Noted Northern Nevada television news anchorman Tad Dunbar, who recently retired from KOLO Channel 8, will be the guest speaker at Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary January meeting and luncheon. The auxiliary is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, charitable organization whose purpose is to render assistance through public activities and fundraising in support of the regional medical center, nursing scholarships and regional health care needs. If you are interested in hearing Mr. Dunbar's interesting adventures and checking out a wonderful organization that provides so much assistance, come join the luncheon Tuesday.
CTRHA JANUARY LUNCHEON
Who: Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary
What: Northern Nevada news anchor Tad Dunbar shares some life adventures.
Where: Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.
When: "Meet and greet" will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday with lunch, business meeting and program to follow
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 882-6486 or 721-0022 or for further information contact the Auxiliary Gift Shop at 445-5142.
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It's "big-band jazz times two" when the Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band (MHJB) present their fifth annual joint concert, the "Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza," sponsored by the MHJB Assoc., the Carson High Band Boosters and the Brewery Arts Center.
Keeping music alive is tough work, but all the groups and volunteers who continue to support local students of all ages should be commended. Their efforts of providing so many students throughout our town with such a great learning opportunity is outstanding. Come check this jazz festival out and support the music and our kids.
Mile High-Carson High
Jazz Extravaganza
Who: Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band
What: Great music and a great cause of assisting children in their musical pursuits
Where: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St.
When: 8 p.m. Jan. 18.
Cost: Tickets prices are $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors and $5 for children age 12 and under.
Contact: Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Brewery Arts Center administrative office, 883-1976; from Carson High Band members; online at breweryarts.org and at the door.
Proceeds Benefit: The Carson High Jazz Band's fifth trip to the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho, in February.
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Speaking of great supporters and people who continue to donate their personal time to music and the arts, David Bugli with The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals this week. There are openings within the symphony and they are looking for strings and other instruments. The rehearsals are for a Feb. 24 concert with guest soloist Christopher Hayes on trombone at the Carson City Community Center. The program, "Odysseys," includes works by Glinka, Larsson, Grieg, and others.
CARSON CITY SYMPHONY BEGINS REHEARSALS
Who: The Carson City Symphony
What: The symphony has openings for strings and other instruments
Where: Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road
When: 7:15 p.m. Wednesday
Contact: Auditions are not required. For information, call the symphony at 883-4154 or see CCSymphony.com.
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"Don't Call Us, We'll Call You." That song was written as a joke making fun of the CBS Records label, which had turned Sugarloaf down for a contract. If you can remember the '70s, you'll remember the Denver, Colo., -based band Sugarloaf, named after the Sugarloaf Mountains. The Brewery Arts Center and KOZZ present a revival of the classic rock band best known for the hit "Green Eyed Lady."
Opening the event will be KOZZ's Max Volume and his band. This revival performance will feature Sugerloaf's hits plus hits from Jerry Corbetta's tenure with Franki Valli and the 4 Seasons including "Sherri," "Walk like a Man," and "Big Girls Don't Cry." The concert features Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf with special guests Dennis Noda of Cannibal and the HeadHunters, Omar Martinez of Paul Revere and the Raiders and Carson City's own Atlantic Recording artist Michael Furlong.
In the spirit of the revival, the event will be recorded live to produce a performance video. Come to the event and get a chance to be in a rock video. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
BREWERY ARTS CENTER presents SUGARLOAF
Who: Classic rock band Sugarloaf
What: Concert and a live video taping of many great musicians
Where: Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center, located at 511 West King Street
When: Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $18 all seating. A $3 discount is available for BAC members, students and seniors
Contact: For tickets or information, please contact the Brewery Arts Center at 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org
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