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
Boomers plays tonight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Wild Willy Strickland entertains Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 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, Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Soul Cats in Ranchos
Felix and the Soul Cats cover Motown, old school funk, reggae and blues, 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Moose & Squirrel, 1302 Langley in the Gardnerville Ranchos. The band is Felix Odion on guitar and vocals, David Macias on sax, Art Rodriguez on bass, Ronnie Belair on drums and guest Billy Slais on keyboards. Information, 265-8841.
From Centerfield
The Bootleggers play 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 at Centerfield. Information, 782-1902.
Music at Topaz Lodge
Atomika plays R&B and classic rock, 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.
Birding class Thursday
A beginning bird identification class taught by local bird lady and wildlife writer Linda Hiller is 6-8 p.m. May 6. Also planned is a weekend morning field session, weather permitting. Cost $30. Register at Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville, 782-5484, or contact Hiller at 267-3580 or greenacres23@charter.net
MINDEN
Live entertainment at CVI
Entertainment is presented in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge, 6-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
The Tracy Bing band plays classic rock, oldies, R&B and country favorites through Saturday.
Jeff & Ileia, May 2-5.
Denim & Lace, May 6-8.
The Four Preps play in concert, 7:30 p.m. May 7 and 8 in the Shannon Ballroom. Tickets are $22 and are available at the CVI hotel desk or 783-6606.
The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information, www.cvinn.com
Music at Indigo
Music by Judy and Josh, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, at Indigo Restaurant and Bar, 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Chris and Bill play 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Judy plays piano and sings, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Dean Brownell hosts open mic/jam sessions at 8-11 p.m. Thursdays. Information, 782-4300.
Art courses at Lone Tree
Lone Tree Gallery in Minden offers ongoing classes and workshops by local artists in various media. Classes include contemporary watercolor with Don Fotine, drawing with Jan Rollenhagen, plein-air painting and oil painting with Greg Drinkwine, pastels with Thaleia Georgiades. Workshops include watercolor with Reiko Hervin and gourd art with Rollenhagen. Information on course content, instructors, material lists and costs at www.lonetreegallery.net or 782-2522.
School play
DHS Tigers on Stage present the "This is a Test" one-act play by Stephen Greg and improv show, 7:30 p.m. May 14, and 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 15, at Douglas High School. Cost is $5. Saturday matinee is a 2-for-1 ticket price.
Broadway musical
"Broadway Through the Ages," a celebration of 100 years of Broadway musicals is performed May 14-16 and May 21-23 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Evening shows and matinees, with brunch and dinner show packages available. Ticket information, Carson Valley Community Theatre office, in Carson Valley Arts Council building in Minden or at carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org or (775) 720-7186.
GENOA
Cowboy festival tickets
The Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, sponsored by the Town of Genoa and the Carson Valley Arts Council runs through Sunday. One-day, two-day and individual event passes available at the ticket booth at the Genoa Town Offices, 2289 Main St. Go to genoacowboyfestival.com for a full schedule of events.
CARSON CITY
'Aladdin Jr.' opens May 7
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at 7 p.m. May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 4 p.m. May 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. in Carson City. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 for ages 4-12. Children 3 and younger free if accompanied by an adult and don't occupy a seat. Tickets, www.wildhorsetheater.com or 887-0438.
Dress up in your finest attire for a prince and princess party, 2:30 p.m. May 8 and May 15, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. Cost of $20 per child includes a child's ticket to the 4 p.m. performance with priority seating on the day of the party, tea party with Jasmine and the Aladdin dancers, photo with Jasmine, craft activity and prize.
