Thursday, Dec. 8: Things to do in Carson City

It’s a winter wonderland out there, but it does come with unique perils. Please give yourself extra time to get where you’re going, the roads may be slick. The weekend is quickly approaching bringing fun events like the State Railroad Museum’s Santa Train, a special performance by Antsy McClain at the Brewery Arts Center, and the return of the drive-through Living Nativity at the United Methodist Church. If you’re itching for the chance to get your picture with Santa, head to Red’s Old 395 tonight. Stretch your vocal cords with karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or at Living the Good Life.

THURSDAY:

• Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (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)
• Art Exhibit: ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
• 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)
• 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion (11am-1pm; To register for this free event and luncheon, please contact Amber Greene at agreene@lungs.org or 702-948-4160. Participation is limited to the first 150 registrants)
• 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 Story time 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)
• Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• 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: Carson River Canyon - Meet in the area at Brunswick Canyon and Deer Run Road (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+)
• Holiday Open House at Blossom Salon and Spa: 336 E Winnie Ln (4pm-8pm; treats, demos, door prizes, and more)
• CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Kansas City Chiefs; 5:25pm; food/drink specials; supervised kids under 21 welcome)
• 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 Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Karaoke hosted by Natalie Blaver at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• 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 Justin Lee 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)