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Jazz around Carson City this week

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 9:46am

Here's what's hot on local jazz scene this week in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011: The Mile High Jazz Band will gather for Hot August Jazz Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

STRAZZ: Youth Jazz on the Plaza

Submitted by T. Costa on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 1:21am

The public gathered on the Legislative Plaza on Sunday afternoon to hear STRAZZ, the Strings in the Schools youth jazz ensemble, play a selection of jazz-style favorites. The free concert was sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band, as a part of their Jazz! Carson City Jazz Festival. The festival runs throughout the month of August, with free events sprinkled throughout the calendar, as well as one paid event taking place at the Bliss Mansion.

For more information on Jazz! Carson City, visit jazzcarsoncity.com, or the events page here on Carson Now.

Genoa OKs poetry festival contract

Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 4:01am

Genoans saddled up this week with the third Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival.Town board members approved a contract with the Carson Valley Arts Council to put on the event April 26-29, 2012. The arts...

Genoa OKs poetry festival contract

Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 4:01am

Genoans saddled up this week with the third Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival.Town board members approved a contract with the Carson Valley Arts Council to put on the event April 26-29, 2012. The arts...

Jazz! Carson City fires up with Clooney tribute, ice cream social

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 8:26pm

A tribute to Rosemary Clooney and an ice cream social with live music will kick off a month-jazz extravaganza for the 8th annual Jazz! Carson City Music Festival.

Linda Merrell will perform a jazz tribute to Rosemary Clooney on Sunday, July 31, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 W. College Parkway in Carson City.

Ghost walk among the haunted in Carson City on Saturday

Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:51pm

By the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aberrations await and spirits linger during a two-hour walking tour July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 through the historic district of Carson City.
History and storytelling are the orders of the day on this tour through Victorian-style homes and neighborhoods, where reality and legend come together, leaving ghost walkers to wonder what is truth and what is fiction.

Foot stompin' music festival returns

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 4:01am

The Town of Genoa will present the third annual Old Time Music Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street. This free event is part of Genoa's Concerts on the Green s...

'Best of the Best of Broadway' ballet on the beach

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 1:38pm

The Best of the Best of Broadway will be presented as part of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival on July 25 at 7:30 PM. This spectacular musical and dance theater medley will be performed at the Sand Harbor Warren Trepp Amphitheater on beautiful Lake Tahoe by the Sierra Nevada Ballet and musical friends.

Musical numbers from some of the all time favorite musicals such as Show Boat, Sweet Charity, Hello Dolly and more will offer “a vivid performance under the stars for all ages and musical interests”, according to Artistic
Director, Rosine Bena.

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Carson City employee pens first book

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 8:03am

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Elizabeth "Liz" Patterson

Carson City Support Services Specialist Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Patterson can now add author to her resume.

Jazz! Carson City Music Festival 2011 Runs Through August

Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 1:31pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. — With the heat of summer sizzling in the Central Valley, August in Nevada's capital city has earned the distinction as the place to cool down and mellow out as the Mile High Jazz Band Association and several local businesses team up for the 8th annual August Jazz Festival.

Wa She Shu It Deh arts festival at Tallac Historic Site

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 4:18am

The Wa She Shu It Deh arts festival at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe will be on July 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California offers this festival that includes a basket-weaving competition, native dancers, music and arts and crafts.

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Virginia City goes Americana

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 4:01am

An array of music will fill the air over Virginia City as the third annual Americana Music Festival is staged at numerous venues throughout the town, July 8-10.Darrell Scott & Brothers headlines...

Jelly Bread "Rootsy funk/rock"

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 2:46pm

"Dirty ensemble chops, rich vocal dexterity, and solid lyrical flows make Jelly Bread a legitimate festival act with huge potential..."

"Music meant for a night of soul healing on the dance floor with a little granola for breakfast..."

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Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents - Best of Broadway

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 2:40pm

This spectacular musical theater medley, designed especially for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, is filled with the fabulous singing of Cami Thompson with the live music of the Cami Thompson trio and the spectacular dancing of the Sierra Nevada Ballet. Musical numbers from some of the all time favorite musicals such as Show Boat, Sweet Charity, Hello Dolly and more will offer "a vivid performance under the stars for all ages and musical interests," according to Artistic Director, Rosine Bena.

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18th annual Taste of DownTown showcases the best of Carson City restaurants (SLIDESHOW AND VIDEO)

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 6:48pm

At least 2,000 food lovers arrived at downtown Carson City Saturday for their chance to taste some of the capital city's finest flavors at the 18th Annual Taste of DownTown to benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

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Free Film Series at the Brewery Arts Center Begins Friday

Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 10:06am

By Denise Clodjeaux
The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and ACCtv will launch a new Friday Films Series on June 17. The family friendly fun begins with a five week series of short films for children. Admission is free. All showings are at 6:30pm in the Performance Hall.

The Film Series is an affordable way for families to spend time together this summer. Refreshment are available for purchase in the lobby prior to the show. For the complete film lineup visit www.breweryarts.org.

Here’s the lineup:

Five Days Left to Purchase a 2011-12 Squaw Valley Discount Season Pass

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/10/2011 - 10:59am

PRESS RELEASE — Squaw Valley USA starts the five day countdown to the resort’s June 15 season pass deadline. Following the June 15 deadline, most season pass prices are slated to increase so skiers and riders are encouraged to buy now to get the best season pass deal in Lake Tahoe. Starting at $399 for adults and $99 for kids, Squaw Valley 2011-12 season passes are on sale now at squaw.com.