Wednesday, May 3: Things to do in Carson City

More beautiful weather is on its way. If I seem a little excited about a little bit of sunshine, its because I am, especially after this very long, gray, wet winter. Today we celebrate the Arts in Nevada at the Legislature and salute the painters, potters, makers, sculptors, singers, dancers, actors, writers, poets, and musicians that capture all that is Nevada in their work. Learn something new about Nevada in Dayton this evening with one of two presentations: The Kiwanis welcome Bob Nylen to speak on the Nevada State Museum, and the Dayton Historical Society features old movies from the Dayton area. The Fox Brewpub hosts Whiskey Wednesday in the Fox’ Den with Woodford Reserve as the featured spirit for the day.

WEDNESDAY:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Arts Day at the Nevada State Legislature
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• -- 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)
• -- “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)
• -- 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)
• -- ’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)
• -- Douglas County Job and Career Expo at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (11am-3pm; 50+ employers and resources attending; bring your resume for distribution and legal ID; interview attire required)
• -- Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• -- Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
• -- CCBMX Practice Night at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (gates open 5pm, practice begins at 6pm; $3 per rider; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• -- Whiskey Wednesday in the Fox’s Den at the Fox Brewpub (6pm-8:30pm, $15 includes welcome drink, tasting, brand presentation, raffle and prizes; Drinks provided by Woodford Reserve)
• -- Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Family Movie Night and Craft: Sing at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; Seats are limited, please register HERE ; those 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township Monthly Meeting at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (6:30pm; potluck dinner prepared by members; Presentation ‘The Nevada State Museum: 75 Years of Service, 1941-2016’ by Museum Curator, Bob Nylen; For more information, please call Richard Amrhein at 775-301-6034 or join us as guests for our monthly meeting)
• -- 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)
• -- West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm)
• -- Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (6:45pm-9:30pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• -- DJ Trivia at Westside Pour House (sign-ups at 6:30pm, game begins 7pm)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• -- Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm-10pm)
• -- Virginia City High School Musical Theater presents ‘Defying Cats’ at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm; $5)
• -- Historical Society of Dayton Valley Lecture Series: “1938-1950s Movies of Dayton and This End of Nevada" by Bill Spaletta at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (doors 7pm, 7:30pm start; free to the public, light refreshments)
• -- Jazz Jam hosted by Rocky and Judith at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm)