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Jazz and Beyond seeks volunteers for annual Carson City music festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2013 - 2:33pm
The "Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" committee is seeking volunteers, sponsors, and program advertisers for the 10th annual festival, August 2-18.
The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers. It features more than 100 world class, regional musicians in over 40 performances and special programs at multiple venues in Carson City’s historic district, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Beyond jazz, it includes bluegrass, blues, mariachi, and more.
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Outdoors with Don Q: Having fun, again, in Southern California
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 9:31am
Elaine and I spent March 28-April 07 on a fun-filled, springtime return to Southern California for several reasons:
1. To celebrate our 11th Wedding Anniversary (March 30).
2. To visit my cousin Lorraine Scholes and her husband Bob, who have a winter home in Indio.
3. To attend our first-ever "Palm Springs Follies" show in Palm Springs.
4. To fly from Indio to Big Bear (our first-ever visit there).
Here are some of the highlights of our return to Southern California:
Thursday, March 28:
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Carson City Symphony to present 'A Celebration in Two Sharps' featuring acclaimed cellist
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:02pmEvent Date:
April 28, 2013 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will perform "A Celebration in Two Sharps" on Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street. Guest soloist Stephen Framil will play the Cello Concerto by Antonín Dvořák.
The program also features Wagner's Overture to "Rienzi" and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony. All three compositions are associated with keys having two sharps, D major and B minor.
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Bluegrass and Old Time Style Music for Beginners (6wks)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 4:06pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2013 - 11:00am Have a fun time learning to play your fiddle, mandolin,
bass and/or guitar from Cindy Gray, faculty member of the
“Steve Kaufman Acoustic Camp” in Maryville, Tennessee.
Learn to play “mountain music” on your instrument, so that
you can join-in on the many bluegrass and/or old time jam
sessions that take place in our area. All students will receive
individualized training.
Tuition: $150 ($120 BAC Members)
Saturdays 11:00am-1:00pm
April 20–June 1 (6 weeks, no class May 25th for Memorial Day)
Instructor: Cindy Gray
Location: Ballroom
Tickets are Still Available for an Evening with Jorma Kaukonen
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 2:38pm
General admission tickets are still available for Jorma Kaukonen’s performance this Thursday, Oct. 18 at The High Sierra Brewing Company in Carson City. Kaukonen, a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, is one of the most highly respected interpreters of Americana, Blues and American roots music. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy his music in an intimate, up close setting. The show begins at 8:00pm, doors open at 7 pm.
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Legendary guitarist on tap at High Sierra Brewing Company
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 9:38am
Event Date:
October 18, 2012 - 8:00pm At the age of 14, years after requisite piano lessons - and discovering he didn't like the discipline required - Jorma Kaukonen discovered guitar and found it was his instrument.
The now Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of iconic rock band The Jefferson Airplane and of long-touring band Hot Tuna and legendary guitarist in his own right, plays High Sierra Brewing Company, Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in a show produced by Chili Bop Entertainment.
An evening of unlimited possibilites at Cafe at Adele's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 7:02pm
Event Date:
December 30, 2011 (All day) Whether playing together or apart, Lorin and Chris Rowan have been making music their entire lives and perhaps better than most, have put the idea of living in what is possible, into practice.
Since their childhood in Massachusetts and watching older brother Peter pursue a successful music career (he sometimes joins them) they have collectively and individually created diverse music careers driven by passion and great songwriting.
Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival expands over nine days
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 2:22pmThe 27th Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, long considered one of the region’s premier gourmet events, has increased the number of its programs – now offering nine days of festivities.
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Summer Concerts at The Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 8:59am
Event Date:
August 5, 2012 - 11:00am Join us for Sunday Brunch on the Patio in August with FREE outdoor concerts.
Bluegrass Brunch featuring the Back Forty Band
August 5th 11am-1pm
Carson City goes full-board live music with Jazz and Beyond Music Festival in August
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:27am
The summer sizzles as the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses and jazz lovers proudly present the 2012 "Jazz & Beyond" Carson City Music Festival, an annual event that began in August 2004. Performances at multiple venues in Carson City will feature more than 100 musicians in over 50 bands, Aug. 3-19 and are mainly free. Music styles include Dixieland jazz, big band, bluegrass, Latin, blues and folk.
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Introduction to Acoustic Music and Singing (For ages 6 and up)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 4:12pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2012 (All day) This series will introduce traditional acoustic music styles through instruments and voice.
Students will follow the development of genres such as the blues, bluegrass, Celtic music, gospel, jazz, Latin, and traditional folk music through presentations and demonstrations. Participants will be able to try out a variety of acoustic instruments. Songs will be selected by the group for a short recital at the end of the week.
Tuition: $95 ($85 for siblings and BAC Members)
Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 am Mon-Fri
Dates: Session I: June 18-22
Session II: Aug 6-10
Music series High Notes kicks off in June at North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 4:16pmNorth Lake Tahoe takes its music outdoors with a variety of live concerts, festivals and headliner events – all part of the destination’s High Notes: North Lake Tahoe Summerlong Music series, running June through September. The lake’s live music campaign also has a designated website that covers all the free events and ticketed performances.
Free Weekly Summer Concerts
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Award Winning National Bluegrass band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out To Perform At Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 1:39pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2012 - 7:30pm Fresh off the win of the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Male Vocalist of the Year for the second consecutive year (4-time career), Russell Moore is truly at the top of his game. Fronting one of the most popular bands in bluegrass history; Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out is celebrating 20 years as one of the genres most awarded and influential groups in modern day bluegrass. All in all, the band has garnered over 50 industry accolades since their inception in 1991 including being named the IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year seven consecutive years.
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:51pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
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Out & About: A few easy, fun ways to get out and help
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 4:01amDepot JamboreeThis two-day event includes local artists, bluegrass music and, for train fans, the best part is "all aboard" in celebrating locomotives of the past. Adults and children together can ...
This Weekend Around Carson
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 2:41pm
Music, poetry and jazz concerts through the weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 10:01pmThere's lots of music and entertainment lined up for the weekend, not all in Carson City but certainly nearby. And, of course, the Jazz! Carson City festival continues.
Here's what you'll find this weekend:
— Genoa hosts The Old Time Music Festival in the Town Park Saturday. This is labeled as a celebration of American Roots Music and includes the Quake City Jug Band and banjo star Georgette Hall with her daughter Cecilia Yale. Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11. Tickets are $5.
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Activities continue at Tahoe Tallac Site with Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 8:46am
LAKE TAHOE — Get ready for jazz, Celtic, mystery, comedy, bluegrass, percussion and a whole lot more at the Lake Tahoe Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival. The Festival takes place at the historic Tahoe Tallac site, a 74-acre setting currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a 1800’s favorite getaway for Northern California’s elite members of society. But you don’t have to be an elite member of society to enjoy the variety of affordable and sometimes even free events at the Valhalla Festival.
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Bluegrass bands jam on the Comstock
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 4:01amThe sound of bluegrass music filled the air at Miner's Park in Virginia City for the Bluegrass on the Comstock festival Saturday.
Community Briefly 7/3
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 4:01amReservations due for barbecue, bluegrassCarson City Music Club will host its annual barbecue and bluegrass musical entertainment, Monday, July 13 on the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall lawn, 511 N. King St.
