Lifestyle

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society starts off a summer of history on the beach at Lakeview Commons, every Tuesday through August 1 (except for the 4th of July holiday).

Tahoe History Talks on the Beach feature different speakers for an hour every week, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the steps at the west side of the Commons.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band are heading to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Friday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band is a renowned musical group led by the legendary drummer Ringo Starr. Formed in 1989, the band features a rotating lineup of accomplished musicians from various backgrounds, each bringing their unique talent to the stage. On Aug. 3, 1992, Ringo and his All Starr Band played at the Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater, the venue's name at the time.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Neil Young brings his Coastal Tour 2023 to Lake Tahoe with special guest Chris Pierce. They will be performing on the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena stage at Harveys Lake Tahoe on July 24 at 7:30 p.m.

MEYERS, Calif. - The Meyers Mountain Market is opening for the season on Wednesday, June 7. The market is held in Tahoe Paradise Park on the banks of the Upper Truckee River. It is held on Wednesdays until September 13 from 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m., rain or shine.

Vendors offer fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs & honey. Fresh-baked goods, flowers, and arts & crafts are also available for purchase. Enjoy dinner at one of the food trucks and eat under the pine trees, on the sandy shore of Lake Baron, or on the beautiful banks of the river.

Opening nights always have a special energy and excitement to them, and last night's first performance of Seussical had those qualities and more.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), Great Basin Institute (GBI), and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) host Wild Tahoe Weekend!

Join them June 24-25 at Taylor Creek Visitor Center, just three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free, fun, family-friendly event.

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its Francis Humphrey lecture series with a Chautauqua performance by local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Ancient Forest Society, a South Lake Tahoe-based nonprofit, has announced a new partnership with One Tree Planted. The two organizations are working together to collect giant sequoia seeds throughout their range to preserve this invaluable genetic material for the future.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 10th season of Live at Lakeview gets underway in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 29 at Lakeview Commons. The City of South Lake Tahoe, Visit Lake Tahoe & Tahoe Wellness Center are hosts of the weekly summer music series.

“This summer we’re celebrating bringing ten years of free live music and our 100th concert in South Lake Tahoe,” states Rob Giustina of On Course Events. “We’ve got an incredible lineup, lots of new vendors, local beer on tap & great vibes in store for this community!”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ready to release your inner gardener but didn't know where to start? Or, are you new to high-altitude gardening at Lake Tahoe after leaving a sea-level home? Over the next few weeks, I'll be digging into what works for a long-lasting, healthy Tahoe garden.

As with anything, planning is necessary, long before the garden gloves go on. I like to go outside and sit in my yard at different times of the day, get a feel for the sun in the area I want to plant, and start picturing in my head how things will work.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California State Parks at Lake Tahoe are reopening day-use areas on Saturday, May 27. The Sierra State Parks Foundation made the long-awaited announcement.

The parks will remain open until closing for the winter on September 31.

The following parks’ day-use areas are reopening Saturday:

Sugar Pine Point State (including Visitor Center)
Emerald Bay State Park (including Visitor Center)
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Donner Memorial State Park (including Visitor Center)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A new partnership between Lake Tahoe Community College's Rising Scholars Program (RSP) for justice-involved students and the youth detention facility El Centro High School in Sacramento has resulted in its first community college graduate.

MEYERS, Calif. - Music in the Park returns this summer with one concert a month in Tahoe Paradise Park.

The free concerts are hosted by Meyers Mountain Market with help from donations and sponsors. They start at 5 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.

The lineup:

June 23
Bison - Acoustic String Band

July 28
Mescalito - Mountain Rock N' Roll

August 11
Jelly Bread - Desert Twang, Urban Funk & Rock

September 1
Boot Juice - River Rock & Americana

Tahoe Paradise Park is located at 1011 E. San Bernardino Avenue.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Bob Sweatt as he shares rare flowers from his 2022 Wildflower Big Year sponsored by TINS, the Tahoe Institute of Natural Science, at the South Lake Tahoe Library on May 30.

This free event is presented by Friends of the Library.

Lake Tahoe is an area abundant with wildflower species, including many rare and endangered species. Bob's presentation will include many rare as well as uncommon species that you will not normally see on your wildflower walk.

As we reflect back on Barton’s 60-year history, the 1960s, which encompasses Barton’s grand opening, marks a time of progression and purposeful improvement.

The 1960s were an exciting time at Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Airport, which opened in 1959, made access easier. And with the 1960 Winter Olympics showcase, tourism began to grow. As the region grew to support its seasonal visitors, and more people relocated to Tahoe, a community hospital became vital.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Bring the family for a day of fun in the park. Legacy Day at Donner Memorial State Park, located at 12593 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, Calif. returns on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its second-ever celebration of the land’s legacy, its cultural and natural history, and the people that inhabited the land.

UC Davis TERC is hosting its next Science Speaks lecture The Last Area with Dr. Warwick Vincent at Granlibakken Tahoe on May 18.

In a recent commentary published in the journal Science, it was reported that the northern edge of the Canadian Arctic archipelago and Greenland is where the world’s oldest and thickest ice is found (Radio Canada International; December 2, 2020). It was also reported that this will be the last refuge for ice-dependent species. The commentary was titled, “Witnessing Ice Habitat Collapse in the Arctic.”

The Virginia Truckee Railroad begins its 48th season on May 27, 2023, with one-hundred-year-old steam engine #29 at the lead. The scenic train ride departs daily from the original Virginia City depot where millionaires and miners departed 150 years ago. The historic 35-minute ride over the original 1869 route departs once an hour starting at 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and runs through October. Adult fares are $16 to $19 and $8 for children ages 5-12. Kids aged four and under ride free. Tickets are available at the depot, or reserve space online at virginiatruckee.com.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Village is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a full lineup for its summer concert series which gets officially underway on Memorial Day weekend. So far, forty shows have been booked for the stage located between two of the village's restaurants, Fire and Ice and Gunbarrel Tavern.

The Heavenly Village Concert Series (HVSCS) runs through Labor Day. Show times are 5:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. and shows are free to the public.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Singer/songwriter Bryan Bielanski is on a tour of the United States to promote his new album, Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time 3. He will be in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, May 9 on stage at the Social House Deli in the Heavenly Village from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Imagine REM and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski. Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and CCR, he has a distinct musical style and lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re really alive.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Event Center in Stateline will be playing host to the Lake Tahoe Comic Con on September 23 and 24. Guests attending the event can expect to participate in cosplay contests, guest panels and meet celebrity guests. Tickets for the event will go on sale, Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. and start at $16 for Sunday and $19 for Saturday. Guests will be able to purchase a Two-Day Pass for $30.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is hosting a collaborative musical evocation of the natural landscapes of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and Pyramid Lake on Wednesday, May 3, at 5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe’s Prim Library.

As part of the college's Talks at Tahoe performance series, musicians and professors in the Department of Music will perform a creative musical evocation of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be holding a Start Smart class on the South Shore on Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. This free class is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Drama Department, under the direction of Ethan Niven, will be performing The Servant of Two Masters for the next two weekends, April 28-30 and May 5-7. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday shows are at 2 p.m.

The Servant of Two Masters is a comedy by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni written in 1746. It has been adapted by Oded Gross and Tracy Young, with music, and additional lyrics by Paul James Pendergas.