Thursday around Carson City: STEM, STRAZZ, and shredding

The Carson City Symphony’s Youth Strings Ensemble takes to the stage today for their spring concert, Music is for Life (Goes to the Movies), where you will hear them perform selected scores from our favorite cinema classics like James Bond and the Sound of Music. Teens can learn more about Geology during today’s STEM program at the Carson City Library, and those with a Sewing Certification can join in today’s workshop and walk away with a handy zippered bag. To lend a hand to spring cleaning, DeBug Computers hosts an annual ‘Shred’ Day where you can drop off unwanted papers and documents for shredding. Today you’ll find them set up at the shop in Gardnerville; Carson City’s location will be the drop-off point on Friday. There are many other options for today, so take a look and enjoy our sunshine.

THURSDAY, April 26: Things to do in Carson City

• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — 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)
• — Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — “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)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — ‘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)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Give Back Event: Howie Hawks Boosters fundraiser at Chili’s Restaurant on Topsy Lane (all day 11am-10pm; mention fundraiser to your server and a portion of sales will be donated to Dayton’s Riverview Elementary School)
• — Annual Community Shred/Recycle Day at Debug Computers: 1560 Highway 395 #C, Minden (11am-2pm; free; first come, first served; destroy documents and recycle your old electronics - no CRT monitors or televisions)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Hobart Road - Meet at the west end of Hobart Road in the Lakeview area (3pm-4:30pm - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; mostly uphill, hiking pole encouraged; friendly dogs welcome; All events require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, and on longer hikes, snacks are recommended; hikes are 2-4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain, possibly over 500’, and can be on a paved or dirt track; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-5:30pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Sewing Workshop: Dopp Kit in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (4pm-6pm; Learn to sew this classic 3D zippered pouch; it's simpler to make than you may think. They're handy for personal use or for gifting. All materials and instruction will be provided; Must Register HERE; It is required to complete the Sewing Machine Operation certification class before attending this workshop AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Reborn, an artist reception for Jason Clark at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and some light appetizers and meet Jason in person while viewing his series entitled "Reborn")
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — NASA at My Library: STEM Arcade – Geology at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Become a detective and learn how to identify rocks! Using scientific instruments, we'll make observations and discover where these rocks came from; MUST register HERE; ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Live Music at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: “Datsolalee: A Washoe Woman’s Legacy to Nevada” presented by Sue Ann Monteleone, the registrar at the Nevada State Museum at the Nevada State Museum (We have reached capacity for this lecture)
• — Symphony Youth Strings in Concert present "Music is for Life (Goes to the Movies)" in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (6:30pm; free admission; Symphony Youth Strings, formerly called Strings in the Schools, is an educational program of the Carson City Symphony Association)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Live Music with the Whitehats at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 East Long St (7pm-9pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring the Kid and Nic Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — April Birthday Thursday with live music by the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (8pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, half off select tequilas)
• — Throwback Thursday with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)