Thursday, June 16: Things to do in Carson City

Step into the past today: the Pony Express re-ride is coming through town. It’s anticipated around 2 p.m. and you can follow their path online HERE. World War II buffs are going to love the Wings of Freedom tour at the Minden Airport; you have until Sunday afternoon to see the planes. Head to Telegraph Square downtown for the first Community Art Night sponsored by Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and the Charlie B. Gallery. Bring a food donation for the Advocates to End Domestic Violence and enjoy food trucks, artist meet-n-greets, demos and more.

THURSDAY:

• Annual Pony Express Re-ride expected through Carson City approximately 2pm (may be up to two hours ahead or behind schedule; call 1-855-809-8589 or go HERE for updates; riders heading WEST to EAST)
• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ 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)
• ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Job Fair at FISH Ranchos Family Service Center: 921, Mitch Drive in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; featuring Bodine’s Casino, Carson Valley Inn, Caesar’s Entertainment, Harrah’s, Harvey’s and Sharkey’s)
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Clear Creek Trail Upper End - Meet at the Hwy 50 West Park n Ride (9am-10:30am; Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs if you wish)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Father’s Day Arts and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-6pm)
• 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)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Registration closes for Friday’s 9 and Dine at Empire Ranch Golf Course (12pm; $75 per couple for dinner and golf; $25 for dinner only; Call 775-885-2100 to RSVP for Friday, June 17)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-5pm; $6 per child)
• Annual Pony Express Re-ride expected through Carson City approximately 2pm: Mochila exchange at Curry/Second St.(Music and fun at Eagle Station Trading Post 1pm-3pm; exchange may be up to two hours ahead or behind schedule; go to HERE for updates; riders heading WEST to EAST)
• Collings Foundation "Wings of Freedom" Tour Honoring WWII Veterans: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, and North American P-51 Mustang on display at the Main Ramp of Minden-Tahoe Airport: 1146 Airport, Minden (walk through tours 2pm-5pm; $12, $6 kids; 30-minute flights $400-$2200 depending on aircraft, call 800-568-8924 for reservations and information on flight experiences)
• Dayton Farmers Market: behind the Dayton Community Center at 2nd Ave. and Ziller Way(3pm-6pm)
• 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)
• Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk in the downtown Gardnerville Main Street District – register at Big Daddy’s Bike Ski and Board or at Town of Gardnerville office (4:30pm-7:30pm; $15 to participate plus $5 for reusable wine glass; This month’s theme is ‘Pirates’)
• Summer Youth Guitar Class at A to Zen (5pm-5:45pm; $5 donation per person; ages 8-18, parents welcome to join; basic skills group class)
• 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)
• Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night: Courtyard Marriott: 3870 S. Carson St. (5pm-8pm)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Community Art Night (CAN) with Live Music, Art Demos and more at Charlie B. Gallery and Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on W. Telegraph (5:30pm-7pm; Bring a canned food item to be donated to The Advocates To End Domestic Violence)
• Bike Month Movie Night: Turbo Kid in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Movie Trivia 6pm-6:30pm, Showtime 6:30pm; free; From IMDb Parent’s Guide: “This movie is Not rated but if this movie was rated it certainly has R rated levels of blood/gore and profanity.”)
• Salsa Dance Lessons with Tiffany Alm at El Charro Avita (Group Bachata 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 at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music: Cedric White and Sunni Frost at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• Trivia Night at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (6pm-7pm; five rounds of prizes)
• Twilight Concert Series: Live Irish/Celtic Music with Ciana at the at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, 6:30pm-8pm; $5, under 16 free with paid adult)
• Music on the Veranda with Trippin King Snakes at Café at Adele’s (6:30pm)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; Thursday special price $25, excludes alcohol)
• Live Music with Craig Crow at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• 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 TBA at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: Wild Horses in the the Virginia/Flowery Ranges with Bonnie Matton, president and founder of the Wild Horse Preservation League in Dayton 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)