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Contributing Writers John Dee, Barbara Keck, Bruce Ajari, Mark McLaughlin, Casey Glaubman, David “Smitty” Smith, Priya Hutner, Katrina Veit, Justin Broglio, Kayla Anderson, Lou Phillips, Sean McAlindin, Tim Hauserman, Alex Green, Lisa Michelle, Cam Schilling, Brittany Negaard

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08 Lake Tahoe Facts

47 Free Bird Café

09 Events

49 Wine Column

12 Family Fun

50 Chef’s Recipe

Two milestones are being celebrated this week in the Tahoe Sierra – the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tahoe City Golf Course and the rededication of the Pioneer Monument at Donner Memorial State Park.

12 For the Kids 13 Marinas & Boat Ramps 14 Golf Courses 15 Golf Column 16 Hiking 17 Wet ‘n’ Dirty

Arts & Culture 18 Nancy Takaichi 19 The Arts

Fun & Games 20 Puzzles 21 Horoscope

ON THE COVER Guitarfish returns to Cisco Grove from July 26 to 29 as one of the scores of music, food and art festivals throughout the Tahoe Sierra and beyond. Check out our ninth annual summer Tahoe Music, Events & Festival guide in this issue and at TheTahoeWeekly.com for all of the best summer events. | Photography courtesy Guitarfish, GuitarfishFestival.com

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Both anniversaries mark important historical points in the region’s history. Golf has long been a favorite pastime in Tahoe and, more significantly, the Tahoe City course was designed by world-renowned female golfer and course designer May “Queenie” Dunn-Webb. Near the shores of Donner Lake, the 100-year-old Pioneer Monument pays tribute to America’s westward-bound pioneer families. The road to erecting the monument has as rocky a history as the trail that pioneers once crossed to reach the West, as historian Mark McLaughlin recounts in this edition.

Summer of festivals In what has become one of our biggest issues of the year, we present our ninth annual summer Tahoe Music, Events & Festival guide in this edition. This massive, 20-page section features all of the festivals and events to enjoy this season in Tahoe from music festivals to food and wine fairs, to arts & culture events, to motor sports and air shows, outdoor festivals to theater performances and more. You’ll also find the lineup for all of the free, summer outdoor concerts hosted by great local community groups from the banks of the Truckee River to the shores of Lake Tahoe to Oly-mpic Valley and Markleeville. 

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ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

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.

Eagle Rock

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Demonstrations of lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City

(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.) TART/BlueGo

Heavenly

(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. Ticket required. BlueGo

Tahoe City Field Station

West Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (summer tours), 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, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

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

PROSSER 19,575

(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. (summer tours). TART

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Soda Springs

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

East Shore

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Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

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

Truckee Railroad 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

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 for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART South Lake Tahoe

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

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 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 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 (summer tours). TART

3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

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

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KidZone Children’s Museum

Old Jail Museum

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Truckee

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

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Tahoe City

Gatekeeper’s Museum

CAPACITY: 18,300 C

Watson Cabin

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

CAPACITY: 9,500 C 50

Truckee River |

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

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

CAPACITY: C 226,500

CAPACITY: A 20,400

Emerald Bay

Donner Summit Historical Society

South Lake Tahoe

CAPACITY: 29,840

MARTIS 883

Vikingsholm Castle

Tallac Historic Site

INDEPENDENCE 17,291

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

(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

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org Thunderbird Lodge is the former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

100,000 AF

DONNER 9,256

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

(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

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

STAMPEDE 224,092

Olympic Museum

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART

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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

South Lake Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Tahoe City

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

South Lake Tahoe

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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.

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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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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.

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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 69.2 in 2016. 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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JUNE 7 | THURSDAY Aspen Grove Community Center Incline Village

This is a drop-in conversation forum every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. 10:1511:15 a.m. | (775) 832-1310

Help with computers Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach

Ongoing computer held. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring the Interweb,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. 3-4 p.m. | placer.ca.gov

Entrepreneurs Assembly Startup Roundtable Lake Tahoe Yoga | Zephyr Cove

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he Tahoe Basin offers a plethora of bike trails from a gentle ride along the Truckee River, to a tour past South Lake Tahoe’s beaches. But what we don’t yet have, is a bike trail network that circles Lake Tahoe. In fact, only about 32 of the lake’s 72mile shoreline is served by a bike trail. A group of public and private organizations is making a Herculean effort to change that. Three important bike-trail segments are under construction now that will narrow the gap. Most dramatically, a 3-mile multiuse trail is being built from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. The East Shore Trail is set to be completed this fall. It will begin at a large parking lot in Incline near the Tunnel Creek Cafe. From there it will travel along the lakeshore through a tunnel and across

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Truckee California Welcome Center Truckee

Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this free tour that includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, and other characters. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, and facts. Lasts 1.5 hours, less than 1 mile, mostly flat. 4-5:30 p.m. Free | (530) 448-4143, mountaintowntours.wordpress.com

Tahoe City Golf Centennial Anniversary Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City

100th anniversary events at Tahoe City Golf Clubhouse include long drive and putting competitions, North Tahoe HS Jazz Band, historical presentation by Mark McLaughlin. 5-8 p.m. Free | (530) 583-1516, golftahoecity.com

Cool Car Cruizen Fridays Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Join the fun every Friday until Oct. 12. All cool vehicles welcome. 5-8 p.m. Free | goodsamsaferide.com

Fine N Funky Fashion Show & DJ Dance Party Jake’s On The Lake | Tahoe City

The dynamic team at Fine N Funky highlights the latest looks from its favorite collections by bringing a night of fashion, fun, beauty and charm. Come prepared to dance and venture into the night with another dose of special guest Lil’ Miss Mixer. 9 p.m.1 a.m. | (530) 583-0188, facebook.com

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a 900-foot-long bridge. It will be one of the most beautiful and expensive trails ever built. Hopefully it will not only serve as a popular bike and walking route, but as a way to reduce the number of cars making the trip to busy Sand Harbor. Adding to this is a new bike trail segment from Dollar Hill outside Tahoe City that will connect behind neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay that will one day connect to Kings Beach and on to Northstar and then Truckee. “The Dollar Creek Shared Use Path is set to be completed this summer. This will be 2.2 miles of new-paved path through the woods toward Old County Road. One day it will connect all the way to North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista. This will be a great trail to teach kiddos to bike, as it is off the road,” said Amy Berry, chief executive officer of the Tahoe Fund, an organization which was a key link in funding the trail to Sand Harbor.

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The bike trail along Tahoe’s West Shore goes from Tahoe City to the southern edge of Sugar Pine Point State Park, just an enticingly short distance from the lovely beach and trail into Desolation Wilderness

at Meeks Bay. But the road is narrow with no shoulder, making an on-the-road jaunt a sketchy one. A three-quarter-mile extension to Meeks Bay will enable beachgoers to safely ride to the popular sandy paradise. It is scheduled for completion by the end of the summer. What are the next steps in completing the loop around Lake Tahoe? One proposed addition is the area between Sand Harbor and Spooner Summit on the East Shore. “There is a wastewater export line that runs along there. The sewer line needs repair, so the plan would be to piggy back the pipeline project and a bike trail together,” said Tom Lotshaw, public information officer for Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. This segment would be about 8 miles. “There is broad support for that vision — as funding allows,” said Lotshaw. According to Tahoe Transportation District manager Carl Hasty a shared-use path around the lake is “a really desirable thing to provide safe access for everyone.” He says that the proposed path to Spooner

Summit would be combined with more off-highway parking areas in an effort to alleviate the dangerous conditions that prevail when hundreds of cars park precariously along the steep, narrow highway. Several other small sections on the South Shore are in the works including in Stateline, Nev., from the Edgewood Golf Course to Round Hill Pines. The next steps include connecting Edgewood to downtown Stateline and to connect Round Hill Pines to northward to Zephyr Cove. “We are really trying to connect to the major public beaches, so people have an alternative mode to get where they want to go to,” said Hasty. The biggest challenges to completing the around-the-lake vision are Emerald Bay and Crystal Bay. In both places the highway is narrow and travels through extremely steep terrain, which may never allow construction of a separate bike trail. But the trail extensions currently being built allow for new opportunities for people to ride to some of their favorite Tahoe destinations.

TAHOE BIKE TRAILS TO RIDE South Lake Tahoe trail: The 11-mile Forest Bicycle Trail passes a string of beaches from Stateline, Nev., to the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on State Route 89. Tahoe City to Olympic Valley: This gentle journey from 64 Acres in Tahoe City to Olympic Valley follows the Truckee River. Tahoe City to Sugar Pine Point: This continuous path runs 10 miles along the lakeshore and through forested neighborhoods. It’s an easy route with just a few hills. It passes several beaches and parks along the way. 

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The original clubhouse at the Tahoe City Golf Course, originally named the Tahoe Tavern Links. |Courtesy TCPUD

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Village at Squaw | Tahoe City

Hot August Nights comes early with a Show-n-Shine, awards and live entertainment. Event open to all 1976 and older vehicles. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | squawalpine.com

25th Annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire Camp Richardson’s Wood | South Lake Tahoe

Queen Elizabeth requests your attendance to celebrate 25th anniversary of merrymaking and celebration. Be a part of history and come in costume, or come as you are and immerse yourself in games, theater and splendid Renaissance marketplace. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | valhallafaire.com

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TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Tahoe City Golf Course, the oldest course at Lake Tahoe, celebrates its centennial anniversary during the 2018 season with celebrations on June 8 and 9. Designed by May “Queenie” Dunn-Webb, golf pro and course manager in 1918, this year’s celebrations pay tribute to female athletes, pioneers and North Lake Tahoe history. On Friday, June 8, the course will host putting and driving contests for all ages using hickory stick putters and throwback equipment. Following the contests, author and Tahoe historian, Mark McLaughlin, will deliver a historical presentation on the Tahoe City Golf Course. Admission is free and subject to space availability. On Saturday, June 9, the course will host the Two Bills Heritage Golf Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross and the Tahoe City Recreation Association. This season, ladies enjoy $19.18 rates on Tuesdays (excluding July 3) with everyone enjoying those rates on Thursdays (excluding July 5). As well, the course will be the temporary home to a portion of golf historian Rick Lund’s extensive collection of historical golf equipment and memorabilia. The exhibit’s centerpiece will be a junior golf club made by and carrying the May Dunn-Webb name. | golftahoecity.com

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JUNE 9 | SATURDAY Construction Career Day Sierra College Truckee Tahoe Campus | Truckee

Laborers Local 185 hosts a Construction Career Day. Contractors attending this event will be interviewing qualified applicants. There will be apprenticeship opportunities, as well. recruitment@liunapsw.org 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | (916) 813-7260, chamber.truckee.com

Centennial Celebration and Rededication of the Pioneer Monument Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Erected to honor the immigrants who passed through Truckee looking for new opportunities in the West, the Pioneer Monument has stood for 99 years. Family activities and a Fundraising Gala to raise funds for an education pavilion and restoration of the landmark. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | (530) 583-9911

Wildfire Safety Expo TJ Maxx Parking Lot | South Lake Tahoe

With record drought conditions in the West, learn how to prepare for wildfires. 12-3 p.m. Free | (775) 782-9960, tahoe.livingwithfire.info

13th Annual Truckee Brew Fest Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

The 13th Annual Brew Fest by Truckee Optimist features more than 40 beers and live music in Truckee Regional Park. It will be a great day in the park, with brews, fun and live music by The Blues Monsters. Must be 21. Advance tickets $35 at FiftyFifty, Alibi Ale Works, Dickson Realty, Zander’s, AutoGlass Express Truckee, Tuff Beanz and Mellow Fellow 1-5 p.m. $35-$40 | (530) 320-4948, truckeeoptimist.publishpath.com

Fur Ball Tahoe City Golf Course Tournament Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City

Tahoe City Golf Course is hosting a community tournament to benefit the Red Cross, as it did with its first tournament 100 years ago in 1918. All skill levels invited. 8 a.m.2 p.m. $30-$60 | golftahoecity.com

JUNE 10 | SUNDAY Mike Kise Memorial Fishing Derby Jake’s On The Lake | Tahoe City

Entry forms and rules available at Jake’s On The Lake and Pete N’ Peters. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on June 9. Brunch and lunch served from 11:30 a.m. 4:30 a.m. | (530) 583-0188, jakestahoe.com

A Day of Healing Arts Tahoe Flow Arts | Tahoe Vista

This fundraiser for the performing arts features live performances, live music, local artisans, raffles, food and free workshops. This is a no plastic event; bring your own cup. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | (530) 546-2343, north-tahoebusiness.org

25th Annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire Camp Richardson’s Wood South Lake Tahoe

Maker Show Truckee Roundhouse | Truckee

Artists, tinkers, designers, vendors and hobbyists are invited to showcase his or her diverse and interactive creations. There will also be food trucks, music, art cars, kids’ activities, silent auction and raffle prizes. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Wine on the Water Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino | Incline Village

Join the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe for a spectacular day at the Hyatt Lakeside Ballroom in Incline Village to support local kids. VIP guests will have the opportunity to arrive at noon, receive an exclusive Wine on the Water swag bag and more. This event is a 21 and older with valid ID. 1-5 p.m. | northtahoebusiness.org

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village

Pet Network Humane Society’s 20th annual fundraiser for Pet Network is a fun-filled, formal evening featuring cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and silent and live auctions. | petnetwork.org

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JUNE 11 | MONDAY Cooking For Kids Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District Truckee

Truckee-North Tahoe Joint Chamber Mixer

Summer Recreation Luncheon

Current Thoughts on the Economy

The Village at Squaw Valley | Truckee

Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge | Tahoe City

This is a great opportunity to talk about summer programs, events and offerings to key staff who will connect visitors with your business. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center | Incline Village

In Cooking for Kids, children 9 to 12 will learn simple meals and snacks that take little time. Class time will include hands-on food preparation, clean up & tasting. Prepare dishes like pasta, burritos, baked goods, beverages & spreads. 4-5 p.m. | tdrpd.org

All North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Chamber members are invited to come kick off the summer with a joint chamber mixer hosted in The Village at Squaw Valley. Come for networking, bring business cards and enjoy beverages, appetizers and raffle prizes. Enjoy the first Bluesday Tuesday festivities and stay for dinner. 5-7 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Truckee Historic Walking Tour

Bike Path Clean Up

Truckee California Welcome Center | Truckee

Area locations | South Lake Tahoe

Help get bike paths cleaned and ready for summer followed by Happy Hour at the League to Save Lake Tahoe. Locations along the Upper Truckee, Trout Creek and “Y” area bike paths. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | tahoebikechallenge.org

JUNE 13 | WEDNESDAY

Virtual Reality: The Path to the Future

Jibboom Street Toastmasters

Pizza on the Hill | Truckee

Truckee Regional Airport Conference room Truckee

Michelle Rebaleati will present at Mountain Minds Monday: “Virtual Reality: The Path to the Future.” Virtual reality has the potential for life-changing impacts. 6-8 p.m. $5 | chamber.truckee.com

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OUT & ABOUT

Share interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment. Toastmasters helps expand one’s knowledge and horizons. Guests welcome. 7:30-8:30 a.m. | chamber. truckee.com

Truckee Talkers Toastmasters Town of Truckee Town Hall Conference Room | Truckee

Find a supportive learn-by-doing environment at Toastmasters to achieve personal goals. Guests welcome. 12-1 p.m. | chamber. truckee.com

Current Thoughts on the Economy 2018 provides an economic overview of important trends, insights, and timely economic issues. Learn about the tax law changes and asset classes. And this year’s panel discussion about Bitcoin and Blockchain is sure to be spirited. The question and answer time is always a lively part of this interactive forum. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free | (775) 298-0184, parasol.org

Little Known Stories from Tahoe’s Past

JUNE 14 | THURSDAY Conversation Café

UC Davis Environmental Research Center Incline Village

Aspen Grove Community Center Incline Village

UC Davis Environmental Research Center presents Bill Morgan talking about Little Known Stories from Tahoe’s Past. 6 p.m. | terc.ucdavis.edu

Tahoe City Solstice Festival Tahoe City area venues | Tahoe City

Help with computers Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach

This annual event brings more than a week’s worth of adventure sports, artisan food & wine, acclaimed musician’s and artist’s to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Free | (530) 5833348, visittahoecity.org

Truckee-Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Discussing community issues each month. Open to everyone. 7:30-8:30 a.m. | (530) 587-8808

Visit the Event Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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INCLINE VILLAGE

High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket; GPS rentals available. Opens mid June. TART

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

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

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18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

KIRKWOOD

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet with the notorious DiscWood disc golf course. The 18-hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free. Scorecards and maps may be picked up at the General Store.

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(530) 542-6056 | citiofslt.com 25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

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A mostly flat and moderately wooded course is located at Bijou Community Park featuring 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. The course features mixed tees with varied fairways with slight elevation changes. On Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

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ROLLER SKATING

18-hole course at North Tahoe Regional Park, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com At High Camp at Squaw Valley. All ages. Aerial Tram ticket required. TART

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18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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SKATE PARKS SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 550-2225

Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawndusk. TART

TRUCKEE

ZEPHYR COVE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

The Zephyr Cove course is 18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn10 p.m. TART

HORSEBACK RIDING

INCLINE VILLAGE

TAHOE DONNER

Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners. Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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(530) 587-9470 | tahoedonner.com Guided 1- and 2-hour trail rides for ages 7+. Pony rides. Opens Mid June.

North Tahoe Arts presents Kids Art Saturdays on June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 5 to 12 at North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City. Each workshop allows kids to make a project to be taken home. Volunteer artists guide students in the workshops. This one features making a gift for Dad for Father’s Day. For future dates, visit the Events Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | northtahoearts.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. Open Mid June. TART

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NORTH TAHOE CRUISES “Tahoe Cruz”

(530) 583-6200 | tahoesail.com Scenic, 2-hour sailing cruises from Tahoe City Marine. Private charters. TART

“Tahoe Gal”

(800) 218-2464 | tahoegal.com Cruises to Emerald Bay, Happy Hour, dinner, sunset, full moon, Sunday dinner/live music, comedy dinner, and more. Next to Lighthouse Center, east end of Tahoe City. TART

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be listed in Family Fun. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more family activities. Click on Kids under the Out & About menu.

For the Kids

Pre-Schooler Story Time

Cram Night

Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City | June 7, 14

Incline Village Library | Incline Village | June 7

For ages 5 and younger. 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov

Toddler Story Time Incline Village Library | Incline Village June 7, 14

With stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. 11:15-11:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee Library | Truckee | June 7, 14

For ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay-and-play after the reading. 11:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Mini-Munchkins tennis clinics Incline Tennis Center | Incline Village June 7, 11, 14

A perfect opportunity to develop the aspiring tennis player, ages 3 to 4. Enrollment is available in monthly sessions or daily drop-in, if space is available. 3-3:30 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

The library will be open late for all High School students studying for finals. The library will offer a quite place study and provide refreshments to keep you fueled. 6-9 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Family Fun Fridays KidZone Museum | Truckee | June 8

Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. 11 a.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

Movie Night Incline Village Library | Incline Village | June 8

Looking for quality time with the family? Join the fun for “Paddington 2” and enjoy free popcorn. 6 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Teen Scene Kahle Community Center | Stateline | June 8 Kids in grades 6-12 can shoot hoops, play volleyball, climb the rock wall and play arcade or video games. 6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

Bike Park Lessons River View Sports Park | Truckee June 7, 12, 14

Bike park classes that encourage all riders, 6 to 18, at every level, beginner, intermediate, or expert to build their skills, boost their confidence, and progress their riding in an inclusive, fun park environment. Helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, gloves are required. 5-7 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Basic Water Rescue Class Incline Village Pool | Incline Village | June 9

This course will give participants an American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue certification, as well as training to be an assistant in swim lessons. The Basic Water Rescue certification is a great start to becoming a lifeguard and/or swim instructor. For ages 10 to 14. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $6-$255 | (775) 8321310, yourtahoeplace.com

Summer Swim Camp Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District Truckee | June 7, 11-14

Get the swim boost you need before summer starts or use this class to see if Summer Swim Team will be the right fit for you. All ages. 6-7 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Youth Introduction to Golf Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | June 9

Are you curious about golf? Come check out this free clinic designed to introduce the game of golf to all the beginners out there. Learn aspects of the game from how to hold a club and take a good swing, to putting, chipping and etiquette. 9-10 a.m. Free | (530) 538-1516, tcpud.org

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(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $12-$160. Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

5 a.m.-7 p.m. Until Sept. 30. $15-$20. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. Sealed boats only.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212

7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. May 18-Labor Day. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 523-3203

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. Restrooms.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

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Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

6 a.m.-8 p.m. until Sept. 30. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

BOAT RENTALS & FUEL DOCK Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. Picnic area, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

WEATHER PERMITTING

8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. Picnic area, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

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I-80, Donner Lake exit

PROSSER RSVR.

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Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit

$12-$20. $96-$160 passes. $5 parking only. Mandatory inspections. Restrooms.

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.

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DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. Fenced piers are private.

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KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET

Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.

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Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers kiddie train rides. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

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Truckee Library | Truckee | June 9

Ongoing for kids. 12-1 p.m. | (530) 5827846, mynevadacounty.com

Junior Golf Extravaganza Old Greenwood Golf Course | Truckee June 10

Have a child who is interested in golf? This is your opportunity to get them into the game with group lessons and a variety of games at the Golf Academy. The emphasis here is fun. If the kids have clubs, lease bring them. Ages 6 to 14. 3-5 p.m. | tdrpd.org

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Learn skills for exploring the natural world and how to capture adventures in a nature journal. Some materials provided; bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. 10:30-11:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185

Kids playtime Truckee Library | Truckee | June 11

Truckee Library hosts an unstructured playtime for children and parents. Toys are provided. 4:30-5:30 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Junior Mountain Riders Tahoe Cross Country Ski Center | Tahoe City June 11

Ages 7 to 11 can build confidence and skills. Drop in or bike all season long every Monday at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Center with Junior Mountain Bike Riders. Will ride for about 1.5 hours. Riders are grouped by ability and experience. $10 | tcpud.org

University of Nevada, Reno engineering students present topics to school-age kids in fun, hands-on demonstrations. 4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Story Time Truckee Library | Truckee | June 13

For ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Story time Zephyr Cove Library | Zephyr Cove June 13

Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. 11:30 a.m. | (775) 588-6411, catalog.douglas. lib.nv.us

Summer Reading Kick-off Lake Tahoe Branch Zephyr Cove | June 13

In-Tune Tales will perform traditional folk tales and modern stories through music, lyrics and sound effects. 4-5 p.m. | douglascountynv.gov

Make It! Take It! Incline Village Library | Incline Village June 13

Using the 3D modeling program Tinkercad, kids 8 to 16 will modify one of three designs (money clip, tie clip, or keychain). They can use their name or a Father’s Day wish and then print it out on the library’s 3D printer. Registration is required. 4-6 p.m. | (775) 8324130, washoecountylibrary.us

Mermaid Swim Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District Truckee | June 13

Drop-in swim time for mermaids without a Mermaid University Certificate. Mermaid time with certificate is any public swim times. 6-7 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Paws To Read Incline Village Library | Incline Village June 14

Children can practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages welcome. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool Story Time Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach | June 12

Preschool Storytime is every Tuesday from 10:30-11am. Each week a different theme. Kids work on multi-sensory pre-literacy skills. Stop by for the fun and read books, sing songs, learn nursery rhymes, and do a fun and easy crafts. 10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov

Toddler Time Truckee Library | Truckee | June 12

For ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

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atmosphere is still thick in the air, though humbly balanced with the on-your-toes elements characteristic of a challenging playing field. The first two holes are fairly straightforward par 4s that may attempt to lull you — don’t take the bait. Hole 3 is one of my favorite par 3s in Tahoe and one sure to set the tone for the rest of your round. Tee off a 199-yard bomb from the back tees high into the sky above the pine trees and watch it drop drastically downhill and, hopefully, stick onto the plateaued putting surface below. Old Brockway is nine holes in all, goldilocks in length and ranked by Golf Today as one of the Top 10 nine-hole golf courses in America — for good reason. You can play it twice or more and be up against distinctively different nines every loop. It’s easily walkable, pleasantly rideable with multileveled smallish greens that are deceivingly quick even when wet and false fronts, false backs, false sides even, well adorned with deep, steep-faced traps, so, keep your guard up at all times. Creeks and streams cut through the narrow fairways at clever distances. Course knowledge is extremely helpful, especially around the greens. If it’s your first time out here, keep your approach below the holes whenever possible. After your round, stop in for food and drinks at Spindleshanks. | (530) 546-9909 or oldbrockway.com 

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The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes & descriptions.

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Moderate | 9 miles RT Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park.

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH Easy | 3 miles RT Follow the trail to Chimney Beach trail and follow the trail to the end and over a group of boulders to reach the sandy beaches of Secret Harbor (the wooden steps off the trail lead to the nude beach at Secret Cove). Off Hwy. 28.

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Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake. Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach. Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

SPOONER LAKE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Spooner Lake is a great, easy hike for any season with interpretive displays. At Spooner Lake State Park. NORTH SHORE

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Moderate | 3.6 miles RT Just off the Tahoe Rim Trail, the expansive view from the top provides a panorama of both Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. A single track winds up, offering a gradual climb with no technical challenges, until reaching Picnic Rock, an old volcanic rock. Off Hwy. 267.

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe. A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay.

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Moderate | 2.2 miles RT A small alpine lake situated on the cusp of Desolation Wilderness, the hike is a popular entrance for hikers and equestrians to the back country and a spectacular trek towering over the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. Steady ascent of 850’ in less than 1 mile. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy-Moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery through forests to an expanse of several meadows. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres off Hwy. 89 along the Tahoe Rim Trail for a longer hike or from Ward Creek Boulevard off Hwy. 89.

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Easy-Moderate | .5-9 miles | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse, which is easy to access with small children.

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Easy | 1.5 miles RT The nature trail loops through the forest past an array of wildflowers and through several sections of dense slash bleached nearly white from years of sun exposure. There are great spots to relax on the beach below Ehrman Mansion. ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive. Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15. OLYMPIC VALLEY

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LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness. The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi, cash only. (530) 659-7207. WEST SHORE

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Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle. Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89. ADA access (530) 525-9529.

Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).

SQUAW & EMIGRANT PEAKS Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or squawalpine.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Squaw Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views afforded from Squaw’s spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required. Hikes in the meadows good for small children. TRUCKEE

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP

Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area off Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.

Easy | .5 miles RT Short, self-guided nature loop with signs that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 W from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit.

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Easy-Moderate | .1-3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake not recommended for young children. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89.

Easy | 4 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a walk along the creek. Off Hwy. 267.

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Visit the Event Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events. Annual Hwy 50 Wagon Train

Supercrawl World Championship

Area venues | South Lake Tahoe | June 7-9

Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks | June 9, 10

Bike Park Lessons

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Class

Join the ride in celebration of California and Nevada’s only bi-state historic event. Ride for only a day or for the whole trip at 3 mph. Evening campfires, storytelling and low-key entertainment round out the experience. Families are welcome. | hwy50wagontrain.com

River View Sports Park | Truckee June 7, 12, 14

Thirty-five pro drivers worldwide will battle insane obstacles for the right to be crowned the SuperCrawl champion. Forty sportsman teams from the West Coast will compete in the sportsman class championship. 10 a.m.6 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Incline Recreation Center Pool Incline Village | June 10

Learn to be a Water Safety Instructor and teach swim lessons. This class breaks down each stroke and trains you to teach swimming to anyone by incorporating creative teaching methods, covering basic water safety techniques. Ages 16+. 1-7 p.m. $6-$255 | (775) 832-1310, yourtahoeplace.com

Tahoe Bike Challenge Tahoe locations | South Lake Tahoe | June 7-14

Instead of driving, residents and visitors are asked to ride their bikes to work, school and for fun. Sign up to track miles and join the friendly competition for fun prizes. Volunteer at a Bike Challenge event. Or build a Bike Challenge team or join an existing team. | tahoebikechallenge.org

Tahoe City Trailhead Work Day Tahoe Rim Trail | Tahoe City | June 7

Join Tahoe Rim Trail Association to help make improvements to the Tahoe City North trailhead including new signs, building retaining walls and planting shrubs and trees. Register online. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Hike Donner Summit Canyon Donner Summit | Truckee | June 10

A trail up the canyon follows much of the old Dutch Flat/Donner Lake Wagon Road, which later served as the Lincoln Highway. Some of the historic features visible from the upper part of the trail include Native American petroglyphs, the China Wall and the world’s first automobile underpass (1913). 9 a.m.2 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Historical Tour of Donner Memorial State Park Donner Memorial State Park Truckee | June 10

Learn fly-fishing basics in a free Fly Fishing 101 class. Perfect for beginners of all ages. Fly Fishing 101 will provide free lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging. 1-3 p.m. Free | (775) 850-2272, events.r20.constantcontact.com

Tahoe Donner members and their guests are invited to an exclusive historical tour of Donner Memorial State Park. Experienced docent and skilled storyteller Greg Palmer will lead guests along a quarter-mile educational hike showcasing various historical points of interest with stories of the first wagons that crossed the Sierra Nevada. Two hikes. 11 a.m. Free | tahoedonner.com

June Hike to Frog Lake Overlook

Mike Kise Memorial Fishing Derby

Frog Lake Overlook | Truckee | June 9

Jake’s On The Lake | Tahoe City | June 10

Fly Fishing class Orvis Reno | Reno | June 9

Join local Carmen Carr on a guided hike to hike to Frog Lake Overlook. From Truckee take the Boreal exit off I-80, turn left and go under the overpass, turn left again and head down the frontage road to the PCT trailhead. It’s about 3 miles to the ridge line. 9 a.m. Free | (530) 448-1643, carmencarr.com

Lower Carpenter Valley hikes Lower Carpenter Valley | Truckee | June 9

Truckee Donner Land Trust hosts a guided hike in the Lower Carpenter Valley. Enjoy a docent-led, 5+mile hike on mostly flat terrain on somewhat rough ranch roads at about 6,200 feet in elevation. Participants should be able to hike about 2.5 hours at a moderate pace with some stops. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Strolls, Walks and Hikes Galena Creek Visitor Center | Reno | June 9

Author Mike White and photographer Mark Vollmer offer the most complete familyoriented and accessible guides for anyone who enjoys a stroll, walk or hike to the best paths in the greater Truckee Meadows and Eagle Valley regions. Enjoy a slide show and book signing of “50 of the Best Strolls, Walks, and Hikes Around Reno.” 1-3 p.m. Free | (775) 849-4948, galenacreekvisitorcenter.org

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55+ Hiking Series Area Venues | Incline Village | June 12

Hikers age 55 and older can visit different Tahoe locales as part of IVGID Senior Programs. Meet in Incline Village Recreation Center lobby. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate clothing and shoes. 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

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Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic Truckee | June 14

Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs the life of your bike. This introductory class will help you take care of your bike before, during and after rides. 4-6 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

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Author Mike White and photographer Mark Vollmer will present a slideshow and book signing of “50 of the Best Strolls, Walks, and Hikes Around Reno” and the soon-to-bereleased companion volume, “50 of the Best Strolls, Walks, and Hikes Around Carson City” at the Galena Creek Visitor Center in Reno, Nev., on June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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magine that you are set up with your canvas, paints and easel perched in the middle of a bustling Tahoe City Farmers Market. Everything is moving constantly, yet you only have two hours to create a scene. As an artist, being in the middle of all of those people and moving parts, trying to concentrate and create some of your

Everything’s moving and it’s hard to organize what the scene is. I won Best of Show but Quick Draw is another animal,” she says. Takaichi adds that there are a few things she learned in her three years of entering the Plein Air Open (and Quick Draw Competition):

Nancy Takaichi won Best of Show in 2016 for “West Shore Sports,” which she painted with “25-30 mph winds, many obstacles and snow flurries in June,” she said. best work while the clock is ticking is one of the hardest things you can do. Such is the case with many plein air artists who attend the annual North Tahoe Arts Plein Air Open from June 12 to 16. The Plein Air Open gives artists a chance to connect, unwind and paint the Tahoe Sierra’s incredible scenery. This weeklong event includes organized paint outs at Blackwood Canyon and Sugar Pine Point State Park, a painting demonstration with Philippe Gandiol, artist exhibits, a Quick Draw competition and awards. With an educational background in painting, plein air artist Nancy Takaichi shifted gears and spent a career in marketing communications. However, a few years ago when she retired she picked up painting again. When she bought a home in North Lake Tahoe, Takaichi sought out fellow artists and found North Tahoe Arts. In 2015, she entered her first Plein Air Open. One of the events in particular – the Quick Draw competition – pushed her comfort zone of plein air painting. “It was my first time ever being in a competition, I didn’t know what to paint. 18

Unpredictable weather. “It seems like every time the event is in June there’s always rogue snow flurries. In that first year when I won Best of Show, I did a scene of a side shot of the West Shore Sports building with all of the bikes lined up on the side. There was a lot of activity going on; it was loud with the sound of cutting metal close by, it was windy but also sunny so I needed an umbrella, boats kept parking in front of me blocking my view. But dealing with all of those adversities, that ended up being the painting that won Best of Show.” People. Along with weather, car and pedestrian traffic, constant movement and shadows can affect a scene. Also on the West Shore, Takaichi was painting a scene of the post office, but many people came in and out. It started raining and car headlights reflecting in the rain puddles looked incredible, but were difficult to paint. In a Quick Draw, focus on the big picture first. It’s difficult to get something substantial in a limited time frame. Takaichi suggests getting big shapes on

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: The subject of the 2017 Quick

Draw; The result after two hours; The finished piece after a “little more unrushed studio time.” | Photos courtesy Nancy Takaichi

the canvas first and then dialing in the details depending on how much time you have left. Advance planning. “(For the Quick Draw) I try to get there early and walk around and figure out what to paint. I also set an alarm on my phone when there is a half an hour remaining so that I have time to run it upstairs (to the North Tahoe Arts gallery). I have to be careful to stay out of people’s way, and I’ll ask vendors how long they are going to be there,” she says, to ensure that her scene doesn’t drastically change in the middle of the competition. For her, it’s the experience that keeps her coming back for more. “To be able to take 4 to 5 days and just paint and focus on it without all of the distractions at home. I call it binge painting; it’s wonderful,” she says.

PLEIN AIR OPEN JUNE 12-16 Exhibit & Sale North Tahoe Arts Center | Tahoe City JUNE 14 9 a.m.-noon Farmers’ Market Quick Draw Competition Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Takaichi will be teaching a three-day plein air workshop in August with Randall Stauss. | nancytakaichi.com, northtahoearts.com 

“Permanent Vacation II: Eighteen Writers on Work and Life in Our National Parks” will launch June 13 at 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe with readings from the book. The second volume of this popular collection features writers from national parks all over the country, including locales like Cape Cod and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The event is free and open to the public. Authors reading at the event include Mary Emerick, Andrea Ross, Elizabeth Van Zandt and Tahoe local Joseph Flannery, reading of his encounters with bison in Yellowstone. There will be a short Q&A after the readings conclude. A second reading will be held at Word After Word Books in Truckee on June 25 at 6 p.m. Authors at this event will include Flannery and John Q McDonald on the powers of Pele. This event is also free and open to the public. Books may be purchased at Gaia-Licious and Dharma Love in South Lake Tahoe and Word After Word or online from Bona Fide Books. | bonafidebooks.com

Historical Photo Presentation Artist and University of Nevada, Reno, Foundation Professor of Art Peter Goin will present historical photographs of Lake Tahoe, including from his new book “Emerald Bay and Desolation Wilderness,” on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Science Center at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, Nev. Travel through time, blending history from the black and white past to the colorful present. Time, photography and landscape change in remarkable ways. This 25-year project of Goin’s is nearly complete with many historical images never before exhibited or published that were compiled with the support of a team of research assistants from UNR. | RSVP tahoe.ucdavis.edu

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Artists, tinkers, designers, vendors and hobbyists are invited to showcase his or her diverse and interactive creations at the annual Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show on June 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be food trucks, music, art cars, kids’ activities, silent auction and raffle prizes. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Maker Show | Images courtesy Grant Kay | Truckee Roundhouse Pete Buchan art exhibit Riverside Studios | Truckee June 7-30

Celebrate the art of Pete Buchan in “BuchanArt: Feel The Art.” “The body of work I’ve created is based upon the Chopstick Drip Painting technique I developed about 12 years ago. Harnessing the power of gravity, I drip oil-based enamel paint from

Works: Some Water Some Welded

Introduction to Letterpress

Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room Carson City | June 7-29

Join experienced letterpress printer Steve Robison in a fun, informative workshop at Tahoe Letterpress. Learn how to use a composing stick, set type, and print cards or broadsides. The class includes materials and open studio hours at Tahoe Letterpress. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $50 | bonafidebooks.com

Susan Glaser Church uses traditional forging, plasma cutting and welding. Stephen Reid’s work spans the disciplines of painting, sculpture, installation and printmaking. Free | visitcarsoncity.com

“Elements” defining the region Truckee Community Recreation Center Truckee | June 7-30

Bona Fide Books | Meyers | June 9

Knit in Public Day Atelier | Truckee | June 9

An art installation inspired by the natural elements of the Eastern Sierra. The theme of the exhibit draws on the rivers, mountains, snows and winds and even the road signs and grocery store lines that define the TruckeeTahoe region. | facebook.com

Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day with Atelier and Alibi Ale Works. Join the fun, bring a friend and your yarn project. 4-6 p.m. | (530) 386-2700, ateliertruckee.com

Knitting Group Forms of freedom

Atelier | Truckee | June 12-Aug. 28

Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | June 7-28

The group is open to all knitters, crocheters, loom artists. whatever your thread, you are welcome. This is a not a class, it’s a group intended for individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists. Bring a project or start a new one. 4-6 p.m. Free | (530) 386-2700, chamber.truckee.com

Features large-scale portraits by artist Shelley Zentner. She has created the seven major works in this show since the presidential election. Zentner says that she felt compelled to contribute in some way to the growing voice of protest. Each painting explores a different aspect of freedom: to vote, to learn, to explore the natural world, to escape. | ltcc.edu

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open Area venues | Tahoe City | June 12-16

“From Dust To Water” Nevada Arts Council | Carson City June 7-July 13

In Matthew Couper’s exhibition, “From Dust to Water,” the Las Vegasbased artist uses the language of symbols – skeletons and cacti, blenders and playing cards – to combine pictorial elements in witty and incisive visual narratives. Social commentary is the emphasis in the Couper’s works. Their surreal content addresses bizarre phenomena. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | nvculture.org

Landscape Show exhibit Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery Carson City | June 7-15

Featuring the works of Nancy Clark and Susan Christopher. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | (775) 882-0189, nevadaartists.org

Untitled Nancy Clark | Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery chopsticks onto wood, a system of gravity and imperfection,” says Buchan. | (530) 587-3789, riversideartstudios.com

‘True Grit’ Art Exhibition Western Nevada College: Bristlecone Gallery Carson City | June 7-July 6

An exhibition challenging artists from Nevada to create works from a deck of canceled cards from Carson City casinos, and designing and displaying four Westerninspired Little Libraries to be donated to Carson City. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free | (775) 887-2100

Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather to paint the breathtaking scenery of Tahoe in the open air. The event includes the Farmers’ Market Quick Draw Competition and a public exhibit that coincides with the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic. | northtahoearts.com

Jim Warren Art Show Wyland Galleries | South Lake Tahoe June 8-9

Meet artist Jim Warren in person. 4-8 p.m. Free | eventbrite.com

North Tahoe Arts Members Exhibit North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | June 8

Current members of North Tahoe Arts, professional and amateur artists of any medium are invited to be in this Members Exhibit. Exhibit runs until June 8. 8 a.m. Free | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

Art Expo Black Bear Lodge | South Lake Tahoe | June 9 Enjoy local art, live music, food vendors and fun for all ages. 12-5 p.m. | tahoeartsalliance.org

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The Town of Truckee hosts a community workshop seeking input in the first Public Art Master Plan being developed by Town staff and community stakeholders with support from Truckee Arts Alliance. 5:307:30 p.m. Free | (530) 582-2910, chamber. truckee.com

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Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sun and Mercury in Gemini are helping you to take new leads. Creative interests are a core motivation. Yet, security is also on your mind. Your moods may be up and down in this regard and may well be linked to irrational emotions more than to outer realities. This is a good reminder that we all perceive things more as we are than as they are.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

A busy time behind the scenes continues. This may include a process of deep reflection and contemplation or simply a desire for some downtime. However, you also feel inspired to express yourself creatively. Activities close to home, therefore, will likely prove the most satisfying. Weave productivity with relative retreat for best results.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

The flow of destiny has ushered you to a time of need for disciplined action which requires initiative, endurance and follow through. This is resulting in what might be described as a renovation of your attitude. Improvement is a keyword. At worst, you feel pulled in different directions. Keeping it simple, keep showing up where ‘the work’ is.

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Whether it is manifesting as inner work, or homework or work around the home, this is a busy time. Fortunately, you are in a creative mood. However, you may also feel the urge to escape. But doing so will probably not bring positive results. Surrender is the better attitude. The question is: surrender to what and how to do it. Ask and allow the answer to manifest.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

A busy time continues and circumstances and inspirations too are pushing you to attend to a variety of fronts. You are determined to bring a fresh and perhaps new level of beauty to your home. In some respects, your attitude may be deemed radical, as in tackling or initiating major projects. Beyond clearing and even renovating, you want to build.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Uranus in your sign indicates revolutionary measures. The build-up of these began weeks ago, perhaps even months. In the bigger scheme, even these just represent the beginning. Promotions originating from your own drive or coming in as earned returns are featured. Either way, the learning curve is steep.

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Slowly but sure what once was, is disintegrating. In other words, you are quickly entering into a new status. This is coming with a rather sudden boost of energy that is pushing you. So, you have to meet and give to the challenge. Communication and cooperation are keywords now. Although you may feel rebellious, you are probably wise to stay humbly focused.

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Your view of yourself and the world and your place in it are steadily expanding. Financial considerations remain strongly on your mind. Dreams and goals to increase either your overall sense of security or a sense of purpose and selfactualization are influencing your attitude. One without the other tends to produce an imbalance.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

You have work to do and as far as you are concerned you want to work smarter than harder. This includes exercising your imagination. The only danger is too much of it, which can turn into piein-the-sky get rich quick schemes, for example, or negative hallucinations. Positively, it will serve you by seeing through and beyond the parameters of the box.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Shifts and changes in your public and professional life are underway. These can be described as expansive whether emotionally, intellectually or literally. Either way, extra effort is required as you are guided to see a bigger picture. It includes reaching out to connect with significant others. Family, friends and prospective business partners are featured.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Life can be like a revolving door where the people we encounter come in and leave just as quickly. This is true especially of acquaintances, friends and colleagues but sometimes of family members too. In the bigger picture they are never really far or gone entirely but here on ground zero they might as well be in terms of our experiences. Trust this changing flow.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Reaching out to increase your social network is important now. This can occur in-person or online. Doing so will prove enriching as you engage others and are engaged by them. In doing so, you will forge new bonds. Whether these deepen over time depends on you and your destiny. Being here now, go with this flow and embrace this opportunity.

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SIERRA STORIES Donne r Emigrant Monument | A B i t t e r s w e e t S u c c e s s

alifornia State Parks will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the impressive emigrant monument at Donner Memorial State Park on June 9, complete with a rededication ceremony followed by family activities. Erected after 20 years of effort in the early 1900s, this thought-provoking tribute to America’s westward pioneer families has withstood a century of harsh Tahoe Sierra winters. Year after year, the cast-bronze parents protecting their small children on top of the pedestal resolutely face west, determined to cross Donner Pass.

Year after year, the cast-bronze parents protecting their small children on top of the pedestal resolutely face west, determined to cross Donner Pass. America’s storied yet controversial westward expansion movement in the mid-19th Century is being re-written by scholars and historians focused on the cultural and environmental impacts of this historic migration. However, when it comes to the pioneer monument at Donner Memorial State Park, the focus on family is appropriate. A large portion of the overland emigrants traveling in wagon companies consisted of small or extended families. During the Donner Party entrapment in the winter of 1847, family units far surpassed single men in survival rates. Schoolteacher Charles F. McGlashan first moved to Truckee in 1872, where natural curiosity led him to learn more about the Donner Party wagon train and what really happened that winter. He explored the encampment sites near Donner Lake and at Alder Creek Meadows north of Truckee. McGlashan interviewed many of the survivors and in 1879 published his book, “History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra.” McGlashan’s research was unprecedented at the time and his book is still considered a classic. The compelling story convinced him that a significant monument was needed at the site of the Donner Lake encampment. McGlashan spoke to the California service 22

organization Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) about raising money for the project. He told them that he would allow them to republish his Donner Party book with profits earmarked for a statue. Other financing could come from selling small glass vials containing wood from a log used to build one of the emigrant’s cabins. Further financial help would come from the Native Daughters of the Golden West, as well as the state legislature. McGlashan’s dream took a first step toward reality in 1898 when the NSGW initiated an effort to fund a monument. The organization appointed Nevada City dentist Dr. Chester W. Chapman as chairman of their Donner Monument Committee in charge of fundraising. Dr. Chapman brought much-needed energy and organizational skills to the endeavor, but he also asserted that it should be dedicated as the Pioneer Monument to honor all overland emigrants, not just the Donner group. He also envisioned a bronze statue of a lone male figure gazing west with a hand shielding his brow, atop a 22.5-foot tall pedestal. Native Sons membership is restricted to people born in California and in the late 1800s; many in the order were the children of those intrepid argonauts. Chapman’s idea to recognize all who

crossed the plains spoke to the pride of those who wished to honor the memory of their forefathers. In contrast, McGlashan was adamantly opposed to Chapman’s proposal. He told the committee that the monument was going to be built on the exact site of one of the three cabins that sheltered the emigrants at the lake. McGlashan himself had excavated the location and found period artifacts like dishes and cooking utensils. It was McGlashan’s measurements of tall tree stumps cut during the winter of 1847 that dictated the 22.5-foot height of the pedestal for the monument, representing the depth of snow that winter. (An analysis by this writer of the peak snowpack at Donner Lake in 1847 suggests a maximum depth of about 17 feet but reducing the number by 5 feet or so would have made no difference to the starving emigrants.) McGlashan also pointed out that the land at the east end of Donner Lake was owned by Joe Marzen, a Truckee butcher who grazed cattle there. Marzen had donated the one-acre site for the monument, but the deed stipulated that the parcel was granted expressly for a Donner Party memorial. Beyond the Chapman-McGlashan schism, fundraising was slow going. Dr. Chapman wanted to raise $25,000 or more for an appropriately-sized structure, but many, including San Francisco’s mayor James Phelan, felt that a simple engraved slab of polished granite would suffice. Chapman resisted all efforts to economize the project and his committee scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony with the placement of a cornerstone to signal the forthcoming monument. Held on May 11, 1910, McGlashan was chosen to turn the first spade of soil. He solemnly removed his hat, gazed toward the sky and dedicated the patch of earth to the men, women and children of the Donner Party. There is no record of any comment by Dr. Chapman, who was present. Completed in 1917, the base pedestal for the pioneer statue was constructed of rock and gravel from around Donner Lake. Chapman wanted a lone pioneer figure for the statue, but it was San Francisco sculptor John McQuarrie’s rendition of an emigrant family that was selected for casting. The male figure atop the pedestal today is 16 feet high; the total weight is 18

tons. The final blow to McGlashan’s support of the project came when Chapman insisted that the wording on the pedestal’s east-facing plaque be changed from “On this spot stood the Breen cabin…” Chapman reiterated that the monument was being dedicated to all pioneers and their character; mentioning the Donner Party placed other emigrants in the background. McGlashan testified to the committee that the monument was situated on the “exact site” of the Breen cabin, but today the wording reads “Near this spot …” All eight remaining survivors of the Donner Party were invited to the dedication ceremony on June 6, 1918, but only three felt healthy enough to appear. Nearly 3,500 people attended the event, but instead of covered wagons there were 300 automobiles in the parking lot.

CENTENNIAL C E L E B R AT I O N JUNE 9 Donner Memorial State Park 11 a.m. | Rededication ceremony Noon-4 p.m. | Free family activities 5:30-9 p.m. | Centennial Fundraising Gala sierrastateparks.org

Angry and frustrated, McGlashan felt that his goal of a Donner Party memorial had been compromised — he never visited the site again. Dr. Chapman succeeded in his vital role as chairman of the monument committee, but due to procedural process, he was left off the Native Sons official list of committeemen. In the end, however, McGlashan’s dream prevailed since most park visitors today see the pedestal and statue as a monument to the Donner Party.  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. Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

1918 Pioneer Monument Dedication Among the 3,500 guests that attended the dedication ceremony of the Pioneer Monument at Donner Lake in June 1918 were three survivors of the ill-fated Donner Party wagon train. Photo Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Frances Donner Wilder appeared (daughter of George and Tamsen Donner) along with Martha “Patty” Reed Lewis and her older sister, Virginia Reed Murphy (daughters of James and Margaret Reed). Nearly 90 percent of the children less than 18 years of age were safely rescued from the snowbound mountains that winter, while nearly 70 percent of adult women made it out. Less than 3 in 10 men survived. Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book, “The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

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June 16-Sept. 7 | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Kick off the summer with one of Tahoe’s ongoing free summer concert series five nights a week starting in June. Tuesdays features Bluesdays Tuesdays in the Village at Squaw Valley; Wednesdays there’s Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park; Thursdays offer Truckee Thursdays downtown and Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe; Fridays go to Music on the Beach in Kings Beach and on Sundays Tahoe City offers Concerts on Commons Beach. See the Free Summer Concerts lineup at the end of the festival guide.

Harvey’s hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts kick off with Slightly Stoopid and continue through the summer with Pitbull, Phish, Janet Jackson and many more. | harveystahoe.com

Lazy 5 Summer Series June 6-Aug. 1 (Wed.) | Lazy 5 Regional Park | Sparks Enjoy free concerts all summer at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesdays kicking off on June 6 with a tribute to one hit wonders with Wunderlust. | washoecountyparks.com

“Mozart in the Mountains” June 8 & 10 | Area venues TOCCATA presents “Mozart in the Mountains” with Sinfonie Concertante for Four Winds, Coronation Mass selections and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. | toccatatahoe.org

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Levitt AMP Summer Music Series June 23-Aug. 25 | Brewery Art Center | Carson City, Nev. Enjoy live music at the Brewery Arts Center each Saturday with regional bands performing a variety of genres, kicking off with The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson. | breweryarts.org

High Sierra Music Festival July 5-8 | Plumas County Fairgrounds | Quincy High Sierra Music Festival has been recognized for more than 25 years for its trademark sense of community and annual traditions among festivalgoers and music lovers. This year’s lineup is massive and includes more than 30 bands including The String Cheese Incident, The California Honeydrops and The Motet. | highsierramusic.com

Summer Concerts on the Green July 6-7 | Tahoe Donner Golf Course | Tahoe Donner Step back a couple decades and enjoy two nights of classic rock by four tribute bands. This year brings Big Jangle, a Tom Petty tribute band; Pop Fiction, a party cover band; Best Shot, a Pat Benatar tribute band, and Mustache Harbor, a 1980s cover band. | tahoedonner.com

Food, Blues & Views July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth Enjoy a fresh farm-to-table meal and music under the stars at Sierra Valley Farms with Rick Estrin and The Night Cats in July, Easy Wind in August and Johnny “V” Vernazza Band and The Blues Monsters in September. The series include free camping at the farm. | sierravalleyfarms.com

Classical Tahoe July 8-Aug. 12 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.

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Classical Tahoe features performances from some of the nation’s best classical musicians directed by maestro Joel Revzen. The picture-perfect Lake Tahoe setting provides the ideal backdrop for musical masterpieces of Debussy, Mozart, Brahms and more. The opening Summer Gala features Branford Marsalis and the ending concert of the series presents The Brubeck Brothers Quartet. | classicaltahoe.org

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Concert Under the Stars July 11 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. This evening to benefit the Greenhouse Project features Jefferson Starship with special guest Midnight North. The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes food trucks and vendors. | carsoncitygreenhouse.org

California WorldFest July 12-15 | Nevada County Fairgrounds | Grass Valley Galactic, Magic Giant, Trevor Hall, Anoushka Shankar and more than 50 bands perform on seven stages. The opening ceremonies will feature Global Indigenous Peoples Village. There will be yoga, dance, a marketplace, arts and crafts for kids, teens scene and more. | worldfest.net

Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival & Competition July 19-22 | Trinity Episcopal Church | Reno, Nev. The region’s best guitar players come to Reno for a classical music competition followed by live performances at area venues. Workshops and master classes are offered, as well. | cgwest.org

Night in the Country July 26-28 | Yerington, Nev. The legendary Night in the Country is one the biggest country music festivals in Nevada with three days of camping, country music and great times. Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, Brett Young and Midland are some of the artists performing this year. | nightinthecountry.org

Guitarfish Music Festival July 26-29 | Cisco Grove Campground Gather for four-days of family-friendly fun with some of the region’s top bands. This year artists include Con Brio, Pimps of Joytime, Orgõne and Dead Winter Carpenters plus many more acts. The festival raises awareness for overfishing and pollution of the oceans. | guitarfishfestival.com

Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival Aug. 3-19 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. Mile High Jazz Band Association presents this annual festival that features more than 60 performances and more than 100 performers — and most offer free admission. Beyond jazz, the festival includes bluegrass, blues, Latin and more. | jazzcarsoncity.com

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest Aug. 11-12 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Festival-goers can sip on a wide array of tasty beers from 35 different breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible line-up of music both days. All proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | squawalpine.com

Lake Tahoe Music Festival Aug. 21-26 | Area venues Lake Tahoe Music Festival hosts concerts at locations throughout Tahoe. On Aug. 21, watch an open rehearsal at the Tahoe Maritime Museum. This free event designed for families with children will be an opportunity to see how an orchestra comes together through practice. | tahoemusic.org

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 7 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Six local bands go head to head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the village. Meanwhile, six restaurants in The Village face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. All proceeds benefit Tahoe Institute For Natural Science. | squawalpine.com

Lost Sierra Hoedown Sept. 20-23 | Plumas Eureka State Park | Blairsden The Lost Sierra Hoedown is a weekend of simple outdoor living and human-produced dance-inducing music. This hoedown raises funds and awareness for the re-opening of Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl. | lostsierrahoedown.com 25

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Red, White & Tahoe Blue June 30-July 4 | Area venues | Incline Village, Nev. The celebrations start early with the kick off parade during Red, White and Tahoe Blue at the Village Green. The festivities continue with a weekend of family friendly, community events. A variety of events take place on the 4th including the finale fireworks show. | redwhitetahoeblue.org

3rd of July Fireworks & Beach Party July 3 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area Celebrate the Independence Day holiday a day early in Kings Beach. Spend the day at Kings Beach State Recreation Area and attend the July 3rd Fireworks & Beach Party from 4 to 10 p.m. outside the North Tahoe Event Center including preferred fireworks seating, watermelon eating and sandcastle building contests, music, Alibi Ale Works draught beer, along with food and souvenirs. | northtahoebusiness.org

Star Spangled Sparks July 4 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. Nugget Casino is celebrating July 4 in grand style with a traditional Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks from its roof. Watch a Patriotic Bike Parade at Victorian Square followed by fireworks. Features live musical entertainment, a variety of food vendors and craft booths. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

4th of July Parade July 4 | South Lake Tahoe

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The City of South Lake Tahoe’s 4th of July parade starts where Highways 89 and 50 intersect to Bijou Community Park off Al Tahoe Blvd at 10 a.m. | cityofslt.us

4th of July Fireworks & Beach Bash July 4 | Area venues | Tahoe City Celebrate the country’s birthday at Tahoe City’s 74th annual 4th of July Fireworks Show. The festivities begin with a fun, family beach day filled with live music, games and a food and beer garden, leading up to the dazzling fireworks show. | visittahoecity.org

Lights on the Lake July 4 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe Lights on the Lake will light up the night with a spectacular sky rocket array of red, white and blue streams synchronized to top rock and pop hits and patriotic favorites at 9:45 p.m. Choice viewing spots are South Shore’s sandy beaches and aboard boats. | tahoesouth.com

Fourth of July in Truckee July 4 | Area venues | Truckee Lace up your running shoes for the Truckee Firecracker Mile, followed by the annual July 4th Parade down Donner Pass Road from the high school to historic downtown. Afterward head down to Donner Lake for an afternoon in the sun followed by fireworks under the stars. | truckee.com

Fourth of July Celebration July 4 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. The Comstock celebrates all day on the 4th. A parade starts at noon, Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert, Old-West shootouts, shopping, train rides and of course the incredible fireworks display at dark. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

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4th of July July 4 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Celebrate the 4th with a concert with the Reno Philharmonic at Wingfield Park at 7:30 p.m. and then enjoy fireworks over downtown Reno. | visitrenotahoe.com

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Celebrate the 4th of July at Mormon Station State Park. The day features five traditional music groups and will conclude with a special Independence Day Tribute performance by the Carson City Symphony Orchestra at 4:30 p.m. The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with Traditional American music followed by the Children’s Parade at 11 a.m.| genoaamericana.com

July 4 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev.

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ARTS & CULTURE Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open

June 10 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

June 12-16 | Area venues | Tahoe City

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show features local makers and artists and food and beverages from local restaurants, a silent auction, aft cars and kids’ activities. Free parking, but those who ride bikes get half off the $10 admission ticket. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather for the week to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe en plein air — in the open air. You may spot artists painting along the lake shore, in scenic valleys or in blooming meadows. | northtahoearts.com

Visiting Artists Workshops

Open Air Art Shows

June 11-July 22 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.

June 15-Aug. 26 | Roundhill & Zephyr Cove, Nev.

The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada College hosts the 34 annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more. | sierranevada.edu th

Arts & Crafts shows take place throughout the summer in an open-air village of artisans under the Tahoe sky. Peruse pottery, jewelry, sculpture, prints, paintings, photography, wearable art and woodwork and hand-crafted items. | artisttoyoufestivals.com

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June 28 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts public events in conjunction with its writers’ workshops. | communityofwriters.org

Reno Midtown Art Walk June 28 | Midtown | Reno, Nev.

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The 10th annual Reno Midtown Art Walk showcases the culture of Reno’s Midtown district, which stretches for 1 mile, and is a summer tradition for thousands of fans. By pairing artists with local merchants, the event stirs up the senses with a variety of art, food and live performances. | renomidtownartwalk.com

Dragon Lights June 30-Aug. 5 | Wilbur D. May Arboretum | Reno, Nev. The Reno skyline will light up with 39 larger-than-life illuminated displays crafted by Chinese artisans who hail from Zigong, Sichuan, China’s cultural capital for the ancient art of lantern making. In addition, there will be nightly performances, crafts and a variety of Chinese and traditional food and beverage. Free nightly guided tours are included in admission. | dragonlightsreno.com

Reno Arts Fest June 30-July 1 | City Plaza Park | Reno, Nev.

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Reno Arts Fest features artists presenting original work in all mediums of fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils and watercolors, photography, etchings and sculptures in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public. There will also be a wine walk, and a wine and beer garden. | cwbevents.com

24-Hour Mural Marathon June 30-July 1 | Downtown | Reno, Nev. Competitors will have 24 hours to paint an original mural on a panel outside. The paintings will be a permanent installation. Artists will compete for cash prizes. Virginia Street will be closed for the competition so spectators can enjoy music and food. | circusreno.com

June 7-13, 2018 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

ARTown

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June 30-July 31 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

July 28-29, Aug. 3-5 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe

ARTown encourages audiences to embrace multidisciplinary arts and works to strengthen the art industry in Northern Nevada with a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts. From live music to unique exhibits, enjoy the many variations of creative expression. | renoisartown.com

The 12th annual tour invites the public into artists’ private studios to view and purchase unique local art during two weekends. Paintings, print-making, sculpture, ceramics, photography and art jewelry are among some of the featured works of the league’s fine artists. | talart.org

Pacific Fine Arts Festival

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July 1-Sept. 2 (select days) | Homewood & Tahoe City

July 28-29 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Pacific Fine Arts Festival features paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, graphics, and jewelry and arts and crafts including handmade clothing, leather goods, wooden toys and more with dates throughout the summer. | pacificfinearts.com

This Native American Arts Festival is hosted by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada. Representatives from tribes across the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America gather to celebrate native traditions featuring Native American dancing, master basket weaving display, food, crafts and music. | valhallatahoe.com

Reno Sculpture Fest July 14-16 | Downtown | Reno, Nev. Talented artists fabricate interactive sculptures that stand 6 feet to 14-feet tall. These temporary installations provide an opportunity to intuitively experience, imagine and connect with each piece. Enjoy vendors, food and wine, interact with the artists and enjoy the magic of art. | renosculpturefest.org

Reno Chalk Art Festival July 13-15 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev. Watch chalk paintings come to life at this third annual festival. Using pavement for canvas, artists create spectacular masterpieces. Expect three days of art, food, live entertainment, artisan crafters and more. | atlantiscasino.com

Art, Wine & Music Festival July 14-15 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Fine artists, craft makers, performers and musicians gather in the Village at Squaw Valley for two days showcasing their work paired with wine tasting from regional vineyards and two stages featuring live music. | squawalpine.com

Incline Village Fine Art Festival Aug. 10-12 | Preston Field | Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Fine Art Festival feature artists presenting original work in all mediums of fine arts, including paintings in acrylic, oils and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss his or her work. | cwbevents.com

Art & Soul Sept. 15 | Downtown | Truckee The fourth annual art walk will be held in historic downtown where artists display their work at 30 different stops. Enjoy a music, wine tasting and small bites, while appreciating the artwork. | historictruckee.com

Silver State Art Festival Sept. 14-16 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev. This art festival features gourds, basketry and fine arts and crafts. The event offers gourd and basket-weaving classes. Free admission. | nevadagourdsociety.org

HANS MEYER-KASSEL Artist of Nevada →

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From the Ruby Mountains to Lake Tahoe, artist Hans Meyer-Kassel (1872-1952) aimed to capture the scenic beauty of northern Nevada through his impressionistic paintings.

Hans Meyer-Kassel, Carson Valley in Spring (detail), 1952. Pastel on board, 21 x 25 inches. Nevada Historical Society, Gift of H. William Brooks.

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“Ages of the Moon” July 7-8 | Restless Artists Theatre | Sparks, Nev. Byron and Ames are old friends, reunited by mutual desperation. Over bourbon on ice, they sit reflect, and bicker until fifty years of love, friendship and rivalry are put to the test at the barrel of a gun. | rattheatre.org

ARTS

“Cirque Paris” Through July 31 | Eldorado Casino Resort | Reno, Nev. “Cirque Paris” a unique and electrifying experience featuring circus acts, aerialists and athletes. The production is surreal, beautiful, seductive and at times hilariously outrageous. | eldoradoreno.com

“9 to 5, the Musical” June 7-10 | Truckee Community Theater | Truckee This play, music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought provoking and a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, boss. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Abducting Diana” June 7-23 (select dates) | Bruka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Joy Strotz | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

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Millionaire media boss Diana Forbes McKaye is kidnapped, but this ruthless magnate proves more resourceful than her clumsy abductors in this delight. | bruka.org

Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival June 22-Sept. 21 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival is a unique celebration of music, theater and the visual arts. The festival is set against the magnificent backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Tallac Historic Site. | valhallatahoe.com

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” July 6-28 (select dates) | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. Pantaloons and tunics. Courtesans and eunuchs. Funerals and chases. Baritones and basses. There is something for everyone in this musical. | renolittletheater.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 6-Aug. 26 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev. This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “Macbeth” and “Beehive.” Monday Night Showcase includes live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

“Vortex” July 13-14 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the ballet that rocks featuring passionate rock, dance and alternative music. | avaballet.com

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 25-27 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to the Gatekeeper’s Museum for a celebration of dance with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop. Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-theartist talks help further the collaboration between artists. | laketahoedancefestival.org

“A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Aug. 5 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Sierra Nevada Ballet presents a modern, edgy ballet version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” | sierranevadaballet.org

Trails & Vistas Art Hikes Sept. 8-9 | Clair Tappaan Lodge | Truckee Trails & Vistas offers guided art hikes. Art in nature includes music, art, dance, poetry on a 3-mile trail. On Sept. 8, there’s a World Concert of Peace at Sand Harbor at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Outdoor Amphitheater. | trailsandvistas.org

“Cinderella” Sept. 22-23 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the classic fairytale “Cinderella.” | avaballet.com

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FESTIVALS GALORE Nevada State Fair

Kirkwood Summer Festival

June 8-10 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.

June 30 | Village Plaza | Kirkwood

Enjoy four days of fun, live entertainment, carnival rides, pig racing, car show, food, culture and more. The Nevada State Fair will also showcase exhibits from participating counties of the great state of Nevada. | nevadastatefair.org

The Village Plaza will come alive for a day of wine and beer tasting, incredible food, music, a silent auction and activities for the kids from 3 to 6 p.m. This fundraiser benefits the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department. | kirkwood.com

Truckee Thursdays June 14-Aug. 23 | Downtown | Truckee Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair and part block party, in historic downtown. Hobnob with locals, meet visitors and join in the fun — live music, activity booths, local vendors and food trucks — every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. | truckeethursdays.com

Tahoe City Solstice Festival June 14-17 | Area venues | Tahoe City Celebrate the start of summer with this annual festival featuring classic car show, live music, North Tahoe Plein Air Open, Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic and more. The great outdoors takes center stage during the events, guided tours, clinics and more at the Alpenglow Mountain Festival and during Adventure Sports Week. | visittahoecity.org

Stewart Father’s Day Powwow

American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament July 10-15 | Edgewood Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe This made-for-TV event, owned and broadcast by NBC Sports, is the premier celebrity golf tournament and raises funds for local and national charities. The tournament is a 54-hole modified format that features sports’ and entertainment’s greatest celebrities. | americancenturychampionship.com

Wanderlust Yoga & Music Festival July 19-22 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The Wanderlust Festival offers four days of yoga, music, community and clean eating. Enjoy a variety of yoga classes for all levels taught by some of the world’s most renowned instructors. There will be speakers, meditation instructors, renowned chefs and live musical entertainment. | wanderlustsquaw.com

June 15-17 | Indian Commission | Carson City, Nev.

Reno Basque Festival

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with the entire family and experience American Indian heritage, history and pride at the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow. The former Stewart Indian School will come alive with more than 200 dancers, 25 arts and crafts vendors and Indian tacos and other fare. | stewartindianschool.com

The Basque culture is a big part of Reno’s history and tradition. Celebrate Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing and activities. | renobasqueclub.org

Carson City Rockabilly Riot

Reno/Sparks Water Lantern Festival

June 21-23 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.

July 21 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev.

Cars, music and body art highlight this three-day celebration of rockabilly culture. Enjoy drag races and burn outs followed by an auto swap and tattoo expo. Live music rounds out the weekend. | renorockabillyriot.com

The evening will be magical and peaceful as the soft glow of floating lanterns reflects on the water at Sparks Marina. Gates open at 5 with food trucks and a chance to make a lantern and decorate it. The launch is at 8 p.m. | waterlanternfestival.com

Controlled Burn’s Fire Fest June 29-July 1 | Playa Park | Reno, Nev. Presented by Controlled Burn, Reno’s fire art performance troupe, Compression brings together music, mutant vehicles and fire art in celebration of creative expression. | controlledburnreno.dreamhosters.com

Last Friday at Victorian Square June 29, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. On the last Friday of the month, visit downtown Victorian Square and Sparks Heritage Museum and gallery, train display and Glendale Schoolhouse for free with docents. Local and regional art will be on display in the Cultural Center and outside. There will be entertainment in the amphitheater and Great Basin Stage with a free movie. | cityofsparks.us 32

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July 21 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Carson City Fair July 25-29 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev. This five-day event features livestock show, dog show and dairy cattle and goat show, along with live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and antique tractor display. Free admission. | carsoncitynvfair.visitcarsoncity.com

Northern Nevada Pride July 28 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. Show your pride and celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Reno. The day begins with a commUNITY parade that ends at the festival in Wingfield Park. | northernnevadapride.org

June 7-13, 2018 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Barracuda Championship July 30-Aug. 5 | Montrêux Golf & Country Club | Reno, Nev. Get ready for the greatest lip-smacking, golf-clapping, summer-loving event in the region. The Barracuda Championship combines amazing golf along and savory outdoor grilling as PGA Tour professionals tee up in Reno. | barracudachampionship.com

Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Aug. 10-11 | Obexer’s Boat Company | Homewood This year’s 46th annual Concours will again be staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood with the two-day show open to the public. A gala opening night dinner and dance, Men’s Grill and Ladies’ Luncheon. | laketahoeconcours.com

Great Gatsby Living History Festival Aug. 11-12 | Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe The Roaring 1920s comes alive during the annual Great Gatsby Living History Festival at the Tallac Historic Site with costumes, music, interactive historic house tours, vintage auto rides, classic kids’ games and food. | tahoeheritage.org

Reno Kennel Club Dog Show Aug. 17-19 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. Nearly 160 breeds compete in a variety of trials including Conformation, Obedience and Rally. | renokennelclub.org

Reno Greek Fest Aug. 17-19 | St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church | Reno, Nev. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, traditional dance and music during Reno Greek Festival. Be prepared to learn the history and culture of Greece while enjoying the flavors of the Mediterranean in a family friendly setting. | renogreekfest.com

Northern Nevada Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 18 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev. This second annual festival celebrates ancient Chinese culture, sport and the natural wonders of the Reno-Sparks region. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails, led by the rhythmic beat of a drum. The festival is free and open to the public with a Health and Wellness Village, vendors, exhibitors, food trucks, artisans and more. | gwndragonboat.com

Reno Aloha Festival Aug. 25-26 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. The “Biggest Little Ohana in the World” is a family friendly event featuring live music, dancers, Keiki Village arts and crafts, food and drink. Attend education workshops and learn how to play the ukulele, hula or speak Hawaiian. | renoalohafestival.com

Civil War Days Aug. 30-Sept. 3 | C Street | Virginia City History comes to life as the Great Civil War reenactment features epic battles throughout the historic mining town. Hundreds of period actors battle out great scenes, such as the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and C Street as part of the Labor Day Parade. Join the ladies for High Tea or take a ride on an evening champagne train and see a battle from your seat. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Numaga Indian Days Powwow Aug. 31- Sept. 2 | Hungry Valley Powwow Grounds | Hungry Valley, Nev. This nationally acclaimed Powwow features the Native American dancers, singers and drummers along with traditional foods and crafts. | rsic.org

Reno Balloon Race Sept. 7-9 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev. The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. During three days in early September, enjoy a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring over Reno. | renoballoon.com

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FREE Summer Concert Series is Back! Mojo Green | June 20th Diggin Dirt | July 18th Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide | August 15th RiverRanchLodge.com · 530-583-4264 call for reservations On the corner of Highway 89 and Alpine Meadows Rd.

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CULINARY Craft Beer Week Until June 10 | Area venues | Reno & Sparks, Nev. Craft Beer Week highlights the region’s craft-beer culture while expanding the reach of craft beer through collaboration, education, cooperation and responsible libation. Close to 40 events are on tap in this third year. | renocraftbeerweek.com

Reno Street Food Until Sept. 28 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Food Truck Friday on Facebook

Biggest Little Invitational Craft Beer Festival June 9 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev. A craft beer festival dedicated to showcasing the best of the best in the brewery world. With top-notch entertainment, local food vendors, some good old-fashioned lawn games and the beautiful setting, get ready for the new standard for craft beer festivals in Northern Nevada. The list of participating breweries is impressive and provides beer-lovers a unique opportunity to sample uncommon brews. | thebiggestlittleinvitational.com

Truckee Brew Fest June 9 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

Shakespeare’s Towering Tragedy

By William Shakespeare

The 13th annual Truckee Brew Fest features more than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, music by The Blues Monsters, dancing, barbecue items and silent auction. | truckeebrewfest.com

Capital City Brewfest June 9 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.

Off Broadway’s Groovy Retro-Hit Revue

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July 6 - August 26

Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (Showcase Series: July 16 - Sept. 8, 2018)

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The Brewfest features more than 20 breweries from 5 to 10 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. Live music is in McFadden Plaza. | carsonrotary.org

Taste of the Comstock June 9 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. Sample savory bites of Virginia City’s finest fare, experience the way it was on the Comstock and encounter the life of the upper echelon in the VIP whiskey lounge, all at Taste of the Comstock. In its heyday, when silver was pouring from the hills, Virginia City was well known as a town of riches, elegance and fine dining. | virginiacity.com

Wine on the Water June 10 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev. Wine on the Water benefits the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe with tastings from more than 30 wineries and 12 restaurants. | wineonthewater.org

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Feed the Camel June 13-Aug. 29 | McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Sparks, Nev. Reno’s Hump Day food truck event celebrates local food trucks that convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving unique specialties, along with local beer. It’s an easy walk from downtown Reno, held every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 29. And no, there aren’t actual camels to feed. | Facebook Feed the Camel

The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival June 15-16 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. The annual event as the unofficial kickoff to summer is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting event and music festival with free, nonstop rock and blues throughout the weekend, featuring Vanilla Ice and The Spin Doctors. More than 50 microbreweries will participate. | eldoradoreno.com

Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic June 16 | Downtown | Tahoe City One of Tahoe City’s signature annual events, formerly called the Wine Walk, gives participants the opportunity to sip, shop and explore downtown Tahoe City, stroll its scenic lakefront sidewalks, taste wines and nosh on tasty bites from nearly 30 renowned wineries, local restaurants and caterers. | tahoecitywinewalk.com

Grab Your Glass at Cafe Zenon friday, june 15 | 6pm–8pm

Reno Wine Walk June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev. Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine from 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org

Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival June 24 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. This scent-sational new event will feature all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music, entertainment and more. | lavenderandhoneyfest.com

Crawl Reno June 30, July 27, Aug. 18, Sept. 22 | Headquarters Bar | Reno, Nev. Reno, the crawl capital of the world, hosts upcoming crawls including Tipsyland Bar Crawl on June 30, Reno Pride Rainbow Crawl on July 27, Pirate Crawl on Aug. 18 and A Very Potter Crawl Sept. 22. All crawls start at Headquarters Bar at 8 p.m. and last until 4 a.m. | crawlreno.com

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Biggest Little City Wing Fest July 6-7 | Silver Legacy Casino | Reno, Nev. The Silver Legacy serves more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings during this annual event. Free live entertainment on outdoor stages, shopping and local celebrity wing judging top off the delicious holiday weekend. | silverlegacy.com

Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival July 6-8 | Northstar California

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This 12th annual festival is back and has been extended to a full weekend of high-altitude hops, mountain views and bluegrass music. Drink in the views of the Sierra in a new way with Run the Brewery and a summit hike and yoga. Create awesome memories and new traditions with your friends and family. | northstarcalifornia.com

Dinner in the Barn July 21, Aug. 11, Sept. 8 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth Sierra Valley Farms and Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering present Dinner in the Barn, a dinner series that celebrates food, farm and community in Beckwourth. | sierravalleyfarms.com

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Wine in the Garden July 21 | Markleeville Park | Markleeville Enjoy wine, beer, appetizers, live music and a raffle to benefit Alpine County libraries. | (530) 694-2120.

The Taste of Downtown July 21 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev. This downtown festival features more than 40 restaurants, live music and more as a celebration of summer from 5 to 10 p.m. All proceeds benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence. | tasteofdowntowncarson.com

The Reno Garlic Festival July 21 | Pat Baker Park | Reno, Nev. The Reno Garlic Festival showcases locally grown garlic, garlicky foods, garlic-based medicinals along with music, games and gardening resources. The event supports local farmers, builds community and strengthens neighborhood ties through locally raised food. | Facebook Reno Garlic Festival

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Village Wine Walk Aug. 23 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe Participants can sample wine crafted from Lodi, enjoy food specials and chances to win prizes at every location visited. Proceeds will benefit Live Violence Free. | theshopsatheavenly.com

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The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is America’s biggest, free barbecue festival. Enjoy the country’s best grilling competition. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for hundreds of thousands of hungry event-goers. | nuggetribcookoff.com

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Foam Fest Sept. 1 | KT Base Bar | Olympic Valley Enjoy unlimited beer tastings from more than 40 breweries along with live music and fun activities all to benefit Achieve Tahoe. | squawalpine.com

Alpen Wine Festival Sept. 2 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The 30th annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. Entry is a donation to Can Do MS. | squawalpine.com

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Sept. 7-9 | Northstar California Top chefs from around the region gather at the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival. The annual installment of this classic Tahoe event includes three days of culinary competition, demonstrations, tastings, art exhibitions and more. Partake in a weekend of wine and beer tasting while checking out Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook Off or take part in the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting afternoon. | northstarcalifornia.com

Sample the Sierra Sept. 15 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s largest farm-to-fork festival, features local produce, house-brewed beers and Sierra wines, celebrity chefs, local artisans and a pop up dinner. | samplethesierra.com

Oktoberfest Sept. 22 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley This annual event will transform the Village into a miniature Bavaria complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music, the everpopular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. | squawalpine.com

Genoa Candy Dance Sept. 29-30 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev. This candy and craft festival features more than 300 exhibitors and 3,000 pounds of homemade candy. Enjoy the small-town spirit as you explore this sweet and indulgent festival. | genoanevada.org

Nevadafest Sept. 29 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. The afternoon celebration of Nevada breweries overflows with sudsy succulence against the backdrop of the Truckee River. Includes some of Northern Nevada’s favorite food trucks and unlimited brews from more than 20 Nevada craft breweries. Look forward to a lineup of bands while enjoying outdoor games. | nvfest.com

Tahoe City Oktoberfest Sept. 29 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City Tahoe City Oktoberfest celebration hosts activities for the family — even the dogs. Enjoy live music, cold beer, barbecue, sausages and wieners and fun games and crafts for kids of all ages. | visittahoecity.com

Truckee Wine Walk & Shop Oct. 6 | Downtown Truckee Truckee Wine Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. | truckeewinewalk.com

Oktoberfest at Lake Tahoe Oct. 6-7 | Camp Richardson | South Lake Tahoe It’s the yearly celebration food and beer and all things German at the Annual Lake Tahoe Oktoberfest. | camprichardson.com

Reno Bites Oct. 8-21 | area venues | Reno, Nev. Reno Bites is a way to showcase local restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs. Each participating eatery offers a $10, $20 or $30 dining special during the event. Some signature events also take place during the restaurant week. Guests can experience the ambiance, service and dishes within each restaurant during Reno Bites. | renobitesweek.com

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June 15-24 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10-day event featuring humanpowered sports, music, film and fun for all. Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding and other competitive events to choose from. Concerts, film, clinics, gear demos and more. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Alpenglow Mountain Festival June 16-24 | Area venues Celebrate nine days of human-powered sports with hiking, biking, running, paddling and more. Gear demos, guest speakers and educational clinics round out the schedule of events. | alpenglowsports.com

Kids Adventure Games June 22-24 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The fourth annual Squaw Valley Kids Adventure Games features a kid-sized adventure race where teams of two navigate a natural terrain-inspired obstacle course. Kids can expect mountain biking, hiking, zip-lines, a Tarzan rope swing, giant Slip-n-Slide, tubing, cargo nets, mud pits and more. | kidsadventuregames.com

Lake Tahoe Bird Festival June 24 | Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Institute for Natural Science presents a family friendly day to learn about bird research, go on a bird walk with a local bird expert, see live birds of prey and more. | tinsweb.org

Tahoe Mountain Bike & Brew Festival June 30-July 1 | Divided Sky | Meyers Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association hosts the sixth annual festival with a beer garden and barbecue, live music and the Triple Crown Ride. This family friendly event includes a KidsZone. | tahoemtbfestival.com

COME OUT AND ENJOY GREAT FOOD, COCKTAILS AND MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG, RUNNING TUESDAY JUNE 19 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4. Bring your blanket, or low-back lawn chair and enjoy the view from the PJ’s lawn, or make advanced dinner reservations at the restaurant to enjoy our all-you-can-eat specialty concert menu. Walk-up food and drink service will be available for those who do not have dinner reservations. For the full line-up visit the Tahoe Mountain Club website: www.TahoeMountainClub.com/summer-concert-series for dinner reservations call (530) 550-5801

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Lost Sierra Adventure Expo July 6-8 | Diamond S Ranch | Beckwourth Eco Bike Adventures hosts this third annual festival featuring a Pedal Assist Open, Throttle Assist Open, Kids Trail, 100m Drag Race, Long Jump Challenge and a Best in Show eBike Build, along with demos, barbecue, beer and wine and live music. | ecobikeadv.com

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The race is open to all paddling craft and participants of all ability levels and is part of the Tahoe Cup. There are three races: a short course, the long course, the kids’ race. Spectators are welcome. The finish area will include free demos following the race. | tahoecup.org

Kirkwood Bikes & Brews July 28-29 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort The second annual festival features a family friendly event with bike events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a brew festival from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Kirkwood Village Plaza. Enjoy live music, mountain bike racing, raffle, rock walls, kids’ activities and on-site camping. | kirkwood.com

Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival Aug. 11-12 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach Celebrate stand-up paddleboarding with two days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. Activities for both kids and adults are offered throughout the weekend. | tahoenalu.com

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RenoCross Sept. 19 | Rancho San Rafael | Reno, Nev. CrossReno is a festival and a USA Cycling sanctioned race. Racers, fans and spectators can enjoy a festival with a live music stage, local food trucks, craft beer and family friendly events. For families with parents racing, CrossReno even offers a supervised interactive kids section so you can get your race on while the kids are off having fun. | renocross.com

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Fall Fish Fest Oct. 6-7 | Taylor Creek | South Lake Tahoe Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon with kids’ activities, walks, races, educational activities and more. | www.fs.usda.gov

Learn all about this exciting project and how you can help. Tickets online or call 530-583-9911.

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Reno Cattle Drive June 9-14 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. For 27 years, the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive has given would-be cowboys and cowgirls the chance to participate in an authentic, old-style cattle drive as they travel 100 miles through Nevada desert to deliver more than 300 steer to the rodeo grounds in downtown Reno. | renorodeo.com

Reno Rodeo June 14-23 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. The annual Reno Rodeo combines professional and amateur bull riding with Western-themed fun and activities. From mutton bustin’ to barrel racing, live music and good eats, get ready to celebrate the Wild West. | renorodeo.com

PRCA Xtreme Bulls June 14 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. This Xtreme Bull Riding Tour features 40 of the world’s best professional bull riders and 40 of the best bulls in the country. With Pyrotechnics, Xtreme action Rock ‘n’ Roll and 8 seconds of the best pro bull riding. | prorodeo.com

Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping June 18-21 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.

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This masters’ roping event features the world’s top 100 teams, representing 23 states and Canada that compete for the coveted BFI Championship in one of the most respected events among team ropers. | bfiweek.com

Summer Social and Rodeo July 29-30 | Shakespeare Ranch | Glenbrook, Nev. Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ time at a Glenbrook rodeo tradition that dates back six decades. It has now become a signature weekend event to benefit Keep Memory Alive. Guests will enjoy the rodeo, carnival games, silent auction, raffle, barbecue and music. | keepmemoryalive.org

Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta Del Charron Aug. 18-19 | Virginia City Fairgrounds | Virginia City, Nev. Saddle up and ride on up to Virginia City’s Arena and Fairgrounds for the return of The Way It Was Rodeo. Flying U Rodeo, headed by rodeo legend Cotton Rosser, brings a weekend of extreme bronc riding, trick roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and so much more to Virginia City. | visitvirginiacity.com

Truckee Professional Rodeo Aug. 25-26 | McIver Arena | Truckee See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. | truckeerodeo.org

International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 7-9 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaperman, and the legends lives one. Come and see these extraordinary animals race. Each day, races start at High Noon and gates open at 10 a.m. | visitvirginiacity.com

Snaffle Bit Futurity Sept. 10-16 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. This is a showcase for the Spanish vaquero’s horse-training methods dating back to the early American West. The competition is a family-friendly, adrenaline-charged sports event for all horse enthusiasts. Shoppers will enjoy a Western trade show and horse sales. | renosnafflebitfuturity.com

World Cowboy Fastdraw Championships Oct. 4-7 | Churchill County Fairgrounds | Fallon, Nev. See the fastest gun alive and relive the spirit of the Wild West with a craft fair, car show, comfort food, Civil War reenactment with Nevada Gunfighters and the World Championship Fast Draw Competition. Watch shooters ages 8 and older compete to be the fastest gun alive. | cowboyfastdraw.com

World Championship Outhouse Races Oct. 6-7 | Virginia City The races pit teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other. One person rides and the remaining team members push, pull or drag the decorated outhouses down the racetrack. | visitvirginiacitynv.com 40

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Octane Fest June 8-9 | Rattlesnake Raceway | Fallon, Nev. High-powered motorsports including dirt track racing at Rattlesnake Raceway, drag racing at Top Gun Raceway and a Churchill County Fairgrounds Jamboree with monster trucks, truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, quad races, tough trucks, burning car stuntman, fireworks and sock hop. Plus, a Miss Octane Fest competition. | visitfallonnevada.com

Hot August Nights’ Show-N-Shine June 9 | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley Celebrate classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll with an event that includes a shown-shine, awards and live entertainment. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., vehicles 1976 and older compete with registered car participants for the main Hot August Nights event in August in Reno. | squawalpine.com

Supercrawl, Rock Crawling World Championship June 9-10 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev.

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ENGINES Street Vibrations Fall Rally Sept. 26-30 | area venues | Reno, Nev. Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more to more than 50,000 biking enthusiasts. Enjoy scavenger hunts, poker runs and a custom bike expo. | roadshowsreno.com

Aviation Roundup Oct. 13-14 | Minden-Tahoe Airport This year’s show features the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels along with the Redbull Wingsuit Jumpers and Acrobatic Helicopters, air stunts and much more. | aviationroundup.com

U.S. Open of Watercross June 30-July 1 | Sparks Marina Park | Sparks, Nev. Watch the best of personal watercraft racers rip around the course at Sparks Marina Park. Both professional and amateur classes are offered. | prowatercross.com

Truckee Tahoe Airshow & Family Festival July 14 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival features an air show, STEM Expo, VIP hospitality tent, food and fun. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series July 21 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev. Off Road Racing meets West Coast influence for an intense four-wheel challenge full of fan-friendly tracks. | lucasoiloffroad.com

Hot August Nights Aug. 3-4, 7-12 | Area venues | Virginia City, Sparks & Reno, Nev. Take a step back in time and enjoy the beauty of classic muscle cars during Hot August Nights. A two-day kickoff celebration, on Aug. 3 and 4, will be in Virginia City to usher in the official start to the main event in Reno and Sparks. There will be live music and cars on display. | hotaugustnights.net

National Championship Air Races Sept. 12-16 | Reno Stead Airport | Reno, Nev. The National Championship Air Races is the last event of its kind, carrying on the tradition of the Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. See military displays and aerial performers. | airrace.org

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Sept. 14-16 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe This event is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Cash and prizes awarded, 25 trophies, poker walk and free lunch, sponsored by Good Samaritans Safe Ride. | Facebook Good Sam Safe Ride

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JUNE 7 | THURSDAY First Thursday: The Sextones Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 5-7 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Line Dancing with DJ Trey Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 7-9 p.m. 9 to 5 The Musical Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7-9:30 p.m. Ike & Martin Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 7-10 p.m. Sean McAlindin Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee, 7 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Taming of the Shrew The Lear Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Ages of the Moon Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Legends Of Country Music Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Thirsty Thursday W/DJ Bobby G! Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Abducting Diana Bruka Theatre, Reno, 8-10 p.m. Comedy Night Lex Nightclub, Reno, 8-9:30 p.m. High Priestess, Luminous Empty, Resistance Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. The Lique Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Acoustic Open Mic The Library, Reno, 9:30 p.m. Student Body Thursdays The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. LEX Unplugged Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

JUNE 8 | FRIDAY Comedy Happy Hour Lex Nightclub, Reno, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Guitarist Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill, 5:30-8 p.m. Ladies Night Free Line Dancing Lessons NoVí, Reno, 7-9 p.m. Latin Dance Social Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

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Music SCENE June 7-13, 2018

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

June 10 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

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owlin’ Rain is a rock ‘n’ roll concept born and raised in Humboldt Country since 1977. “When I was a little kid growing up in Eureka, my biggest influences were the stuff my dad and mom were listening to,” says singer, guitarist and songwriter Ethan Miller. “Jefferson Airplane, The Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young — what my dad had dubbed onto cassettes from albums when they came out. My love for a lot of Howlin Rain’s catalogue of classic rock and West Coast folk comes from these early memories. I heard that long before the lost underground hippie jams.” Miller played with Santa Cruz psychnoise rockers Comets on Fire before coming up with the idea for Howlin’ Rain and moving to Oakland. “I formed the band as an antidote to all the bands that are locked into this cycle of breaking up,” he says. “I thought, ‘I’ll form a band that has a rotating cast. I’m not going to change it up if one person leaves. I’ll write the songs and oversee the aesthetic and when they leave the band, I will have a new chapter and new sound that is still ascetically linked to my fundamental vibe and writing style.’ I feel like that’s happened. The personnel keeps changing and we keep getting a different thing each time that I’m at the heart of.” Miller is enjoying his current combo of Justin Smith on drums, Jeff McElroy on bass and Daniel Cervantes on guitar. “At this moment, I feel like we’ve got this great four-person band,” he says. “We were just getting to be that kind of band

“ We call it fuzz-pedal, hippie music. A lot of hippie music like The Grateful Dead and goodtime rollicking summertime music didn’t blend fuzz pedals or bring that wild out-of-control sound as much as we like to.”

when we made the new record. I think it’s going really show on tour. We are all really seeing things eye to eye.” Howlin’ Rain’s new record, “The Alligator Bride,” is being released on June 8. The single, “Wild Boys,” starts out with layered guitar arpeggios and harmonics over a melodic bass line, slowly rising through a blue misty morning of drowning space guitars reminiscent of Yo La Tengo. A riff kicks it into a country-rock beat that sounds like a trippier, moodier version of Son Volt before melding into shredding dirty guitar solo from Pink Floyd or The Breeders. It’s passionate, smoky dark barroom music with a hint of early 90s altcountry grunge flavor. “We call it fuzz-pedal, hippie music,” says Miller. “A lot of hippie music like The Grateful Dead and goodtime rollicking summertime music didn’t blend fuzz pedals or bring that wild out-of-control sound as much as we like to.” “The Alligator Bride” was recorded at Bauer Mansion in the Chinatown neigh-

–Ethan Miller borhood of San Francisco by Eric Bauer, who has also worked with Ty Segall, Feral Ohms and Thee Oh Sees. “I think it’s a quintessential Howlin’ Rain record,” says Miller. “I always wanted something that we never quite had, which was a studio snapshot of the band in live performance. In the early days, we’d done some fast takes. Sometimes the root of what you hear on the record is a live performance. Often, in production and mixing, it was made with a little more cinematicfeeling. We were getting away from the feel of a live four-piece rock band banging it out. I wanted this album to be eight or nine polaroid pictures of us. There are some overdubs on the records and we added some touches and stuff. I think in spirit it sounds and feels like what you get standing 15 feet in front of Howlin’ Rain, which was wasn’t something I ever set out to do before.” Howlin’ Rain will be performing in the Red Room of Crystal Bay Casino, along with L.A. duo Mapache. | crystalbay-casino.com. 

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THIS INIMITABLE Nevada City nonet brings its throwback, feel-good, classic humor and style to Alibi Ale Works for the first time. | alibialeworks.com

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June 8 | 7 p.m. Cottonwood Restaurant | Truckee TAHOE WEEKLY’S Entertainment Editor Sean McAlindin performs songs from “Heavenbound,” “Women & Roads” and “Just Hold On” at the cozy hilltop restaurant. We hope to see you there. | cottonwoodrestaurant.com

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KANSAS CLASSIC ROCK

June 9 | 7:30 p.m. Harrah’s Reno | Reno, Nev. WHEN ELSE WILL you hear “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Dust in the Wind” and “Point of Know Return” played by the original members of the 1970s progressive rock combo and not be in your car? | caesars.com/harrahs-reno

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June 9 | 9:30 p.m. Bar of America | Truckee THIS GRITTY COVER band from Placerville is sure to play an array of classic rock, blues, folk and grunge tunes you know by heart. | barofamerica.com 44

9 to 5 The Musical Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7-9:30 p.m. TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic, Zephyr Cove, 7 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Taming of the Shrew The Lear Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Ages of the Moon Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Lost Whiskey Engine Philosophy, Truckee, 7:30 p.m. Grandma Lee Reno Tahoe Comedy, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Kelly’s Sun Valley Karaoke Bar Kelly’s Sun Valley Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Jacked Up - Classic Rock Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Steel Rockin’ Karaoke Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m. Abducting Diana Bruka Theatre, Reno, 8-10 p.m. Heterophobia, Wild Evel & The Trashbones, Machine, Corner Store Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8-11:30 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. The Lique Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, Sparks, 9 p.m. Guest DJs St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m. Keith Shannon Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Rebekah Chase Band Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Bazooka Zac DJ Set Pignic Pub & Patio, Reno, 10 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. DJ in Center Bar Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m. Dance party 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. Soul Funk Disco The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m. Simo Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay Deck Opening Party The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Truckee

JUNE 9 | SATURDAY Impractical Jokers Santiago Sent Us Tour Starring The Tenderloins Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 3 p.m. In a Pinch Blackbird Inn, Clio, 6 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. 9 to 5 The Musical Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7-9:30 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Kansas Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Taming of the Shrew The Lear Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Ages of the Moon Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m.

Darabello Philosophy, Truckee, 7:30 p.m. Grandma Lee Reno Tahoe Comedy, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Jim Nunally Band Mountain Music Parlor, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Monkees Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. Write Me a Murder Theatre Palisades, Pacific, 8 p.m. Abducting Diana Bruka Theatre, Reno, 8-10 p.m. The Sun Rays The Polo Lounge, Reno, 8-11 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. The Lique Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30-11:30 p.m. All Jacked Up Saturdays NoVí, Reno, 9-11 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, Sparks, 9 p.m. Saturday Dance Party St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m. Seduction Saturdays Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m. Krystal McMullen Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Saturday Night Karaoke Farah & Sons, Sparks, 9 p.m. Rebekah Chase Band Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Halie O’Ryan Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Earles of Newtown Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9 p.m.

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June 9 | 6 p.m. The Blackbird Inn | Clio MEMBERS OF THE Truckee Community Bluegrass Old-Time Jam head north on State Route 89 to perform at a quaint, little Lost Sierra village with an official population of 66. | www.blackbird-inn.com

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A Day of Healing Arts Tahoe Flow Arts, Tahoe Vista, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Music Brunch Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Gospel Brunch The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 12-3:30 p.m. Avant Garde Wannabe Cowboys Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, 1-3 p.m.

TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Reno, 4 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Improv - Dace The Generator, Sparks, 5-7 p.m. Genoa Town Park Concert Genoa, 5 p.m. Music in the Garden May Arboretum Botanical Garden, Reno, 5-7:30 p.m. Ike & Martin Genoa Park, Genoa, 5-7 p.m. Pops Party Concert Capital Amphitheater, Carson City, 6-8 p.m. Chris Costa Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m. Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble Coming of Age Concert Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, Reno, 7 p.m. The Taming of the Shrew The Lear Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Nicki Bluhm Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Canyon White 3-peat Victory Tour Hangar Bar, Reno, 8 p.m. Open Mic Comedy The Library, Reno, 8 p.m. Howlin Rain Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Ashley Red Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

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Friends of Hope Valley Benefit Concert Sorensen’s Resort, Markleeville, 1-4 p.m. Write Me a Murder Theatre Palisades, Pacific, 2 p.m. Ages of the Moon Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 2 p.m. Abducting Diana Bruka Theatre, Reno, 2-4 p.m. 9 to 5 The Musical Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 2-4:30 p.m. An Elegant Afternoon of Chamber Music Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 3 p.m.

Song Group Tahoe Truckee School of Music, Truckee, 5:30-6:45 p.m. West Coast Swing Social Dance Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mystique Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7 p.m. Open Mic Whiskey Dicks, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 10 p.m. Rock-N-Roll Experience The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m.

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STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

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o ran the ad in Variety in the Sept. 8, 1965, issue, looking for lads who would become The Monkees. As one of the original made-for-television bands — Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz — paved the way for generations of entertainment to follow from “The Partridge Family” and “Hannah Montana” to New Kids on the Block and The Backstreet Boys. “The Monkees was first and foremost a television show,” says Dolenz. “It wasn’t the first time music had been on TV, but it was a new thing at the time. There were shows like ‘American Bandstand.’ On ‘Ozzie and Harriet,’ Ricky Nelson broke out as a singer. A good example I like to give to nowadays is the show ‘Glee.’ ” Ben Frank was a late-night diner that attracted proto-hippies in mid-1960 Southern California. “Must come down for interview” was a veiled reference, meaning not to show up high. Out of more than 400 applicants, Micky Dolenz was the second Monkee to be chosen. “I frankly don’t remember a lot of about it,” he says of the early days. “We were working 10 to 12 hours a day on the television show and recording at night and over the weekend. It was intense.” After the show premiered on Sept. 12, 1966, The Monkees became an overnight sensation. “The Monkees was a television program about a group that wanted to be the Beatles and never made it,” says Dolenz. “It was struggle for success that endeared the show to people. We represented all those kids out there that were practicing the guitar in their room wanting to be rock ‘n’ roll stars. We just caught lighting in the bottle.” Although the show only ran for two seasons, it captured the zeitgeist of the mid-1960s youth culture and rock ‘n’ roll explosion in an unpretentious and humorous way. “Before that time it was not common for youth to have such an active role in social discourse,” says Dolenz. “There wasn’t TV everywhere yet. Records were expensive. Then there were two World Wars. Along come 45s and A.M. and transistor radio. Suddenly the kids had access to

Bluesdays Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, 6-8:30 p.m. Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life NightclubBistro-Lounge, Carson City, 6:30 p.m. Traditional Irish Session Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Comedy Night The Jungle, Reno, 9 p.m.

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“ It was struggle for success that endeared the show to people. We represented all those kids out there that were practicing the guitar in their room wanting to be rock ‘n’ roll stars. We just caught lighting in the bottle.” –Micky Dolenz what was going on. And they started, of course, to contribute.” Due to the popularity of The Monkees’ first record, Dolenz and the gang had learnt their instrumental parts to catch up with the demand for a live concert. The first two Monkees’ albums were produced and recorded primarily by studio musicians, but the members continuously worked on their craft and eventually gained creative control of the band for classic records such as “Headquarters” and “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd.” “It must’ve always been the intention

of the producers for us to go on the road,” says Dolenz. “Otherwise, they wouldn’t have cast four guys who were all musicians and singers.” The fantasy of the television show soon became reality with thousands of teeny boppers screaming for them from city to city. They were California’s answer to The Beatles, but an innocent and humorous version at a time the Fab Four were becoming more serious in their artistic endeavors on albums such as “Rubber Soul” and “Revolver.” “It was like Pinocchio becoming a real boy,” says Dolenz of the band coming to life. “It was really like two different groups. One was the imaginary band that lived in the beach house in Malibu hoping to make it — which does beg the question of how we afforded a beach house in Malibu. And then there is the other real life Monkees that became very, very famous.” Dolenz, the band’s drummer, never stopped being a Monkee. He will be joined in South Lake by Michael Nesmith, the original guitarist and major songwriter in the group. “It’s just like any act that’s been around for a while,” says Dolenz. “The fans are reliving their childhoods. It’s not unusual to see two or three generations in the audience. We play all the hits.” On whether he’ll ever tire of the act, Dolenz says: “It’s my business. It’s what I do. It’s pretty fun, of course. It can get weary with all the travel, but we always say they pay us to travel and we sing for free.” | harrahstahoe.com 

DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Classical Open Mic Night Fine Vines, Reno, 7-10 p.m. Line Dancing with DJ Trey Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 7-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Ike & Martin Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 7-10 p.m. Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The Taming of the Shrew The Lear Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Thirsty Thursday W/DJ Bobby G! Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m. Abducting Diana Bruka Theatre, Reno, 8-10 p.m. Comedy Night Lex Nightclub, Reno, 8-9:30 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m. Ghastly ‘The Mystifying Oracle’ Tour 1up, Reno, 9 p.m. Acoustic Open Mic The Library, Reno, 9:30 p.m. Student Body Thursdays The Brew Brothers, Reno, 10 p.m. Grand County Nights with DJ Jeremy Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m. LEX Unplugged Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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RETURNS TO T R U C K E E The 13th Annual Brew Fest by Truckee Optimist on June 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. features more than 40 beers and live music in Truckee Regional Park. It will be a great day in the park, with brews, fun and live music by The Blues Monsters. Proceeds benefit local youth programs. Must be 21 to attend. Save by buying pre-sale tickets for $35 at FiftyFifty, Alibi Ale Works, Dickson Realty, Zander’s, AutoGlass Express Truckee, Tuff Beanz and Mellow Fellow Truckee. $40 at the gate. | truckeeoptimist.publishpath.com

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The list of offerings keeps growing at the Chateau at the Village (across from Heavenly Village) in South Lake Tahoe with the opening of Taste of Europe on June 15. Serving Czech, German and European specialties, the family-owned Taste of Europe establishment also features Czech and German beers on tap. Taste of Europe first opened in 2016 in Placerville by Lenka and Richard Zellner. The couple closed it in February to relocate to Tahoe and open a restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. | tasteofeurope.cz

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strong, sweet and spicy liquid combined with frothed organic milk tantalizes my taste buds and forms a party in my mouth. I am drinking Free Bird Café’s homemade chai, a labor of love by Aaron Abrams and his staff. The many five-star reviews from visitors and locals alike for Free Bird Café’s chai keeps Abrams experimenting with ways to brew more of his unique drinks. If you’ve ever driven through South Lake Tahoe, you may have seen a tiny house-type café at 2753 Lake Tahoe Blvd. This is Abrams’ first Free Bird Café location; it opened eight years ago when he realized he was going to be in the area for a while.

“It’s a lot of work, it’s constant but you definitely get to be a part of the community and get to know people. I feel like I know everyone here.” –Aaron Abrams “I wanted to do my own thing, so I found the smallest place available,” Abrams says. “It had been vacant for a long time and had been used as a coffee shop before, so it was easy to move in.” Abrams came to Lake Tahoe around 10 years ago from Phantom Ranch, Ariz., a place nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Like many of Tahoe locals, Abrams never left. “I came here to ski and I got sucked in. Tahoe’s a good place for me. There are great people here,” he says. In one of his early barista jobs in Tahoe, an Indian woman taught Abrams how to make chai from scratch. Years later, Abrams still had the recipe and started modifying the chai to his liking, bringing his creation to Free Bird Café. He also serves coffee and smoothies made with the finest wholesome, organic ingredients. “My emphasis has always been to get the best stuff I possibly could and keep it simple. We use superfoods for smoothies like goji berries and chia seeds that are popular now but were hard to get back then [when Free Bird opened],” Abrams says. While smoothies such as Green Machine and Blue Bird — I tasted the Cacao Bliss that was absolutely amazing — are popular, Free Bird’s homemade chai is a huge part of the business. It is tricky to make in bulk. Every day, they make about 10 gallons of traditional black-tea chai concentrate made of Assam tea, smoked black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Since it takes about two hours to brew a 2.5-gallon batch, he brews chai from open

TOP: Free Bird spices; ABOVE:A brewing pot of chai; LEFT: A 32-ounce jar of chai concentrate

and a taster glass of the Cacao Bliss.

to close. About a year ago, Abrams opened another Free Bird Café location and keeps chai going at both. Since the homemade chai is what Free Bird Café is known for, it is always on the verge of running out of it because 2.5 gallons is not a huge quantity. Also, it’s hard to find the spices needed in bulk. According to Abrams, green cardamom is the third most expensive spice behind vanilla bean and saffron. “If you go into a shop, [green cardamom] is $40 to $50 a pound,” he says, adding he needs between 50 to 100 pounds at a time. “I would love to buy in bulk, like a shipping container full, thousands of pounds.” Occasionally, the menu will offer a less traditional chai recipe like a Mate Chai, substituting the black tea with yerba mate

and sweetening it with vanilla, or a Roots Chai made with black tea chai, ginger, turmeric, coconut oil and black pepper, which he says helps absorb the turmeric. “It’s becoming one of the more popular chais, but it’s complicated tasting,” Abrams says. You can also order a Dirty Chai, a chai latte spiked with espresso, or a Muddy Chai, a chai latte with chocolate in it. In October, Free Bird Café offers Pumpkin Spice Chai with real pumpkin steamed into the milk and spices such as nutmeg and allspice brewed into the mix. Even though it’s a lot of work continuously making small-batch chai and running two cafes, Abrams thinks that it’s worth it. “It’s a lot of work, it’s constant but you definitely get to be a part of the community and get to know people. I feel like I know everyone here,” he laughs. In the time that I talked to Abrams, he did seem to know everyone, greeted people by their first names. He creates a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, he’s easy to talk to and his chai is the best I ever had. Both locations of Free Bird Café are open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | freebirdtahoe.com 

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Ski Run Farmers Market | South Lake Tahoe | June 8

The market will be starting it’s 2018 season with more than 35 vendors. There is something for everyone. Ski Run market offers Organic farm fresh produce, local eats, a bounce house for kids, live music and locally made arts and crafts. 3-8 p.m. | skirunfarmersmarket.com

Join the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe for a spectacular day at the Hyatt Lakeside Ballroom in Incline Village to support local kids. VIP guests will have the opportunity to arrive at noon, receive an exclusive Wine on the Water swag bag, and more. This event is a 21 and older with valid ID. 1-5 p.m. | northtahoebusiness.org

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Enjoy more breweries and food trucks as more than two dozen breweries line both Carson and Curry Streets with live music in McFadden Plaza. Benefits Rotary Club youth leadership and scholarship programs. $5 designated drivers. 4-9 p.m. $30-$35 | (775) 720-1159, capitalcitybrewfest.com

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Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. 4-7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

High-altitude growing Truckee Regional Park | Truckee | June 13

Master Gardeners with Slow Food Lake Tahoe present High Altitude Food Growing workshops at the Demonstration Garden. 5:30-7 p.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Tahoe City Solstice Festival Tahoe City area venues | Tahoe City | June 14

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or even occasional visitors to Pianeta in downtown Truckee, the experience of excellence is obvious. The food is crafted by a top-notch kitchen staff led by executive chef Bill Arnoff, who earned his chops at some of California’s finest fine-dining venues. His cooking is creative and classic and he uses market-fresh ingredients. Co-owners Nicole and Tom Beckering seem to know every guest; they also lead the front of the house staff that delivers fine-dining level service without a whit of pretension. Wines, beers and cocktails match the food to an Italian-T, and the design and ambience bring to mind an elegant Italian villa. Tuscan class. | Courtesy Pianeta

Tom suggested the 2014 Terlano Cuvee Classico, a blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from the mountain vineyards of Alto Adige. Rich and crisp all at once, its bright tree fruits and almond notes danced perfectly with the salads.

The owners have created an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality that truly makes guests feel like family.

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As impressive as all of that is, Pianeta regulars know the real secret sauce served here for the past 20 years has been love and community. The Beckerings and coowners and founders Robyn Sills and Ed Coleman, have created an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality that truly makes guests feel like family. And, far before it became even a thought in the restaurant industry, they have been committed to their staff by providing a flexible, supportive working environment and a true living wage.

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But enough with the platitudes already, what’s for dinner? We started our repast with caprese salad that arrived with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, a bright pesto and intense balsamic reduction. Just as artistic was the insalata mista with carrot, cucumber, green onion and radish, on a bed of butter lettuce and spinach with housemade Tuscan vinaigrette and topped with gorgonzola and toasted hazelnuts.

Next up, veal meatballs, spinach and pesto surrounding the toothsome tagliatelle pasta. As with all Pianeta pastas, it was fresh and housemade. Tom brought glasses of 2014 Pecchenino Dolcetto bursting with bright red berries and a beam of acidity — perfecto. Italy is renowned for meat dishes with sauces and fungi as co-stars. In that spirit, we ordered chicken marsala smothered in Sicilian marsala sauce and mushrooms and bistecca alla modenese topped with balsamic grilled onions and gorgonzola. Sides were orecchiette pasta with the chicken and potato gnocchi and grilled greens with the bistecca. The best vintage ever for ancient producer Produttori del Barbaresco was 2011. So, when we saw it was available, we ordered it before even salads so it could enjoy a good, restful decanting. We enjoyed roses, licorice, mineral and just a bottle o’ heaven. We were tempted by the tiramisu but wanting something to match with the Nonino Grappa, we went with lemon panna cotta served with mixed berry coulis. June marks the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, a perfect month in which to beat the summer crowds. Mange. | pianetarestauranttruckee.com  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest. com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns. Click on Wine Column under the Local Flavor tab.

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I will place a little pesto on the plate, followed by a small spoon of the hot au jus, which will release a lot of the flavors in the pesto. First step is getting your lamb, which I am going to use the leg, but these sides would also go great with chops, saddle, rack or pretty much any good cut. I’ll get the leg already boned, but if it is already tied, I will untie it and do a little more trimming. There is usually a little more of a fat cap than I want on the outside, and there are some sinewy pieces inside that I also want to cut out. Once the leg is untied and you have taken most of the outside fat off and discarded it, open it so you can see the inner leg. There are some smaller pieces held on by connective tissue called silver skin in many kitchens. This skin is tough and will remain chewy, so you want to cut it out. Some of the smaller pieces of meat also will come with it and you want to save both for the

sauce. Retie the leg, season with salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary, sear it all around and roast it to medium rare. Place the trimmings in a small heavy pot and brown on the stove top. Add a small chopped carrot, a slice of chopped onion and a stick of chopped celery and let that brown a little more. Cover with water (about 2 cups), bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer adding a sprig of thyme, and salt and pepper to taste after the liquid has turned a golden color and it has a nice subtle lamb flavor. When all is ready to plate, I will place a little pesto (room temperature) on the plate first, followed by a small spoon of the hot au jus, which will release a lot of the flavors in the pesto. The lamb will go on top of the pesto with a tiny bit more au jus and the Sweet Onion Relish will be just to the side. Take a bite of the lamb including some of both the pesto and the relish and enjoy. 

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1 bunch mint ½ bunch basil 4-6 cloves garlic 1/8 C pecans, slightly toasted 1/8 C grated parmigiano or other hard cheese 4-6 T extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Before I give the recipe, I want to stress the strengths of flavors of herbs can vary a lot so I like to taste the various herbs before I start to get an idea of the proportions of each I want to use. As with most recipes, add things a little at a time, use the recipe as a guide, and go by your taste buds. Place the herbs, half the, oil, nuts, cheese and garlic in the blender. Slowly add the rest of the rest of everything to taste. The consistency should be a paste and not to runny, so add the oil a little at a time and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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