performance art
Giselle: Live Classical Ballet Presented By Sierra Nevada Ballet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 11:15amGiselle is the bittersweet story of love and death that has moved audiences of all ages in every corner of the world. It is possibly the best-loved of the world’s ballets about the peasant girl who falls in love with a grand Duke, dies of a broken heart and is transformed into a spirit protecting her lover from the vengeance of a group of evil female spirits called Wilis.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Short history of Virginia City's lady of the night, angel of mercy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 1:17pmAmerica's Red Light District originated in Dodge City, Kansas, where train crews would leave their red lanterns outside when entering a bordello so they could be located in the event of an emergency, and America's madams were quick to embrace this tradition as an excellent way to advertise.
Nevada Arts Council announces 2020 grant awards for artists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 2:21pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced the awarding of $22,639.60 in statewide grants to support individual artists in the production and presentation of artistic projects that will occur between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2020.
Carson City's Brewery Arts Center hosts TheaterWorks' Stewart Little this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 2:14pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s arts epicenter since 1975, is excited to host the TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s performance of "Stewart Little." Fun for the entire family, the performance will be at the BAC’s Performance Hall this Saturday, March 9.
The Union donates Carson’s Got Talent bar proceeds to Carson City Meals on Wheels
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 3:41pmNick Meyer, operations director for The Union Carson City, presented Courtney Warner, executive director for the Carson City Senior Center, with a check for $400. The Union provided beverage service for last month’s Carson’s Got Talent fundraiser benefiting Meals on Wheels Carson City.
Climate change movie 'Burning' featured April 21-22 at Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 7:19amFuture Perfect, a film production company with a studio in Carson City, has made a major feature length documentary about the effects of climate change on children. AND THEN THE CLIMATE CHANGED explores the many ways in which the message of climate change and its frightening consequences can be communicated. One way is through performance.
Art + Nature + Community Art Hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 2:03pmEver looked beyond the bark of a tree or swirl of a climbing vine to see the beauty of the elements that make up nature? Trails & Vistas is presenting the opportunity to do just that at their Art + Nature + Community Art Hike.
TICKETS: Tickets available at trailsandvistas.org
Children (ages 5 to 12) $12
Youth (ages 13 to 18) $25
Adult $45
Bullwhip Demonstration with Doc Durden at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 1:10pmProfessional Bullwhip Instructor Doc Durden will share his talent in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 27, at 10:00 am.
Boys and Girls Club budding artists featured Friday and Saturday at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 11:53amDozens of Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada members will showcase their acting, dance and performance art and painting skills Friday and Saturday in a community performance at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
For the second year, the Diving Into the Arts Academy, sponsored by the BAC, has enrolled more than 100 Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada members to its summer arts program classes.
Nevada Arts Council Awards Jackpot Grants to Artists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:56pmThe Nevada Arts Council has awarded $9,148 in Jackpot Grants to nine Nevada artists and one public institution for arts and arts learning projects. Jackpot grants are awarded on a quarterly schedule and are designed to support arts projects initiated by artists, schools, nonprofit organizations and public institutions. These projects are usually “sudden opportunity events” or applications from groups new to the NAC.
Thirteen Days of Christmas Celebrated at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 4:53pmForget the partridge in a pear tree, Tahoe South has 13 days of Christmas at Heavenly Village spanning Dec. 19 to Dec. 31 with live music, ice sculpting, fire dancers, professional ice skaters, interactive games, dining, shopping, photo opportunities inside a giant snow globe and a fireworks display.