Aug. 4, 2010 (Wed)
FARMERS MARKET
Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Arts, crafts and flowers. Pony Express Pavilion on Hwy 50 at Mills Park. 3:00 - 7:00pm. For vendor information call Shirley at 746-5024.

Aug. 7, 2010 (Sat)
DOWNTOWN WINE WALK
Please 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

Aug. 7 - 8, 2010 (Sat - Sun)
MOTOR CAR RIDES AT THE NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
Take a ride back into history. Ride the motor car built by the Edwards Motor Car Company of Sanford, NC. that ran from 1926 to 1947 as the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 motor car. It shuttled people and supplies 43 miles between the Ajo copper mine and Gila Bend, AZ for a total of 783,000 miles in 17 years of service. Now it's your turn to travel in this historic car. Buy your tickets at the Wabuska Station of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Cash only, no credit cards, please. The motor car runs from 10am to 4pm, every half hour or so. For more information, call the Museum at 775.687.6953.

Aug. 8, 2010 (Sun)
FREE CONCERTS AT LEGISLATIVE PLAZA-CAPITOL AMPHITHEATER
The Jazz! Carson City 2010 music festival opens Sunday afternoon, with three concerts at the Legislative Plaza/Capitol Amphitheater. Admission is free, and parking at the garage on Stewart and Fifth Streets also is free. Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the music! The STRAZZ ensemble will get your toes tapping with an hour of jazz and fiddle tunes played by a dozen of northern Nevada's top strings students beginning at 4:00 p.m. Two Plus, featuring Tom Styker, jazz harmonica, and Dan Lancaster, sax, clarinet, and flute, will be joined by David Bugli, keyboard, Chuck DeLaura, bass, and Herbie Weihskopf, drums, for an hour of traditional improvisational jazz. Top off the afternoon with the inimitable humor and musicianship of "Speedy" Garfin and the Garfin Gathering, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Garfin Gathering musicians are "Speedy" Garfin, sax, clarinet, flute, conga drums, and vocals; Kerry Shacklett, keyboard; George Stigliano, drums; and Jakki Ford, vocals & choreography. More info: Jazzcarsoncity.com or 775-883-4154

Aug. 10, 2010 (Tue)
BIG BAND JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
Mile High Jazz Band presents a program of big-band jazz favorites in featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams, on Tuesday, August 8, 7:30-9:30 pm, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:15 pm., for $5 additional. For information, call 775-883-4154, 775-883-2662, or see the website, milehighjazz.com.

Aug. 10, 2010 (Tue)
HISTORY OF THE CARSON CITY MINT
From 1870 - 1893 the Carson City Mint produced close to 50 million dollars in both gold and silver coins, stamped with the famous CC mint mark. Bob Nylen will also discuss the role women workers played at the mint, as well as show images of the unique and rare coins produced right here in our own hometown. 10am. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Pkwy. 775. 841-4111

Aug. 11, 2010 (Wed)
FARMERS MARKET
Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Crafts & flowers. Pony Express Pavilion on Hwy 50 at Mills Park. 3:00 - 7:00pm. For vendor information call Shirley at 746-5024.

Aug. 14, 2010 (Sat)
25TH ANNUAL BOWERS MANSION BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
The 25th Annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival takes place the weekend of Aug 13-15. The weekend opens at 7:00pm on Friday, August 13th with a free open-air concert at the Davis Creek Park Amphitheater. The main Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival takes place from 9:30am – 6pm on Saturday, August 14th on the Bowers Mansion grounds, gate opens at 9am, Cost $15 adults, $3 kids 2-12. Seven bluegrass bands will perform. Food and craft vendors on site. Coolers/picnic baskets welcome (no glass containers). Sunday’s entertainment is at Davis Creek Amphitheater at 10AM, a live, free Gospel Show. For more info: www.bowersbluegrassfestival.org.

Aug. 14, 2010 (Sat)
CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Carson City Historical Society Press Release Contact: Sue Ballew at 220-6278 CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Come join the fun on a cool summer evening when the Carson City Historical Society hosts their annual Ice Cream Social. Special ice cream and cookies will be available for $4.00 per person -- and children attending will be able to build their own birdhouse courtesy of Jim DeMagistris of Woodworking Specialties. The evening will be filled with music as David Bugli's "Millennium Bugs" will be playing during the event. The Ice Cream Social will be held Saturday, August 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House Park, 1207 North Carson, Carson City. The Carson City Historical Society is a nonprofit organization. The proceeds from the event benefit the Carson City Historical Society "Carriage House Project."

Aug. 14, 2010 (Sat)
RAILFEST V&T SPIRITS TRAIN VIRGINIA CITY
New this year, join us in Virginia City for an evening of great fun including appetizers, dessert, music and train ride, plus 2 drink coupons. Starts at 6:30pm at the F Street Station, train boards at 7pm. $40, tickets can be purchased at the Virgninia City Visitor Center at 86 So. C Street, no phone orders.

Aug. 14 - 15, 2010 (Sat - Sun)
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM STEAM TRAIN RIDE CELEBRATE RAILFEST IN CARSON CITY!
Take a ride on actual Virginia & Truckee equipment. The Nevada State Railroad Museum and steam crew invite you and your family to ride the historic train pulled by Virginia & Truckee Engine #25. Handicapped accessible, the train departs every 40 minutes from 10am to 4pm. Buy your tickets and board train at the Wabuska Depot at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Tickets may be purchased using cash or check only. No credit cards accepted, just like in 1905. For more information, call the Museum at 775.687.6953.

Aug. 14 - 15, 2010 (Sat - Sun)
RAILFEST VIRGINIA CITY/CARSON CITY
Celebrate the V&T Railroad with train rides, V&T Spirits Train, a special Naturalization ceremony and much more. Call 800 718 SLVR(7587) for Virginia City and 800 NEVADA-1(638-2321) for Carson City events and train tickets for the Long line ride from Carson City to Virginia City. or go to www.visitvirginiacitynv.com or www.visitcarsoncity.com

Aug. 15, 2010 (Sun)
JAZZ! CARSON CITY - SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH
Come hear the incomparable vocal stylings of Latisha Lewis and her quartet, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at B'Sghetti's & Plan: b, 318 N. Carson St. Music is by Latisha Lewis with Rocky Tatarelli on sax, Dave Kubin on keyboard, Mick Valentino on guitar, and Bill Heise on drums. Brunch buffet, including specialty breakfast and lunch items, mimosas, coffee, dessert, and gratuity $22.50 in advance or $25 at the door. Buffet in the dining room, drinks in the lounge, music throughout! Sunday Jazz Brunch is part of the August 2010 Jazz! Carson City music festival, sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, For the Love of Jazz, and private donors. For festival information and schedule, see jazzcarsoncity.com. Reservations: 775-461-0520.

Aug. 15, 2010 (Sun)
JAZZ! CARSON CITY - THREE FREE CONCERTS AT LEGISLATIVE PLAZA
The Jazz! Carson City 2010 music festival continues Sunday afternoon with three concerts at the Legislative Plaza/Capitol Amphitheater. Admission is free, and parking at the garage on Stewart and Fifth Streets also is free. Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the music! At 4:00 p.m., Pat Esters sings the coolest jazz, blues, and gospel around! Her amazing voice is backed by Peter Supersano on keyboard, Dennis Steele on drums, and Phil Jerome on bass. At 5:00 p.m., the high-energy, modern jazz-electronic trio Fiscus presents some the area's top young jazz players - Chris Clark on saxophone, Zack Teran on bass, and Jesus Vega on drums. To top off the evening, 6:00-8:00 p.m., the Carson High Jazz Band, directed by Jarod Sorum, plays big-band music for listening and dancing. Contact jazzcarsoncity.com or 775-883-4154.

Aug. 18, 2010 (Wed)
FARMERS MARKET
Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Crafts and flowers. Pony Express Pavilion on Hwy 50 at Mills Park. 3:00 - 7:00pm. For vendor information call Shirley at 746-5024.

Aug. 19, 2010 (Thu)
AKE-ROTH-LAURAIN TRIO AT BAC
Unique, original, highly creative, and distinctive internationally known jazz musicians play at 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 511 W. King St. Information: jazzcarsoncity.com or 775-883-4154.

Aug. 21, 2010 (Sat)
GHOST WALKING TOUR
A spine chilling event. The last Saturday of the month will feature a guided walking tour of our historic homes. Learn about spirits of the past that still linger. Madame Curry will be your tour guide with many haunting surprises to occur. 7:00pm departure from the Firkin & Fox Restaurant (old St. Charles Hotel) on 3rd and Curry St. Adults $15 in advance or $20 at the departure site. For tickets and information call 775. 687-7410. Be Brave.

Aug. 21 - 22, 2010 (Sat - Sun)
MOTOR CAR RIDES AT THE NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
Take a ride back into history. Ride the motor car built by the Edwards Motor Car Company of Sanford, NC. that ran from 1926 to 1947 as the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 motor car. It shuttled people and supplies 43 miles between the Ajo copper mine and Gila Bend, AZ for a total of 783,000 miles in 17 years of service. Now it's your turn to travel in this historic car. Buy your tickets at the Wabuska Station of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Cash only, no credit cards, please. Handicapped accessible, the motor car runs from 10am to 4pm, every half hour or so. For more information, call the Museum at 775.687.6953.

Aug. 24, 2010 (Tue)
STEP RIGHT UP TO CIRCUS FUN
A tribute to the circus world is headlined by magician Thomas Weise. He will treat you to world class sleight-of-hand tricks along with his interactive style of comedy that will surely amaze and entertain you. 2:30pm. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Pkwy. 775. 841-4111

Aug. 24, 2010 (Tue)
COWBOY 101 AT THE HAMPTON INN & SUITES
Wrangler Rich Wontorski of Carson City's R&D Ranch will be the featured guest to introduce the Hampton Inn & Suites new "Cowboy 101 Package" that will be part of their new offering for guests. The public is invited to meet Wrangler Rich and to ride some of the horses he will be bringing on August 24 between 5pm and 7pm. The Inn will be serving complimentary Red's Old 395 Chili and all the fixin's along with wine for the adults. The Hampton Inn is located at 10 Hospitality Way in north Carson City.

Aug. 25, 2010 (Wed)
FARMERS MARKET
Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Crafts and flowers. Pony Express Pavilion on Hwy 50 at Mills Park. 3:00 - 7:00pm. For vendor information call Shirley at 746-5024.

Aug. 26, 2010 (Thu)
OUTDOOR COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT
Richard Elloyan, a colorful and renowned country western singer from Dayton will be performing his famous songs of Nevada's stories. Richard's songs are written through the poetry of his experiences of growing up in Virginia City, and reflect his love of Nevada and its cowboy heritage. 7:00pm. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Pkwy. 775. 841-4111

Aug. 27 - 28, 2010 (Fri - Sat)
NEVADA STATE MUSEUM COIN SHOW
30 Dealers, free appraisals, gold panning and kid's activities. Nevada State Museum. 8:30am - 4:30pm. 775 687-4810 x237

Aug. 28, 2010 (Sat)
COIN SHOW QUARTET AT THE STATE MUSEUM
Meet us at the Coin Show! Free concert, noon to 1 p.m., features Gerry Wright, sax; David Bugli, keyboard; Dennis Steele, drums; George Worth, bass. Info: 775-883-4154

Aug. 28 - 29, 2010 (Sat - Sun)
MOTOR CAR RIDES AT THE NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
Take a ride back into history. Ride the motor car built by the Edwards Motor Car Company of Sanford, NC. that ran from 1926 to 1947 as the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 motor car. It shuttled people and supplies 43 miles between the Ajo copper mine and Gila Bend, AZ for a total of 783,000 miles in 17 years of service. Now it's your turn to travel in this historic car. Buy your tickets at the Wabuska Station of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Cash only, no credit cards, please. Handicapped accessible, the motor car runs from 10am to 4pm, every half hour or so. For more information, call the Museum at 775.687.6953.