Free Pops Concert on the Governor's Lawn

Carson City Symphony
25th Annual Pops Party concert

Sunday June 14
3 pm. Free Admission

"The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-fifth annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Summer Youth Orchestra, and guest soloist CeCe Gable, whose swinging, passionate vocal style captivates music fans throughout northern Nevada. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by members of Chorus of the Comstock begins at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Seating is on the lawn; the audience is welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs (some chairs will be provided) and food. Snacks and beverages and raffle tickets will be on sale before and during the concert to benefit the Carson City Symphony Association's artistic and educational programs.

In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Community Center gym. For information, call Symphony at 775-883-4154 or check the symphony web site.

[text from Carson City Symphony press release. Photograph of CeCe Gable by Jeff Ross.]

Mariachi Concert at Seeliger Elementary School Today!

Saturday May 30 | 4 p.m.

Al Seeliger Elementary School
2800 S. Saliman Road
Carson City

Mariachi Concert

Students and adult mentors from the Carson City Symphony Strings in the Schools program, directed by Sue Kitts, and members of the Vaughn Middle School Mariachi Band from Reno, directed by Jose Flores in a free concert.

[text from a CCS press release. Graphic from a Google image search for 'mariachi.' Thanks to SAR in Jack's Valley for the scouting tip!]