Tuesday, Dec. 12: Things to do in Carson City

I’m always surprised at how busy Tuesdays can get around here. Every week you can discover a new trail with Muscle Powered, get your boot-scootin’ boogie on at Carson Lanes, or test your trivia knowledge at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint and at the Fox Brewpub. Today, however, you can also enjoy the monthly Mile High Jazz Band gig at Comma Coffee, with a special serving of poetry. Christmas Beers are on tap at Cowboy Liquors for their weekly tasting event. See what the Musical Theater students at Carson High have practicing: their annual winter concert takes place in the Bob Boldrick Theater at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY: First Night of Hanukkah

• — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Making A Mark” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Inspirations, group show of work by the art faculty members from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Muscle Powered Easy Walk: Walk to Mexican Dam, North Section - Meet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road. (NEW TIME: 9am-10am; 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; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
• — Come have Coffee with CASA at the Artisan Café: 701 S Carson St (9am-10am; Come on down and have a delicious sandwich and cup of coffee on CASA. Active volunteers can come and enjoy the company of other CASAs)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• — Christmas Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (11am-5pm; Vendors, Family activities for all to enjoy, Visits and Photos with Santa Claus, Reindeer Games, Pony Express, Rainbow Girls gift wrap, Christmas Carols)
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $13.95, add a draft beer for $2 more)
• — Taco Tuesday with the Original Penguin Tacos at the Westside Pour House (11:30am-8pm; $2.59 per taco, while supplies last)
• — Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (11:30am-1pm)
• — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner at Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Give Back Event: Fundraiser for Bordewich Elementary School at Chili’s Restaurant on Topsy Lane (4pm-9pm; mention fundraiser to your server and a percentage of sales will benefit the school)
• — First Night of Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the Carson Mall (4:30pm)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Christmas Craft Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; Ayinger Doppelboch, Gouden Carolus Noel, Sudwerk Rye of the Lager, Anchor Christmas Ale, and Victory Storm King Imperial Stout)
• — Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path - Meet in the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) parking lot at 1860 Russell Way (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; Bring a flashlight; water and closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — Nevada Christmas: music and video sequenced light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, no show if raining/snowing; please turn off all head/running lights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated, but not required, to benefit the Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club)
• — 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)
• — Blue Star Mothers: Sierra Chapter #2 Meeting at the Nevada Army National Guard: 2460 Fairview Drive (6pm social time, 6:30 meeting; If you have, or have had, a son or daughter in the military you are welcome to join our chapter; For more information please call Dorothy Wingard, President, 775-246-2499)
• — Open Country Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Open Dance 6pm-10pm; Uptown Funk Dance Lesson at 7:30pm, $5 DJ/Instructor donation; must be 21)
• — Live Music with Tyler Stafford in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
• — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
• — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — Carson Fly Fishing Club meeting in the Airport Terminal Building: 2600 College Parkway, just east of N. Lompa Lane (7pm, doors open 6:45pm; meet fellow fishing enthusiasts, listen and learn from guest speakers, enjoy a chance to win a prize in the raffle, hear the latest fishing stories, and much more; family membership $30)
• — Open Mic at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm)
• — CHS Musical Theatre Ensemble Winter Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; $4, students $2)
• — Mile High Jazz Band presents "Tidings" Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Comma Coffee (7:30pm-9pm; $5 at the door, free for those 18 and younger; Poets and readers are Rita Geil, Wayne Carlson, Heather Firth, Susan Sara Priest, Timothy Rhodes, and “Community Spotlight” reader, Bob Hilderbrand; The band will also be paying tribute to Joe Crowley, former University of Nevada, Reno President and a frequent poetry contributor since 2012)