I Love Carson City's Memorial Weekend Event Summary: May 23-25

It’s a Railroad kind of weekend in Carson City. The historic 1885 Glenbrook Steam Engine will be on display Saturday, all steamed up with the Inyo at the Nevada Railroad Museum. You will want to arrive before the dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. to get the best photos. The V and T Steam Engine #25 will be running all weekend if you want to take a ride. It’s also opening weekend for the Virginia and Truckee that departs from the Eastgate Depot for Virginia City. Roundtrips sell out fast, so make sure to get a reservation if you want to go.

SATURDAY:

• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, and blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Early Spring Farmers Market in the south parking lot of the Greenhouse Garden Center (9am-1pm)
• Weather Permitting: Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Inyo and Glenbrook Steam-up and Public Photo Session (9:30am-10:30am) Glenbrook Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony (11am) at the Nevada State Train Museum (rides on the Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine $8, $4 kids; museum admission free today)
• Moved to Fallon: Memorial Day Weekend National Team Roping Tour at Fuji Park
• Virginia and Truckee Opening Weekend with live music, mimosas, and more: Round trip Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Gondola Rides at Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe (10am-4pm)
• Landscape Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)

This rain is making for some very happy gardens, but until your plants are ready, head over to the early Farmers Market at Greenhouse Garden Center. It will head to its usual spot at Third and Curry in a few weeks. The downtown Carson City Ghost Walk kicks off this weekend. Enjoy a guided tour of our haunted history. If you find yourself in South Lake Tahoe, consider a ride on the gondola at Heavenly: you won’t find a better view.

• Ferris Family Speaker Series: ‘Songbird: Telling the Paiute Story’ by Christina Thomas at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-11am; free)
• Celebration of Heroes Memorial Day Parade, Virginia City (12pm; Parade participants line up at 11:00am at the Fourth Ward School)
• Carson Valley Food Truck Festival in and adjacent to TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (12pm-8pm)
• Dedication of Public Art by artist Robbie St. Clair at the Chamber of Commerce: 1900 S. Carson St. (12pm)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Dungeons and Dragons at Nerdvana, 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (3pm-5pm AND 7pm-9pm)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Live Music with Russell Ketenjian at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• ’The Milky Way’ Lecture and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (doors 6pm; 6:30pm start)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry – Meet at Third and Curry St., behind Firkin and Fox (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)

The rain won’t drown out the good times offered in Carson City this weekend. The bluegrass and strings series continues at the Brewery Arts Center with the Back Forty. Karaoke at Westside Pour House, Beercade, Remedy’s or the Spoke Bar and Grill is always a fun time. Dance your cares away to a DJ at Jimmy G’s or Living the Good Life.

• Live Music with Atomica at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Bluegrass and Strings Series: The Back Forty Band at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $15 at door)
• Country Night: Live Music with the Night Hawks at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Late Night Karaoke at Remedy’s (10pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, and blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Gondola Rides at Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe (10am-4pm)
• V and T Roundtrip Train Rides –leaves from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (depart Carson City 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm; tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Moved to Fallon: Memorial Day Weekend National Team Roping Tour at Fuji Park
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Annual Memorial Day Horseshoe Tournament and Pig Roast at Ed’s Doghouse (tourney sign up 11am, 12pm start, $20 per team; roast 3pm-?, side dishes welcome)
• 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)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Honoring our services members is the theme of this weekend, and there will be a ceremony at Lone Mountain Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday. Current and retired military and their significant others can indulge in a complementary soak at the Carson Hot Springs. All weekend, Empire Ranch Golf Course is offering a free round of golf with a military I.D., in addition to other specials. Don’t miss the bar-be-que and concert with Seasons of Insanity at Whiskey Tavern; it’s a benefit for the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center. Evergreen Gene’s on North Carson Street hosts their annual picnic on Monday: hamburgers and hot dogs for all!

MONDAY: Memorial Day

Active duty military and veterans receive 50% off your meal Monday from 11AM-3PM for Memorial Day at Red's Old 395 Bar and Grill in Carson City.
• All active and retired military and their wives/husbands/partners are free at Carson Hot Springs
• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, and blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Gondola Rides at Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe (10am-4pm)
• Landscape Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Family Day: $1 Specials at Carson Lanes
• Fifth Annual Memorial Day BBQ- hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, etc. at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson St. (11am-4pm; free for everyone, store discounts for veterans)
• Live Music with CW and Mr. Spoons at Comma Coffee (11:30am-1pm; free)
• Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor Service Members at Lone Mountain Cemetery (1pm)
• Memorial Day Benefit Concert with Seasons of Insanity and Pig Roast sponsored by Viet Nam Veterans/ Legacy Veterans Motorcycle Club at Whiskey Tavern (1pm-7pm; benefit for the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center)
• Removal of American Flags from the gravesites of Veterans inside Lone Mountain Cemetery (4pm; the public is invited to help)
• Motocross Monday at the Feisty Goat Pub (6pm; wear some gear and your first drink is free)
• Motorcycle Mondays at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; Firefighter and Law Enforcement Discounts)
• Ladies Night with Adam and Eve at Remedy’s (6pm-10pm; specials for ladies)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at El Charro Avita (No Intermediate Swing lesson this week; open dance 7pm-9pm, free)
• Firkin Karaoke at the Firkin and Fox (8pm)
• Mimosa Monday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm)

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.