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Friday, July 22: Things to do in Carson City

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 6:47am
Event Date: 
July 22, 2016 (All day)
I Love Carson City

Help Gina celebrate the second anniversary of Living the Good Life with CV-41 on the outdoor stage. The Carson Nugget does date night with comedy and the Cash Only Band. Grab a guitar and join in Comma Coffee’s fourth Friday Jam Session. Enjoy opening night of ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the CVIC Hall in Minden; break a leg, Carson Valley Community Theater. Continue reading for all of Friday’s happenings.

FRIDAY:

  • American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Edgewood, South Lake Tahoe (gates open 7am-2pm, play begins 8am; $30)
  • "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
  • ’Print Project’ poster exhibit by students at Black Rock Press in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Spirit of America Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
  • Kids Ride Free Friday on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train (code kidsfree online ONLY on www.vtrailway.com; one kids ticket with the purchase each adult ticket; ages 3-16)
  • Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
  • Wigs for Kids Cut-a-thon sponsored by Girl Scout Troup #331 at Tangles Hair Salon: 1255 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm-5pm; haircuts, food, raffle)
  • Women's Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (Check in 4:30pm-5:30pm, Tee Times 5pm-5:30pm; $20 per person, includes: 9-holes of golf, range balls, drink of choice)
  • Date Night with Wine and Comedy at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $30 for a bottled of featured wine and two tickets to Carson Comedy at 7:30pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
  • Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
  • Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • F.I.S.H. Celebrity Luau Fundraiser at David Walley's Resort in Genoa (6pm-9pm; $50 per person)
  • Fourth Friday Jam Session at Comma Coffee (6pm; bring your instrument; Celtic, folk, Traditional American)
  • Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
  • Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
  • Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • Second Anniversary and Counting Party: Outdoor Concert with CV-41 at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (5pm; Live Music 6pm-9:30; DJ Bobby G inside 9pm)
  • CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
  • Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
  • Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; Sold Out)
  • Salsa Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (6:30pm doors open and practice; 7pm Salsa lesson, Social Dancing 8pm-10pm; $10 for the night, no partner required)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Live Music with John Dawson at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
  • Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
  • Carson Comedy: Ron Josol 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)
  • Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (7:30pm; $15)
  • Live Music with Mikki Rae at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Live Music with Mentally Spent at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with the Cash Only Band in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
  • Live Music with the After Dark Band at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
  • Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
  • Friday Night with DJ (R) Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)

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