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Volume 34 | Issue 1

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JANUARY 15-28

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… the mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city... Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light.

SUBMISSIONS Editoral editor@tahoethisweek.com Entertainment entertainment@tahoethisweek.com

IN THE OFFICE Publisher & Editor In Chief Katherine E. Hill publisher@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 102

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Features

THE From the Publisher

Remembering our founder

DIGITAL EDITION

David Mogilefsky, the founder of Tahoe Weekly, died on Dec. 20, 2014. David debuted the magazine, originally named North Tahoe Week, on Feb. 18, 1982. It was sad news to learn that the founder of this magazine, now nearly 33 years old, had died.

In the more than 10 years that I have worked at Tahoe Weekly (and am now the owner of ), every one that I have meet that has worked at the magazine for the last 33 years has been committed to making it the best it could be. And, we all owe that to David’s initial vision for the magazine.

Today, our staff is committed to carrying on that vision to make every edition of Tahoe Weekly.

David’s son, Wayne, and former Weekly associate publisher Patrice Parson share memories of David in this issue.

We’ve also posted the first edition of the magazine from 1982 at issuu.com/TheTahoeWeekly for everyone to enjoy.

With ski season in full swing, it’s time to get out and enjoy another magnificent winter. To get back into the swing of things, Jenn Sheridan headed to Northstar to give her technique a tune up in “Going back to school,” while Tim Hauserman shares some of his favorite treks to enjoy this winter in “Epic cross-country adventures.”

Tim also spoke to Lel Tone for this issue’s local profile in “Keeping us safe in the mountains.” Among the many hats that Lel wears is one as an avalanche awareness instructor. Lel’s wants everyone is enjoy everything Tahoe has to offer, while being aware of the avalanche danger.

After much anticipation, Tahoe’s newest hotel and casino – Hard Rock – opens on Jan. 28 with four days of concerts and parties, with plans for many music offerings in the future. Jenn has all of the details in “Hard Rock brings the rock to Tahoe.” n

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Entertainment Editor & Associate Editor | Social Media Manager Jenn Sheridan entertainment@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 104

TAHOE WEEKLY is published weekly throughout the summer and biweekly the rest of the year, with occassional extra issues at holiday times. Look for new issues on Thursdays.

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06 Lake Tahoe Facts 07 Sightseeing 09 Events 10 Cross-Country Skiing 13 Downhill Skiing 14 Powder Report 22 Puzzles 15 Snowmobiling 23 Horoscope 24 Entertainment Calendar 15 Warren’s World 16 Activities 25 In the Groove 16 For the Kids 27 Spotlight 18 Announcements 18 Snow Trails

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08 Women’s Skiing at Northstar 11 Remembering Tahoe Weekly founder 17 Tahoe Time 19 Sierra Stories 20 The Arts 28 Locals Profile

Art Director | Production Alyssa Ganong production@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 106

A combination of low water levels on Lake Tahoe combined with low temperatures led to the lake freezing near Bristlecone Beach from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, creating the rare opportunity to ice skate on Lake Tahoe. The ice lasted several days and covered an area about the size of a football field.

“It was a surreal experience,” says Matt Bansak.

On the cover, Robb Gaffney skates rings in the glowing pre-sunrise sky on Lake Tahoe on Jan. 1.

Photography by Matt Bansak, MattBansak.com.

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Out & About

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TAHOE DONNER

Truckee Donner Lake

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Donner Summit BOREAL

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

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AUBURN SKI CLUB

Tahoe Vista

DEEPEST POINT

Marlette Lake

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Tahoe City

SQUAW VALLEY SQUAW CREEK

Dollar Hill

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.

Natural rim: 6,223’

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Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Average depth: 1,000 feet Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Olympic Valley

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

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Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide Cave Rock

Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

Watershed Area: 312 square miles Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F Emerald Bay

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Cascade Lake

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Fannette Island

South Lake Tahoe

Shoreline: 72 miles Stateline HEAVENLY

CAMP RICHARDSON

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually HOPE VALLEY SIERRA-AT-TAHOE KIRKWOOD

Lake Tahoe

How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Science Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe.

Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997.

Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak.

The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.”

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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Out & About

Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April.

On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours.

A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

West Shore

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top on south side.

Fannette Island (530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island located in Emerald Bay home to an old tea house. Boat access only.

(Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

High Camp

Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking lots at North Tahoe Beach and on Brook Street. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring changing exhibits of work by local artists, along with a gift shop featuring items from local artisans. TART

Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Located at the junction of the West and North shores, Tahoe City is a popular area for shopping and dining with a number of historical sites within easy walking distance. At the wye (junction of Highways 89 & 28), visitors can see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life (open for tours in summer). Free parking lots at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Truckee truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and the town grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad.

The town became a rowdy, mountain town filled with railroad workers and loggers, gambling houses and saloons. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868).

The area surrounding the Truckee Depot is a bustling shopping district with Commercial Row and Brickelltown. Stop by the Depot for a walking tour. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Museums

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org The Historical Society has a museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 and Soda Springs Road. There also is a 20-mile long interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Emigrant Trail Museum

Truckee

Winter palette | Take in the changing faces of Lake Tahoe as a winter storm moves in.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The ill-fated Donner Party suffered through the harsh winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party at the Emigrant Trail Museum, and the towering Pioneer Monument.

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

Noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Extended hours holiday periods Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org A great place for kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science and art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months and the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features a local history exhibit focusing on 1870 to 1970, along with a “Bonanza” exhibit, in the Starbucks building, corner Tahoe & Village Blvds. TART

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

Tahoe City

10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside the Boatworks Mall. TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley.

The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Homewood

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30 (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s Maritime history. TART

Sightseeing LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

“ If adventure has a final and all-embracing motive, it is surely this: we go out because it is our nature to go out, to climb mountains, and to paddle rivers, to fly to the planets and plunge into the depths of the oceans ... When man ceases - Wilfrid Noyce to do these things, he is no longer man.”

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

University of California, Davis, operates a science education center on the Sierra Nevada campus. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3-D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Operated by the Truckee Donner Railroad Society, the Truckee Railroad museum is located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-footlong skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

Kirkwood Base Depth: 38”-109”

Base Depth: 32”-43”

10,000’

Visitors’ Centers Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463 Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays) U.S. Forest Service, Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

Readings taken on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 Mt. Rose Ski Area Base Depth: 20“-83”

Squaw Valley Base Depth: 33”-110”

Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 30”-62”

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LAKE TAHOE

Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’

Elevation 6,222.49 | Elevation in 2014 6,223.57 6 223 57

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“As we carve down the firm, but well-groomed snow, Segrid Anderson gives me a few pointers on making my turns more dynamic by extending my body longer through the arc of the turn.”

Going back to school Story by Jenn Sheridan · Photos courtesy Northstar California

A hill, its easy to let my ego think I know s someone who grew up on the ski

everything there is to know about ski technique, but the truth is a few lazy habits have surely lead to bad form over the years.

When Vail Resorts announced it would be hosting women-specific clinics at resorts including Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood, I decided it was time to go back to ski school and find out what I had forgotten over the years.

Northstar’s Ultimate 4 lessons are open to adults of all levels. Skiers and riders receive a full day of instruction in groups of four students per instructor, which leaves plenty of time for one-on-one feedback.

Participants may customize the lesson to focus on receiving feedback and instruction, using the instructor as a guide to the hidden stashes of the mountain or a combination of both.

On Mondays, Northstar offers 4Her Ultimate 4 lessons. These women-specific clinics pair skiers and riders with female instructors to offer a tailored experience and since the clinics are only offered on Mondays, the mountain is generally less crowded than on weekends giving participants the space they need to learn and explore.

ULTIMATE 4 LESSONS Offered for all levels and age groups Women-specific clinics offered Mondays for 13+

4:1 student, teacher ratio

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I met with my instructor, Segrid Anderson, at the Adventure, Guiding and Learning Center in the Village at Northstar and we ascended the gondola. Anderson has been teaching skiing for nearly 25 years and has spent 10 years teaching at Northstar and her knowledge of both the mountain and the sport was impressive. Our day was going to be focused on both improving technique, as well as exploring the resort.

We started by exploring the East Ridge area of Northstar. Starting from the top of the Comstock express, the East Ridge run is an intermediate slope that wraps around the mountain. Skiers and riders have the option to explore several shorter, advanced runs that branch off from the main trail. As we carve down the firm, but well-groomed snow, Segrid gives me a few pointers on making my turns more dynamic by extending my body longer through the arc of the turn.

Next, we head to the Vista Express, which accesses several of Northstar’s terrain parks, as well as several intermediate runs.

We choose to take a cruiser down Logger’s Loop before heading over to Magic Moguls, a small boarder-cross style run with banked turns and rollers. We head back up the lift for one more before cruising over to check out the learning area for first-time skier and riders.

Easily accessible from the Big Springs Lodge and the Ritz-Carlton, The Big Easy brings skiers and riders to the top of a gentle slope with sculpted terrain features that help first timers practice good technique without repetitive drills and exercises. After watching the groups successfully make their first turns, we head up the Tahoe Zephyr express to explore the backside of Northstar. This area features long, steep runs and mogul fields that make the legs burn.

After covering so much terrain, it was time to grab lunch. Over a cheeseburger in the Zephyr Lodge we discuss the advantage of women’s clinics. In a survey conducted among female consumers at various Vail resorts, it was discovered that many

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women felt out of place in traditional adult group lessons. As an instructor, Anderson agrees that being comfortable in a learning environment is important when practicing new skills. She also cites differences in stature and build between men and women that can sometimes make it difficult to communicate certain techniques and movements. In my personal experience, I find that female instructors can often articulate the way a motion is supposed to feel in a way that I can relate.

After lunch, we hit the terrain park to practice sliding some boxes and go head-tohead in the EpicMix race course. Anderson lets me win. She also says my turns have become more dynamic throughout the day.

At 2 p.m., we stop to rest our legs and join the Tost. Each afternoon, skiers and riders meet along the East Ridge for a complimentary glass of champagne and cheers to the mountain lifestyle. We spend the rest of the afternoon chasing the sun as it dips below the ridgeline of the mountain and head back to the base.

After a long day of skiing with Segrid, I feel more confident in my turns and I have more knowledge of the mountain. n For more information on the Ultimate 4 and other offerings, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Out & About

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

EVERY MONDAY Improve cross-country technique

Novice cross-country skiers may join a novice kick and glide course at Tahoe Donner Cross Country at noon on Mondays. Each session includes 30 minutes of tips and tricks from experienced instructors. $20 class, $15 trail pass.

(530) 587-9484.

EVERY TUESDAY Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free intermediate skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

55+ snowshoe hike Area venues

Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for light to moderate hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout the region followed by lunch with fellow snowshoers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. No hike on Feb. 17. (775) 832-1310.

Turtleneck Tuesday Skate Nights Northstar

Lace up your skates, put on your best retro skate outfit and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar for Turtleneck Tuesdays Skate Nights every week until March 31. Enjoy music from your favorite artists of the 70s and 80s from 4 to 7 p.m., along with ice skating games, prizes and complimentary face painting. Free, $10 skate rentals. Visit northstarcalfirnoa.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Improve skating skills

Work on advanced skating skills on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Cross Country.

Each session includes 30 minutes of tips and tricks from experienced instructors. $20 class, $15 trail pass. (530) 587-9484.

55+ ski clinic Incline Village

Diamond Peak hosts beginner, intermediate and advanced level ski clinics for 55 and older every Wednesday until March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Learn to improve, adjust or modify techniques. Re-entry skiers welcome. $45 drop in. Visit diamondpeak.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

EVERY THURSDAY Conversation Café Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. Candid discussions about pre-determined ideas elicit frank, factual dissemination of information, often with humorous anecdotes and interjections. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. (775) 832-1310.

Tasting Notes Olympic Valley

Kick off the weekend by Friday Night Tasting Notes at Plaza Bar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday until March 20. Enjoy a tasting of craft beers or specialty spirits with the purchase of one drink. Tasting includes three to four selected spirits hosted by a professional. Visit squawalpine.com.

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free Family Movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. (530) 582-9669.

EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY Snowcat tours Homewood

Homewood Mountain Resort offers skiers and snowboarders guided snowcat tours to 750+ acres of steeps, powder bowls and gladed tree runs off Ellis Peak through the rest of the season. $399. RSVP (530) 525-2992.

EVERY SATURDAY Telemark workshops Northstar

Learn how to tele or hone your skills at the Northstar’s weekly telemark workshops at 10 a.m. at the cross country center until April 25. Clinics alternate weekly between beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Check schedule. $82, does not include lift ticket. Telemark demo equipment available for rent. RSVP (530) 562-2218.

Come and join Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski & Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends as he leads kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar from 3:45 to 4 p.m. every Saturday until April 11. Help them dance their way around the ice rink. Meet at Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:45 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

UNTIL JAN. 16 Discounted ski days Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Downhill host Skiing for Schools day with $30 lift tickets. Advance purchase online exined.org or Tahoe Dave’s in Tahoe City, Truckee and Kings Beach. Visit exined.org.

JAN. 15

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Toddler story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Toddler Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

Brew tasting Homewood

All-Mountain Excursions Area venues

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows hosts guided All-Mountain Excursions from 9:30

The 6th annual Ullr Fest, to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team, will be held from Jan. 22 to 25 at the ski resort. The festivities kick off on Jan. 22 with a poker tournament at Alibi Ale Works at 6 p.m.

The activities continues on Jan. 23 with live music by Jacked Up in the Loft Bar starting at 4 p.m., followed by an Opening Ceremony. At 5 p.m., the ULLR BBQ opens on the Base Lodge Deck, with the Torchlight Parade and Bonfire on Show-Off at 5:30 p.m. with viewing from the Base Lodge. At 6 p.m. the Ullr Pub Party in the Loft Bar starts with music from Jacked Up. On Jan. 24, watch the Far West U14 Race on Show-Off with viewing from the Base Lodge at 9:30 a.m. Followed by the Ullr Games and the Jiblet Rail Jam. Finish the day with an auction, dinner and dancing at The Chateau from 6 to 10 p.m. Dinner tickets are $85 or $150 per couple for adults only available at diampondpeak.com.

Finish the weekend on Jan. 25 with the Far West U14 Race on Show-Off with viewing from the Base Lodge at 9:30 a.m.

Diamond Peak reminds event attendees to come dressed in the best Ullr attire as the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of skiers. Prizes will be given for best costumes. Visit diamondpeak.com for more information.

Technology & culture talk Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Institute presents Nicholas Carr, author of “The Shallows,” for a discussion centered on technology and culture at the Resort at Squaw Creek at 6:30 p.m. with cocktail hour at 5:30. Carr discusses the economical and social consequences of the rise of Internet-based cloud computing. $15 adults, $10 students, free members and children 9 and younger. Tickets squawvalleyinstittute.org.

Stem cell treatment talk Incline Village

Tahoe Environmental Research Center hosts a talk on “Stem Cell Treatments for Inflammatory & Traumatic Diseases” with Dori Borjesson, veterinarian and professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, at the center at 6 p.m., refreshments and no-host bar at 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. (775) 881-7560.

Survival talk Truckee

Truckee Tahoe Airport District hosts a free community forum at 6 p.m. in the Community Room A with Dr. Howard Donner, who will ex-

plain the basics of how to survive an unexpected night out in the woods. He will debunk survival myths and give the audience concepts and methods to stay alive until found. Free coffee, tea, juice and snacks. Visit truckeetahoeairport.com.

“City of San Francisco” talk Truckee

Truckee Donner Historical Society host the Truckee Railroad History Alive! series at 7 p.m. featuring a talk on “The Human Side of the 1952 Snowboard Streamliner, ‘City of San Francisco’ ” with Dr. Barbara Czerwinski at the Veterans’ Hall.

(530) 582-0893 or truckeehistory.org.

Winter film series Olympic Valley

Alpenglow hosts its Winter Film Series featuring Mike Libecki at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge. Libecki, rock climber of international fame and a National Geographic nominee for Adventurer of the Year, will document his most recent adventures with “Global Climbing Pursuits” in his quest to complete 100 expeditions throughout the world. Free. (530) 583-6917.

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Celebrate winter with the Ullr Fest

Ripperoo Parade Northstar

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory cross-country lessons every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Improve skating skills

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a.m. to noon on Fridays until March 27 (no tour on Feb. 20). Open to strong intermediate and above skiers and snowboarders. 13+. Meet at Squaw next to the Funitel building in the Tram Promenade, or on left side of lodge next to Hot Wheels lift at Alpine. RSVP (530) 452-4349.

Celebrate the release of a Patron Tequila Select Barrel made especially for Northstar at TC’s Pub on from 3:30 to 7 p.m. with this limited edition tequila in a number of specialty cocktails highlighting the new release. There also will be deals on appetizers and a DJ. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Free cross-country lessons Tahoe City

Events

Homewood Mountain Resort hosts a brew tasting with Out of Bounds Brewing from 4 to 6 p.m. in the North Lodge. Visit skihomewood.com.

Chamber mixer Tahoe Vista

North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts a business mixer from 5 to 7 pm. at Tahoe Tech Group with appetizers, drinks, music and giveaways for members and prospective members.

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NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

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Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Trail fee includes Gondola. Nordic geocaching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

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Maps available at North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. Sled hill, snow play area.

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ROYAL GORGE

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Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Day lodge & 3 cafés along trail.

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SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov Winter camping (call for availability). Guided crosscountry and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

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Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free skate lessons Wed., Sat. & Sun.; free beginner cross-country lessons Thurs. $18 Nordic Neighbor pass.

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Royal Gorge hosts a women’s intermediate skate clinic with JoJo Toeppner at 9 a.m. $40.

RSVP (530) 426-3871.

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Royal Gorge and Sugar Bowl host a free demo day in the Village at Sugar Bowl. Trail pass required. Visit royalgorge.com.

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PlumpJack hosts a series of Clicquot in the Snow events featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and Rose from 2 to 5 p.m. with champagne specials, DJ, snow games, giveaways, a photo booth and more. Visit plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com.

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen host a Snowshoe Star Tour at North Tahoe Regional Park from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring natural history and astronomy. Enjoy snacks and hot drinks, along with a star tour, telescope viewing and more. Easy to moderate. $75 per person.

RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Winemaker event Tahoe City

Gallery Keoki hosts an artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. with a meet and greet with Kevin and Jessica Quinn of Points North Helisking, who were featured in Warren Miller Entertainment’s “No Turning Back.” Clips of the film also will be shown. Free. All ages. Visit gallerykeoki.com.

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JAN. 18

| Sunday

Castle Peak Tour Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a Castle Peak Tour starting from the SnoPark near Boreal. $165. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Alpine Skills International hosts a Skiing Mountaineering Techniques clinics. $195. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Stop by the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to talk to one of the specialists from Paco’s Bike and Ski. The specialists will assess equipment to determine if it’s the right fit. Flex testing of skis and demo equipment is available for all levels. Free with trail pass. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Family Snowshoe Tour

Northstar hosts a family snowshoe tour for all ages and ability levels with hot chocolate and cookies. $49, $29 12 and younger, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

“Jesus in India” showing Tahoe City

JAN. 19

“No Turning Back” reception Olympic Valley

Novice 20%

Avalanche workshop Norden

Historical snowshoe tour Tahoma

Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker event with Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Vineyard & Winery from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

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Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing for alpine touring, Splitboarding or telemark. $199 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Snowshoe Star Tour Tahoe Vista

Novice 60%

JAN. 17-19

Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee hosts a showing of the film “Jesus in India” at 5 p.m. about the Indian tradition the young Jesus joined a caravan and took the Silk Road to the East where he lived with Hindus and Buddhists from the ages of 12 to 30. Short discussion follows the film. Donations accepted. (530) 581-5117.

Clicquot in the Snow Olympic Valley

Novice 32%

Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour at 5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, s’mores and hot chocolate.

Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit nortshstarcalifornia.com.

Equipment Check Tahoe Donner

| Saturday

Enjoy a history-filled Snowshoe Tour at Sugar Pine Point State Park at 11 a.m. around the Hellman-Ehrman estate and along Lake Tahoe’s shore. Park in Day Use area. Free, $10 parking. Bring equipment.

Novice 45%

Snowshoe Tour Northstar

JAN. 17

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden

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Ski Mountaineering Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without.

RSVP alpineskills.com.

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North American Ski Training Center hosts an AIARE certified Level 1 avalanche education with classroom and field training. Skier levels 6 to 9. RSVP skinastc.com.

Intro to splitboarding Norden

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Alpine Meadows hosts a guided snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet for about one-quarter mile followed by an Alps-inspired dinner. $69, $35 kids. RSVP squawalpine.com.

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar

Trails 5

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LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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(530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

KIRKWOOD

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Moonlit snowshoe & dinner Alpine Meadows

(530) 587-7892 | parks.ca.gov

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Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event with Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Vineyard & Winery from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

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Out & About

Petra in the Village at Northstar hosts a Meet the Winemaker with Will Henry of Lumen Wines and tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. $12.

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Intro to splitboarding Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without.

RSVP alpineskills.com.

JAN. 19-20

| Monday-Tuesday

Lost Trail Lodge tour Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a tour from the top of Sugar Bowl to Lost Trail Lodge. $525.

RSVP alpineskills.com.

JAN. 21

| Wednesday

Story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Family Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

Spirit tasting Carnelian Bay

Gar Woods hosts a spirit tasting with Jameson at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers and a seminar. $10 or free with purchase of any specialty drink.

Visit garwoods.com.

JAN. 22

| Thursday

Toddler story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Toddler Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

SnowFest! fundraiser Tahoe City

Join the Party Like SnowFest! fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. at the Tahoe City Golf Course to benefit the festival. With live music, raffle, drink specials, dinner and more. $20 at the door includes dinner. Visit tahoesnowfestival.com.

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Feature

Remembering Tahoe Weekly founder

T David Mogilefsky, succumbed to a he founder of the Tahoe Weekly,

heart attack inside his Maui home on Dec. 20, 2014.

Mogilefsky founded the Tahoe Weekly with the first issue published on Feb. 18, 1982, under the name North Tahoe Week.

Mogilefsky sought to capture the spirit of Tahoe in each issue of the magazine, while providing visitors and locals with information on making the most of his or her time in our community. We continue that tradition today, nearly 33 years later, at the Tahoe Weekly, and owe much to David’s vision.

David will be buried in the spring at Trail’s End Cemetery in Tahoe City, and a memorial service also will be scheduled at that time. Tahoe Weekly will share those details once they are finalized.

We invite any remembrances to be posted on our Facebook page, and the first issue of North Tahoe Weekly may be viewed at issuu.com/TheTahoeWeekly. His son, Wayne, and former associate publisher Patrice Parsons have shared the following:

Life was a journey David Mogilefsky’s life was a journey that took him gradually westward across the U.S. in a series of bold and independent leaps. It began with his birth in Brooklyn on Nov. 14, 1942. As a teen he was the President of the Levittown High School senior class. After graduation, he made the first leg of his journey west to Arizona State University.

After graduation, he moved to San Francisco for law school at UC. Hastings. He was wary of authority and, upon finishing school, determined to be his own boss. He started a family with two sons, Wayne and Bret, and a successful practice as a personal injury attorney where he specialized in representing small clients against large companies including Aamco and Procter & Gamble. During this period, David became part owner in a cabin at Lake Tahoe. In 1973, having fallen in love with the area, David headed north and backtracked slightly east to buy a house in Carnelian Bay. At Lake Tahoe, he continued to practice law while working as a volunteer fireman for the North Tahoe Fire Protection District. In 1979, he was part of a small group that founded the North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.

The thing that David found most satisfying was publishing a visitor newspaper called North Tahoe Week magazine.

Publishing a 12-page first issue in 1982, he found a balance between news, entertainment and visitor information that filled a much-needed gap in the community, as well as one in David’s own life. He delighted in publishing amusing anecdotes and jokes and his hands-on interaction with local business owners and residents made him a familiar face around the basin.

North Tahoe Week brought together a tight-knit crew of professionals and created an extended community within the local community that has only grown and flourished through successive iterations of the magazine.

In 1997, David sold the magazine and resumed his journey westward. He semi-retired in Maui but returned to Tahoe regularly. David is survived by two sons, a brother, a niece, a nephew, three grandchildren and a lot of friends. While Maui was the place where he chose to spend the rest of his life, Tahoe is the place he chose for his final rest. Per his last wishes, when the snow clears, he will finish the last leg of his journey at Trail’s End Cemetery in Tahoe City. His gravestone, which he designed himself down to the font and spacing, will serve as his final area publication. n

–Wayne Mogilefsky

“Don’t bring me no bad news” This headline was chosen by David Mogilefsky and placed under the masthead identifying him as the publisher of North Tahoe Truckee Week magazine. It comes from a song from “The Wiz,” a 1978 movie.

From 1982 until spring of 1997, David Mogilefsky was the wizard behind the curtain at North Tahoe Truckee Week. His vision for a magazine that put all current visitor information in one place grew to become a well-rounded community magazine with news, local interest columns, classified ads and a comic page. He taught his columnists how to write for his publication.

We were to keep everything short and to the point. We were never allowed to use phrases such as in Tahoe or located at, or the word tourists.

Sometimes he wasn’t the easiest

boss to work for and during the cut-andpaste years, there were many long, stressful productions. He was a taskmaster and dutifully proofread every article and ad that went to print. He strove for quality and accuracy and used his past careers as a fireman and an attorney to strengthen his publishing.

During those years, David wrote a personal column called Publisher’s Clearing House covering everything he deemed interesting in the Tahoe Basin. David particularly enjoyed spotlighting filmmaking in the area, whether it was a “Bonanza” episode or a feature film. His interest led him to participating as an extra on set from time to time in productions of “Bonanza: The Next Generation” and “Cobb.” Later, when living in Hawaii he was the stand-in for Ed Asner during the filming of the current television series “Hawaii 5-0.”

North Tahoe Truckee Week meant a lot to him. His son, Wayne, found sketches on his desk. David was working on the inscription for his headstone the day that he died. Apparently, he must have sensed a need to prepare them, although he told me, more than once, that he was not going.

In viewing the photo of the stone, it was bittersweet to again see his editor’s marks.

The fact that he was proofing his own headstone was a bit unsettling.

It read as follows: David B Mogilefsky (no period the B is not an abbreviation) 1942 Lawyer Publisher North Tahoe Truckee Week magazine They say you can’t take it with you, but yet he did. n

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JAN. 23-25

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Alpine Skills International hosts a three-day AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course. $450. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Northstar host the Burton Mountain Festival with activities on and off the mountain including a Demo Village with free demos and Riglet Park for kids daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Jan. 24, enjoy a Party in Your Park at 1 p.m., with and an after-party at TC’s Pub from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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Alpine Skills International hosts a four-day AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Plus course. $595.

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Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

JAN. 24

| Saturday

First Tracks Homewood

Homewood Mountain Resort offers First Tracks Breakfasts for early birds looking for untracked, powder tracks or pristine corduroy from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the mid-mountain Big Blue View Bar between 7:55 and 9:30 a.m. $40 plus lift ticket, free passholders. Visit skihomewood.com.

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Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without.

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ventures, dinner and a choice to ski or snowshoe down the mountain. Limited space. $240 per couple. RSVP diamondpeak.com.

Wine tasting Tahoe City

Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a wine tasting event from 5 to 7 p.m. with Susie Selby of Selby Wintery. Visit teloswine.com.

Stargazing Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts telescopic viewing with Star Guide and poet Tony Berendsen starting with a guided snowshoe tour at 5 p.m. Features later tour of the night sky and viewings with Celestron telescopes. $59, $42 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Mark Twain’s Incline Village

McAvoy Layne presents Mark Twain’s Hawaii at 7 pm. at the Mark Twain Cultural Center.

Bring a picnic dinner and beverage. Doors open at 6. $20. RSVP (775) 833-1835.

JAN. 25

| Sunday

Royal Fondo Soda Springs

Royal Gorge hosts a tour with lunch in the Royal Fondo at the Gorge at 10 a.m. $40. RSVP (530) 426-3871.

Silver Peak tour Olympic Valley

Alpine Skills International hosts a Silver Peak tour. $165 RSVP alpineskills.com.

JAN. 25-27

| Sunday-Tuesday

All Conditions/All Terrain clinic Alpine Meadows

North American Ski Training Center hosts an All Conditions/All Terrain clinic at Alpine Meadows for skiers that want to build stronger technique for all mountain skiing, as well as for those that are starting to make the transition from groomed terrain to off-piste terrain. Skier levels 6 to 9. RSVP skinastc.com.

JAN. 25-30

| Sunday-Friday

Discounted ski days Norden

Sugar Bowl host Skiing for Schools day with $40 lift tickets valid any one day. Advance purchase online exined.org or Tahoe Dave’s in Tahoe City, Truckee and Kings Beach. Visit exined.org.

Discounted cross-country ski days Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country host Skiing for Schools day with $15 trail passes valid any one day. Advance purchase online exined.org or Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. Visit exined.org.

JAN. 27

| Tuesday

TCDA Member & Volunteer Party Tahoe City

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing for alpine touring, Splitboarding or telemark. $199 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Tahoe City Downtown Association hosts a Member & Volunteer Appreciation Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Blue Agave. Come meet TCDA staff. Members and volunteers only by invitation. Membership open to all. (530) 583-3348.

Avalanche clinic Norden

Bugs, Dirt & Data Truckee

Alpine Skills International hosts a AIARE Intro to Avalanche Safety clinic. $169 includes lift tickets. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Cross-country clinic Soda Springs

Royal Gorge hosts an intermediate to advanced classic cross-country clinic with Glenn Jobe at 9 a.m. $40. RSVP (530) 426-3871.

Wax clinic Soda Springs

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Uncorked hosts a wine tasting event from 5 to 7 p.m. in Truckee with Susie Selby of Selby Winery, and in the Village at Squaw Valley with Kale Anderson of KALE Wines. Visit teloswine.com.

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Don your best Viking attire to honor Ullr, the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, at the 6th Annual Ullr Fest at Diamond Peak. A Torchlight Parade, bonfire, live music, ski races, food and lots of fun all centered around Ullr. Prizes will be awarded for the best Ullr attire. Details and tickets at diamondpeak.com.

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Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a presentation on Bugs, Dirt & Data at 6 p.m. at Cedar House Sport Hotel on the current state of the Truckee River and plans to protect and restore the watershed. Limited space. RSVP (530) 550-8760.

JAN. 28

| Wednesday

Story time Incline Village

Royal Gorge hosts a Toko Wax Clinic at 11 a.m. Visit royalgorge.com.

Incline Village Library hosts a Family Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

Lost Trail Lodge hike Coldstream Canyon

Networking mixer Kings Beach

Carmen Carr hosts a free, guided hike to Lost Trail Lodge. Call for directions. (530) 550-5192.

Wax clinic Soda Springs

Enjoy a free Toko wax clinic at Royal Gorge Cross Country at 11 a.m. Visit royalgorge.com.

Adventure Date Night Incline Village

Diamond Peak hosts Adventure Date Night from 4 to 9 p.m. featuring team activities at Snowflake Lodge with Discovering Grace Ad-

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Tahoe Regional Young Professionals hosts a mixer from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mellow Fellow with appetizers and a drink. $10, free members.

Visit tahoetryp.org.

JAN. 29

| Thursday

Toddler story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Toddler Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

Out & About

ALPINE MEADOWS (530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes.

College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday.

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DIAMOND PEAK (775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

Police & fire tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 includes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

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Powder Report Join the Neff Beach Bash on March 15. Snowboarders compete on unique features inspired by Neff headwear for a chance to stand atop the beach ball covered podium.

Come ride with Armada pro athletes during the Rip & Slide on April 4. This freeski event is all about a good time and enjoying the spring sunshine. For more information, visit rideboreal.com.

Northstar offers a variety of lesson options for first-time skiers and rider, as well as guided tours.

Homewood Mountain Resort offers ski and ride packages including gear rental and ticket for $49. For more information about packages and Learn to Ski and Snowboard month, visit gotahoenorth.com.

Burton Mountain Fest comes to Northstar

Two-day ice climbing courses are offered for levels 1 through 3 at June Lake and in Lee Vining Canyon through Alpine Skills International. Level 1 courses cover appropriate gear, low angle climbing techniques, high angle climbing techniques and belaying and lowering on ice. No previous experience is necessary. Courses are offered Jan. 18 and 19 and Feb. 8 and 9.

Level 2 covers more sustained, steeper ice and placement and removal of ice protection while resting effectively. Anchor building and multi-pitch climbing also are covered. Previous ice climbing experience is required. Courses are offered Jan. 20 to 21 and Feb. 10 to 11.

Level 3 includes two days of mixed, thin ice and rock climbing and steeper multipitch climbing. Previous experience must include climbing up to W14, ice screws, rock gear and belaying and rappelling.

This course is offered from Jan. 25 to 26.

The cost for each course is $370. For more information, visit alpineskills.com.

The Burton Mountain Festival comes to Northstar featuring three days of activities both on and off the hill. Guests may check out the Demo Village and Riglet Park before enjoying an after-party a TC’s Pub from Jan. 23 to 25. For more information, visit northstarcalfiornia.com.

Wilderness First Aid offered

Skogsloppet returns to Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Cross Country is offering a number of races this season starting with the Skogsloppet, a fundraiser for local cross-country teams, on Jan. 19. Choose from 15- or 7.5-km courses with a 2-km course for those 12 and younger. The cost is $30 for adults, $20 for kids and $10 for the 2km course. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Zabell named to World Junior Team

Auburn Ski Club hosts races

The United States Biathlon Association International Competition Committee has named Auburn Ski Club Biathlete and Sugar Bowl Academy Nordic Skier Sam Zabell to the Youth/Junior World Championship Biathlon Team.

Zabell, 17, of Truckee will be a member of the four-person youth (under 19) team competing in Minsk-Raubichi, Belarus, in the Youth World Championships from Feb. 17 to 24.

Zabell qualified for the team by placing 4th, 3rd, and 4th, respectively, in the three-race US youth/junior trials held in December.

Auburn Ski Club is hosting races throughout the season. Pre-registration for events may be done at athleteinyou.com.

And, a USSA membership is required to earn USSA points at all races.

The 10th Mountain Biathlon takes place on Jan. 18 with a stadium youth race, 4.5K Novice race and 12.5K Pro race. Clinics will be offered on Jan. 17.

The Chuck Lyda Biathlon is scheduled for Feb. 15 with a stadium youth race, a 4.5K Novice race and a 12. 5K pro race.

The President’s Cup Freestyle Race on Feb. 16 is a 10K USSA sanctioned men’s race and a 5K USSA sanctioned women’s race. As well, a 10K USSA NRL for both men and women will be held. Kids may enjoy a 5K and 2K race. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

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Jan. 19 Skogsloppet tahoedonner.com Jan. 23-25 Burton Mountain Festival northstarcalifornia.com

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Tahoe Donner hosts fun races Tahoe Donner Downhill hosts a fun public race series this season. The races are formatted so that anyone with an intermediate skiing ability may compete. Races take place on Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and 28, and March 14. Age categories are split by male and female ages 18 and older and 17 and younger. The cost is $5 for two-race run and $1 per additional run. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

Boreal offers chances to compete Amateur and pro races will have many chances to compete in events scheduled at Boreal this season. Expression Sessions take place Jan. 16 and March 27. Riders, skiers and snowskaters battle it out in hopes of standing on top of the podium. The progressive setup will showcase features for a range of ability levels. With seven divisions, there will be plenty of prizes up for grabs.

The USASA North Tahoe Series returns Jan. 24 with slopestyle, halfpipe and boarder cross events. Participants must have a USASA membership to earn points.

Skiers and riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Events are held Jan. 24 and 25, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, Feb. 7 and 8, Feb. 28, and March 27.

The Tahoe Rim Trail partnered with the Wilderness Medicine Institute to offer a Wilderness First Aid course on Jan. 24 and 25. The WFA course will help participants prepare for the unexpected. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. To register, visit tahoerimtrail.org.

Learn to ski, ride in January Multiple resorts in North Lake Tahoe invite skiers and riders of all levels to hit the slopes and take advantage of special deals during learn to ski and snowboard month.

Tahoe Donner Ski Area offers a twofor-one package allowing groups of two to take a one-hour private lesson including a day pass or lift ticket and rentals for $81. Individual packages are $39 for a 1 hour and 45 minute lesson including ticket and gear rental. These deals are offered Jan. 19 to 22.

Diamond Peak offers a $39 Learn to Ski & Ride package with a beginner lift ticket, gear rental and 1 hour and 45 minute lesson through Jan. 16. Participants may purchase the Diamond Club Membership for $119, which includes three beginner lesson packages and the chance to earn an extra day on the hill with tickets and rentals. Additionally, the Backcountry Experience Series is offered on Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and March 14.

The series provides a safe introduction to Tahoe’s back country by providing tips on avalanche hazards and uphill skiing methods. The cost is $150 for a guided tour and equipment rental, $135 for Diamond Peak passholders and $100 excluding equipment rental.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offers a $49 Learn to Ski & Ride special Monday through Friday until Jan. 30 with a 2½-hour lesson with gear rental and lift ticket.

Boreal continues to offer the Take 3, Ride free program. Participants may purchase a lessons package and after completing three lessons receive an unlimited season pass.

Receive a 2-hour lesson with equipment and a lift ticket for $97 at Mt. Rose. Twohour performance workshops are offered for $39 for intermediate skiers and riders looking to improve skills.

Sugar Bowl offers terrain-based learning lessons including equipment and a lift ticket for $59.

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Winter mountaineering courses offered

Camp Richardson hosts cocktail race Camp Richardson hosts the popular Snowshoe Cocktail Race scheduled this season for Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and March 21. There’s no entry fee, just come and enjoy this fast-paced race with cocktail in hand.

Spartan Race comes to Tahoe Spartan Race has announced that the obstacle racing series’ World Championship will be held in Squaw Valley on Oct. 3 and 4. Since its debut in 2011, the annual event had been held at Vermont’s Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area.

The weekend event will include the World Championship Spartan Beast (13plus miles, 30-plus obstacles) on Saturday, and a Spartan Sprint (3-plus miles, 20-plus obstacles), a Spartan Beast and Ultra Beast (26-plus miles, 60-plus obstacles) on Sunday. The mountainous course will peak at 9,050 feet in elevation.

Spartan Race expects more than 10,000 athletes around the globe to compete in the World Championships for more than $100,000 in cash prizes. NBC Sports has been awarded broadcast rights and is expected to produce a one-hour television special on the event. For more details, visit spartan.com.

Out & About

Snowmobiling

Warren’s World

by Warren Miller

Unanticipated consequences

I ski patrolman featured in my annual

n the mid-1950s there was a Sun Valley

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Intermediate to advanced Best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lumber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

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There are several marked routes with about 110 miles of groomed trails. Marked snowmobile trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Most trails are groomed. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, about 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89.

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Mount Rose TAHOE MEADOWS

Intermediate to advance On Mount Rose above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where snowmobilers can enjoy the back country. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends, so visit during the week.

Snowmobiling is allowed on the north side of Highway 431 only from the staging area to service road 051. Follow this road northwest to the 1,000-acre riding area.

BLACKWOOD CANYON Intermediate to advanced

The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore.

Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Snowmobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, some steep bowls and many roads.

Easy to advanced

PROSSER LAKE/TRUCKEE AREA Easy to advanced

Take Highway 89 north of Truckee. Various launching sites are along the road at Prosser Lake, Hobart Mills, etc. A large Sno-Park is about 14 miles north of Interstate 80 at Little Truckee Summit. Groomed roads lead to hundreds of miles of back country. Access to Basset’s Station on Highway 49 for lunch and gas (30 miles), Mount Lola at 10,300 ft., Webber Lake trail system, ridges at Independence Lake and more. From Prosser, go east or west of Highway 89 to open areas. Sno-Park permit required.*

Cisco Grove RATTLESNAKE Easy to advanced

Steep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80. Sno-Park permit required.*

Highway 49 YUBA PASS AREA Easy to advanced

ski film. I had movies of him rocketing down the Christmas Bowl Ridge towing a toboggan. After the audience got used to his high speed I casually mentioned that he only had one leg.

I was surprised the next morning when the telephone rang in my Utah hotel room and it was a man named Ed Siegel who wanted to take me to lunch. I have a reputation for never passing up a free meal and at lunch he explained two things: 1) that he had lost his leg just below the knee when he broke his leg skiing, and 2) as a chronic alcoholic, it led to him not taking care of his broken leg and as a result it had to be amputated below the knee.

I located the Sun Valley ski patrolman and hooked him up with Ed Siegel and they became great friends.

Within two weeks of Ed seeing my movie, he rented ski equipment and went up to Alta and took a get-acquainted lesson with Alf Engen.

Ed joined Alcoholics Anonymous soon thereafter and the next thing I knew he was the general manager of Dodge Ridge in central California. From there, he moved on to become general manager of the Sugar Bowl California, where the first chairlift was built in California.

While he was managing the Sugar Bowl, I hired his sales manager away from him and Art Lawson became my No. 1 salesman. Art was so good at selling I had to hire a cameraman. Don Brolin came to work for me when he didn’t even know how to thread up a 16mm camera, but he was so good at everything he tried, we worked together for 35 years.

While Don Brolin and I were traveling all over the world taking the pictures that a lot of people seemed to like, Ed Siegel

The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the first mile before branching off. Snowmobilers can head north on the trail and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bassett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Station. Sno-Park permit required.*

was moving along with his life at Waterville Valley, having settled down and married with kids.

Then, he went to work for the Head ski company as a factory representative. The next thing I knew, Ed had moved to Sun Valley, Idaho.

There he has become an alcoholic and drug rehab counselor and still skis on his gimpy leg, plays golf and rides his bicycle. Ed and I still stay in contact with each other by telephone two or three times a year.

As we all know, ski resorts have their share of drug and alcohol problems and, unfortunately, there are never enough alcoholic counselors like Ed to help them get their lives back in order.

“ It has always been a mystery to me why a person who

can climb on a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain

and have total freedom in his or her life would need

additional help from drugs or alcohol.”

For some reason, it has always been a mystery to me why a person who can climb on a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and have total freedom in his or her life would need additional help from drugs or alcohol. Thank goodness for the Ed Siegels of the world who are there to give them a hand. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller.

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A marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road off Highway 89 south of Truckee.

Turn onto Cabin Creek and look for the unmarked trailhead 1 mile from the highway. Enjoy gentle, rolling slopes.

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*Sno-Park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

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Activities

For the Kids

Call ahead for pricing & schedule.

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

SLEDDING & TUBING BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City.

Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

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ADVENTURE

Tubing lanes and a moving carpet. No personal sleds.

All ages.

APEX BUNGY

(530) 563-8055 | northstarcalifornia.com Bungy Trampoline for all ages in Village at Northstar. TART

(530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. Weekends & holidays. TART

Treeetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken with zip lines, bridges & platforms. All levels. Ages 5+. Weekends & holidays.

Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

(530) 550-8133 | dogsledadventure.com Enjoy dog sled tours for all ages through Squaw Meadow with Wilderness Adventures. Open as conditions permit.

The Tahoe Youth Dance Ensemble is open to students by audition only. Ballet classes for dancers ages 5 to 9 meet on Thursdays and classes for ages 7 to 10 meet on Friday. The Ensemble also offers classes to all abilities. Basic Ballet is offered to dancers ages 3 to 4 on Mondays, ages 4 to 5 on Wednesdays, and ages 2 to 3 on Thursdays beginning in September. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

(530) 562-3689 | northstarcalifornia.com 9,000-square-foot skating rink. Free access, skate rentals.

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(530) 583-6300 | squawcreek.com Experience ice skating at this outdoor rink.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or figure skating rentals. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

Pool open during school holidays The Truckee Recreation Center pool will be open during school holidays on Jan. 29 and 30, from Feb. 16 to 20, and from April 6 to 10. The cost is $4 for adult residents and $5 for non-residents, $3 for resident children and $4 for non-residents. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Learn Spanish through songs, games

Martial arts classes offered

PUBLIC POOLS

Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District is offering Anything Spanish classes for students in grades 1 through 5 on Mondays. Students will learn Spanish through songs, conversations and games.

The cost is $12 per class. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Pacific Crest Martial Arts offers karate classes for all experience levels ages 5 and older in Truckee. Beginning karate classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays with an optional Saturday class. Advanced classes are Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $65 per month for those 11 and younger or $75 for 12 and older. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Shotokan Karate for all ages is offered for beginner and advanced students on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Incline Village Community Recreation Center. The cost is $77.50 for 10 classes, or $62 with an IVGID pass. For more information, call (775) 832-1310.

INCLINE VILLAGE

Music, movement classes offered Weekly 45-minute music and movement classes especially designed for young children and his or her parents will be offered at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. on Tuesdays for ages birth to 5 years old. Classes are offered until March 23. The cost is $100 plus a $40 materials fee or $15 for drop ins. For more information, call Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks at (530) 582-7720.

Open gym volleyball offered Open gym volleyball is offered every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. for kids ages 8 to adult excluding nights during co-ed league play. Meet at the Rideout Community Center. The cost is $2 drop-in or $20 for a 15-day punch card.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

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Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring your own equipment.

Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

NORTHSTAR

WEE play takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Rideout Kids Play Room for infants, toddlers and parents. This is a time for kids to play and explore and includes crafts, music and games.

The cost is $2. Punch cards are available. For more information, call (530) 583-3440.

GRANLIBAKKEN

MOUNT ROSE

ICE SKATING

Join a play group

(530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

Jazz and Funk for ages 8 to 11 meet on Thursdays, Contemporary Jazz for teens and adults meets Mondays, and pre-teens meets Tuesdays. A jazz and tap combo for dancers ages 6 to 9 meets Fridays.

Yoga for kids ages 5 to 10 is offered on Tuesdays throughout the year at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. The cost is $90 for seven weeks or $15 for drop in. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

HOMEWOOD

DOG SLED TOURS

Enroll in kids’ yoga

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

(530) 581-7563 | northtahoeadventures.com

Truckee Donner Rec & Parks is offering a number of kids’ dance classes. Ballet for kids ages 5 to adult is being offered with an intro to classical ballet on Mondays and intermediate and advanced on Tuesdays. The cost is $12 per class paid monthly or $15 for drop ins.

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com Magic Carpet area with lanes. Ages 3+.

SKY JUMP

Dance classes offered

DONNER SKI RANCH

LAKE TAHOE CRUISES

NORTHSTAR

(530) 562-2013 | northstarcalifornia.com Tubing at Mid-Mountain above Gondola. Must be at least 42” tall. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

(530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com Tube Town (42” tall+) and Planet Kids for children 8 years and younger (less than 42” tall) with a carousel, skis/snowboards, 390’ moving carpet, coaches, sleigh rides & tubes.

Ages 6-12 can try the mini snowmobiles on a circular track.

No personal tubes/saucers.

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494 State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

“M.S. Dixie II”/”Tahoe Queen”

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com

Mississippi-style boats cruises departing from South Lake Tahoe.

Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

(530) 543-6191 | zephyrcove.com

TAHOE CITY Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment.

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | squaw.com

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Sledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds.

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens in spring. TART

SLEIGH RIDES

TRUCKEE

(530) 580-8439 | squaw.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Squaw Meadow.

SAND HARBOR

(775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.

Sat. & Sun.

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 831-4212 | highaltitudefit.net High Altitude Fitness features a 32’ indoor simulated rock wall. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com Headwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

*All activities are weather dependent.

Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

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Feature

Tahoe Time Story by Tim Hauserman

Epic cross-country adventures

F

or many mountain folks, skate skiing at a cross-country ski area is a great way to enjoy the snow while getting a quick, full-body workout. And, yes, it serves that purpose well. But are you ready for a lengthy ski adventure to experience the best that some of our Nordic ski areas have to offer?

I’ve picked my favorite epic skis at Tahoe Cross Country, Royal Gorge and Tahoe Donner Cross Country. You will climb, descend, say ooh and ahhh at the views, and perhaps swear a bit while gasping for breath.

Before setting out on these lengthy jaunts there are few things to consider.

First, if by the time you read this the big storms have not yet brought us a copious blessing of white, wait until they do, because the resorts need to be operating at full capacity. Once the snow has finally arrived, pick a blue sky day in the Goldilocks temperature range and rest up the day before. Then on ski day, bring plenty of water, food, any necessary layers and a trail map.

Cath Howard | Royal Gorge

“ A stunning vista with 360-degree views of the Pacific Crest and the

4,000-foot drop into the American River Canyon, which gives Royal Gorge its name.”

Courtesy Tahoe Cross Country

Tahoe Cross Country Soup Station One

Before the real workout begins, Tahoe Cross Country is nice enough to give you some kilometers to warm up with. Begin by winding your way to the Purple Trail, where you will enjoy a pleasant descent to the edge of Burton Creek, before a moderate climb along the creek.

At the top of Purple, catch the Red trail to Silver. Take it clockwise and delight in the sharp turns and a big dip that brings you to the Silver Hut and a lovely view of Lake Tahoe. Relax and enjoy Big Blue, because the long climb is about to begin.

Continue around Silver to the Bronze trail, where things get pretty steep. When Bronze meets Gold, a connector trail takes you to the Fibreboard Freeway. Before embarking on this ski, see if the Fibreboard has been groomed to Soup Station One (best bet to keep informed is to get on the Tahoe XC e-mail alert). If it has, understand that on the Fibreboard snowmobiles are allowed, which may degrade the trails conditions, so ski early to beat the snowmobiles.

You begin with a merry descent before the steady climb to the top of Starratt Pass.

You pass a trail on your right and join the route of the Great Ski Race, the Western

United States’ largest ski race every March.

Eventually, the trail winds around to a chilly, north-facing slope with views of Castle Peak in the distance as the trail tops out at a junction, and the usual end of grooming.

A left takes you to Truckee, and straight ahead leads to the edge of Northstar. From here, retrace your glides and flow gently downhill to the Great Ski Race trail, hang a left and experience more fun heading down what is a popular mountain biking section in the summer. At the bottom, turn left on the Orange Trail, where rolling ups and downs bring you to the Lakeview Trail.

Its well-deserved name dishes out a wide swath of Tahoe views after a short, steep climb. From the top, you are almost home; a short descent to Green will make it happen.

Royal Gorge

Point Mariah & Razorback

This rather lengthy, but enjoyable loop, brings you to my two favorite views at Royal Gorge.

From the Summit Station Lodge, loosen up the kinks with a downhill on Palisade to the Snow Mountain trail. Now, begin a long climb that is steady, but not too steep.

Enjoy the view of the knife-edged Devil’s Peak to the West, and a panorama of the Sierra from the Snow Mountain Hut. But keep skiing, the views get better.

Take the Hellman’s Way trail which winds up and down to Point Mariah, where you find a stunning vista with 360-degree

views of the Pacific Crest and the 4,000foot drop into the American River Canyon, which gives Royal Gorge its name. Next, slide along the Sterling Canyon Trail to Silverado, which brings you to the Bogus Basin trails and a steep climb to the wellnamed Razorback trail.

Razorback takes you along a narrow ridgetop with views of Sugar Bowl, Castle Peak and a big chunk of the rest of the Sierra. All good things end, and this trail terminates with a steep descent back to Claim Jumper, where you can begin working your tired body back to the Summit Station via the Switchback Trail.

D. Hougard | Tahoe Donner Cross Country

Tahoe Donner

Drifter & I’m Ok, Euer Ok

Are you ready to climb? This route will give you the opportunity to do so, with views extraordinaire, as well as some pretty dang long downhills.

Find your way to the Sundance Trail, where you begin a long climb through the open, view-filled terrain to the top of Hawk’s Peak. You cross over the top of the ridge, finding views of the Tahoe Donner downhill ski area below you … yes, below you. Eventually, you reach the Drifter trail, which is not too long, but is steep, and by this point you will feel it.

The good news? When you are leaning over your poles gasping for breath, the views

are awesome. At the Drifter Hut, you find an immense panorama including views of Donner Summit and Sugar Bowl, as well as Castle Peak and the Frog Lake Cliffs hanging out in bold relief to your southwest.

It’s probably blowing like stink here, and if a storm is raging, you don’t want to be here.

Head back the way you came on Crazy Horse, and just over the ridgetop you meet I’m Ok, Euer Ok. Here a long, steep descent takes you to the lovely Euer Valley. While not for the faint of heart, this descent can be fun if you have good downhill skills. Do not crash into the side of the trail and break your ski or you will join me as a member of a club you do not want to belong to.

Once you reach the bottom, you get a respite from the climbing with a gentle glide through the Euer Valley. Enjoy the mountains reaching high above you, including the impressive looking one you just skied down.

At the eastern edge of the valley, catch the Last Round Up Trail to climb your way back to the trailhead. And nap time. n Tim Hauserman wrote “Cross-Country Skiing in the Sierra Nevada.” He teaches adults and runs the Strider Glider after-school kids program at Tahoe Cross Country in Tahoe City.

CHECK THE LATEST CONDITIONS Royal Gorge

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Tahoe Cross Country tahoexc.org

Tahoe Donner Cross Country tahoedonner.com

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Out & About

Snow Trails

Announcements

The Chugach Dropoff from “No Turning Back” | Keoki Flagg

Meet athletes from ‘No Turning Back’ Gallery Keoki hosts an artist reception and meet and greet with Kevin and Jessica Quinn of Points North Heli Skiing, who are featured in Warren Miller Entertainment’s “No Turning Back” on Jan. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Village at Squaw Valley. The event celebrates the work of photographer Keoki Flagg and work on the film. Meet the Quinns, along with other featured athletes in the film. The event is free and open to all ages.

For more information, visit gallerykeoki.com.

Learn about social media marketing The Truckee Chamber Knowledge Bites series continues on Jan. 21 with a presentation on Facebook marketing. This session is best suited for those with an existing business page on Facebook who are looking to learn the best practices for marketing in 2015. The presentation will be lead by Colleen Dalton of C. Dalton Marketing. She brings years of high-level e-marketing experience and brand strategies from working with many businesses. The case study for the presentation is Roxanne Williams of Keena, a clothing boutique that recently opened in Truckee.

The session is at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 21 at the Truckee Airport. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. For

more information, visit truckeechamber. com or call (530) 587-8808.

For more social media training, the Sierra Small Business Development Center is offering an interactive workshop on how to best use social media to start, grow or sustain a business. Participants will learn what makes an engaging social media campaign that attracts clients and customers and keeps business alive and relevant. The session will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Sierra Business Council. The cost is $45.

There is a $5 discount for those who attend the Knowledge Bites on Jan. 21.

Register at http://bit.ly/1tlQkw9. For more information, call (530) 582-5022 or e-mail info@sierrasbdc.com.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

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CABIN CREEK TRAIL

LEVEL: Easy to moderate A marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892

The park is mostly flat and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fields, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

A marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Unmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

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SAGEHEN SUMMIT

LEVEL: Easy to moderate An unmarked route follows the road up to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

North Shore BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

PAGE MEADOWS

LEVEL: Easy to moderate

On Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers, so try skiing during the week.

West Shore BLACKWOOD CANYON

LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore.

Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy

Meeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores.

The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance.

Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic crosscountry trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake Tahoe TAYLOR CREEK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600 Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly flat and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. SnoPark Permit required.*

Ski or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

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Feature

Sierra Stories

by Mark McLaughlin

African-Americans caught Gold Fever, too animosity over the issue, the proposed admittance of California as a free state was problematic due to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which legalized slavery south of the specific latitude 36 degrees 30 minutes. (Lake Tahoe is at 39 degrees latitude.) The federal government’s attempt at balancing the apportionment of new territories as free or slave pleased no one and eventually led to America’s Civil War. The first African-Americans to reach the California diggings were free AfricanAmerican crewmen aboard U.S. merchant ships, especially from New England whalers.

But when Texan Thomas Green arrived in 1850 with 15 slaves to work his claims, white miners ran them out of the mining district.

In general, Sierra miners were against slavery and refused to work side-by-side with them.

Green was forced out, but within the year became a California state senator and author of a new tax on foreign miners.

I tions in human history, the California n one of the largest voluntary migra-

Gold Rush attracted adventurous men and women from around the world.

Crazed by the lure of instant wealth, they jammed aboard cramped sailing ships or endured fatiguing overland treks in order to dig placer gold in the Sierra foothills. These daring gold seekers came by the thousands despite the daunting and life-threatening difficulties of the journey. Some died before reaching the gold diggings, and many more perished after they arrived. Conditions were so harsh and unwholesome in the primitive mining camps that during the second half of 1849, one-fifth of the 90,000 immigrants perished.

The physical challenges of reaching and surviving the Sierra gold fields were difficult enough, to say nothing of the financial hardships, but for some of these optimistic opportunists, racial prejudice would prove the greatest obstacle to their success. African-Americans, Mexicans and Chinese all suffered from racist mining laws and physical abuse. Caucasian miners were newcomers to California also, but that only increased their paranoia.

During the summer of 1848, reports were slowly trickling in that there was “gold excitement” in California, but Eastern newspapers downplayed the early news of a major gold strike. The region had only recently become American territory due to the United States’ 1848 victory in the Mexican-American War, and most American’s were still skeptical about the sparsely settled wild country. But as more evidence poured in from California, most newspapers quickly jumped on the bandwagon.

Articles and editorials incited tens of thousands to uproot and head west to stake their own claim to riches.

Behind the golden veneer of California Mania there were darker and more sinister politics at play. The vast real estate ceded to the U.S. after the conflict with Mexico had opened a Pandora’s Box of fear and hostility in certain regions of the nation because it resurrected the heated controversy of institutional slavery in new territories.

The Republic of Mexico had outlawed slavery in 1829 and the province of California had no history of it. But in a nation increasingly characterized by sectional

“ … when Texan Thomas Green arrived in 1850 with 15 slaves to work his claims, white miners ran them out of the mining district.

In general, Sierra miners were against slavery.”

As experienced Mexican and Latin American miners arrived by the thousands, incidents of slave expulsion declined. But the race issue refused to die. At the 1849 constitutional convention in Monterey, delegates spent more time debating the rights of African-Americans than any other topic. By 1850, there were an estimated 960 African-Americans in the Golden State, living primarily in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Marysville.

Although California joined the Union as a free state on Sept. 9, 1850, some slaveholders did not voluntarily free their slaves. In 1852, the state legislature passed a harsh Fugitive Slave Law ensuring possession of “slaves to owners returning to the southern states.” California also limited voting to adult, white male citizens and denied

Tahoe Nostalgia MOUNT ROSE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS The Reno Ski Bowl was constructed on the east side of Slide Mountain, a short drive from Reno, Nev., and at one point connected by chairlift to nearby Sky Tavern. In the early 1960s, the Reno Ski Bowl evolved into the Slide Mountain Ski Area, and in late 1964 the north face of Slide Mountain opened as the Mount Rose Ski Area.

The two resorts operated independently until 1987 when they merged to become Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. The resort has the highest base of any ski area in the Lake Tahoe region, and although occasionally prone to windy conditions, it rarely rains on the ski area.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s awardwinning book, “Skiing at Lake Tahoe, available in stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Donner Summit Historical Society | Robert Frohlich Collection

Januar y 15-28, 2015

African-Americans the right to have their children attend public schools with whites, and lax law enforcement made it possible for slavery to exist in many parts of the state virtually until the end of the 1850s. The state also passed the much-hated testimony law where African-Americans (or any other minority) could not testify or bear witness in a court of law against a white person. Petitions to the state Legislature by free AfricanAmericans and their white allies finally succeeded in convincing lawmakers to repeal the racist testimony law in 1863.

Many of the African-American miners were abolitionists from the North and knew and collaborated with white abolitionists whom they had met in the freedom movement. This was especially true in the Sacramento River region, a hotbed of abolitionism in the 19th Century. A few African-Americans had struck it rich in the mines, while many others established successful businesses such as hotels, laundries and restaurants.

The free African-American community in Sacramento was strong, organized and relatively wealthy, which led them to finance and support the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad in California and throughout the country. The lack of equal civil rights, and often human rights, during the 1850s brought African-Americans together in four Colored Conventions. The sense of community and racial pride instilled by these conventions helped generate California’s first African-American churches, library and the Mirror of the Times, a weekly newspaper for African-Americans.

In the aftermath of the bloody Civil War, three federal civil rights amendments abolished slavery, extended citizenship to AfricanAmericans, and in 1870, outlawed racial restrictions on voting. When the nation’s state legislatures were asked to ratify the voting rights amendment, California’s Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly rejected the proposal.

The 15th Amendment was a direct challenge to California’s whites-only voting restriction in the state’s constitution.

In March 1870, President Ulysses Grant proclaimed that the required number (threefourths) of state legislatures had ratified the voting rights amendment, but despite the president’s announcement, California Attorney General Joseph Hamilton ordered county clerks to refuse African-American voter registration until Congress enacted the enforcement legislation to back it up.

At first, William Brown, a white Sacramento County Clerk, followed the obstructionist orders from his Democratic Party leadership and turned away all AfricanAmericans trying to register to vote. As clerk of the state Capital, Brown’s actions carried great weight. But the political furor to withhold the right to vote eroded, and Brown soon reversed his position.

On April 9, 1870, Brown registered Henry Vantes and Robert Christopher, the first African-American residents on Sacramento’s voter list. William Brown’s decision to support African-American suffrage risked his political career, but his principled stand represents a heroic act for justice and equality. n Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Visit his blog at tahoenuggets.com.

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The Arts

The

Arts Galleries Art Obsessions

10052 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (916) 257-8222

Artisans Market Place

10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellness

10153 West River St., Truckee | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers

10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery

10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery

9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery

589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s Glasforms

Truckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

Gallery Keoki

Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley | (530) 448-1500

Garrels Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-7077

Handmade at The Lake

873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

River at Sunset Daniela Garofalo | Truckee Community Recreation Center

James Harold Galleries

Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass

10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery

8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Kindred Art and Folk Institute

10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

North Tahoe Arts Center

380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine

10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee (530) 214-8935

Salvaged

585 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-1025

Tahoe Arts & Gifts

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe Gallery

Prim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-1314

Trunk Show

475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 584-7554

Vista Gallery

8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENO Arte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery

100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art

160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery

1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May Museum

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500

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Gallery Keoki features images from Alaska Experience the Chugach mountain range, the Copper River Delta and the pristine forests and waterways of Cordova, Alaska, through images from fine art photographer Keoki Flagg with his newest release.

“At water’s edge, home base lies underneath the towering Chugach range and spreads from the vast glacial drainage of the Copper River Delta at the end of the road to dense, pristine forests and waterways that seemingly go on forever,” Flagg says. “Cordova, Alaska, presents a limitless kaleidoscope of color and textural shades of earth.” An artist’s reception takes place at 6 p.m. on Jan 17 with Kevin and Jessica Quinn of Points North Heli and athletes from Warren Miller Entertainment’s newest film “No Turning Back.” The reception is free and open to everyone. For more information, call (530) 414-8100 or visit gallerykeoki.com.

Call for artists extended The Truckee Public Arts Commission has extended the deadline to for submission for the winter exhibit, “Rock,” at the Truckee Community Recreation Center until Jan. 23. The “Rock” exhibit will feature paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography.

Everyone is encouraged to submit. The exhibit will be on display from February to May. Guidelines and entry forms are available in the Latest News section of tdrpd.com.

‘Water’ on display in Truckee “Water,” a community art exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture, will be on display at the Community Recreation Center in Truckee through January. For more information, contact tdrpd.art@gmail.com.

Riverside Studio features Viano Riverside Studios welcomes back artist and illustrator, Hannah Viano, through January.

Viano creates unique paper cut works with

an X-acto knife and sheets of black paper.

Fresh art featuring snow-inspired themes and Viano’s new love of fly fishing.

“Working on this set of images, I’ve been caught up with thoughts of rivers and movement, and the tale of a place and time,” she said. “ A small seed pod catches my eye, then the fishing line next to me makes its graceful arc over our heads, and all the while water winds its way downstream and clouds wisp on above us.”

For more information, call (530) 587-3789.

Ritz-Carlton features regional art The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, has joined with SLATE Art Consulting, to feature a rotating exhibition of Northern California artists’ work throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas. Two, sixmonth exhibitions of contemporary art inspired by the Lake Tahoe lifestyle and made by artists living and working in Northern California will be on display.

Each exhibit will have a seasonal theme, and will continue through 2015.

Artists featured in the exhibition include Lisa Fernald Barker, Maria Burtis, Carol Inez Charney, Pauletta Chanco, Robin Denevan, Joanne Fox, Melissa Herrington, Andrzej Michael Karwacki, Michele de la Menardiere, Elise Morris, David Ruth and James Shay.

The rotational exhibition will include pieces that may be purchased from SLATE. Weekly tours will be offered at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Private tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Notes for self-guided tours are available at Hotel Concierge. For more information, visit slateart.net/slate-artlake-tahoe or call (510) 652-4085.

of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, the Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group.

His paintings are featured in continuing exhibits at Gump’s in San Francisco. Andy is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts.

Locally, he is represented by Spirit Gallery in Truckee, Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City, as well as Ryrie’s Art and Home in Reno. A selection of his paintings and news of upcoming exhibits may be found at askaff.com.

Call to artists for roundabouts Tahoe Public Art is seeking proposals for Kings Beach Roundabout Art, a permanent public art installation to be placed in each of two traffic roundabouts. Two, separate

Skaff on display at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through January.

His love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes.

Skaff ’s paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters

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The Arts artist’s proposals will be chosen, one for each roundabout.

This project is commissioned by Tahoe Public Art, a formal consortium of North Tahoe Arts, North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association. This is a Request For Proposal and proposals must be postmarked no later than Jan. 25. The installation must be in place

by Sept. 26 and the unveiling will be held on Sept. 27 as the crowning jewel celebration of North Lake Tahoe’s Art Month.

The artist’s honorarium will not exceed $125,000 per roundabout. This includes all labor, transportation, materials and installation costs. There is no restriction on artists’ eligibility; however, no additional funding for travel costs is available.

Each roundabout piece will not only augment the natural beauty of the immediate surroundings, it also will inspire the public’s awareness of stewardship for unique and irreplaceable lake basin, and connect the public with that environment, as well as with each other. This project will bring the different communities of the area together with its beauty, meaning and celebration of the Lake Tahoe basin’s grandeur. Although this art piece is not required to be functional, artists are encouraged to incorporated elements of functionality and sustainability into the piece.

In addition, the artist will work with the Tahoe Public Art program to create a narration of the piece that will be used online and as part of an app that will help guide the public along the growing art trail of the North Shore communities.

For more information and criteria for proposals, visit tahoepublicart.org or e-mail Marguerite Sprague at tahoepublicart@ gmail.com.

including Antarctica. “Elemental” is a 25year retrospective of his favorite prints. Presales are now available at gallerykeoki.com for a discounted price of $59.95. Regular price will be $75. Limited edition signed and numbers gift boxes will be offered for $695, with a pre-sale price of $495, which includes a limited edition photograph. The book will be released in late summer, with a pre-release kick off on Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. For more information, visit gallerykeoki.com.

Winter photography workshop offered Local photographer Burt Crapo will lead a winter photography workshop from Feb. 6 to 8 in the Toiyabe National Forest. Learn how to take photos in the snow without losing features or distorting color. The cost of this workshop is $345 with half of the proceeds benefitting the Galena Creek Visitor Center.

For more information, visit galenacreekvisitorcenter.com or call (775) 849-4948.

Arts is working to develop a town-wide festival concept for the 10-day period between July 17 and 26 with the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour as the cornerstone program.

The early registration deadline is Feb. 15 for $250. After Feb. 15, the registration fee increases to $275. There is a registration discount of $20 for Nevada County Arts members. For more information, e-mail Carla Beebe at truckeeopenstudios@gmail.com.

Watercolor workshop offered Internationally known artist Lian Quan Zhen will conduct a watercolor workshop from June 26 to 28 at Landscape & Design center of Moana Lane Nursery in Reno. The workshop is for all levels and will focus on pouring and blending methods of painting.

His techniques may be applied to any subject.

This workshop is $230 and is limited to the first 18 students who send in his or her deposit of $120. Send deposits to Jean Hare, 2335 Walnut St., Reno, NV 89502.

Flagg announces book release Keoki Flagg, a world-renowned fine art and extreme sports photographer, announces the release of his forthcoming book, “Elemental.” His unique limited edition photographs cover a range of subjects and span all seven continents,

Artist reception Gallery Keoki

Jan. 23 Call to artists Truckee Public Arts Commission

Jan. 25 Call to artists Tahoe Public Art

Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s “Water” exhibit Truckee Community Rec Center Hannah Viano Riverside Studio’s

Feb. 1-March 31 “Rock” Truckee Community Rec Center

Feb. 15 Call to artists Truckee Open Art Studios Tour

Feb. 13 Opening reception

Until Feb. 23 Fab ‘n’ Funky art show North Tahoe Arts Center

Sept. 1-30 Art month gotahoenorth.com

Sept. 27 Roundabout art unveiling tahoepublicart.org

Until Dec. 31, 2015 Northern California artists The Ritz-Carlton

Mondays Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

Wednesdays

North Tahoe Arts presents its annual Fab ‘n’ Funky art clearance showing until Feb. 23.

Featured ARTisan Shop artists are clearing out their inventories offering a variety of arts and crafts at deeply discounted prices. Works on sale include original paintings, pastels, watercolors and photography, framed prints, jewelry, pottery, glassware and more.

The Fab ‘n’ Funky sale is on display in both galleries through Jan. 26 and will be showcased in the Main Gallery until Feb. 23.

Galleries and Artisan Shop are open Wednesday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop is accepting applications for new artists. The ARTisan Shop is a co-op style retail space for local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork year round. Applications may be found at northtahoearts.com.

The OXS Gallery in the Nevada Arts Council is exhibiting “Then and Now: Works by Elaine Jason & Maria ArangoDiener,” a showcase of two Governor’s Arts Awards Commission artists who exemplify the diversity of contemporary visual arts in Nevada on display until Jan. 23. The abstract forms that connect Jason’s neon sculptures relate to the aesthetics of sculptural constructivism, and Arango-Diener creates woodcut prints that illustrate how a variety of materials imprint her work. For more information, call (775) 687-6680.

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Truckee Community Rec Center

Fab ‘n’ Funky Art show, sale

Nevada artists honored

Art Events

Kids nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Thursday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center Sculpture & handbuilding Truckee Community Arts Center

Art tours The Ritz-Carlton

1st Friday First Fridays Riverside Studios Adult Open Studio Salvaged

RENO Until Jan. 18 “Late Harvest” Nevada Museum of Art

Fisher Hannah Viano | Riverside Studios

Until Jan. 23 Elaine Jason & Maria Arango-Diener

Call to artists Nevada County Arts invites all established and emerging visual artists, in any medium, to apply to participate in the first Truckee Open Art Studios Tour, a self-guided driving tour. The tour will take place July 17 to 19 and July 24 to 26.

This event is a juried program and preference will be given to those artists living and working within the boundaries of the TruckeeDonner Recreation and Park District. Artists will be required to participate the first weekend of the event, while the second weekend is optional. To participate, artists must have a space large enough to both exhibit one’s work and demonstrate one’s process.

Nevada County Arts encourage shared studio arrangements (up to four artists) and will help coordinate them. Nevada County

For more information, e-mail hare@gbis. com or call (775) 857-5639.

Nevada Arts Council

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays

Winter photography workshop

North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is for artists and novice artists to have the opportunity to work on individual projects.

Bring equipment and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor.

Bring supplies and easels. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call (530) 581-2787.

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Feb. 6-8 Galena Creek Visitor Center

June 26-28 Watercolor workshop Moana Lane Nursery

Every Thurs., Sat. & Sun Guided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Family art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

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Fun & Games

Puzzles

1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many U.S. states are named after a president?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which Japanese island is the home of Mount Fuji?

3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: What was gangster Al Capone convicted of, sending him to prison for 11 years?

4. MOVIES: What 1980s movie featured the lines, “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father.

Prepare to die.”?

5. PSYCHOLOGY: What would someone who suffered from chorophobia be afraid of?

6. TELEVISION: Which long-running country variety show featured a radio station named KORN? 7. SCIENCE: Who is known as the “father of taxonomy,” a system of naming, ranking and classifying organisms?

8. LITERATURE: Who wrote under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What is a scuppernong?

10. MUSIC: What does the musical notation “da capo” mean?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

It’s well-known that camels are able to go long periods of time without access to water, but biologists say that giraffes are able to survive even longer than camels when deprived of moisture.

Answers 1. One, the state of Washington, 2. Honshu, 3. Tax evasion, 4. “The Princess Bride,” 5. Dancing, 6. “Hee Haw,” 7. Carolus Linnaeus, 8. Charles L. Dodgson, 9. Type of grape, 10. From the beginning

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Differences: 1. Cap is different, 2. Scarf is shorter, 3. Glove is smaller, 4. Shovel is turned, 5. Doghouse is missing, 6. Sign is missing.

John Pemberton, the inventor of Coca-Cola, came up with the recipe by boiling coca leaves, kola nuts and a variety of herbs in a pot in his backyard. It was originally sold in his drugstore as a “nerve medicine.”

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Horoscopes Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

You have come to an important turning point and it is time to activate new commitments. This may imply the completion of long standing involvements and/or these will undergo measurable changes.

Improvements in your health and lifestyle in general are featured. On one hand this implies breaking free of limiting perspectives and destructive lifestyle habits and on the other engaging in some kind of apprenticeship and/or educational learning curve.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

You have been undergoing a deep purification process at subconscious levels and this will continue.

At best, this is leading you to stabilize your focus upon your own heart center and higher mind, to gain solace in the spiritual aspect of your life. A core theme here is to accept and trust in the law of change. The Serenity Prayer serves to illustrate this point.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

In 2015 it remains important that you continue to build for the future. This includes identifying your greatest assets and aspirations for self actualization. The key for the first half of the year is to initiate those projects and modes of self-expression that you feel moved and inspired to share.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

In 2015 you will be focused to make some key investments. How to invest and where to best direct your time, energy and resources will prove important especially earlier in the year, and with extra emphasis between June and September. Philosophical and spiritual interests and curiosities may also guide your focus to unprecedented degrees.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Generating more confidence in your cocreative abilities will become even more important this year. Consolidating everything you have done, accomplished and achieved up to now in your life is especially wise and will prove invaluable from the latter half of the year. So, focus to clear debts, tieup loose ends, get your papers and affairs in order and get clear on your creative focus.

The time has come for you to retrieve some of your hidden reserves. Your success may depend upon just how clear you are about your direction.

Even if you are clear about your worldly ambitions, this time represents an invitation and a golden opportunity to activate a stronger link between your conscious and subconscious, your personality and your soul. Do this now and by mid-summer you will have treasures to enjoy.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

In 2015 you will embark upon new adventures.

These will be marked by a mix of enthusiastic moves and a more serious approach to education. This will become especially evident by late summer. Take a proactive approach to have a say in the outcome of that process. Deep changes in you over the past few years will now direct you to a dynamic new learning curve.

The tide is turning and you will feel inspired to increase you overall scope of knowledge, to get more educated and in a variety of areas. It is important that you get going early in the year. This will weave into an increase of your overall mode of self-expression which includes sharing your beauty, whatever form it may take.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

You will need all the healthy self-esteem you can muster as new developments come into effect. This will become increasingly evident over the first few months of 2015. You do have a say in this process and the change can be directed to occur at all levels – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Expect it and work with it. Expect new alliances and coalitions before 2016.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

A prolonged cycle of extremes in 2014 brings you to the advent of hopeful aspirations for 2015. New creative inspirations are stirring and these are awakening latent creative gifts and leading you to important new relationships and professional involvements. 2015 will be a year of renewed vigour and deepened commitments.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

2015 stands to be an expansive time in your public and professional sphere. An increase in your urge to be more creative and imaginative will persist for much of the year. By the end of 2015 you will have cultivated interests and friendships that support your work with serious interests to nurture new appreciations of creative genius.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

With Saturn now in your sign you will undergo a powerful process initiating a new phase of growth in 2015. Summer 2015 could prove rather trying if you are not stable and focused upon defined objectives, so begin that process now.

However, if these over-emphasize the material side at the expense of the spiritual, the imbalance could well produce confusion and fragmentation.

Tails in Tahoe Tidbit

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Rusty

Koda

I will greet you every day with a smile and lots of cuddles. I’m a lap dog, but I also like to play with other small dogs, and sometimes a calmer large dog.

Part Bull terrier? Jack Russell terrier?

Cattle dog? Spayed, current on shots, chipped. She is a fun, active, happy dog.

Handsome, orange Tabby male. DOB about April 2014. Friendly, playful.

Good with other cats.

Koda is known at the shelter as Handsome Blue Eyes. He’s a kind, gentle dog that gets along with other dogs and has a sweet, playful personality.

Pet Network (775) 833-0273 www.petnetwork.org

Tahoe Vista Shelter (530) 546-1990

WARF 775-790-4066 | bfh3rd@gmail.com www.tahoewarf.com

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948 www.hstt.org

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1 Big Head Todd & the Monsters play the Crystal Bay Casino on Jan. 18 | 2 See Frankie Quinones at the Pioneer Underground on Jan. 24 | 3 Catch Justin Rivera at the Pioneer Underground on Jan. 16

CASINO SHOWS Catch a Rising Star Silver Legacy The club that helped launch the careers of some of today’s top comedians hosts new comics weekly.

See Julia Scotti until Jan. 18 and Barry Friedman from Jan. 20 to 25.

Evening at The Improv Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Shayla Rivera and Joel Lindley until Jan. 18, Greg Fitzsimmons and Jodi Borrello from Jan. 21 to 25, and Graham Elwood and Avi Liberman from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.

“Madame Houdini” Eldorado Showroom The art of magic has been dominated by men for centuries. Only a handful of strong, talented female magicians have ever succeeded in the highly competitive field of grand illusion. For the first time in the United States, audiences will see one of the most glamorous and successful performers in the world of magic when “Madame Houdini” (Hellevi Woodman) takes the Eldorado stage. The beautiful Mistinguett dancers, decked in spectacular costumes created by Lord Caruso and Lucio Boliver, artfully support Madame Houdini’s performance. Producer Kevin Jeffrey provides stellar production value, including stunning special effects and multimedia backgrounds to create a visually striking show for the whole family. Tickets start at $24.95 with dinner and show packages available from $34.95. Performances nightly except Monday until April 19.

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THEATER “The Baltimore Waltz” Brüka Theatre This is Paula Vogel›s daringly comic and heart-stirring theatrical eulogy to the brother she lost to AIDS. The play begins as Anna is diagnosed with terminal “Acquired Toilet Disease.” A first-grade teacher from Baltimore, she embarks on a madcap trip through France, Germany, Holland and Austria with her beloved brother. She aims to taste all of life’s sensual pleasures; he wants her to undergo a whacky alternative medical cure in Austria. Show times are 8 p.m. on Jan. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31, with a Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18.

THURSDAY JAN. 15 At the Lake

FRIDAY JAN. 16

Chi McClean Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

At the Lake Chi McClean Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

Jason Wooley Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Wake of the Dead Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 5 p.m.

First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

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Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

Aaron Lewis Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m.

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

SATURDAY JAN. 17 At the Lake Tainted Love Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Kool and the Gang Montbleu Casino 8 p.m.

Turkuaz Squaw Valley 7 p.m.

Naïve Melodies Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.

DJ Parties PlumpJack Café & Bar 2 p.m.

Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Sinicle Knitting Factory 5 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 5 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Moondog Matinee Cargo 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Damon Wayans Sr. & Damon Wayans Jr. Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

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CALENDAR | January 15-29, 2015

ALPINE MEADOWS Alpine Meadows Ski Area (530) 583-4232 River Ranch (530) 583-4264

G. Love and Special Sauce

CARNELIAN BAY Gar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

CRYSTAL BAY Cal Neva (775) 832-4000 (closed for remodel) Crystal Bay Casino (775) 833-6333 Jim Kelley’s Nugget (775) 831-0455 Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660

Jan. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | $33 | all ages Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

HOMEWOOD

THE TRADITION of the hip-hop blues has always been to rip open the heart and bare the soul. Tell the listener what they want to hear and you’ll have a fair weather friend; tell them the way it is and you’ll have true love. Thankfully, the Love is Alive, for G. Love delivers his loping lilt with bone humming honesty and he’s never sounded so clear. n

Homewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992 West Shore (530) 525-5200

INCLINE VILLAGE Big Water Grille (775) 833-0606 Bite (775) 831-1000 Diamond Peak (775) 832-1177 Hacienda De La Sierra (775) 831-8300 Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 Lone Eagle Grill (775) 886-6899 Rookies (775) 831-9008 Sand Harbor State Park (775) 831-0494 Sierra Nevada College (775) 831-1314 St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (775) 831-1418

KINGS BEACH The Grid (530) 546-0300 Jason’s Sand Bar (530) 546-3315 Kings Beach Plaza (530) 546-5968 Mellow Fellow, Kings Beach (530) 553-1333 N. Tahoe Event Center (530) 546-7249

OLYMPIC VALLEY Auld Dubliner (530) 584-6041 Bar One (530) 583-1588, ext. 320 Plaza Bar (530) 583-1588 Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 Rocker@Squaw (530) 584-6080 Squaw Valley (530) 452-4331

SOUTH SHORE 968 Park Hotel (530) 544-0968 American Legion Hall (530) 541-8788 Boathouse on the Pier (530) 541-0630 Camp Richardson (530) 541-1801 Coyote Grill (775) 586-1822 Divided Sky (530) 577-0775 Fresh Ketch (530) 541-5683 Harrah’s Tahoe (775) 588-6611 Harvey’s (775) 588-2411 Himmel Haus (530) 314-7665 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (844) 588-7625 Lakeside Inn & Casino (775) 588-7777 Lake Tahoe Community College (530) 541-4660 Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger (775) 580-7770 MontBleu (800) 648-3353 Mo’s Place (530) 542-1095 “M.S. Dixie II” (530) 541-8685 Murphy’s Irish Pub (530) 544-8004 Riva Grill (530) 542-2600 Sierra-at-Tahoe (530) 659-7453 Steamers Bar & Grill (530) 541-8818 “Tahoe Queen” (530) 541-8685 Tallac Historic Site (530) 541-4975 Tep’s Villa Roma (530) 541-8227 Valhalla Theatre (530) 541-4975 Whiskey Dick’s (530) 544-3425

TAHOE CITY Blue Agave (530) 583-8113 Cedar House Pub (530) 583-4242 Fat Cat Bar & Grill (530) 583-3355 Hacienda Del Lago (530) 581-3700 Jake’s On the Lake (530) 583-0188 Moe’s Original Barbeque (530) 583-4227 Pete ‘N’ Peters (530) 583-2400 River Grill (530) 581-2644 Sunnyside (530) 583-7200 “Tahoe Gal” (530) 583-0141

TAHOMA West Side Pizza (530) 525-4771

TRUCKEE Bar of America (530) 587-3110 Cottonwood (530) 587-5711 FiftyFifty Brewing (530) 587-2337 Mellow Fellow (530) 214-8927 Moody’s Bistro (530) 587-8688 Northstar (530) 562-1010 Pastime Club (530) 582-9219 Tahoe Donner (530) 587-9400v Tourist Club (530) 587-7775 Truckee Community Center (530) 587-7945 Truckee River Park Amphitheater (530) 587-7720

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Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Comedy & Dance George Lopez Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Greg Asdourian Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

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Lucas & Darcy Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

At the Lake Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters Crystal Bay Casino 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Classix Four Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 4 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

The Wood Brothers Cargo 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY JAN. 19 At the Lake

Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Midnight Riders Cargo 7 p.m.

Classix Four Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 2 p.m.

Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY JAN. 21 At the Lake Baron Von Remmel Azzara’s Italian Restaurant 6 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

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DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

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Kevin Tokarz or John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

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Con Brio

Jan. 23 | 10 p.m. | Free | 21+ Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

CON BRIO is the sum of all its parts: a lead singer determined to share his journey on the stage and in the studio with a deft ensemble paving their way to the top. In addition to singer Zeik McCarter, the band features standout guitar slinger Benjamin Andrews, an accomplished jazz guitarist in his own right. The singular rhythm section consists of drummer Andrew Laubacher and bassist Jonathan Kirchner. Catch San Francisco’s Soul and R&B band as they celebrate the release of their debut EP “Kiss the Sun.” n

Moondog Matinee

WEDNESDAY JAN. 21 CONTINUED

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

THURSDAY JAN. 22 At the Lake Matthew Szachetka Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Jan. 17 | 8 p.m. | $10 | all ages Cargo | Reno, Nev.

RENO’S BLUES-INFUSED rock band celebrates the release of its second fulllength album. Driven by front man Peter Barnato on vocals, keyboards and guitar, with Steve Widmer and Drea Ballard on guitar, Adam Carpenter on bass, and Ben Ingle on drums, the band’s rock roots take on a sultry melodies that keeps listeners wondering what comes next. n

Miner

Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

Powerman 5000 Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY JAN. 23

MINER IS a Los Angeles/Silver Lakebased, rock/folk family band formed around husband and wife duo Justin and Kate Miner, along with Justin’s brother, Jeremy Miner.

Starting as a Kickstarter-funded, bedroomstudio project inspired by a trip through Central and South America, Miner transformed into a touring band at the beginning of 2013 after recruiting more family and friends to put together the current live lineup. n 26

Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 5 p.m.

First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

String Cheese Incident Grand Sierra Resort 7 p.m.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

The String Cheese Incident Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m.

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Frankie Quinones Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Boomtown Casino 5 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

String Cheese Incident Grand Sierra Resort 7 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Emilio Colon Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

The String Cheese Incident Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

Double Shot Carson Station 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Purple Party w/Dimond Saints Cargo 9 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Frankie Quinones Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Judy Tenuta Carson Nugget 7 & 9 p.m.

Tainted Love

SATURDAY JAN. 24 At the Lake

At the Lake

Jan. 28 | 9 p.m. | Free | 21+ Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Emilio Colon joins the Reno Chamber Orchestra on Jan. 24.

Ann Marie Sheridan Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

The After Eights Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Con Brio CD release party Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.

DJ Parties FNCTN Xhale 8 p.m.

Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

G. Love & Special Sauce Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m.

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Jan. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | $27.50 | All ages Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

A TAINTED Love performance is like reliving the 80s in a way you have never before. They deliver the complete experience: phenomenal songs, great moves, iconic video projections, and seven of the most charismatic and accomplished musicians you’ll ever see. The band will take you back in time while keeping the party going all night long. n

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Spotlight

CALENDAR | January 15-29, 2015 SUNDAY JAN. 25 At the Lake Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Emilio Colon Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY JAN. 26 At the Lake DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 2 p.m.

Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY JAN. 27 At the Lake Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY JAN. 28 At the Lake Miner w/The Novelists Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

VIP Grand Opening Hard Rock Cafe

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

by Jenn Sheridan

Hard Rock brings the rock to Tahoe

Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz or John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Live 7:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY JAN. 29 At the Lake Paul Covarelli Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Royal Southern Brotherhood Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Timeflies Reno Event Center 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

RL Grime Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

S and casino opens its doors with four

outh Lake Tahoe’s hottest new hotel

days of concerts and parties. The Hard Rock Casino and Hotel starts the fun with a VIP Grand Opening party on Jan. 28, just in time for the Super Bowl Weekend. Following the VIP reception, the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel will open its doors for a free show with Reno’s local funk group, Mojo Green. The following night, Uncle Kracker takes the stage in Vinyl, the casino’s entertainment venue, with his latest release.

On Jan. 30, 80s rock group Skid Row takes over the Vinyl stage playing their best hits and finally, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts will rock the stage on Jan. 31.

Construction began in November on the former Horizon Casino to complete the transformation into the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe. Celebrating rock ‘n’ roll culture, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will feature 539 rooms and suites steeped in music memorabilia and art.

The 25,000-square-foot casino complete with multiple dining options and entertainment venues will combine the mountain culture of Lake Tahoe with the passion for music embraced by the Hard Rock brand.

MUSIC LINEUP Jan. 28 | 9 p.m. | Mojo Green Jan. 29 | 9 p.m. | Uncle Kracker Jan. 30 | 9 p.m. | Skid Row Jan. 31 | 9 p.m. | Scott Weiland

and the Wildabouts

names to the stage to acoustic nights with the greatest singer and songwriters of the last few decades sharing the meaning behind their most loved tunes.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino plans to take advantage of each season by teaming up with Heavenly Mountain Resort to combine après skiing with rock culture.

“In the summer, we have a tremendous pool area where we’ll host beach parties and outdoor shows,” said Marrandino.

The company also is working on plans to expand its entertainment venues in the near future.

In addition to lavish rooms and a great venue, Hard Rock will offer five restaurants and bars ranging from Park Prime, a steakhouse, to The Oyster Bar, South Lake Tahoe’s first raw seafood bar. Those

“ Lake Tahoe is world famous for entertainment and we are going to be a part of that.”

“Lake Tahoe is world famous for entertainment and we are going to be a part of that,” said Don Marrandino, chief operations officer for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Lake Tahoe.

Inspired by the Hard Rock’s Las Vegas location, the Lake Tahoe venue Vinyl is an intimate setting featuring less than 500 seats in a comfortable setting. Marrandino says that the venue will feature a mix of music offerings from bringing today’s biggest

looking for a quick bite can head to Fuel for sandwiches, coffee and pastries. In the heart of the Hard Rock is the Center Bar with a diverse selection of wine and beers and large LED screen TVs with concerts and videos playing through the night. n The hotel is currently taking reservations for opening weekend and beyond. Tickets for opening weekend shows are available at hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com or by calling (844) 578-7625.

MU SI C NOT ES Auditions for “Spotlight on Talent” | The Sierra School of Performing Arts is hosting auditions for this year’s “Spotlight on Talent,” a Valentine’s Day-themed fundraiser featuring comedienne Lee Garlington. Auditions will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the South Reno United Methodist Church.

Visit sierraschoolofperformingarts.org.

Januar y 15-28, 2015

Children’s theater auditions | Auditions are being held for two productions that will hit the stage in March with Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City. Children ages 5 to 15 may audition for a role in “101 Dalmatians” and children ages 5 to 21 may audition for a role in “Beauty and the Beast.”

Auditions will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 17 and from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. on Jan 18. Pre-register by calling Pat Josten at (775) 887-0438.

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Keeping us safe in the mountains Story by Tim Hauserman

Lel Tone · a local profile

the long list of adventurous local skiers who have succumbed to avalanches.

In addition to young people, Lel is a part of a group called SAFE AS (Skiers Advocating and Fostering Education in Avalanche and Snow Safety), which includes some top-notch women skiers like Michelle Parker, Jackie Passo, Elyse Saugstad and Ingrid Backstrom. The goal is simple - getting the word out to women about how to stay out of avalanches.

“We need to reach the female demographic. To give women the confidence to speak up in the process,” Lel says.

backcountry.com | Re Wikstrom Lel, front, teaches an avalanche safety workshop.

A

few years ago, I took an

Avalanche Level One course.

My ventures into the winter woods primarily involve easy touring or skating the groomed trails at cross-country ski resorts, but I was fascinated to learn more about this powerful and dangerous winter phenomena.

My teacher was a spunky, energetic lady named Lel Tone, whose passion for making sure we both get out into the snow, and stayed safe while doing so, was infectious and memorable. I learned a lot about snow science, but even more about the psychology of avoiding getting stuck in an avalanche. Tone’s approach was positive, all inclusive, and down to earth. So down to earth that I had no idea that she was a world-class skier and athlete.

Forty-four-year-old Tone was raised in Switzerland and began skiing at the age

SEE LEL IN ACTION Lel is featured on one of the

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teams on the reality show “Ultimate Survival Alaska” airing now on the National Geographic channel.

“ If you have a passion for what you are doing, it is tangible, they get it.”

of 2. She developed her passion for snow science while throwing bombs for the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol over the past 18 years. She figures that she’s thrown more than 6,500 charges, setting off a ton of little avalanches that prevented the big ones. Once the ski season starts to wind down at Squaw, Lel is just getting warmed up. She heads to Alaska where she has been a popular heli ski guide for 15 years for Chugach Powder Guides and Tordrillo Mountain Lodge.

In other words, she is one badass skier, or paddleboard racer, or whatever other adrenaline-crazed sport she takes on. It’s really all about practicing carpe diem while

enjoying the winter wonderland, and she wants to do what she can to help others not only get out there, but return home to be able to do it again. She discovered the best way to make that happen was to teach others avalanche science.

It was Russ Johnson, the Squaw Valley Ski Area avalanche forecaster at the time, who got Lel started on her career in avalanche teaching.

“He encouraged me to teach some courses. I realized it was something I was passionate about. And, that came through in my teaching. If you have a passion for what you are doing, it is tangible, they get it,” she says.

“Learning the whole science part was all new. I came to it from the practical aspect.

That is where I developed the passion.”

She’s been teaching avalanche courses in a variety of forms ever since to a range of demographics. Recently, she’s been excited to teach a younger crowd of talented athletes.

“Back-country skiing has become so popular and chic. Some of these 16- and 17-year-olds feel so comfortable in that medium. So comfortable in snow. To a fault,” she says.

Lel wants to make sure that the young skiers out there don’t add their names to

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What’s next for Lel? Hopefully a lot more powder days, flat paddles and good times in the mountains with friends. She’s also helping to design mountaineering and ski clothes for Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent skiing line.

“They brought me on board as a consultant seven years ago. We had carte blanche to design things that we guides, ski patrollers and winter professionals actually need in our quiver to do our jobs. So, there is a story behind the clothes and they want authentic gear that can be used in the mountain environment,” she says.

And, her name and sparkling face has been popping up in the press of late, including Outside Magazine picking her as a Top Guide.

Yep, she’s one of those bad ass women athletes that Tahoe is famous for. But not when you sit and chat with her over a coffee at Tahoe House, she’s just a fun lady who is interested in talking about her latest adventures, and reminding you to get out there and find your way to carpe diem. n For more information on avalanche forecasts and classes, visit sierravalancehcenter.org, call the hotline at (530) 587-3558 or like SAFE AS Clinics on Facebook. Local classes also are listed in Tahoe Weekly, at TheTahoeWeekly.com and issuu.com/ TheTahoeWeekly.

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Stir It Up

Local Flavor

flavor

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Basic soups

N are all essentially trying to get back

ow that the holidays are over and we

to a somewhat normal schedule, one of the biggest areas we concentrate on is our eating habits.

Over the holidays, there is one basic truth and that is that all of our eating habits and schedules are thrown so completely out of whack that getting back on a normal routine is a positive thing. One of the easiest ways to come back down to earth is to set up a couple easy meals, and what is a better winter meal than soup? Make it once and have enough for a few meals, which can be good for either lunch or dinner. The hardest part of making soup is trying to decide what kind to make and I’m not talking flavor here.

When I think of soups, I think of three basic types: broth, cream and chowder.

BROTH SOUPS The broth soups are those that use no blending, have a clear liquid base, and you can pretty much see all the ingredients. I start by sautéing the onions and garlic in butter (you can use oil for a slightly clearer soup, but I prefer the flavor butter gives) on medium to medium high heat just until the onions start to soften and then I’ll add all the harder veggies such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and things like that.

After maybe a minute or two, I’ll add the softer veggies such as zucchini and even leafy items such as kale and let everything

ROUX Equal parts butter & flour Melt the butter over medium heat.

Slowly add the flour, whisking constantly. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes, while whisking.

ingredients I want to be sure that don’t get over cooked like the clams.

Thickening chowder is the tricky part because you want to be sure not to leave it lumpy with roux. After the sautéing, add the broth and bring to a pretty good boil. Scoop a few ladles of broth into a separate bowl with as few veggies or other ingredients as possible and thicken that thick but smooth with roux.

sauté together. Sautéing all the vegetables before adding the broth will really allow those veggies to bloom and create a more flavorful soup. By adding in stages, you are going to keep the various vegetables a little crisper for a better final texture.

I’ll always cook any starches such as rice or noodles separate and cool them completely before adding to the soup at the last minute in order to keep them from getting mushy. Once the soup is done, keep whatever you want for that meal out and cool the rest quickly, again to avoid everything from over cooking. You can keep the rice and noodles separate if you want and just add when you reheat tomorrow.

“ Thickening chowder is the tricky part because you want to be sure not to leave it lumpy with roux.”

Mix it back into the chowder until the entire chowder is the same consistency and then repeat as often as it takes to get your desired thickness. Note that as the chowder gets thicker you want to be sure to lower the heat and keep stirring so it doesn’t burn on

the bottom. Once thick, add all the other ingredients and a little cream, serve what you want at that time and cool the rest quickly.

CREAM SOUPS The last of the soups is the cream soups.

Because I’m running out of space, I’ll get to those in the next article. Just one thing to think about though, is that just because it is called a cream soup, doesn’t mean there is a lot of cream in it. Enjoy and good luck getting back on schedule. n Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events.

Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. He has been a chef for PGA’s Memorial Tournament for more than 15 years and ran the main kitchen at the World Games. For more information and archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com. Smitty welcomes questions and comments at smitty@chefsmitty. com, tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

CHOWDER Chowder is the thickest, at least for me, of the soups. I will again, sauté anything such as onions and garlic first and then add the veggies in the same order as above.

For clam chowder or any other chowder I want to use bacon in, I’ll sauté the onion and bacon together and use no butter, as the bacon will supply the fat for sautéing, as well as adding the smoky flavor.

Also, just like the rice and noodles, I’ll cook the potatoes to just barely done separately and completely cool them before adding them in at the end with any other

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Restaurant Directory

B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

Alpine Meadows CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264

(530) 581-3037

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

B L D

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

L D RA

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

Carnelian Bay

Kings Beach

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

ANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

BROCKWAY BAKERY CALIENTE

Crystal Bay

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

L D

(530) 546-2301

L D

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

B L

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort

(775) 831-0660

B L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

D

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

Donner Summit THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 426-3904

B L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

(530) 426-7661

L D

Incline Village

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

Northstar THE CHOCOLATE BAR

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

NORTH OF THE BORDER

Tahoe/Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1787

B L D

BLUE FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65

(775) 831-3933

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849

(775) 831-8317

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

JACK RABBIT MOON

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli

L

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli

30

Olympic Valley

D RA

(775) 831-4999

L D

KT BASE BAR American Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200

D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

(530) 583-6300

L

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

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L D

L D

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New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

L D

B L D

Tahoe City

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOCKSIDE 700

Wine Bar/Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

THE MOUNTAIN BISTRO (Hotel Truckee Tahoe) Bistro

11331 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4525

L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

N. California

At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer)

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

B L D B L

521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885

B L

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

STELLA’S

Old Country

10918 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-5655

D RA

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

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TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

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ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

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TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

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ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

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UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

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10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

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Tahoe Vista

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(855) 559-2458

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CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

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THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4281

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(530) 546-7744

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SANCHO’S

Mexican

6883 North Lake Blvd.

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

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WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

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WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

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ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

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CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

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FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

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West Shore (530) 525-2992

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1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

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OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD Grill Homewood Mtn. Resort Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

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BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

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PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

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BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

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SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

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BILL’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

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SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

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BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

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SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

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BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

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WA SHE SHU GRILL (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

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BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

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BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

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WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

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WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

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Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

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COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

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COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

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ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

(530) 414-4836

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COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

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HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

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COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

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MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

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MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café

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10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9900

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(530) 582-4040

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DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

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Mexican

(530) 587-3557

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EL TORO BRAVO

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

Facebook

(775) 313-8689

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1882 Bar & Grill on the Truckee River

I Truckee’s newest restaurant, the 1882 recently had the pleasure of eating at

Bar & Grill, located at The River Street Inn. Innkeepers Matt and Wendy Brown were ready for a new venture and recognized that their riverfront property would be an ideal location for a place to eat.

“The property was built in 1882 hence its name,” Wendy explains.

I started by tasting Wendy’s current favorite drink off the cocktail list, The Skeleton, prepared with Sky Vodka, agave nectar, fresh cucumber, lime and mint topped with a splash of soda water. It was light and refreshing. The cocktail list has a variety of drinks with entertaining names such as the Train Wreck, a tequila cocktail, and the Dark and Stormy, a rum drink.

“ A cozy, intimate restaurant that no doubt will be an

and dining area offering serene views of the Truckee River.”

The Pulled Pork Sandwich with Mac and Cheese, Onion Rings & Coleslaw.

“Y’all, come back now.” The sauce accompanied the housemade, smoked pork, which was creamy with tasty, spicy goodness.

As the restaurant filled, I moved to the bar where I shared dessert with local resident Chris Clark and his friend Casey who had come in for dinner. I ended my meal with traditional New Orleans Beignets topped with powdered sugar and served with a delicious raspberry dipping sauce.

Featured wines at River Grill.

City lies the River Grill, where an A

cross from Fanny Bridge in Tahoe

dining on the Truckee River when the weather warms.”

New Orleans Beignets served with raspberry dipping sauce.

The Cajun Style BBQ Shrimp appetizer.

The 1882 Bar and Grill is charming in every way. Matt and Wendy’s children clear tables and chat with the guests. Whimsical art of skeletons skiing and riding motorcycles decorate the bar area. Paintings of coastal California and pen and ink drawings of the local area hang in the back dining area. Pounded copper tables and cowhide settees offer a taste of the West.

In addition to Cajun Shrimp and Pulled Pork, the restaurant serves Ribs, Tri-Tip, NY Steak, Brisket and Chicken off the pit, along with a variety of soups and salads and side dishes and a children’s menu. There are a number of vegetarian options, as well.

I enjoyed the food and atmosphere of 1882 Bar and Grill. A cozy, intimate restaurant that no doubt will be an amazing place for outside dining on the Truckee River when the weather warms. n The 1882 Bar & Grill is located at 10009 East River St. in Truckee. For information, call (530) 550-9222.

by Lou Phillips

Stellar wines at River Grill “ You will find an inviting bar

amazing place for outside

Wendy suggested I begin the meal with a Cajun Style BBQ Shrimp appetizer, which was excellent. Chef Ryan Odom prepared the shrimp in Negra Modelo beer and scallions, and bathed the shrimp in a tasty barbecue sauce that was tangy, spicy and had just the right amount of kick.

Hints of Chef Ryan’s Mississippi roots are anchored in the flavors of the cuisine served at 1882. Wendy arrived at the table with a Pulled Pork Sandwich, a creamy side of Mac and Cheese, Onion Rings and Coleslaw. The sandwich was served with a sauce, called ‘Come Back Sauce,’ as in

Wine Time

by Priya Hutner

up-and-coming wine program matches its seasonal food menu. In warmer months, there is great al-fresco dining on the deck.

Inside, you will find an inviting bar and dining area offering serene views of the Truckee River.

A great way of starting your experience here is enjoying a half bottle of 2012 Pride Viognier for $29. Pride Winery is on a mountaintop that spans Napa and Sonoma, and those cool mountain nights add a structural backbone that really complements the apricot and honeysuckle you’ll get on both the nose and palate. The wine is wonderful alone, but would match well with one of the spicier appetizers, such as the pepper-seared sashimi.

David Ramey is an iconic winemaker and his 2011 Ramey Sonoma Coast Chardonnay at $57 for the bottle, brings the mineral and acidity that marry so well with Chardonnay’s voluptuousness. This wine has lovely oak qualities such as creamy vanilla and cinnamon. Due to the Sonoma Coast source there also is real freshness, think just-ripe orchard and tropical fruits.

It would make a great tablemate with the butternut squash bisque.

The 2010 Penner-Ash Willamette Pinot Noir is $77 by the bottle with a medium garnet color that explodes with dark red and purple fruits, mixed with some forest floor earth and chocolate; a complex wine that is just coming into its own. This wine could dance with so many entrees here, but would really shine with the braised lamb shank with demi-glace and mushrooms.

The 2010 Cain Concept is a Cabernet Blend from Napa for $86. This is a big, bold wine with substantial integrated tannins.

Ask for a decant and you will be rewarded with coffee and cocoa notes that play well with the classic black fruit profile. Again, many possible matches here including the short ribs, venison tenderloin or beef filet.

There also are great by-the-glass choices that let you make your own pairings. On the white wine side, you can select from bubbles in the form of Segura Vidas Cava for $7 for a split to Rieslings and Pinot Grigios, to fan favorite Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays. Available reds by the glass run the gamut from Pinots such as 2012 Morgan 12 Clones for $12 to the 2010 Ottimino Zinfandel for $10, as well as some nice Cabernets and Rhone varietals. With pricing from $22 to $200+, there are options for everyone.

Server Matt Grathwell shows off wines and the dining room.

The River Grill’s ongoing staff wine training ensures you there will be a knowledgeable server who can guide you on the wine side. For more information, visit rivergrilltahoe.com or call (530) 581-2644.

And tell ‘em Tahoe Weekly sent you. n Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (Advanced) Sommelier specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe

Mountain dinners offered at Northstar ULL BAR • •F

Northstar will hose a series of Mountain Table Dinners featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with wine varietals from several wineries. Each dinner takes place at the Zephyr Lodge with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits. The cost is $120 per dinner or $795 for the series. Dinners will be held on Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and March 13.

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Other culinary events this season include Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17 with live music and a five-course meal with whiskey pairings at TC’s Pub. Enjoy a variety of s’mores-related activities, games and events during S’moresapalooza on Feb. 21.

RIBS • CHOPS • KING CRAB LEGS GRILLED SALMON (530)546-4800

with live music and raffle prizes every hour. Win a snowboard, lift tickets, gift cards and more.

Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with discounts on well drinks, beers, wine, margaritas and appetizers. Enjoy live music from Rustlers Moon every Friday and Saturday. Every Tuesday is Topless Tuesday at Gar Woods.

Enjoy a Wet Woody without the rum float for almost half the price. Visit garwoods. com for more information.

Acclaimed Chef Dean Faring will cook a special one-night-only dinner on Jan. 15 at Manzanita. The dinner will feature Fearing’s signature Southwestern cuisine.

The creator of Fearing’s Restaurant and its Elevated American Cuisine Bold Flavors, No Borders, chef/partner Dean Fearing has developed one of the hottest dining concepts in the country. Named Restaurant of the Year by Esquire Magazine and No. 1 in Hotel Dining in the U.S. by the prestigious Zagat Survey, Fearing’s has received countless accolades from The New York Times, Food and Wine, Garden & Gun, Texas Monthly, and Newsweek, among others.

Dinner reservations may be made by calling (530) 562-3121. The cost is $110 per person, or $150 with wine pairings.

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From March 27 to 29, enjoy the merging of snow sports and food festivals during Sip.Savor.Ski. Begin the day with first tracks and a gourmet dinner followed by an abalone and vodka tasting event. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Ritz-Carlton features Chef Faring

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Sample spirits during Tasting Notes Enjoy sampling craft beer or specialty spirits during Tasting Notes every Friday night at the Plaza Bar from Jan. 16 to March 20 in the Village at Squaw Valley. Admission is included with the purchase of one drink of your choice. The seminar will include three or four selected beers or spirits hosted by professional beer and spirit crafters. For a complete schedule, visit squawalpine.com.

Gar Woods announces nightly specials Every Friday night is North Shore Nights at Gar Woods starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Jason’s | American

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | M/C, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

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Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19.

Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers glutenfree pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

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Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

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Bacchi’s | Italian

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

| Fine & Casual

Every Saturday in January, enjoy a different live Maine lobster special with our Saturday Night Live promotion. Lobster pot pie, lobster rolls, lobster sausage … you won’t want to miss this! Pair with a fine wine from our extensive, award-winning, wine list. Limited availability. Call (530) 587-9455 or reserve online at tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa | (530) 587-9455

TAHOE VISTA

Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage Steakhouse

Originating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood interior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available.

7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Sausages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

To be included in the Dining Guide, call Annmarie Snorsky at (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

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