Wednesday, Dec. 21: Things to do in Carson City

The winter solstice is today: the shortest day and longest night of the year. I’m always happy to hear that because it means longer days are on their way. The holiday frenzy continues, so don’t miss out on those pictures with Santa. Red’s Old 395 will send you off with a complementary 4”x6” photo, and Santa’s Village at the Carson Mall is open all day. See what the great folks of the Carson Visitor Bureau and Nevada Day, LLC are up to at their open house today; from here on out you’ll find all the fun stuff from the Nevada Day Trading Post inside our Visitor’s Center. If you didn’t get enough Cheri Shipley at last week’s ‘Joyful Noise’ Concert, get your fill at Living the Good Life where she’s hosting tonight’s Jazz Jam.

WEDNESDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
• ‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ART from SNC, group show of art by Sierra Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (Fridays 12pm-5pm and during public meetings)
• Holiday Craft Fair and Santa at the Carson Mall (Vendors 10am-5pm; Santa's Village 10am-6pm)
• Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (10:15am-12pm; get ticket in the auditorium)
• Wellness Mile Walking Group- Meet at the Wellness Mile trailhead is located just north of the Medical Office Building at 1470 Medical Parkway (12pm; call Mina (775) 445-5169 for more information)
• Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (WEATHER PERMITTING; Sessions 3pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental; Afterschool Special- $5 for Elementary and Middle School Kids includes skate rental and one hot beverage during first session)
• Makerspace for Kids: Make Your Own Elf Hat at the Carson City Library (3pm-4pm; this activity is geared toward elementary schoolchildren; ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+; space limited, register here: http://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/2855826 )
• Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• Grand Opening Celebration and Open House for the Nevada Day Store inside of the Carson Visitor Center: 716 N. Carson St. (5pm-8pm; Wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres will be available for guests and visitors)
• Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
• A Sadhana Winter Solstice Celebration at Gaia Wellness and Yoga: 1475 Old Hot Springs Rd, Ste 1 (5:30pm-9pm; bring a homemade gift for exchange and a pot-luck dish to share; for more info call Theresa at 775.720.4284 or email gaiawellnessandyoga@gmail.com )
• Easy Flow Yoga Class with Theresa Simmons at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Center: 1470 Medical Parkway, Ste 250 upstairs (5:30pm; $5; contact Theresa Simmons at 775.720.4284 for more information)
• Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, no show if raining; turn off lights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates; please)
• Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
• Family Movie Night: Polar Express at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (doors 5:30pm, 6pm start; $5 per person includes hot chocolate, cookie, and a souvenir for child; wear pajamas, bring blankets/pillows; additional concessions available)
• Winter Solstice Hike at Washoe Lake State Park: Meet at the Equestrian Pavilion for this 3 mile, round-trip hike along the South Loop Equestrian Trail (6pm-8:30pm; Reservations are required; Please call (775) 687-4319 to RSVP; Red lights are recommended as they do not negatively affect night vision. Participants should dress in layers for the weather and wear good hiking boots; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, Nevada residents $5)
• Pictures with Santa at Red’s Old 395 (6-8pm; All pictures are free, courtesy of Red's Old 395 Grill. They will print a picture for you to take home)
• Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Cigar Appreciation Night and Whiskey Wednesday at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
• Country Line Dance at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
• West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (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)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz night at Westside Pour House (7pm)
• Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm-10pm)
• Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (women’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Jazz Jam hosted by the Shipleys at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)