Strings in the Summer
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.
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.
Friday fun in the Carson City area
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 6:12amIt’s a very special Friday for the kids of Carson City: it’s the last day of summer vacation. Take full advantage of your free time and check out some of today’s activities. Live music at McFadden Plaza tonight features local cover band, Deception. The Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival kicks off tonight with a band in the Davis Creek Campground. The U.S. Air Force’s Jazz Ensemble performs at the Bob Boldrick Theater as part of the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival. Free tickets have been available at the Chamber of Commerce for a few weeks, and if any are left, their numbers will be limited.
Hear a Smokin' band tonight in Carson City, but not in all that smoke
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 3:15pmDue to heavy smoke settling on the area, the RoseBud's Dance Band's performance for Monday, Aug. 6, as part of the Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival has been moved to inside the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. The concert was originally planned for Comma Courtyard, but the performers want to present the event in a comfortable and healthy atmosphere.
It's Your City highlights Carson City's 15th annual Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 2:15pmFriday opens the 15th annual Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival in Carson City that features 17 days of music, art and film at multiple venues in Carson City, August 3-19.
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.
Thursday, July 27: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 7:15amHappy Thursday, Carson City. Help move the workweek along by doing something fun. You’ll always find the boys of J and M Productions running the karaoke show at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. Living the Good Life has music every night Tuesday through Saturday, and tonight it is Dougie L’s turn to entertain. The Café at Adele’s is always a good choice for date night, but when they also have music on their veranda, you’ve got all the ingredients for a memorable night.
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Thursday, July 28: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:10pmSummer is in full blaze out there. Treat yourself to something cold at Dairy Queen; their Miracle Treat Day donates a dollar per Blizzard to the Miracle Children’s Hospitals. See what the talented kids of Strings in the Schools have been up to this summer at their free concert inside the Carson Mall. ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ is an art exhibit from Western Nevada College that has travelled the country.
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.
Strings in the Summer 2015: A program for string players of all ages
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 8:30amThe Carson City Symphony's free Strings in the Summer, a six-week program for string players of all ages, begins Monday, June 8, at Carson Mall under the direction of Symphony Education Director Sue Jesch. Three classes are offered each week. Classes meet from 10 to 11 a.m. and each class features at least one new tune.
Carson City Symphony's 'Strings in the Summer' concert July 31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 1:59amThe Carson City Symphony's "Strings in the Summer" orchestra and beginning fiddle class, directed by Sue Jesch, will present its Summer String Concert of traditional American fiddle tunes on Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 West College Parkway, Carson City. The concert is free and is open to the public.
Carson City music store hits the right notes with unique business model
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/08/2014 - 4:06pmPlaying to the beat of your own rhythm comes from years of watching how others do it and then improvising to set a course of your own.
When it comes to making perfect pitch, where melody and harmony fit together organically, Vince Gates has turned his Carson City music store into the equivalent of a six-piece power band that customers can't seem to get enough of.
Women to Women Nevada repeat features education director of Carson City Symphony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/27/2013 - 7:27amThis week's Women to Women Nevada is a repeat show from October. Host Carol Paz interviews Sue Jesch, Education Director of the Carson City Symphony as well as a private violin and viola instructor.
Jesch has taught violin and viola and performed professionally for more than 30 years. She began playing in the Carson City Symphony when she moved to Nevada in 2004 and is currently Concertmaster and Education Director.
Women to Women Nevada with Sue Jesch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 9:41amSue Jesch is the Education Director of the Carson City Symphony and an amazing private violin and viola instructor. She has taught violin and viola and performed professionally for more than 30 years. She began playing in the Carson City Symphony when she moved to Nevada in 2004.
She became founding director of the Symphony’s successful Strings in the Schools and Strings in the Summer programs in 2005. She is recipient of the 2011 Nevada Governor’s Arts Award for Leadership in Arts Education.