Bunko, Crafts, Curves, Glitz, Doggies & Laughs - Plus More at the Carson Valley Inn

Comedian Carlos Rodriguez

Comedian Spotlight - November 23!

Four accomplished comedians are entertaining in the CVI Valley Ballroom on Saturday, November 23 and we’ll be spotlighting each of these talented make-you-laugh entertainers prior to show date. The Stand-Up Comedy Show includes Brian Lee, Carlos Rodriguez, Kris Tinkle and Key Lewis . . . and this week, Carlos is in our spotlight! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at or at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk.  The show starts at 8:00 pm and is for audiences 21 or over.

Carlos Rodriguez was “thrown” into comedy. Being brought up in a large family of characters he quickly became a fast-talking entertainer which eventually led him to comedy. When he takes the stage you see the inner child come out with all the passion, excitement and energy of a new performer coupled with the grace and comfort of a seasoned pro. Carlos brings a clever, silly and approachable voice to comedy. In a fun and relatable way his observational humor touches beyond daily occurrences to deep rooted memories of his childhood, views on the simplest ideas and the most off beat subject matter. A regular at comedy clubs throughout the states, he has also headlined for our military troops overseas and been on stages on 4 different continents (Europe, Asia and Australia).  He was the winner of the 2012 CSA Comedy Competition and was a finalist in both the SF Tommy T's $20,000 competition and the 2014 and 2015 SF International Comedy Competition.

    

Frivolity and Fun This Saturday in Our Valley Ballroom

Bunko, Crafts, Curves, Gala & Doggies
The Versatility of Our Valley Ballroom!

How versatile is our Valley Ballroom? Check out this variety of activities coming up over the next six weekends:

• The annual Bunko for Breast Cancer is this Saturday and if you happen to be walking by peek in, hold your ears and observe the frolicking definition of “too much fun!” . . .
• The following weekend on October 24 - 26 the Valley Ballroom welcomes the annual Touch of Class boutique style craft show with all handmade products, no booths and central cashiers. More about this unique event in next week’s blog.
• November 2 we go fancy when the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 Community Recognition Awards (aka “The Gala”) makes its annual visit. Fancy decorations, hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a multi-course dinner and more!
• On November 9 we bring out the runway for the Silver State Curvy Queen Pageant- an inclusive pageant competition that encourages body positivity.
• A week later on November 16 we welcome the Strutts for Mutts 1st Annual Doggie Show produced by Animal Rescue Relay. This one has a dinner, music, silent auction, entertainment, Doggie Fashion Show and more!
• Finally (for now), it's Live Comedy (see article above) on November 23!

Coming Soon to Our Valley Ballroom!

Whatever your event or occasion, we can probably make it work in our Valley Ballroom. Just give Carrie a call at 775-783-6673 and she’ll help you find a date and get it planned!!

Food Excuses . . . If You Really Need Some!

• Today is Take Your Parents to Lunch Day. The supposed "purpose" is for children to bring their parents to the school cafeteria for lunch. Nice concept and we hope lots of kids do so. Our take: We're all kids at heart so assuming your school days are behind you, bring your parents  or grandparents to lunch in Katie's today - that has to count for something!
• Thursday is also National Pasta Day. Ideal celebration - make your own pasta. A much less messy way is to enjoy one of these entrees in CV Steak: Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, Mushroom Ravioli, Seafood Linguine or Spaghetti Pomodoro!
• Let this anonymous quote help you shape, justify and enjoy your plans for the two "special days" that follow, "You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy chocolate, and that’s kinda the same thing."
• Friday is Chocolate Cupcake Day. We bake 'em in house and sell them at the Katie's Bakery Counter. Caution: suggest you only eat one on Friday because on Sunday . . .
• Sunday is Office Chocolate Day. Here’s the plan: sneak into the CVI on Sunday (or early Monday morning) and surprise your co-workers with an array of chocolate from the CVI!  We offer Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Cupcakes (oops – covered that above), Chocolate Crème Pie, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Mini German Chocolate Cake, Brownies . . . all baked in-house and available “to-go” at the Katie’s Bakery Counter. If you do come in Sunday evening (or any evening), chocolate urges are easily fulfilled with the Chocolate Lava Cake or Chocolate Mouse in CV Steak!
• Saturday is Seafood Bisque Day. Back to CV Steak where we serve Classic Lobster Bisque!

Speaking of Food Excuses . . .

We wrote in last week’s blog that we’d have the details on our Thanksgiving Dinner to Go for Up to Ten in this week’s blog. We’ll, we didn’t make it! Not the way we like to do things but sometimes reality gets in the way of our best intentions. So, we PROMISE we’ll have it all for you next Wednesday, October 23 when our blog comes out at 7 AM!

Pat Benetar in the News

Kudos to Pat Benatar, 2019 TJ's Corral Artist, for her nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2020. The top vote-getters will be announced in January and inducted May 2, 2020 at a ceremony at Cleveland’s Public Hall.

From the Sports & Race Book

• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• The NFL favorites went 6-8 against the spread last week.  Six of the dogs won.
• The Niners keep rolling, but the most surprising teams could be the Saints and Bills.  Most folks are aware of the Saints success since Drew Brees went out, but who knew the Bills are 4-1?!  Sure, they have that young quarterback, what's his name . . . but 4 and 1, wow!
• The Redskins and Dolphins lived up to the hype. The Dolphins battled back by scoring two touchdowns in the 4th Qtr. The Fins could have kicked the extra point and tied the game near the end, but instead, came up just a bit short on their 2 point try.
• The Eagles and Cowboys, on Sunday night, looks to be the game of the week.
• With Sam Darnold's return elevating the Jets over the Cowboys last week, many have perked up their interest in this coming Monday's Jets-Patriots game. Also of interest: we have a Sam Darnold look-alike who comes into our Sports Book on occasion.
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $3,296 this week. Pick all 15 NFL winners on our weekly $5 Parlay Card and it’s yours. Each week it is not “hit,” the jackpot climbs based on the collective contest play at the CVI, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino.
• Football Extras:
• $2 Coors Light draft at the Casino Bar or in the Cabaret Lounge during all televised NFL and College Games.
• A couple of Free NFL Hats given away for each of the teams playing every Monday Night Football Game.
• Bar Snacks Delivered to Your Seat while you watch or play. Get the full menu and pricing at this link!
• Poker Room Squares Pool: Earn squares as you play in live poker games during the week. Each week we kick in $160 and the payout is on the Monday Night Football Game – $40 to the winners of the first three quarters and the final score. Any unclaimed quarters roll to the next week and for the October 21 Patriots/Jets game it’s up to $69 a quarter!!
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, the Major League Baseball ALCS, NHL Hockey, Canadian Football (week 19 of 21), Horse Racing and this Sunday’s (unless it rains) NASCAR Monster Energy Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, 2019 World Series, 2020 NCAA Football Championship, 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship and 2020 Stanley Cup.

Julie and Kim vs. the Bionic Jar Opener!

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30PM including a Free Jar Lid Opener for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), All Wrapped Up Baskets as hot seat prizes. The ladies will also enjoy 3 free Bingo Games, 4 free Raffles and a weekly Drink Special!
• Free Bingo Thursdays: Free Bingo Games in the casino every hour from 11 AM to 7 PM. Just be gaming with your INN Club card when we hand out tickets and play bingo with us for free cash and FreePlay Prizes.
• Point Multiplier Fridays: Watch your benefits roll up quickly with Four Times Points all day every Friday in September. 
• Harleys and 7.5 Million Points Friday and Saturday: We’re giving away 3 Harleys this fall – one each at CVI, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino.  In the process, we are also giving away a total of 7.5 Million Points at our four properties. Over 150,000 Free Points are given away each Friday and Saturday night based on your order of finish including 50,000 Free Points to the first place finisher! Drawings are from 7 to 8:30 PM.
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 7 PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. We guarantee the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Sunday.

This Week in Our Restaurants

Katie’s Specials:

• Wednesday: Lasagna is served for just $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Thursday: Brats & Cabbage with garlic mashed potatoes for $7.99.
• Friday: Lunch Special is a Pulled Pork Sandwich served on a sesame bun with coleslaw & French fries for $6.99 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Coincidentally, Saturday is Pulled Pork Day . . . so come in and celebrate it a day early!
• Friday and Saturday for dinner:  Roasted Prime Rib and Fried Shrimp Dinner served with baked potato, vegetable and soup or salad from 4 to 10 PM for $14.99.
• Saturday & Sunday for Brunch from 7 AM to 2 PM: Brunch Skillet - combination of home fried potatoes tossed with peppers, onions, bacon & sausage, scrambled eggs & tomato, topped with melted cheese all for $7.99.
• Sunday Dinner:  "The Chandler" Chicken Dinner is served from 2 to 10 PM for just $7.99:  southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
• Monday: Loaded Mac & Cheese; BBQ pulled pork, mac & cheese paired with tomato & scallions for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM..
• Tuesday: Enchilada Suizas; two flour tortillas filled with chicken, chilies & cheese topped with green tomatillo sauce & jack cheese with Spanish rice & beans for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.

CV Steak Specials:
Wednesday’s special is Beef Tenderloin Brochette with bell pepper, onions, cherry tomato and a spicy sweet and sour sauce. 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.  This Friday’s special is Grilled Duck Breast marinated with fresh herbs. On Saturday night CV Steak features Garlic Studded Prime Rib. This Sunday’s special is “Oscar Style” Fillet of Salmon with crab and Béarnaise sauce. 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

• 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.
• California Cowboys Thursday thru Saturday: R. W. Smith and the California Cowboys deliver a powerful sound, with the clear punch of tight three-part harmonies. The group has appeared on concert billings with such country favorites as Alabama, Big & Rich, Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Clint Black, George Jones, Joe Diffe, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, The Bellamy Brothers, Restless Heart, Travis Tritt, Doug Stone, Alan Jackson, George Strait and many other country stars.
• NFL Football Sunday and Monday Nights: We suspend live entertainment on Sunday and Monday nights during the fall so the featured night NFL games can be enjoyed on the big screen.
• Denver Saunders Tuesday & Wednesday: Dance, laugh and sing-along to this 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!