Arts & Entertainment for July 23

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

Big Bad Wolf plays tonight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Bloody Mary and Rolling Rock draft specials from 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, Steve Orlando, 782-9693.

Lecture at Home Ranch

Former Nevada State Treasurer Patty Cafferata presents "Nevada's State Treasurers: Some Were Thieves," at a free event, 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, 1480 Highway 88, Gardnerville. Bring lawn chairs. No pets. Information, 783-9417.

Movies in the park July 30

The fifth season of Gardnerville's free movies in the park continues July 30 with Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" in Heritage Park, one block east of Highway 395 off Gilman Avenue. Movies begin at dusk. Bring a picnic or enjoy food available for sale by vendors. The next movie is Disney's "Bolt" on Aug. 20. Movies and dates are subject to change without notice due to weather or availability. Information, info@gardnerville-nv.gov

'Once Upon a Mattress' opens July 30

TOAD theater group presents "Once Upon a Mattress," 7 p.m. July 30, July 31, Aug. 6, Aug. 7, and 2 p.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, Gardnerville Ranchos. Tickets are $10 adults, and $8 for students and seniors. Information, toadinc@gmail.com or (775)219-3577.

Book signing at Eddy Street Book Exchange

Todd Borg signs copies of his latest Owen McKenna mystery, "Tahoe Heat," 3 p.m. Aug. 1, at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Borg discusses the writing of the book and maybe hints at what's coming next for Owen and Spot. Signing event takes the place of the usual Eclectic Book Club meeting. Information, 782-5484.

Genealogy series continues Aug. 5

The Douglas County Genealogy Group hosts a free workshop on finding vital records presented by Brenda Ball, 1 p.m. Aug. 5, at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. The next workship is on recording your data by Debie Weisend on Aug. 19, Information, club president Brenda Ball, (775) 392-0470.

Farmers market Wednesdays

The Lampe Park farmers market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Baked goods, honey, plants, art, flowers, and outdoor furniture. Information, 782-9828 or dc parksrecreation.co.douglas.nv.us

MINDEN

Live entertainment at CVI

Entertainment 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.

Retroactive through Saturday. The band is Buford Robey on guitar and vocals and Shirley Robey on electric bass, flute and vocals and Jess Conrad on keyboards and vocals, who play classic rock, oldies, top 40, blues, reggae and country.

Buford Robey, Sunday through Wednesday. Robey plays a selection of classic rock, oldies, top 40, blues, jazz, reggae and country songs.

Room to Move, July 29-31.

The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information, www.cvinn.com

Ecstatic dancing tonight

Do your thing your way to world beat and pop music mix during Ecstatic Dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m. today at 02 Wellness Studio, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden. Cost is $10. Facilitator is Ginny Cardenas. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Information, ginnyrc@gbis.com or 720-3659.

ShowBiz Kids Saturday

The Carson Valley Arts Council hosts ShowBiz Kids, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The monthly event, organized by Theatre of Arts Discipline, encourages students 5-18 to perform prepared pieces of their choice from poetry and monologue recitation to singing and dancing. Sign up at arrival. Information, toadinc@gmail.com or (775) 219-3577.

This week at Buona Sera

Singer songwriter Shawna Pisciotti plays covers and original folk blues music, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Buona Sera Ristorante & Bar, 1799 Ironwood Dr., Unit B, Minden. Food and drink specials during extended happy hour Wednesday. Information, 783-3211.

Summer concert July 30

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's free GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series continues with Mumbo Gumbo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 30, in Minden Park. Food available for purchase by Lions Club. The concert series continues with Big Bad Wolf on Aug. 27. To sponsor a concert or to place an ad, contact 782-9828.

Minden farmers market

Ricky Dees provides music, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Minden Farmers Market on Esmeralda Avenue. Crafts, baked goods, German dinners, beer, wine and music at the farmers market, Tuesdays through September. Information, Roxanne Stangle, 782-2444.

Dance camps offered

The Performing Arts Project, 2556 Precision Drive, Unit E, Minden, offers summer dance camps. Information, 267-4446 or cassiebrock@aol.com

Performing arts for beginners to advanced. Session 1 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26-30. Session 2 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2-6. Cost, $180 per session.

Worship dance camp for all ages, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-13. Cost, $180.

Mini-worship dance camp for ages 4-8, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9, 11, 13. Cost, $100.

Photography featured at Holiday Inn

The work of nine area photographers is featured through July at the Expressions Gallery in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express, 1659 Highway 395, Minden. Participating in the July exhibit are Eddie Ford, Tim Ford, NJ Thompson, Bonnie Mahl, Nancy Hulsey, Kathy Port, Manny Diaz, Dean Ward, and Tamyra Crossley. The gallery is coordinated by the Carson Valley Arts Council and Copeland Cultural Arts Center. Information on displaying works, info@cvartscouncil.org or 782-8207.

CARSON CITY

'Summer on Broadway' July 30-31

Wild Horse Children's Theater Summer on Broadway 2010 production of audience participation mystery, "Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective," is 7 p.m. July 30, and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 31 at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City. The show is also performed during Artown, 1:30 p.m. July 30, at Miguel Ribera auditorium in Reno. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under, available at wildhorsetheater.com or 887-0438.

'3 Blonde Moms' Aug. 7

Kat Simmons presents and performs in "Comedy in the Capital," featuring 3 Blonde Moms, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, in the second-floor convention center at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, available in advance at (775) 882-1626, ext. 251.