Elvis
Column: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency celebrates 50 Years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 5:50pm
The year was 1969. And what a year it was. On July 20, 1969—the Viet Nam War was raging—American Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. For much of the decade, America and indeed the world had been mesmerized by the space race.
Reno Jazz Orchestra - Home for the Holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 11:33am
Event Date:
December 13, 2019 - 7:30pm The Reno Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece contemporary band based in Northern Nevada, that has just celebrated its 20th Anniversary. The band was formed in 1997 by musicians who have performed with acts such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Elvis Presley, Natalie Cole, and Luciano Pavarotti. Members have traveled the world with legendary performers Now the Reno Jazz Orchestra is bringing the spirit of Christmas with their " Home for the Holdays" shows.
Location
Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel
255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
United States
See map: Google Maps
Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents the Artistry of Stan Kenton
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 10:31am
Event Date:
November 8, 2019 (All day) Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra Director Vern Scharbrough, will guest conduct the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s November concerts and feature the music of Stan Kenton on November 8 and 9 in Reno, NV.
Kenton was one of the legendary bandleaders like Duke Ellington and Count Basie who elevated big bands from the dance hall to the concert hall each with their own distinctive sound.
Location
Cargo Concert Hall, Whitney Peak Hotel
255 N Virginia St,
Reno, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Review: Million Dollar Quartet makes a splash at Sand Harbor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 1:46pm
If you have any love for early Rock’n Roll, Rockabilly, 1950’s Country R&B, or just love good music and having fun, get online right now and buy a ticket to Million Dollar Quartet playing at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor from now until August 25th. The Festival, which for the last few years has countered their brilliantly staged Shakespeare performances with well-timed and entertaining musical revues running in reparatory, has found progressive success with the nostalgic performances of supremely talented actor/musicians who transport the audiences back in time.
Concert to raise funds for first responder fund
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/18/2018 - 10:23pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2018 - 2:00pm
The Last Response Memorial Fund invites the public to enjoy an evening of music by Grammy nominee Ty Herndon, Elvis Tribute Artist Clint Ingbretson, Mo'z Motley Blues, Canyon White, Wabuska Yachting Club, and Fate Awaits on August 25 at their inaugural Music Festival for Heroes.
This free event will be in the parking lot of Living the Good Life in Carson City at 1480 N Carson Street from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the Master of Ceremonies will be KBUL 98.1's JJ Christy.
Author Robin Holabird to Speak on Nevada Screen Icons at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 9:51am
Event Date:
August 11, 2018 - 10:00am Author Robin Holabird will present “Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 11, at 10:00 am.
Robin Holabird’s book about Nevada films Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens was published by UN Press in 2017. Holabird honed her writing skills with a degree in Journalism from Humboldt State University and reporting stints at KOLO, the Sparks Tribune and other media outlets.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Todd Morgan and the Emblems in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 5:12pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2018 - 6:30pm In a return engagement, Sacramento area band, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, will bring 50s, 60s and Rockabilly style music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 26.
Todd Morgan and the Emblems is a young four-piece band, led by singer-songwriter and musician Todd Morgan. The band’s music consists of original pop and rock music, along with covers of 50s and 60s Rock-n-Roll and up to present day pop and rock songs. The band has recorded 3 albums.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Todd Morgan and the Emblems in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2017 - 6:30pm In the final concert of the 2017 Dangberg Summer Festival, Sacramento area band, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, will bring 50s, 60s and Rockabilly style music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, August 31.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Robin Mattingly Smith ~ August 14, 1943 - May 7, 2017
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 12:28pm
Our mother Robin lived her life true to her convictions. She was a strong and resilient woman, who was known for her many stories of Nevada's legends and history. Robin had extensive knowledge of Tahoe gaming and history.
Robin Mattingly made Tahoe her home in the early 1960's, she met and married John Cristando (married from 71/79). Robin started as a cocktail server, then Black Jack dealer. Our mother often recalled meeting many entertainers and stars, including Elvis and NASA astronaut Walter Schirra.
Music and craft beer tasting poolside at 968 Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 7:30pm
968 Park Hotel is going to have a craft beer tasting event on Saturday August 15th at 5 p.m. at their outdoor pool facility which features a bar, stage and cabanas. The craft beer tasting will be followed by the much anticipated return of San Francisco’s Dirty Cello. Both events are free to the public.
Dirty Cello to perform at Park 968's CoffeePub
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 8:23pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2015 - 7:30pm
Described as "B.B. King meets Yo-Yo Ma," Dirty Cello from San Francisco will be performing in South Lake Tahoe at Park 968's CoffeePub on Saturday, March 14.
Dirty Cello, led by Rebecca Roudman, will be bringing their unique sound to the South Shore during their west coast tour. Described as crossover cellists, Dirty Cello presents a high energy mix of soulful blues, swingin’ gypsy jazz and wild Euro-gypsy dance music.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/28/2015 - 11:16pm
It was a huge project, remodeling an aging hotel and casino that hadn't seen glory days in decades. Many thought seven months wasn't going to be enough time to turn the old Horizon casino into a fresh and new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. All doubts were tossed aside Wednesday night as the epic rock and roll branded property opened up to large crowds, full bars and packed table games.
"Jazz & Beyond" Music Festival Includes Entertainment at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 12:11am
Event Date:
August 2, 2014 - 12:00pm The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," in collaboration with Carson City, is proud to present five of several bands at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair in Fuji Park on Saturday, August 2. "Jazz & Beyond" runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 50 events, mainly in the downtown Carson City area.
The five "Jazz & Beyond" bands at the Fair on August 2 are Sons of Slide Mountain, RVGS Tantalus, Lynne Colvig Latin Jazz, the Reno Jazz Orchestra with singer Jackie Landrum, and the St. Christopher Project, featuring the music of Tom Waits.
Location
Fuji Park
Old Clear Creek Road
Carson City, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Shore's Horizon Casino Resort to Close April 1
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 8:20pm
An era comes to an end on April 1 when the Horizon Casino Resort on the south shore of Lake Tahoe closes for renovations.
The resort was the one time local showcase of Elvis Presley and Liberace when the casino operated as Del Webb's Sahara Tahoe. In 1990 Del Webb sold the property to Kentucky based Columbia Sussex Corporation for $19 million.
Columbia Sussex owners, the Yung family, are the current operators under the corporate name, LV Casino LLC. Their lease ran out and long time Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley ranchers, the Park family, will take control after March 31.
Elvis Tribute Artist Donny Edwards One-Night Only Engagement
Submitted by newsroom on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 8:28am
Donny Edwards will once again bring his award-winning Elvis tribute show to the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Edwards will perform two shows in a one-night only engagement on Friday, August 9 at 6 PM and 9 PM in the Carson Ballroom. His performances are so popular it is recommended you reserve your tickets early!
LTCC Summer Classes Emphasize Fun New Ways to Learn
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 2:13pmLake Tahoe Community College’s summer lineup includes many brand-new classes that educate and enlighten while entertaining learners. Students can earn college credits while studying a variety of subjects, from the roots of rock n’ roll to the fundamentals of food and wine pairings. Classes begin July 1, and registering early guarantees students a spot.
Here is a sampling of new summer classes LTCC is offering:
Tahoe's glamorous history
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 5:00amManny Munoz started styling hair in the South Shore at a time when singing legends like Frank Sinatra would saunter through the salon doors and Elvis Presley could electrify the city. "You never...
Pablo Cruise headlines A Concert Under the Stars Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 11:36am
Dave Jenkins returns to Carson City for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.
Tahoe, Reno celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 7:26amHis live appearances at the Las Vegas International (now the Las Vegas Hilton) are the most famous, but his concerts at Del Webb's Sahara Tahoe (now the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-reno-cel...
