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Gardnerville
Entertainment
at Buckaroos
n Wild Card plays 8 p.m. to midnight tonight.
n Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., every Saturday.
n St. Patrick's Day party with drink specials and prizes, beginning 6 p.m. March 17
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, general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Foothill Road at Country Club
The Carson Valley County Club Restaurant & Bar features live music by Foothill Road, 8 p.m. Saturday. Foothill Road is Doug and Buz who play guitar and sing songs from Sinatra to Johnny Cash.
Food specials available at the bar until 10 p.m. The Carson Valley Country Club Restaurant & Bar is at 1029 Riverview Dr., Gardnerville. Information, 265-3715.
From Centerfield
n DJ Red mash-up tonight.
n The Big Bad Wolf band plays live rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m. Saturday. Ladies drinks free, 9-10 p.m.
n Karaoke, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
n Beer Pong and Martini Marie's martini specials, 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. Information, 782-1902.
Jethro's in the Ranchos
Mechanical bull riding and drink specials, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays, at Jethro's Oven & Grill, 1281 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, 265-2215.
Minden
Carson Valley Inn entertainment
Lord/Quinn continues in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge through Monday and Power Play plays March 17-23.
Live entertainment presented with no cover and no minimum with five 45-minute shows starting on the hour at 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.
Lord/Quinn is Stephen Lord on guitar and vocals and Tony Quinn on guitar, keyboards and vocals. The duo have a 1,000-song repertoire of oldies, country, pop, blues, jazz, soul and rock 'n' roll.
Power Play is Sean and Cindy South performing the classic rock and pop sounds of the '70s and '80s. Both vocalists, Sean plays lead electric and acoustic guitar and Cindy joins in on keyboards and acoustic guitar.
The Carson Valley Inn celebrates St. Patrick's Day on March 17 with Irish specials in Katie's Country Kitchen and Fiona's Bar and Grill.
Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information at cvinn.com or 782-9711.
Indigo this week
n Guitarists/vocalists Monica & Martina, 7:30 p.m. tonight.
n Trance & Dance show featuring hypnotist Dan K, 8 p.m. Saturday. Admission, $18.
n St. Patrick's Day party, 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 17. Skip Brown plays guitar, leads a singalong of Irish songs and shares Irish trivia and poetry.
n Open mic night with Dean Brownell, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Enjoy entertainment in a no smoking environment. Indigo Restaurant and Bar is at 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 782-4300.
What's smokin'
at Jimmy G's
n '80s DJ party with drink specials, 8:30 p.m. Friday.
n Happy hour every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
n Cigar club tastings, 5-10 p.m. Tuesdays.
n Karaoke begins 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
Jimmy G's Smokin' Hot Cigar Bar is at 1595 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 783-4873.
Comedy at CVI
The Dakota Organization presents the adult comedy "Annoyance!" by Sam Bobrick at the Carson Valley Inn through Sunday.
In pursuit of mental stability, an annoying man drives two therapists over the edge. The Dakota Organization's dinner theater features Jody Paslov, Teri Lynn and Dave Anderson.
Performances are 6:30 p.m. for dinner shows today and Saturday, $45 general, $40 seniors; and 11:30 a.m. for the Sunday champagne brunch show, $45 general, $40 seniors. Doors open an hour prior to shows.
Tickets, www.thedakotaorganization.com or 265-2942 or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden, 782-8207.
Blues guitarist in concert
The Carson Valley Arts Council concert series features jazz and blues guitarist Chris Cain tonight at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden. A reception catered by Tahoe Ridge Winery is at 6 p.m. Desserts by Bravo Cafe & Bakery. Admission is a $15 donation at the door. Information, cvartscouncil.com or 782-8207.
The next concert is Mumbo Gumbo on May 8.
Live music at 88 Cups
Dave Fritz plays original music on 6- and 12-string guitars, 7 p.m. at 88 Cups Coffee and Tea, 1663 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 783-0688.
Hip-hop class
The Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden, offers a hip-hop class for beginners and intermediates, 4:45-5:45 p.m. March 17. One free class per student.
Information, 267-4446.
Genoa
Open mic in Genoa
The Genoa Country Store at 2299 Main St. in Genoa, hosts happy hour, open mic night and dinner served, 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays. Information, www.genoacountrystore.com or 782-5974.
Thirst parlor
happenings
The Genoa Bar offers a free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Information at www.genoabarandsaloon.com or 782-3870.