Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Programs topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
'Coming in from the Cold' winter music series draws 773 attendees; donations cover performer pay
Summary
Washoe County's 'Coming in from the Cold' winter concert series drew 773 attendees across 10 weeks (average 77 per show), raised $3,701 in donations and paid performers a minimum floor of $250, according to Recreation Coordinator Jason Allberry.
Recreation Coordinator Jason Allberry updated the commission on the 2026 "Coming in from the Cold" winter music series at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center at Bartley Ranch. The series ran 10 consecutive weeks and drew a total of 773 attendees (about 77 per show), an 18% increase from the prior year.
Allberry said the free series relies on suggested donations; this year donations totaled $3,701. He said the program introduced a minimum floor payment of $250 for performers and paid out $2,985 to artists this season; remaining donations were used for refreshments and supplies. The series averaged community outreach on multiple channels including the county events calendar, social media and a KOLO 8 news appearance.
Why it matters: the program is a low‑cost community arts offering that brings residents to county facilities during winter months and supports local performers, while remaining free to the public. Allberry described the series as both a cultural amenity and a way to activate county facilities during off‑peak seasons.
Next steps: Allberry thanked performers and parks staff; commissioners expressed appreciation and noted steady attendance and community interest.
