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Friday, March 4: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
March 4, 2016 (All day)

The spring thaw has begun, and the event listing for the next few days is proof. There are quite a few options for music, art, theater, and more. Downtown offers live music at Westside Pour House and Bella Fiore, comedy at the Carson Nugget, and an Art Show for Carson High Senior, Erica Murray, at the Brewery Arts Center. Living the Good Life and Glen Eagles have dinner music for you. An afternoon treat is best found at Yogurt Beach: all proceeds help the family of three year old Maya Morrison battling leukemia. Keep reading for all of today’s options.

FRIDAY:

  • Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)
  • ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Nate Clark's exhibition ‘Leeway’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Emily Cervi and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • ’Panorama: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program’ at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
  • Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • ’Fresh Fridays’ Farmers' Market at Carson Tahoe Regional Center, Parking lot 4 (11am-1pm; weather permitting)
  • Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
  • First Friday BBQ: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free)
  • WNC Wildcats Baseball vs College of Southern Idaho at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (11:30am)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Open House hosted by Western Nevada College’s Nursing Department in Western Nevada College’s Cedar Building, Rm. 100-Marlette Hall (1pm-5pm; free; learn about training and employment opportunities for CNAs)
  • ‘Help Maya Fight Leukemia’ Fundraiser for Maya Morrison at Yogurt Beach: 3228 N Carson (2pm-7pm; 30% of all proceeds raised go to the Morrison family if you mention Maya)
  • Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR .heels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
  • Live Music at San Marcos Grill
  • Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • Art Show featuring Erika Murry: Carson High School Senior Project in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (5:30pm-7pm)
  • Live Music with Joe LaChew and Martina Dayton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
  • Carson City Host Lions Club Annual Crab Feed at Fuji Park (6pm-9pm; $50; Email carsoncitylions@gmail.com or call 775-301-5076 for tickets)
  • Annual Art Show at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (6pm-7pm; come vote for our favorite)
  • Sierra Songwriters present: Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm)
  • Senior Dance in the Sagebrush Room of the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (6pm-9pm; all ages welcome; $5 at the door)
  • Live Music with Ben Crocker at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
  • Line Dance Class with Anne at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (6pm; free)
  • Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight players minimum; $5)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
  • Murder in the Museum: interactive audience participation murder mystery at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $20 General Public, Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are included; Information at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555)
  • Douglas High School Drama Club hosts a Drama Showcase in the Drama Room of Douglas High School, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
  • Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations welcome)
  • Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Live Music with Pearl Sky at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Carson Comedy: Todd Paul at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
  • Live Music with No Clue at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Live Music with Deception at Westside Pour House (8pm)
  • Live Music at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Three Blind Mice at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Live Music with Monique and the Motley Blues Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
  • The Truth or Consequences Tour featuring Bryan McPherson and Josiah Knight at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; 18+, no cover)
  • Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at
    : 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

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Please click to expand the flyer for sign up options.

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