Carson Valley Inn host 21st annual Rhymers Rodeer

Staff Reports

A generous dose of cowboy poetry and some old-time cowboy piano tunes will be featured at the 21st Annual Rhymers Rodeer in the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom on Nov. 7 and 8.

The event features a cocktail show, an open mic session for all comers and a dinner show. Performers include poets Jim and Karen Ross, Jim King and Ross Knox and Dave Bourne on piano. Shows will be hosted and emceed by McAvoy Layne in the character of Mark Twain.

Friday's show is $25 with no-host cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday's show is $50 with no-host cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:15 p.m. and show at 7:45 p.m. An open mic session is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. All performances are non-smoking.

Information on special deals for tickets and accommodations for Rhymers Rodeer available at www.cvinn.com/rodeer or 783-6679. Advance ticket purchase required. Phone orders for tickets not accepted.

The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden, near the intersection of Highway 88. Amenities include 152 hotel rooms, a 75-room motor lodge, 59 RV sites, casino, three dining facilities, two lounges, nightly live cabaret entertainment, convention and banquet space, the Chapel at the Inn, an indoor pool/spa/fitness facility and Shell convenience store.

Information at www.visitcarsonvalley.org