local art
Benko Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of contemporary art
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 8:12pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2021 (All day)
Benko Art Gallery is South Lake Tahoe's six-time award-winning place for contemporary fine art. Showcasing a wide variety of art by local contemporary artists, including: paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, jewelry, functional art, and more. There is a little something for everyone here at Benko Art Gallery, including gift cards. Give the gift of local art this holiday season!
Address
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd. #2
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(located next door to Applebee's, across from Heavenly Village)
Website
www.benkoartgallery.com
Valhalla art camps for kids to start in July
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe will be hosting three week-long sessions of Outdoor Painting Art Camps with local art teacher Gina Stowell. The camps will be held on the Grand Lawn and are designed to allow students to play through painting.
Experience a virtual Tahoe Art Walk in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif/ - The Tahoe Art Walk is back in a new way during these physically distancing experiences. A virtual tour has been created instead of the once-a-month in-person event and participants can plan their own tour, shop online, and plan a route with a map once ready to head out as businesses reopen.
Location
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Art Walk - March 14, 2020
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 5:29pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2020 - 2:00pm Every Second Saturday, Tahoe Art Walk takes place all along Tahoe’s South Shore from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This fun, free, self-guided local art tour returns March 14th to bring you new art and new events. Follow the live map at www.TahoeArtWalk.com on your mobile device or print out the map before you head out.
Tahoe Art Walk spans from Stateline, Nevada to Meyers, California. Meet photographer Dirk Yuricich at his Stateline studio, and see his awe-inspiring landscape photography of Tahoe and the world.
Location
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Winter 2020 - Tahoe Art Walk monthly on second Saturdays
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2020 - 2:00pm The Tahoe Art Walk steps into 2020 with earlier hours for your local art excursion. This fun and free self-guided tour of South Shore art venues each Second Saturday of the month spans from Stateline to the Y and beyond. Immerse yourself in local culture apres ski. Enjoy art exhibits, events, and artist receptions for a wide range of artistic styles and media. Make new friends by participating in specially priced art classes and workshops.
Location
Scott Forrest Fine Art Gallery
2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Art Walk - Second Saturdays
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2019 - 4:00pm Tahoe Art Walk’s fun and free self-guided tour of local art takes place all along the South Shore, December 14th. Most events at 4 to 8 pm. Follow the map at TahoeArtWalk.com.
You can print out a copy of the map directly from the website. Click on the locations to get directions right on your device and to view information about special event details and times. Look for unique classes offered at special rates during the art walk too!
Location
Scott Forrest Fine Art Gallery
2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Art Walk - Second Saturdays
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
November 9, 2019 - 4:00pm Tahoe Art Walk
Saturday, November 9, 4 to 8 pm
South Lake Tahoe
Map: TahoeArtWalk.com
Location
South Lake Tahoe
Throughout the South Shore
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Art Walk - Second Saturdays 2019, 4 to 8 pm
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 10:26am
Event Date:
September 14, 2019 - 4:00pm Join us for the premiere of the Second Saturday Tahoe Art Walk. A number of venues on the South Shore will be open from 4 to 8 pm on September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14, 2019 hosting special events for the Tahoe Art Walk.
Tahoe Art Walk is coordinated by Make Tahoe and Scott Forrest Fine Art Studio. Go to TahoeArtWalk.com to see the map of participating venues. Click on the venue to see the details for the Tahoe Art Walk event at each location.
Location
Scott Forrest Fine Art Gallery
2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Arts Alliance to hold inaugural awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 10:19pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Arts Alliance will hold their inaugural Alliance Awards ceremony in the South Tahoe High School TADA Building on Saturday, April 13. The awards will recognize excellence in visual and performing arts as well as recognition of those who have contributed to and supported local art.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Mingling and light refreshments will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m. This is a formal event and "dress to impress."
2018 Tahoe Pride Art Show
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 1:21pm
Event Date:
June 30, 2018 - 2:00pm The 2018 Tahoe Pride Art Show, "Love is a National Treasure," shines light on the diversity of our community and is opening this month at the Benko Art Gallery. All are invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate our most precious national treasure: LOVE. Work from Tahoe artists Scott Forrest, Shelley Zentner, Red Stickman, Catherine Schoen, Hayden Tencher, and emerging artists from South Tahoe High School will be on display. Local musician Hailie Hay will be performing new music. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.
Location
Benko Art Gallery
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
United States
38° 57' 16.1568" N, 119° 56' 46.014" W
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Arts Alliance Presents Art Expo
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2018 - 12:00pm Come celebrate local art at the Tahoe Arts Alliance Art Expo on Saturday June 9 from noon to 5 at Black Bear Lodge. This family friendly event is free to the public and features art booths, food & beverage vendors and live music. Come support your local art scene!
Location
Black Bear Lodge
1202 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 32.0316" N, 119° 57' 12.3588" W
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Art League to feature local Burning Man artists
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 7:15pm
Event Date:
February 21, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Art League will be presenting two South Lake Tahoe artists and one local art car owner and their Burning Man art at their next business meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There will be a short meeting prior to the presentation. The artists will present photos and stories of their Burning Man art projects and will be available for questions.
The free presentation will be held in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room/Aspen Room.
David Mori - Make Tahoe quantum
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 7:34pm
Event Date:
February 17, 2018 - 6:00pm David Mori is a South Lake Tahoe Artist who brings his macro style of photography to the latest installment of Make Tahoe quantum. The beauty of the forms that we see almost every day in local nature are rendered in black and white film and digital photography. Mori is also an accomplished culinary artist whose career has taken him as far as Antartica. Mori’s imagery incorporates his focus on both textures and the abstract patterns and compositions that he sees through the lens, plating Tahoe’s natural forms for the viewer to savor.
Location
Benko Art Gallery
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
38° 57' 16.002" N, 119° 56' 45.8952" W
See map: Google Maps
Art of Bill Powell presented by Make Tahoe Quantum
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 12:56pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2017 - 6:00pm Join MakeTahoe.com at Benko Art Gallery on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. when they present the art of Bill Powell.
Make Tahoe Quantum – An Art Show (within an art show), is a monthly, curated installment presented by MakeTahoe.com at Benko Art Gallery, 3979 Lake Tahoe, Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, (530) 600-3264, BenkoArtGallery.com.
Location
Benko Art Gallery
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
38° 57' 16.002" N, 119° 56' 45.8952" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe activities: Sample the Sierra, Art After Dark, Canelo vs Golovkin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 7:17pm
Going to be out and about in South Lake Tahoe this week? Here are some of the activities to enjoy in town from Friday to Thursday:
Great Sierra River Cleanup - Join the ninth annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day on September 16 starting at 8:00 a.m. Join hundreds of volunteers this day in cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region. (more info here)
Sample the Sierra after party, Local After Dark, features art, dance, food and music
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 2:54pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2017 - 6:30pm
In South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 16 after Sample the Sierra, a new community event will be held to benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services.
Local Art After Dark at the Benko Art Gallery will feature live music, live art, dance performances, local food and drinks from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 at the door and $10 for Sample the Sierra ticket holders and locals (will need to show wristband or local ID at the door. Locals include Tahoe basin and extends to Placerville and Carson/Reno).
Christine Cosbey Smith March 10, 1949 - July 23, 2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 8:25am
Christy Smith was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister and Daughter who dedicated her life to the service of others, especially children. She passed away on July 23rd after a courageous battle with cancer.
Christy was born March 10, 1949 in Altadena, California to Jack and Marjorie Cosbey. She spent her childhood in Southern California, graduating in 1967 from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. She studied Nursing at Long Beach State College and worked as a nurse in Cardiology and Family Practice.
Mountain Resort Television's new feature, Lake Tahoe Newsline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 8:43pmMountain Resort Television reporter Nicole Marsel presents a new feature, the Lake Tahoe Newsline. A wrap up on local art, a fundraiser, new natural grass soccer fields.
South Lake Tahoe needs to be interesting and ready to give a total experience
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 11:55am
There was once a time when having a beautiful lake, spectacular scenery and non-stop action and gambling was enough for the tourist to visit South Lake Tahoe and the South Shore.
This is no longer the case and the community needs to become future ready.
Carl Ribaudo, owner of Strategic Marketing Group, spoke at the Future Ready Tourism Forum at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on April 26, 2016.
While change is always tough Ribaudo said, South Lake Tahoe needs to be prepared as the tourist shifts from making a transaction when coming to Tahoe to wanting an experience.
Mayor's State of the City Address: "No progress will ever be made without change"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 10:16pm
For his "State of the City" address, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole took everyone on a trip through the city, celebrating the successes of the last year and creating an anticipation for a future seen with new investments, an improved economy, more businesses and a community that will continue to thrive.
"Sneak Peek" of the Proposed Loop Road Open House
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/10/2014 - 11:24pm
During Wednesday night's community Open House concerning the proposed Loop Road project in South Lake Tahoe, people can preview the plans and provide feedback on any elements of the plan.
From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, staff members from supporting agencies will be on hand to present the proposed plan for the U.S. Hwy 50 Revitalization Plan (also known as the Loop Road).
Community update meeting on the South Shore Community Vitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/01/2014 - 11:28pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2014 - 5:00pm
Known as the "Loop Road," the U.S. 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project is about two months away from having its environmental analysis completed. Expecting that completion in January, 2015, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is holding a community meeting will update people on the plan to realign traffic through the casino corridor.
Planners are working on a concept with a more walkable, bikeable and transit friendly "main street" from Pioneer Trail's intersection with Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe to the loop road to the east side of MontBleu.
Second Annual Tahoe Treasures Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2014 (All day) The Second Annual Tahoe Treasures Tour is slated for July 12, 2014. Sponsored by the AAUW (American Association of University Women, Tahoe Nevada Branch), the event will feature some of Incline Village's most elegant, creatively decorated homes, lush and lovely gardens, Asian, western and local art, and inspiring lake views. The newly opened Holman Arts & Media Center at Sierra Nevada College will also be included in this self-guided tour. Afternoon tea and tapas will be served and attendees may purchase raffle tickets for valuable prizes and shop at the Tahoe Treasures Boutique.
Gardnerville artist to host open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 1:57pmTeri Sweeney, a nationally recognized Gardnerville artist, will be host her third annual open studio this weekend.The open studio offers local art collectors a peek at her latest work, as well as t...
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe's 'An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting'
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe features the 43rd annual “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” on Friday, Nov. 2 at Harrah's Tahoe Convention Center. Enjoy incredible wine from Northern California’s top wineries and sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the South Shore’s finest restaurants.
