The Bob Boldrick Theater located inside the Carson City Community Center has been a staple of the performing arts in Carson City since opening in 1974.  Patrons experience a wealth of creative community offerings ranging from school programs to professional touring shows in this intimate environment. Technical amenities include a proscenium stage with fly tower, modern lighting, sound and effects.  The Theater’s lighting system was renovated in summer of 2007 and future renovations of this treasured facility are being scheduled.   

The Brewery Arts Center (BAC) is a 30-year-old 501(c)3 organization operating as a regional arts and cultural center. The BAC serves the entire eastern Sierra region reaching from Susanville, CA to Bridgeport, CA and includes Douglas, Lyon, Washoe, and Churchill counties in Nevada, as well as Carson City (wholly occupying Carson County). The Brewery strives to offer the very best in the performing and visual arts programming to the citizens of the eastern Sierra region.

The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department has succeeded in assuring that current and future generations of Carson City will have wide open spaces. They have worked to supply funding for the Aquatic Center, the Edmond Sports Complex and more. Mills Park is home to festivals and outdoor activities and Fuji Park is a fun spot for families and their dogs. The Parks Department maintains and oversees 40 parks and facilities for the enjoyment of Carson City’s residents and guests.

The Carson City Redevelopment Authority stimulates activity in the Redevelopment District through incentives, creating a sense of community and enhancing the historic character of the city. With business-friendly approval processes, Carson City is continually examining its downtown revitalization efforts and enhancing the competitiveness of its outlying commercial corridors. This will ensure Carson City always meets the needs of new and existing businesses as well as to position the city as a vibrant economic hub on the West Coast.

Carson High believes that all students have unique needs, and their individuality is valued and respected. Their art department is one of the best in Northern Nevada. It strives to provide a culturally rich environment where students can enjoy an atmosphere appreciative of the arts. They can choose anywhere from art and music to ceramics and theatre classes.

The Mile High Jazz Band, a 17 member "big band", including 16 instrumentalists and vocalist Sheryl Adams, has been performing together since 1997. The group features music in the Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Woody Herman tradition, as well as more contemporary styles. MHJB performs for community events, fundraisers, dances, receptions, private parties, and in concert. They have played benefits for New York Firefighters, Red Cross Disaster Relief, Carson-Tahoe Hospital Foundation, and Douglas County Library Foundation.

The BAC's King Street Gallery is home to the Nevada Artists Association, a gathering of artists of all types from all over the state. NAA works to develop and encourage the attainment and maintenance of a high standard of art by continually promoting art appreciation in the state of Nevada. As a Nevada Artists Association member, whether you're a beginning artist or a professional, you become a part of a network of nearly 300 individuals working together in a supportive, enthusiastic organization.

The Nevada Arts Council (NAC) is the agency charged with ensuring that state and national funds support cultural activity and encourage participation in the arts throughout Nevada. Funded primarily by the Nevada State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, NAC also receives support from Western States Arts Federation.

The rich railroading heritage of northern Nevada lives at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. An extraordinary collection of railroad equipment, artifacts, and related exhibits portray how the railroad transformed a hostile territory into an essential contributor to the growing nation. This history is brought to life through a variety of public programs, exhibits and seasonal train operations.

Pinkerton Dance Academy is a comprehensive dance studio where students of all ages learn ballet, tap, jazz, modern, tumbling, and Irish dance from superior instructors. Pinkerton is also the creator of Carson City’s beloved Nutcracker. The academy passes on the love of dance, an art form that brings peace, fulfillment, and self expression.

Proscenium Players, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to presenting high quality Community Theater in Carson City. Organized in 1965, PPI is the second oldest continuously-operating theater company in Nevada. Over the years, our shows have been varied: drama; musicals; comedy; classical; improvisational; old favorites and avant-garde.

Strings in the Schools is an exciting after-school program held at Seeliger and Empire Elementary schools in Carson City, providing beginning violin lessons for students grades 2-5 and ensemble/orchestra experience for all string students in the Carson City School District. Tuition and books are subsidized by the Carson City Symphony Association.

WNCC officially become Western Nevada College on July 1, to reflect the college's expanding academic opportunities. In addition to associate degrees, certificates of achievement, university transfer programs, and continuing education, they also offer a Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management. WNC helps students prepare for careers, earn college degrees, and enhance their lives. We've offered high quality and affordable college education to diverse and widespread communities, along with arts, culture and athletics opportunities.

Western Nevada College believes the study of English and creative writing will enhance students' communication skills, their capacity for critical thinking in all disciplines, and their ability to purposefully interact with professional and academic audiences. WNC provides an environment where students will learn different strategies for creating successful written works. As students progress towards a completed manuscript, they will learn to anticipate and negotiate with a target audience, creating a purposeful message with the English language.