Arts & Entertainment for Feb. 12

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

GARDNERVILLE

At Buckaroos this week

Wild Card plays tonight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Draft and drink specials.

Bloody Mary specials from 10 a.m. Sunday.

Free pool and house matches juke box, 6 p.m. to close on Wednesdays.

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

Birth yoga class

The Whole Birth Yoga & Support Couple Retreat is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Yoga Loft in the Mountain View Center, 1528 Highway 395, Suite 200, Gardnerville. Couples prepare physically and mentally for labor. Cost is $25 per couple. Information, Anne Vondruska, www.familybirthing.com or (775) 443-7888.

From Centerfield

Bad Intent plays 9 p.m. Saturday. Ladies domestic beer and well drinks free 9-10 p.m. Saturday.

Open mic, 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Martini specials, 7 p.m. Thursdays at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. Information, 782-1902.

Valentine's dance at Sharkey's

Mile High Jazz Band Association presents Lucky Diamond and the Gents o' Jive, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, at Sharkey's Casino, 1440 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

Hot jazz band the Gents o' Jive play dance music from the Roaring '20s to today.

Admission is $5 with proceeds benefiting the Family Support Council of Douglas County. Sharkey's offers Valentine's Day dinner specials before the dance. Information, 782-3133.

Wine making class

Gardnerville wine maker Archie Reed teaches how to make wine beginning 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Curves, 1540 Highway 395, Suite 1, Gardnerville. Cost of the five-week course is $300 and includes everything needed to make wine except the bottles. Classes are Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16. Information at Candles and Crafts, 1540 Highway 395, Unit 2, Gardnerville, or at 783-3525 or 265-2256.

Rejuvenation through sound

Listen to a 45-minute Tibetan bowl performance by healing sound practitioner Journey Harasin, 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Yoga Loft, 1528 Highway 395, Suite 200, Gardnerville.

Harasin has offered rejuvenating sound workshops in California and Nevada since 2004. Cost is $10. Call ahead to reserve a space. Information, seejurn@sonic.net or 782-5316.

Watercolor workshop offered

Artist Teri Sweeney offers a four-week beginning watercolor workshop, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 17 through March 10, at her Gardnerville studio. The workshop covers different washes, preserving the white of the paper, negative painting, and is for novices or anyone who wants to review watercolor skills. Cost is $80 for the course. Information, www.tsart.org, terisweeneyart@hotmail.com or 265-5392.

Ragtime guitar Feb. 20

Chris Bayer on ragtime guitar and Uncle Jack on washboard play old time songs, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Donations accepted. Reserve a space at 782-5484. Information, nevadamusic.com

MINDEN

Great Basin Brass plays tonight

The Carson Valley Arts Council's fourth annual concert series continues with the Great Basin Brass, 7 p.m. today, at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., in Minden. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a no-host reception. Tickets are $20 for nonmembers, $17 for members, available at the door and www.cvartscouncil.com Concert benefits the Carson Valley Arts Council.

Next in the series is Houston Jones Band with guest Joe Craven on March 13. Information, 781-0150.

ShowBiz Kids perform Saturday

Sing, dance, play music, act or recite poetry with the ShowBiz Kids, 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center on Highway 395, Minden. No cost to perform or watch performances.

Cast members from the All City High School/Middle School production of "Grease" perform "Sandra Dee" and "Greased Lightnin'"on Saturday. ShowBiz Kids for youth ages 5-18, meets once a month at the ArtBar at the Copeland Arts Center. Monologues, scenes, magic tricks, juggling, singing, musical instruments and dance are encouraged. Sound equipment and microphones provided. Performers provide backing tracks. Water, soda, and candy available for purchase. Sign up to perform by e-mail or when you arrive. Information, TOAD artistic director Kris Garrett, (775) 219-3577.

Thursday open mic nights

Dean Brownell hosts the Indigo open mic/jam sessions at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Indigo Restaurant & Bar, 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Listen to music from a single acoustic guitar or piano to full rock and country bands. Bring instruments and Brownell makes sure you get a chance to play. Information, 782-4300.

Course in miracles

A Course in Miracles study group meets weekly, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 17 at Sacred Spiral Studio, 1558 First St., Minden. Facilitated by artist, minister and spiritual counselor Michele Noel Gabler. Cost is a suggested offering of $10. Information, 782-4313 or michellegabler@yahoo.com

'Odd Couple' opens Feb. 19

The Dakota Organization's production of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" runs Feb. 19-28 at the CVIC Hall in downtown Minden. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 20, 26, 27, and 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 seniors and students. Information and tickets at the Carson Valley Arts Council, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden, at thedakotaorganization.com or 265-2942.

Musical revue auditions

Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater's musical revue, "Broadway Through the Decades," are 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 27 at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. Auditions open to singers and dancers of all ages for the show of songs from Broadway shows from 1900s to present, presented May 14-23 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Bring two Broadway songs - one ballad and one upbeat song - with sheet music, tape or CD for accompaniment. A special role for a female of 60-plus years will also be auditioned. Information, Carol at grec43@msn.com (state "auditions") or (775) 209-4348.

GENOA

Genoa Bar happenings

Mark Castro and Company play at a pre-Valentine's Day party, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, at the Genoa Bar, Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor, 2282 Main St.

Free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Ladies night begins 6 p.m. Thursdays, with specials on ladies drinks and merchandise.

Information, 782-3870.

CARSON CITY

Book signing at Borders

A book signing for Judie Hartwick, author of "Some Called Her Lizzie," is 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, at Borders Books on Topsy Lane in Carson City. Hartwick is a 20-year resident of the Gardnerville/Carson City area. She graduated from Western Nevada College, where she took writing classes from instructors Marilee Swirczek and Ursula Carlson.

Jam sessions at Twisted Spoke

Dean Brownell and Tina Dayton are hosts for jam sessions at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at the Twisted Spoke, 3198 N. Deer Run Road in Carson City. The jams offer the opportunity for local players to play rock and blues with professional musicians. Information, 887-1117 or www.4pints.com

Winter art show at BAC

The Nevada Artists Association's winter show exhibition runs through Feb. 25 in the gallery at the Brewery Arts Center, 499 W. King St., Carson City. Local and regional artists show paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts in the judged showing. Public invited to vote for the People's Choice Award. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information at www.nevadaartists.org or 882-6411.