Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 23

Welcome to your windy Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 the day after Thanksgiving. We hope your Turkey Day was a memorable one with enough leftovers to last through the weekend. If you're looking for holiday bargains today and Saturday, there's plenty of them to go around. Today is known as "Black Friday" the official launch of the holiday shopping season and Small Business Saturday, where independently owned restaurants, shops, art galleries, merchants and speciality stores urge all to shop and buy locally.

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Here's what's happening today.

— Looking to work-off that delicious Thanksgiving meal? Join Muscle Powered for its Friday Morning Walk to Mills Park. Meet at 9 a.m. in the small parking lot on Seely Loop off of Saliman Road. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Betts Markle at bettsm@gmail.com or call 775-843-8424, if you have any questions.

— Carson City's ‘Museum Store' returns for holiday shoppers. 9 a.m. Holiday shoppers looking for that “Only in Nevada” gift have an option tucked in between Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday. In Carson City, both the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum are taking part in the program, offering discounts to shoppers along with special activities to celebrate the day. At the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., the museum store features a wide variety of items ranging from “Soul Mate Socks” to the 2018 Ornament to books, games and clothing. Select store items will be discounted from 15 to 50 percent. Those who make a store purchase will receive a free gift bag. At the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., shoppers will find a 10 percent discount on select merchandise. The museum store features a variety of Nevada and railroad themed items, including books, toys, collectibles and clothing.
The store will also offer free gift wrapping during the event. Both the Carson City museum stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

— Carson Mall in Carson City celebrates the holiday season with Black Friday and Small Business sales Friday and Saturday. The mall is also celebrating its annual Craft and Holiday Gift Show, Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mall writes on its Facebook page: Come to join us for our annual Craft and holiday gift show. Come and check all the handmade crafts, toys and unique gifts and family activities."

— Inside the Carson Mall, Santa Claus will appear Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for pictures. Packages and single photo available. Santa visit is always free. Pick-up is available 6 p.m. to 7p.m. that day, excludes. Black Friday. Online orders available. Each child will walk away with a special present from Santa. Santa will make mall appearances on Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23. Dates are: Nov. 23, 24, 25; Dece. 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23. Times are 9:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

— Black Friday Deals at Tech Shield in Carson City. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Know of a loved one or friend that has their device broken and needs it repaired? Tech-Shield is offering 15 percent off repairs from screen replacement to battery replacements. Located at 201 E William St No. 5 Carson City.

— Can't think of what to buy family members or your significant other? Three Carson City area art galleries are featuring sales this weekend, beginning today. Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery at 110 S Curry St., at the corner of 2nd Street is having a sale. Gallery owner Robin E. McGregor writes: "Are you ready for the Holidays? Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery is! To kick off the Season several of their artists are offering anywhere from 20-50% off. This sale begins on BLACK FRIDAY (November 23rd) and lasts until Saturday December 29.
On Saturday, Nov. 24th there is a Meet & Greet with several artists in attendance from 1 to 5 p.m. Check out some deals here and its Facebook page here.

Also on Friday, Charlie B Gallery at 114 Telegraph Street in Carson City is celebrating with its Museum Room Sale. Owner Charlie Blim writes: "We will have extended hours on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. In the museum room, there will be vintage art especially Historic Nevada Art with a few pieces by Dolores Samuels Young(1899-1977) a 1921 Latimer Club Member, ceramics, art tiles, lamps, small furniture, advertising, tins, shabby chic, toys, jewelry, textiles, MCM, rusty gold, primitives, Franciscan Starburst, Heath Pottery and too many objects to describe in the museum room." See Charlie B Gallery's Facebook page here.

And on Saturday, Jeff Pace at Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 405 North Nevada Street, is celebrating Small Business Saturday. He writes: "Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. Discounts, prizes, and yes the wine room will be open for your holiday shopping enjoyment. Please shop small this holiday season and support your local economy, while supporting 'Your Local Art Gallery.'" See Artsy Fartsy's website here and Facebook page here.

— Nutcracker Ballet celebrates 30 years with Thanksgiving weekend Carson City performances. Friday through Sunday. Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents the 30th anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring a live orchestra in Carson City this Thanksgiving weekend. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24, 2018 at 7 p.m., and a matinee on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater.

— Comedian Jason Love headlines the Carson Comedy Club. 8 p.m. Funnyman Jason Love headlines the Carson Comedy Club this weekend, Nov. 23-24 inside the Carson Nugget. One of today’s hardest-working comedians, Jason Love has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, and America’s Got Talent. His crafty punch lines and guitar bits make him a favorite for companies like Chevron, Google, and Pepsi. Jason performs at clubs around the country, from the Laugh Factory in Hollywood to Carolines on Broadway. He performs overseas for the troops and on the seas for cruise lines. His clips are played daily on Sirius XM. The Carson Nugget is located on 507 N Carson St., in Carson City. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at ccnugget.com or at the Winners Club inside the casino.

ONGOING:

— Signups underway for Dec. 1 Carson City's Holiday with a Hero Holiday Crawl. Carson City's Holiday with a Hero announced Wednesday that its annual Holiday Crawl through downtown Carson City will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m. The Holiday with a Hero committee hosts the Holiday Crawl, a festive pub crawl through downtown bars, to raise money for the annual shopping spree for children who classify as homeless in Carson City. The Holiday Crawl draws hundreds annually who walk through downtown Carson City, taking in entertainment from talented local bands and artists, including Bootleg, Eross, Jimmy V Music (Jimmy VanDeuson II), Athena McIntyre, and Gary Wheeler, as well as enjoying food and beverages offered at local bars.

In past years, Holiday with a Hero donations annually have benefited approximately 300 children living in cars, campgrounds, motels or shared spaces, and are part of the Carson City School District McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program.

All proceeds go to Holiday with a Hero, the annual drive by local law enforcement, firefighters, military service members and others to provide a Christmas shopping trip for underprivileged schoolchildren (kindergarten through eighth grade). Each child receives a $100 Walmart gift card to shop with their leader. The Carson City Fire Department, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Department of Corrections and several other local organizations provide volunteers for the event. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, also donations are welcome. Check-in is 4 p.m. in Downtown Carson City at the Studio 177 W Proctor St. More information can be found at www.HolidayWithAHero.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Must be 21-year-old to participate. Following the link here: http://bit.ly/HolidayCrawlCarson to sign up and purchase your tickets for the Holiday Crawl.

— Tiffani and Bailee's 6th Sealed Toy Drive underway now through Dec. 9, drop off boxes throughout Carson City. Tiffani Barber was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those of you who didn't know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people. So it was no surprise to those closest to her that when the social worker assigned to her case asked her what she needed, Tiffani replied with, "How can I help?" There are multiple locations throughout the Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno area.

— Winter Conditioning Program at Well Being Fitness. 9 a.m. 1851 S Roop St, Unit 145, Carson City. Winter sports and activities are on the horizon! Join us at Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) and prepare your body for success. We focus on strength, dynamic balance and stability, and muscular endurance (yes, that means cardio!) as they relate to winter sports and activities like snow-mobile excursions, snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding, and all the Nordic and back country activities on your list.

— Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement. 11 to 6 p.m. The Charlie B Gallery is proud to announce the coming of a ceramic celebration art show and sale: “Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement.” The gallery will offer many works created by Patricia Ann Probst (1941-2016). A sale will continue through December 2, 2018. 114 West Telegraph.

— Christmas tree permits available on Carson, Bridgeport ranger districts. Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase now through Dec. 25. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating. Christmas tree permits must be purchased in person and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10 each, with a limit of two trees per household. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and only valid through Dec. 25, 2018. The Ranger Districts have a limited amount of Christmas tree permits available, and once those allotted permits are sold, no more will be available.

— The Nevada Artists Association (NAA) presents the annual Nevada Day Art Show, now through Nov. 30. Entries in all categories are judged with cash prizes awarded to winners. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces. Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply. If interested, go here.

— Carson City Art Gallery features Show by Erik Holland. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the artwork of Erik Holland. He has worked as an artist his entire adult life. He started painting murals in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1990's. He then moved to Reno, Nevada, achieving his dream of living in the high desert. He has had a one man show in Reno every year since 2001. The show was born on a desire to depict the many sides of America. Amerika is spelled with a K to denote concern with our troubled times. The images come from the life of artist Erik Holland, starting in 1980, when he painted "Spirit of the Eighties" The show is in fact a retrospective of the artist's life from 1980 to the present. Carson City Art Gallery is located at 110 S Curry St, corner of 2nd, in downtown Carson City. For details, please contact Carson City Art Gallery, 775-313-8628 or carsoncityart@yahoo.com.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Depio is an artist and an advocate for public art in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was awarded the 2016 Fellowship Grant in Painting by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). He has worked on various exhibitions and projects with the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery, and UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, among others. Depio graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He lives in Las Vegas with his family. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser Street in Carson City.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.