Friday, Dec. 23: Things to do in Carson City

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/23/2016 - 6:37am

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December 23, 2016 (All day)

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Kick the weekend off with local favorites, the Whitehats, at the historic Genoa Bar

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Rumor has it, there’s a storm on the way. Bundle up and do a snow dance if you want a white Christmas. It’s the first day of winter break hours at the Arlington Square Ice Rink; it’s a perfect place for the kids to burn off some holiday energy. Genoa Candy and Coffee invites everyone to enjoy story time tonight. Cookies and hot chocolate complement ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ quite nicely. Head out to Genoa if you want to catch the Whitehats, or enjoy cake and champagne at SlotWorld’s 19th Anniversary Party.

FRIDAY:

Carson and Lyon County Schools: Winter Break Begins
‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
ART from SNC, group show of art by Sierra Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
Share the Love Food and Toiletry Drive at the Carson City Senior Citizen's Center: 901 Beverly Dr. (9am-1pm; non-perishable food, pet food/supplies, and hygiene items; benefit for home-bound seniors)
19th Anniversary Party at SlotWorld (9am-12am; free cake and champagne for all those 21+)
Arlington Square Ice Rink Winter Break Hours (WEATHER PERMITTING; Sessions: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
Cookie Decorating for kids at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm; one free cookie for kids 10 and under)
Holiday Craft Fair and Santa in the Carson Mall (Vendors 10am-5pm; music, food, fun; Santa’s Village 10am-6pm)
Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-5pm,)
Makerspace for Kids at the Carson City Library (1pm-5pm; fun self-led STEAM activities)
Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
STRAZZ: Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Schools perform at Trader Joe’s on Topsy Lane (4pm-5pm)
Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
Live Music with Sandi "Pipes" Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-10pm, no show if raining; please turn off headlights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates)
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)
Pictures with Santa at Red’s Old 395 (6-8pm; All pictures are free, courtesy of Red's Old 395 Grill. They will print a picture for you to take home)
Christmas Story time: ‘The Grinch’ read by ‘Cindy Lu’ Barista at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (6pm; decorate cookies: free for kids 10 and under, small fee for adults)
Rock N Bowl at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm)
Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (music 6pm; dinner reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
Live Music with Martina Dayton and Joe LaChew at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm; DJ R Styles at 9pm)
Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
Zen Friend Holiday Open Mic Bash at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; bring a potluck dish to share)
Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
Carson Comedy: K-Von at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
Live Music in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
Live Music with Tony Vee at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
Live Music with the Whitehats at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
Holiday Party hosted by Santa, Snoopy, and ‘Mr. G’ with Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (8pm)
Live Music with Just Us in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
Friday Night Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
Dance Party with DJ Clay at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

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Western Nevada College press release

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Patrick Mobley

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Anyone with a classic or cool car can enter their vehicle in the event for $25.

Awards will be given for the top 10 entrees. See the attached flyer or you can register day of. Anyone can come check out the cars free of charge.

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The Nevada State Museum

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Photos by Katie Farr

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Press release

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victorian style parlor with three ladies seated around a table with a tea set

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Flag beauty

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Gary K Gundlach

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Michael F. Jensen

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