Thursday, Dec. 15: Things to do in Carson City

The Carson City Library has something in common with the epic spaghetti western ‘The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly’: they are both 50 years old. Celebrate the classic film and our classy library with an afternoon showing of the movie. Join Cherie Shipley at the Brewery Arts Center; the annual ‘Joyful Noise’ Community Holiday Show is full of cheer for all ages. Our high school and middle school student orchestras invite you to their free winter concert at the Community Center this evening. Living the Good Life welcomes singer/songwriter Liam Kyle Cahill back to their stage tonight. Even more fun can be found in Carson City today, so read on for all your options.

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)
• 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)
• Movie Day: 50th Anniversary of ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’ with Clint Eastwood at the Carson City Library (1pm-3pm; Suggested for Mature Audiences; under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (closed for repairs)
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Carson River Westside - Meet at Carson River Park on Carson River 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+)
• CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings)
• Lights for Life: A Celebration of Life at the Carson Valley Medical: 1107 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (5pm-6:30pm; featuring Pastor Leo Kruger's spiritual message, lighting of the CVMC holiday lights, and a special dedication to the loved ones we've lost and honored on the CVMC Memory Tree)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, weather permitting; 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)
• CHS Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced Studies Theatre Arts Winter Showcase in the Carson High School Black Box Theater, Room 170 (6pm; free admission, limited seating)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Steele Wines Winemaker’s Dinner in the Barrel Room at the Carson Nugget (6pm; $49.99-$69.99; Must RSVP: call 775-882-1626 ext. 293)
• Live Music with Liam Kyle Cahill at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-10pm)
• CHS String Orchestra Holiday Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (7pm; free admission; Also featured will be Carson and Eagle Valley Middle School Orchestras, as well as members of CHS Wind Ensemble and CMS Advanced Band)
• Lake Tahoe Entertainment presents Joyful Noise: the 15th Annual Community Holiday Show at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors 7pm, 7:30pm start; $15, $8 kids 12 and younger; no host bar available; Aside from some heartfelt traditional songs, there is the annual "Christmas Conga" a "Santa Train" experience, and even a Reggae tune.)
• 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 Blues Monsters 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)