Sue Jesch
Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:44amCapitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."
'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
Carson City Symphony, Carson Mall host 'Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings' this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 5:41pmString players of all ages and levels are invited to join the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, from 3 to 4 p.m. inside Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street, Carson City. This free event is hosted by Carson City Symphony Association and Carson Mall.
Senator Square: Carson City Schools Orchestra students prepare for Holiday Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:10amThe Orchestra Program of Carson City School District is holding its Holiday Concert Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Just the idea of a concert in Carson City is exciting enough, but it gets even better because this musical event will cost audiences absolutely nothing except a little time and effort getting there. Admission is free.
Carson City School Orchestra Program to hold annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 8:12amThe Orchestra Program of the Carson City School District will hold its Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 7:53pmGood times, sunny skies, activities and more are planned around the Carson City area as we head into Thursday, July 11. Hikes, bike rides, art, food trucks at Mills Park, a Carson City CASA information night, a sentimental journey along Highway 395 presentation and more are lined up for the day. Enjoy
Carson City Symphony’s 'Strings in the Summer' program begins July 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 7:40amCarson City Symphony Association’s “Strings in the Summer,” a free program for string-instrument players of all ages, will begin on Monday morning, July 8, 2019. Laura Gibson, Associate Concertmaster of Carson City Symphony, is the instructor and conductor. Registration and tuition are free, donations welcome.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 7:42pmWe're working our way into Thursday, April 25, 2019 and feeling the warmup around the Carson City region. Winding down our work week we have art, theater and railroad history talks, library presentations, a fitness walk, climate change discussion, back pain wellness workshop, music ensemble at the community center and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson Montessori students bring holiday concert to home of music teacher with Parkinson’s
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 2:40pmStudents of the Carson Montessori school brought a special holiday treat to a music teacher diagnosed with Parkinson's in the form of a private concert on her lawn.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 7:32amGood day Carson City, it is Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. With steady rain in the city early this morning, slushy snow in the foothills and heavy snow in the Sierra, we are on our way to winter even though it is still technically fall. It sure is beginning to look like Christmas, especially as we head into the weekend, with Friday's Silver and SnowFlakes Festival of Lights at the capitol and Saturday's downtown Holiday Crawl.
Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Summer program begins July 26
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 3:51pmCarson City Symphony Association announces “Strings in the Summer,” a free 4-week program for string-instrument players of all ages, will begin on Thursday morning, July 26, 2018. Laura Gibson, Associate Concertmaster of Carson City Symphony, is the instructor. Registration and tuition are free, donations welcome.
'Music For Life' concert April 26 at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/21/2018 - 3:40pmCarson City Symphony's Youth Strings ensembles and Not Quite Ready For Carnegie Hall Players adult intermediate string ensemble will perform a "Music is for Life (goes to the movies)" concert on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 East William Street in Carson City.
The shortest day is long on fun: Santa, ugly sweaters, and a string instrument sing-along
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 10:26pmThursday, December 21 is the winter solstice, making it the longest night and the shortest day of the year. With Christmas just a few days away, the holiday activities are still going strong. Share your wish list with Santa at Red’s Old 395 tonight and you’ll walk away with a free photograph. Your ugliest sweater is invited to make an appearance at the Carson Cigar Company; bring a white elephant gift if you’d like to participate in the gift exchange.
Carson City Symphony Association, Carson Mall present Christmas Carol Play Along for Strings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 8:28amString players of all ages and levels are invited to join the 10th annual Christmas Carol Playalong on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, from 4 to 5 p.m.. inside Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street, Carson City. This free event is hosted by Carson City Symphony Association and Carson Mall.
Carson City Symphony features Tuesday concert, Youth Strings Around the World
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 6:14pmSymphony Youth Strings, Carson City Symphony's after-school program, presents "Music Around the World" on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City.
Holiday happenings, celebrations around Carson City and beyond now through Christmas
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 4:28pmWith December arriving we are counting the days until Christmas. So deck the halls, get some jingle bells and wassail away this holiday season. Here's what's happening now through Christmas around Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas.
Holly Jolly Holiday Happenings in Carson City, Carson Valley, Virginia City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 3:02pmTis the season for visits with Santa, holiday twinkle lights, and craft fairs and festivals. In order to make your December planning a little easier, take a look at what is coming up in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and Virginia City area. Go deck the halls, get some jingle bells, and wassail away.
Carson City Symphony Youth Strings after-school cello classes begin Oct. 13
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 11:06amCarson City Symphony’s after-school cello class for students in grades 5 and up begins Friday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Violin Studio, 357 Fairview Drive, Carson City.
Lou Groffman, Principal Cellist of the Symphony, will teach the tuition-free, weekly class. The Symphony will provide instruments for students who don’t have their own.
Carson City Symphony to begin rehearsal for 34th season
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 12:20pmAttention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals for the 2017-18 concert season on Wednesday, August 30, 7 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
Strings in Schools 'Spring Fling' concert set for April 20 at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 12:20pmCarson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools ensembles, conducted by Laura Gibson and guest conductor Dr. Brian Fox, will present a "Spring Fling" concert on Thursday, April 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Friday, Feb. 17: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 9:28pmAs the three-day Presidents' Day weekend begins, Carson City has much to offer. Carson Comedy does a double-dose tonight with Rick D’Elia at the Carson Nugget and Craig ‘The Lovemaster’ Shoemaker at the Brewery Arts Center. World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee is like an open mic for dancers. Travel the world with the annual International Film Weekend at the Community Center; it's free and also features local Independent films. Karaoke, live music, dancing and more round out tonight's options.
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Friday, Jan. 20: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 4:10amMore snowy days are on the way, so bundle up, keep the snow shovel handy, and drive safely. It’s cold outside, but the nightlife is hot.If you want to take a turn around the dance floor, check out West Coast Swing Dance night at Yaple’s Ballroom. Mo’z Motley Blues goes unplugged at Living the Good Life. If you’ve got kids with you: A to Zen’s Open Mic is all ages and Youth Theater Carson City begins its second weekend of Disney’s ‘The Lion King, Jr’ in the Community Center Theater. Read on for even more options.
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Thursday, Dec. 22: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 10:54pmJust a few days left before the big day. Get your fill of holiday music as the Ninth Annual Christmas Carol Play-along for Strings returns to Carson Mall. Even if you don’t play an instrument, voices are more than welcome to contribute to the tunes. Wintertime is perfect for curling up with a good book, join the Library’s Winter Read-a-thon to win some great prizes. Carson Cigar Company is throwing a party featuring Ev ‘Cheese the Knife’ Musselman of the Tripping King Snakes: they’ve been selling raffle tickets to benefit Food for Thought, so head down to support this great charity.
Senator Square: Careers begin at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 9:23pmStudents finding their future careers before they have even graduated from high school has been an evolution in the making and who would have thought?
However, between Carson High School’s Senior Project graduation requirement, made possible by the generous working community of Carson City, the myriad of old and newly formed clubs offered to the students of Carson High, and on-site income earners like The Greenhouse Project, not to mention the Career and Technical Education Jump Start program offered through Western Nevada College, students are figuring out quickly that high school is not the end of their education before starting a career, it is where they may actually begin their careers.
Senator Square: Social and personal growth continues at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 7:39pmWant to find out what is going through the minds of the amazing students of Carson High School? Parents, teachers, older adults, younger adults, the community of Carson City, and even small pets want to know.
Carson City Symphony's Strings in Schools presents 'This is not a Christmas Concert' Tuesday
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 3:56pmStrings in the Schools, Carson City Symphony's after-school program, presents its 7th annual "This is Not a Christmas Concert" on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City.
Go Fund Me medical account started for Carson City Strings in the Schools founder Sue Jesch
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 11:36amFor many years, Sue Jesch has given her all for string players of all ages. In 2004 she founded Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools program, each year providing free instruction for over a hundred students in violin, viola, cello, and bass, donating much of her time and energy.
Now she needs our help. For the past two years, Sue's friends and students have watched her fight increasing weakness, stiffness, and pain. She was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's (or a Parkinson's-like) disease.
Carson City Symphony's after-school string program begins Aug. 29
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:35pmCarson City Symphony's comprehensive program of free string instruction begins the last week of August, after school, at three locations in Carson City.
Strings in the Summer: Free concert Thursday at Carson Mall
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 6:48amString instrument players of all ages from Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Summer and Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall players, directed by Sue Jesch, will perform on Thursday, July 28, beginning at 10:30 a.m. inside Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street in Carson City.
Strings in the Summer featured June and July in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 12:21pmCarson City Symphony's Strings in the Summer, directed by Sue Jesch, gets underway with weekly sessions beginning in June. The program is open to all and includes classes at two levels of music experience. Tuition is free, donations welcome.