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Cheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pm27th Carson City Rendezvous continues through Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/12/2010 - 10:42pmMills Park in Carson City was transformed this weekend into a scene right out of U.S. History. This year's Carson City Rendezvous celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express.
Candidates for Governor Disclose Supporters in Campaign Contribution Reports
Submitted by on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 1:19pmCARSON CITY – Campaign contribution reports for the front-running Republican and Democrat candidates for governor show they are about even in the money-raising and expenditure game.
GOP Primary Voters Could Chart Course of State Senate, Nevada Legislature
Submitted by on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 1:29pmPart 1 of 2 on Five Key State Senate Races
CARSON CITY – Over the past several legislative sessions the state Senate Republican caucus has shown a willingness to work across the aisle with Democrats, with some GOP lawmakers voting more than once for tax increases as a way to balance the budget.
U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West returns to Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 3:18pmThe Carson City Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, is pleased to announce the return of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West to entertain our citizens.
The free concert will be held on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Community Center. Mayor Bob Crowell, a Navy Captain and veteran, will introduce Major Keith Bland, Commander of the band.
Brewery Arts Center Membership Kickoff Concert in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 1:28pmThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will soon announce a new membership plan. To kick it off the BAC will host a free concert on Friday, May 14 featuring highly acclaimed Travis Brass, the chamber ensemble of the United States Airforce Band of the Golden West.
Cinco De Mayo Carson City at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:49pmForget what you thought you knew and learn the true history of Cinco de Mayo at the Brewery Arts Center on Wednesday, May 5.
The BAC, Nevada Artist Association Gallery and the Artisans Cafe and Gift Show will present a day of good food, fun and fiesta. This event features the art and poetry of New Mexico artist Santiago Chavez. Enjoy tasty food, watch live demonstrations of traditional Mexican art and get a history lesson too. Call (775) 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org.
Nevada DMV to Offer Traditional Drivers’ License to Residents as Option to Real ID
Submitted by on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 5:50amCARSON CITY – A legislative panel was told by the Department of Motor Vehicles yesterday that a new version of a regulation implementing Real ID in Nevada is being drafted that will allow residents to keep the older, traditional license if they choose to do so.
State Parks announces 75th anniversary photography and geocaching contests
Submitted by on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 2:49pmby Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/07/state_parks_announces_75th_anniversary_photography_and_geocaching_contests News Release: March 26 marked the 75th anniversary of Nevada State Parks. It was the exact date on which the Nevada Legislature first created the Nevada State Park system in 1935.
Rory Reid Takes His Education Reform Plan to Northern Nevada, Rejects Vouchers as “Gimmick”
Submitted by on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 6:02pmRENO – Democratic candidate for governor Rory Reid took his education reform plan to northern Nevada today, calling for a fundamental change to give principals, teachers and parents a much bigger say in how their schools operate.
FREE LIVE MUSIC at 88 Cups Cafe in Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 5:01pmEnjoy FREE live music at 88 Cups of Coffee & Tea Cafe in Minden, located at 1663 Lucerne Street(775-783-0688).
Susan Botich will play original, traditional and popular songs in folk, jazz and popular genres.
88 Cups serves delicious treats and drinks and is a great place to relax and unwind. All ages are welcome.
Interwoven 2010 - New Basketry Exhibit at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:16amGood Lovelies - From Riches to Rags to Life on the Road
Submitted by Brewery Arts Center on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 11:18amColin Ross with Mig O'Hara in Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 6:19pmMarch 27, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Colin Ross with Mig O'Hara in Concert
Media release - Colin Ross with Mig O'Hara in Carson City March 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:30pmTraditional Methods of Weaving with Natural Materials
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:11amJoin the Great Basin Basketmakers as they demonstrate the traditional methods of weaving with natural materials. For more information contact Deborah Stevenson at (775)687-4810, ext.
Comment on Editorial: Why spend $50 million on the “last library?” by Dave Morgan
Submitted by on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 7:59pmWell presented. Compelling. I do understand a call for a book repository. Not only for books but for anything recorded in any medium.
Comment on Editorial: Why spend $50 million on the “last library?” by Nevada Man
Submitted by on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 1:57pmExactly what I was thinking since last Monday, when the Los Angeles Times reported that last Christmas – for the first time ever – Amazon sold more books in downloadable electronic form than as tr
Comment on Project manager of financially troubled Reno Aces Ballpark project now helping to guide Carson City-Nugget project by Dave Morgan
Submitted by on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 7:51pmThe citizens committee’s “reason for being” as outlined in a recent Board of Supervisors agenda packet indicates that the committee is to assist the forward momentum of the project.
THE ROCKER SKI HAS ARRIVED FOR POWDER
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 8:19pmThe rocker ski is with us now
By The Senior Skier
Gov. Gibbons is no darling of the Republican Party, but…
Submitted by on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 10:09pm(Click image to play video)
Governor Gibbons, with all his personal and political problems, has all but been abandoned by the bulk of the Nevada Republican Party.
Wealthy are no longer shut out from Roth IRAs
Submitted by on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 6:37amWealthy are no longer shut out from Roth IRAs By William Creekbaum For the Nevada