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The beauty of dance and nature merge on Eagle Rock along Lake Tahoe’s North Shore with artists Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher, directors of the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, which returns to Tahoe City from July 26 to 28, one of many festivals this summer in the Tahoe Sierra. Read more in the Tahoe Weekly’s Tahoe Music & Festival summer guide. Photography by Jen Schmidt | Courtesy LakeTahoeDanceFestival.org @LakeTahoeDanceCollective
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Marlette Lake
SAND HARBOR
Volume: 39 trillion gallons
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Spooner Lake
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Maximum depth: 1,645 feet
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Average depth: 1,000 feet
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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years
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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet
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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 Snowfall: 409 inches
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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F
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Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide
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Permanent Population: 66,000
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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 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.
Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.”
Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).
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Broken Arrow Skyrace
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Solstice Paddle on Lake Tahoe
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Tahoe City Wine Walk
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Concerts at Commons Beach
June 18, 3 - 7pm • www.ConcertsatCommonsBeach.com Groove Foundry with Matty Reardon & Friends
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Lake Tahoe’s brilliant blue waters entice boaters, kayakers and others to the rocky shores of Sand Harbor on the East Shore. | Katherine E. Hill
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.
Donner Summit
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
Truckee
Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.
Eagle Rock
North Tahoe Arts Center
Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo
Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. TART
Tahoe City
South Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay
(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)
Heavenly
Tahoe City Field Station
(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. BlueGo
Tallac Historic Site
West Shore
Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe
Olympic Valley
(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART
Kings Beach
North Shore
East Shore
Elevation 6,228.46’ | Elevation in 2016 6,223.93’ Measured in Acre Feet (AF)
CAPACITY:
Watson Cabin
Tahoe City
Open summer only (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART
MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center
Truckee
(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART
Donner Summit Historical Society
Soda Springs
donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART
Gatekeeper’s Museum
Tahoe City
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
Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building in Incline Village. TART
Lake Tahoe Museum
(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo
9,500
Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)
Old Jail Museum
Truckee
(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in the summer). TART
Olympic Museum
Olympic Valley
(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART
Tahoe Maritime Museum
Tahoe City
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
South Lake Tahoe
Flow at Farad 3,200 | troa.net troa net
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
South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255
Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591
Tahoe City Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808
U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)
U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)
U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558
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Truckee River
Daily | Free | tahoemuseum.org Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART
35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600
Donner 7,448
I 20,400 Martis 1,001 CAPACITY:
Tahoe City
100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900
Incline Village & Crystal Bay Incline Village Historical Society
P Prosser 10,783 CAPACITY: 29,840 CAPACITY: A
Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games
(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART
226,500
I Independence 16,780 CAPACITY: 18,300
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Emerald Bay
Parking fee | Tours summer only (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore snowshoeing trails. TART
KidZone Children’s Museum
CAPACITY CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 35,106 CAPA
Stampede 209,803
Vikingsholm Castle
Thunderbird Lodge
Readings taken on Friday, June 2, 2017
Natural rim 6,223’
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) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. BlueGo
LAKE LEVELS RESERVOIR CAPACITY
Truckee
Daily (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART
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.
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
Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. BlueGo
$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART
High Camp
North Shore
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
South Lake Tahoe
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
North Shore
visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART
(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. BlueGo
Fannette Island
Tahoe City
Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART
West Shore
Explore Tahoe
Incline Village
PUBLIC TRANSIT: NORTH SHORE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com / SOUTH SHORE | bluego.org
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Spring road rides STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN
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Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe
fter this past mega winter, many are itching to get on a bike and roll on the dirt at one of Tahoe’s mountain biking trails. Unfortunately, it will be awhile before much of the single track will be snow and mud free. No worries, now is the time to take your road bike out for a spin. The road traffic is light compared to summer. If you pick the right day and time, the temperatures for riding are just about perfect. Spring is also a good time to venture to Reno and the Carson Valley to ride.
Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 10
SIERRA VALLEY
JUNE 8-15, 2017
EVERY TUESDAY
Farmers’ Market Truckee
Truckee Farmers Market is open every
Tuesday through Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Truckee Regional Park.
South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market is every
at the American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com
Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach
Kings Beach Library offers Preschool
Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530)
The Sierra Valley north of Truckee.
EVENTS CALENDAR
One of my favorite spring rides is Sierra Valley. I like to start in the quiet, little town of Sierraville, 25 miles north of Truckee on State Route 89. A loop of the valley via State Route 89, Sierra County routes A-23 and A-24 and State Route 49 is about 45 miles, but you can also take several
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Toddler Time Truckee
Truckee Library hosts Story Time every
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after
When the water starts to drain, the flowers will come out in abundance just in time for my favorite local ride – The Tour De Manure.
the reading. | (530) 582-7846
Crack the code Incline Village, Nev.
Incline Village Library hosts an Hour of
Code on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. This introduction to computer programming for Grades 3 and higher is designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Children can choose from a variety of fun projects. | (775) 832-4130
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Babes in Bookland Truckee Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846
Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe
Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Hea-
venly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024
Farmers’ Market Stateline, Nev.
Stateline Farmers’ Market is every Wed-
nesday through Sept. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Park. | laketahoemarkets.com
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different routes to lower your mileage. The riding is level with the exception of a couple of short hills. This time of year the valley is full of happy cows and a massive number of birds in an amazing variety of species. I took a mid-May ride and the valley was wet, wet, wet; the water beautifully reflected the surrounding mountain ridges. When the water starts to drain, the flowers will come out in abundance just in time for my favorite local ride – The Tour De Manure on June 17. This 62mile ride is a fundraiser for the Sierraville Fire Department. Expect awesome food, a fun band and friendly folks. For more information, visit tourdemanure.org. Quick tip: The wind in the valley often picks up in the afternoon; go early. Be sure to stop for a quick lunch or chocolate shake in Smithneck Farms Café on Main Street in Sierraville.
DONNER LAKE TO CISCO GROVE A perennial Tahoe-Truckee favorite ride begins at Donner Lake, climbs over Donner Pass on Old Highway 40, then continues on to a turnaround point at Cisco Grove. It’s about 40 miles out and back. While the climb to the pass is steep, it’s just a bit more than 3 miles and the views of Donner Lake and the rocky crags dotted with climbers make it worth the effort. From the top of the pass, enjoy a long, mostly gentle descent along the Yuba River. Once you pass over Interstate 80, the road is lightly traveled and a fun and fast pedal. You do pay the piper, however, when climbing
back up the gentle, but long hill to Donner Pass. It all ends with a thrill: the steep descent back to Donner Lake. The view on the downhill is magnificent, but be sure to get off your bike to enjoy it. Quick tip: You can also start at Cisco Grove and bike the long, steady uphill at the beginning and finish with a breeze of a downhill. On a warm day, stop for a swim from one of the Donner Lake’s public piers.
TAHOE CITY TO TRUCKEE AND GLENSHIRE This route follows the bursting-withwater Truckee River all the way to Glenshire. From Tahoe City, take the separate bike trail to Olympic Valley and then follow the bike lane along State Route 89 to Truckee. In Truckee, turn onto West River Street and proceed to the end of East River Street, where you can catch the Truckee River Legacy Trail. This trail parallels the river for 5 miles or so before a last climb up to a parking lot at the beginning of the Glenshire subdivision. For the energetic, keep going forward on Glenshire Drive to Boca and Stampede reservoirs. Or you can try The Triangle, made famous as part of the Lake Tahoe Ironman. Bike Tahoe City to Truckee to Kings Beach and back to Tahoe City. The climb to the top of Brockway is a steep one. Quick tip: Bike midweek and midmorning to avoid tourist and commuting traffic between Tahoe City and Truckee.
VERDI TO DOWNTOWN RENO Park in Verdi off Interstate 80 and ride along the Truckee River on roads, a bike
trail and a portion of the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway to downtown Reno and back. Aside from the rushing river, there is plenty to see from a number of riverside parks and riverfront homes, to the hustle of the meeting of whitewater and skyscrapers downtown. Quick tip: Bring some cash to enjoy lunch along the river in downtown Reno.
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KINGSBURY GRADE TO DIAMOND VALLEY Park where the mountains meet the Carson Valley at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade and ride on Foothill Road south. The ride is gentle, but the meeting of green ranch lands and startling snowcovered peaks high above is a jaw dropper. Especially inspiring is Jobs Peak, some 6,000 feet higher in elevation. From Foothill Road, turn right on Fredericksburg, which becomes Foothill again when it crosses into California. Carefully ride over Nevada State Route 88 and meet a junction. Here begin a loop. Straight ahead is Diamond Valley Road that climbs through Washoe tribal lands, then meanders through the lush Diamond Valley to Woodsford. From here a brief jaunt on Nevada State Route 88 leads to a swift descent along its namesake on Carson River Road and back to the loop junction. Here you can backtrack to your car. Quick tip: This valley gets windy in the afternoon. 9
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Truckee Thursdays Truckee Downtown Merchants Association
Keeping current Incline Village, Nev.
Current Thoughts on the Economy 2017
presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair
is an important economic overview of 2017
and part block party in historic downtown.
by a panel of entrepreneurs in the financial
Hobnob with locals, meet visitors and join in
world and members or consultants of Para-
the fun — live music, activity booths, local
sol’s Investment Committee. Learn impor-
vendors and food trucks — every Thurs-
tant trends, insights and explore relevant
day night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. All ages are
economic issues. Free forum with question
invited to participate in the festivities.
and answer session. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
| truckeethursdays.com
at Donald W. Reynolds Community NonProfit Center. | parasol.org
EVERY FRIDAY
Farmers’ Market Beckwourth
Romano’s Farmers’ Market is on Fridays
Business sense South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Chamber presents Entrepreneurs
Assembly from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lake Tahoe
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sierra Valley Farms
Community College. The Entrepreneurs As-
in Beckwourth until Sept. 9. | sierravalley-
sembly Startup Incubator working sessions
farms.com
provide a confidential, integrated, systemic
Grant Kay | Truckee Roundhouse
plan and path to a business launch, as well as
Ahoy, lil’ matey Tahoe City
Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts preschool
practices for navigating the hurdles in creating a successful business. | ea-nv.org/easi
story time: Ships, Sails and Nautical Tales from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday. The
JUNE 9 | FRIDAY
program is directed at ages 3 to 5 and will feature books that have maritime themes. | danielle@tahoemaritime.org
MAKER SHOW The Truckee Roundhouse hosts the third annual Maker Show on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. in downtown Truckee. Enjoy food trucks, beer, live music, art cars, performances, bike parking, kids activities (or mini-makers), and an eclectic assortment of crafts, arts, technologies, hobbies and projects. Entry is $10 in advance from the Roundhouse, Riverside Studios or Sierra College. Students and attendees who ride his or her bike to the event are welcome for $5 and children younger than 8 are free. | truckeeroundhouse.org
One Wild West town Truckee
Historic downtown Truckee comes alive
during this free guided tour that includes
Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe
stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice
from 3 to 8 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard
unique shops and restaurants while learning
in South Lake Tahoe through August.
about Truckee’s famous and infamous past.
| skirunfarmersmarket.com
The 1.5-hour tour on a flat path is led by local
Ski Run Farmer’s Market is every Friday
harvesting, movie stars and others. Pass by
Karen Willcuts. Meet at the train depot at
Watching as a family Tahoe Donner
4 p.m. | (530) 448-4143
Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with
Family viewing in 3D Incline Village, Nev.
Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at
G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669
Incline Village Library hosts 3D Movie
Night at 6:30 p.m. “Kubo and the Two
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Strings” will be shown. Bring pillows and blankets. Popcorn and 3D glasses will be
Farmers’ Market Truckee
provided. | (775) 832-4130
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Story Time Tahoe City
is every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday
Coffeebar Bakery parking lot. | truckee-
from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382
farmersmarket.org
Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story
EVERY THURSDAY
Bring your binoculars Incline Village, Nev. Village Green Bird Walks from 7:30 to 9
a.m. with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science
JUNE 10 | SATURDAY
until Sept. 24 at Tri Counties Bank/Sears/
Get hooked State of Nevada
The annual Free Fishing Day is the one day
anglers, adults and children, may fish in any
Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.
Incline Village Library hosts story time every
every Thursday until June 8. Enjoy a leisurely
Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with sto-
stroll observing birds, identifying songs, calls
ries, puppets, music and movement for ages
and field marks. Open to birders of all experi-
6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130
JUNE 8 | THURSDAY
public fishing water in the state without a fishing license or trout stamp. All limits and other
Dogs love books Incline Village
regulations apply. | ndow.org
Read from 4 to 5 p.m. Children can practice
Flies with those eggs? Truckee
Incline Village Library offers Paws To
ences. Meet at Aspen Grove parking lot.
reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive
| (775) 298-0067
Preschool story time Truckee
a free book. All ages welcome. | (775)
cake breakfast on the second Saturday of each
832-4130
month at the Truckee Tahoe Airport and offers
Farmers’ Market Tahoe City
Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and
every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
ing. | (530) 582-7846
Truckee Library hosts Story Time every
The Tahoe City Farmers Market operates
older. A half-hour stay and play after the read-
free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8
It’s only a strawberry moon Incline Village, Nev.
Summer Moonlight Hikes with Wine and
Commons Beach until Oct. 12. | tahoecity-
Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pan-
through 17 on those mornings. Breakfast and flights start at 8 a.m. weather permitting. | yecoord1073@outlook.com
Help with computers Kings Beach
Cheese Socials for 55+ are moderate, 1-mile,
Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev.
puter help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of
offered in collaboration with the National
the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,”
Forest Service. Participants should wear
Mt. Judah Loop at 9 a.m. Eastbound and
second Thursdays are “Computers Ques-
warm clothing and bring a flashlight. Trans-
westbound drivers take Interstate 80 to Soda
conversation forum hosted by the Senior
tions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are
portation, wine, cheese and snacks are pro-
Springs exit and drive about 4 miles along
Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community
“Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays
vided. Strawberry Moon hike departs
former Highway 40 to Donner Pass. From
Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week
are differing themes about technology.
from Incline Recreation Center at 5 p.m.
Hwy. 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn onto
| (530) 546-2021
| yourtahoeplace.com
the road right before Sugar Bowl Ski Aca-
farmersmarket.com
Kings Beach Library offers ongoing com-
The Conversation Café is a drop-in
except holidays. Participate with people
$2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310
Farmers’ Market Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Farmers’ Market is
Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 31 at Lake Tahoe School. | laketahoemarkets.com
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Local guided hike Truckee
Local Carmen Carr will lead a hike on
demy where we will meet. The loop is about
sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news.
paved-road hikes to the Crystal Bay lookout
4.6 miles. | (530) 550-5192
CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE
food, music, games and prizes. | eastsierra-
surrounding areas, a home brewers’ competi-
valleychamber.com
tion, music, arts and crafts, food and more.
ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH
The free, guided Tahoe City Waterfront
Tour focuses on Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, the dam, historic sailing ves-
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from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Parasol Building.
rent things to do and places to eat downtown.
Dr. Abeywickrama is a renowned Ayruvedic
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medical doctor, healer, teacher and author.
local Karen Willcuts. Meet at Gatekeeper’s
He works to relieve physical and mental,
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visible and invisible sufferings using chant-
SECLINE BEACH
dogs are welcome. | (530) 448-4143
ing mantras. He energizes water specifically
SPEEDBOAT BEACH
for you to gain health and energy. Bring
TAHOE VISTA
a 1-liter bottle of water. | parasol.org
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JUNE 10-11 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY
11:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Learn skills how to capture adventures in a nature journal. Some materials provided; bring a
Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.
Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.
Kid’s Nature Journal Club is on the second
Merry old time South Lake Tahoe
Valhalla Renaissance Faire offers seven
Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery
TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA
acres of entertainment on four stages at
CARNELIAN WEST BEACH
| (530) 573-3185
Camp Richardson’s campgrounds. The
PATTON LANDING
weekend includes various activities: joust-
TAHOE CITY
Wildflowers abound South Lake Tahoe
ing, sword fighting, educational demonstra-
COMMONS BEACH
a free, guided hike through Washoe Mead-
merchants, actors, food and beverages.
ows State Park from 10 a.m. to noon.
tions, jugglers, magicians, children’s games, | valhallatahoe.com
| sierrastateparks.org
JUNE 11 | SUNDAY Choo-choo Truckee
Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers
kiddie train rides at Regional Park’s Train Track
Buy, sell or trade Truckee
The Inaugural Music Instrument Swap
| (530) 583-6911, ext. 714.
Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street
Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station
Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City
LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA
Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City
Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City
Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City
64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING
Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam
$10 seller fee. Donated items accepted.
WEST SHORE
| info@tahoemusic.net
D.L. BLISS STATE PARK
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH
MARIE SLUCHAK PARK
Tour gives participants the legends, facts and
box lunch for players. Live music after-
MEEKS BAY
history of the town and the lake, as well as
wards. Spectators welcome. | coachshaffer-
SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK
places to shop and dining tips. Local resident
memorial.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
haved dogs welcome. | (530) 448-4143
Display of talent Truckee
The third annual Maker Show sponsored
Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City
BALDWIN BEACH
EL DORADO BEACH
Lumber Co. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food
KIVA BEACH
Truckee Optimist Club’s 12th annual
es, bike parking, kids activities and an ecle-
NEVADA BEACH
Truckee Brew Fest is from 1 to 5 p.m. at
ctic assortment of crafts, arts, technologies,
POPE BEACH
Truckee Regional Park. This fundraiser fea-
hobbies and projects. $10, adults; $5 stu-
tures tastings of specialty and craft beers
dents and those who ride bikes to the
and select ciders, plus local bands, dancing,
event. Kids age 7 and younger free.
barbecue, silent auction and collector items.
| truckeeroundhouse.org
| truckeeoptimist.com
Wine on the Water is at Hyatt Regency
Lake Tahoe. The benefit event for the
Kids Night Out Tahoe City
Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
Drop off the little ones, ages 5 and older,
will offer tastings from more than 30 win-
at Rideout Community Center from 4 to 10
eries and 12 restaurants. 1 to 5 p.m. 21+.
p.m. every second Saturday of the month.
| wineonthewater.org
Kids can enjoy a dinner, crafts, movies and games. Preregistration is required. $15 per child. | (530) 583-3440
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Blue Agave Restaurant. Leashed, well-be-
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Circles Playground. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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It’s only natural South Lake Tahoe
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The inaugural Lake Tahoe Brewfest at
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Coldwater Brewery & Grill features craft brew
Walk the waterfront Tahoe City
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All makes and models Loyalton
East Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Jason Stipp
Hiking
*Trails open depending on conditions.
Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access. All trails are more heavily used on weekends.
STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN
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he Pet Network in Incline Village provides a variety of animal services including shelter, grooming, boarding and veterinarian treatment. Executive director Jason Stipp took over the helm of the organization two and a half years ago. “If it was not for Jason, the Pet Network would not be where it is today. He put a lot of effort into making it a better place for animals and boosted the staff morale,” said Pet Network shelter manager Heidi Todd. Stipp was teaching in San Jose when the economy tanked in 2008 leading to the closure of the private school where he taught and his wife losing her job as a commercial real-estate agent. To get away from the stress of their situation, they came up to Tahoe for a week. Three months later they moved to the lake. Stipp first worked at Diamond Peak as a snowboard instructor while pursuing his master’s degree in education online, but his love of animals brought him to the Pet Network. He began by volunteering for odd jobs and then was hired by the executive director, before eventually becoming the director himself.
“ Our goal is that the dogs we are sending out to the community are happy dogs.” –Jason Stipp “There is nothing like Pet Network, we are one of a kind,” said Stipp. It not only provides shelter for hundreds of animals a year, but also boards and offers day-care services on site, as well as grooming and a thrift boutique run by volunteers. The non-shelter services help pet owners and support the expensive part of the operation: housing and taking care of animals so they can be adopted. Local veterinarian Kim Barnes has a special arrangement with the Pet Network. It provides her with a state-of-the-art facility and a steady supply of customers and she provides spaying, neutering and vet services to all the animals at the shelter. Now Pet Network has added an education component. Staff members visit local schools and day-care centers, providing information to the students on how to live safely with animals. Pet Network is a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats that are under threat of being euthanized in other locations. Often, pregnant animals are taken in and provided with maternity care and the puppies and kittens are raised until ready to be entrusted to the care of others. A
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TAHOE RIM TRAIL
EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE
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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LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE
MARLETTE LAKE Jason Stipp, executive director of Pet Network Humane Society. | Jen Schmidt
few years ago, Pet Network was in the news for helping save a litter of newborn puppies found in a dumpster. The network mobilized a group of volunteers who fed and loved the newborns for weeks until they were big enough to join the other animals at the shelter. A challenge for Stipp is that Pet Network can’t take on every animal. “We get animals that are being abused. We take animals who are on a kill list elsewhere. We take the most highly adoptable. We try to save as many animals as we can, but we are not a huge facility, so I can’t take every animal.” said Stipp. The network strives to make the animals so healthy and happy that they are adopted quickly, making room for more pets to come to the shelter. “Our goal is that the dogs we are sending out to the community are happy dogs. We will only adopt out an animal that we would be comfortable having in our neighborhood,” said Stipp. The turnover rate — the time it takes for a pet to be adopted — has dropped to four weeks for dogs and six weeks for cats. “We are able to save more lives,” said Todd. When Stipp and his wife travel, they like to visit other shelters to develop ideas to implement at the Pet Network. “I make a point to educate myself on the latest and greatest trends in shelters across the United States,” Stipp said. “If another shelter has an idea I like, I borrow the idea to take back to the Pet Network.” He is also happy to share ideas used at the Pet Network with other shelters. In his spare time, you may find Stipp out on his boat fishing or enjoying camping and mountain biking. Of course, he has a dog, a large St. Bernard named Gus, who goes everywhere with the family. But his free time is limited, because his work is his passion. “It’s a special, really fun place to work, with a great team of people. I love to come to work, what we are doing is just very impactful,” said Stipp. For more information, to donate or to become a volunteer, visit petnetwork.org.
Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe? To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail editor@tahoethisweek.com.
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.
SKUNK HARBOR 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
PICNIC ROCK 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.
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 | 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
SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE
SOUTH SHORE
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 (530) 659-7207. WEST SHORE
CASCADE LAKE 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.
EAGLE FALLS & LAKE
MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA
EAGLE ROCK
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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JUNE 15 | THURSDAY
Winemaker’s Dinner East Shore, Nev.
Business know-how offered Truckee
winemaker’s dinner of its summer series
tifying Access to Capital for Your Business”
with Chef Mark Estee of Liberty Food & Wine
from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe
Exchange paired with the wines of Whitehall
Airport. Participants will learn the ways that
Lane at the historic Thunderbird Lodge. The
entrepreneurs can raise money to start
dinners are fundraisers for the historic prop-
a business. Kristin York of the Sierra Small
Thunderbird Lake Tahoe hosts its first
Knowledge Bites presents “Demys-
erty. $250 per person. | RSVP (775) 832-8750
Business Development Center will lead
or thunderbirdtahoe.org
the workshop. Reserve a spot by June
JUNE 12 | MONDAY Finding happiness Incline Village, Nev.
Izzi Tooinsky offers the fable, “The Amaz-
13 to receive a $10 discount off fee. | (530) 587-8808
Private historical tour Truckee
Sierra State Parks Foundation offers
ing Little Old Man and the Search for the
hosted, private tour of the Statewide Mus-
Bluebird of Happiness” at Incline Village
eum Collections Center with a stop at the
Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. He travels
Folsom Power Plant for a picnic lunch.
through the wilderness of the Wild Boys,
Transportation and lunch included in the
traverses the mountains of the Marvelous
ticket price. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet
Girls, and is instructed in the land of the
at Donner Memorial State Park.
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HISTORIAN & AUTHOR MARK MCLAUGHLIN’S NEWEST BOOK
JUNE 15-16 | THURSDAY-FRIDAY
Tahoe Silicon Mountain presents Maiya
Holliday and Marie Koesnodihardjo on “B Corps: Using Business as a Force for
Writers’ Series hosts poet South Lake Tahoe The Writers’ Series at Lake Tahoe Com-
Good” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill.
munity College will host poet and writer
Learn how the B Corp certification defines
Camille T. Dungy at 7 p.m. in the boardroom.
and upholds standards for environmental
Dungy is the author of four collections of
and social accountability that create benefits
poetry and numerous honors. She will talk,
for stakeholders and shareholders and how
answer questions and host a book signing.
a company can become a certified B Corp.
On June 16, she will lead a writing workshop
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from 9 a.m. to noon in the Aspen Room.
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Rise and shine Truckee
Good Morning Truckee is held from
SIDESHOW BOB’S
JUNE 15-18 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY
Window Cleaning Since 2000
7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Will hear about the future of health care,
Celebrate summer Tahoe City
Measure C update and Sagehen Creek
together artisan food and wine, acclaimed
Field Station. Open to everyone. $12,
musicians and artists and the celebrated
$10 chamber members; includes break-
shops, restaurants and galleries. Festival
fast. | (530) 587-8808
highlights include the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market, Classic Car Stroll, Tahoe City Wine
Meet and mix Truckee
Truckee Chamber mixer is hosted by
Residential & Commercial
Tahoe City Solstice Festival will bring
Walk and the summer’s first Concert at Commons Beach. | visittahoecity.org
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Summer Recreation Luncheon by North
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Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is closed until further notice. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries. Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.
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TheTahoeWeekly.com Fishing Licenses are required in California and Nevada for 16 years and older. Temporary licenses are available. California (916) 928-5822 or dfg.ca.gov; Nevada (866) 703-4605 or ndow.org. Licenses are available at most hardware stores. California Department of Fish and Game holds Free Fishing Days on July 1 and Sept. 2, with Nevada’s Free Fishing Day on June 10. LAKE TAHOE Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first lake from Oct. 1 to June 30. Lake Tahoe is open year-round from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. No fishing is allowed within 300 feet of the mouth of any stream. Most Sierra lakes are open all year. No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake, unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes is limited to: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace. Chumming is illegal. There is a two-fish limit on Mackinaws, and a limit of five fish on Lake Tahoe. Fishing for Rainbows from the shore is best May through July. If you’re on the North Shore, the Kings Beach and Lake Forest areas are planted throughout the summer. Cave Rock on the East Shore of the lake is a good location for Rainbow and Brown. TAHOE REGION
SPOONER LAKE Spooner Lake is managed as a trophy fishery at Spooner Lake State Park on the East Shore. It is open all year for catch and keep, with a limit of five trout. Rowboats, inflatable rafts and float tubes may be used, but no motorized boats.
UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER The Upper Truckee is fed from the waters of Meiss Country south of Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe. Fishing is good in the deep pools during the early part of fishing season. TRUCKEE REGION
BOCA RESERVOIR Boca is good for early and late shore fishing and is popular for trolling for Rainbow, Brown and Brook.
DONNER LAKE Brown and Rainbow can be expected when shore fishing with good spots at the boat ramp or the west end of the beach. Mackinaws can be found in the shallows during the early season.
MARTIS CREEK RESERVOIR Rainbow, Brown and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Catch and release only using artificial lures with barbless hooks and no bait. No motorized boats.
PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR
ECHO LAKES Just a short drive off of Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, try both boat and shore fishing here. Shore fishing is usually good from the dam. Please respect the rights of private property and homeowners around the lake.
FALLEN LEAF LAKE The best fishing is from a boat, but occasionally fish can be taken from the shore with a good cast. The lake is a short walk from Fallen Leaf Lake Road or Fallen Leaf Campground. Fishing within 250 feet of the dam is illegal.
SAWMILL POND A stocked pond for children 15 years of age and younger. Adults are allowed to help children fish, but not allowed to fish themselves. The pond is located 1 mile south of South Lake Tahoe along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Among the best trout fishing in California, especially for Rainbow and Brown.
STAMPEDE RESERVOIR Holds a large number of trophy class Rainbow and Brown trout. Shore fishing nets Browns and Rainbow, with Kokanee when trolling. TRUCKEE RIVER At Lake Tahoe’s only outlet in Tahoe City, fishing is closed year-round from the dam in Tahoe City to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year-round. Check fishing regulations. Fish the deep pools during the early part of the season. Best bets are to fish the section of the river between Tahoe City and River Ranch (Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road).
For more information, contact U.S. Forest Service | fs.usda.gov
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uch has been written about the big bugs of the early season. One of the first that typically appear is the carpenter ant (camponotus). These are the large ants that appear as winged adults often reaching an inch in length that fly in the spring by the thousands. They seem to fly during the first 80-degree Fahrenheit day in the Tahoe Sierra. It was 78 degrees F and there was a winged adult on our deck recently. But, this has been a cool spring and as a result, not many have appeared yet. While the main event of ants flying usually only lasts a couple of days, fish will continue to look for these insects for quite awhile. They seem to key in on them and will move quite a ways to take one presented on the surface. This year because of the high water, anglers should look to present this fly as a drowned ant. You will be much more successful using this technique than trying to entice one up to the surface. Fishing ants wet is no different from nymph fishing. Ants are poor swimmers and will sink into the water column and will be readily eaten by hungry fish. For some reason, ants in any form, large or small, seem to entice trout. Some experts liken them to candy for fish. Ants are also present in just about any water from spring creeks, big rivers, small creeks and still water. As a result, one should have ant imitations that cover the size range and color of any ants available in the waters that you fish. Getting back to the carpenter ants, once you see them in flight, prepare to get yourself on the water as soon as you can. It may take a day or two for the fish to lock into them, but once they do, the fishing can be outstanding. Are winged adult imitations necessary to match the hatch? Normally if you have an ant imitation of the proper size, fish will eat your offering readily. However, they have been known to be selective at times. We always carry a few winged imitations, but our go-to pattern is wingless. While this year is certainly no normal year, the cycle of insects hatching will continue to go on. As with any cycle, it can be earlier or later in the season because of conditions. This year, the high water and cooler spring have pushed the carpenter ant hatch back. Make no mistake, it will occur and when it does the fish will react accordingly. However, do not neglect the smaller ants during the rest of the year. While carpenter ants get lots of attention due to their size,
Kokanee fishing has been fair. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching some fish with streamers.
Lake Tahoe | (All tributaries are closed to all
fishing until July 1.) Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.
Little Truckee River | The flows have
come down again. Fishing at this level can be productive. Nymphing is your best bet at these flows. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee.
Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is the best early in the season and again the fall. Smallmouth bass are a part of the fishery here.
Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair.
Anglers using bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Fly-fishers have done well near the inlet areas. Bass fishing has been fair.
Stampede Reservoir | The road is closed
over the dam for construction and will remain so this season and next. Access to the boat ramp will be through the Hobart Mills side. Fishing has been fair from shore. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Flyfishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. Kokanee fishing has been fair to good. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.
Truckee River | The flow out of the dam in
Tahoe City is at 1,020 cfs. The flows through Truckee are at 3,260 cfs. We have not seen flows like this in sometime. Fishing has been good for those working hard. Most anglers are using San Juan worms, egg patterns and large stonefly imitations. Baetis, March Brown, Caddis imitations and streamers are also good this time of year. This is water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook. Catch-andrelease fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.
Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are
both full and spilling. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. Blood midge, Callibaetis and small midges are the main insects to imitate subsurface. Frenchman fishing has been fair. Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.
June 8-14, 2017
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OLD GREENWOOD STORY & PHOTOS BY JOHN DEE
MICKEY’S
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18 holes | par 72
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ld Greenwood in Truckee opened in 2004 as a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, meaning that the Golden Bear himself was the designer. I’ve always enjoyed playing a Nicklaus layout as it is always a fair but stern test. Playing from the proper tees, the average player has a chance at a decent score and won’t feel
This is a championship course personally designed by the greatest golfer of all time. beat up when he or she is done. The better player knows the need to plan each shot carefully so that they can score as well as they would at their home course. It’s a tough track, but I doubt that many would leave and say that they had their worst score of the year at Old Greenwood. As on most mountain courses you will find a lot of trees, but there is a fair amount of area off the tee to hit to. The fairways themselves are rolling, so practice your uneven lies as you will have a lot of them. There are numerous fairway sand traps, and each green is well protected by sand, in typical Jack Nicklaus style. The greens are large and rolling, so if you get on the wrong side of the hole a three or four putt is a real possibility. Pay close attention to “today’s pin position” as the size of the green may add or subtract two clubs difference in distance. Yardages are well marked on the sprinkler heads, and the Yardage Book is invaluable. Water comes into play on 6 holes, and it is definitely in play. Even though it was opening day of the year, the course was in mid-season shape.
Many holes at Old Greenwood are picturesque, but my favorite was the tough par five sixth, measuring 436 to 578 yards. A large sand trap on the left must be avoided off the tee, and two trees guard the right side and can interfere with your second shot if you get behind them. Your second must avoid a large pond along the left and sand traps on the right. Your third shot will be over water (unless you are way right) hitting to a long and narrow green that is the largest on the course. This is a championship course personally designed by the greatest golfer of all time. Remember to choose your tees carefully depending on your ability because that will go a long way into making Old Greenwood a fantastic golf experience. | oldgreenwood.com
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BIKING TO NEW LEVELS Truckee Bike Park offers lessons for ages 6 to 18. Classes encourage riders to build skills, boost confidence and improve their riding in an inclusive park environment. Participants must have a properly fitted dirt jumper, BMX or mountain bike with flat pedals and hand brakes; helmet; elbow and kneepads and gloves. Sessions will run until Aug. 24. Private lessons are available, as well. | truckeebikepark.org
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Nature camps for kids
City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services offers Junior Giant, a free, noncompetitive, coed baseball league for ages 5 to 12. The program is eight weeks long and begins on June 12. | Register cityofslt.us Zephyr Cove Tennis Club will be offering tennis lessons for ages 4 to 12 in June and July. Space is limited and preregistration is required. | (775) 586-7271
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science announces its summer camps. They have expanded the number of camps and the ages who can attend. There will be Truckee and North Shore day camps in partnership with KidZone and Northstar. South Lake Tahoe day camps will be added and youth back country camps in partnership with Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be offered to junior- and high-school students. Scholarships are available. | tinsweb.org
All the arts in one camp
Be all in B-Ball
Summer Art Camp at Lake Mansion in Reno is from June 12 to 16 for ages 6 to 10. Talented teaching artists will provide an hour of art, theater and creative movement and music each day from 9 a.m. to noon. Supplies are included in the cost: $100 for all five days. | Register artsforallnevada.org
Ages 6 to 14 can become all-around basketball players at TK Basketball Camp with Coach Tim Kelly at Incline High School. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Session 1 is from June 19 to 23 and Session 2 is from July 31 to Aug. 4. | yourtahoeplace.com
The strings of summer
SUP-erior camps
Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Summer is open to all and includes classes at two levels of music experience. Tuition is free, donations welcome. Introduction to Fiddle and Folk Music is primarily for younger violinists, violists and cellists of any age. Participants must be able to play a one-octave D scale and read notes within the staff. Sessions will be held on June 20 and 27, July 11, 18 and 25. String Ensemble is for advanced beginner to intermediate violin, viola, cello and bass players of all ages. Sessions will be held on June 14 and 21, July 12, 19 and 26. Participants will be invited to perform in a free public concert on July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Carson Mall. | (775) 450-5584
Incline Recreation Center offers Junior Stand-Up Paddleboard Summer Camp for ages 6 to 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ski Beach. This camp is designed to help young paddlers develop SUP skills and fitness. Session 1 is from June 19 to June 23; Session 2 is from June 26 to June 30. Half-Day and Full Day SUP Summer Camps for ages 9 to 14 are available. These camps are designed to develop SUP skills, increase overall fitness with training exercises and team building. Session 1 for the Half Day starts on June 19 and Session 1 for the Full Day starts on July 10. | yourtahoeplace.com
Lessons in swinging
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Wine on the Water is on June 11 at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nev. The benefit event for the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe will offer tastings from more than 30 wineries and 12 restaurants. Participants must be age 21 and older to attend. Tickets are on sale now. | wineonthewater.org
Ditch the green bags Town of Truckee is offering neighborhood drop-off days for yard waste and storm debris — no rocks, dirt or bags. Put a tarp underneath the load for easy self-service unloading. Four yards per load will be allowed at a time. Tahoe Donner, Truckee Donner Recreation Center and West End Beach days are on June 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tahoe Donner will have another day on July 1. Residents can also drop off yard waste for free at Eastern Regional Landfill through Oct. 31. Do not bring the loads in bags; an I.D. is required. Until Sept. 30, Dumpster rates are $60; Dumpsters will be dropped off on a Wednesday and picked up the following Wednesday. Reserve one at (530) 583-7800. | keeptruckeegreen.org
Join the parade South Lake Tahoe is looking for participants in the annual 4th of July parade. All businesses, organizations, community members, sports teams and bands are invited to be in the parade. Floats are encouraged. It is free to participate, and parade applications are due on June 13. | cityofslt.us
Safety is certifiable Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District offers a Lifeguard Review class on June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for those who have a current certification in lifeguarding or newly expired one. These certifications need to be updated every two years. | tdrpd.org
Lake knowledgeable Become a Lake Tahoe expert at the U.C. Davis Docent Training, a four-part training program on June 15, 19, 20 and 24 at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental
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Research Center. The training includes general Lake Tahoe information, environmental issues, geology, research, ecology and more. It prepares volunteer docents to share their knowledge at the U.C. Davis science education centers in Incline Village, Nev., and Tahoe City. | (775) 881-7562 or hmsegale@ ucdavis.edu
Business know-how offered Knowledge Bites presents a spring workshops. “Demystifying Access to Capital for Your Business” is on June 15 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Participants will learn the good, the bad and the ugly ways that entrepreneurs can raise money to start a business. Kristin York of the Sierra Small Business Development Center will lead the workshop. | (530) 587-8808
It’s all good For Goodness Sake presents Buddhist Chanting with Matthew on June 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will immerse themselves in the sound of ancient and modern Buddhist mantras and chants. Matthew will play gentle melodies on the guitar and present each chant slowly, in order that everyone can follow along. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Women Empowering Women presents Liberate Yourself with Empathy & Compassion with Liesbet Bickett is on June 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will be introduced to compassionate communication and learn how to use it to deepen self-understanding and acceptance, connect with and embrace the soul’s longing, find greater depths of compassion for others and yourself and cultivate compassionate presence. | RSVP goodnesssake.org
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Wet ‘n’ Dirty Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Wet ‘n’ Dirty events. Don’t forget the pliers Hope Valley Friends of Hope Valley’s annual workday is on June 10 at 9 a.m. Participants will meet at Pickett’s Junction in Hope Valley to join in a work party of their choice. Projects include watershed habitat improvement, general cleanup and fence repair. FOHV members can stay to attend the general membership meeting at noon. Bring work gloves, shovels and fencing pliers. | info@hopevalleyca.com or friendsofhopevalley.org
Tennis, anyone?
RING AROUND THE LAKE DeCelle Memorial 53rd Lake Tahoe Relay is on June 10. This year participants will kick off the 2017 event in fashion with the starting line at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. The Lake Tahoe Relay is about embracing the splendor of one of the greatest alpine lakes in the world. It’s a relay race or party that consists of teams of seven, each running 8 to 12 miles. For a bigger challenge, there are the 72-mile Ultra marathon and two-runner teams’ 72-mile relays. Each team member will run 36 miles, alternating legs as needed. | laketahoerelay.com
Incline Village, Nev. The Tennis Center at Incline Parks & Recreation offers fun competitions and mixers open to everyone throughout the summer. A French Open and Welcome Back mixer is on June 10. A Wimbledon breakfast and mixer is on July 16. The Incline Derby, a fun team competition including fun, food and lots of tennis is from Aug. 4 to 6. And, a U.S. Open Mixer is on Sept. 9. | yourtahoeplace.com
Historic town trail run Genoa, Nev. Ascent Run Adventure Up announces the Genoa Peak Marathon, with 24-mile and 8-mile events, on June 10. Both will start at Trimmer Outpost in Genoa. The trail runs through the historic town. | ascentruns.com
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Tahoe venues Rivers for Change are seeking guest paddlers to help fundraise by joining the Truckee River Source to Sea Paddling team on several legs of its 150-mile journey from South Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake, Nev. The following days still have spots for paddlers as of press time: on June 8 for 10 miles of the Truckee River from Verdi to the Reno Whitewater Park; and on June 9 for 11 miles of the Truckee River between Lockwood and USA Parkway, restored by the Nature Conservancy. | Register riversforchange.org/2017-truckee-river
Tahoe Donner Truckee Elementary hosts Running Wild Fun Run, a 5km, 10km and fun 1-mile obstacle course on the trails of Tahoe Donner’s Alder Creek Adventure Center on June 10. The 10km starts at 9 a.m., the 5km starts at 9:15 a.m. and the obstacle course starts at 10:30 a.m. Registration and packet pickup are from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The fundraising event, open to all ages, will be held rain or shine. | bratalopez@gmail.com
Incline Village, Nev. Incline Color Run is a 5km run/walk on June 11 at 9 a.m. starting at Incline Middle School. There is no time limit and participants can run, jog or walk; the entire family is invited. Registration includes a T-shirt, race bib and individual color packet. Adults are $35 and ages 17 and younger are $25. The race supports Incline Elementary School physical education and wellness booster. | Register inclinemscr.eventbrite.com
Octane Fest Fallon, Nev. This festival hosts a week of high-powered motorsports with dirt-track racing, fuel-drag racing and a jamboree with monster trucks and freestyle moto-cross from June 9 to 11 at Rattlesnake Raceway. | octanefest.com
Train and re-train South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking announces upcoming trainings. Hazard tree identification training is on June 22 and all crew leaders are encouraged to attend. Chainsaw re-certification training is on June 10. Current sawyers must re-certify this year. | RSVP info@tamba.org
Restoring the habitat South Lake Tahoe Keep Tahoe Blue hosts a Spring Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to a fun, hands-on restoration day at the Angora Burn Area. A light breakfast, refreshments and a prize will be provided to all volunteers. | RSVP keeptahoeblue.org/tfsd-spring 18
Sign up for bocce Truckee Truckee River Winery’s Summer Bocce League begins the week of June 18. The tournament will be a round robin where each team will play every week, with possibly one bye week and the team with the most wins at the end of the league wins. There will be three league nights — Sunday, Monday or Tuesday — with games starting at 5:30 or 7:15 p.m. Each league night will have a maximum of 18 teams. A maximum of 10 people per team is allowed. There must be a minimum of four people on a team to register. Registration forms are due on June 12, but the league is first-come, first-served and may fill up before then. | truckeeriverwinery.com
SUP-per time East Shore Thunderbird Paddling Festival is on June 10 at Sand Harbor State Park. All forms of standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe will be featured at this festival. Race in the Thunderbird 8 Miler or 4 Miler. There will be Grom races for the kids. SUP enthusiasts can also test new gear, check out the vendor expo and take clinics. | laketahoepaddling.com
Fast, flat and fun Olympic Valley Get out and get active for the Squaw Valley Half Marathon and Run to Squaw 8 miler on June 11. Part of the Tahoe Trail Running Series, the half marathon starts and finishes at The Village At Squaw while the 8 miler begins at Commons Beach in Tahoe City and ends in the heart of The Village. Both courses are fast and flat with beautiful views along the mainly paved trail that runs along the Truckee River. | tahoetrailrunning.com
Adventure racing Tahoe venues Big Blue Adventure has opened registration for 2017 adventure races from trail running and triathlons to swimming and more. The Tahoe Trail Running Series includes Squaw Valley Half Marathon and Run to Squaw on June 11, Burton Creek Trail Run on June 18, Run to the Beach on July 4, Marlette 50 km and 10 Miler on Aug. 13 and Emerald Bay Trail Run on Sept. 17. The 6th annual XTERRA Tahoe City Off-Road Triathlon, Duathlon and Sprint is on June 24 and the XTERRA Lake Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon is on Aug. 19.
Donner Lake Triathlon is on July 22 and 23, the Truckee Marathon on Sept. 24 and the Great Trail Race is on Oct. 8. Sierra Open Water Swim Series includes Sand Harbor Open Water Swim on June 10, Truckee Open Water Swim on July 22 and Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim on Aug. 26. | bigblueadventure.com
Cycle the Sierra Tahoe venues Cycle the Sierra will be from June 16 to 20. Participants can register, get an overview of the route and other details about this fully supported, five-day journey. The 300-mile loop will travel through Tahoe and Gold Rush country. | cyclethesierra.com
Epic three days of biking Carson City, Nev. Ride the Carson City Off-Road from June 16 to 18 allows riders to choose from three different distance options of 15, 35 or 50 miles. All participants will climb their way into the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada, take in views of Lake Tahoe, Washoe Valley and the Carson Valley while connecting to some of the area’s favorite pieces of single-track, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment. | epicrides.com
What’s your sport? Area venues Adventure Sports Week is from June 16 to 25. Enjoy 10 days of human-powered sports, music, film and fun. The event hosts eight competitive events during the day along with entertainment at night. Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, paddleboarding and other competitive events will be offered. There will also be demos, clinics and activities for every adventure enthusiast in the family. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com
Biking the greens South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Games Bike Nights offer a family-friendly, cross-country bike race on June 16 and Sept. 29, featuring an illuminated course spanning across the Lake Tahoe Golf Course — over fairways, into the rough, through sand traps and over bridges with the occasional cart path. It is open to all ages and riding abilities. The race is approximately 6 miles, with two 3-mile laps for most classes. Helmets and lights are recommended. No electric bikes will be allowed. | oncourseevents.com
A week-filled with adventure North Lake Tahoe Alpenglow Mountain Festival Summer is from June 17 to 25 with more than 50 individual events that will be taking place throughout North Lake Tahoe. The week will include yoga classes, SUP clinics, guided hikes, trail runs, how-to clinics, overnight backpacking trips, tech talks, natural history excursions a film festival and live music events. | alpenglowsports.com
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Free outdoor summer concerts Ongoing | Area venues
Kick off the summer with one of Tahoe’s ongoing free summer concert series five nights a week starting in June. The series features Bluesdays Tuesdays at Squaw Valley, with Music in the Park on Wednesdays at Truckee River Regional Park. Thursdays are the hot night for music with Truckee Thursdays downtown every week, while Live at Lakeview has music on the beach every Thursday in South Lake Tahoe. Kings Beach heats up this month with Music on the Beach every Friday, with the Concerts on Commons Beach is every Sunday in Tahoe City. See the Free Summer Concerts lineup at the end of the festival guide.
“Mozart in the Mountains” June 10, 11, 15 & 18 | Area venues TOCCATA presents “Mozart in the Mountains” featuring Josue Casillas performing “Flute Concerto #2” and includes “Piano Concerto #21” (Elvira Madigan), and “Symphony #40.” | toccatatahoe.org
Country Crossroads June 12 | Nugget Casino | Sparks, Nev. Courtesy High Sierra Music Festival
Grab your hat and cowboy boots for a Western weekend. This annual celebration of country music features live entertainment, country music DJs, free line-dancing lessons and a cowboy-themed bar crawl. | nuggetcasinoresort.com
Levitt AMP Summer Music Series June 23-Sept. 2 | 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 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. | breweryarts.org
Harvey’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series
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June 25-Sept. 3 | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Harvey hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts kick off with Paul Simon, and continue through the summer with Jack Johnson, Lenny Kravitz, Train, The Who and many more. | harveystahoe.com
High Sierra Music Festival June 29-July 2 | Plumas County Fairgrounds | Quincy
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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 Trey Anastasio Band, The Travelin’ McCourys and Galactic. | highsierramusic.com
Summer Concerts on the Green July 1-2 | 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 Joel the Band a Billy Joel Tribute band, The Rising bringing Bruce Springsteen to the Green, Aja Vu a Steely Dan Tribute Band and Wonderbread 5, a dance party cover band. | tahoedonner.com
California WorldFest
August 9 Dirty Revival
July 13-16 | Nevada County Fairgrounds | Grass Valley Michael Franti and Spearhead headline this world beat festival along with artists Peter Yarrow, Suen Kuti, Egypt 80 and more than 50 bands performing on seven stages. | worldfest.net
Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival & Competition July 20-21 | Trinity Episcopal Church | Reno, Nev.
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The region’s best guitar players come to Reno for a classical music competition followed by live performances are area venues including the Brewery Arts Center and the Wells Fargo Auditorium at the University of Nevada, Reno. Workshops and master classes are offered, as well. | cgwest.org
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Food, Blues & Views July 22 & Aug. 26 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth Enjoy a fresh farm-to-table meal and music under the stars at Sierra Valley Farms with Lydia Pense and Cold Blood in July and Len Rainey and the Midnight Players in August. The series include free camping at the farm. | sierravalleyfarms.com
Classical Tahoe July 28-Aug. 12 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev. 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 all your favorite composers featuring musical masterpieces of Beethoven, Bernstein, Mozart, Gershwin, Copland, Tchaikovsky and more. | classicaltahoe.org
Guitarfish Music Festival July 27-30 | Cisco Grove Campground Gather for four-days of family-friendly fun with some of the region’s top bands. This year artists include The Main Squeeze, Greener Grounds, Vieux Farka Toure and Joy and Madness, plus many more live acts. The festival raises awareness for overfishing and pollution of the oceans. | guitarfishfestival.com
Carson City Music Festival Aug. 4-20 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. It’s an exciting summer of music as the Mile High Jazz Band Association presents the Jazz & Beyond Carson City Music Festival. The annual festival features more than 60 performances and more than 100 performers, and most offer free admission. Beyond jazz, the festival included bluegrass, blues, Latin, and more. | jazzcarsoncity.com
Brews, Jazz & Funk Aug. 12-13 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest returns to Squaw 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
The Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival Aug. 15-20 | Area venues The Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival joins the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective for concerts at various locations throughout Tahoe. For the first time, the Festival is also presenting an open rehearsal at the Tahoe Maritime Museum and at the Tahoe Tree Company on Aug. 16. This free event designed for families with children will be an opportunity to see how an orchestra comes together through practice. | tahoemusic.org
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Broadway at the Park Aug. 19 | Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater | Truckee River Regional Park. The annual concert of Broadway songs performed by the Truckee Community Theatre singing favorite show tunes from the 1930s to the present. This year the concert features live musicians and a chorus. | truckeecommunitytheater.org
Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 15 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Five local bands go head-to-head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the village. Meanwhile the restaurants in The Village face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. | squawalpine.com
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The Lost Sierra Hoedown is a weekend of simple outdoor living and human-produced music you can dance to. With more folk, country, bluegrass and Americana than you stomp your boot to, this hoedown raises funds and awareness for the re-opening of Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl. | lostsierrahoedown.com
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“Young Frankenstein” June 8-11 | Truckee Community Theater | Truckee It’s bawdy. It’s naughty. It’s Mel Brooks. From the creators of the recordbreaking Broadway sensation, “The Producers,” comes this monstrous new musical comedy. Based on the 1974 film by Brooks and Gene Wilder, it is a parody of the horror film genre and features Frederick Frankenstein, his faithful fiancé, hunchbacked sidekick, leggy lab assistant, mysterious housekeeper, and the monster himself, who, with a cast of thousands, does a mean tap dance to “Putting on the Ritz.” | truckeecommunitytheater.com
Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival June 21-Sept. 30 | 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
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 8-Aug. 27 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev. Gate 5 p.m. · Concert 6 p.m. AUGUST 15, Tuesday | Sugar Pine Point State Park | $25 Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major & Haydn Symphony No. 91 AUGUST 16, Wednesday | Tahoe Maritime Museum, Tahoe City | FREE Open Rehearsal with special invitation to children and their families - 4 p.m. AUGUST 17, Thursday | West Shore Café, Homewood | $25 Schubert’s Rondo for Violin and Quartet & “Cry of the Wind” by local composer David Wendell Nelson AUGUST 18, Friday | West End Beach, Donner Lake | $35 & AUGUST 19, Saturday | Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City | $35 Lake Tahoe Dance Collective & Artistic Director Christin Hanna & Damien Johnson, London Ballet Black will join the Orchestra for three ballets to the music of Bach, Barber and Mozart AUGUST 20, Sunday | PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing, Truckee | $65 (includes dinner) Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 & Haydn Symphony No. 91 Gates open at 4 p.m. Concert 5 p.m - Dinner 6 p.m Pack a picnic, bring a low-backed chair or blanket, and join us for a SUNSET SERENADE For Tickets or more information please go to our website TahoeMusic.org Children under 12 are free (except dinner concert)
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This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “Love’s Labour’s Lost” and “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” Monday Night Showcase includes live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com
Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 26-28 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City The 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 meetthe-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. | laketahoedancecfestival.org
Trails & Vistas Sept. 9 | Area venues The Trails & Vistas festival features guided art hikes. Art in nature includes music, art, dance, poetry on a 2½-mile trail. Evening celebrates a World Concert of Peace featuring Tim Erickson, Nava Dance Collective, Fared Shafinury and Jahan Khalighi. This Sept. 9 hike will be held at Galena Creek Regional Park, with a second hike in the Tahoe-Truckee region TBA. | trailsandvistas.org
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June 17-18 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
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 night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. | truckeethursdays.com
Peaks & Paws Festival features exciting dog-themed entertainment, fun activities for the whole family, adoptable dogs, wine and beer tasting, and great bluegrass music. This festival combines fun dog-centric entertainment including the ultimate flying dog show. | squawalpine.com
Nevada State Fair June 8-11 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev. 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
Valhalla Renaissance Faire June 10-11 | Camp Richardson | South Lake Tahoe Valhalla Renaissance Faire offers seven acres of entertainment on four stages at Camp Richardson featuring jousting, sword fighting, educational demonstrations, jugglers, magicians, children’s games, merchants, actors, food and beverages. | valhallafaire.com
Tahoe City Solstice Festival June 15-18 | Area venues | Tahoe City Celebrate the start of summer with the annual Solstice Festival featuring the Farmers’ Market, Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show, live music at local venues, Tahoe City Wine Walk, North Tahoe Plein Air Open events, the Solstice Sip ‘n’ Shop and kickoff of the summer Concerts at Commons Beach. 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 Indian School Father’s Day Powwow June 16-18 | Indian Commission | Carson City, Nev. 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
Wild & Scenic Film Festival June 17 | California 89 | Truckee The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns with award-winning environmental and adventure films at 9 p.m. shown under the starts. Start the night with live music at 7. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
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Rockabilly Riot June 22-25 | Area venues | Carson City, 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 by Total Distortion, Twilight Drifters and Rockabilly Lovecats round out the weekend. | renorockabillyriot.com
Kirkwood Summer Festival July 1 | Village at Kirkwood The Village Plaza will come alive for a day of wine and beer tasting, incredible food, music featuring Mo’z Motley Blues, a silent auction and activities for the kids from 3 to 6 p.m. | kmpud.com
Celebrity Golf Tournament July 11-16 | Edgewood Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe Charles Woodson, Doug Pederson and Adam Thielen will make up some of the NFL contingent of first-time competitors at the 28th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. The tournament offers a purse of $600,000. The 54-hole competition tests the golf skills of 80-plus stars from sports and entertainment. | americancenturychampionship.com
Reno Basque Festival July 15 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. The Basque culture is a big part of Reno’s history and tradition. Celebrate Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing, and activities at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. This year marks the 50th annual celebration. | renobasqueclub.org
Wanderlust Festival July 20-23 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The original location of the Wanderlust Festival, Squaw Valley hosts 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. Musical artists include Lettuce, Little Dragon and Dustbowl Revival. | wanderlustsquaw.com
Northern Nevada Pride July 22 | Area venues | 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 between Keystone Avenue and 1st Street. The parade ends at the festival in Arlington Park. | northernnevadapride.org
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Compression! Art & Fire
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July 29 | Area venues | 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. An after party takes place at the Morris Burner Hotel. | controlledburnreno.dreamhosters.com
Barracuda Championship July 31-Aug. 6 | 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
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Aug. 11-12 | Obexer’s Boat Company | Homewood
June 8th · Lizano Band
This year’s 45th 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
Presented by La Galleria Partner Org Truckee Optimist Club
June 15th · Dylan Jakobsen
Great Gatsby Living History Festival Aug. 12-13 | 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 kid’s games and food. | tahoeheritage.org
All Breed Dog Show
Presented by Truckee Donner Public Utility District Partner Org Project MANA
June 22nd · Jo Mama
Presented by Kelly Brothers & Simple Power Solar Partner Org Mountain Area Preservation
June 29th · The Altons
Aug. 18-20 | 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. 19-21 | Area venues | 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
The Pacifica Fest Aug. 20-21 | Sands Regency | Reno, Nev. Welcoming all Polynesians and Asians: Hawaiians, Tongans, Samoans, Fijians, Micronesian, Filipinos, Japanese, Vietnamese, Singaporeans, Chinese, Taiwanese and all people with ties to the Pacific Rim region and everyone who wants to join a cultural celebration of family and community. | pacificafestivalreno.org
Equilibrium Aug. 25-27 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Squaw Valley Institute hosts a gathering of visionary minds and conscious artists to build sustainable solutions for the 21st Century. Featuring more than 750 of the world’s most influential business and environmental thought leaders at a conference to drive innovative, actionable solutions for the integrity of the planet. At the same time, a two-day public festival will continue the conversation featuring high-profile music acts TBA. | squawvalleyinstitute.org
Numaga Indian Days Powwow Sept. 1-3 | Area venues | 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. 8-10 | Rancho San Rafael 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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July 13th · The Novelists
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July 20th · The Sextones
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July 27th · Decoy Band
Presented by Cabona’s & JoAnne’s Stained Glass Partner Org Sierra Business Council
August 3rd · Sam Revena
Presented by Cooking Gallery & Mountain Home Center Partner Org Truckee River Watershed Council
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Reno Celtic Celebration Oct. 7-8 | Bartley Ranch | Reno, Nev. Celebrate Celtic heritage with traditional pipe bands, Scottish and Irish dancers, clan tents, historical reenactments, games food and more. Many kid friendly activities are offered. | renoceltic.org
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Pacific Fine Arts Festival July 1-Aug. 27 | Homewood & Tahoe City 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
Art, Wine & Music July 8-9 | 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
24-Hour Mural Marathon July 15-16 | Circus Circus Casino | Reno, Nev. Competitors will have 24 hours to paint an original mural on a panel outside of Circus Circus casino. The paintings will be a permanent installation. Artists will compete for cash prizes. Virginia Street will be closed for the competition and spectators may enjoy live music and food. | circusreno.com Paint Out at Gatekeepers Beach | Courtesy North Tahoe Arts
Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour
Visiting Artists Until July 29 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev. The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada College hosts the 32nd 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
Maker Show June 11 | Truckee Tahoe Lumber | Truckee Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show features local makers and artists and food and beverages from local restaurants. | truckeeroundhouse.org
Open Air Art Shows June 16-Sept. 3 | Area venues 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
Community of Writers June 24 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers hosts public events in conjunction with its writers’ workshops. | communityofwriters.org
ARTown July 1-30 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. 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 26
July 28-Aug. 6 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe The Tahoe Art League hosts its 11th Annual Artist Studio Tour. Artists invite the public into their 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. Refreshments, prizes and art demonstrations are offered throughout this festive tour. | talart.org
Incline Village Fine Art Festival Aug. 11-13 | 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
ARTour Aug. 12-13 | Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts presents the Tahoe City ARTour. Artists will display and sell their work and demonstrate their artistic processes. In addition, work from some of the artists will be exhibited in North Tahoe Arts Corison Loft from Aug. 2 to Sept 12. | northtahoearts.com
Reno Arts Fest! Aug. 19-20 | City Plaza Park | Reno, Nev. 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 and discuss his or her work. There will also be a wine walk, and a wine and beer garden during the festival. | cwbevents.com
Plein Air Open Sept. 5-10 | Area venues | Tahoe City Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather in North Lake Tahoe for the week to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe en plein air or in the open air. You may spot artists painting along the lake shore, in scenic valleys or in blooming meadows. | northtahoearts.com
Soulful Stroll Sept. 16 | Downtown Truckee The third annual Art & Soul Truckee art walk will be held in historic downtown as artists display his or her work. Enjoy a wine tasting while appreciating the artwork. | historictruckee.com
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The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival June 16-17 | 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. Last year, more than 60 microbreweries participated including the Eldorado’s own The Brew Brothers, Saint Archer Brewing Company, Pyramid and Magic Hat Breweries, Stoneyhead Brewery and Blue Moon Brewing Company. | eldoradoreno.com
Tahoe City Wine Walk June 17 | Tahoe City One of Tahoe City’s signature annual events, 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
Reno Wine Walk June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16 | 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
Village Wine Walks
Reno Street Food
June 24, July 29, Aug. 26 | Northstar
Until Oct. 7 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.
Village at Northstar Wine Walk Series this summer on the final Saturday of each month. Enjoy a variety of delicious wine samples and light snacks as you meander throughout the Village. | northstarcalifornia.com
June 2-10 | Sparks, Nev. The homegrown celebration of local beer, Reno Craft Beer Week promotes the thriving craft beer culture, enhances beer knowledge and builds local beer appreciation. The festival kickoffs with the biggest little homebrew competition, Backwash and closes with the Nevada Craft Brewers Association CollaBREWation Gala. | renocraftbeerweek.com
DINNER IN THE BARN | JULY 15, AUG. 5 & 19, SEPT. 9
Reno Craft Beer Week
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Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 7. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Food Truck Friday on Facebook
Truckee Brew Fest June 10 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee The 12th Annual Truckee Brew Fest features more than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, music by Lost Whiskey Engine and Coburn Station, dancing, barbecue items and silent auction. | truckeebrewfest.com
Lake Tahoe Brewfest June 10 | Montbleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. The inaugural Lake Tahoe Brewfest presented by Cold Water Brewery and FNTCN features craft brew tastings from breweries from around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas, a home brewers’ competition, live music, arts and crafts, food and more. | montbleuresort.com
Capital Brewfest June 10 | Carson City, Nev. The Brewfest features downtown music and brews from 5 to 10 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. | carsonrotary.org
Taste of the Comstock June 10 | 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 11 | 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 28
Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival June 25 | 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
Downtown Wine Walk July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 & Oct. 7 | Carson City, Nev. Take pleasure in a stroll through downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com
Biggest Little City Wing Fest July 1-2 | Silver Legacy Casino | Reno, Nev. The Silver Legacy serves more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings during this annual event featuring live music and culinary delights. | silverlegacy.com
Beerfest & Bluegrass July 2 | Northstar The festival will include beer tastings from more than 25 breweries and two premier bluegrass bands. Breweries will be featured on the Village Overlook, and guests who purchase a ticket will receive a commemorative pint glass and be able to sample all the different beers. | northstarcalifornia.com
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Dinner in the Barn
Oktoberfest
July 15, Aug. 5 & 19, Sept. 9 | Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth
Sept. 23 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
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
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
Taste of Downtown
Genoa Candy Dance
July 22 | Carson City, Nev.
Sept. 23-24 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev.
This downtown festival features more than 40 restaurants, live music and more as a celebration of summer from 5 to 10 p.m. | aedv.org
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
The Reno Garlic Festival July 29 | Pat Baker Park | Reno, Nev.
Tahoe City Oktoberfest
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. | renogarlicfest.com
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
Pirate Crawl
Truckee Wine Walk & Shop
Aug. 19 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
Oct. 7 | Downtown Truckee
Reno, the crawl capital of the world, hosts upcoming crawls including Pirate Crawl on Aug. 19. | crawlreno.com
Truckee Wine Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. | truckeewinewalk.com
CANFEST
Oktoberfest at Lake Tahoe
Aug. 26 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
Oct. 7-8 | Camp Richardson | South Lake Tahoe
CANFEST is an unlimited tasting beer festival of beers poured exclusively from cans. Breweries from all corners of the U.S. (and some from around the world) come together for one night of indulgence. An attendee will typically find 100 to 120 different brews to sample along with live music, a silent disco, vendors and a raffle. | canfestbeer.com
It’s the yearly celebration food and beer and all things German at the 23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Oktoberfest. | camprichardson.com
Sept. 30 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off Aug. 30-Sept. 4 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. 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 in Victorian Square. | nuggetribcookoff.com
Foam Fest Sept. 2 | Village at Squaw Valley | 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. 3 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The 28th Annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. | squawalpine.com
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Sept. 8-10 | 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 Saturday’s Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook Off or take part in the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting Sunday afternoon. | northstarcalifornia.com
Sample the Sierra Sept. 16 | 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
Tractors & Truffles Sept. 23 | Fallon, Nev. A farm-to-plate gourmet dinner and arts event featuring renowned chefs from around the country using locally grown ingredients in their fivecourse meals. Following the dinner is a performance in the Barkley Theater. Cooking demonstrations and farms tours are given during the day. | tractorsandtruffles.com 29
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Octane Fest June 9-11 | Rattlesnake Raceway | Fallon, Nev. A week of 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
Revival Car Show July 10 | Carson City, Nev. Downtown Carson City is the location for the Revival Car Show featuring classic beauties, live music, a Poker Walk, Scavenger Hunt and more. Open to all vehicles and cycles. | visitcarsoncity.com
US Open of Watercross June 17-18 | Sparks Marina Park | Sparks, Nev. Watch the best of the best personal watercraft racers rip around the course at Sparks Marina Park. Both professional and amateur classes are offered. | prowatercross.com
Off Road Race Series Off Road Racing meets West Coast influence for an intense four-wheel challenge full of fan-friendly tracks. | lucasoiloffroad.com
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June 24-25, July 23-24, Aug. 26-28 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev.
2nd Annual Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival Saturday, July 8 » Pedal Assist Open » Throttle Assist Open » Kids Trail (age group)
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Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival July 8 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival features an air show, STEM Expo, VIP hospitality tent, food and fun with a tribute to “Space, Science and Beyond.” | truckeetahoeairshow.com
FMX Motocross Event July 22 | Hard Rock Casino | Stateline, Nev. The Hard Rock Casino transforms into an off-road sporting experience for the FMX Motocross Event, a high-octane celebration of freestyle motorcycle stunts guaranteed to leave guests breathless. See a variety of extreme sporting activities, festival booths and interactive events. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com
Hot August Nights Aug. 8-13 | Area venues | Virginia City, Sparks & Reno, Nev.
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS | AUG. 8-13
Take a step back in time and enjoy the beauty of classic muscle cars during Hot August Nights. | hotaugustnights.net
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Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival Saturday, July 8, 2017 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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National Championship Air Races Sept. 13-17 | Reno Steed Field | 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 along with a showing from the Blue Angels. | airrace.org
Silver State Rockcrawling Championship Sept. 23-24 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev. Pros and entry-level teams compete on the natural terrain overlooking the race track. | supercrawl.rocks
Street Vibrations Fall Rally
Presented by the Truckee Airport District
Sept. 27-Oct. 1 | 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
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Thunderbird Paddling Festival June 10 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev. Choose from the 4- or 8-mile course. Start from the sandy Sand Harbor Beach and head south along the shore keeping the buoys to your left. At the 4-mile mark, round the final buoy and paddle the quickest course you can to the finish line. Enjoy demonstrations and kids’ races, as well. | laketahoepaddling.com
Lake Tahoe Bird Festival June 10 | 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
Adventure Sports Week June 16-25 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10-day event featuring human-powered sports, music, film and fun for all. Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, standup paddleboarding and other competitive events to choose from. Concerts, film, clinics, gear demos and more. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com
Alpenglow Mountain Festival June 17-25 | Area venues Celebrate nine days of human-powered sports with hiking, biking, running, paddling and more during the Alpenglow Mountain Festival. Gear demos, guest speakers and educational clinics round out the schedule of events. | alpenglowsports.com
Gold Rush Days Hope Valley June 19-29, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7 | Sorenson’s Resort A Historic Emigrant Trail Trek starts from Sorenson’s Resort. The hardest part of the 1849 Gold Rush was over nearby Carson Pass, most notably the treacherous Devil’s Ladder. This walking, hiking and driving tour follows the same paths. Enjoy the tales of this remarkable journey, excerpted from authentic diaries. Enjoy an evening slide show the night before the hike. Includes snack, beverage and lunch. | sorensensresort.com 32
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Kids Adventure Games June 23-25 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The 3rd 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
Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival July 8 | Beckworth Eco Bike Adventures hosts the 2nd Annual Lost Sierra Electric Bike 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
Kirkwood Bike & Brew Festival July 29 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort The first Kirkwood Bike & Brew Festival features a family friendly event with bike events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 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. 12-14 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach Celebrate standup paddleboarding with three days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. Activities for both kids and adults are offered throughout the weekend. | tahoenalu.com
Tahoe Mountain Bike & Brew Festival Aug. 26-27 | Area venues | Meyers Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association hosts the 5th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike & Brew Festival with a beer garden and barbecue, live music and the Triple Crown Ride. | tahoemtbfestival.com
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Tahoe Vista Paddlefest Sept. 9-10 | Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort | Tahoe Vista Three days of standup paddleboard festivities on Big Blue with races, workshops, beach party and wellness seminars. | mlratahoe.com
Spartan Race Sept. 30-Oct. 1 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley For the second year, the world’s best athletes collide on the course with a shared goal: to be the Spartan Race World Champion. The most anticipated obstacle racing weekend of the year will feature three Spartan Race distances to choose from over two days of racing. | spartan.com
CrossReno Oct. 1 | 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. | cxreno.com
Alpine Aspen Festival Oct. 7-8 | Area venues Celebrate the fall beauty of the Sierra with live music, guided hikes, a star party, hikes to abandoned mines, yoga and more. | alpineaspenfestival.org
USA BMX Blackjack Nationals Oct. 13-17 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Reno, Nev. The Western Division BMX Finals take place in Reno with three days of bike madness. Spectators and invited to see top BMX riders advance to the championships. | usabmx.com
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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
4th of July Parade July 4 | South Lake Tahoe 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 72nd 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
Red, White & Tahoe Blue July 1-4 | Area venues | Incline Village, Nev. The celebrations start early with the kick off parade during Red, White and Tahoe Blue on July 1 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
Freedom Fest July 1-4 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Freedom Fest celebrates summer skiing, the 4th of July, music and a festival. There will be hot tub parties at High Camp from noon to 4 p.m., free midmountain music from noon to 3 p.m. and free music at KT Bar from 4 to 7 p.m. each day. Must have a 2016-17 or 2017-18 season pass or lift ticket to ski or ride to see mid-mountain music events. | squawalpine.com
Star Spangled Sparks
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. Afterwards head down to Donner Lake for an afternoon in the sun followed by fireworks under the stars. | truckee.com
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
July 1 & 4 | Area venues | Sparks, Nev.
Genoa Americana Celebration
The newly renovated Nugget Casino is celebrating the holiday in grand style. On July 1, enjoy an All-American Block Party and fireworks. On July 4, the Nugget host its traditional Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks Spectacular in Victorian Square with a Patriotic Bike Parade followed by fireworks. Both days feature live musical entertainment, a variety of food vendors, craft booths. | nuggetcasinoresort.com
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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WEST THE WAY IT WAS RODEO | AUG. 19-20
Reno Cattle Drive June 15-24 | 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 15-25 | 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, as well as the PRCA Xtreme Bulls with top bull riders from around the world and the Bob Fiest Invitational Team Roping competition with the world’s top 100 teams. | renorodeo.com
PRCA Xtreme Bulls June 15 | 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 eight seconds of the best pro bull riding. | prorodeo. com
Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping June 19 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. 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
Glenbrook Rodeo July 28-29 | Shakespeare Ranch | Glenbrook, Nev.
World Cowboy Fastdraw Championships Oct. 6-8 | 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. 7-8 | 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
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ time during the 2017 Summer Social and Rodeo. Glenbrook rodeo tradition 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 from Left of Centre. | keepmemoryalive.org
Reno Xtreme Barrel Race Aug. 1-6 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. The final event of the Barrel Racing season, this event attracts top athletes from more than 10 states to compete in fast-paced barrel racing. A Western Trade Show also features saddles, tack, boots, hats and more. | burns1876.com
The Way It Was Rodeo Aug. 19-20 | Virginia City Fairgrounds | Virginia City, Nev. Saddle up and ride on up to Virginia City’s Arena & 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. 26-27 | McIver Arena | Truckee See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. | truckeerodeo.org
International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 8-10 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaper man, and here we are still living up to the legend. 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. 8-17 | Reno, Nev. The National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity has flourished into one of the most prestigious and exciting events in the Western performance industry. Hundreds of horses and thousands of fans from across the U.S., Canada and overseas make the journey to Reno each year. | nrcha.com
COME OUT AND ENJOY GREAT FOOD, COCKTAILS AND MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG, RUNNING TUESDAY JUNE 13TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5TH. Bring your blanket, or low-back lawn chair and enjoy the view from the PJ’s lawn, or make advance 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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SUMMER of FREE MUSIC
Five nights, six free outdoor music concerts. From the mountains of Olympic Valley to the shores of Lake Tahoe to the banks of the Truckee River, there’s something for everyone this summer. TUESDAY Tuesdays Bluesdays | Village at Squaw June 13-Sept. 5 | 6 to 8:30 p.m | squawalpine.com WEDNESDAY Music in the Park | Truckee River Regional Park June 21-Aug. 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | tdrpd.org THURSDAY Truckee Thursday | Downtown Truckee June 8-Aug. 17 | 5 to 8:30 p.m. | truckeethursdays.com Live at Lakeview | South Lake Tahoe June 22-Aug. 31 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | liveatlakeview.com FRIDAY Music on the Beach | Kings Beach State Recreation Area June 30-Sept. 1 | 6-8:30 p.m. | northtahoebusiness.org SUNDAY Concerts on Commons | Tahoe City June 18-Sept. 3 | 4-7 p.m. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com
JUNE 8-18 June 8 | Lizano Band | Downtown Truckee June 13 | The Blues Monsters | Village at Squaw Valley June 15 | Dylan Jakobsen | Downtown Truckee June 18 | Groove Foundry and Matty Reardon & Friends | Tahoe City (3 p.m.)
JUNE 19-25 June 20 | Dragondeer | Village at Squaw Valley June 21 | Jelly Bread | Truckee River Regional Park June 22 | Jo Mama | Downtown Truckee June 22 | Scott Pemberton Band | South Lake Tahoe June 25 | SambaDá | Tahoe City
JUNE 26-JULY 2 June 27 | Roy Rogers & the Delta Kings | Village at Squaw Valley June 28 | Deckheads | Truckee River Regional Park June 29 | The Altons | Downtown Truckee June 29 | Stacy Jones Band | South Lake Tahoe June 30 | The Sextones | Kings Beach July 2 | Dead Winter Carpenters | Tahoe City
JULY 3-9 July 4 | Chris Cain | Village at Squaw Valley July 5 | Mark Mackay | Truckee River Regional Park July 6 | The Knitts | Downtown Truckee July 6 | Diegos Umbrella | South Lake Tahoe July 7 | Sneaky Creatures | Kings Beach July 9 | Alma Afrobeat Ensemble | Tahoe City
JULY 10-16 July 11 | Grady Champion | Village at Squaw Valley July 12 | Drop Theory | Truckee River Regional Park July 13 | The Novelists | Downtown Truckee July 13 | Afrolicious | South Lake Tahoe July 14 | Calling Ophelia | Kings Beach July 16 | Desert Rhythm Project | Tahoe City 36
JULY 17-23 July 18 | Rick Estrin and The Nightcats | Village at Squaw Valley July 19 | Truth Cartel | Truckee River Regional Park July 20 | The Sextones | Downtown Truckee July 20 | David Luning Band | South Lake Tahoe July 21 | Lumanation | Kings Beach July 23 | Poor Man’s Whiskey | Tahoe City
JULY 24-30 July 25 | Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers | Village at Squaw Valley July 26 | Blues Monsters | Truckee River Regional Park July 27 | Decoy Band | Downtown Truckee July 27 | Element of Soul | South Lake Tahoe July 28 | Achilles Wheel | Kings Beach July 30 | Kuinka with The Roemers | Tahoe City
JULY 31-AUG. 6 Aug. 1 | John Nemeth | Village at Squaw Valley Aug. 2 | Moonalice | Truckee River Regional Park Aug. 3 | Sam Revena | Downtown Truckee Aug. 3 | Mojo Green | South Lake Tahoe Aug. 4 | Mojo Green | Kings Beach Aug. 6 | Lebo & Friends | Tahoe City
AUG. 6-13 Aug. 8 | Anthony Gomes | Village at Squaw Valley Aug. 9 | Jo Mama | Truckee River Regional Park Aug. 10 | Paul David & the Drivers | Downtown Truckee Aug. 10 | The Sam Chase+The Untraditional | South Lake Tahoe Aug. 13 | Wheeland Brothers | Tahoe City
AUG. 14-20 Aug. 15 | Coco Montoya | Village at Squaw Valley Aug. 16 | Groove Foundry | Truckee River Regional Park Aug. 17 | Monkey Ska | Downtown Truckee Aug. 17 | Sol Peligro | South Lake Tahoe Aug. 18 | Big Blu Soul Revue | Kings Beach Aug. 20 | Mumbo Gumbo | Tahoe City
AUG. 21-27 Aug. 22 | Ronnie Baker Brooks | Village at Squaw Valley Aug. 23 | Beatles Flashback | Truckee River Regional Park Aug. 24 | Selasee+The Fafa Family | South Lake Tahoe Aug. 25 | Yolo Mambo | Kings Beach Aug. 27 | Brothers Comatose | Tahoe City
AUG. 27-SEPT. 5 Aug. 29 | Dennis Jones Band | Village at Squaw Valley Aug. 30 | déjà vu | Truckee River Regional Park Aug. 31 | Wesley Orsolic Band | South Lake Tahoe Sept. 1 | The Wrinkle | Kings Beach Sept. 3 | Joy and Madness with Trey Stone | Tahoe City (3 p.m.) Sept. 5 | Lone Star Revue with Mark Hummel and Anson Funderberg | Village at Squaw Valley
Visit The TahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly and check out The Music Scene in each issue for more live music and entertainment options. With many more events occurring and plenty to do this summer, keep in the know with the Tahoe Weekly.
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CREATIVE AWARENESS
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Eyob Mergia Nevada State Legislative building | Until June 9
“Denali Patterns” LTCC Library | Until June 9
Chris Crossen
Helmut Klementi South Lake Tahoe Library | Until June 10
Liz Paganelli & Jackson Lain
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Cobalt Artist Studio | June 10-30
Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until June 16 McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Until June 16
Robert Rollins Metro Gallery | Until June 16 Great Basin Native Artists Carson City Visitors Bureau | Until June 19
“My Body Your Body” Sierra Arts Gallery | Until June 22
Kathy Aoki LTCC Library | Until June 23 “Landscape Show” Brewery Arts Center | Until June 23
“Image Nation” Truckee Recreation Center | Until June 30
“Bird Mafia” Atelier Truckee | Until June 30 “High School Pic [ks] 2” The Brick | Until June 30
Nancy Florence Copeland Cultural Arts Center | Until July 1
“Strange Cousins from the West” Sierra Arts Gallery | July 1-30
The Altered Landscape Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 5
Gil Martin CC Community Center | Until July 6 “Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16
Miradas Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 16 Dick Marconi Arte Italia | Until July 30 “Go Big” North Tahoe Arts | Until July 31 Donna Hughes Lake Tahoe Community College | Until July 31
Four-Artist Exhibit Sierra Arts Gallery | Aug. 3-25
“Lakalelup” Commons Beach | Aug. 4-13 “Lakalelup”
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t’s rare to see abstract landscape watercolor paintings constructed of basic composition patterns that take a life of their own. However, Truckee artist Chris Crossen’s pieces do exactly that. Crossen’s unique painting process shows in the final production, in the interactions of squares, circles, waves and other shapes that deliver sensations of contrast, depth, movement and balance. Before Crossen and his wife moved to Truckee in 2004, he was living in San Francisco working as a freelance writer. “San Francisco in the ‘90s was amazing; it wasn’t as hectic or congested as it is now,” says Crossen. “Although it’s an awesome place to live, I was getting out of San Francisco all of the time.” Every weekend he left the city to explore the mountains, the desert or the ocean. Although Crossen grew up with family members who studied and taught different forms of art, he never truly got into it until he started spending time with his younger brother in the outdoors and something clicked. “My brother lives in Costa Rica and has a surf camp. So when I went down to visit we would surf, hang out and paint together,” he says. “It was on those trips when (watercolor painting) got into my blood.” During a time in San Francisco when he was single and unemployed, Crossen spent most of a year surfing, painting and looking for work. He incrementally got better with his watercolor art and started selling postcards at bookstores around the Bay before creating larger pieces on request.
Canyonlands Spring Study
their mold and taking on different shapes. “What I like is going into it with an idea but then it does its own thing,” Crossen says. “It’s a lot of randomness; I just embrace the natural process.”
“ The cool thing about art is that you never know where it’s gonna take
Ski Run Marina & Beach | Aug. 22-31
“On the Water” Canyonlands Spring Study
Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until summer
Rachel Stiff Sierra Arts Gallery | Sept. 7-29 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY
Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY
Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday) 2ND FRIDAY
Chris Crossen at work in his art studio | Kayla Anderson
Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2ND SATURDAY
Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art Art Walk Reno SUNDAYS
Plein Air Painting Tahoe Art League
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“I could never afford the art I liked, so I started painting it myself,” he says. “I see art as problem solving. I’m always trying to figure out a way to convey a feeling through a method that I don’t know will work — and most often it doesn’t.” According to Crossen, he likes watercolors because it gives him the constant opportunity to experiment: “The cool thing about art is that you never know where it’s gonna take you. I tell my kids, ‘If you follow your passion, it will lead you to some interesting places.’ ”
For instance, a couple of years ago Crossen’s artwork ended up on a few Jones’ snowboard top sheets. Living next door to the professional snowboarder, his artwork recently was noticed by an O’Neill representative when he saw a Crossen watercolor painting hanging on Jeremy Jones’ wall. One of Crossen’s watercolor patterns will soon be featured in an O’Neill 2017-18 snowboard jacket clothing line. Crossen says that a lot of what he paints is on impulse, but he tries to capture the essence of the environment and distill an experience so it’s more accessible. He concentrates on two facets of his art: the established work that sells and a part that allows him to go crazy in experimentation. “A part of my studio is dedicated to messing around. I don’t know what’s going to happen in there,” he says. “My work has a lot of layers and opacities and you have to let all of those dry.” A painting in his living room displays thousands of brightly colored squares, some bleeding outside of
you. I tell my kids, ‘If you follow your passion, it will lead you to some interesting places.’ ” –Chris Crossen Lake Tahoe has also given him a large palate with which to work, as well as time spent in wild places in his younger life. “I think it’s important to surround yourself in beauty. Look how big the world is. We’re tiny,” he says. Crossen admits that his relationship with art and nature is difficult to put into words, but that it helps him to be close to the places that he loves. He compares it to surfing and having the feeling that the whole world disappears. “I like it when you can get lost in that flow state, where you’re beyond yourself to the point where you don’t matter,” he says. For more information, visit chriscrossen.com.
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Sixteen local artists are “Going Big” at North Tahoe Arts through July 31. The exhibition is of large aspect artwork in a variety of mediums including photography, printmaking, art glass and painting. Many of the works were inspired by the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe; all demonstrate the deep creativity of the local art community. | northtahoearts.com
Untitled Geoff McGilvray | North Tahoe Arts Center
City Hall art display South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Arts Alliance and the City of South Lake Tahoe invite all to an art gallery opening on June 12 in the City Hall lobby. Meet local artists, Tahoe Arts Alliance members, city council members and staff from 6 to 8 p.m. All displayed art will be available for purchase.
Cultures of the American West Reno, Nev. The paintings and rare drawings by Maynard Dixon, one of the premier artists working in the American West during the first half of the 20th Century, is on exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art in “Maynard Dixon: The Paltenghi Collections” until July 16. Drawn from the private collections of Bruce C. Paltenghi and Dr. Richard Paltenghi, this exhibition offers an intimate look at Dixon’s life and creative process, providing insight into the passionate way he traversed and interpreted the world. For more than five decades, Dixon documented the landscapes and cultures of the American West with unparalleled passion and authenticity. Nevada especially appealed to the artist; he spent significant time exploring the state’s desert and mountain landscapes during the 1920s and 1930s. Inspired to begin collecting by their father, the California-based Paltenghi brothers have amassed a collection of more than 70 artworks that offer an intimate look at Dixon’s life in the American West between 1889 and 1944. Included are many never-before-seen drawings with subjects ranging from mountain and desert landscapes, to portraits and nude figure studies. | nevadaart.org
Mexican Art featured at NMOA The Nevada Museum of Art presents “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection” celebrates and reveals a variety of cultural aspects that emerged in the years after the Mexican Revolution to the present day. The exhibit will remain on view through July 16. “Miradas” consists of more than 100 paintings, prints and photographs created over the past 80 years by artists who have been attracted to and inspired by Mexico’s 38
ancient civilizations and modern artistic theories. Highlights include works by some of the best-known Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo and Gabriel Orozco, as well as MexicanAmerican artists such as Judithe Hernández, Roberto Juarez and Robert Graham. The exhibit will include several educational and entertaining offerings through July with details online. | nevadaart.org
choice and not arbitrary. Many boat owners choose names that reflect a part of their life or family. Names are expressions of the owner’s personality and sense of humor. Other boat names pay homage to the tradition of the boat as a gendered object. Visitors can also expect to delve into the complex nautical history behind the female persona of ships and boats. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org
From symbol to art
Two for the library
Ethiopian artist and film student Eyob Mergia’s exhibit, “The Meskel Festival,” will be featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s Legislative exhibition Series at the Nevada State Legislative building in Carson City, Nev., through June 9. Mergia is the final of six Nevada artists whose work has been featured during the biennial session of the legislature. The Meskel Festival is a religious holiday in Ethiopia in which yellow daisies symbolize the rising of Christ from death. As a child attending the festival, Mergia drew insight and inspiration for his art. | arts4nevada.org
South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League two exhibits at Lake Tahoe Community Library. “Denali Patterns,” by Les and Jill Allert runs until June 9. These images were captured as the couple flew over Mount Denali in a turbo prop airplane. They depict the relationship of dark and light, rock and ice and images only found around the highest mountain on the North American continent. | talart.org
Artistic inspiration South Lake Tahoe Artist Erin Whitman will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on June 8 and 9. She will discuss her work and artistic inspirations on June 8 at 6 p.m. She will offer host a hands-on demonstration of her work on June 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. Both events are free. Whitman teaches painting at Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego. Her more recent artistic work involves large-scale paintings that explore the American landscape. | ltcc.edu
Boat names focus of exhibit Tahoe City “What’s in a name?” Juliet famously pondered. Well, if you are a boat, the answer is: quite a lot. Tahoe Maritime Museum announces that the museum will feature an exhibition that explores the stories behind the names of familiar Tahoe places and beloved Tahoe boats. Despite Shakespeare’s conceptualization of names as meaningless constructs, choosing a name for a boat is a personal
Cobalt like the lake Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artist Studio presents Liz Paganelli and Jackson starting on June 10. Paganelli has lived and worked in the Lake Tahoe area for 20 years. She has taught drawing and printmaking at Sierra Nevada College and Truckee Meadows Community College. From the fishing towns and seascapes of Alaska, to the mountains of Utah and the deserts of California, Lain looks to each region with a unique appreciation. Painting landscapes is a way to capture the extraordinary mood and atmosphere that each of these climates evokes for him. An artists’ reception will be at the studio from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 10. It is open to the public. | cobaltartiststudio.com
From bikes to photography South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe Library is displaying a collection of landscape photography by Helmut Klementi, who took up photography after he retired from his career as a member of the internationally acclaimed “Klementis,” who entertained audiences for 35 years with their athletic bicycle stunt routines. Klementi’s photographs reveal his
eye for the subtle beauty he values in nature. This show runs until June 10. | talart.org
Three days in paradise Hope Valley Tahoe Art League announces a threeday workshop, High Sierra Painting with Charles Muench, from June 12 to 14 in Hope Valley. Wildflowers, snowcapped mountains and the Carson River will be the subjects. There will be demonstrations, painting, critiques and group discussions. Accommodations can be found in Markleeville, Hope Valley and Woodsford. | Register (775) 265-4454 or charlesmuench.com
Popular summer art workshops Incline Village, Nev. Registration is open for Sierra Nevada College’s 33rd annual Summer Visiting Artist Workshops, which will take place from June 12 to the end of July. The variety of summer workshops are given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more. Participants can learn new techniques and expand their knowledge in the medium. The workshops are open to ages 16 and older. On Tuesday night at 7 p.m. each week during the workshops, “Meet the Artist” lectures will be held in the Prim Library, followed by an informal reception in the Tahoe Gallery. They are free and open to the public. | sierranevada.edu
Gathering of Artists Tahoe City Gathering of Artists is every first and third Wednesday of the month at North Tahoe Arts Center. Artists are welcome to drop in and share studio space from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | northtahoearts.com
Fresh air, friends, painting Tahoe Art League hosts a summer’s worth of Plein Air Painting. Painters meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays at different locations until the end of August. Participants should bring a bag lunch for an informal noontime critique. Anyone may participate. A full schedule is online. | talart.org
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Inspired by wildlife
Tahoe Letterpress will open its doors for a studio tour and reception on June 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bona Fide Books. The print shop will offer hands-on demonstrations and free hand-printed souvenirs to take home. The event is free and open to the public. The working print shop will provide a letterpress print facility and teach people how to use it. Vintage equipment includes platen presses dating to the 1800s, as well as sign presses. The centerpiece is a collection of handset type housed in four wooden type cabinets. The type comes from the Virginia City “Territorial Enterprise,” the voice of the West during the Comstock era. An Open Print Studio is on Saturdays
Reno, Nev. McKinley Arts & Culture Center hosts two artists until June 16. “Animalia” by Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes is at Gallery West. Wildermuth Reyes, who resides in the Santa Cruz Mountains, made a long series of wildlife paintings after years of studying other expressions of twodimensional art. Her current pieces are placed against colorful geometric patterns, resulting in pieces that draw both on her current exposure to the natural world and her experience in urban living and artistic study. “My Nevada in Black & White” by Will Barber is at Gallery East. As an environmental scientist, Barber has a way of seeing the “ordered chaos” of one’s
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Image Nation helps veterans express themselves and connect with each other and society, a key element in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Llewellyn, a veteran himself, has been working in photography since 1988. “I have personal experience with the debilitating social isolation caused by episodes of trauma,” Llewellyn said in a press release. “The practice of photography offered me insight into understanding creative self expression, which contributed to the success of my career.” | tdprd.org
A humorous twist South Lake Tahoe Bay Area artist Kathy Aoki’s exhibit, “Beauty Essentials: Artifacts from the Museum of Historical Makeovers,” will be in Haldan Art Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College until June 23. Aoki addresses gender and pop-culture issues through approachable visual formats with a twist of humor. Installations of her current body of work are presented in the context of an ersatz beauty history museum. | talart.org
Politics and art
“Peak” Maynard Dixon | Nevada Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want to work on linocuts or wood block prints and those who have taken a letterpress class are welcome. Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com
Burning for volunteers Reno, Nev. Peter Hazel Art Studio was awarded a large honorarium to build “Bloom” a 40-foot tall sculpture of steel and glass. The sculpture will be interactive and visitors will be able to climb inside the piece and hang out in the viewing platform 30 feet in the air. This sculpture will be heading to Burning Man 2017 in late August and is currently in production at ArTech in Reno. Volunteers are needed to help to make fused glass discs and ceramic jellyfish medallions. No experience is necessary. | (775) 384-6820 or peter@peterhazel.com
Rugged and unforgiving Reno, Nev. Metro Gallery in City Hall hosts photographer Robert Rollins until June 16. Rollins, following in the footsteps of famous photographers such as Ansel Adams, seeks to tell stories with his iconic imagery of the American West — and in this case, historic Fort Churchill. His careful and considerate landscape photographs are often moody and emotional. | reno.gov
natural surroundings and visually expresses this concept through focusing on single elements. | reno.gov
Great Basin, great art Carson City, Nev. The Carson City Visitors Bureau presents the Great Basin Native Artists exhibit until June 19. The artists featured include Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. The Great Basin Native Artists was established in 2014, a collective group of indigenous artists, emerging and professional, residing in or originally from the Great Basin areas of Nevada, California, Southern Oregon, Southern Idaho and Utah. | visitcarsoncity.com
Therapeutic exhibit Truckee Image Nation, a new art installation featuring Nevada County veterans, is on display at the Truckee Community Recreation Center until June 30. Image Nation is an initiative of the Nevada County Arts Council in partnership with Welcome Home Vets, funded in part by the California Arts Council and local contributions. The photographs, selfportraits and pictures of veterans’ hands are the result of a therapeutic workshop with veteran and master photographer Michael Llewellyn.
Reno, Nev. Sierra Arts Gallery presents “My Body Your Body” until June 22 featuring professional teaching artists from Sierra Nevada College, Truckee Meadows Community College and University of Nevada, Reno. This multimedia exhibition examines the current political climate and its effect on personal rights. Participating artists include Chris Lanier, Julia Schwadron, Rick Parsons, Sheri Leigh O’Connor and Mary Kenny from Sierra Nevada College; Candace Garlock, Dean Burton, Mahsan Ghazainzad, Bahareh Shahrabi Farahani and Erin Shearin from TMCC and Tamara Scronce and Paul Baker Prindle from UNR. An artists’ reception will be on June 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. | sierraarts.org
Wide range of subjects Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association opens its annual “Landscape Show.” The exhibit features the paintings, photographs, sculptures and fine crafts of local and regional NAA member artists. Carson City photographer John Warden is presenting a special showing of his photography that covers a wide and diverse range of subjects. The exhibit runs through June 23. The NAA gallery is located at Brewery Arts Center. | nevadaartists.org
Pics at the Brick Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “High School Pic [ks] 2,” at the Community Development Building [the Brick]. More than 40 artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit, which includes a wide variety of art media including ceramics, collage, drawing, painting and photography. The exhibit runs until June 30. | arts-initiative.org
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Puzzles
Trivia test
by Fifi Rodriquez
1. MOVIES: Which 1974 movie featured a character named Jake Gittes? 2. LANGUAGE: What are three letters of the Greek alphabet that begin with the letter “p”? 3. HUMAN ANATOMY: What part of the brain regulates body temperature and controls the autonomic nervous system? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a hussar? 5. MYTHOLOGY: Which figure in Greek mythology possessed the gift of prophecy? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What artificial structure connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea? 7. TELEVISION: Who played the lead role in the drama “Columbo”? 8. MUSIC: What Barry Manilow song started with the line “”Her name was Lola”? 9. GOVERNMENT: What amendment to the Constitution authorized federal taxes on income? 10. FOOD & DRINK: What shape is the pasta called farfalle?
Strange but true
by Samantha Weaver
It’s interesting to speculate whether American singer, songwriter and record producer Kid Rock would have met with as much success had he kept the name he was given at birth, Bob Ritchie.
Hocus Focus differences: 1. Shirt on tree is smaller, 2. Undershirt is missing, 3. Rock is missing, 4. Duck is missing, 5. Swing is missing, 6. Head is tilted.
Popular old Hawaiian tune about miniscule ornaments that are showy and cheap: “Tiny Baubles.”
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1. “Chinatown” (Jack Nicholson), 2. Phi, pi and psi, 3. The hypothalamus, 4. A horseman in a European light calvary unit, 5. Cassandra, 6. Suez Canal, 7. Peter Falk, 8. “Copacabana”, 9. Sixteenth Amendment, 10. Bows or butterflies
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Thought for the Day: “Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket, and do not pull it out and strike it merely to show you have one. If you are asked what o’clock it is, tell it, but do not proclaim it hourly and unasked, like the watchman.” –Lord Chesterfield
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Horoscopes
PUZZLES FOR KIDS
FIRE
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FUN & GAMES AIR
WATER
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Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)
Taking new leads and strides in your public and/or professional life continues. It begins with seeing the bigger picture, projecting your visions to encompass long-term plans and making key investments accordingly. There is also a strong hint of innovation indicated. So, be willing to be experimental and inventive.
Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)
Many thoughts and questions are running through your mind. You want real answers and a deeper level of understanding. This is prompting an investigation and research process. In some respects, the signs are clearly revealing that significant change is unfolding in your own life and in the world in general. This investigative process will continue and deepen yet.
Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)
Your ability to focus on the details is strong now. To this end, you feel energized to do whatever it takes. In some respects, you find yourself stirring the pot and shaking others into new realizations. At worst, you are overly fixed regarding your own perceptions and interpretations and are thereby causing yourself and others grief. Try to see things from other angles.
Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)
You have entered a particularly powerful cycle. It has a lot to do with creative self-expression. A strong emphasis is upon your sense of individuality. This will continue but is especially strong now. So, make efforts to activate a creative focus. Be willing to take on big projects. Once you begin the momentum will build.
Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)
A playful, adventurous and sporting mood prevails. You may at times even be intimidated by your own thoughts, plans, and actions. If the synchronistic flow and your own intuitions are in alignment with this momentum, then your next challenge is to analyze less and trust more. I believe, I accept, I trust and I act accordingly is an apt mantra.
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
You are on a powerful roll and it is reaching to your very core. Movement, travel, home, and family are all featured in this cycle. You have been and will continue to dig deeply well into July. This includes a creative process that will get more fully underway this week and will remain strong all year. Begin important projects now.
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
You probably feel strong and clear as this week begins. Yet, get ready because you are about to take a plunge into the deep end. Your moods will swing and you will become more emotional and less predictable, even to yourself. Getting to the bottom of things and clearing the old to make way for the new will take hold. Garage sale.
Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)
A soul-searching journey is underway. Yet you are also open to information, insight, and advice from others. Circumstances are challenging you to listen more deeply than you might usually. This requires extra effort on your part. You are after hints, clues, tips and leads that will shift the balance in your favor for increased personal power.
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Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)
Dynamic activity on relationship fronts continue. These can also be described as dramatic and edgy. Your powers of critical analysis are running strong now which can be both a source of instigation but also the very factor that supports you to understand what is happening. Be careful that your ideals and ethics are not distorting your ability to see things clearly.
The call to slow down, rest and recharge continues. However, an intercept pattern is coming in that will activate your drive and determination. Balancing these two opposing energy patterns will prove important. Make extra efforts to manage your energy levels and direct more attention to your health.
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A playful, creative and adventurous mood continues to lead you on. With the drama meter reading high, however, you could feel up and down, especially if you resist the call to explore new places and people. Whatever you can do to feel inspired is ideal now. This creative urge will continue for months but the sooner you engage the better.
Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)
A cycle of multitasking continues. In certain respects, it has just begun. This is a busy and productive time. You are determined to get a lot done. Directing much of your focus to home and family is likely and this theme will continue pretty much all summer. Does having more r & r close to home count as a vacation? Yup.
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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN
Ve rdi Tra in Robbery | P a r t I spotted them immediately. Thinking they were passengers who had boarded late, Marshall made his way toward them, but the masked bandits pulled out revolvers and ordered Marshall back into the coach. After securing that section of the train, the intruders moved forward.
The bustling mill and lumber town of Verdi would make headlines as the scene of the West’s first train robbery.
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ost motorists driving past the small town of Verdi never give much thought about this little community located on the Nevada side of the state line on Interstate 80. The hamlet was originally called O’Neil’s Crossing for a man who built a toll bridge there in 1860 so he could charge for stage and freight traffic. In the same manner that the town of Truckee received its name, an official of the Central Pacific Railroad christened Verdi in 1868 when the company’s train tracks finally ran through the Truckee River Canyon. The town was re-named Verdi by Central Pacific founder Charles Crocker, who honored the famous Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi. (Verdi locals pronounce it vur-dye.) Ironically, it was just two years later that the bustling mill and lumber town of Verdi would make headlines as the scene of the West’s first train robbery. By 1870, pulling a railroad heist was nothing new in the United States, but when a bold gang of masked bandits successfully nabbed more than $41,000 from an express train 4 miles east of Verdi, it was big news. It signified a new threshold of violent crime for the detectives of Wells Fargo and Central Pacific Railroad. Early in the morning of Nov. 4, 1870, Central Pacific’s Atlantic Express No. 1 rolled out of Oakland carrying $41,800 in $20 gold pieces and $8,800 in silver bars. The coin was a payroll shipment for the Comstock mines and the bullion for deposit in Nevada banks. The train chugged into Truckee two hours late where the passengers were advised to get out and stretch their legs. Travelers didn’t mind the short stopover in Truckee. The rowdy mountain town boasted a popular gambling house and comfortable saloons where visitors could try their luck or quench their thirst. While passengers checked out Truckee’s honky-tonk nightlife, Wells Fargo guards 42
Frank Mitchell and Frank Marshall hunkered down in the express car with the valuable strongbox. Within the hour, engineer Henry S. Small blew his whistle and steamed out of Truckee. He soon accelerated down the Truckee River Canyon intent on making up lost time. It was after midnight when he slowly braked into the sleepy hamlet of Verdi. With a loud hiss and a belch of black smoke, the lurching train screeched to a stop at the deserted station. The night was unseasonably cold and a light snow was falling. Wasting no time, the water tanks were quickly topped and the tender loaded with wood. As the train began to roll away from the station, several men in long linen dusters appeared out of the darkness and leaped onto the express car behind the tender. The train’s conductor, D.G. Marshall,
Among the perpetrators were A. J. “Gentleman Jack” Davis, John Squires, E.B Parsons, and Tilton Cockerill — all seasoned criminals. Along for the ride was James Gilchrist, a dull-witted miner who had decided to try and get rich the easy way with a gun, not through honest work. Davis, a well-respected and affable Virginia City businessman, was the ringleader of this hardened group of bandits. Other men in the gang included John E. Chapman, a former Virginia City Sunday school superintendent, who had traveled to San Francisco to find out when a valuable railroad shipment was coming through. Reno resident R. A. “Sol” Jones was a local carpenter and, like Chapman, a novice in big-time crime. Jones received Chapman’s cable that the No. 1 was loaded with gold and silver and he relayed it to Davis who was hiding in a cave near Verdi. This holdup was no spur of the moment whim. Unbeknownst to virtually everyone in Virginia City, the charismatic Jack Davis was actually a clever criminal who had mastered the art of robbing Wells Fargo stagecoaches during the 1860s. During the day, Davis worked as a mining recorder, operated an ore-stamping mill and raised flowers as a hobby. But at night, Davis and his masked accomplices robbed stages near Huffaker’s Station, along Six-Mile Canyon and on the Geiger Grade near Lake Tahoe. Davis used his mill as a cover for income and to rework stolen bullion. Compared to the relative simplicity of surprising a stagecoach driver and
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overcoming the lone shotgun guard before grabbing the Wells Fargo strongbox, pulling off a successful train robbery meant stopping the train, overcoming the armed guards and then dealing with the conductors, engineer, coachmen, firemen, brakemen and passengers. Davis was confident that he and his cohorts could pull it off and they began to carefully plan the heist. By early November 1870, “Big Jack” and his gang of outlaws had their scheme laid out and were ready when they received word from Chapman that gold was on the way. After boarding the train at Verdi, the armed men surprised engineer Small and his fireman with their six-shooters and then ordered them to run the train about 1 mile down the line toward Hunter’s Station. The telegraph wires had already been sliced near the holdup site so no alarm could be sent. Further east at the Central Pacific depot in Reno, Wells Fargo agent Nels Hammond was aware that the No. 1 was running late, but he was prepared for its eventual arrival. Hammond had a company wagon manned by armed guards ready outside the train station, waiting to rush the valuable shipment to the secure steel safe at his Wells Fargo office. But thanks to Jack and the boys, the precious cargo would never make it to Reno. Meanwhile, back at the crime scene, the robbers braked the train to a halt and yanked the coupling pin. They then throttled the locomotives forward, pulling only the engine tender and express car containing the gold coins and silver bars. The baggage and passenger cars were left behind on the tracks, adrift without motive power. Davis ordered the hijacked train to a deserted quarry where more gang members waited. The outlaws broke open the strongboxes and stuffed as many gold coins as they could into special purses they had made from boot tops and buckskins. Stay tuned for Part II in the next edition of The Tahoe Weekly. Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.
Nostalgia
KINKEAD CATCHES TRAIN ROBBERS Jack Davis and his gang successfully robbed a Central Pacific Railroad train in November 1870, but their escape was quickly foiled by the dogged efforts of Reno Sheriff Deputy James H. Kinkead. Kinkead almost single-handedly caught three of the train robbers in Sardine Valley north of Truckee and would justly earn about $30,000 in reward money for his effort. While locked up in the Truckee jail, one man confessed to the crime and implicated Davis. Wells Fargo’s detectives tracked down suspect Sol Jones, and he, too, broke down and told all. Within four days all the crooks involved were in custody.
Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robberies & Wrecks” available in local stores or at thestormking.com Nevada Historical Society
LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE
This way to Wonderland
E N T E RTA I N M E N T
CALENDAR
JUNE 8-15, 2017
JUNE 8 | THURSDAY
THE MAKING OF A TEXAS BLUESWOMAN STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN
TAHOE & TRUCKEE Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Truckee Thursday downtown 5 p.m. Axton and Company Cottonwood 7 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Sneaky Creatures Moody’s 8 p.m. Full Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Frankenstein” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Amir K w/Grant Cotter The Improv 9 p.m. ElectroSwing Burlesque The Loft 10 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. The Whiskey Heroes Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Blair Crimmins & The Hookers Peppermill 7 p.m. Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. The Battlefield and the New Harvesters The Saint 8 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m. Prophets of Addiction Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. The Run Up Circus Circus 9 p.m. Pre-Burn Feels 1Up 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Punktematrix Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 7 p.m. “Too Much Light Makes Baby Go Blind” Reno Little Theater 7 p.m. Mike Marino Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Special Events Nevada State Fair Carson City Reno Craft Beer Week CONTINUED ON PAGE 44
MUSIC SCENE
Music SCENE June 8-14, 2017
June 10 | 9 p.m. | $18 advance, $20 at the door | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.
“L
et me grab a smoke, I’ll be right back,” says Carolyn Wonderland in her mellow East Texas accent. About a minute later, she is back on the line, focused and ready to talk about her 30-year career as a soulful blues troubadour from Houston. Born in 1972 as Carolyn Bradford, the daughter of a practical, yet independent ex-military father and a creative, loving mother, she began writing and playing guitar at the tender age of 8. “There’s always been one at the house,” she says. “I got super into it by the time I was 12 and haven’t stopped since. My mom played a lot of classics by country songwriters like Jerry Jeff Walker and Townes Van Zandt. I don’t know why I love it so much, except I guess it’s the only thing that ever held my attention.” At the age of 17, Bradford dropped out of Langham Creek High School to pursue her musical ambitions. “I was expelled from the district,” she says. “I just kept getting invited to leave, so I did. There was a religious takeover of the school board, basically the same thing folks are fighting now — not letting people graduate for length of their hair and stuff like that. I’d be getting in trouble for sit-ins and different things.” So rather than fight for her right to a public education, Bradford changed her name to Wonderland and learned to balance the scales of another institution in the legendary blues clubs of Houston. “When I was getting thrown out of school, that’s where I’d go,” she says. “They rarely carded.”
“I like the camaraderie,” she says of the Texas music capital. “For the amount of musicians you have in this town, there is not a lot of competition. People are either in each other’s bands or cheering each other on. There’s a lot of freedom in that. You could see the same guy in the bluegrass band on Monday playing in a punk band on Tuesday. It’s also the land of free guitar lessons.” At this point in her career, Wonderland
“ I suppose it’s the freedom in [the blues]. It’s a form to invite people in you haven’t met and say, ‘What are we going do?’ ” Wonderland played her first professional show at the age of 14 and was hitting the road in earnest by 19 or 20. “My parents were supportive,” she says. “They were of course concerned. But I come by that honestly since my dad got thrown out of military school. He sat me down, said, ‘You got a plan? That’s good.’ Then, ‘You got a job? Cause you better have.’” After a decade on the road following her only true passion, Wonderland settled down in Austin, Texas, where she has lived ever since.
–Carolyn Wonderland
has been touring through Lake Tahoe for more than 20 years. She is anticipating her return to Crystal Bay Club where she put down roots back when things were first getting going with longtime CBC sound engineer and Beer Gardeners guitarist Blake Beeman. “I dig coming up y’all’s spot,” she says. “Blake was one of the first guys who booked me in the area. I’m looking forward to playing and paying remembrance at the tree.” Wonderland will be performing with
her famed “Texas Trio” of Bobby Perkins on bass and Kevin Lance on drums. Old friend Shelley King will also join as a special guest singing and playing acoustic guitar. “Shelley Cox is our tour manager so we call it stereo Shelleys,” Wonderland says. “It’s her birthday so all bets are off. We’ll go late that night, I’m sure.” The group will be performing songs from their new album, “Moon Goes Missing,” set for release on June 9, the day before their concert in Lake Tahoe. The album includes a duet with Ty Taylor of Los Angeles R&B jammers Vintage Trouble and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Leopard Skin Pill-Box Hat” with Austin blues singer Guy Forsyth. “We added some new verses going back and forth,” says Wonderland. “It’s pretty groovy.” After 30 years on the road, Wonderland sounds as if she still loves connecting with old friends, sharing a beer, swapping a story and playing some blues. “I suppose it’s the freedom in it,” she says of her native genre. “It’s a form to invite people in you haven’t met and say, ‘What are we going do?’ It’s nice to have a base to start from and who knows where it is going to go. Most things come from it anyway. I play other genres, but I keep coming back to it. It’s good to go back to the headwaters, I suppose.” To purchase tickets, visit crystalbaycasino.com.
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SNEAKY CREATURES
Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Frankenstein” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Louie Anderson Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Paul Rodriguez & The Latin Kings MontBleu 8 p.m. Amir K w/Grant Cotter The Improv 9 & 10:30 p.m.
June 8 | 8 p.m. Moody’s Bar & Bistro | Truckee
SNEAKY CREATURES ARE a mischievous gypsy, jazz, alt-country septet that will perform their unusual blend of rootsy rockabilly in an intimate setting. While watching these guys slink from genre to genre, expect many fine examples of guitarist Josh Roelle’s songwriting skills, a plethora of obscure covers and the occasional crowd pleaser. | moodysbistro.com
RENO & BEYOND
THE 33RD ANNUAL
POPS PARTY
GYPSY JAZZ
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JUNE 9 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE
CLASSICAL
June 11 | 4:30 p.m. Governor’s Mansion | Carson City, Nev. THE 33RD ANNUAL Pops Party features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus and guest singer CeCe Gable on the lawn at the Governor’s Mansion. Grounds and pre-concert entertainment will start at 3 p.m. and the concert will begin at 4:30. | ccsymphony.com
KENNY
LOGGINS
Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Ike & Martin Jake’s on the Lake 5 p.m. Paul Covarelli Resort at Squaw Creek 5 p.m. Pure Winter Cottonwood 7 p.m. Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. World Beatnix Bar of America 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Dmitry Methany Quintet Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Jackie Greene w/Matt Jaffe & Coburn Station Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Mike Love w/Chad Wilkins Band MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Young Frankenstein” Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Amir K w/Grant Cotter The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND
ROCK
June 9 | 8 p.m. TJ’s Corral | Carson City, Nev. KENNY LOGGINS IS a brilliant singersongwriter and guitarist with a lifelong passion for exploring the endless power of the song to communicate. He’s been a guitar-slinger with a psychedelic rock band, half of a legendary country-rock duo, accomplished solo artist and soundtrack superstar. | carsonvalleyinn.com
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The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. First Take Great Western Marketplace 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Mr. Capone-E, Hi Power Soldiers & Guilty One Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. The Whiskey Heroes Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Serenity Awaits Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m. Blair Crimmins & The Hookers Peppermill 8 p.m. Dusty Miles & The Cryin’ Shame The Saint 8 p.m. Soundwave Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Reckless Energy Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grimedog & Evil Ash Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Kenny Loggins TJ’s Corral 8 p.m. Flock of 80s Silver Legacy 9 p.m. The Run Up Circus Circus 9 p.m. Platinum Atlantis 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m.
DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Mo Funk Circus Circus 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Latin Dance Social Peppermill 7 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Lear Theatre 7:30 p.m. Mike Marino Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 8 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Cheryl Anderson Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m. “Too Much Light Makes Baby Go Blind” Reno Little Theater 10 p.m. Special Events Nevada State Fair Carson City Octane Fest Rattlesnake Raceway Food Truck Friday Idlewild Park 5 p.m. Reno Craft Beer Week
JUNE 10 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. The Back Forty Bluegrass Band Sorensen’s 1 p.m. Wesley Orsolic Band The Beacon 1 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. World Beatnix Bar of America 8 p.m. Flock of 80s Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Dmitry Methany Quintet Moody’s 8:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m. Talib Kweli Hard Rock 9 p.m. Carolyn Wonderland Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Dingo Weasel Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ Terrorist & Funksalot Crystal Bay Club 11 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.
The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Tintabulations CC Marriot Courtyard 7 p.m. The Whiskey Heroes Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Lady & the Tramps Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m. Voodoo Cats & Cowboy Indian Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Soundwave Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Reckless Energy Harrah’s 8 p.m. Blair Crimmins & The Hookers Peppermill 8 p.m. The Run Up Circus Circus 9 p.m. Black Market III 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Ayla Simone Lex GSR 10 p.m. Platinum Atlantis 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ R. Styles Living the Good Life 9 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Dyna Mix Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Too Much Light Makes Baby Go Blind” Reno Little Theater 2 &10 p.m. Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 5:30 & 8 p.m. The Rat Pack Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Lear Theatre 7:30 p.m. Mike Marino Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Tom Segura Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Cheryl Anderson Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m. Amir K w/Grant Cotter The Improv 9 p.m. Special Events Nevada State Fair Carson City Reno Cattle Drive Octane Fest Rattlesnake Raceway Reno Craft Beer Week Taste of the Comstock Virginia City
JUNE 11 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Back Forty Bluegrass Sorenson’s Resort 1 p.m. Left of Center The Beacon 1 p.m. Tintabulations The Village Church IV 1:30 p.m. Mozart in the Mountains Cornerstone Church IV 4 p.m. Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m. The Irieites The Loft 9:30 p.m.
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June 10 | 8 p.m. Montbleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. COMEDIAN PAUL Rodriguez has been making audiences laugh all over the world in Spanish and English for more than three decades. His humor is a perfect blend of his Latin heritage, the American dream and his undeniable universal appeal. The show also features comedians Joey Medina, Manny Maldonado and Jackson Perdue. | montbleuresort.com
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JUNE 12 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m. Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Rock River Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. Tintabulations Great Basin Brewing Co. Sparks 7 p.m. American Made Band Atlantis 8 p.m. Newlyweds, Eldren Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m. Special Events Reno Cattle Drive CONTINUED ON PAGE 46
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Live music chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Pops Party Concert Nevada’s Governor’s Mansion 4:30 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. Rock River Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Tintabulations Carson Valley United Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. Take Over and Destroy, Dueno & Doctor Crusher Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Platinum Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m. DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 2 & 5:30 p.m. Dance Recital “Art in Motion” Pioneer Center 5 p.m. “Comedy of Errors” Lear Theatre 7:30 p.m. Mike Marino Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Special Events Nevada State Fair Carson City Reno Cattle Drive Octane Fest Rattlesnake Raceway
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Tahoe Film Festival returns The Tahoe Film Festival will return with its 2017 films from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. The environmental film festival will present an important section of new and exciting environmental feature films that have been screened in various festivals throughout the world. Tahoe Film Fest brings a section of American independent films, which celebrates the art
of maverick filmmakers with new ideas. As well, there will be a selection of new Mexican films that will focus on the art of Mexican culture and the fact that Mexican filmmakers have garnered so many Academy Awards over the past three years. All Tahoe Film Fest screenings will take place at the Incline Village and Northstar Cinema locations. | tahoefilmfest.org
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June 9 | 10 p.m. Montbleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. RISING REGGAE STAR Mike Love from Oahu, Hawaii, brings his island sound and a multitude of influences to the table, all tied together by the common goal of making the world a better place. He has built an ever-growing following for his unique and inspiring music. Special guests, Chad Wilkins Band, will also perform. | montbleuresort.com
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Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 1 p.m. The Blues Monsters Village at Squaw 6 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Keenan Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Chris Twomey Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Mozart in the Mountains Corpus Christi Catholic Church CC 7 p.m. Open Jazz Jam Sparks Lounge 7 p.m. Mile High Jazz Band McFadden Plaza 7 p.m. American Made Band Atlantis 8 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Special Events Reno Cattle Drive
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Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Heart & Sole Recital Nugget Sparks 6:30 p.m. Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 7 p.m. Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Special Events Reno Cattle Drive
JUNE 15 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Rock River The Beacon 1 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Truckee Thursday downtown 5 p.m. Ben Martin & Angele Cottonwood 7 p.m. Mescalito Divided Sky 7 p.m. 80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Northwoods Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. John Henton w/Avi Liberman The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players Carson City Senior Center 10:30 a.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Drinking with Clowns Peppermill 7 p.m. Justin Lee Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. American Made Band Atlantis 8 p.m. Mescalito Divided Sky 8 p.m. Pseudo Studio on 4th 8 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Boondoggle & Max Volume St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Atomik Rodeo Circus Circus 9 p.m. Mike Reeves Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m. DJ Punktematrix Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Cirque Le Noir Silver Legacy 7 p.m. Jimmy Shubert Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Stupid F***ing Bird” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Special Events Reno Cattle Drive Reno Rodeo Rodeo Grounds
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Pep’s Place opens Tahoe Vista “Healthy, wholesome food on-the-go” is how owner Darin Pepin describes Pep’s Place, his recently opened eatery in Tahoe Vista. Serving up wholesome breakfast burritos – think quinoa in the place of traditional rice – acai bowls, wraps and sandwiches made to go. Pepin strives to use all natural, organic and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. While the restaurant is clean, airy and bright, the picnic tables across the street at Sandy Beach are the perfect place for an al fresco meal. Open Thursday through Tuesday for breakfast and lunch at 6883 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe Vista. | (530) 553-1607
Tahoe House turns 40
Slow food gardening Truckee Slow Food Lake Tahoe offers a free workshop series at the Truckee Demonstration Garden throughout summer. The mission is to cultivate a community committed to local food production and increased food security. Vermiculture is on June 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Composting Basics is on June 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mindful Gardening is on July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Food as Medicine is on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. High Sierra Edible Garden Tour is on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Allium Phenology is on Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 48
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Tahoe City The owners and staff of the Tahoe House Bakery announce its 40th anniversary and would like to thank its many customers. The Vogt family started Tahoe House as a dinner restaurant in June 1977. After many small, and a few big, transformations, it evolved into the bakery and gourmet food store that stands today. Peter and Helen, both Swiss immigrants, moved to Tahoe City with their two little girls in 1977 and opened the restaurant. The whole family helped with the business and the girls grew up working in the dining room and kitchen regularly: Barbara grew up to be a chef, trained at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, and Caroline graduated with a bachelor’s degree in restaurant management from CSU, Pomona. Both daughters rejoined the business in 1994. In spring of 2001, Tahoe House restaurant was remodeled into a bakery and gourmet food store and dinner was no longer offered. In August 2007, J.B. Joynt a long-time former employee, returned to Tahoe to take charge of the early morning baking. There’s a third generation starting work at the bakery this summer: Alicia Lee and Thomas Joynt. | tahoe-house.com
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nce upon a time, funnel cakes, cotton candy and burgers were the highlights at a festival. However, these days the types of food savored during an event are nothing short of a gourmet experience. Food booths serve everything from vegan and vegetarian to ethnic to wild game. Food trucks abound and can be found at events from Reno to Tahoe. Starkey’s truck rolls up with sushi, the Red Truck prepares Indian fusion and vegan’s can delight in meals made by the Electric Blue Elephant — these are just a few of the local food trucks rolling around at festivals and events in the Tahoe Sierra. During the summer months there are numerous food festivals. Some focus on barbecue and beer while others feature
High Sierra Music Festival favorite. The festival’s funnel cakes are light, deep-fried batters of puffy goodness topped with powdered sugar — definitely nostalgic. Barnett English, one of the organizers of the Joshua Tree Music Festival and now a partner with Cisco Grove’s annual Guitarfish Festival, owns JavaGogo Coffee Company and serves up some of the best festival coffee drinks around — incredibly important when you need a festival pick-me-up. Oysters, paella, crepes and gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches that are gooey, cheesy concoctions are only some of the more decadent foods that can be sampled at local events. Wanderlust Yoga
If you are in Tahoe this summer, there is a bounty of festivals to attend and whatever culinary desires are calling to you, may you be satiated with the bounty of delicious creative foods available. Basque food, Greek food, chicken wings and farm-to-table dinners with locally sourced food. And if it’s beer you crave, there are a quite a few beer festivals serving local brews. For wine lovers, there a number of wine festivals bringing the best of what our region has to offer. There’s even a garlic festival. Music is an important component to the Tahoe lifestyle — no matter what genre draws you, there is probably an annual festival to support it. Festival food has clearly evolved with some unique foods being served. Those Fabulous Frickle Brothers are frying up pickles and they are pretty popular: the sour, crunchy, fried deliciousness is a
Festival caters to the health minded with organic fare, curry bowls, fresh super-food smoothies, kombucha, vegetable-based dishes and organic brownies and cookies. Uncommon Kitchen from Tahoe City and Nourish from Kings Beach serve up healthy cuisine at Wanderlust. Many weeklong festivals allow participants to bring their own food. Whether you want to pack your own coolers, cook or just reheat your meals, it is important to get it right when keeping food cold and safe. It could mean the difference between eating food that’s delicious or potentially sickening. Some festival veterans keep it simple by bringing jerky and ramen while others bring a camp stove and prepare
bacon and eggs for breakfast and chicken coconut curry with peanut sauce and rice noodles for dinner. Fruits and vegetables are always a good idea, but soft fruits tend to go bad quicker so choose produce that has staying power. Bring one cooler for food and one for beverages. The food cooler should be opened only when absolutely necessary. Bring reusable water bottles, drink cups and coffee mugs to reduce waste. Many festivals charge less for the beverage when you bring your own cup.
Check out the summer season’s best music & food festivals in the Tahoe Music & Festivals guide in this edition.
If you are one of the thousands traveling to Burning Man this year, you need to plan carefully in order to prepare and store meals for a week in the desert. Freezing burritos, making smoothies and bringing food that can survive the elements are definite musts. Many camps at the festival serve food as their gift to participants. One camp serves organic, fresh-cut vegetables on a hot day and it is truly a gift. Unique foods abound throughout the playa and people’s creativity preparing food in the middle of the desert is mind boggling: waffles, snow cones, brick-oven pizza and pie are some of the more interesting ones. Traveling around and finding some of the more interesting foods being offered in Black Rock City is an experience all its own. If you are in Tahoe this summer, there is a bounty of festivals to attend and whatever culinary desires are calling to you, may you be satiated with the bounty of delicious creative foods available Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.
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Sparks, Nev. Nevada Craft Brewers Association presents the second annual CollaBREWation Festival on June 10 at Victorian Square from noon to 4 p.m. The festival is the finale of Reno Craft Beer Week and will feature Nevada breweries and regional friends teaming up for some one-of-kind beers. General admission is $50 and includes unlimited pours and a $10 food coupon at Great Basin Brewing Co. and music on the Great Basin Stage. | collabrewation.brownpapertickets.com
Time for growing Reno, Nev. River School Farm announces the 2017 Homesteading Workshops held at Verdant Connections Urban Farm once a month: herbal remedies is on June 10, backyard beekeeping is on July 22, high tunneling on Aug. 19 and preserving your harvest on Sept. 9. The two-hour morning workshops are for 15 people. The fee is $30 per workshop. | verdantconnections.com
Dining on track Virginia City, Nev. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will offer a variety of themed train rides from summer to fall for epicureans of the railways. The Wild West Wine Run steam train is on June 10. Dinner & Melodrama steam trains will run on July 15 and Aug. 12. The Dinner & Murder Mystery steam trains will chug along on Sept. 9 and Oct. 7. The Toast of the Canyon steam train rides are on June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 14. | vtrailway.com
Sip, Shop, Nosh Tahoe City Tahoe City Wine Walk will be on June 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. This alfresco event features more than 20 tasting locations that showcase regional wineries and gourmet bites from top North Lake Tahoe restaurants and caterers. The event also includes craft brews and spirits, as well as non-alcoholic tasting options. Tahoe City’s boutique shops will be open for shopping and live music will provide entertainment and opportunities for dancing. Tickets are $45 per person in advance or $50 at the event. The price includes admittance, wine, beer, spirits and nonalcoholic tastings, commemorative wine glass, bite-sized morsels and complimentary on-site parking. Designated driver tickets are $20 and include food sampling only. | Tickets tahoecitywinewalk.com
Back the truck up Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food presents Food Truck Fridays at Idlewild Park from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Sept. 29. There will be 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers along with local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook
First Lake Tahoe Brewfest South Lake Tahoe The inaugural Lake Tahoe Brewfest presented by Cold Water Brewery and FNTCN has been announced for June 10 at Cold Water. Brewfest will feature craft brew tastings from breweries from around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas, a home brewers’ competition, live music, arts and crafts, food and more. | Lake Tahoe Brewfest on Facebook
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won “Best in Show” for the both the red and white categories at the 2016 4th of July Tahoe Wine Festival. The second connection is the name, Dark Star, the Grateful Dead song that is No. 57 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.
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No. 5: Ménage à Trois
Cool rating: 8 A bit obvious on the innuendo side, but also a great double entendre because the original blends usually featured three-grape varietals. Bonus points were given for being one of the first to the name game and for delivering yummy wines at bargain prices.
No. 4: Coupe de Foudre
Cool rating: 8.5 This means “when lightning strikes,” but the French use it to describe love at first sight. The hope is that you will experience the latter with the wine itself. Bonus points were given for the peel-off label section that contains a love poem the owner wrote for his wife. The back is blank so the buyer can write his or her own love poem.
Cool Rating: 10+ Bonus points were given for the historical reference to the Wappo Tribe that settled and named the valley of Napa, meaning “the land of plenty,” and the Mayacamas Mountains that form Napa’s western border. Mayacamas means “cry of the mountain lion,” which even the most jaded reader will have to admit is tres froid. Extra bonus points were given for Mayacamas offering some of the best values in Napa wines that age and improve for decades.
A bit obvious on the innuendo side, but also a great double entendre because the original blends usually featured threegrape varietals.
No. 3: Sine Qua Non
Cool rating: 9 Bonus points were given for using Latin to mean “cannot do without.” Amazing wines at amazing prices — along with Screaming Eagle — these are the most costly and collectable of California wines. If that is not chic enough, these blockbusters come in unique bottles with original label art by owner and winemaker Manfred Krankl. Creative wine names include Syrah called Eleventh Nail in My Cranium. Sublime Syrah | Courtesy Belmont Wine Exchange
No. 2: Dark Star Cellars
Cool rating: 9.5 Multi-Tahoe connections bring this Paso Robles Winery up the ladder. Incline Village, Nev., residents and community philanthropists Kirk and Melissa Hankla own this winery that specializes in stout, yet sophisticated, reds from Paso’s cooler west side. Their Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc
Send me your favorite cool wine or winery name and maybe you’ll see their story in a future column. Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.
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rowing up in the Boston area was a lot of fun. We would spend all of our free time outside playing baseball, fishing, swimming, riding our bikes somewhere cool or hiking around in the woods near our home. There were no computers or video games for us to get hooked on and it did not take us long to figure out that if we stayed in or too close to the house, mom would put us to work either cleaning the house or weeding the garden. There really is a lot to the saying, “out of sight, out of mind.” After a hard day of play, the best thing in the world was to get a big whiff of charcoal being lit just before we heard the dinner bell. Yes, my mom always used a bell to call us to dinner. There were too many of us to call individually. The smell of the fire would let us know we were having a cookout. Sometimes it would be barbecue chicken or once in a great while we would have steaks. Mostly, it would be hot dogs and hamburgers.
A whole cilantro leaf with a small spoon of guacamole and a thin slice of roasted red pepper on your toast is fast, fun and tasty for Bruschetta. No matter what the entrée was at a cookout, we would have chips and dip to go with them. Back east, if you ask for chips and dip you will probably end up with potato chips and a French onion dip. It wasn’t until I was 24 and living in Stowe, Vt., that I had my first chips and guacamole. I never would have imagined that dipping a fried tortilla chip into what, at first, looked like green goop would be so tasty. Guacamole has plenty of flavor and turns out to be a great alternative to French onion dip. It is even good on regular potato chips and baked or fresh pita wedges. Another use for the guacamole is to use it as a spread on a nice veggie, chicken or turkey sandwich instead of mayonnaise. Just in case you need still more ideas of how you can use guacamole besides as a dip, try using it with appetizers at your next party. It is an excellent choice with which to stuff cherry tomatoes. A little dollop on an endive leaf is also good. One last idea is to use it as a Bruschetta
topping. A whole cilantro leaf with a small spoon of guacamole and a thin slice of roasted red pepper on your toast is fast, fun and tasty. Making guacamole is not difficult. There is no special order in which the ingredients need to be added. Nothing needs to be sautéed or cooked and no one is going to give you a hard time for not having everything cut precisely the same way. Unless, that is, someone happens to get a huge piece of the jalapeño pepper. Once everything is cut, all you need to do is smash it all together. I use a fork and I like to leave it a little chunky. Now that I’ve given you a bunch of ideas on what to do with your guacamole, all you need are the ingredients. The basic recipe calls for: avocado, some type of hot sauce, lime juice, cilantro and, of course, salt and pepper. Different people add different things. The recipe I use is one I learned while doing my apprenticeship. I thought it was so good back then that I never needed to change anything. The ingredients I add are: garlic, sweet red onion, tomato, jalapeños and Worcestershire sauce. It is always that last one that everyone questions. Please note that the measurements of ingredients should be used as a guideline. Add quantities by taste until it is pleasing to you. This is because most of the items come in different strengths with different varieties and even the lime juice will differ depending on the limes used. Give it a try at your next party and enjoy. Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.
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From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 8 avocados, cut in half, pitted & scooped out of the skin into a bowl 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (use seeds for a lot more heat) ½ sweet red onion, diced 1 tomato, diced & minus most of the juice ½ -3/4 quarters of a bunch of cilantro 3-4 limes, juiced A few shakes of hot sauce ½ T Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and using a fork, whip them together until you get the desired chunkiness. Keep smashing for a smoother texture.
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