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Hosted by All World Sports, Midnight Madness begins its All Night Tournaments with an adult slow-pitch event from May 25-27 at Centennial Park in Carson City.

Carson City kicked-off the Memorial Day weekend festivities Friday during the second annual community Rockin’ Rib Fest at Casino Fandango.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 8. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s State Parks.

A patch of morning light lays on the hills near Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City on Tuesday morning.

Cool, showery weather, with periods of steadier precipitation, will continue into the Memorial Day weekend. However, snow levels are forecast to rise above 7,500 feet from Wednesday evening onward for diminishing snowfall impacts in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

Lake Tahoe natural resource and law enforcement agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country.

Please visit Shelby’s Book Shoppe In Minden for our giant, “Spring Clean” used-book sale Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

The sale will take place indoors; books are priced to move at one dollar each.

Shelby’s Book Shoppe is located at 1663 Lucerne St. Suite C, Minden, NV. Stop by and say hi to Linda, Roxy & Ellie!

The second annual Kids to Parks Day was a jam-packed day full out outdoor activities at the Silver Saddle Ranch on Saturday in Carson City.

To celebrate Kids to Parks Day, children of all ages got the hands-on experience of outdoor recreation and safety through several informative booths and exciting activities around the ranch.

Heading into Saturday, May 18, 2019 we say welcome to the weekend Carson City. Activities abound throughout the region. Bring an umbrella as the forecast calls for some showers. But above all, enjoy the events and activities lined up in Carson City, Carson Valley, Mound House, Silver City, Virginia City and Dayton areas.

Due to anticipated cold, wet, windy weather conditions Carson City Sheriff’s Office regrets to inform the community of the cancellation of the Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party which was scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

An unusual and persistent weather pattern will send cold Pacific storms into the Carson City region Wednesday through early next week, a pattern that is more typical of early March rather than late May.

For Carson City and throughout western Nevada we can expect periods of rain and strong gusty winds and for the Sierra, heavy wet snow starting at around 8,000 feet and dropping to 6,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service.

One of the great things about our high desert climate is is how quickly conditions can change. Heading into Tuesday we're looking at breezy conditions and sunny skies, with a shift in the weather Wednesday. But for now, let's enjoy Tuesday, May 14, with indoor and outdoor activities including three separate Muscle Powered hosted events, an archery shoot, Big Band Jazz at Living the Good Life and more. Read on.

The pleasant, sunny warm weather around Carson City and Lake Tahoe region is expected to make an abrupt change beginning Wednesday as a series of storm systems will move into the area bringing wind, valley rain and the chance for Sierra snow, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to upcoming storms through the weekend. The following is from the Sheriff's Office: Due to anticipated cold, wet, windy weather conditions Carson City Sheriff’s Office regrets to inform the community of the cancellation of the Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party which was scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the National Weather Service a slight chance of showers and potential for wind is predicted. Unfavorable weather conditions may cause significant disruption in the planned outdoor activities. The event cannot be relocated indoors as accommodations are limited. Staff of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those interested in attending and appreciates the community’s support.
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The 16th annual Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be held Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office administration building, 911 East Musser Street.

Public safety, awareness and community are at the center of this popular annual spring event where the theme is “Cops and Kids: Where the Community and Law Enforcement Come Together.”

Good day Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, May 8, 2019. We're looking at another day of sunshine and afternoon highs in the low 70s. We have activities throughout the region today, including a history presentation in Dayton, a Holocaust memorial service at the Governor's Mansion, art classes, live jazz and more. We want to send a big birthday "shoutout" to our outdoor editor emeritus Don Quilici, who turns 85 today. Don and his wife, Elaine, remain active, maintain healthy walks and hikes around the region and have plans for yet another Alaska outback trip this summer. Happy Birthday Q!

Sierra Lutheran High School, in collaboration with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School and Mt. Cross Ministries, has released its 2019 Summer Programs registration. Collectively, the three entities will offer seven unique summer programs, including two week-long overnight programs.

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday:

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

CARSON CITY — Spring is in the air; a time to open the windows, soak in the season’s colorful blooms, and explore Nevada’s inspiring natural surroundings. In recognition of National Air Quality Awareness Week, April 29 through May 3, 2019, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is encouraging Nevadans to “Check the AQI and Get Outside.”

The Brevet can be traced back to front man Aric Chase Damm’s college days where he realized he had a talent for writing scores to be used in student films. This lead to a licensing deal, tracks from the band’s albums would be used in film and television, and an every-growing popularity online. True to their roots, The Brevet create songs that are cinematic, full of catchy hooks, and blend the excitement of thunderous percussion, electric guitars, and some R&B swagger.

Since 1995, the Wicked Tinkers have been playing ancient rhythms and forgotten sounds—things might have heard hundreds of years ago at a Scottish wedding or Highland riding party—but have reimagined the music for the twenty-first century. The aim to create a sound that is both “ancient and hauntingly familiar” with use of bagpipes, tribal drums, didgeridoos, and Bronze-Age Irish horns paired with a modern, rock-and-roll energy; their music will transport you back in time and get an audience of their feet with a raw, primal, and exciting sound.

The Dead Winter Carpenters come from North Lake Tahoe, California and have created a reputation for “pouring their heart and soul” out on the stage. They are trying to redefine string music for a youthful generation of listeners; their progressive nature and sound comes from use of plugged and unplugged instruments, a blending of refined musical ability and ‘letting it all hang out,’ with a strong sense of ambition. They are reminiscent of genre-benders like Jack White, Chris Thile and Sam Bush and, like these artists, connect with their fans in ways that sell out their show.

Flor de Toloache have taken the city by storm and made New York City history as the “First and Only All-Woman Mariachi Group.” Their unique flavor and sound is a result of working to preserve old traditions of Mariachi while adding original flare influenced from diverse cultural backgrounds from all over the globe.

Back by popular demand! Remember Jones is a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer, storyteller and bandleader with a throwback vibe and authentic energy. Collaboratively supported by a large ensemble of musicians (featuring female backing vocalists, a horn section, and a six-piece rhythm section), the band has played to countless packed and sold-out ballrooms, clubs and theaters throughout the country.

Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal formed, in 2012, in the blues-town of Lincoln, Nebraska. The five-piece band had been inspired by sounds of Motown, Stax, Muscle Shoals, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San Francisco; they are “music for the people, by the people,” and they do whatever they can to get a crowd dancing to forget all about their own troubles. Their musical roots and inspirations can be heard alongside their more-contemporary sound as they charge into the modern era of soul music. In January 2019, Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal released their fourth studio album: “Do It Now.”

Terrance Simien has been the original instrument, the voice, to both express shared human emotions and bring his audiences of a multicultural tour of the world; he has created a blend of “New Orleans-funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American-zydeco roots music,” that will move an audience to start grooving along to new, innovative sounds grounded in a Creole tradition. In 1983, eighteen-year-old Simien started touring and by age twenty was performing along siege Fats Domino and Sarah Vaugh.

In 1990, Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono of the Mother Hips found themselves living in the same house, teaching one another guitar chords. In 1993, they released their debut album, and twenty-five years later, in 2018, The Mother Hips releases their most ambitions album: “Chorus.” they showed that the longstanding rock band could still easily create new, unconventional, and meaningful music for their listeners.

The Novelists’ song “With Drawl” won Reno Gazette Journals’ Best Local Song of 2018 as they continue the climb in popularity in the U.S.

Jordan T’s musical career began in Maui, where he had formed a local band and was soon given the call to play guitar for touring reggae bands like Maoli and Katchafire. With the help of fans, Jordan T was able to fund his debut album “Bridges with the Vibes” in 2017. With a surplus he and his fans raised, Jordan T contacted Habitat for Humanity in Nicaragua and aided in building houses for those in need.

Whether traveling with other musicians, like his Nashville-based band the Trailer Park Troubadours, or with just his guitar, Antsy McClain guaranteed to put on a memorable show filled with both “humor and heart.” Antsy McClain’s unique, down-home sound and lyrics mix serious subjects, social commentary, and observations about life with moments of humor and absurdity; a single song could have you laughing and crying at the same time.

His shows are filled with comedy, music, and storytelling, and his relatable nature leaves audiences feeling like Antsy is a close friend.

April 26, 2019—The countdown to an unforgettable season of free concerts in Carson City is underway! Today the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies announced its impressive lineup of artists who will perform at The Change Companies stage on the Brewery Arts Center’s campus each Saturday at 7pm from June 22 to Aug. 24. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together!