Storey County
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Honor Flight Nevada Fundraiser July 18th-20th, 2025
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Honor Flight Nevada motorcar excursion is next weekend, July 18th-20th.
Virginia City
Family-Friendly
Free Movie Night
Friday night outside movie
Family-Friendly
Virginia City 4th of July Extravaganza 2025
Arts & Culture
VC Live Summer Concert Series Continues: Taylor Hunnicutt and Rose’s Pawn Shop
You have “heard” us talk about For the Song concerts at Red Dog Saloon and Piper’s Opera House the last few issues, but why are we helping to push this concert series when Virginia City saloons already have live music many nights each week? Well, I will tell you.
Crime
Shots fired in Virginia City, suspect arrested
Arts & Culture
Rodeo Queens Visit Virginia City
Multiple State Rodeo Queens toured Virginia City during a recent visit while in Northern Nevada for the Reno Rodeo.
News
Virginia City Silent Riders appoint new Board Members
Virginia City Silent Riders Stewardship Council and Board, as recently appointed by their members, are represented in the photo.
Arts & Culture
Taylor Hunnicutt Brings Alabama Fire to Piper’s Opera House
Virginia City’s historic Piper’s Opera House is set to ignite this Saturday with the soulful Southern rock of Taylor Hunnicutt.
Columnists
Comstock Chronicle Weekly Update 6.27.2025
An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. - Maria Callas Our friend Ford over at For the Song has been working hard to build a thriving music scene here on the Comstock, and he’s doing a fine job. I like
Arts & Culture
Makayla Taylor Takes Stage At Bonanza Cantina
Makayla Taylor, Reed Peterson, and their band performed to a full house at the Bonanza Cantina this past Saturday evening. They showcased a mix of original pieces and great cover songs. In a heartfelt tribute, Makayla and Reed honored Frank Savage, an incredible person who left them way too soon.
Virginia City
Fourth Ward School Hosts Kids Fair
Historic Fourth Ward School hosted its 5th Annual Educational Kids Fair this past Saturday, which turned out to offer perfect weather for spending time indoors. This year had the best attendance to date, with well over 100 children participating in several activities, along with a few adults who were still
Arts & Culture
Red Dog Saloon Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The Red Dog Saloon is celebrating its 60th anniversary all summer long. On Saturday, Matt Axton—yes, the son of Hoyt Axton—took the stage with his band, featuring his mom on keyboards. Matt, with over 300 original songs, is carving out a bold path in Americana music, blending elements