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Thursday, July 14: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
July 14, 2016 (All day)

If you hear some great music downtown, then you’re probably near Café at Adele’s. Tower of Power hits the stage for the annual Concert Under the Stars to benefit the Greenhouse Project. Grab some grub for a good cause at Buffalo Wild Wings: LBL Equine Rescue is holding a fundraiser. Take an easy ride with Muscle Powered; tonight’s ride is perfect for beginners. If you’ve got kids, Frozen is tonight’s choice for the Carson Library movie night. Classic car aficionados should head to Bully’s if they want to join in this week’s Silver Dollar Cruise Night.

THURSDAY:

  • "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
  • Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Skunk Harbor- Meet at the Highway 50 Park n Ride (8am-9:30am; Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs if you wish)
  • Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • ’Print Project’ poster exhibit by students at Black Rock Press in 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 Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Spirit of America 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)
  • LBL Equine Rescue Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings (11am-11pm; must present coupon for fundraiser, go HERE for flyer)
  • 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)
  • Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
  • 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, July 15)
  • Dayton Farmers Market: behind the Dayton Community Center at 2nd Ave. and Ziller Way (3pm-6pm)
  • Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
  • 8th Annual Concert Under the Stars: Tower of Power with special guests the Rowan Brothers at Café at Adeles (Gates open at 5pm, concert 6:30pm-10pm; raffle, silent auction, food trucks; Sold out; benefit for the Greenhouse Project)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley 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)
  • 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)
  • Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night: Bully’s Sports Bar and Grill at 3530 N. Carson St. (5pm-8pm)
  • Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
  • Live Music with Tully Green at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (5pm)
  • Muscle Powered EZ Slow Beginning Bike Ride- meet in front of Carson School District Offices on King Street (5pm safety instruction, 5:30pm 8-15 mile easy in-town road ride; helmet required; water and flat kit recommended; Muscle Powered membership encouraged, signups available at ride)
  • Movie Night: Frozen at the Carson City Library (6pm-8:30pm; rated PG; All Ages, but ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver)
  • 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: Martina Dayton 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)
  • 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)
  • Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Joe Curtis’ PowerPoint presentation "Virginia City History-The stuff you didn't know that you should know to be a Nevadan: Pictorial Look at Virginia City's Past" at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3)
  • Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
  • Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater production of ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ at The Annex: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (7pm-9pm; 4 Female roles playing ages 40 - 60ish)
  • Nevada Division of the Pony Express Association meeting at Grandma Hattie's (7pm-8pm; all welcome)
  • Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Live Music with the Voodoo Cowboys at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
  • Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
  • Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
  • Gold Hill Lecture Series: TBA 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)
  • Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm-10pm; $10)

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