Wednesday, Aug. 23: Things to do in Carson City

I’m really hoping for rain. Unfortunately, rain brings thunder and lightning with it, and we are already suffering the effects of lightning. Thanks and praises to the men and women fighting the fire in Voltaire Canyon and for all of your hard work keeping those neighborhoods safe. Smoke may be bad around the valley, so find something indoors to enjoy: our plethora of art exhibits and galleries offer up something beautiful. Hit the road with Smokey and the Bandit at Galaxy Theater. If you have an interest in the digital arts, the Wired Wednesday group meets tonight at Paradise Salon. On the agenda is a discussion of their upcoming short film competition and a recap of last week’s Jukebox International Film Festival.

WEDNESDAY:

• -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- Basin and Range Exhibition featuring 18 Southern Nevada artists in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative (NTI) Traveling Exhibition Program)
• -- ART from UNR, group show of art by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• -- Sierra Chef Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; an assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties)
• -- Photography and Regular Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Tahoe Clarity, solo exhibition by Dylan Silver in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Give Back Event: Douglas County Historical Society fundraiser at Chili’s Restaurant (all day 11am-10pm; mention fundraiser to your server and a percentage of sales will benefit DCHS)
• -- "Little Lyrics at the Dayton Library" With Miss Beth at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (11:15am-12:15pm; Miss Beth shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a relaxed setting; Temporary location during library renovation)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• -- Dayton Valley Library Summer Reading Program: String Art at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (3pm-4pm; Let's explore with a new technique with paint and string. It’s amazingly mesmerizing and addictive)
• -- Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• -- CC BMX Practice Night at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; gates open 5pm, practice begins at 6pm; $3 per rider; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center (5:30pm-8:30pm, weather permitting; local food truck options will vary weekly; Giant Jenga, Bounce House, and entertainment)
• -- Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Roem Baur in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Wired Wednesday Digital Artists Group at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness: 3430 Executive Pointe (6:30pm; free; This month’s topics will include the 2017 Carson Creepy Short Horror Film competition; a recap of the Jukebox International Film Festival; future competitions and festivals, general group business and much more; open to anyone interesting in the digital arts wanting to come together and network: film, photography, special effects, design, etc.; If you have any questions, please call Darla at 775-830-7939)
• -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
• -- West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm)
• -- Chautauqua: Governor John Sparks portrayed by Michael Fischer at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (6:30pm; $5, free for members and those 16 and younger; bring your own seating, dogs are not permitted)
• -- Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (6:45pm-9:30pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• -- Karaoke and Open Mic at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-0pm)
• -- Jazz Jam hosted by Cherie Shipley at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)
• -- Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm)