I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 14-15

Ready for the weekend, Carson City? The weather should hold up on Saturday, but no promises on Sunday. Hit the slopes if you are so inclined, several Tahoe resorts have opened for the season. Runners should head out to Washoe Lake State Park for the first of the Be Bold, Run in the Cold series sponsored by Ascent Runs. If you prefer something warmer, head to Crossroads Lounge for their Grand Re-opening. It’s under new ownership and is sure to have something to keep you toasty.

SATURDAY:

• Ski Resorts Open: Heavenly, Northstar, Mt. Rose, Boreal, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Kirkwood
• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (7am-5pm, except during class times; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• St. Peter’s Annual Holiday Bazaar at the corner of Telegraph and Division (8:30am-3:30pm; food room, ornaments, jewelry and more; breakfast available)
• Christmas Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; light refreshments will be served; sign up for Pies to the Rescue)
• Winter Extravaganza Stop and Shop in the Plaza Hotel Conference Center, Rosewood Room: 211 East 9th Street (9am-3pm; Fundraiser for the Northern Nevada Dream Center; please bring crayons and/or a coloring book to donate)
• Cold Turkey Run: 7th Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs- begins at Washoe Lake State Park -Park in equestrian parking area (race begins 9am; registration $25, students $15 cash or card only; All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; Walkers are welcome)
• Lego Club at the Carson City Library (10am-12pm; sign up at Youth Desk, limited space; park at the Community Center or Smith’s Grocery Store)
• Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)

Tis the season for craft fairs and festivals. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is hosting its annual bazaar. The Greenhouse Garden Center is holding a holiday open house, and you can also sign up for the annual Pies to the Rescue. Head to the Plaza Hotel for the Annual Stop and Shop with vendors galore. Purple Avocado is a fun place for one of a kind gifts. Local authors will be available for book-signings at A to Zen, and check out the bag of books sale at Dog Eared Books.

• Parking Lot Bag (of books) Sale at Dog Eared Books: 361 Fairview Drive (10am-4pm; $5 for a shopping bag of books)
• Holiday Open House at the Purple Avocado: 904 N. Curry (10am-5:30pm)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (10am-5pm)
• Hoedown at the Carson Mall with shooting gallery, line dancing, stick horse barrel racing, karaoke and more (11am-3pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Local Author Extravaganza: all day meet and greet with book purchases, signings and presentations at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St (12pm-6pm; special readings 1pm-3pm)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• Grand Re-Opening Celebration at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E. Winnie Lane (12pm; drink specials, food, and prizes)
• Pop Up Art Exhibit with photographer Fred Howland’s in the Brewery Arts Center’s 1864 Grand Ballroom (1pm-5pm)
• Book-signing and presentation by Brian Crane, creator of the comic strip ‘Pickles’ and Wine and Cheese fundraiser at the Dayton Valley Branch Library (2pm-4pm; $3)
• 'Borrowed Time' presented by Sierra Lutheran High School Theater Department at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd. (2pm-4:30pm; $5, $3 children and seniors)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Emblem Wine Paring Dinner at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada (social hour 5pm, dinner 6pm-7:30pm; $20 for four course dinner with paired wines; tickets limited and available at the Elks Club)

Notch 8 is one of my favorite local bands, and you’ll find them tonight at Carson Cigar Co., affectionately known as ‘the Cigar Bar.’ Enjoy a glass of wine at Bella Fiore and relax with the sound of Acoustic Solution. The Brewery Arts Center offers a free concert tonight with the talented We Rock Kids; the rock n' roll camp offering after school programs and seasonal music camps comes to the BAC Dec. 1.

• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-8:30pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Lecture: ‘Mars: The Red Planet’ by Mike Thomas and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm; free, NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• We Rock Music Program: Free Concert in the Brewery Arts Center Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater (7pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Karaoke hosted by J and J in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; tickets 866-977-6849 or online here)
• Date Night Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Sequoia Grove Winery Winemaker's Dinner in the Barrel Room at the Carson Nugget (7pm; $100-$125; Must RSVP: email alatte@ccnugget.com)

Calling all divas. Carson Lanes hosts karaoke every second and fourth week. Every Saturday you can choose to sing at Westside Pour House, Beercade, or the Twisted Spoke. If you think you’ve got what it takes, head out to Flight Restaurant and Bar in Minden for their Talent Takes Flight competition.

• Talent Takes Flight Singing Competition at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm; solo acts or duos welcome; each performer will sing two original or cover songs; PA system and Mic provided; $100 prize to winner)
• Live Music with Soul Connection at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Notch 8 at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with the Joey Carmon Band at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Live DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Whovians won’t want to miss on the painting and trivia party today at Van Gogh and Vino with a special Dr. Who theme. If you find yourself to the east of Carson, head by the Holiday Craft Fair in Dayton. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint makes a good choice for dinner tonight; they’re hosting an all styles jam with Xing Bridges. Good luck to the athletes competing in today’s Special Olympics Bowling Tournament in Reno.

SUNDAY:

• America Recycles Day
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Christmas Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (10am-4pm; light refreshments will be served)
• Holiday Craft Fair at the Mark Twain Community Center: 500 Sam Clemens Ave, Dayton (10am-4pm)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (10am-5pm)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs Minnesota Vikings; 1:05pm; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; tickets 866-977-6849 or online at http://protixonline.com/events/details/?event_id=197 )
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Special Olympics Bowling Tournament at the Bowling Stadium in Reno
• Dr. Who Painting and Trivia at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9pm; $18 per painter)
• Xing Bridges Open Jam for all styles at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (Happy hour and show 5pm-6pm, open jam 6pm-8pm; no cover, all ages)