August 4, 2008

Characterized by a large range of fun activities with over 2000 attendees, Jazz and Beyond ’08 presents over 25 musical acts ranging from internationally renowned bands to local solo players and food, drink and art vendors of all kinds. This year marks the 16th annual Beer Tasting featuring over 20 brews to taste. 2008 also repeats last year’s Wine Tasting and the Sunday Jazz Brunch. Late night open jam sessions finish off Friday and Saturday evenings.

All activities take place inside and outside on the BAC’s campus, located in Carson City’s historic district near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.

Jazz and Beyond is from Aug. 15 to 17.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday, Aug. 15
5 to 6:30 p.m. Courtyard-Hot Two Plus One
6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Beer Garden - Beer Tasting
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Intimate Stage - Mile High Jazz Band
8:00 to 10:00 Main Stage - Cherry Poppin' Daddies
10:00 to Midnight Jamland - Open Jam Session

Saturday, Aug. 16
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Main Stage Special Performance - Sierra Nevada Ballet with
Dallas Smith and Susan Mazer
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Intimate Stage - Colin Ross Quartet
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Performance Hall - David Ake Trio
3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Main Stage - New World Jazz Project
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ballroom - Wine Tasting
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Ballroom - Dave Fritz
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ballroom - "Speedy" Garfin & the Garfin Gathering
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Intimate Stage - George Hanepen Trio
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Performance Hall - Squeek Steele
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Jamland - BAC to Broadway Kids
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Main Stage - Craig Chaquico
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Artisans Cafe - John Ponzo
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Intimate Stage - Reno Big Band
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Performance Hall - Vocal Art Works
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Main Stage - Dirty Dozen

Sunday, Aug. 17
11:00 to 2:00 p.m. Courtyard - Sunday Brunch
11:00 to 12:15 p.m. Intimate Stage - Me & Bobby McGee
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Jamland - Chris Bayer presentation, "Influence of Gold Mining on the Roots of Jazz"
12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Intimate Stage - Grumpy Old Men
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Performance Hall - Reno Exchange
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Main Stage - Kris Landrum Quartet
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Artisans Cafe - Harp & Vibes
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Intimate Stage - Johnny Hamlin Trio
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Performance Hall - CeCe Gable Trio
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jamland - Swing Dance with Let's Dance Big Band of Northern Nevada
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Main Stage - Gary Claude Quartet
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Intimate Stage - BAC to Broadway Kids
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Performance Hall - "Tribute to Ella" with the Jan Short Quartet
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Main Stage - "Tropical Nights" with the Reno Jazz Orchestra