The Nevada Commission on Tourism
Stewart Father's Day Powwow June 19-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:12pmThe 2015 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City is June 19-21 at the Stewart Indian School Campus. Hosted in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission and the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Committee, the annual powwow includes quality Native American arts and crafts vendors and is also a time for alumni, former employees, families and friends to gather at the former campus.
Pops Party Concert at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City on Sunday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 9:31amThe beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's thirty-first annual Pops Party concert on Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer Cindee LeVal.
Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Regency Strings strolling duo (Cecilia Twain, violin, and George Worth, bass) begins at 2 p.m. The Naughty Tea Mistresses will be there, too!
We're No. 1: USA Today readers pick Carson City as best capital city travel destination
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 9:58amThe readers of USA Today have chosen Carson City as the “best travel worthy state capital in the nation,” officials of the 10 Best contest announced this morning.
The win gives Carson City bragging rights, a nice shot in the arm for local tourism, a national and international spotlight and citywide pride that comes with living in the state capital.
Tourism grants help market Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 2:18pmCarson City is better positioned to draw in tourists after receiving $17,200 from the Nevada Commission on Tourism recently, said Joel Dunn, executive director of the Carson City Visitors Bureau.
“It allows us to build on and expand on the many ways we’re marketing Carson City to potential visitors,” Dunn said.
Rural Nevada programs awarded nearly $415,000 in state grants for tourism marketing
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/10/2014 - 4:01pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — A project to support air lift to Elko and another to create webisodes about Ely’s historical railway are among the 70 proposals approved for funding from the state’s Rural Grants Program, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday. The Nevada Commission on Tourism has authorized $414,854 in grants for programs and activities designed to deliver more tourists to rural Nevada.
Jazz and Beyond Concerts for Sunday moved to Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/10/2014 - 3:40pmBecause of unstable weather conditions in Carson City, the "Jazz & Beyond" music festival is moving its concerts for today, Sun., Aug. 10, from the Legislative Plaza to the Carson Mall. People are encouraged to hear Back Forty at 4:30 p.m. and CeCe Gable with the DG Kicks Octet at 6:00 p.m. People are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
'Jazz & Beyond' Music Festival features entertainment at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 12:58amThe "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," in collaboration with Carson City, is proud to present five of several bands at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair in Fuji Park on Saturday, August 2. "Jazz & Beyond" runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 50 events, mainly in the downtown Carson City area.
The five "Jazz & Beyond" bands at the Fair on August 2 are Sons of Slide Mountain, RVGS Tantalus, Lynne Colvig Latin Jazz, the Reno Jazz Orchestra with singer Jackie Landrum, and the St. Christopher Project, featuring the music of Tom Waits.
Renowned trombonist Bill Watrous to appear at Jazz and Beyond concert series
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 10:33amThe Mile High Jazz Band is proud to present legendary trombonist Bill Watrous in concert and in a master class on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Carson City Community Center.
These events are part of the "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," which runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 40 events, mostly in the downtown Carson City area.
Women to Women with Nevada Magazine Publisher Janet Geary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/20/2014 - 9:49amThis week's episode of Women to Women features Janet Geary, publisher of Nevada Magazine.
In January 1936, Nevada Highways and Parks, known today as Nevada Magazine, was introduced by the state highway department. Always an information source for Nevada residents and tourists, what started as a digest-sized bulletin has grown into a colorful magazine.
Carson City area programs among Nevada Tourism grant recipients
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 3:51pmTwo local programs, Nevada Indian Territory and Ventana Sierra, Inc., received grant money from the Nevada Commission on Tourism designed to increase travel to the Carson City area.
The money is part of $985,146 in grant funding for projects throughout rural Nevada designed to increase travel to those areas, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday at the commission’s quarterly meeting.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 7:37amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center.
Among the items up for discussion is the board's direction as to whether it wants to allow medical marijuana establishments in the city.
Carson City Symphony presents 30th Pops Party Concert at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 1:22pmThe beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's 30th annual Pops Party concert on Sunday, June 8, at 3 p.m. This concert is an official Nevada 150 event.
The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, STRAZZ Youth Strings, and guest singers Sherre Carne and Cindee LeVal. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Yale-Worth strolling strings duo begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Nevada Arts Council brings arts visioning to Carson community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 12:38pmBecause art builds communities, the Nevada Arts Council is examining the efforts, wants and needs of towns across the state as it builds a three-year plan to support local efforts.
The Arts Council is launching a series of local arts town meetings to engage in conversations with Nevadans. Staff plans to explore the cultural needs of large and small communities, the role of the arts in the Silver State and to evaluate NAC’s role as a state agency.
Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau launches new seasonal promotion video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/23/2013 - 11:14amThe Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched the first of several video promotions on Youtube.
Produced by THS Visual Production's Todd Simon, who also does video production for the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the 2 minute, 53 second spot is a seasonal highlight of Carson City, said Joel Dunn, executive director of CCCVB.
Nevada Tourism awards more than $400,000 to assist rural areas in visitor promotion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 2:19pmLAS VEGAS — The Nevada Commission on Tourism has awarded more than $400,000 in grants to the state’s rural areas to support tourism efforts, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, NCOT chairman, announced Tuesday. The longstanding Rural Grants Program ultimately generates room tax revenue for the state, as grant recipients must use the monies to maximize their marketing outreach, bringing more travelers to Nevada’s rural areas.
Historic Dangberg Ranch picked among favorite Nevada places
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 12:32pmCARSON CITY — For the second year, online voters picked the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden as one of six standout sites in the 2013 Nevada Treasures in the Discover Your Nevada contest, officials announced Monday.
The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, the Star Hotel and Basque Restaurant in Elko, the Lost City Museum in Overton, the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas and the Pahrump Valley winery were also picked, said Claudia Vecchio, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs director.
Alumni to be honored at Stewart Father's Day Powwow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 4:19pmFormer students of the historic Stewart Indian School will be honored at a special recognition ceremony as part of the 2013 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City June 14-16.
Hosted in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission and the Stewart Alumni, the annual powwow includes quality Native American arts and crafts vendors and is also a time for alumni, former employees, families and friends to gather at the former campus.
Carson City Symphony presents 'At the Movies' free concert June 9 at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 12:36pmThe beautiful back lawn of the Nevada Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's 29th annual Pops Party concert on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, Youth Strings, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Symphony Flutes begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Carson City Symphony presents 'At the Movies' 29th Pops Party Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:06pmThe beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-ninth annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Gov. Sandoval appoints Lake Tahoe ski industry stalwart, Reno basketball team partner to Tourism Commision
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 2:48pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday appointed John Wagnon of Vail Resorts and Herb Santos, Jr. to the Nevada Commission on Tourism. The terms are effective immediately.
Wagnon, a 40-year veteran of the snowsports industry, is senior director of brand marketing for Vail Resorts, Inc at Heavenly Mountain Resort south shore Lake Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
He has served on the on the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Ski Lake Tahoe and the California Travel Industry Association boards. Wagnon is also a trustee and past chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board.
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Chairman Wayne Burke Passes Away at 38
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 12:29pmNIXON, Nev. – Wayne Burke, Tribal Chairman of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe died early Sunday morning in Nixon. Burke, hailed as a passionate advocate for Native American Veterans affairs and water rights to Pyramid Lake was 38 years old.
Nevadans identify top ‘treasures’ throughout the state; winners announced
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 5:07pmAfter several rounds of voting and months of friendly competition, six unique locations in Nevada have been identified as Nevada’s Treasures, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced today.
Nevada tourism roundup at Lake Tahoe to feature noted author James Gilmore
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 7:51amDriving home the future of visitors and spending to the Silver State, the Nevada Commission on Tourism's annual Rural Roundup at Lake Tahoe April 18-20 will headline the acclaimed author of "The Experience Economy and Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want."
James H. Gilmore's book, whom he co-authored with Joe Pine, was recognized by Time magazine as one of the “Ten Ideas That Are Changing the World." In it he asserts that consumers want authentic products and experiences — something rural Nevada is singularly positioned to offer with its historic destinations and attractions.
Vote on Your Favorite Carson City Treasures
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 12:07amPacked with enough arts, museums, restaurants and culture to go against any U.S. metropolitan area, Carson City stands out as a place local folks are extremely proud of to call home. Take a walk through Carson City’s historic district or a tour of the Legislative complex on Carson Street and you’ll see why.
Gov. Sandoval Appoints First Director Of Tourism And Cultural Affairs
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 5:23pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. She will begin her job Nov. 14.
The newly constituted department is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission.
Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 3:43pmNEWS RELEASE – Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council, and the Nevada Indian Commission.
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.
Carson City Symphony presents "Railroad Tracks"
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:54pmThe beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-seventh annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "Railroad Tracks," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Olivia Hakel. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Arts advocate Wally Cuchine retires, notable Nevadans give tribute
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 6:16pmWally Cuchine, a champion of the Arts, officially retired April 8 with a big send up from people from around the State, including proclamations of “Wally Cuchine Day” from Governor Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Bob Cashell at a concert at the Eureka Opera House with Ralph Cuda and the Dixieland Boys.
Bethany Drysdale to lead Nevada tourism commission public relations department
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/31/2011 - 1:40amCARSON CITY — Bethany Drysdale, who has promoted Nevada's tourism attractions for more than five years for the Nevada Commission on Tourism will head the Public Relations department beginning April 23, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced this week.
Drysdale has served as Public Relations specialist for NCOT since October 2005. She succeeds Chris Chrystal, who is retiring as manager April 22 after a 48-year career in news reporting and public relations that included 13 years with the Commission.