Easton Corbin Interview, Mother's Day Dining,Super Bowl Futures Posted, More in Carson Valley Inn Blog

Easton Corbin Concert
He Roped an Interview – You Can Rope a Room!

Easton Corbin kicks off our TJ’s Corral 2019 Concert Season in just two weeks and we have some good news for concertgoers who want to spend the night. First, our good friend Tim Parsons at Tahoe OnStage managed to track Easton down last week and, as Tim put it, “I roped him for an interview!” You can read about Tim’s conversation with Easton at this link. If you are attending the Easton Corbin concert on May 24 but weren’t able to get a hotel room, we just opened up some availability due to a group not picking up all its rooms. Please act quickly as these rooms will go fast . . . . Make a reservation online at this link or call our reservations Department at 775-783-6629.

Our 2019 Concert Lineup includes Easton Corbin on May 24, Kenny G on June 8, Uncle Kracker on June 29, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on July 4, Dwight Yoakam (Standing Only) on July 26, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on July 31, Martina McBride on August 4 and Loverboy on August 9.  For tickets, check this page on our website or stop by the hotel front desk. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mother’s Day Dining
at CVI and Sharkey’s

With three restaurants in two convenient locations you have plenty of dining options on Mother’s Day this Sunday! Katie's and CV Steak at the CVI and the Jackpot Café in Sharkey’s are all offering regular menu service plus Mother’s Day specials and here’s a last-minute review of the options:

• CV Steak is open for dinner on Mother's Day from 4:30PM. In addition to all regular CV Steak menu options, there are two Mother's Day dinner specials: Beef Wellington – a Filet of Beef and Mushroom Duxelle wrapped in Puff Pastry, for $35 and Seafood Bordelaise – a combination of Lobster, Scallop and Shrimp in a Demi Glaze Cabernet for $33. Both specials include CV Steak signature table-side tossed salad, warm sourdough baguette, creamery butter, and choice of house stuffed, baked or au gratin potatoes. For CV Steak reservations, call 775-783-6650. The Sunset Menu is not available on Mother's Day.
• Katie's is open 24 hours and is serving a Crab Benedict Omelette on Mother’s Day from 7 to 11AM – a Crab, Spinach and Hollandaise Omelette served with Toast or an English Muffin and Crisp Hash Browns for $9.99. Katie’s Grilled Salmon Oscar is served from11AM until 9PM on Mother’s Day – Salmon with Asparagus and Crab with Béarnaise Sauce and Rice Pilaf plus choice of soup or salad for $15.99.
• The Jackpot Café in Sharkey’s starts Mother’s Day with a Blackened Prime Rib & Eggs special served from 7AM until 2PM with Two Eggs Any Style, Hash Browns and a Biscuit for $10.99. Two dinner specials will be available from 11:00AM until 10:00PM: Caprese Top Sirloin Steak drizzled with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar and served with Choice of Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables; and Florentine Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce served with Rice Pilaf & Fresh Vegetables. Both Jackpot Café dinner specials are $14.99 and include choice of Soup or Salad. For Mother’s Day dessert the Jackpot Café is offering Bread Pudding served with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and a Drizzle of Vanilla Cinnamon Sauce for $3.99.

Mike Tice Charity Event Update

We heard more from Coach Tice this week who tweeted he is getting excited about the Battle Born Youth Football Clinic that kicks off the Mike Tice 9th Annual Charity Weekend "For The Kids" to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada Carson Valley Branch. “I just ordered the sneakers and t-shirts that go to all the participating kids. Thanks to our sponsors Baker Hughes, Raley's, Chicago Mike's Pizza and Raymond and Brenda Robertson for making this happen."  In another tweet, Coach offered, "Thanks also to Sierra View Equipment for their generous sponsorship and for also purchasing a foursome for the 9th Annual Mike Tice Charity Golf Tournament at the beautiful Genoa Lakes Golf Club” This extended weekend of food, music, golf and fun is a great way to help the kids of Carson Valley – find out more about the various events and how you can participate at this link!  Follow Coach Tice's event updates on Twitter.

Carson Valley Market Update

The interior remodeling of the Carson Valley Market is moving along with the new floor installed (mostly covered in above picture for protection during work), new counter and fixtures going in, food equipment being hooked up, surveillance system being installed and many more final touches being made before re-stocking starts later this week.  Reminder: The gas and diesel pumps are open for credit card and debit card purchases during the work.

Race & Sports Book

• Pro Football Futures Posted: We’ve posted the futures odds for winning the Super Bowl on February 2, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. As you might expect, the Patriots are the favorite followed closely by the Chiefs and the Rams. Despite both drafting quarterbacks in the top six pics of the recent NFL draft, both the Giants and the Cardinals remain relative long shots.
• Additional Futures Bets: Winners of the May 16 - 19 PGA Championship (we still have Tiger as 8 to 1), 2019 NBA Championship, 2019 Stanley Cup, the 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, the 2019 World Series and the 2020 NCAA Football Championship!
• Also “On the Board” this week: Major League Baseball, NBA Basketball Playoffs, NHL Hockey Playoffs and Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series Digital Ally 400.  
• Yes, Last Saturday Was Interesting: we had quite a crowd at  both the CVI and Bodine’s Casino Race & Sports Books waiting for the official results in the Kentucky Derby. Most were disappointed as they wound up not being able to cash their winning bets on Maximum Security. Proving once again that ”even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while,” one lucky bettor did cash a $2 Exacta bet for $3009 before taxes! You can watch and bet horse racing every day of the year in our Cabaret Lounge and at Bodines Casino!

This Week in Our Restaurants

• Katie’s: Wednesday’s special is Lasagna for $6.99 and the Thursday special is a Pork Chop in Ranchero Sauce for $6.99. Fridays and Saturdays, Katie's offers a Roasted Prime Rib and Fried Shrimp Dinner special served with baked potato, vegetable and soup or salad for $14.99. Katie’s Sunday special is "The Chandler" Chicken Dinner including southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw for $6.99 from 2 to 10PM. Monday Katie’s features Chicken Piccata for $6.99 and the Tuesday special is a Burrito Grande, chicken or beef & beans in a flour tortilla covered with enchilada sauce & cheese with Spanish rice for $6.99. The specials on Monday through Saturday are served from 11AM to 10PM.
• CV Steak: Wednesday’s special is Beef Tenderloin Brochette with bell peppers onions, cherry tomato and a spicy sweet and sour sauce for $25. Thursday’s special is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop Steak for $26. This Friday it’s Rabbit Loin with white wine Dijon cream sauce and root vegetable puree for $28. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26. CV Steak specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm sourdough baguette.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies Night Wednesdays: 5:30 to 8:30PM with a Free Chocolate Shoppe Gift for the first 150 ladies and Chocolate Shoppe Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes. The ladies also enjoy games, raffles, a weekly drink special & free bingo for those playing in the casino.
• Player’s Choice Wednesdays: Your choice of a Free Food Certificate or Free Slot Play after earning 50 points between 8AM and 8PM on the same day. Swipe at the kiosk to make your choice plus you keep the points!
• Free T-Shirt Thursdays: Get a Free CVI T-Shirt when you earn just 100 points on the same day – plus you keep the points!
• Point Multiplier Fridays: 5X Points on video reels and 3X Points on video poker, all day.
• Home Makeover Saturdays:  Join us for drawings between 6 & 7:30PM in this exciting promotion that runs until the Finale on Thursday, May 31.
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 7PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. You never know which multiplier is coming up next and we do guarantee that the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Sunday.
• Player’s Choice Mondays: Your choice of a Free Food Certificate or Free Slot Play after earning 50 points between 8AM and 8PM on the same day. Swipe at the kiosk to make your choice plus you keep the points!

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

• Cliff and Dave tonight: Powerhouse gospel singer/drummer Cliff Porter and southern-fried singer/guitarist Dave Berry, often seen fronting the band Jelly Bread, provide an evening of sultry R&B, funk and swinging rock ’n’ roll.
• Reckless Envy Thursday thru Saturday: The versatility of Reckless Envy might just bring a heartfelt ballad such as Chris Stapleton’s version of “Tennessee Whiskey,” an authentic version of “Barracuda” by Heart, an entertaining rendition of Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” a guitar driven ZZ Top classic such as “Tush” or a dance song like Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”
• Rock River Sunday and Monday: The duo of Buddy and Kim Emmer has made a name for themselves performing together professional in the Reno-Tahoe-Carson area. Their extremely versatile musical variety includes blues, country, Top 40, classic rock, 60's through 90's hits and even reggae . . . something for everyone.
• Roem Baur Duo Tuesday and Wednesday: Roem is a multiple award-winning touring songwriter and classically trained opera singer. He ultimately answered the call of rock n' roll and has been featured on the main stage at Super Bowl 50, NBC's The Voice and at CES & SXSW conferences.

Stay Up All Night!

Friday is Stay Up All Night Night and Saturday is Eat What You Want Day. No need to go hungry as Katie’s is open 24/7 and you can always quell the wee-hours munchies with selections from the Katie’s Late Night Menu available from 11PM to 6AM Monday thru Thursday and 1:30AM to 6AM  Friday and Saturday. As you move into the “Eat What You Want” mode on Saturday, we suggest trying a few items you’ve not experienced yet in CV Steak, Katie’s or Job’s Perk!

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!