Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Carson City.
Resource Concepts Inc. spent three years rebuilding the historic Lee House at 340 N.
Minnesota St. after a 2022 fire, investing about $2 million to match its original design and hosting a celebration on Aug.7 — with community leaders and live music by the band Front Porch.
Carson City’s 22nd annual Jazz & Beyond Music Festival will start Friday from 4:30–8 p.m. at the Governor’s Mansion, with the Mile High Jazz Band Association presenting a 10-day event featuring over 25 performances—highlighted by acts like Kantu Inka and the Reno Jazz Orchestra.
Carson City Health and Human Services provides immunizations to help protect the community from diseases such as measles, chickenpox and the flu — with walk-in clinics on Thursdays from 8:20 a.m. to 5 p.m. and appointment clinics on Mondays until 4 p.m.
The NIAA changed prep football postseason format for fall competition as part of its 2025—28 realignment cycle, reducing Northern Nevada playoff spots to four teams per classification.
Teams in 5A and 4A are set to compete for playoffs—Carson is among those with league semifinals scheduled for Nov. 7.
Polecat Summer Concert featuring The Green Lotus Band
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Food available for purchase — Enjoy a rockin' evening with The Green Lotus Band and delicious charcuterie boxes.
Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Fundraiser auction and exhibits — Watch talented artists capture the beauty of Carson City through their watercolor creations.
Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the beauty of watercolor art in the picturesque surroundings of Carson City.
Outlaw Flat Trac Race
6 PM - 10 PM — Fuji Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling professional racing, including the Police Vs. Fire Challenge and exciting youth events.
Polecat Summer Concerts
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music every Saturday evening under the summer sky at Polecat Tavern's parking lot.
Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Check event page for details — Experience the vibrant creativity of plein air watercolor artists in scenic Carson City.
Classic Movie Mondays: Rio Bravo
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — $5.00 — Enjoy a classic Western film with fellow cinema lovers in a community setting.
Silver State Art Festival
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fuji Park — Free admission — Explore a vibrant showcase of local art with crafts, photography, and a raffle for visual arts support.
Awareness as Refuge: A Day of Silence and Connection
9 AM – 4:30 PM — River Fork Ranch Preserve — Free entry — Engage in a day of meditation and community connection at a beautiful outdoor venue.
Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin
1-3 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with author and musician Willy Vlautin through conversation, music, and a book signing event.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Carson City.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.