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A series of classical music concerts featuring a 38 piece symphony orchestra of world-renowned artists highlights Lake Tahoe SummerFest in August. Weekend performances include Friday and Saturday night symphonies and Sunday programming for families.

By Claudene Wharton
The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts has named accomplished jazz musician and associate professor of music David Ake the director of its School of the Arts.

This week's music lineup continues as Jazz! Carson City 2011 has several shows planned in the coming days. Jazz! Carson City is a month-long festival hosted by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers.

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.

The Mile High Jazz Band presents the Jazz Guys with Kenn Pettiford, from 8 to 10 p.m., at the courtyard at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for ages 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6-7:15 pm., for $5 additional.

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.