Briefly

Carson City

Arts council hosting free talk today

The Nevada Arts Council will host a free talk by Jeanne Harrah Johnson, curator of "The Texture and Weave of Traditional Art" exhibit followed by a gallery reception 4:30-6:30 p.m., today, at the OXS gallery in the Nevada Arts Council office, 716 N. Carson St., Suite A.

For information, call 687-6680

Bug Out at the Carson Library today

Carson City Library hosts Storyteller Tom McCormack, 6:30 p.m., today, in the library auditorium. This story-musician will play different insect-instruments to help our unwelcome guests bug-out to the Infestation Fest.

The library is located at 900 N. Roop St. For information, call 887-2244.

Newborn Care Class at Carson Tahoe

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center will host a Newborn Care Class, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday in the Bristlecone Room, 1600 Medical Parkway. The infant care course will teach care basics as well as give the opportunity to ask more detailed questions about how to nurture your infant. For information and to signup, call 445-5131.

Les Dudek at Brewery Arts Center

Rock Legend Les Dudek will perform at the Brewery Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., Saturday in the Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Tickets are $23 reserved seating.

A $3 discount is available for BAC members, students and seniors. For tickets or information, visit www.breweryarts.org or call 883-1976.

Reno/Sparks

Brandi Carlile sings at John Ascuaga's Nugget

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile sings 8 p.m., tonight in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks. Tickets are $45.

For tickets and information visit www.janugget.com or call (800) 648-1177 or 356-3300.

Eldorado pub crawl at blues festival

The Eldorado Hotel Casino in Reno will kick off the 2008 BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival weekend with the Microbrew Pub Crawl, 8 p.m., Friday. The crawl features 12 brews at four Eldorado bars, all on the casino floor.

For information, call 786-5700.