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For 27 years, Valhalla Tahoe has hosted an annual Holiday Faire at the Heller Estate for the enjoyment of the community. Valhalla Tahoe and our volunteers celebrate the season by decking the Grand Hall for everyone's enjoyment. A favorite tradition for many local families, you can get a glimpse of Tahoe's past while shopping for hand-made crafts, taking free photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and enjoying local entertainment and holiday libations. Tahoe's Children's Choirs line the balcony to sing holiday songs throughout the day.

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November 18-20, 2021


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Dared by Penn Jillette to learn magic, comedy writer Matt Donnelly has taken on a whole new life as jaw dropping, gut busting working class mentalist. Matt created a character and learned magic tricks form the best of the business and he hasn't looked back. Funny, Fascinating, Sophisticated (Choose Two) Valhalla is pleased to present this fun night of magic and mentalism. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 7:30 pm at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater. General Admission $15-25.

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This spectacular event is the culmination of a three-month playwriting competition where the top three plays are selected to be showcased as a performance reading on stage in the Boathouse Theatre. The winning writers are invited to attend the performance and provide a short question & answer period at the end of the evening to allow audience members a glimpse into the creative process. Be the first to discover new talent and enjoy an unforgettable evening of raw theatre.

Sunday, September 11, 2022, 7:30 pm at Valhalla Boathouse Theatre.

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Have you ever been walking down the street, and suddenly heard a voice that made you walk into a venue to see whose it was? That is Jimbo Scott’s voice - a bell, magnetic and the definition of a powerhouse. A favorite of the Bay Area’s folk and Americana scene, Jimbo Scott has been entertaining audiences far and wide for more than a decade, including 2 years as a member of the famed NorCal Jamgrass band, Poor Man’s Whiskey. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul in sepia-toned California landscapes and lifescapes.

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Tahoe Vista, CA. – The Sierra State Parks Foundation has unveiled four new interpretative panels that tell the story of Mark Twain’s 1861 timber claim adventure and wildfire. These new panels are located at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay, Sandy Beach in Tahoe Vista, and North Tahoe Beach in Kings Beach. On May 20, 2022, there was a private dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting to celebrate this big achievement.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A warming trend will ensue, with hot temperatures possible Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Northerly breezes are expected through Tuesday before westerly afternoon breezes make a comeback Wednesday. The next weather system will approach the Pacific Northwest Thursday, leading to gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and a few showers and thunderstorms toward the end of the week.

There is a chance South Lake Tahoe could see 80 on Thursday. This should not be a record (which was 83 on that date) but it is above normal.

In partnership with Bike Monkey, Visit Truckee-Tahoe has announced its sponsorship of the third annual Truckee Tahoe Gravel Race & Festival, back from a hiatus of two years - previously known as the Truckee Dirt Fondo.

Achilles Wheel Trio will be performing at Valhalla Tahoe Grand Lawn on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. This afternoon event will have tables available for reservations 6-person $180, 2-person $80. Lawn seating is free.

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Loud As Folk is a hub of the west coast songwriting scene with a focus on highlighting emerging artists who have distinct approaches to all genres of American roots music. Catch Loud As Folk at Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $35.

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Will’s Kids is a FREE performance by Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Valhalla Grand Hall. This hour-long performance transforms the main stage Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival production into a fun and interactive version appropriate for children of all ages. The whole family can enjoy a creative day at the stunning Heller Estate at the Tallac Historic Site.

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Pixie and the Partygrass Boys will be performing at the Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. General Admission tickets are $35.

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D’DAT (Delbert Anderson and the Delbert Anderson Trio) is a multicultural ensemble fusing Diné melodies of the Southwest, jazz, funk and hip-hop and they will be at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. James Pakootas motivates with stories overcoming difficult paths and is supported by trumpet artist Delbert Anderson, national touring artist Nicholas Lucero and groove bassist Mike McCluhan. D’DAT combines all characters and genres to give audiences an exciting multi-cultured performance.

How vast is the universe? How far away are the stars? “Silent Sky” tells the true story of 19th century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow female researchers or “computers” in the Harvard University observatory who set the standard still used today for measuring distances in space while discovering thousands of stars. Twenty years before women’s suffrage, the “computers” pursue their passion for astronomy in a society that limits women’s roles while credit for their discoveries are dismissed or claimed by male astronomers.

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The Tahoe iMPRoV Players turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes made up on the spot. They will be at the Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater three nights this summer.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Their improv journey began as ComedySportz of Lake Tahoe in 1993. Three years later they evolved into the Tahoe iMPRoV players. Celebrating almost 30 years at the lake, the Tahoe Improv Players bring their best to Valhalla. Tahoe’s best value in entertainment for the whole family. They make stuff up, you laugh…it’s simple!

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This week, volunteer educators from the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC) engaged third and fourth graders from four different elementary schools in place-based environmental education. Students were brought to the Tallac Historic site and led around various stations across the site, participating in lessons on local history, watersheds, fire resilience, and trees while interacting with their environment at each station.

I have listened to two Board of Supervisor District 5 candidate forums. Each of the candidates was given tough questions to answer. But hands down, Brooke Laine is the one - who gave the most thoughtful & coherent answers – who had the best understanding of the District 5 issues – who had the best handle on how the county government & independent agencies work. With her years of experience working respectfully with others to solve problems, Brooke is the one candidate best suited to working with the other El Dorado County supervisors to find real solutions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cody Bass was arraigned on May 20 in El Dorado County Superior Court on misdemeanor charges stemming from his arrest on September 25, 2021. Bass, a South Lake Tahoe city councilman, was driving his Tesla back into the Tahoe Basin when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) saw his car parked near Twin Bridges at 2:30 a.m. with Bass asleep behind the wheel.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District has a digital learning academy for students where day-to-day in-person instruction isn't always a good fit. Elevated Digital Learning Academy is holding a virtual information session via Zoom on Wednesday, June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

See how this option of education can work for your student. Meet the teachers, students, and other parents, look at students' work, and ask questions, all from the comfort of your home.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two lots owned by the South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency will go on the market for affordable housing after City Council voted 3-1 to sell 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Mayor Devin Middlebrook was the lone dissent and Councilmember Cristi Creegan was absent.

During its meeting this week, the council moved to get rid of the two lots that would have been used to realign US-50 through the residential Rocky Point neighborhood, commonly known as the Loop Road. They are a total of 1.16 acres and the estimated value is $1,000,000.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) is hosting the 10th Annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19. The weekend-long event features three key events. For riders, the Corral Trail Bike Demo on Saturday and registered Rides (Tahoe Triple Crown and the Power Loop) Sunday morning are registration-required events. On Sunday at 1:00 p.m. everyone is invited to a free, family-friendly Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tom Fortune has been promoted to the chief operating officer for Vail Resorts for the Tahoe Region. He will continue to be the vice president/general manager at Heavenly Mountain Resort and the new position will give him oversight at the other two resorts as well - Kirkwood and Northstar.

Fortune is a South Lake Tahoe resident and has been with Vail for 13 years.

"I love being in this community and am extremely passionate about what makes it so special," said Fortune.

The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra will be pulling the winning raffle tickets on Friday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., do you have yours yet? The grand prize of the 20th Anniversary Celebration Raffle is $1,020 in cash and there are also over 20 great raffle prizes including dining packages, boat rides, artwork, lodging, and much more (see full list here).

Tickets are just $5 each, 5 tickets for $20, or 30 tickets for $100, and will be sold until 6:59 p.m. on Friday, May 20!

The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the South Tahoe Association of REALTORS are hosting an in-person forum for the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor for District 5 on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Invited are all four candidates, Tamara Wallace, Jeffrey Spencer, Brooke Laine, and Kenny Curtzwiler.

There will be a Meet and Greet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., then the forum will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

It will be held in the South Tahoe Association of REALTORS Meeting Room located at 2307 James Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A short video featuring stories and appeals for assistance from survivors of the Caldor Fire has been created to send to President Biden. The personal plea is from residents who have lost everything and need help that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can, but is not, providing.