Arts and Entertainment

This just in! Deception at Polecat Tavern. You KNOW them. You LOVE them.

The Nevada Artists Association will be accepting entries for the 2024 Judged Winter Show on February 10, 10am-1pm.

Prepare for a night of laughs Saturday as nationally recognized funnyman Ryan Reiss takes the stage in Carson City at the Carson Nugget Grand Showroom with two shows.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will recount Sunday in Minden the impressive and fascinating efforts by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to promote the construction of a modern roadway Highway 395 in their region.

UPDATE: This event has sold out.
***
Folk music enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Nashville Social Club proudly announces a Sunday matinee concert featuring the iconic folk group, The Kingston Trio, on Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. This not-to-be-missed event will take place at the Nashville Social Club venue in Carson City. Limited tickets are still available.

Keith Alan Barnett is an internationally known guitarist and singer who performs locally with The Lonesome Polecat Band & Mixed Company, as well as solo, around Carson City and surrounding areas. His album "Three Days out of Gerlach" is available on Spotify, Apple Music and many other streaming services.

Looking for a unique way to treat your Valentine this year? Join us Saturday, Feb. 10 on the Virginia Truckee Railroad and immerse yourself in solving a Murder Mystery with the Fun Time Players.

Polecat Tavern in Carson City will feature up and coming country western performer Carson Chandler on Saturday evening, Jan. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. Carson is a popular entertainer in Virginia City and is currently working on his first album. No cover.

Known for its rich history and one-of-a-kind events, Virginia City will kick off 2024 with the 11th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Saturday, Feb. 10 in the heart of downtown. Attendees can bring a chosen Valentine (or find one during the event) to explore the town, sampling love-themed drinks at the historic saloons, restaurants and other participating businesses as well as tasting sweet treats.

The KRD, a Dayton based classic rock duo take the indoor patio at Bella Vita Bistro at the Carson Mall in Carson City, this Friday night Jan. 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. The KRD perform songs from the 60's to today. They have been performing for over 30 years together and call their music classic rock hits.

Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Carson Mall Shopping Center, 1304 S Stewart St, Carson City.

Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville that began Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

Polecat Tavern welcomes Carson Chandler local Singer/Songwriter Country & Western artist on Saturday evening, January 27th, beginning at 7pm. Carson is a favorite at several venues up in Virginia City.

The Gold Hill Hotel (as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) is starting another year of Historical Ghost Tours.

These tours benefit various local charities on the Comstock. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), your evening will start with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant (one of the best restaurants on the Comstock).

Carson City Symphony Association invites children ages 4 to 12 to join the Symphony Youth Chorus (formerly Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir) the spring Session.

Ken Ludwig's "Leading Ladies" is a comedy extravaganza where the laughs are as abundant as the costume changes.

With Ludwig's comedic prowess, the plot weaves through a maze of mistaken identities, creating a comedic symphony that'll have you gasping for breath between chuckles.

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall, Nashville Social Club in Carson City at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of "The Addams Family, young@part" with the final performances this weekend at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m., Minden Mill will be presenting local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff in a Chautauqua performance of Sierra Nevada Super Hero John “Snowshoe” Thompson and his wife Agnes in “Mailman of the Sierra.”

Our stage and mic is always open unless there is a scheduled activity. But on Thursday evenings, we have a structured hosted open mic with Keith Alan Barnett as your host.

Nashville Social Club is bringing rock ‘n roll fans in Carson City and surrounding areas an incredible opportunity to see members of The Doobie Brothers, Traffic, New Grass Revival, and Peter Frampton’s band perform in an intimate setting.

Look at who we got coming to Polecat Tavern on Saturday, Jan. 20th? It's KRD, Kirk & Reba Duo. Rock & Roll classics at their best! This night you won't want to miss.

Join us on Friday, Jan. 19 beginning at 7pm for Keith Alan Barnett. He will be performing some of the songs from the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" plus many more of your favorites.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Cool January Jazz” on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free, donations welcome.

The 17-member band will play favorite big-band jazz tunes from its extensive repertoire and feature the vocal stylings of Jakki Ford. Pianist and band leader David Bugli said, "This is the band's first performance of the new year.

Local Photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee here in Gardnerville starting on Monday, January 15th.

His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite – cows. Mark has enjoyed photography since he was a kid. It remains a passion to this day. His photos are of areas from Mad Canyon’s majestic peaks to Gardnerville’s Meadows, historic locales from Genoa to Virginia City, barns to classic cars.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Louise Noel for her Winter show. Vibrant and whimsical are the words that come to mind when describing her work.

Our stage and mic is always open unless there is a scheduled activity. But on Thursday evenings, we have a structured hosted open mic with Keith Alan Barnett as your host. You are welcome to come up and play your music, recite your poetry, tell your funny stories, etc. So don't be shy, come on down and show us your stuff!

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Lake Tahoe in August of 1980.

Nashville Social Club is bringing rock ‘n roll fans an incredible opportunity to see members of The Doobie Brothers, Traffic, New Grass Revival, and Peter Frampton’s band perform in an intimate setting in Carson City.

America’s favorite flannel-clad funnyman Larry the Cable Guy is bringing a double dose of his acclaimed blue-collar comedy to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Saturday, March 9.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest. The contest is open to students in the 9th to 12th grades, or 14 to 18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students.