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Mile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival"
Garden Party at the Governor's Mansion - Aug. 1, 2014

 

 

 

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Mad Hatter Garden Party at the Governor's Mansion - Aug. 1

 

Speakeasy Dance Party - Aug. 9

 

Bill Watrous Concert and Trombone Master Class - Aug. 11

 

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The Mile High Jazz Band Association formed in 2001 as a nonprofit corporation to support the MHJB and its subgroup, the Millennium Bugs (jazz combo), promote live jazz performance in northern Nevada, educate the public about jazz, and enrich the cultural life of the community. Member benefits include mailings, discounts on admissions, and invitations to special events, plus the satisfaction of helping big-band jazz to thrive!

To book the Mile High Jazz Band (big band) or Millennium Bugs (jazz combo), call 775-883-4154.

Photograph of Corky Bennett in loose tie
The 2014 "Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival" will kick off with a "Mad Hatter Garden Party," a ticketed event at the Governor's Mansion on Friday, August 1, 2014, 5:00 p.m. The event features music by The Corky Bennett Trio, finger foods, wine, beer, classic cars, and a raffle. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Tickets are available online at JazzCarsonCity.com, at Play Your Own Music in the Carson Mall, and at the Purple Avocado, 904 N. Curry Street in Carson City.

Corky Bennett is a great musician who just happens to be very funny! Is he a jazz pianist, virtuoso accordionist, hip singer, stand-up comic? How about all of the these and more! Reno/Las Vegas entertainer, Corky Bennett, is considered by the media, entertainment buyers, and most importantly, the public, to be one of the most unique musical/comedy artists in the business today! Be prepared for wonderful music, delicious food, wine and beer, and raffle prizes. Wear your maddest hat or wonderland outfit - costumes optional. This will be an evening to remember! Corky Bennett began performing in Seattle at age 12 on accordion with the "Buckaroos," a local country/rock band, winning amateur contests by the dozens. He left to pursue a musical career that has taken him to the great venues of the United States, Canada, and Asia. He has appeared on many network television shows and served as musical director for name acts.

The "Mad Hatter Garden Party," presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Association in partnership with Carson City, is the first of more than 50 performances and special events planned for the music festival, August 1 to 17, 2014. Most events are free. Festival sponsors include For the Love of Jazz (FTLOJ), Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Commission on Tourism, Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Brewery Arts Center, Carson City Downtown Business Association, Carson City Historical Society, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, Lake Tahoe Media Group, and private donors.

About the Event

  • Time - event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Live music and comedy by Corky Bennett and his trio.
  • Food, surprises
  • Wine and beer.
  • Unusual raffle prizes - from the elegant to the sublime.
  • Garden Party Attire Mad hats and costumes welcome.

About The Governor's Mansion

The Governor's Mansion, on the northwest corner of Robinson and North Mountain Street was constructed for $22,700 and was first occupied by Acting Governor Denver Dickerson in 1909. Architect George A. Ferris designed the building in a Classical Revival style featuring Georgian and Jeffersonian motifs. One of the lovely features of the Mansion is the back yard, where the event will take place. For more information, click here.

Tickets

Tickets are available online at ActivityTicket.com, where you can use a credit or debit card. Just click on the "BUY NOW" button above. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. You may also call 775-883-4154 for tickets or obtain them at The Purple Avocado at 904 N. Curry St. and Play Your Own Music in the Carson Mall, (cash or check only).
Use the "Buy Now" button to order your tickets at ActivityTickets.com.

 

Last updated 7/23/2014