Wednesday, Oct. 26: Things to do in Carson City

“Heeere's Johnny!” The Shining returns to the big screen today at the Galaxy Theater, so get a jump on the weekends chills and thrills with some cult classic horror. For something much more family friendly, a Halloween Party at the Library includes fun crafts and a costume contest. Author Sandie LaNae of Thin Veil Investigators is the featured presenter tonight at Washoe Lake State Park. She’ll be discussing some of her discoveries in ‘Weird, Haunted Virginia City.’ A fun night of jazz awaits at Living the Good Life with Tom Stryker’s Impromptu. Keep reading for all of Wednesday’s options.

WEDNESDAY:

• Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• 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)
• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist Chelsea Pegram 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)
• ‘521 Days’ by Reno artist Wes Lee in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Bookstore (9:30am-6pm; sponsored by Friends of the Carson City Library)
• Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-12pm; get ticket in the auditorium)
• 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 Shining 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• Live Music with Patrick Major in 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)
• Carson City Squadron - Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Main Terminal of the Carson City Airport (6pm-7pm; for information www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com)
• Halloween Party in the Carson City Library Digitorium (6pm-7:30pm; spooky crafts, games, and a costume contest)
• Metropolitan Opera Encore: Don Giovanni at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (6:30pm; $20)
• Halloween Costume Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; country line dance/partner lessons and open dancing; raffles, treats, and drink specials; $5 donation)
• ‘Weird, Haunted Virginia City’ power-point presentation with Author Sandie La Nae at Washoe Lake State Park - in the Equestrian Pavilion (6:30pm-7:30pm; in case of bad weather, presentation will be held in the office at the Park Headquarters on Eastlake Blvd; park fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
• Big Screen Classics: The Shining at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Karaoke at SlotWorld Casino: 3879 Hwy 50 E (7pm-?)
• 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)
• 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)
• Jazz Jam hosted by Tom Styker’s Impromptu at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)