Arts and Entertainment

Join the Sierra Place to sing karaoke with cabaret/jazz singer, Linda Merrell on July 27 at 2:30 P.M.
Merrell is known for her sultry voice and songwriting. She has played in venues at Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Reno/Tahoe areas.
This event is free and is open to the public and is located at 1111 West College Pkwy. For more information, call (775) 841-4111.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company invites auditions for the timeless and irresistible classic, Hello, Dolly!, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, in room 207 of the Aspen Building at the WNC Carson City campus.

The production will play weekends at the Carson City Community Center, Nov. 3-18. Matchmaker extraordinaire Dolly Levi decides to fast talk her way into a match of her own in this ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living.

A Face in the Crowd, a film debuting Andy Griffith in his first major role, will be presented at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1st, at the Carson City Library.

The film will be hosted by former state archivist Guy Rocha and Reno News and Review editor Dennis Myers. The movie was directed and produced in 1957 by Elia Kazan, and written by Budd Schulberg. This film, which launched Griffith into stardom in the lead role as Larry “Lonesome” Rhodes, also stars actors Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, and Lee Remick.

Take a glimpse at a photograph that evolves into multiple masterpieces at the Nevada Artists Association’s Seventh Annual Landscape Show at the Brewery Arts Center Gallery, from July 31 – September 7 in Carson City.

Participating artists paint from the same photograph provided from the show using their own style and mediums, and even creating their own version of the photograph. The gallery will display the different styles that the artists have used for their creation.

Become a “Carson City Idol” by performing at the Drop-In Karaoke Night – Idol Style, that will be broadcasting live on television and the internet!

The friendly, non-Simon Cowell, Idol-Style Judges will be observing each participant's performance. Participants are welcome to bring their own karaoke track, choose from a provided song list, or even a self-written song.

Kids and teens have the opportunity to show off their inner stardom by attending film making classes at Carson City’s Brewery Art Center.

Students who sign up can choose from film classes such as screen writing, directing, acting, and editing and posting production. These classes range from $20 - $120, and each class will be in session between the dates of July 25 – August 16.

See the full schedule of each class below.

Students can sign up at the Carson City, Nevada’s Public Access Station.

Carson City is getting a big present this upcoming holiday season with the return of The Polar Express™ train that will roll through the frosty Northern Nevada landscape on 15 different dates throughout November and December.

For the second year, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is one of the officially licensed Polar Express Train Ride events nationwide this holiday season. This historic 100-year train, complete with decorated passenger cars and Christmas music, leaves the Carson City Eastgate Depot and travels nearly two miles before staging at Santa's mythical North Pole retreat.

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

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.

Start your Friday Night at the Carson Mall. Special free performance by Super Stereo on Aug. 17 from 5-7 p.m.

Cool off with Hot Music on Saturdays. Enjoy the music of the Latisha Lewis Band inside The Carson Mall on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cool off with Hot Music on Saturdays. Enjoy the music of Two Plus Quintet inside The Carson Mall on Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cool off with Hot Music on Saturdays. Enjoy the music of The Pat Esters Band inside the Carson Mall, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grab a friend and join the fun on July 19 from 5-7 p.m.!
We'll be offering live entertainment, promotions in all the stores,and as a bonus, Platinum Salon and Day Spa will be offering mini massages plus hair and skin consultations.
"Girl's Night Out" at The Carson Mall is the third Thursday of each month. We'll be at it again August 16th.

Spend Labor Day Weekend in South Lake Tahoe sampling the best food, wine, and art in the Sierra Nevada Region. The 3rd annual Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 2 on Ski Run Boulevard.
This year, 15 local restaurants and farmers will be paired together to produce mouthwatering samples for festival-goers to enjoy. Each food sample will be paired with an accompanying wine, also local to the region.

The Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present, Giselle, which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer”.

Celebrate the past Chamber Chairs who have been a part of Carson City’s community and history at the Carson City Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Monday, July 23 at the Silver Oak Golf Club.
The event begins at 5:30 P.M. with a no host cocktail reception, followed by a barbeque. At 7 P.M., the program begins installation of the 2012 – 2013 Board.
The cost of entrance is $45 per person, and it includes a commemorative book.
The event will be located at 1251 Country Club Drive and an RSVP is required before July 18. RSVP by calling 775-882-1565.

Bella Fiore Wines welcomes Scott and Jana Harvey! Come meet the winemaker and taste some fantastic wines from Napa Valley and Amador County! Includes great appetizers! 6pm-9pm, $20pp

The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com

Also-Check out the next 3rd Street Friday Outdoor Concert – August 10th – SHANE DWIGHT @ 7:30p (American Roots Rock) Drink specials all night long!

Taste and get recipes for the COOLEST summer drinks! Includes light appetizers. 6pm-8pm, $10pp

Also-Check out the next 3rd Street Friday Outdoor Concert - July 27th – JELLY BREAD @ 7:30p (Funk/Soul/Roots Rock) Drink specials all night long!

The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com

Some video from this week's Concert Under The Stars fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project:

This weekend some of the area’s most talented senior citizens will be on stage at the Carson City Community Center in the annual Senior Follies production of “Those Delightful Decades.” This annual production is a fundraiser for the Senior Meals Programs offered through the Carson City Senior Citizens Center.

BREWERY ARTS CENTER WELCOMES WILD HORSE PRODUCTIONS

The Brewery Arts Center and Wild Horse Productions have announced a partnership that will welcome Wild Horse Productions as a resident company at the Brewery Arts Center.

Spend a Saturday with the family and discover Nevada reptiles at the Nevada State Museum, in a hands-on nature program for kids of the ages 6 – 11. Of course, the parents have their own scientific duty as well; as the kids take on experiments with nature, parents will use microscopes and specimens in a lab setting. Activities will also include creating and painting a lizard or a snake model.
Adult admission is $8, free for museum members and children 17 and under. This event will take place on Saturday, July 14, from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson.

Release your world of fantasy and imagination by attending a Fairy Garden Workshop at the Greenhouse Garden Center. This workshop will give guests a tutorial on building their very own Fairy Garden, in only a small patch of space of a container. This creation will be a great accessory to herb gardens or along side a row of plants, and is perfect for all ages.
The cost to attend the workshop is $6. Guests are welcome to bring their own containers or purchase one at the Greenhouse Garden Center, along with Fairy Garden accessories. Refreshments will be provided.

The Brewery Arts Center and Wild Horse Productions have announced a partnership that will welcome Wild Horse Productions as a resident company at the Brewery Arts Center.

While the BAC is open to other artists and arts organizations, as well as the general public for collaborations and to rent their facilities, a resident status may be offered to organizations who demonstrate sound business practices, financial strength, the ability to fill seats and, above all, artistic prowess. Both organizations will retain their independence and tax exempt, nonprofit status.

The Lake Tahoe Science Consortium collaborated with University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Art to create “Visualizing Change,” a photographic art expedition intended to convey concepts in environmental restoration at Lake Tahoe to the scientific community and general public. The exhibit is located in the Prim Desert Research Library at Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village. It features photography and oil painting contributions from eight noted artists and is free and open to the public through July 27.

AUDITION WORKSHOP

      Wild Horse Children’s Theater is presenting an audition workshop to help prepare young people (ages 8 and up) to audition confidently anywhere by strengthening audition and performance technique for musical theater.  This is a great workshop if your child plans to audition for THE LITTLE MERMAID audition coming up in September.  The workshop will be held Tuesday, August 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The Carson City folk music duo Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance present Folk Music Night in the dining room at Grandma Hatties Restaurant on Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The restaurant is located at 2811 S Carson St, Carson City. Phone: (775) 882-4900

This is a FREE and family friendly event.

Free Reception at the Nevada State Museum Thursday evening July 12, 2012, 5-7:00 pm for GIFTS OF HEALING: French Travel Posters 1945-1949.
Museum research associate Mary Covington will talk at 6:00 pm about the history and significance of gifts sent from France to the United States aboard the 1949 Merci Train.
The exhibit includes 21 travel posters of French regions along with a wedding dress from Lyon, trench art, and personal treasures sent in gratitude to the U.S. for support following World War II.