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South Lake Tahoe non-profits were awarded $48,000 during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting today. The 22 groups were each given between $1,000 and $3,000. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $67,200 through on-site volunteer organizations and other efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Booster Club, Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe, and the Gene Upshaw Scholarship

Tahoe Arts Project has announced the return of their Holiday Festival! The 3rd annual event will be held for two days this year, November 15 and 16.

They are looking for crafters and artists, from beginner to professionals. All items must be handmade and no imports will be allowed.

Booth prices are $100 for a 10 x 10 booth space with no additional commission fees charged. There are also have 6 x 7 booth spaces available for $75. Booth Fee's are for BOTH days, making it affordable when compared to other events.

Lake Tahoe musicians Niall McGuinness, Trey Stone and John Shipley will entertain the beach crowd during Tahoe Arts Project's Music on the Beach on Thursday, August 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The beach at Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa will be transformed into a sea of beach chairs, bottles of wine and appetizers as locals flock to watch the musicians will helping TAP raise money.

A donation of $10 per person will be collected at the entrance which is located by the front door of the Lodge.

Refreshments will be sold as well as raffle tickets.

The Tahoe Arts Project is once again hosting the Missoula Children's Theater this summer in South Lake Tahoe. There are 60 roles available for kids between the ages of 5 and 17 (must be at least 5 and completed Kindergarten). Tryouts will be held on July 7 between 10 a.m. and noon.

It is free to audition. If selected during auditions there is a $50 per child fee to participate. There are some scholarships available so please call Peggy Thompson at 530-542-3632 to apply.

Depending on the role, rehearsals will be held Tuesday through Thursday, July 8-10 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

If you weren't able to make it to Saturday night's Dancing With the Tahoe Stars, here is a video produced by John Durst and Fabulous Lake Tahoe! Tahoe Arts Project presented the second annual dancing event to raise funds that help bring the arts into the local schools.

JUDGES:
Marcia Sarosik of the Lake Tahoe Shining Stars Dance Troupe
Paul Middlebrook of KRLT radio
Don Bosson - realtor/musician

FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Liz Niven w/ Adam Hopkins Samba to "They Call Me Cuban Pete" by Desi Arnaz ( 2:15 )
Jodi Stewart and Lyndon Facey Hip-Hop to "Dirty South" ( 6:29 )

Final rehearsals were underway Thursday evening in the MontBleu Showroom as professional dancers and their South Lake Tahoe "stars" prepared for Tahoe Art Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars.

Don’t miss your opportunity to witness this stunning female vocal ensemble on Friday, January 31th at 7:00 PM at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater.

General admission seating will begin at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children and $10 for seniors and can be purchased in advance at the CA and NV Visitors Center. To charge tickets by phone, please call 530 542-3632. Tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out.

The Missoula Children's Theater visits South Lake Tahoe with a local children's production of Robinson Crusoe on Saturday, November 23. Performances are at 2 pm and 6 pm in the multi-purpose room of South Tahoe Middle School.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.

Tahoe Arts Project's Annual Holiday Festival at the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room on Saturday, November 16 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Food, crafts, music and fun is on tap for the day's activities.

If you'd like to have a boothreserve a space, the deadline is October 16. All crafters and artists are invited, from beginner to professionals. Booth prices are just $50 for a 10 x 10 booth space with no additional commission fees charged.

Tahoe Arts Project will host Dancing with the South Lake Tahoe Stars, a fundraiser, tonight at MontBleu.Tahoe Arts Project brought the Utah Ballroom Dance Co. into the schools the week of Feb. 25-M...

The Tahoe Arts Project Holiday Art Faire is Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Theresa's Grace Hall, 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Children 12 and under are free. General admission is $10. The faire includes many arts and crafts vendors, cookie decorating, music by Sister Analog, Marcia Sarosik Dancers and Santa. Admission includes food, wine and hot chocolate. All proceeds benefit TAP.
For more info, call (530) 542-3632. See flier below.

The 2012 American Century Championship continues to benefit Tahoe South as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $64,500 to 23 non-profit groups through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.

Celebrating the world of Hollywood, the Presidio Brass presents "Sounds of the Cinema" a performance that con­nects the audience to both exciting jazz and classical music used in movies as well as great selections from film soundtracks. A Presidio Brass performance always includes a big dose of humor with blazing virtuosity, sensitive moments and first-class entertainment. Special appearance by the S. Tahoe High Brass Ensemble. Presented by Tahoe Arts Project, celebrating its 26th season.

When the South Lake Tahoe arts community calls out, Trey Stone and his band are there to headline the show. The community is invited to join the Trey Stone Band for three hours of R&B, funk and soul at an outdoor concert — Music at the Moose — to benefit the Tahoe Arts Project at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 25, at the Moose Lodge, 961 Eloise Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
The cost is $10 for adults and free for children. Dished up for purchase at this community benefit concert include burgers and hot dogs, soda, ice cream, and more. There's a cash bar available and a raffle will be held. All proceeds benefit the Tahoe Arts Project.

Bueno and Marty Kettleson of Bert's Cafe recently hosted a spaghetti night fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project, a nonprofit organization that brings professional performing arts into the schools and ...

Tahoe Arts Project will hold a spaghetti night fundraiser at Bert’s Cafe on Thursday, May 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
For only $10 guests will enjoy spaghetti, Caesar salad and garlic bread. Wine will be served by donation in a TAP logo wine glass for you to keep. Save room for dessert because there will also be a bake sale. Board members and volunteers of Tahoe Arts Project will be your servers for the evening. Purchase tickets in advance at Sessions Salon and from TAP Board members. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, please call Tahoe Arts Project at 530 542-3632.

Manding Jata will perform Friday, March 23 at MontBleu Theater in a show that will benefit the Tahoe Arts Project. Manding Jata is an international touring company which performs West African dr...

Tahoe Arts Project continues its 25th season with the comedy/juggler duo The Gizmo Guys on Friday, January 27th at the MontBleu Theater. The Gizmo Guys' rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. The Gizmo Guys will bring their “Objects in Motion” show into the South Shore schools January 23-27 teaching children how juggling relates to science and math.

The holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”

The human voice. That's how it all started for five brothers who shared a passion for music. Singing together at an early age, they began the makings of this one of a kind vocal group, forging a re...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project will receive a 2010-'11 Creating Public Value grant of $7,500 from the The California Arts Council.The Tahoe Arts Project, located in South Lake Ta...