I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 28 - March 1

Keep up the snowy thoughts, Carson City. We desperately need the water, the ski resorts need visitors, and those mountains are so much prettier with a blanket of white. Wildcat Softball on Saturday is weather pending, so it’s too early for me to call it canceled. Same goes for the street work that is supposed to close Downtown Carson Street on Sunday. If I were psychic, I’d play a lot more Keno.

If you want to brave the cold, head out to Washoe Lake State Park for a guided hike to the dunes. If indoor activities are preferable, try warming up with some tea and finger foods at Foodies Bystro High Tea. You will need to make reservations, though. Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City will host a Father-Daughter Dance starting at 3pm on Saturday.

A medical supply drive will be held at Mike’s Pharmacy to help a Carson High School student fulfil her Senior Project obligations. And Carson High Cheerleaders will hold a Junior Cheer Camp for girls and boys grades K-8.

It might get cold out, but Saturday night is red hot. Get your blood pumping at the Brewery Arts Center at High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Monthly Dance in the Ballroom or with the eclectic band, Suspect Terrane, in the Black Box Theater. Live music can be found in all corners of Carson City: Sassafras, Glen Eagles, the Carson Cigar Co., Bella Fiore, the Carson Station, Casino Fandango, and at the 11th Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes. Get your boogie on with live DJs at Jimmy G’s or Living the Good Life.

Carson City Symphony welcomes violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio to their concert, The Eight Seasons, at the Community Center this Sunday. Pre-show entertainment starts at 3pm in the lobby, you can meet the soloist in the Sierra Room at 3:15pm, and the concert begins in the Bob Boldrick Theater at 4pm. Bring the whole family; admission is free for those 16 and younger.

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. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.

SATURDAY:

• Flying Pig Flea Market at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (8am-4pm; $1)
• Junior Cheer Camp at Carson High School’s Senator Square (8:30am-12pm; $35; open to boys and girls Grades K-8)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Medical Supply Drive to benefit Lamp of Grace Medical Mission in the Philippines: Carson High Senior Project at Mike's Pharmacy (9am-1pm)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Dune Trek and Beach Stroll – meet at Equestrian Parking Lot (10am; $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• Dayton Youth Soccer Sign-ups at the Smith's Grocery in Dayton (10am-1pm AND 3pm-6pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Pet Adoptions at the Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
• WNC Wildcats Softball vs. Southern Idaho at Edmonds Sports Complex (1pm; weather permitting)
• Meet the Artist: Linda Ritter of Pinyon Pottery at the Artisan Showcase at the Chamber of Commerce (2pm-4pm)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Father-Daughter Dance at Piper’s Opera House: 12 North B Street, Virginia City (3pm; $15 for children’s tickets, $25 for adults)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5pm-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
• PPI Presents a Murder Mystery Dinner: Polter-Heist at Gold Dust West (6pm; tickets must be purchased in advance)
• Live Music with Corky Bennett at La Posada Real: 3205 Retail Dr. (6pm-9pm)
• ’How the World Ends’ Lecture and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (doors 6pm, 6:30pm start)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Monthly Dance at Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (no beginner lesson this month; Intermediate Lesson 6:30-7:30pm, $10; Dance 7:30-10pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music with the Boondoggels at Bella Fiore Wines (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• Douglas Historical Society’s 10th Annual Melodrama ‘Melodrama Memories: The Best of the Best OR Who Stole the Scene’ at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville (6:30pm; dinner show, $25)
• Bluegrass and Strings Series: Suspect Terrane at Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $15 at door)
• Live Music with the Mo Beach Band at 11th Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Decoy at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Deep Fried Mojo at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Live Music at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm-12am)
• Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Live Music with Tany Jane at the Carson Station (8:30pm)
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm- ?)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30-11am, $7)
• Weather Pending: Carson Street will be Closed – Musser St. to Fifth St. (8:30am-1:30pm) Intersection of Carson St. and Fifth St. Closed (8:30am-10:30am)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Douglas Historical Society’s 10th Annual Melodrama ‘Melodrama Memories: The Best of the Best OR Who Stole the Scene’ at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville (1pm; lunch matinee, $20)
• Pool Tournament: 8 and 9 ball at Whiskey Tavern (1pm start; $10 per person; Scotch doubles, blind draw)
• Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Carson City Symphony Presents: The Eight Seasons with violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (pre-show in the lobby at 3pm; meet the soloist in the Sierra Rm at 3:15pm, the concert begins at 4pm; $15, 16 and younger free)