Thursday, March 24: Things to do in Carson City

Happy Thursday, Carson City. Spring break begins today and the sunny afternoon will probably be perfect for some kite-flying. School’s out, but the learning continues at the Nevada State Museum. This month’s installment of the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series focuses on the history of the U.S.S. Nevada. Music is a great way to slip into the weekend: check out the offerings at Living the Good Life, Glen Eagles, or Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Easter weekend is almost here; check out my list of family friendly fun here.

THURSDAY:

• Western Nevada College Spring Break
• Carson City School District Spring Break
• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• A Brushwork Roundup: Western Painting and Drawing by Craig Sheppard in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Emily Cervi and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Challenge Quilts "Our World in Stitches" Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
• Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• Sutro Elementary School 20 year Anniversary and Academic Fair at Sutro Elementary School: 190 Dayton Village Pkwy, Dayton (Dedication 2pm; Academic Fair 5:30pm-7pm, featuring historical displays and demos, school projects, Book Signings by Author Laura Tennent ‘Dayton – Images of America’, bake sale, and more)
• Muscle Powered Winter Afternoon Hike: V and T Trail - Meet at the north end off Combs Canyon Road on the west side of Carson City (3pm-4:30pm; Bring water, hiking stick. Cancelled if rain, sleet, or blizzard)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all draft beers)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Free Bingo at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; four rounds with prizes; one free card, additional card per drink purchased)
• Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: The Battleborn History of the USS Nevada presented by Judge Chuck Weller at the Nevada State Museum (doors 6pm; 6:30-8pm; $8, free for museum members and ages 17 and under)
• Salsa/Bachata Dance Lessons with Tiffany Alm at El Charro Avita (Group Lesson 6pm-7pm, dance practice 7pm-8pm; $10 or $80 for 10 classes)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Cedric Williams and Jack Clifton and Friends at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Jackie Dauz at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Kid’s Build and Grow Clinic: Jimmie Johnson Pullback Car at Lowe’s (7pm; build a wooden project, get a free apron, goggles, and patch; free, MUST register online: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/)
• Live Music with the Rye Brothers at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm-10pm; half off all drinks for men)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (7pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: The Story Of The Donner Party presented by Former RGJ Investigative Reporter Frank Mullen at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
• Karaoke at Mystique Restaurant and Lounge (8pm)