Cami Thompson: LINKS

MUSIC SITES

Reno Philharmonic: The orchestra, led by Music Director and Conductor Laura Jackson, is made up of more than 60 professional musicians. They perform in Reno, Carson Valley, and the Lake Tahoe region in various outdoor and indoor venues. The popular Master Classics Series is presented from September to April. The orchestra also presents over 10 specialty performances throughout the year from the holiday classic, Spirit of the Season, to Fourth of July in Genoa, Lake Tahoe Music Festival, and the perennially sold out, Pops on the River. Conductor Laura Jackson was named Music Director after the 2008-2009 audition season. The two-year search gained national recognition for its detailed process, the talented and diverse candidates, the use of technology to engage the community in the process, and the increase in ticket sales. Ms. Jackson's most previous post was Associate Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The Reno Philharmonic Association boasts an award-winning, impressive, and diverse education department, which includes three youth orchestras, a series of 12 "Young People's Concerts" performed throughout the school year, "Celebrate Strings," a free after-school violin instruction program, and the "Discover Music" program, which brings music ensembles into schools. The education programs reach over 30,000 school-aged children per year and cover many areas of music and arts education that complement the school music programs. In 2009, the orchestra received recognition for its longevity and artistic merit with a Governor's Arts Award for Leadership in the Arts. The orchestra has been named the "Best of Reno Award" from Reno Magazine in 2006 and "Best Performing Arts Group" in Reno nine times from 1991-2001 by Reno Gazette-Journal readers. The RPA has been honored to receive several Silver Star awards for education programs and concerts from Truckee Meadows Tomorrow that enhance the quality of life in northern Nevada. In 2003, the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras received a "Best of Reno Award" from the Reno News and Review.
Reno Jazz Orchestra: Reno's own Extraordinary 19-piece Big Band
For The Love of Jazz: Formed in May of 1974 by a small group of jazz musicians and enthusiasts, the non-profit organiztion "For the Love of Jazz" is cultivating a community appreciation and love of jazz by providing and promoting opportunities for our community to learn about, participate in, and listen to live performance and educational activities by local, regional and national jazz artists. For the Love of Jazz also provides additional educational opportunities of area students and assistance to other organizations interested in providing jazz activities in our community.
CDBaby.com: Thousands of independent artists like myself have found a home at CD Baby - stop in and browse for music you will NEVER find at Tower. Search by style, artist, genre, or "sounds like" -- you'll find many treasures.
Christine Shelton - singer: Christine is a very dear friend of mine - a delightful singer with a cool sultry voice, a distinctive flair for subtle phrasing, and a gentle comedic-cum-sexy style. She plays regularly in Reno at the Roxy Bistro in the El Dorado Casino. when I'm lucky and she is available, she sings with me on several of my specialty shows, most recently as a "Staggering Starlette" in my Bette Midler Tribute show. Her specialties include her impeccable impersonations of Marilyn Monroe and Mae West. Check her out!
Max Perkoff Music: Max is a wonderful Bay Area musician I get to work with (not often enough) who really has opened my eyes to a greater appreciation of and desire for playing live jazz music again. Thanks, Max!
Rick Metz Music Schdule: Keeping Live Jazz Alive in Reno! Rick has a regular Wednesday Jazz Jam, and sitting in is welcome. Young players learning their craft are encouraged to come work on their chops!

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ENVIRONMENT

Natural Resources Defense Council and Action Fund: The NRDC Action Fund is spearheading the fight for America’s environment on Capitol Hill. We are organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the tax code, which permits us to devote 100 percent of our resources to lobbying Congress and mobilizing the public. The Bush White House and its allies in Congress have launched the most sweeping attack on environmental laws in modern American history. Their legislative agenda, bought and paid for by giant polluters, threatens to undo 30 years of bipartisan environmental progress. The Action Fund is launching a massive counterattack, funded by ordinary Americans, to halt and reverse this corporate-sponsored onslaught. The NRDC Action Fund is an affiliate of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). NRDC Action Fund 40 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011 Telephone: 212-727-4556
Alaska Wilderness League: Alaska's wild lands -- specifically the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- are under attack. This extraordinary treasure trove of lands, set aside decades ago to be protected now and in the future for the benefit of the American people, is in severe danger of being destroyed forever by short-sighted politicians and the extractive industries. They want only the resources these pristine areas can provide, regardless of the resulting devastation to the habitat, wildlife, and cultures. The Alaska Wilderness League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1993 to further the protection of Alaska's incomparable natural endowment. To learn about who's who at the Alaska Wilderness League, visit our staff or board of directors listings. The Alaska Wilderness League supports legislative and administrative initiatives to protect Alaska's lands and waters, promotes national and local recognition of Alaska's spectacular environment through public education, strengthens grassroots activism on behalf of Alaska's environment, and provides leadership within the environmental community on selected issues that concern Alaska

CHARITIES

The Note-Ables Organization: The mission of The Note-Ables is to raise awareness that creativity has no barriers by providing inclusive musical opportunities to all members of the community, regardless of age or ability. The Note-Ables is a unique performing arts organization that is open to all members of the community, with a primary focus on providing musical opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities. Our organization offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to express themselves through learning to play instruments, writing songs, and performing. The performing arts can serve as a vital stepping-stone for people with disabilities, helping them achieve independence and contribute to our community in meaningful ways. Since The Note-Ables began performing in 1999, dozens of participants have experienced dramatic life changes. Our activities have also increased the visibility of people with disabilities and added to the dynamic arts offerings in the Truckee Meadows
Make-A-Wish of Northern Nevada