Friday in Carson City and beyond: flags, food, music and more

Don’t let the weather fool you. Once we get past the gloomy skies of today, we’re on track for a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. The inaugural Rockin’ Rib Fest at Fandango begins this afternoon and runs until Monday, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to sample some grilled bbq. The Proscenium Players begin their run of ‘The Hit’ in the Brewery Arts Center’s Black Box Theater; break a leg. Lend a hand to our various Veterans’ organizations this afternoon as they plant flags on the graves of those who served in the Lone Mountain Cemetery: many hands make light work. Ayako’s Dance Studio will take you ‘Dancing through Candyland’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater this evening during a performance that’s fun for the whole family.

FRIDAY, May 25: Things to do in Carson City and Beyond

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc  - This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals  
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)       
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — NEW: Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk: Empire Ranch Trail - Meet at Morgan Mill Road River Access area on Morgan Mill Road (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; 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; friendly, leashed dogs welcome)    
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-12pm AND 1pm-4pm; demo included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs; Demonstrations the last Friday of every month)   
• — Story Time Adventures: Memorial Day Picnics at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)       
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)       
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — Rockin’ Rib Fest at the Casino Fandango, on the third floor of the Parking Garage (12pm-9pm; Free admission, all ages welcome; 3:30pm-9pm live entertainment featuring Escalade and Platinum; Rib cookers, rib competition, arts and crafts vendors, games and prizes)
• — Carson City Big Read: True Grit Book Discussion at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (1:30pm-2:30pm; Come discuss the book, "True Grit" by Charles Portis; please Register at https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4103695 ; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Placing of American Flags on the gravesites of Veterans at the Veteran’s Cemetery inside Lone Mountain Cemetery (4pm; The public is encouraged to participate in placing and removing of the flags; sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans and other local Veteran Organizations within the Carson City area; For more info contact Ron Gutzman 775-882-6528)
• — Wine and Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Martin Ray Vineyards’ Chardonnay and Cabernet; Angeline Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir; and Indian Wells Brewery Mojave Red, Amnesia IPA, as well as their Orange Blossom)       
• — Monthly Cruise Night at the Carson Mall (Registration begins at 5pm, winners announced 7:30pm, activities until 8pm-ish; Open to all makes and models, different award every month; $5 Poker walk, music, food specials, raffles and more; More information please call Chelsea 775-671-8150)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)       
• — GE Family Concert Series: Journey Revisited at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6pm-8pm; Free concert, concessions will available to purchase; Children must be supervised at all times and dogs are not permitted; for the benefit of all who wish to enjoy the concert series, reserved/sectioned off spaces must be no larger than 10’ x 10’; no area can be reserved/sectioned off before 7am, and no blankets on the grass until 5pm; Co-Sponsored by American AVK Company)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — ‘The Secret Garden’ presented by the Dayton High Theater and Drama Drama Club in the Dayton High School Multi-Purpose Room: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (6pm; $5 general admission)
• — Athena McIntyre: Music Tour Kick-off at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (6pm-9pm)
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)       
• — CC BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)  
• — The Proscenium Players present "The Hit" by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for PPI or BAC members)
• — ‘Dancing Through Candyland’ presented by Ayako’s Dance Studio in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $13, $8 seniors over 60 and children under 10)
• — Tequila Tasting at San Marcos Grill (7pm-8pm; free tasting with purchase of meal; must be 21+)
• — Live Music with Tony Vee at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music featuring Jamie Rollins at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-9:30pm, Live DJ afterwards; no cover)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Live Music featuring Miki Rae and Robbie at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7pm-10pm)       
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — ‘Programs on the Porch’ featuring Cowboy Performer Ron Weir on the porch of Bower’s Mansion: 4005 Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm; Free series, however donations are accepted for the performers)
• — Concert Series: The Righteous Brothers with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (7:30pm, box office opens at 4pm; Tickets $65 reserved seating, $49 for General Admission or Party Pit standing room only)
• — Comedian Hannibal Thompson 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+)       
• — Live Music with the Lady and the Tramps at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Adrenaline at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)       
• — The Double Down Tour featuring Darci Carlson and Upright Bassist KC 'Skwerll' Mauk at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (9pm-12am)
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (10pm; no cover)       
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)       
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)