The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-ninth annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
The Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will play well known and less known themes from movies. The Symphony will be joined by more than 30 Strings in the Schools students for a medley of tunes from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
Jakki Ford will sing "Lady is a Tramp" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" with the Symphony. The Carson City Symphony Chorus, conducted by Michael Langham, will sing "One Day More" from "Les Miserables" and others.
The concert is funded in part by grants from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; Partnership Carson City; and the Nevada Commission on Tourism.
Admission is free. Seating is on the lawn; the audience is welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs (some chairs will be provided) and food. Snacks and beverages will be on sale before and during the concert. Proceeds from raffle, food, and beverage sales benefit the Carson City Symphony Association's artistic and educational programs.
In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at a location to be determined. For information, call Symphony at 775-883-4154 or check the web site: www.CCSymphony.com.