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Wednesday, April 15: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 15, 2015 (All day)

What’s up, Carson City? Hopefully you’ve got your taxes wrapped up for the year. If you’ve left it until the last moment, you can get them filed online or head to the post office until 5 p.m.; for those who need a last minute postmark, the Reno Main Post Office at 2000 Vassar Street will accept tax returns for postmarking up to 12 midnight.

WEDNESDAY: Tax Day

  • Oral Health Awareness Day at the Legislature
  • Customer Appreciation Month: free glazed donut with medium drink at Dunkin Donuts
  • ‘The Observation and Conclusion’ by artist Joseph Watson at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
  • ’Second Skin’ by artist Sarah Lillegard at the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds’ by artist Nolan Preese at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
  • ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)

Ever want to just get in your car and drive off into the sunset? Thanks to the Rand McNally Road Atlas, you can do just that, but before this day in 1924, that drive could get you lost. The Wild West is still alive and well in Dayton; their Historical Society is holding a meeting this afternoon and welcomes all those interested. Head to Paradise Salon and Spa tonight; their Chamber Mixer features a Wild West theme and a chili cook-off between salon employees.

  • Dayton Historical Society Membership Meeting at the Dayton Valley Community Center (12:30pm; newcomers and non-members welcome)
  • Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School Admission Desk (2pm-3pm; $25, $5 additional princess)
  • Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
  • Wine Wednesday: ½ off wine by the glass at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm)
  • Carson City Foster Families Coalition Meeting at 1359 E. Fifth St. (3:30pm-4:30pm)
  • Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Carson City Aquatic Facility (4pm; $4)
  • East Fifth St. closed from Stewart St. to Carson St. (4:30pm-6:30pm)
  • Chamber Mixer – Chili Cook-off and the Wild West comes to life at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe Way (5pm-7pm; Call 883-4434 ext. O to RSVP)
  • ’Wine-down Wednesday’ All day happy hour at Bella Fiore Wines
  • CCAI Exhibit: Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
  • Live Music at Z Bistro

It’s still Library Week. May I suggest Harry Potter? If you don’t have time for the books, I guess watching birthday girl, Emma Watson, play Hermione on screen will have to do. The Carson City Library is hosting a book reading this evening; check out some of Leonardo d’Vinci’s work while you’re there. It’s his birthday, too.

  • Wino Wednesday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge
  • Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm)
  • Auditions for “Marvelous Wonderettes” by Carson Valley Community Theatre at the Annex: 1572 Highway 395, Gardnerville (6pm, have one minute comedic monologue/ funny story, prepare an upbeat song from the 1950s or 60s; must be able to sing harmony; For more information call Lucille at 775-843-3493)
  • National Library Week: “Silent Warrior: A Journey of Hope” A reading by author Shirley Oxoby in the Carson City Library Digitorium (6:30pm)

Asking yourself what’s going on? Z Bistro, Glen Eagles, and Living the Good Life are there to save you with some live music. Enjoy a Jazz Jam at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. If you need to kick up your heels some, Country line dance lessons are at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes tonight. I don’t think you’ll hear any 4 Non Blondes at those venues this evening, so here’s a video with birthday girl Linda Perry.

  • Live Music with Richie Ballerini and Lee Edwards at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm)
  • West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm)
  • Open Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (6:30pm)
  • Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s 11th Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; $5 donation)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
  • Rehearsals for Carson City Symphony's Spring Celebration at the First Baptist Church: 1750 Mountain St. (7pm; openings for bassoon, viola, and French horn, call 775-883-1454 if interested)
  • Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
  • Carson Victory Rollers Off-Skates Fresh Meat Training at the Community Center Gym (7:30pm-9pm)
  • Jazz Jam with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7:30pm-10:30pm; $5)
  • Karaoke at Crossroads Bar (8pm)

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Please click to expand the flyer for sign up options.

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