Events around Carson City for Thursday, June 13

Hello Carson City. It is Thursday, June 13, 2019. After last night's thunderstorms that shook around the capital city we're looking at plenty of sunshine today with a daytime high around 86. Activities lined up include workshops, an anniversary party and showing at Artsy Fartsy art gallery, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, a Kiwanis Club meeting and Chamber annual meeting at The Martin Hotel, Cruise Night at Bully's Sports Bar, live music outdoors at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy.

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Here's what's happening Thursday:

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sculptor Mark Combs gives viewers two approaches to his metalwork. His earlier distressed metal car-part sculptures are ornamented with soldered rods and bolts reflecting a ruptured system both socially and figuratively. His carefully hammered bone pieces came into shape after hours of forging as a nod to death and celebrations of life. Photographer Frances Melhop documents aging rural structures with classic color photography. In Vanish, her printed enlargements of unnamed 19th century portraits on silk are elevated to fly across our vision like fleeting memories.

— Partnership Carson City offers free Naloxone training course Thursday. 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to a free course at the Partnership Carson City office to learn life-saving measures when faced with possible overdose. The 30-minute class will teach participants how to use the nasal spray Naloxone, a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The course will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Partnership Carson City, 1925 N. Carson St. Participants will leave with a sample of Naloxone as well as a kit for safe disposal of prescription and other drugs in the home. RSVPs are recommended but not required. Contact Diana Alonso at (775) 841-4730 extension 204 or diana@pcccarson.org to register.

— Family Storytime at Carson City Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street.

— Carson City Kiwanis Club Meets at the Martin Hotel restaurant. Noon. Carson City Kiwanis invites you to attend an upcoming meeting. Meetings take place on Thursdays at noon, now at The Martin Hotel, 308 N Curry St. Visit www.carsoncitykiwanis.org to find out more about the club, its giving, and its service.

— First ‘Food Truck Thursday’ of the season at Mills Park. Noon In addition to “Wheeled Food Wednesdays,” Carson City will now have even more opportunity to sample their favorite mobile dining establishments with the inaugural Food Truck Thursday event at Mills Park. According to Visit Carson City, this appetizing event will take place on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, and will feature several local and regional food trucks. The run time for this event is scheduled from noon to 9 p.m., but as we’ve seen with “Food Truck Friday” in Reno, it’s probably best to get there before all of the trucks have been picked clean!

— Artsy Fartsy's 8th Anniversary Party featuring artist Barbara Glynn Prodaniuk. 4 p.m. Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery as well celebrate 8 years in business here in Carson City, Nevada. We are honored to have Barbara Glynn Prodaniuk as our featured artist. She will be on hand to meet the community and to show us all the pottery she has worked on for this show. Barbara shows her unique and creative pottery through-out the country and we are honored to have her join us. Beverages and appetizers will be served during the reception. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is located at 405 N Nevada Street. You can learn more about the gallery by clicking here.

— Lego Club at Carson City Library. 4 to 6 p.m. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street.

— Thursday Night Cruise Night at Bully's Sports Bar. 5 p.m. Thursday Night Cruise is open to all cars and trucks. The cruise nights include a 50/50 raffle with other prizes. Food from the local sponsors will be available. All are welcome, have fun and enjoy the vehicles. Meet at Bully's Sports Bar, 3530 North Carson Street.

— Carson City Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Hotel. This evening will include the Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, Leadership Institute 2019 graduation and a presentation by McAvoy Layne: Stepping Back in Time with Mark Twain. Mark Twain’s influence in our community was great, be enthralled by his wit and insight. RSVP online or by calling 775-882-1565.

— Performance by Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. 6 p.m. Come check out Dave Leather this evening singing some great tunes.

— Live Music Featuring Richy Rich at Living the Good Life Nightclub, Bistro and Lounge. 6 p.m. Summer returns with outdoor music. Full menu available outside! cocktails, music and sunshine.

— Old West Trio and local musicians headline events at Dangberg Historic Park. 6:30 p.m. The Old West Trio returns to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this coming week in an evening concert, while two local musicians are featured at the park’s upcoming Neighbor Fair, an event highlighting Carson Valley’s non-profit organizations. On Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 pm, The Old West Trio, recipients of the 2011 Western Duo/Group of the Year, will perform classic western music. The ticket price is $15 for adults, $10 for members and free for 16 years and younger. Space is limited and the event could sell out. Non-member tickets can be purchased at dangberg.eventbrite.com. The concert is also funded in part by the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy as no food or beverages will be sold at the Trio’s concert. The Dangberg ranch house will be open for one hour before the concert for anyone who would like an introduction to the park’s history.

— Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music with Craig and Teri that is sure to make you get up and dance every Wednesday through Saturday. 3700 N. Carson St., Carson City.

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— WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class. 5:45 p.m. Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. Students should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a towel, water and a positive attitude! No prior dance experience is required - Zumba is about making friends, getting a workout, and enjoying yourself! Classes are held at the WNPAC dance studio, located at 951 N Stewart St. The class is $48 and our direct line is 775-445-4241.

— Nevada Artists Association Presents: Landscape Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in and enjoy the diverse artwork on display from Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Members with featured artist Walter Daniels. With a current membership of 120-plus, boasting over 30 new members in the past few months alone, this show promises to be one for the books. For more information visit the NAA website, call 775-882-6411 or email naaCarsonCity@gmail.com.

— Dance Workshop for Couples at Yaple's Ballroom. In this beginner level workshop you must have a partner in this class, we will not be rotating. It can be a friend, husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, you just have to have a buddy with you to be your partner. We are going to learn the style of dance of Night Club Two Step and some other exercises that will help you with your connection to your partner. $20. Yaple’s Ballroom is located at 315 N Carson St., Carson City. Go here for the website to learn more including dates and times.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lay of the Land' at Carson City showing. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "The Lay of the Land," by artist Fred Howland in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs now through June 30, 2019. Howland’s passion is to create a sense of time and place through his photographs. He returns to favorite sites to work, like Hope Valley and Genoa, returning to take repeat images in different seasons and lighting. His interest in landscapes go back to his New England roots where he was more comfortable in the outdoors than in school classrooms. The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first and third Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and many afternoons, Monday through Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.