Friday happenings around Carson City: pinwheels, airplanes, and probably umbrellas

Well, the expected rain didn’t show up overnight, but that doesn’t mean it’s not on its way. The brand-new Friday morning walk with Muscle Powered is weather permitting and will meet at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center instead of Fuji Park if it’s wet out. You’ll notice a sea of blue downtown after noon as the annual pinwheel planting for Child Abuse Awareness takes place; the community is welcomed to lend a hand. It’s aviation night at the Children’s Museum with paper airplanes and pilots on the agenda. The annual Carson High Father-Daughter Dance will be the biggest one yet, so unfortunately they won’t be selling tickets at the door. Go online HERE to see if they’ve still got tickets available.

FRIDAY, April 6: Things to do in Carson City    

• — Lyon County School District Spring Break  
• — “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)  
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)  
• — 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)  
• — 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)  
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)  
• — NEW: Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk: Fuji Park - Meet in the parking lot near the dog run area across from Costco (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; friendly, leashed dogs welcome)  
• — Story Time Adventures: Counting at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)  
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)  
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman 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)  
• — First Friday Customer Appreciation Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free; sponsored in part by PPG Pittsburgh Paints) 
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburger or Hot Dog, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)  
• — Live Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)  
• — Pinwheel Planting and Go Blue Day on the Legislative Lawn (12pm; We would like to invite parents, children, and all community members to join us in solidarity to show you support child abuse prevention and that every kid deserves a great childhood; wear blue in support of all of Nevada's children; hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Nevada and Advocates to End Domestic Violence) 
• — Artist of the Month Series: Reception for Mike Bond at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm, light refreshments served; Mike’s work will be on display throughout the month)         
• — POSTPONED UNTL APRIL 20 DUE TO WEATHER Scotts’ ‘Pitch, Hit, and Run’ Competition at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (4pm-6pm; free, open to ages 7-14 as of July 17 - must present Birth Certificate; choose Baseball or Softball; Competition includes: pitching accuracy (six pitches), hitting distance and accuracy off a T, and speed from second base to home plate; Hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada)
• — Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring St. Archer IPA, St. Archer Blonde, St. Archer Guava Gose (Sour!!), also Hop Valley Citrus Mistress IPA and Hop Valley Alpha Centauri)  
• — 50/50 BINGO Night at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (5pm-8pm; BINGO cards $1, every game ends with BINGO and wins half the pot for that round; Benefit for the WNC School of Nursing graduating nurses)
• — Live Music Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)  
• — Friday Fun Night: Aviation at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (5:30pm-7:30pm; Prizes, contests, crafts and opportunities to meet pilots: $3 per person or $10 per family)
• — Father-Daughter ‘Under the Sea’ Dance at Carson High School (6pm-9pm; Tickets will NOT be available at the door, check for availability online HERE; Mermaids will be on hand for non-professional photos with your little princesses; professional photos available for $15: one 8”x10” or two 5”x7”)
• — Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm-9pm)  
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan and Peter Supersano at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)  
• — Live Music with the Mark Castro Band at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6pm-9pm)  
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)  
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)  
• — First Friday Funnies: A Night of Improv Comedy with the BAC Blowhards in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; $5 admission, family discounts available; refreshments and libations available)         
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)  
• — Carson High Drama Department presents ‘The Secret Garden’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12, $5 with valid student body card)
• — The Carson Chamber Singers present a concert of Hymns, Psalms, and Spirituals at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 314 N. Division St. (7pm; $10 for general admission and free for those 18 and younger)
• — Live Music with Atomika at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)  
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)  
• — Karaoke with Millers Entertainment in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; 21+; raffle for singers, no cover) 
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)  
• — Winter Music Series: The Scarlet Verbs at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)  
• — Comedian Brad Bonar headlines 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 the Max Casino (8pm-12am)  
• — Live Music with the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)  
• — Live Music with Stone Crow at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (8pm)  
• — Live Music with Adrenaline at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)  
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)  
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9:30pm; no cover)  
• — Dance Party with DJ Cillo at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)  
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)