Thursday, July 28: Things to do in Carson City

Summer is in full blaze out there. Treat yourself to something cold at Dairy Queen; their Miracle Treat Day donates a dollar per Blizzard to the Miracle Children’s Hospitals. See what the talented kids of Strings in the Schools have been up to this summer at their free concert inside the Carson Mall. ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ is an art exhibit from Western Nevada College that has travelled the country. A reception tonight honors the exhibit and the late Marilee Swirzek, who helped make it possible. Nostalgia reigns supreme at the Plaza Hotel where you’ll find the Silver Dollar Classic Show and Shine, Music and Spirits.

THURSDAY:

• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: V and T North End - Meet in the parking area opposite Murphy Dr. off of Coombs Canyon (8am-9:30am; Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs if you wish)
• ’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)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’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)
• Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Summer Concert at the Carson Mall (10:30am-11:30am; free)
• Douglas County Public Library presents Storytime at Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (10:30am-11:30am)
• Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen (10:30am-10pm; fundraiser for Miracle Children’s Network Hospitals, $1 donated per Blizzard)
• 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, July 29)
• 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)
• Exhibit Reception for "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” and Celebration of Life for Marilee Swirczek in the Main Gallery of the Western Nevada College Bristlecone Building (5pm)
• 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)
• Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night 'Show and Shine, Music and Spirits': Plaza Conference Center at 801 S. Carson St. (5pm-8pm)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Muscle Powered Bike Ride- meet in front of Carson School District Offices on King Street (5:30pm; 10 miles; bring a helmet and water; Muscle Powered membership encouraged, signups available at ride)
• Trivia Night at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (6pm-7pm; five rounds of prizes)
• 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)
• Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: Beyond Nature’s Light by photographer Abe Blair at the Nevada State Museum (doors 6pm; 6:30pm-8pm; $8, free for museum members and ages 17 and under)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with the Rye Brothers at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• July Birthday Thursday with Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)