Carson City Events for February 2010
Feb. 6, 2010 (Sat)DOWNTOWN WINE WALKPlease join us on the first Saturday of every month for a stroll around downtown Carson. Purchase a wine glass & map for $10 and enjoy the wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, art galleries, gift shops, casinos & restaurants.
More Info: 883-2211
Feb. 9, 2010 (Tue)JAZZ SAMPLER FOR SWEETHEARTSTreat your Valentine to an evening of sweet and hot big-band music at Comma Coffee 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. City. Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams play jazzy, versions of favorite love songs and other swinging, big-band selections. Admission is $5 at the door, free for age 18 and under. Dance instruction, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., is $5 additional.
Info: 775-883-4154 or milehighjazz.com
Feb. 12 - 14, 2010 (Fri - Sun)OPENING NIGHT ON BROADWAYAn exuberant celebration of Broadway's recent blockbusters including songs and dances from Wicked, Hairspray, The Producers, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and more!
Fri/Sat Feb 12/13 at 7:30 PM
Sunday Feb 14 2:00
Carson City Community Center. Advance ticket sales 445-4249. Weekend ticket sales at Community Center Box Office 1 hour prior to showtimes.
Feb. 13, 2010 (Sat)YEAR OF THE TIGERCelebrate the Year of The Tiger at the Children's Museum. Children can make a variety of arts & crafts, learn calligraphy, Chinese jump rope, origami & how to use chop sticks. Dancers will perform various New Year celebration dances. Bring the entire family. All activities are free with paid admission. 813 N. Carson St. 10am - 3pm. #884-2226
Feb. 13, 2010 (Sat)A VALENTINE WHO DONE IT MURDER MYSTERYMurder mystery at the Carson Mall. Characters Wanted.
3 Start Times - 5pm - Children Welcome,
6pm & 7pm - Adults Only.
$10 for adults - $6 for children under 12. Sponsored by the Carson Mall Merchants. Tickets available at Charley's Grilled Subs, Dance Shoppe/Cherokee Sents and The Wedding Emporium.
Feb. 13, 2010 (Sat)FEAST OF CHOCOLATE11th Annual Feast of Chocolate
Saturday, 2/13/10 11 AM to 1 PM
State Library and Archives,
Stewart and Musser, Carson City
Tickets at door $10 adults,
children 12 and under $5
Fund raiser for American Assoc of University Women, Capital Branch
More info call 775-267-4515
Feb. 15, 2010 (Mon)TEDDY ROOSEVELT JOINS US ON PRESIDENTS DAYMeet Theodore Roosevelt through the Chautauqua representation of Doug Mishler, UNR professor. Dr. Mishler has extensively researched this favorite and most unforgettable American President Join us on Presidents Day at Sierra Place, 1111 West College Parkway, Carson City, February 15, 2010 at 2:30pm to 3:30pm Contact Fran Ulm 841-4111
Feb. 17 - Mar. 24, 2010 (Wed - Wed)ARGENTINE TANGOArgentine Tango has been thrilling dancers for more than 100 years with it's beauty, passion, drama and excitement Here's your chance to learn this passionate dance.Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King. For complete information call 775. 883-1976
Feb. 18, 2010 (Thu)BACK IN TIME MUSICDance to the music of Marc Anthony, former musician with the Platters. Marc's illustrious career has taken him to the Far East, Atlantic City, Las Vegas and now Carson City. Join us as we dance to the music we all know and love from the 30's and 40's. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Pkwy. 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
#841-4111
Feb. 19 - Jan. 28, 2010 (Fri - Thu)NUNSENSATIONS! VIVA LAS VEGASThe Brewery Arts Center Performing Arts Collaborative(BACPAC)presents
NUNSENSATIONS! The Nunsense Vegas Revue takes the sisters on a brand new adventure. When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters' school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas, Mother Superior is hesistant to accept. However, after being convinced by the other sisters that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" Reverend Mother agrees. What follows is the most feather-filled, sequin-studded, fan dancing Nunsense show ever! Performing in "The Pump Room" at the Mystique Motor Lodge, the sisters experience "show-biz" like never before. You'll meet Sin-City Sue, find out who's Black and White with Her Money on Red, and try to win a new car with the "Holy Rollers Giant Slot Machine." Taking a line from another show, a critic pointed out, "It's a whole lot funny and a little bit naughty, but there ain't nothin' dirty goin' on!"
Tickets $18 General Admission
$15 Students, Seniors & BAC Members
Buy Tickets Now!
www.breweryarts.org
Feb. 19 - 28, 2010 (Fri - Sun)THE ODD COUPLEThe Dakota Organization Presents ‘The Odd Couple’
the hilarious antics of the mismatched duo of Oscar and Felix will open February 19 in Minden, Nevada.
Performances are February 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7:30 pm and February 21 and 28 at 2 pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden, NV, located at 1602 Esmeralda Avenue. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 seniors and students. Call 775-265-2942 or visit thedakotaorganization.com for tickets and information.
Feb. 21, 2010 (Sun)OH, MY BONNETS AND BUSTLESThe daily grind of 19th century women. A Fashion show in four scenes. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. 3 - 6pm $20 per person. For more information call 775.687-4811
Feb. 25, 2010 (Thu)CHOCOLATE FANTASYThe sweet, delicate aroma of chocolate is everywhere at Sierra Place as we host a Chocolate Fantasy. At centerstage is a fountain of rich, warm, delectable chocolate supported by an array of cakes, candies and ccokies. Join us for a chocolate-lovers dream afternoon. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Contact Fran Ulm 841-4111
Feb. 25, 2010 (Thu)AN EVENING WITH JORMA KOUKONENThe Brewery Arts Center presents Jorma Koukonen with special guest GE Smith.
In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll. He was a founding member of two legendary bands, The Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna, a Grammy nominee, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the most in-demand instructor in the galaxy of stars who teach at the Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp that he and his wife operate in picturesque Southeastern Ohio.
Thursday, February 25 at 7:30pm
Tickets $25 Reserved Seating
$22 Students, Seniors and BAC Members
Buy Tickets Now!www.breweryarts.org
Feb. 25, 2010 (Thu)FRANCES HUMPHREY LECTURE SERIESDr. Gary Ridenour, M.D. presents PANDEMIC a historic perspective on the Flu in Nevada. 7:30 - 8:30pm. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street. 775. 687-4810 x237.
Feb. 28, 2010 (Sun)CARSON CITY SYMPHONY CONCERTCarson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, with guest percussionist Terry Longshore in "Pataruco: Concerto for Venezuelan Maracas & Orchestra" by Ricardo Lorenz. Carson City Community Center. Concert 4:00 p.m.; lobby entertainment begins 3:00 p.m.; preview discussion 3:15 p.m.
Tickets: $15 general; $12 students/seniors/Assoc. members; free age 16 and under. Info: 775-883-4154 or ccsymphony.com
Feb. 28, 2010 (Sun)CHINESE DANCE PERFORMANCESonia Carlson and her gifted dancers bring the beauty and elegance of Chinese folk dance to Sierra Place. Join us as Sonia intertwines dance, costumes and cultural tradition during this hour-long performance. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 2;30pm to 3:30pm, Contact Fran Ulm 775.841-4111
Feb. 28, 2010 (Sun)CONCERTConcert featuring guest soloist Terry Longshore in Pataruco: Concerto for Venezuelan Maracas and Orchestra by Ricardo Lorenz. Also Buckaroo Holiday from Rodeo by Aaron Copeland. Symphony in D minor by Cesar Franck. Carson City Community Center. 4:00pm.
Lobby entertainment by the Carson High School Percussion ensemble at 3:00pm. Meet the soloist preview at 3:15pm.
775. 883-4154
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