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Chili's Fundraising Event

Community Event description: Chili's will donate 10 percent of your ticket to the Veiga family. Jaden Veiga is a 5-year old boy with a brain tumor and the family needs assistance. Raffle tickets available will be available at the South Virginia Chili's for prizes, like Target, Scandia Plus, Doggie's Dreams, Chili's gift card, etc. (all sales of raffle tickets go to benefit the family) E-mail for an approved Chili's flyer to faith4us3@yahoo.com with "Jaden's flyer" in the subject line. If time does not permit, tell Chili's you would lik… Contact email: faith4us3@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-884-2539. Monday, March 22, 2010. Any Northern Nevada Chili's.

"Work Bench Project" by Jim McCormick

Arts & Entertainment Event description: CCAI's Courthouse Gallery kicks off 2010 with "Work Bench Project," a site-specific exhibition by Northern Nevada artist Jim McCormick. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contact phone: 267-3295. Monday, March 22, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St.

The Other Nevada: Through Lens & Language

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Stunning photographs and literary works capture images of the high desert and Great Basin that are sometimes overlooked by both Nevadans and visitors. Free. Contact email: mswircze@wnc.edu. Contact phone: 775-445-4284. Monday, March 22, 2010, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Western Nevada College, Atrium Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway.

Books are Fun Book Fair

Community The event will be held in the main lobby of the hospital and is open to the public. Great savings on books and gifts presented by Books are Fun. Contact: 775-782-1500. Monday, March 22, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

Moms In Touch College Prayer Group

Community Event description: Christian moms gather to pray for their college students with praise, confession, thanksgivng and intercession. Contact email: mom_7777@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-841-2496. Monday, March 22, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Call for directions 882-2516 or 841-2496.

"Winter's End" art exhibition

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local and regional artists will be showing their latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in this showing. This exhibit will also feature a special presentation of paintings and photographs by Anna Louise Darden and Bob Hickox in a "His and Hers" show. visit nevadaartists.org. Contact phone: 882-6411 or 882-0189. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 499 W. King St.

Horse HeART

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Horse HeART celebrates art and wild horses with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs. Contact phone: 832-7424. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blvd. No. 13, Incline Village.

Green Thumb Garden Club

Community Event description: The topic will be "Building a Better Birdhouse.". Contact phone: 265-9554. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Canasta Club

Community Event description: The Canasta Club meets every Monday in the meeting room at Comstock Mobile Home Park. New members are being sought. Contact phone: 883-0172. Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:30 PM. Comstock Mobile Home Park, 2601 College Parkway.

Open Pool-Free Pool

Sports Event description: Free Pool 4 p.m. until closing: Must be 21. Contact email: twinsds@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 775-883-8889. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Rd.

Fundraising dinner for the CHS Culinary Program

Community Event description: The Carson High School Culinary Program has won the Nevada State Pro Start Championship and are heading to the nationals in Kansas in April. They need help getting there. The Carson Nugget and Chef Nick DeMagistris hosts a fundraising dinner for the CHS Culinary Program. Proceeds of this dinner and silent auction will help the students get there. $45 per person includes dinner and wine. Reservations must be made. Contact phone: 775-882-1626 ext. 209. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.

Overeaters Anonymous

Community Event description: 12 Step Program for compulsive overeaters and eating disorders. Contact email: barbaraelizabeth29@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 253-632-9776. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. First Presbyterian Church, 306 W Musser St. Carson City.

Paul Covarelli

Arts & Entertainment Event description: An evening with Paul will bring hits of the groups like The Beatles, Merl Haggard and Jimmy Buffet plus the sounds of jazz, blues, Latin. Contact phone: 782-9711. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Cooking Class at Molly's

Community Event description: Chef Michelle Palmer will hold a cooking class featuring Dim Sum. Learn to prepare this food and then taste it with a complimentary glass of wine. $60 per person. Call for reservations. Contact phone: 841-5511. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Molly's Gourmet Catering, takeout and Cooking School, 220 W. john St.

Nugget Folies

Arts & Entertainment Event description: A contemporary Vegas-style show to awaken your senses. Shows on the first and second Mondays and Saturdays of each month through 2010. No cover or minimum charge. Contact phone: 882-1626 or 800-426-5239. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

Bob Guimont Sheriff candidate community meeting

Government/Politics Event description: Sheriff candidate Bob Guimont will be available to discuss community issues. Visit GuimontforSheriff.com or e-mail GuimontforSheriff@gmail.com. Contact phone: 775-841-7000. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Carson City Harley-Davidson, 2900 Research Way.

Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community meditation meeting

Community Event description: Evening meditation each Monday through 2010, except major holidays or if the weather is very bad. meditation period begins promptly at 7 p.m. The first Monday of each month the group offers meditation instruction for beginners, however, beginners are welcome any Monday. Beginning in January, the group will read and discuss "What the Buddha Taught," by Walpola Rahula after meditation. Donations are welcome. Contact phone: Kathy Schwerin at 882-4980. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Methodist Church Youth Room, 213 N. Minnesota St. corner Proctor Street, Carson City. For more info visit www.dharmazephyr.org.

Basic Fly Tying Class

Outdoor/Recreation Event description: Learn the Adams tonight. The purpose of the class is to learn the basic techniques of tying different fishing flies. Class is free. No experience necessary. Materials and equipment provided. Learn one fly each night. Contact email: sierravue-stan@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-882-9027. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 E. Musser St.

Beginners Adult Ballroom Dancing class

Community Event description: 22-week course teaches swing, cha-cha, waltz, Texas two step, salsa, fox trot, and east coast swing. Registrations taken until second class on Oct. 12. Coffee and cookies will be served. (no class on Nov. 30 and Dec. 28). Contact phone: 775-461-0474. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM. Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City.

Firkin Karaoke

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Join us every Monday night for Firkin Karaoke. Contact email: contact@thefirkinandfox.com. Contact phone: 775-883-1369. Monday, March 22, 2010, 8:00 PM. The Firkin & Fox, 310 S. Carson St.

Kit Carson Toastmasters

Community Event description: Improve your communicative abilities in a fun setting. Breakfast guests always welcome. Contact phone: 885-7579. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM. Grandma Hattie's Restaurant, 2811 S. Carson Street, Carson City.

"Work Bench Project" by Jim McCormick

Arts & Entertainment Event description: CCAI's Courthouse Gallery kicks off 2010 with "Work Bench Project," a site-specific exhibition by Northern Nevada artist Jim McCormick. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contact phone: 267-3295. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St.

The Other Nevada: Through Lens & Language

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Stunning photographs and literary works capture images of the high desert and Great Basin that are sometimes overlooked by both Nevadans and visitors. Free. Contact email: mswircze@wnc.edu. Contact phone: 775-445-4284. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Western Nevada College, Atrium Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway.

Books are Fun Book Fair

Community The event will be held in the main lobby of the hospital and is open to the public. Great savings on books and gifts presented by Books are Fun. Contact: 775-782-1500. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

$2 Tuesdays for Local Senior Citizens at the National Automobile Museum

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Northern Nevada senior citizens age 62 or older can get into the National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, in downtown Reno for $2 on Tuesdays through May 31.Visit automuseum.org. Contact phone: 775-333-9300. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. National Automobile Museum, 10 S Lake St. Reno. For more info visit www.automuseum.org.

"Winter's End" art exhibition

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local and regional artists will be showing their latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in this showing. This exhibit will also feature a special presentation of paintings and photographs by Anna Louise Darden and Bob Hickox in a "His and Hers" show. visit nevadaartists.org. Contact phone: 882-6411 or 882-0189. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 499 W. King St.

Horse HeART

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Horse HeART celebrates art and wild horses with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs. Contact phone: 832-7424. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blvd. No. 13, Incline Village.

Books and Brags with Miss Penny

Community Event description: Read a story and make a related craft to brag about. All ages and walk-ins welcome. Call 884-2226. Contact phone: 884-2226. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street.

Preschool Stories with Miss Carol

Community Event description: Children ages three and up are invited to attend. The program includes stories, music, and crafts. visit douglas.lib.nv.us or call 782-9841. Contact phone: 782-9841. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.

Toddler Storytime

Community Event description: Develop a love of reading with your child at this free library program. Join Miss Maria in the castle for felt-board stories and music. Visit douglas.lib.nv.us. Contact phone: 775-782-9841. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.

NARFE Chapter 2167 Min-Gard

Community Event description: Speaker and refreshments. All active and retired federal employees are invited. Contact phone: 775-782-4115. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Pre-Dance Classes

Community Event description: 'Little Lambs', ages 3-5 years old, Pre-Ballet & Tap classes with professional instructors. Contact email: cassiebrock@aol.com. Contact phone: 775-267-4446. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM. The Performing Arts Project, 2556 Precision Drive, #E, Minden.

Hip-Hop Dance Classes

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Award winning choreographer Ryan Curren, offers beginners and advanced dancers, clean, professional instruction in modern Hip-Hop. Contact email: cassiebrock@aol.com. Contact phone: 775-267-4446. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. The Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, #E, Minden.

From Skull to Face

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Penny Siig presents a journey through Native American forensic skull restoration with a hands-on demonstration. $15 buffet dinner and lecture; $5 lecture only. Contact phone: 847-0111. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Gold Hill Hotel and Saloon, 1540 Main St. Gold Hill.

Larry Wilson

Arts & Entertainment Event description: No cover or minimum charge. Contact phone: 882-1626. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

Victorian Fashions and Dress Reforms

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Jan Loverin will present Victorian fshions and dress reforms. $15 buffet dinner and lecture; $5 lecture only. Contact phone: 847-0111. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Gold Hill Hotel and Saloon, 1540 Main St. Gold Hill.

Stop Diabetes

Health/Wellness Event description: A free lecture in support of National Diabetes Alert Day. Contact phone: 445-8607. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Bristlecone Room, 1600 Medical Parkway.

Muscle Powered Walk

Outdoor/Recreation Event description: Meet leader Donna Inversin leader in the parking area opposite the Boys and Girls Club on Northridge Drive at 5:30 p.m. Must be a Muscle Powered member, may get application on-line www.musclepowered.org. Contact email: d_inversin@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775.315-6763. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:30 PM. BLM parking lot on Morgan Mill Road.

Paul Covarelli

Arts & Entertainment Event description: An evening with Paul will bring hits of the groups like The Beatles, Merl Haggard and Jimmy Buffet plus the sounds of jazz, blues, Latin. Contact phone: 782-9711. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Douglas County Historical Society's Young Chautauqua

Community Event description: An informational meeting to tell what the program is and how to register. Program is for students in grades 4-12 interested in history, drama, speech or just want to have fun. Contact phone: 782-2555. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 1477 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

Community Event description: SOS is a professionally led group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide with Esther Margolious, licensed social worker and Marianne Garvey, RN. The group meets every two weeks. Contact phone: 775-297-2092. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike Street, Dayton.

Support Group for those who have lost a loved one to Suicide

Health/Wellness Event description: Free support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This is a meting with a comforting environment whre survivors can share feelings and find new ways of coping facilitated by Marianne Garvey and Esther Margolis. Contact phone: 297-2092. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St. Dayton.

Weekly swing dance

Arts & Entertainment Event description: West Coast swing dancing sponsored by High Sierra Swing Dance Club, El Charro Avitia Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St. Carson City, every Tuesday, 6:30-8:45 p.m. free. No partner necessary. Practice your swing moves or just check out the dance at this fun, nonstructured event. Information: 775-629-9369 or www.highsierraSDC.org. Contact phone: 7756299369. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. El Charro Avitia Restaurant.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Community Event description: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Contact phone: 775-782-3435. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, (white building to left of church) 300 N. Division Street.

Salsa Dance Class

Community Event description: Salsa with Jo Ann and Roberto. Friendly atmosphere, no partner required. Basics, styling, intermediate combos. $5. Contact email: zamannk@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 775-443-8870. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St.

Basic Fly Tying Class

Outdoor/Recreation Event description: Learn the Renegade tonight. The purpose of the class is to learn the basic techniques of tying different fishing flies. Class is free. No experience necessary. Materials and equipment provided. Learn one fly each night. Registration required. Contact email: sierravue-stan@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-882-9027. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 E. Musser St.

Tahoe Comedy North: Steve Brewer with guest Aaron Wilson

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Host Jon Uebberoth. $10 advance, $15 day of show. Adults only. Contact phone: 775-833-6333. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Hwy 28, Crystal Bay. For more info visit www.crystalbaycasino.com.

"Work Bench Project" by Jim McCormick

Arts & Entertainment Event description: CCAI's Courthouse Gallery kicks off 2010 with "Work Bench Project," a site-specific exhibition by Northern Nevada artist Jim McCormick. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contact phone: 267-3295. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St.

Learn to Draw with Jan Rollenhagen

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Lone Tree Gallery is offering a series of classes and workshops intended to give participants an opportunity to interact with award winning local artists in various media. This class is a drawing class and will meet four times. $120 per person. Contact phone: 775782-2522. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lone Tree Fine Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 1598 Esmeralda Ave. Minden.

The Other Nevada: Through Lens & Language

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Stunning photographs and literary works capture images of the high desert and Great Basin that are sometimes overlooked by both Nevadans and visitors. Free. Contact email: mswircze@wnc.edu. Contact phone: 775-445-4284. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Western Nevada College, Atrium Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway.

Toddler Time for One Year Olds

Community Event description: Pre-registration required. RSVP at 884-2269. Contact phone: 884-2269. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 212 E. Winnie Lane.

"Winter's End" art exhibition

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local and regional artists will be showing their latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in this showing. This exhibit will also feature a special presentation of paintings and photographs by Anna Louise Darden and Bob Hickox in a "His and Hers" show. visit nevadaartists.org. Contact phone: 882-6411 or 882-0189. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 499 W. King St.

Animal Grossology

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Interactive family exhibit mixes education with giggles to help introduce kids to natural science. Oozing with disgusing science and interactive learniing games.48 adults; $7 children under 18 and seniors 62 and over. Contact phone: 823-6500. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra St. Reno.

Horse HeART

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Horse HeART celebrates art and wild horses with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs. Contact phone: 832-7424. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blvd. No. 13, Incline Village.

U-Pick-It-Raffle

Community Event description: Tickets on sale until 11:30 a.m.; drawing begins at 11:30 a.m. Donations accepted. Contact phone: 783-6455 or 267-2312. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville.

Toddler Time for Two Year Olds

Community Event description: Toddler Time for two year olds. Pre-registration required. RSVP to 884-2269. Contact phone: 884-2269. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 212 E. Winnie Lane.

Everyday Mysteries Revealed

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The true stories behind "everyday Mysteries" will be revealed in a documentary screening about the photographs of Roy Curtis. The program is a half-hour episode from the Department of Cultural Affairs Exploring Nevada series. Visit NevadaCulture.org. Contact phone: 775-688-1190. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. Nevada Historical Society, 1650 N. Virginia St. Reno.

Sertoma Club

Community Event description: Meet great people, be our luncheon guest, help us raise funds for Carson City children with hearing, speech, cancer or diabetes problems. Call 885-7579. Contact phone: 885-7579. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Q's Restaurant, 230 Fairview Dr.

Carson City Roadrunner RV Club lunch meeting

Community Event description: For further details call Paul Bachman at 775-267-3021 or Vince DeCasper at 775-246-0647. Contact phone: 775-267-3021. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Grandma Hatties, Carson City.

Gourd Art with Jan rollenhagen

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Lone Tree Gallery is offering a series of classes and workshops intended to give participants an opportunity to interact with award winning local artists in various media. This class is gourd art and will meet four times. $140 plus materials per person. Contact phone: 775782-2522. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Lone Tree Fine Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 1598 Esmeralda Ave. Minden.

George Pickard

Arts & Entertainment Event description: No cover or minimum charge. Contact phone: 882-1626. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

Tahoe Big Band

Arts & Entertainment Event description: No cover or minimum charge. Contact phone: 882-1626. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

KJZS 92.1 Live Jazz Night with Shilts

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Saxophonist for the funk/soul/jazz band Down to the Bone. Join us every Wednesday night at the Orozko Lounge for the KJZS 92.1 FM Live Jazz Night. These weekly shows are free so get here early. Contact phone: 775-356-3300. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. Reno.

Paul Covarelli

Arts & Entertainment Event description: An evening with Paul will bring hits of the groups like The Beatles, Merl Haggard and Jimmy Buffet plus the sounds of jazz, blues, Latin. Contact phone: 782-9711. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Indigo Girls

Arts & Entertainment Event description: It’s been two decades since the Indigo Girls launched their career with their independently released debut album, 1987’s Strange Fire. Now, after entertaining millions of fans with their 10 major-label studio albums (nine on Epic Records and one, 2006’s Despite Our Differences, on Hollywood Records), Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have come full circle with the independent release of their new 2-CD album, Poseidon And The Bitter Bug, on their new label IG Recordings, distributed through Vanguard Records. Tickets… Contact phone: 775-323-5648. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Knitting Factory Concert House, 211 N. Virginia St. Reno.

Live music with Steppen Stonz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Station Casino features live music 7-11 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, and 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The stage is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, go to http://www.carsonstation.com. Contact phone: 775-883-0900 and 800-501-2929. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Station Casino's Cabaret Lounge, 900 S. Carson St. Carson City.

Southern Gospel Concert

Community Event description: Free Southern Gospel Concert with The Kingsmen. visit kingsmenquartet.com. Contact email: gswcjoan@gmail.com. Contact phone: 775-883-8361. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church, 1505 Railroad Drive (corner of Saliman & Railroad.

Live Open Jazz Jam

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Rick Metz and his band "First Take" Host the area's longest running jazz jam. Contact email: bsghettis@pyramid.net. Contact phone: 775-887-8879. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Plan:b Micro_Lounge (Inside B'Sghetti's).

Improv at Harveys

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Howie Nave, host and emcee with Judy Gold and Gary Canon. $25. Contact phone: 800-427-8397. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Harvey's Casino, 18 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe.

"Work Bench Project" by Jim McCormick

Arts & Entertainment Event description: CCAI's Courthouse Gallery kicks off 2010 with "Work Bench Project," a site-specific exhibition by Northern Nevada artist Jim McCormick. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contact phone: 267-3295. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St.

The Other Nevada: Through Lens & Language

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Stunning photographs and literary works capture images of the high desert and Great Basin that are sometimes overlooked by both Nevadans and visitors. Free. Contact email: mswircze@wnc.edu. Contact phone: 775-445-4284. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Western Nevada College, Atrium Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway.

"Winter's End" art exhibition

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local and regional artists will be showing their latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in this showing. This exhibit will also feature a special presentation of paintings and photographs by Anna Louise Darden and Bob Hickox in a "His and Hers" show. visit nevadaartists.org. Contact phone: 882-6411 or 882-0189. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 499 W. King St.

Animal Grossology

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Interactive family exhibit mixes education with giggles to help introduce kids to natural science. Oozing with disgusing science and interactive learniing games.48 adults; $7 children under 18 and seniors 62 and over. Contact phone: 823-6500. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra St. Reno.

Horse HeART

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Horse HeART celebrates art and wild horses with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs. Contact phone: 832-7424. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blvd. No. 13, Incline Village.

Laugh and Learn: Mommy and Me classes

Community Event description: Join us for weekly classes that include arts and crafts, free play, songs, play dough, parachute and circle time. 775-882-1436. Contact email: laf16@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 7752919299. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. First United Methodist Church, corner of Musser and Division streets, 400 W. King Street Ste.100 (office), Carson City.

Oil Painting with Greg Drinkwine

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Lone Tree Gallery is offering a series of classes and workshops intended to give participants an opportunity to interact with award winning local artists in various media. This class is oil painting. $160 per person. Contact phone: 775782-2522. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Lone Tree Fine Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 1598 Esmeralda Ave. Minden.

Birthday Bash with Marc Anthony

Community Event description: Senior end of the month birthday celebration with Marc Anthony. Ice Cream Social for the month birthdays. Contact phone: (775) 883-1221. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM. Carson Plaza Independent Retirement Community 2120 E Long St.

Interwoven 2010: Vision of the Great Basin Basketmakers

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Enjoy light refreshments at this free reception. Many artists will be present and some baskets will be available for purchase. Lecture follows at 7:30 p.m. Contact phone: 687-4810 ext. 237. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St.

Jefferson Jackson Dinner

Government/Politics Event description: The Carson City Democratic Central Committee will hold its annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. Rory Reid will be the keynote speaker.Interested voters will have an opportunity to meet with this year's candidates for local and state offices, ask questions and voice opinions. No host bar, followed by a buffet. Guests can bid on items donated by local businesses and individuals in a silent auction and win raffle prizes. $45 per person. Reservations are required and can be e-mailed to carsoncitydems@sbcglobal.net… Contact email: Jens@Peermann.com. Contact phone: 1-775-225-3619. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. For more info visit www.peermann.com.

bunko

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Sponsored by the Emblem Club. $5 Baked potato bar; $5.00 bunko at 7 p.m. Contact email: dsldjl@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-246-1543. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Carson City Elk's Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St.

Escalade

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Leader Jeff Odom and hand-picked band play lots of Soul with songs from "Motown" and plenty of R&B. Contact phone: 782-9711. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Basketry As Art

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Frances Humphrey Lecture series presents "Basketry as Art" a free presentation by Mary Lee Fulkerson, founder of the Great Basin Basketmakers. Contact email: dstevenson@nevadaculture.org. Contact phone: (775)687-4810, ext. 237. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. For more info visit nevadaculture.org.

Nugget Follies

Arts & Entertainment Event description: A contemporary Vegas-style show to awaken your senses. Shows on the first and second Mondays and Saturdays of each month through 2010. 882-1626, 800-426-5239. Contact phone: 882-1626 or 800-426-5239. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM. Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.

The Reagan Years

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Hear Me Arizona, Authmentis, Beercan, Courtesy Call. Tickets $6. Contact phone: 775-323-5648. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Knitting Factory Concert House, 211 N. Virginia St. Reno.

Carson City Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

Community Event description: Sunset Rotary provides a warm family atmosphere to gather with like-minded people interested in serving our community and world. Visitors welcome! Contact email: brian@digilect.com. Contact phone: 775-287-0688. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Carson City Republican Central Committee

Government/Politics Event description: Meet Candidate Gov. Gibbons and candidates Amy Clemens and Pete Livermore for Asssembly District 40. Bring your questions as there will be time set aside for Q&A. Contact email: sheymward@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 775-883-1362. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM. The Plaza Hotel, Sierra Room, 801 S. Carson St.

Douglas County Democrats

Government/Politics Event description: Social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by regular meeting 7-8:30 p.m. Assembly candidate Joetta Brown will speak. Visit douglasdems.org. Contact phone: 775-267-5107. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Headquarters, 1513 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

Dance Night

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Let's dance to the smooth sound of The Jazz Guys. Join us at Sierra Place where dancing and live music combine for an exceptionally fun and entertaining evening. Come to dance, enjoy refreshments, or simply tap your toes. Contact email: fulm@kiscosl.com. Contact phone: 775-841-4111. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Parkway.

Live music with Steppen Stonz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Station Casino features live music 7-11 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, and 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The stage is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, go to http://www.carsonstation.com. Contact phone: 775-883-0900 and 800-501-2929. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Station Casino's Cabaret Lounge, 900 S. Carson St. Carson City.

Men's 4 part acappella barbershop singing

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Join us for good fellowship and song. Contact email: cnsoong@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-882-9472. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Carson City Senior Citizen Center, 901 E. Beverly Drive.

Paul Barrere & Fred Tacket

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Guitar duo from the legendary band Little Feat. $25 reserved seating; $22 students, seniors and BAC members. Contact phone: 883-1976. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Performance Hall at Brewery Arts Center, Carson City. For more info visit www.breweryarts.org.

Abbacadabra

Arts & Entertainment Event description: ABBA Tribute. Tickets $25 per person. Contact phone: 788-2900. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Harrah's Reno, 219 N Center St. Reno.

Dueling Pianos

Arts & Entertainment Event description: You know'm, You Love'm, Straight from Reno, DUELING PIANOS comes to The Firkin & Fox starting March 4 at 8 p.m. and will continue every Thursday! Contact email: contact@thefirkinandfox.com. Contact phone: 775-883-1369. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:00 PM. The Firkin & Fox, 310 S. Carson St. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

W.A.S.P. concert

Arts & Entertainment Event description: $15. Contact phone: 775-359-4020. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:00 PM – Friday, March 26, 2010, 12:00 AM. New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Square, Sparks. For more info visit www.newoasisreno.com.

"Work Bench Project" by Jim McCormick

Arts & Entertainment Event description: CCAI's Courthouse Gallery kicks off 2010 with "Work Bench Project," a site-specific exhibition by Northern Nevada artist Jim McCormick. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contact phone: 267-3295. Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St.

The Other Nevada: Through Lens & Language

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Stunning photographs and literary works capture images of the high desert and Great Basin that are sometimes overlooked by both Nevadans and visitors. Free. Contact email: mswircze@wnc.edu. Contact phone: 775-445-4284. Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Western Nevada College, Atrium Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway.

"Winter's End" art exhibition

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local and regional artists will be showing their latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in this showing. This exhibit will also feature a special presentation of paintings and photographs by Anna Louise Darden and Bob Hickox in a "His and Hers" show. visit nevadaartists.org. Contact phone: 882-6411 or 882-0189. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 499 W. King St.

Animal Grossology

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Interactive family exhibit mixes education with giggles to help introduce kids to natural science. Oozing with disgusing science and interactive learniing games.48 adults; $7 children under 18 and seniors 62 and over. Contact phone: 823-6500. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra St. Reno.

Behind the Scenes Tours in Natural History

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Featuring Plants and Animals of Nevada. Call for reservations. Contact phone: 687-4810 ext. 237. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St.

Horse HeART

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Horse HeART celebrates art and wild horses with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs. Contact phone: 832-7424. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blvd. No. 13, Incline Village.

Special Coin Minting of Pony Express Commemorative Medallion

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The public is invited to attend the historic minting of the Pony Express Medallion. The .999 fine silver sesquicentennial medallion will be for sale for $60. All proceeds benefit The National Pony Express Association Nevada Division and the Nevada State Museum. Contact email: dstevenson@nevadculture.org. Contact phone: 775-687-4810, ext. 237. Friday, March 26, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. For more info visit nevadaculture.org.

Gardnerville Water Company Open House

Community Event description: The Gardnerville Water Company invites you to celebrate our new office. Ribbon Cutting, Tours, and Lunch. Contact email: kristienb@gardnervillewater.org. Contact phone: 775-782-2339. Friday, March 26, 2010, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 1579 Virginia Ranch Road, Gardnerville.

Coin Press Demonstration

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Ken and Karen Hopple demonstrate the operation of Coin Press No. 1 in the historic Carson City Mint building. Contact phone: 687-4810 ext. 237. Friday, March 26, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St.

Behind the Scenes Tours in Natural History

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Featuring Plants and Animals of Nevada. Call for reservations. Contact phone: 687-4810 ext. 237. Friday, March 26, 2010, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St.

Carson Valley Artists Association

Community Event description: Short meeting followed by refreshments. The chosen Support Group will receive their painting from the In House Show. Greg Drinkwine will speak. Open to all interested parties. Contact phone: 782-8035. Friday, March 26, 2010, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

Carson Valley Artists Association

Community Event description: Short meeting followed by refreshments. The chosen Support Group will receive their painting from the In House Show. Greg Drinkwine will speak. Open to all interested parties. Contact phone: 782-8035. Friday, March 26, 2010, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

Musical Youth Club

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Exciting opportunity for youngsters who love music! Join our community gospel choir for youth ages 6 and up. Enrollment is now open through March 10 for local children, homeschooled or not. Students learn to read music, vocal performance, harmony, as well as learning to play recorder. Fee of $40 for a full year of participation (spring and fall seasons) includes choir shirt, recorder, sheet music, binder and tote bag. Information and class syllabus available at heof.org. Contact email: HEOF@nvbell.net. Contact phone: 775-544-1908. Friday, March 26, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The Church, 1205 N. McCarran, Reno. For more info visit heof.org.

1st Kids Fashion Show

Community Event description: This is a fundraising event for the whole family to enjoy. Come and watch local kids in your community model clothing and enter in our raffle as we will be giving away great prices. Contact email: alesmiley@gmail.com. Contact phone: 775-220-3258. Friday, March 26, 2010, 5:30 PM. The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St.

Pool Tournament

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Everyone 21 and older welcome. Contact phone: 775-461-0477. Friday, March 26, 2010, 6:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00 AM. Wize Guyz Bar & Saloon, 288 E. Winnie Lane.

Carson Middle School Bingo/Chili Cook-Off

Community Event description: Bingo, raffles and chili cook-off to raise funds for CMS PTA special projects fund. Contact email: ccpta@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 883-1682. Friday, March 26, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Carson Middle School, 1140 W King St.

Made in Reno

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Second benefit for the Washoe County School District Music and Arts Program. Featuring Kate Cotter, Lisa McCuiston and 18 more acts. Tickets $10-$13. Contact phone: 775-323-5648. Friday, March 26, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Knitting Factory Concert House, 211 N. Virginia St. Reno.

Knights of Columbus Bingo

Community Event description: Bingo held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. Doors open at 6 p.m. Play starts at 7 p.m. $21 buy in, refreshments served plus free popcorn and snacks. Pay outs $50 warm-up, $100 regular games, $1,199 bonus blackout, $750 progressive black out and Hot Ball A $1199, & B $220 . Contact email: jlsoltnv@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 775-265-5719. Friday, March 26, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. St Gall Parrish Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

"The Gold Hill Cabaret Show", An evening of fine dining and song

Arts & Entertainment Event description: 4-course gourmet dinner and show, $45 per person plus tip and tax. Contact email: wfainvcnv@aol.com. Contact phone: 775-847-0111. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 1540 S. Main St. Gold Hill, NV, 1 mile south of Virginia City on Hwy. 342.

Blast from the Past

Arts & Entertainment Event description: In the Cabaret. Free of charge. Contact phone: 775-885-7000. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00 AM. Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.

Escalade

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Leader Jeff Odom and hand-picked band play lots of Soul with songs from "Motown" and plenty of R&B. Contact phone: 782-9711. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00 AM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Live music with Steppen Stonz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Station Casino features live music 7-11 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, and 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The stage is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, go to http://www.carsonstation.com. Contact phone: 775-883-0900 and 800-501-2929. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:30 AM. Carson Station Casino's Cabaret Lounge, 900 S. Carson St. Carson City.

Really Rosie

Arts & Entertainment Event description: From the great minds of Maurice Sendak and Carole King comes this enchanting story of a star-to-be and all of her neighborhood friends as they rise to stardom in their own backyards. Tickets $9 general admission; $6 students/seniors and BAC members. Buy your ticket from a cast member and get $1 off your ticket price. Contact phone: 8823-1976. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.

Knights of Columbus Bingo

Community Event description: Bingo held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. Doors open at 6 p.m. $20 buy in, refreshments served, $50 warm-up, $100 regular games, $1,199 bonus blackout, progressive black out and Hot Ball games. Contact email: chuckripoli@charter,net. Contact phone: 265-6132. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM. St Gall Parrish Center, Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

The Wizard of Oz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Performing Arts of Carson High School presents "The Wizard of Oz." This is the musical version based on the MGM movie complete with special flying effects provided by Flying by Foy. $8 for children and CHS student body; $9 for students and seniors; $10 for general admission; $25 for family ticket (includes two adults and two children). Contact email: boxoffice@carson.K12.nv.us. Contact phone: 775-283-1600 ext. 1684. Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Carson Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theatre, 851 E. William St.

Abbacadabra

Arts & Entertainment Event description: ABBA Tribute. Tickets $25 per person. Contact phone: 788-2900. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Harrah's Reno, 219 N Center St. Reno.

Broadway Comes to Reno: The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts & Entertainment Event description: New musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters. $45-$75. 775-686-6600. Contact phone: 775-686-6610. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Reno. For more info visit www.pioneeercenter.com.

Fridays After Dark

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Dennis Steele, Mick Valentino, and Pat Esters. Contact email: bsghettis@pyramid.net. Contact phone: 775-887-8879. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Plan:b Micro-Lounge, 318 N. Carson St. For more info visit www.planbmicrolounge.com.

Soweto Gospel Choir

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The 30-plus member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music. Tickets $35 and $25. Contact phone: 800-648-3568. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St. Reno.

Speedy Garfin & The Garfin Gathering

Arts & Entertainment Event description: free live music. Contact phone: 882-1626 or 800-426-5239. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

Duane "Beans" Sousa

Arts & Entertainment Event description: live on the Casino floor. Contact phone: 775- 831-0660. Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 AM. Tahoe Biltmore, Highway 28, Crystal Bay.

Improv at Harveys

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Howie Nave, host and emcee with Judy Gold and Gary Canon. $25. Contact phone: 800-427-8397. Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Harvey's Casino, 18 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe.

Signal Path

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Adults only. $7 advance, $10 day of show. Contact phone: 888-829-7630 or 775-588-3515. Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. blu Nightclub at MontBleu Resort, 55 Hwy 50, Stateline. For more info visit www.montbleuresort.com.

Movie Night: "Waiting"

Arts & Entertainment Event description: On the big screen. Contact phone: 775-832-1234. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 AM. Cutthroat's Saloon, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. For more info visit laketahoe.hyatt.com.

10th Anniversary Dummy Downhill

Outdoor/Recreation Event description: Participants build dummies and launch them off a big jump. A fun family event with live music and lots of prizes! Contact email: info@diamondpeak.com. Contact phone: (775) 832-1177. Saturday, March 27, 2010. Diamond Peak Ski Resort, 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village.

Garage Sale Fundraiser

Community Event description: Huge Garage sale to raise funds for the Wendy Robards Family. Wendy is a single parent of 3 beautiful children and is undergoing chemo for colon cancer. To donate items for this event call 246-0170. Contact email: Lochman3@charter.net. Contact phone: 775-246-0170. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 219 Shady Grove Lane, Brookhaven Subdivision, Dayton.

First Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale

Community Contact email: jscanland@charter.net. Contact phone: 775-883-2490. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. First Presbyterian Church, 306 West Musser S.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Community Event description: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating & bulimia. Contact phone: 530-412-1664. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (downstairs) (1 block west of Clay St.), 501 California Ave. Reno.

Kiwani's Easter Egg Coloring and Easter Egg Stuffing

Community Event description: We are in need of Volunteers to help color Easter Eggs and Stuff Plastic Eggs with Candy. Contact phone: 775-885-9542. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. American Family Insurance,1621 Hwy 50 E, Suite E.

Walk of Hope for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Community Event description: Fundraiser to help bring awareness of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. CDH occurs when the diaphragm does not completely close in a newborn and causes the organs to migrate into the chest cavity. To sign up for the race, call 530-208-6421. Contact phone: 530-208-6421. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Lampe Park, Gardnerville.

Overeaters Anomymous

Community Contact email: barbaraelizabeth29@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 2536329776. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Overeaters Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church 306 W Musser St. Carson City.

"Winter's End" art exhibition

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local and regional artists will be showing their latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in this showing. This exhibit will also feature a special presentation of paintings and photographs by Anna Louise Darden and Bob Hickox in a "His and Hers" show. visit nevadaartists.org. Contact phone: 882-6411 or 882-0189. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 499 W. King St.

Animal Grossology

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Interactive family exhibit mixes education with giggles to help introduce kids to natural science. Oozing with disgusing science and interactive learniing games.48 adults; $7 children under 18 and seniors 62 and over. Contact phone: 823-6500. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra St. Reno.

Bootcamp for outdoor painters with Thaleia Georgiades

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Lone Tree Gallery is offering a series of classes and workshops intended to give participants an opportunity to interact with award winning local artists in various media. This class a bootcamp for outdoor painters. $70 per person. Contact phone: 775-782-2522. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Lone Tree Fine Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 1598 Esmeralda Ave. Minden.

Horse HeART

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Horse HeART celebrates art and wild horses with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs. Contact phone: 832-7424. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blvd. No. 13, Incline Village.

The Other Nevada: Through Lens & Language

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Stunning photographs and literary works capture images of the high desert and Great Basin that are sometimes overlooked by both Nevadans and visitors. Free. Contact email: mswircze@wnc.edu. Contact phone: 775-445-4284. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Western Nevada College, Atrium Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway.

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary's V&T Fundraiser

Community Event description: Fundraiser for CTRH Auxiliary leaving for Virginia city at 10 a.m. Lunch and a trip to Virginia City museum. Leave Virginia City at 3 p.m. Wine and cheese served to Virginia City; wine and deserts served on the trip back to Carson City. Take Hwy. 50 East toward Dayton. Pass Eagle Valley Golf Course on the left and Computer Core turn-off on the right. Keep going uphill. After 2/3 mile, turn left (toward Remote Model Airplane Field) on paved road. Follow signs to East Gate Train Depot. Contact phone: 882-8162 or 883-1532. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Eastgate Station, Carson City.

The Pottery Place

Community Event description: Pottery Painting for the whole family. Children, parents, grandparents and anyone can come paint their very own piece of pottery. No reservations required. There is a studio fee for nonmembers and the price of pottery varies. Call 884-2226 for more information. Contact phone: 884-2226. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Carson City.

Spring Pond Startup

Outdoor/Recreation Event description: David Ruf presents a free seminar on Spring pond startup. Reservations are not required. The seminar will be held outdoors and a jacket may be necessary. Contact phone: 775-882-8600. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St.

Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation Cat and Kitten Adoption

Community Event description: Cats and kittens of all ages, spayed or neutered with basic shots and microchips. Reasonable adoption fees. Contact phone: 775-782-3754. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Petco, 901 Topsy Lane.

Comstock Cowboys

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Comstock Cowboys performing western music at the Bucket of Blood Saloon. Contact email: mandolynguy@excite.com. Contact phone: 775-246-4548. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 C Street, Virginia City.

Music from Harry Callahan

Arts & Entertainment Contact phone: 775-847-7210. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Washoe Club, 112 South C Street, Virginia City.

Spring Music Series at Alpine Meadows

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Live music by: Tracorum. “Salt of the Earth, Cosmic Gospel Thunder Funk with some Rockin' Creole Caribbean seasoning!” This unique blend of musical style showcases the talent of five San Francisco men, who can deliver a rockin’ live show. If you’re looking to add a little rhythm to your day, you should definitely check out this band. Contact email: Erin@skialpine.com. Contact phone: 530-581-8332. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Alpine Meadows Sundeck, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. For more info visit www.skialpine.com.

Spring Music Series at Homewood

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Live music by The Dirt Floor Band. Folk, country and rock intersect with five men who call themselves The Dirt Floor Band. You’ll hear some of the basics like guitar and percussion, along with a mandolin, banjo and harmonica thrown in for good measure. They write most of their own music, but have also covered some familiar songs by the Talking Heads, Donovan, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ween, the Minutemen and Whiskeytown. Contact email: Erin@skialpine.com. Contact phone: 530-581-8332. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Lodge Sundeck, Homewood Mountain Resort. For more info visit www.skihomewood.com.

Broadway Comes to Reno: The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts & Entertainment Event description: New musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters. $45-$75. 775-686-6600. Contact phone: 775-686-6610. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Reno. For more info visit www.pioneeercenter.com.

ESL Training

Community Event description: Learn how to teach a person in your community who is anxious to speak, read, and write English. We provide the necessary instructional materials at no charge. No experience or a foreign language necessary. To reserve a seat call 888-2021. Contact phone: 775-888-2021. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 212 E. Winnie Lane.

Fundraiser for 5 year old with Brain Tumor

Community Event description: Fundraising event for Jaden Veiga and his family. $6 for "open bounce" or join us to just eat, spaghetti feed or pizza slice and drink is $4, or come for both. Raffle tickets for prizes from Target will be sold for $1 each. Pizza Factory $65 discount cards for $10. All proceeds from food, raffle tickets, and discount cards proceeds and half of bounce proceeds will go to family. E-Mail for flyer to faith4us3@yahoo.com. Contact email: faith4us3@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 775-884-2539. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Bouncerz Indoor Party Center, 3267 Research Way #210 (near Harley Davidson off freeway in North Carson).

Last Tracks

Outdoor/Recreation Event description: Take the last chairlift up to the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge and enjoy wine tasting and appetizers before skiing and snowboarding down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Pick your ticket up at Guest Services at 2:30 and get some runs in before Last Tracks begins. Must be 21 or older and ski/snowboard at an intermediate level. Last Tracks tickets cost $29. Contact email: info@diamondpeak.com. Contact phone: (775) 832-1194. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:30 PM. Diamond Peak Ski Resort, 1210 Ski Way Incline Village.

Salomon Presents The Backyard Bang Rail Jam

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Salomon Presents The Backyard Bang Rail Jam. - Rail Jam, 4-8 p.m. in the MonBleu parking lot - Thrice feat. Kandi Coded, 9 p.m. in the Montbleu Showroom - After Party with DJ Greyboy, doors open at 10 p.m. to the blu Nightclub. Contact phone: 888-829-7630 or 775-588-3515. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 4:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 12:00 AM. blu Nightclub at MontBleu Resort, 55 Hwy 50, Stateline. For more info visit www.montbleuresort.com.

Broadway at Steinway

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The Reno Pops Orchestra hosts an entertaining evening of Food, Wine Tasting, and Broadway show tunes at their Broadway at Steinway fundraiser. $60 per person; $440 for a table of eight. Ticket deadline March 24. Available at Steinway Piano Gallery, Maytan Music Center and Zephyr Books or renopops.org. Help the Pops Orchestra continue to present free concerts. Contact email: info@renopops.org. Contact phone: 775-673-1234. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Steinway Piano Gallery, 500 E. Moana Lane Reno. For more info visit www.renopops.org.

Connextion Saturday Nights

Community Event description: Come join us for an energetic uplifting young adult service. All are welcome. This is the place to be on Saturday nights. We will have an espresso waiting for you. Contact email: rockypolito@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 775-246-8445. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. The Connection Church, 37 Enterprise Way, Dayton.

Open Amatuer Pool Tournaments

Sports Event description: $5 Buy In. Matched Pot. Outlaw Rules (modified BCA). Prizes distributed 1st-4th. Must be 21. Contact email: twinsds@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 775-883-8889. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Rd.

2010 Ducks Unlimited Banquet and Fundraiser

Community Event description: Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner served at 7 p.m. Contact phone: 885-8296. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.

Stagecoach Bingo

Community Event description: Bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. first game at 7 p.m.. Proceeds benefit Childrens Easter Egg Hunt and Christmas Food Baskets. Contact email: rednoser8@aol.com. Contact phone: (775) 629-0429. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 6:00 PM. Stagecoach Community Center, Hwy 50 and Cheyenne Trail, Stagecoach.

Nugget Folies

Arts & Entertainment Event description: A contemporary Vegas-style show to awaken your senses. Shows on the first and second Mondays and Saturdays of each month through 2010. No cover or minimum charge. Contact phone: 882-1626 or 800-426-5239. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost Walking Tours

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Feel the chill of the ghost of the Comstock. $20 per person (cash transactions only). Reservations are recommended as space is limited. Arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure. Visit virginiacityghosttours.com. Contact phone: 775-815-1050. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. The Silver Queen Hotel and Saloon, 28 North C Street, Virginia City.

Blast from the Past

Arts & Entertainment Event description: In the Cabaret. Free of charge. Contact phone: 775-885-7000. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 12:00 AM. Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.

Escalade

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Leader Jeff Odom and hand-picked band play lots of Soul with songs from "Motown" and plenty of R&B. Contact phone: 782-9711. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 12:00 AM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Live music with Steppen Stonz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Station Casino features live music 7-11 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, and 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The stage is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, go to http://www.carsonstation.com. Contact phone: 775-883-0900 and 800-501-2929. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:30 AM. Carson Station Casino's Cabaret Lounge, 900 S. Carson St. Carson City.

Monthly swing dance

Arts & Entertainment Event description: High Sierra Swing Dance Club hosts its monthly dance. Tim Renner will teach a lesson at 7 p.m. with the social dance is 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. Artisans’ Café will be open for dinner and drinks. For information, visit highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369. Contact phone: 775-629-9369. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Brewery Arts Center. 949 W. King St.

Really Rosie

Arts & Entertainment Event description: From the great minds of Maurice Sendak and Carole King comes this enchanting story of a star-to-be and all of her neighborhood friends as they rise to stardom in their own backyards. Tickets $9 general admission; $6 students/seniors and BAC members. Buy your ticket from a cast member and get $1 off your ticket price. Contact phone: 8823-1976. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.

African Dance Evening

Community Event description: A musical evening of African dance and drums. For tickets and information call 297-5788. Contact phone: 297-5788 or 884-2226. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Northern Nevada Children's Museum, 813 N. Carson St.

Anouaze Beat: Drum and Dance Benefit Show

Community Event description: Come support and celebrate with the Children's Museum. Anouaze Beat is a fun and entertaining African drum and dance that everyone can get into! There will be music, a raffle, and dancing. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, and $5 for ages 4-12. All proceeds go directly to supporting the Children's Museum. Contact email: info@cmnn.org. Contact phone: 775-884-2226. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St.

Cold and Nonpoint

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Jacksonville, Florida-based alternative metal outfit Cold started out by sharing the aesthetic of another Florida band, Limp Bizkit.Nonpoint Raw perseverance, determination and inspiration ensure survival. Nonpoint, an explosive and angst driven hard rock quartet from Fort Lauderdale, FL. have honed and perfected these survival skills.Tickets $20-$45. Contact phone: 775-323-5648. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Knitting Factory Concert House, 211 N. Virginia St. Reno.

Colin Ross with Mig O'Hara

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Mile High Jazz Band Association presents composer and multi-instrumentalist Colin ross with Mig O'hara on vocals and guitar, playing their repertoire of original and traditiional jazz, boogie-woogie, blues, swing, rockabilly and Americana. Tickets $15 general admission; $12 seniors, students and MHJB members; $5 for age 18 and under. Tickets available a Play Your Own Music, online at activitytickets.com and at the door. Visit MileHighJazz.com. Contact phone: 775-883-4154. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Western Nevada College, Sarah Winnemucca Hall, Aspen Building, 2201 W. College Parkway.

No Quarter: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Arts & Entertainment Event description: There is not one Led Zeppelin Tribute band in the world that can top the experience that No Quarter has been providing to audiences across the nation.Tickets $12-$30. Contact phone: 775-323-5648. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Knitting Factory Concert House, 211 N. Virginia St. Reno.

The Celtic Tenors in concert

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The trio has established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. $39.50. Contact phone: 800-427-7247. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline. For more info visit harrahslaketahoe.com.

The Wizard of Oz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Performing Arts of Carson High School presents "The Wizard of Oz." This is the musical version based on the MGM movie complete with special flying effects provided by Flying by Foy. $8 for children and CHS student body; $9 for students and seniors; $10 for general admission; $25 for family ticket (includes two adults and two children). Contact email: boxoffice@carson.K12.nv.us. Contact phone: 775-283-1600 ext. 1684. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Carson Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theatre, 851 E. William St.

Abbacadabra ABBA Tribute

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The show is authentic in music and dress and is performed to live music. "S.O.S." "Super Trooper" and "Dancing Queen" are re-created with such precision you'll swear you were listening to the originals themselves. Tickets $25. Contact phone: 775-788-2900. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Harrah's Reno, 219 N. Center, Reno.

Broadway Comes to Reno: The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts & Entertainment Event description: New musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters. $45-$75. 775-686-6600. Contact phone: 775-686-6610. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Reno. For more info visit www.pioneeercenter.com.

CANCELLED: The Stars of Reno 911 comedy tour

Arts & Entertainment Event description: No make up date has been set. Those who purchased tickets may request a full refund through the Nugget ticket office. Contact phone: 800-648-1177. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks. For more info visit www.janugget.com.

Duo Nouveau

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Best Described as Drums and Keys with some of our best friends sitting in. Contact email: bsghettis@pyramid.net. Contact phone: 775-887-8879. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Plan:b Micro-Lounge, 318 N. Carson St. For more info visit www.planbmicrolounge.com.

Karaoke Show

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The ultimate Karaoke show in the newly remodeled Ultra Lounge hosted by legendary "Silk and Steel". Come sing like a Rockstar. (Under new ownership Robert and Kathy Williams). Contact email: karindenise@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 775-841-7107. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:00 AM. Tommy's Neighborhood Bar, 260 W. Winnie Lane.

Live Music with Bad Intent

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Live Rock from the 80's to today. Must be 21. No Cover. Contact email: twinsds@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 775-883-8889. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:00 AM. Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Rd.

Music from Road Dawgz

Arts & Entertainment Contact phone: 775-847-7210. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. The Washoe Club, 112 South C Street, Virginia City.

Music from Road Dawgz

Arts & Entertainment Contact phone: 775-847-7210. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. The Washoe Club, 112 South C Street, Virginia City.

Nugget Folies

Arts & Entertainment Event description: A contemporary Vegas-style show to awaken your senses. Shows on the first and second Mondays and Saturdays of each month through 2010. No cover or minimum charge. Contact phone: 882-1626 or 800-426-5239. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

Walk of Hope for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Health/Wellness Event description: To bring awareness of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. CDH occurs when the diaphragm does not completely close in a newborn and causes the organs to migrate into the chest. Call and sign up for the race. Contact phone: 530-208-6421. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:30 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4:30 AM. Lampe Park, Gardnerville.

Bay Area Hip Hop - Lyrics Born

Arts & Entertainment Event description: $18 advanced and $22 day of show. Contact phone: 775-833-6333. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Hwy 28, Crystal Bay. For more info visit www.crystalbaycasino.com.

Nevada Hazzurd

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Live music. Contact phone: 775-461-0477. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 PM. Wize Guyz Bar and Saloon, 288 E. Winnie Lane.

Paul Covarelli

Arts & Entertainment Event description: live on the Casino floor. Contact phone: 775- 831-0660. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:00 AM. Tahoe Biltmore, Highway 28, Crystal Bay.

Thrice feat Kandi Coded

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Thrice feat. Kandi Coded, MontBleu Showroom. Contact phone: 775-588-3515 or 888-829-7630. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, 55 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe.

2 for 1 Admission for Locals on Sundays at the National Automobile Museum

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, is offering two-for-one affordable family fun for all northern Nevadans on Sundays through May 31. Visit automuseum.org. Contact phone: 775-333-9300. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. National Automobile Museum, 110 S Lake St. Reno. For more info visit www.automuseum.org.

Worship Service

Community Event description: Worship Service, Prayer for the Sick, Healing for the Heart. Contact email: dhonzay@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 775-721-5584. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM. The Potter's House Christian Church, 3579 US Hwy 50E, Suite 300A.

Worship Service

Community Event description: Worship Service. Contact email: MomcatsMail@clearwire.net. Contact phone: 775-267-3669. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Johnson Lane Baptist Church, 1581 Johnson Lane, Minden.

Easter Egg Hunt and Barbecue

Community Event description: $4 for barbecue; $10 open gym 2-4 p.m.; $5 pictures with Easter Bunny; raffles and face painting. Contact phone: 775-782-4496. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Kids Camp, 2231 Meridian, Suite No. 2, Minden.

Free Pool-Open Pool

Sports Event description: Free Pool-Open Pool. Must be 21. Contact email: twinsds@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 775-883-8889. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Rd.

Comstock Cowboys

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Comstock Cowboys performing western music at the Bucket of Blood Saloon. Contact email: mandolynguy@excite.com. Contact phone: 775-246-4548. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 C Street, Virginia City.

Spring Music Series at Alpine Meadows

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Live music by: Monophonics. For over four years, Monophonics has been jamming in the bay area, producing a retro blend of funk, soul and groove. This six-member band includes two saxophones, an organ, guitar, horn and drums to inspire its wide contrast in instrumentals. Monophonics was voted “Best Funk/Soul/R&B Band” in SF Weekly’s Best of the Bay awards. Contact email: Erin@skialpine.com. Contact phone: 530-581-8332. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Alpine Meadows Sundeck, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. For more info visit www.skialpine.com.

Sunday Service in Spanish

Community Event description: Sunday services in Spanish. For more information visit cslcc.org. Contact phone: 775-882-0901. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Spiritual Living, 1927 N. Carson St.

Broadway Comes to Reno: The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts & Entertainment Event description: New musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters. $45-$75. 775-686-6600. Contact phone: 775-686-6610. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Reno. For more info visit www.pioneeercenter.com.

Dancing with Our Reno Celebrity Stars

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Local celebrities try their hand at whisking the night away. Silent auction, raffles, door prizes and more. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Nevada Office.$52. Contact phone: 866-821-9996. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Tuscany Ballroom in the Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St. Reno. For more info visit www.peppermill.com.

Really Rosie

Arts & Entertainment Event description: From the great minds of Maurice Sendak and Carole king comes this enchanting story of a start-to-be and all of her neighborhood friens as the rise to stardom in their own backyards. Tickets $9 general admission; $6 students/seniors and BAC members. Buy your ticket from a cast member and get $1 off your ticket price. Contact phone: 883-1976. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.

The Wizard of Oz

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Carson Performing Arts of Carson High School presents "The Wizard of Oz." This is the musical version based on the MGM movie complete with special flying effects provided by Flying by Foy. $8 for children and CHS student body; $9 for students and seniors; $10 for general admission; $25 for family ticket (includes two adults and two children). Contact email: boxoffice@carson.K12.nv.us. Contact phone: 775-283-1600 ext. 1684. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Carson Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theatre, 851 E. William St.

Food Distribution

Community Event description: The Stewart Baptist Church has partnered with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to distribute non-perishable and perishable food twice monthly on the second and fourth Sundays of the month to low and extremely low income families. The requirements are meeting the criteria of low to extremely low income and provide basic information required by the Food Bank. food is distributed on a first come first serve basis. Contact phone: 775-721-3668. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Stewart Community Baptist Church, 5340 Snyder Ave.

Larry Wilson

Arts & Entertainment Event description: free live music. Contact phone: 882-1626 or 800-426-5239. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Carson Nugget, Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St.

TOCCATA Presents Annual St. Matthew Passion Series

Arts & Entertainment Event description: The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area will present a concert series March 28-April 3 featuring selections from Part II of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion performed in English. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults, $15 seniors, $5 students, and youth 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are also available at placerarts.org. Contact email: jamesrawietoccata@gmail.com. Contact phone: 775-313-9697. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave. Reno. For more info visit www.toccatatahoe.com.

Jojo Hahn

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Jojo Hahn plays standards, rock and roll, jazz and blues. Contact phone: 782-9711. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden.

Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost Walking Tours

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Feel the chill of the ghost of the Comstock. $20 per person (cash transactions only). Reservations are recommended as space is limited. Arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure. Visit virginiacityghosttours.com. Contact phone: 775-815-1050. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. The Silver Queen Hotel and Saloon, 28 North C Street, Virginia City.

Broadway Comes to Reno: The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts & Entertainment Event description: New musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters. $45-$75. 775-686-6600. Contact phone: 775-686-6610. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Reno. For more info visit www.pioneeercenter.com.

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, with The Swamp Donkey

Arts & Entertainment Event description: $12, available at Recycled Records, Out of Bounds, Mad About Music, or online at jmaxproductions.net. Contact phone: 775-786-2582. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Underground, 555 East Fourth St. Reno. For more info visit clubunderground-reno.com.

Worship Service

Community Event description: Worship Service, Prayer for the Sick, Healing for the Heart. Contact email: dhonzay@sbcglobal.net. Contact phone: 775-721-5584. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM. The Potter's House Christian Church, 3579 US Hwy 50E, Suite 300A.

Abbacadabra

Arts & Entertainment Event description: ABBA Tribute. Tickets $25 per person. Contact phone: 788-2900. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Harrah's Reno, 219 N Center St. Reno.

Improv at Harveys

Arts & Entertainment Event description: Howie Nave, host and emcee with Judy Gold and Gary Canon. $25. Contact phone: 800-427-8397. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Harvey's Casino, 18 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe.