Christmas in the Sierra

Join David John and the Comstock Cowboys as they ring in the first weekend of December with live music in Virginia City. On Saturday, December 1 they begin their "Christmas in the Sierra" concert series at Piper's Opera House. Located at 12 North B Street in Virginia City, Piper's Opera House will open its doors at 7 p.m. (following the Parade of Lights), and the show runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are available weekends at the Bucket of Blood Saloon, the Visitors Center, and at Sundance Gift Shop for $20 in advance or for $25 at the door. Phone orders area also available by calling Patrick Gilmore of the Virginia City Tourism Commission at 775-847-7500 or 800-718-7587.

The "Christmas in the Sierra" concert series continues at Genoa's Town Hall on Saturday, December 8 with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. The first show is at 5 p.m., with a second show at 8 p.m. For more info call 775-782-8696.

Finishing up the series on Sunday, December 16, the Cowboys play at the Barkley Theater in Fallon. The first show is at 3 p.m., with a second show at 6 p.m. For more info, call Valerie Swirczek at 775-423-3040.

If these dates don't work for you, be sure to catch one of the band's many 2 to 6 p.m. performances at Virginia City's Bucket of Blood Saloon. No cover charge, just a one drink per set minimum. View the Comstock Cowboys' Calendar of Events here or call ahead for information at 775-847-0322.