Arts and Entertainment

This month's screening is a 1961 Western featuring Marlon Brando and Karl Malden in a story about betrayal and revenge among Western bandits.
Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30pm, film at 7p. Come early to enjoy the varied menu from our host, Red's Old 395 Grill. General admission $5, Senior/Student $3, Free for members. Proceeds benefit local arts students and programs. for more information, call Rhonda at 775.315.8495 or e-mail classiccinemaccnv@gmail.com

Looking good at 40 is not a problem for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, based in Virginia City. Dubbed “Queen of the Short Lines,” the V&T’s history goes back to 1938 when a 17-year-old Robert C. Gray was a passenger on the last V&T excursion to Virginia City from Carson City, Nev.

Continuing in the vein of placing public art in public places such as that placed along the I-580 corridor as part of the freeway construction, the Carson City Chamber has commissioned local metal artist Robbie StClair to create a piece of uniquely Nevada art to be unveiled and dedicated this Saturday, May 23 at noon in front of the Chamber building located at 1900 S. Carson Street within the complex of the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

Nevada author, Sandie La Nae, and Morley's Books owner, Michael Morley, invite you to hear them speak about one of Carson City's original structures, the historic Edward D. Sweeney Building. The lecture will take place Saturday, June 20 at 5 p.m. at the Sweeney Building, home of Morley's Books, at 102 W. King St. Bring a comfy chair because the lecture will be outdoors, if weather permits.

Music fills the 3 halls of the Brewery Arts Center every week, but this week will bring the biggest musical events in recent BAC history. Great original live music will fill the Performance Hall Thursday and Friday as nationally touring bands, Southern Drawl Band and Peter Joseph Burtt and The King Tide come to Carson City for the first time.

What is Obscura Day? It's more than 150 events in 39 states and 25 countries, all on a single day, and all designed to celebrate the world's most curious and awe-inspiring places. See all Obscura Day events.

TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 10th Summer MusicFest with “Going For Baroque - Summer Solstice Series” June 17 thru 23. The program opens with Vivaldi’s Concerto for Violin and Cello, RV 547, with Natalie Haines Backman and Nick Haines as soloists, and continues with flutist Josue Casillas performing Vivaldi’s Concerto for Flute #428, “Goldfinch.”

Mile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, is starting a new, one-week Jazz Camp, with sessions for middle- and high-school musicians, June 1-5, in the band room at Carson Middle School, 1140 W King St in Carson City. Both sessions are open to students from Carson City and surrounding areas in northern Nevada and California.

It’s a good weekend for the arts. Consort Canzona presents a free concert on Sunday: “Madrigals and Dances: A Celebration of Renaissance Music.” The ‘Music Man’ wraps up its successful run at the Community Center. The Capital City Community Band performs old favorites at Western Nevada College. And you won’t want to miss the Zephyrus Brass Quintet on the Dangberg Ranch lawn.

SUNDAY:

Bundle up, Carson City. We aren’t afraid of a little wind, are we? The Dangberg Home Historic Ranch is celebrating our infamous Washoe Zephyr this weekend with kite making, demonstrations, and more. The Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch would love to see you at their open house on Saturday; if you’re an early riser, join them on a 7 a.m. bird walk. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting their annual Cops and Kids Open House, so head to the courthouse for some fun.

SATURDAY:

• Bird Walk at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (7am)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)

Enjoying its second weekend and final run is Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's production of an Americana favorite "The Music Man" with performances Friday night, two shows Saturday and a final show Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.

Christina Thomas is a woman of Paiute, Shoshone, and Hopi descent who has been acknowledged as an emerging leader of her people.

Christina explores the performing arts of traditional singing, drumming and dancing. She has given lessons in the Paiute language, tells traditional stories, shares knowledge of traditional foods and plants, and also discusses the history of the Great Basin native peoples; and gives her unique perspective on contemporary Native American issues.

Canyon Band, featuring award winning singer/songwriter Canyon White, will be rocking the A to Zen Gift and Thrift Store. All ages. There will be raffle prizes and snacks. Opening act, Larrel Barber, starts at 7pm. $5 cover gets you $5 credit in the store. Come by and wish Canyon a Happy Birthday! A to Zen Den, 1803 N.Carson St. 7-9pm on Saturday, May 16.

1970’s hit-makers Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise headline the seventh annual Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit for The Greenhouse Project, Wednesday, July 8 at Cafe at Adele’s in Carson City.

Enjoy an evening of great music, while supporting the ongoing work of growing the next generation of farmers and providing food for the community’s underserved.

Doors open at 5 p.m. at Cafe at Adele’s, 1211 N.Carson St. Information, 232-8626. See you there!

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, will present Southern Drawl Band on Thursday night, May 21, 2015 in the Performance Hall.

The Fire is a high energy pure-drop Scottish music band, with world class fiddling in combination with bagpipes, guitar, bodhran, and whistle. They will appear tonight at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Happy Mother’s Day, Carson City! Several family friendly events are occurring around town this weekend. Take a ride on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or the Ferris Wheel at RSVP’s Spring Fair and Carnival. A Harmonica and Strings Concert at Empire Elementary School showcases what some of our talented students can do. Get up early and head over to the Carson City Airport if your youngster has any interest in planes: Young Eagles flights are happening today if the weather permits.

SATURDAY:

• 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (leave your donation of non-perishable food items at your mail box for mail carrier to pick up)
• Greenhouse Project Annual Spring Plant Sale and Live Music with Hick’ry Switch at the Carson High Greenhouse: 1111 Saliman, off Robinson –behind the buses (8am-1pm)

Light sculptures and constructions by Las Vegas artist Pasha Rafat will illuminate the Office eXhibition Series Gallery May 11 to July 10. A recipient of a Nevada Arts Council 2015 Artist Fellowship Grant, Rafat holds a bachelor of science in design from Arizona State University and a Master of Fine arts from California State University, Fullerton. He is a professor at University pf Nevada, Las Vegas where he teaches photography and multimedia courses. The public is invited to an exhibit reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Artworks from Western Nevada College students are on display through May 15 in the Carson Galleries on the main WNC campus. Go here for more information.

Saturday May 30th is HSSDC Monthly Dance in the Ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City. This month will be our featured instructor will be Steve Dorman, with the intermediate lesson starting at 6:30 pm. Dancing starts at 7:30pm. Steve Dorman will also DJ.

Come on out for a fun night of dancing to live music! The cost for the lesson is$7.00 for any WCS Club members and $10.00 for non-members. The cost for the dance is $7.00 for any WCS Club members and $10.00 for non-members. Hope to see you there.

“Forevermore,” featuring mixed media by Su Limbert of Las Vegas, debuts at the Legislative eXhibition Series Gallery May 18 to June 5 in the Nevada Legislative Building.

The artist said “Forevermore” is a personal narrative exploring themes of childhood, nature and the complexities of relationships. The exhibit is a selection of work from Limbert's recent solo show of oil paintings on wood cutouts at the Trifecta Gallery in Las Vegas.

For the 30th year, the Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc. (RSVP) will sponsor the Spring Fun Fair and Carnival at Mills Park this Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10.

The carnival opens at 5 pm on Thursday and Friday, at 2 pm on Saturday and Noon on Sunday. All proceeds go toward services for Carson City seniors designed to assist them to remain independent and in their own homes with dignity.

Consort Canzona, a select group of local instrumentalists and singers, will present "Madrigals and Dances - A Celebration of Renaissance Music," in two concerts. The first performance is on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 South (behind Best Buy); the second is on Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Carson City, 1250 Mountain Street. Admission is free.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates its 25th anniversary with the first of two season broadway blockbusters opening Friday, the feel-good, musical comedic Americana favorite, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man."

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre continues its 2015 season with one of its highly anticipated shows of the season, Shiner. Shiner, by promising young playwright Christian Durso, follows two 13-year-olds Jake and Margot, in 1994, who form their own grunge-music fan club to celebrate all things Nirvana. Soon Jake and Margot become bound as much by their shared insecurities as by their music. The two teens make a pact to die happy. All they need to do is see Nirvana live in concert and then they will jump off the 101 overpass.

The 2015 operating season begins this weekend at Nevada State Railroad Museum. Come on down and take a ride on the Edwards Motorcar Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rides are $4 for Adults; $2 for Children ages 4-11 and museum members; and FREE for Children ages 3 and under. The first Sunday of the month always sees a pancake breakfast at the Elk’s Club; let them take care of the cooking and clean-up!

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30-11am, $7)

Have you picked your pony yet? The Kentucky Derby is today, but that is far from the only thing running today. Chili on the Comstock is hosting their inaugural Fun with the Runs 5K Saturday at 10 a.m. The 1926 Edwards Motor Car is running, too, and ready for rides at the Nevada Railroad Museum. The wine walk is always a good time, and with Mother’s Day next weekend, it can’t hurt to peruse the shops before you run out of time to pick the perfect gift.

SATURDAY: Kentucky Derby Day:

22 is 22 Too Many: WNC Veterans Suicide Awareness March: park south of Bully’s Restaurant, walk continues up College Parkway to Western Nevada College (10am)

Genoa Cowboy Festival: Cowboy Breakfast hosted by Douglas Lodge #12 F&A Masons -Served in the historic lodge building ($5; 8am to 12pm; Pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage and coffee; Proceeds benefit the Masons’ local scholarship programs)

Can you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.

THURSDAY:

• Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
• Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

The first book in their "Weird" trilogy, "Weird Reno" is a collection of curiosities researched from numerous media sources from the mid-1800s to the early 21st century.

La Nae and La Ferry introduce audiences to the mysterious, amusing anecdotes, interesting tidbits and some notable Renoites from Reno’s past and present. The book will be available for purchase at a discounted price. This is a free outdoor event.

Please bring a comfortable lawn chair. Free coffee will be served courtesy of Alpen Sierra Roasting Company, one of our Ferris Family Speaker Series sponsors.

Let the exploring begin! Nevada Magazine’s inaugural Silver State Scavenger Hunt begins Friday, May 1, giving adventurers a chance to discover some of the most exciting destinations in Nevada. Nevada Magazine has split the state into two zones — Northern and Southern — and chose 14 notable places in each.