William Shakespeare
Reno Jazz Orchestra to present Ellington, Shakespeare in 'Such Sweet Thunder' concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/26/2023 - 12:37pmShakespearian actors will join the Reno Jazz Orchestra to perform the music of Duke Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder” concert on November 11 and 12, 2023, at the Good Luck Macbeth theater in Reno. David A. Brennan, DMA, will be the Guest Music Director, and the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s Jazz Workshop students will open the show.
What Works: COVID-19, Your Business and Life
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:35amI have spent the last week helping businesses communicate and innovate during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a little lull in my meetings, I turn to you in Carson City to provide insights. I hope they inspire you to think differently and utilize this uncertain time to create a little certainty, however you can.
Duke Ellington's Such Sweet Thunder comes to Reno, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 11:37amGet ready for two swinging nights this summer as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra presents “Such Sweet Thunder” - an evening that features the music of Duke Ellington on July 30 at Wingfield Park in Reno, NV, and at Sand Harbor State Park on the edge of Lake Tahoe’s north shore on Monday, August 1.
Upstart Crow: Shakespeare in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 7:20amSpecial Collections has a new exhibit on the third floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Upstart Crow: Shakespeare in Northern Nevada. This exhibit coincides with Shakespeare 400, the national commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The display examines the impact of Shakespeare, both past and present, in Northern Nevada. Materials on display range from the flourishing 1800’s Virginia City Shakespearean theater scene to the modern Lake Tahoe Shakespeare festival. A high point of the exhibit is the original first through fourth folios of the Merchant of Venice.
Valhalla Art, Music and Theater Festival at Lake Tahoe offers multiple venues through summer
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 12:35pmBoot stomping to bluegrass in a 1920’s boat house turned theater with Lake Tahoe in the background, kicking back at free concerts on a historic lakeshore estate’s grand lawn, and experiencing the Washoe tribe’s ceremonial dances and drumming are some of the many iconic experiences at Lake Tahoe’s Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival this July.
Dayton Intermediate School's Theatre Production class presents: The Tempest (KINDA!)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 10:54amDayton Intermediate School's Theatre Production class is taking William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" by storm in this comedic parody of the original version. You have never see "The Tempest" performed like this! Come join the hilarious fun as these tempered crazy characters try to make sense of a strange situation! Music, dancing, and ridiculous antics...don't sink with the ship...come see the play!
"The Tempest (Kinda!)
Dayton Intermediate School, Multi Purpose Room
315 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton, NV 89403
775-246-6250
May 15-16
7:00 PM
Tickets $5.00