Brewery Arts Center
Established in 1975 to enrich the quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.
🌟 Get ready for a night of country soul + unstoppable energy! 🌟 From Atlanta family jams 🎸 to the big stage 🎤, Tony Evans Jr. is blazing his own trail in country music. Inspired by his dad 👨👦, fueled by faith ✝️, and loved by fans everywhere 💕, Tony is bringing his story and songs straight to YOU! 🔥 What to […]
The Nevada State Archives will offer a self-guided open house featuring items and exhibits from Twain's era. While the Archives does not hold Twain's papers, its collection highlights the early territorial governance of Nevada that helped shape Twain's experience The State Library will also offer fun, interactive Twain-themed activities, including a Twain-related library scavenger hunt, […]
The Nevada State Library will host two authors for literary workshops: Dani Putney will present an exploration of poetry and its creative process at 3pm, while Brad McMullen, Nevada's state folklorist, will discuss the state's rich traditions and cultural heritage at 2pm. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes. These events are FREE to the […]
When: Friday, October 17, 2025Where: Departs Eastgate Depot, Carson CityDuration: 5 hours (includes 2 hours in Virginia City) Your Twain Train adventure begins in Carson City at 2:00 pm. Travel 24 miles through scenic Nevada landscapes, arriving in Virginia City by 3:15 pm. Spend two hours exploring historic streets filled with special festival exhibitions, antique shops, saloons, and the same […]
Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.
Proscenium Players is proud to present the first show of our 60th anniversary season 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Directed by Amelia Gotham In Joseph Kesselring's classic dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," we are introduced to Mortimer Brewster, a theater critic who stumbles upon a chilling revelation: his endearing aunts, Abby […]
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. Clemens was praised as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature". Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Roughing It. After […]
From international tours and Grammy nominations to a surprise lockdown in their family home — the Tin Drum Family Band was born out of a moment no one saw coming. When Covid struck, music legends Burleigh Sr., Mary Harris, and their children Sierra and Burleigh Jr. unexpectedly found themselves under one roof for over two years. What started as a family wedding turned […]
Join the Carson City Ghost Walk for the third annual Mark Twain Days with one tour Saturday, October 18, 2025. This 90-minute tour, led by Madame Curry and her Spirit Wranglers, leaves from Bob McFadden Plaza at 10:00 a.m. The party lets off at The Brewery Arts Center where you can enjoy more Mark Twain […]
Join us for an open air fair like no other! Join us on Saturday, October 18th from 11am to 4pm for an outdoor marketplace full of vendors, food trucks, music and poetry! And don't forget the mule lead wagon rides!
Join Dr. Amy Ghilieri, from Western Nevada College, in a hands on workshop learning how to letterpress. This workshop is free and open to all ages.
Another free workshop for you! Celebrate Mark Twain Days by joining us at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to turn a lump of clay into a frog! You'll find us in the BAC Clay Studio from 11am to 4pm.
Michael Branch - University Foundation Professor, Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno The never-before-told story of the horned rabbit—the myths, the hoaxes, the very real scientific breakthrough it inspired—and how it became a cultural touchstone of the American West. Just what is a jackalope? Purported to be part jackrabbit and part antelope, the jackalope began as […]
Imagine what’s uniquely Nevadan. Whether it’s a memory of times past, an encounter that changed you, or a description of our desert landscapes, you have something to share. In this 60-minute workshop, author Suzanne Morgan Williams will set the stage with visual and sensory prompts and share writing tips to immerse readers in your story […]
Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.
Michael J. Smith, Retired Educator and Entrepreneur, Carson City Cultural Commission Mark Twain, his association and relationship with Black Americans-the untold truths. “Mark Twain was not afraid to reject values he had once accepted, and he thought long and hard about how these transformations happened-or failed to happen. He shared his insights with us in […]
By the time Gardnerville was founded in 1879, Mark Twain was long gone by then and already a legend, but the Carson Valley still drew unforgettable characters. Discover the fascinating, often humorous backstories of our early settlers and how their legacy continues to shape Main Street Gardnerville.
The Wind is a podcast about listening, made at a handmade desk in the Sierra Nevada by Fil Corbitt.
Hello! My name is Brad McMullen and I’m the new Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. It’s my job to support the folk and traditional arts in the state of Nevada. Now normally when I introduce myself that way, I tend to get some blank stares, because people aren’t always familiar with what the […]
Bow Tie Ball? Not this year! We are going low country this year to celebrate some of Twain's most enduring characters Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer! Join us at the Nevada State Museum for southern inspired cusine catered by Nashville Social Club with a live hot jazz band and musicians and poets scattered throughout the […]
Proscenium Players is proud to present the first show of our 60th anniversary season 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Directed by Amelia Gotham In Joseph Kesselring's classic dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," we are introduced to Mortimer Brewster, a theater critic who stumbles upon a chilling revelation: his endearing aunts, Abby […]
🎶 Zachary and Dylan Zmed are an Americana brother duo who specialize in the rich tradition of blood harmony singing. Originally from 🌴 San Fernando Valley in Southern California, they now call the hills of Middle Tennessee home. From 2012 to 2015, they built a devoted local following in LA as a guitar and mandolin duo, blending 🎸 original music and timeless covers across a wide range […]
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or rene your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
Proscenium Players is proud to present the first show of our 60th anniversary season 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Directed by Amelia Gotham In Joseph Kesselring's classic dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," we are introduced to Mortimer Brewster, a theater critic who stumbles upon a chilling revelation: his endearing aunts, Abby […]
When bloodlines meet bass lines, the harmony hits different. 💫 Burleigh & Sierra Drummond join The Zmed Brothers hot off of a great weekend of music for an evening steeped in truth, tenderness, and that undeniable sibling spark. Pull up a chair, order a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned or a plate of Shrimp & Grits, […]
Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.
Calling all filmmakers with a flair for fright! Carson Creepy is back, and it’s bigger, scarier, and more spine-tingling than ever! Are you brave enough to enter the ultimate horror showdown? Competition Details: Screening & Awards Ceremony: Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25th at Brewery Arts Center: Screenings on Friday at 7:00 PM and on Saturday at 2:00 […]
High Sierra Swing Dance Club's monthly lesson & dance welcomes a variety of guest instructors to teach Intermediate lessons from 6:30-7:30pm. Open social dancing follows from 7:30-9:30pm. All levels welcome, no partner needed. Lesson and Dance are each $15 ($10 for HSSDC Members). No advanced tickets, pay at the event. Click Here For More Information
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or refine your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
Proscenium Players is proud to present the first show of our 60th anniversary season 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Directed by Amelia Gotham In Joseph Kesselring's classic dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," we are introduced to Mortimer Brewster, a theater critic who stumbles upon a chilling revelation: his endearing aunts, Abby […]
Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday. Come and join us!
Sponsored by Comstock Propane, with pilot Pat Irwin 1st come, 1st served. Free coffee and hot chocolate! Balloon will launch at 8 am till 11 am, or as weather allows. Free chocolate balloons for the first 200 visitors courtesy of Comstock Propane.
Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or refine your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday. Come and join us!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Market! A fun-filled day of art, food, drinks, music & more! We will be featuring the art of over 30 local artists so you can do all your holiday shopping in one shop! November 9th, 12 to 4pm. Free Admission. Interested in participating? Sign up HERE!
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or refine your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
Join us as we get 'spirit'ual with a carefully crafted pairing of Moondance Chocolates and high end spirits generously provided by Saltwater Tavern. There will be savory nibbles served upon arrival. Pairings: Minden Mill Bourbon accompanied with Madagascar Vanilla Chocolate D'usse Cognac served with a Jasmine Chocolate Teremana Reposado Tequila paired with a Mint Chocolate […]
Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or refine your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday. Come and join us!
Bridey Thelen-Heidel, an award-winning author and TEDx speaker will be sharing insight she's gained as a result of her chaotic upbringing. The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Have you ever had […]
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or refine your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday. Come and join us!
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie! This is a hill we will die on! Join us for a screening of the classic Christmas flick, Die Hard. Tickets include a pre-movie happy hour with custom themed cocktails and an appetizer spread in true holiday fashion! Become a member of the Brewery Arts Center and save $5 […]
Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.
Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. This edition features Vic Ruggiero […]
Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to develop or refine your skills, explore new ideas, and work alongside like-minded creatives. 🎨 Live Model Each Week • Costumed, portrait, or gurative • Dynamic poses […]
Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday. Come and join us!