Soak up the sun and enjoy some “scent-sational” entertainment and music at our event stage, hosted by Northern Nevada’s favorite Bruka Theatre, and emceed by the one and only Lav’ander Lounge Fairy Mary Bennett! Brüka Theatre was founded in Reno in 1992 and has since been named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News & Review for 21 years running! Their mission is “To Create and Share the Experience of Innovative Theatre”.
Below is the schedule for the 2023 festival schedule, which of course, was emceed by the Lav’ander Lounge Fairy! Check back next spring for the 2024 schedule.
10:15–11:00 The Paramount & Sometimes Wildly Ridiculous History of Nevada presented by Bruka Theatre
11:30–12:15 Eric Henry Andersen
12:45–1:45 The Jazzettes
1:45 – 2:15 Judging for Lavender Bonnet & Honey Hat Contest
2:15–3:30 Mash Confusion
4:00–5:30 CeCe Gable
Brüka Theatre proudly presents an original theatre for children production of “THE PARAMOUNT & SOMETIMES WILDY RIDICULOUS HISTORY OF NEVADA.” Written toward a youth perspective, the mysteries and histories of Nevada’s wild west are explored in a fast paced sequence of stories, characters and events that connect the audience to Nevada’s historical past.
Eric Henry Andersen’s signature emotive tenor voice and award-winning songwriting has captured the hearts of audiences for over a decade. His live performances invite fans on a music journey, leaving them a little more inspired and connected than before. As a solo artist and co-lead singer/songwriter of pop/rock group, The Novelists, Andersen has toured the nation sharing festival bills with and opening for artists such as Train, Five For Fighting, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Allen Stone, Glenn Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) and Daryl Stuermer (Genesis/Phil Collins Band).
The Jazettes— Cami Thompson, Erika Paul, and Julie Machado— three wildly talented, singing musician friends—will change the way you look at jazz. A piano/ bass/percussion trio with strong lead singers and vocal harmonies, covering 100 years of great music!
Mash Confusion—The result of a fruit fly experiment gone horribly wrong, Mash Confusion plays a high energy blend of rock, disco, alternative, and soul music, mashed together in unique and unexpected ways. A trio of seasoned players that know their chops, but don’t take themselves too seriously, Mash Confusion creates a very danceable and fun atmosphere, with the priority of ensuring everyone has a great time
CeCe Gable is a consummate jazz performer who has sung in clubs and venues throughout the US, Europe and Japan. She has produced five CDs to critical acclaim and continues to offer concerts and clinics.
Originally, from Barberton, Ohio she now lives in the Reno Tahoe area where she has been a featured guest artist with the Reno Jazz Orchestra, the Reno Philharmonic, the Reno Pops and the Carson Symphony.