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. 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.
Bikini contest at Centerfield
The Cash Only band plays 9 p.m. Saturday at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill. Ladies domestic beer and well drinks free 9-10 p.m. Saturday.
The Girls Gone Wild tour bus arrives noon Sunday with a camera crew to search for the hottest girl in America. All day events with bikini contest at 8 p.m. Cover charge $5.
Open mic, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Centerfield, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, 782-1902.
Music at Topaz Lodge
The Palmore Brothers perform R&B, pop and classics, 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.
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.
Jeff Odom and Escalade play classic and current R&B, today and Saturday. They perform a Motown tribute to the Drifters, Coasters, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.
The Robeys, Sunday through Wednesday.
George Pickard, May 20-22.
The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information, www.cvinn.com
Tigers on stage
DHS Tigers on Stage present the "This is a Test" one-act play by Stephen Greg and improv show, 7:30 p.m. today, and 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at Douglas High School. Cost is $5. Saturday matinee is a 2-for-1 ticket price. Information, 782-5136.
Fiber art classes
at arts council
The monthly meeting of the fiber arts group is 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Carson Valley Arts Council building, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Weaving instructor Marilyn Elligott holds a spinning class after the meeting. Information, 782-3818.
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.
TOAD presents 'Steel Magnolias'
"Steel Magnolias" is performed 7 p.m. May 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. May 23, at the Carson Valley Arts Council ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, available at toadinc@gmail.com or (775) 219-3577.
Broadway tonight
"Broadway Through the Decades," a celebration of 100 years of Broadway musicals is performed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and continues 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.
Music at 88 Cups
Acoustic Solution plays folk and electrified acoustic music on guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, piano, percussion and drums, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, at 88 Cups Coffee and Tea, 1663 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 783-0688.
Ecstatic dancing May 21
Let the spirit move you during Ecstatic Dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 21 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.
Basket making May 24
The Carson Valley Arts Council sponsors a lariat basket making and leather tooling class by Jeff Myers, May 24, in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center at the Carson Valley Arts Council at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The six-hour class begins 9:30 a.m. Cost is $55 plus $10 for materials supplied by the instructor. Information, (775) 781-0150 www.cvartscouncil.com
Call for artists
The Carson Valley art Association's fine art show is June 10-13 in the CVIC Hall in Minden. This is a nonjudged show, but a People's Choice ribbon is awarded. Receiving is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 11, with an artists' reception at 6-8 p.m. Snacks and beverages are served. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13. Pickup is 3-4 p.m. June. 13. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.
Art courses offered
at Lone Tree
Lone Tree Gallery in Minden offers ongoing classes and workshops by local artists in various media through June. Upcoming art instruction includes build a gourd with Jan Rollenhagen May 19, pastel art May 21 and outdoor painting May 23 with Thaleia Georgiades, and oil painting with Greg Drinkwine June 5. Information on course content, instructors, material lists and costs at www.lonetreegallery.net or 782-2522.
GENOA
Genoa Bar happenings
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.
Sign up for ballroom
Beginning ballroom dance classes for adults and teens are 6:45-8:45 p.m. Sundays in the Genoa Town Hall. Learn waltz, Texas two-step, cha-cha, and East Coast swing. Cost is $8 per adult per class, and $6 for teens. Sign up by Sunday's class with Larry Ward, (775) 461-0474.
CARSON CITY
'Aladdin Jr.' plays in Carson
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at 7 p.m. May 14, 15, 21, and 4 p.m. May 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. Tickets, www.wildhorsetheater.com or 887-0438.
Prince and princess party, 2:30 p.m. May 15. Cost of $20 includes a child's ticket, tea party and photos with Jasmine.
STATELINE
Spring ballet at MontBleu
The Academy of Dance Arts 16th annual spring concert is 6 p.m. May 21 and 22 in the theater at the MontBleu Resort & Casino in Stateline. Tickets, MontBleu ticket office, 588-3515.
