Whirlwind of Cash Plus More from the Carson Valley Inn

March $50,000 Pot-O-Gold

Brings Whirlwind of Cash

Stepping into our full-size whirlwind of cash on Saturday nights is just one of the ways to win in our March $50,000 Pot-O-Gold Promotion! Getting in on the winnings is fairly simple, here's how it works:

During March you're earning one virtual entry for every 5 points you accumulate every day. On Thursdays and Saturdays in March, just be here for our Virtual & Hot Seats Drawings between 6 & 8 PM for cash and FreePlay. And every Saturday in March two people will qualify to enter the Whirlwind of Cash for a chance to win up to $5,000!  The big Pot -O-Gold will come on Tuesday, March 31 during drawings between 6 & 8 PM when we'll give away a guaranteed $10,000 in cash and FreePlay, lots of good times and plenty of chances to win! See Guest Services for the promotion details.

More New & Continuing
Fun Promotions in March

• Ladies’ Night Wednesday: Ladies’ Night fun continues every Wednesday in March from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. We'll distribute a different free gift for the first 150 ladies who register each Wednesday and over 100 of these also come with free play. This week we are distributing 150 Free 3-Packs of Reusable Metal Straws.  Also continuing are the weekly Hot Seat prizes with Grandma's Gourmet Baskets this week.  Free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special complete the weekly Ladies' Night fun. But wait, there's more! We'll add a bonus to Ladies' Night next Wednesday, March 11 - It's Date Night! The first 75 ladies to register with a date will receive a free gift for their date!
• Pot-O-Gold Drawings Thursday: The Thursday drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay - see the details in the Pot-O-Gold article above
• Point Multiplier Friday: we've bumped the bonus this month with 5X Points on slots and videos all day on Fridays. It's a great opportunity to get quintuple the usual benefit buildup for your Friday play.
• Pot-O-Gold Drawings & Whirlwind of Cash Saturday: The Saturday drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay, plus two people qualify for the whirlwind of cash - see the details in the Pot-O-Gold article above.
• Free Wine Monday: Earn 100 base points each Monday in March and receive a free bottle of wine . . . plus you keep the points and the wine is different each week.
• FreePlay Frenzy Tuesday:  For every 100 points you earn on Tuesday we'll add $5 in FreePlay to your account up to $100 in FreePlay!

Cindy Fans Out Her Winnings

We Offered – She Accepted!

Last week we mentioned two winners, $33,933.66 on the big Buffalo Stampede machine and $10,491 on our Spirit Link game. We also listed a number of other CVI jackpots of $10,000 or more along with the always-included “Are you next?” question. Shortly after last Wednesday’s blog went out, Cindy stopped in on her way from Rosemont to Tahoe as she has done before and decided SHE was next . . . she won $10,881 on one of our Lightning Link slots. There are over a dozen more $10,000+ jackpots on our floor. Are you next?

Buying Concert Tickets?
Some Advice & Something to Look Forward To

We suggest you be very careful purchasing TJ's Corral concert tickets through third-party sites. There are some "re-seller" sites offering CVI concert tickets at inflated prices and inflated service fees. There are even some sites that do not deliver usable tickets. We can only stand behind tickets purchased through our website or in-person at our hotel registration desk, and used by the original purchaser.
We know our readers are anxious for more 2020 concert announcements. We will have one more concert announcement in next week's blog and we hope to have a few more concerts finalized this month. Meanwhile, tickets are almost all sold for the Charlie Daniels Band concert on Friday, June 26. There are still some seated and "Standing Room" tickets. However we suggest you jump in sooner rather than later if you plan to attend. Tickets for the Tanya Tucker concert on Saturday, June 6 remain available but this concert is trending toward a Sold Out show prior to the concert date.  Buy tickets at this link or at our hotel registration desk (775-783-6606). 

House made Beef and Pork, Jalapeno and Cheddar Cheese Sausage with
grandma's brown gravy, mashed potatoes and stone ground mustard

This Week in Our Restaurants

• Katie’s Specials This Week:
• Wednesday: Orange Panda Chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli from 11 AM to 10 PM for $7.99.
• Thursday: Spaghetti Bolognese with fresh basil, parsley and shredded parmesan toasted 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: House Made Beef and Pork, Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage with grandma's brown gravy, mashed potatoes and stone ground mustard for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Tuesday: Pork Carnitas served with Spanish rice, refried beans, Pico de Gallo and 3 tortillas for $7.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• CV Steak Specials:
  
• Today: Pork Tenderloin Stroganoff with creamy mushroom sauce on fettuccine.
• Thursday: Lamb Porterhouse with rosemary jus.
• Friday: Trio of Elk Loin, House Made Venison Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage, and Wild Boar Loin with green peppercorn brandy cream sauce.
• Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
• Sunday: Poached Pacific Salmon with creamy dill bouillon potatoes. 

Tidbits and Useful Links

• Seasonal Wagers on board in the Sports & Race Book this week include XFL Football, NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball and Conference Tournaments, NHL Hockey, the NASCAR FanShield 500 in Phoenix Sunday 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.
• Information on the various games, tournaments and promotions in our Poker Room can be found here.
• Treat Your Mom, Grandma, Wife or Mother-In-Law to Mother’s Day Weekend at the Carson Valley Inn! Here's a link to more information on our Mother's Day Weekend Package.
• Working 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. 

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Buddy Emmer Band, Thursday thru Saturday: 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!. Coming up next in our Cabaret Lounge: New Wave Crave, March 12-14; Chili and the Bread Bowl, March 19-21;  Reckless Envy March 26 -28.

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!

24 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Winter Kickoff Weekend, Much More from the Carson Valley inn

Part of the 24 Days of Christmas Gifts Precariously Balanced

24 Days of Christmas Daily thru December 24

There’s activity and excitement every night at the CVI as our 24 Days of Christmas drawings continue through December 24. Since the first of the month, all Inn Club members using their cards while playing in the casino are accumulating one virtual entry for every five points earned. And as you know, it doesn’t take long to build up 5 points! 

On Sundays through Fridays Drawings are between 6:30 and 7:30 PM with five winners picked from the virtual entries and through our Hot Seat selection program. The winners will be sharing in the evening’s prizes which include cash, free play, and a special holiday gift like those pictured above. On Saturday nights we up the ante: 16 Drawings are held between 6 and 8 PM and we guarantee a $2000 winner every week. 

Use your Inn Club card, watch your points and entries build up, and be here for the 24 Days of Christmas drawings nightly through December 24!

Minden Park Gazebo

Winter Kickoff Weekend
Thursday thru Sunday

• Carson Valley Christmas Kickoff: Thursday, 4 – 9 PM at Heritage Park Pavilion in Gardnerville across Hwy 395 from Sharkey’s’ with Carriage Rides, Caroling, Tree Lighting, Treats, Fireworks (weather permitting) and more.
• Christmas in Genoa: Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM at the Genoa Community Church with Christmas Caroling, Tree Lighting and Hot Cocoa and Cookies.
• Minden Park Gazebo Tree Lighting Event: Friday, 5 – 8 PM at the Minden Park Gazebo with music from the DHS Jazz Band & Fire Pits with S’mores and more.
• 24^th Annual Parade of Lights: Saturday, 5 – 8 PM starting on Eddy street just a block from Sharkey’s Casino and coming down US Hwy 395 to the end on Esmeralda at Minden Park, just two blocks from the CVI! Watch for the CVI Red Ryder Float and let’s hope Flick doesn’t get his tongue stuck to the pole!
• Genoa's Cowboy Country Christmas: Saturday, 5:30 – 8:30 PM at the Genoa Town Hall.

Food Drive Almost Here

As is normally the case, many of the last minute details are flying into place this week for the Carson Valley location (here at CVI to be exact) of the  KTVN Share Your Christmas Community Food Drive to benefit the Carson Valley Food Closet. The event is Friday, December 13 from 6 AM to 6 PM and we’ll have the schedule and much more info in next Wednesday’s blog!

Photo Credit Dan Flynn

Visit-Our-Valley Gifts
for Out-of-Town Relatives & Friends

Over the next few weeks we’ll be covering a different Carson Valley Adventure you can package with a room at the CVI for a unique and memorable holiday gift for an out-of-town (or even local) friend, relative or business associate. This week we focus on the various scenic flights available through Soaring NV as you see the valley, Lake Tahoe and surrounding beauty from the quiet ride of a glider. Our friends at Soaring NV offer a variety of different rides with incredible views of the many lakes, valleys, peaks, crevices, and other unexpected beauty that can only be seen from high up over the valley floor. Combine a ride certificate from Soaring NV with a gift certificate for a night or two at the CVI and you’ll be providing an experience that is much more meaningful and memorable than something that will eventually wear out or otherwise be consumed. For more information on Soaring NV, check this link. And for information on Carson Valley Inn gift certificates, check the details at this link and call (775-783-6606) or stop by the hotel front desk.  

Our Military/Patriotic Themed Christmas Tree

It would be difficult to even count the number of people who have had their pictures, or their kids pictures, taken in front of one or more of the Christmas trees at the CVI over the years. Many people have asked about the cleverly decorated themed trees and so we pinned down Eileen Knox, our Executive Office Manager and Chief Decorations Elf, to tell us about each of the trees. This week, we’re featuring the Military/Patriotic Themed Tree that greets visitors as they walk into the hotel lobby. But first, we’ll answer one of the most common questions, “how did all of this detailed decorating get started?”

Eileen has been a life-long Christmas decorating fanatic. She got the idea for the themed tree approach while working as an intern for Ronald and Nancy Reagan “a number of years ago.” Nancy told Eileen that whenever they traveled during the Reagan presidency, foreign dignitaries would always want to give her gifts. To keep the logistics manageable, Nancy would suggest Christmas ornaments. The concept “took,” she soon had many . . . and that’s when she decided to do themed trees which were on display in the Reagan library after his presidency.  When Eileen got involved in decorating at the CVI, she brought the themed tree concept to us! How did she get involved? More on that next week, let’s get back to the Military/Patriotic tree:

Originally started with a patriotic theme, the tree has representation of many branches of the military including Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force. Last Christmas, Eileen expanded the concept and added first responders so you’ll see ornaments or makeshift ornaments from Police, Sheriff and Fire/EMS New items this year include direct from Colonial Williamsburg a replica revolutionary drum, snare drum, Eagle, and, if you look closely, even the traditional mouse playing one of the drums. In the next two weeks we’ll share the “backstories” on the “Frozen” and “Disney” trees.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• 24 Days of Christmas Drawings Nightly: 6:30 – 7:30 Sunday thru Friday, 6 – 8 PM Saturday (see story above).
• Ladies’ Night Wednesday: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM including a Free Grandma’s Meat Rub & Dips Gift for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), Tupperware Baskets as hot seat prizes, free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a weekly Drink Special!.
• Point Multiplier Friday: Earn 5 Points on slots and videos all day this Friday. 
• 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 in November. 

From the Sports & Race Book

• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• The NFL favorites went 7-9 against the spread this week.  Lots of dogs won – eight of them including two of our favorites: the Bengals and Dolphins.  Don't forget, they match up on December 22^nd!
• Speaking of the Dolphins, remember when the experts said they might be the worst team ever and had a good chance of going winless?  Would you believe they've won five games already?   Well, they haven't, but they have won three.
• Didn't take too much ribbing about Michigan football this week.  Ohio State was clearly better.
• The college season should once again set up a pretty good set of playoff games. I still think the current playoffs are ok; the top 3 teams are pretty straight forward. Teams at 5 and beyond could have won more of their games. Anyway, we’ll all know the final picture this Sunday evening!
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $4,240 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, Bodines and SlotWorld.
• Seasonal Wagers on board this week include NFL Football, NCAA Football Conference Championships, NBA and NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey and Horse Racing.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2020 NCAA Football Championship, 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship and 2020 Stanley Cup.
• 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!
• Three Yeti 45 Coolers will be given away on Monday, December 23 during the Packers/Vikings MNF Game. Ask the bartender for more information when ordering a Coors at our Casino Bar during any NFL game!
• 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 prizes each Monday roll to the next week. Last week no one claimed any of the prizes again (one player would have won three of the four if he had been present) so it’s up to $160 a quarter for the December 9 Giants/Eagles game!

This Week in Our Restaurants

Katie’s Specials:

• Wednesday: CVI Smoked Chicken Legs (new special) served with jalapeno corn bread, mashed potatoes, bacon baked beans & BBQ from 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
• Thursday: Spaghetti and A Giant Meatball (new day) with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and parsley plus toasted garlic bread served from 11 AM to 10 PM for $7.99. 
• Friday and Saturday: Meat Lovers Platter (new special) including slow roasted brisket, pulled chicken & smoked sausage with choice of two sides from macaroni salad, baked beans, potato salad or coleslaw for $13.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Saturday & Sunday for Brunch from 7 AM to 2 PM: Brunch Skillet – a 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 $7.99.If you haven’t had it lately, we recently enhanced the seasoning and ingredients to achieve improved crispiness and juiciness of this very popular special and encourage you to check out this hearty dinner of southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
• Monday: Katie’s Shepherd’s Pie is a one-dish serving of sautéed ground beef with grandma’s brown gravy, peas and carrots for $5.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Tuesday: Pork Chili Verde served with Spanish rice and black beans for $7.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.

CV Steak Specials:
This Wednesday’s special is Pork Stroganoff, pork tenderloin and a cream sauce of mushroom, Dijon mustard and Sherry wine served with egg noodle pasta. This Friday’s special is Braised Beef “Tomahawk” Short Rib slow roasted with pan sauce. On Saturday night CV Steak features Garlic Studded Prime Rib. 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

• Steve Lord tonight: A guitarist with dynamic vocals, Steve is a main stage West Coast performer. A man of a thousand songs, Steve presents an evening of oldies, country, pop, blues, jazz, soul and rock ‘n’ roll.
• Buddy Emmer Band Thursday thru Saturday: 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!
• 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.
• Big Red Duo Tuesday and Wednesday: Carolyn Dolan 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. 

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!

Job Fair, Out with the Old, Mini Pies, More

Job Fair September 11

We’re actively hiring for all four of our properties, the Carson Valley Inn in Minden, Sharkey’s Casino in Gardnerville, and Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino in Carson City. We have both part-time and full-time positions available and we’d like to talk with you at our Job Fair on Tuesday, September 11 from 3 to 7 PM in the CVI Convention Center.  Not trained in the area in which you have an interest? No problem. If you have enthusiasm and an outgoing personality, we’ll train you for the job!

Part -Time: Perhaps you’re back in school and want a part-time job that fits your schedule? Perhaps your kids are back in school and you’d like to work a few hours a day?  Perhaps you are retired and miss the social interaction that working with the public provides?  Perhaps you have a full time job and would like part time work to subsidize your income or save for a special project or purchase?

Full-Time:  This is your opportunity to investigate our growing company for positions in all hospitality industry areas including food and beverage, hotel, casino, accounting, administrative, and more. Many of our current supervisors and managers started in entry-level positions – that’s what happens in a growing company and we would like to tell you more!

Department representatives will be at the Job Fair doing interviews and will be extending job offers to successful applicants.  Want to shortcut the process?  Stop at the Carson Valley Inn HR Department any time between now and September 11 or click on this link and download a fillable PDF job application. You can save it, complete the info, print it, and bring it with you to the Job Fair (or before if you wish).

Will 38 Special be "Caught Up in You"

on Friday, September 21?

“Caught Up In You” is one of 38 Special’s classic songs, first released on the band’s Special Forces album in 1982. Written by Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi and Jim Peterik, this is just one of the group’s many hits you’ll hear in TJ’s Corral on Friday, September 21 when 38 Special closes out our 2018 concert season. You can buy tickets on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

Old Carpet Being Torn Out
in Valley Ballroom This Week

A New Look for Your
Next Event at the CVI

Seems like there’s always something being remodeled or refreshed here at the Carson Valley Inn. This week, it’s the Banquet Department’s turn as new carpet is being installed in both the Valley Ballroom and West Wing of our convention center. We’ve also done quite a bit of updating in most of our hotel rooms in the last few months and we’ll be putting the finishing touches on many of the rooms (and posting pictures) as soon as business slows down this fall. We have a few other surprises coming this winter and you’ll read about it here in our weekly blog.

Blood Drive Thursday

Following up on the information we had in last week’s blog, this is a reminder that the United Blood Services Blood Drive is in our west parking lot under the big electronic sign this Thursday from noon to 6 PM.  You can still schedule ahead at this link or just show up and the Bloodmobile folks will get you processed as soon as they can!

Just for Fun

Mini Boston Creme Pie (l) and Mini Lemon Meringue Pie (r)

• Tomorrow is Slinky Day. We just thought some of our readers would like to know this factoid!
• Any Day is perfect to stop by our Katie’s Bakery Counter and take home one of our Mini Boston Crème Pies or Mini Lemon Meringue Pies.  No one has to know . . .
• Tuesday marks the 20 year anniversary of the formation of Google. Want to verify this info? Google It!

This Week in the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Complete Bath/Shower Set for the first 150 ladies and Bath & Body Works Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, raffles, a weekly drink special and free bingo.
• 34^th Birthday Giveaway Grand Prize Drawings Thursday and Friday:  Join us at 6 and 8 PM for $10,000 Guaranteed in cash and FreePlay over the two nights between CVI and Sharkey’s.
• Labor Day Points Bonus Monday: 6X Points on Reels, 3X Points on Video Poker all day on Labor Day.
• Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet Regular Season NCAA Football, the last week of NFL Preseason Football, Major League Baseball, WNBA Playoff Games, Canadian Football League, Sunday’s NASCAR Bojangles’ Southern 500 and Horseracing. Futures include winners of the World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2019 NCAA Football Championship and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
• Thursday is College Colors Day. With a dozen FBS Division I-A games on the Thursday schedule, and all 32 NFL teams completing their preseason in Thursday games, whatever color you have in your wardrobe should be just fine as you catch the football action in our Cabaret Lounge and Casino Bar areas!

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 its Grilled Duck Breast marinated with fresh herbs 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.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Carolyn Dolan tonight, Buddy Emmer Band Thursday thru Sunday and Chris Twomey Rollins Monday thru next Wednesday.  Carolyn Dolan can dive into powerful R & B, deliver a smooth jazz standard or a gentle country ballad.  For the last fifteen years, she has been performing with her rockin' blues and R & B band, Carolyn Dolan and Big Red. 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!  Chris Twomey has roots deep into a genre of folk-rock; from 2Me to The Diva Kings to Dad's LPs to whatever is next.

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!

Righteous Brothers Friday, Travis Tritt Next Week, Much More

Bill Medley – What a Story!

Touring with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, performing the most played song on the radio in the 21^st Century, early recording technology, teaming up with recording industry legend Phil Spector . . .  this is all part of the storied past of Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers and it’s covered in this interview with Bill done last week by Tim Parsons of Tahoe Onstage. The interview also includes Bill’s description of what it was like to be a “blue-eyed soul” artist in the mid-sixties and why he resurrected the act and hooked up with Bucky Heard. We invite you to read the article, reminisce, and react by seeing it all unfold before your eyes this Friday as The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley & Bucky Heard perform in TJ’s Corral!

Concert Season Is Here!

Concert Season is finally here and we’ve dusted off all the chairs, opened up the permanent restrooms, stocked the bars and tuned up the PA . . . so bring it on! As a friendly reminder:

• The Box Office and Will Call open at 4 PM and the gates open about 45 minutes before the show starts. This Friday’s concert starts at 7:30 PM, the remaining concerts are scheduled to start at 8 PM.
• On the no-no list: Outside food/drinks, chairs, pets, drones, etc. As for smoking: only in the designated area.
• There’s no re-admittance into the concert area after your ticket has been scanned and the shows will proceed rain or shine.
• For handicap accessible information please call 775-783-7766 in advance.

Travis Tritt Next

Looking forward at the rest of the concert schedule: Travis Tritt and his band appear next Friday, June 1; Granger Smith Featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. rolls into town on Saturday, June 16; Clint Black has just about sold out TJ’s Corral for Friday, June 29; Ted Nugent will rock the stage Wednesday, July 4; Trace Adkins arrives 10 days later on Saturday, July 14 (now only standing room tickets available); and Creedence Clearwater Revisited ends a hot weekend on Sunday, August 12. Purchase tickets 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.

Let Us Know You're At This Friday's Concert

Coming to The Righteous Brothers Concert this Friday night? Check in on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and post a pic of you, TJ’s Corral, Carson Valley Inn or The Righteous Brothers and be entered to win a pair of VIP section tickets to see Creedence Clearwater Revisited at TJ’s Corral on August 12. A random drawing from all entries will take place on May 26 with winner announced on our social media pages.

“The Rest of the Story”

Photo by Kathy Port, courtesy of Eagles & Ag

In our April 18 Blog we mentioned we were aware that our billboard on Highway 395 across from Sunridge Golf Course was still showing the promotion we ran in February and March. We also mentioned that the backstory would come out in time. So, while not dramatic or lengthy, here it is:  Turns out a hawk built a nest on the sign structure which put it totally off-limits until the babies hatched and flew away. First, that’s the law – all hawks and owls are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Second, even if we could have convinced the feds the sign could be changed without disturbing the baby hawks in any way (not an option) the territorial nature of hawks made it virtually impossible to get anywhere close to the nest without them mounting a “protective posture.”  So, as rightfully they should have done, the sign company waited until the coast was clear so they could proceed under the law and without presenting any danger to their crews. In the process, we learned more than we ever thought we’d know about how long it takes for the eggs to hatch,  how long until the babies leave, what hawks eat (when not trying to nibble on sign crews), etc.  Anyway, just “one of those things” beyond our control!

A Little Look Back and More of a Look Forward

Last Week at the Inn

• In his CVI appearance last week, Nevada Football coach Jay Norvell was like night and day compared to his 2017 CVI appearance last May. We were impressed with the progress and the outlook for the 2018 season.  Read more about the coach’s thoughts in this article posted by Record Courier Sports Editor Dave Price.
• Over 1,000 people attended Bandtastic 2.0 on Saturday and we cannot offer enough positives about how cooperative and helpful the students and teachers were in setting up, tearing down and cleaning up after the event. Kudos to the musically inclined youth of our community and their parents!
• We asked the staff at Sharkey’s about last Thursday’s Wine Walk and . . . well, seems like they all had too much fun! Don’t miss the next Wine Walk on Thursday, June 21 as the Sharkey's Bartenders will have a Free T-Shirt for each participant who stops in during the event.
• What a display of pink, motorcycles and combinations of both at and near our casino entrance during Sunday’s Ride for the Tatas.  Definitely not something we see around town on a normal Sunday!

This Week at the Inn

Have a Burger in Katie's or
Do a Burger Bar Bite at Your Casino Seat!

• Today is Lucky Penny Day. This gave us cause to take a look at the Penny Progressive Jackpot and it’s starting to get up there at over $54,000! One can only “hit” at one of our four properties: the Carson Valley Inn, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino and Slot World!
• Friday is Wine Day. In addition to inviting you to peruse the current  CV Steak WineList, we also suggest you take a look at our blog from this time last year as we covered how our wine lists came to be and how we keep it up to date.
• Saturday is Blueberry Cheesecake Day. If you like cheesecake and you like blueberries, talk to one of the servers in Katie’s and they’ll fix you up with a dessert to cover both cravings!
• Monday is Hamburger Day. Sure, we’ve got all the special hamburgers in Katie’s and in the restaurants at our other three properties . . . but for a quick burger while playing the bar slots or staying glued to one of the many sports events shown in the Cabaret lounge and bar area, order a burger from our bar bites menu and continue on with what you were doing!
• Tuesday is Learn About Composting Day. We have one of the most knowledgeable, interesting, eclectic and entertaining soil compost experts right here in the Carson Valley. Want to know more than you ever knew existed about this subject? Call or visit Craig at Full Circle Compost.
• Still in the Works:  Details on all the Food, Wine and Beer Offerings at the Carson Valley Music, Food & Brew Fest  coming up in TJ’s Corral on Friday, June 15 as part of the 8th Annual Mike Tice Charity Weekend “For the Kids.”

In the Casino - Free Stuff Plus
Grand Prize Giveaways this Weekend

CVI's Thomas Pagen Models the
Free Camo Shirt for This Thursday

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free 2 Piece Candy Dish for the first 150 ladies and Shelly Camp Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, a weekly drink special, free bingo and your chance to earn entries for the May 30 drawing for a $500 Southwest Airlines Gift Card.  
• Free Camo T-Shirt Thursday: A Free CVI Camo T-Shirt is yours this Thursday for earning just 50 base points the same day. You get the shirt plus keep those 50 points, so be sure to use your Inn Club card!
• Cash & FreePlay Grand Prize Drawings Friday and Saturday: Join us at 5 and 7 PM this Friday and Saturday as we wrap up the weekly drawings in our May cash in free play giveaway. We'll pull 10 winners at each drawing and the least can do is walk away with $100 . . .  Plus there’s a guaranteed $1000 winner each night. You automatically receive one free entry into these drawings for every five base points you earn during May!
• Cash & Freeplay Bash Saturday: This Saturday after the Grand Prize drawings at 7 we’ll roll right into Cash & Freeplay hot seat drawings from 7 to 8 PM with ten guaranteed $100 winners . . . be sure to use your INN Club card while playing in the casino!
• 5X Points Saturday: Inn Club members earn 5X Points this Saturday which translates to five times the build-up of comp value!
• Free Gift Mondays: We have a free gift for INN Club members earning just 100 base points the same day . . . You get the gift plus keep the points!
• Mystery Multiplier Drawings Tuesday: Join us at 6 and 8 PM for the month-end drawings in our May scratcher promotion.
• At the Sports and Race Book: This week racing fans can bet the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500.  Also on the board: tonight's Game 7 of the Capitals-Lightning Match to see who faces off against the Vegas Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup. The NBA Conference Championship Series games are up as is daily Horseracing.  Futures on the board include the FIFA World Cup Russia™ (June 14 – July 15), U.S. Open Golf (June 14 – 17),  NBA Championship (really getting interesting now), NHL Stanley Cup, World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl and the NCAA Football Championship!

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 Elk Medallions finished with a brandy cherry demi and sundried cherries 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 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

Jeff Campbell tonight and Thursday, Buddy Emmer Band Friday through Sunday, and Hans Eberbach Monday and Tuesday. Jeff  Campbell is a vocalist,  impassioned  songwriter  and  lifelong  musician . . .  an  emotional,  evocative  poet  with  a  rock  lover’s  heart! 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! Vocalist and songwriter 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.

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!