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Tunnel Creek Cafe Now Open
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 3:46pmThe Tunnel Creek Cafe up at Incline Village is now open! Max Jones and Patti McMullan, who currently own and operate Flume Trail Bikes at Spooner Lake, have recently opened a new cafe at Tunnel Creek Station. The cafe is located on Tunnel Creek Road near the old Ponderosa Ranch which was used for filming the 1960s television western Bonanza. More importantly though, the Tunnel Creek Cafe is at one end of the world famous Flume Trail.
Millennium Bugs to Perform Sept. 7 at Silver Oak in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:44amThe Millennium Bugs, a five-piece combo affiliated with the Mile High Jazz Band, will perform on Friday, Sept. 7, 7:00 to 10 p.m., at Silver Oak Golf Club and Event Center, 1251 Country Club Drive, Carson City. Admission is free.
The musicians are Gil Linsley, trumpet; Dan Lancaster, sax, flute, clarinet; David Bugli, keyboard; Charles DiLaura, bass; and Neil Strocchio, drums. The group plays a variety of jazz styles for listening and dancing.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:12amHere is this week's fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and Sierra area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.
ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
'Project Graduate' prepares Western Nevada College students
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 12:00amWestern Nevada College students who are beginning fall classes should be better able to succeed, thanks to a new admission and college preparation process.
‘Project Graduate’ is reinventing the way new degree and certificate-seeking students are preparing for classes. In addition, WNC now requires advising services to new students before they register.
“It’s changed our admissions process, changed our entire counseling and advising processes,” said Deborah Case, director of Counseling Services. “It’s very impactful in the way we do business for new students.”
Cave Lake nominated a Top State Park in America
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 2:44amFans of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s Take Me Fishing campaign took to Facebook this summer, to participate in Nature’s Waterpark Showdown.
Each fan was invited to help determine the top eight natural “waterparks,” or state parks, for boating and fishing in America. They could also enter for a chance to win the grand prize: a vacation to a state park for a family of four.
Alpine County's Heenan Lake opens Friday for fishing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 1:11amThis is a reminder that a special trout fishing season will open on the Friday before Labor Day.
August 31, 2012 is the Opening Day of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing season at Heenan Lake in nearby Alpine County, Calif.
Each year, that season opens the Friday before Labor Day and closes the last Sunday in October (October 28 this year). If you’re interested and if you would like to enjoy a totally different fishing experience, plan to spend August 31 at that easy-to-get-to location.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 12:50amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of August 29 to Sept. 4.
An evening of unlimited possibilites at Cafe at Adele's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 7:02pmWhether playing together or apart, Lorin and Chris Rowan have been making music their entire lives and perhaps better than most, have put the idea of living in what is possible, into practice.
Since their childhood in Massachusetts and watching older brother Peter pursue a successful music career (he sometimes joins them) they have collectively and individually created diverse music careers driven by passion and great songwriting.
Strings in the Schools program begins Sept. 5
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 10:31amCarson City Symphony's comprehensive program of string instruction begins the first week of September, after school, at three schools in Carson City. Strings in the Schools, directed by the Symphony's Education Director, Sue Jesch, provides free beginning violin lessons for students grades 2-5 and ensemble/orchestra experience for string students in all grades. Tuition and books are subsidized by the Carson City Symphony Association.
Outdoors with Don Q: Be prepared when venturing into the Great Outdoors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 5:47pmWith the big Labor Day weekend, the last outdoor trips of the summer, the start of many different big game and bird hunting seasons, the beginning of a new school year, etc., all coming up around the corner, here are some suggestions that just might save your life, if you are planning to venture into the Great Outdoors, all alone, on a photographing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, backpacking, camping, fishing, hunting, climbing, trip:
Notch 8 plays tonight as series continues at Cafe at Adele's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:42pmThe second show of the 10th annual Summer Concerts on the Veranda Series takes place tonight at Café at Adele’s. The music plays every Thursday through Sept. 13, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Offering a line-up that ranges from jazz and world music to American rock and country, this season showcases some of the best talent from Nevada and California.
"Each year, the concert series has grown and we have enjoyed a wide range of music by talented performers, all of whom bring something special to the table," said Charlie Abowd, chef and co-owner of Cafe at Adele's.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of August 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:56pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Report: Climate impacts Lake Tahoe clarity and health
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 2:14pmNatural forces and human actions have affected the lake s clarity, physics, chemistry and biology since 1968, when UC Davis first began continuous monitoring of Lake Tahoe.
Outdoors with Don Q: Go high to have fun, fish and stay cool
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 5:39amIt’s that time of the year again. This is my annual reminder that if you’re someone like me, summer’s sweltering heat is not much fun. I do not like the summer months.
I am an outdoors person who dearly loves the cold, frost, ice and snow of winter, and I absolutely and totally wilt at this time of the year.
I am miserable and grouchy during hot weather months, especially August.
To be honest, I dislike the weather anytime it gets past 80-85 degrees.
Don Q's Nevada and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 9:42amFishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.
The peaceful adrenaline of Paragliding over Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 10:47amIs it possible to be thrilled and relaxed at the same time?
I learned the answer to this question hanging beneath the canopy of a paraglider as it soared several hundred feet over the forested ridge that runs along the border between California and Nevada on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
The excitement of flying through the air under an oversized parachute was matched only by the peaceful beauty of the blue lake below. It's a vantage point that might have left the great Mark Twain speechless.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:33amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.
Boys & Girls Club Feast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 9:09pmKiersten Gentry, 9, left, and Lilly Daley, 8, enjoy a meal from Panda Express on Tuesday at the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada. As part of the Panda Cares community support program, Panda Express of Reno fed 250 kids in conjunction with the Carson City Library Summer Reading Program. The program wraps up with an Ice Cream Party Saturday at the west end of Mills Park from noon to 2 p.m.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
Black Rock Desert group sets sights on meteor shower event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 4:45pmThe Perseids meteor shower is one of the more famous meteor showers and never fails to give a stellar performance. This natural event lasts an entire week in our region and seeing it in the darkest of skies promises not to disappoint viewers. Friends of Black Rock will set up camp on August 10-12 and invite their members and the surrounding community to come and be amazed at the wonders of the universe.
Don Q's fishing report for week of July 25-31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:16amWarm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide regulations and have your fishing license with you.
Summer Concerts at The Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 8:59amJoin us for Sunday Brunch on the Patio in August with FREE outdoor concerts.
Bluegrass Brunch featuring the Back Forty Band
August 5th 11am-1pm
UNR archeologist leads Virginia City hospital excavation team
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 11:57amThe University of Nevada, Reno, in cooperation with the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, has sent a team of archaeologists to excavate the site of one of Nevada’s most important early hospitals. St. Mary Louise Hospital in Virginia City opened in 1876 and served the mining community until the early 20th century.
Carson City goes full-board live music with Jazz and Beyond Music Festival in August
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:27amThe summer sizzles as the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses and jazz lovers proudly present the 2012 "Jazz & Beyond" Carson City Music Festival, an annual event that began in August 2004. Performances at multiple venues in Carson City will feature more than 100 musicians in over 50 bands, Aug. 3-19 and are mainly free. Music styles include Dixieland jazz, big band, bluegrass, Latin, blues and folk.
Don Q's fishing report for July 18-23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:06amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 18-24.
Summer Concerts at The Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 10:14amStart your Friday Night at the Carson Mall. Special free performance by Super Stereo on Aug. 17 from 5-7 p.m.
Summer Concerts at The Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 10:11amCool off with Hot Music on Saturdays. Enjoy the music of the Latisha Lewis Band inside The Carson Mall on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Summer Concerts at The Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 10:09amCool off with Hot Music on Saturdays. Enjoy the music of Two Plus Quintet inside The Carson Mall on Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Summer Concerts at The Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 10:07amCool off with Hot Music on Saturdays. Enjoy the music of The Pat Esters Band inside the Carson Mall, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Edgewood Companies agreement with South Lake Tahoe creates Bonanza Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 9:03pmAfter more than a year in the making, the official opening of Bonanza Park in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday brought community members and families together in celebration of a cooperative public and private agreement made possible by city leaders and Edgewood Companies.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier and Edgewood's CEO and president Chuck Scharer gladly cut the ribbon after months of negotiations allowing for future property and building rights in exchange for the public park.
Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents 'Giselle' Dance, Music and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 1:39pmThe Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present, Giselle, which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer”.