he claims will eliminate Nevada's budget deficit within two years.
In a news release issued on Tuesday, Kuhl said his plan not only will reduce the budget deficit but also help repair Nevada's economy at the same time. It is a pretty big claim, he admits, coming from an Accounting Assistant I, an entry level position.
American Century, LIVESTRONG deliver to South Tahoe nonprofits
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 5:05pmNineteen South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations got an early holiday surprise Thursday when more than $100,000 was delivered by LIVESTRONG and the American Century Championship.
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board of directors announced the distribution of $102,377 in contributions on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Nugget Project discussed at NBC breakfast
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 1:30pmCarson Nugget president Steve Neighbors was on hand to discuss some of the details of the Carson City Center aka Nugget Project at the Nevada Business Connections breakfast this morning at the Gold Dust West.
(You can read all the background materials on the project here. )