RoseBud’s Dance Band is scheduled to perform 7 p.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
“Dancing is encouraged, and fun is mandatory,” said Paula Crout, one of RoseBud’s saxophone players. “We really hope people will come out and enjoy it and have a great time. Bring the family!”
The evening will showcase a variety of dance music from throughout the decades. The band performs both instrumental and vocal selections and features swing, jazz, and Big Band-era pieces along with a number of modern tunes.
As Crout said, “We like to mix it up a bit.”
An affiliate of the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra, RoseBud’s Dance Band formed several years ago and has nearly 20 members. The band practices in trumpeter Rich Sheldrew’s “Man Garage,” and the Sheldrew’s rescue burro, RoseBud, acts as audience.
“She’d always stick her head in and listen (during practice), and that’s how (the band) came up with our name,” said Crout.
More information about RoseBud’s Dance Band and the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra can be found online at carsonvalleypops.wordpress.com.
Upcoming events include the Pops playing at historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City on March 26, an April concert, and RoseBud’s Dance Band playing at Gadzooks during Thirsty Thursday Wine Walks starting in May.
If you’re looking to kick up your heels, head on over to the CVIC Hall on Friday night.
Golf course invites players onto the green
Carson Valley Golf Course hosts their annual “Shankin’ the Shamrock” tournament on March 12. The fun gets underway with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. with a four-person scramble format.
$45 includes the golf and cart, prize fund, and lunch. Course season pass holders pay their usual fee plus $20.
The course also has a number of specific clinics planned throughout the month of March, including distance wedges, club head speed, beginner couples, ladies, and a special 4-week “Breaking 90” clinic designed for the more experienced golfer. Preregistration for the clinics is required.
The first clinic (Ladies) takes place this Friday at 3 p.m., and “Breaking 90” begins on Saturday at 2 p.m. Check the CVGC website (carsonvalleygolf.com) for other dates and times.
For more information or to sign up, call 775-265-3181. CVGC is located at 1027 Riverview Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com.
