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Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 30

Going into the eve of Halloween, teeth will be chattering as the weather calls for sunny skies but with a chill in the air and daytime temperatures in the upper 40s around the capital city. Events around town Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 include a Halloween costume walk at Riverview Park in Carson City, a "trick or trunk" event in Dayton, art showings, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.

All Things Art at Carson Valley Art Center: Paint and Sip, ceramics, gallery exhibit opportunities, private events and classes

Carson Valley Art Center has a new home. Our new and improved studio is located at: 1539 Hwy 395, Suite 2, Gardnerville in between Greater Nevada Credit Union and Christensen Automotive.

CV Art is committed to encourage and inspire all things creative with the following venues:

DaVinci & Drinks our paint and sip venue Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at 7

Clay Creations a complete ceramics studio with 4 wheels, hand building stations, kiln, mid fire glazing, membership opportunities

Studio 775 our gallery space

Fine art show’s 25th anniversary highlights Carson City, Carson Valley artists

Art doll by Christine Shively-Benajmin
"Big Poppies" by Louise Noel of Gardnerville
Tuolumne Meadows by Don Fotine of Minden
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Repeats every day until Sat Nov 02 2019 .
November 1, 2019 (All day)
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November 2, 2019 (All day)

Artists from Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville will be featured at the 25th annual Northern Nevada Artisan Show and Sale this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 in Reno.

The event’s 25th anniversary will be dedicated to the memory of Jim McCormick, UNR Art Department chair, artist, curator and one of the founders of the show. Admission is free.

'A Taste of the Good Life' now serving up lunchtime fare at Living the Good Life in Carson City

Midday has got a bit more variety in Carson City now with the new lunch menu being offered by Living the Good Life.

A Taste of the Good Life is run by Eddie Miller, who has taken it upon herself to offer a tastings menu at the Good Life from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Pre-Holiday Open House

Event Date: 
November 16, 2019 - 11:00am

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our pre-holiday open house. Get some gift ideas and do some local shopping for the holiday's.

Kathleen Hallamore with her amazing jewlery and Kate Hanlon with her one-of-a-kind hand dyed silks will be on hand from 11 AM to 3 PM with their newest creations for you to enjoy. Many specials will be happening and the wine room will be open with appetizers and beverages for your enjoyment.

Events and activities around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 23

We're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 22

Going into Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 more sunny skies and warm fall temperatures will continue to shine on the capital city as we prepare for the Nevada Day weekend. Ahead Tuesday include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a "haunted" cemetery tour at Lone Mountain, a business networking meeting at Casino Fandango and the Fat Tuesday business networking group at Carson Nugget, archery at Centennial Park and more. Enjoy the day.

Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19

Good morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!

Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!

Events around Carson City and Dayton area for Wednesday, Oct. 16

While haze from nearby Sierra fires may linger some, we're looking at another pleasant fall day around the capital city heading into Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Events locally include a ribbon cutting and outdoor moving showing at the new Schulz Ranch Park, workshops, a women's safety meeting, a pumpkin patch for kids at Carson Mall, plus art showings and public talks. After hours it will be toasts, cheers and business networking all around at the Dayton Taphouse. Enjoy the day.

11th annual Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner to be held at Governor's Mansion

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November 11, 2019 (All day)

The 11th annual Celebrity Chef & Harvest Dinner, to benefit The Greenhouse Project takes place Monday, Nov. 11 at the Governor’s Mansion, Nevada Room in Carson City.

“I am thrilled this year to be working with chefs and sponsors Collin Smith and Chris Nealon of Roundabout Catering,” said Chef Charlie Abowd, who first started the dinner 12 years ago as a tribute to his father, restaurateur Paul Abowd, and 11 years ago, decided to turn the event into an event that provides a large part of TGP’s annual operating budget.

Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!

Check below for the full list.

Saturday, October 12

V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 9

Breezy and cool conditions are on the way as we look ahead to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Events lined around the capital city area include art workshops and showings, a "scary makeup" class in time for Halloween at the Carson Nugget, a luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei hosted by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, family story time at the Carson City Library, a women's safety meeting, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.

V&T Railway ends season this weekend with steam, 150th anniversary and Toast of the Canyon trains

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October 11, 2019 (All day)
October 12, 2019 (All day)
October 13, 2019 (All day)

CARSON CITY — V&T Railway will bring its event-filled 2019 season to a close this weekend with a final 150th Anniversary train on Friday, Oct. 11, vintage steam trains on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 and a Toast of the Canyon spirits train on Saturday, Oct. 12 following the steam train.

The Nevada Artist Association Art Gallery 40th Anniversary Celebration

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November 3, 2019 - 2:00pm

Forty years ago, Carson City’s art and culture community experienced a massive boost when the Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery opened its doors.

The funding and building of this volunteer run gallery was spearheaded by local Nevada artists and donated to Carson City as part of the Brewery Arts Center Campus in 1979. Today NAA enjoys a membership of over 150 member artists, many of whom volunteer to host at and run Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery that has continually contributed to the arts and culture of the Carson City community throughout the past 40 years.

Music, outhouses, fundraisers and more: Saturday, Oct. 5 Happenings in Carson City and surrounding areas

Happy Saturday, Carson City! We're going to have a warm day in the low 70s, so be sure to throw on your t-shirts which may be the last time this fall (barring the typical end of November inexplicable heat wave).

On the docket today we have the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, a guitars and ukulele performance at the BAC, fundraisers, and more. Check out below to see what we've got going on for the rest of the weekend:

Saturday, October 5

VC Outhouse races, Relay for Life, golf tournament, Oktoberfest and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in Carson City, Fright Night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Oktoberfest at the Casino Fandango, the 26th annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament and much more!

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 2

Heading into Wednesday, Oct. 2 events lined up include Coffee with a Cop at Comma Coffee, Walk and Bike to School Day, a public meeting to discuss stormwater rates, art workshops and showings, a Bee City USA meeting at Greenhouse Garden Center, the first gathering of Women Seeking Safety classes at the Salvation Army, family story time at the library, presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren at the Carson City MAC, Salsa dancing and more.

Fat Tuesday Business Networking featured Oct. 22 at Carson Nugget

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October 22, 2019 (All day)

There will be a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at The Carson Nugget on TUESDAY, October 22, 2019. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the address is 507 N. Carson Street. We usually meet at The Alatte Coffee & Wine Bar, at the high table.

Dog Shows, Candy Dance, Garage Sales and more: Events and Happenings for Saturday, September 28

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday!

On the docket today we have a dog show at Fuji Park, a Community Garage Sale, the famous Genoa Candy Dance, and much more.

Check below for a full list of activities:

Saturday, September 28

Beatles tribute, Genoa Candy Dance, Street Vibrations, dog show and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 26

Heading into Thursday and the final stretch of the work week, it is shaping up to be eventful around the capital city area featuring a morning hike along Clear Creek hosted by Muscle Powered, activities at the Carson City Library, western square dancing offered through Carson City Parks and Recreation, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, Ladies' Night Out at Gather, a volunteer information hour and training hosted by Carson City's CASA, a lecture entitled "100 Years Later: The 1919 Transcontinental Military Motor Convoy" featured at the Nevada State Museum, and more.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 25

Jamming into the midweek, events lined up for Wednesday, Sept. 25 around the capital city include a Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon with a primer on blockchain. The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host its monthly Business Edge meeting at Casino Fandango with a focus on Nevada's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Also happening: Fusion cooking classes at Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton headquarters, plus the Veterans Resource Group will make a visit to the Dayton Food Pantry. There's also a Wine and Moondance Chocolate Pairing at Expresso Yourself inside the Brewery Arts Center, plus art workshops and showings, Salsa dancing and more.

Wine and chocolate pairing Wednesday at Carson City's Expresso Yourself Cafe

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September 25, 2019 - 5:00pm

There will be a Wine and Chocolate Pairing on Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019 beginning at 5 p.m. at Expresso Yourself Cafe, located at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Hosted by Jeff "Vino" Williams, this fantastic new event will take place in the space of the Expresso Yourself Cafe and feature our very own Moondance Chocolates paired with wines hand selected by your host. $10 for members/$15 for non-members from 5pm to 7pm.

Pooches, pin ups, produce and more: events for Carson City on Saturday, September 21

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a bunch of great events going on today including Rockabilly Riot day three, the annual Pooch Plunge, and much more!


Saturday, September 21

Rockabilly Riot, cancer awareness fitness events, Dayton Valley Days and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Rockabilly Riot car show, Dayton Valley Days, a pancreatic cancer awareness walk at Silver Oak Golf Course, the annual Pooch Plunge at the Carson Aquatic Facility, horse endurance races in Virginia City, history talks at Mormon Station Park and much more!

Pirate Pup Parade, viewing of 'Hook,' Wheeled Food and more Wednesday in Carson City

UPDATE: Due to weather concerns, the Pirate Pup Parade will be moved indoors outside of the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center. The film showing of "Hook" will be held in the BAC Performance Hall. Food Trucks will be outside in the parking lot.
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Going into Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of showers with highs in the upper 60s around the Carson City region. Looking ahead there's art workshops and showings, as well as the Scallywaggers Pirate Pup Parade, Wheeled Food Wednesday and outdoor showing of the film classic "Hook" at the Brewery Arts Center, acrylic pour jewelry making at Rustically Divine, Salsa dancing and more.

Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI hit and run, domestic battery and warrants

A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and hit and run after allegedly crashing into a vehicle, flipping off the driver of the vehicle and then driving home, a sheriff's report states.

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