I Love Carson City’s Memorial Weekend Event Summary: May 28-30

Midnight Madness has descended upon the valley, bringing with it a 72 hour softball tournament at Centennial Park. Don’t be surprised to see more cyclists on the road: an unofficial pre-ride for Epic Rides is this weekend. Head to the Nevada State Railroad Museum to see the Glenbrook all steamed up. Take a look at the whole summary: there’s a whole lot of fun to be had around town during this three-day weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: go HERE for packet and info
• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with ACTIVE Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, AND blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Epic Rides Unofficial Pre-ride Weekend: meet at Comma Coffee for coffee and breakfast (8am)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Downtown Carson Spring Farmers Market – corner of Musser and N. Nevada St, behind Due Sorella (9am-1pm)
• Nevada Humane Society Rummage Sale: 2825 Longley Lane: Reno (9am-1pm; no early birds)
• Early Primary Election Voting Begins at the Carson City Clerk-Recorder's Office: 885 E. Musser (10am-2pm)

The Brewery Arts Center welcomes the Grumpy Old Men to the stage as part of their Bluegrass and Strings Series. Country lovers will want to head to Minden to catch Granger Smith at Carson Valley Inn’s outdoor arena.

• Glenbrook Under Steam for Public Viewing and V and T #25 Steam Train Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (9am-4pm; rides begin at 10am, $8, $4 kids; museum admission $6, under 18 free)
• 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 (Train tickets sold out)
• NNLC Family Reading Program: help your children learn to read while doing fun family activities at the Carson City Library (10am-12pm; for parents and children birth to third grade)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Sign-ups for the 27th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Walgreens: 1342 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (10am-1pm; Fishing Derby is June 4-5, volunteers aged 13+ also needed)

Memorial weekend wouldn’t be complete without a Virginia City parade. Honor our fallen warriors at noon down C St. Stick around for some live music at one of the historic saloons. Beatles Flashback performs a benefit concert at Piper’s Opera House.

• Cancelled Due to Swim Meet: Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at Petco (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Celebration of Heroes Memorial Day Parade, Virginia City (12pm; Parade participants check in 10:30am, line up at 11:30am at the Fourth Ward School)
• Customer Appreciation Day at Raley's Grocery Store (12pm-4pm; balloons, $1 hot dogs, prize drawings, and more)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House/Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (3pm-5pm; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)
• 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)
• Live Music with the Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Bob Gardner at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)

How are you coming on the Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt? It ends May 31, so get your list and explore downtown. Keep your eyes peeled during the first-of-the-season Ghost Walking Tour and you’ll discover interesting buildings and maybe a spirit or two.

• First of the Season: 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)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• "Black Holes" by Mike Thomas and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free, NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Bluegrass and Strings Series: Growling Old Men in the in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $20 at the door)
• Beatles Flashback Benefit Concert at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm-9pm; $25, tickets available at the Red Dog Saloon; benefit for Piper’s Opera House)
• Live Music with Musicole at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Concert Series with Granger Smith at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 6:45pm, 7:30pm start; $23 for the party pit, $29 for reserved seating)
• Epic Rides Unofficial Pre-ride Weekend: meet at the Westside Pour House (7:30pm)

Those over 21 can enjoy a free hip hop show at the Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes. Rock’n N Bowl’n at the lanes at Gold Dust West is fun for all ages.

• Live Music with Escalade at the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Jason King Band at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Hip Hop Night featuring Logic One, Doe the Unknown, Tae Breeze, Anomali, Rhythmatix, Sewer Crew and Undefined at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; must be 21+)
• Live Music with the Voodoo Dogs at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Mo'z Motley Blues at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with the Voodoo Cowboys at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)

What’s your favorite decade? Dress up in your favorite era for Decades Night at Living the Good Life and party like it’s 1999.

• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Decades Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; enjoy the different decades of music starting from the 70s and every hour it changes; dress in your favorite decade)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

Smack dab in the middle of a three-day weekend, Sunday offers plenty of ways to enjoy the valley. Take a trip to Virginia City on the historic V & T; this opening weekend is offering face-painting and more out at the depot before it departs the station. Washoe Valley is a great place to spend the day; today the State Park offers a basic bird watching program. Take a look below for all of the day’s options.

SUNDAY:

• Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: go HERE for packet and info
• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with ACTIVE Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, AND blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Epic Rides Unofficial Pre-ride Weekend: meet at the Cracker Box for coffee and breakfast (8am)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Nevada Humane Society Rummage Sale: 2825 Longley Lane: Reno (9am-1pm; no early birds)
• Basic Birdwatching at Washoe Lake State Park- Meet in Day Use area (9am-10am, please arrive 10 minutes early; limited Binoculars and bird guides available; park admission $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)

Happy 30th Anniversary to Ed’s Doghouse. Jager Girls, a photo booth, the annual horseshoe tournament, in addition to their yearly pig roast, make this a year to remember.

• Glenbrook Under Steam for Public Viewing and V and T #25 Steam Train Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (9am-4pm; rides begin at 10am, $8, $4 kids; museum admission $6, under 18 free)
• 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)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-5pm; $30 per painter)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)

The Carson Nugget is the place to be for a special tribute to Journey. Tickets are only $15 ($30 for the VIP experience.)

• 30th Anniversary and 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; Jager girls, photo booth and more!)
• The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR) hosts an Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park (2pm-5pm; Free)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Mary Kaye Knaphus in Concert at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (3:30pm-5:30pm; $20, tickets available at the Red Dog Saloon; benefit for Piper’s Opera House)
• Live Music with the Sandra Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with the Nighthawks at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Evolution: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey Concert in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (7pm; $15, $30 VIP)
• Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

Monday we remember those who have fallen while defending our country. The Historic Stewart Cemetery on Snyder will feature a ceremony at 10 a.m. Lone Mountain Cemetery hosts a ceremony at 1 p.m. and the public is invited to help remove the several hundred flags that were placed on the graves of veterans at 4 p.m. Dayton Cemetery holds their service at 9 a.m. Enjoy a free bar-be-que at Evergreen Gene’s. Check out all of Monday’s offerings and enjoy the extra-long weekend.

MONDAY: Memorial Day

• Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: go HERE for packet and info
• Free Swim Day for all active and retired Military at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pool only)
• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with ACTIVE Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, AND blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Memorial Day Ceremony with American Legion Honor Guard Post 56 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8660 at Dayton Cemetery: 34 Lakes Blvd, Dayton (9am; all welcome)
• Glenbrook Under Steam for Public Viewing and V and T #25 Steam Train Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (9am-4pm; rides begin at 10am, $8, $4 kids; museum admission $6, under 18 free)
• Family Day: $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials at Carson Lanes (9am-10pm)
• Memorial Day Ceremony for the Native American Indian community at the Historic Stewart Indian School Cemetery: located off Snyder Avenue, behind Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and across from the Stewart Indian School complex (10am)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
• Sixth Annual Memorial Day BBQ- hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, etc. at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson St. (11am-2:30pm; free for everyone, store discounts for veterans)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-5pm; $6 per child)
• Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor Service Members at Lone Mountain Cemetery (1pm)
• First Annual Pig Roast at Whiskey Tavern (2pm; $20 all you can eat; benefits the Carson City Veterans Coalition)
• Removal of American Flags from the gravesites of Veterans inside Lone Mountain Cemetery (4pm; the public is invited to help)
• 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)

Mondays can be fun days. Karaoke at the Firkin and Fox offers over 60,000 songs to choose from. Head out to Whiskey Tavern for their first annual Pig Roast. $20 gets you all you can eat, and it benefits the Carson City Veteran’s Coalition.

• Special Olympics Swim Practice at the Carson City Aquatic Center (5:30pm-7pm)
• Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (5:30pm-6:30pm Beginners; 7pm-8:30pm)
• Board Game Night at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (6pm)
• Motocross/Hockey/Football Monday at the Feisty Goat Pub (6pm; wear some gear and your first drink is free)
• Live Music with the Nighthawks at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players, prize for winner; games rotate weekly)
• Firkin Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Firkin and Fox (8pm)
• Mimosa Monday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm)
• Gold Hill Ghost Tour at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Ghost tour 8pm-10pm; $40 for the dinner and tour, $20 for the tour only; Dinner reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111; For tour information please call #775-815-1050)

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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.