Details 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
The Rustlers play tonight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Bloody Mary and Rolling Rock draft specials from 10 a.m. Sunday.
House matches juke box and ladies' night with drinks half off, 6 p.m. to close on Wednesdays. Happy hour drink specials, 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Music at Topaz Lodge
Major Link plays rhythm and blues and today's music, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, in the Topaz Lodge Lounge, 1979 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, topazlodge.com or 266-3338.
From Centerfield
Big Bad Wolf plays 9 p.m. Saturday at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. Ladies domestic beer and well drinks free 9-10 p.m. Saturday.
Open mic, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Information, 782-1902.
MINDEN
Entertainment at CVI
Live entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge at the Carson Valley Inn is featured 6-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, with no cover charge or drink minimum.
Today and Saturday, Denim & Lace plays country, classic rock, oldies, standards and swing. The group features Western Swing Hall of Famer Lollie Jones on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, sax, drums, bass and vocals. She has appeared in Las Vegas in "Legends" and "American Superstars"as Dolly Parton, Cindy Lauper and Barbara Mandrell. The group includes Dan Crib on guitar, sax and vocals and Lanny Hanson on drums.
Sunday through Wednesday, Steve Lord, the man of a thousand songs, plays guitar and sings oldies, country, pop, blues, jazz, soul and rock 'n' roll.
April 8-10, Darcy & January. The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information, www.cvinn.com
Smokin' at Jimmy G's
The Mark Castro Band plays 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Jimmy G's Smokin' Cigar Bar, 1595 Highway 395, Minden.
Art reception Tuesday
An artists' reception is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday for the Carson Valley Arts Council's Western art show, running through April 28 at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Refreshments and no-host bar. Area artists display watercolors, oils, pastels, silk painting and textile art, photography and leather tooling. The show is held as a warm-up event for the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, April 29-May 2. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information, 782-8207 or www.cvartscouncil.com
Fiber art classes at arts council
Weaving instructor Marilyn Elligott holds fiber art classes, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 7, 14, 21 and 28, at the Carson Valley Arts Council building, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Cost is $15 per class. Information, 782-3818.
Dance classes offered
Dance classes for children ages 3-5 in ballet, jazz and tap begin Saturday at the Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. Information at cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.
Stand-up comedy class
Learn public speaking skills in a novel way in a stand-up comedy workshop taught by Carson Valley comedian Kat Simmons, April 6 through May 11, in the ArtBar at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Cost is $250 for the six-week workshop. Class size is limited to 10 students. Sign up at 721-8864.
GENOA
Genoa Bar happenings
Foothill Road and the Hitchhikers play, 8 p.m. Saturday. Free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Genoa Bar, Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor, 2282 Main St. Ladies night begins 6 p.m. Thursdays, with specials on ladies drinks and merchandise. Information, 782-3870.
Square dance begins Tuesday in Genoa
Beginning square dancing starts 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Genoa Town Hall. The 24-week course is offered once this year. Sign-ups continue through Tuesday. Cost is $6 per person, per class. Information, Larry Ward, (775) 461-0474.
Cowboy festival tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, April 29 through May 2, sponsored by the Town of Genoa and the Carson Valley Arts Council. One-day, two-day and individual event passes available at the Genoa Town Offices, 2289 Main St., Genoa, at 782-8696, or from the arts council, 782-8207. Schedule of events and tickets at genoacowboyfestival.com
CARSON CITY
Jam sessions at Twisted Spoke
Dean Brownell and Tina Dayton hosts jam sessions 6:30 p.m. Sundays at the Twisted Spoke, 3198 N. Deer Run Road in Carson City. The jams offer the opportunity for local players to play rock and blues with professional musicians. Information, 887-1117 or www.4pints.com
