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Wednesday, July 29: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
July 29, 2015 (All day)

Just a few last days to celebrate National Anti-Boredom Month, and you’re in the right place! Start with a relaxing soak at the Carson Hot Springs. Head over to Comma Coffee for some Americana blues with Dave Leather. Rack ‘em up at the Ormsby Club, or congratulate Tahoe Ridge Winery at their ribbon cutting. Jazz fans can head to Sassafras for dinner and music. The outdoor patio at Firkin and Fox is the perfect place to listen to music and enjoy a locally crafted beer. Show off your knowledge at Lake Tahoe Brewery’s ‘Geeks Who Drink’ trivia night. You won’t have time to be bored!

WEDNESDAY:

  • Free Swim with proof of social media ‘Check-in’ at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pools only)
  • ‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E. Proctor St. (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
  • NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Broncs and Bulls and Tractor Pull pre-sale tickets; Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau: 716 N. Carson St. ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
  • Parking Passes for the Nevada State Fair on sale at the Carson City Treasurer’s Office in City Hall (8am-5pm; $20 for all four days; limited passes on a first come, first served basis)
  • Bowling Special: $1 per person per game at Carson Lanes (9am-4pm)
  • Food for Thought Backpack and School Supply Drive: Drop off at 3246 N. Carson Ste. 118 (9am-1pm)
  • Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Sierra Gourmet Grill: 1378 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
  • Lampe Park Farmers Market in Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
  • Summer Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Live Music: Americana and Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • Carson Nugget Job Fair at the Carson City Nugget, 2nd Floor in Banquet Room (1pm-4pm; Please apply on-line at ccnugget.com)
  • Teapot Exhibit at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (2pm-4pm; free admission)
  • Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
  • Ladies Night: half off pool and drinks at the Ormsby Club (4pm-11pm)
  • Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Tahoe Ridge Winery and Bistro: 1105 S. Carson St. (5pm-7pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Tow’ring High, by artist Deon Reynolds in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
  • Weekly Grand Classic Blackjack Tournament at the Carson Station Hotel Casino (5pm)
  • Special Olympics Soccer Practice at Mayor’s Park, corner of Koontz and Center St. (5:30pm-7pm)
  • Dungeons and Dragons at Nerdvana, 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (5:30pm-7:30pm AND 8pm-10pm)
  • Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm)
  • Storyteller Series: Joel ben Izzy ‘Buried Treasures: Stories to Carry You Around the World and Back Again’ at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (6:30pm; free)
  • West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
  • Open Jam with Billy Starr at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (6:30pm)
  • Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
  • Jam with Josh and Janera at the Firkin and Fox (7pm-9:30pm; bring your instruments)
  • Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night hosted by Mikey at the Lake Tahoe Brewing Co. (7pm)
  • Live Music with Jamie Rollins at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm)
  • Jazz Jam hosted by the Shipleys at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7pm-10pm; no cover)
  • Karaoke at Crossroads Bar (8pm)

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