Thursday, April 21: Things to do in Carson City

Thank goodness we are only two months from the first day of summer; spring is such an unpredictable season. Blustery today, rainy tomorrow, the threat of some snow in a few days. Take advantage of a nice day whenever it appears. Bike night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar is one way to do that. Take a hike up Longview Canyon with the folks of Muscle Powered, but be sure to bring water and a sweatshirt. Kids will love Capital City Farm Days at Fuji Park: animals, big and small, will be on display along with exhibits with grade schoolers in mind. Plane buffs are in for a treat, in addition to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s weekly burger luncheon, tonight’s Gold Hill Hotel Lecture will be about Nevada’s Aviation History.

THURSDAY:

• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• A Brushwork Roundup: Western Painting and Drawing by Craig Sheppard in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• "Show Me Your Insides" by artist Anthony Arevalo in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Capital City Farm Days at the Carson City Fairgrounds and Fuji Park Exhibit Hall (8:45-2pm; Presentations and exhibits are geared for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade)
• Spring Has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Third Annual Community Shred Day at Debug Computers: 591 S Saliman Rd (11am-2pm; free; first come, first served; destroy documents, and recycle your old electronics (no CRT’s)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-5pm; $6 per child)
• Grand Opening Celebration at United Federal Credit Union: 1350 Williams (2:30pm-5:30pm; Shoot a Hoop for a Cause fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and enjoy free yogurt from Yogurt Beach)
• Muscle Powered Winter Afternoon Hike: Longview Canyon Trail- meet in the parking area on Kings Canyon Rd, opposite Longview Way (3pm-4:30pm; Bring water, hiking stick. Cancelled if rain, sleet, or blizzard)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all draft beers)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• Burger Night: Fundraiser for Tumbleweeds Gymnastics at Red Hut, Carson City (4:30pm-7:30pm; $10 for burger, chips, soda)
• Customer Appreciation Night at Meek’s Lumber and Hardware: 2869 N. Carson St. (4:30pm-7:30pm; catered food and beverages, raffle prizes, Contractor Bingo, product demos, special discounts, and more)
• CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Free Bingo at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; four rounds with prizes; one free card, additional card per drink purchased)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Sileni Winemaker’s Dinner in the Barrel Room at the Carson Nugget (6pm; $69.99-$89.99; Seating very limited, Must RSVP: email alatte@ccnugget.comor call 775-882-1626 ext. 293)
• Salsa Dance Lessons with Tiffany Alm at El Charro Avita (Group Lesson 6pm-7pm, dance practice 7pm-8pm; $10 or $80 for 10 classes)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Jackie Dauz at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Strings in the Schools Spring Concert with Beginning violins, cellos, string ensemble, Pizzazz, and STRAZZ in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center (6:30pm; free admission)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music with Craig Crow at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-8:30pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Live Music: Cedric Williams and Sunni Frost at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm)
• Live Music with The Kid and Nic at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: “Nevada Aviation History” with Former Storey County Commissioner Bill Sjovangen at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)