Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em Wednesday: STEAM Night, student musicians and more

Eagle Valley Middle School has an award-winning LEGO robotics team, and that extra-curricular falls firmly within the category of ‘STEAM.’ Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in education is the focus of tonight’s ‘STEAM’ Night, chock-full of demonstrations, activities, experiments, and the aforementioned robots. Carson High’s more musically-inclined students can be found on the stage tonight at the Carson City Community Center for a Musical Theater and Choral Showcase. There’s even more on the menu for today, keep reading and learn all of your options.

WEDNESDAY, March 7: Things to do in Carson City

• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ‘Mementi Mori’ exhibit featuring 2018 Artist Fellow and Photographer, Paul Baker Prindle in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Godfather (1972) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — In-person Ticket Sales for ‘Under the Sea Father-Daughter Ball’ in the office of Carson High School (2pm-4pm; $40 for father/daughter couple, $10 for each additional daughter; Only cash and checks are accepted; the dance is on April 6; email agolik@carson.k12.nv.us for more information; tickets available online HERE)
• — Homework and Craft Workshop at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (2pm-4:30pm; Join Dayton Library and Healthy Communities Coalition every Wednesday for help with your homework and fun crafts that revolve around S.T.E.M)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — STEAM/STEM Night in the Eagle Valley Middle School Gym (5:30pm-7pm; hands on activities, raffle/silent auction, and more; STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
• — Foster Parent Information Night at Fremont Elementary School (5:30pm-7:30pm; Information presented includes: Info about DCFS and CASA, education on how to become a Foster Parent, why Carson City foster youth need your help, and discussion about how you can help; Hosted by Nevada Division of Child and Family Services)
• — Family Movie Night and Craft: The Lego Ninjago Movie at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Must register online HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/3712563 ; under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (on hiatus until summer)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Open House and 43rd Anniversary Celebration at Cubix Corporation: 2800 Arrowhead Dr (5:30pm-7pm; live demonstrations, tour the facility, refreshments)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Fee; must be 21)
• — Carson Valley Lions Club social hour and meeting at Jethro's Oven and Grill: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Social hour 6pm-7pm, meeting begins at 7pm; Interested in community service? Meet our club and our projects; the CV Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays)
• — Live Music with Cliff and Dave of Jelly Bread in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — The Needhams in Concert at Hope Crossing Community Church: 1505 Railroad Drive (doors 6pm, 6:30 concert start; free admission, a special offering will be taken for the group)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Carson High School Musical Theater and Choral Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; $4 at the door)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Godfather (1972) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm; Current openings are for strings, especially violas and basses, and for horns. Musicians who are interested in joining should contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Open Mic and Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Tom Stryker's Impromptu at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; featuring Jimmy Vermilion on keys, Hal Little on drums, and special guest, Marcy Benner)
• — Karaoke with Miller’s Entertainment at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)