SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Hello Lake Tahoe Friends who like to socially imbibe, mix and mingle, and celebrate all year long! ‘Tis the season to kick it up a notch, so here are some special events that you will enjoy!
- Thursday, September 18 – 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tahoe Art League Gallery
- 3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd
- Tahoe Art League’s Third Thursday Member Mingle featuring Artist Scott Forrest
- FREE EVENT
Scott’s gorgeous paintings grace the walls of LTCC’s Lisa Maloff Center. Put on the 3-D glasses and prepare to be amazed. You can also find his art at the exquisite Talie Jane Interiors Showroom on Kingsbury Grade (keep reading for her special event on Friday). Scott’s presentation “Monumental Abstracts in Motion” will bring you into a world where scale, rhythm, and bold intuition collide. Scott is a passionate and compassionate artist and speaker; he welcomes all into his world of beautiful art. I’m honored to call him my friend. All of Tahoe Art League events, lectures, and demonstrations are free to the public, and you do not need to be a member to attend (but please consider becoming a member!)
- Friday, September 19 – 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Talie Jane Interiors
- 255 Kingsbury Grade, Suite A
- Stateline, Nevada
- Decorating a Christmas Tree like a Pro
- FREE EVENT
Learn insider tips from designers on how to style your tree to perfection–what to do (and what not to do!) to create a holiday look that shines. Beautiful decorations will also be available for purchase. This Showroom is a must-see with unbelievable decor (and Scott Forrest’s shimmering artworks). Do not feel intimidated to walk into this space; Talie Jane and her team of professionals will welcome you in with such graciousness. Oh, and dare I spill the beans…but there might just be an upside-down Christmas Tree to further blow your minds!
- Friday, September 19 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Black Bear Lodge
- 1202 Ski Run Blvd.
- Wine Tasting out back on the Rubicon Lawn
- $18.00 for a Flight of 4 Wines
- Live Music by Mic Smith
Last Friday, I was delighted to reconnect with Greg & Rachel Carlson, owners of Black Bear Lodge. It had been a minute, suddenly it’s 8 years later since they bought the property, and there are two little girl offspring running amok. They have since acquired the former Deerfield Lodge next door, and now they have 31 rooms, including 4 cabins. The beautiful back event space is called the Rubicon Lawn, perfect for weddings, tastings, and gatherings, plus there’s an inviting indoor event space that also showcases local art. Last Friday was a special tasting event of Jacquart French Champagnes; they popped open three gorgeous varietals, oh, and Greg safely and soberly sabered off the top of my favorite, the Mosaïque Brut. With generous pours by Eva Thesmier and John Matthews, new friendships were made by all.
This Friday’s Wine Tasting will be extra special as well. They will start with a nice French bubble, followed by wines from Oregon and Washington. Shhhh, secret/not a secret, the Syrah ranked #6 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100. This will be their last tasting event of the summer, so come on in and enjoy the festivity. The staff is stellar, so very welcoming.
Festively Yours, Michelle Gomez, Tahoe Art League