Rodney Crowell to Play in Historic Virginia City
Community Chest, Inc. is proud to present multi-Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell to the Piper’s stage! The 8th Annual “A Night to Imagine” benefit show will be held on April 14, doors open at 7:30 inside the historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.
Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime show are only $50 and are likely to sell out, so early ticket purchases are recommended. Tickets may be purchased through CCI’s web site at www.communitychestnevada.net or in person at the following locations: Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, the Gold Hill Hotel in Gold Hill,the Sundance Bookstore in Reno, and Comma Coffee in Carson City.
ABOUT RODNEY CROWELL
Aside from being an incredibly talented songwriter and musician, Crowell’s contributions to the music community and Americana genre are unmatched. Born in Houston in 1950, Rodney Crowell has released twenty albums in four decades, with five consecutive number-one hits, and has also worked widely as a songwriter and a producer. His honors include a Grammy, an ASCAP lifetime achievement award, and membership in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
PLACES TO STAY IN VIRGINA CITY
Make an evening of it and plan to stay up in Virginia City after the show so you can fully experience the unique nightlife on C Street. The Silverland Inn and Suites is just a few short blocks from Piper’s Opera House, or if you are wanting a more historic (and haunted!) venue check in to the Silver Queen. Other places to stay include the Sugar Load Motel, Tahoe House Hotel, and the Virginia City Inn.
PLACES TO EAT IN VRIGINA CITY
Virginia City has several fun and tasty dining options. If you are looking to grab a bite to eat prior to the show check out The Roasting House, Canvas, or Café del Rio. The Palace, on C Street, has graciously offered to donate a portion of their proceeds from that evening to Community Chest, Inc. so head there and let them know you are in town for the show!
ABOUT COMMUNITY CHEST, INC.
Founded in 1991 and based in Virginia City, Community Chest, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering a variety of programs and services to community members in rural northwestern Nevada, including positive youth development, food security, employment assistance, mental health counseling, early childhood programming, and more. Proceeds from this show go towards supporting these programs and CCI’s ongoing social justice efforts.
Co sponsors of this show include Red Dog Saloon, Barrick, and Charles Schwab.
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