summer
UNR archeologist leads Virginia City hospital excavation team
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 11:12am
The University of Nevada, Reno, in cooperation with the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, has sent a team of archaeologists to excavate the site of one of Nevada’s most important early hospitals. St. Mary Louise Hospital in Virginia City opened in 1876 and served the mining community until the early 20th century.
Don Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 2:08amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 18-24:
Tahoe South summer 2012 brings action-packed celebrity golf, headlining comedy, concerts and family events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 10:13amHeavy-hitting comedy, celebrity golf and blockbuster concerts make for a sizzling summer at Tahoe South with an dynamic lineup that includes legendary actor-comedian Robin Williams; hall-of-fame athletes teeing it up at the American Century Championship and Grammy award-winning pop-rock group, Maroon 5.
Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents 'Giselle' featuring Dance, Music and More
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 12:43pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2012 (All day) The Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present "Giselle," which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer.”
Location
Sand Harbor State Park
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe South Facebook app challenges users in Truth or Dare contest
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 3:01amTahoe South's new Truth or Dare Facebook game conjures up the electrical, wild-child spirit of a sun-drenched summer while encouraging users to play Truth or Dare with their Facebook friends.
Part Magic 8 Ball, part electronic truth serum, this game pushes and tests users and their friends to fess it up — or not. After all, sharing revealing truths and embarrassing photos is basically what Facebook was made for, right?
Jesse Kalin to showcase his original music at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 2:46am
Event Date:
August 13, 2012 - 7:00pm
On Monday August 13, 2012 at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre in South Lake Tahoe, Jesse Kalin will take center stage performing his original music in an intimate concert setting. With over 20 original songs written, Jesse will share material that has not been heard before.
July 2012 Lake Tahoe Concerts: Maroon 5, Brad Paisley, Sublime, The Beach Boys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 9:15pmJuly is the start of the Harvey's Outdoor summer concert series and all the big acts are playing in the great outdoors at Lake Tahoe.
Check out the playlist from Jack Durst at Fabulous Lake Tahoe here.
Here's what's coming for the rest of July:
July 15 Beach Boys 50th Annaversary tour @ Harvey's outdoor ampetheatre
July 17 Sinjin Hawke w/ Zora Jones @ Crystal Bay CLub
Bonanza Park at South Lake Tahoe celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 1:53pm
UPDATE MONDAY: Saturday's grand opening of Bonanza Park brought community members of all ages to hear the dedication from Chuck Scharer, President and CEO of Edgewood Companies and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Youth immediately began playing on the park equipment and the basketball court was ready to host its first game while hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled for the crowd of families and dignitaries to enjoy.
Monthly message from the mayor: Go jump in the lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 5:00amThere are so many real issues we face as a city and significant problems we must solve.But not today!Today, this week, this month, this season is all about the fun. It's summer in Tahoe and the wea...
Chicago: still feelin' stronger every day
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 5:00amOver its 45-year history, Chicago has rarely gone a summer without doing a major tour. And 2012 will add to that streak, first with a run of headlining shows that has already begun, and then lat...
AAA to donate to Nevada State Parks for each insurance quote
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 5:00amAAA of Northern California's Summer Road Trip campaign will donate $5 to Nevada State Parks for each AAA insurance quote completed at a AAA branch office through Aug. 31.The money will help Nevada ...
Lake Tahoe Summerfest features classical concerts, world-renowned artists
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:30am
Event Date:
July 31, 2012 (All day)
A series of classical music concerts featuring a 38 piece symphony orchestra of world-renowned artists highlights Lake Tahoe SummerFest in August. Weekend performances include Friday and Saturday night symphonies and Sunday programming for families.
So far, so good: East Shore Express doing its job, officials say
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:02amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Despite a slow start to summer during the chilly middle weeks of June, ridership is picking up on the East Shore Express thanks to the well-timed July 4 holiday, officials s...
Brian Wilson's return makes Beach Boys 50th anniversary genuine
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 9:43amAs late as last summer, it looked like this year's 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys wouldn't offer much reason for fans to get excited.Yes, rumors of a 50th anniversary tour were flying, but a...
Valhalla's first play of the summer concludes this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 1:13pm"God of Carnage," the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Play continues its second weekend in the Boathouse Theatre. Local audiences have loved this play of manners, without the manners. With outst...
Don Q's Fishing report for week of July 11-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 2:48amGreat fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.
Wild West Weekend Returns to Squaw July 21-22
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 9:41amEvent Date:
July 21, 2012 (All day)
This July, Squaw Valley saddles up again for Wild West Weekend with a host of western-themed events high in the Sierra. Wild West Weekend offers adults and kids the opportunity to channel their inner-cowboys at the High Camp Corral for western-style fun. Pony rides, a petting zoo, western shoot-outs, and two days of live music are all part of the western weekend on July 21 and July 22.
Full Time Law Enforcement Hits the Rubicon Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 8:33am
El Dorado County Sheriff D’Agostini has created a new position and assigned a full time deputy sheriff to patrol the Rubicon Trail, 40 hours every week, during the OHV season. In the past most of the staffing for the Rubicon Trail was on overtime, and was limited by grant funds.
Adore brings a touch of summer
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 5:00amMore summer, more fun and brighter fashion for Tahoe's beaches can be found at the new Adore Beach Boutique.It is the Adore store in South Lake Tahoe, but this one is specialized on featuring th...
Writers Returns to Squaw Valley with a Great Line-Up of Literary Events
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 11:06pmEvent Date:
July 8, 2012 (All day)
Every summer writers of all stripes — poets, novelists, screenwriters and writers of memoirs, histories, essays and short stories — descend on Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe for a week of intensive literary activity. The valley buzzes with metaphors flying and manuscripts flapping, as over 250 writers, editors and publishers convene in two separate week-long workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir and screenwriting.
Fire restrictions begin Monday in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 10:49amFire restrictions will go into effect in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday July 9. A Forest Order has been issued to provide for public safety through the end of the official 2012 fire season. (see PDF below.)
Campfires, including charcoal barbecues, are prohibited except in exempted recreation sites. Smoking on National Forest land is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or within an exempted recreation site. Fire restrictions are intended to reduce the possibility of human-caused wildfires over the summer season.
July Monthly Message from South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier: Go Jump In The Lake
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 11:57am
There are so many real issues we face as a city and significant problems we must solve. But not today!
Today, this week, this month, this season is all about the fun. It’s summer in Tahoe and the weather is glorious.
Take off your shoes and run in the sand. See how far you can walk out into the lake before your feet tingle with the cold. Grab your beach chair and a book. Ride a jet ski or a mountain bike. Hike a forested trail the ends in an amazing vista. Find a hidden waterfall or cove. Watch nature unfold in all its glory.
Volunteers needed to help keep Tahoe clean and blue
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 6:31am
The League to Save Lake Tahoe is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service this summer for two community beach clean-up days around Lake Tahoe. Volunteers will be helping to clean-up our beautiful beaches. Keeping Tahoe clean and blue is a year round effort and we need the help of residents and visitors alike.
The Village at Squaw Valley Hosts the 11th Annual Art, Wine & Music Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 6:28amThis July, Squaw Valley welcomes the return of the Art, Wine and Music Festival with exquisite artwork, fine wine and internationally acclaimed classical and world guitar music. Now in its second year of partnership with the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society, the event is truly a delight for the senses. The festival will take place Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Village at Squaw Valley.
Fishing Report For Northern California, Nevada and Sierra through July 10
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 6:21amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for July 5 through July 10.
USOC to pass on 2022 bid, will consider '24 and '26 games
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:38amThe U.S. Olympic Committee will not bid for the 2022 Winter Games, instead choosing to explore the possibility of hosting either the Summer Olympics in 2024 or the Winter Olympics in 2026.In a meet...
Olympic Committee: No Winter Games in U.S. in 2022
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 7:21pmThe U.S. Olympic Committee will not seek bids to host the 2022 Winter Games, and the coalition that was attempting to bring the Winter Games to Reno-Tahoe is fully on board with the decision, saying the short amount of time to submit a bid proved to be too much of a challenge.
The USOC, which conducted a teleconference call amongst its board members Tuesday, announced afterward it would prefer to bid on the 2024 Summer Olympics or the 2026 Winter Games.
Out with the old, in with the new
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 3:57pmSchool may be out for the summer, but the South Tahoe Middle School is still a bustling place. Construction workers and their heavy machinery swarmed the campus Tuesday, dismantling the old and ...
Tahoe Improv Players at the Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 4:05am
Event Date:
July 3, 2012 - 7:30pm
The audience calls out suggestions. A group of actors who enjoy walking a theatrical tight rope, improvise a scene on the spot.
The audience laughs and then the actors do it again, and the audience laughs again…you get the picture. And so it will go during a night of improvisation theater with Tahoe Improv Players at the Tallac Historic Site on July 3 at 7:30pm.
The Tahoe Improv Players, the longest running comedy show in Lake Tahoe, return to their favorite theater for the 15th summer.
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts enforce summer smoking ban
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 1:50pmWith an extremely high threat of forest fire at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra this summer, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood resorts have put a number of precautionary measures in place, including banning all smoking on their respective mountains for the summer.
Worldwide Recognition for Lake Tahoe South's Lights on the Lake Firework Display
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 1:07pmLake Tahoe South's famed "Lights on the Lake" Fourth of July, an eye and sky candy extravaganza over Lake Tahoe continues to generate international buzz, with the latest accolades coming from The Discovery Channel and Bing.com/MSN.
Four Infested Boats Prevented from Launching into Lake Tahoe in 2012; 5 inspection stations prepared for July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 9:39am
The July 4th Holiday and fireworks celebrations always bring an influx of boaters to the Lake Tahoe Basin. With sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted for the 4th of July holiday week, boaters are urged to Clean, Drain and Dry their boats before arriving at one of 5 roadside inspection stations in the Tahoe to avoid delays and decontamination fees.
Tahoe Art League Outdoor Show this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 4:26am
The Tahoe Art League will hold an outdoor show at South Tahoe Middle School June 28 to July 1. This Outdoor Show venue features diversified artists from throughout the region.
Heavenly Village Summer Wine Walk
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 4:00am
Join us for an evening of sipping, shopping, eating, and enjoying. Registration for the event will be held from 3:45-5:30pm in front of the Heavenly Gondola by Highway 50. Participating stores include:
Pacific Crest Gallery, Sealed With A Kiss, Up Shirt Creek, Powder House ATG, High Chaparral, Apricot Lane Boutique, Blue Sky, Tahoe Duck Tours, KTHO Radio, and more.
Lake Tahoe Regional Update Plan comment period ends today
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 2:38amThe initial comment period on the environmental study of the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update will close Thursday after a special two-day meeting of the Governing Board. However, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agencyencourages public input on the draft policy updates now and throughout the summer and fall as the update heads for a final decision by the TRPA Governing Board in December, according to the Agency.
Market on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 2:52am
Market on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard runs Fridays through summer from 3-8 pm. The boulevard is closed between Birch and Larch streets. Live music, a beer garden in front of the Blue Angel cafe, organic local produce, unique food vendors, locally made bread and other local products and goods. Also face painting and other things for kids. Make it a family event and have dinner at the food booths, get the kids’ faces painted, jump in the bounce house and visit the many shops and recreation areas extending from Heavenly Resort to the Marina on Ski Run Boulevard.
Live at Lakeview: Reggae and Ska with Keyser Soze
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 2:38am
Live at Lakeview: Free Summer Concert Series at El Dorado/Lakeview Commons Beach: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Presented by OnCourse. Featured events and Lake Tahoe TV will be on hand. Spectators can sit – for free – on the terraced area or up top where there are picnic tables. Beer garden, food vendors and local artists. Free bike valet. July 12: Reggae and ska music with Keyser Soze. Highway 50 and Lakeview Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Go to www.lakeviewcommonslive.com.
Youth and Teen Summer Camp
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 2:17amRiver Rafting and overnight camping is the thing to do for 12-16 year olds this week at the South Lake Tahoe Rec Center. It's not too late to register for this fun camp that kicks off on Wednesday with a float down the Truckee, then two rip roaring days on the S. Fork of the American with an overnight on Thursday along the river. Stop by the Rec Center at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. today to register or call (530) 542-6056. Remember to pack camping gear and swim stuff.
Face animal cruelty charges if you leave your pet inside a hot vehicle
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 2:12amEl Dorado County Animal Services is advising pet owners to not leave dogs, cats or other pets unattended in vehicles during warm weather. According to Henry Brzezinski, Chief of Animal Services, if the outside temperature is 80 degrees or higher, temperatures inside vehicles can climb to 120 degrees or more within ten to twenty minutes, even with the windows opened two or three inches; heat stroke, irreparable brain damage and death can follow shortly thereafter.
