Briefly

Carson City

Landscape Show at Brewery Arts

The Nevada Artists Association presents its annual Landscape Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, through Friday, Aug. 29, Brewery Arts Center Gallery, 449 W. King St. The show features 16 artists' rendition of the same landscape using a photo taken in the high Sierra by local photographer, Jackie Stroud. For information, call 882-6411.

Hot August Book Sale this weekend

Hot August Book Sale presented by the Friends of the Carson City Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday 900 N. Roop St. All hardcover books will be priced at $1. Also featured will be a large assortment of craft, needlework, beading and woodworking magazines and piano and organ music. A special preview sale for members of the Friends will be from 9-10 a.m. Friday. All proceeds will benefit the Carson City library. For information, call 882-5458.

Sierra Rose Florist craft fair

Sierra Rose Florist hosts a craft fair, 1-6 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 401 S. CurrySt. For information, call 887-1913.

August Senior Dance Saturday

August Senior Dance, 7-10 p.m., Saturday Carson Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Free dance lessons, 6-7 p.m. with Thane Cornell. Marissa Morse, D.J., refreshments, no host wine bar. Admission $8. For information, call 883-0703.

An evening with Rita Coolidge

Live it Up! At the Lake. A fundraiser benefiting the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center featuring an evening with Rita Coolidge. Save the date, Aug. 23, for an unforgettable day of pampering, fun, indulgence, most of all, hope. For information and to buy a ticket, call 886-7371.

Douglas County

Concert with Chris Proctor Saturday

Tahoe Ridge Winery presents Chris Proctor in concert, 6 p.m., Saturday Tahoe Ridge Market Place Gardens, 2285 Main St., Genoa. Tickets are $30 and include tri-tip/chicken dinner and performance. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call 783-1566.