Events around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 16

The first significant winter storm of 2020 will be blowing into the region Thursday afternoon, bringing gusty winds, heavy snow in the Sierra and 1-2 inches of snow possible in the lower valleys. Events lined up include a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, the kickoff of an After school Art 2020 program at the BAC, the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library and more.

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Here's what's happening Thursday:

— Carson City Board of Supervisors. 8:30 a.m. The Carson City Board of Supervisors will host their next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street. On the docket for discussion items items include the Andersen Ranch subdivision proposal, a report on deaths occurring at the Carson City Jail, a discussion about restricting religious use at the Brewery Arts Center, presentations of length of service awards, and more.

— Carson City Library's 2020 Winter Reading Challenge now underway. As we get a start on 2020, many have made it a New Year's resolution to read more books. Carson City Library has made it easier for those hoping to get a solid footing on their pledges and is offering prizes to boot as part of its 2020 Winter Reading Challenge. Not only are readers encouraged to take in tremendous books and peruse the daily news, but they can earn raffle tickets to win prizes. Now through Saturday, Jan. 18, Winter Reading Challenge participants are encouraged to read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. To participate, register online at https://carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org, this will also be where you log all reading (or listening) for you and your family. For assistance, email creativelearning@carsoncitylibrary.org or visit the Carson City Library's Information Desk during open hours. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app. Raffle winners will be chosen via online drawing and awarded by age group: 0-5, 6-11, 12-17 and 18-plus. The more hours read, the more tickets earned. All time tracking and ticket collection is done via an online app.
Share your progress on social media using #WinterRead2020
Patrons who took part in Carson City Library's Summer Learning Challenge will not need to make a new account to sign up. The Carson City Library's Winter Reading Challenge is just one of many similar programs held across the country, sponsored by Penguin Random House (PRH). Last year PRH winter reading programs enrolled 65,323 readers nationwide, who logged more than 150,000 books and 225,000 hours of reading.

— Photo Finished 2020: Student Art Exhibition at the Brick. Daily through March 26. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Photo Finished 2020, at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Nine students from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public now through March 26, 2020, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The Carson High students include Jackie Garza, Ansley Griffin, Karla Herrera, Meagan Kiesow, Kayee Konze, Kailee Luschar, Vanessa Martinez, Haley Trost, and Valerie Wamsley. The artists are all students in Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photography class. Mrs. Ferrin said, “The work is the students’ ‘capstone project,’ a culmination of all four years of photographic work.” For this exhibition, she asked students to create a cohesive body of images around a central theme of their own choice.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Saludos Amigos. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery from now through January 29, 2020. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday. In this installation, Favela will collage imagery from famous animated films that depict Latin American culture. Using his signature "piñata style" Favela will make large scale murals with tissue paper and glue that will break down images from films like “The Three Caballeros”, “The Emperor's New Groove” and “Coco.” These films celebrate Latin American culture but through the investigation of the imagery, Favela will highlight the exoticism and Hollywood fantasy that falsely represents an entire culture. Favela, a Las Vegas native, makes work in a piñata style exploring his identity as a Latino from Las Vegas with Mexican and Guatemalan parents. He makes his work with traditional craft materials like tissue paper and cardboard, making anything from sculptures to large scale paper installations.

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. NAA presents it's New Year's Show with 124 entries by member artists. Additionally, water colorist, Melanie Walters and potter, Nancy Brownrigg are our Featured Artists and have their exhibits on the back wall of the Gallery. These shows run through Feb. 14. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday, except Monday. Visit http://www.nevadaartists.org to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Carson City Library hosts Family Storytime. 11:30 to 12:15 a.m. These are both the same and last 45 minutes. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Carson Street.

— Afterschool Art 2020 (Ages 7-14) at Brewery Arts Center. 3:30 p.m. Students will receive a six week introduction course in drawing and painting with various mediums. Class sizes are kept small to ensure that each student receives individualized attention that is geared towards her or his ability level, so everyone will leave having made art work to be proud of. All the materials needed are included in tuition. Reserve your spot here. Instructor: Lee Netzel, Location: Painting Studio at BAC, 449 West King Street, Carson City.