What a wonderful community we live in. Music, theater, hiking, biking, wining, dining, walking, TED-talking, animal loving, state governing, and so much more are available in our valley. The days are getting longer and there is so much in store for us in the coming weeks and months as we journey into summer. Take a good gander at my list of what’s going on in the Carson City area. It is always arranged chronologically by start time.
SATURDAY:
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Young Eagle Flights (Weather Permitting; open to ages 8-17; registration 8am at the Airport Terminal Building, orientation 8:30am; free, Registration Forms are available at the event) Coffee and Donuts (8am-12pm, all welcome) Build-A-Plane Project Introduction (10am-11:30am) at 2500 E. College Pkwy
- Silver Cats Cat Club presents the Comstock Lode of Cats Show at Fuji Park (9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm; $5 or $10 for family of three)
- Dayton Vendor Event on Silver Street in Downtown Dayton (9am-2pm)
Does your kid love airplanes? The Experimental Aircraft Association is holding its monthly Young Eagle flights today at the Carson City Airport. After they get a free birds-eye view of town, stick around for the Build-a-Plane event.
- 8th Annual Sporting Clay Fundraiser at Carson Valley Clays: China Springs Rd, Gardnerville (Registration begins at 9am, shoot starts at 10am; $50 includes lunch; bring shotgun and 100 rounds; benefits the Carson Valley 20-30 Club
- Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (10am-5pm, except during class times; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
- Spring Has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- Family Fun Saturday: Fun with Butterflies at the Nevada State Museum (Discovery Lab and Craft Center 10am-3pm, most popular among ages 4-8, and 8+; Museum admission $8, under 18 free)
- Lego Club at the Carson City Library (10am-12pm; sign up at Youth Desk, limited space; children under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13 or older)
- Ladies Day at Sportsmans Warehouse in the Carson Mall (11am-1pm; Up to 20% off sales, raffle prizes, demos, light refreshments; Flowers will be given out to the first 100 ladies)
- Cancelled this week: Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
Let’s not get into a cats vs. dogs debate. Whichever side of the divide you land on, there is something for you. Feline aficionados will want to check out the Comstock Lode of Cats Show at Fuji Park. Those with puppy love should check out Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library. If you’re looking for a four-legged friend, Petco and Petsmart both have adoption events today.
- Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped; available for a $150 adoption donation)
- WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
- WNC Wildcats Softball vs College of Southern Idaho at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (12pm)
- Carson City BMX Open House and BMX Rummage Sale at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (12pm-3pm; under 18 bring parent; bring bike, long sleeve shirt, long pants, helmet)
- Spring Exhibit Reception for ‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ with collector Wally Cuchine at St. Mary's Art Center, 55 N. R Street, Virginia City (1pm-4pm, Wally’s presentation 2pm; free)
- Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
- Community Gardening Day at Heritage Park Gardens: 1461 Ezell St, Gardnerville (1pm-3pm; children’s activities, sign-ups for children’s workshops and garden space)
Butterflies are the theme today at the Nevada State Museum’s Family Fun event that combines science, crafts, and good times. If you’d rather get your hands dirty, then Community Gardening Day at Heritage Park in Gardnerville offers kids activities, gardening info, and more.
- Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
- All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4:30pm; $18 per painter)
- Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; General Admission $12)
- Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
- Kiwanis Family Spaghetti Feed at Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (4pm-7pm; $7 ages 5 and up, $5 ages 60+, kids under 5 eat free; free bingo card at door; Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and the Carson City Senior Center)
Just reading this list can be exhausting. No reason to worry about dinner, the Kiwanis Club is serving up spaghetti. Let local celebrities compete for your tips at the FISH fundraiser ‘Have a Heart’ at Glen Eagles Restaurant and Lounge.
- Have a Heart Celebrity Waiter Event at Glen Eagles Restaurant and Lounge (seatings at 5pm AND 7pm; Fundraiser for FISH; tickets limited, $65 per person, buy tickets here: http://www.nvfish.com/programs.html)
- Live Music with the Marc Castro Band at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
- Historic Talk: Kit Carson at Mormon Station State Park in the Wagon Shed, Genoa (6pm-7pm; free)
- Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
- Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
- Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
‘Break a leg’ to the talented members of Youth Theater Carson City. Alice in Wonderland runs for two weekends at the Carson City Community Center. Douglas High Theater invites you to their production of ‘And a Child Will Lead.’
- Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
- Carson Valley Pops Spring Scholarship Concert at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (doors 6:30pm, concert 7pm-9:30pm; Admission is free, donations cheerfully accepted)
- Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; General Admission $12)
- Douglas High School performs "And a Child Shall Lead" in the Douglas High Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
Sean McGuiness returns to the Brewery Arts Center during tonight’s Celtic Series concert. David Walley’s Hot Springs is the place for food, drink, and entertainment: the Marc Castro Band is in the house tonight. Get your reggae on at Carson Lanes with Whiskey Lung.
- Celtic Music Series: Sean McGuinness at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door)
- Lecture: "Leonardo da Vinci" by Mike Thomas and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free, NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
- Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
- Carson High School Prom (7pm-11pm)
- Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
- Reggae Night with Whiskey Lung at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; must be 21+; drink specials, no cover)
- Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
- Live Music with the John Dawson Band at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
- Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
Do you want to look at stars or be one? The Western Nevada College Observatory hosts a weekly star party tonight with a lecture on Leonardo de Vinci. Unleash your inner rock star at Remedy’s, Westside Pour House, or the Spoke Bar and Grill. All three have karaoke tonight.
- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
- Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
- Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
- Live Music with Adrenaline at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
- Late Night Karaoke at Remedy’s Bar (10pm-2am)
Sundays can be lazy, but with this list of things to do, they needn’t be. BMX Racing has returned for the season and can be found at the Livermore Sports Complex off Edmonds. Fall down the rabbit hole and find yourself at the Community Center for the matinee of Alice in Wonderland. Check out Children’s Day on the Comstock in Virginia City for food and family fun.
SUNDAY:
- National Library Week
- Final day to enter the ‘Focus on Carson’ Photography Contest (Photos can be submitted by email to heart_of_a_gypsy@icloud.com, or posted on the Facebook group "Focus on Carson Photography Contest”; for rules and info go to: http://artscarsoncity.com/news/ )
- Children's Day on the Comstock at Miner’s Park, Virginia City (8am-3pm; Enjoy kids games, pancake breakfast, entertaining booths, music and BBQ)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- CCBMX Racing begins at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available; weather permitting, track will be closed if muddy)
- Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
- Dayton Vendor Event on Silver Street in Downtown Dayton (9am-2pm)
- Silver Cats Cat Club presents the Comstock Lode of Cats Show at Fuji Park (10am-3pm; $5 or $10 for family of three)
- Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Adoption Event at Petsmart on Fairview (11am-2pm)
- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
It’s hard not to have a few good photographs of Carson City. Our historic buildings, beautiful views, and amazing sunsets just beg to be caught on camera. Pick your best two and submit them to the Focus On Carson Photography Contest: today is the last day to enter.
- Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
- Special Olympics Track and Field practice at Carson Middle School (1pm-3pm)
- Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; General Admission $12)
- Douglas High School performs "And a Child Shall Lead" in the Douglas High Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (2pm; $10 at the door)
- Sourdough Slim Performance “Last of the Vaudeville Cowboys” at Sierra Place Senior Living: 1111 W. College Pkwy (2pm-3pm, free and open to the public)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
- Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
- Live Music with George Pickard at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
- Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)
Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.
My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go here to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.