Lifestyle
V-Day benefit performance targets violence against women and girls
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - V-Day South Lake Tahoe will present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues to raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls.The benefit reading...
Singer Kenny Loggins back in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 10:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kenny Loggins has been many things to many people over the past three decades - "a moving target" as he's put it. In his time, Loggins has been a guitar-slinger with a ps...
Sugarland added to summer series
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 3:25pmSweet news: Sugarland is coming to Tahoe.The country duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will perform Aug. 18 in the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys as part of the 2012 Summer Outdoor ...
Full Circle Compost & Hungry Mother Organics 3rd Annual Seed Swap
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 2:52pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2012 (All day) Have you ever been to a Seed Swap? It's soooo much fun! Bring your own seeds to swap or just come down and get rare locally grown Heirloom varieties. Our seeds have been proven to grow here in the Sierra Nevada Environment... flowers, heirloom vegetables, trees, shrubs and much much more! If you don't have your own seeds, that's ok, we only ask for a small donation.
Full Circle Compost & Hungry Mother Organics
3190 Hwy 395, Minden, NV 89423
Please call 775-267-5305 or go to our website www.fullcirclecompost.com
Grammy Awards had plenty of connections with Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 10:56amThe Beach Boys are back.The legendary rock 'n' roll band will perform July 15 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale March...
Wayne Brady describes the ups and downs of 'spontaneous theater'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:33pmImprovisational entertainer Wayne Brady doesn't do standup routines, but on occasion an ambitiousness attitude brought him violently down in both a wrestling ring and in the Lake Tahoe wildernes...
Riveting show from brothers Garza
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:30pm"We're gonna' bring you some acoustic Texican rock and roll!" Henry Garza yelled into the microphone, peering out at the audience behind shaded sunglasses framed by dark, shoulder-length hair.Los L...
Expendables were anything but during Tahoe show
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:25pmFeaturing a unique fusion of musical genres, the Expendables are just as amazing live as it is on its records. It hit the crowd last week in the MontBleu Theatre with a plethora of songs, old an...
Dance like the plot doesn't matter, sting like a giant bee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:21pmThere's more wrong with "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" than is indicated by its Jules Verne ripoff title.As the film opens, Sean (Josh Hutcherson, reprising his role from 2008's "Journey to ...
Howie is Starr struck at the Improv, which welcomes smoking comic Tony Camin
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:14pmIf you haven't seen "The Adventures of Tintin" make sure that you do. The Oscar-nominated movie features Joe Starr, who appears through Sunday at Harveys' Improv, in the role of Interpol agent B...
Perfect canine performer sought for Shakespeare festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 6:00amAuditions for "Crab" the Dog Are Set for March 21, 2012.The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival in Incline Village announces auditions for "Crab" - the dog who plays an important and loving role in Wil...
Local musician Jesse Kalin announces the hiring of new personal manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 12:04pm
Refining his sound by ‘going solo’ local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin is pleased to announce the hiring of personal manager, Karen Estes of Estes Management Company.
Jesse and Karen first worked together when she worked at Caesars Tahoe and Jesse was getting started with his career. Their hope is to bring the best of Jesse’s music to every one , performing in Lake Tahoe and in cities such as Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and beyond! “The sky is the limit with the passion and talent that Jesse beholds.” Says Estes.
In-town public sled hills disappear
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 1:52pmThough it is off the radar, sledding will always have its place as an all-ages family activity. And though there are plenty of places to sled and tube around the city limits of South Lake Tahoe, the last of the remaining free places in town have dried up.
And not for a lack of snow, either. Two sled and tube hill favorites have been removed from the public after recent projects leveled some of the property to make way for expansions.
Movie Review: 'Star Wars' rages again in 3D With 'The Phantom Menace'
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 6:28pmI was busy some other place when "Star Wars, The Phantom Menace" opened in 1999. Lucky me. Not so lucky now when I went to see the reworked original decked out in 3D. The film is now playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinema at Stateline, Lake Tahoe. And for all those Star Wars fans, and they know who they are, you won't want to miss it; though you can see the release without 3D and you won't be missing much.
Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:54amBy way of Facebook, the Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists have been announced. Go here to read and comment.
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What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Sweet muffins for your sweet heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amIt's February, the month of Valentine's Day, Heart Health, and warm muffins. Living on the South Shore this year feels odd without the workout of shoveling piles of snow. But that doesn't mean i...
Dat Phan is enthusiastic about comedy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amI love Dat Phan's enthusiasm . This quality has been with him even before he won the first season of "Last Comic Standing." He's the same way with movie roles, even if they're small ones, and also ...
Russian Treasures concert features international violinist
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will present a concert, "Russian Treasures," at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Carson City Community Center.The concert features guest violinist Carla T...
Movie Review: 'Chronicle' is above average sci-fi thriller
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:28amThe sci-fi thriller "Chronicle," currently showing at the Horizon Stadium inside the Horizon Casino Resort in Stateline at Lake Tahoe, explores the world of ESP in general and telekinesis in particular. The explorers at three teens, Andrew (Dane DeHaan), Steve (Michael B. Jordan) and Matt (Alex Russell). Most of the movie is composed of film clips from Andrew, a nerd and unpopular at school.
Los Lonely Boys ready to 'Rockpango' Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a few weeks holed up in West Texas with family and friends, self-described "Texican rock 'n' roll trio" Los Lonely Boys is on the road again. "We've been here at...
The Expendables bring winter hope with new tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:56pmMusical talent and chemistry is recognized early in life, and for the Expendables it was even earlier most. "Adam (Patterson), Raul (Bianchi), and I were friends before we got together," the ban...
Dat Phan has another secret, but Howie is like an open (comic) book
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:40pmEvery time I get a text from Dat Phan I crack up. When he first auditioned for the DirecTV television commercial called "The Whale," Dat sent me the text: "I think it went really well but don't ...
The folly of youth
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:35pmAt age 24, high school buddies Josh Trank and Max Landis (son of director John Landis, "An American Werewolf in London") reconnected on Facebook. Soon after, they began working on the script for...
Big Head Todd is forever blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:32pmOnce you get the blues, you don't leave.So don't expect Big Head Todd and the Monsters' 10th studio album to be a one-time exploration into the blues. Certainly the band will always be rockers, ...
Roger Clyne's lifelong journey includes a drive to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:23pmI remember him as being generous.He bought all the rounds that rainy day in Bangkok, tipped the bartender, told great stories. I'm not sure if I believed them all. He couldn't remember my name.I...
Brad Paisley coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 6:09pmBrad Paisley coming to TahoeStateline, NV - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 - Harveys Lake Tahoe and Another Planet Entertainment are proud to announce multi-CMA, ACM and Grammy award winning artist Brad...
Lake Tahoe Concert Update for February
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 2:38pmJack Durst gives his monthly update on music, concerts and events for Lake Tahoe. Visit his site here. Also visit Lake Tahoe Alive here.
'Illusion Fusion' provides fun
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 6:00amBlink and you'll miss it. The Horizon Casino Resort has conjured up a top-notch, family-friendly act, with "Illusion Fusion Starring Alex Ramon" dropping jaws and turning heads five nights a wee...
Kobayashi downs record 337 wings at Pa. Wing Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 9:09amPHILADELPHIA -- Competitive-eating champ Takeru Kobayashi (tah-kah-roo koh-bee-yah-shee) conquered Philadelphia's annual gustatory gorge-fest by eating 337 chicken wings in a half-hour before a cro...
Fundraiser set for Toccata Performing Arts Theater
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amA fundraiser for the new Toccata Performing Arts Theater, "Hearts, Tarts & Olde Farts IV," will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. The Incline Village venue is the former Mark Twain Culture Center...
Zany, sarcastic weekend with comedians at Tahoe's Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amWhen comedian Kevin Jordan made his debut here last week and learned Bob Zany would headline at Harveys Improv this week, Kevin told me said it was Zany who first booked him in a series of rooms ac...
Before European tour, Tower of Power pays soulful visit to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amWhen it comes to rare air, few bands have endured like Tower of Power, the soulful R&B 10 piece from Oakland.Tower of Power has performed at Tahoe since the early 1970s, when its band leader and...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Take a mini vacation with home-style fish and chips
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amDuring pre-Callie's Cabin days, I was a busy author but I admit that I was going through an anti-cooking phase. I didn't like to cook or bake. I'm talking during the beginning of The Great Reces...
Super opportunity starts Sunday for Reno's Whitney Myer
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 2:52pmTouching down for a new season immediately after the Super Bowl is a high-profile singing competition that will give a Reno artist national exposure.Whitney Myer will appear on NBC's "The Voice,...
Punxsutawney Phil 'predicts' 6 more weeks of winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 9:17amPUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.But, at this rate, that might not...
Before European tour, Tower of Power pays soulful visit to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 5:17pmWhen it comes to rare air, few bands have endured like Tower of Power, the soulful R&B 10 piece from Oakland.Tower of Power has performed at Tahoe since the early 1970s, when its band leader and...
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 5:11pmA harrowing tale of survival, "The Grey" depicts a plane crash that leaves a handful of survivors stranded in the wilderness with a predatory pack of wolves hot on their trail.Ottway, a melancho...
Zany, sarcastic weekend with comedians at tahoe's improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 5:01pmWhen comedian Kevin Jordan made his debut here last week and learned Bob Zany would headline at Harveys Improv this week, Kevin told me said it was Zany who first booked him in a series of rooms...
Fantasy Writers Social at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 4:35pm
Event Date:
February 16, 2012 - 6:30pm Calling all fantasy writers! Bona Fide Books is hosting Lake Tahoe's first local fantasy writers social Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 PM at Bona Fide HQ. Writers of all ages and all levels of experience are welcome. Discuss your latest work or ideas for new projects with others who work in your genre. Refreshments will be provided.
http://www.bonafidebooks.com/events/
Location
Bona Fide Books
1069 Magua St. #4
Meyers, CA
United States
38° 51' 11.754" N, 120° 1' 12.936" W
See map: Google Maps
Movie Review: 'The Grey' tells a fine but grim story of men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:12pmThe action-thriller film "The Grey," currently on view at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is a stark story of men in wilderness and their efforts to survive. Liam Neeson is the de facto leader after a jet carrying oil field workers crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. It is directed by Joe Carnahan, who also directed 2006's "Smokin' Aces" which was set at South Lake Tahoe and filmed inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.
Registration starts Wednesday for Digital Photo Institute
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amRegistration begins Feb. 1 for the Lake Tahoe Digital Photo Institute, cosponsored by The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and South Tahoe High School. The institute begins at 4 p.m., Friday, June...
Diego's Umbrella performs for CVAC concert series
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amGARDNERVILLE - The Carson Valley Arts Council is coming off a sold out show with Big Brother & Holding Company and will continue the 2nd Friday Concert Series with Latin, gypsy, rock band Diego'...
Writers and artists celebrated with contests
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amJoin the Celebration of Writers and Artists with Creative Communication's Spring 2012 Essay, Poetry and Art Contests. The Essay Contest divisions are: Grades 3-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with 10 top winner...
Auditions set for 'Cinderella'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amWild Horse Children's Theater is looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 5 to 11, for its spring musical production of "Cinderella."Auditions will be held starting at 4 p.m. Feb. 2 and starti...
Lisa's home video caps
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 12:41pmTHE BIG YEAR [1/31](2011)* * * (B)Directed by David FrankelStarring Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin, Jim Parsons, Rashida Jones, Anjelica Huston, Dianne Wiest, JoBeth Williams, Brian Dennehy,...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Going nuts for brownies
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amThe other night I had a bad dream (maybe it was due to the extra slice of veggie pizza). I went back to my home in the San Francisco Bay Area and paid a visit to an ex-boyfriend. It gets worse. I e...
Beyond dip: Reinventing the veggie snack
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amSneaking healthy foods onto your party table is tricky as you try to balance great flavors with good-for-you sensibility. But take inspiration from chips and sticks, and you can serve addictive,...
Healthy cooking for the new year and beyond
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amIf the new year brought with it goals of diet and exercise, you are not alone; losing weight is the number one New Year's resolution. However, without proper planning and the right tools, it is ...
Durst tips hand on what he wants to occur in primary
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amWill Durst is in the business of political satire, and during an election year business is good."Like an Olympic athlete, I'm on a quadrennial cycle," Durst said on a speaker phone Monday while dri...
'Pursuit of a Dream' to be shown by historical society
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amThe Lake Tahoe Historical Society will present the documentary "In Pursuit of a Dream."Imagine going back in time (with no electronic devices or running water) to travel across the country like the...
