Jan. 26-Feb. 8, 2017 by Tahoe Guide (Tahoe Weekly)

DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS grow up

BIG WATER Returns to Tahoe roots

SNOWSKATING Free your feet

COOKING when the power is out

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FRIDAY NIGHT TASTING NOTES & LIVE MUSIC FEB 18, 19, 20, 2017

MOONLIT SNOWSHOE TOUR & DINNER FEBRUARY 18–25, 2017

KID-O-RAMA

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MARCH 9–12, 2017

2017 AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP MARCH 25–APRIL 23, 2017 Saturdays and Sundays

SPRING MUSIC SERIES MARCH 30–APRIL 2, 2017

WINTERWONDERGRASS Live Bluegrass Family Friendly Locally Sourced Food Craft Beer Wine & Spirits

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It’s hard to be still in Tahoe. With so many outdoor activities, great nightlife, stellar restaurants and places to explore, there’s little time to be still in Tahoe, but finding the joy of winter’s stillness was just what writer Tim Hauserman discovered during the recent Bald Eagle Count. The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science mission is to open the natural world to visitors and locals through activities from guided hikes to bird watching, to tracking Tahoe’s Bald Eagles. Tim recently volunteered for the winter count and was captivated not only by these spectacular birds but also by the winter beauty awaiting if we just slow down and be still for a moment in his story “Majesty of Tahoe’s bald eagles.”

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31 31 Tasty Tidbits 31 Cooking with no power 32 Chef’s Recipe 33 Wine Column

25 22 Puzzles 23 Horoscope 25 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 25 Dead Winter Carpenters 27 Big Water 28 Peter Joseph Burtt

Lake Tahoe native Miranda Worrell has found a passion for the lesser-known sport of snowskating, which she describes as freeing. Miranda talked to writer Kayla Anderson to extoll the virtues of her new favorite sport in “Snowskating: Free your feet.” Following the recent system of January snowstorms and accompanying power outages, writer and chef Priya Hutner penned her story on “Cooking when the power is out.” Priya offers some tips on easy-to-cook meals on the grill or in the fireplace for the next time the power is out. 

Sightseeing Lake Tahoe Facts Events Snowmobiling Snow Trails Downhill Skiing Powder Report Cross-Country Skiing Announcements For the Kids Family Fun

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Low-hanging clouds give way to the sun shining over a bluebird day north of the peak of Mount Watson on the North Shore following the recent blizzard. | Kevin Plumb

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. TART

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. BlueGo

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. BlueGo

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

BASE DEPTH:

141”

Squaw Valley BASE DEPTH:

BASE DEPTH:

LAKE TAHOE 6

Natural rim 6,223’

102”

Emerald Bay

Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore snowshoeing trails. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may 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. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. BlueGo

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. BlueGo

Truckee truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Reports taken on Friday, January 20, 2017

Mt. Rose Ski Area BASE DEPTH:

148”

99”-155”

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Vikingsholm Castle

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 at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

North Shore

Sugar Bowl BASE DEPTH:

Tahoe City

Opens late June (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in the summer). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.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

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

Daily (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Tahoe Science Center

Truckee Railroad Museum

Western SkiSport Museum

VISITORS’ CENTERS

Incline Village

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

Donner Summit

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-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building. TART

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo

Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com 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

Kings Beach

South Lake Tahoe

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Museum

Tahoe City

(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

Kings Beach State Rec. Area, (Thurs.-Mon., summer) 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463

South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village Tahoe City

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 Boatworks Mall. TART

855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

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

98”-151”

Elevation: 6,224.85 | Elevation in 2016: 6,221.77

TRANSIT: NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com / SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | bluego.org

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TAHOE DONNER

Truckee Donner Lake

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Donner Summit BOREAL

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

Reno & Sparks MT. ROSE

WEST EAST SOUTH

RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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AUBURN SKI CLUB

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Tahoe City

SQUAW CREEK

Marlette Lake

Sunnyside Tahoe Pines Eagle Rock

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Spooner Lake

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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

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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ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS

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.

DEEPEST POINT

ALPINE MEADOWS

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Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

SQUAW VALLEY

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Olympic Valley

CASINOS

DIAMOND PEAK

Incline Village

Tahoe Vista

CLAIR TAPPAAN

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

ROYAL GORGE

DOWNHILL SKI AREAS

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DONNER SKI RANCH SODA SPRINGS

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

Shoreline: 72 miles

South Lake Tahoe

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 Ta h oe

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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Fallen Leaf Lake

Meyers

LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

FREEL PEAK

Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually HOPE VALLEY

Kirkwood

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

Markleeville

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 to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three 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. 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.

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 Environmental Resarch 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 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of 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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Ski with rangers South Lake Tahoe

U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offers Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The one-hour tours begin at the top of the gondola every Monday and Friday at 1 p.m. Participants must be intermediate-level skiers/boarders or above and provide their own lift ticket. No reservations: first-come first-served. Until April 7, weather permitting. | goto/ltbmu/skiranger

Jaime White

Snowshoe hikes and lunch for ages 55 and older are on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until March 28. Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join moderate level snowshoe hikes at various locations throughout Tahoe. Enjoy a lunch in the dining hall on the Sierra Nevada College campus. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18 without IVGID pass, $15 w/IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

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zone and putting yourself back at a novice level. It’s a whole different challenge.”

EVERY MONDAY

Dashing through the snow Incline Village, Nev.

It’s all about pushing yourself outside of your comfort

you feel every bump. It turns every blue square into a double black diamond.” Worrell soon got turned on to Ralston Snowskates and keeps a quiver of boards for various snow conditions. The main three snowskates on the market include: Bideck, which is like a skateboard with trucks attached to a ski sled-type base. This type of skate is ideal for downhill because of its edging capabilities. Single deck, which is basically a skateboard without wheels, but grooves etched in the bottom. This type of skate is ideal for jibbing, but not for downhill due to its lack of metal edges.

JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 9, 2017

EVERY TUESDAY

Josh Thornton

ree your feet and your soul will follow,” snowskater Mark Spicolli once told a European-based snowskate magazine. These are also the words that Lake Tahoe native Miranda Worrell lives by as she embraces the world of snowskating. Worrell had been snowboarding for decades when she felt her ability level had reached a plateau. In the four drought years that Lake Tahoe recently experienced, Worrell started looking for something new to try. She demoed a snowskate at Kirkwood about three years ago and now she’s hooked. “I rode a snowboard for 20 years, so this was a new challenge. I love crashing and falling in the snow and it’s a lot more comfortable walking around in skate shoes.” Worrell’s boyfriend, Eric Liebendorfer, also got into snowskating after he suffered a calf injury. While snowboarding agitated his leg, snowskating didn’t. He realized it was way for him to get on the mountain without feeling any pain. It’s common for older skateboarders to transition from snowboarding to snowskating. “Quite a few people get into it because there’s a lot less stress on your knee injuries,” says Worrell. So what exactly is snowskating? Although Worrell says that people often mistake snowskates for snowblades and skate skiing, snowskating is a sport that she says is a perfect mix of snowboarding and skateboarding. Think of racing down the hill without your feet attached to a board or skis, which can be a terrifying thought. The toughest part of snowskating is the mental hurdle. “It doesn’t work going slow, you have to commit to go fast. Once you reach a certain speed, it’s fun,” Worrell says. “But

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–Miranda Worrell

Powderskate, which is the skate for the back country because its longer surface area helps keep you afloat. With whatever deck you try out, Worrell says, “You just get on, cross your fingers and go.” Although there aren’t many people snowskating on Lake Tahoe’s slopes yet — Worrell says snowskaters call themselves the one percent — there are a few local ski resorts that host snowskate-specific contests. Worrell regularly competes in Sierra-atTahoe’s Ralston Snowskate Cup, Rally for Rocker and Kirkwood’s Legendary Banked Slalom. She has parti-cipated in Minus 7

Snowskates event at Donner Ski Ranch. She adds that she started out snowskating in more slopestyle-type competitions but now a lot of them are becoming jam sessions. “Everyone is really positive. You’ll see lots of high fives and hell yeahs when someone stomps something,” she says. So it has the potential to catch on. According to Worrell, most ski resorts allow snowskaters and operators don’t look twice when one approaches a chairlift. “Most everyone’s on board but some new lifties are kind of taken aback when they see us walk onto the chairlift,” says Worrell. “People are still confused about their ski resort’s policy and they don’t know the difference between snowblades, snowskates and skate skiing. Some people think what we do is awesome while others hate on us. It’s all about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and putting yourself back at a novice level. It’s a whole different challenge.” Worrell is an advocate and wants everyone to try the sport. “The cool thing about it is you can toss it and bail when things are going bad,” she says. “I crash a ton more on a snowskate but the consequences are less severe. I never got bored of snowboarding, I just think it’s fun to supplement it with snowskating. “It’s very free-feeling. You can do anything if you believe you can stay on it,” she says. “But I do want to exercise caution when trying snowskating because you may never want to get into bindings again.” 

Kings Beach Library offers Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Like gliding on snow Tahoe City

Take free intermediate skate ski lessons and free introductory cross-country lessons every Thursday until February at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. Intermediate lessons are at 9:15 a.m. Introductory lessons are at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Trail passes and rentals separate. | tahoexc.org

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Like gliding on snow Tahoe City

Free introductory skate skiing lessons every Wednesday until February at Tahoe Cross Country Center. At 9:15 a.m. Trail passes and rentals separate. | tahoexc.org

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Read with the family Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts Family Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Feature stories, finger plays, and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books. | (775) 832-4130

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Half off all house and selected wines by the glass. Free corkage with any entrée. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

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Snowmobiling

GUIDED TOURS EAGLE RIDGE SNOWMOBILE TOURS | Truckee / Sierraville (530) 546-8667 | SledTahoe.com

TRAIL AREAS 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.

WEST SHORE

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.*

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.*

HOPE VALLEY

BLACKWOOD CANYON

HOPE VALLEY

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.*

Located at the junction of Highways 88 and 89 south of South Lake Tahoe. Sno-park on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Much of Hope Valley is open to snowmobiling, but some areas are not; stay in designated areas. Ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) and Tamarack Lake (1 mile) and groomed routes to Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) and Forestdale (3.5 miles). Stage from Hope Valley Sno-Park.*

Intermediate to advanced

Easy to moderate

TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL Intermediate

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. Parking is limited.

MARTIS PEAK

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.

LOST SIERRA

YUBA PASS

Easy to advanced 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.*

LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT Easy to advanced

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.

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Snowmobiling. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

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Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev. 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. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Story Time Tahoe City

Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

TAHOE MEADOWS

LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

TRUCKEE

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

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAK LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

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.

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.

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Free introductory skate skiing lessons every Wednesday until February at Tahoe Cross Country Center. At 9:15 a.m. Trail passes and rentals separate. | tahoexc.org

Learn about mountain ops Northstar

The Mountain Safety Team is offering guided mountain tours every Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in January at Northstar California during Safety Month. Participants join the Mountain Safety Tour Guide at the top of the Big Springs Gondola. Guests must be age 13 and older and ski at an intermediate or above level. | northstarcalifornia.com

Grooming Show & Tell Northstar

Grooming Show & Tell is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northstar in January. Grooming will have a Cat and a driver at the top of the Zephyr lift to show guests how it works and answer questions. | northstarcalifornia.com

Love a parade Northstar

The Ripperoo Parade around the ice rick at Northstar’s Village is every Saturday through April 4 at 4 p.m. Meet at the Kid’s Ski School entrance at 3:45 pm to participate. Noisemakers and toys will be provided. | northstarcalifornia.com

EVERY SUNDAY 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.

Wine voyages Olympic Valley

Dive into the cellar at PlumpJack Bar & Café to learn about wine varietals, regions and discover new worldly wines to love. Flights available from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. until Jan. 26 on Thursdays. | squawalpine.com

Like gliding on snow Tahoe City

Help with computers Kings Beach

Learn about mountain ops Northstar

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

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

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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.

SEE OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR GUIDED SNOWSHOE TREKS. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

Free introductory skate skiing lessons every Sunday until February at Tahoe Cross Country Center. At 9:15 a.m. Trail passes and rentals separate. | tahoexc.org

The Mountain Safety Team is offering guided mountain tours every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in January at Northstar California during Safety Month. Participants join the Mountain Safety Tour Guide at the top of the Big Springs Gondola. Guests must be age 13 and older and ski at an intermediate or above level. | northstarcalifornia.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Ski with rangers South Lake Tahoe

Sample and taste Olympic Valley

Friday Night Tasting Notes at Plaza Bar at Squaw Valley from 3:30 to 5 p.m. until March 24. Taste craft beers or specialty spirits from popular breweries, wineries and distilleries. Stick around from 5 to 7 p.m. for drink specials and live music. | squawapine.com

Watching as a family 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

Hearty, good snowshoe Kirkwood

Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center offers Soup and Shoe every Sunday at noon. An easygoing snowshoe is followed by soup at the Kirkwood Inn. | kirkwood.com

JAN. 26 | THURSDAY About the river Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts River Talk, a one-hour virtual tour of the projects throughout the watershed. It is a chance for guests to learn about the council’s work and offer comments and feedback. At 6 p.m. in Tahoe Donner. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Winery Take-Over Tahoe City

Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge presents Ox’s Picks Winemaker’s Dinners that includes the expertise of a winery representative in house, as well as a specialty paired entrée with a glass of wine from Failla Wines. $30 to $35. | RSVP sunnysideresort.com

JAN. 27 | FRIDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

Crack of dawn Olympic Valley

Like gliding on snow Tahoe City

Dawn Patrol gives skiers access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder on coveted intermediate/advanced terrain at Squaw Valley. Meet at Aerial Tram before 7:40 a.m. Ski from 8 to 9 a.m. before public. Space is limited. | RSVP (800) 403-0206.

Spirited dinner party Truckee

Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Chinese New Year Pop Up Dinner. There is one tasting menu for the gathering, seating is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. $97. Seating is limited. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

January 26-February 8, 2017

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Bibs required Stateline, Nev.

Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Mid-Winter Beach Party Crab Feed is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The fundraiser includes a silent auction and live music. Groups can reserve a table. $40. | (530) 541-5900

Inspiring conversation Truckee

Sierra College Insights at the Tahoe-Truckee campus features Justin Gifford, Ph.D., on “Black Lives Matter and the Black Panther Party.” The program is from 7 to 8:15 p.m., refreshments from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dr. Gifford, an associate professor of English at UNR, specializes in American and African American literature and culture. Free. | RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com

Best shoes female Stateline, Nev.

Bubbles & Bow Ties, the 5th annual Adult Prom Fundraiser, is from 7 to 11 p.m. at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. There will be prizes for best-dressed male and female, best shoes female and best hairstyle male and female. Photo booth, Prom King and Queen raffle and silent auction included. Proceeds go to Camp Buck and Nevada Diabetes Association. | bubblesbowties.com

JAN. 27-28 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Winemaker’s events Area venues

Enjoy a winemaker’s tasting event featuring Terra Valentine from 5 to 7 p.m. at Uncorked Truckee on Friday and Uncorked Tahoe City on Saturday. | teloswine.com

JAN. 28 | SATURDAY Goggle demo tour Soda Springs

Boreal hosts the SPY: Squash The Beef goggle demo tour for all ages and abilities. Meet and shred with SPY pro team riders and enjoy an après-ski party with poster signings, prizes, raffle and more. | rideboreal.com

Olympic tour Soda Springs

Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area is holding a demo day in the Village from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with lift ticket. At 9 a.m., Olympian Marcus Nash will lead the Gran Fondo Hut to Hut Tour. | Register royalgorge.com

Blast to the past Blairsden

Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl offers a sledding day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plumas Eureka State Park. Lost Sierra Café open. Intof Lodge with fire pit. Dogs on leash OK. | skijohnsville.com

All things winter Tahoe Donner

Winterpalooza at Tahoe Donner Snowplay is an all-day event that includes tube racing, snowman building, relay races and more. | tahoedonner.com

Cats and dogs in snow Olympic Valley

Check out one of Squaw Valley’s amazing cats (grooming machine) that maintain impeccable corduroy. Cat operators are available to show you the machines and allow you to sit in the driver seat. Dogs and dog handlers from the Squaw Valley Avalanche Rescue team will also be on hand. At the base of Funitel 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | squawalpine.com

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ULLR FEST

The 8th annual Ullr Fest to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team will be from Feb. 2 to 4 at Diamond Peak. The action-packed weekend kicks off Thursday with a torchlight parade, bonfire and music starting at 5:30 p.m. It continues through Saturday with races, competitions, food, entertainment and more. Attendees dress in Ullr attire; the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of skiers. There will be prizes for the best costumes. Friday night features the Ullr Dinner & Auction at The Chateau in Incline Village at 5:30 p.m. with dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $85 or $160 per couple. Purchase tickets at dpsef.org. Saturday features a Poker Tournament & Party at the Diamond Peak Loft Bar at 6 p.m. | diamondpeak.com

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Tim Hauserman and Will Richardson look for Bald Eagles from Lake Forest on Tahoe’s North Shore. | Joyce Chambers

Lake Forest beach on Lake Tahoe after a series of storms. | Joyce Chambers

MAJESTY OF

TAHOE’S BALD EAGLES

e saw the first bald eagle gently glide above our heads at Lake Forest Beach just 15 minutes into our threehour stint volunteering at the MidWinter Bald Eagle Count on Jan. 13. Organized by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences (TINS), the annual event involves small groups of volunteers who head to a variety of locations around Lake Tahoe, binoculars in hand, with the goal of determining how many bald eagles are in the region. Three of us, including TINS co-founder and executive director Will Richardson, snowshoed or post holed through the deep, fresh snow to our viewing spot next to the Lake Forest island — which is an island when the water is high or a peninsula when it is low. The wind was blowing briskly out of

Eagles like tall trees next to a large body of water as a nesting location. Tahoe fits that bill, but only in a few places, because nesting eagles prefer not to get too close to us pesky humans.

the east on what seemed like the first day of 2017 without significant precipitation. We spent the morning keeping our feet moving to prevent frostbite while scanning the tree tops for eagles. We were rewarded with a second eagle sighting about an hour and a half after the first one. “I’m a long-time bird lover and follow eagle and osprey nest cams online, so it was super exciting to actually see two bald eagles in person,” said Kings Beach resident Joyce Chambers. “It was also a peaceful way to spend a morning on the beach observing the lake and clouds, far away from the post-blizzard craziness. I think it’s wonderful that TINS provides opportunities for us to contribute to their research and learn more about how eagles live in our environment.” Richardson told us that this is the 36th annual bald eagle count; 26 stations were set up around the lake to find birds. Volunteers noted the time they saw the birds and any identifying characteristics. Then after the event, Richardson collects all the reports from the stations and determines whether different stations

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are looking at unique birds or seeing the same bird that flew by another station earlier in the day. The last few years they have been able to verify seeing more than 20 unique birds.

There are just three or four year-round nesting pairs of eagles at the lake. Eagle nests are most recognizable by their size. In fact, they are the largest nests of any birds. Ospreys also build big nests and are more common than eagles, so many of the nests you see along the lakeshore are osprey nests. Eagles like tall trees next to a large body of water as a nesting location. Tahoe fits that bill, but only in a few places, because nesting eagles prefer not to get too close to us pesky humans. The rest of the eagles seen in the region are not nesting here, but have come to Lake Tahoe to dine. To say eagles are opportunistic eaters is an understatement. If it moves, they just might eat it. In the fall they will feast on the Kokanee salmon and other fish. Then as the fish supplies dwindle, they seek out ducks sitting on the water. (I wonder if that is where the idiom, “sitting ducks,” comes from.) They also find rabbits and squirrels tasty, don’t have any qualms about eating carrion and practice kleptoparasitism, as well, which is stealing the prey of other predators. Osprey, which are smaller, but better fish hunters than eagles, can sometimes lose a catch to an eagle. Once the food pickings get thin, the eagles might take off to other locations, not necessarily someplace warmer, just where there is plenty of food. According to Richardson, eagles don’t worry about the cold. “They are tough birds,” he says. Perhaps that is why Alaska is home to thousands of them. Eagles usually live more than 20 years with some making it into their 30s. I usually experience the Tahoe outdoors by doing something active: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,

hiking, biking or paddleboarding. For me, the eagle count was an opportunity to slow down and spend a solid block of time doing very little but contemplating the drama of nature around us. In between tree gazing for birds, Joyce and I tromped around the island and contemplated frozen ice paddies that were quite amazing, a phenomenon I don’t remember ever seeing at Tahoe. We also found the ice flags created by the brisk winds on the stalks of wooly mullein to be fascinating. Once we got outside the friendly confines of our windbreak behind the grove of willows on the island, the edge of the lake felt a bit like the frozen tundra of Canada or Alaska. In addition to organizing the eagle count, the nonprofit Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences is involved in a variety of programs educating adults and school children about the science of the flora and fauna of Lake Tahoe. It also conducts scientific research that is provided to local land managers so they can make management decisions. “We also have a long-term goal of bringing a world-class nature center to the Tahoe region,” said Richardson. TINS hosts regular events including Woodpecker Watching with Bird Tahoe on Feb. 11 and guided snowshoe hikes on Feb. 25 and 26 as part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival.  For more information on TINS’ programs and how you can help, visit tinsweb.org.

JOIN TAHOE NATURE CHASE Tahoe Institute For Natural Science formed Tahoe Nature Chase to encourage people to explore the Lake Tahoe region in search of designated, nature-observation challenges that are assigned each month. Challenges will be offered at varying difficulty levels, ensuring that participants with any level of nature knowledge can participate. There are five categories – plant, bird, wildlife grab bag, earth science and a bonus category. Those who are are plant lovers or bird nerds will find that branching out to learn more about Tahoe’s natural history can be fun. This event is free and open to anyone, though TINS members will enjoy additional perks including private outings and prizes. | tinsweb.org

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Honoring ability Olympic Valley

Achieve Tahoe’s Ability Bash is at Olympic Village Lodge at 6 p.m. The dinner and silent auction honors the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces disabled while in service and the 50 years of supporting disabled people through adaptive outdoor recreation. Emcee Andy Wirth, CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. $150. | achievetahoe.org

Old stand by Truckee

Sierra Senior Services 16th annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is at the Truckee Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., bingo at 7 p.m. Tickets online or at Sierra Senior Services or Plumas Bank. $25 advance, $30 at the door. | (530) 550-7600 or sierraseniors.org

JAN. 29 | SUNDAY Blast to the past Blairsden

Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl offers a sledding day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plumas Eureka State Park. Lost Sierra Café open. Intof Lodge with fire pit. Dogs on leash OK. | skijohnsville.com

JAN. 30 | MONDAY Healthy discussions Truckee

Tahoe Forest Health System presents “Fact & Fiction: Healthcare 101,” a series of community discussions with Harry Weiss, CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System. A wellness panel will discuss care coordination, chronic disease management and the TFHS health and wellness programs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free. | truckee.com

FEB. 1 | WEDNESDAY Historic ski film Incline Village, Nev.

Diamond Peak hosts historic ski films on select Wednesdays as part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration. Watch the classic ski/snowboard film, Warren Miller’s “Off the Grid” after a presentation by historian and “Sierra Stories” author Mark McLaughlin on the history of Incline Village and Diamond Peak Ski Resort at 5 p.m. at The Chateau. All ages welcome. | diamondpeak.com

Learn to monitor Truckee

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts Adopt-A-Stream Monitoring Lab Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This will be a training session, no experience needed. To identify samples of aquatic insects collected from streams in the summer. | RSVP truckeeriverwwc.org

FEB. 2 | THURSDAY TERC Talk Incline Village, Nev.

Christopher Hare, Ph.D., from UC Davis political science department will speak on “Aggravated Divisions: Political Polarization and Policymaking after the 2016 Election.” A diverse set of conflicts continue to overlap and produce polarized voting patterns, partisan behaviors and increasing distrust and dislike of those in rival ideological and partisan camps. No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.usdavis.edu

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Entrepreneurs welcome South Lake Tahoe

“Are you growing your dream business?” The mentor-based Entrepreneurs Program meets the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. Free to all. | Register tahoechamber.com

FEB. 2-4 | THURSDAY-SATURDAY Ullr Fest Incline Village, Nev.

Celebration winter with the 8th annual Ullr Fest to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team at Diamond Peak with a torchlight parade, bonfire, music, competitions, food, entertainment and more. Attendees dress in Ullr attire; the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of skiers. There will be prizes for the best costumes. | diamondpeak.com

FEB. 3 | FRIDAY Share and write Incline Village, Nev.

Lifescapes, a memoir-writing program for seniors, is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Library. First and third Fridays of each month. All are welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Mountain dining experience Northstar

The Mountain Table Dinner Series 2017 offers a dining experience in Northstar’s Zephyr Lodge. The dinner will feature Talbot Vineyards complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Zephyr Lodge executive chef Aramis Torres. Seating for all dinners will be family style. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

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Spirited dinner party Truckee

Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Sangria—An Evening in Spain Pop Up Dinner. There is one tasting menu for the gathering, seating is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. $97. Seating is limited. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Sled under lights Tahoe Donner

Friday Night Tubing starts at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoe Donner Snowplay. Admission includes tubing and sledding equipment. | tahoedonner.com

FEB. 3-4 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Meet the author Incline Village, Nev.

Sierra Nevada College Writers in The Woods features Shaun Griffin, the author of “What the Desert Surrenders” and “Bathing in the River of Ashes.” He is a poet and editor from Virginia City and teaches poetry workshops. He will give a reading of his work on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and teach a workshop on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Reading is free and open to the public; the workshop is $50. | Register sierranevada.edu

Winemaker’s events Area venues

Enjoy a winemaker’s tasting event featuring Mauritson from 5 to 7 p.m. at Uncorked Truckee on Friday and Uncorked Tahoe City on Saturday. A winemaker’s tasting event from Volker will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Uncorked Squaw on Friday and Petra on Saturday. | teloswine.com

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Slurp with friends Markleeville

The 7th annual Sweeney’s Soup Kitchen is from 6 to 8 p.m. at 680 Chambers Lane. Bring soup bread or dessert to share with friends. Bowls, plates, spoons, water, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. Donations go to Doctors Without Borders and Convoy of Hope. Musical entertainment by Steve Hibbs. | alpinecounty.com

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Howl at the moon Kirkwood

Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center offers full moon snowshoe trek at 6 p.m. Guided trek is $35 per person, plus a $5 snowshoe rental. | RSVP kirkwood.com

FEB. 5 | SUNDAY Pancake breakfast Truckee

Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

Be the first Homewood

Homewood Mountain Ski Resort offers First Tracks Breakfasts in North Lodge from 7 to 7:45 a.m., followed by an early load of Madden Chair and the opportunity to ski early morning laps off Old Homewood Express. | RSVP skihomewood.com

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

FEB. 9 | THURSDAY Dogs love books Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers Paws To Read from 4 to 5 p.m. Children can practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages welcome. | (775) 832-4130

TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

Steve Sadro, Ph.D., of UC Davis’s environmental science and policy department, will talk on “Climate change and lake temperature in the Sierra Nevada: There’s no business like snow business.” Through decades of climate and water temperature data from a highelevation catchment in the southern Sierra Nevada, researchers are able to illustrate the magnitude of warming taking place and the role of winter snow-pack in regulating lake temperatures. No-host bar at 5:30; presentation at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

Winery Take-Over Tahoe City

Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge presents Ox’s Picks Winemaker’s Dinner that includes the expertise of a winery representative in house, as well as a specialty paired entrée with a glass of wine from Blackbird Wine Cellars. $30 to $35. | summysideresort.com

Winter wines featured Truckee

Ritz-Carlton offers a memorable dining adventure, Winter Vintner Dinner Series, a delectable four-course meal featuring different Northern California wineries and fresh, local ingredients. The series is offered at 6:30 p.m. $125 per person. | RSVP (800) 241-3333

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

DIAMOND PEAK (775) 832-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

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

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

HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Snowcat skiing.

KIRKWOOD (877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, Snowcat tours.

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE

FEB. 7 | TUESDAY

(775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.

Morning breakfast meeting Tahoe City

Join the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association for First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club from 7 to 8:30 a.m. $15. | gotahoenorth.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing lanes and lift.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE (530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Events.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times. Tubing, snowshoe trails.

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.

License #954258

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com

PLUMBING SERVICE & REPAIR DRAIN CLEANING & ROOTER SERVICES

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. select dates. Tickets also good at Alpine Meadows.

Frozen pipe thawing specialist Quality, professional work at reasonable rates. Locally Owned & Operated | Honest & Reliable Not a Franchise Company

(530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com

Call our office (530) 525-1807

Ask about our Free Whole House Plumbing Inspection | RooterConnection.com 14

SUGAR BOWL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Connects to Royal Gorge Cross Country.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

ELEVATION

SKIABLE ACRES

Base 6,835’ Vertical 1,802’

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Base 6,540’ CA 7,200’ NV Vertical 3,500’

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Base 6,230’ Vertical 2,510’

Base 7,800’ Vertical 2,000’

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MILITARY DISCOUNTS

*Ski areas open depending on conditions.

NIGHT SKIING

THE RESORTS

TERRAIN PARKS

Moe’s Original BBQ presents Keoki Flagg and the Women of Squaw Valley Ski Patrol, hosted by the Tahoe City Rotary Club. Happy hour is at 5:30 p.m., dinner and program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Flagg will discuss the making of the calendar. | gallerykeoki.com

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OUT & ABOUT

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January 26-February 8, 2017

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete Powder Report. Get your race on Twin Bridges Sierra-at-Tahoe offers a number of USASA races open to members and riders of all ages. Nonmembers can join at registration. The USASA Slopestyle #1 is on Jan. 28, the USASA SBX/SX #2 is on Feb. 11, the USASA Pipe # 1 is on Feb. 25 and the USASA Slopestyle # 2 is on Feb. 26. Preregistering saves $5. All races are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Competition time is at 10:30 a.m. An awards ceremony is 30 minutes after the competition ends. | sierraattahoe.com

It’s money Norden D Money’s Dozen is on Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sugar Bowl. The kickoff event of the annual Silver Belt Series, D Money’s Dozen is a fun, challenge event the whole family can enjoy. Ski or ride Olympian and World Champion Daron Rahlves’ 12 favorite runs across Sugar Bowl’s slopes. Event registration includes logo item, raffle entry and complimentary Deschutes beer, wine or soft drink and bratwurst at the après party. | sugarbowl.com

Just in time Olympic Valley Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows offers an AIARE Avalanche Level I Course from Feb. 6 to 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the key elements of making sound decisions while traveling in avalanche terrain. This course follows the Avalanche Institute for Avalanche Research and Education curriculum and is taught by AIARE Qualified Instructors. Participants must be intermediate to advanced skiers and at least age 13. Preregister online or by calling (530) 452-4349. | squawalpine.com

On-mountain competitions Northstar The USASA Rail Jam is at Northstar on Jan. 28 at Mid Mountain. The USASA Slopestyle competition is on Jan. 29 on Pinball. The USASA Half Pipe is on Feb. 3 at Mid Mountain. Competition will start at 10:15 a.m. for all races and an awards ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Spectators can purchase lift tickets the day of; this is an on-mountain event. | Register northstarcalifornia.com

Never too old Reno/Tahoe venues Reno/Tahoe Senior Winter Games is at various venues throughout Reno and Tahoe from Jan. 28 to Feb. 14. Those age 50 and older with a competitive spirit for winter sports are encouraged to join up. Participants compete within age groups to win gold, silver and bronze medals in basketball, pickleball, archery, table tennis, ski racing and more. The Reno Tahoe Senior Games is a program dedicated to promoting and implementing fitness programs and activities for older people. | bit.ly/1paziRm

Rippin’ video contest Olympic Valley The 4th Annual Shreddit Showdown is a video-submitted contest where contestants get out on the slopes, in the park or in the back country to put together his or her best shots in a 3-minute edit. The top 3

Powder Report

OUT & ABOUT

Tahoe Cross Country

contestants of each age group get to sit back and watch their edit while the entire theater hoots and hollers in excitement. A third age group was added this year and there is new judging criteria based on the category. The showdown is presented by Granite Chief. Deadline for submissions is March 4. Prizes include Blizzard skis and Technica boots. | granitechief.com

The place to race Soda Springs Boreal Mountain Resort is off and running races this season. On Feb. 5 is the USASA Slopestyle 1 and 2 as part of the North Tahoe Series. The Burton Qualifier opens on Jan. 28 to the first 100 riders to register for this open-format snowboarding event. On Feb. 11 to 12 is USASA Boardercross as part of the North Tahoe Series. The third annual Boreal Banked Slalom is on Feb. 18. This costume race includes live music and après ski party and benefits the High Five Foundation. On March 3 is Friday Night Expression Session where riders, skiers and snowskaters battle it out under lights in hopes of standing on the top of the podium. On March 4 is Transworld TransAm and on March 24 is Tom Sims World Championship. | rideboreal.com

Nordic stunners from Far West Tahoe venues The California Gold Rush at Royal Gorge is on March 18 and 19 with a wave start at 9 a.m. on both days. Participants can choose the classic 5km or 10 km on one day and the 45km Gold Rush, the 30 km Silver Rush or the 15km Bronze Rush on the following day. The Billy Dutton Uphill at Squaw Valley USA is on April 9 at 8 a.m. The distance is 3.2 miles of strenuous uphill. This is a fundraiser for the Far West Junior Nordic program. | farwestnordic.com

Historic ski films Incline Village, Nev. Diamond Peak will be hosting an historic ski film series on select Wednesdays as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Watch classic Warren Miller ski films and listen to local historians as they tell stories about the history of skiing and snowboarding in the Lake Tahoe region at The Chateau through February. On Feb. 1, enjoy Miller’s “Off the Grid” (2006) with a speaker and a 2000 costume contest; and on Feb. 15 see Craig Beck’s “Daydreams” and listen to his commentary with an ultimate Tahoe costume contest. The event will feature a speaker at 5 p.m., with the films at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. | diamondpeak.com

50th anniversary for Achieve Tahoe Achieve Tahoe, a nonprofit organization providing specialized sports instruction for people with physical, sensory and intellectual challenges opened for its 50th anniversary season. The group, formerly known as Disabled Sports USA Far West, will offer ski and snowboard instruction seven days a week at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley and will accommodate students upon request at Northstar California.

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NORDIC RACING

Tahoe Rim Tour & Race is on Jan. 29, a point-to-point race from Tahoe Cross Country to Northstar California. The course is 26km of challenging skiing in a wilderness setting. The first 15km are mostly uphill with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet. A classic wave starts at 9 a.m. and a skate wave starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration is open online and on race day. Advance registration is $50 and $20 for juniors; day of event registration is $60 and $25 for juniors. There will be an aid station at Starratt Pass. Lunch is hot chili and cornbread. This is a fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association’s Junior Ski Programs. Spectator tickets are available for $10 for ride the Gondola to the Northstar Nordic Center. | farwestnordic.org

The organization’s Achieve50 volunteer leadership initiative will feature customized opportunities for new volunteers to get involved and contribute their unique talents and experience in service of the organization’s mission: “To provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence” and its motto: “If I Can Do This, I Can Do Anything!” Additionally, Achieve Tahoe will hold its marquee fundraiser, the Ability Bash, on Jan. 28 at Squaw Valley Conference Center. The event caps a weeklong camp for military service men and women disabled in the service to our country. The public is invited to attend the uplifting evening, which includes an inspiring acknowledgement of the veterans who have given so much for our country as well as dinner, music, a raffle and a silent auction. The annual Ability Challenge Fundraiser will be on April 1 at Squaw Valley. In addition to a fun interactive day of on-hill activities and a festive after party, this year’s event will feature a special 50th anniversary component. | abilitychallenge.net

will be a single-day race event with an awards ceremony. The resort will provide discounted lift tickets for the participants and the parents. | skihomewood.com

Fun and fair event

Area venues Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts Snow Camp 101 trips from Feb. 11 to 12 and March 11 to 12. Participants can learn how to melt drinking water, enjoy no bugs, test out new equipment, never worry about refrigeration and enjoy complete solitude and silence. | tahoerimtrail.org

Homewood USASA Slalom and Giant Slalom Competition will be on Jan. 29. The USASA will host three events at Homewood Mountain Resort for the South Tahoe Series. The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association is a local-based, amateur ski and snowboard event series. The goal is to facilitate fun and fair events for all ages across the country, to attract snowboarders and freeskiers, promote their development, provide member education and influence the future of our sports. This event

Know before you go

Tahoe venues Sierra Avalanche Center is offering motorized-specific avalanche education this winter. Three-day Level 1 classes are offered to snowmobilers for free. This is offered in collaboration with California OHV Division and Nevada OHV Commission grants. Registration is open for classes now in South Lake Tahoe from Feb. 10 to 12 and Feb. 24 to 25, and Mount Rose from March 17 to 19. Space is limited. There will also be an avalanche awareness presentation for all back-country enthusiasts at Tahoe Donner Cross Country on Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. “Get the Gear, Get the Training, Get the forecast.” This show is free to the public. Drinks and food are available on site. | sierraavalanchecenter.org

Snow Camping 101

June Sylvester Saraceno STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

une Sylvester Saraceno moved to Tahoe in 1984 from her childhood home of North Carolina. “My surfer ski-bum friends talked me into throwing my lot in with them. I’d never skied before,” Saraceno says. Armed with a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Ohio’s Bowling Green State University and a bachelor’s degree in English from East Carolina University, she did what newcomers to Tahoe do, waited tables at Squaw Valley, Lakehouse Pizza and the Left Bank in Truckee, before dipping her toe in, teaching one English class in 1987 at Sierra Nevada College. After her first year, Saraceno started teaching more classes at SNC; then, in 2002, proposed that the college offer a bachelor’s degree in English. She became the chair of the new department, a position she has held since. In addition to the traditional bachelor’s degree in English, SNC now offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing. In 2010, she developed the idea of a Master of Fine Arts Low Residency program at SNC and recruited Brian Turner to become the director.

“The word wise is overused, but it fits June perfectly. She has this intuitive way of bringing out the latent talent in even the most challenging students. They adore her and rightly so.”

–Ann Marie Brown Saraceno lauds the program; it allows students to continue with their lives and doesn’t require them to pack up and move for two years. Instead, they write from their homes and twice a year participate in an intensive two-week residency period at Tahoe. Every few years, SNC takes the residency abroad. “I’ve really loved working at SNC. It’s small and you get to know the students and I get the opportunity to create so many things,” says Saraceno. She started the Sierra Nevada Review Literary magazine in 1989 and it has been continuously published ever since. She also started the Writers in the Woods speaker series. “[Writers in the Woods] is a big pet project. It brings lots of speakers to the college whom I respect and admire. I’m really thrilled on the impact this has on the community and the region and on other writers,” she says. “Everyone on the faculty looks up to June,” says fellow SNC professor Ann Marie Brown. “Her office door is always open when we need her keen advice or just a good laugh. She is the warmest and most

Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe? To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail editor@tahoethisweek.com.

Cross-Country Skiing TRAILS

ASC TRAINING CENTER

KM 25

Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Biathlon range, ski jumping hills.

Acres 500

BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

CAMP RICHARDSON (530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE

Feb. 3-4 | Author Shaun Griffin March 3-4 | Poet Brian Turner March 31-April 1 | Poetry Center Celebration April 14-15 | Peter Makuck April 28 | Annual Tahoe Poetry Slam welcoming person I know. The word wise is overused, but it fits June perfectly. She has this intuitive way of bringing out the latent talent in even the most challenging students. They adore her and rightly so. She has changed a lot of lives for the better.” Saraceno also has a lot of heart. We talked about the recent passing of our mutual friend, Tanya Canino, who taught journalism at SNC while fighting a valiant battle against cancer. Even while sick, Canino was still able to help publish the acclaimed school newspaper, The Eagle’s Eye. “Losing Tanya was the hardest thing our department has ever faced. It really impacted a lot of our students. She still wanted to stay involved right up until the end,” she says. “We left it up to her whether she wanted to be relieved of responsibility and she chose to continue working. We said we would support her on whatever choice she made. She stayed engaged and advised the paper until the end.” In addition to running a college English program, Saraceno is a prolific poet and fiction writer. She is the author of three books, including a chapbook of prose poems, “Mean Girl Trips,” published in 2006 and two collections of poetry, “Altars of Ordinary Light,” published in 2007 and “Dirt and Tar,” released in 2014. Her pieces have appeared in a variety of literary journals and magazines and she has contributed to several anthologies, including “Tahoe Blues,” published by Bona Fide Press. She has recently compiled a collection of short stories that she is driving toward publication. Saraceno’s life-long friend Robin Griffin says of her: “She’s sharp, witty, creative and unique and is passionate about life. She goes after what she wants, but not at the expense of other people. She can liven up any dull gathering. As my Uncle Tim used to say, ‘That June — she’s got pizzazz.’ ” Saraceno will keep working on new ideas to help the literary community in Tahoe. “Our graduates have published books and edited anthologies. We are spreading the word that we are a literary center. We are a great place to come to write,” says Saraceno.  For more information on upcoming Writers in the Wood presentations, visit sierranevada.edu.

Groomed 25 KM

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Shuttle to Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch & Sugar Bowl. Overnight wilderness huts.

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Trails 5

Novice 67%

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

KM 16+

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Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

Groomed None

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GRANLIBAKKEN SKI AREA

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KM 7.5

Intermediate 75%

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HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS (530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

Trails 60 miles

Snowshoe & cross-country lessons, rentals (cash or check only).

Groomed 20 miles

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com 3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (530) 541-4660 x717 ltccnordiccenter.weebly.com Groomed several times a week.

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(800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

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(530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

WRITERS IN THE WOODS

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(530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

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GUIDED TOURS FAT TIRE BIKING TRAILS

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CHILDREN’S SCHOOL WARMING HUTS SNOWSHOE TRAILS

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NEVADA NORDIC (775) 720-9355 | nevadanordic.org

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At Spooner Lake State Park.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

Trails 18

(530) 542-3270 | northstarcalifornia.com

KM 35

Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Nordic geocaching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

Acres 600

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Groomed 35 KM

(530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

KM 11

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

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ROYAL GORGE

Trails 60

(530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

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

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SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY

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Groomed 200+ KM

(530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com

KM 18

Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding.

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SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov

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TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

Trails 2

(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

KM 4

Sledding & ice skating.

Groomed 4 KM

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Trails 23

(530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org

KM 65

Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free skate & cross-country lessons on select days.

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(530) 587-9484 | tahoedonner.com

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January 26-February 8, 2017

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Announcements. Community input needed The Town of Truckee will present West River Site Redevelopment Public Workshop on Feb. 7 from 5:50 to 7 p.m. at Town Hall Chambers. The workshop is about a public-private redevelopment of the Old County Corp Yard, a 1.4-acre riverfront site at 10257 West River St. The Town of Truckee held three public workshops regarding this project in 201011 and completed a West River Site Redevelopment Feasibility Study based on input from these workshops. Two design alternatives from the feasibility study will be presented; guests will get an opportunity to help refine these alternatives. | hhobbs@ townoftruckee.com

Giving back big Truckee Tahoe Pay It Forward is a group created to give thanks to all of the public service crews that have worked so hard and endlessly to keep towns clean and safe. These crews include snow plow drivers and crews, police, public utility district workers, power linemen, CHP, the CalTrans crews, Placer County Sheriff ’s personnel, EMTs, firemen and any other public works and/or utilities workers that have played a part in the floods and snow removal. These service men and women can receive a growing list of things that participating community businesses are providing, such as hot drinks, snacks, meals and more. Coffeebar Bakery, Starbucks and Tuff Beanz in Truckee and I.V. Coffee Lab and Rubicon Pizza in Incline Village, Nev., and Firesign Café in Tahoe City have gift cards that community members can donate to. Service people can walk into any of these places with an employee ID or current paycheck stub and get a drink or snack. Marg’s Taco Bistro will match dollar for dollar contributions up to $1,000 to host a taco party for service workers at a future date. More businesses are jumping on board every day. | facebook.com/ truckeetahoepayitforward

Courtesy U.S. Forest Service

Create Your Own Tool Box for Life with Deedee Boies is on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, Participants will explore powerful tools that help create greater balance, peace and joy every day and create tool boxes with the specific tools that work for each person. | Register goodnesssake.org

The lowdown on pipes Pipe Keepers is a volunteer monitoring program that teaches community members to examine storm water entering Lake Tahoe and its tributaries. Keep Tahoe Blue is offering introductory training classes for Pipe Keepers at Moe’s Original BBQ in Tahoe City on Feb. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m., at League to Save Lake Tahoe Education Center on Feb. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and at Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Pavilion on March 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. | Register protect@keeptahoeblue.org

SKI WITH A

RANGER

Unveiling of site plan California State Parks and California Tahoe Conservancy will hold a public meeting on the Kings Beach State Recreation Area preferred alternative site plan. The meeting will be held on Feb. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. Information on the Kings Beach State Recreation Area General Plan Revision and Kings Beach Pier Rebuild Project will be posted on the Web site. | bit.ly/2d3nt1V

Thinking of starting a business Sierra Business Council is hosting a Start Up Basics course on Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Join Sierra Business Council and SCORE of Northern Nevada to learn how to start a business. Topics will include: critical success factors; evaluating, testing and protecting ideas; legal structures; financial planning and cash flow; business plan and funding. | Register sierrasbdc.com

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites skiers and snowboarders to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort every Monday and Friday at 1 p.m. through April 7. Tours last about one hour. Participants must be intermediate level skiers/boarders or above and provide his or her own lift ticket. No reservations are required. Attendance is on a first-come first-served basis, and participants are asked to meet at the top of the Heavenly gondola. This conservation education program offers the public an opportunity to learn about the mission and role of the Forest Service in ski area management, to improve public understanding of natural resource processes and issues, and to promote environmental literacy and stewardship. | (530) 543-2789 or visit bit.ly/2j35c4y

Eco-submissions sought

Nevada State Parks is planning improvements for the Spooner unit of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The agency is seeking input on ways to improve the experience at Spooner, with particular emphasis on expanding educational and interpretive opportunities. Input may be given via an online survey until Jan. 31. The public is encouraged to participate. Spooner Lake offers fishing, hiking, picnicking and a quick escape into nature. The Spooner back country encompasses more than 12,000 acres of forested open space with 50 miles of hiking, equestrian and mountainbiking trails. The survey can be accessed at surveymonkey.com/r/spoonerlake.

The Tahoe Fund has opened its online project submission portal for environmental organizations that would like to partner with the Tahoe Fund to help solve environmental challenges at Lake Tahoe. Organizations are invited to submit project ideas by Jan. 29. The Tahoe Fund is seeking projects for its 2017 Signature and Premier Project Portfolios. These are late-stage projects that will improve Lake Tahoe’s environment by enhancing the water quality of the lake, restoring watersheds, providing healthier forests, improving transportation and fostering outdoor recreation. The organization also seeks projects to build a greater sense of stewardship in the Tahoe Basin. | tahoefund.org

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For Goodness Sake offers Kirtan with Leeds Davis on Jan. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kirtan is simply singing and meditation. With harmonium accompaniment, participants will chant together in English several spiritualized songs brought to this country nearly 100 years ago by Paramahansa Yogananda. After a period of chanting with deeper and deeper attention, everyone will sit in meditation, absorbing and internalizing the affirmation inherent in the chant.

Every other Tuesday, Tahoe Writers Work, an open workshop for writers of any genre meets at 6:30 p.m. at Bona Fide Books in Meyers. The next meeting is on Jan. 31. | bonafidebooks.com

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities. music. Participants do not need to have partners to attend. The fee is $33 per threeclass session or $15 per drop-in class. Session 3 starts on Feb. 4. Hockey League for ages 7 to 14 runs until March 6. Ages 8 to 12 will meet on Wednesdays and ages 12 to 14 on Thursdays; times will vary between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. The fee is $95. Hockey Skills is on Mondays or Tuesdays for Grades 1 to 7. Skates are included; participants should bring mouthpiece, gloves, helmet, elbow pads and winter clothing. Session 2 runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 27. The fee is $50 per session when paid in advance. | tdrpd.org

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Truckee Community Theater is holding auditions for “Bridge to Terabithia,” by Katherine Paterson. The lead roles for ages 9 to 17 will be conducted at the Community Art Center on Feb. 8 from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. Actors who prefer bit parts can come to the first rehearsal on Feb. 9. The play is about two misfit kids who become best friends and create a rich fantasy kingdom in the woods beyond their homes. Performances are from April 21 to 23. Register at Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District offices. The cost is $130, plus a $50 production fee. Scholarships are available. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Making the scene Stateline, Nev. Teen Scene is every Friday night at the Kahle Community Center in Stateline, Nev., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for Grades 6 to 12. Kids can shoot hoops, play volleyball, climb the rock wall and play arcade or video games. The night is free to passholders or $5 for drop-ins. | (775) 586-7271

CPR for infants Truckee Tahoe Forest Health Systems offers infant CPR classes on Jan. 30 and 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Health and Sport Performance. Participants will learn how to recognize when a baby needs rescue breathing, how to perform CPR and how to care for an

infant who is choking. Participants will receive an infant CPR manual and have hands-on practice with an infant manikin. The cost is $25 per person or $30 per couple. | Register (530) 587-3769

Ice skating, hockey fun Truckee Truckee Ice Rink offers many classes and programs for skaters. Ice Skating lessons are available for ages 3 to 6; beginners, ages 5 and older; and intermediate skaters, ages 5 and older. The fee, which includes skates, is $33 per session for three classes or $15 per drop-in class. Session 3 on Fridays starts on Feb. 3. Session 3 on Saturdays starts on Feb. 4. Ice Dancing lessons for intermediate or advanced skaters is on Saturdays. This class will give skaters a new way to workout to

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Truckee KidZone Museum offers Art Studio Specialty on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for toddlers, ages 1 to 3. Children will be introduced to a gooey or sticky medium in which to glue, stamp, build or simply explore. Family Fun Fridays are at 11 a.m. Paint on foil, have fun with shaving cream and explore many arts and crafts options. Bilingual Sing Along with Brooke Chabot is on Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 23 at 10:30 a.m. Kids will learn bilingual songs that will provide them with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities. Harvest of the Month introduces cabbage at 11 a.m. on Feb. 9. Harvest of the Month is an initiative of the California Department of Public Health that features nutrition education and resources to support healthy lifestyle habits such as eating fruits and vegetables every day. All classes are free to members or with the price of admission to nonmembers. | kidzonemuseum.org

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Kids love classes Tahoe City Rideout Recreation Center offers classes for the little ones and not-so-little ones. Kids Cooking is on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children learn to cook quick, simple and easy meals with minimal ingredients. This class is for Grades K to 5. Kids will come home with a to-go bag filled with their creations. Session 2 is from Feb.1 to March 1; Session 3 is March 8 to 29 and Session 4 is April 5 to May 3. The fee is $75 per session. Little Einsteins is on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. This class is designed to teach children about different scientific principles through experimentation and fun projects. Session 1 is March 8 to 29. Space is limited. The fee is $50. Leave No Trace will teach students the fundamentals of the Leave No Trace principle along with how survive in the wilderness. Session 1 is from Feb. 6 to March 6 on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $80. | Register tcpud.org

Winter classes for babies Truckee Family Resource Center of Truckee offers winter early-learning classes. Spanish speakers are welcome to all programs and scholarships are available. For parent of infants 3 months old to crawling, there is Baby & Me I from Feb. 10 to March 17 on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lactation consultant Cindy Bansen, R.N. will lead the class. The fee is $72. | truckeefrc.org

Learning journaling South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library offer Kid’s Nature Journal Club on Jan. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Kids can learn skills for exploring the natural world and how to capture adventures in a nature journal. Some materials will be provided, but participants should bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather since they will be going out to explore. On Feb. 25 the Lego Block Party is from 10 to 11 a.m. The entire family can

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SPIRIT In February, the Incline Village Visitors Information Center will bring together four artists who work in four different mediums for a new show titled “Whimsical Spirit.” The four featured artists are as follows. Troi Follansbee is a native Californian artist who creates mosaic sculptures using many types of materials, called tesserae. Follansbee will display a new series entitled, “Get Busted,” which features a spontaneous style. Ellen Beauregard uses mixed medium within her large paintings from tar, epoxy and metals. She uses color, texture and luster to balance the composition of each piece. Anastiscia Chantler-Lang is a self-taught artist from Toronto, who relocated to Tahoe in 2015 after traveling extensively and working in fashion and handbag design. She uses pastels and colored pencils to convey her feelings and experiences while living in the Sierra region. Bill Stevenson is a Truckee photographer for whom the art of taking pictures is practically genetic. Both Stevenson’s great-great grandfather and great-grandfather photographed living on the edge of the American frontier from their home in Leavenworth, Kan. The exhibit opens Feb. 1 and runs through April 30, with an artists’ reception on Feb. 17. | (800) 468-2463

Ellen Beauregard | Incline Village Visitors Information Center on the cutting edge of cosmology and particle physics with theoretical scientists asking questions that hover on the boundaries of human perception. | (775) 832-4130

Two new in January South Lake Tahoe An exhibit of oil paintings by Sheila Walker, titled “Friends,” is at Lake Tahoe Community College library in January. Walker has been painting for a number of years; she learned several media before finding herself most comfortable with oil. She connects on an emotional level and seems to see inside and bring out the essence of her subjects. An amazing series of primary color collages by Carol Brown is on display at El Dorado Library on Rufus Allen Boulevard. | talart.org

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First Friday event Truckee High Fives Foundation presents the 6th annual Lion Heart Art Show at Riverside Art Studios on Feb. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. Art will be for sale and proceeds will benefit the High Fives Foundation. All are welcome to this free event. | riversideartstudios.com

The physics of art Incline Village, Nev. Wolff Soren’s oil and acrylic paintings are on display through the month of January at Incline Village Library. Soren’s work pays homage to people and events that inspire him. His influences range from Peter Higgs to Al Held, from Lisa Randall to Jan Vermeer, as well as Roger Penrose and Naum Gabo. He believes that the most creative people are scientists working 20

Reno, Nev. The Sierra Arts Gallery hosts a solo exhibition by Lisa Kurt, “Somewhere in the desert there’s a forest,” until Jan. 27. Kurt has become known for her distinctive illustrative characters full of whimsy and innocence with a touch of sadness between the lines. | sierra-arts.org

Connection to nature Truckee The artwork of Jess Weems will be on display at Atelier Truckee until Feb. 28. Weems searches for the intersection between belief and fact, the spiritual and the scientific. He draws attention to the aesthetic beauty of scientific data, migration patterns and geological processes for the bigger picture of our interconnected universe. The materials he uses are beeswax, resin, earth pigments, thread, fabric and paper and the processes of application are physical and technical.

Atelier hosts many workshops including Ceramic Pinch Pots and Intro to Drawing both on Jan. 27, Advanced Smartphone Photography on Jan. 29, Intro to Crochet on Jan. 31, Marble Valentines on Feb. 4 and Wax-Dipped Valentines on Feb. 5 and Love for Watercolor on Feb. 10. | ateliertruckee.com

Diversity of creativity Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “ART from SNC,” at the Brick in Carson City, Nev. Nine student artists from Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, Nev., are featured. The exhibition, open to the public until Jan. 30, includes paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking and mixedmedia pieces that show the diversity of the students’ creativity. The participating student artists are Collyn Aubrey, Lily Luna Bennett, Piera Bernhard, Bryce Betterley, Garrett Effa, Meiasha Gray, Miranda McFarland, Vanessa O’Neill and Ian Wieczorek. | (775) 721-7424

The art of nature Incline Village, Nev. The Visitor Center in Incline Village features the exhibit called, “Blue Brilliance,” which will be on display until Jan. 30. The exhibit features the works of the students of Sierra Nevada College associate professor Mary Kenny’s printmaking class. Students used images photographed within the Tahoe Basin from their Instagram accounts. The relief printing process is like using an inkpad and stamp. Linocut is a type of relief printing in which linoleum is used as the printing surface. The material is cut with small gouge tools. Using these gouges and knives, the artist cuts the design into four pieces of linoleum. Each of the linoleum blocks is printed with colored ink

applied to the raised surface and transferred onto the paper. In addition to the prints, there will be several sculptural pieces in the exhibition, which were created by advanced students in SNC’s art department. | gotahoenorth.com

Interests run wild Carson City, Nev. Western Nevada College Carson Galleries presents Jill Brugler’s “Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears,” which uses ceramics and mixed media to express the whimsical and the curious. According to Brugler, the exhibition of her recent body of work represents her interests in creating form from clay, an age-old medium. “I am hoping to express a certain feeling I have as an artist working primarily in clay and ceramics. The feeling I am trying to express is that of the curious: the curiosity of form, clay, ceramic, glaze and concept,” she says. This exhibition runs until Feb. 3. There will be a closing reception on Feb. 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. | (775) 350-9036

What’s at SNC Incline Village, Nev. Sierra Nevada College offers “This Place: Selection from the Frontier” by Frontier Fellows until March 2, at the Tahoe Gallery. An artist reception will be on March 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist talk at 5:30 p.m. Gabie Strong will host an exhibition until Feb. 17 at the Garage Door Gallery. An artist reception will be on Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist talk at 5:30 p.m. “Library of Approximate Locations” by Charlie Macquarie will be at the Garage Door Gallery from March 2 to 10. An artist reception will be on March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist talk at 5:30 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

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Passion for community Reno, Nev. Metro Gallery in City Hall hosts “No Expectations,” an exhibition by photographer Matthew McIver that will run until Feb. 24. From his passion for community and photography is a series that is inspired by architecture, sustainability, water and art. An artist’s reception will be on Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. | reno.gov

Blending experience Reno, Nev. “Extravagant Chemistry: New Paintings” by Liz Penniman is in the West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center until Feb. 24. A Californian native with influences from the San Francisco’s Figurative Movement and a background that includes a hand in the color palette of Jeff Koon’s studio, Penniman believes in allowing the paint to take precedence over subject. She currently lives in California, working in her Truckee studio blending her experience in color, composition, texture and abstraction. East Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center hosts abstract painter Lainie Vreeland’s “Light Abundant” until Feb. 24. A business owner, writer and artist Vreeland creates innovative and imaginative compositions centered on water, forms and plant life as they interact with light. According to Vreeland, “My abstract artwork represents deep and cheerful songs from my heart to yours.” There will be an artist’s reception on Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. | (775) 334-6264

now; they should include a snapshot and the story behind the tattoo. Those interested in contributing should contact barbara@tahoemaritime.org.

Print fans welcome Meyers Bona Fide Books in South Lake Tahoe offers Open Print Studio on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want to work on linocuts or wood block prints and those who have taken a letterpress class at Tahoe Letterpress are welcome. Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com

Drop in for fun South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League offers Tuesday Just for Fun workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with silk painters and watercolorists. Socialize and learn from each other the techniques of

Glass artist featured Tahoe City Lynn McGeever is the featured artist at the Tahoe City Visitors Information Center in January. This Tahoe City artist has been working with glass since the 1970s and fusing glass since 1986. She gets her inspiration from her travels and the local region. Her handcrafted original designs are on display through January. | gotahoenorth.com

Exhibition features Northern California artists Northstar The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, has joined with SLATE Art Consulting to feature a new winter exhibition of the works of 31 Northern California artists throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas through April. Artists featured include Jonah Burlingame, Maria Burtis, Elaine Coombs, Pauletta

CALENDAR ONGOING

Lisa Kurt Sierra Arts Gallery | Until Jan. 27

“Blue Brilliance” Incline Village Visitors’ Center | Until Jan. 30

“ART from SNC” CCIA’s the Brick | Until Jan. 30

Sheila Walker Lake Tahoe Community College | Until Jan. 31

Carol Brown El Dorado Library | Until Jan. 31

Wolff Soren Incline Village Library | Until Jan. 31

Truckee’s Big Life Community Recreation Center | Until Jan. 31

Lynn McGeever Tahoe City Visitors Center | Until Jan. 31

“Whimsical Spirit” Incline Village Visitors Center | Feb. 1-April 30

Jill Brugler WNC Carson Galleries | Until Feb. 3

Sara Smith Cobalt Artist Studio | Feb. 11-28

Gabie Strong SNC Garage Door Gallery | Until Feb. 17

Tarek Al-Ghoussein Nevada Museum of Art | Until Feb. 19

Cobalt like the lake Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artist Studio presents Lainie Vreeland’s exhibit of hand-pressed/torn mono-prints through January. Vreeland explores imaginative textural techniques by hand pressing and enhancing a wide variety of blank papers, enhancing them with layers of hand-blended acrylic paints. Sara Smith’s paintings will be on display in February. Smith is always pushing herself to stretch her methods and to better express whatever needs a voice. Her public murals can be seen around Tahoe including KidZone Museum and Truckee Elementary School. There will be an artist’s reception for her on Feb. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. It is open to the public. Workshops at the studio include Painting Dramatic Skies in Watercolor on Feb. 4 and Painting Water in Watercolor on March 4. | cobaltartiststudio.com

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Tahoe City Tahoe Maritime Museum will offer an exhibit, “Ink and Ivory,” which will feature two nautical art forms. Scrimshaw, attributed to American sailors, is the art of intricate carvings on bone, ivory and other found objects. These works of art capture visuals of the past and tell the story of environmental impact, laws and regulations. “Ink and Ivory” will also trace the nautical tradition of tattooing. Tattoos were meant to bring sailors luck, offer skin-deep evidence of their travels and convey sentimental tributes to wives and sweethearts back home. The museum curators would like to feature tattoos specific to nautical tradition or Tahoe, such as intricate Tahoe maps, whimsical lake monsters, boats and lakescapes. A professional photo shoot will be scheduled for mid-February for all chosen tattoos. Submissions are being accepted

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Carson City Community Center | Until Feb. 24

Matthew McIver Metro Gallery | Until Feb. 24

Liz Penniman McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Until Feb. 24

Lainie Vreeland McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Until Feb. 24

“Placer Creates” Placer County venues | Until Feb. 28

Jess Weems Atelier Truckee | Until Feb. 28

Charlie Macquarie SNC Garage Door Gallery | March 2-10

Frontier Fellows SNC Tahoe Gallery | Until March 2 Nevada State Museum | Until March 20

Jess Weems | Atelier applying dyes on silk and watercolor paints on paper. There will be some demonstrations and information on materials and techniques. The free workshops will be at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. All ages and artistic abilities welcome. | RSVP (530) 542-6094 or addiesilkart@aol.com

Lots of art for $5 Reno, Nev. Art Walk Reno starts at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of every month throughout the year. Guests can see the works of local and regional artists on display in venues within the Arts District, between Liberty Street and Second Street and Virginia Street and Arlington Avenue. The walk begins at West Street Market in downtown Reno. Tickets are $5. | artspotreno.com

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Chanco, Micah Crandell-Bear, Joanne Fox, Holly Van Hart, Carol Lefkowitz, David Nyquist, Thea Schrack, Amy Lee Solomon, Jeff Snell, Rob Synder, David Wellner and Diane Williams. Works from the collection are clearly labeled and additional information about the artists is also provided. There are notes to help with a self-guided tour, a walkthrough map and price sheet of the SLATE winter collection at the concierge desk. Private tours of the rotating art collection, led by one of the exhibition’s curators, can also be arranged for groups of eight or more, through SLATE Art Consulting. | ritzcarlton.com/ laketahoe

Sparks Museum & Cultural Center Until March 25

Winter Art Exhibit Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Until April

Peter Stichbury Nevada Museum of Art | Until May

A Place in the Country Nevada Museum of Art | Until June

“Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” Nevada Museum of Art | until July 16.

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If you’re like me, you find it hard to resist a good book, and their abundant availability presents a problem: Good books are being published faster than they can be read. This leads to an extensive TBR (to-be-read) list, much of which is stacked on the bedside tables of readers the world over. (The introduction of ebooks has only worsened the problem; now the books stack up with no visual reminder of how many there are.) I don’t have a solution, but it may help to know that the Japanese have a word to describe this behavior. “Tsundoku” means “the acquiring of reading materials followed by letting them pile up and subsequently never reading them.”

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Aquarius time has begun. Western Astrology is based on the sun’s light and the time of the year that corresponds with the ‘natural signs for each sign’. With Aquarius here in the Northern Hemisphere, with the Tropic of Cancer serving as the mid-point between the Equator and the North Pole, we experience the paradoxical twist of noticeable increase of hours of sunlight and the peak of winter manifesting as deepening cold. The overall chart pattern is called the bowl, which indicates the aspiration for new experiences. Jupiter in Libra opposing Uranus in Aries are the rim point. The President Era begins.

Bringing your dreams and ideals down to earth is important, but you may need help. As confident as you may be there ever remains more to learn. Improving, fixing, healing… repairs may be required. Objects aside, you may be wise to do a check-up on your philosophies, perceptions, attitudes and interpretations.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) A sudden shift in your relationship life should be apparent now. Opportunities abound and business prospects look good, provided you are willing to reach out, say hello and shake hands. Be the one to take the initiative. Call it exercising your executive. Groomed, dressed for success, business cards, notepad…? Go.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) The Sun in your sign signifies the beginning of a new 1-year cycle for you. Mercury in Capricorn indicates you have work to do behind the scenes and perhaps at subconscious levels. Venus, Mars and Chiron together suggest that your love life may require more attention and healing. There is more.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) The impulse to make a few changes, improvements perhaps, is rising. Yet, you may have to see through some clouds of confusion, determine if there is a grip of denial or the sound of sirens leading you astray. Fortunately, whether by inspiration or exasperation, you want to wake-up.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Something is awakening within you, probably at subconscious levels. Yet, in order to realize what it is you probably have to reach out to engage others and to be engaged. Strategic alliances are featured. Yet, you may have to break through lingering fears that may be the source of inertia. Go out.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Play time. It may come under fun and games. Add a drop of drama or two and boredom be gone. There are indications of getting out and going to where the action is. But if you create an atmosphere of art and studio and some do-it-yourself pub food, your festivities could be fulfilled at home.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Ignition sparked, engines firing. Yet, you may be happy to remain parked, for now. You do fully intend to shift into drive, soon. Meanwhile, a distinct ping gives reason to pause. A tune-up and minor repairs may be required. Is it the car or the vehicle of your soul that needs attention?

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Unconventional etched with a strip or two of eccentric actually exists at your core. As if suddenly, someone has switched on the lights igniting a glow from within. While intuitions for art inspire ideas to create, you want to do something special, something that may even qualify as great.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Stepping forward to assert new leads feels right. Seeing through wistful dreams and cloudy skies, however, remains a challenge. With so much going on inside, feeling fully confident about what to do remains a challenge. Take it slow and watch for the signs.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) A lively, social cycle begins now. Your focus probably remains sober, so mixing business with the pleasures of meeting with others could work well. Sometimes self-knowledge is best realized by way of social interactions. Reach out to get a clear reflection of how you are these days.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) The time has come for some fun, again. Fortunately, at this carnival time of year, opportunities are available. Inaugurations, carnivals, Chinese New Year… the list goes on. Opting for the conservative approach is likely: armchair politics and spectator sports…. Either way, you will be there.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Seeing through the clouds can prove challenging. However, you can be sure that doing so will reveal the sun shining brightly. Sometimes the cloud cover is actually the projection of one’s own attitude and emotional state. Use your mind and see the clouds dissipating and the sun shining through.

Tails in Tahoe Trinity

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I enjoy lounging in a cozy spot in the sun. I am always the first cat to go outside on the porch in the morning, and will spend most of my day outside watching the dogs and birds.

Rodeo is a happy puppy girl. Through thick and thin she will stay by your side. She is the perfect dog for an outdoor adventure and will keep that smile all day long if you’re by her side.

Beau is a beautiful grey tabby with expressive eyes. He is friendly and playful, gets along with other cats and has lived with dogs.

She may be shy and unsure when you first meet her but don’t let that façade fool you, Rebecca is one loving and affectionate cat.

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

W inter Survival in the West | P a r t I I became stuck in snow. A region-wide search had turned up nothing. No one knew which route they had taken. Finally, on Jan. 6, James was spotted stumbling along by David Peterson, a Washoe County road supervisor. When Peterson pulled up, James yanked open the truck door and gave him a big handshake. James was covered with snow, his hands and feet were frozen but he had made it after hiking between 50 and 60 miles through the snowbound desert. Temperatures had ranged from 4 degrees below zero to 42 above. He had survived an incredible ordeal. Peterson drove Stolpa to his house where his wife Ruth tried to thaw James’s feet with a hair dryer (not recommended). James provided detailed information and rescuers soon found the mother and child alive in the cave with little food and no water. When Jennifer heard the sound of vehicles approaching, she realized her husband had made it.

earch and rescue headlines usually focus on skiers and snowboarders who venture outside resort boundaries and lose their way. Winter travelers in the West must also play it smart if they expect to come out alive. Food, water, gasoline, warm blankets and winter attire are minimum requirements — avoiding sketchy backcountry roads and paying attention to the weather forecast are also critical decisions. Twice during Tahoe’s recent storms, authorities had to rescue travelers determined to bypass a closed Interstate 80 over Donner Pass became trapped on Henness Pass Road. This route is an unimproved trail through rough country first blazed in 1845. It’s a tough go in summer and impossible during winter. Apparently Google Maps was a good enough recommendation for these westbound motorists to risk their lives in order to reach California. The modern version of the Donner Party tragedy 170 years later, but this time rescuers showed up in time.

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On Jan. 4, 1993, a California family became lost somewhere in the frozen desolation of northern Nevada. James Stolpa, a 21-year-old marine private, his 20-year-old wife Jennifer and their infant son Clayton had left Castro Valley for Idaho on Dec. 29, 1992, and hadn’t been heard from since. They, too, tried to bypass a storm-closed Interstate 80 via back roads and found themselves snowbound in the hinterlands of Nevada. Their pickup bogged down in snow 150 miles north of Reno. No one knew they were there. Temperatures plummeted below zero and their only food was a fruitcake, cookies and some corn chips. After five days of waiting, they trudged 12 miles through waist-deep drifts until the road disappeared. Forced to turn around they were demoralized but not defeated. They struggled through the snow for another 28 hours. When Jennifer complained that she was too tired to walk, James urged her on:

“We’re not doing it for us,” he said. “We’re doing it for the baby.” Luckily, James spotted a small, shallow cave in the side of a cliff and they snuggled in for protection. James built a small fire using sagebrush and paper from Clayton’s diaper bag, but the warming flames didn’t last long and they spent another frigid night. The following day, James left most of the remaining food and their sleeping bag for Jennifer and the baby and headed back to the truck. Before long the snow, cold temperatures and the lack of food and rest began to take a toll on him. For 18 hours he struggled along with howling coyotes stalking him, but he finally reached the relative safety of the truck. The next morning, he followed his truck’s tire tracks west toward the remote ghost town of Vya, Nev., 10 miles from the California border. He pushed on for nearly 30 hours, covering more than 40 miles with little food and no water. It was an amazing feat of courage and stamina. The disciplined army private rested by taking 5-minute catnaps every hour or so. When he felt too exhausted to go on he repeated his mantra: “I have to make it, I have to make it, so they can make it.” Eight days had passed since their truck

James Stolpa was covered with snow, his hands and feet were frozen but he had made it after hiking between 50 and 60 miles through the snowbound desert. The Stolpa family was transported by ambulance to Reno’s Washoe Medical Center where they were greeted by a horde of reporters and photographers. It seemed that the whole world wanted to hear about the miraculous survival story. Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix gave James high marks for his fateful choices to save himself and his family. “They made a bad decision about the road, but they made a lot of good decisions after that,” said Mix. The Stolpas should have stayed with their original travel plans and waited for Interstate 80 to re-open, but other choices meant the difference between life and death. First, the family stayed with their vehicle and waited for help. When they finally did leave the truck, they brought a

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sleeping bag and extra clothes with them. Next, they found shelter. Lastly, when James went for help, he left Jennifer and the baby protected in the cave. Jennifer kept her baby warm and well fed throughout the ordeal and Clayton came through in excellent condition. His parents were not so lucky. Authorities at Washoe Medical Center warned reporters: “These are people who are very seriously injured and who have been extremely cold for a long period of time.”

HISTORY OF INCLINE VILLAGE & DIAMOND PEAK SKI RESORT Feb. 1 | 5 p.m. | Free The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev. Both had severe frostbite to the toes and parts of their feet. Jennifer erred when she tried to warm her frozen feet inside her sleeping bag. Although victims may want to re-warm their feet in a situation like that, the warming and re-cooling makes it worse. Two weeks later, James and Jennifer underwent surgery for their injuries. The Stolpa family could not have picked a worse time to take the back roads. During December 1992 and January 1993, winter storms dumped nearly 22 feet of snow on Verdi Peak, northwest of Reno. It was the fifth snowiest January in the past 93 years. The Storm King had attacked with his full arsenal of cold, wind and snow, but he was unable to conquer the determined spirit of a young father. Jennifer said it best: “He is more than a hero to me. I don’t think I could have picked anyone better. He had the courage and the drive to get us out of there. He promised me he would and he did. He’ll always be my hero.”  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. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Nostalgia

TRAPPED IN THE SIERRA In a monster blizzard that surpassed the impressive Atmospheric River that recently buried the Tahoe Sierra, in January 1952 Southern Pacific Railroad’s luxury streamliner “City of San Francisco” was marooned for three days. Packed with 226 passengers and crewmembers, the stricken train was perched on a steeply sloped area known as Smart Ridge near Yuba Gap. Nearly 13 feet of snow fell on Donner Pass that week, hampering rescue efforts.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s newest book “Snowbound: Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra” available in local stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

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Music SCENE January 26-February 8, 2017

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

ith new life, personnel changes and cross country moves, Tahoe darlings Dead Winter Carpenters are growing up and looking forward to a big 2017. “It feels like a new beginning,” says founding guitarist Jesse Dunn. He and fiddler Jenni Charles welcomed a happy, healthy baby daughter, Mabel Juniper, to the world on Dec. 5. “She’s doing really well, man,” says Dunn with a smile. “We’re super proud of her and excited to have her as a family member.” While they are taking it a little bit at a time, the couple plans to continue touring and recording with their little girl in tow. “I think the biggest thing is some changes to the logistical program,” explains Dunn. “There’s a lot more to consider. Tour planning has to be done precisely and further in advance. Having both parents in the band is a bit unique. Luckily, my wife is super human.” Dunn just crested Donner Summit on his way toward a weekend of music in the Bay Area, including an opening slot at the Fillmore for jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon. “I’m driving the van solo right now,” he reports. “With the weather being as hairy as it has been, I threw some chains on her last night and Jenni’s following behind. We’re kind of building up into longer trips, but so far so good. This is what we’ve chosen to do as a profession. We’re passionate about it and we want to try to make it work as best we can.”

clear letter from Gretsch letting them know the name was already taken. The Carpenters worked up about 30 tunes with Swimley and his vintage tele just in time for New Year’s Eve. “Nick’s breathing new life into our material,” says Dunn. “He’s got a bluesy style, plays a good bit of slide, and a lot of hot country licks. It makes for a real good feel that adds a lot to our sound.” Meanwhile, founding bassist Dave

“ It’s always a huge star on the calendar when we get to play for the hometown crowd at the Crystal Bay Club. No matter where we go, there is nothing that will ever measure up to it.” –Jesse Dunn On his way down the hill, Dunn picks up the Carpenters’ other new addition, lead guitarist Nick Swimley. Born and raised in El Dorado, where he was a founding member of psych-country band The Golden Cadillacs, Swimley earned his chops playing for Jackie Green, Hellbound Glory and Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash. “He’s got quite the resume, for sure,” admits Dunn. “When it came time to be on a hunt for a new guitar player, he was at the top of the list.” Swimley plays a 1951 Fender “Nocaster,” the first Telecaster, which earned its moniker when labels were stripped post-production from Fender’s original Broadcaster after the company received a polite, yet

Lockhart relocated to Montclair, N.J., with his wife, Courtney, in December. They are expecting their first child later this year and moved to be closer to her family, but he still plans to be a full-time member of the band. “Things are getting more spread out and interesting by the minute,” says Dunn. “Dave’s commute is about to get quite a bit longer, but family support is crucial. He recently bought a folding upright bass to make himself more mobile. A lot of bands that are further into their development have people who are spread out in different regions of the country. If it works well, then that’s great.” The Carpenters will be coming home on Feb. 4 to the Crystal Bay Club with local

favorites Peter Joseph Burtt & The Kingtide and Grant Farm of Boulder, Colo. “It’s always a huge star on the calendar when we get to play for the hometown crowd at the Crystal Bay Club,” says Dunn. “No matter where we go, there is nothing that will ever measure up to it. The community support along the way has been unbelievable really, so we’re hoping to have some new material ready for everybody. To have Peter Joseph Burtt on the bill is something we’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Grant Farm is a killer band with incredible pickers. We’re going to have some collaboration going on with the two bands for sure that night.” After a short Northwest tour and a WinterWonderGrass slot in April, the Carpenters are looking forward to a busy summer touring the East Coast, the Midwest and possibly back up to Alaska, plus an album with the new lineup scheduled for recording this fall.

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“There’s a lot to look forward to,” says Dunn. “It’s exciting for Jenni and I to have a daughter and to be able to bring her on the road. It’s going to be a unique experience for us as parents and for her as a baby. We plan to do the best we can and work hard at it. We wanted to give it a shot and here we are giving it a shot.”  For more information, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

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Jan. 26 | 8 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. RAILROAD EARTH IS a roots- and Americana-based newgrass jam band from Stillwater, N.J. Their name was borrowed from the Jack Kerouac short story, “October in the Railroad Earth.” They are back to perform in Tahoe. Fans can enjoy select cuts from their library, which features seven critically acclaimed albums. | harrahstahoe.com

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Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music Northstar Village 2 p.m. Live music Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 4 & 8 p.m. Andrew Ohren Nakoma Resort 5 p.m. Live music Plaza Bar 5 p.m. Chi McClean Sunnyside 6 p.m. Tuck Wilson Granlibakken 6 p.m. Bodie 601 Cottonwood 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Arizona Jones Bar of America 8 p.m. The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. The Run Up Sands Regency 9 p.m. Everyday Outlaws Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Dust Bowl Revival Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. Thunder Cover Cabo Wabo 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ party Northstar Village 5:30 p.m. Dj Louie Giovanni Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. Jerry Rocha w/Ronnie Schnell The Improv 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ R Styles Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Calendar Girls” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Motown: The Musical” Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m. Tim Gaither Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Country Artists Tribute Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m. Will C Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m. “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Will C Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Special Events Brew HaHa Nugget Casino 7 p.m. Chinese New Year Grand Sierra

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Jan. 28-29 | Times vary UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev VIOLINIST CATHERINE Manoukian has been praised for her innate musicality and imaginative artistry on orchestral, chamber music and recital stages. Her career began at age 12 with her orchestral debut with the Vancouver Symphony. Since then her unique interest in both philosophy and music has led to a thoughtful professional path filled with international engagements and numerous recording projects. | renochamberorchestra.org

Marc E. Bassy GSR Lex 4 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Mike Furlong Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Naked City Harrah’s 6 p.m. Martina Dayton & Joe LaChew Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Mojo Green Nugget Casino 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Decades Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Big Mo & The Full Moon Band Peppermill 8 p.m. Flock of 80z Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Jelly Bread w/House of Waters The Saint 8 p.m. Trippin’ King Snakes Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Boogie Daddies Carson Nugget 8 p.m. Four Tops Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. Atomika Circus Circus 9 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 10 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Jan. 26-Feb. 4 | Times vary Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. A WOMAN WITH a little boy has two suitors: a doctor and a vacuum cleaner salesman. Her husband, a famous big-game hunter and adventurer, disappeared years ago in the Amazon. She is about to be declared a widow when he returns home on his birthday along with his pilot. All those present decide to celebrate and chaos ensues. Kurt Vonnegut wrote this socially minded comedy. | bruka.org

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Great American Taxi and Motet

Feb. 3 | 9 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. THE GREAT AMERICAN Taxi, renowned for their rock ‘n’ roll classic sound featuring a timeless mixture of gutsy pop, country, blue-eyed R&B and bareknuckle barroom chooglin’, shake it up with the Motet, an American funk, afrobeat and jazz influenced band. Sure to be a rockin’ good night. | crystalbaycasino.com JAN. 28 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music KT Sun Deck 1 p.m. Live music Northstar Village 2 p.m. Paul David and the Drivers Squaw Village 2 p.m. Live music Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Pure Winter Alder Creek Café 5 p.m. Rak Dettelback Granlibakken 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Backnblack Hard Rock 8 p.m. Arizona Jones Bar of America 8 p.m. The Lique Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Everyday Outlaw Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Gipsy Moon, Kitchen Dwellers Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Karl Denison’s Tiny Universe w/Orgone Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Thunder Cover Cabo Wabo 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Big View Bar Homewood 12 p.m. DJ party Northstar Village 5:30 p.m. DJ Montague Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 6:45 & 8:45 p.m. Jerry Rocha w/Ronnie Schnell The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dale Poune Boomtown 5 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Naked City Harrah’s 6 p.m. Jack Clifton Bella Fiore Wines 6 p.m. Tim Goldsmith, Higgo Higgons/Bob Irons Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Graham Bonnet Band & Alcatraz Reunion Rockbar 7 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Big Mo & The Full Moon Band Peppermill 8 p.m. Trippin’ King Snakes Max’s Casino 8 p.m. Toney Rocks Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Armed for Apocalypse, Aequora, The Scattering Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

STARSET Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Justin Lee Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Four Tops Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Boogie Daddies Carson Nugget 8 p.m. Flock of 80z Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. The Sam Chase The Saint 9 p.m. 4 Piece Puzzle Sands Regency 9 p.m. Atomika Circus Circus 9 p.m. Worthy & Thee Cool Cats 1Up 10 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 10 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ R Styles Living the Good Life 9 pm. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Motown: The Musical” Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m. Will C Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m. Tim Gaither Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Calendar Girls” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Arnie States Silver Legacy 8 p.m. “Decadence” Harrah’s 10 p.m. Special Events Chinese New Year Grand Sierra

JAN. 29 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music Northstar Village 2 p.m. Live music 89 Bar & Grill 2 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 4:15 & 7:15 p.m. Jerry Rocha w/Ronnie Schnell The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Crush Boomtown 6 p.m. Little Muddy Peppermill 6 p.m. First Take Rockbar Theater 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m. DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Motown: The Musical” Pioneer Center 1 & 7 p.m. “Calendar Girls” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 2 p.m. Tim Gaither Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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Big Water returns T O H I S TA H O E R O O T S S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City Feb. 4 | 2 p.m. | Alpine Bar | Alpine Meadows

ob Selvaggio, aka Big Water, was sitting by Lake Tahoe when the name came to him. It’s the name of the band, as well. Big Water’s roots are steeped in Tahoe where he lived for 12 years playing music and teaching skiing at Alpine Meadows. He currently lives in Portland, Ore. “I play folksy, country, blues that could be a bit Americana and a bit Indie,” he says. “I’m on the edge of those. What represents me, what I do most are folk, country and blues.” Water explains that he’s not the kind of writer who always paints a picture for the listener. “I like to write a song that is about an idea or concept that people have experienced,” he says. The songs he writes are not necessarily about his personal life. Some songs he says are storytelling, but he stresses that it is important that the listener to experience the story. Big Water was 27 when he got his first guitar and started writing in Tahoe. “Blake Beeman, who passed on, hugely influenced the band,” says Water, who played in Tahoe bands throughout the 1990s. “Nothing fancy about my music. I share what comes out of me, the way I feel and the way I look at the world and what I like to talk about.” According to Big Water, he likes to look at the world “with positivity and love. I am a ‘solutionary’ minded person.” Waters was age 7 when he lost his father. He admits that he’s learned a lot about “what is.” A self-proclaimed positive and upbeat person, he says he realizes he can only do as much as he can do, “I can control my attitude, health and spending.” Much of his music comes from things that matter to him. “My Sweet Linda” is from personal experience. With other songs, he wants the meaning of the song to speak to the listener, what he or she gets from the song. Big Water is also an educator. While on

the road, he visits schools and speaks about writing, creativity and music. He’s passionate that the arts find its way back into school curriculum. He says it important to help young people be well-rounded and freethinking individuals. He hopes his “Big Water Goes to School Program” is an inspiration. Big Water thrives on playing to a live audience. “A beautiful connection occurs, the real experience versus the virtual one,” he says. He recently released his new album entitled, “The Moment When the Whole World Goes...WHUT!?” (an acronym for world human unanimous thought). Big Water has lots of friends in Tahoe and he’s coming full circle back to Alpine Meadows for a 20-year reunion tour entitled, “Big Water’s Strawberry Sleigh Ride.” He wants to do a short tour and bring extra people to play with him. “I called guys I’ve been playing with and asked them if they’d be interested in getting on the road with me. We started planning the tour last September,” he says. “I am an artist and wanted to create a creative tour.” Big Water’s creative art director, Daniel Work, collaborated with Big Water to help visually create the tour. The name of the tour was inspired by the Japanese band, Pizzicato Five, who sang a song called, “Strawberry Sleigh Ride.” “It’s beautiful, fun music from Burt Bacharach to disco with a French café feel,” he says. Coming along for the ride is Brandt Schweikert on guitar and vocals, Jesse Hendricks on percussion, banjo and flute, and Dave “Sky” Hemp on drums and harmonica. There will also be a number of special guests performing at Moe’s Original BBQ on Feb. 3 and Alpine Meadows on Feb. 4.  For more information, visit facebook.com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe and squawalpine.com.

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Peter Joseph Burtt

ESCAPES THE ‘MERMAID’S CURSE’ STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

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JAN. 30 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Live music West Shore cafe 6 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

fter recovering from heart surgery late last year, Peter Joseph Burtt has delivered a new album full of introspection, honesty, heartbreak and hope. Released in November, “Mermaid’s Curse” picks up where Burtt left off, exploring themes of mortality and love with a steady groove of soul, reggae, blues and West African rhythm. Evermore so, Burtt’s backing band delivers a cohesive sound, each instrument weaving around the other to create a repetitive yet subtle, ever-changing tapestry of sound within Burtt’s unique genre. Featuring Mama’s Cookin’ alums Zebuel Early and Mike Adamo on guitar and drums, respectively, Sneaky Creatures’ Todd Hol-

of “This Ain’t That” title track, “Mermaid’s Curse” presents a descriptive, imaginative story of a lighthouse master who loses his love to the fate of the sea. The percussive influences of West Africa are fully palpable here with the use of djembe, talking drum and kora interspersed with Early’s spot-on Spanish guitar licks; the ensemble creates an instantly recognizable King Tide sound. Its Taj Mahal meets Paul Simon’s “Graceland” and Burtt is truly in his element again. “Born All Over” jumps back into the roots of reggae and soul music to tell a story of redemption. This was the lone song Burtt performed at the 2015 benefit concert just two

Peter Joseph Burtt’s philosophical lyrics deal with a true yearning, love and loss and the limitations of being human. way on keyboards, Ibou N’gom of SambaDá on percussion and local producer Sam Ravenna on bass, The King Tide bestow the perfect resonance to compliment Burtt’s raw and poignant songwriting. After kicking off with some funky reggae and blues, the album opens up on “Portrait of Marilyn.” This catchy tune drops Burtt back into a familiar West African groove of contrasted drop beat and syncopation highlighted by a gorgeous rollicking Fender Rhodes solo courtesy of Holway.

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Listen to the West African grooves of “Portrait of Marilyn”

“Trapped Again” is classic Burtt: a soulful, gritty voice delivery of heartfelt and expressive lyrics. Ravenna’s bass sounds as sharp and punchy as ever while Adamo’s drumming hits tight and understated, maintaining an unflappable groove throughout. “I can let the hand of fate drag me down,” sings Burtt. “I ain’t got no angel of mercy that came to stay and I got swept away.” After the echoing The King Tide refrain

weeks after his operation to fix a leaking aorta. The fact that his heart was leaking is no surprise; based on his music and songwriting alone, this essential organ must be overflowing with emotion and human connection. Burtt’s philosophical lyrics deal with a true yearning, love and loss and the limitations of being human. On closing tracks, “To Be Perfect” and “Invisible,” he grapples with similar themes over a relentlessly uplifting musical palette, asking the listener to contemplate possibilities still left unsung. While there is nothing as attentiongrabbing as his cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” from Burtt’s 2013 album “Bone to Stone,” overall “Mermaid’s Curse” offers a more unified vision and sound that shows The King Tide gelling into one of the most distinctive acts in the Tahoe region. It’s the perfect vehicle for Burtt’s immense talent and creativity and is sure to be a locals’ favorite album over the course of the coming year. Welcome back, Peter. There’s to lots more to come. Peter Joseph Burtt and The King Tide are opening for the Dead Winter Carpenters. There will also be an after party with Grant Farm. | crystalbaycasino.com 

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Little Muddy Peppermill 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Trey Stone Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

JAN. 31 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW and Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Jonathan Barton Boomtown 6 p.m. Little Muddy Peppermill 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Trey Stone Atlantis 8 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance John Caponera Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

FEB. 1 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ike & Martin “MS Dixie” 5:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Mateo Lane w/Nika Willams The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Little Muddy Peppermill 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Trey Stone Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance John Caponera Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

FEB. 2 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. Mateo Lane w/Nika Willams The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Whiskey Maiden Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 7 p.m. Argenta Trio UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Trey Stone Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m. Country Artists Tribute Show Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. John Caponera Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Anthony K Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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FEB. 3 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music Northstar Village 2 p.m. Live music Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 4 & 8 p.m. Live music Plaza Bar 5 p.m. Mel Wade & Gia Nakoma Resort 5 p.m. Chi McClean Sunnyside 6 p.m. Tower of Power Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. National Soul Bar of America 8 p.m. The Flusters Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Great American Taxi w/The Motet Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Big Water Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ party Northstar Village 5:30 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. Mateo Lane w/Nika Willams The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Trey Stone Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Voodoo Cats & Falling Giants Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Bill Wharton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Radio Relapse The Saint 8 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 10 p.m.

Lisa Lampanelli performs at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno on Feb. 3.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m. John Caponera Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Anthony K Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

FEB. 4 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music KT Sun Deck 1 p.m. Live music Northstar Village 2 p.m. Big Water Alpine Meadows 2 p.m. Chi McLean Squaw Village 2 p.m. Live music Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Brooke Chabot Alder Creek Café 5 p.m. Shawn Thwaits Rebel Quartet Donner Ski Ranch 6 p.m. Tower of Power Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m. National Soul Bar of America 8 p.m. Brett Dennen MontBleu 8 p.m. The Flusters Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Natural Revolution Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Winstrong and DJ Ramone Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m. Dead Winter Carpenters w/Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ party Northstar Village 5:30 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Mateo Lane w/Nika Willams The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Trey Stone Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Ritual-Industrial Gothic Underground Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Bill Wharton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Meaux Green 1 Up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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LAKE TAHOE’S BEST SELECTION OF LIGHTING

Third Eye Blind, Train to perform

Third Eye Blind and Train are the first performers announced for the 2017 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena in Stateline, Nev. Train will perform on July 6, while Third Eye Blind will perform on July 16. Tickets for Third Eye Blind go on sale Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. PST on Ticketmaster.com. In recognition to their fans for their 20th anniversary, Third Eye Blind will, for the first time in their storied history, play their debut album, considered one of the great rock records of all time, in its entirety, as part of a night of music including their latest, “We Are Drugs.” | harveystahoe.com

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Hard Rock celebrates 2 years

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe has been rockin’ Tahoe for two years and is hosting a celebration on Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. with cake and champagne on the casino floor. Later that evening will be a concert by Back N Black, an AC/DC tri-bute band inside Vinyl at 9 p.m. Tickets for the concert are free for Backstage Pass members and $10 for non-members. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Night in the Country adds artists

Northern Nevada’s country music festival, Night in the Country, has added artists and more ticket options for the Yerington festival from July 27 to 29. Tucker Beathard has been added to the 2017 festival lineup. The self-taught guitarist and drummer is well known for his debut single “Rock On,” which reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Other performers include Steve Moakler, Brandon Ray, Toree McGee, Drake White and The Big Fire, Craig Morgan, Justin Moore, Chad Bramlet and Thomas Rhett. The festival has expanded its VIP ticket and camping options. | nightinthecountry.com

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Gipsy Moon and Kitchen Dwellers

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Bruce Baum The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

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Jan. 28 | 9 p.m. Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City

INNOVATIVE FOLK-GROUP Gipsy Moon plants inspiration into the soul, starts a fire in the heart and invokes love in its wildest manifestations. Bits of newgrass, jazz, bohemian-pop, retro-Slavic and Eastern-European sounds will have fans kicking up their heels. Kitchen Dwellers, a Montana-bred bluegrass outfit, captivates fans with high-energy performances and a unique approach to traditional music that fans have dubbed, galaxy grass. | facebook.com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m.

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Jan. 28 | 8 p.m. Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor | Reno, Nev. COINCIDING WITH the release of their sophomore album, “Vessels,” cinematic rock band STARSET is out on a U.S. headlining tour. This bold step forward began as a near-planetary collision of sound, vision and iconoclastic ideologies inspired by Nikola Tesla and Ray Kurzweil. Gemini Syndrome, Authmentis and Alisha Sadler will be performing also. | jubjubsthirstparlor.com

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Theater, Comedy & Dance Kabir Singh Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 7:30 p.m. John Caponera Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. “Decadence” Harrah’s 10 p.m.

FEB. 5 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music Northstar Village 2 p.m. Live music 89 Bar & Grill 2 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 4:15 & 7:15 p.m. Mateo Lane w/Nika Willams The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. First Take Rockbar Theater 6 p.m. Hindsight Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Explorers Club” Restless Artists’ Theatre 2 p.m.

FEB. 6 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

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Live music West Shore cafe 6 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Line Dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

FEB. 7 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7:15 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW and Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Adam Bergoch Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Lotus Cargo 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Bruce Baum The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Rebelution With Passafire Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Truth Joker 1 Up 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Bruce Baum The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “The Untamed” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Bill Kalmenson Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

FEB. 8 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ike & Martin “MS Dixie” 5:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Bill Kalmenson Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Adam Bergoch Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Robb Banks, Da$h, Wifisfuneral Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 6 p.m. DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m. Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Feb. 3-4 | 8:30 p.m. Moody’s Bistro | Truckee HAILING FROM Southern California’s Coachella Valley, The Flusters nostalgically bring a sound to the Indie genre that the band calls dream surf, blending vintage tones with washy effects and driving tempos. These authentic musicians were influenced by Roy Orbison, Dick Dale, The Beach Boys, The Pixies, The Smiths, The Ventures, Broadcast and Mazzy Star. With a new album under their belts, they plan to rock Truckee. | moodysbistro.com

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TA S T Y TIDBITS A big to-do Sparks, Nev. The 22nd annual Brew HaHa is on Jan. 27 at Nugget Casino Resort in the Rose Ballroom from 7 to 11 p.m. This fundraiser for Sierra Arts Foundation will feature more than 100 brews, an artist village representing more than 40 artists and music by longtime area favorite, MoJo Green. Some of the featured breweries include Great Basin, Newcastle, Deschutes, Sierra Nevada and Red Hook. An array of raffle prizes will offer guests entertainment of another sort. A no-host bar and light snacks will also be available for those wanting a momentary distraction from malted barley and hops. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. A general admission ticket is $50 before the event, $60 at the door. | nuggetresort.com

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whipped up a grilled cheese, jalapeño and Tofurkey sandwich in her cast iron skillet in her fireplace along with tomato soup. While my friend Itzi Camio Jacobson, CFO for the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, set up her camp stove and prepared a stir-fry dish, as well as poached eggs and avocado toast for her some of her blackout meals. Remember to use camp stoves in an open garage or front or back porch and never inside. Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen easily and without detection. Of course, a gas barbecue grill is extremely helpful when there’s no power. It’s best to keep extra food on hand and, when an incoming storm is predicted, make sure to get to the store in advance of the weather and power outages. Keep fresh fruit, nut butters, trail mix and dried jerky in the pantry for easy nourishment — all of which are also helpful during emergency situations.

The paws that refresh Sparks, Nev. Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation will host the inaugural Pouring for Paws from 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 29 at New West Distributing in Sparks. There will be music, food, craft beer samplings and wine. The event will include a silent auction, with a variety of items from artwork to overnight stays and ski passes. | Tickets tahoewarf.com

A great way to end the day Incline Village, Nev. Diamond Peak’s Last Tracks Wine/ Beer Tasting events will be held every Saturday afternoon from Feb. 4 through April 15. Take advantage of a late-day lift ticket, valid from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a final chair ride up to Snowflake Lodge to experience breathtaking views, wine or craft beer tastings paired with appetizers. When the event is over, participants can take a run down a freshly groomed trail. Last Tracks features a different winery, brewery or themed flight each week; the schedule will be on the Web site. Tickets will be available for purchase online or through Guest Services. Tickets are $44 and include a ski lift ticket. Diamond Peak season passholders receive a $5 discount. Participants must be able to ski or snowboard down an intermediate run and be age 21 and older to attend. Advance reservations are recommended. | diamondpeak.com

Cowboy coffee is a great way to warm up after shoveling. Just place on top of the stove before heading outside. | Priya Hutner

he recent series of winter storms that dumped a ton of snow on Tahoe found many residents with downed trees, power outages and an enormous amount of shoveling to undertake. After three years of living here, I deem this my first real Tahoe winter. Those with gas stoves or fireplaces might not have found cooking a problem. For those with electric stoves, creativity was imperative. Coffee is a must in the morning before facing the insurmountable amount of shoveling that awaited. Keep the wood stove fed so the house is warm and hot enough to cook on. You might want to keep a batteryoperated coffee grinder on hand for power outages or keep your coffee ground. Brewing up some cowboy coffee is a breeze with a wood stove. All that is required is heating a pot of hot water on the stove, add the ground coffee and allow it to simmer. Keeping soup on hand is also wise.

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Prepare meals that are high in protein to sustain the energy levels you need while working hard and maintaining day-to-day activities during a storm.

When the power is out, break out the coolers and use the readily available snow to keep perishables. | Katherine E. Hill

Winery takeovers Tahoe City Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge presents Ox’s Picks Winemaker’s Dinners that include the expertise of a winery representative in house, as well as a specialty paired entrée with a glass of wine from the featured winery of the week. Prices range from $30 to $35. Failla Wines will be featured on Jan. 26, Blackbird Wine Cellars on Feb. 9, Schramsberg Vineyards and J. Davies Vineyards on Feb. 23, Mauritson Wines/ Rockpile Wines on March 9, St. Supery Estate Vineyards and Winery on March 23 and Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery on April 6. Gros Ventre Cellars will be featured at a date to be determined in April. | sunnysideresort.com

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A cast iron skillet is great for cooking in a fireplace, including tasty grilled cheese sandwiches. | Katherine E. Hill

I had a fabulous mushroom barley soup I had made the day before. I placed some in a pot on the stove and went outside to attack the piles of snow on my deck while it warmed. That was breakfast the first day

of the power outage. I realized between my experiences with Burning Man, a number of Category 3 and 4 hurricanes while living in Florida and as a personal chef, I was relatively prepared to eat well and take care of all of the people who came by to help me shovel and chainsaw the numerous felled trees on my driveway. I found that I craved warm, comforting foods with protein. Scrambled eggs, kimchi and arugula with rice is a standard breakfast and easy to make on the wood stove. A pot of chicken and farro in the freezer was easy to defrost and reheat — and came in handy. Tahoe Weekly owner Katherine Hill

Meals in a bag are another great way to stay nourished and are easy to heat up in a pot of boiling water. Tuna fish and canned salmon provide protein and nutrition and can be stored in the pantry for these kind of special circumstances. It’s important to not open the fridge while the power is out for a short time. But, if it is out for more than half a day, you should break out the coolers. The beauty of Tahoe winter weather is we can put food in coolers and store our perishables in the snow. Be mindful to eat the things that are likely to spoil first. Greens, such as spinach, arugula and lettuces won’t last long. Also, they’ll freeze in the snow. Prepare meals that are high in protein to sustain the energy levels you need while working hard and maintaining day-today activities during a storm. While the storm was intense and challenging and there was much damage to many homes, our community rose to the challenge. Neighbors took care of neighbors and our local personnel worked hard to restore power, respond to emergencies, and get the streets plowed and cleared.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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woods and enjoy peaceful solitude. Crosscountry skiing is a great way to catch up on exercise missed during the busy work period. It also is a great way to burn off extra calories that accumulated during the holidays. Cross-country skiing is one of the best ways to get an all-around, great workout. Before I was a chef, I was a physical education and health teacher. I specialized in kinesiology and exercise physiology. I loved figuring out the way the body worked and how to maximize its full potential. Downhill skiing is a lot of fun. You might think the leg burn and lack of breath you get after a run provides a good workout. Although you are getting some exercise, downhill skiing is not really an efficient way to get maximum physical conditioning. Cross-country skiing, however, is a different game. Even with great technique, the entire body is working and the result is a total workout. There must be a much more pronounced push off of the foot to ensure the waxed ski sets to become a solid platform to push off of. At the same time, the arms are working to help propel you forward as you push off the poles. For this type of total workout, you want to be sure you have plenty of energy and a high carbohydrate meal will help supply that boost. It is much easier for the body to convert carbs into energy than protein. There was what we called the carbohydrate overload system that was good to get the energy level way up for an event. Do not eat too many carbs for four or five days and then on the day before your event, go total carbs. This would saturate the system temporarily with the needed carbs to get you going. Now, there are so many diets out there that some people are afraid to get near a potato or plate of pasta. But, if you are going

out on a cross-country ski trail, you should end up burning that meal off anyway. When thinking about a high-carbohydrate meal, pasta is near the top of the list. Besides, everyone loves a big plate of spaghetti. Pasta is so versatile that there is almost certainly one way or another to prepare it to satisfy anyone. There is ravioli, tortellini, spaghetti or any number of other pasta shapes and styles.

For cross-country skiing, you want to be sure you have plenty of energy and a high carbohydrate meal will help supply that boost. The sauce is what will make the dish. Here again, there are many different possibilities: tomato sauce, clam sauce or even a bit of butter or olive oil with herbs. All are all pretty common sauces or toppings. Here is a pasta sauce that is easy and can be made in less time than it takes the pasta to cook once you cook off the bacon. Carbonnara is similar to an alfredo sauce. It is a white sauce that uses bacon and prosciutto that combine to give it a nice smoky flavor. Usually served over linguini or fettuccini, it is good over the other pastas, too. So before your next cross-country ski trip, give it a try and enjoy.  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. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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ew York Wines, Part I, in our previous issue (available at TheTahoeWeekly.com) covered the sometimes frigid Finger Lakes Region where Riesling is queen. Now we’re heading south to the coast to visit the Empire State’s other wine mecca – Long Island.

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It has a more temperate, but still cooler than most, climates. It is also in a maritime zone and both of these factors are similar to Bordeaux, so it is no surprise that the island xcels with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Both are prominent early-ripening Bordeaux varietals. Long Island vintners also make copious amounts of Rosé from those grapes that are perfect for seaside sipping. The vineyards are about 90 minutes from downtown Manhattan on the North Fork. This area is a cove facing the mainland and, as such, is partially sheltered from the Atlantic storms that often bash southeastern areas. Unlike California and similar to Bordeaux, there is considerable vintage variation because of chancy weather at harvest time when rain and cool temperatures can challenge ripeness and concentration in the grapes. This is why later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon is a third wheel, whether as a stand-alone wine or in red blends.

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Fortunately, there has been a run of good weather since 2010 and along with everimproving winemaking, North Fork wines have been better than ever. As in Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc leads the way on the white side and the typical style is more Old World with some richness and earthiness complementing citrus and melon flavors. When done right, these are interesting, complex wines that dance well with food.

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With miles and miles of beaches, Long Island is morally obligated to make Rosés and these Merlot- and Cabernet Francbased wines are surprisingly light on their feet with floral, spice and strawberry/watermelon notes. The island’s most renowned producer is Wölffer Estate Vineyard where the focus is on classic structured reds from the signature varietals. Wölffer also makes Long Island’s most famous blush wines from the same grapes named Summer in a Bottle.

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MOUNTAIN DINING The Mountain Table Dinner Series 2017 offers a dining experience in Northstar’s Zephyr Lodge. Each dinner will feature a winery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Zephyr Lodge executive chef Aramis Torres. Seating for all dinners will be family style.

Northstar will support Tahoe Food Hub for each dinner of the series, as part of its EpicPromise program. A number of ingredients used in the menus will be sourced from the Tahoe Food Hub. On Feb. 3, Talbot Vineyards will be featured; on Feb. 24, Bonny Doon Vineyards will be featured and on March 17, Merryvale Vineyards will be featured. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a locals’ 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 halfpound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kids’ 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. | (530) 546-3315

La Mexicana | Authentic Mexican

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 | (530) 546-4539

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Daughters Café | Hungarian

Located in a Victorian House on the corner of First and Bell Streets in the Downtown Truckee River District of Reno, Daughters Café offers unique homemade seasonal selections for breakfast and lunch. Choices include Hungarian Chicken Paprikas, Smoked Grits, Homemade Limoncello, fresh daily soup, eggs, omelets, sausage, salad and potatoes. They serve Magpie Coffee and all food is made to order and impeccably fresh. Family owned and operated by mom Barb, and daughters Skye and Bianca. This restaurant will hug you with warmth as if you have come home. Menu changes seasonally and is posted daily on the web. The Beignets alone are worth a visit during your holidays. 97 Bell Street, Reno, Nev. 89503 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. TuesdaySunday (Brunch) | (775) 324-3447 | daughterscafe.com

Lanza’s | Italian

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Explore a world of wines Olympic Valley Dive into the cellar at PlumpJack Bar & Cafe and learn about wine varietals, regions and discover new worldly wines to love. Each Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Wine Voyage will showcase different wine regions from around the globe.

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Taqueria La Mexicana opened in 1997 and brought the tried and tested family recipes from their taqueria in Norwalk that made them successful. Tahoe locals instantly began to notice the fresh ingredients and authentic dishes and La Mexicana quickly became a locals’ favorite for fast, affordable and delicious Mexican food prepared fresh daily. La Mexicana also features an authentic Mexican bakery (fresh bread baked daily), carniceria and a full grocery store to meet your needs while visiting Lake Tahoe. Come taste the difference or order online through Eat 24. 8515 Brook Ave. Kings Beach | lamexicanakb.com | Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | (530) 546-0310

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 gluten-free 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. | (530) 546-2434

Craft cocktail enthusiasts and those who want to become one are invited to participate in Truckee Tavern and Grill’s new Blueprint of the Cocktail class on Saturdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through the end of February. Participants will learn a simple, executable formula to easily craft cocktails at home and how to become confidant and discerning when ordering at a bar. The experience will include conversation focused on the ratios and ingredients that make the most classic cocktails timeless and the art of simple modifications that allow for creation of sophisticated, one-ofa-kind-from-scratch cocktails. Participants will have hands-on experience creating and sampling two cocktails while noshing on cheese and charcuterie. Classes are $90 per person, gratuity included. They are limited to 10 participants per session, ages 21 and older. Reservations are available on a first-come, first served basis. | Register (530) 587-3766

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

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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 F riday 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 | (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

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The West Shore Café and Inn | Seasonal California cuisine

With its beautiful surroundings, warm ambiance and seasonal menus, the West Shore is a lakefront favorite among Tahoe’s community and visitors alike. Enjoy lakefront dining with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, while experiencing our seasonal menus, which always draws from the best seasonal meats, seafood and produce available. Reservations strongly encouraged. Free Lakeside S’mores 4 to 4:30 & Après Ski Specials 3 to 5 p.m. 5160 West Lake Blvd., Homewood | (530) 525-5200 | WestShoreCafe.com

Participants can enjoy a taste of three wines and wine fact cards. January features Rhone Varietals, February highlights Burgundy Varietals and Old World Regions are featured in March and April. Prices vary. | plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Pop in for a Pop Up Truckee Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Pop Up Dinner Series several times per month. Designed and formatted like a spirited dinner party, a Stella Pop Up event is an exploration into creative cooking. Guests are encouraged to walk around the kitchen, joining conversations that are free flowing and educational. There is one tasting menu for each gathering, seating is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. The cost is $97 per person. Seating is limited; reservations are necessary. The series includes Chinese New Year Pop Up on Jan. 27 and 28, Sangria—An Evening in Spain Pop Up on Feb. 3 and 4, Bombay Spice Pop Up on Feb. 10 and 11, Valentine’s Day Pop Up on Feb. 14, Ode to Seafood Pop Up on Feb. 18 and 19 and Basque Country Pop Up on Feb. 24 and 25. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

Free on Wednesdays South Lake Tahoe Wine Wednesdays are at The Loft in Heavenly. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week, with a guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. Half off all house and selected wines by the glass until 4 to 7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

Cooking with plants Truckee Tammy Garbarino offers a “Plant-Based Cooking” class at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Learn how to feed yourself and your family with satisfying, healthy home-cooked meals. Seasoned cooks and newbies can benefit from bringing variety to the kitchen and your palate. The class will be on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. until March. A $10 materials fee is due at class. | Register tdprd.org

Crawling with saloons Virginia City, Nev. The Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl is on Feb. 11 in Virginia City from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, participants select a cup color based on their relationship status: single, taken or not sure. With the cups, they go forth and sample tasty beverages from Virginia City’s historic saloons. Sign up to be Cupid, a group’s designated driver and be rewarded with a special cup, goodies and a chance to win a $50 gas card. Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl is on March 11. On Saint Patrick’s weekend, follow the rainbow and find a pot of gold. All crawl participants receive discounts on full specialty drink orders; those who visit all the saloons can be entered into the grand prize drawing. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

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