Wednesday, Dec. 7: Things to do in Carson City

75 years ago, the USS Nevada was one of the battleships trapped when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. She was the only battleship to get underway during the attack, and according to Naval historian Kermit (Kit) H. Bonner the ship was "the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal and depressing morning" for the United States. Today we remember those lost in that attack, and remember the history behind the battleship that is our battle born namesake. A special exhibit of USS Nevada artifacts, and a lecture on her history are free for all at the State Museum at 1 p.m. following a remembrance ceremony at the Capitol.

WEDNESDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
• ‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• 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)
• Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (Fridays 12pm-5pm and during public meetings)
• Grand Opening at FoodMAXX: 3325 Hwy 50 E (ribbon cutting 9am)
• 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)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (10:15am-12pm; get ticket in the auditorium)
• 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor: Ceremony to commemorate the day and honor our veterans at the USS Nevada Memorial on the Capitol grounds (10:51am, please arrive at least 15 minutes early; all welcome)
• 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)
• 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor: USS Nevada BB-36 exhibit and program by Nevada historian Judge Chuck Weller in the Nevada State Museum’s South Gallery (1pm, program at 1:30pm; free admission)
• Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
• 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)
• Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
• Backseat Art Gallery Artist Reception at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• CASA of Carson City Information Hour at the CASA Office in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th St. (5:30pm-6:30pm; CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case)
• 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)
• Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, no show if raining; donation drive for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates; please do NOT block or park in driveways)
• 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)
• Pictures with Santa at Red’s Old 395 (6-8pm; All pictures are free, courtesy of Red's Old 395 Grill. They will print a picture for you to take home)
• Live Music with Steve Lord 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)
• Sunday Ski Club Sign-ups at the Carson Valley Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville (6:30pm-8:30pm; parent and child must attend sign-up; only open to Douglas County students ages 8-18, ages 8-12 must bring birth certificate; For more info contact Pat Clark 721-8623 or Jim Simpson 450-9077 or pat@bldgconcepts.com)
• Country Line Dance at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
• West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
• Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (6:45pm-9:30pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• 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)
• Jazz Jam hosted by Tom Stryker at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)