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Historic coin press returning to operation at Carson City's Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 5:24pmIn February of 1870, the sparkling new steam-powered coin press inside the United States Mint in Carson City struck its first coin, a Seated Liberty silver dollar with a crisp CC mint mark.
Locals Show Cultural Researchers Their Favorite Walks in Silver City, Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 6:33pmSilver City, Nevada- Silver City townsfolk are invited to show visiting cultural researchers their favorite local hiking spots on Tuesday, July 18 at 9:00 am.
The morning walk with “conversation artists” Sue Mark and Bruce Douglas of marksearch is sponsored by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City. Sue explained that she and Bruce "would like to walk with townspeople and see some of their favorite and/or important sites in town." She said they'd also like to learn about locals’ favorite hiking spots.
Eric Holland's new paintings on display at the Rinckel Mansion
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 8:56amIn and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland will be open to public viewing at the Rinckel Mansion throughout July.
The show opens with a reception to meet the artist Friday, July 7 (1–6 pm) and Saturday, July 8, (9 am - 6 pm). The show will hang through the end of July and be open to the public during business hours. This also affords an opportunity to see the beautifully restored Rinckel Mansion, one of Carson City's grand historic buildings.
July 1st Conversation and Dinner with Cultural Researchers in Silver City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 2:52amSilver City residents are invited to a potluck dinner with the current guests at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City on Saturday, July 1.
Journey of Hope cyclists bring message of disability awareness, acceptance to WNC event
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 8:23pmAfter a 35 mile bike ride from Lake Tahoe, the Journey of Hope made a brief stop Friday at Western Nevada College in Carson City. A group of 29 cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were welcomed by dozens of volunteer organizations throughout the community.
Business Spotlight: Carson City company at forefront of driverless innovation
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 7:36amA Carson City computer technology company known for making high resolution applications is now a key partner in the development of autonomous public transit systems currently being tested for the San Francisco Bay Area market.
Sharon (Brearty) Alexander: May 17, 1940 — May 29, 2017
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 7:41amSharon Alexander was born May 17, 1940 to Elmer and Carol Brearty in Oakland, California. Sharon graduated from Fremont High School in 1958.
Industrial Art: Sports Edition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 11:24amEmbracing the area's manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Industrial Art: Sports Edition", at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 9 – September 28, 2017. CCAI will host a reception for the show on Friday, June 9, 5-7pm including a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Rock Steady Boxing in Carson City names its May Boxer of the Month
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:51pmRock Steady Boxing of Northern Nevada, an exercise program designed to help those suffering from Parkinson's Disease, has announced its Boxer of the Month.
Rick Gutierrez was named Boxer of the Month for May 2017. Below is his story:
Eagle Valley Christian School registration underway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 3:38pmEagle Valley Christian School (EVCS) is now registering students for grades 1-8 for the 2017-2018 school year! EVCS is part of the Adventist Education System, the largest Protestant school system in the world.
Carson Comedy Club welcomes headliner funnyman Dan St. Paul this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 12:08pmLaughter will be in overdrive this Friday at the Carson Comedy Club with funnyman headliner Dan St. Paul taking the Carson City standup stage.
Carson City Comedy Club is located inside the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m with the show at 8 p.m. Guest Comedians are Roger Diez, OC Gillam.
What Works: Live in Carson City, Work Anywhere
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 1:36pmToday, I’m going to put on my career coaching hat for this column. Lately, I have run into a lot of educated professionals who are having difficulty finding gainful employment.
Carson City's Richards Crossing helps Nevada Rural Housing Authority win national award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:33pmThe recently opened 39-unit affordable housing complex in Carson City known as Richards Crossing helped push the Nevada Rural Housing Authority project to be recognized by a national finance association during a conference last month in San Francisco.
May 6th Art Exhibition Features Work by Larry Kotik at Silver City School House
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 6:30pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — The Silver City Arts group announces its exhibition featuring the work of Larry Kotik in his first one person show. The group will host a reception on Saturday, May 6th at the Silver City School House, 385 High Street, from 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited.
Carson City Sheriff: Stabbing victim seriously injured, drove himself to emergency room
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 2:22pmCarson City Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the circumstances of a stabbing that happened late Thursday night in which the victim drove himself to the hospital emergency room, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
Blue jeans namesake Levi Strauss focus of Nevada lectures
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 5:09amThe story Reno, Nevada played in the life and times of Levi Strauss – the man and the company who made blue jeans famous – is both rich and riveting – literally.
Freedom Writers: My Journey to Juvie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 8:43pm“I made a decision that incarceration would not be my last destination. God is not done with me yet.” — Anonymous
I remember when I first met Alyssa, along with a dozen other students, in my class. As they were reading aloud, and under her breath, Alyssa politely corrected the girl reading in the chair next to her. She was shy, wise, and well-spoken.
Column: Working together to Improve Tahoe’s transportation system
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:31amAs a national treasure offering world-class recreation opportunities, Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California and Nevada. And sometimes, being popular has its challenges.
Yerington student wins Nevada Poetry Out Loud finals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 11:42amYerington High School’s Gabrielle Hunt has represented Lyon County at the Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals for three consecutive years. Now she’ll represent the state of Nevada at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C.
San Francisco Celtic duo 'Noctambule' plays at BAC this Saturday night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 7:58amThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will present the celtic sounds of “Noctambule” on Saturday, March 11 at 7pm in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.
Woman who walked 7,000 miles to get ERA ratified in Nevada, other states in Carson City Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 9:09amHelene de Bossier Swanson, who completed a 7,000 mile spiritual pilgrimage on foot traveling across all 15 states that have not yet ratified the Equal Right Amendment will be staffing the table Wednesday during the International Women's Day, Empowering Women event.
Main roads to Tahoe open with some delays on Highway 50 in El Dorado County
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 5:36pmCaltrans is advising motorists to expect delays on U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County for emergency repair work in three locations.
Carson Comedy Club Presents Rick D'Elia tonight at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 1:17pmCarson Comedy Club presents Rick D'Elia at the Carson Nugget tonight, Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Originally from Boston, Rick was a recurring sketch performer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a finalist in the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition.
Carson Comedy Club Presents Rick D'Elia
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 12:04pmCarson Comedy Club presents Rick D'Elia at the Carson Nugget. Tickets can be purchased at http://bpt.me/2831142
Highway 50 remains closed at Cave Rock, Kyburz; Route between North and South Tahoe opens
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 1:47pmTravelers hoping to get to Tahoe have some routes to take. Caltrans has opened State Route 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, enabling motorists to travel between the north and south end of the lake without having a multi-hour detour.
Highway 50 at Logan Creek near Cave Rock on the east shore of Lake Tahoe remains closed due to an unstable hillside above the road. Motorists attempting to get to south shore Lake Tahoe can take State Route 207 over Kingsbury Grade.
Carson High NJROTC orienteering team headed to third straight nationals
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 5:40pmNavy cadets on the Carson High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (CHS NJROTC) orienteering team know where they're going.
Equipped only with magnetic-north compasses and maps, these cadets have found their way to the Navy JROTC Orienteering Championships for the third straight year.
Fortunate Stranger's At Brewery Arts Center's Celtic Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 12:47pmFortunate Strangers, a West Coast band featuring Scottish and Irish songs, will perform at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Featuring humorous and serious songs of love, loss, adventure, and yearning, their performance will provide a refreshing, pre-Valentine’s Day fare.
Reno artist’s work featured in Carson City at Nevada Legislature’s LXS Gallery
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 4:15pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — Reno artist Lisa Kurt named her artwork display at the Nevada Legislature building “a subtle story.” In her acrylics and mixed media, she features people, animals and creatures in mysterious settings, incorporation nature and the unexpected. Containing traces of nostalgia and melancholy, her work focuses on themes of childhood, nature, stories, allegory and dreams.
Leisure Hour Club Members to Learn of ‘Murder Most Foul’
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/05/2017 - 3:10pmMembers of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club will share in the history of Laura D. Fair, Fatal Mistress.
Four times married, twice widowed and twice divorced all by the age of 33, Laura Fair was the first woman in California sentenced to hang for the murder of her lover, Alexander Parker Crittenden in November of 1870.
Leisure Hour Club Members to Learn of 'Murder Most Foul'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:59amMembers of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club will share in the history of Laura D. Fair, Fatal Mistress. Four times married, twice widowed and twice divorced all by the age of 33, Laura Fair was the first woman in California sentenced to hang for the murder of her lover, Alexander Parker Crittenden in November of 1870.