Things to do around Carson City for Sunday, May 17
It’s a good weekend for the arts. Consort Canzona presents a free concert on Sunday: “Madrigals and Dances: A Celebration of Renaissance Music.” The ‘Music Man’ wraps up its successful run at the Community Center. The Capital City Community Band performs old favorites at Western Nevada College. And you won’t want to miss the Zephyrus Brass Quintet on the Dangberg Ranch lawn.
SUNDAY:
- "Something in the Wind," celebration of the Washoe Zephyr: expert kite flyers, kite making and more crafts for children, wind artists, and more at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (8am-5pm; FREE, bring a picnic, lawn chairs, but no pets)
- Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am)
- Vendor Event at Abandoned Treasures: 5000 US Hwy 50, Dayton (9am-2pm)
- Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
- Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Dune Trek and Beach Stroll - 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; moderate, 2.5 mile, round-trip hike in the sand. Dogs are allowed on leash; park admission $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
- The 23rd Annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (register 10:30am-11:45am; clinic 11:45am-4pm; FREE for ages 6-17 and their families- free backpack, prizes, and lunch)
- Blood Drive at Calvary Chapel: 1635 Clearview Drive (10:30am-2:00pm; for info or to schedule an appointment call 800-696-4484 or go to www.UnitedBloodServices.org)
- Third annual SilverState Tattoo and Arts Festival at the Peppermill Casino’s Naples Ballroom (12pm-8pm; $15)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
- Final Performance: Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents: Music Man at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
- Capital City Community Band Presents: Old Favorites Band Concert at Western Nevada College in the Aspen Building’s Carson Nugget Hall (3pm; free)
- Customer Appreciation Day and Pig Roast at the Blue Bull
- Zephyrus Brass Quintet Concert at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (5pm; FREE, no pets please)
- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
- Consort Canzona Presents “Madrigals and Dances: A Celebration of Renaissance Music” at the First Baptist Church of Carson City: 1250 Mountain St. (7pm; free)
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.
My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.
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