Wednesday, Feb. 22: Things to do in Carson City

We’ll wake up to sunshine, but some snow may be in the cards this afternoon. Please drive safe when it’s slick out. ‘Our Story, Inc.’ takes you on a tour of Black History in Northern Nevada in the foyer of the Legislature; they’ll be on hand at the Carson Library this evening for a special Black History Month Celebration. Get a jump on spring cleaning and lend a hand to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. You’ll find their clothing drive at Red’s Old 395 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Show off your skills at Retro Replay if you fancy yourself a Smash Bros. champion, or test your knowledge at Geeks Who Drink trivia at Westside Pour House.

WEDNESDAY:

• Nevada Nurses Day at the Nevada State Legislature
• ‘Our Story, Inc: A Tour of African-American Historic Sites in Northern Nevada’ Exhibit in the Foyer of the Legislative Building (8am-5pm)
• Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘a subtle story’ acrylic and mixed media by Lisa Kurt of Reno in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• ‘Iconic Nevada, Plein Air Paintings from Around the State’ by Erik Holland featured by the Nevada Press Association in the Rinckel Mansion: 102 N Curry St. (8am-5pm)
• ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• ART from WNC, group show of art by Western Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• “Negotiating the Influence of Culture,” paintings by Gig Depio in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• Carson River Watershed Management Forum in the Carson Community Center Gym (9am-4:30pm; free, Guest Speakers, Presentations, and Demonstrations; RSVP HERE)
• Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-5pm)
• Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! Luncheon: A Joint Review of the First Quarter presented by Senator Dean Heller and Congressman Mark Amodei at the Gold Dust West Casino: 2171 E William St (11am-1pm; Sold Out)
• Clothing Drive at Red’s Old 395 (2pm-6pm; looking for adult and children’s clothing, shoes, linens, and purses; benefit for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada)
• Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
• Sip and Stay: Wine Tasting and Open House at the Courtyard by Marriott at the Casino Fandango (5pm-7pm)
• Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• Grand Smash Bros. Tournament at Retro Replay: 200 E. Washington St (5pm-9pm; $5 entry fee; sign-ups and tournament rules inside the store)
• Celebrating African American History and Culture at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Learn about African American History in the Carson City and Genoa Area and meet local African American artists; Cooking Demo)
• Veteran's Town Hall at the Johnson Lane Baptist Church: 1581 Johnson Ln, Minden (6pm-8pm; featuring speakers from various Veterans Service organizations; They will talk about their organization and how they help veterans)
• Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
• West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm)
• Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (6:45pm-9:30pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz night at Westside Pour House (play begins 7pm sharp)
• Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm-10pm)
• Jazz Jam hosted by Carolyn Dolan, Peter Supersano and special guests at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm)