Friday, March 10: Things to do in Carson City

Our favorite red-headed orphan sings that ‘the sun’ll come out tomorrow.’ Luckily we don’t have to wait: for the sunshine or for the Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s production of Annie, Jr. You’ll find the musical at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall this weekend and next. Kids are welcome to make a free craft or decorate a St. Patrick’s Day Cookie at Genoa Candy and Coffee. Go on an ‘American Road Trip’ at the Plaza Hotel as part of their Mike Thompson Lecture Series. Keep reading for all of the great ways to spend the day.

FRIDAY:

• Multiple Sclerosis Learning Day at the Nevada State Legislature
• Girl Scout Cookie Sales: go to girlscouts.org/cookies to find some near you
• “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)
• 2017 Junior Olympics Swim Championships at the Carson Aquatic Center (9am-7pm; finals begin at 4pm, Award Ceremony will take place following finals on all days.)
• Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Free St. Patrick’s Craft and Cookie Decorating fun at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm; all ages)
• 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)
• Free Legal Assistance for Flood Victims at the Supreme Court Law Library, 201 S Carson St.(1:30pm-3:30pm)
• 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)
• Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
• Family Game Corner at the Carson City Library (3:45pm-5:45pm; come for self-led board games, hobby games, and trading card games)
• Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting with Mixologist Dustin O’Hara at Cowboys Liquors (4pm-6pm; free)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
• Artist Reception and Exhibit Opening at the Copeland Gallery: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-7pm; all welcome, light refreshments served; sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Association)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Trans in Carson City (TICC) at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
• Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
• Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Mike Thompson Lecture Series: ‘American Road Trip’ in the Sierra Room of the Plaza Hotel: 801 S. Carson St. (doors 6:30pm; 7pm-8:30pm; $5 per person; light refreshments and no host bar)
• The Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Annie Jr, The Musical in the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall (7pm; General Admission $10, kids 4-12 $5)

For some Friday night fun choose from live music, karaoke, comedy, and dancing. Carson City has something for everyone.

• Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; all ages)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Carson Valley Community Theater presents ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum’ at the C.V.I.C. Hall: 1606 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (7:30pm; $20)
• Live Music with the Stone Crows at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Carson Comedy: Jimmy Della Valle at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Smoken Rabbits at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Whiskey Maiden in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Live Music at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-12am)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm - late)
• Dance Party with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover; 21+)