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Gardnerville
Entertainment
at Buckaroos
n Joe Neal 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, general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Jethro's in the Ranchos
Ride the mechanical bull and drink specials offered, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Jethro's Oven & Grill, 1281 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, 265-2215.
Live music from Centerfield
n DJ Red plays at 9:30 p.m. tonight.
n Trey Stone Band plays live at 9 a.m. and ladies drinks free, 9-10 p.m. Saturday.
n Karaoke at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville.
Acoustic jam at Eddy Street Books
Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Sunday, 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.
Minden
Carson Valley Inn entertainment
Mac 'n' Tom continue in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge through Sunday and American Made plays Tuesday through March 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.
Mac 'n' Tom play classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s plus contemporary tunes. The duo 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 Dr. Jack plays, 8 p.m. tonight.
n Flamenco guitarists Martin and Vargas play at 8 p.m. Saturday.
n Open mic night with Dean Brownell, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.
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
A reception for Carson Valley artist Nancy Clarke is 4-7 p.m. March 5 at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. A selection of Clarke's oil landscapes of the Sierra is displayed at the arts center. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information, 782-8207 or cvartscouncil.com
Live music
at 88 Cups
Acoustic Solution plays, 7:15 p.m. Saturday at 88 Cups Coffee and Tea, 1663 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Acoustic Solution is John, Wendy and Seth Andrews who play eclectic folk and electrified acoustic music on guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, piano, percussion and drums. The band plays covers by Crosby, Stills and Nash, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and original material. Information, 783-0688.
Genoa
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.
