performing arts

The pure love of music is inspiring and motivating and, for many, life changing. This is especially true for youth involved with orchestral programs. The Reno Philharmonic Association’s Free Family Concert and Youth Orchestra Fall Showcase puts the organization’s music education program center stage Nov. 15 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, Nev. The concerts are part of the Reno Philharmonics’ education and outreach initiatives, providing music education, enrichment and exposure to thousands of Washoe County and greater Truckee Meadows school children.

This week’s senior spotlight is on senior Challen Wright. Challen currently has a 4.43 weighted GPA and has straight A’s in his challenging course load of AP and honors courses.

In addition to being an excellent student, Challen is also heavily involved in theater both at Carson High School and in the community. Challen has been a part of nearly every Carson High School production since his freshman year, including behind the scenes as the stage manager of the most recent play, The House of Bernarda Alba.

Join us at Pizza Factory on Highway 50 East, in Carson City as we kick off the Halloween season with a screening of Carnival of Souls.
This 1962 independent thriller was inspired as the writer/producer/director stumbled upon the abandoned Saltair amusement park on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The film borders on campy, but has developed a strong cult following in recent years.

Auditions for The Silver State Stars production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream will be Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Silver State Charter Schools.
Open to the public - looking for actors of all-ages. Those auditioning should prepare a one minute classical monologue.

Community rehearsals will be held Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Performing Arts Center at Silver State Charter Schools. Performances December 11-14, 2014. Additional auditions for Silver State Charter Schools students will be held Thursday, September 25 at 12:30pm.

The Reno Philharmonic Association celebrates Nevada's sesquicentennial with a Nevada 150th signature event dedicating the entire performance to the state during its Classix Two concert set for Oct. 11, 12 and 14, 2014 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts, Reno, Nev. This milestone performance marks the first full orchestral and choral arrangement of the state’s song, "Home Means Nevada."

As part of the Reno Philharmonic Association’s celebration of Nevada's sesquicentennial, the orchestra features a special arrangement of “Home Means Nevada” by David Bugli, originally composed by Bertha Raffetto, during its Classix Two concert set, a Nevada 150th Signature event.

The Reno Philharmonic is now seeking video submissions of “Home Means Nevada” performances from schools and music groups across the state to include as part of a video montage of submitted performances during the concert.

Youth Theatre Carson City will hold an audition for Annie Jr., the classic musical this Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 10 a.m. in the gym at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

Auditions are open to all boys and girls grades K-12. Auditioners should prepare a one minute song and be prepared to learn a dance. For information, please contact Youth Theatre Carson City at (775) 882-0358 or visit www.youththeatrecarsoncity.com.

The sixth annual Concert Under the Stars, A benefit for The Greenhouse Project in Carson City promises to be bigger than ever and features Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat opening for Little River Band.

The event takes place July 9 at Café at Adele’s and the venue has been expanded to allow for greater attendance, said Karen Abowd, Greenhouse Project president.

Come enjoy Warner Brothers' 1942 classic patriotic musical "Yankee Doodle Dandy" depicting the life of George M. Cohan, starring James Cagney. Trivia and movie discussion precedes the film, which runs at 6:30 p.m. on July 1.

Come early to enjoy the menu of our gracious host at Plan:b / Sassafras - 318 N. Carson Street. General admission $5 at the door; $3 Seniors and Students. Admission can be deducted from new club memberships. Bring a friend for $1 discount, bring another friend for a free raffle ticket.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is distributing audition information for the Lerner and Loewe masterwork, My Fair Lady, to play in eight performances this November at the Carson City Community Center.
Auditions will be the second week of August. Specific times, location and information on what to prepare for auditions will be emailed to those who sign up for auditions.

There is no one in this world that is going to get out alive, and every now and then we are hit in the gut with this reality.

In this last week we have lost two public figures: Eugene Paslov and Marv Texiera, who with their passion and enthusiasm for what they believed in, made a difference in our community.

It’s that time of year again when a new crop of high school seniors look forward to traveling whatever paths they’ve chosen for themselves and more than a few eighth-grade students are looking forward with a combination of dread and anticipation, to beginning their high school years.

Of course graduation ceremonies mark these transitions and there are many planned for area schools. For those with friends or loved ones graduating this year, here is a list of graduations for easy scheduling. Locations are at the school unless otherwise noted.

Ayako’s Dance Studio, under the sponsorship of Pinkerton Ballet Theatre, will present “Dorothy’s Dance Adventure in the Land of Oz” at 7 p.m. Friday in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

General admission costs $10 per person. Admission for seniors 60 and older and children 10 and younger costs $7. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of May. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following are events held between May 2 and May 15.

Cost: $249 week (Includes script and makeup cost)

Registration:
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Save $50 off full week registrations by registering online before June 9th, 2014

More summer options at: www.KidScapeProductions.com
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The Silver State Stars of Carson City presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory May 2 through 11. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Youth Theatre Carson City Showstoppers! would like to thank our community, friends and families for the support surrounding their recent trip to Disneyland and Disney Performing Arts in Anaheim, Calif.

Under the direction of Andie Anderson and Bri Valley, the Showstoppers! successfully completed a workshop with Disney Staff and a 30-minute performance on the Big Thunder Jamboree stage. "We are grateful to all involved. With your help, this once in a lifetime dream became a reality," said Director Andie Anderson. I could not be prouder of our Showstoppers!"

Karen Abowd on Tuesday announced her second run as Carson City Supervisor Ward I, citing her desire to see through many projects currently in process, as well as her commitment to the future of Nevada’s Capital City.

“Carson City has gone through some tough economic times and continues to,” Abowd said. “We have needed to be careful in our planning and how we spend available dollars in order to create sustainable, relevant opportunities that have immediate positive impacts, and build a future we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren.”

Thuy Tran has been successful in the Coldwell Banker Select Reno office for a long time, and now all her hours of hard work and dedication have paid off. Thuy has earned the Certified International Property Specialist designation and can now be a part of the global real estate scene.

Carson City Symphony Chorus, conducted by Michael Langham, is beginning rehearsals on Tuesday, January 28, for two concerts with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1750 N. Mountain Street in Carson City. Singers who are interested in joining should contact Director Michael Langham at sfml@aol.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154.

Western Nevada College Carson City is offering youth piano classes in its high-tech, digital piano laboratory this spring semester. Youth can now enroll for classes in the same Clavinova lab that is a favorite with college students.

Professional pianist Sue Kinney teaches the classes on Friday afternoons. Beginning classes for Kindergarteners and first graders are offered from 4:30-5:20, p.m., second and third graders meet from 5:30-6:20 p.m., and fourth to sixth graders meet from 3:30-4:20 p.m.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will hold auditions for the Broadway blockbuster "Chicago" on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Broadway blockbuster won six Tony Awards and has continued to be an international hit. It will play in seven performances on weekends, May 9-18, in Carson City.

Producer and director Stephanie Arrrigotti said parts are open for six leading roles and two dance troupes. “Those auditioning for the primary dance troupe need extraordinary dance ability and well-toned bodies,” she said.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission announce an addition to the Nevada 150 events calendar.

As part of Nevada's 150th Anniversary of Statehood celebration, the Brigham Young University’s dance group, Living Legends, will perform “Seasons” at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno on Saturday, Feb. 1 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

The Sierra Nevada Ballet will present the popular “Peanutcracker – The Story in Nut Shell” on December 6 and 7 in Carson City and December 17 in Reno. Based on Lev Ivanov‘s original ballet “The Nutcracker,” Peanutcracker is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet,” noted Rosine Bena, Artistic Director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet.

If you've turned on your television recently, you have no doubt seen the bevy of trials that have caught the public eye. Trials and the jury process are nothing new. But the drama has become somewhat of a live soap opera to many.

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club Monthly Meeting will be held Saturday August 10th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Grandma Hattie's Restaurant 2811 Carson St.

Those wishing to order lunch should arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 am

Our featured speaker will be Gene Paslov to discuss the new performing arts school. Results of a phone survey will also be discussed. We will also be planning for a picnic in September at Fuji Park.

For more information please call Democratic Headquarters at 841-3367.

Carson City area students and members of the Western Nevada Performing Arts Center competition dance team participated in Master Dance Classes competing for cash awards and national recognition at the 2013 Encore Performing Arts National Championships in Las Vegas, June 17-21.

Individual awards were received by each performer and/or group that performed. In addition, overall awards and/or National ShowCase awards were received by:

Casting Call for Murder in the House of Horrors: Carson City — Proscenium Players, Inc., in conjunction with Silver State High School in Carson City is auditioning for the adult roles in a murder mystery production by Billy St. John – Murder in the House of Horrors.

CARSON CITY — Fans of the movie “Twelve Angry Men” will delight in Proscenium Players’ stage-play version of it, “Twelve Angry Jurors.”

Director Heidi Hampton has chosen to balance male and female roles and set the stage play, to be performed at the Silver State Charter School’s Performing Arts Theatre, in a time period when women were first allowed to sit on a jury.

The Wild West returns to Virginia City on Friday, July 12th. See the early days of Nevada through the eyes of Eilley Bowers – famous “Queen of the Comstock” and Julia Bulette – Virginia City’s most beloved “working girl”. With their dislike for one another, the comedy and the drama will unfold for you on the stage of Virginia City’s Historic Piper’s Opera House.