Wednesday, May 24: Things to do in Carson City

I’m not exactly sure what a ‘cupcake war’ is, but whatever the Carson Library has planned, it sounds delicious. Just make sure you register online to participate. Today is relatively quiet around town: we always have some great art exhibits to discover, but not too many planned events. DJ Trivia Night at Westside Pour House pits your smarts against other teams while surrounded by good food and drink. Jazz at Living the Good Life will put some swing in your step for the next few days.

WEDNESDAY:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- 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)
• -- 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)
• -- Sierra Chef Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties)
• -- 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)
• -- Free American Flags at the Carson Mall
• -- Table Talk Workshop: Pantry Staples at Douglas County Social Services: 1133 Spruce Street, Gardnerville (1pm-3pm; featuring tips and info about cutting the added salts and sugars that most Americans find in their diets; special guest speaker and information from WIC; Class is free and open to all to attend; Snacks for all who come by, and give aways for the first 10 participants)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit 40th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• -- Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• -- Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• -- CCBMX Practice Night at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; gates open 5pm, practice begins at 6pm; $3 per rider; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Cupcake Wars at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Registration is required HERE)
• -- Still Spring Smash Bros. Tournament at Retro Replay: 200 E. Washington St (6pm-9pm+; $5 entry fee; sign-ups and tournament rules inside the store)
• -- Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Hans Eberbach in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Poetry Reading and Book Signing: ‘Rays of Light and Hope’ with poet Glade A. Myler at the Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E Washington St. (6:30pm; free admission; sponsored by the Friends of the Carson City Library)
• -- 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)
• -- West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm)
• -- Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (6:45pm-9:30pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• -- Carson High Choir 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)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit 40th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• -- DJ Trivia Night at Westside Pour House (sign-ups at 6:30pm, game begins 7pm)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• -- Jazz Jam hosted by the Shipleys at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)
• -- Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm)