I Love Carson City
Sunday’s are excellent for relaxing. Join Dharma Zephyr for a day of meditation and reflection after the hustle of the holidays and start this new year grounded. The Gold Hill Hotel on the way to Virginia City has begun a monthly history event featuring dinner and a presentation. Dress in your best Comstock-era finery for a chance to win the costume contest.
SUNDAY:
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community’s Mindfulness Meditation ReTreat at Ascent Physical Therapy: 3246 N Carson St # 120 (9:30am-3:30pm; free, donations appreciated; The day will be in silence except for instructions in sitting and walking meditation, dharma talk, and a question and answer period with the teachers; wear comfortable, layered clothing and bring a sack lunch; go to www.DharmaZephyr.org for more info)
- Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
- Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society’s Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
- Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
- The Wiz Presented by the Youth Theatre Carson City at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12, $10 seniors/students)
- Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4pm; $30 per painter)
- PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
- Artist Reception for Roman de Salvo and Open Studio session with the MFA-IA students at St Mary’s Art Center: 55 North N St, Virginia City (3pm-6pm; chili dinner 7pm)
- Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (3pm-6pm; free)
- Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)
- Celebrate Gold Hill History: Gold Hill and the Gold Hill Hotel presentation by John Tyson at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Cocktail reception 4:30pm-5:30pm, Era inspired dinner 5:30pm, lecture 6:30pm; $10.99; reservations 775-847-0111; period dress/costumes encouraged)
Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.
My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go here to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.
