Tuesday, Feb. 28: Things to do in Carson City

Today we say farewell to February. I’m chomping at the bit for spring and Mardi Gras means it’s just around the corner. The Sierra Nevada Forums return to the Brewery Arts Center with a presentation on civility in a time of political differences. The Carson City Photography Club is welcoming new members: every month you’ll find a different assignment. Those in the nursing field will want to attend the RN Job Fair at Carson Tahoe Hospital for new opportunities.

TUESDAY: Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday

• Mayors Day at the Nevada State Legislature
• Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Hyperion,’ photography by Christopher Tsouras of Henderson in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• ‘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)
• Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (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)
• Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Linear Ditch Trail - Meet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road (9am-10am; in case of heavy rain/sleet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended)
• Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; included with admission)
• Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• New Volunteer Orientation at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Ln Unit B, Gardnerville (10:30am; All interested parties are welcome to attend, no RSVP required; We will give you a tour of the warehouse, talk about our volunteer opportunities, and give you the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer shift)
• $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• All you can eat Wings at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
• Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• Lunch and Learn: Women’s Heart Health with Carmella Downing PA of Carson Tahoe Cardiology in Room 103 of Western Nevada College’s Reynolds Building (12pm-1pm; free; bring your lunch)
• Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12:05pm-1pm)
• $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• Ticket Sales for ‘A Magical Moment Father Daughter Dance’ in the office of Carson High School (2pm-4pm; $40 per couple, $10 each additional daughter; the dance is on March 31; email agolik@carson.k12.nv.us for more information)
• RN Job Fair at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Level 3 Valley View Room: 1600 Medical Parkway (3pm-6pm; food/drink/giveaways; apply online at http://carsontahoe.com/nursejobfair )
• Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• Relay for Life Monthly Fundraiser at Firehouse Subs (5pm-9pm; 10% of sales donated to Carson/Douglas Relay for Life every last Tuesday of the month)
• Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Linear Ditch Trail - Meet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn off of Roop St (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Headlamps/flashlights and walking sticks are recommended)
• Live Music with Athena McIntyre at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Sierra Nevada Forums: “Finding Common Ground: Exercising Free Speech and Speaking Civilly Amidst Political Polarization" in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors open 5:30pm, 6pm-8pm; free, donations always appreciated)
• Carson City Photo Club Meeting in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Department – use west entrance (6:30pm; annual membership $15; this month’s photo topic: Patterns/Texture)
• Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Lesson 6pm-7pm with dancing an hour afterwards to practice; $8)
• Mardi Gras Party with Live Music by the Rascals at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (Food specials; party beads; dinner reservations recommended 775-841-4663)
• Mardi Gras Masquerade and Open Mic at Espolon Grill y Tequileria: 10115 Hwy 50 East, Moundhouse (6pm; $10 All-you-can-eat Louisiana buffet; $50 prize for the Best masquerade mask)
• Auditions for the 2017 Senior Follies ‘As Scene on TV’ at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly (6pm-9pm; Sign-up by calling 775-883-0703 or visiting the Center; Bring music, props, or costumes. ALL ages and talents are welcome; Auditions limited to two minutes)
• Live Music with Patrick Major in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
• Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
• Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)