Friday, Sept. 8: Things to do in Carson City and beyond
One might think that after Labor Day, it starts to get quiet around here. They would be mistaken. September is chock-full of adventure, starting with this weekend’s Virginia City International Camel Races and the Great Reno Balloon Races. You won’t want to miss the last of the Third Street Stage Concerts in McFadden Plaza: Shane Dwight is tonight’s featured performer. It’s the last day to see the Photography and Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, they’ll have their new Autumn Show on display Sunday.
FRIDAY:
- -- Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno (Free admission; 3:30am Gates Open, 5:15am Super Glow Show, 6:45am National Anthem, 7am Mass Ascension Launch; 7am-8am Biggest Little Pajama Party, 9:30am Tissue Paper Balloon Launch; 4:30am-11am Shopping along Balloon Boulevard)
- -- Basin and Range Exhibition featuring 18 Southern Nevada artists in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative (NTI) Traveling Exhibition Program)
- -- ‘Painting Wall,’ solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
- -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
- -- ART from UNR, group show of art by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
- -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
- -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
- -- Last Day: Photography and Regular Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- -- 58th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (gates open 10am, races 12pm-2pm; general admission $12, Kids 3-12 and Seniors General Admission - $8)
- -- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-1pm; $6 Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
- -- TRIAD: Flu Prevention and Vaccinations workshop hosted by Carson City Health and Human Services in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly (11:45am; free to attend; One lucky attendee will win an electric lift chair, courtesy of Action Home Furnishings)
- -- CCAI Exhibit: Tahoe Clarity, solo exhibition by Dylan Silver in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
- -- Artist Reception and Meet and Greet with Native American Artist Melvin Brown at the Copeland Gallery: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-7pm; light refreshments, everyone welcome)
- -- Outdoor Concert with Dougie L at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, DJ Dance Party at 9:30pm; no cover)
- -- Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
- -- TICC: Trans in Carson City at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
- -- Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (6pm-10pm)
- -- Auditions for Nightmare Before Christmas at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; all ages welcome; Please come prepared with a song of your choosing and a monologue no longer than a minute; There will be a $100 production fee for each cast member, or $150 for a family of 3 or more; contact Rene at 775-230-3352 or Jenell at 530-708-1196 for more information)
- -- Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Flight Restaurant and Bar: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm)
- -- Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect)
- -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
- -- Live Music with Hindsight at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
- -- Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm, lounge opens 5pm; $5 DJ donation; must be 21+)
- -- Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
- -- Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $5 for racers; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
- -- Last of the Season - Friday Night Summer Concerts: Shane Dwight on the Third Street Stage, in Bob McFadden Plaza behind the Fox Brewpub (7:30pm; free; food and drink available in Plaza)
- -- Live Music with Atomika at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
- -- Comedian Jim Short headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
- -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
- -- Karaoke with DJ CJ at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
- -- Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
- -- Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
- -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
- -- Live Music with Escalade in ‘The Loft’ and Acoustic Guitar at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
- -- Dance Party with DJ Bebop Martinez at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9:30pm; no cover, 21+)
- -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
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