I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 3 – 4

It’s hard to believe that it’s winter with these balmy temperatures. Take advantage of this beautiful day at the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk; grab a friend, a light jacket, and enjoy. See what the Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s elite performance troupe will be showcasing at an upcoming competition during a special presentation at the Carson Mall. If your bookshelves are looking a little bare, head to Dog Eared Books on Fairview where their fill-a-bag parking lot sale will have your reading list well supplied. Read on for a weekend full of happenings.

SATURDAY:

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — 16th annual Carson City/Storey County 4-H Fabric and Rummage Sale in the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall: 701 Old Clear Creek Road (9am-5pm)
• — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Parking Lot Sale at Dog-Eared Books: 361 Fairview Dr, across from Lowe’s (10am-4pm; Purchase a reusable bag for $5 and stuff it with books)
• — Family Day and Young Chautauquans Sign-ups at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free admission 10am -2pm; Young Chautauquans is a program where kids learn what it's like to be a famous person from history, step into the shoes, wear the style of clothes and act out the life of the historical person they portray)
• — Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘The Producers’ in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (1pm; Everyone is encouraged to prepare a 30 second song that demonstrates your range or select a song from the show; auditions will be for all parts, including Dancers; For more information, please call Jeffrey Fast at 775-220-3457)
• — Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)

The downtown wine walk happens every first Saturday of the month: rain, shine, snow, or tornado. Wander around the historic district, explore the shops and restaurants, and mingle with your community.

• — Wine Walk Special Events: Live Music with Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee; Live Music the Nerds of Paradise in the Nevada Artist Association Gallery; meet and greet with Italian wood artist Daniele Coan at Rustically Divine Vintage Market; local artist Geo Fish will sketch caricatures of interested visitors and patrons at Morley’s Books
• — Showcase Performance by the Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s Junior Theater Festival Performance group at the Carson Mall (1pm; free to attend; we will be previewing our 15 minute showcase piece that we will be presenting for adjudication at the Junior Theater Festival in Sacramento)
• — Artist's Reception - Watercolors by Marge Buttles at GadZooks!: 1492 Hwy 395 #104, Gardnerville (1pm-4pm; refreshments served)
• — Saturday Family Movie: Annie (1982) at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm-3:30pm; Popcorn and the movie are free)
• — Live Music with the Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Live Music: Giants of Zen perform in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• — Weekly Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Live Music with Joey Carmon at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Bootleg at Espolon Grill y Tequileria: 10115 Hwy 50, Mound House (7pm-10pm)

Battle Born Social is making a splash. Their Sage Lounge features live DJ sets a few nights a week, and the boys of J and M Productions have just started a new karaoke gig there. Sample their extensive menu, order a cocktail, and see what the night has to offer.

• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (7pm-10:30pm; 21+; live DJs at 11pm)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Live Music with the Snakeboy Johnson Band at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7:30pm)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Rock and Roll Revival with the Smoken Rabbits at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (8pm)
• — Live Music with the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Big Heart at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Alias Smith at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am; no cover)
• — Live Music with Soul Kiss at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Sets with the Roska Collective in the Sage Lounge at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (11pm-2am)

For many, today is all about the big game. For others, it’s just about the commercials. For some, it’s no big deal at all. Either way, I’ve got you covered. You’ll find where to watch and where to bet on your favorites. Today is your last chance to audition for the upcoming production of ‘The Producers,’ so swing by the Brewery Arts Center if you’d like to be considered. Test your luck at Senior Center BINGO. A bike ride with Muscle Powered will get you out in the fresh air. Be safe today, and please call a taxi, designate a driver, or get a ride-share if you plan on drinking.

Super Bowl SUNDAY:

• — Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with each paid adult green fee, one for one)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am; breakfast 8:30am-11am, $8)
• — McGarry Pierce Cancer Run/Walk/Jog Fundraiser at Lampe Park: 1324 Waterloo, Gardnerville (8am-9am; A donation booth for the families will be set up; Come and join us to help support two amazing families from our community. Leslie McGarry is recovering from her third brain surgery and fighting an incredible battle against her cancer diagnosis. Aunicka Pierce is an 11-yr. old who has been recently diagnosed and she is ready to fight)
• — 16th annual Carson City/Storey County 4-H Fabric and Rummage Sale in the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall: 701 Old Clear Creek Road (9am-1pm)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW TIME: meet at 10am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles – this is a ‘no drop’ ride so no one is left behind; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Super Bowl Party and Golf at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Shotgun start 10am, $35 includes 18 holes, cart, bucket of range balls, and party, $13 for party only; Superbowl Party 3:30pm: buffet, drink specials, giveaways)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — BINGO: fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (doors open 11am, early bird games begin at 12:30pm, $3 each; Regular games 1pm-3pm, $10 buy in, extra packs $5; Special games $1 each; Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available and door prizes; must be 21+)
• — Dayton Valley annual Chili Cook-off and Super Bowl Party at the Dayton Valley Golf Club, Dayton (12pm-3pm ‘People’s Choice’ Tasting; All-you-can-taste $5, bowl of chili $3; silent auction, raffle prizes and vendor booths; Super Bowl Party to follow; Benefit for the Dayton Food Pantry)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — Flashback Cinema: Gigi (1958) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘The Producers’ in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (1pm; Everyone is encouraged to prepare a 30 second song that demonstrates your range or select a song from the show; auditions will be for all parts, including Dancers; For more information, please call Jeffrey Fast at 775-220-3457)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Flashback Cinema: Gigi (1958) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)

WHERE TO WATCH SUPERBOWL LII:
New England Patriots vs the Philadelphia Eagles - Kickoff 3:30pm on NBC

— Casinos and Sports Books:

• Carson Nugget: 507 N. Carson St.
• Max Casino: 900 S. Carson St. – SPORTS BOOK; Food and Drink Specials
• Casino Fandango: 3800 S. Carson St. – SPORTS BOOK; Prize giveaways, Hot seats, $1 Stadium-style food specials
• Bodine’s Casino: 5650 S. Carson St. – SPORTS BOOK
• Gold Dust West: 2171 US Hwy 50 E- SPORTS BOOK
• SlotWorld: 3879 US Hwy 50 E – SPORTS BOOK

— Downtown Carson City:

• Old Globe: 407 N. Curry St.
• Carson Cigar Co.: 318 N. Carson St. Ste 101 - Quarterly Drink Specials, catered food
• Westside Pour House: 110 W. Telegraph St.
• The Blue Bull: 107 E. Telegraph St.
• Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar: 301 N. Carson St.
• The Fox Brewpub: 310 S. Carson St.

— North Carson:

• The Tap-Shack: 112 Rice St.
• Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson – Party, football squares, drink specials, and buffet
• Crossroads Lounge: 300 E. Winnie Lane
• Bully’s Sports Bar: 3530 N. Carson St. – Food and drink specials

— East Carson:

• Remedy’s: 306 E. Williams St. – Football party; potluck, drink specials, games
• Ed’s Doghouse: 3300 Airport Rd. – Football party with potluck, drink specials, and football squares
• Whiskey Tavern: 3481 US Hwy 50
• The Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Deer Run Rd.
• Empire Ranch Golf Club: 1875 Fair Way - Football party with buffet $13; food and drink specials; giveaways
• Bunny Ranch Bar and Cigar: 10051 Highway 50 E - $10 cover gets you a raffle ticket, free drink coupon and a trip to an appetizer bar; drink and food specials

— South Carson:

• Red’s Old 395: 1055 S. Carson St. - giveaways; every appetizer you order on Sunday will give you a ticket for a chance to win
• MJ’s Sports Bar: 3679 S. Carson St.
• El Charro Avita: 4389 S. Carson St. – All-you-can-drink specials and munchies

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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