Kenny G This Saturday in TJ's Corral - His Personal Invite

Kenny G Next in TJ’s

Kenny G can play a note longer than it will take him to get to Minden for his concert in TJ’s Corral this Saturday! Think we’re blowing smoke? Check out the explanation and much more in this story by Tim Parsons of Tahoe Onstage who interviewed Kenny a few days ago. You can buy tickets now for Saturday’s Kenny G concert and be sure to check out these additional artists coming in for our 2019 Concert Season in TJ’s Corral: Uncle Kracker on June 29, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on July 4, Dwight Yoakam on July 26, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on July 31, Martina McBride on August 4 and Loverboy on August 9.  And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for additional concert news.

Early June Throwback in TJ’s Corral

Kenny Loggins Greeting TJ's Corral Audience in 2017 
Photo Courtesy of Pheonix Gruneich

TJ’s Corral “opened” in late 2013 with one concert and the first full season was 2014. Here’s a throwback to some of the artists who have performed in early June over the last 5 years: past Super Bowl halftime performer and country legend Travis Tritt entertained on June 1, 2018; country music singer-songwriter and guitarist Frankie Ballard took the stage on June 2, 2016; mutli-platinum album award winner Gary Allen was in the house on June 4, 2015; and we covered Footloose to Danger Zone when Kenny Loggins wowed a very full house on June 9, 2017. Watch for more June concert flashbacks next week.

New Kiosk

Our new promotional kiosk is somewhat unassuming at first, but once you swipe your card, Good Times start happening. If there is a promotion that day, the screen will tell you what to do or present a game to play. Whatever you win will either be printed out or you’ll get instructions on how to collect your prize. During the month you can easily check to see how many virtual drawing tickets you’ve amassed. You can also see what promotions you’ve already redeemed. Any of our staff will be glad to walk you through the process the first time if you wish. And whatever you do, be sure to use just one finger and not your entire hand – that just doesn’t work!                                                                                                                        

Tice Charity Weekend Update

Coach Tice was enthusiastic after last week’s brunch at the CVI regarding the Mike Tice Annual Charity Weekend "For The Kids" June 28 - 30.  Many current sponsors were on hand to develop some new ideas for this year‘s event and a few new sponsors also signed up! The Golf Tournament portion of the weekend has room for just a handful more foursomes and there are still a few different sponsorship packages available. If you are not already “in,” we hope you’ll consider helping us build a permanent Boys and Girls Club facility in Carson Valley by checking this link for all the activities, events and sponsorship packages plus an easy way to contact Coach Tice directly!

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies Night Tonight – We’ve Added More:  The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30PM including Free Chocolate Shoppe Gifts for the first 150 ladies with 100 of these gifts also including FreePlay! Tupperware Gift Baskets are the hot seat prizes tonight and there will be 3 Bingo Games, 4 Raffles and a weekly drink special!
• 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!
• Hot Seats Thursday: Use your INN Club card while playing in the casino and listen for our Hot Seats drawings from 4 to 8 PM on It's guaranteed Good Times if we call you 'cause you'll win up to $500!
• Point Multiplier Fridays: 5X Points on video reels and 3X Points on video poker, all day.
• Cash & Getaway Giveaways Saturdays:  Join us for drawings between 6 & 7:30PM for Trips, Cash, Airfare and FreePlay.
• 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. We guarantee 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!

Race & Sports Book

• The Belmont Stakes is this Saturday and Mike Pegram’s multiple graded stakes winner McKinzie is slated to run in the $1.2 million Metropolitan Handicap, one of the Saturday “undercard” races. McKinzie’s last race was an impressive 4¾-length victory in the Grade 2 Alysheba on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
• Also “On the Board” this week: Major League Baseball, NBA Basketball Finals, NHL Hockey Stanley Cup Matches, Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Firekeeper’s Casino 400 and Horse Racing.
• Futures Bets: 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach June 13-16, 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, 2019 World Series, 2020 NCAA Football Championship and 2020 Super Bowl!

This Week in Our Restaurants

• Katie’s Specials: Wednesday is Lasagna for $7.99 and Thursday is a Pork Chop in Ranchero Sauce for $7.99. 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 $7.99 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 $7.99. 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 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 Syrah Braised Bison Osso Bucco slow cooked with vegetables, wine, herbs and natural pan sauce for $35. Saturday nights CV Steak features Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. 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.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

• Carolyn Dolan tonight: Carolyn can dive into powerful R & B, deliver a smooth jazz standard or a gentle country ballad.  For the last fifteen plus years, she has been performing with her rockin' blues and R & B band, Carolyn Dolan and Big Red.
• The Vegas Road Show Thursday through Saturday: The Vegas Road Show delivers music, comedy and crowd participation as they perform a variety of entertainment styles including classic rock, 50's, 60’s, 70’s, country, smooth jazz and pop.  Cody Stevens (vocals, guitar and quick wit) and his wife Barbara Christy-Stevens (vocals, keyboards, bass and trumpet) are both veterans in the music industry having engaged audiences in casinos from Atlantic City to Las Vegas.
• Denver Saunders Sunday & Monday: Well-known from the band “The Well Dressed Mannequins,” Denver Saunders (vocals/guitar) is known for inspiring dancing, laughing and sing-alongs wherever he performs.
• Chris Twomey Tuesday and Wednesday: Chris has been writing and playing music around the country since 2003.  Born and raised in the Sacramento valley, his roots are deep into a genre of folk-rock.  From 2Me to The Diva Kings to Dad's LPs to whatever is next . . . let’s party!!!

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!