Lifestyle
Barton Foundation’s 'Tiki Tee Off' and 'Lei Up' Luau
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:43pmEvent Date:
June 20, 2013 - 1:30pm
Barton Foundation is bringing Hawaii to Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 20 for a great cause – Barton Foundation’s Community Health Endowment. The Endowment which supports the future health of the Lake Tahoe region and beyond through equipment purchases, renovations and expansions for Barton Health.
Amazing visual arts lineup this summer at Valhalla Grand Hall
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:15pm
Lake Tahoe isn’t the only beautiful thing people will be gazing at this summer because the Artist-In-Residence program is sure to catch the eye of many at the annual summer-long Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival.
Musical phenomenon 'RENT' to hit the LTCC Duke Theatre stage
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 1:56pmThe Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is excited to present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, “RENT,” with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.
Performances are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees on June 16 and 23 at 2:00 p.m. Set in New York City’s East Village, "RENT" follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they struggle to survive and create in Manhattan’s Lower East Side during the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, and under the shadow of the AIDS epidemic.
South Lake Tahoe Spring into Summer Kick-Off Party
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 9:30amEvent Date:
June 1, 2013 - 10:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to its inaugural Spring into Summer event on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m.
This event is FREE and allows families to tour the recreation swim complex, meet the recreation partners and sign up for programs such as the South Tahoe Adventure Recreation (STAR) Camps and meet camp leaders, swim lessons, and enjoy refreshments. Attendees of the event will receive a FREE one day use pass.
LTCC Writers’ Series celebrates The Kokanee publication with reading from students
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 9:18amEvent Date:
May 15, 2013 - 8:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series is proudly hosting a celebration for the publication of the college’s literary journal, The Kokanee, Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at the LTCC library.
The event will feature short readings from student and faculty authors. Authors reading from their work will include Frank Riley, Cece Cummins, Harper Dial, Bonnie Turnbull, Marcela de Lira Astorga, Karen A. Terrey, Ryan Row, and Alec Holmes. The event is free and open to the public. The Kokanee will be available for purchase.
Center for Spiritual Development classes begin
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:51am
Event Date:
May 14, 2013 - 6:30pm
New classes will begin at the Center for Spiritual Development in South Lake Tahoe. Marty and Amrito Cross are back on an every week schedule (our own level class at FSD is now on Wednesdays, so no need to alternate).
Level 1, Level 2 classes and free healing circle start again on Tuesday, May 14. See details below. Level 4 is on-going on Thursdays. Please let us know what you plan to attend. Spirit Coaching is also available to fit your schedule (6-month minimum commitment).
Classes are at Unity at the Lake, 1195 Rufus Allen Bvd., across from the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
May music and event lineup at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 1:17pmJack Durst of Fabulous Lake Tahoe provides the latest event and music lineup for May. Follow his website here and more videos like this at his YouTube page here. You can follow Jack on Twitter here.
Improv pros at Lake Tahoe Community College for special performance
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 1:37pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Department’s Random Acts of Improv group welcomes television performers Rick and Laura Hall for a musical improvisational workshop and live performance on Saturday, May 18 in the Duke Theatre.
Annual Highway 50 Wagon Train
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:31pmEvent Date:
June 1, 2013 (All day)
The Highway 50 Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to horse and wagon enthusiasts, and the historical reenactment of the "Great Western Migration." We invite you to participate in our 64th Anniversary run in the summer of 2013.
Take a step back through the portals of time and relive the adventures and rigors of the early pioneers as they forged their way west.
Farewell to Manzanar author at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:30pmEvent Date:
May 14, 2013 - 5:00pm
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, award-winning author of Farewell to Manzanar will speak at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library Tuesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. She will speak about how the story of her family’s life, in an internment camp, became a cautionary tale about civil rights violations. She is one of five authors selected for the Cal Humanities Searching for Democracy California Reads Program. A reception and book signing will follow.
Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns for 21st year in June
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 12:09amEvent Date:
June 1, 2013 (All day)
The 21st Valhalla Renaissance Faire, June 1-2 and 8-9, will exhibit the pleasures and pageantry of the Elizabethan era. Costumed players perform at Camp Richardson Resort in the shady lanes and byways, and sell their wares from market stalls filled with fine handmade crafts.
Go to www.valhallafaire.com for more information.
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns to MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 12:01amEvent Date:
June 29, 2013 (All day)
MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa’s Summer Concert Series second annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns on Saturday, June 29. Tahoe's taste of island irie at the 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater will feature breezy Jamaica rhythms and reggae ska beats from headliners SOJA and Alpha Blondy, along with special guests Passafire, Stickfigure, Tomorrow's Bad Seed and Island of Black & White.
Sports stars tee it up at Lake Tahoe with American Century Championship golf tournament
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 11:53pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2013 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE — A powerhouse lineup of sports legends including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Oscar de la Hoya, and Bodie Miller will join entertainers Ray Romano and Jack Wagner for the 24th annual American Century Championship, July 16-21, 2013.
Artist Studio Tour summer 2013 dates announced by Tahoe Art League
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 11:21pmSouth Lake Tahoe, CA – Local artist group Tahoe Art League (TAL) announces its 2013 Artist Studio Tour for two weekends July 26, 27, 28 and August 2, 3, 4 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Free and open to the public. Come to the lake to cool off and enjoy creativity!
Wonderful and inspiring for the whole family. See demonstrations and hear artist's stories.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates Earth Day at Bijou Community Park
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival will kick off Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.
Bring your friends and family to learn about ways to counteract global climate change through recycling and composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint.
May brings live theater to Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Showroom with performances of 'Motherhood Out Loud'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 9:42am
Event Date:
May 9, 2013 - 7:30pm
Where else have you been able to entrust the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers and local Lake Tahoe talent? Motherhood Out Loud will take the stage at MontBleu May 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 3 p.m. It is a moving hilarious theatrical event perfect for a Mother’s Day weekend outing. Go here for tickets, call (530) 541-4975 or stop by the MontBleu Box Office.
'Planning your Garden' talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 8:56am
Event Date:
May 7, 2013 - 6:30pm Join the Friends of the Library as Carolyn Meiers, of the South Lake Tahoe Garden Club, informs and delights with her presentation "Plan Your Garden Early and Prepare for a Growing Summer Season." All ‘thumbs’ are welcome to this free event.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 9:28amEvent Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be in the Gym at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1182 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe Saturday, April 27, 10 am to 6 pm.
Event to feature live music by Fabrizio both days and Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band Saturday afternoon; landscaping and defensible demonstrations by the South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley fire departments; door prizes, plenty of vendors and more.
Go here to learn more.
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 9:27amEvent Date:
April 26, 2013 - 4:00pm
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be in the Gym at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1182 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe Friday, April 26, 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, April 27, 10 am to 6 pm.
Event to feature live music by Fabrizio both days and Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band Saturday afternoon; landscaping and defensible demonstrations by the South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley fire departments; door prizes, plenty of vendors and more.
Go here to learn more.
12th annual Grapes and Gates wine, food tasting to benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 5:47pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 12th Annual Grapes and Gates wine tasting event on May 8 at the Edgewood Clubhouse’s North Room. Enjoy a beautiful Lake Tahoe sunset while tasting exquisite regional wines and gourmet foods from the area’s top restaurants.
“What a wonderful opportunity to support a scholarship program for kids in the Basin, while at the same time enjoying the best food and wine tasting at South Lake,” said Foundation board member and Lakeside Inn president Lon Rusk.
Lake Tahoe a finalist for $30k Bell Bike Helmet grant
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 5:14pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the U.S. Forest Service and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association have been working together for a couple of years to improve mountain bike trails all while protecting the natural resources of our local forests. Lake Tahoe is a special place, loved and used by millions of visitors each year from around the world. The local forest service has been at the forefront of working collaboratively with user groups and the public to ensure that protecting the environment of this special place, still allows for uses that are compatible and fun.
Fabulous Lake Tahoe April 2013 entertainment and concert events
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 4:29pmJack Durst of Fabulous Lake Tahoe gives a complete rundown of entertainment and concert events for April. Follow Jack at his website here, his YouTube channel here and Twitter here.
Walking Street Art Tour of Lake Tahoe: Stateline to the American Legion
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/23/2013 - 10:54amJack Durst of Fabulous Lake Tahoe takes viewers on a 3-mile walking tour of public art in South Lake Tahoe from Stateline to the American Legion Hall. If you're interested in: art, street art, murals, sculptures, chainsaw bears, this is the place for you. Interactive map, directions, and galleries can be found here.
Phish returns to Harveys Lake Tahoe for two shows July 30-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 8:01amPhish will return to South Shore Lake Tahoe for its 2013 Summer Tour, according to the band's website. Shows are set for the Harveys Outdoor Concert Series July 30-31.
The famed Vermont-based jam band held sold-out shows in August, 2011.
Buy a Tahoe License Plate and Receive Two Free Lift Tickets
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 3:15pm
California and Nevada residents can take advantage of the 35 inches of new Tahoe snow with two free lift tickets through the popular “Plates for Powder” program offered through the Tahoe Fund. Purchase a new California or Nevada Tahoe license plate and you are eligible for two free Alpine or Nordic lift tickets. Tickets are available at 11 participating Tahoe resorts.
LTCC embarks on 'Around the World in 80 Days'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 6:00amCircumnavigating the world in less than three months might not impress the modern traveler, but for 19th-century adventurer Phileas Fogg from "Around the World in 80 Days," it's a lightning-fast...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Breakfast croissants for daylight saving time
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 6:00amHello March, the week we spring forward and enjoy daylight time on Sunday. Looking at the fresh snow on the ground and coyotes on the run it's a heads up to start eating lighter and getting a move ...
Student art on display
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 6:00amStudents from Sierra House School are exhibiting their art at the El Dorado County Branch on Rufus Allen Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. The art was created during the Bringing Art to Schools progra...
LTCC Writers’ Series celebrates National Poetry Month with three award-winning poets
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 5:33pm
Event Date:
April 12, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series will proudly celebrate National Poetry Month on Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the LTCC Library.
Three award-winning poets — Kelle Groom, Lexa Hillyer, and Krista Lukas — will read from their works, engage the audience with a Q and A, and sign books. The event is free and open to the community. Books will be available for purchase.
'Que Sera' - the Congress goes on the record with soul
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 12:23pmDonny Hathaway is so esteemed his cover songs are covered.With Hathaway's 1972 "Live" in mind, the Denver trio the Congress made a record of soul songs from the late 1960s and early '70s."That (Hat...
Fabulous Lake Tahoe March concert lineup
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:21pmJack Durst at Fabulous Lake Tahoe rounds up the entire March concert and entertainment lineup below. Go here and subscribe to Jack's entire Youtube playlist, here to follow his blog and here for his Twitter updates.
LTCC Random Acts of Improv Returns
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
March 29, 2013 - 7:30pm
Join the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College for a night of laughter and off-the-wall comedy provided by the department’s own improvisation group, Random Acts of Improv.
Windjammers Yacht Club season opener and Chowder Feed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 7:27pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2013 (All day) Tahoe Windjammers invites anyone interested in sailing to join us at our annual membership meeting and Chowder Feed. Meet other sailors and find out about our racing and cruising programs. All levels of experience welcome. The Windjammers sponsor Wednesday night Beer Can Racing and a diversified weekend schedule. Visit our website at tahoewindjammers.com to find out more about our club.
Location
Tahoe Keys Marina
United States
See map: Google Maps
In advocacy for gay rights, Reno man gets pop singer Jepsen to cancel concert for Boy Scouts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:36am"I just met you, and this is crazy,But here's my number, call me maybe?"- Carly Rae JepsenHey, not so fast, Boy Scouts of America. She doesn't mean you.Carly Rae Jepsen, singer of one of the big...
Holy Land explorer to speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:49pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2013 - 11:00am Prof. Tom Meyer who has climbed the pyramids in Egypt, explored Petra, walked around the Sea of Galilee and explored the entire Holy Land will be presenting a lecture on March 10 at the First Baptist Church, 1053 Wildwood Ave, in South Lake Tahoe. The program begins at 11 a.m.
LTCC Theater Arts presents 'Around the World in 80 Days'
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 12:01pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2013 - 7:30pm
Stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains fill the Duke Theatre stage as the Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department presents the hit comedy adventure, “Around the World in 80 Days,” by Mark Brown, adapted from the popular novel by Jules Verne. Performances are March 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees on March 17 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.
An Evening with Suzanne Roberts and Tim Hauserman
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 4:22pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2013 - 6:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters and the Tahoe Area Sierra Club invite you to join them for an Evening with local authors Suzanne Roberts and Tim Hauserman. They will be sharing slides and stories of their adventures and signing copies of their books, Almost Somewhere and Tahoe Rim Trail. You may purchase copies of these books at the event (cash or local checks only please). Admission is Free and there will be a free raffle drawing at the end of the evening.
Location
Emerald Bay Physical Therapy
812 Emerald Bay Road, SLT Call 541-1027 for more info
United States
28° 17' 29.616" N, 82° 42' 57.2544" W
See map: Google Maps
Second Alan Evans Trio album is out of this world
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 12:28pmDuring recording of the second Alan Evans Trio album, the band leader encouraged and instructed the guitarist: "Come on, man, think like space funk." Evans, who once had a band called Moon Boot ...
'Howie's Morning Rush' now live on KRLT streaming radio
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 9:08am
Fans of 'Howie's Morning Rush' on KRLT 93.9 can now listen live anywhere in the world via streaming radio. Go here and click to the link.
Here's Howie's message this morning on his Facebook page:
TAP to host Dancing with the South Lake Tahoe Stars
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:00amTahoe Arts Project will host Dancing with the South Lake Tahoe Stars, a fundraiser, tonight at MontBleu.Tahoe Arts Project brought the Utah Ballroom Dance Co. into the schools the week of Feb. 25-M...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Bruschetta under the Tahoe sun
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:00amI'd like to introduce to you bruschetta - an Italian appetizer from Italy that goes centuries back in time. The ingredients are basic good-for -you foods such as grilled bread with olive oil, herbs...
Surviving the war on drugs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 6:00amThe intimidation factor of Oscar-week kept most films off the release schedule, leaving Dwayne Johnson's (aka the Rock) new movie as the only one daring to open widely. Why not - since Johnson's...
Sheridan's new bailiwick comes with A caveat: better not bring the kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 6:00amA one-time member of the Disney family feels as if that part of his life was like from some other planet eons ago.Lately Rondell Sheridan has been letting that inner suspense novel of a persona ...
An antidote to languid electronics, 3upFront comes home for gig 2,501
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 6:00am"We gave up our youth and model railroad trains; picked up guitars and we changed our names.With experience of a tortured youth; you turn up the music and go in search of the truth."- Beat Farme...
STS9 comes with 'Shakespearian flow'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 6:00amWhen STS9 relocated from Atlanta to Santa Cruz, Calif., in 2000, the band covered almost as much space geographically as it does musically in a concert."It's just a lifestyle thing; the weather,...
G. Loves hip-hop and blues, hot and cold beverages
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 6:00amPaul Simon, Velvet Underground and Blind Willie McTell covers on the same album. You don't hear that every day. Then again, maybe you're just not listening to enough G. Love, a guy who has manag...
Jazz collaboration starts in New York, performed at Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 3:49pmBen Wendel and Dan Tepfer have a lot in common. Both of their mothers are opera singers. Both were born outside of the United States, but now reside in New York City. Both share a lifelong dedic...
'Mystery Science Theater' crew lands in Hollywood
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 3:41pmHow much will people pay to watch three middle-aged guys make fun of a really bad movie? Quite a lot, as it turns out - as long as the guys are "Mystery Science Theater 3000" alums Mike Nelson, Kev...
Diploma or dobro? Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys go bluegrass
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 3:28pmA leisure-time activity for some college students led to a postgraduate profession.The bluegrass band from Michigan State University, the Flatbellys, was destined to break up after its members g...
South Lake Tahoe Friends of Library ask for donations as it prepares for March book sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 11:12am
Event Date:
March 16, 2013 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books and audio/visual materials (DVD & books on Tape/CD only please) for the upcoming book sale. We would greatly appreciate materials only in good condition and with a copyright date no earlier than 2000.
