Plant a tree, have some laughs, adopt a dog: It’s finally Friday in Carson City

I may be dating myself, but I’ve got John Denver’s voice stuck in my head singing ‘Plant a tree for your tomorrow.’ It’s Arbor Day, so Mayor Bob Crowell will be doing just that, planting a tree in Mills Park. The kids of Wild Horse Children’s Theater continue their successful run of Junie B. Jones at the Brewery Arts Center - it’s their final weekend, so don’t miss out. Maddie’s Adoption Days is a state-wide event trying to find forever homes for dogs and cats; you’ll find several local shelters and rescues participating in the free adoption days. Cruise Nights at Carson Mall kicks off tonight. Shine up your chrome and head down for family friendly fun.

FRIDAY, April 27: Things to do in Carson City 

• — Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)  
• — “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)     
• — 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)     
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)     
• — Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days - all adoption fees waived at: the Nevada Humane Society, 3770 Butti Way (10am-8pm) Catmandu, 1829 Brown St (11am-5pm) Another Chance based in Dayton at the Topsy Lane PetCo (10am-5pm) ARGONN at the PetSmart on Fairview (10am-3pm) Lyon County Animal Services, Silver Springs (8:30am-3:30pm) Canine Rehabilitation Center & Sanctuary (CRCS), 555 Hwy 395 North, Washoe Valley (11am-4pm) The event is sponsored by Maddie’s Pet Project in Nevada 
• — Annual Community Shred/Recycle Day at Debug Computers: 1817 N Stewart #30 (11am-2pm; free; first come, first served; destroy documents and recycle your old electronics - no CRT monitors or televisions)  
• — NEW: Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk: Linear Ditch Trail, East - Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive (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: Seed to Flower 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)     
• — NAA Featured Artist Show showcasing 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)     
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-12pm AND 1pm-4pm; demo included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs; Demonstrations the last Friday of every month)  
• — 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)     
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)     
• — Exhibit Reception: A selection of Jobs Peak artwork at East Fork Gallery: 1503 Highway 395 North Ste. K, Gardnerville (4pm-7pm; free admission; meet the artists, light refreshments) 
• — Arbor Day in Carson City at Mills Park (4pm-5:30pm, Tree Planting and Proclamation by Mayor Bob Crowell with an educational presentation and leave no trace activity will follow the ceremony; Carson City celebrates 24 years of being a ‘Tree City USA’) 
• — Monthly Cruise Night at the Carson Mall (Registration begins at 5pm, winners announced 7:30pm, activities until 8pm-ish; Open to all makes and models, different award every month; $5 Poker walk, music, food specials, raffles and more; More information please call Chelsea 775-671-8150)
• — Tasting a Little Bit of Everything at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Anderson Valley Framboise Rose Gose, Blackswift Red Blend, Theory Zinfandel, Highway 12 Chardonnay and Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin)     
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)     
• — An Evening with Gary Allegretto, the Harmonicowboy at the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department: 2298 Main Street, Genoa (5:30pm; Sold out – look for him at Genoa Western Heritage Day on Saturday; Gary is quite simply one of the best harmonica players you’ll ever witness. He is also a remarkable singer, songwriter, and guitarist) 
• — Evening Soiree: The Douglas County Historical Society will host "Gowns of the Governor's Wives" presented by Jan Loverin, Curator of the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville (Doors 5:30, Presentation 6pm; Limited tickets may be available: $40 General Admission; An elegant evening with a sit-down dinner and no host wine bar; Info/Tickets at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555) 
• — Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)     
• — Live Music with Dougie L 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)     
• — Live Music featuring Athena McIntyre at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-10pm, Live DJ at 10pm; no cover)     
• — ‘Junie B. Jones, Jr. – The Musical’ presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $5 kids 4 - 12; a hilarious adaptation of Barbara Park’s wildly popular best-selling book series)  
• — Tequila Tasting at San Marcos Grill (7pm-8pm; free tasting with purchase of meal; must be 21+)  
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)     
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)     
• — 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: DoubleCross at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)     
• — The Misfits Theater Group presents ‘The Maguffin OR What Exactly is a Toyfe?’ A comedy set in the 40s written and directed by Gail Gunderson at Odean Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (doors 6:30am, 7pm start; $10; Call Cat at 775 443-5055 for reservations)  
• — Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘Steve Martin’s The Underpants’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (7:30pm; General Admission $15)  
• — Comedian Kirk McHenry 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 Southbound Train at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Double Shot at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)     
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8:30pm)     
• — Live Music featuring the Kid and Nic Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)     
• — Live Music with the Whiskey Train at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)     
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)     
• — Comedy Night with Rio Hillman at Buckaroo’s: 1435 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9pm; 21+, no cover)
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (10pm; no cover)     
• — DJ Dance Party 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)