Thursday’s things to do: roller derby, a book signing, karaoke, and more

Happy Thursday, Carson City. Today has plenty to offer, it just depends on what you’re in the mood for. Meet local author, Mark S. Bacon, at Browsers Corner Book Store; he’ll be signing copies of his newest book and share some insight into the writing process. Artist Andreana Donahue will make an appearance in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council during a reception to honor her exhibit, Wintering Over. The Carson Victory Rollers are looking for new members of their roller derby team. Head to their first ‘fresh meat’ off-skates meeting tonight and see if their crazy-fun sport is for you.

THURSDAY, Jan. 11 – Things to do in Carson City

• — ‘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; Reception and Artist Talk 5pm-7:30pm)
• — 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)
• — Grand Opening at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center: Research Way (9am-6pm; free coffee and donuts in the morning, hot dogs for lunch - while supplies last; spin for prizes with purchase)
• — $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)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Live Music at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting: NEW LOCATION in the Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino (12pm; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Linear Ditch, Central - Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road. The trail is near Fremont Elementary School (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)
• -- Reception and Artist Talk for ‘Wintering Over,’ by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (5pm-7:30pm; artist talk at 6:15pm; gallery open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)
• — 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 City Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Carson City Airport Terminal Building: 2600 East College Parkway (5:30pm-8pm; for information www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Meet the Author and Book-signing: Mark S. Bacon at the Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E Washington St. (6pm-8pm; free admission, light refreshments; Reno author Mark S. Bacon will talk about “Where Mystery Writers Get Their Deadly Ideas,” and sign copies of his new book, “Desert Kill Switch”; half of book sale proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Carson City Library)
• — Live Music with Jimmy Mallet at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — PFLAG Open House at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm-8:30pm; Come join us for free pizza at Sassafras. We are celebrating our new office for our support group)
• — Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lecture Series: Valley Barns at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3 admission, free for DCHS members; Paul Oatman from the California Nevada Barn Alliance will discuss barns and other wood frame structures of the Carson Valley and vicinity)
• — Beginners’ Improv Workshop in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations always appreciated; learn the secrets of improvised acting - great for improving public speaking, getting over stage fright, or just finding some people to have a good time with)
• — Carson Victory Rollers' New Skater ‘Fresh Meat’ Off-Skates Program Begins: meet at Bordewich Elementary School Gym (7pm-9pm; Adults 18+; First class is free, $45 for six week off-skates training - learn the game and the skills needed before even putting on your skates; bring workout clothes, gym shoes, water, exercise mat or towel if you want)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — 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 Just Us in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Techno and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, half off select tequilas)
• — 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)