Chinese New Year, Carson Comedy Club's military appreciation night, live music and more: Carson City region readies for weekend

Heading into the last weekend of January there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The Carson Comedy Club hosts its first Military Appreciation Night on Friday at the Carson Nugget. Carson Valley’s 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest will be underway and live music will keep the Silver State buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

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Here's what's happening over the next three days:

Friday, January 24
— 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest (all day). Carson Valley’s Gathering of Eagles and Celebration of Agriculture is ready for its 18th year, with the event scheduled forThursday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 26th. From our opening reception and photography exhibit on Thursday evening, to the Falconers Dinner on Friday, the tours and photo workshops on Saturday, to the guided hike on Sunday, we’re ready for another great year!

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its New Year's Show with 124 entries by member artists. Additionally, water colorist, Melanie Walters and potter, Nancy Brownrigg are our Featured Artists and have their exhibits on the back wall of the Gallery. These shows run through February 14. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Monday. Visit the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Greenhouse Project, Carson Tahoe Health offer 2020 Foothill Garden Education Series. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Foothill Garden located behind the CTH Cancer Resource Center, located at 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City. The first of a series of 12 educational gardening classes presented through the collaboration of Carson Tahoe Health and The Greenhouse Project begins this Friday, Jan. 24. Site managers Cory King and William Pierz have put together the monthly series of classes.

— Coin Press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 600 N. Carson St. Every Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. we hold historic Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations in the 150 year old Carson City Mint building. If they wish, visitors may purchase a planchet (coin blank) in the Museum Store and bring it to the Coin Press No. 1 gallery to have it minted just for them.

— Experience Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Join us every Friday from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm to experience Virtual Reality! Using the latest technology, Virtual Reality allows you to experience new places and situations in a computer simulated world. Discover what it’s like to see dinosaurs up close, view art from around the world in a single museum, or blast alien ships in a virtual world. Must have waiver signed.

— RichyRich to perform at Bella Vita Bistro. 4 p.m. at 1304 S. Carson St. Come on in and listen to RichyRich play here at Bella Vita Bistro. You can’t find live music like this anywhere else in Carson City so enjoy it!

— Fascinator Rolling Class. 5:15 p.m. at Fluid Body Work, 116 E. 7th St. Roll your tissues issues away with 75min of self-myofascial rolling release techniques for the full body using the Fascianator rolling tool.This comprehensive rolling class will take you on a journey throughout your whole body and into the most fascinating parts of your tissue issues using the Fascianation Method for Self-Myofascial Release techniques. Learn about the largest organ in your body: the FASCIA, a.k.a. the connective tissue that holds everything together while you “keep it together."

— Paint and Sip Night at Artisan Café. 6 p.m. at 701 S. Carson St. Come paint with us at Artisans Cafe’! This class is for ages 11 and up and expected to fill up fast! Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to choose your seats and order your food and drinks. No refunds or exchanges on sold out classes if cancelled within 48 hours of class.

— Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 to 9 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. Open Mic Night is held at A to Zen Gift Shop on the Zen Den Stage. All talents, creative projects welcome. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome.

— Paradise's Six-Year Anniversary. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness, 3430 Executive Pointe Way. Join us for a celebratory toast at 6:30 p.m. in our Client Lounge. Six years ago on the 21st of January we opened our doors and started Paradise in Carson City.

— Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Shrek the Musical' this Friday. 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr, which will run for 8 performances over two weekends, January 17-26, 2020 in Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

— Get Your Brave On At Casino Fandango. 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 3800 S. Carson St. For just $30, come enjoy a fun-filled event at Casino Fandango with food, drinks and dessert. Spaces are limited.

— Rock N' Bowl Friday Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center. 7 to 11 p.m. at 4600 Snyder Ave. Have your own bowling party w/ Family & Friends! We turn up the tunes & turn on the party lights every Friday and Saturday. Great discount for groups of 10 or more. We have 3 Restaurants to choose from along w/ a full Bar, Slot Machines, Classic Billiards & an Arcade! Order food from Wally’s Pizza, Johnny Rockets or Alley's Diner for delivery right to your table in the Lanes, Lounge or Billiards!

— Carson Comedy Club hosts first Military Appreciation Night this Friday. 7:15 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. The Carson Comedy Club will host its first Military Appreciation Night this Friday at the Carson Nugget in Carson City, featuring headliner comedian Mike Betancourt. All veterans and active duty are invited to receive a buy one, get one free offer. You must come to The Carson Nugget and sign up for the players card. Thank you for your service.

— ASB Rockin' Carson City at Living the Good Life. 8 to 11 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Fantastic fun venue! Great food and great bartenders. Come take the short drive to Carson and see what the hype is all about.

Saturday, January 25
— 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest (all day). Carson Valley’s Gathering of Eagles and Celebration of Agriculture is ready for its 18th year, with the event scheduled forThursday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 26th. From our opening reception and photography exhibit on Thursday evening, to the Falconers Dinner on Friday, the tours and photo workshops on Saturday, to the guided hike on Sunday, we’re ready for another great year!

— Mason Valley Beekeepers to host introduction workshop into bees and beekeeping. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lions Clubhouse, 7 N. West St. in Yerrington. The Mason Valley Beekeepers will hold a one-day workshop Jan. 25 for people wanting to start beekeeping or for those interested in learning more about the amazing honey bee. You will be given all the basic knowledge to get started in beekeeping.

— Sign Ups begin for Carson City Little League. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Governors Field, 500 E. Evalyn Dr. Grab a bat and get swinging Carson City! Baseball season is just around the corner and sign ups for Carson City Little League will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25. Please bring a birth certificate and proof of address.

— Range Safety Officer Class. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Battleborn Ammunition and Firearms Inc., 4630 US Highway 50 E. in Carson City. The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. To become an NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations

— Carson City museums to ring in Chinese New Year this Saturday. 10 a.m. at the Nevada State Museum and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Hand-made noisemakers, dancing, music and a short parade will all help usher in The Year of the Rat in Carson City this Saturday, Jan. 25. The Nevada State Museum and Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada are once again collaborating for the annual Chinese New Year festivities.

— Guided snowshoe hikes with a ranger on the Carson Ranger District. 10 a.m. The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks start on Saturday, Jan. 25, and will be offered every Saturday through March 28.

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its New Year's Show with 124 entries by member artists. Additionally, water colorist, Melanie Walters and potter, Nancy Brownrigg are our Featured Artists and have their exhibits on the back wall of the Gallery. These shows run through February 14. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Monday. Visit the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Family Reading Program at the Carson City Library. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Through a partnership with Northern Nevada Literacy Council, the Carson City Library provides a free literacy program that offers easy-to-learn tips for parents on how to read books with children to support children’s literacy. Each family will receive a free book. Come read and learn with us!

— Dayton Golf Course hosts chili cookoff, tasting and silent auction to benefit Food Pantry. 1 p.m. at 101 Palmer Dr. in Dayton. The Dayton Chili Cookers are partnering with Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton Food Pantry for their annual chili cookoff, silent auction, and raffle to benefit the Pantry. Organizers say the community made this event a big success last year, when more than $3,700 was raised, and they are excited to see the turn out this year.

— Asian Cuisine Cooking Class at Sierra Chef. 1 to 3 p.m. at 2292 Main St. Suites 3 and 4 in Genoa. It’s that time of year to try new cuisines and different flavors! Sierra Chef will hold a asian cooking class on Saturday, Jan. 25 for any interested participants. $65 per person, arrive on time for class.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for 6 weekly sessions or $45 drop ins.

— LEGO Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— Carson High School Baseball Poker Night. 5 to 10 p.m. at Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. Doors open at 5:00 for Dinner; Poker starts at 6:00pm sharp! No late entries and limited seats! We sell out every year! Contact you favorite CHS baseball player for tickets or message us!

— Mangia Tutto presents Brian Lester. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 200 N. Stewart St. Mangia Tutto presents Brian Lester on Saturday January 25th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks and great live music. Call 775-461-3353 for reservations.

— Scientist to cover theories of Earth and life's origins at WNC Carson City lecture. 6 p.m. at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2269 Vanpatten Ave. Learn about the theories of how life formed on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets during aquatic ecologist Marianne Denton’s presentation “Astrobiology: We’re Still Figuring Out How Life Started on Earth” this Saturday, Jan. 25 at Western Nevada College's Jack. C. Davis Observatory.

— Loud As Folk Hosted by Spike McGuire coming to Brewery Arts Center. 7 p.m. at 511 W. King St. Come to Brewery Art Center’s Performance Hall on January 25, 2020 to experience Loud As Folk, hosted by Spike McGuire. This is one night only, and the showcase will feature performances by Whitney Myer, Jelly Bread’s Dave and Cliff, Mel and Gia, and Tyler Stafford. Be sure to grab your tickets so you don’t miss out.

— A to Zen's Singer and Songwriter Showcase. 7 to 9 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. A to Zen Presents a Singer/songwriter Showcase! Jonnie- A crafty, quirky, meaningful songwriter can only describe Jonnie Blake aka Soul to Sing. Emo-country is how she prefers to be called as a genre for the music she creates. Her dynamic range is based on the ups and downs of human emotions. Chris- Chris Vex commands the stage as he pours out lyrics about his vast amount of personal experiences. There’s a large crack in the body of his guitar, and like his broken past it still sounds fine.

— Rock N' Bowl Saturday Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center. 7 to 11 p.m. at 4600 Snyder Ave. Have your own bowling party w/ Family & Friends! We turn up the tunes & turn on the party lights every Friday and Saturday. Great discount for groups of 10 or more. We have 3 Restaurants to choose from along w/ a full Bar, Slot Machines, Classic Billiards & an Arcade! Order food from Wally’s Pizza, Johnny Rockets or Alley's Diner for delivery right to your table in the Lanes, Lounge or Billiards!

— Spur Crazy to perform at Max Casino. 8 p.m. at 900 S. Carson St. Spur Crazy takes the stage at Max Casino. You won't want to miss this one. Hard Driving country music. Time to unleash the powerful sound of Spur Crazy.

— Karaoke on Saturdays featured at Y-NOT Saloon. 8 to 11 p.m. at 152 E. Long St. Saturday night karaoke at the Y-NOT Saloon 152 E. Long St. in Carson City. Karaoke by Jeff Stevens from 8 to 11 p.m. come one come all come sing and have a great time.

— Dancing at Living the Good Life. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Come on down and enjoy some fun dancing with plenty of music, fun, food and drinks!

Sunday, January 26
— 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest (all day). Carson Valley’s Gathering of Eagles and Celebration of Agriculture is ready for its 18th year, with the event scheduled forThursday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 26th. From our opening reception and photography exhibit on Thursday evening, to the Falconers Dinner on Friday, the tours and photo workshops on Saturday, to the guided hike on Sunday, we’re ready for another great year!

— Landscape Design Workshop. 10 a.m. at Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. Any person attending the workshop will receive 15 percent off any landscape plants purchased during the 2020 season. Lunch will be provided for both days. All materials will be provided.

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its New Year's Show with 124 entries by member artists. Additionally, water colorist, Melanie Walters and potter, Nancy Brownrigg are our Featured Artists and have their exhibits on the back wall of the Gallery. These shows run through February 14. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Monday. Visit the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— First Christian Church Blood Drive. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2211 Mouton Dr., Carson City. Experience the awe. Life-saving blood offers second chances and many tomorrows to those who depend on it. The process only takes about an hour and is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community. If you've never donated blood before, we encourage you to try. Make your appointment.

— 'Refuse To Be A Victim' crime prevention, safety seminar to be held in Carson City. 1 p.m. at Battle Born Ammunition & Firearms Training Room, 4630 US Highway 50 E Unit 7 Carson City. Developed in response to nationwide requests for crime prevention seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim teaches methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Seminar participants will be presented with a variety of common sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices that may be integrated into their personal, home, automobile, telephone, technological, and travel security.

— Mosaic Class 101 Offered in Dayton. 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 5000 E. Hwy 50. If you are interested in learning mosaic, there's a class offered in Dayton this month especially for you. This is Mosaic Class 101 and is a 2 to 2 ½-hour class and is designed to help you learn to use the bare necessities and to help you plan for your next project. Your Mosaic 101 project is an 8-inch stepping stone.

— Paint Your Pet Class. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Picasso and Wine Carson City, 3821 S. Carson St. Join us at Picasso & Wine for the popular Paint Your Pet Event! This is unlike our normal painting classes because each person will have a unique pet photo. Picasso & Wine artists will assist in the selection of your palette, answer questions you have, and offer advice, tips and suggestions if needed—but this is an individual creative venture. You’ll work at your own pace (up to 3 hours). Paint Your Pet is a more advanced painting. It is highly recommended that you attend at least one painting event prior to painting your pet. Check the calendar for public events.

— Spanish Wine Dinner at the Pink House in Genoa. 6 p.m. at 193 Genoa Ln. From live music to special dinners, and of course, Valentine's Day, we’ve got a winter packed full of events! See below for our calendar and event menus through the beginning of March. Indoor seating is limited during the cold months ahead, so give us a call for reservations at 775-392-4279.

— Misfits Theater Group Holds Auditions for Spring Melodrama. 6 p.m. at the Dayton Library, 321 Dayton Valley Rd. The Misfits Theater Group in Dayton is holding auditions for its Spring melodrama “Showdown at Phingerdoo or Bad Day at Dead Frog Flats” on Sunday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Library, 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton. This old-time melodrama directed by Andra Woolman is set in the Wild West and has a cast of eight men and five women.

— Sunday Evening at Living the Good Life. 6 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Come celebrate with us on Sunday with a fun evening full of food, drinks and entertainment for all to enjoy!

— Dinner and Wine Tastings at Genoa Town Hall. 6 to 9 p.m. at 2287 Main St. in Genoa. Kick back and enjoy yourself this Sunday with a delicious dinner and wine tastings at the Genoa Town Hall. A craft selection of fine cuisine and wines will be on service from 6 to 9 p.m.