Wednesday, March 25: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
March 25, 2015 (All day)

Are you ready to enjoy yourself? The weekends aren't the only time for fun in Carson City and today’s line up proves that. Have some laughs for a good cause at the Brewery Arts Center with Comedienne Kat Simmons and help raise funds for Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP.) They are the ones that sponsor the numerous carnivals at Mills Park throughout the year, in addition to coordinating volunteer programs and helping seniors stay independent.

Kick off tapas week at Z’ Bistro with music by Joe LaChew tonight; the jazz jam at Sassafras is best enjoyed with a plateful of their delicious offerings; jazz up Wednesday with live music at Living the Good Life and Chef Mitchell’s yummy food; or head up to the jam at Virginia City’s infamous Red Dog Saloon.

A shout out to Maryland today. Turns out that Nevada isn't the only state that thinks their founding day is worthy of a state holiday.

When I found today is both Aretha Franklin’s birthday and Elton John’s birthday I thought I would be forced to choose one over the other for a YouTube video. I was wrong. Enjoy their duet.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Nevada Sustainable Energy Coalition Day at the Legislature
  • Building Materials II by artist Anthony Arevalo at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
  • Second Skin’ by artist Sarah Lillegard at the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds’ by artist Nolan Preese at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School Admission Desk (2pm-3pm; $25, $5 additional princess)
  • Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
  • Wine Wednesday: ½ off wine by the glass at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm)
  • ’Wine-down Wednesday’ All day happy hour at Bella Fiore Wines
  • Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (4pm; $4)
  • Wino Wednesday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge
  • Live Music with Joe LaChew at Z Bistro (5pm-9pm)
  • Comic Relief with Kat Simmons; Benefit for RSVP at the Brewery Art Center Performance Hall (5:30pm light appetizers and no-host bar at Foodies Bystro; Show starts 7pm; $25-$30)
  • Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm)
  • West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm)
  • Open Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (6:30pm)
  • Wired Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center Media Center (6:30pm)
  • Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s 11th Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; $5 donation)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
  • Rehearsals for Carson City Symphony's Spring Celebration at the First Baptist Church: 1750 Mountain St. (7pm; openings for bassoon, viola, and French horn, call 775-883-1454 if interested)
  • Jazz Jam with The Shipleys at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7:30pm-10:30pm; $5)
  • Live Music with Mick Valentino and Lynne Colvig at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (7:30pm)
  • Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
  • Ladies Night at Westside Pour House (7pm)
  • Karaoke at Crossroads Bar (8pm)

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