The beautiful back lawn of the Nevada Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's 29th annual Pops Party concert on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, Youth Strings, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Symphony Flutes begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
The Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will play familiar and less known themes from Grease!, Porgy and Bess, and other movies. The Symphony will be joined by 38 strings students for a medley 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 Symphony Chorus, conducted by Michael Langham, will sing "One Day More" from Les Miserables, "The Pink Panther," and "Somewhere" from West Side Story.
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.
The concert is supported with public funding through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; Partnership Carson City; and the Nevada Commission on Tourism. For rain location, call Symphony at 775-883-4154 or check the web site: www.CCSymphony.com.