Brewery Arts Center

C5 presents: The History of Film Animation | Secret of Nimh | Thursday | February 26th 2026
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brewery Arts Center | West Building | Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Animation history is fueled by rebellion, rivalry, and artists bold enough to break away from the status quo. The Rise of Rivals dives into the moment when animators defected from the Disney machine, sparking fierce creative competition and giving rise to sharper humor, darker themes, and entirely new icons. As studios and storytellers pushed back against polished fairy tales, characters like Bugs Bunny emerged—witty, irreverent, and defiantly different—forever changing the tone and possibilities of animation.
We’ll kick things off with Looney Tunes: A Wild Hare (1940), the cartoon that officially introduced Bugs Bunny and defined Warner Bros.’ fast, anarchic style as a direct counterpoint to Disney’s approach. Then, experience the haunting artistry of The Secret of NIMH (1982), a visually rich and emotionally daring feature created by former Disney animators who set out to prove animation could be complex, mature, and uncompromising.
You’re in for an electrifying night celebrating the rivalries that reshaped animation—and the artists who dared to challenge the throne.
Doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 7:30pm.
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Intermediate Guide to Being Creative with Ceramic Clay | 4 Week Series | Thursdays | Beginning February 26th 2026
2026-02-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Pottery Studio, 449 W KING ST, CARSON CITY, NV, 89703, United States
If it’s been awhile since you’ve had your hands in clay or you just completed our beginners class, here’s your opportunity to delve more into clay. The BAC is offering a 4 week intermediate guide to being creative with ceramic clay. This course will begin where we left off, by going to the next level with more complicated projects. The examples shown are just that, examples and not necessarily what we will create in class. We will make several projects based off the basics and you will have several choices for your final project. Please bring your own apron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Each session will be 4 hours long and it’ll go by fast. Please bring a snack for yourself. We will provide all necessary tools and instruction. Please try not to miss any sessions as they are all critical to the success of this class. There will be 1 make up day that will be on Saturday, March 14th noon to 4. Classes are February 26th through March 19th from 5:30-9:30pm.

The prices are $125.00 plus a $20.00 lab fee on the first day of class paid to the instructor.

The Saturday class is free to students enrolled in the 4 week class. All others are $50 plus purchasing clay from the BAC. A 25 lbs bag is $30 and a half bag is $15.

Imagine, Inspire, Create! | Only Time Will Tell-Clay Clock | Wednesday | February 25th 2026
2026-02-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Pottery Studio, 449 W KING ST, CARSON CITY, NV, 89703, United States
Join pottery artist, Kym Maehl in this fabulous & creative class!
This is a great class for all levels of pottery making fun! In this class, we will be making a wall clock out of clay and colored slip. The example provided is only one possibility. Your imagination will make it your own. I will be putting a clear glaze on them after they’re bisque fired so that they are ready to use when you pick them up.
$60 to register + $15 to instructor for supplies
Tuition includes wine/beverage.

Kids After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M | Tuesdays | February 24th 2026
2026-02-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
A weekly arts & crafts class for kids 6 to 13. Join Maggie M in exploring different art experiences and learning to use different creative mediums.

Maggie M's Beginning Art Classes for Adults | Tuesdays | February 24th 2026
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday.
Come and join us!

Portrait/Figurative Painting & Drawing Open Studio with Paolo Acuna | Weekly on Sundays | February 22nd 2026
2026-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
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 for drawing, painting, or sculpting
• $20 model fee (covers cost of professional model)
No formal instruction – however Paolo will be available for
guidance if desired.This is a collaborative time to push your limits in a creative community.
Bring your own supplies and join us for an afternoon of practice, exploration, and artistic camaraderie.

Loud As Folk presents: The Sam Chase & Willy Tea Taylor | Saturday | February 21st 2026
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Brewery Arts Center | West Building | Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
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.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Seating will open at 6:30 with music beginning at 7pm. Seated show. All ages.
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Willy Tea Taylor –
There is no question that Willy Tea Taylor’s life as a singer/songwriter was predetermined – his role realized the moment he wrote his first song. His inspirations are drawn from two separate wells; Living the life of a cattleman’s kid and experiencing true visionaries music like Greg Brown, John Hartford, and Guy Clark. The image of Guy Clark and friends sitting around the kitchen table loaded with ashtrays full of butts, half-smoked cigarettes, food, and booze on one Christmas Eve in 1975 burned into Taylor’s soul. Those guys, swapping songs without pretense, lit Willy Tea’s fire. And ever since, its led purpose with passion – finding a hang by curating relationships through musical friendships that get him closer to his own Clark style kitchen table.

The Sam Chase –
If one could apply a needle to the flat disc of time and render a sound from its infinite grooves, the celestial tones of past, present and future would be the songs of The Sam Chase. It doesn’t matter where they are from, where they’ve been or where they may yet go. All that matters is where you will be when they show how to make time stand still.

Adult Paint & Sip | Winter Flowers | Fridays | February 20th 2026
2026-02-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
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.

"A Life's Work Not Planned but Answered" with Guest Speaker, Retired Fire Chief, Charles Moore | Connections Central | Third Thursday Each Month | February 19th 2026 | FREE
2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | Grand Ballroom, 449 W KING ST, CARSON CITY, NV, 89703, United States
Retired Fire Chief, Charles Moore, began his career with a profound change–not of the head, but of the heart. What led him to that change is a story of answering a call, not an alarm bell, but something deeper, more enduring, and more human.
Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered a new you? Come and share it!
Come at 5:00 for complimentary refreshments.
Every third Thursday of the month, community members from all walks of life and all ages gather for an hour of sharing, learning, and benefitting from the experiences of one another.
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Kids After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M | Tuesdays | February 17th 2026
2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Maggie M's Beginning Art Classes for Adults | Tuesdays | February 17th 2026
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

PPI presents: The Cemetery Club | Sunday | February 15th 2026
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
A play by Ivan Menchell
This brilliant comedy-drama revolves around three Jewish women who meet once a month for tea before going to the cemetery to pay respects to their long-lost husbands. The group consists of all the classic personalities of real life: Ida is sweet and innocent, Lucille is fun loving and feisty, while Doris is the more reserved and prudish of the friends. Despite their differences, they are a tight-knit extended family for each other, and the monthly ritual of tea and the visit to the cemetery is a central point of their lives. The routine is turned upside down one day; however, when they meet Sam the butcher at the cemetery who is paying respects to his deceased wife. Sam hits it off with one of them, and a budding romance puts not only their monthly routine but their very friendship at risk This prompts the other two to take action, creating side-splitting shenanigans to thwart the new love affair…
This hilarious second coming-of-age play is sure to delight all audiences, as everyone knows a Doris, Ida, or a Lucille in their own lives. The story blends the integral parts of friendship, a lesson about moving on after loss, with the shining light of hope. Come experience a slice of New York life, its people and culture as Ida invites you into her home to meet the ladies and become a part of The Cemetery Club.

Portrait/Figurative Painting & Drawing Open Studio with Paolo Acuna | Weekly on Sundays | February 15th 2026
2026-02-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

PPI presents: The Cemetery Club | Saturday | February 14th 2026
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Love Notes Short Film Competition | Saturday | February 14th 2026
2026-02-14 14:00 - 21:00 | Brewery Arts Center | West Building | Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Can you make a short film in just two weeks?
Love Notes challenges filmmakers to capture the many forms of love — romantic, unexpected, messy, joyful, heartbreaking — all within a tight creative window. Beginning January 21, 2026, registered teams will have 14 days to write, shoot, and edit a 5–9 minute short romance film inspired by a set of surprise prompts revealed at the kickoff.
This competition is about storytelling under pressure, creative problem-solving, and celebrating love in all its beautifully complicated forms. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or jumping in for the thrill, Love Notes is designed to be fast, fun, and fiercely creative.
Films will premiere on the big screen at the Brewery Arts Center on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, followed by awards, audience favorites, and plenty of cinematic swooning.
Think you’re up for the challenge?
Register your team using the form below and get ready to fall in love with filmmaking all over again.
REGISTER HERE!
Event Details:
-Competition begins: January 21st, 2026
-Films Due: February 4th, 2026
-Screening & Awards: February 14th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Venue:
Brewery Arts Center
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
Tickets:
$15 for 2:00 PM
$20 for 7:00 PM
$25 for Both

PPI presents: The Cemetery Club | Friday | February 13th 2026
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Adult Paint & Sip | Hearts in the Sand | Fridays | February 13th 2026
2026-02-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Kids After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M | Tuesdays | February 10th 2026
2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Maggie M's Beginning Art Classes for Adults | Tuesdays | February 10th 2026
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

PPI presents: The Cemetery Club | Sunday | February 8th 2026
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

PPI presents: The Cemetery Club | Saturday | February 7th 2026
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

PPI presents: The Cemetery Club | Friday | February 6th 2026
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Adult Paint & Sip | Creek in Winter | Fridays | February 6th 2026
2026-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Unlock Your Inner Artist with Dana Childs | 4 Week Series | Wednesdays | Beginning February 4th 2026
2026-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Create your own masterpieces in this open-ended art experience. If you’ve ever dreamed of working on an artistic project—whether it’s painting, graphite, pen and ink, or even incorporating two- and three-dimensional textures or objects into your work of art—this is the workshop for you. This is a series of 4 workshops to give you the time and space to create your vision.

Over the course of the past nearly 30 years, Dana Childs has guided, taught, and facilitated courses and workshops that have helped produce professional artists as well as encouraged hobbyists to have the time of their lives and enjoy feeling successful. You can free the artist within you with as much or as little influence from outside as you desire. Weekly demonstrations serve to introduce or review basic art and design concepts, as well as experimental strategies. You can either follow along or continue to work on your own project during the demonstrations. Most of the time will be dedicated to individual time to work on your own projects, while Childs is there to offer assistance as needed.

About the Artist

“Variety is the spice of life!” declares the educationally eclectic Childs. She has been driven by an inexhaustible desire to learn, and then to pass on that which she learns to others. “One of my greatest passions in life is to either keep the flame of our innate love for learning alive, or to reignite this flame in the hearts of those whose flames have dwindled, or been completely dowsed,” says Childs. Whatever the subject matter, she remains enthusiastic about sharing information & helping others build skills that will serve them and others well.
With 20+ years experience teaching watercolor as well as graphite and acrylic mediums, Childs brings an in-depth understanding of how to connect with her students and pass on skills that empower her students to create to their hearts desire, with amazing results. “My job, if I do it well, is to work myself out of a job,” she says.
Do you have questions? Reach out to Dana here – tfa.create@gmail.com

Kids After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M | Tuesdays | February 3rd 2026
2026-02-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Maggie M's Beginning Art Classes for Adults | Tuesdays | February 3rd 2026
2026-02-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Adult Paint & Sip | Dead of Winter | Fridays | January 30th 2026
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

C5 presents: The History of Film Animation | Steamboat Willy & Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Thursday | January 29th 2026
2026-01-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Brewery Arts Center | West Building | Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Step into a storybook come to life as we invite you to explore the magical beginnings of animated storytelling.
We’ll begin with the groundbreaking short Steamboat Willie (1928), a landmark moment in animation history that introduced synchronized sound and ushered in a new era of cartoons. Then, settle in for the enchanting feature Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs (1937), the world’s first full-length cel-animated feature and a timeless milestone in film history.
It will be a nostalgic, fairy-tale-themed night celebrating imagination, innovation, and the origins of animated magic—on the big screen, where it belongs.
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PPI presents: Improv at the BAC | Thursdays | January 29th 2026
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Join us every Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Maizie Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (449 W King St, Carson City, NV) for an evening of creativity, connection, and comedy!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or totally new to the stage, this is your space to:
Learn improv techniques
Play fun and fast-paced games
Build confidence & communication skills
Overcome stage fright in a supportive environment
No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and sense of humor!
Free to attend | Open to all | Weekly fun guaranteed

Kids After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M | Tuesdays | January 27th 2026
2026-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
