Carson City Blog

Carson City is a complicated place. It's calm and simple on the surface with a whole lot going on underneath. For one thing, it's a nice little city with a lot of shopping opportunities, professional services, arts and entertainment surrounded by a nice rural and agricultural region. It creates another layer of activity being located in Nevada, having the casinos and gaming action going on. Throw in the fact that Carson City is the capital of the state, with all of the politics and legislation that this involves, and you've got yourself a bustling little metropolis. With all of that coming and going, it's easy to miss out on something you really wanted to be involved in. One way to stay on top of all the A-list events is to be sure to check our weekly blog. You'll get the news from people who know the capital city best, with the inside story on everything happening from Washoe Valley all the way down to Indian Hills and the Carson Valley and from C-Hill on over toward Mound House and Dayton. From the politicians and the professionals to the ranchers and the retirees, from the state workers to the casino executives, we'll keep you up to date on everything you need to know!

Blog Posts of Carson City

It could be an update of what local bands are playing the lounge circuit this week or a preview of the lineup of celebrities on tap for the Nevada Day parade. Maybe it's a highlight of several top hiking trails in the surrounding hills or some tips for fishing the Carson River. Whatever it is that you want to know about Carson City, just be sure to visit the Carson City blog on a regular basis, and you'll be the best-informed person in town!

5 Favorite Holiday Events in Carson City

By Dan Bablinskas | Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Christmas holidays will be here faster than you can blink. Before you let the season become a jampacked laundry list of obligations, try to recreate the magic and joviality of the season and experience it in the same way that young children do. One way to do this is to carve out some time to enjoy the amazing... Read More
Booker T Jones is coming to Carson City's Nashville Social Club

Two Evenings of Soul: Booker T. Jones is Coming to Carson City’s Nashville Social Club

By Kirsten Alexis | Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Booker T. Jones this September 20 and 21 at Nashville Social Club's Swan Music Hall, Carson City’s unrivaled venue for live music entertainment, Southern-inspired dining and creative craft beverages.  Known for hit songs “Green Onions,” “Melting Pot,” and “Time is Tight,”... Read More

Local Legends of Carson City

By Mary Sisco | Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Carson City is certainly a center of traditional historical significance; but it also has a fun array of fantastical local legends that have become integral to the community's identity. From tales whispered around campfires to stories passed down through generations, Carson City's folklore adds creativity, depth and... Read More

Carson City Doubles Down on Public Art with 22 New Murals

By Dan Bablinskas | Tuesday, April 23, 2024
It’s hard to believe that only last fall, in September 2023, Carson City was adorned with 22 new murals painted by local, national and international artists during the Murals & Music Festival. Festival musicians performed live at the Brewery Arts Center and other venues throughout Carson City. Artists painted... Read More

Snowshoe Hotspots Around Carson City

By Dan Bablinskas | Monday, February 12, 2024
As a little mountain town with easy access to Lake Tahoe, Carson City has a lot to offer the adventuring snowshoer. Whether you want to go up into the mountains or stay near town, there is a huge number of options for snowshoeing in Carson City — almost too many to list. Western Nevada College / Ash Canyon When snow... Read More