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18th annual V-Day fundraiser returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 11:40am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 22 2020 .
February 21, 2020 - 7:00pm
February 22, 2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A benefit performance of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues will be held February 21-22 in the MontBleu Convention Center. Known as "V-Day South Lake Tahoe," the 18th annual event will raise funds for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in the community.
The goal is to raise $15,000 for Live Violence Free, the locally-based nonprofit that provides the tools and resources necessary for these survivors to rebuild, gain independence and thrive.
Entries accepted for 5th annual Lake Tahoe WordWave one-act play competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 8:48pm
Entries are open now for the fifth annual Lake Tahoe WordWave One-Act Play Competition, a Valhalla Tahoe event. Three winners of the play competition will each receive a $500 cash prize and a 2-night stay to see their work directed and produced as a staged reading at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre at the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe on Sept. 14, 2019.
V-Day South Lake Tahoe holds 17th annual benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues will be held in South Lake Tahoe February 22-23 at MontBleu Resort.
Originally scheduled for the LTCC Duke Theater, the fundraiser had to move due to some broken water pipes in the theater on Tuesday.
The Vagina Monologues returns for its 17th year in South Lake Tahoe with a goal this year of raising $15,000 for scholarships for female-identified students at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Black Ice Theatre Co. presents “Harbor” in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 6:40pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 17 2019 .
March 14, 2019 (All day)
March 15, 2019 (All day)
March 16, 2019 (All day)
March 17, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Black Ice Theater Co. presents "Harbor" at CoWork Tahoe March 14 - 17, 21 - 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Special Vagina Monologues presentation at Community Speakeasy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 12:23pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2019 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - V-Day Tahoe returns to South Lake Tahoe for their 17th year later this month, but as a special preview fundraiser, enjoy your favorite monologues inside of Community Speakeasy at Stateline on Valentine's Day.
Tickets are limited to this unique event in an intimate setting inside the Social House Deli at the Heavenly Village.
Steel Magnolias at Valhalla Tahoe for next two weeks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 9:56pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 14 2018 .
October 11, 2018 - 7:30pm
October 12, 2018 - 7:30pm
October 13, 2018 - 7:30pm
October 14, 2018 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fall in love with the kind-hearted group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor during the local production of Steel Magnolias at the Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater October 4-7 and 11-14.
The all-star local cast is directed by Mark Williams: Ashley Wallick, Stephanie Grigsby, Diana Arington Evans, Ann Swallow, Ginger Nicolay Davis, Michelle Sennings.
Alternating between hilarious and touching, the play reveals the ultimate strength and purposefulness of sisterhood.
Porch Stories: A BBQ Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:55pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2018 - 1:00pm PORCH STORIES is a fundraiser for the brand new SLT-based Black Ice Theatre Co. that combines the best aspects of Tahoe life - art, outdoors, and beer! There will be live music from Miss Molly Mae, food, a keg and a staged reading of the award-winning play "Everybody Here Says Hello" by Bay Area playwright Stuart Bousel. Bring your friends - and maybe a lawn chair or blanket - and grab a seat at the most exciting BBQ you'll be invited to this summer.
$10 donation at the door
$5 extra for unlimited beer (until the keg runs out)
$5 for kids
CASH ONLY PLEASE
Location
Bri's Backyard
1878 Susquehana Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
37° 5' 24.864" N, 95° 42' 46.4076" W
See map: Google Maps
What to do in South Lake Tahoe: Music, food and theater highlight the weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 7:52am
Summertime in Lake Tahoe brings not only time on the beach and trails, but special events in and around South Lake Tahoe.
Some of this weekend's events:
Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty at Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre. Don't miss the highly acclaimed one woman show - Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty. Enjoy this production that humanizes the political scene with a story both whimsical and deeply moving - a behind-the-scenes look at Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford. Share the journey of each as she deals with the fishbowl of First Ladydom.
Vagina Monologues opens to full house in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 10:03am
Event Date:
February 24, 2018 - 7:30pm
The 16th annual Vagina Monologues in South Lake Tahoe opened to a full house Friday at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater and there is one more chance to see this local performance.
16th annual Vagina Monologues in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 8:39pm
The community is invited to two unforgettable evenings in the sharing of prose, pain, love, laughter, and life at the 2018 Vagina Monologues on February 23 and 24 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater.
Vagina Monologues returns to South Lake Tahoe for 15th year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 10:51am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 25 2017 .
February 24, 2017 - 6:00pm
Event Date:
February 25, 2017 - 6:00pm The Vagina Monologues returns for its 15th year in South Lake Tahoe on February 25 and 25 for two shows at the Beach Retreat & Lodge. The unforgettable event is two evenings of sharing prose, pain, love, laughter and life. The cast is made up of a diverse group of community members including students, mothers, daughters, sisters new-to-the-stage and seasoned performers.
Four finalists announced for Lake Tahoe Community College President job
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 11:38am
Event Date:
November 17, 2016 - 9:00am
The four finalists for the position of Lake Tahoe Community College's Superintendent/President have been announced, and the public will have the opportunity to meet them in a forum on November 17 in the school's Aspen Board room at 9:00 a.m.
Word Wave announces playwright contest for their fall festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:39pm
Entries are open now for the second annual Lake Tahoe WordWave One-Act Play Competition. “WordWave, A Festival of Story at Lake Tahoe,” will return Oct. 21-23 to the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Winners of the play competition receive a $500 cash prize and the chance to see their work directed and produced as a staged reading on the historic Boathouse Theatre stage.
Tahoe WordWave: Inaugural literary festival gaining national attention
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 2:58pm
Get ready for Tahoe WordWave, a literary event the likes of which has never before been seen in South Lake Tahoe, and the rest of the country is taking note.
Modeled after San Francisco's LitQuake, organizers of Tahoe WordWave have gathered creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country to share their talents over a three day experience at Tallac Historic Site. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.
The Vagina Monologues 2015
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 6:37pm
Event Date:
March 6, 2015 - 6:30pm V-Day South Lake Tahoe 2015
Presents a Benefit Performance of
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Who: V-Day South Lake Tahoe
What: A benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, to raise
funds for Live Violence Free, Tahoe Youth & Family Services and Zawadisha
Where: Lake Tahoe Golf Course located at 2500 Emerald Bay Road
When: March 6th, 2015
Event Breakdown: (also available on eventbrite.com)
Location
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road
United States
See map: Google Maps
Historic Lake Tahoe ranch listed for $98 million
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/01/2015 - 8:38pm
Update: This property has sold.
If you've been hankering for a getaway at Lake Tahoe and have $98 million to spare, you're in luck.
Check out Shakespeare Ranch, which takes up 133 acres along 423 feet of shoreline. It's named for Shakespeare Rock, which overlooks the property and is said to resemble the playwright.
Steve Martin, Edie Brickell bring bluegrass revival to Lake Tahoe at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/17/2013 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2013 - 9:00pm
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell will bring a blend of music and comedy to the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at Lake Tahoe stage for one-night only, Saturday, Oct. 5.
On the second leg of a successful North American tour, the show combines bluegrass music, heavy on the banjo, with dashes of Martin's comedy genius. The show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $60 to $80 and available through Ticketmaster.com or the MontBleu Box Office, 888-829-7630.
LTCC Theater Arts Department presents 'Lone Star' and 'Laundry and Bourbon'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 11:50amEvent Date:
November 15, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is proud to present an hilarious evening of theatre with the duet, “Lone Star” and “Laundry and Bourbon,” two companion one-act comedies by renowned playwright, James McLure. The production is directed by Susan Boulanger.
Performances are November 15, 16, 17 at 8:00 p.m, and November 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 General Admission, $7.00 Seniors, $5.00 Students with valid I.D., and children under 13; free for veterans and active military. Children under 6 will not be allowed in the theatre.
Opinion: If Romney wins
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 6:00amPlaywright George Bernard Shaw warned us, "Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power." It's a forecast of coming attractions should Mitt Romney...
Squaw Valley Hosts an Extraordinary Evening of Poetry
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 2:37pmThe 43rd annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers will convene again this summer with acclaimed workshops in Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction and Screenwriting. As part of the workshop, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers will be hosting an extraordinary evening of poetry readings on Thursday, June 28, at 8 p.m. in The Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley.
As part of the evening of poetry, Kazim Ali, Robert Hass, Sharon Olds, Claudia Rankine and C.D. Wright will read from their published and unpublished work, including poems written in Squaw Valley just days before.
