Thursday, July 30: Things to do in Carson City

Let’s all go to the Fair! The grand opening and ribbon cutting is at Fuji Park at noon. Funnel cakes, clowns, rabbits, circus games and more await. If you’re a classic car lover, then the Plaza Hotel is the place for you. The annual Silver Dollar Car Classic kicks off tonight with music and more before it moves on to its traditional place at Mills Park. Jelly Bread is in town and playing a free show at Sassafras, and celebrate your July birthday at the Carson Cigar Bar with their monthly birthday bash.

THURSDAY:

• One Putt Jr.Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (7:45am sign in, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• ‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E. Proctor St. (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Bowling Special: $1 per person per game at Carson Lanes (9am-4pm)
• Food for Thought Backpack and School Supply Drive: Drop off at 3246 N. Carson Ste. 118 (9am-1pm)
• Blood Drive at Western Nevada College: in the small gym of the Joe Dini Student Center (10am-1:30pm; to make an appointment or for questions call 1-800-696-4484 or www.BloodHero.org)
• Summer Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Carson City Symphony’s ‘Strings in the Summer’ End of Summer Performance at Sierra Place: 1111 W. College Parkway (10:30am-11:30am)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $11.95)
• EAA Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome)
• Nevada Fair Carnival at Fuji Park (11am-11pm)
• Laurie Story: Reading FUNdamentals with the ‘Mother Goose Rapper’ in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15-12pm)
• Nevada Fair Grand Opening at the Main Entrance of Fuji Park by the Exhibit Hall (12pm; Fair events include animal shows, vendors, pony rides, circus and more)
• Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots Nursery on Second St., Dayton (3pm-6pm)
• Curry Tasting and Samples at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-6pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Tow’ring High, by artist Deon Reynolds in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Silver Dollar Car Classic: Opening Night, Cruise Night, Show 'n Shine, Music and Spirits at the Plaza tel and Conference Center: 805 S. Carson Street (5pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Rick Redecki at the Casino Fandango (5pm-7pm)
• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (5:15pm sign in, 5:30pm-7:30pm; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Twilight Concert Series: Monique de Haviland with guitarist Mark Cromer at the at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, 6:30pm start; $5, under 16 free)
• Nevada Civil War Volunteers Horse Soldier Exhibition at Fuji Park Rodeo Arena (6pm)
• Salsa/Latin Dance at El Charro Avita (Basic Lesson 6pm-6:30pm $7; Intermediate 6:30pm-7:30pm lesson $7; open dance 7:30pm-9pm; free)
• Trivia Thursdays at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (6pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Jimmy Mallet and Jack Clifton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm)
• Smoke-free Karaoke at The Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (7pm)
• July Birthday Thursday with music by the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
• Line Dancing Night at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (7pm; free lessons)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with Jelly Bread at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Double Tap on the Main Stage at the Nevada Fair at Fuji Park (8pm-10pm)
• Industry Night and Free Pool at Remedy’s (8pm)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm)