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Lake Tahoe concert line-up for August
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 10:44pm
August 01 Leche De Tigre / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
Young Shakespeare: "As You Like It" @ Valhalla Boathouse
Theater
The Novelists @ The Beacon
Straight Jacket @ Himmel Haus
DJ Enfo @ Peek Tahoe
Tressa Bell @ 968 Park
the Wrinkle @ King's Beach
Lisa Marie Johnston @ Cottonwood bar and grill
Ana Popovitch w/ The Steepwater Band @ Crystal Bay Club
August 1-2 Ashley Red @ Cabo Wabo
August 02 LADY GAGA Artpop Ball w/ Lady Starlight @ Harvey's Outdoor
Amphitheatre
Naive Melodies / Patrick Walsch @ heavenly Village
"Jazz & Beyond" Sunday Jazz Picnics in the Park in August
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 3:31pm
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Repeats every week until Sun Aug 17 2014 .
August 3, 2014 (All day)
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August 10, 2014 (All day)
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August 17, 2014 (All day) Are you looking for a way to enjoy your Sunday afternoons? The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" is offering free concerts in the Legislative Plaza between the State Capitol and the Legislature Building in Carson City on three Sundays: Aug. 3, Aug. 10, and Aug. 17, 2014. "Jazz & Beyond" is a yearly festival put on by the Mile High Jazz Band Assoc. and its sponsors. People can enjoy these family friendly "Jazz Picnics in Park" concerts in a pleasant atmosphere with shade trees and a bit of Nevada history.
Peak Innovation Conference for all Lake Tahoe business owners and community leaders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
October 8, 2014 (All day)
Sustainable business leaders, entrepreneurs, active residents, acclaimed writers and science gurus will gather for Sierra Business Council’s 20th anniversary conference. “Peak Innovation – The Next 20 Years” will be held at Granlibakken in Tahoe City from October 8-10. Peak Innovation brings together thought leaders and practitioners who are designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to challenging social and environmental issues.
History of The Beatles Lecture and Beatles Flashback Concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 2:15am
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Repeats every day until Wed Aug 06 2014 .
August 5, 2014 - 7:00pm
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August 6, 2014 - 7:00pm This year, the United States celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first visit to these shores. The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" is excited to provide two exciting Beatles events in honor of that occasion.
Location
Brewery Arts Center
449 W. King Street
Carson City, NV 89703
United States
See map: Google Maps
Speakeasy Dance Party at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 11:13pm
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August 9, 2014 - 7:00pm The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" is excited to present a "Jump-Jive" dance party on Saturday, August 9, 2014, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the historic Ballroom in the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street. This Speakeasy Dance Party celebrates music, dance, and art. Tickets are $10 and admission includes light refreshments, a no-host bar, the killer seven-piece band Brass Knuckles, original artwork, and prizes. All are welcome; those age 21 and over need to bring an ID. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the dance band plays from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location
Brewery Arts Center
449 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
United States
See map: Google Maps
Washoe Tribe shares their culture and history during Wa-She-Shu It'Deh festival
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 11:15pm
The Washoe Tribe spent their summers in Lake Tahoe thousands of years ago, and this weekend they shared their history, food and customs with the public during the annual Wa-SheShu It'Deh festival this weekend.
They currently live in four reservation communities in Northern Nevada and California: Woodfords, Dresslerville, Stewart and Carson City as well as in the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. Members from the tribe came together at Valhalla in dance and music, told stories and shared generations of history.
"Jazz & Beyond" Music Festival Includes Entertainment at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 1:11am
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August 2, 2014 - 12:00pm The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," in collaboration with Carson City, is proud to present five of several bands at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair in Fuji Park on Saturday, August 2. "Jazz & Beyond" runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 50 events, mainly in the downtown Carson City area.
The five "Jazz & Beyond" bands at the Fair on August 2 are Sons of Slide Mountain, RVGS Tantalus, Lynne Colvig Latin Jazz, the Reno Jazz Orchestra with singer Jackie Landrum, and the St. Christopher Project, featuring the music of Tom Waits.
Location
Fuji Park
Old Clear Creek Road
Carson City, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mad Hatter Garden Party with Corky Bennett Trio at the Nevada Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/23/2014 - 11:28pm
Event Date:
August 1, 2014 - 5:00pm The 2014 "Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival" will open with a "Mad Hatter Garden Party," a ticketed event in the backyard of the Nevada Governor's Mansion, on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The gate opens at 5:00 p.m., and the show starts at 5:30 p.m. The party features music by the Corky Bennett Trio, finger foods by Carson City Confections, wine, beer, and a raffle. The Governor's Mansion is at 606 Mountain St., Carson City, and entrance is by the Robinson St. entrance.
Location
Nevada Governor's Mansion
606 Mountain St.
Carson City, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Wa-Sha-Shu It’Deh Native American Festival held this weekend at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 10:52pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Jul 27 2014 .
July 26, 2014 (All day)
July 27, 2014 (All day)
The Wa-Sha-Shu It’Deh Native American Festival returns to Valhalla at the Tallac Historic site this weekend, July 26 and 27. The festival celebrates the Washoe's ancient lifeways and their Lake Tahoe homeland.
The festival features traditional American Indian dancers and drum performers, basket weaving displays, art, and great food. The basket weaving competition features over fourteen different categories. The Washoe are highly regarded for their master craftsmanship of baskets and have had several well-known weavers throughout their history, including Dat So La Lee.
Competitive edge added to this year's Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 5:38pm
Festival goers will have their say this Labor Day weekend as Sample the Sierra adds a competitive edge to the food and wine festival with the introduction of a new award – Best Tasting Experience! Attendees will vote for the booth that has their favorite flavorful creation that includes fresh ingredients that are prepared by a local chef or restaurant and then paired with regional wine, beer or spirits. The booth with the most votes will be awarded the Best Tasting Experience of 2014.
South Lake Tahoe Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 10:18am
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September 13, 2014 - 10:00am The Third Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd. Admission is free to the event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, music, a cake walk, and fun for the kids.
2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 9:32pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2014 (All day)
The 2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival will be held on Sunday, August 10. There will be demos, a beer garden, a kid's zone, live music and plenty of mountain biking.
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Lake Tahoe Holiday Crowds Keep Law Enforcement and Fire Departments Busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 4:26pm"It's a challenge to make sure they are all safe," said Eric Guevin, Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshall. He was commenting on the increased number of calls his department received on the the 4th of July when tens of thousands of visitors come to the Lake Tahoe basin to celebrate. When more people come to Lake Tahoe the fire department sees a large increase in service calls.
"Our rescue crews were kept busy," according to Guevin.
July 2014 in Tahoe: Billy Ray Cyrus, Sinbad, Carrie Underwood, Train
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:37pm
WOW! This is probably the busiest concert month since I've been keeping a blog.
#4thofJuly events include parades and fireworks on both ends of the lake in #LakeTahoe plus Billy Ray Cyrus in Incline Village and Sinbad at the Montbleu on July 5th, Black Star Safari, 4-piece puzzle, and Groovebox at the American legion July 4th, Red White & Bass feat. Love and Light, Muppet Punk, Gurbtron, Trevor Selby, Tre Tuna, DJ Chango at Lakeside at Night and Stylust Beats, Subtropixx, Aux, IJV at Tahoe...
July 01 Unauthorized Rolling Stones @ Harrah's
Discount Tickets Available For Sample the Sierra until August 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:57pm
Early registration for Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm to fork festival, is open until August 1. Early bird tickets at a discounted rate of $30 per person are available until August 1. Tickets will be $40 per person after August 1 through August 31. Early bird tickets may be purchased on www.samplethesierra.com.
South Lake Tahoe's 3rd Annual Fourth of July Parade Ready to Entertain
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/28/2014 - 11:19pm
"I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival," the 2nd President of the United States John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail. "It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other..."
Adams wrote of the country's celebration of America's independence on July 4.
South Lake Tahoe will have many of those activities for everyone to enjoy, including a parade!
The Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival Opens June 25th
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 7:56pm
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June 25, 2014 - 7:30pm
The 2014 Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival begins On Wednesday, June 25th with a concert featuring award winning songwriter and guitar player Ray Bonneville with very special guest Lance Canales and the Flood opening the show.
Lovers of all genres of music will appreciate these renowned American Roots and Blues artists. The Boathouse Theatre’s rear doors will be open to the lake view for this special evening! Advance tickets are $20 and $22 at the door. Information and tickets are on line at www.valhallatahoe.com or by calling 530-541-4975.
June Activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:01pmJune 04-08 Bret Ernst / Gilbert Lawand @ Improv @ Harvey's
June 05-07 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
June 05 Kelly Anne Miller @ Cottonwood Bar and Grill
The Steve Labella group @ Moody's Bistro
Stan Charles / Ryan Davis (Scarecrow Project) @ The Passtime Club
June 06 Merry Gold / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
The Prophets of Addiction, Judas Thieves @ Whisky Dick's
The Deckheads @ Bar of America
Bonfire: a tribute to AC/DC / Coop da Loop, Zach Rawlinson @ Crystal Bay Club
June 07-08 Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 07 Neil Sedaka @ Harrah's
Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 7:11pm
The Fifth Annual Lake Tahoe Birding Festival at Taylor Creek Visitor Center kicked of the U.S. Forest Service's Wild Tahoe Weekend on Saturday. The activities included information booths and hourly guided bird walks along the nature trail through the wetland; Master Falconer, Marie Gaspari Crawford, brought two falcons and a Red tailed hawk to the event. During her two presentations, Crawford spoke about birds of prey and gave some interesting insight to caring for and living with them. She also answered questions and had the birds pose for pictures.
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
Wild Tahoe Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 9:12amEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 08 2014 .
June 7, 2014 - 10:00am
June 8, 2014 - 10:00am
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.
2014 Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 10:40pm
There is something for everyone this summer at the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival in South Lake Tahoe. The festival, on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe, opens on Wednesday,
Fox & Hound Tahoe Wins "Best Ribs" at San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off.
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/23/2014 - 6:01pm
Fox & Hound of South Lake Tahoe brought home honors from the May 18 San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off. Eight award winning rib teams cooked up thousands of pounds of ribs and sauces for the festival goers and judges. The Fox & Hound won 1st Place for their ribs and 2nd Place for their sauce!
The local restaurant, located at the top of Kingsbury Grade on Tramway Drive, has just begun competing in cook-offs but they have been bringing home the trophies.
Leadership Lake Tahoe: Elevate Your View, Video III by Jack Durst
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 10:44pmDana Williams on Sustainability and small town politics at the Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit.
As mayor of Park City, Utah (home of the Sundance Film Festival and the 2002 winter Olympics) Dana Williams has faces many problems familiar to Lake Tahoe: how do you overcome the oppositional politics of a small town with a set political culture? How do you balance the need to accommodate huge numbers of tourists while keeping your locals happy? How do you make your town a world leader in sustainability when your state government fights you all the way?
Leadership Lake Tahoe: Elevate Your View, Video II by Jack Durst
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 4:58pmJenn Boyd of Weidinger PR hosts this wide-ranging panel discussion from the Elevate Your View: Leadership Lake Tahoe 2014 summit. The panel features Dana Williams, former mayor of Park City, UT; plus Carl Ribaudo of Strategic Marketing Group and Carol Chaplin of the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority's Tahoe South campaign.
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Jenn Boyd Introduction (0:35)
Dana Williams on transforming Park City (6:06)
Carol Chaplin on what Tahoe South is doing to promote itself (10:00)
Sample the Sierra Farm to Fork Festival Returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2014 - 12:00pm
Labor Day weekend in South Lake Tahoe has been known as the place to be for wrapping up the summer with a firework's show and, for the last four years, Sample the Sierra.
Spend Labor Day Weekend sampling the region's best food & wine at Bijou Community Park on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from noon to 5 p.m.
Genoa Cowboy Festival and Sippin' Sunday This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/01/2014 - 10:23pm
In 1851, Genoa became the first settlement in the Nevada Territory and was full of cowboys and settlers. cowboys and ranchers have shared work, words and music here. The first "thirst parlor," the Genoa Bar, came along two years later to serve drinks to those traveling the California Trail as well as others finding themselves in the West.
Classical Musicians From Around the World Return to Lake Tahoe Summerfest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 9:48pm
The Third Annual Lake Tahoe SummerFest returns to Incline Village for two weekends of classical music.
Concert goers will be treated to world class music under a tent near the lake at the Sierra Nevada College Campus August 1-3 and August 7-9.
The Lake Tahoe SummerFest orchestra is comprised of world renowned musicians representative of international symphonies including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, among others.
Up and Coming ZZ Ward Making First Visit to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 10:21pm
If you could take Muddy Waters, the Beatles, Tina Turner. David Bowie and Tom Petty, throw in a little Jay Z and mix them all up, you'd come up with a blond 27 year old named ZZ Ward.
After listening to her debut CD, "Til the Casket Drops", I am a new fan. And apparently I am not alone. "The tour has been incredible," Ward told me in a phone interview. "At every venue I'm seeing new fans and it's been a very positive thing to see."
Valhalla Tahoe Announces New Festival Director
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 10:05amPutting on the annual Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival takes more than a village. It requires the skills, creativity and organization of a Festival Director. The Tahoe Tallac Association, which produces the Festival, is pleased to announce its new Festival Director, Evangeline Elston.
Kingsbury Grade Closing to Through Traffic in May, September and October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 1:27am
A year and a half road construction project will result in the closure of Kingsbury Grade for almost 75 days this year and more in 2015. Since this will have an impact on local businesses, residents and commuters, a forum was held on Wednesday in order to inform the community about the impact.
A full house was on hand in the TahoeChamber conference room to listen to representatives from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the road construction company.
Inaugural 'GONE BONKERS' Kids Ski Race at Snowfest 2014
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 12:16amEvent Date:
March 2, 2014 - 1:00pm
Talk about the March Madness: the inaugural “Gone Bonkers” Kids Ski and Snowboard Race, March 2, features a top-to-bottom race over Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge ski area's natural terrain, complete with gates for kids 5 to 12.
It’s all part of North Lake Tahoe's 2014 SnowFest, a 10-day winter madness festival, Feb. 28- March 9.
Lake Tahoe Film Festival Takes the Show on the Road
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 9:40pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2014 - 6:30pm
High-flying adventure flicks and non-stop entertainment arrives with the 12th annual Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Road Tour stop in Reno on Feb. 22 at the Grand Sierra Resort.
Rooted as the nerve center for skiers, boarders, climbers and year-round adventurers, the film festival provides mountaintops, cliffhangers and enough high-energy entertainment between showings to ignite fervor for 2014.
The night includes guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a handful of surprises.
Craigslist Scam Pulled on SnowGlobe Attendees
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 11:50pmThey knew something was amiss when they couldn't find the home on Saddle Road listed on their vacation rental home contract. A group of 15 college students came to South Lake Tahoe to enjoy the three day SnowGlobe festival, where their time would be spent at the concert, enjoying the town and kicking back in a fully furnished ski cabin. But the lodging situation wasn't as expected since they fell victims to a "craiglist" scam and paid for a rental home that wasn't real.
South Lake Tahoe SnowGlobe: STHS Grad Hits the Stage With Vokab Kompany
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 10:31am
The 2013 SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is just a few days away and the musicians and promoters are starting to arrive in town!
South Lake Tahoe Prepares For SnowGlobe 2013
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2013 - 12:18am
SnowGlobe 2013 is just over a week away and you can find evidence of the South Lake Tahoe music festival around town.
The fields at Lake Tahoe Community College are being transformed into the largest concert arena for miles around, with three stages being erected as well as warming tents and food operations.
Barton Health's Festival of Trees and Lights Successful
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2013 - 4:56pm
This year’s Festival of Trees and Lights was once again a huge success. The six-day event is a collaborative effort between Barton Health staff, community and Auxiliary volunteers, and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, decorated a tree or a wreath, donated an auction item, or sponsored one of our many events! A special thanks to Barton Foundation’s volunteer steering committee who worked all year long to ensure the event was a magical experience.
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 11:25pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2013 - 6:30pm
High-flying adventure flicks and non-stop entertainment arrives with the 12th Annual Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival, Saturday, Dec. 14 at MontBleu Resort, Casino & Spa.
Rooted as the nerve center for skiers, boarders, climbers and year-round adventurers, the film festival provides mountaintops, cliffhangers and enough high-energy entertainment between showings to ignite fervor for the New Year. The night includes guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a handful of surprises.
12th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival at MontBleu
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 9:33pmEvent Date:
December 14, 2013 - 6:30pm
High-flying adventure flicks and non-stop entertainment between films will arrive in Tahoe fashion Saturday, Dec. 14 with the 12th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival.
Rooted as the nerve center for elite skiers, boarders, climbers and year-round adventurers, the film festival provides plenty of mountaintops, cliffhangers and enough high-energy entertainment between showings to ignite fervor for the New Year.
Holiday Activities in South Lake Tahoe This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 11:45am
Freshly fallen snow will add to the holiday ambiance of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend!
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society invites everyone to their annual Holiday in History Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. On Saturday from 11 to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, visitors can tour the 1930s log cabin, view a Victorian holiday scene, enjoy free cider and cookies and children can even call the North Pole from a special antique phone! The event is free.
Barton Health - Festival of Trees & Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 7:31am
Charlee Simons from K-TAHOE shares the 5th annual Festival of Trees & Lights at Mont Bleu on 12-5-13.
Coldwell Banker Select to Contribute to Barton Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 10:56am
The Barton Foundation has been a cornerstone for The Barton Health Group for more than 20 years by providing excellent healthcare service to customers and also have been big players during the holiday season. This year’s Barton Festival of Trees and Lights will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barton Health and Coldwell Banker Select will be contributing to the event in a major way. The franchise will be donating a gorgeous “sports themed” Christmas tree to the event, which will be auctioned off at the black tie gala event on December 7th.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Presented in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 4:07pmEvent Date:
December 6, 2013 - 6:00pm
Called one of America's favorite Christmas stories, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a funny, memorable, and outrageous family play. In this Christmas tale, Mrs. Bradley, struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant, is faced with casting the Herdman kids- probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem- and the fun- when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! A cast of over 20 local kids ages 7 to 13 help bring the show to life.
Out and About in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2013 - 4:59pm
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.
Kokanee Make a Showing Regardless of Government Shutdown
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2013 - 6:22pm
The closed gates haven't stopped the droves of people drawn to Taylor Creek and the Rainbow Trail to watch the annual fall upstream trek of the Kokanee Salmon.
Visitors to the creek were locals and visitors and they all arrived via a myriad of transportation options. The Trolley running along Highway 89 through the weekend, which brought many down the road as did bicycles, motorcycles, cars as well as those that preferred to walk.
This Weekend's Salmon Festival Canceled Due to Government Shutdown
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 10:36am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is closing Forest Service-operated facilities and cancelling Forest-Service staffed events due to the lapse in federal government funding, effective October 1, 2013 until funding is restored. Concession-operated facilities, campgrounds and events will continue as normal for the time being. Most forest roads and gates remain open for the time being. The Forest Supervisor’s Office and Taylor Creek Visitor Center are closed. Forest Service-operated campgrounds are closed.
LTCC Hosts Northern California Premiere of New Matthew Shepard Documentary
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 10:17pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2013 - 7:30am
A new documentary film about the life of Matthew Shepard will have its Northern California premiere with the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Theatre. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Annual Meyers/Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival And Outdoor Bouldering Competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 7:21amEvent Date:
September 28, 2013 - 3:30pm
3rd Annual Meyers/Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival And Outdoor Bouldering Competition.
This event will include: All Ages and Skills Bouldering Competition, Booths from Local Adventure and Climbing Businesses, Dyno Competition, Awards Ceremony, Live Music, Local Food and BBQ, Beer Garden hosted by local breweries, and more!
Cruise Oktoberfest Tahoe Style at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 9:24am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 06 2013 .
October 5, 2013 - 10:00am
October 6, 2013 - 10:00am
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.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center Fall Fish Festival is Canceled
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 3:42pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2013 (All day)
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation will host the Fall Fish Festival Oct. 5-6, offering a variety of free, fun events with the beautiful backdrop of Taylor Creek in the fall.
Formerly the Kokanee Salmon Festival, the Fall Fish Festival will focus on the variety of fish species that live in Lake Tahoe and its rivers. In addition to the Kokanee, these species include the federally threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout and little-known smaller fish, such as speckled dace.
