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ART from WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:58amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "ART from WNC," at the Community Development Building (the Brick) 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven student artists from Western Nevada College, Carson City, have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through April 12, 2018; the building is open Monday - Friday, 8am – noon, 1-4pm.
"ART from WNC" includes a wide variety of art including graphic design, drawing, photography, and watercolor painting that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.
CCAI 15th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 12:08pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative is delighted to present its 15th Anniversary Fundraiser and art silent auction at The Studio @ Adams Hub. CCAI will host the celebration, Friday, November 3, 5-7pm at the Hub, 177 W Proctor Street, Carson City. No tickets are needed to attend the party.
Vegas Culture on the Rise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 9:41pmOn Wednesday, October 18, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by curator Michele Quinn. Her illustrated talk, "Vegas Culture on the Rise", is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Quinn preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Chautauqua of Governor John Sparks at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 12:05pmMichael E. Fischer will portray the tenth governor of Nevada, John Sparks, at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 23, at 6:30 pm.
Tahoe Clarity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 3:05pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] presents its exhibition, "Tahoe Clarity", by artist Dylan Silver at the Community Center’s Sierra Room. CCAI will host a free reception for the artist, Tuesday, August 15, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room. The exhibit will be in the gallery from July 7 – November 9, 2017. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City.
Chautauqua of Major Ormsby and Lucky Bill at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 2:37pmIn a one man show, Chris Bayer will portray both Major William Ormsby and Lucky Bill Thorington in “The Major and the Gambler” at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 9, at 6:30 pm.
Major William Mathew Ormsby was born in 1814 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Ormsby was a teamster, failed horse dealer, citizen at large, visionary and one of the most important figures in the founding of Nevada and its capitol, Carson City. He was killed in 1860 during the Pyramid Lake Paiute uprising.
By Gas, Rope, Bullet or Poison: Patty Cafferata to Speak at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:30pmHistorian Patty Cafferata will present “By Gas, Rope, Bullet or Poison: A History of Capital Punishment in Nevada” on Saturday, July 29, at 10:00 am at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Chautauqua of Theodore Roosevelt at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 2:51pmDoug Mishler will portray former President of the United States “Theodore Roosevelt”, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 pm.
Chautauqua of Will Rogers at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 4:02pmDoug Watson will portray legendary humorist “Will Rogers”, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 12, at 6:30 pm.
Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:58pmYoung Chautauquans will present “People Who United the States” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:30 pm.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Young Chautauqua Program presenters are 15 year old Jahmila Santiago as “Sarah Winnemucca”, 15 year old Sandia Johnson as “Abigail Fillmore”, 6 year old Sam Johnson as “John Muir”, 10 year old Micaiah Maulis as “Thomas Edison” and 9 year old Mamre Maulis as “John Glen”.
Chautauqua of Snowshoe Thompson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 3:24pmSteve Hale will portray the legendary mailman of the Sierra, Jon A. “Snowshoe Thompson, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 pm.
When Jon Thompson put on his 8-foot skis and heavy leather mail pack in 1856, he skied to Genoa and into history. His two to three day 90-mile crossings (one way) carrying the mail and valuable packages of up to 100 pounds on his back through the snow have never been physically duplicated, not even with modern equipment. This extraordinary feat has become part of the legacy and spirit of the pioneer American West.
Dayton artist William Smith wins Jazz and Beyond 2017 poster and program art contest
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 2:21pmThe Jazz and Beyond festival committee announced Thursday the winner of the 2017 poster and program cover art contest is William Smith, a member of the Nevada Artists Association.
Words into Music Concert: Carson City Symphony to feature guest soloist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 1:51pmThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, presents “Words into Music” on Sunday, April 23, at 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
The concert features violinist Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio performing Earnest Chausson’s Poème for Violin and Orchestra and Hector Berlioz' Reverie and Caprice. Rita Geil will read poetry related to these pieces.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk "From NYC to Fallon: Abstract Art Today"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 10:41amOn Tuesday, March 7, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by arts writer Chérie Louise Turner. Her illustrated talk, "From New York to Fallon: Abstract Art Today", is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor St, Carson City.
Carson City Symphony 'Celebrations Old and New' concert Feb. 26
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 5:33pmThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, presents its first concert of 2017 on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. with a “Celebrations Old & New" concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William St. in Carson City.
ART from WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 2:09pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "ART from WNC", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Twenty-one student artists from Western Nevada College, Carson City, have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host an artists’ reception on Tuesday, February 7, 5:30-7pm. The free exhibition is available to the public from February 1 – March 30, 2017; the building is open Monday - Friday, 8am – noon, 1-4pm.
"Painting on the Outside"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 1:54pmOn Tuesday, February 7, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Phyllis Shafer. Her illustrated talk, "Painting on the Outside", is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Shafer preceding the event at 6pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
From the Ground Up: Carson City Courthouse exhibition begins Friday with reception, talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 10:04amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "From the Ground Up", by artist Gil Martin at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 3, 5-7pm; Martin will give a talk about his work at 5:30pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from February 3 – May 24, 2017.
Reading and Book Discussion with Mark Maynard at the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 6:38pmJoin us in participating in the Nevada Reads, one community-one read program, to support literacy, learning, engagement, and discussion! This year, we will be reading Grind by Mark Maynard.
We have multiple copies of Grind available for reading. If the copy is barcoded, please check it out with your library card. If the copy is not barcoded, please take it home to read and return it to the display when you are done.
Join us on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 10am-12pm for a reading and book discussion of Grind with Mark Maynard!
CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk: Untilted
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 8:57amOn Tuesday, October 11, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Galen Brown. His illustrated talk, "Untilted", is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City.
Nevada Neighbors series with Tom di Maria featured Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 12:22pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative, CCAI, will present a talk by Tom di Maria, Director of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, Calif., this Tuesday, Sept. 13.
His illustrated talk, "Outside In", is next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for di Maria preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Chautauqua of Mary Pickford by Anita Watson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 3:53pmAnita Watson will portray Mary Pickford, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 pm.
Mary Pickford was America’s Sweetheart. Pickford was an actress on the stage and in film, a writer, a producer, a director, and co-founder of a movie studio. She socialized with Hollywood’s most famous stars and married a swashbuckling film hero, Douglas Fairbanks. In 1955, Mary Pickford published her autobiography, Sunshine and Shadows. In this presentation, Pickford will discuss her book and her life.
Steve Davis to speak Saturday on photography and the American West at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 2:36pmHistorian Steve Davis will speak on a visual exploration of photography and the American West in the nineteenth century, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m.
Save the Date for 'Outside In' talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 12:50pmOn Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by Tom di Maria, Director of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, Calif.
His illustrated talk, "Outside In", is next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building, the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for di Maria preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Chautauqua of John Muir by Don Baldwin
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 12:25pmDon Baldwin will portray John Muir, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 24, at 6:30 pm. Known as "John of the Mountains", Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.
Michael E. Fischer to Speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 2:22pmHistorian Michael E. Fischer will speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 am.
Few people living in Nevada today know that Baby Face Nelson, whose given name was Lester Gillis, spent a great deal of time in Nevada.
Chautauqua of Stephen T. Mather by Steve Hale at Dangberg Historic Park August 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 3:24pmSteve Hale will portray Stephen T. Mather, first director of the National Park Service, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 10, at 6:30 pm.
Art on the Porch Set for Friday to launch Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 2:00pmCarson City, Nevada — To help launch the annual citywide Jazz & Beyond Festival, Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 6:30 p.m. main concert. The art sale will take place Friday, August 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.
Services Saturday for WNC Professor Marilee Swirczek; Celebration of Life July 28 at final photo exhibit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 12:10pmA celebration of life for Marilee Swirczek, a Western Nevada College English professor and founder of the nationally acclaimed “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” photo exhibition, will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the WNC Art Gallery as part of the final exhibit reception.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, 9 a.m. at St. Teresa Of Avila on Lompa Lane.
Services Saturday for WNC Professor Marilee Swirczek; Community Celebration of Life July 28 at final photo exhibit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 11:52amA celebration of life for Marilee Swirczek, a Western Nevada College English professor and founder of the nationally acclaimed “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” photo exhibition, will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the WNC Art Gallery as part of the final exhibit reception.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, 9 a.m. at St. Teresa Of Avila on Lompa Lane.