Nightingale Hall
Senator Square: A symphony of students perform at UNR’s Nightingale Hall
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 8:34pmThe CHSD Orchestra, under the direction of Brian Fox, participated in the Washoe County School District High School Orchestra Festival 2017 at UNR’s Nightingale Hall. Judges from Sacramento and the Bay Area rated this group alongside similar groups from the Reno and Sparks area.
GRAMMY Award Winner Tom Scott to Perform with the Reno Jazz Orchestra
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 12:40pmThree-time GRAMMY award winner and legendary saxophone artist Tom Scott will perform with the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra on Sunday, February 12 at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).
Reno Jazz Orchestra Mixes Big Band with Gospel Choir for Upcoming Holiday Shows
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 2:07amThe spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17 piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and Pat Ester’s Gospel Choir brings Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul — with a few surprises mixed in — for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song.
The Big Bonanza featured at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 1:10pmHelp us raise the curtain at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City once again on April 2, from 3-5 pm, at a gala premiere party, an intimate and exclusive event, to present scenes from the new opera, The Big Bonanza.
The Territorial Enterprise newspaper writer Dan DeQuille was commissioned to tell the story of the epic 1873 discovery of the Comstock Lode by the “Bonanza King”’ John W. Mackey.
Grammy Nominee Tierney Sutton to headline Reno Jazz Orchestra's hoilday shows
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 12:05pmWith the holiday season now in full swing, it’s only appropriate that the Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) brings Jazz for the Holidays to Northern Nevada for all to enjoy on December 19th and 20 at Nightingale Hall - University of Nevada. Sharing the stage with the 17 piece big band this year is Tierney Sutton, 2015 GRAMMY Nominee for “Best Jazz Vocal Album”.
Reno Jazz Orchestra - Salute to Frank Sinatra
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 12:06pmDon’t miss the Reno Jazz Orchestra as it presents “Perfectly Frank” Bobby Caldwell on the edge of Lake Tahoe. It’s a night down memory lane wrapped with some of Sinatra’s most famous tunes performed by some of the finest jazz musicians in the west - presented in true Sinatra style by acclaimed soul stylist, pop and rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, Bobby Caldwell.
If Frank Sinatra were alive today to celebrate his 100th birthday this year, he would be proud to be a part of this swinging night of big band music and song.
Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents Jazz for the Holidays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 11:02amWith the holiday season now in full swing, it’s only appropriate that the Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) brings Jazz for the Holidays to northern Nevada for all to enjoy on December 20, 2014 at The Nightingale Hall - University of Nevada. Accompanying the 17 piece band of the RJO is award-winning jazz vocalist Madeline Eastman, international tap and ballet stars, the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra, and other special guests who will all perform their holiday magic on Saturday night beginning at 7:30 pm.
The 11th Annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 3:42pmDate: December 26-31
Location: South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
Carson Middle School Jazz Band Headed to Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/24/2014 - 4:33pmMore than 300 middle and high school musicians will perform during the 14th annual Jazz in the Schools program on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) campus.
Sierra Nevada Ballet to Perform Famous Ballet 'Coppelia'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 8:17amSierra Nevada Ballet has selected the famed Coppelia ballet for their summer performances which are scheduled for July 27 at Nightingale Hall as part of the Artown Festival and July 29 on the outdoor stage at Sand Harbor State Park in conjunction with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.