performing arts
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Fulbright Scholars arrive in America, visit Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 12:07pmThe future of our world shines ever so bright, and the good energy is ever so palpable, as we welcome 75 Fulbright Scholars from 47 countries to America. These are the best and the brightest and they will do great things.
Lake Tahoe is a gateway for these young superstars, thanks to the Northern Nevada International Center and UNR.
Carson City ESL program founder among 4 picked for prestigious Manhattan Institute award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 5:58pmA Carson City-based nonprofit that teaches the English language to those preparing for U.S. citizenship — and whose founder was recognized in December 2018 as a finalist for the CNN Hero Award — has been picked to receive a national recognition award from the prestigious Manhattan Institute.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Youth Theatre Carson City to hold workshop, auditions for 'Shrek: The Musical, Jr.'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 3:32pmYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for "Shrek: The Musical, Jr." The show will run eight performances, January 17-26, 2020 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers grades K-12, who will be cast to play a host of colorful fractured fairytale characters!
Finalists to be interviewed for Carson City library director position
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 9:47amThe finalists for the director of the Carson City Library position will be interviewed during a board meeting Friday evening, with a portion dedicated to questions from the public.
Levitt AMP Carson City concert Saturday features brass-fused, pop and soul headliners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 10:51amThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series continues this Saturday, July 27 with two headliners sure to light up the night at the Change Company stage, bringing with them all the flavors of pop, funk and plenty of soul.
Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 3:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.
Get in the Act! Summer Theater Camp for Kids
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 11:44amGet in the Act! Theater Camp for Kids is celebrating its 19th summer of providing aspiring young performers with enriching performing arts training at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City.
Carson City School District could save millions with purchase of former church campus
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 11:57amUPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Carson City School District Board of Trustees approved last night to send a letter of intent with $50,000 earnest money. The school district will have 90 days to do all the surveys and inspections as well as decide what the campus could be, including another elementary school, middle school, fine arts center or GATE program.
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At the Carson City School District Board meeting tonight, Tuesday June 25, Superintendent Richard Stokes will be giving a presentation about a possible acquisition by the school district of the old Capital Christian Center, most recently known as Redemption Church.
Children's version of '101 Dalmatians' wags into Carson City's BAC this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 8:33amPaws what you’re doing and mark your calendar for Friday, June 21, 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center. Students with the Carson City School District, in partnership with the Wild Horse Children’s Theater, will debut their Summer Theater Camp’s adaptation of Disney’s "101 Dalmatians, Kids." Admission to the play is free of charge; however, donations will be accepted.
University of Nevada graduates largest class to date
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:17amThe University of Nevada, Reno through the weekend will be conferring 3,201 degrees, the most degrees ever distributed in one semester.
Due to inclement weather, all ceremonies were moved to the Lawlor Events Center instead of the University’s quad.
The University released the following information:
Auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ held today at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:24amIn what is sure to be the cutest production of the season, The Little Mermaid Jr. is hosting auditions today at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center as a part of Youth Theater Carson City.
This is an open call to all youth grades K-12. The dates for the show will be July 26 - Aug. 4, at the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Carson City Community Center.
Carson High School's Wind, Blues Jazz ensembles win big at Music in the Park Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 8:41amCARSON CITY — The Carson High School Wind Ensemble and Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble performed in southern California taking home numerous awards at last weekend’s Music in the Parks Festival.
Carson High senior Crystal Vargas among 3 Nevadans named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 2:04pmCarson High School senior Crystal Giselle Vargas is one of three Nevada students to be selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday.
Country Dancing Comes to Piper's Opera House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 2:33pmCountry dancing is coming to Virginia City on Thursday, April 25 with a free community event at Pipers Opera House. The Carson Lanes Country Kickers, a dance group that meets and dances weekly at Carson Lanes’ Eleventh Frame Lounge, will bring their skill, enthusiasm and fun to the first, in what hopefully will be the first of many country dance nights on the spring-loaded dance floor at Piper’s.
Pioneer High School JAG Students Attend Career Development Conference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 2:15pmOliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said, “A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.”
Pioneer High School students had plenty of opportunities to participate in new and important experiences when they attended the Career and Development Conference in Reno.
Performers of all ages sought for Follies show to benefit Carson City Meals on Wheels
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 2:14pmUnder the Big Top, the 2019 circus-themed production of the Senior Follies, is seeking actors, dancers, singers and stage personnel for its upcoming show July 12-14. Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert: Balance, Nature with Saxophonist Rhett Bender
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 6:33pmCelebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance and Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater.
Carson City area students win national awards at 2019 Junior Theater Festival West
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 4:29pmStudents from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work and earned other recognition at the 2019 Junior Theater Festival West held recently in Sacramento.
Grand Re-Opening Gala for Carson City Community Center Theater
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:18amCarson City celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in style with a black tie gala Tuesday night.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, Feb. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 8:40pmWelcome Carson City to our list of things to do around town as we prepare for Wednesday, Feb. 13, with an arriving storm that is set to bring rain, wind and snow showers to the Carson City region over the next few days along with several feet of snow to the Sierra.
TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:00pmIn the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
The Greatest Showcase Variety Show Feb. 13 at the renovated Bob Boldrick Theatre in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:43pmCome one, come all to the Greatest Showcase Variety Show! In honor of the re-opening of the renovated Bob Boldrick Theatre, there will be a night of variety acts.
Celebrate with us as we watch performances by: Western Nevada Performing Arts Center; Youth Theatre Carson City; Suspect Terrane; Wildhorse Children's Theatre; Studio E Arial Arts and Carson High School Choir and Drama. This is a FREE event.
The Bob Boldrick Theatre is located inside of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street at the corner of N. Roop.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert featuring saxophonist Rhett Bender Feb. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 1:17pmCelebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance & Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
Four Carson High School students named candidates for Presidential Scholar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 11:11amFour Carson High School students were named candidates for the Presidential Scholar at Tuesday's meeting of the Carson City School District Board.
2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:14pmFollowing are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.
Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:
Division 1 - Bath St
Division 2 - Adaline St
Division 3 - E Long St
Division 4 - W Long St
Division 5 - E Adams St
Division 7 - E Park St
Division 9 - Fleischmann way
Division 10 - E John St
Silver City hosts a free day of fun and music in the park to wrap up summer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:09pmSilver City is wrapping up summer in style with a day of fun in the park on Saturday, Sept. 1. A rummage sale to benefit Silver City Arts will begin at 9 a.m. and an afternoon and evening of live music will run 3 to 8 p.m. Starting at 2:30 beer, wine and soda will be for sale to benefit the Silver City School House and future music events.
Nevada Arts Council awards $50,000 in literary, performing arts fellowships
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 2:25pmCARSON CITY, Nevada – The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of $50,000 in fellowship grants to Nevada artists and writers.
Colin Jacobsen Named Project Manager for Miles Construction
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 8:17amCARSON CITY — Miles Construction, a diversified northern Nevada general contractor, named Colin Jacobsen as project manager for its commercial construction business. Jacobsen brings more than 20 years of diversified construction and project management experience to this role.