I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug 19 – 20

Make this weekend something special. School starts up on Monday and it will be Halloween before we blink an eye. The Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival at Battle Born Harley boasts a full day of live music, vendors, activities and family fun. Bowers Mansion plays host to the annual Bluegrass Festival – bring a picnic and enjoy. Downtown Carson City will see the first of three monthly Beer Crawls; if you get there early, head over to Remedy’s to witness their yearly Bloody Mary Competition. There is something for everyone this weekend, so keep reading and find your fun.

SATURDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5 per person; Everyone Welcome; Proceeds benefit the Experimental Aircraft Association’s activities)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Health Fest 2017 and Tahoe Youth Family Services Color Blast 5k Run at Carson Valley Medical Center: 1107 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (5K registration 8:30am, 9am start - $40 for Adults, $30 for Teens 11-17; Free Health Fest 8:30am-12pm: free health screenings and assessments, health and wellness resources, free activities for the kids, food, music and raffle prizes)
• -- Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Second St. (8:30am-2pm)
• -- Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1:30pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, yoga, live music, blood drive, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: Music in the Market with Alex “Muddy” Smith at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am-1:30pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• -- 32nd Annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival (gates 8:30am; 9am-5:30pm; $25, ages 12 and younger free; Bring a blanket and low back folding chairs; food/drink, vendors)
• -- Howell Memorial Music Festival at Battle Born Harley Davidson (9am-10pm; $20, free for those 12 and younger; Music performances are by Ty Herndon, Rednex, Prezident Brown, AUDIOBOXX, Musicole, SouthBound Train, Stereo Galaxy, Canyon White, and others; kids activities, multiple musical performances, show-and-shine, silent auction, raffle, and more)
• -- 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead Dr (9am-9pm; 75 cents for 25 trap/skeet targets, $7.50 for 100 clay targets; lunch 11am-1pm AND dinner 5pm-7pm only 75 cents; raffles; Shotgun-only facility)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: Motor Car Weekend with Motor Cars, Muscle Cars and Live Music at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Karson Kruzers Car Show 9am-3pm; Rides available on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the McKeen Motor Car every half hour 10am-4pm; Live Music by Colin Ross 3pm-5pm; unlimited train rides and museum admission: $15 for adults; $10 for members; $5 Ages 4-17)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)

Stay out of the gutter at today’s Bowling Blast Off at Carson Lanes. Game and food specials and plenty of good times. Stick around for the Heavenly’s Angels Fundraiser in the lounge and you’ll enjoy karaoke and pizza for just five dollars.

• -- Annual Bowling Blast Off Family Fun Day: Kick off to the Fall/Winter Bowling Season at Carson Lanes (10am-9pm; $1 Bowling, $1 Food/Drink Items, Activities, League Sign Ups, Karaoke, Dining and Dancing; three restaurants, two bars, bowling, billiards, arcade, daycare and pre-school)
• -- ‘Clear the Shelters’ Nationwide Pet Adoption Drive at the Nevada Humane Society: 549 Airport (10am-6:30pm; low cost pet adoption fees)
• -- Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (gallery open 10am-4pm and 6pm-10pm; artist reception 1pm-4pm)
• -- Auditions for Youth Theater Carson City’s Production of 'Singing in the Rain Jr.' in the Carson City Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater (10am-1pm; Auditions are open to all students grades K-12; Auditioners should prepare a one-minute song; Bring tap shoes IF you have them, not required)
• -- Ferris Speaker Series: ‘Women and the Pony Express’ by Author Melba J. Ray-Leal at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets; Alpen Sierra Coffee Roasting Company will provide complimentary coffee and 88 Cups And More will provide baked treats)
• -- Depot Work Day at Dayton's 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot: Hwy 50 East at Main Street, at the light (10am-1pm; Drop in, help as you can - There is something for everyone; for more info call 775-246-0505 or 775-720-4104)
• -- Annual Artisan and Antique Fair and Around the World at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; Vintage travel-inspired sale)
• -- Gong Immersion for Health and Wellness in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (11am-12pm; suggested donation $20; Bring your mat and a blanket, and settle in for an immersive experience of the power of the gong)

Douglas County is a hotbed of activity today. Start out at the Carson Valley Medical Center for a Color Blast 5K and Health Fest. Celebrate the Carson Valley Cultural Center and Museum’s Anniversary with free admission. Learn something about the history of Genoa’s Candy Dance in the historic Pink House.

• -- 22nd Anniversary Open House at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (11am-2pm; Free admission; See the latest improvements being made at the museum. Light refreshments will be served with cake cutting at noon)
• -- Travel Back in Time at the Pink House: 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa (11am-3pm; Come learn about the history of Genoa Candy Dance, Lillian Virgin Finnegan, and the Pink House; Enjoy a complimentary sample of the "Pink House Paloma" drink created by the Pink House especially for this event; co-hosted by the Centennial Genoa Candy Dance Statue Project committee)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-6pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser in the Grocery Outlet Parking Lot (1pm-4pm; $5 car wash, $1 raffle tickets; benefit for the Silver State Gymnastic Team competition expenses)
• -- ‘The Way It Was’ Rodeo at Virginia City’s Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F St (1pm-3pm; $18+ day of show; bull riders, wild broncs, kids’ mutton bustin’, jump motorcycles and more)
• -- "A Place to Shine" Second Annual Fundraiser Show and Shine at Carson High School (2pm-7pm; free for spectators; check-in 11am-12pm; Same-day registration $20-$30, all makes/models/years welcome; Amateur boxing bouts, vendors, raffles, kid zone, stunts by Wheel House, and much more; sponsored by NV Rural Housing Association to raise money for extra-curricular activity scholarships for low income students)
• -- Annual Bloody Mary Contest at Remedy's: 306 E. Williams St. (2pm; $30 registration; prizes for first, second, and third place, and most original)
• -- Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)

Hot August Nights is over, but the cool classics are still around. Motor Car weekend at the Nevada Railroad Museum blends a Karson Kruzers car show with rides on the Edwards and McKeen Motor Cars. All makes and models are welcome at the Second Annual ‘A Place to Shine’ Show and Shine at Carson Mall. Vendors, kids activities, and much more make this a great option for a Saturday afternoon.

• -- Carson City Beer Crawl– Registration in Laxalt Plaza, by the Carson Nugget (3pm-7pm; $15, includes mug and first beer, $1 additional pours at participating locations; a donation will be made to the Deputy Howell Memorial Fund for his children)
• -- Carson High Football Kick-off Dinner in McFadden Plaza at Third and Carson (4pm-10pm; $25; live music with Pawnshop, catered by the Fox Brewpub and Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar; silent auctions, bounce houses, raffle, and more; benefit for CHS Football)
• -- Fifth annual Woofs, Wine and Whiskers Fundraiser at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion (5pm-7pm; limited tickets may be available at the door $40; Live Music with Prey for Son, light appetizers, live and silent auctions, beer and wine; benefit for CASI – the Carson Animal Shelter Initiative)
• -- Live Music at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Heavenly's Angels Fundraiser at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (5pm-10pm; $5 cover includes soda and slice of pizza; Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment; benefit for the family of Heavenly Nickell-Schwichtenberg)
• -- Silver City Town Picnic at the Silver City School House Community Park and Pavilion: 385 High St, Silver City (5pm-9pm; live music, storytelling, open mic, and a farewell to visiting artists Bruce, Sue and their son Roli as their time at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City comes to an end; bring a pot luck dish to share)
• -- Carson Valley Spectacular: Truck and Tractor Pull at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 920 Pinenut Rd. Gardnerville (6pm; $15; Brought to you by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85)
• -- Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry– Meet in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)

A trip out to Washoe Lake State Park for some star-gazing is a quiet end to a busy day. Bring a red flashlight and you may just see a few shooting stars.

• -- Outlaw Flat Trac Races at Fuji Park (Gates 5:45pm, Opening Ceremonies 7pm; $20, $10 kids, $50 VIP; includes the Women's All-Star Invitational, Outlaw Flat Trac, Open Pros, and the All Pro Dash)
• -- Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free, all ages; weather permitting)
• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Live Music with the John Dawson Band at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- DJ Chicago Kid Dance Party at SlotWorld Casino (7pm-11pm)
• -- Live Music with Elisy Watt at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (7pm)
• -- Star Gazing at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet in the Maze Parking Lot (8pm; Participants should bring a lawn chair, binoculars, and red flashlight if possible; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• -- Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• -- Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• -- Live Music with the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Live Music with the Fast Forward Band at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Escalade in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

The concerts in the Capital Amphitheater have always been a local favorite: blanket and a picnic are all you need to make the most of this Sunday afternoon. Flashback to yesteryear at the Virginia City ‘Way it Was Rodeo.’ The Trippin King Snakes take the stage at the Genoa Bar Porch Party. Food and drink will be available, and it’s a great way to wind down the weekend.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• -- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with paid adult green fee, one for one)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- CCBMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead Dr (9am-9pm; 75 cents for 25 trap/skeet targets, $7.50 for 100 clay targets; lunch 11am-1pm only 75 cents; raffles; Shotgun-only facility)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: Motor Car Weekend with Motor Cars, Muscle Cars and Live Music at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Karson Kruzers Car Show 9am-3pm; Rides available on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the McKeen Motor Car every half hour 10am-4pm; Live Music by Dale Poune 3pm-5pm; unlimited train rides and museum admission: $15 for adults; $10 for members; $5 Ages 4-17)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://www.vtrailway.com/routes.php... )
• -- Photography and Regular Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- 32nd Annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival with the 'Sunday Go to Meeting' Band at the Davis Creek Campground Amphitheater, Washoe Valley (10am; free)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Around the World at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; Vintage travel-inspired sale)
• -- All-day Happy Hour at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 East Long St (12pm-8pm)

Treasure hunting in this area doesn’t just mean panning for gold. Check out the Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park, or head out to Gardnerville for the monthly Eddy Street Pop Up Vintage Sale.

• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-5pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• -- ‘The Way It Was’ Rodeo at Virginia City’s Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F St (1pm-3pm; $18+ day of show; bull riders, wild broncs, kids’ mutton bustin’, jump motorcycles and more)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• -- Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: The Batamba Collective at the Legislative Plaza (4:30pm-5:30pm; free, bring seating)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: The Reno Jazz Orchestra with Carolyn Dolan at the Capital Amphitheater (6pm-8pm; free, bring seating)

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 Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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