Thursday, March 9: Things to do in Carson City

Many beautiful sunny days are ahead of us. I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of the rain and snow, but as the days get longer, it’s easier to be optimistic that spring is on its way. Take advantage of the weather with today’s Muscle Powered Easy Hike. Meet photographer Abe Blair at the Nevada State Museum tonight. Admission is free for the celebration of his exhibit, Beyond Nature’s Light. Head to Carson Cigar Company for a Sake Party with premium sake, raffle prizes, and something delicious to snack on.

THURSDAY:

• “Negotiating the Influence of Culture,” paintings by Gig Depio in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• 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)
• ‘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-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• ’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)
• 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)
• Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-5pm)
• Carson Valley Desert Brushes Art Club at Carson City Fire Station No. 12: 3620 N. Sunridge Dr. (10am; Painters of all levels and those who would like to learn to paint are welcome; For more information call Sheri at 775-267-3317 or Carol 775-883-9340)
• Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (10:30am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• All you can eat Wings at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
• Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:30am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Casino Fandango – back room of the buffet (12pm; lunch available for $13; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• 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)
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Linear Ditch Central - Meet on Cardinal Way off Saliman Road (3pm-4:30pm; 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.)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Tip a Cop Fundraiser for the Special Olympics at 1st and 10 Bar and Grill: 240 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (5pm-9pm)
• Artist Reception: Meet local photographer Abe Blair and celebrate his exhibit, Beyond Nature's Light at the Nevada State Museum (5:30pm-7pm; free to the public)
• Carson City Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Main Terminal of the Carson City Airport: 2600 East College Parkway (5:30pm-8pm; for more information go to www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com )
• Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (6pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
• Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Jimmy Mallet at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Author William Morgan shares his newest book "Morgan's Tahoe" at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $3; This intriguing book is a memoir of his time with the U.S. Forest Service at Lake Tahoe and, later, of his experiences as Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) during one of the most tumultuous times in that Agency's existence)
• Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Sake Party at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm; Premium Sake, fun, food, and raffle prizes)
• Live Music with Whiskey Maiden at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Nevada Division of the Pony Express Association meeting at Grandma Hattie's (7pm; all welcome)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; open to anyone interested in improv or wants public speaking practice; free, donations always appreciated)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)