Wednesday, Dec. 31: Things to do in Carson City

It has finally arrived, the last day of 2014. It is also a Wednesday, so there are some typical Wednesday things going on about town, but New Year’s is the big deal today. Below is listed a plethora of local New Year’s activities, so take a gander, get yourself dressed up, and have a fantastic (and safe) night on the town! At risk of sounding cliché, see you next year, Carson City!

Wednesday:

• Arlington Square Ice Rink: Winter Break Schedule (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 9p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• ’Wine-down Wednesday’ All day happy hour at Bella Fiore
• Rock, Blues, & Country with Randy Ide at Bridger Mountain in the Carson Mall (2pm-4pm)
• Wine Wednesday- ½ off wine by the glass at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (4pm; $4)
• Wino Wednesday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge
• Snow Globe Music Festival, South Lake Tahoe

NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES!
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Family Friendly Fun:

• Nevada Christmas Light Show Display at 1176 Chaparral Court (cul-de-sac off Santa Barbara Dr., off Stephanie Way), Minden (5:30pm-9pm)
• New Year's Eve Candlelight Labyrinth Walk at Heritage Park Gardens, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (6 p.m. - 9p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Unlimited Popcorn and Soda for $5 with full price admission for Rewards Members at Galaxy Theater Fandango (for movies starting at 8:30pm or later)

East Coast Ball Drop Parties:

• New York, New York New Year’s Eve Dinner Party with music by Dave Lewis at M-allards Restaurant, Empire Ranch Golf Course (doors 5pm; toast for New York Ball Drop; $35; check for availability 775-885-1019)
• Black and White New York New Year’s Eve Benefit for the Carson City Library at Plaza Event Center (6pm-10pm; $50, tickets also available at Purple Avocado and Browser’s Corner Book Store)
• New Year’s Eve Party and Potluck at Yaple’s Ballroom (6pm-9pm)
• New Year’s Eve Country Dance with DJ Cowboy Bobby at Carson Lane’s 11th Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10:30pm; $5 donation; 21+)
• New York Ball Drop at Red’s Old 395 (9pm; Free Champagne Toast and NY Cheesecake slice)
• New Year's Eve Dinner; Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at David Walley's Hot Springs, Genoa (dinner 5pm-8pm; champagne toast 9pm; Reservations 782-6602)

Downtown Carson City:

• New Year’s Eve 70’s Disco Party at the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am; $19.99 includes 3 drinks)
• New Year’s Eve Party at Carson Cigar Co. (appetizers and favors; champagne toast at Midnight)
• New Year's Party: Live Music with Iron Age at Westside Pour House (9pm-1am)
• New Year's Party: Sounds by Moreatz at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar (Champagne toast at midnight)
• New Year’s Eve Party at the Blue Bull

New Year’s Carson City and its outskirts:

• Music in the Lounge: Barbara Baxter at Adele’s (9pm, champagne toast at midnight; dinner reservations required: 775-882-3353)
• New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with Live Music by Mick Valentino during dinner, DJ Bobby G at 9pm at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (Special eight course meal, an evening of Tapas and a bottle of wine or champagne; $50 per person; Dinner Reservations required 841-GOOD (4663))
• New Year's Eve Party and Live Music by Craig, Terri, and Rocky at Glen Eagles Restaurant (until 1am)
• New Year's Crazy Hat Party with DJ R Styles at Remedy's
• New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Cillo at Whiskey Tavern (9pm-1am; drink specials, give-aways)
• Black Tie New Year's at Ed's Doghouse
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes and Lay It Down Entertainment at the Carson Station (7pm-1am)
• New Year’s Fire and Ice Party: Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm; free favors and champagne toast at midnight)
• New Year’s Eve on the Comstock; Prime Rib Dinner, Live Music at Mustang Ranch Steak House: C and Union Streets, Virginia City (8pm; $45/ $80 per couple; 21+)
• New Year's Eve with Live Music by The Localz at Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (9pm-1am; Reservations required for dinner)
• Nigel St. Hubbin’s Acoustic Rock Show at Genoa Bar, Genoa (9pm)