Diversion for Feb. 20

For Diversions:

Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com, at 782-5121, ext. 210 or by fax, 782-6132.

Gardnerville

Entertainment

at 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.

Silk demonstration at art meeting

Louise Noel Howes gives a demonstration of painting on silk at the monthly meeting of the Carson Valley Art Association, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27, at the UNR Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

The public invited and refreshments will be served. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.

Acoustic jam at Eddy Street Books

Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. March 1 at the Eddy Street Book Exchange. Musicians of any acoustic instrument of any level of experience or those who don't play but want to sing along are welcome. If you would like to play and have some songs to share, bring copies of the lyrics, chord or tab sheets. Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville, 782-5484.

Elks crab feed

The Minden/Douglas Elks annual Crab Feed is today at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Social hour starts 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. On the menu is fresh Dungeness crab, garlic bread and cole slaw. Shrimp cocktails will be for sale in the bar area. Steaks available by advanced notice only for those who don't want crab. Cost, $35 per person.

For ticket reservations and to indicate steak substitutions, call Rodney or Shaaron at 267-5066, or the Elks Lodge 265-4523. Make reservations by today.

Minden

Carson Valley Inn entertainment

Naked City continues in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge through Sunday, Mack & Tom perform Feb. 23-March 2 and American Made plays March 3-8.

Live entertainment presented with no cover and no minimum with five 45-minute shows starting on the hour at 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Naked City is Jo and Tony Hoover whose repertoire includes popular music from the '50s to current hits. The Hoovers are vocalists who play bass, guitar, keyboards and percussion.

Mack & Tom play classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s plus contemporary tunes. The group is Bruce McCormack on keyboards and vocals and Tom Dickson on guitar and vocals. The two artists have played together for more than 10 years, many of them as part of the backup band for Louie Fontaine and The Rockets.

American Made plays American music from the 1940s to the present, including rock, oldies, classic rock, R&B, country and big-band swing. The group features Sharon Wyner on vocals and keyboards, Nat Wyner on vocals, electric violin, guitar and mandolin; Jeff Sadie on lead guitar and vocals and Jerry Stollman on drums and vocals.

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

Music at Indigo

n The Rusty T band plays at 8 p.m. tonight.

n Acoustic Solution plays at 8 p.m. Saturday. The band is John, Wendy and Seth Andrews who play eclectic folk and electrified acoustic music on a collection of instruments ranging from guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, piano, percussion and drums. Acoustic Solution plays covers by Crosby, Stills and Nash, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and original material.

n Open mic night with Dean Brownell, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

n All you can eat Dungeness crab feed, Sunday. Call for reservations.

Enjoy entertainment in a no smoking environment. Indigo Restaurant and Bar is at 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 782-4300.

What's smokin' at Jimmy G's

n Happy hour every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

n Live music every Sunday beginning at 6 p.m.

n Cigar club tastings, 5-10 p.m. Tuesdays.

n Karaoke begins 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

n Wine tasting, 6:30 p.m. March 12.

Jimmy G's Smokin' Hot Cigar Bar is at 1595 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 783-4873.

Artist featured

Carson Valley artist Nancy Clarke shows a selection of her oil landscapes of the Sierra during the month of February at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden. Carson Valley Arts Council will feature work by a different artist each month. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information at 782-8207 or cvartscouncil.com

Dinner dance

for Austin's House

Austin's House presents the Mardi Gras Magic dinner and dance, 6 p.m. tonight, in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn. The fundraiser recreates the party atmosphere of New Orleans with music, dancing, prizes and food.

Cocktail hour begins 6 p.m. The event features dance music by Fabrizio, raffle drawings and silent auction. A grand prize drawing is for a vacation at Harrah's New Orleans.

The Cajun buffet dinner features peel and eat shrimp, chicken gumbo, blackened fish, Louisiana hot links steamed in beer, shrimp etouffee and smoked rib-eye roast with all the trimmings.

The ticket donation for Mardi Gras Magic to benefit Austin's House is $50. Tables of 10 are available. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Call 267-6711 to order tickets. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Live music at 88 Cups

Shawna Pisciotti plays covers and original folk blues music, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, at 88 Cups Coffee and Tea, 1663 Lucerne St. in Minden Village, 783-0688. Information, www.myspace.com/shawnapisciotti

Seussical musical

Carson Valley Arts Council and Wild Horse Children's Theater present "Seussical Jr." at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, at the CVIC Hall in downtown Minden.

"Seussical Jr." is directed by Carol Scott and features characters from the Dr. Seuss books, "The Cat in the Hat," "Horton Hears a Who," "Green Eggs and Ham" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, $5 for ages 12 and younger. Children 3 and younger are free. Tickets available at 887-0438, 782-8608 or at the Carson Valley Arts Council office, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden.

Information, wildhorsetheater.com or cvartscouncil.com

Square dancers needed for movie

Square dancers of all abilities are invited to participate in the filming of a documentary on square dancing at the CVIC Hall in Minden on Feb. 28.

The B Sharps documentary film company will shoot a film based on the 61-year career of square dance caller Larry Ward, who recently moved to Carson Valley to teach ballroom and square dancing.

The first session is 2-5 p.m. and will feature exhibitions in square, round and ballroom dancing. There is no charge.

The second session at 7-10 p.m. features rounds between alternating mainstream and plus-square dancing. Cost for the second session is $7.

Make reservations by today with Larry Ward, (775) 392-0182.

Genoa

Bridal fair Sunday

A bridal fair to showcase local wedding vendors is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club.

The open house is complimentary to those in the process of planning their weddings. Attendees will be able to taste chocolate, champagne, coffee and wine from the vendors of Destination Genoa.

Wedding vendors, professionals and location representatives to exhibit at the open house include Genoa area florists, wedding planners, photographers, food and beverage and invitation suppliers. The event features area bakeries, room accommodations and wedding/reception site providers.

Make reservations at Destination Genoa, genoabride.org or call 782-6644, ext. 249.

Open mic in Genoa

The Genoa Country Store at 2299 Main St. in Genoa, hosts happy hour, open mic night and dinner served, 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 www.genoabarandsaloon.com or 782-3870.

Carson City

'Moonlight and Magnolias'

Proscenium Players production of "Moonlight and Magnolias" by Ron Hutchinson opens tonight with a complimentary champagne reception.

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and Feb. 27 and 28 at the Donald Reynolds Black Box Theatre at the Brewery Arts Center, 400 West King St., Carson City. Tickets are $12 for BAC members, students and seniors and $15 for general admission. Information, 883-1976, breweryarts.org or Michon Chandler-Douglas at aislindeva@yahoo.com

Garfin Gathering at BAC Saturday

Mile High Jazz Band Association and Brewery Arts Center present Speedy Garfin & the Garfin Gathering, 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 West King St. in Carson City.

The event features Garfin on alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute, conga drums, and vocals; keyboardist Kerry Shacklett; drummer George Stigliano and vocals and choreography of Jakki Ford.

Tickets are $15 general admission, with a $3 discount for seniors, students, and MHJB and BAC members. Tickets available at breweryarts.org and at the door. Information, 883-1976.

Carson City 'Idol'

Calling singers, dancers, musicians, gymnasts, and other solo variety acts, age 6-17, for Wild Horse Children's Theater's second annual Capital City Idol Talent Competition at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada on March 14.

The time of performance must be less than three and a half minutes and any music must be provided on CD. Singers must not have vocal tracks or background vocals on the CD. No duets or groups.

There will be divisions of youth (ages 6-9), junior (ages 10-12) and senior (ages 13-17). Idol contestant closed preliminaries start at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Competition finalists perform and compete for prizes at 6:30 p.m. March 14.

First- and second-place winners in each division selected. Judges select winners based on talent, stage presence, personality and entertainment value.

There is a $10 fee to participate in the final round only. Sign up for a preliminary audition slots at pat@wildhorsetheater.com or 887-0438. Information,wildhorsetheater.com

Swing dance

High Sierra Swing Dance Club's Heartbeat Ball is Feb. 28 at the Brewery Arts Center's Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Donna Ewing teaches cowboy cha-cha at 7 p.m. The social dance is 8-10:30 p.m. Partners not required. Lessons, $7 for dance club members or $10 for nonmembers. Information at www.highsierrasdc.org or (775) 629-9369.