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After a successful season of bringing unique live music to South Lake Tahoe, the FNCTN Winter Music Series hosts its season finale concert with the funky, soulful sounds of San Francisco’s NURELIX inside the Lake Tahoe Golf Course Clubhouse.

"We saved our hidden gem for the end and I truly think everyone will be surprised with NURELIX; they give a modern touch to an old school flavor," states Nick Rogers of FNCTN Productions.

The FNCTN Winter Music Series continues on Friday, February 20 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course Clubhouse when two bands hit the stage.

Eli Seth Lieberman, from Strive Roots, will start the evening out at 8:30 p.m. along with other entertainment including live painting, both non-profit and organization booths and giveaways from sponsors Sierra-at-Tahoe and Blackjack Taxi.

If you have driven anywhere in South Lake Tahoe this week, you'll know that droves of visitors have decided to come to town for the holidays. With both Christmas and New Years Day on a Thursday many have made their visit a four or five-day long weekend.

Highway 50 from Meyers to Camino has seen heavy traffic in both directions. According to travelers, Sno-Parks at Strawberry and near Echo Summit caused traffic to come to a halt as far away as Kyburz as dozens of cars lining both sides of the highway.

Tahoe Chamber is currently offering discounted rates for booths at the 2015 Business EXPO: Innovation in the Basin.

Member businesses that reserve booth space prior to January 1, 2015 will receive $50 off their booth registration.

The Business EXPO is the South Shore's premier business event with approximately 100 participating local businesses and over 1,500 attendees annually. This year's theme will focus on the innovative businesses and programs unique to the Tahoe Basin.

Last year, a government shut down caused the annual South Lake Tahoe festival that honors the Kokanee Salmon to be canceled, though nobody told the fish. Highway 89 was lined with cars since people had to walk in to view the fish spawning as well as enjoying fall foliage.

Beers, brats, and music are on tap at Camp Richardson Oct. 4-5, as Oktoberfest returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Now in its 20th year the annual event will showcase seven different autumn themed brews ranging from Drake’s Hefeweizen to Ninkasi Total Domination IPA.

ixteen booths will showcase unique collaborations of flavors and styles distinct to the Sierra Nevada region at the 5th Annual Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival. This food and wine festival brings together local chefs and restaurants with neighboring growers and producers to create delectable samples expertly paired with wine, beer or spirits. The collaborations truly showcase the diverse talent present in this inimitable region.

No, it's not Christmas yet, but its not too early for Tahoe Arts Project to start planning their annual Holiday Festival. They are looking for crafters and artists to fill booths for the two day event on November 15 and 16.

TAP had such a successful event last year that they've expanded it to two days and have opened signups for booth space. The festival also includes food, entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus.

They encourage all types of handmade goods and no imported items are permitted.

Can you survive the next wildfire in Lake Tahoe? Yes, if your community is prepared.

The Lake Tahoe Basin's firefighting agencies and UNR Cooperative Education have come together to promote the "Fire Adapted Community Concept." This type of community has five elements:

1. Community Protection - Well-designed fuelbreaks and safe areas protect the community.
2. Defensible Space - Proper management of vegetation surrounding the home reduces the wildfire threat.
3. Access - Good access helps emergency responders arrive in a timely manner.

You hear about wild weekends in Lake Tahoe, most of them based at a nightclub of the casinos. Here is your opportunity for a truly wild time when the Lake Tahoe Bird and Native Species festivals are held at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

On Saturday, June 7, the Bird Festival will include bird walks, a falconer with live birds of prey, an art contest display, migratory bird info as well as food, crafts and games. Something for all ages! it will be held at the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 26th at Bijou Community Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Earth Day was started in 1970 after peace activist John McConnell spoke at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco, calling for a day to honor the earth and call for peace. It is now celebrated in 192 countries.

The South Tahoe Earth Day celebration recognizes and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.

A 21 year old South Lake Tahoe woman involved in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night in Carson City has succumbed to her injuries according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Audrey G. Rugamas was taken off life support on Wednesday, March 26. Ms. Rugamas had received severe injuries in the accident which also injured the motorcycle's driver, 20 year old Andrey L. Gallegos of Sparks, NV. An update on his condition has not been released.

The 2014 Business EXPO – “Tahoe South in ACTION” is only a few weeks away and nearly 90 businesses are preparing for the South Shore’s premier business event of the year. The Business EXPO provides local businesses with the opportunity to showcase their products and services to over 1,200 attendees. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about South Shore businesses while sampling food and beverages from exhibiting vendors. All members of the public are invited to attend this year’s EXPO on March 28 from 4:30 to 8:30pm in the Convention Center at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.

We found lots of things to enjoy while out and about in South Lake Tahoe today!

The Pumpkin and Pony Festival at Forest Suites had several things for everyone to enjoy. There were local business booths, a pumpkin patch, pony and tractor rides, a climbing wall and bouncy house, live music and two food booths and historical entertainment. You can still catch this on Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

The South Tahoe Music Department had a rummage sale in the parking lot of the Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health to raise money for the music programs.

It began with a royal Bavarian marriage and evolved into a world famous festival – Oktoberfest. Munich's great tradition returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe for Camp Richardson's 19th Annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 5-6.

Since its conception in 2010, the Labor Day weekend's Sample the Sierra has continued to grow and evolve. Beginning as a one-day South Lake Tahoe street festival, the event has expanded into an entire weekend of festivities celebrating the bounty and heritage of the Sierra Nevada region.

Delight your senses at the fourth Annual Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival, Labor Day weekend.

Sample the Sierra brings together local chefs, farmers, and winemakers in an irresistible tasting trifecta. To complement the infusion of flavors, a marketplace will feature local artists and artisans showcasing everything from handmade soaps to jewelry, alpaca apparel to fine art. Live music will entertain all and allows festivalgoers a chance to experience the truly unique talent that the Sierra Nevada boasts.

You've heard about the dangers of too much sun exposure and the need to use sunscreen. Still, you love the great outdoors and wouldn't miss a day of playing in the sun. Sunscreen? That is an afterthought. Or your prom or some other significant event is coming up so you opt for a tanning booth thinking….just this once. If any of these scenarios describes you, you may be setting yourself up for skin cancer.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will host the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.

Moms of all ages are invited to enjoy a free morning of education, inspiration and relaxation on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the “Commons Area” at Lake Tahoe Community College (1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe).

“This is the third annual “Mom’s Morning Out” and its growing in size each-year,” Leanne Wagoner, Barton Health, Community Outreach Coordinator said. “Together, with the Tahoe Daily Tribune and Lake Tahoe Community College, Barton has created a day celebrating all moms in our community.”

Costume contests, games, local business booths and a Tahoe-style chili cook-off are on tap Saturday, Oct. 27 with the South Lake Tahoe Harvest Festival.
Who makes the best chili in town? Taste, pick and vote for your favorite at the festival, a great way for locals to come together before winter begins. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency would like to invite the community to its Community Appreciation Day Open House and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.
This year’s theme is “Making Progress” and will focus on the Regional Plan Update and the 5th anniversary of the Angora Wildfire. Partners include the Tahoe Science Consortium who will show a pictorial display of the Angora Wildfire and restoration efforts.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host its second annual Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.

The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, a Vintage Boat Show for Charity is the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc., Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter's only ACBS-judged boat show. The 5th annual 2012 boat show is featured July 27-28 at the Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club will display 70 antique and classic boats and gift $12,250 to local charities.