• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

psychedelic

KNVC GM to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
November 27, 2023 - 1:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be KNVC General Manager Steve Funk. He will tell the story of Carson's community radio station from its humble beginnings in 2017 to today's diverse programmings that includes talk shows, news programs, serial dramas, and music genres that run the gamut from Rock, Pop, Blues and Jazz to Celtic, Retro, and Psychedelic.

Carson City woman arrested for drug possession while sitting on a curb, waiting for a ride to work

A 44-year-old Carson City woman was arrested at a local gas station for possession of controlled substances after she was approached by a Carson City deputy while sitting on a curb waiting for a ride to work.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A Short History of The Witch Hunt

Feeling it the right thing to do, the only thing to do, really, I scratched out a short letter and delivered it to our community hospital.

Legendary Country Rock Band I See Hawks in LA to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse

Event Date: 
January 11, 2020 - 7:00pm

I See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.

Nevada Day Exclusive: Cecil the Serpent returns to Carson City after decades of mysterious hibernation

This year, the fan-favorite Cecil the Serpent of Walker Lake will be returning to Carson City for the first time in decades to participate in the Nevada Day parade this Saturday.

Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10

Good 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

Heading 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!

New Wave heroes Psychedelic Furs as pretty as ever

The slowburn trajectory of the Psychedelic Furs seems to have put the band in the precarious position of having both a cult-like status as well as mainstream success.

Moonalice, Jerry's Middle Finger, and Jonny Mojo and Friends to celebrate at 'The Day After' festival

Event Date: 
August 10, 2019 (All day)

Come Play with us and see what tomorrow brings! Dance the day away and soak up the sunshine by the riverside in Placerville for "The Day After" concert, celebration of the life and memory of beloved Jerry Garcia.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 13

The thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.

The Floyd plays Carson City's Community Center Saturday, Oct. 13

Event Date: 
October 13, 2018 - 8:00pm

The Floyd, Carson City’s award winning resident Pink Floyd cover band, will once again be rocking the town with its laser show and psychedelic tribute.

The concert will take place Saturday, October 13 in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. Williams Street.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 25 - 26

Event Date: 
August 25, 2018 (All day)
August 26, 2018 (All day)

The last weekend of August holds tight to summertime tradition. Get something fresh from the field at Farmers Markets in Carson City, Genoa, and Dayton. Celebrate the end of summer with La Chamba on the Brewery Arts Center outdoor stage – one more season of Levitt Amp Community Concerts successfully behind us. Whether you want something fun to do with your ‘grown-up’ friends or something for the whole family to enjoy, take a look! There’s a little bit for everyone.

SATURDAY:

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 9 - 10

Event Date: 
June 9, 2018 (All day)
June 10, 2018 (All day)

It’s going to be a breezy weekend, so you may want to rethink spending the day at the lake. Luckily, plenty of options are available just about anywhere you are. Carson City has a car show and Brewfest hitting the downtown corridor, and to the south, Minden and Gardnerville are having their party of the year: Carson Valley Days. It’s World Doll Day at the Nevada State Museum with special displays, activities, and a special performance by the local Young Chautauquans.

Thursday’s Things to do around Carson City

Event Date: 
May 31, 2018 (All day)

Let’s try this again. Last week, the rain was a little too much for the Westside Cruise, so the organizers postponed it until today. The annual Westside Cruise ia a part of Bike Month, and one of the zanier events. Dress you and your bike up and head off to explore the historic district. Happy one year Anniversary to Battle Born Social. The restaurant and lounge will be celebrating with cocktails, appetizers and more; there is a $20 cover for the event, but that money will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and Carson City Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program.

Researcher takes up Avant-Garde, Wannabe Cowboys: Bohemians, Beatniks, and Hippies in Virginia City, Nevada

Event Date: 
June 10, 2018 - 1:00pm

Engrid Barnett is an award-winning researcher, author, educator, and musician. She received a doctoral degree in geography from the University of Nevada, Reno, for her work on the unlikely but, nonetheless, strong influence of Virginia City on the 1960s psychedelic esthetic and cultural scene that would take San Francisco by storm in 1967.

Concert lineup announced for 2018 Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series

The countdown to an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City is underway with Thursday's announcement of the 2018 Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series lineup of artists who will perform at the Brewery Arts Center’s Minnesota Street Stage each Saturday through summer.

2001: A Space Odyssey – 50th Anniversary Review

We need a break from politics. So, it’s our good fortune this month marks the 50th anniversary of perhaps the most remarkable film ever, producer/director Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Even more than Gone with the Wind, it was the most revolutionary film. It was radically different from everything before it, and it influenced all film after it more than any other work. Yet, nothing made since 1968 is really like it, either.

I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 5 - 6

Event Date: 
August 5, 2017 (All day)
August 6, 2017 (All day)

Summer weekends make me wish I had a clone. With all the hustle and bustle in town, there is just no way to do and see it all. Start the day at the Silver Dollar Car Classic and you can get your fill of shiny chrome and breakfast, too; the Kiwanis will be serving up pancakes until 10:30 a.m. The Downtown Carson City Wine Walk has been infiltrated by the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival. Several of the stops will be hosting musicians, in addition to vino.

Levitt AMP Carson City concert Saturday features La Misa Negra, Drinking with Clowns

Event Date: 
July 22, 2017 - 7:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center continues an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City with Saturday's headlining event featuring the high-energy, Afro-Colombian dance music of La Misa Negra and opening act Drinking with Clowns bringing their original Latin and funk sound.

Levitt Amp Free Concert Series continues this Saturday night with Gene Evaro, Jr. and Silver

This funk and rock artist hits the BAC stage this Saturday
Event Date: 
July 15, 2017 - 7:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will continue an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City. It’s time again to grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to the Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure and join with us to enjoy Gene Evaro Jr. and Silver.

Levitt AMP Carson City concert Saturday features blues legend Guitar Shorty, Grace Hayes

Event Date: 
July 8, 2017 - 7:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center continues its unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City this Saturday with headliner blues legend Guitar Shorty and opening act Reno Indie artist Grace Hayes.

Levitt AMP Carson City concert series continues Saturday with The Novelists, Athena McIntyre

Event Date: 
July 1, 2017 - 7:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will continues an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City! this Saturday. Having started out strong last week with Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, the great music continues with The Novelists and Athena McIntyre.

Silver City Arts Group Offers Free Public Events

Acoustic Jam in Silver City Saturday April 22
Event Date: 
April 22, 2017 - 3:00pm

SILVER CITY, Nev. — Since 2014, Silver City Arts group has hosted music, visual arts, and poetry events and programs. The group draws on the community's own rich resource of artists, artisans and musicians, and also connects with regional and statewide groups to bring programming by national and international artists and musicians. The group of volunteers’ mission is "to encourage the arts, build community, and share our unique town through free, public events." Below are a few highlights.

Ian Moore Returns For Record Release Tour

Event Date: 
March 6, 2017 (All day)

Ian Moore plays Carson City for the first time! Stopping at Sassafrass for his record release tour Monday, March 6.

The title track from Ian Moore’s latest Strange Days, dips back into the psychedelic side of soul and funk music, channeling Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and P-Funk. Ian's eclecticism is pretty much guaranteed at this point, as he's made it a primary marching order throughout his career, but it's his juxtaposition of this with his classic, soulful singing and fiery guitar playing that make him a totally unique creature.

Firefighting Hotshot crew to host 9th annual Silver State Vertical Drop Ski Competition

Event Date: 
March 25, 2017 (All day)

The Silver State Vertical Drop is an annual ski competition and community fundraising event put on by the Silver State Hotshots, a Carson City-based wildfire suppression crew. Justin Cutler, the current captain of the Silver State Hotshots, began the event in 2008 and it has taken place each year, this year being the 9th consecutive.

I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 21-22

Event Date: 
November 21, 2015 (All day)
November 22, 2015 (All day)

The countdown to Turkey Day has begun, and living in Carson City gives us plenty to be thankful for: Beautiful views, our own deer herd, great shops, yummy restaurants, talented actors, artists, and craftsmen, and wonderful people. Get in the spirit of giving with a new tattoo from Hooligan’s Ink to benefit the Austin House. For something less permanent, drop off a turkey at one of the contenders in the Salvation Army’s Battle of the Bars. Giving your time is valuable, too. The Muscle Powered Trash Mob meets once a month to help keep Carson’s trails clean and litter-free.

I Love Carson City Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 24-25

Event Date: 
October 24, 2015 (All day)
October 25, 2015 (All day)

One last weekend until Nevada Day, and the ghosts and ghouls are coming out of the woodwork. Learn our haunted history with the Downtown Ghost Walk. For thrills and chills, don’t miss the Second Annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. For a complete list of all Halloween activities this week go here.

SATURDAY:

Everything Halloween for the kids and kids at heart

Event Date: 
October 23, 2015 (All day)
October 24, 2015 (All day)
October 25, 2015 (All day)
October 26, 2015 (All day)
October 27, 2015 (All day)
October 28, 2015 (All day)
October 29, 2015 (All day)
October 30, 2015 (All day)
October 31, 2015 (All day)
November 1, 2015 (All day)

Here is a comprehensive list of fall festivals, Halloween parties, and fun for all. Items in italic are for those 21 and older only.

Friday Oct. 23:
-- Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Red Horse Ranch: 4849 Cochise St (10am-6pm; free admission)
-- Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival with Hay Slide, Kiddie Land Straw Maze, Farm Animals and more at Corley Ranch: 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (11am-4pm; free admission on weekdays)

I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 10-11

Event Date: 
October 10, 2015 (All day)
October 11, 2015 (All day)

Ready for the weekend, Carson City? Don’t miss out on the annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary. This event featuring crafts, games, and music is always fun. Learn about the Basque Culture at the Nevada State Museum. This month’s Family Fun Saturday features presentations and activities. Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans are hosting a free Legal Aid Fair in the Sierra Room of the Community Center for those of you with questions about civil, non-criminal, matters.

SATURDAY:

  • Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (7am-5pm, except during class times; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
  • TMDTC Dog Agility Trials at Fuji Park (7am-7pm)
  • HOSA: Future Health Professionals Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s (8am-10am; $10, includes: pancakes, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and juice/coffee)
  • Bikes for Badges to benefit the family of Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell begins at the Carson City Sheriff’s Department: 911 E Musser St. (8am-10am Same day Registration of cyclists $25; 10am-11am Ride Prep and Safety Briefing; 10:45am kick stands up and head to Chester’s Harley Davidson Reno; 12pm Music, lunch, entertainment, auctions, etc.)

BAC kicks the beat up Friday with funk, reggae and Brazilian samba favorite Delta Nove

Event Date: 
July 24, 2015 - 7:00pm

Getting tuned up in preparation of a summer membership drive, the Brewery Arts Center promises an evening of great music and dancing Friday night with Delta Nove.

This American funk and rock, Caribbean calypso and reggae, and Brazilian samba drumming band mixes music from cultures around the world to come up with a unique sounds all its own. This blend of drums, guitars, horns, and electronic colors calls to mind the grooves of Parliament Funkadelic, the horns of Earth Wind and Fire, the diversity of Manu Chao, and the psychedelic improvisation of the Grateful Dead.

Syndicate content