Valley Vibrations for Sept. 19

Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local musical entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com, at 782-5121, ext. 210 or by fax, 782-6132.

Gardnerville

Entertainmentat Buckaroos

n Sierra Express plays 8 p.m. to midnight tonight.

n Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., every Saturday.

n Open mic hosted by Joe Neal is 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 28.

n Dale Jantzen hosts karaoke, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday.

n Ladies night begins 6 p.m. every Thursday. Ladies drinks half off.

Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.

Live music at Sharkey's

Bentwood plays acoustic music, 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday at Sharkey's, 1440 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Sharkey's Monday Night Football party features wings, hot dogs and beer specials. Information, 783-3133.

Oktoberfest Sunday

The Sertoma Club's 18th annual Oktoberfest celebration of brats and brew begins at noon, Sunday, in Heritage Park, Gardnerville. Admission is free.

There will be special Oktoberfest beers on tap, wine, soft drinks, sausages, hot German potato salad, sauerkraut with hot dogs, ice cream and apple strudel.

Polka and waltz music provided by Al Gruber and his Bavarian band. Enter a raffle for a basket of German wines, spirits and brews.

Minden

Carson Valley Inn entertainment

Radio Rage appears through Sunday and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum in 45-minute shows at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Radio Rage offers a spectrum of musical styles as they perform male and female hits in classic and modern rock, R&B, disco, hip-hop and pop. Radio Rage members have performed with Michael Bolton, Rick Springfield, Sammy Hagar, Jonathan Cain, David Foster and the Divinyls.

Streetheart takes the Cabaret Lounge stage Tuesday and plays until Sept. 28. Streetheart presents a vocally oriented show featuring classic rock 'n roll from the '60s to the '90s. The group is leader Tom Quinn on lead guitar and vocals, Gus Bueaudoin on bass and vocals, Todd Hidden on drums and vocals and Wolfgang Grasekamp on keyboards.

n Monday Night Football features sports viewing on giant plasma screens, draft beer and snack specials and drawings for prizes.

n Sept. 30 - Oct. 5 American Made

Carson Valley Inn is located on Highway 395 in Minden. Information at cvinn.com or 782-9711.

Live music at Indigo

Acoustic Solution plays, beginning at 8:30 p.m. today, at Indigo. Acoustic Solution is John, Wendy and Seth Andrews who play eclectic folk and electrified acoustic music on a collection of instruments ranging from guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, piano, percussion and drums. The band plays covers by Crosby, Stills and Nash, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and original material.

Enjoy entertainment in a no-smoking environment. Indigo Restaurant and Bar is at 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 782-4300.

Courtroom drama continues

The Carson Valley Community Theatre presents "The Night of January 16th" by Ayn Rand.

The courtroom drama will be performed today through Sunday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Evening performances are 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

"The Night of January 16th" offers suspense, intrigue and a surprise ending. It is recommended for mature audiences.

Ticket prices are $12 to $15. Optional dinner/show packages with wine for the Sept. 19 and 20 performances are available for $46 at Barone & Reed Food Co. in Minden.

Tickets at Barone & Reed, Eddy Street Book Exchange, Re/Max Realty Affiliates or Pony Espresso in the Gardnerville Ranchos.

Information at www.carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org.

Genoa

Barbecue in Genoa

The Genoa Country Store at 2299 Main St. in Genoa, hosts happy hour, barbecue and open mic night, 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays. Information, 782-5974.

Thirst parlor happenings

The Autumn Equinox Party at the Genoa Bar featuring the Bar BQ Boys is 5-9 p.m. Saturday. Food provided by the Genoa Country Store.

The Bar BQ Boys play musical genres from bluegrass, classic rock, blues, country to reggae. The band is Johnny Walter on upright bass and harmonica, Robert Smile on guitar, Paul Cutunilli on mandolin and vocals, Tom Goodlunas on fiddle and vocals and Michael Chambon on banjo, dobro and vocals.

Their repertoire includes bluegrass classics by Bill Monroe, Chicago-style blues and rock 'n roll classics by Pink Floyd, Cream and Led Zeppelin. Acoustic pickers welcome to a jam session.

The Genoa Bar offers a free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Information at 782-3870 or www.genoabarandsaloon.com

stateline

Ballet at MontBleu

The Sierra Ballet Theatre Co. opens its third season with a dance program, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, at the MontBleu Theater in Stateline.

The show includes the contemporary ballet "Rachmaninoff" and children's ballet "Madeline" based on the book, "Madeline's Rescue," by Ludwig Bemelmans. Also in the program is "Love and Loss," a showcase of jazz styles accompanied by techno, country, hip hop and pop music.

For ticket information, MonteBleu Theatre, 588-3515.