Wednesday, Aug. 31: Things to do in Carson City

It's the last day of August. Scarves, sweaters, and pumpkin everything are just around the corner. Enjoy today with some country line dancing at Carson Lanes or the trivia pub quiz at Westside Pour House. Matt Theilen opens his photography exhibit at WNC today; the reception begins at 4:30 p.m. Head to Sparks today if you want to beat the weekend crowds at the Best in the West Rib Cook-off. Josh and Jenera of the Whitehats are holding an open mic jam at Firkin and Fox; bring your guitar, or just enjoy the music on the patio.

WEDNESDAY:

• Opening Day: “.001%” by photographer Matt Theilen in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; artist reception 4:30pm-6pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck 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)
• High School Pic[ks] 1, group show of art by area high school in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• 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)
• Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
• Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Toys for Tots Drive and Ron Wood Family Resource Center Fundraiser at Chili’s Restaurant (10am-11pm; bring a toy and 15% of your bill will be donated to Toys for Tots)
• Back to School at Western Nevada College (11am-2pm Treats from Yogurt Beach and Photo Booth)
• Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off at Victorian Square, Sparks (11am-9pm)
• 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)
• Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
• Big Screen Classics: The King and I 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)
• Wednesday Evening Farmers Market at the Bob McFadden Plaza: Third/Curry (4pm-8pm)
• Ladies Night: half off pool and drinks at the Ormsby Club (4pm-11pm)
• Artist Reception for “.001%” by photographer Matt Theilen in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (4:30pm-6pm)
• 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 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)
• 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)
• Special Olympics Soccer Practice at Mayor's Park: corner of Koontz Lane and Center Street (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Live Music with Jonathon “JB” Barton 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)
• Open Mic with Josh and Jenera on the Firkin and Fox Patio (sign-ups begin at 6:30pm; 7pm-close)
• Big Screen Classics: The King and I at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; August Special: $18 per painter)
• 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)
• 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)
• Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm-10pm)
• Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (women’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Jazz Jam hosted by Rocky and Judith at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; sit ins welcome)