Concerts Selling Strong, Horse Name or Country Song Title? Last Call for Easter Dining

TJ’s Corral Concert Tickets

What A First Week! 

We had a very successful first week of sales for our 2018 concerts and we thank the many, many of you who have already bought tickets. Some thoughts and observations after watching folks buy tickets at the hotel desk and reading the literally hundreds of social media comments, instant messages, emails etc.: 

• Comprehension vs Response: Even the internet (in this case our ticket site) can hear and understand when over 200 people are talking to it at once (actually buying tickets, perhaps some talking to themselves). However, emailing confirmations went into a queue and sometimes the response wasn't instantaneous. On almost all of the voice messages we received with questions, the caller told us the situation had already cleared and resolved itself by the time we called back, So, thanks for your patience!
• We Also Would Like to See (insert artist name) in TJ’s Corral! We received lots of suggestions on who we should "get" to do a concert in TJ’s.  Ah, if only we could simplify the complex interactions of artists, agents, managers, schedules, logistical requirements, performer fee vs. what we'd have to charge for tickets, etc.  However, we do appreciate your suggestions.
• On the Opening Act Subject: My band, my brother's band, my girlfriend's band, the hottest band in northern Nevada - that's just a small part of the suggestions we've fielded regarding opening acts. We try to stay away from opening acts. However, on occasion (twice best we can remember) the star has brought an opener and that was part of the "deal" if we wanted the headliner.
• Need a Special Hand? We probably should have mentioned this last week but if you have a situation that requires wheelchair or other special access to our concerts, please purchase your tickets by calling 775-783-7766.  
• Thanks for the Memories! Some interesting comments from people who have fond memories of attending some of these artists’ concerts in the past. First concert with the person who is now their spouse, first concert they ever attended, the night they got engaged, etc. Fun stuff!
• Seven at Once Was Well Received:  Thanks for your comments about the ease of buying tickets for multiple concerts in one transaction. “It was very nice to be able to purchase all concert tickets at once. The website made it very easy to purchase them. Thank you CVI!!!”  You’re welcome . . . and we’re thankful for this upgrade for the 2018 concert season.
• You Bet Fireworks at the July 4 Ted Nugent Concert Would Be Awesome! But . . . there are a half dozen reasons why we cannot do fireworks on July 4th all related to our location, surrounding fields, time of year, exact date, proximity to Minden-Tahoe Airport and prior commitment of county fire and safety resources.
• We Wish We Were That Smart: Thanks to all who congratulated us on being exceptionally clever in announcing Trace Adkins on the same week he was appearing on The Voice as a coach for Blake Shelton’s battle round singers. We wish we could tell you that it was a carefully crafted plan, but Trace Adkins is no stranger to NBC prime time programming and his appearance on The Voice was just happenstance. However, this coincidence might be why his concert is one of the two highest sellers so far!
• And Finally: We expected ticket sales to be strong on the first day . . . And we’re really pleased with how sales have continues since. Please don’t wait too long if you’re planning to attend one of our concerts. Your best and fastest bet for purchasing tickets is through our website which allows you to see the seating layout map and pick your seat(s) for one or more concerts in one transaction. You can also purchase tickets in-person at our Hotel Desk.

Horse Name or Country Song Title?

We noticed some time ago that there is sometimes a remarkable resemblance between the titles of country songs and the names of thoroughbred racing horses – especially horses belonging to Carson Valley Inn owner Mike Pegram. After reading some of the song titles for the artists appearing in TJ’s Corral this summer and seeing the results from Santa Anita Park this past weekend, this resemblance figuratively hit us over the head! So, let’s see what you know! The following list contains the names of three of Mike’s horses (two of 'em finished first in races this past weekend at Santa Anita), two songs by Granger Smith, and one song each by Clint Black and Trace Adkins.  If you can get them all correct, we’ll put you in a drawing – winner gets your choice of two tickets to one of our first three concerts or two half gallons of "our choice" whiskey! Obviously you must be 21 to jump in on this one. You can enter by sending an email (click here) or posting your answer in the comments section below by noon on Tuesday, April 3!  Here they are: The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’, Wild at Midnight, Marry for Money, Raise Up Your Glass, A Good Run of Bad Luck, I Am the Midnight, Once on Whiskey, Whiskey Ticket.

Easter at the Inn

• Easter Dining at the Inn:  Both Katie's and CV Steak will be serving regular menu items all day plus specials on Easter Sunday. Details on the specials are at this link.  We checked early this morning and there were still some openings in CV Steak on Easter Sunday. We strongly suggest you make CV Steak reservations as soon as possible by calling 775-783-6650.
• Easter Bunny Cakes  are available while they last at Katie’s Bakery Counter. Cheerfully decorated in a variety of colors, these white cakes with buttercream icing and coconut are just $20!

Food and Other Fun Stuff!

• Today is Something on a Stick Day. No corn dogs at the CVI . . . we checked the "page" for this day and their picture shows a shish kebab skewer so we're going with the Seafood Brochette in CV Steak: skewered salmon, swordfish, halibut, scallops and shrimp with a chili lime cilantro.  Served with vegetable; choice of baked, twice baked or au gratin potatoes; house salad and baguette of French bread all for $27!
• Thursday is Opening Day of Major League Baseball. How has your team faired over the years on Opening Day? Click here for more than you'll ever want to know about the history of Opening Day! And if we got you thinking about a corn dog in the previous blurb, might try attending a major or minor (Go Aces) league baseball game – usually can find good corn dogs there!
• Friday is Pencil Day which we only point out 'cause we wish we could have filled out our NCAA Brackets in pencil and made some alterations with the eraser as the tournament progressed!
• Sunday is Sourdough Bread Day. We don’t purport to be the next best thing to sourdough capital of the world (San Francisco) but we will tempt you with the Katie’s Beef Bread Bowl - hearty beef stew served in a sourdough bread bowl for just $7.99.
• Sunday is also One Cent Day.  Reminds us that we haven’t mentioned our 4-property Penny Progressive lately . . . the jackpot is now over $30,000 and climbing!
• Tuesday is Chocolate Mousse Day. Think the CV Steak Chocolate Mousse . . . quite the fitting topping-off to your Seafood Brochette (or any other entrée) dinner!

In the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight:  Ladies, join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Chocolate Shoppe Rocky Road Chocolate Easter Egg for the first 150 ladies and Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, a weekly drink special, free bingo and last chance to earn entries for tonight’s 8 PM drawing for a $500 Prize.
• $200,000 Cash & Freeplay Giveaway Drawings Friday and Saturday: Join us at 5, 7 and 9 PM this Friday and Saturday for the drawings in our $200,000 Giveaway Promotion. There’s a guaranteed $1000 winner at each drawing both nights . . . plus four more winners at each drawing with lots of cash to go around. You’re earning one free entry into the Friday and Saturday drawings for every five base points you earn during the month.
• Table Games Hot Seats Saturday: If you’re playing any of our casino table games from 7 to 10 PM this Saturday, you could be called when we do one of our Hot Seat Drawings and Win up to $500!
• Multiply Your Points Saturday: INN Club members earn 4X Points on video reel slots and Double Points on video poker slots. So be sure to use your INN Club card while playing in the casino and multiply the benefits of your play this Saturday.
• Free Gift Mondays: Every Monday in April we’re offering a Free To-Go Themed Gift to every INN Club member who earns just 100 base points the same day!
• At the Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet the NCAA Final Four and Championship games, Major League Baseball (Opening Day this Thursday!), NHL, NBA. You can also place wagers on Horse Racing and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.  Futures on the board include The Masters (April 5-8), FIFA World Cup Russia™ (June 14 – July 15), NBA Championship, NHL Stanley Cup, World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships and the 2019 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! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak 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 for $26. This Friday it's Braised Buffalo Short Ribs slow cooked in natural pan sauce for $30. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. 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, Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino and Betsy’s Big Kitchen at Slot World Casino.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Hans Eberbach tonight, The Voodoo Cowboys Thursday thru Saturday, Ross Lewis Sunday and Monday and Denver Saunders Tuesday through Thursday.  Hans Eberbach sings for Joy & Madness, an evolution of vintage soul sound with modern classic pop sensibilities. He also fronts his own band HANS! and the HOT MESS. The Voodoo Cowboys are the life of the party with their dance-inducing, hard drivin' style whether playing country music (and not the cryin' in your beer stuff) or an impressive selection of classic rock ‘n’ roll. Ross Lewis attained national billboard chart recognition in the late 1980's and has had four billboard hits.  His smooth traditional style brought him a nomination for independent male country vocalist of the year. Denver Saunders is an inspiring vocalist/guitarist who is a mainstay with the band Well Dressed Mannequins!

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!

St. Patrick's Day, Basketball, Easter Dining, Poker Progressives, More

St. Patrick‘s Day at the Inn

Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day and we’ll be celebrating in Katie’s and at the casino bars. Regulars in Katie’s already know we are so pro-corned beef that we offer Corned Beef Hash every morning . . . and both Corned Beef Sandwiches and Corned Beef and Cabbage (with carrots, potato and creamy horseradish sauce) every day. And rest assured we’ll have extra supply on hand Saturday!! At the cabaret bar, CV Steak bar and in the cabaret lounge, where many will be watching the plethora of Saturday NCAA Tournament basketball games, we’re adding a St. Patrick’s Day Slider Basket for the day featuring 2 Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders served with mustard and fries for $6.99. Our beer won’t be green on Saturday – but you’ll keep more of the green in your pocket since a large draft is only $2 at the casino bars on St. Patrick’s Day.

Wolverines, Wolves, Wildcats . . .

CVI's Greg Enholm (left) with then
Arizona Coach Lute Olsen circa 1984.
The Wildcats were a Final Four team
losing to Oklahoma in the semi-finals.

• As of this evening the dream will still be alive for 64 College Basketball teams as the final two teams are settled for the NCAA Tournament action starting tomorrow. So many in our CVI family have “dogs in the hunt” including Mike in the Sportsbook (Michigan Wolverines), Greg in Sales (New Mexico State Alum, but grew up an Arizona Wildcat fan – see picture), numerous Nevada Wolf Pack alums including Steve (GM), Matt (Hotel), Mavis (Accounting)  and more.
• As a reminder, you can place and collect your sports bets any time the Sports Book is open at the Carson Valley Inn or Bodines Casino. At Sharkey’s Casino and Slot World Casino, all sports betting is done at Guest Services. A winning sports bet placed at any of our four casinos can be cashed at any of our four casinos.  Horse Race bets can only be placed or cashed when the Race and Sports Book is open at the CVI or Bodines Casino.
• Really focused on basketball? Then you would have already known that today is Dribble to Work Day.  Only had one person do so here at the CVI – how about where you work?

New Poker Progressive Payouts  as of Tuesday

Great Week to Play Poker at the Inn

Poker Progressives Total Over $7,800

Last week we mentioned the return of our Bad Beat Progressive and a reshuffling of our existing progressives to provide bigger progressive bonus payouts. It’s all in place and we now have $800 for the next player who wins a hand with a Straight Flush in spades or clubs, $800 for a Straight Flush in hearts or diamonds, $1,800 for a Royal Flush in spades or clubs and $1,800 for a Royal Flush in hearts or diamonds. The Bad Beat Progressive returns from a break at a staring pot of $2,000 and our Spin the Wheel Progressive is at $610.  All of these progressive jackpots climb daily based on play in the poker room.  For information on all of our Poker Room tournaments, promotions, and news, check out this page.

Just over two weeks ‘til Easter and we hope you’ll
plan your Easter Sunday dining in either Katie's or CV Steak!  

• CV Steak is open for dinner on Easter Sunday from 4:30 PM offering our usual selection of steaks, chops, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes and more plus two Easter dinner specials: Veal Scallopini (two medallions sautéed with lemon, capers, chardonnay and butter) and Stuffed Filet of Sole (a filet of sole stuffed with scallops, shrimp and crab meat and served with béarnaise sauce). Both specials are $29 and, as with all CV Steak entree's, the Easter Specials include CV Steak signature table side tossed salad, sourdough baguette, creamery butter, choice of giant baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, twice baked potato or au gratin potatoes and fresh vegetable. For CV Steak reservations, call 775-783-6650 and please note that the Sunset Menu is not available on Easter Sunday. 
• Katie’s is open 24 hours and Easter Sunday is no exception. The regular menu will be served on Easter Sunday plus a holiday special from 2 to 9 PM: Orange Glazed Baked Ham with sweet mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and choice of soup or salad for $9.99.

Chips, Chicken, Ravioli and Shut-Eye!

• Today is Potato Chip Day.  Feel you have to do something to mark the occasion? We sell bags of potato chips in Job’s Perk. We heard they “pair” great with a banana smoothie!
• Friday is World Sleep Day held annually on the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox. Great day to catch up on the sleep you’re still craving from the switch to Daylight Saving Time. Friday is also No Selfies Day which works perfectly since it's near impossible to take a selfie while you are asleep.
• Sunday is Awkward Moments Day. Like waking up from the nap you took on World Sleep Day and finding out you did take a selfie while you were sleeping!
• Monday is Poultry Day. We have so many possibilities in our restaurants but our blog editor limited us to three and she said they could not be on the regular menus. Well, that ruled out us even mentioning one of our favorites, the Chicken Marsala in CV Steak. So, we’re going with these three Katie’s Specials: The $6.99 Turkey Dinner Plate from 11 AM to 10 PM on Thursdays, the $5.99 Chandler’s Chicken Dinner Special on Sundays from 2 to 10 PM and the $5.99 Chicken Schnitzel Plate Mondays from 11 AM to 10 PM. Quickly before the editor gets back: another option is this Friday's Grilled Duck Breast special in CV Steak!
• Tuesday is Ravioli Day. A perfect excuse to enjoy the Mushroom Ravioli in CV Steak – available in either an appetizer or entrée portion!

At the CVI This Weekend

• The United Blood Services St.  Patrick’s Day Blood Drive is Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the large Bloodmobiles parked in our west lot along Hwy 395 near the big electronic reader board. Sign up at this link or by calling (775) 324-6454.  Lots of basketball in the casino after you donate!
• As you walk by the Valley Ballroom Saturday you're liable to do a double take when you see over 150 people playing cards at long tables.  It's a Mus Tournament put on by our local Basque Club, Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba. The winning team of two punches their ticket to the National Mus Tournament.

In the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight:  Ladies, join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Chocolate Shoppe Large Bailey's Truffle for the first 150 ladies and Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, a weekly drink special, free bingo and chances to earn entries for the March 28 drawing for a $500 Prize.
• $200,000 Cash & Freeplay Giveaway Drawings Fridays and Saturdays: Join us at 5, 7 and 9 PM for the drawings in our $200,000 Giveaway Promotion through March 31. There’s a guaranteed $1000 winner at each drawing every Friday night and every Saturday night . . . plus four more winners at each drawing with lots of cash to go around. You’re earning one free entry into the Friday and Saturday drawings for every five base points you earn during the month.
• Table Games Hot Seats Saturday: If you’re playing any of our casino table games from 7 to 10 PM on Saturdays in March, you could be called when we do one of our Hot Seat Drawings and Win up to $500!
• Multiply Your Points Saturday: INN Club members earn 4X Points on video reel slots and Double Points on video poker slots. So be sure to use your INN Club card while playing in the casino and multiply the benefits of your play every Saturday in February.
• Slot Tournament Mondays: Every Monday in March we’re holding a Tax Relief Slot Tournament from noon to 8 PM. Inn Club members get one free entry and you can earn an additional tournament entry (up to three more) for every 50 points you earn on Monday. The top ten finishers each week win cash-freeplay prizes so be sure to get in on the fun.
• At the Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet NHL, NBA and the NCAA Basketball Conference Tournaments. You can also place wagers on Horse Racing and Sunday’s NASCAR Auto Club 400.  Futures on the board include winners for the NCAA Basketball Championship, The Masters (April 5-8 and Tiger was still18-1 at publishing time)), FIFA World Cup Russia™ (June 14 – July 15), NBA Championship, NHL Stanley Cup, World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships and the 2019 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! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak 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 for $26. This Friday it's Grilled Duck Breast marinated with fresh
• Herbs, grilled with natural duck jus for $28. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. 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, Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino and Betsy’s Big Kitchen at Slot World Casino. 

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Bill Wharton tonight, The California Cowboys Thursday thru Saturday, John Palmore Sunday and Monday and Chris Twomey Tuesday and Wednesday.  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.  R. W. Smith and the California Cowboys deliver a powerful country-western sound with the clear punch of tight three-part harmonies. Musical director for the late "LOUIS ARMSTRONG," John Palmore is an accomplished singer and keyboardist who has worked with Jackie Wilson, Mary Wells, ZZ Hill, Wilson Pickett, Joe Simon, Percy Sledge, The Platters and other "name" artists. Chris Twomey’s roots are deep into a genre of folk-rock.

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!

Horses & Hoops, Bad Beat Progressive, Food Temptations, More

March Madness More than Just Basketball

This week is filled with College Basketball excitement and the weekend brings a trio of Kentucky Derby Prep Races.  The remaining NCAA men's college basketball conference tournaments continue through Sunday, culminating in the Selection Sunday broadcast that will reveal the field of 68, at 3PM on TBS. This Saturday brings three 50-point races in the Kentucky Derby Championship series: The Gotham at Aqueduct, the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs and the San Felipe at Santa Anita.  The NCAA men's tournament will start next Tuesday with the First Four games in Dayton on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Then, the tournament roars to life with 16 games each on Thursday & Friday - arguably, the start of the biggest weekend in all of sports.  Just ask Mike who is now ending every sentence with “Go Blue!”  We'll have $2 draft beer at the Casino Bar during all televised NCAA Tournament games.

As a reminder, you can place and collect your sports bets any time the Sports Book is open at the Carson Valley Inn or Bodines Casino. At Sharkey’s Casino and Slot World Casino, all sports betting is done at Guest Services. A winning sports bet placed at any of our four casinos can be cashed at any of our four casinos.  Horse Race bets can only be placed or cashed when the Race and Sports Book is open at the CVI or Bodines Casino.

Bad Beat Back

Good news for our poker players: were bringing back the anecdote to one of the biggest agonies in live poker: losing a hand when you have four of a kind or better! Our Bad Beat Progressive returns next Tuesday along with a reshuffling of our existing progressives to provide bigger progressive bonus payouts. We’ll have all the details on our blog next week, but our poker players will see the new Progressive Bonus Payout Board when it’s posted this coming Tuesday. Back to the Bad Beat Progressive: that one will start at $599 and climb each day along with the rest of the progressive jackpots. More next week!

Food Tidbits and Temptations

• Today is Cereal Day. For the hot and healthy winter approach, order oatmeal in Katie’s – served with milk, brown sugar or cinnamon sugar and raisins. For an extra buck each you can also add bananas, blueberries or pecans. If you’re looking for a descendant of  Ranger Joe Popped Wheat Honnie, the first sweetened cereal introduced in 1939, we offer some of the traditional favorites like Cheerios, Frosted Flakes and Raisin Bran.
• Friday is Meatball Day. Spaghetti and Meatballs is such a favorite that we offer it 7 days a week from 11 AM to 10 PM in Katie’s!
• Friday is also Crabmeat Day which is a great reason to tempt you with the Jumbo Lump Crabcake appetizer in CV Steak . . . served with stone ground mustard sauce!
• Saturday is Pack Your Lunch Day. Great idea if you’re chained to your desk or office and can’t get out for lunch in Katie’s. But what if you forget your “packed” lunch at home? Swing by Job’s Perk at the CVI on your way in and pick up one of our sandwiches or salads to-go!!
• Monday is Baked Scallops Day. We like scallops no matter how they are cooked and we recommend all of the following entrees in CV Steak: Seafood Linguine, Seafood Brochette, Seafood Mixed Broil and the Nevada Grill . . .  A full variety of choices that all include scallops!

More Daylight Coming!

This Sunday at 2 AM our clocks "Spring Forward" one hour as we jump into Daylight Saving Time.  Do all states observe DST? What about Dependencies of the US? Why did this all start? Click here for answers to these questions and others . . .  and remember, while it will appear that days are getting longer because it will get dark later, the days (minutes and hours of daylight) have actually been getting longer since the Winter Solstice on December 21, 2017.  Along with Daylight Saving Time comes two additional “Days” of interest: Sunday is Check Your Batteries Day created to raise awareness of the importance of testing and having working batteries in household appliances like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. You might also check the batteries in your other household appliances such as remote controls, toys, clocks and other electrical items. Then, appropriately enough, Monday is Napping Day – a day to rest from the hour of sleep you lost and the scurrying around the house resetting clocks and checking batteries!

Blood Drive on St Patrick’s Day?

Are we talking a Pint or a Pint??  Actually, you can do both at the CVI next Saturday, March 17: Donate a pint of blood and enjoy a pint of beer! Start by signing up for the United Blood Services St.  Patrick’s Day Blood Drive to be held on Saturday, March 17 in those familiar large Bloodmobiles parked in our west lot along Hwy 395 near the big electronic reader board. The drive runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and advance sign-ups are open now at this link or by calling (775) 324-6454.  And after you make your donation and enjoy a snack in the Bloodmobile, take the few steps to the CVI and enjoy a pint of St. Patrick’s Day beer at our Casino Bar or the CV Steak Bar!

In the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight:  Ladies, join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Speedy Chopper for the first 150 ladies and World Market Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, a weekly drink special, free bingo and chances to earn entries for the March 28 drawing for a $500 Cash Prize. And while you are here having fun tonight, chat with the rest of the ladies about International Women's Day which is celebrated tomorrow. Learn more by clicking here.
• $200,000 Cash & Freeplay Giveaway Drawings Fridays and Saturdays: Join us at 5, 7 and 9 PM for the drawings in our $200,000 Giveaway Promotion through March 31. There’s a guaranteed $1000 winner at each drawing every Friday night and every Saturday night . . . plus four more winners at each drawing with lots of cash to go around. You’re earning one free entry into the Friday and Saturday drawings for every five base points you earn during the month.
• Table Games Hot Seats Saturday: If you’re playing any of our casino table games from 7 to 10 PM on Saturdays in March, you could be called when we do one of our Hot Seat Drawings and Win up to $500!
• Multiply Your Points Saturday: INN Club members earn 4X Points on video reel slots and Double Points on video poker slots. So be sure to use your INN Club card while playing in the casino and multiply the benefits of your play every Saturday in February.
• Slot Tournament Mondays: Every Monday in March we’re holding a Tax Relief Slot Tournament from noon to 8 PM. Play once free and earn additional tournament entries (up to 3 more) for every 50 points you earn on Monday. The top ten finishers each week win cash-freeplay prizes so be sure to get in on the fun.
• At the Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet NHL, NBA and the NCAA Basketball Conference Tournaments. You can also place wagers on Horse Racing and Sunday’s NASCAR TicketGuardian 500.  Futures on the board include winners for the NCAA Basketball Championship, The Masters (April 5-8), FIFA World Cup Russia™ (June 14 – July 15), NBA Championship, NHL Stanley Cup, World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships and the 2019 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! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak 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 for $26. This Friday it's Medallions of Wild Boar Tenderloin with bourbon jus and spiced grapes for $30. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is 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, Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino and Betsy’s Big Kitchen at Slot World Casino.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Cliff and Dave tonight, The Buddy Emmer Band Thursday thru Saturday, Carolyn Dolan and Big Red Sunday and Monday and Bill Wharton Tuesday and Wednesday. Cliff and Dave is powerhouse singer/gospel drummer Cliff Porter and southern-fried singer/guitarist Dave Berry providing an evening of  sultry R&B, funk and swinging rock ’n’ roll.  A longtime favorite on the West Coast and Northern Nevada circuit the Buddy Emmer Band’s versatile style includes everything from blues to jazz, rock to reggae and top 40. Whatever your taste in tunes they will be sure to please! Carolyn Dolan can dive into powerful R & B, deliver a smooth jazz standard or a gentle country ballad. 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.

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!