Arts & Entertainment for Dec. 11

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GARDNERVILLE

'Scrooge' continues this weekend

Pau-Wa-Lu Players present "Scrooge, the Musical," featuring students, staff, teachers and administration from the Douglas County School District. Performances are 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children and seniors, available at rgarrett@dcsd.k12.nv.us or (775) 219-3577.

At Buckaroos this week

Wild Card plays tonight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays. Draft and drink specials.

Gourmet Bloody Marys served from 10 a.m. Sunday.

Free pool and house matches juke box, 6 p.m. to close on Wednesdays.

Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.

From Centerfield

The Bootleggers play 9 p.m. tonight.

Seymour's Trick Bag plays 9 p.m. Saturday. Ladies domestic beer and well drinks free 9-10 p.m. Saturday.

Karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Martini Marie's martini specials, 7 p.m. Thursdays at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. Information, 782-1902.

Music at Country Club

Music by Foothill Road, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Carson Valley County Club Restaurant & Bar, 1029 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville. Foothill Road is Doug and Buz who play guitar and sing songs from rock to country and all points between. Information at 265-3715 or cvccrestaurant@hotmail.com

Community concert Sunday

Carson Valley United Methodist Church presents a community concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Carson Valley UMC Chancel Choir and area singers present excerpts from Handel's "Messiah," including the "Hallelujah Chorus." The choruses will be accompanied by the Carson Valley Sinfonia, conducted by John O'Neill. Choral ensemble directed by Dr. Stephen H. Farnsley. Mr. Mark Dorio is church accompanist.

Carson Valley United Methodist Church is at 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-4600.

Celebrate world music at free drum concert

A free live drum and dance production of "Durga, A Celebration of Cultures and Music Around the World" is 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Carson Valley Methodist Church Conference Hall, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

The show features drummer and cultural music educator Liz Broscoe accompanied by guest drummers and dancers who perform interactive rhythm and dances from Egyptian, African and Native American cultures. The show is appropriate for all ages. Children will have the opportunity to make and take home a rhythm shaker.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Information from Douglas County 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Shannon Montana, 782-9960. The event is sponsored by the Douglas County 4-H Leaders Council.

MINDEN

Entertainment at CVI

Major Link continues in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge through Saturday, Lord/Quinn appears Dec. 18 and 19 and NFL Football plays in the Cabaret Lounge on Monday and Thursday nights. Live entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum in five 45-minute shows on the half-hour starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

San Francisco Bay area band Major Link covers a range of popular music including pop, rhythm & blues and good ol' rock 'n' roll. The band is Terry Saunders on guitar and Mary Owens on keyboards and vocals.

The Lord/Quinn duo is Stephen Lord on guitar and vocals and Tony Quinn on guitar, keyboard and vocals. Their 1,000-song repertoire includes oldies, country, pop, blues, jazz, soul and rock 'n' roll.

NFL and college football plays in the Cabaret Lounge on Monday and Thursdays with big-screen action, food and beer specials and prize drawings.

The CVI Cafe Cabaret is open 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays and 5 p.m. until the end of the third quarter during Monday and Thursday Night Football.

Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information, 782-9711 or cvinn.com

Classical guitar trio at ArtBar tonight

The Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Holiday Concert features the Triada Trio, 7 p.m. today, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.

The show features classical guitar and holiday music by Triada, a trio of Bulgarian brothers. Performances include arrangements of J.S. Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3," "Greensleeves," selections from "The Nutcracker Suite," and the Vivaldi trio for lute, violin and basso continuo.

Advanced sale tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 62 and older and $5 for students under 30. Proceeds benefit the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society and the Carson Valley Arts Council. Ticket information at www.cvartscouncil.com or 781-0150.

Photo show at arts center

Carson Valley Photo Club's 2009 show runs through Saturday at Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1573 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 265-7888.

GENOA

Genoa Bar happenings

Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor, the Genoa Bar at 2282 Main St., offers a free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Ladies night begins 6 p.m. Thursdays, with specials on ladies drinks and merchandise. Information, 782-3870.

Cowboys Christmas concert

Performances of "Christmas in the Sierra" by David John and the Comstock Cowboys are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Genoa Town Hall. Cost is $27 for dinner and concert, and $15 for concert only. Dinner of chili, baked potatoes and soft drink at 6:30-7:30 p.m. No-host bar. Event benefits the Genoa Events Committee. Tickets available at the Genoa Town office, 782-8696 or Wild Rose Inn, 782-5697.

CARSON CITY

Children's theater presents 'High School Musical 2'

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Disney's "High School Musical 2" through Dec. 19 at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $5 for age 12 and younger, and are available 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at the Children's Museum, at 887-0438 or www.showtix4u.com Information, 887-0438.

Joyful noise

The eighth annual Joyful Noise community holiday show is 7 p.m. Dec. 16, at the Brewery Arts Center performance hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Entertainment includes Cherie and John Shipley, the Bonds from St. Teresa of Avila and the Unity Center Chorus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $12, children 5-13 are $7 and free for under 5. Tickets available at the Artisan's Cafe & Gift Shop, 449 W. King St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the box office, 883-1976, ext. 117 and www.breweryarts.org Event sponsored by Unity Center of Carson City, (775) 841-2221.

'Clara's Prayer' performed at BAC in Carson

The Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada's holiday production of "Clara's Prayer," a Christian adaptation of "The Nutcracker," is performed 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Brewery Arts Center, 511 W. King St., Carson City.

Tickets prices are $18 for adults and $12 for ages 5-12, available at www.breweryarts.org or (775)883-1976. Information, cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.