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GARDNERVILLE
At Buckaroos this week
The Buckaroos band plays tonight, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Joe Neal plays, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday.
Bloody Mary and Rolling Rock draft specials 10 a.m. Sunday.
Happy hour drink specials, 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Karaoke with Dale Jantzen, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday.
Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Information, general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Pub crawl Saturday
The second annual Santa Pub Crawl to benefit the Carson Valley Community Food Closet is 6-9 p.m. Saturday in Gardnerville. Entry is a donation of $5 or two cans of food. Event starts at Battle Born Wine and includes The Overland, Rancho Grande, The French, Buckaroos, JT Basque Bar, and Sharkey's. Information, Troy Phillips, 782-7684.
New Year's Eve dance gala
The Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Dance Gala at St. Gall Pastoral Center features the 16-piece Sierra Swing Band of Reno. Doors open 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. Snacks and a no-host bar available. Hors d'oeuvres served at 10 p.m. Champagne at midnight. Tickets are $30 per person, available at the church office, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnervile. Information, 782-2852.
MINDEN
Live entertainment at CVI
Entertainment presented in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, and 7 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Denim & Lace through Sunday.
NFL Football on Sunday and Monday, with drawings, food and draft specials.
Paul Covarelli entertains Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Tracy Bing, Dec. 16-18.
The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information at cvinn.com or 783-6606.
Indigo this week
Folk-rock duo Ten Dollar Pony plays 6:30 p.m. tonight at Indigo Restaurant & Bar, 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village.
Chris Lapin sings and plays keyboards, 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
Open mic jam night hosted by Dean Brownell is 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Art show at arts center
Minden artist Paul Ford displays his landscape work in the Endangered Spaces show through Tuesday at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The ArtBar gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Magic and music
at Saletti's
Live entertainment of close-up table side magic by Thomas Wiese, and the music of classical guitarist George Hanepen is featured 6-9 p.m. Fridays at Saletti's Restaurant & Bar, 1623 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 782-2500.
At Buona Sera
Harp music by Mary Margaret Niebuhr and vocals by Claire Humphrey, 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Buona Sera Ristorante & Bar, 1799 Ironwood Dr., Unit B, Minden.
Russel Ketenjian plays blues on the oud during extended happy hour, 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Information, 783-3211.
Theater audition Saturday
Carson Valley Community Theater needs script readers, radio voices, and/or vocals for commercials. No memorization required. Auditions are 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, at 1669 Lucerne St., Suite F, in Minden Village, near 88 Cups. Shows to be performed Feb. 16-19. Information, Marsha, 783-7620.
GENOA
Thirst Parlor happenings
The Genoa Bar, Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor, offers a free juke box 6 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6- p.m. Wednesdays. Happy hour specials, 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information, 782-3870.
'Christmas in the Sierra'
The "Christmas in the Sierra" concerts featuring David John & the Comstock Cowboys are presented at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday in Genoa Town Hall. Tickets are $20 for concert only and $30 for chili dinner and concert. Dinner only is $10. No-host bars in the town hall and Cowboy Cafeteria. Purchase tickets at the Genoa Town Offices at 2289 Main St., or with Visa or Mastercard at 782-8696.
CARSON CITY
Book signing Saturday
Liz Broscoe signs copies of her book "Adventures of Durga, Messenger of the Drum," 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at Border's Books, 911 Topsy Lane in Carson City. Broscoe's interactive story time performance includes a demonstration of several drums mentioned in the book. Audience participation is encouraged. The event is recommended for children age 6 and older.
LAKE TAHOE
Holiday ballet
The Sierra Ballet Theatre's "Madeline's Christmas" holiday show is 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 at the MontBleu Theater in Stateline. Ticket information, 588-3515.
Christmas skating show
The Tahoe Figure Skating Club and the South Tahoe Ice Arena host "Holiday on Ice," 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 18, at the South Tahoe Ice Arena, 1170 Rufus Allen Blvd. Free admission. Local and regional figure skaters perform to Christmas songs. Performances by the Hockey League, Skate School and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Dress warmly. Information, (530)541-6262.
