I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 23-24

Into every life a little rain must fall, and we just got plenty. The tulips and lilac blooming around town will be pleased. Unfortunately, it could make for soggy feet if you’ve got any outdoor activities planned. Lucky for us, plenty of fun can be found indoors. Hit the Carson Mall for Cowgirls and Lipstick or learn about rare coins at the Nevada State Museum. Meet author Joe Crowley at Browsers' Corner Book Store or read to therapy dogs at the Carson City Library. There's something for everyone on this list, so take a look and have a great weekend, Carson City.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Carson City Natives and Newcomers Annual Rummage/Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 1201 N. Saliman (9am-3pm)
• Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club Second Annual Trunk/Crafts/Yard Art Sale at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (9am-2pm)
• Douglas Pop Warner football and cheer Sign-ups Discount Fun Day at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Gardnerville (9am-2pm; free food, fun, and more)
• Mark Twain Elementary School 'My School Color Run' Fundraiser at Mills Park (check in 9am, 10am start; wear white; $20, same day registration available; 2 mile run)
• 7th Annual F.E.A.T. of the Carson Valley Autism Fundraiser 5/10K – begin/end at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (10K register 9am, start 9:30am, $35; 5K register 9:30am, start 10am, $40)

Get messy for a good cause. Mark Twain Elementary School is hosting a two mile Color Run at Mills Park. Help support Autism with a 5/10K in Gardnerville.

• Reno Coin Club presents ANA’s National Coin Week’s “Portraits of Liberty: Icon of Freedom” with Coin Exchange and Numismatic Lectures the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm, talks on unique and rare coins 1pm-3pm; $8 adults, free admission for children under age 18)
• Cowgirls in Lipstick Event at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm; Giveaways, Silent Auction, Vendors, Whiskey Tasting; Line Dancing/Zumba 11am; Fashion Show 12pm; Best Dressed Cowgirl Contest 12:30pm; Ropin Bessie Contest 1:30pm)
• Boys and Girls Club Kick-Off to Summer at Pau Wa Lu Middle School: 701 Long Valley Rd., Gardnerville (10am-2:30pm; Food, Games, Volleyball, face painting and more; Mandatory parent orientation sessions 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm)
• Spring Has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• NNLC Family Reading Program: help your children learn to read while doing fun family activities at the Carson City Library (10am-12pm; for parents and children birth to third grade)
• Food for Fun 2016 at the Dayton High School Gym: 335 Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton (doors 10am, 11am-1pm; $10, 5 cans of food gets a raffle ticket; 2 hour easy to follow Zumba party; Benefit for the Dayton Food Pantry)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at Petco (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Auditions for Carson Valley Community Theater’s production of ‘Red Velvet Cake War’ at The Annex, Copeland Building: 1572 Hwy 395 (11am; roles for men/women ages 30-90; no experience necessary)
• Grand Reopening of Sweet Repeats: Main St., Genoa (11am-4pm)
• Douglas County Historical Society hosts ‘Bloomers, Bustles, Bows: the History of Unmentionables’ at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (12pm-2pm; $25)

Nerdvana showcases some new games today during their Tabletop Game event. If you prefer the National Past Time, cheer on the WNC Wildcats baseball team as they take on Northwestern Colorado Community College.

• Tabletop Gaming Day at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12:30pm-4:30pm; Showcase of new games: Mystic Vale, Greedy, Greedy Goblins, Twilight Squabble, The Dice City expansion, All That Glitters)
• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs Colorado Northwestern Community College at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (1pm)
• Meet the Author: Jay Crowley ‘A Ship in the Desert’ at Browser’s Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (1pm-3pm)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
• Live Music with Xing Bridges at the Carson Mall (1pm-3pm)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-5pm; $30 per painter)
• Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House/Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (3pm; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)
• 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)
• Annual Crabby Feed to benefit Storey County School District at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (5pm; $55 includes all you can eat crab, Caesar salad, garlic bread, and a huge selection of desserts)

If you find yourself headed towards Virginia City, you may want to indulge in all you can eat crab at Piper’s Opera House. It’s a fundraiser for their local schools. Stop in Silver City on the way and enjoy their community music jam.

• Third Annual Big Bonanza Awards Dinner at the Silverland Inn and Suites, Virginia City (Meet and Greet 5pm-7pm, dinner 7pm; $100, tickets limited and available at 775-379-2196 or online on www.EventBrite.com ; Net Proceeds Benefit The Comstock Foundation)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s Pony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel and Conference Center (5:30pm; $20, $15 kids; Tickets limited, available atwww.wildhorsetheater.com or by calling 887-0438)
• Reno Video Game Symphony presents ‘Timpani for the Symphony’ Benefit Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (artist lecture 6pm, concert 7pm; free; silent auction)
• Western Nevada Cattlewomen’s Scholarship Dinner, Dance, and Auction at the CVIC Hall in Minden (doors 6pm, dinner 6:30pm, dance 8pm; Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids age 4-12, and kids 3 and under are free. For tickets please contact Linda Huntsberger at (775) 720-3106 or Terri Chichester at (775) 901-6274)
• Carson City Cruise Meet and Greet at Dunkin Donuts (meet up at 6pm, cruise to Johnny Rockets at 8pm; open to all cars and bikes)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)

The Reno Video Game Symphony will be on stage at the Community Center for a free concert. You’ve never heard the Mario Bros. theme song like this. The Proscenium Players can be found on a different stage. Their production of ‘Harvey’ is at the Brewery Arts Center.

• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• 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 at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Proscenium Players and BAC present ‘Harvey’ in the Brewery Arts Center MJH Black Box Theater (7pm; $17 General Admission)
• Misfits Theater Group presents ‘Arson and Murder at the Odeon Hall or Dewey Do Time?’ at Odean Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (7pm; $10)
• Bluegrass and Strings Series: Suspect Terrane in the in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $20 at the door)
• "Particle Physics for Everyone" by Dr. Tom Herring and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free, NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Live Music with John Dawson at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)

Music is good for the soul and you have a plethora to choose from. Bluegrass returns to the Brewery Arts Center with a concert by Suspect Terrane. Trippin King Snakes at the Carson Nugget and Big Red with Carolyn Dolan play the stage at Max Casino.

• Live Music with Acousta Noir at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Carson Nugget (8pm)
• Live Music with Carolyn Dolan and Big Red at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with The Kid and Nic at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

I know better than trying to predict springtime weather in the Sierra foothills. A new wave of showers is expected Monday, but it could show up whenever it likes. Rain or shine, Earth Day in Reno’s Idlewild Park is always fun and informative. See Marlon Brando on the big screen as Galaxy Theater offers two showings of ‘On the Waterfront.’ The Carson City Symphony welcomes guest soloist, Albert Lee, to the stage during today’s Spring Fling Concert.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Heavenly Mountain Closing Day, South Lake Tahoe (8:30am-4pm)
• Warnicke Double BMX Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $20, must be USABMX member)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Dune Trek - Meet at the Equestrian parking lot, near the pavilion, turn right past the fee booth, go pass the campground to the gravel parking lot (10am, Please arrive at least 10 minutes early; To RSVP call (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net; strenuous five mile, round-trip hike through the sand dunes, leashed dogs allowed; park admission $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs Colorado Northwestern Community College at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (11am)
• Reno Earth Day at Idlewild Park, Reno (11am-6pm; live performances, activities, games and exhibits)
• Mother's Day Shopping Event at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (11am-2pm)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10 buy-in, must be 21+)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Special Olympics Track and Field practice at Carson Middle School (1pm-3pm)
• Proscenium Players and BAC present ‘Harvey’ in the Brewery Arts Center MJH Black Box Theater (2pm; $17 General Admission)
• Big Screen Classics: On the Riverfront at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-4:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Carson City Symphony with Carson City Symphony Chorus and guest soloist Albert Lee, director of Nevada Chamber Opera in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center (Pre-show in Lobby 3pm, 4pm start; $15 general admission; $12 for seniors, students, and Symphony Association members; and free for youth age 18 and under)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Jonathon "JB" Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9pm; $30 per painter)
• Big Screen Classics: On the Riverfront at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

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