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January 1, 2008 to January 31, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear January 2008: “Forbidden Broadway,” a musical spoof on Broadway shows, Wednesdays, and Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., January 8 through February 17, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $25.95, general admission $30.95, VIP seating $35.95, producer seating $40.95. For information call 775-786-5700, or 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Fire and Grace,” Reno Philharmonic subscription concert featuring flamenco dancer Yaelisa, guitarist Travis Johnson, and Falla’s “Three Cornered Hat,” Giuliani’s Guitar Concerto No. 3, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Sunday, January 13 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Conducted by Barry Jekowsky. Information at 775-686-6600 or 775-323-6393.
“Dirty Blonde,” a play about the late Mae West, January 25, 26, 31, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221 or go online at bruka.org.
Reno Chamber Orchestra subscription concerts, Saturday, January 26 at 8 p.m., Sunday, January 27 at 2 p.m., featuring the orchestra’s college competition winner (TBA), and the music of Arensky, Danzi and Tchaikovsky. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Conducted by Carl Topilow. For information call 775-348-9413.
“Peter Pan” the musical based on James Barrie’s play presented by Broadway Comes to Reno, Friday, January 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, January 26 at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, January 27 at 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Information at 775-686-6600 or online at pioneercenter.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
“TV’s Magic Stars,” Horizon Hotel Casino in the Golden Cabaret, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, plus Sundays at 3 p.m. $24.95, $19.95 for children 12 and younger. Sunday matinees one free child’s ticket for each adult ticket purchased. Information at 775-588-6211, horizoncasino.com, or tvsmagicstars.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008
Jack Neal's recommendations for what to see and hear February 2008: The Argenta Trio plays chamber music by Beethoven, Clarke and Robert Schumann, Friday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4895.
“Forbidden Broadway,” a musical spoof on Broadway shows, Wednesdays, and Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., January 8 through February 17, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $25.95, general admission $30.95, VIP seating $35.95, producer seating $40.95. For information call 775-786-5700, or 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Necessary Targets,” a play about Bosnian women refugees and the two American women sent to help them, presented by Reno Little Theater, February 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and February 3, 10 and 17 at 2 p.m., Hug High School Little Theater, 2880 Sutro Street (at North McCarran Boulevard), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661 or 775-826-1685.
“Hansel and Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck presented by Nevada Opera, Friday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Conducted by Michael Borowitz. Tickets $35 to $90. For information call 775-786-4046.
An evening with singer Kevin Spirtas, Silver Star Productions American Songbook series, Saturday, February 16 at 8 p.m., Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For tickets call 775-851-1638 or go online at silverstarprod.com.
“The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” starring Robert Dubac, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., February 19 through March 23, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $25.95, general admission $30.95, VIP seating $35.95, producer seating $40.95. For information call 775-786-5700, or 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Brilliant Echoes,” Reno Philharmonic subscription concert featuring pianist Jon Nakamatsu, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, Respighi’s “Pines of Rome” Sunday, February 24 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Conducted by Barry Jekowsky. Information at 775-686-6600 or 775-323-6393.
“Dirty Blonde,” a play about the late Mae West, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays through March 1 at 8 p.m. with a February 17 matinee at 2 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221 or go online at bruka.org.
"Gypsy," the musical by Stephen Sondheim, Friday, February 29 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Broadway Comes to Reno series, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600 or go online at pioneercenter.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
“TV’s Magic Stars,” Horizon Hotel Casino in the Golden Cabaret, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, plus Sundays at 3 p.m. $24.95, $19.95 for children 12 and younger. Sunday matinees one free child’s ticket for each adult ticket purchased. Information at 775-588-6211, horizoncasino.com, or tvsmagicstars.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
March 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008
Jack Neal's recommendations for what to see and hear March 2008:
Autorickshaw, the collision of contemporary jazz and funk plus the sounds of India, The University of Nevada, Reno Performing Arts Series, Thursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 900 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Call 775-784-4ART or go online at www.unr.edu/pas.
Reno Chamber Orchestra with pianist Fabio Bidini, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor,” Janacek’s “Adagio,” Richard Strauss’s “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.” Conducted by Theodore Kuchar. Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 900 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413 or go online at www.renochamberorchestra.org.
Playwright Nick Silver’s “Fat Men in Skirts,” presented by Bruka Theatre, Thursdays through Saturdays, March 14-April 19 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221 or go online at www.bruka.org.
An evening with singer Mary Cleere Haran, Silver Star Productions American Songbook series, Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m., Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For tickets call 775-851-1638 or go online at silverstarprod.com.
“The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” starring Robert Dubac, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through March 23, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $25.95, general admission $30.95, VIP seating $35.95, producer seating $40.95. For information call 775-786-5700, or 1-9800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Dirty Blond,” a play about the late Mae West, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays through March 1 at 8 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221 or go online at bruka.org.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
“TV’s Magic Stars,” Horizon Hotel Casino in the Golden Cabaret, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, plus Sundays at 3 p.m. $24.95, $19.95 for children 12 and younger. Sunday matinees one free child’s ticket for each adult ticket purchased. Information at 775-588-6211, horizoncasino.com, or tvsmagicstars.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
April 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear April 2008: Singer Julio Iglesias, Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m., Grande Exposition Hall (be forewarned: not good sightlines or a comfortable venue for entertainment), Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-325-7401, 800-687-8733 or go online at silverlegacyreno.com.
“The Mikado,” presented by Nevada Opera, music by Arthur Sullivan, lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, with Matthew Lau and Julie Wright Costa (who also directs), conducted by Michael Borowitz, Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-786-4046, or go online at nevadaopera.org.
“Annie,” musical based on comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, Broadway Comes to Reno, Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, April 20 at 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600, or go online at pioneercenter.com.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Theodore Kuchar, Mozart’s Requiem Mass featuring soprano Katherine DeBoer, mezzo-soprano Jacalyn Kreitzer, tenor Genaro Mendez, bass-baritone Gary Aldrich, with the University of Nevada, Reno Symphonic Choir, prepared by director Duane Karna, Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 2900 North McCarran Boulevard, Sparks, Nevada. Also including Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings. For information call 775-348-9413 or go online at www.renochamberorchestra.org.
Playwright Nick Silver’s “Fat Men in Skirts,” presented by Bruka Theatre, Thursdays through Saturdays, through April 19 at 8 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For mature audiences. For information call 775-323-3221 or go online at www.bruka.org.
An evening with singer Phillip Manuel singing songs Nat “King” Cole made his own, Silver Star Productions American Songbook series, Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m., Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For tickets call 775-851-1638 or go online at silverstarprod.com.
“FloorPlay,” the exciting ballroom dance show, Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through August 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, producer seating $43.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” a play by Carson Kreitzer, directed by Doug A. Mishler, presented by Reno Little Theater, Hug High School Theater, Sutro Street and North McCarran Boulevard, Reno, Nevada, April 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. April 13, 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. For information call 775-329-0661, or go online at renolittletheater.org.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice, presented by the Nevada Repertory Company, April 25, 26, 30, May 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m., May 4 at 1:30 p.m., directed by Jim Bernardi, musical direction by Carol House, choreography by Art Anderson, Redfield Proscenium Theater, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4278, 775-784-4444, 800-225-2277, or online at tickets.com, or unr.edu/arts.
Reno Philharmonic, “The Grand Finale,” final concert for resident conductor (ten years) Barry Jekowski, Sunday, April 27 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with soprano Kiera Duffy, baritone Brian Leerhuber and the Reno Philharmonic Chorus (Jennifer Tibben-Lembke, director). For information call 775-323-6393, or go online at renophil.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
May 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear May 2008.:
Spring Dance Concert presented by the University of Nevada, Reno Dance Department. Directed and choreographed by Barbara Land, with the Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Company, May 1 and 2, 8 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. General admission $20, students $17, seniors and children $10. For information call 775-784-4278.
“Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” presented by the Truckee Meadows Community College Theater Department, May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m., and May 4 at 2 p.m. Nell J. Redfield Performing Arts Center, 505 Keystone Avenue, Reno, Nevada. General admission $12, students and seniors $12. For information call 775-789-5671.
Argenta Trio, with pianist James Winn, ‘cellist John Lenz, violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio. A program of Haydn, Lalo, Brahms, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. General admission $13, seniors $8. For information call 775-784-4895.
Bella Voce performs music featuring the poetry of Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Yeats, May 9, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno, Nevada. General admission $15, students and seniors $12, children under 13 free. For information call 775-359-1533.
“Damn Yankees,” presented by the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company May 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m. and May 11, 17, 18 at 2 p.m. Carson City Community Center, 851 East Williams Street, Carson City, Nevada. General admission $18, students and seniors $16, children under 18 $14. For information call 775-445-4249.
"Steambath," presented by Bruka Theatre May 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8 p.m. and May 25 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. General admission in advance $18, seniors and students $16, at the door $25. For information call 775-323-3221 or online at bruka.org.
An evening with singer-actress-comedian (in the Lucille Ball mode) Maureen McVerry, Silver Star Productions American Songbook series, Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m., Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For tickets call 775-851-1638 or go online at silverstarprod.com.
“FloorPlay,” the exciting ballroom dance show, Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through August 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, producer seating $43.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice, presented by the Nevada Repertory Company, April 25, 26, 30, May 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m., May 4 at 1:30 p.m., directed by Jim Bernardi, musical direction by Carol House, choreography by Art Anderson, Redfield Proscenium Theater, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4278, 775-784-4444, 800-225-2277, or online at tickets.com, or unr.edu/arts.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 9 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
June 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear June 2008:
“Steambath,” presented by Bruka Theatre, June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 8 p.m., June 15 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, advance tickets $18 (students and seniors $16), at the door $25. For information call 775-323-3221 or go on line at www.bruka.org.
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” presented by Reno Little Theater, June 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m., and June 1, 8 and 15 at 2 p.m., at Hug High School, 2880 Sutro Street at North McCarran Boulevard, Reno, Nevada. Tickets $12 (seniors and students $10 and $6). For information call 775-329-0661 or go online at renolittletheater.org.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada). Jackie Greene June 5 ($20, $29.50), The Rippingtons June 8 ($24.50, $34.50), Melissa Manchester June 14 ($24.50, $34.50), Susan Tedeschi with guest Markus James and the Wassonrai June 27 ($29.50, $44.50).
Meg Mackay (singer and veteran of San Francisco’s “Beach Blanket Babylon”) and Billy Philadelphia (pianist collaborator on such hits as the Dame Edna Show), bring “A Little Romance” to Silver Star Productions American Songbook series, Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m., Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For tickets call 775-851-1638 or go online at silverstarprod.com.
Reno Ballroom Concert Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401. B.B. King June 28 ($40, $60, $70, $80), Crosby Stills and Nash June 29 ($40, $60, $70, $80).
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. Brooks and Dunn June 7 ($45, $55, $65, $75, $95).
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room presentations, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. “Ricky Nelson Remembered,” featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, June 7 ($30), Tony Orlando June 14 ($35, $50), Judy Collins and Leo Kottke June 20 ($45). For information call 800-427-7247.
“FloorPlay,” the exciting ballroom dance show, Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through August 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, producer seating $43.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
July 1, 2008 to July 31, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear July 2008:
Reno is Artown free events:
July 1, Opening extravaganza with MarchFourth Marching Band, cast of “FloorPlay,” Heliosphere’s aerial dance, Wingfield Park, 1st Street and Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, 7:20 p.m.
July 3, Wing & a Prayer Dance Company presents original works, Wingfield Park, 1st Street and Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, 8 p.m.
July 6, Sierra Nevada Ballet presents popular dancing by the river, Wingfield Park, 1st Street and Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, 7:30 p.m.
July 8, Sweet Vibrations: harpist Beverly Colgan & vibraphonist Joe Venuto, First United Mthodist Church, 209 West 1st Street, Reno, Nevada. 7 p.m. For information call 775-322-4564.
July 17, Pianist Ronald Williams plays Liszt, Steinway Piano Gallery, 500 East Moana Lane, Reno, Nevada. 7 p.m. For information call 775-829-0600.
July 20 (2 p.m.), 21 (7p.m.) otherwise 5:30 p.m. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, "Brundibar," Nevada premiere of Hans Krasa's children's opera written and performed by the children of World War II concentration camp Terezin, presented in Reno by the young people of Nevada Opera (part of the company's "Voices of Tolerance Project" spearheaded by NO Executive Director William Russell), the Reno Philharmonic and the Holland Project, July 20 at 2 p.m. Southside School, 190 East Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada, July 21 at 7 p.m. Wingfield Park, 1st Street & Arlington Avenue. Other dates all at Southside School (5:30 p.m.). Each performance will be preceded by comments from Ela Weissberger, an original cast member and Holocaust survivor, and Steven Nasser, a survivor of Auschwitz. For information call 775-786-4046 or 775-322-1538.
July 22, Belle Voce Women's vocal ensemble, First United Methodist Church, 209 West First Street, Reno, Nevada. 7 p.m. For information call 775-322-4564.
July 29, chamber music presented by the Argenta Trio and Friends, Nightingale Concert Hall 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 7:30 p.m.
July 30, chamber music presented by the Argenta Trio and Friends, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. 7:30 p.m.
July 31, chamber music presented by the Argenta Trio and Friends, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. 7:30 p.m.
July 31, Artown Closing Night Concert featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir, Wingfield Park, 1st Street and Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, 7:30 p.m.
Monday Night Concert series at the Hawkins Amphitheater, 6600 Bartley Ranch Road (off South Lakeside Drive), Reno, Nevada, 7:30 p.m.:
July 7, Rhythm & Ragtime.
July 21, Steinway series presents classical and contemporary music.
July 28, superb singer Cece Gable sings songs from the American Songbook.
Reno is Artown pay events:
July 5, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, 8 p.m., ($35-$75). For information call 775-789-2129 or go on line at grandsierraresort.com.
July 13, Nevada Chamber Music Festival presented by the Reno Chamber Orchestra with pianist Meng-Chieu Liu, violinist James Buswell, violist Theodore Kuchar, cellist Carol Ou, double bassist Scott Faulkner, Hawkins Amphitheater, 6600 Bartley Ranch Road (off South Lakeside Drive), Reno, Nevada, 7 p.m., Schubert's "Trout" Quintet and Brahms's Trio in B major, ($5 lawn seating, $15 regular seating). For information call 775-348-9413.
July 15, Broadway singer Mandy Patinkin and pianist Paul Ford, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 8 p.m., ($38-$62). For information call 877-840-0457 or go on line at tickets.pioneercenter.com.
July 16, singer, violinist, whistler Andrew Bird, Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, 8 p.m., ($25). For information call 775-789-2129 or go on line at grandsierraresort.com.
July 17, Hickman Brass Choir, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. 7:30 p.m. ($10). For information call 775-475-2200.
July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, Sara Juli’s “The Money Conversation,” Redfield Studio Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 8 p.m., ($20). For information call 775-322-1538 or go on line at renoisartown.com.
July 26, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 8 p.m., ($25-$49). For information call 775-322-1538 or go on line at renoisartown.com, or tickets.pioneercenter.com.
July 29, The Nigerian Spam Scam Scam, Laxalt Theater in the Nelson Building, 401 West Second Street, Reno, Nevada, ($20). For information call 775-322-1538 or go on line at renoisartown.com.
“Henceforward,” presented by Nevada Repertory Company, Redfield Studio Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, July 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 7:30 p.m. ($13-$17). For information call 775-784-4278.
“Cloud Nine,” presented by Bruka Theatre, July 10, 11,12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8 p.m.,July 19 at 7 p.m., July 20 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, advance tickets $18 (students and seniors $16), at the door $25. Mature Audiences only. For information call 775-323-3221 or go on line at www.bruka.org.
“Selkie,” presented by Reno Little Theater, July 5, 11, 12 at 7 p.m., and July 6, 12, 13 at 2 p.m., at Hug High School, 2880 Sutro Street at North McCarran Boulevard, Reno, Nevada. ($5). For information call 775-329-0661 or go online at renolittletheater.org.
“A Life Worth Living,” presented by Truckee Meadows Community College Performing Arts, July 11 at 7 p.m., July 12 at 1 p.m. ($1-$10), Redfield Performing Arts Center, 505 Keystone Avenue, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-5672.
Pops on the River, presented by the Reno Philharmonic, July 12, seating beginning at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. ($5 to $35). Conductor Timm Rolek, and featuring Broadway singing star and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte. Wingfield Park, 1st Street and Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393.
“Richard III,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and “Cambio” (a new musical), presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 10-August 17, Sand Harbor State Park Amphitheater just South of Incline Village, Nevada, 7:30 p.m. (seating begins at 5:30 p.m.), $14-$72. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” July 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, “Richard III” July 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, “Cambio” July 14, 21, 28. Reno Philharmonic Fourth of July Concert on the Green at Incline Village (concert at 8:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.). For information call 888-32-SHOWS or go on line at laketahoeshakespeare.com.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Drive near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada). July 12 “Vortex,” presented by the AVA Ballet Theater, 8:30 p.m.. ($15-$40). Call 775-762-5165 (“Vortex” only). July 26 Raul Malo ($24.50, $34.50), July 27 Calexico ($29.50, $44.50).
Reno Ballroom Concert Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401. Tom Jones July 19 ($45, $70, $80, $95), Ringo Starr and His All Stars (Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter, Gregg Bissonette) July 25 ($50, $70, $80, $95).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Guess Who July 4 & 5 ($35 in advance, $38 day of the show). For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, Wynton Marsalis July 5 ($35, $55, $75), Mike Ness and the Horton Brothers July 12 ($30), Andrew Bird July 16 ($25), Tracy Morgan July 19 ($27.50, $38.50, $60.50), Brett Dennen July 23 ($18), Paramore with Paper Route July 28 ($30). For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Boney James July 21 ($40), the Alarm, the Fixx, and the English Beat July 26 ($30), Kyle Lovett July 29 ($79). For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Boston July 4 ($55 to $90). For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Vietnamese Show July 5 ($25), Joan Rivers July 12 ($35, $45, $60), Styx July 18 ($50, $60, $75), Buddy Guy and George Thorogood July 31 ($55, $65, $75). For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. Stevie Wonder July 4 ($55.50, $99.50, $165.50).
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room presentations, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Chubby Checker July 6 ($45), Flogging Molly July 18 ($27.50). For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Outdoor Amphitheater, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick July 12 ($49.50, $59.50, $99.50, $125.50, $195.50), James Taylor July 26 ($49.50, $79.50, $125), Toby Keith and guests Montgomery Gentry, Carter’s Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir July 27 ($67.50, $87.50, $97.50, $125). For information call 800-427-7247 or Tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Eddie Money July 5 ($38.50), Rita Rudner July 12 ($35, $45) America July 19 ($38.50, $49.50), Doobie Brothers July 26 ($88, $99). For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“FloorPlay,” the exciting ballroom dance show, Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through August 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, producer seating $43.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear August 2008:
It’s Hot August Nights and Reno will be filled August 1-9 with vintage cars, vintage clothes and vintage remembrances of high school proms.There are special events each day at every casino in the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.
“Dancing White Stallions,” August 2 at 7:30 p.m., August 3 at 2 p.m., Lawlor Event Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Tickets are $22.50, $25.50 and $29.50 with discounts for seniors and children under 12. For information call 800-225-2277 or 775-784-4444.
Lake Tahoe Music Festival, August 2, 7 p.m., Tahoe-Donner Golf Course (off Interstate 80 near Truckee, California), A 60th Birthday Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber with the Reno Philharmonic, featuring singers Rachel York and Sal Viviano. August 7, 7 p.m., West End Beach of Donner Lake (off Interstate 80 near Truckee, California), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with guest Sophie Milman. August 9, 7 p.m., Homewood Amphitheater, West Shore Lake Tahoe (five miles south of Tahoe City, California), White Nights Finale with the Reno Philharmonic featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Tickets on line at www.tahoemusic.org, or call 530-581-1184.
“Richard III,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and “Cambio” (a new musical), presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through August 17, Sand Harbor State Park Amphitheater just South of Incline Village, Nevada, 7:30 p.m. (seating begins at 5:30 p.m.), $14-$72. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, “Richard III” August 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, “Cambio” August 4, 11. Sierra Nevada Ballet with singer Cami Thompson, August 29. For information call 888-32-SHOWS or go on line at laketahoeshakespeare.com.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. Angel Band, David Bromberg, 8/2. Neko Case, Crooked Fingers, 8/27. John Butler Trio, G. Love & Special Sauce, Tristan Prettyman, 8/30. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Kansas, August 29 & 30. $35 in advance, $38 day of the show. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, American Storm Male Revue, August 2, 9 p.m., Floyd Taylor’s Tribute to Johnnie Taylor, August 15, Beck with guest star Devendra Banhart, August 21, $42.50. Terry Fator, August 23, $38.50, $49.50, $60.50, $108.50. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Shawn Colvin, August 2. $35. Bo Deans, August 16, $35. Best in the West Rib Cook-off with The Radiators, August 27, The Blasters, August 28, Bucky Covington, August 29, Night Ranger, August 31. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Donna Summer, August 15, $50 to $80. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Chris Isaak, August 1, 9 p.m., Grande Exposition Hall, $60, $79, $80. Engelbert Humperdinck, August 2, 8 p.m, Grande Exposition Hall, $45, $60, $70.
Beach Boys, August 8 & 9, $55, $65, $75. Rodney Carrington, August 15, $35, $45, $55. K.T. Tunstall, August 22, $35, $45, $60. Jason Aldean, August 30, $45, $55, $65. Chicago, August 31, $66, $71, $81. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. Steve Miller Band with guest star Joe Cocker, August 16, $55, $70, $85. Larry the Cable Guy, August 23, $45, $55, $75, $80.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room presentations, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Sammy Hagar and the Wobos with guest Montrose, August 9, $57.50 (advance) $60 (show day). Alan Jackson with guest Lee Anne Womack, August 15, $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $79.50, $99.50, $125.50. Kiss, August 30, $59.50, $89.50, $125, $155. For information call 800-427-7247 or Tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Dana Carvey, August 2, 9.m., $60.50, $71.50. Boz Scaggs with guest David Jacobs-Strain, August 9, $66, $77. Paul Rodriguez, August 16, $44, $55. Creedence Clearwater Revisited, August 23, $60. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“FloorPlay,” the exciting ballroom dance show, Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through August 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, producer seating $43.95. “Aphelion” opens August 15-November 14. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh’s “Real Magic,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear September 2008::
Reno Philharmonic, with pianist Andrew von Oeyen, conductor Jeffrey Crogan, featuring Frank Ticheli’s Postcard, Beethoven’s Piano Concert No. 5 “Emperor,” Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, Sunday, Sep. 7 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sep. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393, or go on line at renophil.com.
“Oliver,” Broadway Comes to Reno Series, Friday Sep. 19 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sep. 20 at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, Sep. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600, or go on line at pioneercenter.com.
Matt Wilson's "Arts and Crafts" jazz quartet, with bassist Dennis Irwin, trumpeter Terell Stafford, pianist Gary Versace, presented by the University of Nevada's Performing Arts Series, Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4ART, 800-225-2277, or go on line at unr.edu/pas.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, with conductor Theodore Kuchar, featuring Beethoven’s “Creatures of Prometheus” Overture, Joseph Schwantner’s New Morning For The World, Joseph Schwantner’s Chasing Light… (world premiere), Saturday, Sep. 20 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Sep. 21 at 2 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413 or go on line at RenoChamberOrchestra.org/mcmf.
“Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig, directed by Doug Mishler, a Reno Little Theater presentation, Sep. 26, 27, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m., Sep. 28, Oct. 5, 12 at 2 p.m., Hug High School Little Theater, 2880 Sutro Street at North McCarran Boulevard, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661, or go on line at renolittletheater.org.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, Brian Wilson, Sep. 6, $55.50 & $65.50; Stone Temple Pilots, Sep. 12, $75; Neal McCoy, Sep. 14, $$27.50, $44, $60.50; Queensryche Sep. 27, $33, $49.50. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Jacob Dylan, Sep. 5, $45; Amos Lee, Sep. 12, $32; David Sanborn, Sep. 19 & 20, $45; Hot for Teacher Van Halen Salute, Sep. 26, $20; Zepparella Led Zeppelin Tribute, Sep. 27, $20. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Silver Star Productions presents singer Terese Genecco Sep. 27, $35. For information call 775-851-1638, 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Bill Cosby, Sep. 6 (two shows), $45, $55, $65; K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Sep. 12, $35, $45, $55; Brian Regan, Sep. 13, $45, $50, $55; Chinese Acrobats of Hebei, Sep. 19, $28, $38; Lisa Lampanelli Sep. 20, $35, $40, $45; Ted Nugget, Sep. 26 & 27, $45, $55, $65. Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room presentations, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Lindsey Buckingham, Sep. 12, $55; Al Jarreau Sep. 20, $45; Royal Crown Revue Sep. 27, $25. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Luis Miguel Sep. Sep. 7, $39.50, $65, $89.50, $125. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Neville Brothers, Sep. 6, $49.50, $60.50; David Allan Coe, Sep. 13, $25; Del Castillo, Sep. 19, $20; San Francisco Stand-up Comedy Competition, Sep. 27, $25. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“Aphelion,” Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through Nov. 14, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $29.95, general admission $34.95, VIP seating $39.95, seniors and children from $19.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Magic of Eli Kerr, Sep. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20 at 8 p.m., Sep. 7, 14, 21 at 6 p.m., Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Information at 775-324-6007, or on line at elikerr.com.
November 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see an hear November 2008::
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., Nov. 2 at 2 p.m., with clarinetist Daniel Gilbert, conductor Theodore Kuchar, featuring Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, Haydn’s Symphony No. 96 “Miracle,” Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-3487-9413.
“Much Ado About Nothing,” presented by The Nevada Repertory Company, Nov. 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m., Redfield Studio Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $15 (students $14). For information call 775-784-4278, or go on line at unr.edu/arts.
Fall Dance Festival presented by University of Nevada, Reno Dance, featuring San Francisco’s Element Dance Theatre, Nov. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $15 (students $13, seniors and children $10). For information call 775-784-4278, or go on line at unr.edu/arts.
Midori, violinist, Performing Arts Series, Sat., Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $35, seniors $30, students $20, UNR students $7). For information call 775-784-4278 or go on line at unr.edu/arts.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” presented by University of Nevada, Reno Chamber Opera, Nov. 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23 at 2 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $17, students $7. For information call 775- 784-4278 or go on line at unr.edu/arts.
“Metamorphoses,” by Mary Zimmerman, presented by Bruka Theatre, Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m., Dec. 14 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
Reno Philharmonic, with cellist Julie Albers, conductor Christopher Confessore, featuring Saint-Saens’ Concerto for Cello No. 1, Michael Torke’s “An Italian Straw Hat,” Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Sunday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393, or go on line at renophil.com.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Ambrosia with John Ford Coley, Nov. 28 and 29. $29 advance. $34 show day. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties, Nov. 14, $35, $45; Girls Night Out, Nov. 15, $16.50, $27.50; Kottonmouth Kings with guest (HED)P.E., Nov. 21, $22.50; James Van Praagh, Nov. 22, $33, $60.50; Terry Fator, Nov. 28 and 29, $38.50, $49.50, $60.50, $108.90. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Morris Day and the Time, Nov. 1, $50; Leo Kottke, Nov. 6, $32; Earshot, Nov. 8, $25; Debbie Reynolds, Nov. 14 and 15, $35; Dylan for Dollars benefit, Nov. 21, $18; Medeski, Martin and Wood, Nov. 22, $32; Australian Pink Floyd, Nov. 28 and 29, $32. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall, Joe Satriani with guest Mountain featuring Leslie West and Corky Laing, Nov. 14, $40, $50, $60; Margaret Cho, Nov. 22, $45, $50, $55; Temptations and the Four Tops, Nov. 29, $50, $60, $70. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Neil Young, Death Cab for Cutie and Everest, Nov. 1, $51.75, $77.75, $97.75; Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nov. 14, $39.50, $59.50; Bill Gaither Homecoming, $29.50, $39.50; Sam Hui, Nov. 27, $78, $98, $128, $148, $168. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room presentations, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Blue Oyster Cult, Nov. 8, $35; Jose Feliciano, Nov. 15, $40; Los Lonely Boys, Nov. 22, $30; The Tubes featuring Fey Waybill, Nov. 28, $25; Adbacadabra” ABBA tribute, Nov. 29, $25. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“Aphelion,” Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through Nov. 14. "Holiday Ice Spectacular," opens Nov. 21, Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $29.95, general admission $34.95, VIP seating $39.95, seniors and children from $19.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Icons,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and 10 p.m. $29.95 and $39.95. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
Magicians Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh present “Ghosts,” closes Nov. 1, Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Information at 775-324-6007, or 775-686-6600.
December 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
Jack's recommendations for what to see an hear December 2008::
“Cirque Dreams, Jungle Fantasy,” Broadway Comes to Reno series, Friday, December 5, 8 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
“Metamorphoses,” by Mary Zimmerman, presented by Bruka Theatre, Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m., Dec. 14 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“Becket,” presented by Reno Little Theater, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m., December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m., Hug High School Theater, 2880 Sutro Street at North McCarran Boulevard, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661.
Reno Philharmonic presents “Spirit of the Season,” with singer Susan Egan, conductor Michael Borowitz, the Reno Philharmonic Chorus and a cast of hundreds, Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285, 800-648-3568, 775-323-6393, or go on line at renophil.com.
Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Ballet,” presented by the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic, Friday, December 12, 8 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 8 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600 or go on line at pioneercenter.com.
“Peanut Cracker,” student performances presented by Sierra Nevada Ballet, Wednesday, December 17, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
Fifth Annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival, presented by the Reno Chamber Orchestra, with violinist James Buswell, violinist Martin Chalifour, violinist Ruth Lenz, cellist Clive Greensmith, violist Theodore Kuchar, and many more world-class chamber musicians and soloists, December 28, 29, 30, 31. For information call 775-348-9413 or visit RenoChamberOrchestra.org.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, the Reno Philharmonic’s “Spirit of the Season” concert, with singer Susan Egan, conductor Michael Borowitz, the Reno Philharmonic Chorus and a cast of hundreds, Saturday, December 6, 2 and 7 p.m., $17, $37, $65; “Willy Wonka Junior,” Saturday, December 13, $15 (12 and under), $30; “The Nutcracker Ballet,” presented by City Ballet of San Diego, Saturday, December 20, $38.50, $55, $71.50; Martin Niervera with guest Brian McKnight, Saturday, December 20, $48, $68; Joel McHale, Saturday, December 27, $43.50. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Hal Ketchum, Saturday, December 6, $28; “A Classic Christmas,” December 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, $19 and $28. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall, Cheech and Chong, Friday, December 19, $46, $56, $66; Bret Michaels, Saturday, December 20, $45, $55, $65; Kathleen Madigan and Josh Blue, Monday, December 29, $40; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Tuesday, December 30, $35, $45, $55. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. “Dancing With the Stars,” Sunday, December 21, $51.75, $$67.75, $97.75, $127.75, $195. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room presentations, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Air Supply, Saturday, December 6, $45; Tommy Castro Band with guests Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Saturday, December 13, $25; Leon Russell, Saturday, December 20, $25; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Friday and Saturday, December 26 and 27, $38. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Sinbad, Saturday, December 27, $40, $50; Nuttin’ But Strings, Tuesday, December 30, $35, $45. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“Holiday Ice Spectacular,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, seniors and children from $18.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“The Monkey King,” direct from China Kung-Fu style show, through December 18. Harrah’s Reno, Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. Greg London’s “Icons” will re-open March 1, 2009. Information at 775-788-2900, harrahs.com.
January 1, 2009 to January 31, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear January 2009::
“Pajama Game,” Broadway Comes to Reno series, Friday, January 16, 8 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
“Metamorphoses,” by Mary Zimmerman, presented by Bruka Theatre, January 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 8 p.m., January 18 at 2 p.m., Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, January 11 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m., conducted by Sarah Hatsuko Hicks with pianist Frederick Moyer, featuring the music of John Corigliano (Gazebo Dances), Robert Schumann (Concerto for Piano), Tchaikovsky/arranged by Stravinsky (“Bluebird” Pas de Deux from “Sleeping Beauty”), Stravinsky (The Firebird Suite), Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393, or go on line at renophil.com.
The Second City, Thursday, January 29, 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Performing Arts Series, $30, $25, $12, $7. For information call 775-784-4ART, 800-225-2277.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m., Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m., conducted by Jonathan Shames with pianist James Winn, featuring the music of Sibelius (“Pelleas amd Melisande” Suite), Bach (Concerto for Two Pianos), Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 24), Schubert (Symphony No. 1), Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413 or go on line at RenoChamberOrchestra.org.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Poco, Pure Prairie League and Firefall, Saturday, January 17, Sunday, January 18, Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $24 in advance, $29 show day. For information call 775-824-4467.
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Saturday, January 3, $27.50, $49.50. Tahoe Adventure Film Festival, Saturday, January 10, $22 in advance, $26.40 show day. Devotchoka with guest Crooked Fingers, Thursday, January 29, $18. Tesla, Saturday, January 21, $35 in advance, $40 show day. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
“Sheep Dip,” Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10, $35. Mavis Staples, Saturday, January 17, $32. Comstock Cowboys, Friday, January 23, $15. Brew HaHa with Sol’ Jibe, Saturday, January 24, $50, $60. The Romantics, Saturday, January 31. $25. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nuget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Willie Nelson, Saturday, January 10, $50 to $85, Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Aaron Lewis, Friday, January 9, $40, $55, $60. George Jones, Friday, January 16, $40, $50, $65. Kevin Costner and Modern West, Saturday, January 17, $60, $70, $75. Martin Short, Saturday, January 31, $55, $60, $70. Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
“Thomas and Friends Live!” Saturday, January 24, Sunday, January 25, $9, $14, $23, $28, $45. Lawlor Events Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4444.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Little Anthony and the Imperials, Saturday, January 3, $39.50. Outlaws, Saturday, January 10, $27.50, $37.50. Dave Mason, Saturday, January 17, $29.50. Marc Broussard, Sunday, January 18, $25. Don Rickles, Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24, $70, $80. Dr. John, Saturday, January 31, $35. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-786-8208 or go on line at harrahslaketahoe.com.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Grandmaster Flash, Saturday, January 17, $25 in advance, $35 show day. Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“Holiday Ice Spectacular,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., closes January 4, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors $28.95, general admission $33.95, VIP seating $38.95, seniors and children from $18.95. “Toxic Audio” opens Tuesday, January 20 (through February 22), from $24.95, seniors and children from $19.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
"Get Hypnotized!" with comedian hypnotist Chris Cady, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.$25. For information call 775-686-6600 or 775-327-7474.
Pipes and Praises, free 30 minute pipe organ concert, Fridays at noon, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno, Nevada. January 2 - organist Arthur Johnson, January 9 - Joseph Arndt, January 16 - Gail Archer, January 23- David Dunnett, January 30 - Joan Chambers. For information call 775-329-4279.
February 1, 2009 to February 28, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear February 2009::
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, February 8 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m., conducted by Laura Jackson with violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, featuring the music of Koday (Dances of Galanta), Mendelssohn (Violin Concerto), Tchaikovsky (Symphony No. 4), Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393 or go on line at renophil.com.
“The God of Hell,” by Sam Shepard, directed by Tom Plunkett, presented by Bruka Theatre, February 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m., February 22 at 2 p.m., $18 in advance, students and seniors $16 in advance, $25 at the door. Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Doug Mishler, presented by Reno Little Theater, February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m., February 8, 15, 22 at 2 p.m., $12, seniors $10, students $6. Hug High School Theater, North McCarran and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661 or go on line at renolittletheater.org.
“The Foreigner,” by Larry Shue, directed by Sue Klemp, presented by the Nevada Repertory Company, February 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m., Redfield Proscenium Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $13. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
LMFAO, February 7, $15 advance, $20 show day; Brandy, February 14, $27.50, $38.50, $60.50; Howe, Square and White of Yes, February 28, $38.50, $49.50, $71.50. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Oates, Saturday, February 7, $32; Todd Snider, Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, $32; Wayne Newton, Sunday, February 15, $49, $55; Susan Tedeschi with guest James Hunter, Thursday, February 19, $45; Aaron Tippen, Saturday, February 21, $40; Jack Ingram, Saturday, February 28, $30. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Wynona with guest Drew Hastings, Saturday, February 21, $50 to $80. Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Frank Caliendo, Friday, February 20, $45, $50, $55. Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Lawlor Events Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4444.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
Smokey Robinson, Saturday, February 7, $85, $110; Tony Orlando, Sunday, February 15, $49; Emerson Drive, Saturday, February 21, $30; Taj Mahal, Saturday, February 28, $40. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-786-8208 or go on line at harrahslaketahoe.com.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Reverend Horton Heat, Wednesday, February 11, $22; Dana Carvey, Saturday, February 14. Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
“Toxic Audio,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through February 22. Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, from $24.95, seniors and children from $19.95. “Menopause the Musical” opens February 25., from $29.95, seniors and children from $24.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Get Hypnotized,” with comic hypnotist Chris Cady, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $25. For information call 775-686-6600 or 775-327-7474.
Pipes and Praises, free 30-minute organ recital, Fridays, Bede Perry February 6; David Hatt, February 13,; David Link, February 20; David Deffner, February 27. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-4279.
March 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear March 2009::
MG3: Montreal Guitare Trio, Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., presented by the Performing Arts Series, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $20, seniors $17, students $12. For information call 775-784-4ART, or 800-225-2277.
“Bye Bye Birdie” presented by the Broadway Comes to Reno Series, Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600 or go on line at pioneercenter.com.
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m., conducted by Vance George with the Reno Philharmonic Chorus, featuring the music of Brahms and Bernstein, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393 or go on line at renophil.com.
“The God of Hell,” by Sam Shepard, directed by Tom Plunkett, presented by Bruka Theatre, March 5, 6, 7 at 8 p.m., $18 in advance, students and seniors $16 in advance, $25 at the door. Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Playwright Charles Ludham’s “The Mystery of Irma Vep” plays March 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. For information call 775-323-3221.
The Argenta Trio presents Czech Mate: the music of Hummel, Suk and Dvorak, Friday, March 6, 2009, with cellist John Lenz in his farewell performance with the trio, violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, pianist James Winn and guests violinist Ruth Lenz, violist Ginny Lenz, and cellist John Sant’Ambrogio, 7:30 p.m. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
“The Foreigner,” by Larry Shue, directed by Sue Klemp, March 4, 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 1:30 p.m., Redfield Proscenium Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $17, students, seniors and children $15. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m., conducted by Theodore Kuchar with double bassist Edgar Meyer, featuring the music of Stravinsky (Concerto in D), Bottesini (Double Bass Concerto No. 2), Meyer (Double Bass Concerto No. 1), Mozart (Symphony No. 38, “Prague”), Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775- 348-9413 or go on line at RenoChamberOrchestra.org.
“Alice in Wonderland” presented by the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic, Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $25 to $50, with special pricing for children under 12 and friends over 65. For information call 775-762-5165, 775-686-6600, or go on line at avaballet.com.
“The Old Maid and the Thief” and “The Telephone” by Gian-Carlo Menotti, presented by Nevada Chamber Opera, Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Adults $15, students $7. For information call 775-784-4278.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, March 15, $25, $35. $45. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
Dog Gone Silly, an SPCA fundraiser event, March 1, $12, $18; Colin Hay, March 7, $20; Raul Malo and Shelby Lynne, March 14, $32; Boyz II Men, March 27 and 28, $50; Banff Mountain Film Festival, March 31, $16, $49. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of the Doors, March 20, $35, $50, $60, $75: Howie Mandel, March 21, $59, $69, $79, $89. Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Amy Wu Mei Yee, Vicki Pog Wai Kay and Lo Hoi Pang, Saturday, March 7, $48, $68, $88, Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
The Pretenders, March 13, $55, $65, $80; Dwight Yoakam, March 20, $55, $65, $80; Wanda Sykes, March 28, $40, $45, $50. Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Lawlor Events Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4444.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
Los Lobos, March 7, $39.50, $49.50; G. Love and Special Sauce with guest Eric Hutchinson, March 14, $29.50; Royal Talent’s Rat Pack Tribute, March 15, 17, 22, $20; Tower of Power, March 20 and 21, $35; War, March 28, $35. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-786-8208 or go on line at harrahslaketahoe.com.
Harveys Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Montbleu Resort Casino, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
Greg London’s “Iconman,” opens March 1, Sammy’s Showroom, Harrah’s Reno, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. The show plays Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. For information call 775-788-2900, or 775-786-3232 or go on line at harrahsreno.com.
“Menopause the Musical,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through May 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, from $24.95, from $29.95, seniors and children from $24.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Get Hypnotized,” with comic hypnotist Chris Cady, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $25. For information call 775-686-6600 or 775-327-7474.
Pipes and Praises, free 30-minute organ recital, Fridays, Douglas Bruce, March 6; Carol Newton Hawk, March 13,; Sue Goodnow, March 20; Faye De Long, March 27. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-4279.
April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear April 2009::
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrel” presented by the Broadway Comes to Reno Series, Friday, April 3 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 4 at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2 and 7 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600 or go on line at pioneercenter.com.
“The Mystery of Irma Vep,” by Charles Ludlam, presented by Bruka Theatre, April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 8 p.m., $18 in advance, students and seniors $16 in advance, $25 at the door. Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“La Boheme,” Puccini, presented by Nevada Opera, Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. With Suzanne Woods and John Pickle. Conducted by Michael Borowitz. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-786-4046.
University of Nevada, Reno Spring Dance Concert, Barbara Land director, featuring UNR dance students and the Lili Cai Chinese Dance Company, April 30, May 1 at 8 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
“Metamorphosis,” by Mary Zimmerman, directed by Jim Bernardi, April 24, 25, 29, 30 May 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 1:30 p.m., Redfield Proscenium Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $17, students, seniors and children $15. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m., conducted by Theodore Kuchar with violinist Christopher Lin-Brande, featuring the music of Mendelssohn (Ruy Blas Overture), Wieniawski (Violin Concerto No. 2), Robert Schumann (Symphony No. 1, “Spring”), Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775- 348-9413 or go on line at RenoChamberOrchestra.org.
“Wait Until Dark,” by Frederick Knott, directed by Jim Martin, presented by Reno Little Theater, April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., Hug High School Little Theater, North McCarran and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661 or go on line at renolittletheater.org.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $24 in advance, $29 show day. For information call 775-824-4467.
Sylvia Browne, April 4, $33, $55, $110; Sarah Geronimo, April 4, $68, $88, $100; Michael Feinstein, April 18, TBA. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Caparulo, April 11, $20; UB40 April 16, $69; En Vogue April 25, $40, $45; Pasquale Esposito April 26, $25. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Jay Leno, April 11, $55, $65, $75, $90 (two shows); Foreigner and Think, April 18, $39, $49, $59, $75. Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
The Heartthrobs, April 18, $48, $68, $88, $100, Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Moody Blues, April 4, $60, $70, $80; Kevin Costner and Modern West, April 24, $60, $70, $85. Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Jazz Festival, featuring Geri Allen and the Collective, April 23, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $20, seniors $17, students $10. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
Reno Jazz Festival, featuring Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, April 24, $26, seniors $23, students $17, Lawlor Events Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4444.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
Neil Sedaka, April 4, $74.50, $89.50; Colin Quinn and the Improv, April 11, $25; The Hold Steady, April 14, $25; The Family Stone Project, April 18, $27.50; Glen Campbell, April 25, $55, $65. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-786-8208 or go on line at harrahslaketahoe.com.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
John Brown’s Body, April 1, $17; Atmosphere with guests P.O.S. and Attracted to Gods, April 21, $25. Montbleu Resort Casino, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
Greg London’s “Iconman,” Sammy’s Showroom, Harrah’s Reno, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. The show plays Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. For information call 775-788--2900, or 775-786-3232 or go on line at harrahsreno.com.
“Menopause the Musical,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through May 10, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, from $24.95, from $29.95, seniors and children from $24.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Get Hypnotized,” with comic hypnotist Chris Cady, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $25. For information call 775-686-6600 or 775-327-7474.
Pipes and Praises, free 30-minute organ recital every Friday at noon. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-4279.
May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear May 2009::
“Pageant,” created by Russell, Kelly, Evans, Longbottom, presented by Bruka Theatre, May 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21`, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m., and May 24 at 2 p.m. $18 in advance, students and seniors $16 in advance, $25 at the door. Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
University of Nevada, Reno Spring Dance Concert, Barbara Land director, featuring UNR dance students and the Lili Cai Chinese Dance Company, May 1 at 8 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
“Metamorphoses,” by Mary Zimmerman, directed by Jim Bernardi, May 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 1:30 p.m., Redfield Proscenium Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $17, students, seniors and children $15. For information call 775-784-4278 or 800-225-2277.
“Best of Broadway,” presented by the Sierra Nevada Ballet, May 17, 4 p.m., with Cami Thompson, the Cami Thompson Trio, Steve Hallen, Sam Weber, Domingo Rubio, Ananda Bena-Weber and the SNB dancers, choreographed and directed by Rosine Bena; Maxwell St. Klezmer Band of Chicago, May 21, 7:30 p.m.; “6:01 a.m.: A Working Class Opera,” May 30, 8 p.m. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
“Love Song,” by John Kolvenbach, directed by Amanda Alvey, presented by Reno Little Theater, May 29, 30, 31, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., Hug High School Little Theater, North McCarran and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661 or go on line at renolittletheater.org.
Reno Baroque Ensemble, May 29 at 8 p.m. (Hyatt Regency at Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, Nevada); May 30 at 7:30 p.m. (Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada); May 31 at 4 p.m. (Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley, California). For information call 800-74-SHOWS or go on line at laketahoeshakespeare.com.
“Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Green Thumb,” May 5 and 6, $14, $20, $25, $32. Lawlor Events Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4444.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
“Thunder from Down Under,” May 22-24, $29 in advance, $39 show day. Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $24 in advance, $29 show day. For information call 775-824-4467.
Pitbull, May 1, $46.20; Live, Love and Beyond, May 17, $65; Shooter Jennings, May 30, $27.50. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
10,000 Maniacs, May 9, $32; Hot Tuna (acoustic) with guest Loudon Wainwright III, May 16, $35; “Footloose” Broadway production, May 20-29, $49, $39 12 years of age and younger. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Sharon Cuneta, May 24, $48, $68, $88, $108. Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Staind, May 22, $55 general. Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Daniel Tosh, May 2, $25, $30, $35; Live, May 9, $59.50 general; Cedric the Entertainer, May 16, $50, $55, $60; Lea Salonga, May 24, $38, $48, $58. Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
Sammy Hagar and the Wabos, May 1 & 2 (sold out), Bettye LaVette with Booker T., May 9, $29; Joan Rivers, May 16, $59; Robin Trower, May 23, $35; Buddy Guy, May 24, $49.50, $59.50; Rick Springfield, May 30, $59.50, $69.50. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-786-8208 or go on line at harrahslaketahoe.com.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Best of the Brits featuring Yesterday and Jumping Jack Flash, May 23 & 24, $39.95. Montbleu Resort Casino, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
Greg London’s “Iconman,” Sammy’s Showroom, Harrah’s Reno, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. The show plays Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. For information call 775-788--2900, or 775-786-3232 or go on line at harrahsreno.com.
“Menopause the Musical,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through May 10. “Celtic Legends” opens May 15 through July 26. Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, from $24.95, from $29.95, seniors and children from $24.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Get Hypnotized,” with comic hypnotist Chris Cady, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $25. For information call 775-686-6600 or 775-327-7474.
Pipes on the River, free 30-minute organ recital every Friday at noon. May 1, David Brock; May 8, Alison Luedecke; May 15, David Hatt; May 22, Angela Kraft Cross; May 29, John Karl Hirten. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-4279.
June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear June 2009::
“Mamma Mia,” June 2 through June 7, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, also 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, plus 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Broadway Comes to Reno Series, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $55 to $90. Call 775-686-6600, 877-840-0457, or go on line at PioneerCenter.com
“Pageant,” created by Russell, Kelly, Evans, Longbottom, presented by Bruka Theatre, June 5, 6 at 8 p.m. “Woman in Mind” by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Dave Anderson, June 26 and 27. $18 in advance, students and seniors $16 in advance, $25 at the door. Bruka Theater, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“Love Song,” by John Kolvenbach, directed by Amanda Alvey, presented by Reno Little Theater, June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., Hug High School Little Theater, North McCarran and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661 or go on line at renolittletheater.org.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Peter Murphy, June 6, $27.50; Sol’ Jibe, June 12, $15; Matisyahu with Dub Trio, June 15, $25; Paul Oakenfold, June 19, $40; Patti Page, June 30, $45. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
Travis Tritt, June 6, $79; Los Lonely Boys, June 11, $32; Saffire, the Uppity Blues Women, June 13, $22; Dick Dale, June 19, $28; Oakridge Boys, June 26-28, $50. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-689-7145 or 800-648-6992.
Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado at 775-786-5700, Circus Circus at 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno at 775-788-2900, The Silver Legacy at 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7601.
Sugar Ray, June 5, $35, $45, $65; Julio Iglesias, June 13, $55, $70, $80; Loretta Lynn, June 19, $55 to $65; Gladys Knight, June 26, $50, $60, $80; Eddie Griffin, June 29, $35, $40, $50. Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Grande Exposition Hall. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Vincent Fernandez, June 21, $82, $103, $162, $234. Reno Events Center, 400 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840. 775-787-7497.
The Bob Newhart Show, with singer Cami Thompson and the Tony Savage Orchestra, June 6, $80; George Thorogood and the Destroyers, June 13, $55; The Smothers Brothers, June 19-20, $45, $55; Penn and Teller, June 26, $72.50. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-786-8208 or go on line at harrahslaketahoe.com.
Wilco, June 28, $38.50. Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.
“Carnival Cabaret,” female impersonation show, Golden Cabaret, Horizon Hotel Casino, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada, 8 and 10 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. $26.95. For information call 775-588-6211, or go on line at horizoncasino.com.
Montbleu Resort Casino, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 775-588-3515 or 800-648-3353.
Greg London’s “Iconman,” Sammy’s Showroom, Harrah’s Reno, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. The show plays Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. For information call 775-788--2900, or 775-786-3232 or go on line at harrahsreno.com.
“Menopause the Musical,” Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., through July 26. Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, from $24.95, from $29.95, seniors and children from $24.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 1-800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Get Hypnotized,” with comic hypnotist Chris Cady, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $25. For information call 775-686-6600 or 775-327-7474.
Pipes on the River, free 30-minute organ recital every Friday at noon. Neal Long, June 5; Andrew Johnston, June 12; Nancy Metzger, June 19, Duane Soubirous, June 26. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-4279.
August 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear August 2009::
It’s Hot August Nights and Reno will be filled August 1-9 with vintage cars, vintage clothes and vintage remembrances of high school proms. There are special events each day at every casino in the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.
Closing Night of Reno is Artown with Motown’s The Funk Brothers, Wingfield Park, 1st Street and Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada, 7:30 p.m.. Free.
The Reno Philharmonic with conductor Laura Jackson debuting as the orchestra’s new conductor and music director. An all-Gershwin program with soprano Anita Johnson and pianist James Winn. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $35-$85. For information call 775-323-6393.
August 7, 14, 21, 28, Pipes on the River free organ recital, Fridays at noon, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Drive, Reno, Nevada.
Lake Tahoe Music Festival, Bozz Scaggs, August 1, sold out; Yellow Jackets featuring Mike Stern, August 6, $25-$45, Homewood Amphitheater; Classical Finale with the Reno Philharmonic featuring guitarist Christopher Kachian, August 8, 7 p.m., Homewood Amphitheater, West Shore Lake Tahoe (five miles south of Tahoe City, California). Tickets online at www.tahoemusic.org, or call 530-583-3101.
“Measure for Measure,” “Much Ado About Nothing” presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival through August 23, Sand Harbor State Park Amphitheater just South of Incline Village, Nevada, 7:30 p.m. (seating begins at 5:30 p.m.), $14-$72. “Measure for Measure” August 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23; “Much Ado About Nothing” August 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22; Monday Night Concert Series: Sugaray, August 3; Omar Alexander, August 10; Karen Briggs, August 17. For information call 888-32-SHOWS or go on line at laketahoeshakespeare.com.
Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest: Lil’ Dave Thompson, August 14; Ronnie Baker Brooks, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Lady Bianca, Mel Waiters and the Emotions, August 15; Mem Shannon, Larry McCray, Tommy Castro, Shirley Brown and James Ingram, August 16. $35-$200. Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-857-3378, or go online at RenoTahoeBluesFest.com.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering with John Tyson, August 21 and 22. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. Tom Jones, August 29, $50, $65, $80, $90. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. Blondie, August 28, $54.45. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Dave Alvin and The Guilty Women, August 8, $25; Alan Parsons Live Project, August 14 & 15, $40. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Disney’s “High School Musical” Summer Celebration, August 6, $25, $35, $45; Beach Boys with Herb Dixon, August 8, $29 to $85; Diana Krall, August 15, $59 to $99. For information call 775-826-2121.
Silver Legacy, Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, The Golden Boys (Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell), August 7, $55, $65, $75; Temptations and Four Tops, August 14, $50, $60, $70, $75; The Expendables, August 13, $18; Lisa Lampanelli, August 14, $45, $50, $60; Lewis Black, August 21, $50, $60, $65. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada, Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static X, Bury Your Dead, Dope, Suicide Silence and Hellzapoppin. August 26, $35. For information call 775-335-8840.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Greg London’s “Iconman,” August 5-9, $31.95; Robert Randolph and the Family Band, August 28, $25; Lucinda Williams, August 29, $42.50. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Chicago, August 1, $55.50 to $125.50; Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, August 16, $59.60-$125. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Original Wailers, August 5, $22; The English Beat, August 21, $22. For information call 800-235-8259.
“42nd Street.” The hit Broadway musical opens August 4 and runs through October 25, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors and children from $24.95, general admission from $29.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Iconman,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Wednesdays through Sundays, except August 5-9, $31.95 and $36.95. Information at 775-788-2900, 800-427-7247. “Iconman” plays Harrah’s Lake Tahoe August 5-9, $31.95. Information at 800-427-7247.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
September 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear September 2009::
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, September 13 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m., a program of Tchaikovsky (Capriccio Italien), Gandolfi (Garden of Cosmic Speculation), Brahms (Symphony No. 1), conducted by Laura Jackson. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m., Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m., a program of Haydn (Symphony No. 97), Liebermann (Flute Concerto), Mendelssohn (Italian Symphony), conducted by Theodore Kuchar, with flutist Joshua Smith. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413.
“Cliffhanger,” a play be James Yaffe, presented by Reno Little Theater, directed by McKenzie L. Swinehart, Friday and Saturday, September 25, 26 at 7:30, September 27 at 2 p.m., Hug High School, North McCarran and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. Kevin Change, Karen Tang Po and Mui Siu Wai, Sep. 6, $48-$128. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Sinbad, September 4, $39 in advance, $44 day of show. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. Ricky Nelson Remembered with Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, September 13, $27.50; Shinedown with guests Sick Puppies, Cavo and Adelitas Way, September 19, $30; Dark Star Orchestra, September 29, $24.50 in advance, $27 show day. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Best in the West Rib Cook-off. Tramps, September 2; Hot Club of Cowtown, September 3; Restless Heart, September 4; The Fixx, September 5; Jonny Lang, September 6; Iguanas, September 7 – all cook-off entertainment is free; Southern Culture on the Skids and Los Straightjackets, September 17, $22, $25; Sonny Landreth, September 25, $15. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Tinh He Ruc Ro, September 6, $25, $35, $45; Bret Michaels, September 26, $29, $45, $55, $70. For information call 775-826-2121.
Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Joel McHale, September 5, $40, $60; Kevin Cheng, Karen Tong Po and Mui Siu Wai, September 6, $48, $68, $88, $128; Wayne Brady, September 12, $40, $50, $60; Bill Maher, September 19, $65, $80; Creedence Clearwater, September 25, $40, $50, $65; John Kay and Steppenwolf, September 26, $35, $45, $65. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada, Snaffle Bit Futurity, September 25 to October 4, $8-$45. For information call 775-335-8840.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Abbacadabra, September 4, 5, 7, $25; Blues Traveler, September 12, $39.50; Robert Cray Band, September 19, $42; Merle Haggard, September 26, $75. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani), September 5, $59.50 in advance, $65 show day; Wowowee (Philippine variety show), September 6, $45 to $200. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-235-8259.
“42nd Street,” the hit Broadway musical opens August 4 and runs through October 25, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors and children from $24.95, general admission from $29.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Iconman,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Wednesdays through Sundays, $31.95 and $36.95. Information at 775-788-2900, 800-427-7247. “Iconman” plays Harrah’s Lake Tahoe August 5-9, $31.95. Information at 800-427-7247.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear October 2009::
“Carmen” by Georges Bizet presented by Nevada Opera, Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4 at 2 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. With Kristen Gunlogson (Carmen), John Pickle (Don Jose), Suzanne Woods (Micaela), Dennis Jesse (Escamillo). Conducted and directed by Michael Borowitz. For information call 775-786-4046.
"The Architect and the Emperor of Assyria," a play be Fernando Arrabal presented by Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Directed by Tom Plunkett. October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 at 8 p.m., October 18 at 2 p.m. For information call 775-323-3221.
“Cliffhanger,” a play by James Yaffe, presented by Reno Little Theater, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m., October 4, 11, 18 at 2 p.m. Hug High School Little Theater, Sutro Street and North McCarran Boulevard, Reno, Nevada. Directed by Mckenzi L. Swinehart. For information call 775-329-0661.
“Ubu the King,” a play by Alfred Jarry, presented by the Nevada Repertory Company October 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m., October 11 at 1:30 p.m. Redfield Proscenium Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Directed by Rob Gander. For information call 775-784-4278. For mature audiences only.
Argenta Trio, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. Violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, pianist James Winn, cellist Dmitri Atapine. Haydn (Trio in E-flat minor, “Jacob’s Dream”), Beethoven (Trio in D, “Ghost”), Mendelssohn (Trio in C minor). Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4278.
American Ballet Theatre II, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Sierra Nevada Ballet. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
Mr. Smith's Bowl Full of Notes, October 24 at 2 p.m. Presented by the Reno Philharmonic. For information call 775-323-6393 or 775-686-6600.
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, October 25 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Mozart (Symphony No. 35 “Haffner”), Williams (Oboe Concerto), Shostakovich (Symphony No. 5). Conducted by Laura Jackson with oboist Andrea Lenz. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, October 17 at 8 p.m., Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Handel (Concerto Grosso, Op. 6/1), Shostakovich (Chamber Symphony after String Quartet No. 3, arranged by Barshai), Beethoven (Piano Concerto No. 4). Conducted by Theodore Kuchar. With pianist Pavel Kaspar. Nightingale Concert Hall 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413.
Carducci String Quartet, October 22 at 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Presented by the Performing Arts Series. For information call 775-784-6658.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. The Chieftans, Oct. 2, $35, $55; Chris Isaak, Oct. 10, $38.50, $49. 50, $71.50; Yeba 2 with Joey Gilbert, Oct. 31, $48, $68, $88. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Super Diamond, Oct. 3, $20; The B-52s, Oct. 9, $79. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Lawlor Event Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Marco Antonio Solis and Pepe Aguillar, Oct. 4, $63 to $189. For information call 775-784-4444.
Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Susanna Kwan, Sheren Tans and Wayne Lai, Oct. 10, $48 to $128. For information call 775-826-2121.
Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Kenny Rogers, Oct. 9, $55, $65, $80; Stephen Lynch, Oct. 10, $25, $35; Rodney Carrington, Oct. 24, $45.50, $50.50, $55.50; Debbie Reynolds, October 29, $25, $40, $55. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue with Tommy Castro Band, Janiva Magness, John Nemeth and Kenny Neal, Oct. 3, $25; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Oct. 10, $44, $55; Alice Cooper, Oct. 16, $65; Frank Sinatra, Jr., Oct. 24, $59. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Original Wailers, August 5, $22; The English Beat, August 21, $22. For information call 800-235-8259.
“42nd Street,” the hit Broadway musical runs through October 25, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors and children from $24.95, general admission from $29.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Iconman,” Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Wednesdays through Sundays, except August 5-9, $31.95 and $36.95. Information at 775-788-2900, 800-427-7247. “Iconman” plays Harrah’s Lake Tahoe August 5-9, $31.95. Information at 800-427-7247.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear November 2009::
Esperanza Spalding, bassist and eclectic jazz musician, Wednesday, November 4, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Series. For information call 775-784-4ART.
Disney on Ice: “Princess Classics,” Lawlor Events Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8. For information call 775-784-4444.
“Long Day’s Journey into Night,” by Eugene O’Neill presented by the Goodluck Macbeth Theatre Company, November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, Laxalt Theatre, 401 West Second Street, Reno, Nevada. Directed by Jim Martin. For information call 775-322-3716.
“Cats,” the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
“Rent,” the musical presented by Truckee Meadows Community College, November 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m., November 8 and 15 at 2 p.m., Nell J. Redfield Performing Arts Center, Keystone Square, 4th and Keystone Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-786-5671.
“Romeo and Juliet,” a play by William Shakespeare presented by the Nevada Repertory Company November 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m., November 15, 21, 22 at 1:30 p.m. Redfield Studio Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Directed by Jim Bernardi. For information call 775-784-4278.
“Third Law Dance Theatre” presented by the University of Nevada, Reno Fall Dance Festival, November 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. “3rd Law” plus UNR dance students choreographed by Cari Cunningham, Barbara Land, Jennie Pitts, Jamie McCoy, Ava Kerr and selected UNR dance students. For information call 800-225-2277.
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Jennifer Higdon (Blue Cathedral), Tchaikovsky (Rococo Variations), Dvorak (Symphony No. 7). Conducted by Laura Jackson featuring cellist Sergey Antonov. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Jo Dee Messina, November 27-28, Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $39 in advance, $44 show day. For information call 775-824-4467.
Widespread Panic, November 10, $45; Pilobolus, November 20, $30, $40, $50; Black Crowes with guest Buffalo Killers, November 21, $38.50. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
Serena Ryder, November 5, tickets available from KTHX 100.1 FM; Steven Wright, November 7, $40; Keb’ Mo’ and Kristina Train, November 20, $38; Society of Seven, November 27-28, $38.50. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Disney on Ice: “Princess Classics,” November 6-8, $15 to $45. Lawlor Event Center, 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-784-4444.
Chinese Concert starring Raymond Lam with guest Bernice Jan Liu, November 26, $48-$128; “The Nutcracker” presented by Moscow Ballet, November 30, $27.50 to $67.50. Reno Ballroom, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call the Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401, show days 775-325-7601.
“Paris by Night (Vietnamese Concert), November 28, $58-$168, Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-826-2121.
Carlos Mencia, November 7, $45 to $60; B.B. King, November 14, $65, $70, $80, $85; Cheech and Chong, November 27, $45, $60, $70, Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, November 27, $39.50 to $59.50; Kelly Clarkson with guests Veronica and Parachute, Novembver 28, $55, $85, $282.50. Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Queensryche with guest Lita Ford, $39; Jose Feliciano, November 14, $5; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, November 21, $40; Mission Mountain Wood Band, November 27, $25; Judy Collins, November 28, $39.50. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-235-8259.
“Holiday Ice Spectacular,” November 3 to December 29, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors from $23.95, children from $19.95, general admission from $28.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Impressionist Greg London’s “Iconman,” closes November 28, Harrah’s Reno in Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada., Wednesdays through Sundays, $31.95 and $36.95. Information at 775-788-2900.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. Information at 775-686-6600.
December 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear December 2009::
“The Weber Family Chrtistmas,” the “hilariously dysfunctional” play by Fratelli Bologna and Martin Higgins, directed by Rodney Hurst, December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m., December 13 at 2 p.m., presented by Bruka Theatre at the Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“The Cripple of Inishmaan,” a play by Martin McDonagh, directed by Doug Mishler, presented by Reno Little Theater, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2, December 4-20, Hug High School Little Theater, North McCarran Boulevard and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661.
Argenta Trio, Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. The music of Rameau, Faure, Ravel. For information call 775-784-4ART.
Reno Philharmonic’s Spirit of the Season, Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. Conducted by Laura Jackson featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, singer Cami Thompson and a cast of hundreds. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393.
"The Nutcracker Ballet," presented by AVA Ballet Theatre, choreographer Alexander van Alstyne, and the Reno Philharmonic conducted by Michael Borowitz, with a large cast and exquisite principal dancers, Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
“A Classic Christmas Celebration,” Fridays through Sundays, December 11-13, 18-20, presented by Karen Burns and featuring the lavish costumes of MGM’s “Hello Hollywood, Hello,” the Celebrity Room, John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Nevada Chamber Music Festival, eight concerts, four days, two venues, with some of the world’s finest classical musicians, presented by the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Monday, December 28, 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street; Tuesday, December 29, 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, noon, 2 p.m., 7 p.m.,
South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 DeSpain Lane, Reno, Nevada (off Mt. Rose Highway). For information call 775-348-9413.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concert Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. $39 in advance, $44 show day. For information call 775-824-4467.
“The Nutcracker,” presented by San Diego Ballet, December 5 and 6, $33 to $71.50; Bowfire, December 12, $22, $33, $44; “101 Dalmations Kids,” presented by Disney, $30, $15 children. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-789-2285 or 800-648-3568.
Heidi Newfield, Dec. 5, $30; “A Classic Christmas Celebration,” December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, $23.50; The Blasters with guests Saddle Tramps, December 31, $38.50. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-826-2121.
Bill Engvall, December 5, $55, $65, $75; Doobie Brothers, December 29, $55, $65. $80. Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Brian Wilson, December 5, $77.50; America, December 12, $55; “Ricky Nelson Remembered” with Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, December 26, $29.50; Neil Sadaka, December 29, $74.50. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
“The Nutcracker,” December 19 and 20, $29.95, $39.96, seniors and kids $24.95; Magic of Joseph Gabriel, December 26-January 3, VIP $39.95, standard $29.95, $12.95 16 and younger. Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-235-8259.
“Holiday Ice Spectacular,” through December 29, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Seniors from $23.95, children from $19.95, general admission from $28.95. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
“Shanghai Acrobatics and Kung Fu Show.” December 16-25, $29.95, $34.95; Patton Leatha, December 31-January 2, New Years Eve $45, other performances $15. Harrah’s Reno, Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. Information at 775-788-2900.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Pioneer Center Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. For information call 775-686-6600.
January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear January 2010::
Reno Philharmonic’s Latin Temptation MasterClassics Concerts, Sunday, January 10 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m., with bandoneonist Peter Soave, conducted by Laura Jackson, featuring the music of Bizet (“Carmen” Suite No. 2), Astor Piazzollo (Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra), Debussy (Iberia), Ravel (Bolero), Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-6393.
“Bug,” a play by Tracy Letts, directed by David Richards, January 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m., January 24 at 2 p.m., presented by Bruka Theatre at the Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“The Wedding Singer,” the Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin musical comedy, after the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, Friday, January 15 at 8 p.m., Saturday, January 16 at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, January 17 at 2 and 7 p.m., the Broadway Comes to Reno series, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
Violinist Itzhak Perlman, Thursday, January 21 at 8 p.m., Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, presented by the Reno is Artown Festival. For information call 775-322-1538.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, January 30 at 8 p.m., Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m., with violinist Shannon Lee, conducted by Theodore Kuchar, featuring the music of Martinu (Sinfonietta La Jolla), Paganini (Violin Concerto No. 1), Mozart (Symphony No. 31, “Paris”), Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
“Sheep Dip,” January 15 and 16, $35; Brew HaHa, January 22, $50 and $60; Riders in the Sky, January 23, $27.50; Eddie Money, January 30, $40; John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-826-2121.
Aaron Lewis, January 8, $45, $55, $65; Stephen Lynch, January 9, $25, $35; Collective Soul, January 16, $40, $50, $65; Dennis Miller, January 23, $45, $60; Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
MC Hammer, January 9, $40; Tower of Power, January 16 and 17, $37.50; Air Supply, January 23, $35; Chubby Checker, January 30, $40; Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
“Legends of Motown,” January 16, $25 and $39; Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-235-8259.
Abbacadabra, January 1 and 2, “Frank, Dean and Sammy,” January 26 through March 21, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Patton Leatha, January 1 and 2, $15; Nathan Owens, “Motown After Dark,” January 15-18, 21-24, 28-31, $25; Harrah’s Reno, Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-788-2900.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Magic Underground Theater, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. For information call 775-686-6600.
February 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010
Jack's recommendations for what to see and hear February 2010::
Spanish Brass, February 4, 7:30 p.m., presented by the University of Nevada, Reno Performing Arts Series, Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information all 775-784-4ART.
Cellist Zuill Bailey, plays a recital featuring Bach’s Suites for solo cello, benefiting the Reno Chamber Orchestra, February 6, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413.
“Almost, Maine,”February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m., February 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m., a play by John Cariani directed by Kristin Davis-Coello, presented by Reno Little Theater, Hug High School Little Theater, North McCarran Boulvard and Sutro Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-329-0661.
“Angels in America,” a gay fantasia by Tony Kushner, February 19, 20, 26, 27, at 8 p.m., presented by Bruka Theatre at the Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
“Avenue Q,” a musical conceived by and with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx with book by Jeff Whitty, February 26 at 8 p.m., February 27 at 2 and 8 p.m., February 28 at 2 and 7 p.m., presented by the Broadway Comes to Reno series, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
Reno Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m., Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m., with pianist Maria Pisarenko, the orchestra’s 2010 Concerto Competition Winner, conducted by Theodore Kuchar, featuring the music of Respighi (Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 1), Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 21), Beethoven (Symphony No. 2), Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-348-9413.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
The Family Stone, February 6, $35.20; Rickie Lee Jones, February 13, $35.20; Dana Carvey, February 14, $53.90, $60.50; Warren Hill, February 19, $32; Los Lonely Boys with Alejandro Escovedo and Carrie Rodriguez, February 20; John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-826-2121.
Martin Lawrence, February 6, $65, $80; George Jones, February 12, $45, $60; David Garrett, February 27, $30, $45; Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Starship starring Mickey Thomas, February 6, $30; Super Diamond, February 13, $20; Joe Perry, February 14, $55, $60; G. Love and Special Sauce, February 20, $27.50 in advance, $32.50 show day; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, February 27, $50; Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
Kevin Nealon with guest Brad Wollack, February 13, $25, $50; Les Claypool with guest Beats Antique, “Legends of Motown,” January 16, $25 and $39; Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-235-8259.
The Ratpack Show, “Frank, Dean and Sammy,” through March 21, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Nathan Owens, “Motown After Dark,” February 4-6, 12-15, 18-21, 25-28, $25; Harrah’s Reno, Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-788-2900.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. For information call 775-686-6600.
March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
Jack's recommendations for what to see an hear March 2010:
Singer Kenn Pettiford March 3, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Center Undergound. 100 South Virginia Street, presented by Reno Concerts. For information call 775-686-6600.
On Ensemble, Thursday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno,. Nevada, Performing Arts Series. For information call 1-800-225-2277.
The Argenta Trio, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, presents an evening of Trio Transformations including Beethoven (Trio in D after Symphony No 2) and Brahms (Trio in G after the String Sextet arranged by Theodore Kuchar)
“Angels in America,” Part I The Millenium Approaches a gay fantasia by Tony Kushner, directd bt Dave Anderson, March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 19, 20 at 8 p.m., presented by Bruka Theatre at the Bruka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-323-3221.
Reno Philharmonic, Sunday, March 14 at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.,Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, presents “The Art of the Concerto,” with pianist Conrad Tao and conductor Laura Jackson, featuring the music of J.S. Bach (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3), Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 22) and Bartok (Concerto for Orchestra). For information call 775-323-6393.
“Drowsy Chaperone,” March 26 at 8 p.m., March 27 at 2 and 8 p.m., March 28 at 2 and 7 p.m., presented by the Broadway Comes to Reno series, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-686-6600.
Hawkins Amphitheater Concert Series, 6000 Bartley Branch Road (off Lakeside Street near Windy Hill), Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-828-6642, go on line at hawkinsamphitheater.com, or buy tickets at 2601 Plumas Street (Reno, Nevada).
Reno Ballroom Concerts Series, Fourth and Center Streets, Reno, Nevada. For information call any one of the following Reno sponsors: Eldorado 775-786-5700, Circus Circus 775-789-5604, Harrah’s Reno 775-788-2900, Silver Legacy 775-325-7401. On show days call 775-325-7401.
Atlantis, 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-824-4467.
Hitsville USA: A Tribute to Motown; Del McCourey Band, March 13; James Hill, March 19; Jake Simabukuro, March 20; John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. For information call 775-356-3300 or 800-648-1177.
Dancing With Our Reno Celebrity Stars, March 28, $52; Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-826-2121.
Experience Hendrix, March 12, $65 & $85; Collective Soul, March 20, $40, $50, $65; Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Reno Events Center Concert Series, 400 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-335-8840.
Rick Springfield, March 6, $65; Yardbirds, March 13, $35; Eric Burdon and the Animals, March 20, $45; The Celtic Tenors, March 27, $39.50; Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247.
Harveys, Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-427-7247 or tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
Montbleu, No. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. For information call 800-235-8259.
The Ratpack Show, “Frank, Dean and Sammy,” through March 21, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-786-5700, 800-648-5966, or go online at eldoradoreno.com.
Abbacadabra, ABBA tribute, March 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, $25; Harrah’s Reno, Sammy’s Showroom, 219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada. For information call 775-788-2900.
Hypnotist Chris Cady in “Get Hypnotized,” Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Weekends. For information call 775-686-6600.
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