Arts and Entertainment

Friday, June 29
CANNED HEAT
With original members Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor and Fito De La Parra
Opening act; Bootleggers
Jethro's, Gardenerville, NV – 775-265-2215
8:30PM. $25 advance.
All Ages

Carson City Harley-Davidson and Renegade Productions present Canned Heat in concert on Friday, June 29 at Jethro’s Bar and Grill in Gardnerville on Friday, June 29. Show is at 8:30 and tickets are $25. Opening act, Bootleggers start at 8:30pm. Advance tickets available through jambasetickets.com or at the venue. Hotline for more info: 775-337-8344 or 775-265-2215.

Carson City, NV – Two local folk musicians are finding benefactors for their music via the Internet. When the husband-and-wife folk duo Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance went looking for some financial help with publishing their upcoming music CD release, they decided to try a novel approach - auctioning off sponsorships on their CD via ebay.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party July 28 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Jo Ann Grace will give a lesson in beginning bachata at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers.

The Proscenium Players will present Robert Harling’s play
Steel Magnolias
August 17-26

Show dates are August 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30PM. There will be 2 matinee performances on August 19 and 26 at 2PM.

Tickets $15.00 general admission and $12.00 for PPI Members, BAC Members, Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Brewery Arts Center at (775) 883-1976 or on the BAC website at www.breweryarts.org.
All performances will be held at the Brewery Arts Center’s Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre at 449 West King Street in Carson City.

The Brewery Arts Center and ACCtv, with the help of Occupy Carson City, are proud to bring you a FREE Film Series.
Come relax in our spacious, comfy seats in the Performance Hall at 511 W. King Street, Carson City, NV.
There is no ticket necessary. We will have discussion time after the films.
”Nourish: Food + Community”
Friday June 29 at 6:30 pm.
“With beautiful visuals and inspiring stories, the Nourish PBS special traces our relationship to food from a global perspective to personal action steps.”

The "Strange & Unusual" an evening of Illusion and Paranormal at the Historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, NV.

July 7th, 2012
Starting at 7:30PM (Check in starts at 6:30PM) at Piper's Opera House.

Enjoy the first hour with a stage performance by James Anthony, Illusionist, Mentalist and Magician. See James flex his many talents including levitation, setting the atmosphere for the two-hour paranormal investigation following his show.

Ever wondered how a person goes about investigating a haunted house, a Bigfoot sighting, or a crop circle? In movies and on television, it looks easy, but how do real-life paranormal investigators discover what really happened, separating truth from myth? 

The Brewery Arts Center will offer a Creative Acting and Play Writing experience on the SLHS campus. All students will have the opportunity to experience, explore and have fun learning the foundational concepts of acting, character creation, play writing, pantomime, tableaux, theater sports/ improvisation games, movement for the stage, voice for the actor and Alexander Technique in a positive and safe environment. A final group celebration and camp presentation will be held on June 29th for friends and family.
--Classes held at Sierra Lutheran Campus--

This series will introduce traditional acoustic music styles through instruments and voice.
Students will follow the development of genres such as the blues, bluegrass, Celtic music, gospel, jazz, Latin, and traditional folk music through presentations and demonstrations. Participants will be able to try out a variety of acoustic instruments. Songs will be selected by the group for a short recital at the end of the week.

Tuition: $95 ($85 for siblings and BAC Members)
Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 am Mon-Fri
Dates: Session I: June 18-22
Session II: Aug 6-10

Come sing your heart out once a month in front of a panel of “Idol-style Judges!” (Don’t worry, no Simons allowed!) Don your best outfit, bring your karaoke track or choose from a list provided, and rock out in front of friends and fellow participants. This is a great way to work your audition material, try out the new song you just wrote or just come out and have some fun!

Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm, June 27th, July 25th
$5.00/drop in fee to participate, free to watch!
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall

Come sing your heart out once a month in front of a panel of “Idol-style Judges!” (Don’t worry, no Simons allowed!) Don your best outfit, bring your karaoke track or choose from a list provided, and rock out in front of friends and fellow participants. This is a great way to work your audition material, try out the new song you just wrote or just come out and have some fun!

Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm, June 27th, July 25th
$5.00/drop in fee to participate, free to watch!
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall

Bring your imagination and prepare for fun as young actors use basic improvisation and acting skills to write and direct their own fairy tale! Using well-known fairytales as a starting point, students will write, cast, and rehearse their own unique version while designing and constructing basic props and costumes. The 7-week session will culminate with a performance for friends and family.

Tuition: $120 ($110 BAC Members)
Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm, June 27th – August 15th (No class the week of July 4th/August 6th)
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall

It’s time to get ready for your next audition or performance! Participants will get a chance to hone their performance skills in front of a small but supportive group of peers, receive feedback, and learn to incorporate it. Participants may also choose to work in small groups to learn harmony and back-up singing techniques. Topics covered: Song interpretation, nerves and ‘stage fright,’ connecting to the song, connecting to the audience, song selection, and stage presence.

This 7-week workshop series will introduce students to the basics of acting through theatre games, acting exercises, improvisation and scene work.
Focus will be on active participation. Students will engage in creative exercises to build self-confidence, as they develop imagination, creativity and self-expression.
These exciting classes will culminate with in-class demonstrations where students share their experience with family and friends (Final presentations August 19th/and or 2oth).

Tuition: $140 ($130 BAC Members)

The Karson Kruzers 28th Annual Run-What-Cha-Brung car show is this weekend, June 22-24th and they are looking for vendors, judges, participants, and visitors! 

CARSON CITY, NV – On Saturday, June 30 the nation’s hottest culinary trend will rally in Carson City as Casino Fandango hosts an event unlike any other, the Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest from12PM – 5PM.

The most notable mobile restaurants from Reno, San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles will roll in to Carson City serving up a variety of authentic, exotic cuisines all prepared fresh at the event for guests’ pleasure and enjoyment.

Js’ Old Town Bistro in Old Town Dayton will hold a Scotch Tasting on Thursday June, 28th at 6pm. Participants will enjoy 5 single malt scotches representing the different regions of Scotland. Small plates, including smoked salmon and braised short ribs will accompany each scotch. The food has been expertly paired to complement each scotch’s distinct characteristics.

• Coastal Region: Clyneleish 14 year old
• Lowlands: Glenkinchie 12 year old
• Highlands: Dalwhinnie 15 year old
• Speyside: Cragganmore 12 year old

Dr. George Baumgardner, curator of Natural History, will take visitors “behind the scenes” of Nevada’s plants, animals, specimens and other natural history collections on June 29 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 North Carson Street. What’s so special about these artifacts is that they are not normally on display and encourages visitors to become familiar with these rare collections. A sneak peak of the new Discovery Lab and other future developments of the natural history exhibit are also included during the tour.

Enjoy the first day of summer and Chamber Mixer with Southwest Gas and Butler Gourmet Meats June 20 at 5 P.M. Butler Gourmet Meats will be presenting a menu with some favorite summer barbeque meals and specialty items.
The cost is free for members, $20 for non-members. This event will be located at 400 Eagle Station Lane.

Carson City's rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the annual Ghost Walk.

This is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City's Victorian Era and diverse past. Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories.

Internationally renowned soloists and a world-class orchestra of 38 instrumentalists will contribute to an exclusive series of classical concerts and performances during Lake Tahoe SummerFest, the first three weekends of August.

Get a taste of LA Bakery at its grand opening on Friday, June 15. Delight in complimentary baklava, pastries, and sandwiches as a celebration for LA Bakery. Mayor Robert Crowell will be attending to cut the ribbon of the new bakeshop. The event is located at 220 West John Street from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M.

History will come to life at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City during the five-day celebration of Independence Day. Visitors can ride a train pulled by steam locomotive No. 25 Saturday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 3, and photograph significant cars on special outdoor display including the fully restored McKeen motor car. On the Fourth of July, the rare McKeen motor car will operate on the rails offering passengers rides all day.

The Mile High Jazz Band and guest vocalist Pat Esters will be joined by several poets and readers for a lively evening of big-band music and poetry with an animal theme. Poets names will be drawn from a hat for each reading, followed by a big band tune. The event will be on Tuesday, June 12, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Comma Coffee, outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.

Join us on a hot night for some cool wines. Includes light appetizers, 6pm to 8pm, $14pp.

Also, check our our June Specials -
Just ask for it and get:
Monday- 15% off bottled wine pricing (limited to stock on hand)
Tuesday- Purchase $20 or more in drinks, get ½ off either size cheeseboard (1 per day)
Wednesday- Selected house wine, red or white $5 a glass
Thursday- Flight Tasting $8

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

Come taste some fantastic petite syrah at a great price, includes light appetizers. 6pm to 8pm, $14pp

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

Diving into the Arts is a partnership between the Brewery Arts Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.

IHOP Fundraiser on June 9th, from 4-10pm at IHOP, 3883 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 8971. 775-882-6308.

Come soak up some sun at the “Cowboys & Cowgirls” performance during Carson City’s twenty-eighth annual Pops Party on Sunday, June 10, located at the Governor’s Mansion at 3 P.M. The “Cowboys & Cowgirls” program will feature classic western tunes performed by The Carson City Symphony and Chamber Singers, and Strings of the Schools youth orchestra.

North Lake Tahoe takes its music outdoors with a variety of live concerts, festivals and headliner events – all part of the destination’s High Notes: North Lake Tahoe Summerlong Music series, running June through September. The lake’s live music campaign also has a designated website that covers all the free events and ticketed performances.

Free Weekly Summer Concerts

The "Crimson Moon" Grand Opening gala and intuitive fesitval at the Carson Cove Mall in Carson City, Nevada. Come and see and meet Psychics, holistic practitioners, massage therapists, Belly dancers, Hispanic Dancers, Watch Arts and demos and energy balancing techniques, have some food catered by the Cove Restaurant,listen to Live bands, MORE! Come join the fun and meet our community's new metaphysical, spiritual and intuitive arts center!