Thursday, May 12: Things to do in Carson City

Want to learn something new? The Gold Hill Hotel, the Dayton Historical Society, and the Douglas County Historical Society are all offering a glimpse into the past. The American Sign Language Club at Western Nevada College invites you to an evening of storytelling, poetry, music, and fun at their ‘Open Hands Night.’ Empire Ranch is starting up its 9 and Dine events tomorrow, the only catch is that you’ve got to register by noon today. You’ll find dinner music at Glen Eagles, Sassafras, and Living the Good Life. Check out the rest of the list for all of the things you can do in Carson City today.

THURSDAY:

• Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: go HERE for packet and info
• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• A Brushwork Roundup: Western Painting and Drawing by Craig Sheppard in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Last week: Spring Has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Registration closes for 9 and Dine at Empire Ranch Golf Course (12pm; $75 per couple for dinner and golf; $25 for dinner only; Call 775-885-2100 to RSVP for Friday, May 13)
• Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-5pm; $6 per child)
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Mexican Ditch Central to Carson River Road- Meet in the little parking area on Buzzy's Ranch Road, just south of Marsh Road; just south of the parking lot for Riverview Park (3pm; approx. 3 miles; Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs if you wish)
• 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)
• CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Free Bingo at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; four rounds with prizes; one free card, additional card per drink purchased)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Open Hands Night with the WNC ASL Club: ASL Storytelling, poetry, music, and more in the Western Nevada College Nugget Hall in the Cedar Building (doors 5:30pm, 6pm start; $10 adults, $5 high school students, free for kids under 8)
• Salsa Dance Lessons with Tiffany Alm at El Charro Avita (Group Lesson 6pm-7pm, dance practice 7pm-8pm; $10 or $80 for 10 classes)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Jackie Dauz at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; Thursday special price $25, excludes alcohol)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music with Craig Crow at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-8:30pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Live Music: Tom Miller at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm)
• Live Music with the Vegas Road Show at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Nevada Division of the Pony Express Association meeting at Grandma Hattie's (7pm; all welcome)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Stan Paher’s PowerPoint presentation ‘Nevadans: Spirit of the Silver State’ at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3)
• Exciting Stories of Dayton’s Past Series: Saving the 1862 Bluestone Building – Presented by a panel made up of those involved including Judge Ed Johnson, Margaret Maloney, Lois Storrs, Lee Vecchiarelli and Howard Reid at Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (7pm)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: “The office of Sheriff: Past, Present and Future” with Sheriff Gerald Antinoro at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)