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Tuesday, May 2: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
May 2, 2017 (All day)

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. The valley is abuzz in blooming flowers and happenings. Tag along with one of the guided planned walks today; the afternoon one will prove more challenging, but perfect for getting ready for summer. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club showcases a different film each month: catch Bette Davis in ‘Of Human Bondage’ tonight at the BAC’s Performance Hall. Even more awaits if you keep reading, including Penguin Taco Tuesday at Westside Pour House.

TUESDAY:

  • -- Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
  • -- Made in Nevada Day and Conservation Day at the Nevada State Legislature
  • -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
  • -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Into the Sunset’ mixed-media by Myranda Bair of Las Vegas in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
  • -- Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
  • -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
  • -- Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Park Terrace Park - Meet on La Loma Drive between 1413 and 1405 La Loma Drive (9am-10am; in case of heavy rain/sleet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended)
  • -- Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
  • -- Come have Coffee with CASA at San Rafael Coffee Company: 711 S Carson St (9:30am-10:30am; Come meet your Carson City CASA Volunteers)
  • -- ’Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • -- "Back Wall Show" featuring acrylic, pastel and mixed media works by Anna Louise Darden in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
  • -- Invitational Celebrity Bike Ride to Celebrate Bike Month – West Side Tour; meet at McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (11am; VIPs from around the city will hop on their bikes and ride with Muscle Powered to trace the steps of Kit Carson through historic Carson City by following the Blue Line on bikes)
  • -- $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
  • -- All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
  • -- All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
  • -- Taco Tuesday with the Original Penguin Tacos at the Westside Pour House (11:30am-8pm, while supplies last)
  • -- Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (11:30am)
  • -- Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12:05pm-1pm)
  • -- $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
  • -- C@pital Coders at the Carson Library (4pm-5pm; open to all Middle and High School Students that have an interest in coding; learn how or learn new skills)
  • -- Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
  • -- Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Prison Hill/Dead Truck Trail - Meet Sharon outside the gates of Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Headlamps/flashlights and walking sticks are recommended)
  • -- Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride with Muscle Powered -Meet at the Foothill Trailhead, off Winnie Lane (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions)
  • -- Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
  • -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm)
  • -- Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Lesson 6pm-7pm with dancing an hour afterwards to practice; $8)
  • -- Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • -- Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
  • -- Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
  • -- Acoustic Tuesday: Live Music with Canyon White and Service Industry Night at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; free drink with $10 buy in)
  • -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
  • -- Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents Bette Davis classic 'Of Human Bondage' in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (trivia 6:30pm; movie 7pm; General admission $5; $3 Senior/Student; Free for members)
  • -- Karaoke at SlotWorld Casino (7pm)

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Please click to expand the flyer for sign up options.

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Click on flyer for details.

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