I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 24 - 25

February is coming to a close, and we’ve got the chance at a nice weekend. Explore a new trail with Muscle Powered as they take on the Fay-Luther Trail south of Genoa. If you’re in a theater kind of mood, catch the Proscenium Players’ production of ‘Love Letters.’ See what the Nevada Artists Association has been up to during their Grand Re-opening and Winter Art Show Reception this afternoon. Read on and see what options the weekend brings.

SATURDAY:    

• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free) 
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)  
• — BLM Saddle-Trained Horse Adoptions at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Stewart Conservation Camp: 1721 Snyder Ave. - look for directional signs at the far south end of the facility (Viewing and registration 9am-10am; Competitive-bid Adoption of 13 saddle-trained wild horses begins at 10am; bidding starts at $150, Adopters must meet qualifications to bid; NO blue denim clothing, tank tops, or shorts allowed; no tobacco, cell phones, or photography allowed) 
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)    
• — Muscle Powered: Winter Hike along Fay-Luther Trail in Genoa – To Carpool, meet shortly before 9am (to depart at 9am) at the north end of the Target parking lot (corner of 395 and Jacks Valley Road) to carpool down Jacks Valley Road to the trailhead which is several miles south of Genoa (Hike begins 9:30am – meet at the Trailhead parking lot; relatively easy 5 mile intermediate hike on sandy/dirt trails although there is some uphill climbing, some rocky trail sections, and a short trail area with a grade as steep as 12%; Closed-toed shoes, snacks and water are required. friendly dogs on leashes are welcome and poles are recommended; We will cancel by 8:30am if there is significant inclement weather. Please check the Muscle Powered website calendar, our Facebook page, or check with Debbie Lane at Debbie.Lane102@yahoo.com or 775-350-9949 if you have questions)  
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)

    
Take the kids out for some fun quality time. A trip to the Nevada State Railroad Museum could include a special reading of ‘The Little Engine that Could.’ Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes includes all you can bowl and something yummy from their special menu.

• — Story time with Suzie: The Little Engine that Could at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10:30am-11am; Museum Admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free)  
• — Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetCo on Topsy Lane (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped; go to www.dogtownrescue.com for adoption information and application)
• — Fourth Saturday Work Days in the Heritage Park Community Gardens: 1461 Ezell St, Gardnerville (12pm-3pm; Come join us and enjoy a day outdoors improving your community and growing food for those in need. We need help on levels from beginners to Master Gardeners) 
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; Show Reception 4pm-6pm)    
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)   
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)  
• — Father/Daughter Day and Dance in Virginia City (Dance 2pm-4pm at Pipers Opera House; $30 Adult Dance ticket, $25 youth dance ticket; All Inclusive Day and Dance – begins at 11am at the Delta Saloon: $105 for two, $35 daughter only: includes Dance ticket(s), lunch, cocoa or coffee, an old-time portrait, fudge samples, and custom-made corsage for your daughter; tickets available online HERE) 

Fathers and daughters are in for a special Virginia City treat. Enjoy a lunch-date, some pictures, hot chocolate, and fudge before you head up to the historic Piper’s Opera House for a special dance.

• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)    
• — Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (3pm-5pm; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)  
• — Grand Re-Opening and Winter Show Reception with live music by the Gecko Quartet in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-6pm; Come and see our newly remodeled Gallery and join us for a bite to eat and a bit to drink; View the Winter Show and vote for your favorite three entries) 
• — Books and Brew Book Club in the Barrel Room at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (5pm; this month’s book is "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman; Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time) 
• — Live Music with DoubleCross at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)    
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "Neutron Stars" by Dr. Tom Herring at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)  
• — Old Time Melodrama: Grandma’s Gold Mine or The Lady with the Silver Dollar Hair at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, show 7pm; $30 general admission; Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar; Information at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555; Warning: This production is neither politically, historically or chronologically correct. Young children, the faint of heart and those of tender ear should not attend) 
• — High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Monthly Dance Party with DJ Shanna Porcari in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (6:30pm-7:30pm Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson taught by Shanna Porcari, $10; 7:30pm-10pm Dance Party, $10 or $7 for members of HSSDC and other dance clubs) 

 
Get your dancing shoes and join the High Sierra Swing Dance Club for their monthly Dance Party. Take the stage during karaoke at Westside Pour House or Battle Born Social.

• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)    
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)    
• — Live Music with Mick Valentino at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)    
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)    
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)    
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (7:30pm-10:30pm; 21+; live DJs at 11pm)    
• — The Proscenium Players present A. R. Gurney’s classic ‘Love Letters’ in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7:30pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for students, seniors, and PPI or BAC members)
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)    
• — Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)    
• — Live Music with Beams and Chris Culgin at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)    
• — Live Music with Musicole at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)    
• — Live Music with Deception at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am; no cover)    
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)    
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)    
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)    
• — DJ Sets with the Roska Collective in the Sage Lounge at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (11pm-2am)

    
Sunday is as lazy as you’d like it to be. Go treasure hunting at the Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park. Enjoy some live music at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint when Bryan McPherson takes the stage. The Carson City Symphony begins their season in the Community Center Theater with their concert, Crosscurrents. Get there early and enjoy a talk with guest cellist, Stephen Framil and conductor, David Bugli. Enjoy your day and have some fun in Carson City.

SUNDAY:    

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)    
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)    
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free) 
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW TIME: meet at 10am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles – this is a ‘no drop’ ride so no one is left behind; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)    
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)    
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)    
• — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; must be 21+)  
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)    
• — Open House at the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; admission to the open house is free; hosted by the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation - FCCPR)
• — The Proscenium Players present A. R. Gurney’s classic ‘Love Letters’ in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (2pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for students, seniors, and PPI or BAC members)
• — Old Time Melodrama: Grandma’s Gold Mine or The Lady with the Silver Dollar Hair at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395, Gardnerville (doors 1pm, show 2pm; $30 general admission; Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar; Information at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555; Warning: This production is neither politically, historically or chronologically correct. Young children, the faint of heart and those of tender ear should not attend) 
• — Flashback Cinema: True Grit (1969) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)    
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)    
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)    
• — The Carson City Symphony presents “Crosscurrents” Concert with guest cellist Stephen Framil at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (4pm Concert begins; 3pm Lobby entertainment by the Nerds of Paradise, 3:15pm Meet the Soloist Preview including discussions by Conductor David Bugli with soloist Stephen Framil about the concert, composers, and music,; $15 general admission, free for children age 18 and under) 
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)    
• — Live Music with Bryan McPherson at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-9pm; all ages, no cover)    
• — Live Music with Red Rock featuring Buddy and Kim from the Buddy Emmer Blues Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)    
• — Flashback Cinema: True Grit (1969) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids) 

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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