Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 3

Sunny skies ahead as we edge closer to the weekend with activities lined up for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 around Carson City including modern western square dancing lessons, an afternoon hike led by Muscle Powered along the Virginia and Truckee north trail, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.

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Here's what's happening Thursday:

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents "Saludos Amigos." 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. Favela will install his work with community assistance now through Oct. 4. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, October 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artist will give a brief talk about his work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from Oct. 4, 2019 through Jan. 29, 2020. 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 – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Fast Lane/Slow Bake Exhibition. 8 a.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents Fast Lane/Slow Bake, an exhibition by artists Cyndy Brenneman and Tom Drakulich in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs through Oct. 24, 2019. Brenneman’s narrative watercolors record images from her life of travel. From fast sketches to longer, thoughtful compositions, she selects moments and places that reflect her delightful world view. Drakulich’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created with random folds, scratchy marks, and painterly glazes that allow the viewer to follow his creative processes.Drakulich’s art practice navigates the play between the unusual and the familiar through process-based work in clay. He creates compulsively and physically. The force of spontaneity is the foreground, infinite variation is the framework, and direct action is the mode of operation. His ceramic sculptures begin with a set of guides that evolve from familiar classic techniques that he often distorts into almost uncomfortable abstraction — creating an elegant and distinctive look. The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first/third Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and many afternoons, Monday – Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

— Capital City Arts Initiative debuts 'Constellation' exhibit. Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, announces its exhibition, "Constellation" at the Community Development Building, the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Nine students from the University of Nevada Reno’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now to Dec. 10, 2019, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Sharon Rosse, CCAI Executive Director, said “CCAI is delighted to work with our partner schools and to present this exhibition of UNR’s students’ work. We are proud of the professional level of the students’ art and of the faculty who encourage and nurture their imaginations and skill levels.” This show is another in CCAI’s ongoing series of student exhibitions in the Brick.

— Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery Autumn Membership Show, now through Oct. 18. Enjoy artwork from our member artists. Membership has risen to nearly 150 local artists during our 40th year operating as a gallery. The Autumn Membership show runs from Sept. 8 to Oct. 18 at Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery at 449 W. King Street in Carson City. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Also, save the date, Nov. 3 as the association will be hosting its 40th anniversary celebration on location at the Gallery, 2-4 p.m.

— Carson City Library hosts Family Storytime. Two sessions. 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. These are both the same and last 45 minutes. 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 Carson Street.

— Modern Western Square Dancing offered through Carson City Parks and Recreation. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Square dancing is a dance for four couples (eight dancers in total) arranged in a square. It is a very social and fun way to dance. Instruction will be provided. Come by yourself or with a group of friends. The more the merrier! The class runs for 10 weeks. You can come to all or purchase a 5 class punch card. For more information, email stephenstb3@gmail.com. Register online by going here. The event is listed as being at 3303 Butti Way No. 9, Carson City.

— Muscle Powered Hike: V&T Trail, North. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet in the dirt parking area opposite Murphy Dr., on Combs Canyon Road. Hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500 feet or more. Contact the hike coordinator Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, or 775-350-0992, call or text with questions.

— 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 St., Carson City.

— Pro Jam Night with Lester & Friends at Mangia Tutto. 6:30 p.m. A night out for pro musicians to get together and make some music. Join Brian Lester and Friends every Thursday this summer at Mangia Tutto Pizzeria on the corner of Stewart and Musser St. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring your instruments.