Friday fun in Carson City: fundraisers, art, live music, and a luau

The week winds down, but the happenings in Carson City are gearing up. Kids are going to have a fun time at the Carson Montessori Carnival Night. Help Relay for Life kick-off this year’s theme during their ‘Surfing for a Cure’ Luau at the Casino Fandango; you’ll have the opportunity to sign up your team, as well. No whining allowed, just fun times, at the Governor’s Mansion during tonight’s 'Let’s Wine Together' silent auction and wine fundraiser for the Carson High Band program. Seattle band, One Sultry Night, makes a one-night-only appearance at the Brewery Arts Center for a special performance.

FRIDAY, March 9: Things to do in Carson City 

• — Baily’s Fishing Pond at Fuji Park reopens to the public (Winter hours are 7:30am-to 5pm; daily; Fishing licenses are required for anyone 12 years of age or older. The limit is 3 fish)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ‘Mementi Mori’ exhibit featuring 2018 Artist Fellow and Photographer, Paul Baker Prindle in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Spring Book Sale at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (9am-5pm; hosted by the Friends of the Dayton Valley Library)
• — Story Time Adventures: Dr. Suess at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburger or Hot Dog, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — TRIAD: ‘Aging in Nevada and the Sanford Center for Aging’ presented by Dr. Kelley Macmillan, director of community and social services of the Sanford Center for Aging at UNR in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly Drive (11:45am; free to attend; a presentation designed raise awareness about senior wellness, discuss trends in aging and share information about the Sanford Center’s portfolio of programs and services; Raffle tickets for a drawing for a gift basket will be handed out at the door)
• — Live Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)
• — Artist of the Month Series: Reception for William Smith at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm, light refreshments served; William’s work will be on display throughout the month; rescheduled from March 2)
• — Wine Tasting and Meet the Carson Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team at Cowboy Liquors (4pm-7pm; $3; Including Rugby Red, Zapfino Zin, Myka Cellars Cabernet, Lido Bay Viognier, and Organic Pura Sangria)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — TICC: Trans in Carson City at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
• — “Let’s Wine Together” annual Wine and Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion (5:30pm-7:30pm; $25, limited tickets available at the door; wine, appetizers, silent auction and raffle; All proceeds will go to support band programs at Carson High School)
• — Relay for Life ‘Surfing for a Cure’ Luau Kickoff Party at the Casino Fandango (6pm-8:30pm; team sign-ups, food, games, raffle prizes and more)
• — Live Music featuring Athena McIntyre at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Carnival Night at Carson City Montessori Charter School: 2263 Mouton Dr (6pm-8pm; free to attend, additional cost for games; games, prizes, and goodies; fundraiser to help the Golden Dragons First Lego League Jr. with travel expenses to the First Lego League World Championships in Texas)
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)
• — Mike Thomas Lecture Series: “Amazing Engineering” at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6:30pm; free to the public)
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)
• — Live Music with Jakota Wass at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7pm)
• — Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — 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 Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — One Sultry Day in Concert at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $20 at the door; A breakout act from Seattle, the original songs by One Sultry Day are a mix of classic, modern, alternative, and pop rock with a positive message)
• — CVAC Concert Series: Little Faith in the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $28 at the door, under 18 free)
• — Winter Music Series: The Wesley Orsolic Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Comedian Mary Kennedy 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+)
• — Live music with the Trippin King Snakes at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with New Wave Craze at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9:30pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)