performing arts

Sierra Nevada Ballet presents 'Peanutcracker — The Story in a Nut Shell'

Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 8:03pm

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The Sierra Nevada Balletwill present the popular “Peanutcracker — The Story in Nut Shell” throughout the Carson City and Reno region this December.

Based on the Peter Tchaikovsky’s original ballet “The Nutcracker,” "Peanutcracker" is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet,” noted Rosine Bena, Artistic Director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet. Bena wrote and choreographed this traditional holiday show.

Carson City families turn out for Healthy Kids fair

Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/13/2010 - 5:01pm

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Andrius Stankus, 6, gets his teeth checked by Elizabeth Park, DDS.

Families by the dozens packed Carson Mall in Carson City on Saturday for the Healthy Kids, Happy Kids health fair.
The Kid's Talking Wall event for the month of November at the mall featured health screenings, exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, games and prizes.

American Century, LIVESTRONG deliver to South Tahoe nonprofits

Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 5:05pm

Nineteen South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations got an early holiday surprise Thursday when more than $100,000 was delivered by LIVESTRONG and the American Century Championship.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board of directors announced the distribution of $102,377 in contributions on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Healthy Kids, Happy Kids today at Carson Mall

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 9:59pm

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sat Nov 13 2010 .

A family fun event to emphasize healthy lifestyle choices for children will be held today, Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Carson Mall Center Court from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

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Healthy Kids Happy Kids

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 9:50pm

Happy Kids Healthy Kids

Check us out on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Healthy-Kids-Happy-Kids-Carson-City-NV/162419607121725

Place: Carson City Mall

Date: 11/13/2010

Time: 11-1 PM

Study: Events center, hotel feasible for Nugget Project

Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 7:26am

The Appeal's Brian Duggan has a story that a new study commissioned by the Nugget Project developer shows a hotel and events center could be feasible and lure convention business to Carson City.

This seems to conflict with P3 Development's presentation to the citizens advisory committee last month, where the developer said the hotel would not be feasible for at least five years.

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Alice In Wonderland, Jr.

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 6:05pm

Follow the White Rabbit and don’t be late! Wild Horse Children’s Theater invites you to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland,, Jr. on stage at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street, December 3-18, 2010.

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Brewery Arts Center in Carson City names John Shelton as Executive Director

Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 8:28am

Carson City's primary arts service organization has a new executive director. John M. Shelton was hired this week by the board of directors as the Brewery Art Center's leader and executive director.

Viva Valhalla: September shines at Lake Tahoe with Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival

Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 2:13pm

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Lake Tahoe’s annual Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival has some of the most unique entertainment choices around-the-lake with its solid line-up of performing arts and cultural events running through the month of September. For tickets call (530) 541-4975 or click here.

Here’s the upcoming line-up:

Tahoe Dance Band performs at the Grand Hall on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The 17-piece band plays big band and swing with fox trots, waltzes, tangos, and polkas. Tickets are $15/$12/$5.

Final Carson City performance tonight of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/01/2010 - 3:47pm

Carson City theater lovers have one more chance tonight to enjoy one of the better summer musicals playing in our town.

Alice in Dance Wonderland at Carson City Community Center

Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:59pm

Ayako's Dance Studio dancers will perform in "Alice in Dance Wonderland" on May 28, 7 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater.
This production is sponsored by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre, a non-profit organization whose mission is to enable children to experience and enjoy the performing arts. Call (775) 882-2916 or e-mail: Tu2teacher@sbcglobal.net for more info and tickets.

Final performance of 'The Laramie Project' at the Brewery Arts Center

Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 9:31pm

“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.

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'The Laramie Project' at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 9:26pm

“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Friday and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.

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Carson City Arts Association presents Sahara Nights on Friday Night

Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 5:25pm

Carson City Performing Arts presents a 17-year tradition in theater for children and their families with a performance of Sahara Nights this Friday night, April 23. This is a pop culture spoof and lighthearted comedy, intended for all ages.

The performance will be in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. No charge but donations greatly appreciated at the door.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (775) 230-8919.

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Review: 'Laramie Project' is the best play in years by Carson City players, directors

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 1:57pm

There are at least a dozen reasons Carson folk should see the play "The Laramie Project" next weekend at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. But two should be enough to get you moving.

First, the play itself is intense, absorbing, dramatic, engaging. Maybe play isn’t the right word since this is a collection of comments made by Laramie residents before and after the murder of gay college student Matthew by beating and leaving to freeze on a Wyoming back road.

A play you shouldn't miss at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 3:36pm

“The Laramie Project,” at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., is roughly the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. The play opens Friday night, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. and continues April 17, 23, 24, 30 and May 1.

Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. Call (775) 883-1976.

Performing the work is the Tectonic Theater Group, which made personal investigations into the site in Laramie, Wyoming. It reports on the fallout and actions within the community after the murder.

Carson City sales taxes still look bad. Here's a breakdown.

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 9:43am

Sales tax collections in Carson City plunged again in January, falling 16.2% from January of 2009. Sales tax collections statewide were down 8.1% in January. They were off 4.8% in Washoe County, down 2.2% in Douglas, minus 22% in Lyon and down 12.7% in the Fallon area.