Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!
Carson City tradition: Karson Kruzer's 35th 'Run What Cha Brung' car show returns
Carson City's car classic tradition, Karson Kruzer's 35th annual "Run What Cha Brung" show, returns July 22-23.
Nunsense II: Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin
Those crazy nuns are back! The Little Sisters of Hoboken have returned to present some entertainment as a thank you for all your support for their recent (2015) fundraiser show.
Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Kitten of the Week, Stuart, at a special adoption event
Bring home happiness this weekend with a special cat or kitten from Catmandu as part of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary National Adoption Weekend. The event is this Friday through Sunday July 22-24, from 11am to 3:30 pm.
Youth Theatre Carson City's production of 'Matilda, The Musical, Jr.' opens this weekend
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming live production of "Matilda: The Musical, Jr.," playing eight performances weekends July 22-31, 2022 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Carson City Classic Cinema Presents "Jurassic Park" (1993)
The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks & Rec are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free Summer Outdoor Family Movie Nights at Mills Park (1111 E. William Street, Carson City NV 89701 - near the skate park).
This year, we'll also have some fun pre-show activities and Kona Ice will be at some screenings with their festive music and Hawaiian Ice treats. Bring your favorite chairs, blankets and picnic fare to stake out your space early. Films begin at sunset.
Free Adoption Day at the Nevada Humane Society's Carson City Branch all day Friday
Take home your new best friend today!
Sip N Shop at Carson City's MidTown Marketplace
Sip N Shop is back on Friday July 22nd at MidTown Marketplace from 5pm-7pm. Come join us for live music by local Blues & Jazz musicians Bob Israel and Bruce Duyson. Find unique finds with over 30 vendors to shop and enjoy wine tasting. Come join us for this fun summer evening event at MidTown Marketplace located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.
Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City
Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.
Saturday Morning Kids Pottery Class
Join us Saturday morning for our Saturday Morning Kids Class! A Saturday morning class taught by Jo Moore, for ages 5 and up. In this two-hour class, kids will learn basic pottery skills, like pinch pots, rolling and attaching coils, rolling clay slabs, and using cookie cutters to make a new project every week. $45.
All ages 'Everything Sucks Fest' coming to Carson City's Shoe Tree July 23
Are you a fan of beer and/or bands? Then come on down to Shoe Tree Brewing Co. on July 23 for the Everything Sucks Fest. The fest, which is sure not to suck, begins at 1 p.m. at Shoe Tree located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Road.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit opens at Carson City's BAC ahead of outdoor concert
The Brewery Arts Center will open a new exhibition "Part of the Machine Rock & Pinball" on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, beginning Saturday night, July 23, ahead of the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor music series.
Downtown Carson City outdoor concert features psychedelic Cumbia stylings of Tropa Magica
The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at The Change Companies stage continues Saturday, July 23 with the charismatic psychedelic cumbia punk, rock and grunge stylings of headliner Tropa Magica. Opening for them is northern Nevada's favorite Latin and funk party band Drinking With Clowns.
Eastern Sierra History Program: The Wedding of the Waters
Saturday July 23 at 2pm, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute presentation, The Wedding of the Waters.
Weekly open air vintage market hits downtown Carson City throughout the summer
The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.
Live outdoor music every Sunday in July at Carson City's Empire Ranch Golf Course
Every Sunday in July live outdoor music in the Event Center at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Free and open to the public.
Carson City BMX Race for Life happening this Sunday
Carson City BMX hosting the annual Race for Life. USABMX started this race/fundraising effort to honor Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider who fought and lost his fight with leukemia.
Ongoing events at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum in Carson City
The Carson City Historical Society presents the following ongoing events to be held at the Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House, 1207 North Carson, Carson City, Nev.
Horse assisted education comes to Carson Valley; Gaia Gathering hosts open house Sunday
Gaia Gathering is bringing Horse-Assisted Education to Nevada, and kicking off their program offering with an Open House at the Container Cottage at Starr Horse Retreats & Arena at 5 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
5th Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
The popular summer music event, Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, has officially announced their date for their annual gathering of Reggae music lovers in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Lake Tahoe. Once again, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will host the event, Sunday, July 24, in the Hard Rock Outdoor Arena.
Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15
Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.
Nevada Artists Association presents 'Spirit of America' exhibit through July 29
What a beautiful collection of artwork, celebrating the spirit of America at the Nevada Artists Association gallery in Carson City.
Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 29
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.
Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!
Click here to get the latest news sent to your inbox every day
Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!
Over the weekend of July 16, Carson City hosted the 21st Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, a premier ultra distance race that encircled the Eastern Sierra west of town. Once a local Sierra endurance race, the TRTER has grown into one of the elite ultra distance races in the country while continuing to be a fully volunteer run operation that makes substantial donations to local organizations.
Bring home happiness this weekend with a special cat or kitten from Catmandu as part of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary National Adoption Weekend. The event is this Friday through Sunday July 22-24, from 11am to 3:30 pm.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who last had contact with family in early May.
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming live production of "Matilda: The Musical, Jr.," playing eight performances weekends July 22-31, 2022 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
During the Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, supervisors heard a presentation regarding growth management as part of a discussion regarding the allocation of new residential building allocation permits.
During the presentation, statistics revealed the amount of children per households is shrinking.
The annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club President’s Cup tournament took place July 12 and July 14 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Lakes Course. Twenty-five members competed in the two-day, net tournament. Amber Graham won the tournament with a net score of 141. Dede Nieto was the runner-up, with a score of 143.
The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at The Change Companies stage continues Saturday, July 23 with the charismatic psychedelic cumbia punk, rock and grunge stylings of headliner Tropa Magica. Opening for them is northern Nevada's favorite Latin and funk party band Drinking With Clowns.
Salvation Army Captains Holly and Immanuel Beeson are used to starting fresh. In fact, all Salvation Army Officers are because their assignments typically change every few years — leaving them to pack up their lives and relocate to another Corps in another part of the country to continue the mission of The Salvation Army to meet human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.
On Wednesday, the Lyon County District Attorney’s Office filed additional charges against Troy Driver, the suspected killer of 18-year-old Naomi Irion.
In addition to open murder, kidnapping, robbery, burglary of a vehicle, destruction of evidence and other charges already filed against Driver, the Lyon County District Attorney added felony sexual assault and a felon in possession of a gun.
The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is announcing the issuance and mailing of the 2022-2023 Real Property Tax bill. This bill covers the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Carson City property owners should see their property tax bills arrive in the mail around Friday, July 22, 2022.
RENO, Nev. – A Reno resident made her initial appearance on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Carla L. Baldwin for allegedly conspiring to commit bank robbery and for bank robbery.
Shanequa Charles, 31, is charged in a superseding indictment with one count of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Robbery and Bank Robbery.
Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, has been selected as a Target non-profit, where Target Circle members can earn and cast votes for a selection of local non-profits along with other perks.
Bringing American Sign Language instruction and communication to rural Nevada has made Western Nevada College Instructor Margaret Craig a hero to many people in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
RENO — Researchers attempting to help predict how the wildfire hazard will change due to various factors over the next several decades have some good news, and some bad news. Good news is, wildfire occurrence and intensity will likely decrease in several locations in the future. The bad news: decreases may not occur for another 50 years, and wildfire hazard will likely get worse before it gets better.
MINDEN — On Tuesday July 19 at approximately 2:00 pm, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1392 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. The search warrant was the result of information learned the previous day when patrol deputies had responded to the address for a medical call and observed drug paraphernalia along with obvious children’s toys throughout the house.
While most people in Carson City are feeling the pressure of a skyrocketing housing market, more restrictive rental agreements, and interest rates pushing the potential for homeownership into the horizon, there is another, less talked about consequence: pet surrenders.
A 33-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and three misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
CARSON CITY — Nearly 50 landmarks tell the story of Nevada’s capital city history along the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail. Now, new and repeat visitors to Carson City can stroll through history via a free, online interactive audio tour and enhanced mobile website with a downloadable map and video tour.
CARSON CITY — Nevada Division of State Parks is currently accepting grant project pre-applications in anticipation of the 2023 Federal Highway Administration funding of the Recreational Trails Program. Submittal of a pre-application is required to determine project eligibility. Eligible pre-applicants will be encouraged to submit full funding proposals in the fall of 2022.
UPDATE 8:30 p.m.: This story has been updated with clarifications from Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Budge. *** On Monday evening, the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss proposed guidance and regulations for where and how dogs can recreate within the Carson City community.
Men, it’s time to take charge of your health! Read more from Carson Tahoe Health and test how much you know about prostate cancer. Plus, learn how smart choices can help lead to living a longer life! Here’s To Your Health, Summer 2022: https://bit.ly/3zf1QVH
MINDEN — The Douglas County School District and Douglas County Community Health Clinic invite parents and guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines.
CARSON CITY — GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, is encouraging restaurant patrons to participate in the month of Plastic Free July by joining their reusable takeout container program. Diners that post a picture demonstrating how they choose to reduce waste while dining out will receive a free $20 token for a reusable takeout container at participating restaurants.
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death of a woman at a Dayton mobile home park on Monday as a homicide.
One program that has become very popular in recent years is the Carson City Fire Department’s Wildland Fuels Reduction and Preparedness program.
CARSON CITY, Nev. — A research document just released by an international pool funded study led by the Nevada Department of Transportation provides an authoritative review of the most effective measures to reduce animal-vehicle collisions, improve motorist safety, and offer safer crossings for wildlife.
The Brewery Arts Center will open a new exhibition "Part of the Machine Rock & Pinball" on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, beginning Saturday night, July 23, ahead of the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor music series.
Carson City BMX hosting the annual Race for Life. USABMX started this race/fundraising effort to honor Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider who fought and lost his fight with leukemia.
UPDATE: The person who drowned at Marla Bay on Monday has been identified as William Dunham, a 79-year-old Genoa resident (not 80 years old as previously released). He had fallen overboard while he was attempting to tie his boat onto a mooring ball in Marla Bay in Lake Tahoe.
Ogres-Holm Pottery in the Carson Mall opens its studio every other Tuesday night to anyone who wants to help create ceramic bowls for Carson City's Empty Bowls project.
CARSON CITY – As summer sizzles on, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is again urging customers to skip the lines and beat the heat with a free online appointment.
The Carson City Historical Society presents the following ongoing events to be held at the Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House, 1207 North Carson, Carson City, Nev.
A 33-year-old man was booked Saturday for suspicion of felony child abuse causing physical harm, domestic battery with strangulation and resisting, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
Shoe Tree Brewing Co. in Carson City and Minden received a combined 6 medals at the U.S Open Beer Championship held in Oxford, Ohio. Breweries from Russia to Rhode Island sent more than 9,000 beers representing over 150 different styles for the 2022 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
Faced with an ever-deepening staffing shortage and a correctional officer vacancy rate that has hit 32 percent, leaders at the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) said they are trying to rethink their staffing model and explore using surveillance wristbands, sensors and drones to reduce their need for manpower.
A 21-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony burglary, grand theft auto and possession of a stolen vehicle among other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Most content submitted to Carson Now is covered under Creative Commons license:
Please see Copyright Policy for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
NowTown Network sites: Carson City News - Carson Now South Lake Tahoe News - South Tahoe Now