The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or
782-5121, ext. 210.
GARDNERVILLE
At Buckaroos this week
Joe Neal plays tonight, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Beer pong at 7 p.m. Saturday
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, general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Topaz Lodge music
Soul Experience plays, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, in the Topaz Lodge Lounge, 1979 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, 266-3338 or topazlodge.com
Bad Wolf at Blind Dog
Craig Lind, guitarist for Big Bad Wolf, gives a solo acoustic show, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, at Blind Dog Coffee at Tillman Lane and Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
East Fork reception
The East Fork Gallery hosts their annual Christmas reception, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 5, at 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Fine art, pottery, art class, jewelry, ornaments, seasonal gifts. Refreshments include wine and Cabot Vermont cheddar cheese.
Door prizes and raffle for Sunburst painting by Jim Lawrence. Tickets are 6 for $5. Information, 782-7629.
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.
Room to Move through Sunday.
NFL Football on Sunday and Monday, with drawings, food and draft specials.
Paul Covarelli entertains Tuesdays.
Karaoke Rockstarz with live band and backup singers, 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
George Pickard, Dec. 2-4.
Four Preps Hollywood Christmas concert on Dec. 9 includes hits from the Four Preps, the Diamonds, the Crew Cuts, and traditional Christmas music. Information at cvinn.com or 783-6606.
The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden.
Art show at arts center
Minden artist Paul Ford displays his landscape work in the Endangered Spaces show through Dec. 14 at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The 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.
Black Friday food and wine specials today.
Sign up for Italian Christmas dinner cooking class with Chef Francesco Gazzana on Monday.
Russel Ketenjian plays blues on the oud during extended happy hour, 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Keenan Winemaker dinner on Dec. 2. Make reservations, 783-3211.
Indigo music
Acoustic Solution plays 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Indigo Restaurant & Bar, 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village.
Acoustic Solution is John, Wendy and Seth Andrews who play folk and electrified acoustic music on a collection of guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, piano, percussion and drums. The band plays covers of Crosby, Stills and Nash, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and original material.
Special exhibit at Dangberg Home Ranch
Exhibit of Christmas decorations, toys and dolls from 1860-1940s, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 3-5. Cost is $3, free for children under 13. Information, 783-9417.
GENOA
Christmas in the Sierra tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the Christmas in the Sierra concert featuring David John & the Comstock Cowboys in the Genoa Town Hall. The musical stage performance is presented at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $20 for concert only and $30 for dinner and the concert. Chili dinner served in the Cowboy Cafeteria. 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
Pinkerton's 'Nutcracker'
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 22nd annual production of "The Nutcracker Ballet," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Carson City Community Center. Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City District Attorney Neil Rombardo, and Nevada State Sen. Mark Amodei perform the role of Mother Gigogne. Tickets are $23.50 general, and $19.50 seniors and students, available at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, ext. 117, at www.brewery arts.org, or at the door. Group discounts offered. Information, (775) 230-1915.
Art show at BAC
The Nevada Artists Association's Colors of Fall art exhibit opens Sunday and runs through Dec. 10 at the Brewery Arts Center Gallery, 449 W. King St., Carson City. The ongoing show displays the artwork of local and regional NAA members. Featured artist is photographer Wendell Jenness of Minden. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free. Information, 882-6411 or www.nevadaartists.org