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St. Marys Arts and Retreat Center in Virginia City will host a reception for its art show “a winter tonic” on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. The reception will feature the work of Danish artist Nes Lerpa, Megan Berner, Jessica White and Dusty Roads artists.

Folk musicians Paula Frazer, Jacob Aranda, and David Cuetter will perform. In addition, the exhibit will include the best work from students in the Reno High School Advanced Art class. Kelsey Rolling, Emily Jiang, and Tyler Hart are students of Lauren Gandolfo.

National Champion Steel String Fingerstyle Guitarist, Chris Proctor will appear in concert and offer a Guitar Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center's Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater, 449 W. King St. in Carson City.

Proctor will be teaching a Steel String Guitar Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $40 and the only prerequisite is to know basic guitar chords and bring a steel string guitar.

Three theater productions will begin this weekend in Carson City. BRÜKA Theater presents "NV 150 – Nevada’s Great History in 50 Minutes"; Wildhorse Children's Theater presents "Dr. Doolittle, Jr." and Western Nevada Musical Theater Company waltzes in with "My Fair Lady."

Greater Nevada Credit Union is doing a system upgrade today, which is producing slow service at its branches.

A Carson Now reader said as of 1 p.m., customers cannot access their accounts and phone numbers are not in service. Here's the message found on the Greater Nevada Credit Union website.

My Fair Lady, the exquisite musical often considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Musical Theatre, is playing in Carson City for three weekends this November beginning Saturday, Nov. 8.

Here it is and here is where all Nevada Day revelers local and coming in from all points of the Silver State ought to be Halloween night. The first ever Nevada Day Steampunk Ball, a costume fundraiser for ages 18-plus, is at the Carson Nugget Ballroom Friday from 7 p.m to midnight.

The first ever Nevada Day Steampunk Ball, a costume fundraiser for ages 18+, is at the Carson Nugget Ballroom Oct. 31, from 7 p.m to midnight. The event’s theme combines the formality of old-time nostalgia with a light-hearted science fiction twist, and includes high-energy dance music by Nevada’s own Rock-N-Roll Rebels, a no-host bar (for those 21+), sweet treats, and costume contest with prizes. Don't stress if you're having trouble coming up with Steampunk costume: consider dressing Victorian, western, or in the costume of your choosing.

Nevada Day Governor's Banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Grand Sierra Resort's Summit Pavilion in Reno offers special guest speakers and dignitaries, door prizes, silent auction, live entertainment, a Nevada birthday cake-cutting ceremony, and the opportunity to meet Governor Brian Sandoval; doors and no host bar open at 6 p.m., dinner service at 7 p.m. The banquet is for those 14 and older; semi-formal attire is requested.

The Carson City Library will close on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 in recognition of Nevada Day, the State's annual statehood celebration.

Friday, Oct. 31 is the official Nevada Day state holiday wherein most state and local public agencies are closed. Annually the capital city hosts a number of traditional events on the Saturday following the last Friday in October — to include a parade down Carson Street starting at 10 a.m. 2014 marks the Silver State’s sesquicentennial —150 years of statehood.

Local Author, Sandie La Nae was asked by the Nevada Historical Society in Reno, for her newest book, "Weird Reno," to be instituted to the online (primary sources) data base system of the N.H.S. “Research Library.”
Co-written with N.H.S. docent and historian, Arline La Ferry, La Nae states, "This is a universally true honor!"
"Weird Reno" is full of historic accounts from the mid-1800s to present date, as well as interesting and strange happenings through Reno's past.

Happy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
Every week, as I have for the last two years, I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.

Carson City – The Nevada Division of Insurance announced Tuesday the launch of its new smartphone app NDOI Connect and the Health Insurance website NVInsurance101.com.

“We are thrilled to offer NDOI Connect free of charge,” said Commissioner Scott J. Kipper. “This consumer oriented smartphone app will allow Nevadans to connect with the Division of Insurance in ways that have never been available before.”

Event: Fall Festival
Date and Time: Oct. 18, 25, and Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: Lattin Farms 1955 McLean Road Fallon, NV 89406
Description: Lattin Farms puts on yet another spectacular maze display, but this time in celebration of the 150 years of Nevada. Kids get in for $5, adults get in for $7 and children four years-old and under get in for free. The Sesquicentennial Maze gives people of all ages the chance to put their skills to the test. Find a bird's eye view picture of the corn maze online at http://www.lattinfarms.com/fall-festival.php

Those new blue license plates with the battle born emblem seem to be a more common site in parking lots in in Carson City these days. That’s no surprise to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles which is reporting nearly 11,000 sold since July 2013.

The commemorative plates were designed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Nevada statehood and have generated more than $320,000 in revenue to help support the yearlong sesquicentennial celebration.

Library Director Sena Loyd announces the grand re-opening of the Carson City Library and its newly repurposed auditorium, now known as The Digitorium. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, from noon to 7 p.m. The public is invited to explore reconfigured spaces at the library’s 900 North Roop Street main branch.

Happy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.

Thursday, Oct. 23 the Nevada State Museum presents "Frémont's Lost and Found: Historic Artifacts from John C. Frémont's 1843-44 Return Route though Oregon Country and Alta California" by Gene Hattori, PhD., NSM Curator of Anthropology as this month's Frances Humphrey Lecture. Doors will open for exhibit viewing in the main building at 6:00 p.m. with the lecture 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Museum Members and those 17 and younger may attend for free; Non-Member Admission is $8.00 per adult.

Nevada State Museum: 600 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

With more than $100 million in revitalization efforts this year, a mountain of changes are underway at Tahoe South, the “No. 1 Ski Destination” (USA Today 2014), providing more upscale lodging, entertainment, shopping, skiing and outdoor recreation for the 2014-15 winter season.

The resort-to-recreation renaissance includes the planned winter opening of the $60 million remodel of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, $24 million remodel of MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, $3 million at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel and $15 million for the Château shopping center across from Heavenly Village.

Carson High School's annual homecoming has arrived. Kicking off the event-filled week was an assembly Tuesday where seniors got their first taste of what candidates they might want to vote for to represent as their 2014 Homecoming royalty.

This year's candidates are just as lively as ever. Candidates for Homecoming queen are: Abbey Dudley, Lindsay Hettrick, Bailie Zuber, Chantal Torres, Sarah Christl and Jessica Basa. King contestants are: Jared Hearn, Dylin Rooker, Nolan Shine, Fred Christensen, Casey Stevens and Kyle Kunz.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, BRIC Art 5, with artwork by eight area artists at the City’s Business Resource Innovation Center [BRIC]. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, October 17, from 5 - 7pm. The BRIC is located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through September 4, 2015. The BRIC is open to the public Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, BRIC Art 5, with artwork by eight area artists at the City’s Business Resource Innovation Center. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, October 17, from 5 - 7pm. The BRIC is located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through September 4, 2015.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, is offering a free workshop Nov. 13 to train people throughout the state how to properly handle and use pesticides. The workshop is meant for certified applicators and people who regularly handle pesticides as part of their jobs, such as farmers, ranchers, park employees and groundskeepers.

Today, Tuesday, Oct. 14 is the last day to register for the 2014 General Election. You can register in person at the Carson City Clerk's office, 885 East Musser Street, Suite 1025 or online here. You must provide proof of residence and identity at the time of registration. The Clerk's office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, will begin its annual “Trick or Treat for FISH” food drive Wednesday, Oct. 15. Carson City schools will participate in a contest for the students to collect non-perishable food to replenish the inventory at the FISH food bank. The food drive will run until Nov. 3 and will give FISH a boost for the high demand of the holiday season.

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover provides information on what voters need to know with the 2014 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

A sample ballot will be mailed to each active registered voter Tuesday, Oct. 14. To expedite voting, be sure to bring your sample ballot when you appear to vote. Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

Oct. 24. Friday, 7pm, in concert Ron Spears and Friends perform in Brewery Arts Center's Maize Harris Jesse Theater. This legendary tenor has performed with the greatest of the bluegrass greats, including Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and Special Consensus! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $12 for BAC members.

The annual tradition of Homecoming is upon us. There are many activities taking place this week, both athletic and non-athletic. Each day has a particular dress-up theme, a lunch time activity, and an evening time activity that students can participate. Tuesday’s dress up day is “crazy hat” day.

Happy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.

Every week, as I have for the last two years, I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 31st season Sunday, Oct. 26 with "A Nevada 150 Concert" at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater.

The concert includes the Carson City Symphony Chorus directed by Michael Langham, and featured guest artists McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain, poet Shaun Griffin, Native American singer Christina Thomas, and readers Rita Geil and Christina Van Geel. The program begins at 4 p.m.

Local Douglas High School Senior Hannah-Beth Tems launches new Non-profit association “Dare To Be A Cowboy” in efforts to help youth across the nation participate in Rodeo.