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Thursday, Dec. 1: Things to do in Carson City

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 10:56pm
Event Date: 
December 1, 2016 (All day)
I Love Carson City

December has arrived and it brings a plethora of holiday cheer. Gardnerville kicks off the weekend of lights with their Heritage Park Tree lighting, caroling, and fireworks. Carson City, Genoa, and Minden follow suit Friday with their own lighting festivities. Karaoke at Living the Good Life and Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar are the perfect place to bust out your rendition of ‘Santa Baby’ or ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree.’ Bundle up if you’d care to join Muscle Powered on their easy hike around Riverview Park. Read on for all of today’s happenings.

THURSDAY:

  • Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • ‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
  • ART from SNC, group show of art by Sierra Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Art Exhibit: ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Mike and Pam Black with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Holiday Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (Vendors 10am-5pm; Santa photos 4pm-6pm)
  • Annual Nevada Day Art 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)
  • Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-12pm; get ticket in the auditorium)
  • All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
  • Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Casino Fandango – back room of the buffet (12pm; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
  • Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
  • Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 3pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental; Afterschool Special- $5 for Elementary and Middle School Kids includes skate rental and one hot beverage during first session)
  • Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Riverview Park - Meet Jo in the Korean War Memorial parking lot at the east end of 5th St. (3pm-4:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, are recommended.)
  • Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; under 9 yrs old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
  • Annual Holiday Soiree at Bella Salon: 1910 College Pkwy (4pm-7pm; refreshments, specials, and raffles)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings)
  • 10th Annual Carson Valley Christmas Kickoff at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville (4:30pm-7pm; wagon rides 4pm until fireworks begin; Santa arrives 4:30pm; Entertainment and Carolers, Lighting of the Town Christmas Tree and Heritage Park Pavilion; Musical Light Show; 6pm-ish Fireworks, weather permitting)
  • Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
  • Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
  • Carson Region PFLAG Monthly Meeting at Comma Coffee (5:30pm)
  • Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater’s ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ at the Carson Valley Community Theatre: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden (6pm; auditions consist of a one minute cold reading from script and song – bring CD or sheet music for accompaniment)
  • Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
  • Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
  • Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser at the Dayton Community Center (6pm-10pm; $10 all you can eat; benefit for the family of Joseph Lopez)
  • Bike Night in the Battle Born Road House at Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; five Big Screen TVs, Darts, and more)
  • Karaoke hosted by Natalie Blaver at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9:30pm)
  • Live Comedy: Sister's Christmas Catechism in the Carson Valley Inn Valley Ballroom, Minden (doors 6:30pm, 7pm; $22)
  • RiffTrax Holiday Special Double Feature: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and Christmas Shorts-stravaganza at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
  • 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 Nighthawks at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
  • Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
  • Trivia Night at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (7:30pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)

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