Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
GARDNERVILLE
At Buckaroos this week
Joe Neal 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.
Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
MINDEN
Entertainment at CVI
Tony Vee continues in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge through Saturday, Blue Flame appears Dec. 4 and 5 and NFL Football plays in the Cabaret Lounge on Monday and Thursday nights.
The Tony Vee quartet performs rhythm & blues, top 40, rock 'n' roll and medleys from the '60s through '90s. Lead vocalist Tony Vee is joined by keyboard player and vocalist Buddy Lloyd, guitarist and vocalist Mark McKinnon and drummer/vocalist Jimmy Stanton. Five 45-minute shows are on the half-hour starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.
Blue Flame is Melissa Dru on vocals, guitars and percussion and Mick Hampson on guitar and vocals. The duo brings sounds from all eras.
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
Music at Indigo
Russel Ketenjian plays guitar and the Persian oud 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays at Indigo Restaurant and Bar, 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village.
Free salsa lessons starting at 8 p.m. Saturday. Drink specials.
Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Beverage specials for local food and beverage employees on Sunday night.
Happy hours 4-7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with live music beginning at 5 p.m. Open mic night with Dean Brownell, 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Information, 782-4300.
Photo show at arts center
Carson Valley Photo Club's 2009 show runs through Dec. 12 at Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1573 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 265-7888.
Concert series continues
The Carson Valley Arts Council's fourth annual concert series continues with singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., in Minden. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a no-host reception. Tickets are $20 for nonmembers, $17 for members, available at the door and at www.cvartscouncil.com Concert benefits the Carson Valley Arts Council. Information, 781-0150.
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.
