I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 23-24

Time for the weekend, Carson City, and that means time for a new list of things to do in our lovely valley. Art, music, history and more await throughout town, so take a gander at the list and enjoy!

SATURDAY:

• Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Jazz Workshop for Instrumental Students at Carson Middle School (9am-1:30pm; free, open to middle school and high school age musicians from Carson City; For information, contact David Bugli at 775-883-4154)
• New Year’s Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Carson Girls Softball Sign-ups at the MAC Building: 1860 Russell Way (9am-1pm; open to ages 4.5 – 18 as of Jan. 1, 2016; $75, with a discounted price for additional siblings)
• Youth Theatre Carson City Open Auditions for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at the Community Center (10am, prepare a one-minute song and be ready to learn a dance; Open to all kids K-12; $100, scholarships available)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)

It’s a good weekend for talented kids. Youth Theater Carson City is holding auditions for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. this morning. Budding musicians will want to take advantage of the Jazz Workshop at Carson Middle School. Cheer on your favorite young lady at the Miss Carson City, Miss Douglas County pageant at the Community Center.

• Historic Talk: Mormon Pioneers in Nevada at Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (12pm-12:30pm)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society's Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
• First Carson Aero Club Meeting at 2500 East College Parkway, Suite 101 (1pm)
• Miss Carson City/Miss Douglas County Pageant in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (3pm-6pm)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Live Music with Darin Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Guided Full Moon Hike at Washoe Lake State Park: Deadman’s Creek Trail- meet at the Maze parking lot. Turn left past the fee booth and it is the first parking lot on the right (5:30pm-6:30pm; moderate, one mile, round-trip hike to the gazebo overlooking Washoe Lake; Participants should wear sturdy hiking boots, bring warm clothes and a flashlight; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, Nevada residents $5)
• CASA Volunteer Recognition Dinner in the Pinion Room of the Gold Dust West (5:30pm-9pm; semi-formal attire; $50, for tickets go to www.CASAofCC.org or call Jocelyn Diaz at 775-671-4571)

Live music, anyone? Head to Carson Cigar Company downtown for Music Saturday. This week you’ll find Bread and Butter bringing the jams. The band formerly known as the Iron Age returns to Carson Lanes with their new name Thre3 Guyz Rockin.

• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-8:30pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Rock, Paper, Scissors, Drink! Round 6 at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (double elimination; sign up 7pm-8pm, first match 8:30pm)
• Open Mic Night at Whiskey Tavern (7pm)
• Karaoke hosted by J and J at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Date Night: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Talent Takes Flight Singing Competition at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm; solo acts or duos welcome; each performer will sing two original or cover songs; PA system and Mic provided; $100 prize to winner)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Monthly Dance with DJ Tim Renner in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (Intermediate Night Club 2-Step lesson by Tim Renner 6:30pm-7:30pm $10; Dance 7:30pm-10pm $10)
• Music Saturdays: Live Music with Bread and Butter at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)

Get your song on with karaoke. Head downtown to Westside Pour House. Whiskey Tavern is offering an open mic night. Every second and fourth Saturday, Remedy’s is the place to belt out the hits. J and M Productions hosts karaoke at Beercade on N. Carson St. tonight.

• Live Music with Thre3 Guyz Rockin AKA the Iron Age at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; must be 21+)
• Live Music at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• Late Night Karaoke at Remedy’s (10pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

Who do you want to see in the Super Bowl? Cheer on your favorite today as the New England Patriots battle Denver and the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals. Grab the kids and head to Van Gogh and Vino for an all-ages painting party.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Historic Talk: Nevada's Historic Trails at Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (12pm-12:30pm)
• NFL Playoffs: Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots (12:05pm on CBS)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society's Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Family Day: All Ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (3pm-5:30pm; $30 per painter)
• NFL Playoffs: Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers (3:40pm on FOX)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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