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Friday, March 31: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
March 31, 2017 (All day)

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. We’ve survived the freakish lamb-lion hybrid of March and we’ve survived the week, so let’s celebrate. Laugh it up with Kathleen Dunbar or Geechy Guy; Carson Comedy takes over the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall as well as their regular venue inside the Nugget. Live music, karaoke, and DJ dance parties can be found at all your favorite water holes and hot spots. Meet artist, Mike Bond, at Carson City Art Gallery at their monthly reception. The Sparks local will be on hand to show off his oil paintings depicting western landscapes and wild west flavor. Memories will be made at Carson High’s Annual Father Daughter Ball; tickets will be available at the door.

FRIDAY:

  • Last Weekend of Girl Scout Cookie Sales: go to girlscouts.org/cookies to find some near you
  • Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘At War With Ourselves’ mixed-media by Jen Graham of Reno 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)
  • “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • ’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)
  • Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
  • Last Day: 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-4pm)
  • 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)
  • Artist of the Month Series: Reception for Mike Bond at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm)
  • National Boys and Girls Club Week - Open the Door, Take the Tour: Annual Art Show and Open House Tour at Pau Wa Lu Middle School: 701 Long Valley Rd, Gardnerville (4:30pm-7pm)
  • Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
  • Live Music with DoubleCross at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • 50th Anniversary Open House at Tumblewind Antiques and Collectibles and Grand Opening of Ginger’s Unique Boutique: 1600 Esmerelda, Minden (5pm-8pm; hors d’oeuvres, live music)
  • A Magical Moment Father-Daughter Dance with special guests Princess Jasmine, Aladdin, and the Genie at Carson High School (6pm-8pm; $40 for father/daughter couple and an additional $10 for each additional daughter. Only cash/checks are accepted; professional photos available for $15: one 8”x10” or two 5”x7”)
  • National Boys and Girls Club Week: Open the Door, Take a Tour - Movie Night at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (6pm-8pm; free popcorn and cotton candy will be provided)
  • 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 Dale Poune at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
  • Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues - unplugged at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music at 6pm-9pm, DJ at 9:30pm)
  • Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • Youth Theatre Carson City Showstoppers present ‘Give My Regards to Broadway’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (7pm; General Admission $12)
  • The Proscenium Players present William Inge's ‘Bus Stop’ in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18, discounts for members, students, and seniors)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Live Music at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
  • Carson Comedy presents Geechy Guy in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7:30pm; $20 at the door)
  • Comedian Kathleen Dunbar 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 Blondasaurus Wrecks at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Live Music with First Take Rocks! at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with the Rockaholics at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with the Novelists in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-12am)
  • Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Nashville Nights Showcase: Singer-songwriter Alyssa Micaela in the Carson Valley Inn’s Valley Ballroom, Minden (8:30pm; $15; 21 and older)
  • Live Music at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-12am)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
  • Dance Party with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)

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