Things to do on Tuesday: Art, archery, and lots of color

Event Date: 
April 17, 2018 (All day)

Well, we won’t see any wet stuff today, but the clear skies could mean a nip to the air. You can join Muscle Powered for one of today’s two walks, but I won’t blame you if you’d prefer an indoor activity. Join the Carson Library for coloring night; they have plenty of pictures to choose from. Bobbie Ann Howell is at the center of today’s Artist Reception at the Nevada Arts Council. You’ll hear her discuss her exhibit ‘Vistas and Viewpoints.’ Head down to Pizza Factory to lend a hand to Mark Twain Elementary School: just make sure to mention you are there for the fundraiser. If you can make it between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., you’ll be able to sign-up for this weekend’s Color Run at Mills Park.

TUESDAY, April 17: Things to do in Carson City

  • — Douglas County School District Spring Break
  • — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
  • “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; reception and artist talk 5:30pm-7:30pm)
  • — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
  • Muscle Powered Morning Walk: Linear Ditch Trail, Central - Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road (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; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
  • — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
  • — Story Time Adventures: Ladybugs 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)
  • — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
  • — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
  • — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
  • — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
  • Fundraiser for Mark Twain Elementary School at the Pizza Factory (11am-9pm, sign up for the Mark Twain Color Fun Run 5:30pm-7pm; mention you are there to support Mark Twain Elementary for a portion of your check to be donated)
  • — Live Music with CW and Dr. Spitmore at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
  • — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
  • —Skate Day at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (2pm-4pm; $5 adults, $3 youth/seniors, $2 roller skate rentals – limited sizes available)
  • — Family Game Night at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (4pm-9pm; kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée; family friendly games in dining room, adults only games in the Sage Lounge)
  • — Sun Mountain Meditation Group at Sierra Foot and Ankle: 2350 S. Carson St., #4 – corner of Rhodes and S. Curry St. (4:30pm-5:15pm, please arrive a little early; Learn the basics of meditation practice with Angela Sullivan; no charge, donations always appreciated)
  • Foster Parent Information Night at the Carson City Library (5pm-7pm; Information presented includes: Info about DCFS and CASA, education on how to become a Foster Parent, why Carson City foster youth need your help, and discussion about how you can help; Hosted by Nevada Division of Child and Family Services)
  • — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
  • Reception and Artist Talk for “Vistas and Viewpoints” by NAC Visual Arts Fellow Bobbie Ann Howell in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (5:30pm-7:30pm, artist talk at 6:15pm; gallery open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Sponsored by Smith’s Food and Drug)
  • Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
  • Muscle Powered Evening Hike: Sedge Road - Meet at the end of the pavement on Sedge Road, off Deer Run Road (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; MUST bring a flashlight or headlamp; water and sturdy closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
  • Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
  • — Coloring Night at the Carson City Library - meet at the tables near the Nevada collection (6pm-7pm; Join us once a month to relax through coloring. We will provide coloring pages and materials, but feel free to bring your own. All coloring levels welcome; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times, You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
  • — Live Music with Roem Baur in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
  • — Celebrity BINGO at Westside Pour House (6:30pm-7:30pm; A different host each week; two games of Bingo and blackout, $5 per card each game; Bingo prize and blackout splits the pot)
  • — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; Taco Tuesday specials)
  • — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
  • — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
  • Candlelight Yin Yoga with Alison at the Luv ‘N Light Studio: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)

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