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Things to do on Tuesday: Trivia, trails, art, and auditions

Event Date: 
April 24, 2018 (All day)

The Senior Center recently hosted ‘Carson’s Got Talent,’ so they know the caliber of performers hidden in our midst. Auditions for their annual show, Senior Follies, continue this evening and are open to all ages. CCAI’s art exhibit in the Community Development Building on E. Proctor features work from several high school artists. Join them in celebrating this young talent at a reception tonight. The day should be gorgeous; a hike with Muscle Powered is the perfect way to embrace the spring. All ages are welcome to participate in DJ Trivia at Fox Brewpub or Geeks Who Drink Trivia at Sassafras, but you may want someone with a little more life experience on your team. Keep reading for all your Tuesday options.

TUESDAY, April 24: Things to do in Carson City

  • — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
  • High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools; Artist Reception today 5pm-7pm)
  • — “Vistas and Viewpoints” exhibit featuring multi-media works by NAC Visual Arts Fellow Bobbie Ann Howell in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • — Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
  • — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Muscle Powered Morning Walk: Linear Ditch Trail, East - Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
  • — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
  • — Story Time Adventures: Seed to Flower 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)
  • — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — NAA Featured Artist Show showcasing Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — 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)
  • New Volunteer Orientation at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Ln Unit B, Gardnerville (10:30am; All interested parties are welcome to attend, no RSVP required; We will give you a tour of the warehouse, talk about our volunteer opportunities, and give you the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer shift)
  • — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
  • Give Back Event: Carson Valley Community Food Closet fundraiser at Chili’s Restaurant on Topsy Lane (all day 11am-10pm; mention fundraiser to your server and 15% of sales will be donated to the Carson Valley Community Food Closet)
  • — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
  • — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
  • — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
  • — Live Music with CW and Dr. Spitmore at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
  • — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
  • — Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition Monthly Meeting in the Espresso Yourself Cafe at the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; all artists, representatives of arts organizations, and those interested in the arts in Carson City are invited)
  • — Bite of Reality - Teen's Financial Literacy Program at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3pm-4pm; Teens will learn about how to be savvy with money through the “Bite of Reality” program for ages 13 to 18; this program will be presented by Greater Nevada Credit Union)
  • — Teen Movie Night: Wonder Woman at the Carson City Library (3:30pm-5:30pm; Rated PG-13; free popcorn, must be 13 or older)
  • — Family Game Night at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (4pm-9pm; kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée; family friendly games in dining room, adults only games in the Sage Lounge)
  • — Sun Mountain Meditation Group at Sierra Foot and Ankle: 2350 S. Carson St., #4 – corner of Rhodes and S. Curry St. (4:30pm-5:15pm, please arrive a little early; Learn the basics of meditation practice with Angela Sullivan; no charge, donations always appreciated)
  • Artist Reception for the CCAI Exhibit ‘High School Pic[ks] 2018’ in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (5pm-7pm; free to attend; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
  • — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
  • Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
  • Muscle Powered Evening Hike: Dead Truck Trail - Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; MUST bring a flashlight or headlamp; water and sturdy closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
  • Documentary Night: Capital City Reads – BEYOND BORDERS: Undocumented Mexican Americans at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30; In telling the stories of several undocumented Mexican-Americans, ‘Beyond Borders’ reveals the reasons why millions of Mexican workers have settled in the US over the past four decades instead of returning home. It also illuminates the remarkable networks that connect the film's characters with the families they left behind, and the very real human impact of the anti-immigration backlash now sweeping the country)
  • — Carson City Photo Club Meeting in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Department – use west entrance (6pm; annual membership $15, cash only; this month’s photo topic: Color Purple or Pink)
  • Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
  • — Open Mic Night at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (6pm-9pm)
  • — Live Music with Tim Snider in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • — Auditions for the 2018 Senior Follies "Follies Favorites: A Sentimental Journey" at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly (6:30pm; Sign-up by calling 775-883-0703 or visiting the Center; Bring music, props, or costumes. ALL ages and talents are welcome; volunteers for stage crew are also needed)
  • — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
  • — Celebrity BINGO at Westside Pour House (6:30pm-7:30pm; A different host each week; $5 buy in, first bingo of each round gets a prize and first black out of each round gets the pot; food and drink specials)
  • — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; Taco Tuesday specials)
  • — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
  • — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
  • Candlelight Yin Yoga with Alison at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)

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