Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local musical entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com, at 782-5121, ext. 210 or by fax, 782-6132.
Gardnerville
Entertainment
at Buckaroos
n Sierra Express plays 8 p.m. to midnight tonight.
n Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays.
n Open mic hosted by Joe Neil returns 1-5 p.m. Aug. 24
n Dale Jantzen hosts karaoke, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays.
Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.
Rosebud and Pops in Heritage Park tonight
The Town of Gardnerville's Movies in the Park presents the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra entertaining with show tunes before the classic movie, "Citizen Kane." The movie begins at dusk today in Heritage Park, a block east of Highway 395 off Gilman.
The last movie of the summer is Disney's "Meet the Robinsons" on Sept. 5. Information, www.gardnerville-nv.gov.
Acoustic jam at Eddy Street
Book Exchange
Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Aug. 24, at the Eddy Street Book Exchange. Musicians of any acoustic instrument of any level of experience or those who don't play but want to sing along are welcome. If you would like to play and have some songs to share, bring copies of the lyrics, chord or tab sheets. Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville, 782-5484.
Minden
Carson Valley Inn entertainment
Shake, Rattle & Roll appears through Sunday and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum in 45-minute shows at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Shake, Rattle & Roll recreates classic rock 'n' roll of the '50s, '60s and '70s performed live without the aid of computers and tapes. The band features Lee Bellinger on lead vocals, Andy Highhouse on guitar, Michael Tucker on bass and vocals, Warren Purcell on drums and Bill Crane on keyboards and vocals.
Hindsight takes the Cabaret Lounge stage Tuesday and plays until Aug. 24. Northern Nevada band Hindsight plays a variety of rhythm and blues, classic rock 'n' roll and pop music. The group is lead by keyboardist and sax virtuoso Larry Waller, features Adina Pearl on vocals, Terry Caldwell on guitar, Leonardo Fields on bass and Derrick Autry on drums.
n Aug. 26-31 Melissa Dru
n Sept. 2-7 Major Link
Carson Valley Inn is located on Highway 395 in Minden. Information at cvinn.com or 782-9711.
What's smokin'
at Jimmy G's
The Mark Castro Band plays 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Jimmy G's Smokin' Hot Cigar Bar, 1595 Highway 395, Minden.
Information, 783-4873.
Tractor show
this weekend
The 13th annual antique tractor show begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. Events include tractor parades, pulls, displays, a raffle for a Farmall Model A tractor restored to original condition and vendors selling tractor parts, T-shirts and caps. Admission is $5, children 12 and younger are free. The tractor show is at the corner of Heybourne Road and Stephanie Way. Information, Bill Ramsden, 267-4816.
Music at Minden farmers market
Country Valley Jug Stompers play old-time country and blues and Japanese jug songs at the Minden farmers market, 4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 19.
Comedy Night Live returns
Comedians Karen Rontowski and Adam Stone join host and producer Kat Simmons for a Comedy Night Live triple-header at the Carson Valley Inn on Aug. 22.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and shows starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk. Order by phone between 8:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. at the CVI sales office, 783-6679. Tickets are $25 after Aug. 21. More information at www.cvinn.com/comedy.
Genoa
Free concert
on the green
Cherie and John Shipley perform light jazz music, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, at the Genoa Town Park. Presented by the Town of Genoa recreation events committee. Information, 782-8696.
Tickets on sale
for 'Hanging Tree'
Tickets are on sale for the "Curse of the Hanging Tree" at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395 in Gardnerville and the Genoa Court House Museum.
Performances are 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 in downtown Genoa.
Tickets are $15 per person. Advanced tickets are recommended. To order by credit card, call 782-2555. There is an additional $1 charge for postage and handling.
Thirst parlor happenings
The Genoa Bar offers a free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays.
Information at 782-3870 or www.genoabarandsaloon.com
Markleeville
Live music at Wolf Creek
Blues guitarist Beans Sousa plays, 8-11 p.m. today and Saturday, at Wolf Creek Restaurant and Cutthroat Saloon, 14830 Highway 89 in Markleeville, (530) 694-2150.
