Friday, Aug. 4: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Ready to let the good times roll, rock around the clock, or twist again? The Silver Dollar Car Classic is throwing a party in the front parking lot of the Max Casino – plenty of hot rods, shiny chrome, and great music by Route 66 is in store. The 14th Annual Jazz and Beyond Music Festival opens tonight with a Garden Party at the historic Bliss Mansion across from the Governor’s Mansion. Bring a picnic and enjoy an art show, great live music and tours of the mansion. Lisa Fisher, whose photography has been featured on Carson Now several times, will be on hand at the Carson City Art Gallery on South Curry for a meet and greet reception this evening.

FRIDAY:

• -- Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonkowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)
• -- Annual Rummage Sale at Saint Gall’s Catholic Church: 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (7am-5pm)
• -- “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘In and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland’ at the Nevada Press Association inside the historic Rinckel Mansion: 102 N. Curry Street (8am-5pm)
• -- ART from UNR, group show of art by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• -- Hot August Nights Kick-off Rally in Virginia City (9am-4pm Show and Shine, Entertainment; Cruise 4pm-5pm; registration $40)
• -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• -- Last Day: Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
• -- Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free; Vendor reps from BMD, Inc. will be on site)
• -- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 includes Hamburgers/Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee; all welcome)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Tahoe Clarity, solo exhibition by Dylan Silver in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Artist of the Month Series: Reception for photographer Lisa Fisher at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm, light refreshments served)
• -- The 14th Annual Jazz and Beyond Music Festival - Opening Night Garden Party and Art on the Porch at the Bliss Mansion (4pm-6:30pm Art Show, Demonstrations, and Sale and Andean Music by Kanta Inka; 6:30pm-8:30pm Live Music with John and Cherie Shipley and the Take This Band; art for sale, music, Nevada Nosh Food Truck, no-host bar, mansion tours; bring a lawn chair, blanket, and/or picnic)
• -- Wine Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• -- Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
• -- Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Silver Dollar Car Classic: Street Dance with Route 66 and Show and Shine in the Max Casino front parking lot (6pm-10pm; free)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: Outdoor Concert with Brother Dan Palmer at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, no cover, Live DJ at 9:30pm)
• -- Sierra Songwriters present: Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm-9pm)
• -- Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
• -- GE Family Concert Series: Mumbo Gumbo at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6pm-8pm; free; Co-sponsored by: Starbucks Roasting Plant)
• -- Youth Theater Carson City presents ‘Into the Woods, Jr.’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm- 10pm)
• -- ‘First Friday Funnies’ Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; free admission, $5 suggested donation; beer, wine, and refreshments available)
• -- Fancy First Fridays: Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect.; Dress to impress; Pot Luck, bring a dish if you’d like)
• -- Live Music with Atomika at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- 80s Party Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; Come dressed in your best 80s outfit for a chance to win free drinks and prizes; hourly raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+) ;
• -- Karaoke with DJ Larry at Flight Restaurant and Bar: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm-10pm)
• -- 321 Improv: Church Comedy Night at High Sierra Fellowship: 1701 Lucerne St, Minden (7pm)
• -- Cinema Under the Stars: From Here to Eternity at the Dayton Valley Golf Club (Drinks 7pm, Dinner 7:30pm, Movie 8:15pm; $29.99 Dinner and movie for two, $15.99 dinner and movie individual, $10 movie and popcorn; Tickets available at 775-246-7888, the Pro Shop, or at the door)
• -- Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $5 for racers; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Live Music with Musicole inside the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Comedian Leslie Norris Townsend headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• -- Live Music with the VooDoo Cowboys in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Live Music with The Giving Tree Band at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; $10 cover, all ages)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- Live Music with the Joker’s Wild Blues Band in ‘The Loft’ and Acoustic Guitar at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- Ladies Night Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)