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Friday, Dec. 8: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 12:59am
Event Date: 
December 8, 2017 (All day)
I Love Carson City

We’ve got one heck of a weekend on its way, and it’s starting right now. Start off with a trip to the Governor’s Mansion with something non-perishable for the annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive: you won’t even have to leave the warmth of your vehicle. Break a leg to Wild Horse Children’s Theater and to the Proscenium Players. Both troupes begin the run of their winter plays tonight at the Brewery Arts Center. It’s a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at Fuji Park. You’ll find a plethora of vendors, crafters, and artisans waiting to help make your holiday shopping hassle-free.

FRIDAY:

  • — 25th annual Channel 2 News Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive: Drop off points are the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City or the Carson Valley Inn in Minden, by the RV Registration Booth (6am-6pm, volunteers welcome; cash/checks, non-perishable food products and disposable household items i.e. toilet paper and paper towels appreciated; music, emergency vehicles, service men and women, a blood drive, and Santa at the Minden location)
  • — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Making A Mark” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
  • — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • — Inspirations, group show of work by the art faculty members from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
  • — Holiday Bazaar at Browsers Corner Bookstore: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-5pm; gift items, art sets, handmade crafts)
  • — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — Christmas Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (11am-5pm; Vendors, Family activities for all to enjoy, Visits and Photos with Santa Claus, Reindeer Games, Pony Express, Rainbow Girls gift wrap, Christmas Carols)
  • — Community Craft Service Project at the Carson Mall Craft Fair, the (11am-5pm; we are creating holiday stockings for Richards Crossing, a festive paper place mat for Meals on Wheels recipients, and writing cards for past and present service men and women serving our country. All supplies will be provided, there is no obligation, and all ages and creative levels are encouraged to participate; This event is part of JustServe.org and #LightTheWorld service campaign and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
  • — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
  • — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-1pm; $6 Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
  • — TRIAD: Public Works for Public Safety in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly (11:45am; free to attend; a discussion on how the city prepares for major winter weather events and tips and tools for individuals on how to manage in major weather; Raffle tickets for a drawing for a gift basket will be handed out at the door)
  • — Live Music with Dave Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • — Second annual Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at Fuji Park (2pm-7pm; free admission; over 40+ local and unique crafters, businesses, and local representatives. Raffles, goodies, kids coloring station, and more; Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada will be collecting hygiene products, clothes, hats, gloves, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, blankets, and more during the event. Please leave all donations at the main event info booth)
  • — Open House at The San Franciscan Roaster Company: 4048 Technology Way, Ste. F (3pm-5pm; Eat, drink and network with our staff and other coffee professionals. We will be offering tours of the warehouse and serving beer and pizza)
  • — Open House at the Pink House: A Cheese and Charcuterie Shop, Genoa (3pm-6pm; tastings, wine and food specials, chance to win a poinsettia)
  • — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (4pm-7pm; $3; Lido Bay Petite Sirah, Myka Cellars Cabernet, Myka Cellars Chardonnay and Zapfino Zin)
  • — Tenth annual Toy and Canned Food Drive at Taildragger Café: 1150 Airport Rd, Minden (4pm-6pm; Bring a new unwrapped toy, two canned goods, or a $5 cash donation and enjoy complimentary hot and cold appetizers and lots of homemade Christmas goodies; All donations go to Project Santa Claus and Carson Valley Food Closet)
  • — Pop-up Art Show featuring the work of Kenny Arnold in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (5pm-7pm)
  • — Acoustic Guitar with Jack Di Carlo in the Crown Point Restaurant Main Dining Room at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (5:30pm-8:30pm)
  • — TICC: Trans in Carson City at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
  • — Live Music with Jimmy Mallett at El Charro Avita (6pm-9pm)
  • — Nevada Christmas: music and video sequenced light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, no show if raining/snowing; please turn off all head/running lights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated, but not required, to benefit the Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club)
  • — 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)
  • — Ninth annual Gardnerville Santa Crawl in Downtown Gardnerville (6pm-10pm, 10pm costume contest at Buckaroo’s; Dress up in your Santa or Holiday Attire; donation of $10 or more to participate: get crawl ticket at the Overland, JT’s, the French Bar, Battle Born Wine, Sharkey’s, NV Ugly, or Buckaroos; benefit for the Austin House and Carson Valley Food Closet)
  • — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect)
  • — The Proscenium Players present Love/Sick: A romantic and tragic comedy by John Cariani in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for students, seniors, and PPI or BAC members)
  • — ‘Honk, Jr.’ presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $5 kids 4 - 12; Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of the Ugly Duckling transformed into a modern musical comedy)
  • — Warren Miller Film Tour presents ‘Line of Descent’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm-9pm; CHS Ski Team Movie Fundraiser)
  • — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
  • — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • — Live Music with the John Dawson Band at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • — Karaoke by Miller’s Entertainment at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (7pm-11pm)
  • — Winter Music Series: The Cash Only Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
  • — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • — Comedian Daniel Humbarger headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
  • — Santa Crawl After-party with live music by the Smoken Rabbits at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (8pm-12am)
  • — Live Music with Terra Bella in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)
  • — Live Music with New Wave Crave in ‘The Loft’ and DJ Wess Neal in Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
  • — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
  • — DJ (R) Styles at the Westside Pour House (10am; no cover; 21+)
  • — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
  • — The Sage Project powered by Roska Entertainment at the Sage Lounge in Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

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