Nevada State Museum

CARSON CITY, Nev. – When the United States entered World War I, 100 years ago this month, it had more soldiers than guns.

Strike a pose, Carson City, it’s the Nevada Library Association’s Snapshot Day. Try to swing by today to help your Library capture the many reasons we enjoy them; you may just find something new to explore. Carson High Performing Arts opens their show ‘Godspell’ tonight in the Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater. Break a leg to our young thespians; they’ll be performing Friday and Saturday, as well.

The Carson Artrepreneurs Workshop has added five seats and extended its deadline for applications to April 17. The series of four classes will be held on Wednesday nights May 3-24, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., in several venues in Carson City, including the Nevada State Museum, Brewery Arts Center, and the Studio at Adams Hub for innovation.

Why is there an artificial mud pit on the second floor of the Nevada State Museum in Carson City? How did a stuffed beaver get the name Gus? What is the oldest historic Native American basket in the museum’s collection?

Meet at the back door of the Nevada State Museum on Curry Street for this walking tour highlighting Governors' homes along the historic Blue Line trail on Carson City's westside.

Leader: Debbie Lane, 775-841-4456, debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.

A four-week arts marketing workshop series for Northern Nevada “Artrepreneurs” is taking aim at the cliché of the starving artist. The workshop promises to help visual artists, artisans, performing artists and even literary artists achieve business success as they follow their creative passion.

Myron Freedman’s first trip to a museum was a family outing to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City in the 1960s.

Today is a day to give big. A one day fundraising drive for our favorite non-profit charities is happening right now, whether it’s animals, arts. Kids, veterans, or the environment. Thursdays also mean a fun night at Jimmy G’s Karaoke. The Trippin King Snakes help celebrate everyone with a March birthday at the Cigar Bar (AKA Carson Cigar Co.) If you have a two wheeled mistress, the Bike Night at Battle Born Harley may be up your alley.

THURSDAY:

With emotions running wild in our society, this gentle movement class helps calm the body and mind, leading to a safer, calmer, happier community:

Title: Gentle Movement for Opening the Heart
Subtitle: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am, March 21 – May 2, 2017, at 611 E. Telegraph St., Carson City

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University of Nevada, Reno professor Sudeep Chandra leads an active and interesting life. And he gets to fish – a lot!

From working to preserve lakes around the globe to conserving the world’s largest trout (the Taimen, also known as the Siberian River Shark) in Northern Mongolia to developing public-private partnerships to protect species and habitats, Chandra is also an expert on local waters, including Lake Tahoe.

Many beautiful sunny days are ahead of us. I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of the rain and snow, but as the days get longer, it’s easier to be optimistic that spring is on its way. Take advantage of the weather with today’s Muscle Powered Easy Hike. Meet photographer Abe Blair at the Nevada State Museum tonight. Admission is free for the celebration of his exhibit, Beyond Nature’s Light. Head to Carson Cigar Company for a Sake Party with premium sake, raffle prizes, and something delicious to snack on.

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Sagebrush, Nevada's state flower, was the feature Saturday during the Nevada State Museum's Family Fun Saturday event.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for clear skies, but there are rumors of snow flurries. Luckily there are indoor and outdoor activities, no matter what blows our way. At the top of the list for today is Winter, Wine, Spirits, and All That Jazz at the Brewery Arts Center. Their annual fundraiser is not to be missed.

Bundle up, Carson City. We aren’t due for any more wet stuff today, but the air will have a bitter chill to it. The monthly lecture at the Nevada State Museum will explore what it took to make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Nevada. Sing your heart out with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. Jimmy Mallett takes you back to the rat pack days at Living the Good Life. If you’ve had a birthday this month, let Carson Cigar Company help you celebrate.

THURSDAY:

• Senior Issues at the Nevada State Legislature

As the three-day Presidents' Day weekend begins, Carson City has much to offer. Carson Comedy does a double-dose tonight with Rick D’Elia at the Carson Nugget and Craig ‘The Lovemaster’ Shoemaker at the Brewery Arts Center. World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee is like an open mic for dancers. Travel the world with the annual International Film Weekend at the Community Center; it's free and also features local Independent films. Karaoke, live music, dancing and more round out tonight's options.

FRIDAY:

Holy moly, water everywhere. It’s not a bad idea to stay close to Carson City tonight. There's live music with Brother Dan at Living the Good Life, comedienne Kat Simmons at the Carson Nugget, or the documentary on Bill Cunningham at the Nevada State Museum that may be enough to tempt you out. Please be careful, drive safely, and keep an umbrella handy. Keep your fingers crossed this storm passes quickly – a full moon and lunar eclipse at sunset are visible to those without cloudy skies.

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An interior designer, Tricia Lincoln has a natural draw to the arts. The Fashion Film Festival on Friday piqued her interest, and gave her a reason to break out a new dress.

It's the first Friday of February and things are heating up. Not literally, mind you, that silly groundhog predicted more winter is on its way. Plenty of live music tonight will have you moving and grooving: Mo'z Motley Blues at Living the Good Life, Pawnshop at Westside Pour House, and Decoy at the Max Casino to name a few. Several new art exhibits are opening tonight, so make the rounds to the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, the Carson City Visitor Center, and Paradise Salon Spa Wellness if you want to hit them all.

There’s no need to travel to the Big Apple to celebrate New York Fashion Week. Fashionistas can walk the red carpet at The Nevada State Museum as part of a three-week film festival organized by Mark Salinas, the city’s arts and culture coordinator.

Melissa Melero-Moose draws on her roots growing up as a Paiute on the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony for her work as a mixed-medium painter. But her work is not a relic of days past.

Western Nevada College began its semester earlier this week, and student artists will soon be featured in a CCAI exhibit at the BRIC building on East Proctor. Catch a last glimpse of the current exhibit with Sierra Nevada College talent today or tomorrow. Read on for more ....

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City will host a Friday film series in February celebrating New York Fashion Week. Presented by the Carson City Visitors Bureau, the three-film series begins Friday, Feb. 3 and concludes Friday, Feb. 17.

Welcome to Wednesday, Carson City. If you haven’t checked out ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist Chelsea Pegram in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, make a point of heading over. Tomorrow is your last chance. Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly are even more amazing on the big screen: Singing on the Rain plays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Galaxy Theater. Learn more about the Nevada State Museum during ‘Explore Your Community’ at the Carson Library. Kick up your heels and learn some new moves at Country Line Dance night at Carson Lanes.

WEDNESDAY:

An interesting and engaging lecture about our most intimate attire, underwear, will be featured at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

In this Explore the Community, The Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be talking about all the great things that they have to offer. Stop by to learn more!

Zephyrus Brass Quintet will perform at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W King Street, Carson City, on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. The live music is part of the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk, to be held that day from 1 to 5 p.m.

Meet in front of the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street.

Easy Walk Program: Water and closed-toed shoes required.

Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Beginning Dec. 19, Deborah Stevenson offers a refreshing, new class, featuring simple movements and guided meditations done sitting in a chair.
This form, called Sheng Zhen Qigong, is suitable for beginners who have an interest in meditation but "can't sit still." More advanced meditators will find it adds a whole new dimension to their experience, for it closely parallels lovingkindness practice. Its purpose is to open and purify the heart. Sheng Zhen means unconditional love.

Brace yourself, Carson City. We could be in for some wet and windy weather this weekend. The more adventurous of you will be participating in the Be Bold, Run in the Cold ‘Run with Rudolph’ 5/10K near Western Nevada College. If you’d rather be indoors, the Carson Mall is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair, and at noon will celebrate the grand opening of Ogres-Holm Pottery. Celebrate a Country Christmas with Mary Kaye and the Kaye Sisters in Genoa or get your Celtic fix at the Brewery Art Center with a performance by County Clarke. Read on for local fun for young and the young-at-heart.

Please join on us to honor our Veterans and commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor at two special events this Wednesday. There will be a special ceremony at 10:51 a.m. conducted by the USS Nevada Memorial, Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison and Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell to honor and acknowledge the contributions of the USS Nevada and her crew, raise the American flag, and solemnly read off the names of the 76 crewman who perished during Pearl Harbor. The ceremony will be held at the Capitol Grounds in Carson City, at the USS Nevada Memorial.