Sierra Nevada Media Group Nevada Appeal

Postures and Parts: The Male Nude art display

19 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Western Nevada College Gallery, 2201 W. College Parkway, Carson City
Ongoing through Friday, January 9, 2009, 5pm

Event type: Art/Galleries
Event description: By artist Candace Nicol in a variety of techniques. Free.
Contact phone: 445-3235

A Christmas Calamity

24 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill
Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 8pm – Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 10pm

Event type: Theater/Film
Event description: Show only $10; dinner available w/show, $28. Presented by Gold Hill Theater Troupe.
Contact phone: 847-0111
More info: www.goldhillhotel.net

A Christmas Calamity

31 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill
Ongoing through Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10pm

Event type: Theater/Film
Event description: Show only $10; dinner available w/show, $28. Presented by Gold Hill Theater Troupe.
Contact phone: 847-0111
More info: www.goldhillhotel.net

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Poker Run

04 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV
Sunday, January 4, 2009, 10am – 1pm

Event type: Workshops
Event description: Pull a card from five dealers located around the mountain and the person with the best hand wins.
Contact email: kayla@diamondpeak.com
Contact phone: (775) 832-1120
More info: www.diamondpeak.com

Public dance

04 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Dayton Valley Golf Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive, Dayton
Sunday, January 4, 2009, 3 – 6pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: West Coast Swing lessons 3-4 p.m., dance 4-6 p.m. includes waltz, foxtrot, tango, Latin (Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Mambo, Bolero etc.), Modern (Swing, Night Club 2 Step, Hustle) and other (Western, Polka, etc.
Contact email: EarlDanceBallroom@hotmail.com
Contact phone: 775 882-EARL

Mommy & Me Classes

06 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

First United Methodist Church, southwest corner of Musser and Division streets, Carson City
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 9 – 10am

Event type: Youth/Leadership
Event description: For kids age 4-younger, includes crafts, music, games and fun times. Cost $50 for 20 weeks; held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact email: rtalafous@gmail.com
Contact phone: 775-882-2040

Retired Public Employees of Nevada meet

06 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 2 – 3pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Guest speaker is Maria Brown, travel agent, who will share travel tips for seniors. All retired state employees welcome.
Contact phone: 883-6334

Muscle Powered Walk

07 Jan 2009 01:30:00 GMT

V & T Trail
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Event type: Free or less than $5
Event description: Meet leader Donna Inversin at Long Ranch Park (corner of Longview and Bristol). Must be a member, may join at start of walk.
Contact email: d_inversin@yahoo.com
Contact phone: 775.315.6763
More info: www.musclepowered.org

West Coast swing dancing

07 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

El Charro Avitia Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 6:30 – 9pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Free; no partner necessary. Visit www.highsierrasdc.org.
Contact email: patdev@netzero.net
Contact phone: 775-629-9369

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat auditions

07 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Western Nevada College, Sarah Winnemucca Hall, 2201 W. College Parkway, Carson City,
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 7 – 10pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Roles to be cast include Joseph and an ensemble of 11 brothers who sing and dance well; several brothers are featured soloists. More than one female may be cast in the role of the narrator. Other roles include Pharaoh, Potiphar, Jacob, Potiphar’s wife, a chorus and a dance troupe. Some numbers will also feature a chorus of small children who sing well. Experience in part singing is preferred. Auditioners should come prepared to sing a song less than 1-minute long with a taped companiment or provide the accompanist with a musical score – a capella auditions are not advised. Solo auditions are recommended. Performers should wear clothes appropriate for a dance audition. Callbacks for some performers will follow on Thursday evening in Marlette Hall.
Contact email: sarrigots@wnc.edu
Contact phone: 775-445-4250

PFLAG Carson Region meeting (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

07 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Friendship Hall, 1201 N. Saliman Road, Carson City
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Features Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes as speaker.
Contact email: gabowitz@aol.com
Contact phone: 220 4151

Mommy & Me Classes

07 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

First United Methodist Church, southwest corner of Musser and Division streets, Carson City
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 9 – 10am

Event type: Youth/Leadership
Event description: For kids age 4-younger, includes crafts, music, games and fun times. Cost $50 for 20 weeks; held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact email: rtalafous@gmail.com
Contact phone: 775-882-2040

Ballroom Dance Lessons

07 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 11am – 12pm

Event type: Free or less than $5
Event description: A healthy and energizing way to stay young. Fee charged for lessons; open to all ages.
Contact email: taylor9860@sbcglobal.net
Contact phone: 775-885-0552

Historical Program on African-American Entertainers

08 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Nevada Historical Society, 1650 N. Virginia St., Reno (on UNR Campus)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Event type: Lectures
Event description: Professor Alex Albright presents a program on African-American traveling vaudeville shows, focusing on the December 1925 tour of Nevada made by the Georgia Minstrels, who played Elko, Winnemucca and Reno.
Contact email: tmoiola@nevadaculture.org
Contact phone: 775-688-1191
More info: www.nevadaculture.org

American Association of University Women (AAUW), Capital Branch

09 Jan 2009 01:30:00 GMT

B'Sghetti's, South Carson Street
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: All women college graduates are invited to the monthly AAUW Capital Branch meeting.
Contact email: kimneiman@yahoo.com
Contact phone: 775 782-9783
More info: www.aauw.org

West Coast swing and nightclub two-step lessons

09 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 6 – 9pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: A six-week series of West Coast swing and nightclub two-step lessons hosted by High Sierra Swing Dance Club. West Coast swing beginners with no experience, 6 p.m.; intermediate swing, 7 p.m., and nightclub two-step, 8 p.m.; no partner necessary. Cost $45 for BAC members, $50 nonmembers.
Contact email: patdev@netzero.net
Contact phone: 7756299369

Carson High Talent Show

09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Features 16 acts with singing, acting, and dancing. Tickets are $4 for general audience, $3 for students with a student body card. Doors will open around 6:15.
Contact email: breedy@carson.k12.nv.us
Contact phone: 775-283-1652

Gairin Folk Music

09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Borders Bookstore Cafe, 911 Topsy Lane, Indian Hills
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Event type: Classical Music
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: Borders Bookstore (775) 267-0755
More info: aufrance.com…

Town Hall meeting

09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton Nevada
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Hosted by Lyon County Business Council. Features Lyon County Commissioner Chuck Roberts will be on hand to listen and talk with community members.
Contact email: Cthom29678@aol.com
Contact phone: 775-246-4600

Ballroom dance lessons

09 Jan 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Pinkerton Dance Academy, 2045 California St., Carson City
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:30 – 9:15pm

Event type: Workshops
Event description: For teens and adults, limited to 30 couples, first-come, first-served basis. Cost $10 per person, per lesson.
Contact phone: 297-5618

Rich Moreno book signing

10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Barnes and Noble, 5555 S. Virginia St., Reno
Friday, January 9, 2009, 4 – 6pm

Event type: Workshops
Event description: "Backyard Traveler" author Rich Moreno signs his new book, "Nevada Curiosities."
Contact phone: 826-8882

M.T. Go Home Roast

10 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City
Friday, January 9, 2009, 6 – 9pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Hosted by Carson City Rotary, a roast of out-going Mayor Marv Teixeira. Roasters include Sen. Mark Amodei, Sparks Mayor Gino Martin, Gary Andreas, Sheriff Kenny Furlong. Tickets $100 each; reserved seating $125 each.
Contact email: larry@cbnevada.com
Contact phone: 315-0141

Rich Moreno book signing

10 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Borders Books, 911 Topsy Lane, Indian Hills
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 12 – 2pm

Event type: Workshops
Event description: "Backyard Traveler" author Rich Moreno signs his new book, "Nevada Curiosities."
Contact phone: 267-0755

Open Pool Tournaments

11 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Decades Bar and Grill, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 5 – 9pm

Event type: Cards/Games
Event description: Buy-in $5; matched Pot with Outlaw rules. Prize money offered.
Contact email: twinsds@hotmail.com
Contact phone: 775-883-8889

Karson Kruzers meeting

12 Jan 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Round Table Pizza, Retail Way, Carson City
Sunday, January 11, 2009, 4:30 – 5:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Open to all vehicle enthusiasts.
Contact phone: 883-0927

Miss Carson City Scholarship Program and Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program joint meeting

12 Jan 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Round Table Pizza, 961 Topsy Lane, Indian Hills
Sunday, January 11, 2009, 4:30 – 5:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Open to young women ages 17-24; parents welcome to meeting. Women must be at least a graduating high school senior, never been married or pregnant.
Contact phone: 721-2928 or 230-3745

Carson City Music Club

13 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City
Monday, January 12, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Annual members' recital with surprise numbers of various types performed by members. Student of the month Andy Shao will also perform. Cost $8 at the door; refreshments served after performance.
Contact email: diannecooper24@msn.com
Contact phone: 775-720-9058

Mommy & Me Classes

13 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

First United Methodist Church, southwest corner of Musser and Division streets, Carson City
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9 – 10am

Event type: Youth/Leadership
Event description: For kids age 4-younger, includes crafts, music, games and fun times. Cost $50 for 20 weeks; held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact email: rtalafous@gmail.com
Contact phone: 775-882-2040

Builders Association of Western Nevada 2009 Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet

14 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Gold Dust West Casino
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6 – 9pm

Event type: Lectures
Event description: Master of Ceremonies is Assemblyman James A. Settelmeyer and the Oath of Office will be officiated by Carson City Mayor-elect Bob Crowell. Cost is $40 per person with choice of entree. RSVP requested by Jan. 7.
Contact email: msorensen@bawn.org
Contact phone: 775-882-4353
More info: www.bawn.org

West Coast swing dancing

14 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

El Charro Avitia Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6:30 – 9pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Free; no partner necessary. Visit www.highsierrasdc.org.
Contact email: patdev@netzero.net
Contact phone: 775-629-9369

Photo Club meeting

14 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6:30 – 8pm

Event type: Lectures
Event description: Monthly meeting features newspaper photographer Shannon Litz talking about her career
Contact email: napapat7373@charter.net
Contact phone: 775 790-0440

Dixie Melody Boys in concert

14 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church, 1505 Railroad Drive, Carson City
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: A southern gospel quartet from North Carolina performs traditional gospel music with energy and excitement. Love offering accepted.
Contact phone: 885-8361

Cool Jazz in January

14 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 8 – 10pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Featuring the Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams. Admission $5 at the door, $4 members of Mile High Jazz Band Association, free to ages 18-younger. Swing dance instruction from 6-7:30, additional $5.
Contact phone: 883-4154

Mommy & Me Classes

14 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

First United Methodist Church, southwest corner of Musser and Division streets, Carson City
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 9 – 10am

Event type: Youth/Leadership
Event description: For kids age 4-younger, includes crafts, music, games and fun times. Cost $50 for 20 weeks; held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact email: rtalafous@gmail.com
Contact phone: 775-882-2040

Ballroom Dance Lessons

14 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 11am – 12pm

Event type: Free or less than $5
Event description: A healthy and energizing way to stay young. Fee charged for lessons; open to all ages.
Contact email: taylor9860@sbcglobal.net
Contact phone: 775-885-0552

Thong Snappers meeting

15 Jan 2009 01:15:00 GMT

Glen Eagles, 3700 N. Carson St., Carson City
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5:15 – 7:15pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: A women's social group that does fundraising in support of Austin's House. All women (21-older) welcome, social activities as well as charitable; no attendance requirements, new members invited to attend meetings anytime. RSVP requested.
Contact email: cherylmathwig@yahoo.com
Contact phone: 775-232-1440
More info: www.thongsnappers.com

Carson Valley Desert Brushes meeting

15 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Johnson Lane Firehouse, 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 6 – 7pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: For painters of all levels, and those who would like to learn.
Contact phone: 246-3378

Blind Draw Steel Tip Dart Tournament

15 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Buckbean Brewing Company, 1155 S. Rock Blvd., Reno, NV 89502
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 6:30 – 10:30pm

Event type: Cards/Games
Event description: Features 301-501-cricket best of three; limited to 32 players, $20 per player double-elimination. Free beer tasting.
Contact email: sandellstype@sbcglobal.net
Contact phone: 775-857-4444
More info: www.buckbeanbeer.com

Photo club meeting

15 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Carson City Fire Department No. 1, 777 S. Stewart St., Carson City
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Open to all interested in photography.
Contact phone: 720-2549

Nevada State Genealogical Society meeting

16 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Reno Family History Center, 4751 Neil Road, Reno
Thursday, January 15, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Documenting Lineage for the Daughters of the American Revolution, with guest lecturer Janelle Martin.
Contact email: gwtw1@charter.net
Contact phone: Janet Green 775-345-6071

Carson Valley Art Association meeting

16 Jan 2009 21:30:00 GMT

UNR Cooperative Extension conference room, Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville
Friday, January 16, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Event type: Meeting/Conventions
Event description: Guest speaker is Gene Young, retired art dealer. Also short business agenda and refreshments. Open to the public.
Contact phone: 782-8035

The Great Basin Brass Quintet performs

17 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

C.V.I.C. Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Minden, NV
Friday, January 16, 2009, 6pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Doors open at 6 p.m. with a reception catered by Tahoe Ridge Winery; dessert by Bravo Café and Bakery after concert. Admission is a $15 donation at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Carson Valley Arts Council.
Contact email: cvartscouncil@yahoo.com
Contact phone: 775-782-8608

"John Brown's Body"

17 Jan 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City
Friday, January 16, 7:30pm – Saturday, January 17, 2009, 9pm

Event type: Theater/Film
Event description: Featuring Carson High School advanced acting students and chamber choir. Tickets $6 students and children, $7 seniors, $8 general admission.
Contact phone: 230-8919

Big Band Jazz Times Two

17 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City
Friday, January 16, 2009, 8 – 9:30pm

Event type: Music/Concerts
Event description: Features the Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Bands' sixth annual joint concert. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 students, seniors, $5 children ages 12-younger. A fund-raiser for CHS Jazz Band to attend the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho.
Contact phone: 883-4154

Pro-Life Rally

17 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Carson Valley Christian Center, Stephanie Way, Minden
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 9 – 10:30am

With guest speaker Wayne Hoag, with other pro-life ministries sharing their information.

Event type: Fair/Festival
Contact: Don Nelson, 530-0029

Wild Winter Weekend

17 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1265 Deerlodge Road, off Red Rock Road, north of Reno
Saturday, January 17, 11am – Sunday, January 18, 2009, 3pm

Event type: Fundraiser
Event description: Weather permitting, see the animals in their winter coats at their most-active time of the year. Trained guides available for questions; nature center open. Cost $12 adults; $10 children.
Contact phone: 775-970-3111

Beer Crawl

17 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Downtown Carson City
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 1 – 5pm

Event type: Food
Event description: For $10 you get a mug and a map which will lead you on a journey tasting some mighty fine barley and hops and maybe a bit of food.
Contact email: monrho@sbcglobal.net
Contact phone: 775-882-8950

How Telescopes Work: Telescope Clinic

17 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

TERC Building, Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 2 – 7pm

Event type: Festival/Fair
Event description: An educational activity on “How Telescopes Wor," using models, lenses and mirrors, visitors will be able to touch, feel and see how telescopes actually work.
Contact email: deefrewert@earthlink.net
Contact phone: 775-450-2615
More info: www.ss4s.org

Open Pool Tournaments

18 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Decades Bar and Grill, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 5 – 9pm

Event type: Cards/Games
Event description: Buy-in $5; matched Pot with Outlaw rules. Prize money offered.
Contact email: twinsds@hotmail.com
Contact phone: 775-883-8889