Tuesday, Dec. 6: Things to do in Carson City

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 10:23pm

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December 6, 2016 (All day)

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Super Santa Extravaganza, featuring some of the area’s funniest stand-up comics at the BAC tonight.
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See what the talented kids of the 'Strings in Schools' program have been learning at their concert tonight.

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What do you need to get in the holiday spirit? Carson City probably has it covered. Watch ‘A Christmas Wish’ with Jimmy Durante at the monthly meeting of the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Let the talented kids of ‘Strings in the Schools’ entertain you with their annual ‘This is Not a Christmas Concert’ Concert at the Community Center. If you need some bowl-full-of-jelly belly laughs, then the Super Santa Extravaganza, featuring some of the area’s funniest stand-up comics, is for you. You’ll find that in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater. For a good dose of Christmas lights, head to the Johnson Lane area. Off Stephanie Lane, on Chaparral Court, is a spectacular display known as Nevada Christmas.

TUESDAY:

Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
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)
CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (Fridays 12pm-5pm and during public meetings)
Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Fairview Multi-Use Trail - Meet Alyce in the parking area south side of Fifth St just east of the round-about (9am-10am; in case of wet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; 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)
Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; included with admission)
Holiday Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm; music, food, fun)
Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
$6.50 Movies for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
Rotary of Carson City Meeting at the Brewery Arts Center (12pm; guests welcome)
Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12:05pm-1pm)
All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
$1 PBR at the Blue Bull
Carson City Stormwater Management Plan - Open House in the Bonanza room of the Community Center (1pm-4pm)
Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 3pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental; Afterschool Special- $5 for Elementary and Middle School Kids includes skate rental and one hot beverage during first session; Family Night- $5 per skater includes skates during second session, must have skating adult)
Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6)
Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Fairview Multi-Use Path - Meet in Moffat Open Space Parking area on Hells Bells Road (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Headlamps/flashlights and walking sticks are recommended)
Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, no show if raining; donation drive for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates; please do NOT block or park in driveways)
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)
Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family and Community upstairs at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; To Register, call or e-mail Kaia Bartling at 775.741.9909 / kaia.bartling@caanv.org; free parent and early childhood provider course)
Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Lesson 6pm-7pm with dancing an hour afterwards to practice; $8)
Live Music with Canyon White and Service Industry Night at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm; free drink with $10 buy in)
Live Music with Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
Seventh annual ‘This is Not a Christmas Concert’ presented by Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools program in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (6:30pm; free admission)
Genoa Town Twirlers Hosts Square Dance at Genoa Town Hall (6:30pm-7:45pm; first lesson free, $6 thereafter)
Country Line Dance at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents ‘A Christmas Wish’ starring Jimmy Durante at the Brewery Arts Center (trivia 6:30pm; movie 7pm; General admission $5; $3 Senior/Student; Free for members; photos with Santa; the popcorn is always free and snacks and beverages are available for purchase)
Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony at Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home: 3945 Fairview (7pm; all are welcome to light a candle in memory of a loved one or hang an ornament on the Tree of Remembrance)
Super Santa Extravaganza: Stand-up Comedy Showcase with Forte' Award winner Nick Josten at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box (doors 7:30pm, 8pm start; $5 at door; recommended for an adult audience)

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