I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 7-8

Welcome to the weekend, Carson City. The temperatures will be brisk, but nothing a scarf and sweater can’t help guard against. The real cold shows up late Sunday and brings with it a good chance for snow. Mary Poppins would advise we bear it with a spoon full of sugar. Our beloved Western Nevada Musical Theater Company has brought the Broadway Musical version to town, and it is guaranteed to be a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious performance. Don’t miss the annual Day of the Dead event at the Nevada State Museum. Crafts, performances, and more await the whole family.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Carson Valley Art Association Annual Scholarship Benefit Art Show at the CVIC Hall, Minden (9am-6pm)
• Annual Craftique Open House at 1201 N. Saliman Road (9am-4pm; handcrafted items by local artisans)

It’s that time of year again. Let craft fair season begin! Get a jump on your holiday shopping with locally handcrafted, one of a kind gifts. The First Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Family, the Calvary Chapel in Dayton, and Carson Valley’s Methodist Church are all hosting a fair today. Classy Seconds Thrift Shop is where you’ll find Christmas Unwrapped for all your decorating needs.

• Holiday Gift Workshop at the First United Methodist Church: 412 W. Musser St. (9am-2pm; soup lunch 11am-1pm)
• Christmas Boutique at Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley: 28 Enterprise Way, Dayton (9:30am-4pm; Hand Crafted Items, Christmas Décor, Jewelry, Baked Goods)
• Holiday Craft Faire and Bake Sale at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Road, Gardnerville (9am-3pm)
• Christmas Unwrapped at Classy Seconds Thrift Store: 411 Hot Springs Rd. (9am-4pm)
• Free Ultimate Car Wash for all active and retired Military at Squeaky’s Car Wash: 1580 N. Lompa Lane (10am-4pm)
• Family Fun Saturday: El Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead at the Nevada State Museum (family friendly activities 10am-4pm; Museum admission $8, under 18 free; crafts for all ages, bilingual stories, dance, special exhibits, face painting, a video, and lecture; 11am keynote address, Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life by Deborah Stevenson, curator of education; dance presentations: the Aztec-style Angeles de Guadelupe at 1pm,Tami Castillo Shelton presenting Día de los Muertos: A Journey from Grief to Peace at 2pm)

Nevada Humane Society is hosting its first volunteer orientation today at the Community Center. Learn what it takes to share some love with homeless pets, and sign-up to help. In the future, you’ll need to sign-up for the orientation in advance, but this month is open to all comers. Kids that love dogs will enjoy Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library: read to a therapy dog and get a book to take home for free!

• First Monthly Volunteer Orientation for the Nevada Humane Society in the Community Center Gym (10am; Volunteers must be at least 10 years old and must offer a minimum time commitment to the program; anyone interested is welcome to attend and volunteer applications will be taken at the orientation. For future orientations, those interested must apply in advance)
• Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Family Day: Demonstrations of how to make gingerbread houses and waterless snow globes at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (Demos 10am-12pm; museum open 10am-4pm; free admission today)
• Super Sale at Carson Treasures Thrift Shop: 4949 Hwy 50 E (10am-4pm; 25% off everything and snacks and drinks)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (10am-5pm)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)

Rain, snow, or shine (although we all hope for shine) the Downtown Business Association’s wine walk is a Carson City favorite. A great time to check out the shops, visit with friends, and stroll about downtown. You’ll find live music along the way at Touched by Angels and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Bibliophiles can meet local authors at Comma Coffee and Morley’s Books.

• Tour of model railroads: Richard and Anne Zawodniak’s 3-rail layout at 2822 Tenaya Dr., off E. Nye (11am-4pm)
• Underwater Photos With Scuba Santa at the Carson Aquatic Center: 841 N. Roop St. (12pm-2pm; free photo courtesy of High Desert Divers; pool fee $4, $3 for children and seniors; Everyone must sign a special event release, anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign for them; Contact highdesertdivers@gmail.com for more information)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• Habits of Mind(craft) Buildathon- Electrical Engineering at the Carson City Library (12pm-2pm; free workshop-based program that uses MinecraftEDU to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) skills to students, grades six through ten; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)

Bliss Mansion is a beautiful home, and tonight it will be filled with beautiful music. The Carson City Symphony is hosting an Evening of Music and Dessert with classical harpist, Marina Roznitovsky Oster.

• Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at Mama Em's Bell Book and Candle, the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, or Touched By Angels (1pm-5pm, raffle at Carson Nugget 5pm; $15)
• Artisan Alley- authors, photographers, craftersand more: next to the Nevada Day Store on W. Telegraph St. (1pm-5pm)
• Live Music with Hick'ry Switch at Touched by Angels (1pm-5pm)
• Live Music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (1pm-5pm)
• Book signing by children’s author Mary Randall at Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm)
• Book signing by local author Mike Hartman 'Jaguarundi' at Morley's Books: 201 W. King St. (1pm-5pm)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Capital City Circles Initiative's Fourth annual "Gem of a Fundraiser" Silent/Live Auction and Gala at Thunder Canyon Country Club in Washoe Valley(5:45pm-8:45pm; $20, call 775-883-6506 for any questions)

Art is alive in Carson City. Head to the Brewery Arts Center for an Artist Reception at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery this evening. Artsy Fartsy is a favorite stop during the downtown wine walk, and Jeffery makes sure to stock the gallery with great gift ideas. The ‘Gem of a Fundraiser’ for the Circles Initiative has teamed up with Capital City Arts Initiative for a High Art, Low Prices auction. Tickets are still available for the event to be held at Thunder Canyon Country Club in Washoe Valley.

• Artists Reception for the Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center: 449 W. King St. (6pm-8pm; all welcome)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; weather permitting)
• Live Music: Songwriter William Matheyus opens for Wild Horse Epidemic in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Carson City Symphony Association presents An Evening of Music and Dessert with classical harpist Marina Roznitovsky Oster at the Bliss Mansion: 608 Elizabeth St. (7pm-9pm; $25, $5 ages 12 and younger; includes dessert and mansion tour)

Do your best Bond impersonation at Living the Good Life tonight during their Shaken, Not Stirred party. Live music with Bread and Butter can be found downtown at Carson Cigar Co. Don’t miss I Love Lucille at the Max Casino for a blend of originals and favorites with locals Josh and Jenera. For family friendly entertainment, Wild Horse Epidemic at A to Zen is for you.

• Karaoke hosted by Joanie at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Pearl Sky at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Rock, Paper, Scissors, Drink! Round 5 at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (double elimination; sign up 7pm-8pm, first match 8:30pm)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; tickets 866-977-6849 or online at http://protixonline.com/events/details/?event_id=197 )
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Live Music with Nevada Hazzurd at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with 9 Below Zero at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Dusty Miles and It’s a Cryin Shame at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Bread and Butter at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with I Love Lucille at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke lovers have several options tonight: 11th Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes, Beercade by the Carson City Inn, Westside Pour House downtown, or the Twisted Spoke on Hwy 50 E. If you’re a wiz at Rock, Paper, and Scissors, then the Feisty Goat Pub is the place for you.
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Shaken Not Stirred 007 Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; come dressed as your best Bond, best villain or best Bond Girl)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Live DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Model train lovers are in for a special treat. It’s National Model Train Month and local aficionados are opening their doors and showing off their sets. Grab a tour guide from Hobbytown by the Denny’s Restaurant, and all aboard for a fun day. The Classic Cinema Series returns to Galaxy Theater with a showing of Die Hard. Yippy-ki-yay.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Sign ups 9am-10am; $10; weather permitting)
• Carson Valley Art Association Annual Scholarship Benefit Art Show at the CVIC Hall, Minden (9am-3pm)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Pittsburg Steelers; 10am; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Northern Nevada 2015 Model Railroad Layout Tours throughout Carson City (10am-5pm; get a tour guide at Hobbytown USA: 2303 N. Carson St or online here)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (10am-5pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Tour maker of track cleaning cars and mills frames for N-scale locos at Aztec Manufacturing Co: 2701 Conestoga Dr. #113 (10am-3pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Paul Martinovich’s N-scale of Eastern California railroading in the 1950s at 5660 Gentry Ln., off Snyder (10am-4pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Jim Reinhardt’s freelance representation of Western Nevada at 3590 Shawnee Dr., off Jacks Valley Rd. (10am-4pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Patrick Mobley’s Great Basin and Sierra N-scale railroad at 3104 Pine Lane – take Northgate to E. Hampton, turn right (10am-2pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Carson City Railroad Association at the Train Clubhouse in Mills Park (11am-5pm; if weather permits, the outdoor railroad may be running.)
• Tour of model railroads: Richard and Anne Zawodniak’s 3-rail layout at 2822 Tenaya Dr., off E. Nye (11am-4pm)

If you didn’t make the Gospel Brunch at Sassafras in August, you really missed out. Vocalist Pat Esters returns for the Motown Soul Food Brunch today: your heart, stomach, and soul will thank you. Tickets are limited, though. Grab your friends and head to the Brewery Arts Center for a performance of Friends with Amazing Voices.

• Motown Soul Food Brunch: Performance by Velvet featuring Pat Esters at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd (11am; space limited; $25, brunch buffet with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
• Tour of model railroads: Frank Zila’s western themed railroad at 278 Well Way, off East Fifth (12pm-4pm; Go around to the right of the garage, through the fence, and enter the rear building)
• Pints, Paws, and Pics: Pet Christmas Photo Shoot with Raquel Espinoza Photography at the Tap Shack: 112 Rice St. (12pm-2pm; $5-$11; please have your pet crated, leashed, and/or muzzled as neccesary)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Deadman’s Creek Hike at Washoe Lake State Park- meet at the Maze parking lot. Turn left past the fee booth and it is the first parking area on the right (1pm-2pm; moderate, one mile, round-trip hike; leashed dogs permitted; bring sturdy hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather; entrance fee $7 per vehicle, Nevada residents $5)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)

Tap Shack is hosting Pints, Paws, and Pics photo shoot that will send you home with a Christmas Ornament with your dog’s picture. A guided hike to Deadman’s Creek in Washoe Valley is pet-friendly as well, so grab your hiking boots and your best friend for some beautiful autumn views.

• Motown Soul Food Brunch: Performance by Velvet featuring Pat Esters at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd (1pm; space limited; $25, brunch buffet with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys)
• Tour of model railroads: Gene Bails’ “Wabuska Model Railroad” at 1216 Fremont St., off Sonoma (1pm-3pm)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; tickets 866-977-6849 or online at http://protixonline.com/events/details/?event_id=197 )
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Special Olympics Bowling practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm to 4:30pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Friends With Amazing Voices in the Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-9pm; general admission $18)
• Wine Glass Candle Holder Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter; wait list)
• Classic Movie Series: Die Hard at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Monday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.