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Carson City Library Presents: How the West Was Rung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 5:53pm
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June 6, 2015 - 12:00pm On Saturday, June 6, the Carson City Library will present “Tintabulations,” a community handbell ensemble from Reno in the library Digitorium, beginning at noon.
The concert, entitled “How The West Was Rung,” is an homage to the ensemble's Summer 2015 tour of their home state of Nevada in celebration of its Sesquicentennial, as well as a reference to their musicianship quickly becoming known in the handbell world as "west coast style."
Lake Tahoe Summerfest Classic Concert series launches 2015 season with 'Passport to a World of Music'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 4:30pm
Lake Tahoe SummerFest’s fourth season, “Passport to a World of Music,” will bring Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn to audiences July 31 – Aug. 16. The three weekend series of nine different concerts will transport attendees through masterpieces translated by renowned artists and a nationally acclaimed orchestra of 40 players.
Carson City celebrates National Library Week with events
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/06/2015 - 9:09pmEvent Date:
April 12, 2015 - 2:00pm
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National Library Week will kick-off Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m., at the Carson City Library with a performance by “Primal Mates." This program has been described as “a delightful meeting of music and poetry ranging from Shakespeare to Kerouac.”
Thursday, April 2: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 6:01amEvent Date:
April 2, 2015 (All day)
It is now April. There is still hope for some late season storms, but the flowers blooming around town are ready for spring now. In this area, the weather seems to be whatever you aren't prepared for, so don’t put away those winter clothes just yet, and keep an eye on the weather report: a hard frost can undo the hard work you've put into your garden.
Maestro of the classical guitar George Sakellariou live April 2 at the BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 2:14pm
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April 2, 2015 - 7:00pm The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, in partnership with Western Nevada College will present George Sakellariou on Thursday night, April 2 in the Performance Hall. George Sakellariou began playing the guitar at an early age in Athens, Greece, and received formal training at the esteemed Conservatory of Music in Athens.
Tuscarora exhibition now through June 30 inside Sierra Room of Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 11:59am
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June 30, 2015 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from February 26 – June 30, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City.
Reno Chamber Orchestra Presents Tomasz Golka & CCC Winner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 4:53pm
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March 14, 2015 - 7:30pm Guest conductor Maestro Tomasz Golka leads the Reno Chamber Orchestra in Nightingale Concert Hall on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. in a program starting with Haydn’s No. 39 and Schubert’s “Tragic” minor key symphonies. Next enjoy a modern composition by composer Witold Lutoslawski, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations performed by cellist Xiao Lai Zhou, the first prize winner of the Reno Chamber Orchestra’s 2015 College Concerto Competition. Tickets can be purchased on the website and range from $5 – $45.
Didn't get USAF Band tickets for Carson City show? Grand Sierra Resort concert added
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 12:24pm
Having sold out for a March 4 show in Carson City, fans of the USAF Concert Band of Washington, D.C. are in luck. The renowned instrumental musician group will perform Friday, March 6 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno beginning at 7:30 p.m. No tickets are needed for this event and the public is invited to just show up.
USAF Band tickets for March 4 show sold out
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 2:39pmEvent Date:
March 4, 2015 (All day)
Tickets for the USAF Band performance in Carson City on March 4 have sold out, said Chamber of Commerce Director Ronni Hannaman.
A line formed outside the Carson City Chamber of Commerce at around 7:30 a.m. for the free tickets to the USAF Concert Band that will play in Carson City March 4.
EAST MEETS WEST
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 1:44pm
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Repeats every 2 days until Sat Feb 21 2015 .
February 21, 2015 - 7:00pm Music lovers can enjoy a musical event Feb. 21 at the Laxalt Auditorium, Reno where the renowned harpist Marina Roznitovosky of University of Nevada and renowned Veena player Chakrapani Singh on his Kachappi Veena will play a unique collaboration of Western and Indian Classical Music.
A beautiful sound of Harp and a melodious sound of Kachappi Veena will give a new dimension to the music world. A combination of harmony and melody will be accompanied by Peter Fairley on tabla. The event begins at 7 p.m.
USAF Band of Washington, D.C. to perform in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/26/2015 - 5:41pmEvent Date:
March 4, 2015 - 7:00pm
A bit of Americana now and then to remind us all of the great country in which we live is always appropriate and welcome. Mayor Robert Crowell, representing the City of Carson City, and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce is collaborating to bring the United States Air Force Band of Washington D.C. to the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center for a free concert on Wednesday evening March 4 at 7 p.m.
Reno Philharmonic brings on experienced marketing professional Linda Danaher
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/19/2015 - 12:15pm
Linda Danaher recently joined the Reno Philharmonic Association as marketing director. Danaher is an experienced marketing professional, owning her own successful company, Danaher Design, LLC, since 2003.
A graduate of Parsons, The New School for Design, Danaher has worked in high-profile positions such as Senior Art Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in New York, as well working with organizations such as Avis, American Parkinson Disease Assoc., and Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
Reno Philharmonic Classix 5 welcomes violinist Chloë Hanslip, pays tribute to global music
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/10/2015 - 10:43amEvent Date:
February 15, 2015 - 4:00pm
Internationally renowned violinist Chloë Hanslip brings her extensive repertoire to the Reno Philharmonic Association’s Classix Five. At 24, the British violinist is firmly established on the international stage. Since her BBC debut in 2002, she has performed regularly at major venues in England, Europe, United States and the Far East. The Classix Five concert set is Feb. 15 and 17, 2015 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, in Reno, Nev.
Special guest Jeffrey Kahane to conducts Reno Philharmonic from piano
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 2:27pmEvent Date:
January 18, 2015 - 4:00pm
Conducting an orchestra is a feat all on its own. Imagine conducting an orchestra while playing the piano. That’s exactly what guest conductor Jeffrey Kahane will do during the Reno Philharmonic Association’s Classix Four concert set. Kahane performs and conducts Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 from the keyboard during this fourth installment of the Reno Philharmonic’s Classix Series, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Reno Philharmonic warms up for the holidays Dec. 6-7 with Spirit of the Season
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 4:44pmEvent Date:
December 6, 2014 (All day)
Get in the holiday spirit with the Reno Philharmonic’s classic holiday celebration, Spirit of the Season, Dec. 6 and 7 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. An annual audience favorite for the whole family, Spirit of the Season features the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, northern Nevada’s largest performing arts organization, and special guests to create a variety show-style concert like no other.
Pinkerton Ballet Theater presents "The Nutcracker" Thanksgiving weekend 2014
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 12:15pmEvent Date:
November 28, 2014 - 7:00pm
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Perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” returns to Carson City by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-30. Featuring Erica Chipp of the Smuin Ballet in San Francisco as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Maykel Solas as Cavalier, this 26th year of performances is not to be missed.
On Ira Hansen and the Nevada Republican Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/21/2014 - 9:18am
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November 21, 2014 (All day) Ira Hansen (born October 5, 1960) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly. He is a Republican, representing district 32 in Northern Nevada.
Biography
Hansen was born in Reno, Nevada. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is married to Alexis with 8 children. He works as a plumbing contractor. He was a talk radio host on station KKOH in Reno for five years as well. He was fired due to outrage over comments he made to the effect that the United States should not have such a strong relationship with Israel.[1]
The 11th Annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 3:42pm
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December 26, 2014 (All day) Date: December 26-31
Location: South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
Beethoven Piano Concerto
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 3:05pm
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April 12, 2015 - 2:00pm Location: Nightingle Concert Hall 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
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April 12
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
Beethoven Piano Concerto
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 3:02pm
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April 10, 2015 - 7:30pm Location: Nightingle Concert Hall 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
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Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra offers free Family Concert highlighting young talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 9:43amEvent Date:
November 15, 2014 - 10:00am
The pure love of music is inspiring and motivating and, for many, life changing. This is especially true for youth involved with orchestral programs. The Reno Philharmonic Association’s Free Family Concert and Youth Orchestra Fall Showcase puts the organization’s music education program center stage Nov. 15 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, Nev. The concerts are part of the Reno Philharmonics’ education and outreach initiatives, providing music education, enrichment and exposure to thousands of Washoe County and greater Truckee Meadows school children.
Grand celebration of 150th birthday of Nevada and Diwali Festival by TACH
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 12:00pm
TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) International, Inc. a nonprofit organization celebrated “150th Birthday of Nevada and Festival of Diwali” on Oct 18th, 2014 @ Laxalt Auditorium, (UNR), Reno with the collaboration of Indo-American artists & Community. The concert present an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, Violin and Sarod.
On Abortion...A Classical Conservative Speaks...Finally!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 11:16am
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October 14, 2014 (All day) Classical conservatives find the issue of abortion not only disturbing when confronted by the fundamentalist or the evangelical sect of the modern conservative movement on this issue, but also confused and shocked by the self-refuting logic of their entrenched stand.
Diwali Festival and Nevada 150 Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/11/2014 - 5:08pm
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October 18, 2014 (All day) TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization presents "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance" on Oct’18th , 2014 at Laxalt Auditorium (UNR), 401 West 2nd St, Reno at 7.00pm. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, and Sarod. There will be a jam session of music among Veena, Violin,Sarod and Tabla in this event.
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TACH Celebrating "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 9:37am
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October 18, 2014 - 7:00pm TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization presents "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance" on Oct’18th , 2014 at Laxalt Auditorium (UNR), 401 West 2nd St, Reno @ 7.00pm. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, and Sarod. There will be a jam session of music among Veena, Violin,Sarod and Tabla in this event
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Silver State Stars to hold all-ages auditions Saturday for Midsummer Night's Dream
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:05amEvent Date:
September 27, 2014 - 9:00am
Auditions for The Silver State Stars production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream will be Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Silver State Charter Schools.
Open to the public - looking for actors of all-ages. Those auditioning should prepare a one minute classical monologue.
Community rehearsals will be held Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Performing Arts Center at Silver State Charter Schools. Performances December 11-14, 2014. Additional auditions for Silver State Charter Schools students will be held Thursday, September 25 at 12:30pm.
'Home means Nevada' to Reno Philharmonic: Classix Two celebrates Nevada's 150th Birthday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 11:29am
The Reno Philharmonic Association celebrates Nevada's sesquicentennial with a Nevada 150th signature event dedicating the entire performance to the state during its Classix Two concert set for Oct. 11, 12 and 14, 2014 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts, Reno, Nev. This milestone performance marks the first full orchestral and choral arrangement of the state’s song, "Home Means Nevada."
Reno Philharmonic seeks video submissions for 'Home Means Nevada' concert set
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 4:18pmAs part of the Reno Philharmonic Association’s celebration of Nevada's sesquicentennial, the orchestra features a special arrangement of “Home Means Nevada” by David Bugli, originally composed by Bertha Raffetto, during its Classix Two concert set, a Nevada 150th Signature event.
The Reno Philharmonic is now seeking video submissions of “Home Means Nevada” performances from schools and music groups across the state to include as part of a video montage of submitted performances during the concert.
Famed USAF Band of the Golden West to perform Saturday at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:01am
USAF Golden West Winds will perform a free concert this Saturday evening, Aug. 16, in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion as part of the Jazz and Beyond festival this month in Carson City.
If Our Founding Fathers Were Alive Today…
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 9:45am
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August 11, 2014 (All day) If Our Founding Fathers Were Alive Today…
“If the Founding Fathers were alive to today they would”… (Insert your non-substantiated belief here: ______________ to complete your specious argument.)
“The Founding Fathers believed…” (Insert what your non-substantiated belief here: ________as to what the Founding Fathers’ believed to prove your specious argument.)
