Silver City Nevada
Happening Sunday: Silver Palooza Music and Arts Festival in Silver City July 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 2:12pmThe Silver City Preservation Society and Silver City Arts invite everyone to the Silver City Park on July 2, from 2-7 PM for a day of live music, food and drink, lawn games, an art show, cake raffle and more.
2nd Annual Silver City Pi Day Pie Auction happening March 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 7:00amCome bid on scrumptious homemade pies, lovingly baked by the Comstock's best home bakers! Just show up, bid and take home a wonderful pie!
'Chemigram' Workshop with Alice Cazenave Oct. 26 in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/20/2022 - 9:33pmSilver City, Nevada - Alice Cazenave, a London-based photographic artist, will offer a free introductory chemigram workshop for adults on Wednesday October 26 at 6pm at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428.
Peruvian music featured on the Comstock this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/08/2022 - 7:27amThe historic Comstock town of Silver City, Nevada is the venue for another free, family-friendly public event on Saturday, August 13. Kantu Inka will perform music of Peru and the Andes on the town's outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, from 6pm-7pm.
Experimental music concert Tuesday in Silver City includes recorded plant sounds
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/09/2022 - 9:27amSilver City, Nevada – Ever wonder what your garden vegetables or your house plants sound like? Do they sound different than native Nevada plants like purple sage or globemallow? You can find the answers to these questions during a July 12th experimental music concert that will include the music of plants.
Meditation in Silver City Nevada July 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 3:01pmThe current artist-in-residence in Silver City, Brian Schorn, is also a certified meditation instructor. On Tuesday July 5 at 10am, he is offering teens and adults a free session in Calm-Abiding meditation, which is used in mindfulness practices.
David Lee Poetry Reading in Silver City Sunday April 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/01/2022 - 11:16pmSilver City, Nevada - Historic Silver City is the venue for a month of poetry events this April. Organized by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City in collaboration with many other groups, the festival includes four public events during National Poetry Month.
Nevada Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier Offers Reading and Workshop in Silver City April 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/26/2022 - 2:13pmSilver City’s inaugural poetry festival kicks off with a reading and workshop by Nevada Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier on Sunday, April 3 at 3 pm at the Silver City Schoolhouse.
Resident Artist program in Silver City welcomes Kerry Rossow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 4:40amSILVER CITY, Nev. — The Resident Artist Program in Silver City announced that their summer visiting artist is Kerry Rossow, an Illinois-based author, performer, and co-founder of the She Said Project.
Roots raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 12:49pmRoots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City in February for a one-night performance accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Richie Lawrence on keyboard and accordion.
Legendary Country Rock Band I See Hawks in LA to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 1:37pmI 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.
Silver City Arts’ Holiday Show and Sale Features Music, Craft Making, Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:10amSilver City Arts group's Saturday, Dec. 7 holiday event from noon to 4pm includes music by cellists Diane Kotik and Becky Crowe, a holiday craft activity for all ages led by Erich and Chali Haugen, and complimentary sweets.
The event also includes opportunities to buy unique gifts made by Comstock locals. Some of the items for sale include:
Award Winning Poet David Lee Offers Reading Nov. 2 in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 8:34pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Poet David Lee was a visiting artist at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and will be back again this winter. His repeated stays in the historic Comstock town inspired his latest book of poems, Mine Tailings. It is dedicated to the people of Silver City. The book was released by 5 Sisters Press this Fall, and will be the focus of Lee’s reading at the Silver City Schoolhouse (community center) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.
Silver City Labor Day Weekend Rummage Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 2:37pmSilver City Labor Day Weekend Rummage Sale! On Saturday, August 31 from 8 am to 3 pm in the Silver City Park there will be a town rummage sale to raise funds for the Comstock Residents Association.
New York Playwright, Opera Librettist Comes to Silver City Artist in Residency Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:02amNew York-based playwright, opera librettist, theatre critic, and arts journalist David Cote is the current visiting artist with the Resident Artist Program in historic Silver City, Nev.
While he's here in August and September, he hopes to draft a 70-minute, spoken, dramatic monologue for a male performer about carpentry, family, and faith. You can learn more about his creative process during a free, public talk at the Brick at 108 E Proctor Street in Carson City this Thursday August 22, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in an event that also includes a talk by Chicago-based sculptor Nicole Beck.
Fitness, music, film and Count Basie: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, August 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 6:31pmHaving made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.
Free Floral Design Class for Adults and Teens this Tuesday at Silver City School House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 9:17amSILVER CITY, Nev. — Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements with wildflowers you’ve collected, or flowers from your own garden, with expert tips from Community Roots & Shoots’ Floral Designer, Lynnette Edmondson. No flowers? Lynnette can bring some for you.
This free class has limited space. To reserve your spot, please RSVP to quest@theodata.com.
Robotics Mini-Camp for Kids Tuesday August 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 3:22pmSilver City, Nevada - An Engineering/Robotics Mini-Camp for kids ages 8-14 and their parents takes place on Tuesday, August 6 from 10am – noon at the Silver City School House (community center) at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. The free, annual event is led by the Society of Women Engineers and FIRST Nevada.
Traditional Peruvian music featured on the Comstock this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:11pmThe historic Comstock town of Silver City, Nev. will host another free, family-friendly public event on Saturday August 3. Kantu Inka will perform on the town’s outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Kantu Inka is a duo including Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo. They bring Peruvian culture alive with dance and traditional instruments such as zampoñas, quenas, charangos, bombos, chacchas, and cajón.
Acclaimed Nevada author Shaun Griffin to give reading of his new book this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 3:39pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Acclaimed Nevada author Shaun Griffin will read from his new book of essays, "Because the Light Will Not Forgive Me," at the Silver City Schoolhouse on Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m. during a free, public event.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 7:53pmGood times, sunny skies, activities and more are planned around the Carson City area as we head into Thursday, July 11. Hikes, bike rides, art, food trucks at Mills Park, a Carson City CASA information night, a sentimental journey along Highway 395 presentation and more are lined up for the day. Enjoy
5 Questions for artists Claire Scully and Russ Connell of Carson City's Summer Artist Lecture Series
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 10:22amTomorrow, Thursday July 11, the first of the summer artist series — free to the public — will feature artists Claire Scully and Russ Connell from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Each artist will be presenting for 45 minutes. The series will be held in the Brick (the Community Development Building) at 108 Proctor Street in Carson City
Carson City Department of Arts and Culture announces 2019 Summer Artist Lecture Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 2:07pmCarson City Department of Arts & Culture has announced a new Summer Artist Lecture Series here in Carson City. A game-changing collaboration with Resident Artist Program in Silver City Nevada and Buffalo Creek Art Center Inc!
Our first guests on Thursday July 11th (5-630pm) will be Russ Connell from Dallas, TX and Claire Scully from London, UK. Each artist will be presenting for 45 minutes- free to the public!
Come inside, cool down, and meet some TOP TALENT at the Community Development Building (the Brick),108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, NV 89701
Hands-on science activities in Silver City this Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 9:30amSILVER CITY, Nev. — Children ages 8-12 and their parents can take part in a fun science activity this Tuesday. Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension leads his popular interactive science activity on Tuesday, July 9 from 10 to noon at the Silver City School House, 385 High Street. The activity is free and all children ages 8-12, with their parents, are invited to attend.
Hands-On Science Activities in Silver City July 2 and July 9; concerts, book signings and more to follow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 2:38pmSilver City, Nevada - Kids ages 8-12 and their parents can don goggles and learn why there's an endothermic reaction between vinegar and baking soda in a bubbling and fun activity on July 2 in Silver City. Participants will use thermometers and observe whether heat is created or extinguished. The experiment will also help them learn about Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, June 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAs we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.
Comstock Town Offers Free Summer Events for All Ages
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:53pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — A number of different groups sponsor an annual summer series of public events in historic Silver City. This summer, events include a free family-friendly concert by Kantu Inka, visits from award-winning visiting artists and writers, kids science and engineering activities, plus a floral design class, a coding workshop, lectures and more for adults and teens.
Free art and music events across Carson City this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 2:39pmSeveral art and music events in Carson City on Friday, June 7 are perfectly timed so you can attend all three. Drop by for appetizers and see the "Translating Silver City" art show at City Hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m., then view Capital City Art Initiative's "New Crop 2019" exhibition and meet the artists over a glass of wine at the nearby reception at the Court House Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Finish the night with a free concert by Athena McIntyre at McFadden Plaza near The Fox Brewpub from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Rita Hosking Live at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:47pmAcclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Hosking along with Sean Feder will perform a one-night only concert next month in the capital region at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse.
Nevada State Parks to host Donovan Mill history hike from Dayton to Silver City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 10:29amNevada State Park staff will host an April 13 guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nev.
The Rock Point Mill was one of the earliest large mills in Nevada built to crush ore from the Comstock mines. The mill was destroyed by fires in 1882 and 1909, and floods also caused damage. Although the mill was rebuilt, demand lessened and it was dismantled and moved to the Donovan Mill site in Silver City in the 1920s.