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Wednesday, June 15: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 15, 2016 (All day)

Go for broke this Wednesday. Or you could go for Baroque this evening with the Tahoe Symphony at Corpus Christi Church just south of town. Another good bet is karaoke at Crossroads Lounge: it’s in the East Winnie Lane shopping center with San Marcos Grill and Bleu Café. The West Side Cruiser Ride for Bike Month is a sure thing. Meet at the Brewery Art Center, costumes are highly encouraged, and then meander around our beautiful downtown with some other fun people. Living the Good Life wants you to enjoy a music jam; bring your instrument if you want to sit in. The weekend is coming, but don’t forget to enjoy today.

WEDNESDAY:

      Wednesday Evening Farmers Market at Third and Curry Streets tonight and every Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00
      • "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
      • ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
      • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
      • Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
      • ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
      • Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
      • "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
      • Live Music: Americana and Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
      • Wellness Mile Walking Group- Meet at the Wellness Mile trailhead is located just north of the Medical Office Building at 1470 Medical Parkway (12pm; call Mina (775) 445-5169 for more information)
      • Dayton Historical Society Membership Meeting at the Dayton Valley Community Center (12:30pm; newcomers and non-members welcome)
      • Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
      • Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
      • Foster Home Recruitment/Support Coalition meeting at the CASA Office: 1539 E. Fifth St. (3:30pm; Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition)
      • Wednesday Evening Farmers Market at Third and Curry (4pm-8pm)
      • 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)
      • Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (4pm; $4)
      • Ladies Night: half off pool and drinks at the Ormsby Club (4pm-11pm)
      • CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
      • Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
      • Dungeons and Dragons at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (Sessions at 5pm AND 8pm)
      • West Side Cruiser Ride and Kick-off to Epic Rides – meet in the Brewery Arts Center parking lot at 5:30pm, ride begins 6pm (This will include a short ride down a section of Carson St. before we meander off into the west side streets for a slow, winding cruiser ride)
      • Easy Flow Yoga Class with Theresa Simmons at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Center: 1470 Medical Parkway, Ste 250 upstairs (5:30pm; $5; contact Theresa Simmons at 775.720.4284 for more information)
      • Pints and Paddles Cruise on the M.S. Dixie – board at Zephyr Cove (5:30pm-7pm; $25 at the door, check-in at 5pm)
      • Live Music with Patrick Major at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
      • Cigar Appreciation Night and Whiskey Wednesday at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
      • West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
      • Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
      • Go4Baroque: 11th Summer MusicFest Summer Solstice Series with TOCCATA: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 3597 N. Sunridge Dr. (7pm; Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students age 19-23. Preferred seating is $35 and $15 for Youth/students. Youth under 19 years of age are admitted free)
      • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
      • Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz night at Westside Pour House (7pm)
      • Live Music with Scott William Perry at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm-10pm)
      • Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9pm; $30 per painter)
      • Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (women’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
      • Carson City Symphony Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm-9:15pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
      • Music Jam with Lynne Colvig and Jimmy Vermilion at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm; sit ins welcome)
      • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E Winnie (8pm)
      • Intro to Washoe Lake Slide Show at Washoe Lake State Park: East Lake Blvd, Washoe Valley - Meet in the Equestrian Pavilion (8:30pm-9pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; free event, park admission $7, $5 for NV residents)

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