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Art Matters: The art of generosity
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 12:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To me, generosity is an art form that comes entirely from the heart and out of service. It can't be displayed in any tangible way other than through its effect on othe...
Tahoe Arts Project receives California Arts Council grant
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 12:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project will receive a 2010-'11 Creating Public Value grant of $7,500 from the The California Arts Council.The Tahoe Arts Project, located in South Lake Ta...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? The malted milkshake mountain adventure
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 9:00pmI miss our South Shore Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors store. Ice cream flavors, classic coffee to strawberry cheesecake, often had me at the name. I'd walk back and forth peering in at dozens of large c...
Sample the Sierra pairings announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 7:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join neighbors and visitors during Labor Day weekend, from noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 4, on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe for the second annual Sample the Sierra.This ...
Funk band follows up bluegrass festival at midnight in Club Blu
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 1:26pmIt's going to get funky Saturday after Bluegrass and Beyond.The festival's after-party is at Club Blu inside MontBleu at South Shore. The headliner, Brooklyn's Pimps of Joytown, will play from m...
Flip a coin, either Improv comic is funny as a president
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 1:16pmTwo headliners and a guy from Humboldt walk into a room. ...But seriously, folks, Suli McCullough and Kenny Bob Davis are going to be swapping places each night this week at the Improv at Harvey...
Vampire-next-door remake serves up chuckles and scares
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 1:08pmColin Farrell, appearing as the unlikely vampire-villain next door, owns this remake of a campy 1980s film. His portrayal oozes dangerous sexuality, smartly infused with sly humor that elevates ...
Q&A with political comedian Will Durst
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:46pmQ Where are you today?A Right now I'm in Guerneville, which is like cross between Billings and Berkeley.Q What do you think about Rick Perry entering the GOP race? A Rick Perry is for those who ...
Fate intervened when Roy Rogers suffered onstage heart attack
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 9:49amRoy Rogers had a showstopper of a lifetime.During the third song at a May 2010 concert in Guerneville, the slide guitarist realized his feeling of heartburn wasn't going away. Then the power wen...
Keller and the Keels' potential for controversy with Winehouse cover tune
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 9:40amAmiable, accessible and occasionally irreverent, Keller Williams has been forced to address a serious, delicate topic.One of the most popular songs from the new Keller and the Keels album entire...
Danny Barnes is a household name if it includes a studio
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 9:36amDanny Barnes has an impressive fan base. It's comprised of high-profile musicians. But a lot of the general public might not even know about Barnes, a banjo playing bluegrass and songwriting gre...
Peter Rowan picks up a modern day ax and a Tahoe show
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 9:31amBetween working with his band and figuring out his new MacBook Air, Peter Rowan is busier than ever. The new laptop is for working on his memoirs. The band is for playing top-notch, foot-stampin...
Blog: Former Tahoe photographer now living in Beijing returns for visit
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:23am
Here are two blog items from former Tahoe resident Jonah M. Kessel (www.jonahkessel.com), now a freelance visual journalist based in Beijing.
Art Matters: You've got talent?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 6:00amDo you have talent? It's a great question in this day of overdone, wanna-be shows dialed in on huge, detail-saturated LCD screens. The hard-to-accept-and-digest truth is this: We've all got it. End...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Dog days of summer salad
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:10amI admit it. I love rabbit food. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts are on my daily menu. But when the late days of summer roll around and finishing up the seasonal work and anticipating ...
Miranda Lambert promises 110 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 3:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Miranda Lambert headlines the penultimate event of the Lake Tahoe Summer Outdoor Series. Lambert's busy schedule did not allow time for a telephone interview. However,...
Mighty Diamonds take a giant hit from Trenchtown to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A historic and influential Jamaican reggae band performs in South Lake Tahoe Thursday, Aug. 18.Coalescing in Kingston's Trenchtown area in 1969, the Mighty Diamonds co...
Magicians like Danny Cole inspired at an early age
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most magicians start at a very young age, usually before they reach the teenage years.Masters of Magic headliner Danny Cole is no exception. He started doing magic tri...
Gaelic music and stories tonight at Boathouse Theatre
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:00pmThe Vallhalla Summer Arts and Music Festival continues with a flare.Don't miss the group Men of Worth at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Boathouse Theatre. James Keigher from Ireland and Donn...
Slug's side project with Murs keeps focus on women
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many fans who have followed Atmosphere's journey know about Slug's creative side ventures. The one I am thinking of, in particular, is Felt, a masterful collaboration bet...
Contortionist comes to South Lake Tahoe's Skate House
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The "Slaughter Survivors Tour" is coming to a neighborhood near you.The Contortionist performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in The Skate House, Eloise Avenue, South La...
Keep eyes wide open: 'Peepshow' is coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:06pmNow for something completely different: "The Pretty Little Things Peepshow" will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a free, seated show at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room."It's a new genre of...
Keep eyes wide open: 'Peepshow' is coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:06pmNow for something completely different: "The Pretty Little Things Peepshow" will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a free, seated show at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room."It's a new genre of...
Mighty Diamonds take a giant hit from Trenchtown to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:02pmA historic and influential Jamaican reggae band performs in South Lake Tahoe Thursday, Aug. 18.Coalescing in Kingston's Trenchtown area in 1969, the Mighty Diamonds continue to tour with foundin...
Magicians like Danny Cole inspired at an early age
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:00pmMost magicians start at a very young age, usually before they reach the teenage years.Masters of Magic headliner Danny Cole is no exception. He started doing magic tricks when he was 10."Young b...
'As my life evolves, the words follow'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Atmosphere, an indie hip-hop band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, perform Wednesday in the MontBleu Theatre. The main members are Slug, the MC whose offstage name is Sean...
'Mr. Tahoe' Darin Talbot moving to Costa Rica for winter months
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mr. Tahoe knows he will miss Tahoe.Citing health issues, Darin "Mr. Tahoe" Talbot plans to spend winters away from his lifelong home."This decision comes with such a h...
Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:00pmWith more than 33 years experience as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, Greg Travis is really one of three different clones constructed from spare parts leftover from "Starship Troopers." "Travi...
Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:00pmWith more than 33 years experience as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, Greg Travis is really one of three different clones constructed from spare parts leftover from "Starship Troopers." "Travi...
What doesn't kill you, kills you later
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:58am"Final Destination 5" amuses the willing, especially if they aren't particularly squeamish about a plot built around the graphic depiction of young adults succumbing to violent accidents. Their app...
What doesn't kill you, kills you later
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:58am"Final Destination 5" amuses the willing, especially if they aren't particularly squeamish about a plot built around the graphic depiction of young adults succumbing to violent accidents. Their app...
Think green at Stella salad demonstrations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:54amKnock, knock.Who's there?Lettuce.Lettuce who?Lettuce us begin the salad demonstration.A diversity of greens and other ingredients Saturday, Aug. 20, in Truckee will be transformed into culinary ...
Think green at Stella salad demonstrations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:54amKnock, knock.Who's there?Lettuce.Lettuce who?Lettuce us begin the salad demonstration.A diversity of greens and other ingredients Saturday, Aug. 20, in Truckee will be transformed into culinary ...
MiniJ Drummers to perform Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club "Mini J Drummers" will open the "Durga and the story of the drun" multi-media show Thursday.Featured in the show, Liz Broscoe, drummer, teacher a...
Summer transitions to fall with Labor Day and beyond
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 6:12pm
Before summer segues to fall Tahoe South will celebrate a Labor Day last call: an amped-up holiday weekend of non-stop activities on and off the water including a food and wine festival, sternwheeler race, outdoor and showroom concerts and a fireworks extravaganza.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Teddy Roosevelt and Sarah Winnemucca first up for historical series at Twain Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 2:46pmHungry for culture and entertainment people across late 19th and early 20th centuries, America gladly welcomed the Chautauqua's entertainers, writers, musicians and speakers on a variety of subj...
Teddy Roosevelt and Sarah Winnemucca first up for historical series at Twain Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 2:46pmHungry for culture and entertainment people across late 19th and early 20th centuries, America gladly welcomed the Chautauqua's entertainers, writers, musicians and speakers on a variety of subj...
'Story of the Drum' to be presented at Duke Theatre
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Around the world and back, the Drumchik has returned to Tahoe."DURGA and the Story of the Drum," a multimedia "drumaganza" will be presented Aug. 18, in the Lake Tahoe...
List of acts in variety show announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tickets are now available for the "Tahoe Variety Show - Traveling Around America.Doors open at 1 p.m. and the performance begins at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Golden Cabare...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Meet Orange Julius on the hill
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:00amDuring the warm days I fell into a smoothie kick. I did raspberry and strawberry. But these fruity drinks only spawned memories of the classic orange smooth and frothy Orange Julius that you get...
Two headliners are better than one at the Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We have a strong week when it comes to comedy at the Improv, with two headliners on the same bill: Steve White and Mark Pitta. Steve has more movie credits than anyone...
Comedians of 'Chelsea Lately' come to MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is no need to adjust the television because "Chelsea Lately," the popular comedy program on E!, is coming to Tahoe.Actually, four cast members will perform Satur...
Q&A with Keb' Mo'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:07amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Keb' Mo' released on Aug. 2 his first studio album since 2006, "The Reflection," on his new record label Yolabelle International...
Erik Holland to demonstrate for art league
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 2:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Reno artist Eric Holland will return Wednesday to demonstrate for the Tahoe Art League. His last visit was in 2007, when he painted on one of his series of historical ...
Phish photos: inside and out
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 1:10pmJam band Phish plays Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 9, 2011. Hundreds of fans in the Horizon Casino Resort parking lot joined the thousands inside for one of the most anticipated concerts of the summer...
KC and the Sunshine Band play at Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/07/2011 - 6:00amSTATELINE, Nev. - KC and the Sunshine Band, the definitive group from the days of disco, perform at 9 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $33 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.Named after lead singer Harry W...
Genoa OKs poetry festival contract
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 4:30pmMINDEN, Nev. - Genoans saddled up on Tuesday for a third Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival.Town board members approved a contract with the Carson Valley Arts Council to put on the event April 26-29, 2...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin | Escape with tropical mountain muffins
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 2:00pmA few years ago, I had a big affair with small muffins. After my swim at our hotel resorts, I'd often buy a bag of Starbucks bran muffins and a cup of java. It was pre-Great Recession days: The ...
Hypnotist back for a spell at Horizon
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 2:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Chris Cady's Get Hypnotized Comedy Hypnosis Show" is an all-ages comedy hypnosis show where audience members can volunteer to get hypnotized by master hypnotist Chris...
Steve Miller still having fun: plays hits, rocks Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 2:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Here we are, up in the mountains, with all these redwoods," Steve Miller said during his Harvey's Summer Outdoor Concert Series stop. Other than the fact that he's not a...
