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Jon and Pat Josten from Wildhorse Children's Theater discuss upcoming summer camp activities and their fall production of "Alice in Wonderland."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CefDcY1F7gI

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.

You don’t have to be a fraternity guy or sorority gal to enjoy "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," playing at the Carson City Brewery Arts Center’s outdoor theater beginning today and continuing July 24, 25, 30, 31 and Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

One of Lake Tahoe’s most notable cultural events will take place at the Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival the weekend of July 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Festival is a rare cultural event for families taking place on the grounds of the Valhalla Grand Hall with a basket weaving competition, native film festival, traditional dance, native artists, performers and much more.

Wild Horse Children’s Theater Summer On Broadway 2010 production of "Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective" will be performed on July 30 and July 31 in Carson City and Reno.
Join the children's theater group for this delightful audience participation mystery as Nick Tickle tries to uncover the mystery of the missing props in Fairy Tale Land. Where did the Hansel & Gretel’s breadcrumbs go? Help us find the rose from "Beauty & The Beast" and the glass slipper from "Cinderella" and much more.

LAKE TAHOE — Visitors and locals alike can head to the shoreline of the Tallac Historic Site for some of the area’s most unique and diverse entertainment. The Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival is bringing down the house with its July line-up and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Pianist Dr. Ron Williams performed the 50th Anniversary Recital of Toccatas and Sonatas Thursday night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

The event was put on as a fundraiser for Carson City Symphony’s String for the School Program. More than fifty people attended, ranging from children to seniors.

The Recital featured songs written and originally played by J.S. Bach, D. Scarlatti, Paradisi, Haydn, Schumann, Beethoven and Ravel.

Williams was accompanied by his wife Genevieve Williams, who also assisted him while he was performing.

June 5, 2010 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
June 6, 2010 – 2:00pm
June 11, 2010 – 7:00pm
June 12, 2010 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
June 13, 2010 – 2:00pm

William Shakespeare’s tale of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is being performed by the Brewery Arts Center Stage Kids at The Maizie Harris Jesse Theater in the Brewery Arts Center. The story tells the adventures taken by four teenagers who get lost in a magical forest.

General Admission: $9 per person,
Students, Seniors, & Brewery Arts Center Members: $6 per person

At Corley Ranch the Chorus of the Comstock honored ninety-five CBI veterans with moving patriotic songs, “ This is My Country”, “America the Beautiful”, and “Armed Forces Medley”. “God Bless America” received a standing ovation.
The audience (over 200) were delighted by the the “old barbershop songs” “Yes Sir That’s My Baby”, “ Five Foot Two”, “Shine on Harvest Moon”, “Darkness on the Delta”, “Nellie” and “ Summertime”.

Obtaining leases from three state agencies has been cited by the people pushing the Nugget Project as a critical piece to its success.

But, there's been more than a little skepticism that the State of Nevada, staring down the barrel of a $3 billion deficit in its next budget, has any appetite for spending money it doesn't have to.

The Capital City Community Band will present a free, family oriented concert on Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 PM in the Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. the Band will perform a variety of music from Broadway tunes to marches. Join us with your family for some FREE entertainment.
For more information please call 883-2219.

Ayako's Dance Studio dancers will perform in "Alice in Dance Wonderland" on May 28, 7 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater.
This production is sponsored by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre, a non-profit organization whose mission is to enable children to experience and enjoy the performing arts. Call (775) 882-2916 or e-mail: Tu2teacher@sbcglobal.net for more info and tickets.

A candidates forum, hosted by the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition, will be held tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Carson Now will have live coverage.
The forum is free and open to the public.

CARSON CITY — A 14-year-old Carson City girl who was taking a break from "The Sound of Music" rehearsals Thursday night at the Carson City Community Center, said she pushed away a man who "came out of nowhere" and jumped on top of her as stunned friends watched.

"I was kind of freaked out," the 14-year-old victim told Carson Now late Thursday night. "I just held my breath and pushed him off of me."

The unidentified man, who had led authorities on a car chase through town, was detained shortly after the attack by Carson City deputies. The incident began at about 8:30 p.m.

Maria Arrigotti happily is back with the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company in the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.”

She starred in many productions with the company and her professionalism is evident on the stage as she leads the troupe of seven von Trapp children through the musical. The shows continues tonight and next week.

A couple of fine shows on tap this weekend for Carson City folk. One is a children's production, Aladdin, Jr." at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The other is the venerable "Sound of Music," staged by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company, affiliated with our local college.

Carol Scott and Pat Josten from the Wildhorse Children's Theater Company, talk about their latest production of "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at the Northern Nevada Children's Museum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd0HdCwIHlo

Western Nevada Musical Theater Company last weekend staged a "flash mob" publicity stunt at Reno-Tahoe Airport to promote their production of "The Sound of Music." Have a look, it's great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr-qAnB4IE0

You can watch producer-director Stephanie Arrigotti talking about the show here.

And here is the YouTube video that inspired this stunt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBepgH00GM



CARSON CITY – The hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center.  

“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.

“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Friday and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.

Stephanie Arrigotti, director and producer for the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company, talks about the upcoming production of "The Sound of Music."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tllvOjjzpBA

Carson City Performing Arts presents a 17-year tradition in theater for children and their families with a performance of Sahara Nights this Friday night, April 23. This is a pop culture spoof and lighthearted comedy, intended for all ages.

The performance will be in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. No charge but donations greatly appreciated at the door.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (775) 230-8919.

There are at least a dozen reasons Carson folk should see the play "The Laramie Project" next weekend at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. But two should be enough to get you moving.

First, the play itself is intense, absorbing, dramatic, engaging. Maybe play isn’t the right word since this is a collection of comments made by Laramie residents before and after the murder of gay college student Matthew by beating and leaving to freeze on a Wyoming back road.

“The Laramie Project,” at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., is roughly the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. The play opens Friday night, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. and continues April 17, 23, 24, 30 and May 1.

Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. Call (775) 883-1976.

Performing the work is the Tectonic Theater Group, which made personal investigations into the site in Laramie, Wyoming. It reports on the fallout and actions within the community after the murder.

One of Broadway's most buzzed about hits is now in Carson City. Wild Horse Theater Company presents the Tony Award winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. Show Dates are: April 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. April 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $18 general admission; $15 Students/Seniors. Call (775) 887-0438 for tickets or more information. Wild Horse Theater is located at 813 N. Carson Street Carson City.

Jeffery Scott, Chris Willson and Tom Strekal from Wild Horse Theater Company discuss their upcoming show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO0sFeyFRO0&feature=youtube_gdata

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/07/state_parks_announces_75th_anniversary_photography_and_geocaching_contests News Release: March 26 marked the 75th anniversary of Nevada State Parks. It was the exact date on which the Nevada Legislature first created the Nevada State Park system in 1935.

Wild Horse Children's Theater is getting ready to transport audiences on a magical journey to “A Whole New World” as our spring production of Disney's Aladdin, Jr. takes to the stage at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City May 7-22.