Western Nevada Community College Foundation will host "The Magic of Mardi Gras" at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the planned Center for the Arts on the Carson City campus. The 450-seat theater is in the design phase.
Entertainment including tap dancers, a fortune teller, live music and dancing and an authentic New Orleans style buffet arepart of the celebration.
The event will include a silent auction, the crowning of the King of the Mardi Gras and live music and dancing with the Jeff Leep Band. Black tie or costumes are being encouraged to put people into the spirit of the evening.
Cost is $50 per person, tickets are available through the foundation at 445-3240.