Marshall Tucker Tickets Anyone? Last Call for Kenny Loggins, Summer Sporting Clays Shoot, More

Fire on the Mountain:

They have recorded over two dozen albums, have numerous hits and their definitive blend of rock, rhythm & blues, jazz, country, and gospel were an instrumental part in shaping the sounds of southern rock and influenced major country acts like Alabama, The Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad and Travis Tritt. Now, thanks to the expanding scope of today's music, a new generation of fans is learning what the rest of their fans have known for so long - the Marshall Tucker Band delivers good music that knows no boundaries!  Still led today by founding member and lead singer Doug Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated. You can enjoy the MTB live in TJ’s Corral on Friday, July 28 and tickets are available now!

Remaining Concert and Event Updates:

• Kenny Loggins Concert on Friday, June 9: Standing Room tickets are available but selling fast. Doesn’t mean you have to stand – you’re welcome to bring a blanket and sit on the elevated grass area.
• Aaron Watson featuring special guest Clare Dunn Concert on Friday, June 16: Tickets Available Now
• WFC Mixed Martial Arts Event on Saturday July 1 - Tickets Available Now.
• The Spinners Concert on Saturday July 8 - Tickets Available Now.
• Michael McDonald Concert on Friday, August 18 - Tickets Available Soon. 

Two Days of Sporting Clays Fun

Summer Fun Clay Shoot Set 
We have survived some interesting weather challenges over the years during our annual Winter Clay Shoot in February . . .  But never enough to scratch either day of the event. None of these challenges is likely to occur during our Summer Fun Shoot coming up August 6 – 8, 2017. Sunscreen and ice misters will replace earmuffs, gloves and hand warmers as we enjoy two days of sporting clay shooting with 150 targets each day, one day at the private Carson Valley Clays Club and the other day Walker River Resort. There’s also an opening night reception and a family-style dinner and storytelling at the J T Basque Bar & Dining Room. Check here for the pricing and other details and get yourself signed up now!

Lots of Water Plus Rapid Growth = Fuel!

Our wet winter and abundant spring snow melt-off will eventually give way to drier summer weather and certain-to-be-heavy growth . . . the ideal fuel for wildfire. For the last 10 years in May, the Carson Valley Inn and Bodines Casino have joined with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension to spread the word about their wildfire awareness campaign during Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month.  It’s one of those “things” we tend to think won’t happen to us, but we know otherwise here in northern Nevada. So, we enthusiastically encourage you to pay heed to this year’s theme: “Wildfire!  Prepare. Anticipate. Evacuate.” 

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

The Rye Brothers tonight through Saturday, Bill Wharton acoustic duo Sunday and Monday and The Novelists Tuesday and Wednesday. The Rye Brothers are a “power-pop” country act, mixing contemporary country music and rock n’ roll guitar driven songs. The group is led by Paul Justin & Justin Foutz, who trade off on the lead vocals and guitar licks. Paul and Justin formed Rye Brothers in the of Summer of 2015 and quickly added a solid rhythm section consisting of Jacob Delott (bass, backing vocals) and Jeff Sorenson (drums, backing vocals) to round out this Southern California based “power-pop” quartet. Bill Wharton’s smooth, melodic tone comes out in his vast repertoire from old classic country thru modern country, pop to classic rock, blues and jazz. The Novelists Acoustic Duo provides cliffhanger storytelling, dual lead singing personalities and their signature harmonies.

These Two Tidbits Are in No Way Related (Honest!)

• If you get to leave work early on Friday you can thank Laura Stack . . . the “inventor” of Leave the Office Early Day.  However, you can’t leave early if you don’t have a job (keep reading).
• If you’re looking for a job, or a better job, or a job for your spouse, teenagers or in-laws, we have a variety of positions available at the CVI. Check out our openings at this link.

In the Casino

The Little Card in the Envelope
is the Best Part!

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us 5:30 to 8:30 PM for a Free Chocolate Gift for the first 150 ladies, Chocolate Shoppe Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, games, drink specials, FREE Bingo and the last chance to earn entries for tonight’s drawings for a $500 Spa Package at Pure Glow Salon. The picture shows some of the Aveda products that go to the winner - but it's what's in the envelope that will provide you with the bulk of the "spoil me" spa experience!
• Free Breakfast or 50% Breakfast Discount Today: Earn 50 Points this morning, swipe at the casino kiosk and receive a free breakfast in Katie’s usable today, 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Or, if you’re 50 or over, receive 50% off your breakfast today 7:30 – 11:30 AM.
• Thursday: Our June Casino Promotions start today!
• VIP Gifts Thursday: free VIP Gift Giveaways at 2, 4, 6 and 8 PM
• 5X Points Friday: That’s 5 times the benefits for your play!
• Friday Cash Blast Giveaways of cash, free play, food and free concert tickets – drawings at 6, 8 & 10 PM.
• Saturday Cash Blast Giveaways at 6, 8 & 10 PM with the chance to win up to $10,000!
• Poker Room: All of our Featured Games, Tournaments and Special Promotions are listed on our website, click here for the full story.
• Here’s a Handy Page with all of our Current Casino Promotions!
• Sports and Race Book: We are taking action on the NBA Championship Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, MLB, Horse Racing and the NASCAR AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway. Futures include winners for the World Series and 2018 Super Bowl. 

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM!
• Our Friday special in CV Steak is Rack of Venison with cherry demi brandy for $32.  Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 Sunday's special is one pound of King Crab Legs for $32. These 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 demi-loaf of bread.
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino and the Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino.

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!

Kenny Loggins Next, Clare Dunn Speaks Out, Wine and Burgers Get Their Day, More

 Aaron Watson featuring special guest Clare Dunn Concert on Friday, June 16: Clare Dunn says this about her playful pop rocker “Move On” from her title album: “It’s just a fun little ditty about a girl wanting a guy to put the move on her. There’s nothing wrong with the girl making the first move, but I personally am too shy to do it. This was just an experience that I went through, just trying to give this guy a hint.” Catch her personality in the video above and read more about this exceptionally talented singer/songwriter in  this first-person interview article posted by Tim Parsons of Tahoe OnStage after interviewing her extensively by phone a few days ago.

More Concert and Event Updates

• The Lee Brice Concert last Saturday was incredible – perfect weather, a full house, exceptional sound (their sound guy is world-class) and energy over the top! Plenty of pictures were posted on social media and our album is at this link on Facebook. If you are a Facebook user, please like, follow and extol the virtues of both the Carson Valley Inn and TJ’s Corral. If you are not a Facebook user, please don’t take this as our encouragement for you to start . . . It can be addicting, time-consuming and infuriating . . .but also informative, entertaining and just plain fun!
• Kenny Loggins Concert on Friday, June 9: We added a few more tickets earlier this week but they are selling fast. Please, if you’re planning to attend, don’t wait too much longer.
• Also coming up in TJ’s Corral:
• WFC Mixed Martial Arts Event on Saturday July 1 - Tickets Available Now.
• The Spinners Concert on Saturday July 8 - Tickets Available Now.
• Marshall Tucker Band Concert on Friday, July 28 - Ticket Availability News in Next Wednesday's Blog.
• Michael McDonald Concert on Friday, August 18 - Tickets Available Soon. 

Hear Coach Norvell's Plan
for 2017 Tonight at the CVI!

Hear Nevada Football Coach at CVI – Tonight!

Nevada Football coach Jay Norvell will be in our Sierra Room tonight to share his vision for the Nevada Football new-look offensive and defensive schemes for the 2017 season. The Nevada Coaches’ Caravan will also include basketball coaches Eric Musselman and Amanda Levens as schedules permit for the Wolf Pack hoops coaches. Doors open at 5:45 PM and after a brief presentation starting just after 6, the coaches will be available for questions. The “Coaches’ Caravan” is free and open to the public. A courtesy RSVP to Holly Aycock at (775) 682-6961 is requested if you read this in time – otherwise just show up and get the inside story first hand!

Our Wine Selection in CV Steak is Stellar!

Thursday is National Wine Day so we started asking some questions about the wine list in CV Steak and our own Jean-Michel Labadie was quite informative. “CV Steak opened in 2010 which by anyone’s definition turned out to be the high point of the recession.  We were close to some of the world's finest wine areas located in central and northern California, so we started featuring those wines and monitoring what people ordered, liked and requested.” As time went on it became obvious that, other than a few Champagne, Reisling, Pinot Grigio and other specialty wines, California varietals are what our customers wanted. To this day, most of our Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Meritage offerings are from either Napa Valley or other nearby wine areas. “The California wines we offer are as good as any wines available internationally and we offer over two dozen of our 70+ selections by-the-glass.”  Enough talk – time to stop by CV Steak for dinner or even just an appetizer and let us help you pair a wine or two to your food choices.

Read About Our Favorite Burger
at Each of Our Three Locations.

Sunday is National Hamburger Day and we offer them in different configurations in Katie’s, The Jackpot Café in Sharkey’s Casino and the restaurant in Bodines Casino. Our favorite if we have to pick just one? Well first consider that the Carson Valley Inn is the big brother casino and both Sharkey’s and Bodines are our sister casinos. Having established that family hierarchy, we offer the following "favorite" at the risk of aggravating big brother and one of the sisters: we like the Volcano Burger at Sharkey’s stuffed with ghost pepper cheese and chorizo, topped with more ghost pepper cheese and spicy secret sauce! But, these two are both a close second: The Bodines Restaurant Double Cheese Burger with beer-battered French fries and Katie’s Smoke House Burger - double bacon, cheddar cheese and hickory BBQ sauce. Here’s the best part: you can take your time over a few days and experience them all! Get a myriad of interesting burger facts in this article.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Hans Eberbach tonight, Arizona Jones Thursday thru Saturday and The Novelists acoustic duo Sunday thru Tuesday. Vocalist and songwriter Hans Eberbach has released a solo album, “Up Is The Only Way Out” and he also sings for Joy & Madness and fronts his own band HANS! and the HOT MESS a band that represents his original singer/songwriter/electronic soul work. In a scene so often dominated by technology and gimmicks, Arizona Jones prefers to do it the old fashioned way - live and personal. And when they put their rockin' spin on classic R&B hits from the 60's and 70's, you never know who'll be singing louder, the audience or the band. They play the hits from Aerosmith and Amy Winehouse to Wilson Pickett and ZZ Top . . . and many artists in between. The Novelists acoustic duo provides cliffhanger storytelling, dual lead singing personalities and their signature harmonies.

In the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us 5:30 to 8:30 PM with the last two tools in the Blooms Gardening Kit for the first 150 ladies, Shelly Camp Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, games, drink specials, FREE Bingo and a chance to earn entries for the May 31st drawings for a $500 Spa Package at Pure Glow Salon.
• Free Breakfast or 50% Breakfast Discount: Earn 50 Points this morning, swipe at the casino kiosk and receive a free breakfast in Katie’s usable today, 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Or, if you’re 50 or over, receive 50% off your breakfast today 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Can’t make it today? Same program applies tomorrow and every Wednesday and Thursday in May!
• 5X Points Friday: That’s 5 times the benefits for your play!
• $10,000 Guaranteed Giveaways Saturday: Drawings at 8 & 9 PM with $10,000 guaranteed including one guaranteed $5,000 winner!
• 4X Points Monday: Quadruple the benefits of your casino play all day every Monday in May with no limit on points earned!
• May Scratcher Drawings Tuesday: Join us at 6 & 8 PM for the chance to win up to $5,000 based on your May Scratcher entries.
• Poker Room: All our Featured Games, Tournaments and Special Promotions are listed on our website, click here for the full story.
• Here’s a Handy Page with all our Current Casino Promotions!
• Sports and Race Book: We are taking action on the NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, MLB, Horse Racing and two big Sunday races: The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the morning and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the evening. Futures include winners for the World Series and 2018 Super Bowl. 

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM!
• Our Friday special in CV Steak is Beer Braised Wild Boar Shanks, two boar shanks braised and slow cooked in beer, tomato, mustard and fresh herbs for $27.  Sunday's special is one pound of King Crab Legs for $32. These 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 demi-loaf of bread.
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino and the Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino.

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!

Lee Brice Saturday, Nevada Football Coach Jay Norvell Coming, Penny Progressive Winner, More

Nevada Football Coach Coming to CVI – You are Invited!

Nevada Football – all of us Northern Nevada fans are wondering about the details of the new-look offensive and the defensive schemes planned by new Nevada football coach Jay Norvell for the 2017 season. Why “wonder” any longer . . . Ask him face-to-face next Wednesday when Coach Norvell will be right here at the Carson Valley Inn as part of the Nevada Coaches’ Caravan. The doors to our Sierra Room open at 5:45 PM and Coach Norvell will be joined by basketball coaches Eric Musselman and Amanda Levens, as schedules permit for the Wolf Pack hoops coaches. After a brief presentation, the coaches will be available for questions. The “Coaches’ Caravan” is free and open to the public – a courtesy RSVP to Holly Aycock at (775) 682-6961 is requested.

15 Days in the Life of the CVI - Why We Like Working Here!

Those of us who hangout in the Blog Writers Cave are often asked what it’s like to work at the Carson Valley Inn. Let’s just take a peek at a recent 15-day window and we think you’ll get some insight into the variety of our experiences, the satisfaction we often feel, and the incredible people we get to meet:

Kids (and their parents) Love Helicopters,
CVI in the background

• Let’s Start Outside: On April 29 country legend Wynonna Judd performed in TJ’s Corral to a sold-out crowd, many of whom had never been to a concert in TJ’s. The following weekend Patra Corp brought 300 of their employees in from around the country for themed parties and entertainment on both Friday and Saturday nights under a 7,000 square foot tent in TJ’s Corral. Saturday’s party and dinner went on in the pouring rain proving once again, despite obstacles, the show must go on! A few days later we watched the Care Flight helicopter land in our new parking area as part of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Open House and smiled as hundreds of Carson Valley children got to sit in the cockpit, talk to the crew, and enjoy themselves immensely in the recently built new lot which just happens to be a perfect landing spot for Care Flight to land. Last Friday, Turtle’s Last Dance featuring the Davisson Brothers was a farewell party to Stew Stewart who served as our Entertainment Director for the last six years. Then, on Saturday we marveled as over 1000 people experienced Bandtastic 2.0 featuring the student musicians from our Valley high school, middle schools and elementary schools. So many proud parents and grandparents watching their child perform on the same stage that has hosted legends such as Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys, and many more.
• Moving Inside During the Same 15 Days: Three lucky CVI casino guests walked away with

  

  Dawn and Ron
  with their Newly Acquired $5,000 Cash

  $5,000 each over the past three Saturdays, the most recent being Dawn (pictured with the cash and her husband Ron.) We hosted our Spring Stag Golf Weekend and served as headquarters for the first handful of over 100 independent golf groups who visit the CVI each year. In our Valley ballroom, we saw Jacks Valley Elementary School’s Andrew Fromdahl named the Douglas County School District Teacher of the Year at the Douglas County Education Foundation’s annual banquet. Both major political parties held their monthly luncheon meetings, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association met here to fine-tune the future of Nevada High School sports, MiFiYi held their annual Molly Awards and over 150 Oakland Police Department retirees held their annual reunion. And those are just the highlights!
• Want in on This Eclectic World? We have open positions at the CVI and no matter what job you have, you’ll touch one or more of our many events from an insider’s perspective. Check out our openings at this link. 

Concert and Event Update

• Lee Brice Concert this Saturday: Lee Brice fans and the rest of the sure-to-be sold-out crowd attending the Lee Brice Concert this Saturday night will be treated to Lee’s new single “Boy” which will be released this Friday, one day prior to the concert. Last we checked, there were still “standing room only” tickets available - bring a blanket and curl up on the grass area if you wish. You can check availability at this link and get psyched up for the concert by reading this article posted earlier this week by our friends at Tahoe Onstage.
• Kenny Loggins Concert on Friday, June 9: Based on our ticket sales rate, it’s only a matter of a week or so before this one is sold out. So please, if you’re planning to attend, don’t wait too much longer.
• Also coming up in TJ’s Corral:
• Aaron Watson featuring special guest Clare Dunn Concert on Friday, June 16 - Tickets Available Now.
• WFC Mixed Martial Arts Event on Saturday July 1 - Tickets Available Now.
• The Spinners Concert on Saturday July 8 - Tickets Available Now.
• Marshall Tucker Band Concert on Friday, July 28 - Tickets Available Soon.
• Michael McDonald Concert on Friday, August 18 - Tickets Available Soon.  

Wine and Whisky:

• This Thursday is the Mardi-Gras themed 2017 kickoff to Gardnerville’s Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk season. The “deal” is simple: Just $15 to register plus $5 for the "Forever" Glass which can be used at all 2017 Thirsty Third Thursday wine walks. The money raised will help fund the revitalization efforts in the Main Street Gardnerville District. Registration tables will be located at the Main Street Gardnerville office 1407 U.S. Hwy 395 N and at Big Daddy's Bicycles 1546 U.S. Hwy 395 N # 1. You can shorten the process by registering and paying on line. What’s this have to do with CVI? We’re looking out for our sister property Sharkey’s Casino which sits in the middle of the wine wobblers’ path!
• Saturday is World Whisky Day so it’s only right that we acknowledge and congratulate our friends and next-door-neighbors at the Bentley Heritage project who hoisted the roof onto the silo building at Buckeye and Hwy 395 earlier this week. This clears the path for the race to the finish line to get the Estate Distillery open by early 2018. In case the spelling looked funny, here’s the scoop:  whisky usually denotes Scotch whisky and Scotch-inspired liquors, and whiskey denotes the Irish and American liquors.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Roem Baur tonight and Thursday, The John Dawson Band Friday and Saturday, Rock River Sunday and Monday, Hans Eberbach next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Roem Baur has been featured on the main stage at Super Bowl 50, NBC's The Voice and at CES & SXSW conferences. The John Dawson Band is a Reno based group of five fun-lovin' guys who just like to play music and entertain with a variety of modern country and classic rock. Buddy and Kim from the Buddy Emmer Blues Band perform as Rock River with an evening of blues and other music.  Vocalist and songwriter Hans Eberbach has released a solo album, “Up Is The Only Way Out” and he also sings for Joy & Madness and fronts his own band HANS! and the HOT MESS a band that represents his original singer/songwriter/electronic soul work.

In the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us 5:30 to 8:30 PM with the next tool in the Blooms Gardening Kit for the first 150 ladies, Wine Country Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, games, drink specials, FREE Bingo and a chance to earn entries for the May 31st drawings for a $500 Spa Package at Pure Glow Salon.
• Free Breakfast or 50% Breakfast Discount: Earn 50 Points this morning, swipe at the casino kiosk and receive a free breakfast in Katie’s usable today, 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Or, if you’re 50 or over, receive 50% off your breakfast today 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Can’t make it today? Same program applies tomorrow and every Wednesday and Thursday in May!
• 5X Points Friday: That’s 5 times the benefits for your play!
• $10,000 Guaranteed Giveaways Saturday: Drawings at 8 & 9 PM with $10,000 guaranteed including one guaranteed $5,000 winner!
• Saturday is National Be A Millionaire Day. You can start now and try to earn $1 million over the next 10 years, or you can make a small investment and play Megabucks here at the CVI. Last we looked the jackpot was a little over $11 million, but you can click here to get the exact current amount.
• 4X Points Monday: Quadruple the benefits of your casino play all day every Monday in May with no limit on points earned!
• Tuesday is National Lucky Penny Day. One of our casino guests at Sharkey’s Casino actually celebrated this on May 7 by “hitting” for $20,633 on the Penny Progressive jackpot that links together the Carson Valley Inn, Sharkey’s Casino, and Bodine’s Casino.  You never know when this one is going to hit and it currently sits at over $13,000.
• Poker Room: All our Featured Games, Tournaments and Special Promotions are listed on our website, click here for the full story.
• Here’s a Handy Page with all our Current Casino Promotions!
• Sports and Race Book: We are taking action on the NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, MLB, Horse Racing and NASCAR’s Monster Energy All-Star Race (Saturday) and Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Futures include winners for the World Series and 2018 Super Bowl. 

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM!
• Thursday is National No Dirty Dishes Day. Celebrate by going out to eat and enjoying CV Steak or Katie’s at the Carson Valley Inn,
• the Jackpot Café at Sharkey’s Casino or the restaurant at Bodines Casino.
• Friday is National Pizza Party Day. A trip to Bodines Casino is definitely in order for one of their hand-tossed and freshly made pizzas cooked to order in Bodines’ special firebrick pizza oven.
• Our Friday special in CV Steak is Roasted Stuffed Quail with prosciutto, wild rice pilaf and plum port glaze for $28.  Sunday's special is one pound of King Crab Legs for $32. These 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 demi-loaf of bread.
• Sunday is National Waitstaff Day, a great reason to acknowledge your server when you go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner this week.  Think it’s an easy job? It’s actually quite stressful according to this article.
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino and the Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino. 

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!

Watch the Helicopter Land Today, More Concert-Event Tickets on Sale, Bandtastic Saturday, More

Watch for It About 4:45 PM Today

Helicopter to Land in Our New Parking Lot This Afternoon?

That’s the plan as Care Flight arrives to kick off to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Open House today from 5 to 7 PM “right next-door” to the Carson Valley Inn! Our Sheriff’s Office will have out all of their equipment including the SWAT vehicles and gear, the K9 unit, Bomb Squad, Emergency Communications Mobile Command Post, motorcycles, patrol cars and the Lake Tahoe patrol boat. There’ll also be tours of the jail, the mounted posse will be around, Search & Rescue will do demonstrations and much more. It’s all free – just show up!

Concert and Event Update

• Lee Brice Concert on May 20: After reaching sellout status last week we were able to make a few more tickets available. So, if you checked before, we suggest you check again  . . . But do so soon because they seem to sell as fast as we add them.
• Kenny Loggins Concert on Friday, June 9: tickets are 80% sold so again we suggest you don’t let this opportunity to see Kenny slip by as sales are quickly approaching the Danger Zone. On a related and perhaps a somewhat ironic note, Saturday is Top Gun Day. However you choose to celebrate, be sure to raise a glass for Goose, Maverick, Iceman and the rest of Top Gun class of 1986. Let the world know that you haven’t lost that loving feeling, even after all this time.
• Aaron Watson featuring special guest Clare Dunn Concert on Friday, June 16: our younger country fans are really gobbling up tickets for this event.
• The Spinners Concert on Saturday July 8: tickets went on sale today at $39 & $45 for this authentic throwback to the sounds of Motown. The Spinners charted five top 100 singles (and two top tens) from their first post-Motown album, Spinners (1972), and went on to become one of the biggest soul groups of the 1970s.
• WFC Mixed Martial Arts Event on Saturday July 8: This one features Muay Thai & BJJ and you can now get tickets through our normal concert ticket service. Click here, agree to the terms and you’ll see this event listed along with our concerts.
• Our last two concerts are the Marshall Tucker Band on Friday, July 28 and Michael McDonald on Friday, August 18.  We hope to have ticket availability information for these two events shortly!
• For your convenience, here is a link to our 2017 Concert Lineup. 

Turtle’s Last Dance Friday

We’re sending our dearly departed entertainment director Stew Stewart off in the style he requested and always appreciated – with a party this Friday in TJ’s Corral!  “Turtle’s Last Dance” starts at 5pm, the Davisson Brothers perform live at 6pm and the evening is free to all ages – Join Us!

These Notes All Come Together Saturday in TJ's Corral

Bandtastic 2.0 is coming to TJ’s Corral this Saturday, May 13. Previously held at Douglas High School, we’ve been working with the school music staff to help them find a bigger venue so that more people can attend. TJ’s Corral not only provides much more audience space, but it also allows the students a chance to perform on the same stage as the legendary acts who have appeared in TJ’s Corral over the last five years. Bantastic is designed to strengthen the Douglas County Band Programs by bringing all of the music students from various Douglas County schools to one unifying event and sharing it with the community. Over 200 student musicians will be performing with bands from Pinon Elementary, Jacks Valley Elementary, Carson Valley Middle School, Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School and Douglas High School. Admission is free - and the beverages and snacks on sale are being handled by the music boosters with all proceeds going directly to the music programs!

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge: Half Dressed Mannequins tonight, Just Us Thursday thru Saturday, John Palmore Sunday and Monday, Roem Baur next Tuesday and Wednesday.   Just Us is a unique group of musicians who decided to blend together the sounds of the Motor City and Oakland, CA to develop "Sweet, Grown & Sexy" sounds - music from the 60’s to the present.  Aladdin handles lead vocal and percussions. He is joined by Les Carter on vocals and drums, Phil Weaver on vocals and guitar and Fred Williams on bass. John Palmore is an accomplished singer and keyboardist who served as musical director for the late Louis Armstrong and has worked with Jackie Wilson, Mary Wells, ZZ Hill, Wilson Pickett, Joe Simon, Percy Sledge, The Platters and other "name" artists. Roem Baur has been featured on the main stage at Super Bowl 50, NBC's The Voice and at CES & SXSW conferences.

In the Casino

Gather 'em All Over the Next Four Wednesdays

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us 5:30 to 8:30 PM with the first two parts of a Blooms Gardening Kit and a Chocolate Covered Strawberry from the Chocolate Shoppe for the first 150 ladies, Chocolate Shoppe Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, games, drink specials, FREE Bingo and a chance to earn entries for the May 31st drawings for a $500 Spa Package at Pure Glow Salon.  The Blooms Gardening Kit start is the carrying bag and gardening scissors this week. Over the next three Wednesdays we’ll help you fill out the set by giving away a trowel, cultivator and pruner on successive weeks.
• Free Breakfast or 50% Breakfast Discount: Earn 50 Points this morning, swipe at the casino kiosk and receive a free breakfast in Katie’s usable today, 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Or, if you’re 50 or over, receive 50% off your breakfast today 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Can’t make it today? Same program applies tomorrow and every Wednesday and Thursday in May!
• 5X Points Friday: That’s 5 times the benefits for your play!
• $10,000 Guaranteed Giveaways Saturday: Drawings at 8 & 9 PM with $10,000 guaranteed including one guaranteed $5,000 winner! Does it really happen? Ask Mike Mullins who won $5,000 Cash last Saturday . . . Just like that!
• 4X Points Monday: Quadruple the benefits of your casino play all day every Monday in May with no limit on points earned!
• Poker Room: All our Featured Games, Tournaments and Special Promotions are listed on our website, click here for the full story.
• Here’s a Handy Page with all our Current Casino Promotions!
• Sports and Race Book: NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, MLB, Horse Racing and Saturday's NASCAR Go Bowling 400. Futures include winners for the World Series and 2018 Super Bowl.  

In Our Restaurants

• We’re offering Mother’s Day Specials and our regular menu items this Sunday in both CV Steak (reservations strongly suggested at 775-783-6650) and Katie’s.
• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM!
• Our Friday special in CV Steak is Braised Buffalo Short Rib for $28.00.  Sunday's special is one pound of King Crab Legs for $32. These 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 demi-loaf of bread.
• Saturday is National Apple Pie Day and Sunday is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Both are abundantly available in Katie’s – every day!!
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino and the Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino. 

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!

Some Concerts Near Sell Out, Two Gaming Tournaments, Kentucky Derby, More

He Wanted a Party – It’s Friday, May 12 in TJ’s Corral!

Before Stew “The Turtle” Stewart passed away earlier this year he told Joey Whitacre, our Director Of Marketing And Casino Operations, he didn’t want a “service” or “memorial,” he just wanted us to throw a party.  Music was Stew’s life-long passion and his biggest sense of pride was TJ’s Corral where he brought in great national acts including one of country music’s biggest stars, Merle Haggard.  So, the party is Friday evening May 12th in TJ’s Corral and we are affectionately calling it “Turtle’s Last Dance.”  The fun starts at 5pm, the Davisson Brothers – they had a special place in Stew’s heart – perform live at 6pm and the evening is free to all ages. 

Concert Chatter

• Thank you for your overwhelming support of our season opening concert!  We had a Sold Out

  

  Aaron Watson June 16 in TJ's Corral

  audience – and the best weather we could possibly have expected for late April – for the Wynonna and the Big Noise Tour concert last Saturday. Our thanks to Tahoe Onstage’s Pheonix Gruneich who posted this review.
• Moving along, just a reminder that this weekly blog is supposed to be fun and light-hearted and we never intend to make serious predictions, give warnings or lecture. However, we did get a couple of “remarks” from people who missed out on Wynonna concert tickets because they waited too long. So, please don’t do the same if you have any intention of attending the Lee Brice Concert on May 20 or the Kenny Loggins Concert on Friday, June 9.  If we were into speculating, we would give you the “nod” that both of these concerts will be sold out in advance. 
• Also on sale now are tickets for the Aaron Watson featuring special guest Clare Dunn Concert on Friday, June 16.
• For your convenience, here is a link to our Remaining 2017 Concert Lineup.

Sports and Race Book:

• The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday and the draw for post positions is this morning at 8 a.m.
  
  - fans can watch a live stream through the Kentucky Derby's official Facebook and Twitter pages.  We’ll start taking bets on Friday and you can place pari mutuel wagers during Sports and Racebook hours until post time Saturday. Of course we’ll be showing the festivities and race (3:46 PM PDT) in the Cabaret Lounge with $2 draft beer specials.
• Also on the Board:  NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, MLB, all other Horse Racing and Sunday’s NASCAR GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Futures include winners for the World Series and 2018 Super Bowl.  Here’s one that will probably come as no surprise to any football fan: according to the odds makers, the Patriots are currently most likely to win the Super Bowl and the Browns are the least likely.

Turns Out It’s More Than PR Fluff! We’ve often touted the Carson Valley Inn as “centrally located” for exploring, recreation, or whatever other activity meets the “promotional” needs of the subject at hand. Well this time we are making another such claim that is de-facto supported, ratified and sanctioned by a media giant! Our claim: the Carson Valley Inn is centrally located for visiting and experiencing two of the Southwest’s 10 Best Small Towns, Genoa and Virginia City! Who says? Turns out the folks who jumped in on the Readers’ Choice Poll conducted by USA Today. . . See the results here.

Some Stuff We Think is Important: 

• Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t made dinner plans yet, we suggest you do so soon! We’re offering Mother’s Day Specials and our regular menu items in both Katie’s and CV Steak (CV Steak reservations strongly suggested at 775-783-6650).
• Thursday is International Firefighter’s Day and we offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the professional and volunteer firefighter/paramedics who make up the East Fork Fire District. We have witnessed your dedication, training, responsiveness and professionalism so many times over the years . . . the Carson Valley is so fortunate to have such a high level of protection in our area!
• If you are at the Carson Valley Inn this weekend you’ll notice a few most-unusual sites and quite a high level of activity at TJ’s Corral both Friday and Saturday nights (is that really a great big tent?!)  We are pleased and honored to be hosting a major corporate event bringing 300 people from around the country to the Carson Valley for an employee appreciation weekend. 
• Band Tastic 2.0 is coming to TJ’s Corral on Saturday, May 13 . . . with over 200 student musicians from various Douglas County schools participating. Get it on your calendar (noon start) and we’ll have more details next week.
• Today is National Two Different Colored Shoes Day. Do we really think this is important? Of course not. Do we think it is somewhat amusing and strongly indicative of people who have too much time on their hands and sit around thinking these “days” up? You bet we do! Are some of us around here wearing two different colored shoes today? Guess you’ll have to stop by see for yourself! 

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Jamie Rollins tonight, Decoy Thursday thru Saturday, Bill Wharton Sunday and Monday, Half Dressed Mannequins next Tuesday and Wednesday. An upbeat and experienced entertainer, Jamie Rollins performs a variety of music from country to rock, to classic oldies and R&B – plus a few of his own songs. Decoy is one of Northern Nevada's leading cover bands known for their high-energy shows, excellent vocals and varied song list. The group was voted best Casino Band by the Reno News and Review for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. An evening with Decoy includes the hits of artist such as Patsy Cline, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bruno Mars, Lynyrd Skynard, Cee Lo Green, Miranda Lambert, Sublime, Zac Brown Band, Led Zepplin, Journey and more.  Local artist Bill Wharton’s smooth, melodic tone comes out in his vast repertoire from old classic country thru modern country, pop to classic rock, blues and jazz.  Acousti Pop-Duo "Half Dressed Mannequins" is a stripped down performance of the band “The Well Dressed Mannequins.” Hailing from Northern California, Denver Saunders (vocals/guitar) and Jarom Horner (6-String Bass) are known for inspiring dancing, laughing and sing-alongs wherever they play. 

In the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us 5:30 to 8:30 PM with free Gold Owl Hand Cream Brulee for the first 150 ladies, Wine Country Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, games, drink specials, FREE Bingo and a chance to earn entries for the for the May 31st drawings for a $500 Spa Package at Pure Glow Salon.
• Free Breakfast or 50% Breakfast Discount Wednesdays and Thursdays: Earn 50 Points in the morning, swipe at the casino kiosk and receive a free breakfast in Katie’s usable the same day, 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Or, if you’re 50 or over, receive 50% off your breakfast 7:30 – 11:30 AM.
• 5X Points Friday: That’s 5 times the benefits for your play!
• $10,000 Guaranteed Giveaways Saturday: Drawings at 8 & 9 PM with $10,000 guaranteed including one guaranteed $5,000 winner!
• Monthly Ladies-Only No-limit Texas Hold'em Bounty Tourney Sunday:  Play starts at 4 p.m. $40 buy-in, no re-buys. Check with the Poker Room for all the info.
• 4X Points Monday: Quadruple the benefits of your casino play all day every Monday in May with no limit on points earned!
• Monthly Blackjack Tournament Tuesday: Just a $25 buy-in and all entry fees and re-buys go into the prize fund. Sign ups are from 5 to 6 p.m. on the day of the tournament and play starts at 6:00 p.m.
• Poker Room: All our Featured Games, Tournaments and Special Promotions are listed on our website, click here for the full story.
• Here’s a Handy Page with all our Current Casino Promotions!

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM!
• Our Friday special in CV Steak is Braised Buffalo Short Rib for $30.00.  Sunday's special is one pound of King Crab Legs for $32. These 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 demi-loaf of bread.
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino and the Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino. 

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!