Tuesday, Aug. 16: Things to do in Carson City

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West has returned and will be at the Community Center tonight, if you were quick enough to grab free tickets from the Chamber of Commerce. Join the ladies of Muscle Powered for a mountain bike ride through beautiful Ash Canyon. Hear the stories and legends of the Washoe People in their native language with translations into English at the Carson Valley Cultural Center. Continue on for even more to do.

TUESDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Justin Favela’s art exhibit ‘Mi Casa es Mi Casa’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• ’Print Project’ poster exhibit by students at Black Rock Press in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Park Terrace Park - Meet on LaLoma Drive between 1413 and 1405 LaLoma Drive (8am-9am; in case of wet 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 (9:30am-10:30am; included with admission)
• Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12:05pm-1pm)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• Minden Farmers Market in Downtown Minden/Esmeralda Street (4pm-8pm)
• Wine Night at Kristopher’s Café: 939 Mica Dr. #20 (4pm-8:30pm; half off wine, dine in only)
• Ladies Night at Eagle Valley Golf Course (5pm; $20 includes 15 minute golf lesson, 3 holes with a pro, appetizers and an adult beverage)
• CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6)
• Beer Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (Half off beer 5pm-9pm)
• Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Mexican Ditch Trail - Meet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road (5:30pm-7:30pm; 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.)
• Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm; $5, 17 and under free)
• Controlled Burn Community Practice at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (5:30pm-7:30pm; Join us in learning the skills needed to begin your journey into the fire arts)
• Jazz and BEYOND: USAF Band of the Golden West Concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (6pm; no tickets left, standby seating may be available on a first come basis after 5:50pm; free)
• Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride with Muscle Powered -Meet at Foothill Road, off Winnie Lane (6pm-8pm; Bring your bike, helmet, and water; All levels welcome; Everyone can ride their own speed and we will stop to regroup as needed.)
• Explore the World at Your Library in the Carson City Library Digitorium (6pm-7:30pm; 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (6pm-7pm; $8)
• Live Music with Bill Wharton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Live Music with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9:30pm)
• CASI (Carson Animal Shelter Initiative) Meeting in the Ormsby Room of the Sheriff’s Office (6pm-7:30pm; all welcome)
• Washoe People Story Telling at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm start; free admission; Come hear the stories and legends of the Washoe People in their native language with translations into English)
• Country Line Dance at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
• Carson City Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choral Room of Carson High School (6:30pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)