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Friday, Feb. 10: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
February 10, 2017 (All day)

Holy moly, water everywhere. It’s not a bad idea to stay close to Carson City tonight. There's live music with Brother Dan at Living the Good Life, comedienne Kat Simmons at the Carson Nugget, or the documentary on Bill Cunningham at the Nevada State Museum that may be enough to tempt you out. Please be careful, drive safely, and keep an umbrella handy. Keep your fingers crossed this storm passes quickly – a full moon and lunar eclipse at sunset are visible to those without cloudy skies.

FRIDAY:

  • ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-7pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
  • ‘Iconic Nevada, Plein Air Paintings from Around the State’ by Erik Holland featured by the Nevada Press Association in the Rinckel Mansion: 102 N Curry St. (8am-5pm)
  • Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘a subtle story’ acrylic and mixed media by Lisa Kurt of Reno in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
  • ART from WNC, group show of art by Western Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • “Negotiating the Influence of Culture,” paintings by Gig Depio in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Free Valentine Cookie Decorating at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-5pm)
  • Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
  • Cancelled this week: Family Game Corner at the Carson City Library
  • Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
  • Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • The True Willie Band – America’s Most Authentic Willie Nelson Tribute Band in the Carson Valley Inn’s Valley Ballroom, Minden (5:30pm; $20)
  • Trans in Carson City (TICC) at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
  • Carson City Vagina Monologues at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Doors and Silent Auction at 6pm, Show at 7pm; $20 at the door)
  • Fashion Films in February: ‘Bill Cunningham – New York’ at the Nevada State Museum (Red Carpet 6pm, movie 6:30pm-8:00pm; Rated R, 90 minutes; tickets limited; $8, Free to Museum Members, but must reserve ticket - All entries require tickets; available at the Carson Visitor’s Center)
  • Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
  • Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
  • Live Music with Brother Dan at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm)
  • Live Music with Jimmy Mallett at El Charro Avita (6pm-9pm)
  • Live Music at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
  • Two on Tap: Broadway Song-and-Dance Duo at the CVIC Hall: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm; $26, under 18 free)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Country Valentine Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
  • Live Music: John Underwood, the Deadly Gallows, Saucy Yoda, and more at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7pm; All ages; No cover)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Carson Comedy: Kat Simmons at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
  • The True Willie Band – America’s Most Authentic Willie Nelson Tribute Band in the Carson Valley Inn’s Valley Ballroom, Minden (7:30pm; $20)
  • Live Music with Bill Wharton at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Live Music with Musicole at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Picket Line at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
  • Live Music with the Vegas Road Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • Friday Night Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm - late)
  • Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover; 21+)

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Just before noon a fire was reported on BLM land in Brunswick Canyon.

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