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I don’t know why I still am surprised after more than 20 years in Tahoe when local media outlets focus on the negative of a lack of recent snow, rather than telling the full picture of what conditions are like in Tahoe.

Full disclosure – I come from a hard news background working most of my career in daily and weekly newsrooms, but I always taught by writers to tell the entire picture in their coverage. Don’t sugar coat it but get it right.

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Here’s the truth: Despite most Tahoe ski areas getting very little snow in February, ski conditions remain great throughout the region. I’ve heard many locals describe conditions as “stellar,” “amazing” and “one of my best ski days ever.”

So, how can both be true? Because base depths remain healthy from several rounds of snowstorms that started before Thanksgiving and continued snowmaking at most Tahoe resorts throughout the season. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for current conditions at the ski areas in the Tahoe Sierra.

The few systems that came in February didn’t grace us with large amounts, but many ski areas have lots stockpiled under those few inches and they keep cranking those snow guns at every chance. Sure, some of our favorite runs don’t have enough coverage to keep them open, but there’s no such thing as a bad day in Tahoe. So, get out there and enjoy those big, beautiful groomed runs with breathtaking views in every direction, take a hike, go tubing, visit the park, picnic on the beach and have a great time in Tahoe.

Check out this edition for our suggestions on winter fun: SnowFest!’s winter carnival, Subaru Winterfest at Sierra-at-Tahoe, tubing at Northstar, skiing with a ranger at Heavenly, hosting a fondue party, Trails & Vistas documentary debuts, Sugar Bowl’s Silver Belt Series, the Kids Science Expo, the Wigs and Onesies party, Alibi’s renovated Barrel Room, Mountain Family Dinners and a 200-foot banana split at Tahoe Donner Downhill, among much, much more.

And, check out Priya Hutner’s feature on “Tahoe Donner Downhill: Family favorite for generations of skiers” as part of our winter-long series on Tahoe’s independent ski areas. n

on the cover Antti Autti does a frontside 720 at Boreal. Check out the Pop-Up Park debuting on March 13, featuring an exclusive park build that will only be there until March 20. Photography by Rami Hanafi-Eweiss | RideBoreal.com, @BorealMtn

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

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Permanent Population: 66,000

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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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.

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Lake Tahoe is the 2nd deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

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.

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Shoreline: 72 miles Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

Why is the lake blue?

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

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SIGHTSEEING

Revelers enjoy the Kings Beach SnowFest! Parade. The SnowFest! winter carnival continues until March 8 with the parade, ice cream eating contest, Ribfest, Dress Up Your Dog and other great events. Details in this edition’s calendar and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Courtesy SnowFest!

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

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South Lake Tahoe

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

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.)

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North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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, workshops. South Tahoe

Tahoe City

North Shore

(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. South Tahoe

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 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Tallac Historic Site

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

West Shore

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is 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

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. South Tahoe

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C 226,500 STAMPEDE 19,9661 CAPACITY: truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled CAPACITY: 29,840 PROSSER 11,061 in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach CAPACITY: C 9,500 50Pacific Railroad.

DONNER 4,690 stop and route for the Central During these early days, many of Truckee’s INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 CCAPACITY: 18,300 historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee (1868) and the Capitol CAPACITY: A Hotel 20,400 0 MARTIS 1,052 Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown. TART River | FLOW AT FARAD 3650 Truckee

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(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 summer). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its OlympicTROA.NET History Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Vikingsholm Castle Emerald Bay Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic Parking fee | Tours in summer only memorabilia and photographs. TART (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see (530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore Featuring self-guided tours, exhibits and snowshoeing trails. TART hands-on activities for kids on maritime history. TART

Watson Cabin Tahoe City Tahoe Science Center Incline Village Tours in summer only Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe University of California, Davis, science educaCity and on the National Register of Historic tion center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits Places. TART include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

MUSEUMS

Truckee Railroad Museum

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. 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

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

Western SkiSport Museum

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-footlong skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. TART

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., summer)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 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 & the Jungle Gym. TART

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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

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

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Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at 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.

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South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. South Tahoe

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 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)

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North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

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eading west on Northwoods Boulevard in Truckee on a bright, winter day, I see a small mountain through the windshield. There lies a wide swath of glistening fresh groomers of Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. The view of the backside offers a rocky outcrop with a handful of groomed runs and places to ski off-piste. Something is charming and delightful about this ski hill with 600 vertical feet and 120 skiable acres.

“ We pride ourselves in being a family-friendly ski

Subaru WinterFest is a one-of-a-kind concert and mountain lifestyle tour where skiers, snowboarders, friends and families come together to share their love for all things winter. Sierraat-Tahoe will host the event on March 14 and 15 and Boreal Mountain will be the host from March 20 to 22.

There will be live music by national artists.

Enjoy giveaways and test the latest gear from Nordica, Lib Tech, Thule and more. Relax and enjoy free s’mores, snacks and a cup of coffee. KleanKanteen, Terracycle and Leave No Trace will be there to support #DontFeedTheLandfills and share environmental practices.

Experience Super Chewer Outpost by BARK for giveaways while supplies last and guided training sessions. Plus, learn how you can help Subaru and the National Ski Patrol support avalanche rescue dogs. Subaru owners get VIP parking and a special gift while supplies last. | sierraattahoe.com, rideboreal.com

resort. We teach kids as young as 3. We have a history of generations of families that learned how

Skiers at the top of the Eagle Rock lift. | Trevor Clark, Tahoe Donner; Kids enjoy skiing at the resort. | Ryan Salm, Tahoe Donner; Tahoe Donner Ski Lodge. | Court Leve, Tahoe Donner

to ski at Tahoe Donner.”

–Derek Moore

Read about Tahoe’s other independent ski areas at TheTahoeWeekly.com

The ski resort is one of the region’s independently operated ski areas and is owned by Tahoe Donner Association, one of the largest homeowner’s associations in California. The association has 6,473 properties and more than 23,000 members.

Aquatic Monitoring Lab Nights Truckee River Watershed Council Office Truckee | March 4, 18

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free | truckeeriverwc.org

First Tracks & Breakfast Sugar Bowl | Norden | March 4-6 7:30-10 a.m. | facebook.com

Ice Cream Eating Contest Mountain Slice | Tahoe City | March 4 1-3 p.m. $10 | facebook.com

Milk Jug Curling Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | March 4 5 p.m. | tahoesnowfest.org

North Lake Tahoe SnowFest!

Locations across North Lake Tahoe March 4-8

(530) 386-3016, tahoesnowfest.org

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The land was purchased from a Christmas tree farmer and developed by Jack Kirby and Wayne Valley, who was the founder and owner of the Oakland Raiders in 1971. A fire burned a portion of the property that is now the downhill ski resort.

Kirby thought the hill would make a perfect family ski resort and in 1972 Tahoe Donner Ski Resort was born.

“We pride ourselves in being a familyfriendly ski resort where kids learn to ski.

We teach kids as young as three. We have a history of generations of families that learned how to ski at Tahoe Donner,” says Derek Moore, marketing lead for Tahoe Donner Association.

With beginner and intermediate runs (17 runs in all), skiers can find plenty of places to explore. There are two chair lifts.

The Eagle Rock lift gives access to the backside of the mountain at 7350 feet, the mileloop run and a mini-terrain park. The Snowbird chairlift offers access to the beginner runs, learning center and ski school. In addition, for skiers just learning the sport, there’s a magic carpet, the Caterpillar conveyor and ski school learning conveyor.

At the base of the hill, there is a small lodge that offers ski rentals, tuning, a grill and bar, with a sundeck and outdoor barbecue that’s open on weekends when the weather permits.

Dave Walker has been director of the ski school since 2009.

“We are all about families, kids and beginners. We teach all ages but mainly families with young kids,” says Walker, whose three kids learned to ski at Tahoe Donner. “They’ve grown on the mountain.

It’s a safe place for kids to learn and grow.”

Walker oversees the programs, which include ski and snowboarding lessons for TD Tykes, Sunday Speedsters and recreational and race teams.

Olympic and World Championship alpine skier and Tahoe Donner ambassador, Mark Engel, learned to ski at Tahoe Donner. He was age 2 when he learned to ski. He competed in his first alpine ski race at the resort.

The beauty of the Tahoe Donner ski hill is it is rarely busy during the week. On a powder day, you can lap the backside, rarely waiting in line or lapping the groomers. The view from the top of the hill is gorgeous.

Tahoe Donner owns 7,000 acres and boasts a four-season recreational community. Some use requires a membership to the association while some are open to the public. Amenities include a golf course, equestrian center, cross-country ski center, tennis courts and recreational centers. In the summer months, there are plenty of trails accessible for hiking and mountain biking.

Alder Creek Café, located at the crosscountry center, is open seven days a week for dinner and is only minutes away from the ski area resort. | tahoedonner.com 

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On a bluebird day in South Lake Tahoe, skiers and snowboarders are sliding down the nicely groomed slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort. With a high of 50 degrees, a 40-inch snow base and advanced terrain like Mott Canyon open, there is plenty to explore.

What makes a Heavenly skiing or riding experience even better is participating in its Ski with a Ranger program, which is offered on Fridays at 1 p.m. until March 27. The event is hosted by U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit rangers and is free for Heavenly ticket-holders who can ski at an intermediate ability level or

Tom Schaefer at the vista lookout alcove.

Seventh stop | Standing on sunbaked snow overlooking Lake Tahoe, Schaefer discusses the Forest Service’s efforts toward conservation and improving the lake’s clarity. Nowadays, a big part of the Forest Service’s role includes forest thinning and prescribed burns to help protect against quickly spreading natural wildfires and helping local trees fight against diseases such as the white pine blister rust and pests such as sugar pine beetles.

On the California Trail above Tamarack Lodge.

Third stop | Near the bottom of California Trail above where it intersects with the Pinnacles run, Wong is holding a small, stuffed animal of an American marten, one of Tahoe’s native weasels.

She then describes the three ways that wildlife survives in this climate through hibernation, adaptation and migration.

First stop | The group heads up Tamarack Express and meets at the top, which is also a gateway into the California Trail. Here, Sherpa gives us a brief overview of the tour and describes a little bit of the intense and unorganized logging that happened in the late 1800s that led to the Forest Service’s focus on conservation today.

Fourth stop | In a cluster of trees above where the California Trail intersects with Ellie’s, tree and flower expert Sweatt points out white firs, red firs, lodgepole pines, western white pines and ways in which to identify them. The Sierra Nevada also has aspens, junipers, mountain hemlocks and Jeffrey pines that smell like butterscotch when you sniff them.

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Second stop | We head over to the vista lookout alcove on the California Trail where Schaefer talks about how the lake was formed by a downward movement into the earth’s crust forming a graben or ditch. At the speed of fingernails growing, that graben plate created the lake’s base and then surrounding glaciers carved it out to what it is today.

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With a high of 50 degrees,

higher. During the one-hour tour, participants get a snapshot of Tahoe’s geology, history and wildlife.

Our volunteer ranger guides include Tom Schaefer, Diku Sherpa, Melissa Wong and Bob Sweatt. Before we head out, Schaefer tells me that Heavenly opened as a ski resort in 1954 and is one of the only resorts in the U.S. operated entirely on Forest Service land.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit was formed in 1973 and serves as a central entity to help protect and manage Tahoe’s environment. The Forest Service works closely with Heavenly’s environmental engineer and team to help maintain Tahoe’s natural assets and create programs like this to educate guests on what keeps Tahoe blue and beautiful.

a 40-inch snow base Diku Sherpa on the first stop of the tour.

Fifth stop | At the bottom of Canyon Express, Sweatt finishes up his talk on trees. When we ride the chairlift together, he helps another guest and I identify how mountain hemlocks are different from white bark and lodgepole pines.

Sixth stop | At the top of Canyon Express, Wong tells us the sweet love story between the Clark’s Nutcracker and white bark pines. The bird cracks open pinecones and stores seeds under its tongue, then buries up to 100,000 seeds in the ground during the summer months. The following season, the seeds that aren’t dug up grow into white bark pines.

and advanced terrain like Mott Canyon open, there is plenty to explore.

Eighth stop | At our last stop next to Re-Mix Terrain Park, Sweatt concludes the tour by describing the health of the lake and what affects its clarity.

Along with continued development and vehicle output contaminating the lake, the Truckee River, meadows and marshes also usher impurities into Big Blue. Right now, one can see 79 feet down into the lake and the goal is to at least get it down to 100 feet.

SKI WITH A RANGER Fridays | 1 p.m. | Until March 27 First-come, first-served At the end of the tour, people skied off with their newfound knowledge of the Tahoe Sierra. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, I guarantee that you’ll learn something about Tahoe that you never knew before by participating in the Ski with a Ranger program. | skiheavenly.com n

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Sugar Bowl hosts

Quad Crusher, Banked Slalom Sugar Bowl Resort’s signature Silver Belt Series returns with the final two events: the Quad Crusher on March 7 and the Banked Slalom on March 14.

The second event, Quad Crusher, is the resort’s marquee uphill race back for its fourth year. The course covers all four of the resort’s peaks and will test ski endurance. There will be a few categories: Elite, Citizen, Citizen Teams for both male, female and co-ed.

Proceeds will benefit the Sierra Avalanche Center.

The third and final event is the annual Banked Slalom, the best way to kick off spring slashing. The snake-run-style course is specifically built for the event and features flowing banked turns and creative features. Proceeds from the event will benefit High Fives Foundation. | sugarbowl.com

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Wednesday 55+ Ski Clinics Diamond Peak Ski Resort Incline Village | March 4

Bridgetender Rib Fest Bridgetender | Tahoe City | March 6 5 p.m. $20 | tahoesnowfest.org

Entrepreneur’s Roundtable

9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. $250 | (775) 832-1177, facebook.com

Lift Workspace | Truckee | March 6

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Friday Fun Nights

Alibi Ale Works | Truckee | March 5

5-8 p.m. | (800) 466-6784, northstarcalifornia.com

7-9 p.m. Free | facebook.com

4-5 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Northstar California | Truckee | March 6, 13

Conversation Cafe

Glow Golf

Incline Rec Center | Incline Village | March 5, 12

Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley | March 6, 13

10-11 a.m. $5 | yourtahoeplace.com

Cornhole Tournament West Shore Market | Tahoe City | March 5 5 p.m. $20

Entrepreneurs Assembly Startup Roundtable Lake Tahoe Yoga | Zephyr Cove | March 5

8 p.m. $10-$20 | (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com

Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes Diamond Peak | Incline Village | March 6 5:30 p.m. $20-$25 | (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com

5:30-8:30 p.m. | eventbrite.com

NASTAR Races Everything iPhone Kings Beach Library | March 5

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Olympic Valley | March 6-8, 13-15

Giving Fund Speaker Series

Peaks to Tracks Family Snowshoe Trek

Alder Creek Adventure Center | Truckee | March 5

Brockway Summit | Kings Beach | March 6

Ice Cream Eating Contest

Ski with a Ranger

North Tahoe Fire Protection District Kings Beach | March 5

Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe | March 6, 13

3-4 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

4:30-6 p.m. $5-$20 | brownpapertickets.com

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10 a.m. | (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | facebook.com

1 p.m. Free | (775) 586-7000, fs.usda.gov

1 p.m. $10 | tahoesnowfest.org

STROLO Tahoe Meet the Avalanche Rescue Dogs of Squaw Valley Tahoe City Visitor’s Center | March 5

5:30-7 p.m. $5 | (530) 581-8778, business. nltra.org

Blake Apalooza Blue Agave | Tahoe City | March 6 6:30 p.m. | tahoesnowfest.org

Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe | March 6, 7

8 a.m.-10 p.m. | (916) 708-8821, cflf.org

AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course NASTC | Truckee | March 7

8 a.m.-4 p.m. $220 | (530) 386-2102, skinastc.com

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STORY BY MICHELLE ALLEN | PHOTOS BY LUKE ALLEN

T

he days are longer, and the temperatures have been warm recently, but it’s not time to say goodbye to winter just yet.

A great spot for winter fun is Northstar California, offering many family friendly activities, on the snow and off the snow. At the top of the list for my family is skiing, snowboarding and tubing. My son Anikin is a self-proclaimed tubing expert and is excited when we suggest we go tubing at Northstar after school one day.

There are two options for tubing at Northstar, one in the Village and one at mid-mountain. The day we are there, we choose to check out the mid-mountain tubing first. We park and walk through the village to the gondola, which takes us up to the mid-mountain base area. At the top we walk a short distance up a small hill to the tubing center office where we check in.

We grab our tubes and follow the black rubber mats that line the path to the rope tow that will take us to the top of the tubing lane. Anikin is up first and hands the strap on the tube to the operator. She places the tube next to the rope tow and tells him to sit down. Once he is in position, she clips the strap to the rope tow and up he goes.

Kids enjoy sledding at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park.

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for the kids 2’s & 3’s on the Go South Lake Tahoe Library | March 4, 11, 18 10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Mid-Day Movies Community Arts Center Truckee | March 4, 11, 18

1 p.m. | (530) 582-7720, indd.adobe.com

RUFF: Read Up For Fun South Lake Tahoe Library | March 4, 11, 18 4 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

RUFF, Read Up for Fun Truckee Library | March 4, 11, 18

4-5 p.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, truckeefol.org

Toddler Time TV Shows Community Arts Center Truckee | March 4, 11, 18 TOP: At the bottom of his first run, Anikin Allen

proclaims, “This is awesome!”; LEFT: As he gets more comfortable, Anikin Allen asks the operator to spin him faster and to give him a big push.

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Village at Northstar | Free My husband Luke and I ride our own tubes to the top and stand in line waiting for our turn. We watch as other people take in front of us zip down the steep hill.

At the bottom, the lane pushes them to the left up a snow berm and into a sharp righthand corner then over a hump, the tube get a little air as it travels down the other side before disappearing around the corner and down the long chute at the end.

Luke says, “Looks fast,” and as Anikin prepares for his first run, he tells him to be prepared for the hump and the potential for flight. Anikin sits down on his tube and

We spend the next hour taking laps, each time Anikin gets more comfortable and daring. He asks the operator, a friendly Argentinian named Luciano, to spin him fast and to give him a bigger push. Luciano asks him he wants to go super-fast and he, of course, says yes.

Anikin races down the hill, hits the hump and gets a little air. Luke and I follow him down and at the bottom Anikin proclaims, “This is awesome!” and hurries back to the rope tow to do it again. as soon as the operator at the top gets the all clear over the radio, he gives Anikin a good push. His tube races down the hill, hits the hump and gets a little air. Luke and I follow him down and at the bottom Anikin proclaims, “This is awesome!,” and hurries back to the rope tow to do it again.

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After our mid-mountain adventure, we take the gondola back to the village to try the Village Hike and Tube lanes.

Located next to the Overlook patio area, this tubing hill is smaller than the one at mid-mountain. It has a gentle grade and a mellow left-hand turn at the bottom and is well-suited for toddlers or kids new to

tubing. There is not a lift or rope tow so the little ones will have to walk their tubes to the top, but it is a short and easy climb.

Parents can ride, too, or watch from a cozy spot next to a fire pit on the patio.

Anikin takes a few laps but is soon ready to get dinner. He is excited when I suggest pizza and we enjoy a delicious meal at Rubicon Pizza. After dinner, we see that the ice-skating rink is open, and we debate whether to skate. We spend a few minutes watching people skate until Anikin says he is tired but wants to come back another day to skate.

FRIDAY FUN NIGHTS

10-11 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7200, tdrpd.org

Weird Science Wednesday Incline Village Library | March 4

4-4:45 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, events. washoecountylibrary.us

IV Quad Incline Village Library | March 5, 12

3-5 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library | March 5, 12

10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Preschool Storytime Tahoe City Library | March 5, 12

10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov

Friday Fun Nights are offered in the Village at Northstar every week from 5 to 8 p.m. until April 5 with free face painting, disco lights, DJs and ice skating. Indulge in sweet treats with s’mores at the firepits or build your own cupcake at the Cupcake Bar. Complimentary s’mores are also served daily at 4 p.m. at the fire pits around the ice skating rink and do-it-yourself s’mores kits are available for purchase at the rink cabana bars. | northstarcalifornia.com. 

Toddler Time

Michelle Allen is a 20-year resident of Tahoe and mother to a rambunctious 7-year-old and understands the challenges of keeping kids entertained. She may be reached at michelle@tahoethisweek.com.

Teen Scene

Incline Village Library | March 5, 12 11 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130

Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library | March 6, 13

10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Kids Night Out Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee | March 6 5-9 p.m. $22-$29 | tahoedonner.com

Kahle Community Ctr | Stateline | March 6, 13 6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

LEGO Club Truckee Library | March 7, 14

12-1 p.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

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The 15th annual Science Expo 2020 is being offered on both ends of the lake with the North Lake Tahoe Science Expo open to the public on March 12 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Children of all ages and their families can visit the interactive expo on the Sierra Nevada College campus in Incline Village, Nev. Admission is free and Susie Scoops will be there with free ice cream.

The theme this year is earth and space science. The event will feature dozens of hands-on, interactive science experiments, activities and demonstrations emphasizing concepts in geology, climate and weather and space science.

The South Lake Tahoe Science Expo will be on April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College’s gym. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

STEAM Exploration Saturdays

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Kidzone Museum | Truckee | March 7, 14

Incline Village Library | March 12

9 a.m.-12 p.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

4-5 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Baby Story Time Incline Village Library | March 10, 17 11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Family Storytime Truckee Library | March 10, 17

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846

Preschool Storytime Kings Beach Library | March 10, 17

10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Nautical Storytime and Boat Building Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | March 13

10:30-11:30 a.m. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Puppet Show KidZone Museum | Truckee | March 14

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Bilingual Preschool Storytime Truckee Library | March 16

10 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846

Puppets w/Chris Arth KidZone Museum | Truckee | March 10

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Teen Tuesdays Incline Village Library | March 10, 17

4-5 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Twosday Morning Kahle Community Center Stateline | March 10, 17

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Make and Take Incline Village Library | March 11

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1960 Winter Olympics Anniversary PA R T I I STORY BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

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he 1960 Winter Olympics, held at Squaw Valley 60 years ago, are considered to be among the most successful and innovative Winter Games ever. This iconic event is remembered for many breakthroughs, including the first use of computers to instantly tabulate score results, compressors to freeze skating ice, machine-groomed snow for both alpine and Nordic competitions and more.

Progressive organizational policies were also implemented, such as opening speed skating to women and housing athletes together. The competitions were televised live across America, which projected images of Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe into living rooms throughout the nation.

The 1960 Winter Olympics propelled the Tahoe Sierra into the spotlight for scenic beauty and year-round recreation.

Technology made a favorable impression on athletes, coaches and spectators, but it was the human element of competition that captured the drama and emotion of these XVIII Winter Games. Virtually every competitor came with a personal story of sacrifice and accomplishment — too many to cover here — but a few highlights of some American achievements can offer a taste of the excitement that these games generated.

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Against Canada, the American defense proved superior. Goalie John “Jack” McCartan’s performance was stellar with 39 saves out of 40 shots on goal. When the buzzer sounded on the 2-1 American victory, spectators went crazy. Next the U.S. beat Russia 3-2 in a thrilling game that had taken on the broader implications of the Cold War. The American defense

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PENELOPE “PENNY” PITOU

Penelope “Penny” Pitou, a 21-year-old ski racer from New Hampshire, was the top ranked American in the women’s downhill and giant slalom. As a highschool student, Pitou tried to join the boy’s ski racing team. She tucked her hair under a hat to secure a place on their team.

“I asked my friends to call me Tommy,” she said. “I made the team and everything went great until I competed in a race at New Hampton School. I crashed in front of a gate-keeper, my hat flew off and my hair came down. It’s one of the few times in my life that I was at a loss for words.”

After a poor performance at the 1956 Winter Games in Italy, Pitou trained harder. Her perseverance paid off in 1960, when despite a bad cold, she took silver in both the women’s downhill and giant slalom. Pitou was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in the downhill.

Today, she owns Penny Pitou Travel, a full-service agency that organizes tours and adventures around the world. Pitou still leads skiing and hiking excursions in the European Alps.

CAROL HEISS

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American figure skater Carol Heiss had an especially poignant story at the Squaw Valley Olympics. Heiss, raised in Queens, N.Y., earned her first national championship in 1951 at age 11, the first of many winning performances. She skated in the 1956 Winter Olympics and came in second for a silver medal. She earned first place in the World Figure Skating Championships that year, the first of five consecutive world titles.

In 1956, Heiss’ mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The skater offered to turn professional to earn money for treatments, but her mother made her promise that she would try to win a gold medal at the next Winter Olympics. Her mother died six months later and the distraught 16-year-old dedicated herself to fulfilling the promise she had made. She retained her amateur status and for the next three years dominated women’s figure skating as nobody had since Sonja Henie.

She was the U.S. and World Champion figure skater every year from 1957 to 1960.

Heiss came to Squaw Valley on a personal mission: to win a gold medal for her mother. The pressure on Heiss was intense,

U.S. goalie Jack McCartan stops another goal against the Canadian team. | Courtesy Craig Beck

but her inspired skating performances were so eloquent and perfectly executed that each of the nine judges awarded her a first-place score. Her gold was the first for the United States at Squaw Valley. The following week Heiss won her fifth consecutive world championship and then permanently retired from competitive skating. She became the first Winter Olym-

Carol Heiss came to Squaw Valley on a personal mission: to win a gold medal for her mother. The pressure was intense, but her inspired skating performances were so eloquent and perfectly executed that each of the nine judges awarded her a first-place score. pian to receive a tickertape parade in New York City. Today Heiss and her husband Hayes Alan Jenkins (gold medalist in men’s figure skating in 1960) teach and coach aspiring ice skaters.

U.S. OLYMPIC HOCKEY TEAM

In 1960, Canada dominated Olympic ice hockey with six gold medals, one silver and one bronze in the previous eight Winter Games. The betting money was on Canada again at Squaw Valley, but the Russian team (gold medalists in 1956) were considered a strong contender.

Compared to the Soviets so-called amateur team comprised of government-supported hockey professionals, the U.S. media disparagingly portrayed the American team as a ragtag group of college athletes and serious amateurs. There were nine countries involved in the round-robin format of the hockey competitions. Three teams survived the early rounds undefeated: the U.S., Canada and the Soviet Union.

held even after the Russians pulled their goalie in the final minute to add firepower to their offense. The victory set up a final match between the U.S. and Czechoslovakia and a chance for the Americans to win their first gold medal in ice hockey.

This final game played out on Sunday morning, the last day of the Olympics. The Czechs employed the same aggressive style of quick play that had put the Russians on the podium in 1956. After the big win against the Soviet Union the night before, the Americans were exhausted. At the start of the third and final period, the U.S. was down 4-3 and tired from their extreme physical and emotional battle with the Russians.

During the second intermission, Nickolai “Solly” Sologubov, captain of the Soviet hockey team, told the American coach that his players could boost their energy levels by inhaling pure oxygen.

Sologubov’s suggestion wasn’t altruistic.

The Russians may have been out of the running for a gold medal, but they could still win a bronze if the Czechs lost to the Americans.

The third and final period went nearly 6 minutes without a goal until the American offense exploded with six goals to lead an unstoppable surge past the Czechs.

Their 9-4 victory made international headlines and clinched the United States’ first gold medal in ice hockey.

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The American press had given the U.S. hockey team virtually no chance to place higher than fifth at the games. The squad included a fireman, two carpenters, a couple of insurance salesmen, college kids and players from minor league outposts.

After their remarkable victory, however, the same media pundits who predicted their demise proclaimed them the Team of Destiny. n Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com.

You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com.

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Twilight Snowshoe Tours

Tech It Out!

Mass Extinctions and Climate Change

Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament

Northstar California Resort Truckee | March 7

Truckee Library | March 10, 17

Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee Truckee | March 13

Tahoe City Golf Course | March 7 1 p.m. Free

5 p.m. $50-$70 | (800) 466-6784, eventbrite.com

4:30-5:30 p.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

7-8:15 p.m. Free | (530) 550-2225, sierracollege.ticketleap.com

River Talk Celebrity Hound Hobnob

Winter Beach Party

Gallery Keoki | Olympic Valley | March 7

Tahoe Donner | Truckee | March 7

5-7 p.m. Free | (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com

Homewood Mountain Resort | March 7 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | (530) 525-2992, skihomewood.com

North American Ski Training Center Truckee | March 8-10

9 a.m. $495-$715 | (530) 386-2102, chamber.truckee.com

Family Fun Day

North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | March 7

Winter Sports Park | Tahoe City | March 8 10 a.m. | tahoesnowfest.org

9:30 a.m. $10 | tahoesnowfest.org

I-Did-A-Run Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma | March 7

Tahoe Donner | Truckee | March 8

Retro Ski Day & Passholder BBQ Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | March 7, 8

9 a.m. | (775) 588-3515, sierraattahoe.com

Diamond Peak Ski Resort Incline Village | March 8

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | (775) 832-1177, facebook.com

Guided Snowshoe Hikes with a Ranger Tahoe Meadows | Incline Village | March 7, 14 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Snow Sculpture Contest River Ranch | Tahoe City | March 8 12 p.m. | tahoesnowfest.org

Kings Beach Snowfest Parade Downtown Kings Beach | March 7

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free | (530) 5469000, northtahoebusiness.org

Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs | March 13-18 rideboreal.com

South Lake Brewing Company | March 11 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10 | facebook.com

Computer Q & A Kings Beach Library | March 12

3-4 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

1960 Winter Olympics Commemoration Olympic Village Lodge Olympic Valley | March 14

2:30-5:30 p.m. | thesnowmuseum.org

Banked Slalom Sugar Bowl | Norden | March 14

8 a.m.-2 p.m. | facebook.com

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Clover Cup

Coalition Snow | Truckee | March 12

Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs | March 14

North Lake Science Expo

TD Land Trust Ski Tours

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center | Incline Village | March 12

Various venues | Truckee | March 14

6-8 p.m. | facebook.com

12 p.m. | rideboreal.com

12 p.m. $20 | tahoedonner.com

6:30 p.m. $25-$40 | sierrastateparks.org

Grass Sticks Demo Day

Pop Up Park

South Shore Networking Mixer

Dress Up Your Dog

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

5:30-6:30 p.m. | truckeeriverwc.org

12-3 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

AIARE Avalanche Training Level 2 Community Cup

Truckee Philosophy| March 11

9 a.m. Free

4-6 p.m. | (775) 881-7560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Snow Tube Bowling State of the South Shore Community Address

Tahoe Donner | Truckee | March 15

Tahoe Beach Retreat Conference Center South Lake Tahoe | March 12

Current Topics in Tech

12-2 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

5:30-7:30 p.m. | business.tahoechamber.org

Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City | March 17

Feel Good Fridays

TTCF Nonprofit Lunch Series

Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs | March 13

11012 Donner Pass | Truckee | March 18

3-4 p.m. Free | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov

SnowFest Closing Ceremonies The Cobblestone parking lot Tahoe City | March 8

3 p.m. | tahoesnowfest.org

9 a.m. $25 | facebook.com

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free

Last Tracks Wine/Beer Tasting Diamond Peak | Incline Village | March 7, 14 4 p.m. $94 | (775) 832-1177

National Ski Patrol ESR/FWD Women’s Clinic Northstar California | Truckee | March 7, 8 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $50 | (800) 466-6784, eventbrite.com

Pancake Brekafast North Tahoe Event Ctr | Kings Beach | March 7 8:30 a.m. $5-$10 | tahoesnowfest.org

Quad Crusher

Spring Loaded Area venues South Lake Tahoe | March 9-18 tahoesouth.com

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Junior XC National Championships Auburn Ski Club Soda Springs | March 9-14 8 a.m.

Good Morning Truckee Truckee-Tahoe Airport | Truckee | March 10 7-8:30 a.m. $12 | truckee.com

Sugar Bowl | Norden | March 7

7 a.m.-4 p.m. | facebook.com

SKI for MS Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Olympic Valley | March 7

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | (800) 403-0206, facebook.com

Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration Lake Tahoe Golf Course South Lake Tahoe | March 7

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“Art Within Nature” D O C U M E N TA RY O N T R A I L S & V I S TA S D E B U T S

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himsical music, vivid imagery of

Tahoe scenery and a heartfelt display of stories highlighting Trails & Vistas performers’ connection to nature are intertwined in the new documentary “Art Within Nature” premiering at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee on March 6.

The film is a preview of what Trails & Vistas participants can expect during the annual art hikes held in September. “Art Within Nature” shares the stories of local artists, musicians and performers in their connection to nature and the environment.

The film came about when Elizabeth Carmel, owner of the Carmel Gallery in Truckee, reached out to Trails & Vistas cofounder Nancy Tieken Lopez with interest in creating a film about the program. In the past, Carmel and Lopez had worked together on photography related to the Trails & Vistas events. Meanwhile, Elizabeth became involved in cinematography and started pursuing advocacy projects.

“I’ve been going back and forth with [Carmel] since 2015, but this is the first time we’ve collaborated together. I’ve always loved her photography and have used her photographers to capture stills of the events,” Tieken Lopez says.

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Regine Bandel art exhibit

City Hall Lobby | South Lake | March 4-31 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | cityofslt.regroup.com

Shirley Allen Modern Art Exhibit

North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | March 4-April 4 (530) 581-2787, facebook.com

TAL Presents Member Art Show Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | March 4-20

8 a.m.-5 p.m. | facebook.com

Ceramics Class

South Lake Tahoe Senior Ctr | Tues. & Thurs.

1:30-4:30 p.m. | (530) 544-1482

Midway Art Portfolio Review

Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village | March 5 10 a.m. | sierranevada.edu

Public Tour

Truckee Roundhouse | Thursdays

2-2:45 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

“Art Within Nature”

The Cedar House Sport Hotel | Truckee | March 6 6:30-8 p.m. | trailsand-vistas.org

Fiber Art Friday

South Lake Tahoe Library | March 6-June 4 1 p.m. | engagedpatrons.org

FROZEN art exhibit CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Elizabeth Carmel, behind the

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“He was a great fit for the project due to his background in music, his editing and cinematography skills and his enthusiasm for the project,” Carmel says. “His wife Shannon Balazs did the sound recording for the film. I think they both did an amazing job.”

The “Art Within Nature” crew started pre-production a few months before the 2019 Trails & Vistas Art Hikes. They filmed the event in its entirety over two days and added another day of production with some follow-up interviews. Taking their 15 hours of footage and whittling it down into 22 minutes took another two months before the final project was completed.

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Carmel became the producer of “Art Within Nature” and hired award-winning Reno-based filmmaker Bryon Evans as its director.

Cedar House Sport Hotel | Truckee

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6-7 p.m. | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

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“‘Art Within Nature’ is an artist’s point of view on his or her experience at Trails and Vistas,” Tieken Lopez says. “They share how they’re inspired by the landscape and theme, how different the experience is from performing on a stage and how intimate the setting is.”

As musician Wolf Schaefer says in the film, “Nature and music are pretty much bonded together. Everything sounds better out in the woods.”

Tieken Lopez says that her favorite part is when Earthscape artist Andres Amador talks about his relationship with the nonprofit arts organization.

“I love the way Andreas explained the concept of his art — the sound that was used with the chimes and how that complemented the giant boulders in the space he designed. He tells his story really well and the story of Trails and Vistas,” she says.

In the film, Amador describes his art as being an engaging and interacting col-

laboration with nature; he explains how he uses the chimes to urge people to stop thinking and listen to the natural sounds of the forest.

“The [installations] that are most successful are the artwork that is really integrated with the landscape,” Tieken Lopez says.

The “Art Within Nature” film will be shown at 6:30 p.m. The documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with Evans, Elizabeth Carmel, Tieken Lopez; site-specific art installer Lorna Denton and Elizabeth Archer, Trails & Vistas cofounder and InnerRyhthms Dance founder.

Light appetizers, coffee and tea will also be available. It is free to attend, but there is limited seating.

“It’s so wonderful that we have the community support that we do; we work with over a hundred volunteers each year to create Trails and Vistas and we’re so grateful to our sponsors who continue to help us showcase the environment through art and culture and tell the Trails and Vistas story,” Tieken Lopez says. | RSVP info@trailsandvistas.org n

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Open Studio

South Lake Tahoe Senior Ctr | Tuesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | (530) 544-2313

Open Writers Workshop

Keynote Used Records and Books South Lake Tahoe | March 10

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Tahoe Art League Meeting

South Lake Tahoe Senior Ctr | March 10 6-8 p.m. | (530) 544-2313

Writing Series

Word After Word Bookshop | Truckee | 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

Eric Christensen Winter Show Marcus Ashley Gallery South Lake Tahoe | March 13-14 12-6 p.m. | (530) 544-4278

Palate Knife Painting

North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | March 14 12-4 p.m. | (530) 581-2787

Spring Show

TAL Art Gallery | South Lake | March 14-May 31 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Gathering of Artists

North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | 1st & 3rd Thurs.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. | (530) 581-2787

March 4-17, 2020 FUN & GAMES

Horoscopes

FIRE

EARTH

AIR

WATER

Puzzles

Michael O’Conno, Life Coach Astrologer | SunStarAstrology.com

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

The Sun and Mercury in your sign are serving to light the way. Mercury Rx, however, suggests that you have been contending with fog obscuring your ability to see clearly. Fortunately, this will clear this week and you will soon know with much greater clarity where you are headed. A learning curve is featured in this adventure.

All being well, you are in the process of strengthening your overall foundation. The twist is that this includes letting go of prior actions and being willing to renovate what may well be your established base. This is an expansive time in your career, yet you must overcome tendencies to scatter your focus.

Concentrate on essentials and remove the rest.

The influence of Pisces continues to prompt retreat and perhaps even seclusion. Meanwhile, the Capricorn factor is pushing you to take direct and deliberate action. If ever there was a time to delegate various responsibilities to others, if it is available, it is now. Basically, you may find you need a shoulder, or two, to lean on at this time.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Holy inspirations and epiphanies seeding dreams like strikes of lightening piercing loaded rain clouds, Batman. Such waters falling from the heavens above amount to be much as the metaphor suggests a blessing. While prayers do get answered and it may feel that way, this celestial opening of new opportunities can be understood to be the next phase of your destiny.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Living a high vibration life is not simply a matter of ethics. Deciphering what lifestyle choices produce higher vibrations and which weigh you down is a worthwhile task. This may be especially true now with so much heavy-weight Capricorn influence.

Positively, it represents the disciple you need to learn more and follow through to activate an upward spiral.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Do you realize that Pisces is your lover sign?

It can be described as your muse, your playmate, your rainbow and the music that uplifts you. It is the sign of inspiration, imagination and higher ideals and it is calling you out to play. Meanwhile, Capricorn is barking orders for you to listen-up and kiss the fishes with full pucker. Lighten-up.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

You want to be seen and heard and to shine and have your day in the Sun. However, there is a spectrum of factors at play that betray this dream. Not that these factors are here forever. As well, you can offset these frustrating odds with the exercise of your will. Fortunately, your will power is running strong.

Yet, to exercise them effectively, self-transformation may be required.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Some cycles are more complex than others, especially emotionally. This stands to feel true, of late.

While not a fun process, it may be helpful to realize that there is a purpose at play. How you interpret it is up to you, but it can help to understand that life happens ‘for’ and not too us. That said, it can be a real challenge to acknowledge this truth. Doing so is the mark of a spiritual warrior.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

You may be feeling a little lost. In any case, you find yourself deeply reflecting and asking important questions both within and with others. Externally, you are contending with a mixed blend of factors linked to others and perhaps especially linked to your closest relationships, career and social status, in general. In short, the game has arrived at an intense peak.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

A complex weave of influences are at play in your life. Despite the weight that some of these carry, Jupiter especially has arrived to assist you. Accessing its gifts includes being willing to take a few risks and perhaps a big leap of faith, albeit a calculated one.

The Pisces factor currently is destined to activate a brainstorming process. Tune-in.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You are in the midst of a mini cycle of inner change. Even if you are consciously aware of this, you may not want others to know, at least not yet. Plans made earlier this year continue to undergo… alterations. At worst, your confidence levels are wavering.

However, the potential for a big breakthrough is brewing. Persevere especially with business interests.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Circumstances of late both close to home and in your personal life and on the larger world stage are challenging you to have faith in the mystery. This includes being flexible regarding the outcome of your intentions and plans. You know what they say about making God laugh…, tell her your plans. Not that you do not have any say; just that cooperation is at least as important as free will.

Hocus Focus differences: 1. Arm is added, 2. Birdhouse is higher, 3. Sign is moved, 4. Downspout is added, 5. Glasses are removed, 6. Fence is broken.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

The country was divided into two parts, so I suppose they might rename it Cleave Land.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

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WIGS AND ONESIES WITH MOONTRICKS S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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ambo Productions is up to their dance party shenanigans again and plan on bringing the house down at the 8th Annual Wigs and Onesies party featuring the electronic duo Moontricks, Friend, Rumpus and DJ Rambo, himself.

Moontricks is a Canadian duo comprised of Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman, who hails from the Kootenay mountains of Western Canada. Performing together for the last five years, Gurley is a D.J., plays the harmonica, keyboards and produces the music. Rodman has a strong folk background, plays the banjo and guitar, and is also the vocalist for the band.

MARCH 4 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Songs of the Community Truckee Library, Truckee, 1-2 p.m.

Mr. D Runs River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, 3:30-7 p.m.

Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Jerry Douglas Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

“It was one of those things that we didn’t

MARCH 5 | THURSDAY

plan when we got together. We thought,

Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Chi McLean 22 Bistro, Olympic Valley, 3 p.m.

Open Mic Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City, 6-9 p.m.

‘Let’s try this and see what happens.’

It was through this experimentation we

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found our sound.”

–Nathan Gurley The duo came together after Gurley attended a show where Rodman was playing an acoustic set and thought, “How could I remix this?” He felt they had the same groove.

“It was one of those things that we didn’t plan when we got together. We thought, let’s try this and see what happens. It was through this experimentation that we found our sound,” explains Gurley of the music they create. Their music is as if electronic music marries bluegrass in a unique dance of sound.

Initially finding their musical footing in the backyard of British Columbia, they were invited to perform at the illustrious Shambala Festival, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Their chemistry is evident in their high-energy performances.

“We offer live instrumentation with an electronic experience,” says Gurley.

Songwriting as a team, Gurley points out that technology helps them to formulate their songs. They each bring their ideas to the table and email back and forth until their songs take shape.

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“I am inspired by nature, other musicians, and music in general. We come from a small rural mountain area, getting out in nature is important,” says Gurley.

Those themes can be found throughout their music.

When asked what musicians and D.J.’s inspire him, he suggests, “Check out our Spotify playlist,” The Moontricks playlist hosts several songs and artists they are currently listening to. Their tune “Home” is a sweet, moving piece that exemplifies their unique sound.

It is their mutual love of music and what they call boot-stomping bass with banjos and bluegrass that genuinely creates a sound that is cutting edge.

Their vision for the future: “Make music and play as many shows as possible,” says Gurley.

In addition to headliner Moontricks, DJ Friend will perform. He blends an array of organic instruments with a distinctive and danceable sound that personifies his roots in blues, folk, bluegrass and hip hop. Rumpus, a drummer with a punk-rock upbringing, infuses an alternative edge, brings his own unique brand of high vibe, bass-heavy, funky house music. And last, but not least, DJ Rambo

brings his distinct intergalactic vibrations, psychedelic soul, laced with funky sounds to help folks get down.

In the ever-changing landscape of electronic music, the opportunity for artists to expand on the art is endless. The Wigs and Onesie event allow DJs and artists to

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AMERICANA

March 8 | 6:30 p.m.

Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House JOIN A FAMILY-FRIENDLY evening featuring live music by Jenni Charles and Jesse Dunn from Dead Winter Carpenters. All proceeds support SWEP’s environmental education programming. | 4swep.org

March 4-17, 2020 THE LINEUP

MARCH 6 | FRIDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Live Music Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Preacher’s Pickers w/Brian Rashap Sierra, Twin Bridges, 2-5 p.m.

Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m.

Live DJ Fire + Ice, South Lake Tahoe, 3-6 p.m.

Live DJ Azul Latin Kitchen, South Lake Tahoe, 4-8 p.m.

Jeff Jones Sunnyside Lodge, Tahoe City, 4-9 p.m.

Dylan Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m.

Feel Good Fridays Village ar Squaw, Olympic Valley, 5 p.m.

Chi McLean Sunnyside Lodge, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Live Music Gar Woods Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Blake Apalooza Blue Agave, Tahoe City, 6:30 p.m.

“Art Within Nature” The Cedar House Sport Hotel, Truckee, 6:30-8 p.m.

Live Music Sands Regency Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

Mixed eMotion Theatrix: So Now You Know Truckee High Theater, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

“Barbeque Apocalypse” Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m.

Air Supply MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Smoke & Mirrors Part Deux Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Leftover Salmon Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 9:30 p.m.

DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m.

The Nevada Show Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MARCH 7 | SATURDAY DJ Music Homewood Mountain Resort, 12-3 p.m.

Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Live Music Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Alpine Spring Music Series Alpine Meadows, 2-5 p.m.

Squaw Spring Music Series Squaw Valley, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m.

Live DJ Fire + Ice, South Lake Tahoe, 3-6 p.m.

West of Everything Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5:30 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Dancing with the Tahoe Stars MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

“Barbeque Apocalypse” Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m.

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Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

“Barbeque Apocalypse” Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Sierra Night DJ McP’s Tahoehouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m.

Open Mic Classic Cue, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Black Ice Theatre performs in SF Local actors from Black Ice Theatre Co. are heading to San Francisco to perform their latest production, “Never the Sinner,”

by Oscar-nominated writer John Logan, at the Exit Theatre. Directed by Stuart Bousel, performances in San Francisco will be from March 6 to 8 and 12 to 14.

“We have been trekking to San Francisco every weekend for rehearsals for a show the likes of which Tahoe has never seen before,” said Richard S. Sargent, Producing Artistic Director. “Not only are we traveling there, but we are performing with local San Francisco actors who will be traveling here to Tahoe, as well, culminating in a 2-week limited run in both locations.”

Performances will also be held at the Duke Theatre in South Lake Tahoe from March 19 to 21 and 26 to 28. | Tickets neverthesinner. brownpapertickets.com 17

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allman betts band

roger that!

March 13 | 9 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

THE SONS OF THREE of the original Allman Brothers have joined forces to create The Allman Betts Band: Devon Allman (Gregg), Duane Betts (Dickey) and Berry Duane Oakley (Berry). Marc Ford and Jackson Stokes will join as special guests.

Late-night show in the Red Room is with Nashville acid rocker JD Simo. | crystalbaycasino.com

tahoe stars

March 16 | 5 p.m.

West Shore Café | Homewood

SOUTHERN ROCK

Bryan Thompson and Erin Jones

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DANCE

March 7 | 6:30 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL Dancing with the Tahoe Stars presented by Tahoe Arts Project features a Broadway theme this year. Master of Ceremonies for the evening is Dreu Murin, a local afternoon drive radio DJ on South Lake Tahoe’s K-Tahoe 96.1 FM. | montbleuresort.com

Riffs Comedy Club Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Chris Costa The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Mustache Harbor Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Home Hacienda Del lago, Tahoe City, 9 p.m.

Wigs & Onesies Gaper Dance Party The Tahoe Biltmore Casino & Lodge, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 9:30 p.m.

DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

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Downhill March 4-5 The Gentleman March 4-5 The Way Back March TBD LUNAFest March 12 A Quiet Place: Part 2 March TBD Visit TahoeArtHausCinema.com for showtimes, schedule, events + tkts

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Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m.

Live Music Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Mike Schermer Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee, 5:30-9 p.m.

Live Music Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City, 6-8 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Trruckee, 6-9:30 p.m.

Open Mic Village at Squaw, Olympic Valley, 6 p.m.

Music for Stewasrhip Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Nahko and Medicine For The People MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 7-10 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MARCH 9 | MONDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Live Music, Service Industry Night West Shore Cafe, Homewood, 5-8 p.m.

Song Group Tahoe Truckee School of Music, Truckee, 5:15-6:30 p.m.

Open Mic Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 6-9 p.m.

Annual Melodrama Fundraiser Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7 p.m.

AS A COFOUNDER of Bass Camp Festival and a tastemaker in the Reno house scene, Roger That! is known for his distinctive mishmash of melodic vibes and dirty bass lines. | westshorecafe.com

“barbeque apocalypse”

MARCH 10 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Ike & Martin Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Open Mic Rosie’s Cafe, Tahoe City, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

MARCH 11 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Mr. D Runs River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, 3:30-7 p.m.

Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Open Mic Hacienda Del lago, Tahoe City, 6-8 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

THEATER

March 5-7 & 13-15 | 7:30 p.m.

Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe WRITTEN BY Matt Lyle and directed

by David Hamilton, “Barbecue Apocalypse” is a hilarious frenzy of existential angst that will make you laugh uproariously while you consider life’s inherent absurdities. | laketahoegc.com

g. love

&

special sauce

MARCH 12 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Chi McLean 22 Bistro, Olympic Valley, 3 p.m.

Open Mic Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City, 6-9 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Sierra Night DJ McP’s Tahoehouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Kaelan Barowsky

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HOUSE DJ

ALTERNATIVE

March 7 | 6: 30 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. PHILADELPHIA PHENOM Gary Dutton is the front man for G. Love & Special Sauce. He has been combining his love of Bob Dylan with the Beastie Boys since 1992. | caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

Open Mic Classic Cue, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MARCH 13 | FRIDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Live Music Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m.

Live DJ Fire + Ice, South Lake Tahoe, 3-6 p.m.

Live DJ Azul Latin Kitchen, South Lake Tahoe, 4-8 p.m.

Jeff Jones Sunnyside Lodge, Tahoe City, 4-9 p.m.

Feel Good Fridays Village ar Squaw, Olympic Valley, 5 p.m.

North Tahoe High School Jazz Band 40s Jazz Night North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach 6 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Live Music Gar Woods Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

38 Special Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

“Barbeque Apocalypse” Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Howie Gold The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m.

Chris Costa The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Friday The 13th Metal Night Whiskey Dicks, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

Smoke & Mirrors Part Deux Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

The Allman Betts Band Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Balkun Brothers Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America, Truckee, 9:30 p.m.

DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m.

The Nevada Show Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

DJ Ramone Fat Cat Bar & Grill, Tahoe City, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

MARCH 14 | SATURDAY DJ Music Homewood Mountain Resort, 12-3 p.m.

Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Live Music Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m.

Live DJ Fire + Ice, South Lake Tahoe, 3-6 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 4 p.m.

Mudd Bonz Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 6-9 p.m.

Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

“Barbeque Apocalypse” Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m.

Riffs Comedy Club Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Puddle of Mudd MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Chris Costa The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Da MaddHatter’s Party Whiskey Dicks, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

The Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Ignite Cabaresque Harrah’s, Reno, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Wonderbread Five Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America, Truckee, 9:30 p.m.

DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live Music/DJ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Alpine Spring Music Series Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley Squaw Spring Music Series Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley

Open Mic Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 6-9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

MARCH 17 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Jon Armstrong The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Young Dubliners MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Open Mic Rosie’s Cafe, Tahoe City, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Spring Loaded Area venues, South Lake Tahoe

MARCH 18 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

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“New CA employment law AB-5 requirements add to the challenge of meeting our financial goals and create the final stressor on our small non-profit organization,” wrote Executive Director Sue Rae Irelan in an email. “For several years we have experienced the same slowly eroding philanthropic support for cultural life faced by other small arts organizations in our state. We now join many who also face uncertainty regarding increased employment costs and infrastructure needs associated with AB-5.”

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MARCH 15 | SUNDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.

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here is nothing like a piece of crusty sourdough dipped into melted cheese accompanied by a fine glass of wine.

Fondue is the very nature of comfort food or après-ski perfection. I find fondue delicious any time of year; it is excellent for a gathering.

Fondue originated in Switzerland when, during the winter months with little fresh food, the Alpine farmers would turn to leftovers and make do with stale bread and hard cheeses. The farmers prepared a mixture of wine, garlic, herbs and melted cheese. The stale bread softened when dipped in the pot. The cheese mixture was prepared in a caquelon, which can be made

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“ Anytime you can gather meal without having to sit down, it’s more interactive.

It’s a more social experience than a typical table dinner.”

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Fondue was the rage in the U.S. in the 1970s; cheese and chocolate were the most popular dips.

Fondue is a great way to bring people together and enjoy a communal meal.

Cheese, dry white wine, a tad of cornstarch, lemon juice, garlic and pepper are the essential ingredients for a cheese fondue. Gruyère and Emmentaler (aka Swiss cheese) are traditionally used to make fondue; a 50-50 ratio works best, but there are plenty of types of cheeses to use.

French cheeses, Beaufort and Comté, are close cousins to gruyère and can also be used. If you like to experiment, try Gouda, Jarlsberg or fontina. Some suggest adding a soft cheese such as Laughing Cow. For the wine, try a dry white wine like Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc. Some recipes add kirsch, a colorless unsweetened cherry brandy and nutmeg.

I recently hosted a fondue party and invited the Tahoe Weekly staff. I used an Instant Pot to prepare my fondue. You can transfer it into a traditional fondue pot when you’re done or serve it directly from the Instant Pot.

PREPARING THE FONDUE I wiped garlic around the pot; some cooks mince the garlic finely and add it in directly. While the cheese simmers and melts, I prepare the things to dip into the fondue. In addition to pieces of bread, there are so many foods that are complimentary

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for dipping. My menu included meatballs, roasted artichoke hearts, steamed broccoli, roasted baby potatoes, Granny Smith apples and Beyond Meat sausage links.

Once everything was ready, I laid it out on a platter. In addition to savory cheese fondue, I also made a chocolate fondue served with strawberries.

I wasn’t quite ready when fellow writer Tim Hauserman and his friend Joyce Chambers arrived. We chatted while I continued to chop. Entertainment Editor Sean McAlindin, Art Director Alyssa Ganong, Family Editor Michelle Allen, Publisher Katherine Hill and my friend Jeff Brunings arrived shortly after to an array of appetizers and a large pot of my cheese fondue.

The fondue was paired with a Bogle Vineyards Chardonnay and a red wine blend. The chocolate percolated in the castiron fondue pot for dessert. For appetizers, I laid out cured salami, olives, roasted almonds and hummus.

Once everyone settled, I invited everyone to dive in. The fondue dipping began.

“Anytime you can gather with friends for a meal without having to sit down, it’s more interactive. It’s a more social experience than a typical table dinner,” said McAlindin, whose favorite foods to dip were the vegetarian sausage, meatballs and roasted artichoke hearts. “That was the best fondue I’ve had.”

It took about two and a half hours for me to put together the fondue party for eight. It’s a relatively easy and a fun way to share a meal together. The most effort comes from chopping and cutting everything up and there are several shortcuts to cut down on prep time such as precut broccoli, prepared meatballs — there’s even packaged fondue.

Fondue variations are endless. For a Mexican-themed fondue, use Monterey Jack cheese, cumin, jalapeños, diced red

LEFT: All the goodies for dipping; RIGHT: Meatball dipped in cheese fondue.

pepper, lime juice and cilantro and serve with chips. Go Indian by adding curry, turmeric and garam masala to a mild cheese and serve with naan. Try Italian with a pesto added to the cheese with Italian bread. n Priya Hutner is a writer, personal chef and workshop facilitator. She is the owner of the Seasoned Sage, which prepares organic artisan meals for dinner parties and events. She also offers in-home cooking classes, parties and local pop up dinners. As a breath meditation teacher and long-time yogi, she facilitates workshops and classes that focus on gaining a deeper awareness of self. Send story ideas to priya@tahoethisweek.com. | (772) 913-0008, pria78@gmail.com, seasonedsage.com

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Patrons can bring their own food or order in from one of the many restaurants in the neighborhood. The Barrel House is open to 21 and older only; no dogs. It is located at 204 E. Enterprise St., Incline Village. | ​(775) 298- 7001, alibialeworks.com Enjoy the tastes of Tahoe at

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Grate all the cheeses into a bowl, add cornstarch and mix. Set aside. Add the wine and lemon juice to the Instant Pot; put on sauté function. Allow it to get hot. Add cheese mixture and stir until the cheese melts. Add nutmeg and pepper.

Serve with cubes of sourdough or French bread, meatballs, sausage, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, roasted artichoke hearts and roasted potatoes.

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or the everything red installation of our winter wines series we are going to feature a heaping helping of California’s finest big, bold and warm offerings. It’s not fer nuthin’ that California reds rock in the winter because the sunshine and warm growing climates that prevail in the state create the ability to create major body and dark-ripe fruit components. Add to that the diverse geology and coastal influences that allow farmers to tailor their techniques to create wines that also have complexity.

Petra focuses on Mediterranean Farm to Table Cuisine that rotates throughout the season, such as Oven Roasted Fulton Valley Chicken, green beans and polenta, Coco rubbed Bavette Steak with shoe string fries and spring mix.

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There are few regions in the world that can match California’s ability to grow Pinot Noir grapes that are at once quite ripe and still have a sense of balance.

Let’s proceed from the relatively lighter to the rich and thick, red winter wonders.

There are few regions in the world that can match California’s ability to grow Pinot Noir grapes that are at once quite ripe and still have a sense of balance. Even some of the cooler regions such as Los Carneros somehow bring the heat while offering spice and even some minerality to Pinot Noir. The same can be said for the Central Coast areas of Monterey and Santa Barbara.

That old Black Magic from Carol Shelton Wines.

You may be thinking, “Where’s the Zinfandel?” Well, the answer is, right here, but with a little twist. The twist is late harvest and it’s not just about sticky-sweet versions. You see, late harvest means the grapes were left to not just fully ripen, but also to partially dry on the vine. This concentrates and intensifies all the flavor components. The grapes are then fermented as far as yeast can take them, which does leave a little sugar; the other scent and flavor goodies are so powerful, the wines are balanced and complex as well as yummy and warming.

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Moving up the big/bold ladder we land on Merlot. By the way, please quit dissing this little blackbird, which is what the word means in French. Just ask your purveyor for a fully dry version from a quality growing region and you will get a bottle of joy.

A good buying strategy for Merlot is to decide on your price point and ask your local wine purveyors for their favorites.

Next up is Syrah and Petite Sirah. Yes, they are two different grapes, but they share origin in France’s Rhône Valley and often express themselves quite similarly in California. Dark berries abound, accompanied by pepper spice and substantial tannins that California’s climate seems to tame quite well. In winter, look for versions from Lodi and Paso Robles for value offerings or Napa versions if you want to splurge.

Take note: These are not the port-style versions, which have spirits added that halts fermentation so there is more sweetness and typically less balance. A couple of favorites are Carol Shelton’s Black Magic and Dry Creek Vineyard’s Late Harvest Zinfandel. These make great just-off-thehill or in-front-of-the-fireplace sippers — and are a fitting end to our winter wines 2020. n

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or St. Patrick’s Day, a lot of people will be making the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage. I have to say that really does sound good. But I’ve done that meal before. I thought it would be nice to go a little to the right on this recipe. In fact, this broth would be on a lot of tables on March 17 in Ireland.

If you are still with the Corned Beef and Cabbage, I will advise you to not boil the corned beef. Braise it and you will get more flavor. Season the meat and sear it, place it in a pan with a little water, cover the pan and cook it at 225 degrees for about 4 hours, depending on the size of the meat — or until tender.

Because the neck is fatty, you would need to bring it to a boil and skim the top.

Once the meat is cooked, you would need to take the meat off the bone and cut it up. The good thing about using the neck is that you will get a lot more lamb flavor into the broth and you could use all water instead of chicken stock.

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Back to this recipe — this broth is a great Irish meal that you could classify as either a stew or a soup. I read once that it is sometimes called a vegetable soup, which seemed a little weird to me since it does have meat in it.

Now, the main difference between the real thing and the American version (my version, actually) is that in Ireland they would use dried split peas that had been soaked and added to the broth sooner than this recipe calls for — and they would use the lamb neck.

At any rate, try this nice hearty meal instead of the usual Corned Beef and Cabbage to celebrate St. Patty’s Day for a different kind of traditional Irish dinner.

Like with most stews and a lot of soups, this also is great the second day.

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