Throw yourself into Thursday: live music, a hike, and some magic

The first weekend of the year approaches, and that means our monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. It’s never deterred, come rain, shine, or tornado, so make plans with your friends now. Get a jump on any healthy resolutions by joining Muscle Powered on today’s hike along Prison Hill; just be prepared for the trek and great photo opportunities. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint has snared touring band, The River Arkansas, to play some Americana roots on their stage; a perfect dinner and show. Head just a few miles north to the Washoe Camp Saloon on East Lake Boulevard to catch illusionist Debi Destiny.

THURSDAY, Jan. 4 – Things to do in Carson City

• — Carson City Christmas Tree Recycling: place your tree curbside on your regular pick up day OR drop-off at parking lot of Big Lots, Bully’s, Waste Management at 5560 Sheep Drive, at the Carson City Public Works Yard at Butti Way and E. Fifth Street, or the Landfill’s Green Waste Pile (Trees must be cut into sections shorter than six feet; remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and bases from the trees before recycling)
• — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; an artistic collaboration between Northern and Southern Nevada artists)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Inspirations, group show of work by the art faculty members from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — Pop Up Library at the Adam's Hub Studio: 111 W Proctor St (10am-12pm AND 1pm-5:30pm; Pop Up services will include LIMITED Laptop Use via Wi-Fi, New Book Checkout, Kindle Checkout, Check In, and “how to” assistance for e-book use; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Family Story time at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (10:30am-11:30am - themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $13.95, add a draft beer for $2 more)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting: NEW LOCATION in the Black Bear Diner (12pm; buffet lunch available for $13; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Prison Hill - meet at the parking area located off of the east end of Koontz Lane (3pm-4:30pm - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly dogs welcome; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All events require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, and on longer hikes, snacks are recommended; hikes are 2-4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain, not more than 500’, and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-8pm; 10% off cigars smoked in-house)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5:30pm)
• — Live Music with Tully Green at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Live Music with the River Arkansas at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; no cover; Americana roots band out of Pueblo, Co)
• — Live Music at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA The Cigar Bar (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Performances by Debi Destiny: Magician and Illusionist at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-9pm)
• — Live Music with the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8:30pm)
• — Old School Thursdays with Ambassador Sound at Buckaroo’s, Gardnerville (10pm; 21+, no cover)