Valentine's Day Package Last Call, Yummy Sweets, New in CV Steak, More from the Carson Valley Inn

View from Heavenly Overlooking Carson Valley

Skiing? Stay Here!

Kristen Lummis is a successful recreation sports blogger specializing in skiing. She and her husband recently visited with us from Colorado spending three days experiencing the various nearby ski resorts and enjoying some of the other attractions and "things to do" in the Carson Valley. We met with her for breakfast very early one morning before she took the short drive to Heavenly for a morning of skiing. We quickly learned that as an award-winning writer and passionate skier, Kristen really “gets it.”  We can't help but love her picture above showing the Carson Valley in the background. She will be writing and posting about her visit to Carson Valley and her stay at the Carson Valley Inn as promised in this Facebook video shot from Heavenly. 

The Carson Valley Inn is conveniently located for skiing at Kirkwood and Heavenly - perfect for Epic Pass holders! Click the appropriate link to learn more about our accommodations choices and amenities our dining choices, free cabaret entertainment and gaming fun. And remember, parking is free and there's never a resort fee!

Made Your Valentine's Day Plans? If Not . . .

Valentine’s Day is just over a week away and if you’ve already made your plans, we commend you! If you haven’t, you know that at this point you are running out of options. Fortunately, we still have a few of our Valentine's Day Overnight Packages available – a thoughtful and inclusive way to treat your spouse, fiancé or your girlfriend/boyfriend to a special Valentine’s night at the Carson Valley Inn. We include a room, $75 in total Food & Beverage Credit, assistance making reservations in CV Steak if you wish and a chilled bottle of champagne on arrival. Probably goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: hurry! Click Here for more information.

And The $5,116 Progressive Jackpot Winner Is

• As of last night, we actually do not know who the winner is yet. Here's what we do know: one of the many sports fans who played our $5 Pro Pk'em Progressive Parlay card on Super Bowl Sunday got all 15 picks correct! That's good enough to take sole possession of the $5116 jackpot. All you need to do is "come forward" at either Sharkey's or the CVI with your winning ticket. And, as we hinted was possible in last week's blog, two of the 15 picks were actually ties and all ties were marked as winners. Remember, we don't know who bought the winning ticket so it's up to you to come in and claim your prize.
• Seasonal Wagers on the board this week include NBA and NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey, the Daytona 500 on February 16 and Horse Racing.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship, 2020 Stanley Cup, 2020 World Series and 2020 NASCAR Championship.
• The 2020 Major League Baseball Season kicks into gear early next week when pitchers and catchers report for all 30 teams. The Grapefruit League and Cactus League spring-training games start on February 22. The regular season begins on March 26 when all 30 teams play.

Treat Yourself from Our Katie's Bakery Case

Yummy!

Cake Pops, Punch Cake, Chocolate Apricot Shortbread Cookies, Raspberry Vanilla Tartlets . . . These were just some of the mouthwatering treats we caught in the picture above taken at our bakery counter earlier this week. While we can’t guarantee which of  these will be there the next time you stop in, we do encourage you to check the bakery counter every time you swing by Katie’s because there seems to be something new cropping up just about every other day!

Slowly Braised Bone-In Beef Short Rib

New in CV Steak!

While we were focusing on the Super Bowl and Tanya Tucker’s Grammy nominations the last couple of weeks we neglected to let everyone know we’ve added some new entrées and appetizers in CV Steak. We haven’t tried them all yet, but we do really want to recommend the Slowly Braised Bone-In Beef Short Rib pictured above. This “immediate hit” is served with red wine demi-glaze, Yukon gold mashed potatoes (you can also choose baked or au gratin), vegetable and, of course, the CV Steak signature tableside tossed salad. Next week we’ll try to take a picture of the new Ahi Tuna Poke appetizer. Meanwhile, grab your reading glasses and check out the full menu!

Tanya & Charlie Update

Our "people" are dotting the I's and crossing the T's on the arrangements for at least two more 2020 concerts in TJ's Corral as we march towards finalizing our seven or eight-concert schedule. Meanwhile, tickets are on sale now for the two concerts already announced:  Tanya Tucker and special guest Aubrie Sellers (part of Tanya's CMT Next Women of Country Tour) on Saturday June 6 and the Charlie Daniels Band concert in TJ's on Friday, June 26. You can also stop by or call (775-783-6606) our hotel registration desk.

Some Important Reminders

• Qualifying for our poker room's April 6 Tournament of Champions is underway! Simply win one of the February or March Daily Shootouts held at noon every Tuesday through Sunday and you are automatically "in." Find out more about our poker room promotions, special games and tournaments on this page.
• Treat Your Mom, Grandma, Wife or In-Laws to Mother’s Day Weekend at the Carson Valley Inn! Here's a link to more information on our Mother's Day Weekend Package.
• Starting on your Federal Tax Return? We can help with a Win-Loss Report on your gaming activity using your card in any of our four casinos: CVI, Sharkey's, Bodines and SlotWorld. 

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesday: Ladies’ Night fun from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Hand-Held Massager  for the first 150 ladies (100 with FreePlay), All Wrapped Up Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special.And ladies, be sure to bring your man next week when we add a Mens' Night element with special prizes and drawings for the first 50 men to register.
• Point Multiplier Friday: Earn 4X Points on slots and videos all day this Friday. 
• Polar Plunge Drawings and Board Game Friday & Saturday: The drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay prizes and chances to play our Polar Plunge board game to "break the ice" for up to $1000!
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 8 PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. We guarantee the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Sunday in January.
• Rollin’ for Cash Monday: Hot Seat drawings between Noon and 7 PM. All active players using your Inn Club card are “in the pot” for a chance to win up to $500!

This Week in Our Restaurants

Katie’s Specials This Week:

• Wednesday: CVI Smoked Chicken Legs served with jalapeno corn bread, mashed potatoes, bacon baked beans & BBQ from 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
• Thursday: Spaghetti & A Giant Meatball with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, parsley, garlic bread from 11 AM to 10 PM; $6.99.
• Friday and Saturday: Meat Lovers Platter with slow roasted brisket, pulled chicken & smoked sausage plus choice of 2 sides from macaroni salad, baked beans, potato salad or coleslaw. From 11 AM to 10 PM; $13.99.
• Sunday: "Chandler" Chicken Dinner; southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw. From 2 to 10 PM; $7.99.
• Monday: Katie’s Shepherd’s Pie; a one-dish serving of sautéed ground beef with grandma’s brown gravy, peas and carrots. From 11 AM to 10 PM; $5.99
• Tuesday: Pork Chili Verde served with Spanish rice and black beans for $7.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.

CV Steak Specials:

• Today: Pork Stroganoff, pork tenderloin and a cream sauce of mushroom, Dijon mustard and Sherry wine served with egg noodle pasta.
• Thursday: CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and herb marinated Lamb Chop Steak.
• Friday: Venison Chop with brandy green peppercorn sauce.
• Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
• Sunday: “Oscar Style” Fillet of Salmon with crab and Béarnaise sauce. 

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Arizona Jones, Thursday thru Saturday: In an entertainment world often enhanced by technology and gimmicks, Arizona Jones prefers to present their performances the old fashioned way – live and personal. 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. Coming up next in our Cabaret Lounge: The Michael Furlong Band, February 13 - 15 and Gruve Nation, February 20 - 22.

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!

On the Road Again, Wearin' A Rose in Sharkey's, Lightning Strikes Again, More from the Carson Valley Inn

On the Road Again

No . . .  this is not a hint that Willie Nelson is coming to TJ’s Corral . . . although that certainly would be exciting news! On the Road is the giant board game associated with the weekend drawings in our 3 Harleys and 7.5 Million Points promotion going on from 7 to 8:30 PM every Friday - and “again” on Saturday - through October 26. The fun ramps up as we pick ten winners in drawings every 15 minutes starting at 7:00 PM. Each of these folks receives two Golden Tickets for the grand finale Harley Giveaway on Wednesday, October 30. All ten also pick a custom cookie provided by The Chocolate Shoppe and if your cookie has the face of Deanna, Phil, Nick, Jessica or Paul you go on to the 8:30 PM On the Road board game. With Deanna at the mic, there are then six rounds of picking giant playing cards to see how far you advance on the game board . . . from as few as one space for an Ace, up to 10 spaces for a face card and 12 spaces for a Joker. There are minor free prizes along the way and a bonus prize for making it to the finish line. Over 150,000 Free Points are given away each night based on your order of finish including 50,000 Free Points to the first place finisher! Want in on the fun and Free Points? Simply use your INN Club card whenever playing at the CVI and listen for your name to be called starting at 7:00 PM this Friday and Saturday! Check at Guest services for all the promotion details.

On the Road Game Pieces

A Lady Walks into Sharkey’s Wearing a Rose . . .

Sip 'n' Sweets is the theme for the final Third Thursday Wine Walk in Gardnerville this week from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. And for any participating ladies who walk into Sharkey’s wearing a rose, we’ll know why – the first 50 ladies who check-in at one of the two start locations will receive a free rose courtesy of the event sponsor, Main Street Gardnerville (sweet, huh!) Get all the details at this link and be sure to walk through our sister property Sharkey’s Casino. We’ll “re-load” your commemorative glass at the Silver Dollar Bar during the walk . . . and provide you with an opportunity to chow down before, during or after the “Walk” with snacks at the Silver Dollar Bar and full dining in our Jackpot Café. Register in advance online or “day of” at the two check-in spots: Gardnerville Station (1395 US Highway 395 N) or Big Daddy’s Bicycles (1546 US Highway 395 N).

Michael & Darla Create Lightning!

Our Lightning Link Games continue to be enriching CVI players and a few days ago it was Michael (pictured above with his wife Darla) who cashed in. Darla is a fan of horses, and coincidentally (?)  Michael was playing the Best Bet horse race-themed Lightning Link game along the wall to the right as you come in the front casino entrance. Don’t know if the horse theme tied into the lucky outcome, but a $10,812 Jackpot was Michael’s payout on a 50-penny max bet!

RIP TJ’s Alum Eddie Money

Our thoughts go out to the family of Eddie Money who passed away last week. Eddie appeared in TJ’s Corral on June 21, 2014 as part of a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada, Carson Valley Branch. This Rolling Stone Article is a fitting summary of his career with links to some of his top hits videos.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30PM including a Free Pen & Meat Rub for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), Garden Gourmet 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. See the On the Road article above and get in on the drawings every Friday and Saturday!  
• 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.

From the Sports & Race Book

• We’ll be paying attention to this Phone Chatter:  We’re talking about the Phone Chatter Stakes at Los Alamitos this Thursday and we’ll have our eye on Quality Response, a 2-year-old filly with some very strong CVI ties!
• And so after NFL Week Two:  
• Mike’s Musings:
• How is that possible - where are my chickens?  Two totals stood out on Sunday: The Packers/Vikings and Chiefs/Raiders. The Pack was up 21-10 at half as were the Chiefs 28-10.  Both of these games would surely make the over.  Well "Shirley," among the 4 teams, there were only 6 points scored in the second halves!
• What does it mean, when a team has "no chance"?  Let’s put it this way: at what odds would you be willing to bet $20 the Dolphins will win the Super Bowl? 1,000:1? 10,000:1?  How about $100? 
• The favorites went 7-9 against the spread in Week Two with 6 underdogs actually winning.
• A few of us were pondering: Before the season started, who would have predicted that after two weeks, the Niners would be 2-0 after two east coast games as underdogs AND both the Jets and Steelers would be 0-2 and looking at a quarterback predicament! 
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $2,770 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 College and NFL 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. Payout is on the Monday Night Football Game - $40 cash to the winners of the first three quarters and the final score.
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, Major League Baseball, Canadian Football, WNBA Basketball Playoffs, Horse Racing and this Saturday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Series Federated Auto 400.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, 2019 World Series, 2020 NCAA Football Championship, 2020 Super Bowl (the Steelers and the Saints had significant movement this week . . . and the Niners also moved but in the other direction), 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship and 2020 Stanley Cup.

Hot From the Bodines Pizza Oven!

Friday is Pepperoni Pizza Day and as we do each year, we encourage our readers to stop at our sister property Bodines Casino to enjoy a hand-tossed, made-to-order, piping hot Pepperoni Pizza just minutes out of the Bodines custom brick pizza oven!

Order one in the restaurant or do the pizza and beer scene while relaxing and watching football at or around the Bodines Casino Bar or Sports Book Bar!

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.
• 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 for 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 Beer Braised Wild Boar Shanks slow cooked in beer, tomato, mustard and 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

• Denver Saunders tonight: Dance, laugh and sing-along to this inspiring vocalist/guitarist who is a mainstay with the band Well Dressed Mannequins!
• Arizona Jones Thursday thru Saturday: In a scene so often dominated by technology and gimmicks, Reno Nevada’s Arizona Jones prefers to do it the old fashioned way – live and personal. 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. Bring your dancin’ shoes!
• 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.
• Roem Baur Duo Tuesday and Wednesday: Roem is a multiple award-winning touring songwriter and classically trained opera singer. He ultimately answered the call of rock n’ roll and has been featured on the main stage at Super Bowl 50, NBC’s The Voice and at CES & SXSW conferences.

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!

Martina McBride Added to TJ's Concert Schedule, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Martina McBride Added to
2019 Concerts in TJ’s Corral

Martina McBride has joined the 2019 Concert Lineup in TJ’s Corral and she will be performing on Sunday, August 4.  Martina is a multiple Grammy® nominated country icon whose incomparable vocals have kept her at the top of the charts garnering six No. 1 hits and twenty top 10 singles. Selling more than 18 million albums to date, McBride has earned fourteen Gold, nine Platinum, three Double Platinum and two Triple Platinum certifications. McBride has been honored with more than 15 major music awards, including four wins from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year.  Tickets for Martina’s concert will go on sale as soon as we pin down all the details – look for an announcement in next Wednesday’s blog.

Meanwhile, tickets are available now for our other upcoming concert and events including Sister's Easter Catechism on April 20, Easton Corbin on May 24, Uncle Kracker on June 29, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on July 4 and Dwight Yoakam on July 26.  We’re working on two or three more 2019 concerts and events for TJ’s Corral so look for announcements in this blog which is updated every Wednesday morning at 7 AM.

A Tesla Charging Outside of TJ's Corral

Charge Your Tesla Here!

It is now more convenient than ever to drive your Tesla on overnight trips to the CVI because you can be all charged up before the trip home. And if you are passing through and need a boost, you can load about 100 miles in about the time it takes to have lunch in Katie's and a little fun in the casino. All this is possible thanks to the very recent addition of four Tesla Destination Charging Stations which are located on the south wall of TJ’s Corral. 

Rick Started with This . . . 

He Turned Trash Into Cash!

Rick Lane was in town last weekend to join his family for his grandmother’s Celebration of Life. A fun-loving bunch not strangers to our casino, the group was in on Saturday night and Rick’s name was pulled in one of the hot seat drawings between 6 and 7:30 PM. He looked over the various Costco gifts available and latched on to the box of Kitchen Trash Bags. Further examination revealed the box also had the ticket he needed to move onto the 7:30 PM festivities for the weekly rent giveaway. Rick and 10 other finalists chose a special chocolate gift and the one Rick picked was the winner! He was given the choice: take $5,000 Cash and call it a day or spin the wheel for a chance at up to $7,800. The picture is worth five thousand words!

And Turned it into This!

Special Days

• Today is Ravioli Day. Here are two options:
• Stay home and roll out a part of your pasta dough very finely on your worktop, fill with a filling of your choice, seal with a top layer of pasta, and then boil for 2-3 minutes. Serve with a tomato or cream-based sauce for a hopefully lovely and memorable meal and a definitely messy cleanup!
• Or, come in to CV Steak and enjoy our Porcini Mushroom Ravioli either as a Starter (that’s fancy talk for Appetizer) or as an Entrée. It’s an easy choice for us: See you in CV Steak tonight!
• Thursday is French Bread Day. We don’t make French Bread in our bakery, but we do bake the incredibly delicious Sourdough Baguette’s served warm in CV Steak every night and they are the perfect accompaniment to the Porcini Mushroom Ravioli appetizer or Entrée! 
  
• Saturday is Puppy Day. Everyone loves puppies and you’ll definitely smile when you watch this short 1-minute video from SG Gaming promoting their OMG! Puppies! video slots. And of course you can play one of these slots here at the CVI – any of our casino floor personnel can lead you to the spot!
• Monday is Waffle Day. Celebrate this one any day of the week ‘cause waffles are available daily in Katie’s from 7 to 11 AM.
• Tuesday is Spinach Day. We know most of our readers would rather have something (anything?) other than spinach, but we do have to touch all bases. Our suggestion? Order the Spinach Salad in Katie’s and spring for a few extra bucks to add the Grilled Chicken and Avocado options!

Basketball’s Maddest Week!!

• The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament . . . the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament  (CIT). . .the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) . . . So many acronyms, over 100 teams, dozens of games and hundreds of thousands of cheering alumni! It’s all crammed into what is collectively referred to as March Madness over the next couple of weeks. With over four dozen 65-inch screens around our Cabaret Lounge, Casino Bar, Table Games Area, CV Steak Bar and Poker Room, we can pretty much cover any game that’s televised. And very few can resist the temptation to put at least a few dollars on their alma mater or favorite team because there is no better boast than telling your college buddies that you put your money where your heart was whether your team wins or loses!
• Ever wonder what the historical odds are of a particular seed winning in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament? Our friend Bill Chernock, Executive Director of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, had this info in his update to members yesterday and we are sharing it here as he presented it:

No. 1 seed vs. No. 16 seed: 135-1 (99.26%)

No. 2 seed vs. No. 15 seed: 128-8 (94.12%)

No. 3 seed vs. No. 14 seed: 115-21 (84.56%)

No. 4 seed vs. No. 13 seed: 108-28 (79.41%)

No. 5 seed vs. No. 12 seed: 89-47 (65.44%)

No. 6 seed vs. No. 11 seed: 85-51 (62.5%)

No. 7 seed vs. No. 10 seed: 84-52 (61.76%)

No. 8 seed vs. No. 9 seed: 69-67 (50.74%)

• In Addition to College Hoops: There are plenty more sports to watch and wager with the continuation of NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, Alliance of American Football League games, the NASCAR STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Spring Training Baseball and Horseracing.

Image Courtesy of VisitCarsonValley.com and Vivian C. Powers

Sometimes Skis are Better Than Wheels!

We think this wagon would’ve had a much better chance if those big wooden wheels were two big wooden skis! However, had that been the case, this artistic image might not have been one of the winners in Visit Carson Valley’s most recent #WHYCV photo contest! And speaking of skiing, with the brief blast of additional snow today conditions should be quite good this weekend at Heavenly Lake Tahoe and Kirkwood, the two Vail Resorts so easily accessible to guests at the Carson Valley Inn. Stay at the CVI where rates are more reasonable and it’s easier to get around . . . and then drive to these two resorts when you’re ready to ski!

March Promotions Lineup

• Hot Seat Wednesdays: Hot Seat Drawings every hour from noon to 5 PM – win up to $500.
• Ladies Night Wednesdays: 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Gift for the first 150 ladies tonight and special Shelly Camp Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes. The ladies also enjoy games, raffles, a weekly drink special & free bingo for those playing in the casino.
• House Party Thursdays: 5:30 to 7:30 PM – win housewares, cash, food and FreePlay! We’ll also have Shawn from Scottsdale Plumbing in house to do a “how to” demonstration!
• Point Multiplier Fridays: 5X Points on video reels and 3X Points on video poker, all day.
• Weekend Win Rent Money:  
• Fridays: 
• 10 Winners will be drawn between 6 & 7:30 PM to choose a “Costco Gift” from the prize table. Five of the Costco Gifts will be marked with "advance to the 7:30 drawing."
• At 7:30 PM we’ll give away one $500 prize, three $100 prizes and one winner will advance to the 7:30 PM Saturday drawing for a chance to spin the wheel for the rent money.
• Saturdays: 
• 10 Winners will be drawn between 6 & 7:30 PM to choose a “Costco Gift” from the prize table. Five of the Costco Gifts will be marked with "advance to the 7:30 drawing."
• At 7:30 PM one person will win $5,000 Cash or choose to Spin the Wheel for various rent money payouts.
• The Twist: Each winner drawn between 6 and 7:30 PM on each day will be given the opportunity to make a “deal”  to forfeit choosing a Costco gift and reach into the “mystery box” which will include a variety of prizes including food vouchers, free play, cash & other prize options.
• Free Slot Tournament Monday: INN Club members get one free entry into the slot tournament that runs from noon to 7 PM Monday. Plus, you can earn up to three more tournament entries - one for each 50 points you accumulate on Monday.  There’s $1000 up for grabs each week in this all-month Monday promotion.
• Point Party Tuesday: this one goes on from 9 AM to 9 PM every Tuesday in March. You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from 9 AM to 9 PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. You never know which multiplier is coming up next and we do guarantee that the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Tuesday.

This Week in Our Restaurants

• Katie’s: Wednesday is Italian Day with three specials served from 11 AM to 10 PM: Fettuccine Pesto Alfredo for $5.99, Pork Marsala for $6.99 and Chicken Chasseur for $6.99. The Thursday special is a Turkey Plate for $6.99. Fridays and Saturdays, Katie's offers a Roasted Prime Rib and Fried Shrimp Dinner special served with baked potato, vegetable and soup or salad for $14.99 and Katie’s Sunday special is "The Chandler" Chicken Dinner including southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw for $5.99 from 2 to 10PM. Monday Katie’s features Pork Milanese, a breaded and Parmesan coated pork cutlet griddled golden brown with lemon butter sauce served with fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes for $6.99. The Tuesday special is a Burrito Grande, chicken or beef & beans in a flour tortilla covered with enchilada sauce & cheese with Spanish rice for $6.99.
• CV Steak: Thursday’s special is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop Steak for $26. This Friday it’s Grilled Elk Medallions for $32. 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 bread.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Denver Saunders Duo tonight, Arizona Jones Thursday thru Saturday, Rock River Sunday and Monday and Jeff Campbell Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Denver Saunders Duo is a stripped down performance of the band “The Well Dressed Mannequins.” Denver Saunders (vocals/guitar) and Jarom Horner (6-String Bass) are known for inspiring dancing, laughing and sing-alongs wherever they play.

In a scene so often dominated by technology and gimmicks, Arizona Jones prefers to do it the old fashioned way - live and personal.  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.

Rock River is Buddy and Kim from the Buddy Emmer Blues Band presenting an evening of blues and other music!

Jeff Campbell is a vocalist,  impassioned  songwriter  and  lifelong  musician . . .  an emotional,  evocative  poet  with  a  rock  lover’s  heart!

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!