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Light Up the South Shore contest winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:53pm
The inaugural Light Up the South Shore Holiday Contest lit up the community with some much-needed Christmas cheer. Over 50 businesses and residents competed with their festive displays for the five coveted awards. The contest was held by the Tahoe Chamber.
Congratulations to the winners:
Best in Show Award Winner: The Cork and More
Honorable Mention: South of North Brewing Company
The Clark Griswold Award Winner: Cold Water Brewery and Grill
Honorable Mention: Revive Coffee & Wine
Best Window Display Winner: Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Honorable Mention: Eagle Protect PBC
Former Pro Bowl lineman Kyle Williams leads at the American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 7:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - It's an unfamiliar face on top of the leaderboard after the first round of the 31st annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
Kyle Williams, former Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, came into the clubhouse with a 25 in the modified Stableford scoring system used at the tournament.
Lake Tahoe Community College announces "Teachers of the Year"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College Mathematics/Physics instructor Bruce Armbrust, American Sign Language instructor Karla Johnston, and Accounting/Business instructor Dr. Jon Kingsbury are all being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to LTCC’s students.
Lionel Richie 8th act announced for Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert series
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 8:27am
Multi-grammy award winner balladeer Lionel Richie is heading to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on August 17, 2019, making his the second American Idol booked for the popular series and eighth act booked to date.
Kayak/SUP Demo Day at D.L. Bliss State Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/01/2018 - 1:18pm
Event Date:
September 8, 2018 - 10:00am Join Lake Tahoe Kayaks on Saturday, September 8 for their Demo Day at D.L. Bliss State Park starting at 10:00 a.m. Try before you buy...ompare models on the water and find your perfect fit.
Demo different models throughout a hour. The demo fee is waived if item is purchased. All 2018 Jackson Kayaks are 15% off while supplies last. iCast 2018 award winner Blue Sky Boatworks Angler 360 will also be available for demo. It is a must try for any angler.
For questions, please email laketahoekayakrentals@gmail.com or visit their website at https://www.laketahoekayakrental.com.
Location
D.L. Bliss State Park
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation honors faculty members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 3:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College Accounting/Business instructor Dr. Jon Kingsbury, World Languages instructor Catalina Goralski, and Biological Sciences instructor Dr. Sue Kloss are all being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to LTCC’s students. Dr. Kingsbury was chosen by his fellow LTCC faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2018. Goralski was also selected by her fellow faculty members as their choice for Distinguished Adjunct Instructor of the Year. Dr.
Kenny Chesney returning to Lake Tahoe outdoor arena this summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 12:35pm
Kenny Chesney is the latest country star to announce they are heading to Lake Tahoe for the 2018 Summer Concert Series at the outdoor arena at Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Chesney's Trip Around the Sun Tour will stop in Lake Tahoe on July 3 for an 8:00 p.m. show. Tickets will be $69.50 to $149.50.
This announcement comes just a day after Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton announced his visit to the South Shore.
Chesney's show is now the sixth one announced for the summer on the South Shore, with more acts to be announced soon.
Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton headed to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 3:45pm
On Sunday he won three Grammy's, and on Monday, Chris Stapleton announced the stops on his 2018 All-American Road Show and Lake Tahoe is on that list.
Stapleton, along with Brent Cobb and Marty Stuart, will be at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on July 26, 2018. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 9.
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Stapleton won the Grammies on January 28 for Best Country Album of the Year with his "From a Room, Vol. 1," "Broken Halos" as Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance for "Either Way." He is also the Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year three years running.
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
The following are the winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award
Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe
Sponsored by Bike the West
Don't miss the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Valhalla Boathouse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:05pm
If you haven't been out to enjoy music and performances at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater yet, this month is the time to do so with a full lineup for all ages.
After watching the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on opening weekend, we highly recommend this fun musical though not appropriate for those under 13). It is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy and even though far from Broadway, the local Lake Tahoe cast made it very entertaining.
Lake Tahoe Community College honors faculty members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 3:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Four members of the faculty at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to students.
LTCC business instructor Treva Thomas was chosen by her fellow faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2017, math and physics instructor Bruce Armbrust was tapped by LTCC’s students as their choice for Teacher of the Year, and adjunct instructor/Work Experience and Internship Coordinator Jenna Palacio was selected by faculty members as Adjunct Instructor of the Year.
Performances of Godspell at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 6:11pm
Hear the hit songs "Day by Day," "Learn Your Lessons Well,"
and "All for the Best" as the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) presents the iconic musical Godspell June 16-25.
Auditions for Godspell at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 2:02pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — The smash-hit musical Godspell hits the stage at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) this summer, and auditions are now slated for March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Duke Theatre.
Performances of Gdspell take place June 16-25, 2017.
They are looking for actors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds for this award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) and book by John Michael Tebelak.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars crowns new champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 1:13pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort on Saturday night was on hand to see Blue Angel Cafe owner, and Lake Tahoe Community College Board Trustee Jeff Cowen win the mirror ball trophy for the 5th annual Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars.
Cowen, and his professional partner Rhonda Keen performed a Bollywood number that brought down the house.
Local couple win 2016 Sierra Vision Award for their Tahoe Mountain Lab
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 9:46pm
The Sierra Business Council announced the winners for their annual Sierra Vision Awards, and a South Lake Tahoe business and its owners were on the list.
They give out the awards to recognize and honor leadership in restoring and invigorating our local economies, communities, and environment.
Documentary "Ellis" being shown at LTCC Duke Theatre
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 8:19pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2015 - 7:00pm
The community is invited to a free screening of the short documentary film, Ellis, on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater.
Following the 14-minute film, Dr. Albert Ponce, the LTCC History and Ethnic Studies assistant professor, will lead a discussion on the current immigration story and how it's changed.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care wins at the Korbel Hole-In-One Contest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 10:54pm
The 17th hole at Edgewood Tahoe was the scene of the Korbel Hole-in-One contest on Friday, bringing together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to help raise money for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 8:58am
Event Date:
September 12, 2015 - 10:00am The fourth annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off is building for Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the South Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd.in South Lake Tahoe. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. with vendors and a vintage car show. Vendors will offer products and services for the home, including items like hand crafted furniture and lamps, small plants, local artists and authors, candles, and gift items. Liberty Energy, the Lake Tahoe Humane Society, Christmas Cheer, and the Cancer League will be on hand to explain the services available for our community.
Sir Elton John and Brad Paisley added to Harvey's outdoor lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2015 - 5:17pm
Harvey's outdoor concerts just expanded by two with the announcement of two fan favorites to the summer of 2015 lineup.
Sir Elton John and his band return to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's on Saturday, August 8 as part of the “All The Hits” tour. The tour will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade career, including a selection of songs from his acclaimed re-mastered album, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,’ which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Tickets atart at $99.50 and will go on sale April 8.
Dine with Mark Twain at the historic Dangberg Ranch
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 5:16pm
Event Date:
September 13, 2014 - 5:30pm
Have you dined with the ghost of Mark Twain recently? If not, the historic Dangberg Ranch in Minden, NV is giving you an opportunity!
The non-profit Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch will present a day of music, art and Americana on Saturday, September 13, to raise operating funds for the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
The main event is a reservations-only gala dinner, "Under Western Skies: Dinner with Mark Twain," at 5:30 p.m., featuring McAvoy Layne performing as the ghost of Mark Twain.
Fire Chief Ben Sharit named LTCC Distinguished Alumni
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 10:36am
Lake Tahoe Community College has selected Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Chief Ben Sharit as its Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2014.
Dr. Seuss Hats Off Exhibition Comes to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 5:43pm
Few authors are better known than Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, yet, to this day, his Secret Art and his fantastical Hat Collection are virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Ted Geisel created paintings and collected hats which he secreted away in a hidden closet at the Dr. Seuss Estate. This is the first time ever that Dr. Seuss’s hats have ever traveled outside his home.
Location
Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Suite 23
United States
See map: Google Maps
Celebrities Attend Grand Opening of The Landing in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2014 - 2:08am
Model and television personality Heidi Klum hit the red carpet in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night to help celebrate the opening of the new luxury hotel, The Landing. She was joined by 10 time Grammy award winner Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, local business owners and associates.
The party highlighted what the hotel is bringing to the south shore: a 5 star boutique property with high end amenities, a beautiful onyx bar, a restaurant under the direction of a celebrated British chef, fire pits as well as a new wedding and event venue.
Bona Fide Award Winner to Read at LTCC Writers’ Series Oct. 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 5:31pm
Event Date:
October 11, 2013 - 7:00pm On Oct. 11 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch poet Robert Krut’s award-winning collection “This Is the Ocean” with a reading and book signing as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.
Award-winning Brooklyn Poet Book Launch at LTCC Nov. 2
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 11:25am
Event Date:
November 2, 2012 - 7:00pm On Nov. 2 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch Brooklyn poet Lexa Hillyer’s award-winning collection “Acquainted with the Cold” at a reading at the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.
“Acquainted with the Cold” is Hillyer’s first collection, and it won Bona Fide’s 2011 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize, offered annually in honor of the local artist who died in 2009. The book is concerned with the intersection of nature and city, and takes the reader on an invigorating ode to the seasons.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 38.532" N, 119° 58' 23.6208" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe agency announces Lake Spirit Award Winners
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 4:51pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring “real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe” at their second annual Community Appreciation Day event held on Sept. 27 at TRPA’s office.
Valhalla's first play of the summer concludes this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 2:13pm"God of Carnage," the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Play continues its second weekend in the Boathouse Theatre. Local audiences have loved this play of manners, without the manners. With outst...
Lincecum declares himself healthy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 7:43amSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - San Francisco right-hander Tim Lincecum went all out during his bullpen session Thursday and reported that he felt just fine.The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner said h...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
