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Friday, Sept. 23: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
September 23, 2016 (All day)

Just like that, the season has changed. Keep a coat handy, Carson City, anything can happen now. Beach weather or blizzard: September keeps us on our toes. Battleborn Harley on Research Way is hosting one heck of a Street Vibrations party: live music, demos, and vendors galore. Swing a club for the Western Nevada College Foundation at Silver Oak Golf Course. Southbound Train arrives at Living the Good Life for an outdoor show, followed by a night of dancing. Uncle Funkle is always a fun time: find them at the Carson Nugget this weekend.

FRIDAY:

  • Garage Sale Fundraiser at 3538 Arcadia Dr. (7am-4pm, Live music 10am-2pm; to benefit the family of Joseph Grecko)
  • Western Nevada College’s 17th Annual Golf Classic at Silver Oak Golf Course (registration 8am, 9am start; $125 per golfer includes round of golf with cart, light breakfast, on-course refreshments, tee prizes, Golfers BBQ and Awards Ceremony)
  • Each One Tell One Second Annual Golf Tournament at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort (registration 8am, tee off 10am; $125; benefits Dense Breast Tissue awareness for early breast cancer detection)
  • Street Vibrations Fall Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson (8am-7pm; Beer Garden, Liv Fast Moto-X Demos, Large Vendor Area and 2017 Harley-Davidson Model Open House; Live Music: Liam Kyle Cahill 11am-2pm, Greg Austin 2pm-5pm, Cash Only Band 5pm-8pm)
  • High School Pic[ks] 1, group show of art by area high school students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • “.001%” by photographer Matt Theilen in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
  • 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)
  • Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Open House at the USDA Rural Development Office: 1390 S. Curry Street (9am-11am)
  • Autumn Show: Four Wheels of Now and Then at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (12pm-5pm)
  • Job Fair sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and Carson City Health and Human Services with over 40 employers present in the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium (2pm-4:30pm; 1:30pm early admission for Veterans; Bring your resume and dress for success; For more info contact: Ana Gregg 775-283-7530 or AGregg@carson.org )
  • Free Petting Zoo at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (5pm-7pm; Come out and play with the mini ponies, goats, ducks, and dogs; wear sensible shoes; donations always appreciated)
  • Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
  • Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
  • Live Music with Darren Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • Back to School Movie Night: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland in the east yard of the Western Nevada College Child Development Center (6pm-9pm; costumes encouraged; raffle tickets and concessions for sale)
  • 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)
  • Fourth Friday Jam Session at Comma Coffee (6pm; bring your instrument; Celtic, folk, Traditional American)
  • Local Authors Night at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (doors 6pm, 6:30pm author/artist presentations; $3 admission includes one drink, under 16 free; featuring Shaun Griffin, Dave Lenz, Donna Nelson and Pamella Nesbit; Wine, beer and light refreshments will be served)
  • Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6:30pm-9:30pm)
  • Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; September special $20 includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
  • Outdoor Concert with Southbound Train at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6:30pm-9:30; DJ R Styles inside 9pm)
  • CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
  • Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
  • Live Music with Jakoda Wass opening up for Mikki Rae at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-11pm)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • ’Gone Country Hawaiian Style’ Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
  • Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Carson Valley Community Theater presents ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ at the C.V.I.C. Hall 1606 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (7:30pm; $15)
  • Carson Comedy: Rex Meredith at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
  • Live Music with Uncle Funkle in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Road Daddy at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with After Dark in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • Dance Party with the Reggae Ambassadors: Clay and Ramone at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
  • Friday Night Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)

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