Briefly

Carson City

Symphony plays 'Strings in the Summer' concert

Carson City Symphony's "Strings in the Summer," directed by Sue Kitts, appears in a free concert at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Carson Mall, 1191 S. Carson St., Carson City.

Business professionals to meet at Firkin

Join the Carson City Young Business Professionals in celebration of their one-year anniversary, 5-7 p.m., Thursday at one of Carson City's hot spots, Firkin and Fox.

Enjoy music, great food, drinks and networking. Firkin and Fox is at 310 S. Carson St. Cost of $5 for non-members. See www.carsoncityybp.com.

Sertoma Club selling Football Books

The Carson Sertoma Club Football Book program is now under way. By purchasing a book for $20, one gets a square for each Monday Night Football Game. Winners are based on final score and wins $50.

All proceeds benefit children of Carson City. Books may be purchased at Decades Lounge, Q's Restaurant, or call 885-7579.

Auditions for 'South Pacific'

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will audition for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, "South Pacific", 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Sarah Winnemucca Hall, 2201 W. College Parkway.

Auditioners should come prepared to sing a song less than one minute long. They may bring a taped accompaniment or provide the accompanist with a musical score. Callbacks will follow on Thursday evening. For casting information, visit http://www.wnc.edu/performing_arts/

Lyon County

Stagecoach Advisory Board to meet

The Stagecoach Advisory Board Meeting will be 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the Stagecoach Community Center, next to the Stagecoach Fire Station (Cheyenne Trail and Hwy. 50). Lyon County Manager Dennis Stark will attend and discuss Lyon County issues. The public is encouraged to attend. For information, call 629-0801.

Virginia City

'Death of a Doornail' extended

The dinner murder mystery theatre, Death of a Doornail, will extend its Piper's Opera House run to Monday, Aug. 11 and 18 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 and 19 because of large, enthusiastic and flourishing audiences. The bar opens at 6:30 p.m., with a buffet dinner and the stage play to follow. Dinner and the play are $25. Call (775) 847-0433 for dinner reservations by 5 p.m. the day prior to the show. For reservations or information, call 847-0433 or toll free (866) 422-1956.