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South Tahoe High Performing Arts Department presents The Royal Family
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 9:58am
South Tahoe High Performing Arts Department presents The Royal Family, a comedy by George S. Kaufman & Edna Ferber. Show dates are Friday March 30 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 31 at 7p.m. and Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m.
The Royal Family opened in New York City in 1927 and quickly became an enduring favorite. The story is a parody of Drew Barrymore’s great-grandparents, the Barrymore family of Broadway fame. Like the Barrymores, the Cavendish clan is dedicated to theatre. But, for all their eccentricities and inflated emotions, the Cavendish clan is a family like any other.
Fair Oaks couple wins $10K Tahoe South 'Epic Wedding'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 4:50pmA Fair Oaks, Calif., couple are starting off life together on a high note by winning a $10,000 Tahoe South Wedding. TahoeWeddings’ Facebook fans voted from three finalists to march the couple down the aisle in Tahoe South.
Movie Review: Action-scifi-adventure flick 'John Carter' a botch but sometimes fun
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 1:04pmMake no mistake about it, "John Carter," a movie playing now at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas at Stateline, Lake Tahoe, is a multi-million-budgeted film that takes itself seriously, although audiences may not. It's ripped from the pages of a 1912 newspaper series by Edgar Rice Burroughs of "Tarzan fame" (newspapers ran fun things like that in better times).
The Most Astounding Fact (Neil DeGrasse Tyson)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:45pmAstrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer.
Musical 'Legally Blonde' on stage in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 6:00amCarson Performing Arts will be presenting the musical comedy "Legally Blonde," opening March 23 at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at Carson City's Community Center on Hwy 50.The Broadway hit was created ...
Celebration of Celtic music planned
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 6:00amDream Spirit Baroque Band will present a concert of Celtic music in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. March 17, at the Toccata Center for the Performing Arts in Incline Villag...
Lake Tahoe Music Festival disbands
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 10:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Classical music endures through the generations but not with the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, which this week called it quits after 29 seasons."Everybody's very sad but ...
Piper leads neighborhood kid to rock 'n' roll stardom
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 10:03amIt wasn't very long ago when Rome, the new 23-year-old front man for Sublime, was a neighborhood kid on Piper Street in Fremont, Calif.How did Roman Ramirez become Rome the rock star who perform...
History program honors Native American Women
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:00amThe Douglas County Historical Society will honor Native American Women at during the "Women In History" program at 2 p.m. March 24 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center,1477 Hwy 395 N....
Hole-hearted: a one-of-a-kind illusion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:00amThe art of the magic encourages the stars to create one-of-a-kind illusions. Alex Ramon of "Illusion Fusion" has done this many times in his live shows by enlisting the help of the world's renow...
World sounds of Delhi 2 Dublin
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:00am"We take whatever we like and whatever we're feeling at the moment," said Sanjay Seran, before a Tahoe show in March 2011. "There's a lot on the Indian side and on the Celtic side and a lot of r...
Award-winning Poet to Lead Workshop at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:48pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2012 - 3:00pm Award-winning poet and editor Ravi Shankar will be in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, March 31 to give a poetry workshop from 3-6pm at Bona Fide Books in Meyers. The cost is $25. Interested participants should bring 10 copies of a poem to workshop. Advance reservation is necessary, as space is limited. To sign up, please call or email Suzanne Roberts: 530-541-4660 X708 or robertss@ltcc.edu. All abilities and aesthetic stances are welcome.
Snowlive likely an annual event; Wanderlust continues to grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:35pmReggae singer Matisyahu put his faith in Tahoe's support when he dove from the bandstand into the crowd at the Crystal Bay Casino. The people did not let him down. Instead, they carried him back...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival includes film on the Truckee River Watershed
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:33pmOne of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival returns to South Shore Friday for the seventh consecutive year. With a growing public...
Tahoe twinbill at Legion Hall with DWC and Dad's LPs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:27pmLake Tahoe Action's 2011 Band of the Year play a show Friday which will be opened by a band which might make a run at next year's title.The Dead Winter Carpenters, which last month packed the Cr...
'Mike and Molly' star Billy Gardell living large
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:24pmHere's a true Hollywood story.Aspiring comedian Billy Gardell moved to Southern California hoping to launch a successful career. After getting a few acting roles, he ran out of work. He decided ...
East Coast theme at Improv with Fitzsimmons, Eagle
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:21pmAward-winning comedian, writer and multiple Emmy winner Greg Fitzsimmons returns to the Improv after a long absence. The headliner through Sunday night at Harveys has quite a bit going on these ...
Hollywood hammers away at Dr. Seuss' charm
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:18pmDuring his life, author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to readers as Dr. Seuss, zealously guarded the misappropriation of his works. However, since his death in 1991, his second wife and sur...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival includes film on the Truckee River Watershed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 4:05pmOne of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival returns to South Shore today for the seventh consecutive year. With a growing public ...
Tahoe gets a splash of color
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 6:00amOne utility box, one Dumpster and one wall at a time, South Lake Tahoe is getting a little brighter, a little more colorful and a lot more artsy. Over the past three years, a South Lake Tahoe family and a youth art group called the Sphere of Influence have been painting dozens of the bland green boxes, trash bins and concrete walls. Their vibrant designs are now noticeable on the sides of many city streets.
Potluck with Entertainment celebrates the Irish
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 6:00amThe March Potluck with Entertainment will take place Friday with the sharing good food, socializing and song. The potluck begins at 5:30 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage will be provided so participant...
Toccata season continues next month with 'Brrroque Masters'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 6:00amThe Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus continues its seventh anniversary Winter MusicFest with the "Brrroque Masters" concert series March 8-16.The program features guest cellist Jeffrey Lastra...
Desert Brushes to meet Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 6:00amThe Carson Valley Desert Brushes will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Johnson Lane Firehouse, 1400 Stephanie Way in Minden.Instructions on making a flower pot soldier will be presented.Painters of ...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Scones to warm your heart and soul
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 6:00amIt's March, the month of St. Patrick's Day, when Daylight Saving Time begins, and the first day of spring. Speaking of these three events and our fresh Sierra snow makes me think fresh, homemade he...
Students to play March Madness concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 6:00amLake Tahoe Unified School District "March Madness" bands will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at South Tahoe Middle School multi-purpose room.The free concert includes 170 South Tahoe Middle Scho...
Children’s Book Drive to Benefit Kids in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:13pm
The South Lake Tahoe Children’s Book Drive a group project through the Leadership Lake Tahoe Program will be commencing on March 1st and continuing through April 1st 2012.
The book drive is being conducted in conjunction with the National Library Week and National School Library Month.
George Thorogood hits one out of the park with new record
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:04amInstead of baseball, George Thorogood made it to “the Show” in music, where a playing career can last much longer.
Graham Elwood goes to the head of the stage
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 3:45pmGuess who's headlining Harveys Improv for the first time? Graham Elwood. Yes, Graham Elwood! It took a while, but hey, he's been headlining theaters and other clubs for quite some time now. We j...
'The Voice' has a new star and she lives in Reno
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 3:37pmWhitney Myer passed the most pressure-packed audition imaginable.The 25-year-old Reno singer was chosen by each of the four judges during the blind audition phase of "The Voice," a weekly progra...
Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous set for August 23-26
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 6:01pmThe first Lake Tahoe Motorcycle Adventure Ride and Rendezvous is slated for August 23-26 on the beautiful South Shore of Lake Tahoe (Tahoe South). The event includes both off road and pavement rides, evening social events, entertainment, guest speakers, vendors and Tahoe summer activities. The event welcomes all makes of bikes and riders.
Movie Review: 'Act of Valor' mixes recruiting with SEALs
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:03pmThe action-thriller film "Act of Valor," now playing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, merges real-life SEALs (we all know who the SEALs are, thanks to the Osama bin Laden assassination) with Hollywood actors in action photography taken during maneuvers at the SEAL training grounds.
No SEALs are identified by name, although there is a surprisingly length listing of SEALs who have died in action at the end of the film.
Swing dance party planned in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 6:00amHigh Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party Feb. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center's Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City.There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dan...
Lisa's home video capsules
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 2:44pmTOWER HEIST [2/21](2011)* * (C)Directed by Brett RatnerStarring Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda, Matthew Broderick, Tea Leoni, Michael Pena, Gabourey SidibeUniversal//Rated PG-1...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Tasty tacos with a vegan twist
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:00amWelcome to the taco - a Mexican food created with a corn or flour tortilla folded around a pile of filling. A taco can be concocted with or without meat, poultry and seafood. But a vegetarian taco ...
Art League presents program on photographing artwork for reproduction
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:00amThe Tahoe Art League presents "The Art & Science of the Fine Art Capture," at 7 p.m. March 7 at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd Michael Nelson, owner of GRAfx 8 Media Group...
Stateline rocks all weekend with A.W.O.L. Snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:00amA.W.O.L. Snow is a progressive music experience that will feature world-renowned electronic DJs Sander Kleinenberg, Cedric Gervais, Chris Lake, Bart B More, Manufactured Superstars & Anthony Att...
Hawaiian rock 'n' roll at MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:00amIration will spread warm Hawaii- and California-inspired music to chilly Lake Tahoe.The band performs at 9 p.m. Saturday with special guests Trevor Hall and Thrive at the MontBleu Resort and Cas...
Carrots are always in season
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:00amFor generations, kids have watched Bugs Bunny gobble up pound after pound of carrots. And while many will always associate the carrot as rabbit food, there are plenty of reasons why we should al...
Mardi Gras Dance on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:01amEveryone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...
Too Short headlines rap show in the Cal Neva Resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:13amToo Short was the first West Coast rap star, recording three albums on his own before he made his major-label debut with 1988s gold album "Born to Mack," his next four all went platinum. Anticip...
Crown belongs to hometown bands
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Floor space in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino was at a premium last Saturday night.People were crammed wall to wall and stacked five or six deep at the bar, whil...
THC hero Rob Cantrell hits Tahoe before 'Marijuana-Logues'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:07amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Where do marijuana and coffee meet? For Rob Cantrell, it's green tea.Cantrell, best known at Tahoe for two performances of "The Marijuana-Logues" at the Crystal Bay Ca...
'Shake it with your baby' and G. Love
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:59pmIt's been a busy year for Garrett Dutton, who is better known as the Philadelphia born and bred G. Love. He released a reinvigorating, blues-inspired album, "Fixin' to Die," began work on a seco...
Snowlive draws all-star players from rock, reggae, New Orleans
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:51pmA Hasidic Jew, a North Mississippi Allstar and a jazz cat walk into a casino ... If you haven't heard this one, you don't know about the unprecedented musical event at the Crystal Bay Casino.The...
Who's got the fire extinguisher?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:43pmNicolas Cage long sought a superhero role to place his own stamp upon, and found a bizarre one in Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider. By day he's a stunt motorcycle rider, but when duty calls, Blaze is tr...
Bobby Collins: a New Yorker and a standup guy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:38pm"Lin-sanity" is especially acute for New York Knicks fans like Bobby Collins, who grew up watching games in Madison Square Garden.Jeremy Lin is the player who, after being released from two NBA ...
Another comeback for comedian Alan Burksy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:46pmThe last time Alan Bursky performed at the Improv was eight years ago. The last time I saw him was at Fran Cowan's memorial service, asking if there were any dates available so he could get book...
Mardi Gras Dance on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 6:00amEveryone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...
Movie Review: 'The Vow' a romantic comedy that bounces along
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 6:11pmThe film "The Vow," currently on view at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is a good bad film. The bad is the sweetness-loaded script and the apparently rock-dumb male lead, Channing Tatum, as Leo Collins. The good is co-star Rachel McAdams as Paige Collins. This is billed as a romantic comedy, ideal as a "date" outing. Maybe, but ...
Movie opens with a brief scene of now and then goes back to five years earlier when Paige and Leo exchanged vows in a yuppie-like wedding. Thus, "The Vow."
Toccata presents 'Brrroque Masters' in March
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus continues its 7th anniversary Winter MusicFest with the "Brrroque Masters" concert series March 8-16.The program features guest cellis...
