Thursday in Carson City: Choir-Palooza, Curry St. construction, and College basketball

A little rain can’t ruin today’s parade. The UNR Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball team has made it into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Watch the game at your favorite watering hole; you’ll likely find celebratory drink specials. The next phase of Downtown constructions is ramping up. Find out what’s in store for Curry Street at today’s Streetscaping Pre-Construction Public Meeting. Nevada’s Big Give is in full swing. Choose your favorite non-profit and donate what you can; a little can go a long way. Choir-palooza at Carson High features the choral ensembles from all the valley’s public schools. See what these song-birds have in store; seating is first come first served, so get there early for a good seat.

THURSDAY, March 22: Things to do in Carson City

• NEVADA’S BIG GIVE 2018 – Give where you live (12am-11:59pm; one day online fundraising drive for Nevada Non-profits and Charities; Donate to your favorite organization here: https://www.nvbiggive.org/organizations )
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (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)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — “Vistas and Viewpoints” exhibit featuring multi-media works by NAC Visual Arts Fellow Bobbie Ann Howell in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (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)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! Luncheon: ‘Can’t Say That! Can’t Touch That! A primer on Sexual Harassment’ presented by Clark and Associates – Solutions at Work at the Gold Dust West (11:30am-1pm; Tickets $20 at the door, $16 in advance, RSVP to 775-882-1565, limited seating)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — CANCELLED Due to Weather: Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Longview Trail/Lincoln Bypass - Meet opposite Longview Way on Kings Canyon Road (3pm-4:30pm - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly dogs welcome; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All events require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, and on longer hikes, snacks are recommended; hikes are 2-4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain, possibly over 500’, and can be on a paved or dirt track)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-5:30pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — A Night with the Arts: Artist Meet and Greet at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Join the gallery and a number of its artists for a glass of wine and appitizers. Ask questions and meet your favorite local artists)
• — March Madness Sweet 16: Loyola University Ramblers versus the University of Nevada, Reno Wolfpack (game starts 4:07pm; watch on CBS)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Live Music with Tully Green at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — CASA of Carson City Volunteer Information Hour and Training at the CASA Office in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th St. (6pm-7:30pm; CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case; Meet our Director, Melanie McCormick, and let her explain just what it takes to help a child in your community. You’ll learn about the necessary training and all your questions will be answered)
• — Live Music with Jamie Rollins at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — NASA at My Library: STEM Arcade – Robotics at the Carson City Library (5:30pm-7pm; MUST register HERE; ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Curry Street Streetscape Pre-Construction Public Meeting in the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room: 911 E. Musser - enter from the west side door facing the parking lot (6pm; learn about the construction process and schedule, what to expect, and how to stay updated; meeting will be recorded and available online at www.carsonproud.com Friday; hosted by Q&D Construction, Inc. and Carson City Public Works)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Choir-Palooza featuring all Carson City School District choral ensembles in the Carson High School Gym (7pm; free, open to the public; Seating and Parking is limited, plan on getting their early for a good seat/spot)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA The Cigar Bar (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: The Nevada Women’s History Project presented by Patti Bernard and Mona Reno at the Nevada State Museum (doors 6pm; 6:30-8pm; $8, free for museum members and ages 17 and under; Seating is limited)
• — Live Music with Decoy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Techno and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, half off select tequilas)
• — Rum and Reggae with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured rum drink and theme each week)