Friday, Sept. 9: Things to do in Carson City

So many wonderful things happen as the summer winds down. Glow Patrol, camels, ostriches, not to mention the return of all things pumpkin. Enjoy the last of our balmy evenings with the Mark Castro Band on the stage at Living the Good Life. Let Mike Thomas wow you with tales of ‘Undersea Wonders’ during his presentation at the Plaza. Rockabilly takes the stage at Sassafras when the Scoundrels from Vegas get started around 8:30 p.m. Meet Michael Malley at the artist reception celebrating his exhibit 'Silver State Swimmer' in the Community Center Sierra Room. The Varsity Football team at Carson High tackles Reed tonight: GO BIG BLUE! Keep reading, there’s something for everyone.

FRIDAY:

• Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno (3:30am Gates Open; 5:15am Super Glow Show; 7am Mass Ascension Launch; 7am-8am Biggest Little Pajama Party; 9:30am Tissue Paper Balloon Launch; 4:30am-11am Shopping along Balloon Boulevard)
• High School Pic[ks] 1, group show of art by area high school in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• “.001%” by photographer Matt Theilen in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• Justin Favela’s art exhibit ‘Mi Casa es Mi Casa’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• 57th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (gates open 10am, races 12pm-2:30pm; $12-$40)
• Last Day: Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Scarecrow Festival at the Carson Mall (build your own scarecrow 10am-5pm; they will provide base, clothes and some stuffing -no straw; You bring the hats, hair, eyes, etc.)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Kids Ride Free Friday on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train (code kidsfree online ONLY on www.vtrailway.com; one kids ticket with the purchase each adult ticket; ages 3-16)
• Fundraiser to benefit Gavin Clouser at Yogurt Beach (11am-9pm; please mention fundraiser at checkout; https://www.gofundme.com/project701 )
• CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (12pm-5pm; artist’s reception 5pm-7pm)
• Artist Reception for Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (5pm-7pm, artist talk 5:30pm; free, all welcome)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
• Spirit of the West Fundraiser and Silent Auction in the Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion (5pm-8pm; $35; benefit for the Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association and the Wild Horse Preservation League)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Trans in Carson City (TICC) at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm)
• 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)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; September special $20 includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
• Outdoor Concert with the Mark Castro Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6:30pm-9:30; DJ Bobby G inside 9pm)
• CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
• Mike Thompson Lecture ‘Undersea Wonders’ in the Sierra Room of the Plaza Hotel (doors 6:30pm; 7pm-8:30pm; $5 per person; light refreshments and no host bar)
• Carson High Varsity Football vs. Reed High School at Carson High School (7pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• ’Hawaiian Style’ Country Dancing with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Carson Comedy: Carla Rea at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
• Live Music with Blondasaurus Wrecks at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Prey for Son at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Live Music with Danny Barnes and the Nobles in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Pearl Sky Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Wesley Orsolic Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with The Scoundrels! Rockabilly outta Las Vegas at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8:30pm-11pm)
• Movie Night: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” at the Virginia City High School softball field (begins around 8:30pm; free admission, popcorn/soda for sale; bring a blanket/ low-backed chair; presented by the VC Library’s Teen Tech Club)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Friday Night with DJ (R) Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)