Diversions for 3-27

For Diversions:

Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local 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

Entertainment

at Buckaroos

n Joe Neal plays 8 p.m. to midnight tonight.

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

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.

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.

From Centerfield

n Guest DJ Johnny G tonight.

n Livitz, Livitz and Thalumides play Saturday.

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.

At the 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.

Acoustic jam at Eddy Street Books

Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Sunday at the Eddy Street Book Exchange. Musicians of any acoustic instrument of any level of experience or those who don't play but want to sing along are welcome. If you have some songs to share, bring lyrics, chord or tab sheets. Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville, 782-5484.

Minden

Indigo this week

n Tracy Bing plays 8 p.m. tonight.

n DJ Cassie plays dance music, 8 p.m. Saturday.

n Open mic night with Dean Brownell, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Indigo Restaurant and Bar is at 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 782-4300.

Carson Valley Inn

entertainment

The Red Hot Smokin' Aces continue in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge through Sunday and the Drew Baker Duo plays March 30-April 6.

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.

The Red Hot Smokin' Aces play country and oldies to pop chart hits " from Gretchen Wilson to Stevie Wonder and Merle Haggard to Roy Orbison. The heart of band is father/daughter Jeffrey and Ileia who collectively have toured the Northwest for more than 40 years.

The Drew Baker Duo is Drew Baker and Sarah Costa who play a variety of classic rock and top 40 music. Costa sings and Baker plays guitar, keyboards and sings with vocals comparable to Steve Perry and Vince Gill.

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

Classes at Artistic Viewpoints

Louise Howes teaches a silk painting workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the Artistic Viewpoints Gallery, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Cost, $120. Information, 783-0633.

What's smokin'

at Jimmy G's

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.

Music at Copeland Center ArtBar

Singer/songwriter Daniel Gaughan performs, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, in the ArtBar at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Gaughan plays guitar and specializes in country, folk rock and blues. Information, cvartscouncil.com or 782-8207.

'Hollywood Arms'

Carson Valley Community Theatre presents the Broadway play, "Hollywood Arms," at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

The comedic drama was written by Carol Burnett and daughter Carrie Hamilton and is based on Burnett's 1986 memoir, "One More Time."

Performances are 7 p.m. April 10, 11,17 and 18; at 5 p.m. April 12 and 2 p.m. April 19. Tickets are $15 general, $12 students and seniors. Group sales, $10. Opening night champagne and dessert gala, $20. Information, 265-6964 or (775) 843-3493. Tickets at Copeland Arts Building, Barone & Reed Restaurant, Re/Max Realty, Eddy Street Book Exchange or carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org

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.