Tuesday, May 23: Things to do in Carson City

Today has all the makings of a great day. Have lunch with the Chamber of Commerce and speaker Caren Roblin will teach you about the good, bad, and ugly sides of social media. Meet artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks at the Nevada Arts Council this evening. A reception in honor of their shared exhibit begins at 5 p.m. Ladies are invited to join the weekly Muscle Powered bike ride in Ash Canyon, just don’t forget your helmet and some sunscreen. Let the students of Carson High Musical Theater entertain you during their last concert of the year; general admission is only $4.00.

TUESDAY:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘The Meskel Festival’ paintings by Eyob Mergia of Las Vegas in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; Artists’ Reception and Talk 5pm-7:30pm)
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Ross Gold Park - Meet at 280 Appion Way (9am-10am; in case of heavy rain/sleet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; 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)
• -- Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- New Volunteer Orientation at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Ln Unit B, Gardnerville (10:30am; All interested parties are welcome to attend, no RSVP required; We will give you a tour of the warehouse, talk about our volunteer opportunities, and give you the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer shift)
• -- $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• -- Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! Luncheon ‘Social Media – the good, bad and ugly’ presented by Caren Roblin, Sierra Nevada Media Group at the Gold Dust West (11am-1pm; Tickets $16 in advance, $20 at the door; RSVP to 775-882-1565, limited seating)
• -- All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• -- All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
• -- Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (11:30am)
• -- Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner at Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• -- $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• -- Carson City Arts and Cultural Coalition Meeting in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-6pm; all artists, representatives of arts organizations, and those interested in the arts in Carson City are invited)
• -- C@pital Coders at the Carson Library (4pm-5pm; open to all Middle and High School Students that have an interest in coding; learn how or learn new skills)
• -- MindenFest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Street in Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, local meat, and live music.)
• -- Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• -- Reception and Artists Talk for “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (reception 5pm-7:30pm, artists talk 6:15pm)
• -- Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Prison Hill-Koontz Lane - Meet Gina in the dirt parking area left of the water tanks at the end of Koontz Lane (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Headlamps/flashlights and walking sticks are recommended)
• -- Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride with Muscle Powered -Meet at the Foothill Trailhead, off Winnie Lane (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions)
• -- Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go tohttp://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• -- Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Lesson 6pm-7pm with dancing an hour afterwards to practice; $8)
• -- Live Music with Hans Eberbach in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Cub Scouts Informational Social at the Dayton Church of Latter Day Saints: 304 Driftwood Way (6pm; ages 8 - 11; activities and root beer floats)
• -- Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
• -- Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
• -- Carson City Photo Club Meeting in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Department – use west entrance (6:30pm; annual membership $15; this month’s photo topic: Macro)
• -- Acoustic Tuesday: Live Music with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
• -- Carson High Musical Theater Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; General admission $4)
• -- Virginia City High School Drama presents "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" in the Virginia City High School Commons: 95 S R St, Virginia City (7pm; $5)