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Gardnerville
Entertainmentat Buckaroos
n Sierra Express plays 8 p.m. to midnight today.
n Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., every Saturday.
n Dale Jantzen hosts karaoke, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday.
n Ladies night begins 6 p.m. every Thursday. Ladies drinks half off.
Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Live music at Sharkey's
Felix and Cold Sweat play, 8 p.m. to midnight, today and Saturday at Sharkey's, 1440 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Felix and Cold Sweat play funk, soul, reggae and blues Cold Sweat is Felix Odion, guitar and lead vocals, David Macias, saxophones; Carl Kline, bass guitar and Bill Heath on drums.
Sharkey's Monday Night Football party features wings, hot dogs and beer specials. Information, 783-3133.
Minden
Carson Valley Inn entertainment
Room to Move appears through Sunday and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum in 45-minute shows at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Room to Move is known for their large repertoire, strong vocals, a hard driving rhythm section, showmanship and musicianship. The group, formerly known as Tina and the Tune Ups, is Tina Fink on keyboards and lead vocals, Ray Rodarte on lead guitar and vocals, Gary Setzer on drums and Dave Edwards on bass.
The Millionaire$ take the Cabaret Lounge stage Tuesday and play until Dec. 7. Rick and Dana are The Millionaire$ featuring strong vocals backed by excellent musicianship. This two-piece act is dedicated to providing quality top 40, classic rock and pop music.
n Monday Night Football features sports viewing on giant plasma screens, draft beer and snack specials and drawings for prizes.
Carson Valley Inn is located on Highway 395 in Minden. Information at cvinn.com or 782-9711.
Genoa
Open mic in Genoa
The Genoa Country Store at 2299 Main St. in Genoa, hosts happy hour, barbecue and open mic night, 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays. Information, www.genoacountrystore.com or 782-5974.
Thirst parlor happenings
The Genoa Bar offers a free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays.
Information at 782-3870 or www.genoabarandsaloon.com
Music at Walley's
Saxman Bill Slais plays 5-9 p.m. Thursdays in DW's Dinner House at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs & Spa, 2001 Foothill Road in Genoa. Veteran musician Slais has played with Elvin Bishop, Starship and Cold Blood.
Christmas concert
Tickets are on sale for two performances of 'Christmas in the Sierra' concert with David John and the Comstock Cowboys, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 13. Ticket information, Genoa Town Office, 782-8696, and the Wild Rose Inn, 782-5697.
beyond the valley
'Nutcracker' ballet
The Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents its 20th annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet, 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.
General admission is $22, seniors and students, $18. Tickets are available at Sugar Pine Cove gift shop, 1087 S. Carson Street, Carson City, or by phone with credit card at (775) 884-4603. Information, (775) 841-4232.
'Babes in Toyland'
Carson Performing Arts Capitol Stars and BACStage Kids present "Babes in Toyland" at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 449 West King St., Carson City.
The holiday musical is performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Dec. 6 and Dec. 12 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 for BAC members and children. Information, 883-1976.
Holiday on Ice
The Tahoe Figure Skating Club hosts Christmas Holiday on Ice, 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, at the South Tahoe Ice Arena, 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Figure skaters dance to holiday music classics and there will be performances by Tahoe Elementary Honor Choir, Tahoe Skate School and South Tahoe Area Hockey League.
Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and younger are free. Tickets purchased at the door or at the ice arena, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays. Information, www.tahoefsc.com
Holiday Treat concert Dec. 14
The Carson City Symphony presents the 25th annual Holiday Treat concert, 4 p.m. Dec. 14, at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center.
The symphony is joined by the Carson Chamber Singers and the Sierra Nevada Children's Choir. Pre-concert entertainment by the Carson High School Brass Ensemble begins at 3 p.m. in the lobby.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors, students, and symphony association members, and free for children age 16 and younger. Tickets available at Play Your Own Music in the Carson Mall, online at ActivityTickets.com or at the door. Information at ccsymphony.com or 883-4154.
Joyful Noise
The Unity Center's seventh annual Joyful Noise holiday show is 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Brewery Art Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City.
The show features Cherie and John Shipley, with Scot Marshall on bass and Graham Marshall on fiddle, and the Unity Center Chorus.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission, $10, children 5-13, $5.
Tickets available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Information, www.breweryarts.org or 883-1976.