Wednesday, Oct. 12: Things to do in Carson City

Hello there, Carson City. Wednesday has arrived and brings several options to help get you over the workweek hump. Geeks Who Drink Trivia at Westside Pour House, an open mic and jam at Firkin and Fox, and Jazz with Judith and Rocky at Living the Good Life all prove to be a good time. The Mayoral and Board of Supervisor candidates take the stage at the Brewery Art Center Performance Hall for another voter’s forum; the ballot question on Gas Tax Indexing will be discussed as well. Bob Boldrick Theater is where you’ll find a fall concert featuring the talented members of the Carson High Musical Theater and Choral Departments. Keep reading for even more things to do in Carson City.

WEDNESDAY:

• Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/
• “.001%” by photographer Matt Theilen in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• 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)
• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• 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)
• 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)
• Autumn Show: Four Wheels of Now and Then at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-12pm; get ticket in the auditorium)
• Live Music: Americana and Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• Wellness Mile Walking Group- Meet at the Wellness Mile trailhead is located just north of the Medical Office Building at 1470 Medical Parkway (12pm; call Mina (775) 445-5169 for more information)
• Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
• Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• Wednesday Evening Farmers Market at the Bob McFadden Plaza: Third/Curry (4pm-8pm)
• 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)
• Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
• Easy Flow Yoga Class with Theresa Simmons at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Center: 1470 Medical Parkway, Ste 250 upstairs (5:30pm; $5; contact Theresa Simmons at 775.720.4284 for more information)
• Special Olympics Soccer Practice at Edmonds Sports Complex (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Election Forum: Mayor, Board of Supervisors Wards 2 and 4, School Board District 5, and Local Ballot Question on Gas Tax Indexing in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors open 5:30pm, 6pm-8pm; free, donations always appreciated; sponsored by Sierra NV Forums, the League of Women Voters, AAUW, and PFLAG)
• Carson City Squadron - Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Main Terminal of the Carson City Airport (6pm-7pm; for informationwww.GoCivilAirPatrol.com)
• Live Music with George Pickard in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Cigar Appreciation Night and Whiskey Wednesday at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
• West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
• Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
• Open Mic with Josh and Jenera on the Firkin and Fox Patio (sign-ups begin at 6:30pm; 7pm-close)
• Kat Simmons Presents: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at the Annex: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (doors 6:30pm, 7pm)
• Carson High School’s Musical Theater/Choral Department Fall Concert at Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm-9pm; $4 adults, $2 students)
• Karaoke at SlotWorld Casino: 3879 Hwy 50 E (7pm-?)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz night at Westside Pour House (7pm)
• Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm-10pm)
• Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (women’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Carson City Symphony Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm-9:15pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• Jazz Jam hosted by Rocky and Judith at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; sit ins welcome)