Carson City Events for May 2008
May. 1, 2008 (Thu)SLOT MACHINES: THE FEY COLLECTIONOngoing: Slot Machines: The Fey Collection, on display in the South Changing Gallery all year. For more information, call Robert Nylen at 775-687-4810 ext. 239 or 245.
May. 2 - 5, 2008 (Fri - Mon)DEFENDING THE CAVEMANThe longest running solo play in Broadway history, is now a worldwide, rock-solid tour-de-force. This blockbuster has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries in more than 15 different languages. This hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Don't miss its return to the Brewery Arts Center - 3 shows only! May 2 at 7:30, May 3 at 5:00 and May 5 8:00 p.m. For additional information call 775-883-1976
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May. 3, 2008 (Sat)OLD TOWN CARSON CITY WINE WALKWine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at over 26 local merchants. $10/person. The 1st. Sat. of each month, 1-5pm. Sign up at the HorseShoe Club or Carson Nugget. At 5pm there are raffle prizes at the Nugget. 775 883-2211 for information.
May. 3, 2008 (Sat)LEI DAY - MAY DAYCelebrate Lei Day - May Day at the Children's Museum on Sat., May 3. At 10:00, we will make Hawaiian Leis. At 1:00 Kaulana Na Pua O Hula Halau will be on hand to teach all the keikis (children) the hula. FREE (with admission). 813 N. Carson St. (775) 884-2226
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May. 3 - 4, 2008 (Sat - Sun)RIDE THE RAILS - MOTOR CARAt the Nevada State Railroad Museum 10:00-4:00 p.m. For more information call 775-687-6953
May. 4, 2008 (Sun)JAPANESE CHILDREN'S DAYSunday, May 4, is Japanese Children's Day at the Children's Museum. Come and make a carp kite, Japanese paper dolls, lanterns, fans, and much more! 10:00-2:00 FREE (with admission.) 813 N. Carson St. (775) 884-2226
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May. 5, 2008 (Mon)CHINESE FOLK DANCE PRESENTATION AT THE NEVADA STATE MUSEUM2:00 – 3:00 pm: Chinese Folk Dance Presentation by Master Artist, Xian Na (Sonia) Carlson; provided in partnership with the Folklife Program of the Nevada Arts Council and funded through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Limited seating; for more information, call Deborah Stevenson at 775-687-4810 ext. 237.
May. 6, 2008 (Tue)BOOKS & BRAGS - CHILDRENS MUSEUMBooks & Brags joins Miss Penny for story time. Children read a story and make a related craft to brag about! Class is free with museum admission or membership. Open to all ages; walk-ins welcome! EVERY Tuesday 10:30-11:30. Call 775-884-2226
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May. 8 - 11, 2008 (Thu - Sun)RSVP SPRING FUN FAIRCarnival rides & games; arts, crafts, novelties and food & drink vendors. Moms ride for free all day on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11. For additional information call 775-687-4680
May. 9 - 11, 2008 (Fri - Sun)DAMN YANKEESStep up to the plate for this Broadway grand slam. Carson City Community Center. For tickets and information call 775-445-4249
May. 9 - 18, 2008 (Fri - Sun)TREASURE ISLAND -BAC STAGE KIDSTreasure Island has a cast of nearly 30 local tweens bringing the classic story of Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver to life. May 9,10,16,17 shows at 7:00 p.m. May 10,11,17,18 shows at 2:00 p.m. In the Donald W. Reynolds Black Box Theatre at the Brewery Arts Center. Tickets $8 general admission, $5 students/seniors. For additional information call 775-883-1976
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May. 10, 2008 (Sat)WNC MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVALFREE admission to a children's cultural craft corner, live ongoing entertainment featuring a variety of performers from around the world, booths highlighting different cultures and of course, ethnic foods and desserts. Come learn about peoples who live and work in our community. For additional information call 775-445-4453
May. 10 - 11, 2008 (Sat - Sun)RIDE THE RAILS - STEAM TRAINMother's Day steam ride at the Nevada State Museum 10:00-4:00 p.m. For additional information call 775-687-6953
May. 13, 2008 (Tue)MERRY MAY JAZZMile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May," a program of big-band jazz favorites in the Basie-Ellington tradition, 8:00-10:00 pm, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Admission is $5 general; $4 MHJB Association members; and free for age 18 and under. Swing Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:30 p.m., for $5 additional. For information, call 775-883-4154, 775-883-2662
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May. 16, 2008 (Fri)WORLD DANCE OPEN FLOOR @ COMMA COFFEEJoin Starr for the World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street. Dancer sign-ups start at 7 pm, performances start at 8 pm. All ages welcome & as always it is FREE! All great performances need a great audience so come & enjoy dances from all over the world! For additional information call 775-882-0372
May. 16, 2008 (Fri)ARMED FORCES DAY RECEPTION AT THE NEVADA STATE MUSEUM5:00 – 7:00 pm: Armed Forces Day Reception in the South Changing Gallery; sponsored by Operation First Response; contact Robert Nylen at 775-687-4810 ext. 239 or 245 or 245.
May. 16 - 18, 2008 (Fri - Sun)HONOR OUR TROOPS CELEBRATIONCelebrate and honor our troops on May 16-20. Parade, classic car show, motorcycle show, fashion show, arts & crafts on the Legislative Plaza and Club & Associations fair at Mills Park. Opening reception on the 16th at 5:00-7:00 p.m. public welcome. For more information click on link. If any additional question call 775-884-1989.
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May. 16 - 18, 2008 (Fri - Sun)DAMN YANKEESStep up to the plate for this Broadway grand slam. Carson City Community Center. For tickets and information call 775-445-4249
May. 17, 2008 (Sat)PICNIC AND BIKE RUN IN THE PARKFree Food, entertainment at the Capital Park on Carson St. at Capital. May 17 from 12pm to 5pm
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May. 17, 2008 (Sat)BOB MALONE & SUZANNE BUIRGYWill be performing at the Brewery Performance Hall 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information call 775-883-1976
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May. 17, 2008 (Sat)"JAZZ & STRINGS" - FREE CONCERTThe sound of strings adds an exciting new dimension to big-band music! Carson City's Symphony's "Strings in the Schools" Youth Orchestra and the Mile High Jazz Band perform at 3:30 p.m. at Seeliger School, 2800 S. Saliman Rd.
May. 17 - 18, 2008 (Sat - Sun)RIDE THE RAILS - MOTOR CAR10:00-4:00 p.m. at the Nevada State Railroad Museum on Armed Forces Day. Veterans & active armed forces ride FREE For additional information call 775-687-6953
May. 24, 2008 (Sat)WILD WEST TOUR SPRING GHOST WALKGuided tour of Carson's historic district. Meet character actors portraying historical Carson residents. Tours depart from Third Street. Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information or advance tickets call 775-687-7410 or 1-800-NEVADA-1
May. 24, 2008 (Sat)ANOUAZE BEAT DANCE GROUPA trupe formed by African natives with instruments shipped from the Ivory Coast. This unique dance group presents African dance like you've never seen it before. 7:00 p.m. $20 advanced, $25 at the door. $15 children 12 & under, group discounts available. For additional information call 775-883-1976
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May. 24 - 26, 2008 (Sat - Mon)RIDE THE RAILS - STEAM TRAINMemorial Day weekend ride a steam train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Veterans and active armed forces ride for free. 10:00-4:00p.m. For additional information call 775-687-6953
May. 27, 2008 (Tue)HISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: CARSON CITY MINT PROJECT7:30 pm: Frances Humphrey Lecture series: Historic Archaeology in Our Own Backyard: the Carson City Mint Project by Dr. Eugene Hattori; contact Robert Nylen at the Nevada State Museum 775-687-4810 ext. 239 or 245 or 245 or Dr. Eugene Hattori at ext. 230.
May. 30, 2008 (Fri)BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR - NATURAL HISTORY10:00 am and 1:30 pm: Behind-the-Scenes Tours in Natural History by Dr. George Baumgardner, featuring Plants and Animals of Nevada; for reservations, call Deborah Stevenson at the Nevada State Museum 775-687-4810 ext. 237.
May. 30, 2008 (Fri)DEMONSTRATION OF COIN PRESS #1-NEVADA STATE MUSEUM10:30 am – noon & 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Demonstration of Coin Press No. 1, by volunteers Ken & Karen Hopple in the Historic Carson City Mint building. For more information, call Robert Nylen at 775-687-4810 ext. 239 or 245.
May. 31, 2008 (Sat)CARSON CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON GRAND OPENING!Everyone is invited to join in at CCHD Grand Opening Party. 2900 Research Way our new location. From the Extreme air jumps of LIV FAST, to music by Steele Breeze as seen at the Brew Bros. and Always GREAT Food by Carson City BBQ. This is an all day event - call Maya @ 775-882-7433 x-104 or check out www.carsoncityhd.com
May. 31 - Jun. 1, 2008 (Sat - Sun)RIDE THE RAILS - MOTOR CAR10:00-4:00p.m. At the Nevada State Railroad Museum. For additional information call 775-687-6953
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