Live Comedy in Valley Ballroom, 38 Special in TJ's Corral, Jets in the Sky

Live Comedy in Our Valley Ballroom

Brian Lee Headlining
Core 4 Comedy 

Core 4 Comedy is coming to our Valley Ballroom  November 10 with a night of hilarity showcasing four professional touring comics including Host Jeff Anderson, Special Guest Luke Westberg, Feature Act Andy Picarro and Headliner Brian Lee. Tickets will go on sale in the next few days and will be available online.

Headliner Brian Lee started doing stand-up comedy in 2000 and has gone from being a 10-minute opening act to headlining all over the United States and Europe.  In addition to being a veteran of the stage, he is also a Veteran of the U.S. military.  A combined 24 years between the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy has given him quite a unique perspective and the opportunity to perform around the world.  Brian invites all military to join him in honoring our veterans at the CVI on Veteran’s Day Weekend!

Brian’s motto has always been “talk about what you know,” and that’s just what he does. Drinking, relationships, lousy day jobs, family life, more drinking, and the possibility of a new religion are just a few of the topics Brian tackles. Brian also takes audience participation to a new level with his off-kilter game show, “Cerebral Punishment.” Brian is the co-founder of Core 4 Comedy, a.k.a. C4 Comedy which also includes the evening’s other three performers.

38 Special Concert Almost Here

38 Special has a sound that Stephen Thomas Erlewine defines as "halfway between country-fried blues-rock and driving, arena-ready hard rock."  Sounds like the perfect way to describe their more popular hits which include "Caught Up in You," "If I'd Been the One," "Back Where You Belong," and "Like No Other Night," Their hit ballad "Second Chance" probably doesn't fall under that definition, but it certainly was a smash!  All these and more will be on the playlist when 38 Special wraps up our 2018 Concert series in TJ’s Corral on Friday, September 21. You can buy tickets on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

Aviation Roundup Just a Month Away

The 2018 Aviation Roundup at Minden-Tahoe Airport is just a month away and now is the time to make your plans, get your tickets and start getting ready for a very active weekend in the Carson Valley! The 30-second TV commercial above will definitely get you in the mood . . . as will reading this article put together by the Carson Valley Visitors Authority regarding the various acts. The Carson Valley Inn is proud to be a major sponsor of this event and we hope you’ll join us in supporting this event with your attendance on one of the two days!

Sports Book - Mostly Football!

• Reminder: Enjoy $2 Domestic Draft Beer during all NFL games at the CVI. Our staff will bring your bar bites order to you right at your seat.
• The Progressive Pro PK'EM did not hit week one so it has incremented to $2,647 for this week. Pick all 15 games straight up and the Jackpot is yours! If no one hits the mark, the amount will increase again for next week.
• Monday Night Football Grid: We have a new one in our poker room every week and you obtain squares by making various hands during the week in live poker games. There’s a $40 payout for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters and for the final score. You have to be present to win and any unclaimed winnings roll to the following week. Last Monday, winner was not present the first quarter, and, believe it or not, one person who had two different squares hit all three of the other prizes. So, the first $40 rolls forward and this week’s squares are worth $50 each! Check the details on this page.
• Our Guys Picks:  it was an average week for three of our prognosticators going 1 & 1. Greg was the shining star with a perfect 2 & 0 weekend.   Now it’s on to week two with Alan taking the Niners -5½ & the Chiefs +5.  Mike loves the over 71½ of the Houston – Texas Tech game and the Oklahoma Sooners -18.  Steve will ride with the Nevada Wolf Pack -4 and the Saints -9.  Mr. Perfect will play the Patriots -2½ and the Seahawk +3½.  
• Sports and Race Betting: You can place and collect sports bets any time the Sports Book is open at the Carson Valley Inn or Bodines Casino. At Sharkey’s and Slot World, all sports betting is done at Guest Services. A winning sports bet placed at any of our four casinos can be cashed at any of our four casinos.  Horse Race bets can only be placed or cashed when the Race and Sports Book is open at CVI or Bodines Casino.
• What’s On The Board: This week you can bet NCAA and NFL Football, Major League Baseball, WNBA Championship Games, Canadian Football League, Sunday’s NASCAR South Point 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway 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.

Just for Fun

The Smile that Comes Out
with a $4,500 Win!

• Tomorrow is Fortune Cookie Day. It is also Defy Superstition Day and Positive Thinking Day. So, we suggest you combine all three of these in whatever manner you feel is best and plop down in front of one of our 20+ slots that have the Fortune Cookie game option. Forget your superstitions, think positively, and go for it! Not sure, but positive thinking a couple of days early might be what Christine S (pictured) did on Monday night when she won a $4,500 jackpot on one of our Triple Diamond Wheel of Fortune slots.
• Saturday is Double Cheeseburger Day and Tuesday is Cheeseburger Day. We're not sure why each of these configurations needs its own "day" - nor are we sure why either one of them actually needs a "day" - but we do have plenty of options for both every day in Katie's!
• Saturday is also Linguini Day. Our favorite, hands down, is the Seafood Linguini in CV Steak: shrimp, scallops, and diced lobster with your choice of lemon butter sauce or spicy Pomodoro sauce. . . . A hearty dish served with warm bread, and our tableside tossed House salad, of course!
• Sunday is Guacamole Day. Since this falls between Double Cheeseburger Day and  Cheeseburger Day, either go back to basics and order avocado (the early "stage" of guacamole) or our special guacamole "side" for your burger!
• Monday is Monte Cristo Sandwich  Day. The Cook of Monte Cristo (whoever he was!) was reported to have said, "There are two things man thought they could not improve on. The Club sandwich, and French toast. Our culinary hubris was found in err when the Monte Cristo Sandwich was invented.”  We doubt there really is a "Cook of Monte Cristo" and  we double checked to make sure that "hubris" was a real word and appropriate to the quote. Having said that, celebrate the day by enjoying a Monte Cristo every in Katie's: A deep-fried sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, American cheese and syrup!

This Week in the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Dual Sided Vanity Mirror for the first 150 ladies and Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, raffles, a weekly drink special and free bingo for ladies playing in the pit or at slots.
• Point Multipliers Friday: 5X Points on Reel Slots and 3X Points on Video Poker Slots all day every Friday in September, Watch those points add up fast and use them for dining, FreePlay, Katie’s Bakery products and more!
• Big Game Drawings Friday and Saturday:  Join us at 6, 7 and 8 PM for our giveaway drawings for cash, hunting and fishing gear and FreePlay. Big Big Win Saturday:  A guaranteed $2,500 winner every Saturday this month during our Big Game Drawings.
• FreePlay Bonus Up to $50 Monday: Use your card while playing and you are the guaranteed winner of $7 - $10 in FreePlay for each 250 points you earn on Monday up to 1,250 points! The FreePlay downloads automatically to your account.

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 with a Brandy Cherry Demi 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.

Revival in the Cabaret Lounge the Weekend

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Denver Saunders tonight, Revival Thursday thru Saturday, NFL Football Sunday and Monday nights and Jeff Campbell next Tuesday and Wednesday. Denver Saunders is the inspiring vocalist/guitarist who is a mainstay with the band Well Dressed Mannequins! Revival recreates the music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s with a stunning accuracy and precision that's rarely found in today's live music scene. They will take you from the British invasion, through the muddy fields of Woodstock, to the diverse songs of the 80's! 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!

2018 Concert News Soon, Gift Baskets, a Blueberry Weekend, New in Our Fitness Center, More

2018 Concerts in TJ’s Corral

Good news . . . we are wrapping up the last few details and by next Wednesday’s blog we will start announcing some of the artists and dates for our 2018 concert series in TJ’s Corral. Judging by the numerous emails, phone calls, social media messages and inquisitive looks, we know there is a lot of interest – so check back next week as we start revealing what's coming up!

Has This Happened to You?

Gift Baskets Readily Available
in Job's Perk

You’ve just arrived at the Carson Valley Inn for a weekend that includes visiting some friends in our area . . . and you realize you forgot a hostess gift. Or, you’re here at the CVI for lunch and just remembered it’s someone’s birthday back at the office. We may be able to help – read on  . . .

A couple of us got in really early one day this week and stumbled up to Jobs Perk for a hot cup of wake-me-up coffee while we pondered what to write for this blog. As the coffee kicked in we started looking around, saw a few gift baskets, chatted with the ladies in Job’s Perk and found out some interesting information: turns out they’ve really ramped up what they can do in the way of Gift Baskets in Job’s Perk. Unless we just got hit by a panic buying spree, Job’s Perk has pre-made baskets on hand for those quick grab-and-go situations. If you’ll give us a few minutes, we can also custom assemble one for you in a variety of sizes with anything we have in Job’s Perk: wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, packaged food, CVI logoed items, etc.   Anyway, the next time you need a last-minute gift, or just want to do something thoughtful, we may just be able to help!

Run, Lift, Repeat

All New Fitness Equipment This Week!

We know that overnight visitors to the Carson Valley Inn don’t come here with the intention of doing heavy workouts. However, judging by the wear and tear on the equipment we just removed, both the aerobic and weight equipment in the fitness room near our indoor pool get used quite regularly. So, as we were finishing up this week’s blog, we snapped the above pictures right after the installation of all new equipment: two ellipticals, two treadmills, a recumbent bike, a TRX Pro System (not shown)  and a Paramount Multi Station with everything you need to tone all major muscle groups. The fitness room, indoor pool, and two large hot spas are available at no charge to all registered guests in our Hotel, Motor Lodge and RV Park daily from 6 AM to midnight.

Eagles & Ag This Weekend

A warm welcome to the 200+ participants in this weekend’s many sold-out tours, social events and workshops connected with the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Eagles & Agriculture event! We are honored to be associated with this prestigious annual celebration of a key part of Carson Valley’s heritage and wish all those in attendance a most pleasant weekend!

Cookies, Pastries, Coffee, Cake!

Blueberry Pancake Doubleheader
this Weekend in Katie's

• Peanut Butter Day is today. Go immediately to Job’s Perk or the Katie’s Bakery Counter and buy some of our made-at-CVI Peanut Butter Cookies (nothing subliminal here!)
• Irish Coffee Day is Thursday. Bypass Job’s Perk and the Katie’s Bakery Counter and go to the Casino Bar, sit down, order an Irish Coffee and relax for a few minutes.
• Chocolate Cake Day is Saturday. You know our mantra by now: enjoy it by the slice in Katie’s or buy a full-size chocolate fudge cake at the Katie’s Bakery Counter and take it home to share with family and friends.
• Blueberry Pancake Day is Sunday.  We’re making a weekend out of it with $5.99 Blueberry Pancakes laced with blueberries on Saturday and $5.99 Blueberry Pancakes topped with blueberries on Sunday – enjoy these specials in Katie’s from 7 to 11 AM.
• Croissant Day is Tuesday. Not normally on our menu of pastries (we have plenty) but we’ve added this tasty, buttery, crescent shaped, flakey puff pastry for Tuesday . . . and if they don’t sell out, we’ll bake ‘em for the next day or two.
• But Wait, There’s More! Our selection at the Katie’s Bakery Counter changed a wee bit this week. Here’s a link to what we currently offer.

In the Casino

Free to First 150 Ladies Tonight

• Ladies’ Night Tonight:  Ladies, join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM tonight for a free 3-Piece Salad Shaker for the first 150 ladies, Wine Country Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, games, a weekly drink special and free bingo. Tonight you’ll also earn entries for the January 31 (that’s next Wednesday) drawing for a Disneyland Family Admission for Four.
• Free Meals Mondays and Wednesday: Earn just 100 points (before any multipliers) on any Monday or Wednesday in January and swipe at the casino kiosk for a certificate for a free meal from our January Player’s Menu! Choices include our All-American Breakfast, any omelet, a cheeseburger or any of our six $7.99 Plates. You keep the points!
• Free Sweatshirt Thursday:  We have a free CVI sweatshirt for you this Thursday as soon as you earn 150 points the same day. This week we have a light gray sweatshirt with bright royal trim and, as for those 150 points, you keep em!
• Free Cash & Free Play Friday: Join us at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 PM for our Weekly Cash & Free Play Drawings. You’re earning one free entry into the Friday drawings for every five base points you earn during the month.
• 4X Points Saturday: Use your INN Club card and quadruple the benefits of the points from your Saturday play!
• Scratcher Drawings Tuesday: the January drawings are at 6 and 8 PM and more information is available at our Guest Services counter.
• Free Toyota Corolla Giveaway: It’s on Saturday, February 10 and you’re racking up a Golden Entry Ticket for this car giveaway for every 500 points you earn up until then. Don’t need a new car? We’ll give you a chance to opt for a cash payout if you wish.

  

  Another Sweatshirt This Thursday
  When You Earn 150 Points

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 with a Brandy Cherry Demi for $32. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $32. These specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm demi-loaf of bread.
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino, Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino and Betsy’s Big Kitchen at Slot World Casino.

On the Sports Front

• The Progressive Pro PK'EM again went untapped last Sunday so we will give away $5,000 on February 4! We’ll have a 15-pick card with the winner, over/under and 13 “props” for the Super Bowl and whoever picks the most of the 15 wins! Watch for more in next Wednesday’s blog.
• Place Your Bet: Two games this weekend for the football junkies to bet – Saturday’s Senior Bowl and Sunday’s Pro Bowl. This week you can also bet the Super Bowl, NHL Hockey, NBA and NCAA Basketball and Horse Racing.
• Futures on the board include winners for the Daytona 500 (February 18), NCAA Basketball Championship, The Masters (April 5-8), FIFA World Cup Russia™ (June 14 – July 15), NBA Championship, NHL Stanley Cup, World Series and NASCAR Monster Energy Series.
• Sports and Race Betting: You can place and collect sports bets any time the Sports Book is open at the Carson Valley Inn or Bodines Casino. At Sharkey’s and Slot World, all sports betting is done at Guest Services. A winning sports bet placed at any of our four casinos can be cashed at any of our four casinos.  Horse Race bets can only be placed or cashed when the Race and Sports Book is open at the CVI or Bodines Casino.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Jonathon “JB” Barton tonight, After Dark Band, Thursday thru Saturday, Cliff and Dave Sunday and Monday and Bill Wharton Tuesday and Wednesday.  Jonathon “JB” Barton’s love for a variety of musical styles is apparent in his selection of favorites from Van Morrison, CCR, Hank Williams, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Eagles and many more. The high energy of the After Dark Band will have you up and dancing and singing along with this fun-loving group from the Gold Country and Hwy 88 corridor. With a great variety of rock and roll, country, blues and R & B their evening is filled with the songs you know and love! Cliff and Dave is powerhouse singer/gospel drummer Cliff Porter and southern-fried singer/guitarist Dave Berry who provide an evening of sultry R&B, funk and swinging rock ’n’ roll.  Local artist Bill Wharton’s smooth, melodic tone comes out in his vast repertoire from old classic country thru modern country, pop to classic rock, blues and jazz.

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983. 

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning! 

The Oak Ridge Boys are SRO, B. J. Thomas Concert tickets on sale, Minden-Tahoe Airport, more!

In this week's blog posting: The Oak Ridge Boys are Standing Room Only for Thursday, B. J. Thomas Concert tickets are now on sale, Minden-Tahoe Airport in our spotlight, more!

Concert Notes:

Video Image of Grassy Seating Area

• The Oak Ridge Boys Concert has sold out for the regular and VIP seating BUT – we have opened up a limited number of SRO (Standing Room Only with a seating option) tickets for what promises to be a truly electrifying Carson Valley Event this Thursday!! Bring a blanket, sit on the raised grass area along the back of TJ's Corral - or stand if you wish - and you'll have a pretty darn good view! The grassy area is over 4,000 sq. ft. (see the video above) and it's the same distance from the front of the stage as it is from home plate to first base on a baseball diamond. Did you know that professional baseball players cover that distance in about 4.5 seconds! But, before we digress further (wait- isn't digressing part of the idea behind a blog?), here's the important part: SRO tickets are $30 plus processing fee and they are only available by calling our Events Center Hotline at 775-783-7766.
• Tickets are now on Sale for the B.J. Thomas Concert on Thursday, July 10. Once again, our blog readers are getting this information first . . . so we suggest you check our blog posting every Wednesday morning for a heads up on the latest news from the CVI!
• Kudos to the folks at Getaway Reno Tahoe who were most gracious in letting CVI's Bill Henderson write a guest blog for them. He talks about the summer concert lineup, the new TJ's Corral and – well heck, just read it – fairly short!
• Dustin Lynch's (June 13) Where It's At and Chris Young's (August 2) Who I Am With You continue to trend up on the iTunes Top 100 Country Songs and Billboard Top 100 Country Hits. 
• Speaking of Dustin Lynch, we'll be running a contest on our Facebook Page starting this Friday to giveaway two tickets for the Dustin Lynch Concert including a hotel room for concert night. It's free to enter, so check it out!!

 Everyone Loves Airplanes . . . 

. . . and our local Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV in airplane jargon) has just about the best general aviation access and services a pilot could expect. Sure helps the tourism economy, too, providing guests for our hotel whether here on business or pleasure. In early June, the airport will be hosting a 3-day visit by the Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour with the opportunity to tour or take a ride (for a fee, of course) in a B-17 (see the modern-day tail gunner at the left), B-24, B-25 or P-51. Later in June KMEV will be the site of the Minden 18 Meter Nationals Glider Competition – just one of the many national or international soaring events held locally.

As Always, Interesting Tidbits and News: 

• Mike's horses:  Fiftyshadesofhay rallied to take the one-mile Grade 2, $250,000 Ruffian Stakes at Belmont Park on Sunday. Last we heard, none of Mike's horses are running this weekend, but we'll all be rooting for California Chrome in Saturday's Preakness Stakes!
• Game On! Chef Patrick's Game-On Fridays special in CV Steak this Friday is a Rabbit Stifado – a flavorful, slow cooked rabbit stew served with Orzo pasta – just $25.00! As with all CV Steak entrees, the Game-On Friday special also includes tableside-tossed salad, vegetable and your choice of potato - au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked potato.
• Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge: George Pickard  performs tonight, The Vegas Road Show appears Thursday through Saturday and Brian Andrews takes the stage Sunday through next Wednesday. Here is a link to the schedule for the next couple of months.
• Pardon Our Dust: OK, so it's sealer and not dust. If you drive by this week and wonder what's going on in the west parking lot (between the CVI and the RV Park), we're having the lot re-sealed – half today and the other half on Sunday. This project will not affect the available parking for Thursday night's concert and we'll be sealing other sections of the lot next week.

I Turned $25 into $$650 in just 3 Hours! Sure sound like one of those too-good-to-be-true "come on" claims . .  but turns out someone really did exactly this last night here at the CVI. Richard L. finished first in our monthly blackjack tournament and turned his $25 entry fee into winnings equal to half the $1,300 prize pool. The rest of the money? 30% and $390 went to Rich R. for finishing 2^nd and 20% ($260) to David B for 3^rd. Pretty simple deal and you can take a shot for yourself in next month's Blackjack Tournament on Tuesday, June 10.

Let's Hear From You! To send us suggestions or comments, use the comments section below, shoot us an email or just 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!

CV Steak Open Days Expand, Hoppertunity This Saturday?

In this week's blog: CV Steak days expand, catch us at this Friday's Carson Valley Job Fair,  Michael Martin Murphy Concert hotel package added, more on Mike's horses with a Derby hopeful running Saturday, this week's entertainment, Ladies' Night prizes and more!

CV Steak Game Special, Open More Nights:

• Sous Chef Patrick Pierce's Game-On Fridays special in CV Steak this Friday is Grilled Elk Medallions with a Brandy Cherry Demi - Two 3 oz. elk tenderloin medallions grilled and finished with the demi and sun-dried cherries, served with broccolini vegetable for $29.00. As with all CV Steak entrees, the Game-On Friday special also includes tableside-tossed salad, vegetable and your choice of potato - au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked potato.
• We told you in late December that we'd go back to 6-nights-a-week come spring. We'll, spring is here so back we go to Tuesday through Sunday nights in CV Steak! We're planning to go to 7-nights-a-week in the summer . . . and you can be sure we'll keep you posted in our weekly blog posting.

Mike's Horses – a 1^st, a 2^nd and a Saturday Run:

• Two of Mike's horses ran at Santa Anita last Saturday. In the first race of the day, 3-year-old filly Lady Regina finished a solid 2^nd in her first career start.  Secretsatmidnight won the 6^th Race for 4-year-olds and up. Both horses were ridden by Martin Garcia who occasionally visits the Carson Valley Inn as Mike's guest.
• We get questions as to why we don't include a blurb in this blog as to which horses will be running the coming weekend. Simplest answer: Decisions aren't usually finalized until after our blog is posted and, in horse racing, "things" change right up to post time. So, experience has taught us that in most cases it is best not to speculate! However . . .
• . . . We are making an exception this week 'cause last we heard it looks like Kentucky Derby hopeful Hoppertunity may be running in this Saturday's Santa Anita Derby.

Join the 400 of us who are proud to work at the CVI!  Want to Be Part of the Heartbeat of the Carson Valley? Consider working at the Carson Valley Inn where it all happens! To find out more, visit us at the Carson  Valley Job Fair this Friday, April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the CVIC Hall on Esmeralda Street in downtown Minden. Julie and Pat from our Human Resources Team will be there to help you get a feel for the culture of working at the Carson Valley Inn. You can check them out and they can get to know you. You might match up for one of our current openings or, who knows, with the peak employment season coming on, you'll already be "in the queue" as more openings become available.  Can't make it to the Job Fair this Friday? Check out our openings, benefits and other info on our Employment Page. Or, better yet, stop by our Human Resources office (please - not this Friday while we’re at the Job Fair) and let's chat in-person.  Come in the Hotel Entrance, turn left down the hallway and walk on in through the double doors. If Pat isn't right there to greet you, we'll find her or Julie pretty darn quickly!

Concerts News:

• We've added a 2-Night Hotel Package for the May 1^st Michael Martin Murphey concert with room, $70 in total Dining Credit and two Concert Tickets. Check it out!
• Tickets are on sale through our web site for the Michael Martin Murphy Concert on Thursday, May 1 and the Oak Ridge Boys Concert on Thursday, May 15.
• We do know that many of you are waiting patiently for tickets to go on sale for the rest of our concerts and we're working on pinning down the details. We are shooting for 8-weeks out on most concerts and we'll be posting information on our full schedule of concerts page and making announcements in our Wednesday blog postings. 

April Casino Promos in Gear: The April 4-Wheeler ATV Giveaway Promotion has full traction with our first 4-Wheeler Drawings this weekend. Other April casino promotions include Free Pepsi 6-Pack days, Double and Triple Points days, Ladies’ Nights, two days of Anniversary promotions, the Monthly Blackjack Tournament and more. Check it all out!

NCAA Basketball Championships Almost Here: Over 95% of the brackets have been torn up and it's time to determine who will be crowned this year's National Champion.  Our HDTVs in the bars, poker room and Cabaret Lounge will be focused on the semi-finals this Saturday and the Championship game on Monday night . . . join us for the excitement of the games, a bet at the Sports Book and one or two of our bar bites while you watch!

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge: Michael Furlong performs tonight, Jo Mama takes the stage Thursday through Saturday and Steve Lord appears Sunday through next Wednesday. Here is a link to the schedule for the next couple of months.

Monthly Blackjack Tournament: Yep. coming up again on Tuesday, April 8.  Just $25 gets you in, all the entry fees are paid back in prize money and the top three finishers are usually sharing around $1,500! To enter, just stop by the pit on Tuesday, April 8 when we take sign ups between 5 and 6 p.m.

Oops: There was so much fun going on last weekend in the Valley Ballroom (Sold Out T. J. Sheppard Concert Friday and full-house for the Rotary Beast Feast Saturday) that we forgot to take pictures of the new bar in action – we will get them soon and post them on an upcoming blog.

Ladies Night Tonight! We have special gifts for our six Hot Seat Winners tonight: A 5-Piece pitcher & glasses set with a Teddy Bear and a gift certificate for Heartstrings Gallery & Gifts.  Deanna and Julie also have bracelets for the first 150 ladies who show up tonight and 20 of these will also have a Free Play! 

Lots More Coming Up: We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday!

Questions or comments? Post a comment below, shoot us an email using info @ carsonvalleyinn dot com or just 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. He or she will get you to the correct person or department!

Chris Young and Dustin Lynch Concerts Announced, New Name for Our Outdoor Events Center, More

In this week's blog: T. G. Sheppard Concert just about Sold Out, Chris Young and Dustin Lynch Concerts announced, our Outdoor Events Center gets a permanent name, new Valley Ballroom Bar completed, Michael Martin Murphy & Oak Ridge Boys concert tickets moving, how Mike's horse Midnight Hawk did last weekend, this week's entertainment, Ladies' Night prizes, more!

Outdoor Events Center Now TJ's Corral: Our new outdoor events center – previously and temporarily referred to as the Valley Sky Theatre – is now officially "TJ's Corral" in honor of Theodore James “T.J.”

Day.  T. J. was a prominent and successful Nevada businessman, community philanthropist, ranch operator, and locomotive and aviation enthusiast who passed away in January of 2014.  CVI owner Mike Pegram was a long-time friend of T.J.'s and admired the positive affects he had on education and many worthy causes in northern Nevada. After the loss of his friend, Mike decided to rename the new outdoor venue as a small tribute to a very important Nevadan.  Watch for the new TJ's Corral sign going up soon.

Concert Lineup Expands – Tickets for Some on Sale:

• The T. G. Sheppard Concert this Friday night in the Valley Ballroom is just about sold out – less than 3 dozen tickets left late Tuesday night. If you want to attend we suggest you stop by the hotel desk or call 775-783-6606.
• Tickets are on sale through our web site for the Michael Martin Murphy Concert on Thursday, May 1 and the Oak Ridge Boys Concert on Thursday, May 15.
• Moving from the traditional to the present, we are pleased to announce the addition of two more concerts: Dustin Lynch on Friday, June 13 and Chris Young on Saturday, August 2.
• Here's a link to our full schedule of concerts where you can watch for tickets going on sale for the remaining concerts. We'll also post information on this same page about more concerts and events as soon as we have it. 

Mike's Horse Midnight Hawk finished second to stable mate Chitu in Sunday's $800,000 Sunland Derby which was filled with Kentucky Derby hopefuls. Both colts are representatives of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert who has been seen at the Carson Valley Inn more than once in recent years.  We are continuing to keep an eye on both Hoppertunity and Midnight Hawk as the Triple-Crown season draws near.

5 Million Points Giveaway Grand Prize: The Grand Prize drawings in our 5 Million Point Giveaway are Monday at 6 & 8 p.m. What's on tap for April? A Free Four-Wheeler Giveaway in conjunction with sister property Bodines Casino, Free Pepsi 6-Pack days, Double and Triple Points days, Ladies’ Nights, two days of Anniversary promotions, the Monthly Blackjack Tournament . . . . watch next week's blog for more info.

NCAA Basketball March Madness Continues: Wow – what a plethora of upsets last weekend! Anyone remember which movie made the word "plethora" popular? Back to the matter at hand - we'll have all the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games on our casino and bar HDTVs this weekend. Here's a link to the bracket for your review of the matchups and game times.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge: Dale Poune performs tonight, Stew Stewart takes the stage Thursday through Saturday and Michael Furlong appears Sunday through next Wednesday. Some week when our blog posting isn't so full we'll tell you more about Stew – he's quite a colorful character as many of you know! 

Carson Valley Rider Makes it to Genoa: Remember the short video of the horse being valet parked at the Carson Valley Inn and Elvis greeting the horse and rider? Here is a link if you want to see it again. The same horse and rider recently wandered through Genoa and . . . well, take a look for yourself  - just one of the many nearby places to visit when staying at the Carson Valley Inn!

Happening in our Valley Ballroom:

·         The Nevada Airports Association Conference continues through tomorrow. This is just one of many conventions, meetings and seminars held at the CVI each year. To talk about having your group meet at the Carson Valley Inn (and save you the drive to some distant location), call Carrie at 775-783-6673.

·         The Annual Rotary Beast Feast is Saturday night with a gala buffet of game and traditional items, an electronic shooting game, and plenty of raffle and auction items. There are just a few tickets left – contact Brent (like today!) at 775-783-3725.

·         New Bar Valley Ballroom is Finished . . . and it came out great! Those attending the T. J. Sheppard Concert this Friday or the Rotary Beast Feast on Saturday will get to belly-up and enjoy. For everyone else, we'll take pictures and post them in next week's blog.

Ladies Night Tonight! Gift baskets from Yankee Candle are going out to our six Hot Seat Winners tonight! Deanna and Julie also have a Free Yankee Votive Candle for the first150 ladies who show up tonight and 20 of these will also have a Free Play!  Ladies Night Bingo games are at 6:45, 7:30 & 8:15 p.m. with the first 2 games "paying" $50 in Free Play and the last game paying $100 Cash.

The Clear Edge – in Golf That is: The Clear Edge is the name of a 3-Night upscale golf package for hotel guests that includes rounds at both Clear Creek Tahoe (thus the "Clear") and Edgewood Tahoe (you got it – the "Edge"). More on this in our next golf blog posting or call our resident golf pro, Greg Enholm, PGA at 775-783-6615. Oh, and speaking of golf, don't forget our Spring Stag on the last weekend of April - three nights of food and fun, two days of golf and much more!

Lots More Coming Up: We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday!

Have questions or comments? Post a comment below, shoot us an email using info @ carsonvalleyinn dot com or just 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. He or she will get you to the correct person or department!

Oak Ridge Boys Tickets Now on Sale

In this week's blog: Oak Ridge Boys  concert tickets now on sale, news on Mike's horses, this week's entertainment, NCAA Brackets, Stag Golf Outing reminder, Ladies' Night prizes and more!

Oak Ridge Boys Concert Tickets on Sale: Tickets are now on sale through our web site for the Oak Ridge Boys Concert on Thursday, May 15. As we mentioned last week, tickets are also on sale for the Michael Martin Murphy Concert on May 1!  As a reminder, when you order tickets, make sure that the zip code on your address matches the billing zip code for your credit card!  Here's a link to our full schedule of concerts where you can watch for tickets going on sale for the remaining concerts - and announcement of more concerts - coming soon!

Mike's Horses – Another Derby Hopeful Shines:  Hoppertunity, Fiftyshadesofhay & Govenor Charlie (yes, that's the way this horse spells it: Govenor) all ran last weekend.  Hoppertunity went off a 6-1 shot in the field of eight Kentucky Derby hopefuls in the $600,000 Rebel Stakes at The Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The colt out dueled and out bumped Southwest Stakes winner and 2-1 favorite Tapiture down the stretch. Hoppertunity's next outing?? Per Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, "We’ll give him another spin. I don’t know where next."  Fiftyshadesofhay & Govenor Charlie both finished out of the money. New to our blog? "Mike" is Mike Pegram, owner of the Carson Valley Inn and Bodines Casino.

More About April Casino Promos: We got a peak at the April Casino Promotion mailer last night and, in addition to the 4-Wheeler ATV giveaways we mentioned last week there's also plenty more. But, let's not put the ATV before the horse  – be sure to get in on the 5 Million Point Giveaway going on during March!

NCAA Basketball March Madness: The brackets are all set for the field of 64 and ALL 32 First Round Games will be shown on our three dozen plus HDTVs throughout the casino area. There's plenty of seating in the Cabaret Lounge, Casino Bar and CV Steak Bar and you can bet the games up one side and down the other at our Sports and Race Book. If you get the munchies as you watch your Alma mater go down to the wire, just order one of our bar bites from the first available bartender, slot attendant or even the manager on duty!

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge: George Pickard performs tonight, Atomika takes the stage Thursday through Saturday and Dale Poune appears Sunday through next Wednesday. Atomika entertains with chart-topping hits from Top 40, Rock, R&B, Country, Hip-hop, Pop, Alternative, and Dance. From Aretha Franklin to Iron Maiden, no tune is left unturned.

$3 Craps on Thursdays: If you haven't played craps in a while and would like to get back into the "feel" for the game, swing by the pit on Thursdays starting at 5 p.m. and jump in again for just a $3 roll. Also a great way to pass some nervous time while waiting for your team to tip off in the NCAA Tournament this Thursday.Our friendly dealers are always ready to answer any questions about craps, so stop by this Thursday for some high energy fun!

Game Special: Sous Chef Patrick Pierce's Game-On Fridays special in CV Steak this Friday is Wild Boar Shanks - two boar shanks braised and slow cooked with a Bourbon boar sauce for $26.00. As with all CV Steak entrees, the Game-On Friday special also includes tableside-tossed salad, vegetable and your choice of potato - au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked potato.

Happening in our Valley Ballroom:

·         The Douglas County Democratic Women "Keep Nevada Blue" Annual Dinner is Saturday. We appreciate the business we get from both sides of the aisle!

·         The Nevada Airports Association Conference runs next Tuesday through Thursday

·         New Bar . . . Almost: The lighting, mirrors and treated-wood trim is all up, the plumbing is in and we are just about ready to unveil this classy addition to the Valley Ballroom – patience has been in order but the end is clearly in sight!  

Ladies Night Tonight! Gift baskets from Bath & Body Works are again going out to our six Hot Seat Winners tonight! Deanna and Julie have a great big box of Lady Nugget Ultra-Bright L.E.D Pocket Flashlights with clips for the first 150 ladies who show up tonight and 20 of these will also have a Free Play!  Ladies Night Bingo games are at 6:45, 7:30 & 8:15 p.m. with the first 2 games "paying" $50 in Free Play and the last game paying $100 Cash.

Stag Golf Outing Just 5 Weeks Away: The unofficial kickoff to our golf season, our Spring Stag, is just five weeks away and entries are rolling in. Three nights of food and fun, two days of golf and much more! Click for more information or call Greg at 775-783-6615 and he'll get you signed up!

Lots More Coming Up: We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday!

Have questions or comments? Post a comment below, shoot us an email using info @ carsonvalleyinn dot com or just 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. He or she will get you to the correct person or department!