Arts & Entertainment for May 21

Details 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

Sierra Express plays tonight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club's after-pub crawl party begins 9 p.m. Saturday. The last poker card is drawn at Buckaroo's. Entertainment by Joe Neal 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Bloody Mary and Rolling Rock draft specials from 10 a.m. Sunday. Ladies' night with drinks half off, 6 p.m. to close on Wednesdays. Happy hour drink specials, 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.

From Centerfield

World famous DJ Red entertains today and Saturday at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill. Today is the Pray for Summer party. Saturday is the Pub Krawl. Ladies domestic beer and well drinks free 9-10 p.m. Saturday.

Open mic, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Centerfield, 1328 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, 782-1902.

Music at Topaz Lodge

Escalade plays Motown and classic R&B, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, in the Topaz Lodge Lounge, 1979 Highway 395, Gardnerville, Information, topazlodge.com or 266-3338.

MINDEN

Live entertainment at CVI

Entertainment is presented in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge, 6-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

George Pickard plays through Sunday. Pickard plays hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Animals, Chris DeBurgh and Elvis. He wrote the jingle used in CVI commercials.

Paul Covarelli, Sunday-Wednesday.

George Pickard, May 27-29.

The Carson Valley Inn is on Highway 395 in Minden. Information, www.cvinn.com

TOAD presents 'Steel Magnolias'

"Steel Magnolias" is performed 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Carson Valley Arts Council ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, available at toadinc@gmail.com or (775) 219-3577.

Broadway musical

"Broadway Through the Decades," a celebration of 100 years of Broadway musicals is performed today, Saturday and Sunday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Evening shows and matinees, with brunch and dinner show packages available. Ticket information, Carson Valley Community Theatre office, in Carson Valley Arts Council building in Minden or at carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org or (775) 720-7186.

Ecstatic dancing today

Let the spirit move you during Ecstatic Dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m. today at 02 Wellness Studio, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden. Cost is $10. Facilitator is Ginny Cardenas. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Information, ginnyrc@gbis.com or 720-3659.

Music at 88 Cups

The Grizzly Hackles play covers and original folk, rock and blues, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, at 88 Cups Coffee and Tea, 1663 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. The Grizzly Hackles are Jim Donald on bass and Shawna Pisciotti and Marv Stanberry on guitars and vocals. Information, 783-0688.

Basket making Monday

The Carson Valley Arts Council sponsors a lariat basket making and leather tooling class by Jeff Myers, Monday, in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center at the Carson Valley Arts Council at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The six-hour class begins 9:30 a.m. Cost is $55 plus $10 for materials supplied by the instructor. Information, (775) 781-0150 www.cvartscouncil.com

Call for artists

The Carson Valley art Association's fine art show is June 10-13 in the CVIC Hall in Minden. This is a nonjudged show, but a People's Choice ribbon is awarded. Receiving is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 11, with an artists' reception at 6-8 p.m. Snacks and beverages are served. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13. Pickup is 3-4 p.m. June. 13. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.

Art courses offered

at Lone Tree

Lone Tree Gallery in Minden offers ongoing classes and one-day workshops by local artists in various media through June. Upcoming art instruction includes pastel art today and outdoor painting Sunday with Thaleia Georgiades, oil painting with Greg Drinkwine June 5, and weekly watercolor classes with Don Fontine. Information on course content, instructors, material lists and costs at www.lonetreegallery.net or 782-2522.

GENOA

Call for artists

Original artwork or photography expressing the time and place of the 90th anniversary of Candy Dance is wanted for a poster contest. Make submissions by June 15. The winner will be notified by July 1. The Town of Genoa's 90th anniversary of Candy Dance is Sept. 25 and 26. Application information, Carole Hart, 783-0052.

Genoa Bar happenings

Free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Genoa Bar, Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor, 2282 Main St. Ladies night begins 6 p.m. Thursdays, with specials on ladies drinks and merchandise. Information, 782-3870.

Sign up for ballroom

Beginning ballroom dance classes for adults and teens are 6:45-8:45 p.m. Sundays in the Genoa Town Hall. Learn waltz, Texas two-step, cha-cha, and East Coast swing. Cost is $8 per adult per class, and $6 for teens. Sign up by Sunday's class with Larry Ward, (775) 461-0474.

CARSON CITY

'Aladdin Jr.' plays in Carson

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at 7 p.m. today, and 4 p.m. Saturday at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. in Carson City. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 for ages 4-12. Tickets, www.wildhorsetheater.com or 887-0438.

STATELINE

Spring ballet at MontBleu

The Academy of Dance Arts 16th annual spring concert is 6 p.m. today and Saturday in the theater at the MontBleu Resort & Casino in Stateline. Tickets, MontBleu ticket office, 588-3515.