Thursday around Carson City: Bike Month Celebrity Ride, art, history, and carnival rides

Bike Month in Carson City always brings fun community activities, including the annual Celebrity Invitational Bike Ride. Strap on a helmet and join some of our town’s notables on a ride through the historic west side. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is holding a reception for Jean Kvam, whose oils, pastels, and pottery will be on prominent display. The Historical Societies in Dayton and Douglas County are hosting lectures this evening: you just have to decide between learning about the Nevada Women’s Project or artist Hans Mayer Kassel. RSVP has brought the Spring Carnival and Celebration back to Mills Park. Tonight is family night, which means that thanks to a sponsorship by Carson City Toyota, all rides are only one dollar each.

THURSDAY, May 10: Things to do in Carson City

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: VeeCee Canyon - Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Van Patten Avenue (8:30am-10am - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher 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)
• — Mother's Day Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-6pm)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — The annual Bike Month Celebrity Ride Invitational – West Side Tour; meet at McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (11am; Everyone who’s anyone comes out for the Celebrity Ride - Local celebs are invited each year to participate for this ride at a pleasant, easy pace around the historic west side of Carson City. The route will follow the famed Blue Line, offering several opportunities for photos with historically significant backdrops.)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — Soldering Workshop: FM Radio in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3pm-5:30pm; A proctor will teach participants how to make the project; Must Register HERE; It is required to complete the Soldering Certification class before attending this workshop AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-5:30pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Pastels and Pottery, an artist reception for Jean Kvam at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light appetizers; Join us for an evening of Pottery, Pastels, and Oils, all designed and created by Jean Kvam. Each piece is an original and signed by Jean)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — 33rd annual RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (5pm-10pm; Family Night - all rides $1, free admission; sponsored by Carson City Toyota)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Immigration and Citizenship Benefits Presentation at the Carson City Library (6pm-7pm; The session will include how to petition relatives, pathways to lawful permanent residency, how to apply for citizenship, current fees, and processing times. Free study materials for citizenship will also be available while supplies last; those 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Douglas Co. Historical Society's Heritage Lecture Series: ‘Hans Mayer Kassel–In Perspective’ presented by Ann Wolfe from the Nevada Museum of Art at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3 admission, free for DCHS members; this lecture will explore Meyer-Kassel’s artworks in relation to other artistic styles of his time, including European Impressionism and Post-Impressionism)
• — Rescheduled from May 9: Historical Society of Dayton Valley Lecture Series: "The Nevada Women’s Project" presented by Patti Bernard and Mona Reno at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (7pm social time, 7:30pm presentation start; free to the public, light refreshments; Founded in 1994, the group’s mission is "to provide visibility and support for the gathering and dissemination of history about the roles and contributions of Nevada women of every race, class, and ethnic background.")
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (men drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Beginners’ Improv Workshop in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations always appreciated; learn the secrets of improvised acting - great for improving public speaking, getting over stage fright, or just finding some people to have a good time with)
• — Live Music featuring Jo Mama in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Throwback Thursday with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)