Friday: Nov. 17: Things to do in Carson City and Beyond

The wet weather has passed, at least for a few days. If you didn’t want to brave the downpour to drop-off a frozen turkey Thursday, then you are in luck. Another frozen turkey drive runs all day at the Max Casino in Carson City or the Sanchez Meat Co. in Minden. The Carson High Craft Show, a long-time locals’ favorite, begins this evening at 5 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa and the proceeds will be donated to the victims of the Nov. 9 rollover accident. Kick off the weekend with some great live music by the Sextones at the Brewery Arts Center, a performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Community Center, West Coast Swing Dancing at Yaple’s Ballroom, or comedian Aaron Woodall at the Carson Nugget. Read on for even more options.

FRIDAY:   

• — Annual ‘Feed Nevada’ Turkey Drive: Max Casino: 900 S. Carson St in Carson City AND John Sanchez Meat Co: 1734 Highway 395 in Minden (6pm-6pm; receive $5 in free play at the Max with Donation; sponsored by the Salvation Army and KOH Radio)
• — ‘Feed Nevada’ Breakfast Buffet and Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Big Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (two seatings: 7am AND 9am; $20)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Making A Mark” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — 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) 
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm) 
• — Give Thanks Sale and Holiday Sneak Peek at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; bring in 10 or more cans of food and receive 10% off your purchase)
• — Fundraiser for the Nov. 9 Rollover accident victims at Buffalo Wild Wings (11am-9pm; a portion of the each sale will be donated – must mention CHS Fundraiser; to donate directly go to https://www.gofundme.com/prayforthem )
• — 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) 
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• —  Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm)
• — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (4:30pm-7pm; $3; Secret Cellars Cabernet, Zapfino Zin and Naggiar Petite Sirah)
• — Art Exhibit in Honor of Native American Heritage Month and Open House at the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (5pm-7pm; The art, from a local collection, represents a broad spectrum of different tribal or cultural traditions; hosted by The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR))
• — Carson High Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Carson High School, use the North Entrance (5-9pm; $2 admission includes re-entry Saturday; free for children and K-12 students)
• — Artist Reception and Meet and Greet for local photographer Nancy Raven at the Copeland Gallery: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-7pm; all welcome, light refreshments served; sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Association)
• — Acoustic Guitar with Jack Di Carlo in the Crown Point Restaurant Main Dining Room at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Live Music with Soulful Mix at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, DJ 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)
• —Live Music by Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Mother/Son Dance in the Dayton High School Small Gym: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (6pm-8pm; $15 per couple includes admission, photo, and dessert; proceeds to benefit former student, Colt Bowers: https://www.gofundme.com/coltbowers )
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• —  West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in dance lesson: Learn the Night Club 2 Step; 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)
• —  ‘Wear Some Bling’ Themed Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders featuring Carolyn Dolan and Peter Supersano at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am) 
• — The Sextones in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $20 at the door; beer and wine available for purchase; The Sextones are a family of music renegades known for viciously executed soul compositions and white-knuckle driving funk) 
• — Winter Music Series: Los Pistoleros at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Drama Club Comedy Improv in the Douglas High School Drama Room (7pm-9pm; $10 at the door) 
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Comedian Aaron Woodall 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 with DJ CJ at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am) 
• — Live Music with the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am) 
• — Live Music with Cool Phat Duo in ‘The Loft’ and DJ Wess Neal in Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Westside Pour House (9pm no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Dance Party powered by Roska Entertainment at the Sage Lounge in Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10am; no cover, 21+)