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We all know how wonderful Tahoe is to visit and enjoy, but imagine visiting and playing in Tahoe from a kid’s point of view. There are endless things to explore – sandy beaches and rocky beaches, wildflowers and meadows, hiking trails and mountain biking parks, rock climbing and disc golf, barbecues and boat cruises, and the list goes on. Every day is an adventure, every walk an exploration of the wonders of the forests, every visit to the beach always makes for “the best day ever,” as stated by my 6-year-old nephew, Anikin.

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Golf Column

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FAMILY FUN

Family Editor Michelle Allen explores some of her favorite outings in our Summer Family Fun Guide from her picks for great family beaches and her Kids Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List. We also have information on Beaches & Parks, Hiking Trails and Mountain Biking Trails for all levels.

Beach Time

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Beaches & Parks

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Family Fun Activities

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Kids Bucket List

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Mountain Biking

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Kayla Anderson continues her own adventure tracking down Tahoe’s Best Burgers for Part III in what may just be a never-ending series. Kayla loves burgers, and Tahoe has no lack of amazing burgers to try.

Hiking

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Mark McLaughlin takes a walk in the woods and into the past to explore the “Historic Rubicon Point Lighthouse” for this edition. Hint: This is also a great hike for kids. 

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The Arts

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Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List Take the challenge and check off items on our Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List. Share your photos #TheTahoeWeekly. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Out & About for the list.

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Entertainment Calendar & Live Music

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Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

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Shoreline: 72 miles

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Natural rim: 6,223’

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

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

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Watershed Area: 312 square miles

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

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

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Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Lake Clarity: 2018: 70.9 feet avg. depth.

1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet Average depth: 1,000 feet

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Spooner Lake

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TAHOE PARADISE

Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

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SIGHTSEEING

The still waters of Lake Tahoe on a beautiful June day as the sun rises over the East Shore and shines on McKinney Bay on the West Shore. | Katherine E. Hill

One of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug on the West Shore. TART

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov | Closed Feb. 1-June 15 Loocated in Emerald Bay. Boat access only.

(Closed Feb. 1-June 15.) TART/South Tahoe

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Located in Sugar Pine Point State Park (summer tours), see boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org A popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach in the heart of town. Free parking. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Shopping, dining, historical sites: Tahoe City Dam, Fanny Bridge, and Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking. TART

Tahoe City Field Station

North Shore

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu History of the field station, UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits, demo garden. TART

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org The former Whittell estate: Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel and “Thunderbird” boat. Ages 6+ only. Tours by reservation.

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CAPACITY: 29,840 PROSSER 22,777 (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov Featuring8,778 exhibits, artifacts on the Donner CAPACITY: 9,500 C 50 DONNER Party (1846-47) and the Pioneer Monument. TART INDEPENDENCE 17,137 CCAPACITY: 18,300

Donner Summit Historical Society Soda Springs

A 20,400 MARTIS 916 CAPACITY: donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Visit the museum and take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.ATTART | FLOW FARAD 2,370 Truckee River

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Celebrate the 1960 VIII Winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley. At High Camp featuring historic memorabilia and photographs. TART Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Tahoe Maritime Museum

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(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Features self-guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on maritime history. TART

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(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

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ATTRACTIONS

Incline Village

(530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes.

Up to age 7. BabyZone & the Jungle Gym. TART

(775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of Calif., Davis, science education center features a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum

Truckee Railroad Museum

South Lake Tahoe

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

Truckee

truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. TART

Truckee

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com Settled in 1863, a stagecoach stop for the Central Pacific Railroad. Walking tours at the Depot. Paid parking downtown. TART

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org The oldest building in Tahoe City (1909), on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

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EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE 20-27, 2019

STORY & PHOTOS BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

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he hike from D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay and back ranks as one of the most exceptional walks in all of Tahoe. It is about 6 miles round trip to the vistas of Emerald Bay, perfect for a family outing or a casual afternoon sojourn. This well-maintained trail is rated beginner level ability but offers expert-only views.

Keep your eyes peeled for osprey and bald eagles diving for fish. Check out their large nests perched on dead tree snags towering above the forest canopy. Just off the rugged shoreline, the water is more than 1,000 feet deep. Depending on weather, the park is open from late May until September.

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lit, a 300-pound tank of acetylene gas was delivered daily to Emerald Bay by the “S.S. Tahoe” and then hauled up the trail by mule or wagon.

In 1929, descendants of the Duane Leroy Bliss family donated 744 acres of this scenic landscape to California, thus creating D.L. Bliss State Park. A timber baron, Bliss profited from the mass harvest of Tahoe’s oldgrowth forest to supply mining operations on the Comstock in western Nevada. In the 1890s, the former logger developed a case of environmental awareness and joined an effort to protect the Tahoe Basin by establishing a Lake Tahoe Forest Reserve.

E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT

TheTahoeWeekly.com Read more about Duane Leroy Bliss and Tahoe Tavern. Click on History under the Explore Tahoe menu.

Explore the hike to Emerald Bay. Click on Hiking under the Out & About Menu.

The controversial plan was fiercely opposed by residents of El Dorado County where commercial development would be prohibited. However, on April 13, 1899, President William McKinley set aside 136,335 acres in the southwest part of the basin. Included in the preserve is what is now Desolation Wilderness, one of the most popular and heavily visited wilderness areas in the country.

Ever the capitalist, at the turn of the century Bliss initiated modern tourism at Big Blue. He launched a luxury passenger 6

steamship named the “S.S. Tahoe,” built the Tahoe Tavern for wealthy tourists near Tahoe City and constructed a charming narrow-gauge railroad along the Truckee River to connect Tahoe City with Truckee.

It represented Lake Tahoe’s coming of age as a destination resort.

Rubicon Point Lighthouse Trail begins near Calawee Cove Beach and heads south.

Take the short diversionary walk to an abandoned lighthouse built in the early 20th Century. Cut-granite steps lead to the small wooden pedestal that housed the lamp — it was restored and stabilized in 2001. Don’t expect a traditional lighthouse: this one looks more like an outhouse but it has an interesting backstory.

Starting in 1910, a navigation safety organization called Lake Tahoe Protective Association began submitting annual requests to the U. S. Congress for harbor buoys and lighthouses on Lake Tahoe.

There were few electric lights illuminating the Tahoe shoreline in those days and boating traffic had increased dramatically in the early 1900s. Tahoe’s maritime interests supported the installation of navigation aids on the expansive lake busy with tourist passenger steamers and nautical vessels.

In 1916, Congress approved the installation of navigational lamps at Lake Tahoe and the Rubicon Lighthouse was built that year by the U.S. Coast Guard.

An acetylene gas light with a 5-second flasher was mounted on top of a 7-foot wooden support 200 feet above the lake at Rubicon Point. Skippers could get their bearings at night with the new navigation

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Rubicon Lighthouse; The trail; Calawee Cove Beach.

light. To keep the lantern lit, a 300-pound tank of acetylene gas was delivered daily to Emerald Bay by the “S.S. Tahoe” and then hauled up the trail by mule or wagon. This maintenance was especially challenging during winter months. The cost and labor led to decommissioning the Rubicon Lighthouse in 1921; it was relocated about 5 miles north at Sugar Pine Point.

The 1921 Annual Report of the Commissioner of Lighthouses reported that the lantern at Sugar Pine was mounted on a similar pyramidal wooden tower where it remained operational for decades. By 1980, the wooden tower had been replaced with steel rigging. Later a modern navigation aid was installed along the shoreline. It can be seen along one of the nature trails at Ed’ Zberg Sugar Pine State Park.

Despite claims to the contrary, the Rubicon Point navigation beacon does not hold the record for highest elevation lighthouse in the world, North America or even the United States. All three of those accolades belong to Colorado’s Frisco Bay lighthouse, perched at 9,017 feet above sea level at Dillon Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains, nearly 2,000 feet higher than Lake Tahoe. However, it’s possible that the original Rubicon Point Lighthouse was the loftiest navigation lantern when it was installed. The Sugar Pine Point State Park beacon is not the only one on Lake Tahoe.

There is an operational lighthouse at the late George Whittell’s Thunderbird Lodge on Tahoe’s East Shore. 

Stream Profile

Chamber open The Stream Profile Chamber at Taylor Creek Visitor Center has reopened after being damaged last year. The Stream Profile Chamber allows visitors to get an up-close, underwater view of local, aquatic life.

This year the chamber celebrates its 50th anniversary with a variety of guided hikes, special events and educational programs.

The Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Stream Profile Chamber are open from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. | (530) 543-2674, fs.usda.gov

New stewards for educational

garden

The Tahoe Environmental Research Center has teamed up with Sierra Nevada College, The Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, and Incline Village General Improvement District to care for the North Tahoe Educational Garden on the SNC campus adjacent to the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences. The organizations are working together to promote sustainable gardening in Incline Village and Crystal Bay. | demogarden.org, terc.ucdavis.edu

June 20-26, 2019

Foriver Bird Walk: Stampede Reservior Stampede Reservoir | Truckee | June 20

Join a guided Foriver Bird Walk with a short hike within the Truckee River Watershed to explore native bird species. No experience required. Bring binoculars; no dogs. RSVP dmonroe@truckeeriverwc.org.

7-9 a.m. | truckeeriverwc.org

Conversation Cafe Incline Rec Center Incline Village | June 20, 27

Join this drop-in forum with Incline Senior Program. Meet others and share interesting views, have discussion on engaging topics.

And optional continental breakfast is available for a nominal fee. 10-11 a.m. $5 | yourtahoeplace.com

North Face Guided Hikes Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | June 20-27

North Face offers guided hikes for a memorable mountain experience on a scenic 1.5-mile trail around High Camp. Meet at High Camp lobby. No reservations necessary.

All hikes are weather and conditions permitting 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com

Help with computers Kings Beach Library Kings Beach | June 20, 27

Ongoing computer help. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring our Digital Resources,” second Thursdays are “Computer Q&A with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about computers and technology. Call or stop by for the class schedule. 3-4 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Truckee Thursdays Downtown | Truckee | June 20, 27

Historic Downtown Truckee is turned into an exciting street fair featuring local and regional artisans, food trucks, a beer garden and live music. Take the free shuttles; schedule online. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor.

5-8:30 p.m. Free | truckeethursdays.com

Summer Moonlight Hikes with Wine & Cheese Social Incline Rec Center Incline Village | June 20

A mile-long paved hike to Crystal Bay Lookout are sponsored in collaboration with the National Forest Service.Wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. Trip includes transportation, wine, cheese and snacks provided by Incline Senior Programs. Meet at Recreation Center. Those unable to hike can ride the van to the lookout. 5 p.m. $16-$20 | yourtahoeplace.com

EVENTS Courtesy TAMBA

JUNE 20-27, 2019

OUT & ABOUT

Tahoe Star Tours Northstar Cosmoarium Truckee | June 20, 22, 27

The Cosmoarium at Northstar California will host a series of stargazing events this summer. Presented by Tahoe Star Tours, participants are invited to view the skies during docent-led evenings. Led by amateur astronomer and poet Tony Berendsen, each tour includes a science-based talk about the cosmos and telescopic view of the constellations. 8-10:30 p.m. $25-$45 | tahoestartours.com

Tahoe City Historic Walking Tour The Blue Agave Tahoe City | June 21

This tour will include facts and figures about beautiful Lake Tahoe and also information about the beautiful wilderness surrounding the majestic mountain lake. Lake Tahoe’s colorful history will unfold in fun stories and legends about the people who have called Lake Tahoe home. 10-11:30 a.m. Free | (530) 426-2334, visittahoecity.org

Get Ready to Ride

Trails in Motion Film Festival Village at Squaw Olympic Valley | June 21

The Ledlenser Trails In Motion Film Tour is a collection of trail and ultra running films. Join like-minded trail runners and adventure sports enthusiasts at engaging film festival-styled events as they come together to celebrate the diverse culture of the sport. Local hero, North Face athlete and UTMB champion Rory Bosio will be emcee. 5 p.m. Free | (800) 403-0206, facebook.com

Motor Show: VW Bash & Rod Run Heavenly Village South Lake Tahoe | June 21-23

Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association hosts the sixth annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Fest, inspired by a late-night conversation between two locals to ride bikes all day and end with a party at the Divided Sky in Meyers. The festival on June 22 and 23 has grown into a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration with a beer garden, barbecue, raffle, KidsZone and music by Rise Up Lights and One Grass Two Grass. This family-friendly event on the shores of Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park is free to the public.

Riders in the Triple Crown Ride, a 30-mile ride through three mountain passes with an elevation gain of 5,200 feet, take off and end at Tahoe Paradise Park. The Intermediate Railroad-Cedar Ride, a 7-mile ride with 1,000 feet of climbing, starts at Corral Parking Area and ends at Tahoe Paradise Park. Both rides are on June 22. All proceeds benefit TAMBA’s trail work. | tahoemtbfestival.com

Enjoy the best car, truck and motorcycle shows in Lake Tahoe every Friday 5. All vehicles welcome, free to all. 5-8 p.m. Free | theshopsatheavenly.com

Taylor Creek Evening Programs Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe | June 21

Sit under the stars and discover Taylor Creek’s Friday night programs at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. 8-9 p.m. Free | takecaretahoe.org

Glow Golf

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

Resort at Squaw Creek Olympic Valley | June 21, June 22

Baldwin Beach South Lake Tahoe | June 22

Put your putting skills to the test at Resort at Squaw Creek’s nine-hole blacklight putting course. Use neon putters and glowing golf balls to compete. 8:30-10 p.m. | destinationhotels.com

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day. Participants will build fencing to protect the threatened native Tahoe Yellow Cress and survey for aquatic invasive species.

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | (530) 541-5388, donate.keeptahoeblue.org

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The Future of Our Forests UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center | Incline Village | June 20

Ecological and evolutionary processes influence all levels of biological organization.

How are these two aspects related, and what does it mean for the future of our forests? Patricia Maloney will discuss the importance of bridging these fields to understand and predict forest dynamics and evolutionary potential given rapid environmental changes. 5:30-7 p.m. $5-$10 | (775) 8817560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

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Tahoe Bikeways Trail Farad to Fleish Bridge Farad Exit 201 | Truckee | June 22

Come get a scenic view of the beautiful Truckee Canyon, different from the one you usually see as you travel back and forth on I-80 from Truckee to Reno. The hike is an out-and-back for about 7 miles on a nice dirt trail almost continuously in view of Truckee River. There is approximately 150 feet of elevation change. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Stargazing Tours Skylandia Beach Tahoe City | June 22

Sit back and enjoy the view as we take you on an interactive tour of the night sky.

We trace the constellations and tell you the age-old stories about them, discuss astronomy and celestial events, and show you through the lens of our powerful telescope.

We provide lawn chairs and serve hot chocolate during the tour so you can stargaze in comfort. 9-11 p.m. $50 | (775) 443-8382, stargazetahoe.com

Waddle Ranch Preserve Docent Hike Who Let the Dogs Out?

Skyrunning at Squaw Broken Arrow Skyrace, presented by Salomon, is California’s official skyrunning event.

The three-day event from June 21 to 23, consists of five distances — 11 km, 26 km, 52 km, a Vertical K and a kids’ race — all showcasing Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and a unique style of mountain running characterized by off-trail scrambling on steep terrain with massive amounts of vertical gain and loss at altitude. Elite and recreational participants will experience an unforgettable trail running experience where the mountains meet the sky. Participants can celebrate together with first-class food, craft beer, films and fun activities for the family.

There will be free music from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Village at Squaw featuring Chi McClean and Truth Cartel on June 22 and Jeff Jones Band and Chile Verde on June 23. | squawalpine.com

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Van Sickle State Park Stateline | June 22

TRTA is teaming up with Dog Dog Cat and dog trainer, Sandy Mathiesen, for this fur-friendly hike. Learn about new canine gear and techniques for a more trail-ready companion. Support better trail dog behavior and meet other trail-loving dog owners.

Sandy will basic trail commands, best practices and techniques as and Leave No Trace principles. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5 | tahoerimtrail.org

Native Species Festival Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe | June 22

Family Fun and Service

Tahoe Dave’s | Truckee | June 22

Clair Tappaan Lodge Norden | June 23-27

Join the Grand Opening Party with discounts, free lip balm with every purchase, wine and appetizers. 11 a.m.3 p.m. Free

Tea and Scones Tallac Historic Site South Lake Tahoe | June 22

Experience the lifestyles of classes of the Pope Estate: the staff, the family and guests. Bake scones from scratch in early 20th Century kitchen to learn about the busy environment in which the staff worked.

Then, transition to the wealthy class, enjoy the glorious view of Lake Tahoe from the porch while being served tea. For ages 12 and older. 2 p.m. $20 | tahoeheritage.org

“The Chinese and their Importance to the Railroad” Donner Memorial State Park Truckee | June 22

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Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe | June 23

Tahoe Dave’s Beach House Opening

Test your knowledge of Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm. The $50 ticket includes a private tour of Vikingsholm Castle with answer hints thrown in, a reception of wine and hors d’oeuvres, and a fun trivia night hosted by Sierra State Parks Foundation and mystery writer Todd Borg. 5-7:30 p.m. $50 | facebook.com

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Lake Tahoe Bird Festival

The festival will offer educational booths from various public and non-profit agencies, featuring various topics such as the American black bear, native bats, the American beaver and Tahoe yellow cress. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | tinsweb.org

Vikingsholm Castle | Tahoma | June 22

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Join the Truckee Donner Land Trust for a stroll through Waddle Ranch Preserve.

Located in the heart of Martis Valley near Truckee, Waddle Ranch Preserve was home to indigenous people.This hike is approximately 6 miles round-trip with moderate elevation gains; moderate difficulty due to uneven terrain, and elevation gain; 4 hours round trip.

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Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is partnering with U.S. Forest Service at this fun and informative family event. Folks will learn about bird research happening in the area, go on a bird walk with a local bird expert and see birds of prey for the whole event as our falconers will be there all day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | (775) 298-0067, tinsweb.org

Trivia Night at the Castle

Tree Trimming & Removal • Brush Chipping Yard Clean-Up • Defensible Space Wood Splitting & Stacking Stump Grinder • Crane Work

Trailhead at Martis Dam Road Truckee | June 23

Sierra Speaker Series presents Bill George, who will speak about the contributions and sacrifices that the Chinese workers made in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. 5-7 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Sierra Club offers a way for families to work on a historic lodge by day and enjoy hearty, vegetarian-friendly meals, served family-style; by night, swapping stories around the fire; or chill-out in a hot tub. On our day off, choose from a variety of activities in the natural, majestic surroundings of the Sierra.

10 a.m. $565-$665 | facebook.com

Monday Movies South Lake Tahoe Library South Lake Tahoe | June 24

Come see a movie and enjoy popcorn all for free. 2 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Tahoe Star Tours Incline Village Library Incline Village | June 24

From our time as hunter gatherers to modern times, human imaginations have driven the invention of tools impacting the development of civilization and the perception of human existence within the Cosmos.

Come down to the library for an evening of discussion, exploration and observation of the night sky. 8:30 p.m. Free | (775) 8324130, libraryaware.com

55+ Hiking Series Incline Rec Center Incline Village | June 25

Join Incline Senior Programs every Tuesday for guided hikes around Tahoe. Meet in the recreation lobby and bring lunch, water and sunscreen, wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Camera and walking poles are encouraged, also. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-$13 | yourtahoeplace.com

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Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., it opened in 1964 and went through a facelift in 2004-05.

It plays its way through tall pines and provides some beautiful lake views. Fairways are ample, but it is not hard to find

Not that trouble lurks everywhere, but you may find yourself riding the bogey train and have a hard time getting off. a fairway sand trap and you will seldom have a flat lie. It looks like it shouldn’t be that difficult, but you would be wrong. Not that trouble lurks everywhere, but you may find yourself riding the bogey train and have a hard time getting off.

The greens are where the test really begins. They are not overly undulating, but the whole green complex is subtlety fitted into the terrain. The general rule that the putts break away from the mountains and/or break toward the lake may not apply. You could encounter putts that you will swear broke uphill, even after looking at the putt from both sides.

The toughest hole can be found on the back nine Hole 12, a par 4 of 255 to 423 yards. From the tee you have homes and out of bounds to the left and trees to the right. The wide fairway slides downhill past the dogleg and moves to the right.

A large sand trap occupies the inside corner of the dogleg and must be avoided.

A stream runs across the fairway some

50 yards short of the green but should not come into play.

Generally, a round window in the back of a house straight down the fairway is a good target off the tee. A hybrid or 5 wood is a good club choice so as not to go through the fairway. Your second shot will usually be a mid-iron from a downhill lie. But, depending on the wind and the tees played, a faded 3 wood could carry the sand trap, cut dogleg and give you a short iron from a level lie. The green is long, narrow and highly sloped. Staying below the hole is a must.

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Chamber Membership 101 California Welcome Center Truckee | June 26

For new, current or potential members to learn about the benefits of belonging to the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and pastries. 8-9 a.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Club de Conversacion Kings Beach Library | June 26

Es ingles su segundo idioma? El Conversation Club es gratis y ofrece un lugar amistoso y divertido para que los adultos puedan practicar su ingles y aprender de la cultura norteamericana. 5-6 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Lakeside Movie Series Elizabethtown Meadows Docent-Led Hike State Route 267 | Truckee | June 26

Truckee Donner Land Trust offers a hike through Elizabethtown Meadows. The Middle Fork of Martis Creek, a year-round stream, runs for nearly 1 mile through the property.

It is an easy 7-mile hike with minimal elevation changes through meadows and forests.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | takecaretahoe.org

Adventure Sports Week Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10-day event from June 21 to 30 featuring humanpowered sports, music, film and fun for all. Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding and other competitive events to choose from. Concerts, film, clinics, gear demos and more.

Featuring the Burton Creek Trail Run, Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race, XTERRA Tahoe City and the Tahoe City Swim, along with other events. Full schedule online. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Martis Wildlife Area Docent Day Truckee River Watershed Council Truckee | June 26

Interested in the Martis Wildlife Area Restoration Project? Want to know more?

Maybe you want to know about options for recreation while the meadow is getting fixed. We can help. Come to our docent hours on site and we can answer any questions you might have. 4-6 p.m. Free | truckeeriverwc.org

Commons Beach | Tahoe City | June 26

Enjoy summer evenings at the Tahoe City Lakeside Movie Series. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, sleeping bags and a flashlight. At dusk on Wednesday nights. No movie on July 3. 6-11 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Wildflowers of Tahoe Lake Tahoe Community College Stateline | June 26

Local wildflower guru and TRTA guide, Roger Rosenberger, and Lake Tahoe Community College wildflower instructor, Lisa Berry, bring you all the spectacular visions of Tahoe’s wildflowers. Learn all about the flowers that will be showing up as the snow melts away from the mountaintops. 6-7:30 p.m. Free | tahoerimtrail.org

Pints For Parks Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village | June 26

Sierra State Parks Foundation is partnering with Alibi Ale Works to raise awareness of state parks in the Lake Tahoe-Donner area.

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Commons Beach

Commons Beach is in the heart of downtown Tahoe City. The water is shallow at this sandy beach and is a great place for kids to swim and climb on rocks.

The sand leads into a large grassy lawn perfect for throwing a Frisbee, playing soccer or relaxing on a blanket. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park, which is often the site for weddings or family reunions. The park also has a large playground with features for kids of all ages, including a sand pit and rock-climbing feature. The lakeside bike path runs through the park linking the North Shore, West Shore and the Truckee River.

Donner Lake

Donner Memorial State Park wraps around the eastern edge of Donner Lake.

The beautiful beaches are a mix of grass, sand and rock and the shoreline has a gentle slope — an ideal spot for kids learning how to swim and for launching a kayaks or paddleboards. Majestic trees dot the shoreline creating a shady respite from the sun. The outlet to Donner Lake, Donner Creek, bisects the shore and is usually a fun place to play. During much of the summer, the water in the creek is usually

Sugar Pine Point

Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Once a summer home for the Washoe people, the park is now a popular beach destination. The sandy beach stretches 2 miles along the edge of the park and is easily accessible from the parking areas or the campground. The beach has a graduated incline, which creates great places to swim, kayak, paddle

Rent a kayak or paddleboard, stay for the Concerts at Commons Beach on Sundays until Sept. 1, or check out Tahoe City Farmers’ Market on Thursdays until Oct. 10. There is endless opportunity for endless family fun.

There is a small parking lot next to the beach, but it fills up fast. More parking is available on North Tahoe Boulevard and in the public parking lots on Grove Street and Jackpine Street. Better yet, park your car and ride your bike or walk to the park. | tcpud.org

low, especially after peak snow melt. To take full advantage of what the park has to offer, add a museum tour, a trek on one of the many trails or camp overnight.

Paid parking is available inside the park, if you want to park close to the water, but you can sometimes find free parking along Donner Pass Road just between the entrance to the park and the Tahoe Donner Marina. | parks.ca.gov

board or lounge on an inflatable raft. The beach is linked to the rest of the park through a large network of trails. Take a tour of the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion, visit the Nature Center or camp overnight to take full advantage of what the park has to offer.

Paid parking is available in the park. | parks.ca.gov

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LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

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A swimsuit, of course, but consider wearing a swim shirt with an UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating for extra sun protection. Water shoes with toe protection are highly recommended because many of the area’s beaches are rocky and the sand can be hot and quickly burn feet.

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Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

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Michelle Allen is a nearly 20-year resident of Tahoe and mother to a rambunctious 6-yearold and understands the challenges of keeping kids entertained. She may be reached at michelle@tahoethisweek.com.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

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(775) 831-4386 | awsincline.com Catamaran cruises with Action Water Sports. Daily cruises, Thunderbird Lodge cruises and tour, parasailing and rentals.

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Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Closes Aug. 5 for season.

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

1 Climb high with Tahoe Treetop Adventures.

Located at Turtle Rock Park Campground.

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

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

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

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(530) 694-2140 | alpinecounty.ca.gov

(530) 583-6985 | squawalpine.com

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

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

SKATE PARKS INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

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

Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners.

Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

TAHOE VISTA

(530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE

(530) 550-2225 18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawndusk. TART

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

TRUCKEE

2 Go kayaking.

5 Go swimming at Squaw Valley’s High Camp pool.

6 Hike Eagle Rock.

TheTahoeWeekly.com Check out our annual Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List Discover more kidfriendly activities. Click on Family Fun under the Out & About tab.

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn10 p.m. TART

7 Have a beach day at Donner Lake.

E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT

8 Check out Blue Granite Climbing Gym in South Lake Tahoe.

9 Explore Wild Island Family Adventure Park in Sparks, Nev. 10 Hike to Meeks Creek Falls.

11 See “The Taming of the Shrew” as part of Young Shakespeare for this year’s Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

12 Visit the Tahoe Maritime Museum & Gardens.

13 Go rafting down the Truckee River.

ZEPHYR COVE

14 Play disc golf at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

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

15 Create something cool to take home at Kids Art Saturdays at North Tahoe Arts.

16 Ride the roller coaster and the zip line at Heavenly Lake Tahoe.

17 Rack up lots of pool time.

18 Walk the nature trail at Tahoe Meadows.

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19 Earn Junior Ranger badges at the local state parks.

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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE LIVING MODERN On view July 20 – October 20, 2019

20 Make a playdate at Tahoe Tot Spot in South Lake Tahoe.

The only West Coast venue to offer a new look at this iconic artist through her art, fashion, and style.

21 Take a soak at Grover Hot Springs near Markleeville.

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22 Visit the Rubicon Lighthouse.

23 Hike to Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake.

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24 Ride the kids’ train at the Truckee Regional Park.

25 Go roller skating at in the rink at Village at Northstar.

26 Take a horseback ride.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

27 Beat the heat with water guns and water balloons.

Wanda Corn on Dressing for the Photographer:

28 Tube behind a motorboat from Tahoe City Marina.

Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Clothes

29 Dance to a free concert.

Saturday, July 20 | 11 am | Talk is followed by a book signing

30 Enjoy the bike paths in the region.

Melissa Leventon on the Fashion of an Era

31 Attend a story time at a public library.

Friday, August 9 | 1 – 3 pm

32 Catch crawdads in the shallows of Lake Tahoe.

33 Play in the exhibits at KidZone Museum in Truckee.

34 Hunt for wildflowers at Sagehen Meadows.

35 Rent a personal watercraft.

36 Shred at the Incline Skate Park in Incline Village, Nev. 37 Attend a free family flick at Movies on the Beach in Tahoe City.

38 Take an ATV ride with Adrenaline Connection.

39 Walk a dog or cuddle with a kitten at the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.

Ariel Plotek, Curator of Fine Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Thursday, August 29 | 6 pm

Dr. Brett Van Hoesen on Georgia O’Keeffe’s Sky Friday, September 6 | noon

Artist Kellee Morgado on Consumption and Waste in the Fashion Industry Friday, September 20 | noon

40 Play mini golf.

41 Compete in the Kids Adventure Games at Northstar.

42 Take a free plane ride with the Young Eagles at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

43 Go bowling at Bowl Incline in Incline Village, Nev. 44 Take the aerial tram to Squaw Valley’s High Camp to go geocaching.

45 Build and create at the Lego Club at the Truckee Library.

46 Climb the Tahoe Via Ferrata. 

Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts | E. L. Wiegand Gallery 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno, Nevada | nevadaart.org

Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by Wanda M. Corn, Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Stanford University and made possible by the National Endowment of the Arts. IMAGE CREDIT: Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864–1946). Georgia O’Keeffe, circa 1920–22. Gelatin silver print, 4½ x 3½ in. (11.4 x 9 cm). Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Gift of The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation, 2003.01.006.

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FAMILY FUN

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Hiking

Mountain Biking

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Hiking Trails to enjoy.

Click on Summer under the Out & About menu.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Mountain Biking Trails and Local Bike Paths to enjoy.

Click on Summer under the Out & About menu.

NORTH SHORE

INCLINE BIKE PARK Incline Bike Project on Facebook Park terrain and features for all ages.

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org All levels | Varied terrain Tahoe Cross Country offers marked mountain biking and hiking trails in the Burton Creek State Park area just north of Tahoe City. Trail access is free and the terrain is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. Advanced riders can find challenging terrain on the Tahoe Rim Trail and around Mount Watson.

WESTERN STATES TRAIL Strenuous | 11.6 miles RT This is a challenging and exhilarating ride (sometimes referred to as Three Bridges Trail) that will afford you a fun downhill swoop and beautiful mountain views. You can ride it either way, starting on either side of the Midway Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89.

EAST SHORE

FLUME TRAIL

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com The mountain bike park offers a network of lift-accessed trails for all levels with 22 trails in the valley, and 12 accessed by the lift, with 11.5 miles of single track. The bike park features log rides, pump tracks and other terrain features.

MR. TOADS WILD RIDE Moderate-Strenuous | 6.2 miles Mr. Toad’s heads mostly downhill from the Tahoe Rim Trail with several options for making a loop. The upper section of this trail is much more technical than either section of the TRT and has many big drops and sections of nothing but rocks. There is also a huge stair step section that comes up on you quickly.

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EMIGRANT TRAIL Moderate | 15+ miles Offers rolling, wide, single-track through high desert, winding through sagebrush, seasonally wet meadows and Jeffrey Pine forests. North of Truckee on Hwy. 89 to Donner Camp picnic area. If too wet, proceed 2.5 miles on Hwy. 89 to Prosser Creek Bridge pullout. 15 miles to Stampede, but can continue on to other areas.

Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections.

Shuttle available at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501.

Call for shuttle schedule.

COLDSTREAM VALLEY

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE

(530) 426-9350 | facebook.com/old40bikepark Donner Ski Ranch offers lift-accessed mountain biking on its trails with varied terrain and great views.

Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switchbacking climb. Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook.

Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake.

A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use.

Shuttle (775) 298-2501. Call for schedule.

Easy to moderate | 6 miles RT This loop offers a mellow ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring and circumnavigates a series of ponds. From Donner Pass Road, take Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt.

After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, the valley opens up.

Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond, then turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Park outside the white gate on Coldstream.

DONNER SKI RANCH

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com All levels | Varied terrain Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Cross-Country Race Series open to everyone.

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK/BMX (530) 582-7720 | truckeebikepark.org At River View Sports Park in Truckee, the track features berms, whoops and jumps in various circuits built into the track with a Pump Park, Pump Course and Pump Track, with a small start mound for kids with push or strider bikes. Also features BMX track.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

MOUNT ROSE

BIJOU BIKE PARK

SKY TAVERN

bijoubikepark.org The 5-acre park features pump tracks, BMX Track, striderfriendly pump track, jump lines and loop trail. Dawn-dusk.

(775) 323-5125 | skytavern.org The mountain bike park features downhill, climbing and dual slalom trails, designed as a series of progressive trails.

Open sunrise to sunset spring to fall.

CORRAL AREA TRAILS All levels | Varied terrain Corral area trails include Sidewinders, Cedar and Armstrong Connector. This area has a high density of trails for all ability levels and serves as the unofficial hub of mountain bike activity in the South Shore. Featuring log rides, jumps and rock rolls including the new jumps, berms, rollers and hips. The trails all run parallel to the Fountain Place paved road. These trails link to Armstong Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, Powerline, Railroad Grade and this is also where Toads ends.

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Check trail conditions before heading out.

Please do not bike on wet trails.

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.

GRANITE LAKE

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

MARLETTE LAKE 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. 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, cash only. (530) 659-7207.

WEST SHORE

CASCADE FALLS 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.

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 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.

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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.

June 20-26, 2019

FOR THE KIDS

FAMILY FUN

Catch the Train!

JUNE 20-27, 2019

Radiant Blue Events

Virginia City | Daily 10 to 4pm

Outdoor Family Movies Tahoe City Parks and Recreation and Tahoe City Downtown Association present Lakeside Movie Series. Enjoy summer evenings on Commons Beach watching free, PG-rated movies on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, sleeping bags and a flashlight. Movies play at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights starting June 26 (no movie July 3) and continuing until Aug. 21. The evening ends by 11 p.m. | visittahoecity.com

Mother Goose on the Loose

Monday Movies

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 20, 27

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 24

10:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

2 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Play and Learn Together We Grow Teddy Bear Adventures Kahle Community Center Stateline | June 20

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 24

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 543-8204, engagedpatrons.org

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Preschool Story Time Toddler Story Time Incline Village Library | June 20, 27

11:15-11:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

Kings Beach Library| June 25

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

Community Storytime

Super STEAM

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 21

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 25

Family Fun Friday

Teen Tuesdays

KidZone Museum | Truckee | June 21

Incline Village Library | June 25

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

11 a.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

5:30 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Experience Lake Tahoe Learn to

Water Ski · Wakeboard · Wakesurf

Jet Ski Rentals (2019 sea-doo gti 130) & Boat Charters

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

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner | Truckee | June 21

6:30 p.m. Free | (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

TRTA Youth Backcountry Camp TRTA Office | Stateline | June 25-27

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $365 | (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org

Teen Scene Kahle Community Center Stateline | June 21

6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

2 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Truckee Library | Truckee | June 26

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

My Reading Buddy South Lake Tahoe Library | June 26 4 p.m. | engagedpatrons.org

Young Readers Society: Teen Chapter Word After Word Books | Truckee | June 21

5:30-6:30 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

Kids Nature Journal Club South Lake Tahoe Library | June 22

11:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Obexer’s Marina - 5300 West Lake Blvd. - Homewood, CA

Baby Bookworms

Wild Things, Inc. South Lake Tahoe Library | June 21

(530) 525-7962 - ObexersBoat.com

RUFF, Read Up for Fun Truckee Library | June 26

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

Sign up for Summer Camps!

Offered weekly, June 24 - August 15

Rock Climbing Yoga & Fitness Climbing Classes Youth Programs Day Passes Punch Cards Monthly Memberships

Family Fun and Service Clair Tappaan Lodge | Norden | June 23-27 10 a.m. $565-$665 | facebook.com

South Lake Tahoe’s ONLY climbing gym BlueGraniteClimbing.com · 530-600-2761 1259 Emerald Bay Rd · South Lake Tahoe · CA 96150

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THE ARTS

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Arts

& CULTURE

CREATIVE AWARENESS

Kahlil Johnson

C R E AT I N G A R T W I T H L E AT H E R S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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f you have lived in Tahoe long enough, you probably own or know someone who owns a Kahlil Johnson leather bag.

Named after the poet Kahlil Gibran, Johnson is one of five artists who own Riverside Gallery in downtown Truckee; they represent more than 25 artists. Working with leather, Johnson designs bags, wallets and belts; she is undeniably the handbag goddess of Tahoe.

Johnson got her start making leather shoes for fun and as a creative outlet while working in the dot-com industry. Eventually she quit her day job, moved to New York and worked for a footwear designer.

from where I am in the moment. How

What strange creatures roam the Nevada deserts and mountains? Author and investigator David Weatherly has released a new book “Silver State Monsters: Cryptids & Legends of Nevada.”

Delving deep into the lore of the Silver State, Weatherly has unearthed a treasure trove of weird creature accounts.

Weatherly is a well-known author and investigator who has explored strange phenomena around the world for more than 40 years. He has written on a vast range of topics from ghosts to cryptids and is a frequent guest on radio and television. | twocrowsparanormal.blogspot.com

do I bring nature into my work, as well as functionality in my work through my art?”

–Kahlil Johnson

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of Nevada

When it comes to the world of strange encounters, Nevada is well known for legends of UFOs and aliens, the infamous Area 51, but what else hides in the state’s vast landscape? From Sasquatch sightings to Tahoe Tessie, Weatherly has uncovered strange legends from Nevada’s past to modern times.

“Inspiration comes

Open Air

Art Shows I asked her about the rumor she was going to stop production on this particular design. “Designs change as our lifestyles change. The phone designs change faster than I can change the pattern of the bag,” she says confirming the rumor. “My lifestyle has changed and what I need to carry with me has changed.”

She is currently working on a line of fanny packs and belt bags — both are great for festival season. Her designs are functional and born from what inspires her.

“It might be the mountain range, trees and nature,” she says.

Her new line of bags are canvas with leather depictions of the mountains and trees aptly entitled the Mountain Bag; the series includes a tote bag, overnight bag and toiletry bags for men and women.

“Inspiration comes from where I am in the moment. How do I bring nature into my work, as well as functionality in my work through my art?” she says.

Courtesy Artists to You Festivals

“While there, I took every class F.I.T. [Fashion Institute of Technology] had to offer in handbag construction,” says Johnson. She soon realized that handbags were less labor intensive than footwear and she started creating bags.

Johnson considers herself a production artist. She creates a design that can be replicated. Raised in a commune as a young child, her world was somewhat loose and untethered. Johnson found a need for structure in her life in order to create and design.

“It’s an oxymoron to have structure in art,” says Johnson, who adds that most people think of most artists as flowing instead of linear.

The designs of the bags Johnson creates boast an array of colors, unique styles and textures. She changes and adds new designs three times a year. Once a design is sketched out on paper, she creates a sample and then determines how it wears, what works and any changes and improvements that might need to be made before she puts it into production.

One of the local favorites is her wallet bag. I love mine. It is small and compact and holds the essentials: credit cards, phone and cash. Johnson said that particular piece started with a zipper back, which woman would overstuff to the point of breaking. This along with the growing size of smart phones led her to change the design to a magnetic clasp.

Monster Hunter Chases Legends

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Kahlil Johnson bags hanging at Riverside Gallery; Kahlil Johnson at Made in Tahoe; The wallet bag.

In addition to her mountain collection Johnson is also introducing a fur collection.

Describing her craft and art as a linear process, she says that choosing elements for her leatherwork are about a feeling and intuition: what she would use personally, what type of leatherwork with what bag, how much the bag weighs and the zippers and straps.

“The elements I think about are functionality, the feel related to shape and size of the bag and the leather I use based on how the bag will be used,” says Johnson. | riversideartstudios.com 

Arts & Crafts shows take place throughout the summer in an open-air village of artisans. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., peruse pottery, jewelry, sculpture, prints, paintings, photography, wearable art and woodwork and hand-crafted items.

The art show at Round Hill Square in Zephyr Cove, Nev., will be: June 21 to 23 and 28 to 30; July 19 to 21; and Aug. 9 to 11, 16 to 18 and 23 to 25.

The art show at South Lake Tahoe Middle School will be: July 4 to 7, 12 to 14 and 26 to 28; and Aug. 2 to 4. | artisttoyoufestivals.com

THE ARTS

June 20-26, 2019

Arts

Marinas & Boat Ramps

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Power boats & jet skis

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TAHOE CITY MARINA Courtesy North Tahoe Arts

Marina & Rentals: (530) 583-1039 Service: (530) 581-2516

Power boats & a 22’ sailboat (no overnight rentals)

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North Tahoe Plein Air Open is June 25 to 29. | Courtesy North Tahoe Arts

WEEKLONG

ART IN THE

OPEN

Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather for the week to paint the breathtaking scenery in the North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open from June 25 to 29. Organized paint outs and demonstrations will take place at various venues – Martis Valley, Sugar Pine Point State Park and Commons Beach, or wherever the artists’ inspiration takes them.

While shopping at Tahoe City Farmers Market on June 27, take a peek at the Quick Draw Competition: artists will complete a picture in two hours. The event will culminate in The Main Competition Awards on June 29; the public is invited to vote in the People’s Choice award. There will be an event-long exhibit and sale of art from the participating artists in the Corison Gallery at North Tahoe Arts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit TheTahoeWeekly. com for the schedule. | northtahoearts.com

Joan Davis art exhibit Mountain Workspace Incline Village | June 20-28 joandavis.com

“Outboards: In-Style” Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | June 20-Jan. 23

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Public Tour Truckee Roundhouse | June 20-Sept. 26 2-2:45 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | June 20-July 19

(775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

Tahoe Rim Trail Photo Contest Tahoe Rim Trail Association Stateline | June 20-Sept. 1 tahoerimtrail.org

Arts & Crafts Show Round Hill Square Zephyr Cove | June 21-Aug. 25 artisttoyoufestivals.com

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Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at inspection stations above. $12-$160.

Annual pass available. (530) 582-7724.

Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

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7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

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Restrooms.

Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

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

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village (775) 831-0494

Hwy. 50, East Shore (530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms.

Sealed boats only.

6 a.m.-8 p.m. Picnic area, restrooms.

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

AREA LAKES

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

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PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

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Restrooms.

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching.

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

PUBLIC PIERS Public piers are free, but have limited space; often limited to loading and unloading.

DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE I-80, Donner Lake exit

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

LAKE TAHOE

Trails in Motion Film Festival

GAR WOODS Carnelian Bay

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

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KINGS BEACH Bottom of Coon St.

Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.

SKYLANDIA PARK Lake Forest

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

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

GROVE STREET

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

Knitting Group Atelier | Truckee | June 25-Dec. 31

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“Going Places: Sailing By Stars”

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Incline Village Library | June 21-Aug. 21

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TRUCKEE TRUCKEE-TAHOE AIRPORT: Hwy. 267 off Airport Rd., Truckee.

EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’.

SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.

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FEATURE

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SIERRA STORIES STORY & PHOTOS

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

The Capitol Building | Tr u c k e e ’s H e a r t b e a t o f H i s t o r y City, Nev., after which Hurd acquired it for his billiard saloon.

When I moved to Truckee in the 1970s, that impressive vintage serving bar in the Capitol Saloon was the most popular watering hole in what was then a bluecollar biker town. The Capitol emanated loud music and outlaw energy and hosted a seemingly endless cast of characters that exuded a raucous pioneer spirit. At the time, it was the edgy heartbeat of downtown Truckee. Today, the historic back-bar can be seen in the dining room at Bar of America on the corner of Bridge Street at the east end of Commercial Row. In the 19th Century, Hurd’s restaurant earned a reputation for serving the best food between Sacramento and Oden,

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hese days Truckee boasts a thriving downtown; visitors and locals enjoy lively restaurants and bars, enticing gift shops and niche retail stores, all strung like jewels along its main drag. Over the past few decades the community has transformed itself far beyond its early role as a gateway to Lake Tahoe to become a destination in its own right.

But even as the town recharged its vitality and charm with new businesses and architectural upgrades, community leaders and shop owners passionately embraced its colorful past. Evidence of Truckee’s rich history can still be experienced in the memories hidden in many of the town’s 19th Century buildings.

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The oldest structure in Truckee today, the Capitol Building, has enough engrossing history by itself to fill a small book.

One of the town’s first brick edifices, it was built in 1870 by William H. Hurd.

He’d been successful in California’s gold excitement in the 1850s and wanted to start a business. When the 26-yearold miner arrived in Truckee by train

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shortly after a devastating 1868 fire that had wiped out the town’s commercial storefronts, he decided to stay and invest in its future. The red-brick exterior of Hurd’s Capitol Saloon was designed to mitigate the frequent fires that repeatedly destroyed the downtown district, either set intentionally by arsonists — an all-too frequent occurrence – or by accident from hot sparks flying out of wood-burning stove flues.

Two businesses currently inhabit this two-story building in the heart of Commercial Row, each with its own entrance below the large Art Truckee sign. The door to the left is the entrance to dressed…a boutique for women, a trendy clothing store. Fashion displays occupy the first floor. The second floor of the Capitol Building is now occupied by Art Truckee Gallery & Wine Bar, accessed via the door to the right.

For more than a century there was a long, drinking bar on the first floor of the Capitol Building, complemented by a hand-carved bar-back. The ornate bar-back framed a large polished mirror that stretched nearly 15 feet along the west wall. After winning an award at the 1873 Chicago Exposition, the finely crafted piece was transported intact by ship nearly 15,000 miles from New York City around Cape Horn to Virginia

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The oldest structure in Truckee today, the Capitol Building, has enough engrossing history by itself to fill a small book.

Utah. Considering the number of extravagant high-end restaurants thriving in Virginia City during the 1870s Comstock boom, Hurd must have run a very sumptuous chophouse indeed. In one 1876 advertisement published in the Truckee Republican newspaper, Hurd’s Capitol Saloon & Restaurant offered “fresh oysters, chickens, turkeys and wild game, as well as fine wines, liquors and cigars constantly on hand.”

On the spacious second floor above the restaurant-saloon, Hurd installed an elevated theater stage that became the community’s central meeting place for important cultural events and social gatherings. Beneficial fraternal orders such as the Oddfellows and Freemasons held frequent meetings at Hurd’s Hall. In 1873, these two groups sponsored a Grand Formal Ball to raise money for a new cemetery. The Truckee Republican’s editor proclaimed the event the “grandest and dressiest ever held in Truckee.” More than 100 tickets were sold to supporters as far away as Reno, Nev., and Sacramento for an evening of fine dining and dancing until dawn.

Virtually every prominent Truckee resident attended the extravagant gala.

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Secret, racist, vigilante groups such as the Caucasian League and Order of Caucasians also gathered at Hurd’s Hall for more nefarious reasons — their role in cleansing Truckee of its substantial ethnic Chinese population. In 1872, Truckee’s first district court convened upstairs to arraign and fine miscreants for criminal behavior, another unfortunately frequent activity in the rowdy frontier railroad town. During election years, political committees held get out the vote rallies in Hurd’s Hall and used it as a polling place. Indicative of the famed room’s versatility, it also served as an indoor rolling skating rink.

Over the decades, Hurd’s first-floor saloon saw plenty of bloody poker brawls and deadly shootouts. In 1874, David B. Frink, founding editor of the Truckee Republican newspaper and a secret member of the town’s vigilance committee, was accidently shot and killed by a fellow vigilante. His masked corpse was later clandestinely laid out on a table at Hurd’s Hall for authorities to find. On Nov. 6, 1891, two Truckee lawmen settled a long simmering feud by blasting away at each other at Hurd’s Saloon. Constable Jacob Teeter was mortally wounded by fellow lawman James Reed who successfully pled self-defense.

In the 1920s and 30s, Hurd’s Hall housed a silent-movie theater upstairs, a fitting tribute to the region’s important role as a favorite location for Hollywood directors. Actor-director Charlie Chaplin filmed scenes from his silent classic “The Gold Rush” and likely patronized Hurd’s Saloon during several weeks of shooting. Movie stars Douglas Fairbanks, John Wayne and Buster Keaton all spent time at Hurd’s while taking breaks from filming in the area. Overall, more than 100 movies and TV commercials have been shot in the Tahoe Sierra.

In the 60s and 70s, the Capitol Saloon emanated the soul of downtown Truckee.

The restaurant kitchen on the first floor was utilized by various local entrepreneurs to serve up cuisine as diverse as lobster or pizza. Upstairs, however, headliner bands drew rowdy fans anxious to hear The New Riders of the Purple Sage, Elvin Bishop, Norton Buffalo or The Quicksilver Messenger Service perform their latest hit songs. Cedro Willy and Sutro were frequent guest bands that always enticed locals to come out and enjoy their upbeat tunes. The Capitol Saloon may be gone, but on warm summer nights you can almost hear its heart still beating. 

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Horoscopes

FIRE

EARTH

AIR

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FUN & GAMES

Puzzles

Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

You remain in a mood to lay low to recharge your energy levels. This is the last week prior to a dynamic cycle of activity so allow yourself to retreat and rest. Tending to your home and garden with lightweight tasks at a slow pace could suffice. For some, simply taking space from others is all they need.

You will feel more social again in July.

A busy cycle tending to a wide array of details continues. These include intuitive and imaginative input as much as logic and instinct. When all four are engaged, the result is exponential. Dealings with others could prove edgy but this is what they are meant to be at this time, so focus to use the edge to its best advantage for all concerned.

Exploring your sense of individuality continues. This could include a process of reinvention. This is probably especially true in your public and professional life. This process will continue but is especially strong now. If you have plans or projects that align with this impulse, take the initiative now, prior to the solstice. If you don’t, getting started after could prove much harder.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Gemini time is usually a creative cycle for you. Yet, Mars in Cancer is making you work harder these days. With major shifts unfolding close to home meanwhile, nothing is straightforward. In the bigger picture, you are ideally busy dissolving old foundations and establishing entirely new ones which may even feel foreign. If so, you are on track.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

You have begun to see a bigger picture.

Currently, implementing your intuitions and strategic logic towards your career and public status is likely and ideal. This includes breaking through old patterns.

Doing so requires focus, action, and follow-through.

Often it is simply a matter of replacing the old with the new. You can do it.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Hopefully, you have been enjoying your home retreat time. This is your last week, so take full advantage. The good news is that the next cycle is more playful and/or creative. The momentum towards this has already begun. For now, focus to create more beauty in your home so you feel that much more inspired as the creative cycle begins.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

You are in a philosophical mood. This includes thoughts and reflections on the meaning of certain aspects of your life. If what you are doing no longer holds meaning for you or perhaps never has, you are probably wondering what does and what and when you can do something about it. It may not be time yet to act on this fully, but that time is coming.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

In this last official week of spring, you find yourself balancing between social interests and projects close to home. Combined, this could manifest as a work party. You deeper focus is on securing your nest, which could well include repairs and renovations.

Yet, these could be directed to healing emotions wounds and hurts as well as your living space.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

As the most complex sign of the Zodiac, you have both an added advantage and a bigger challenge.

This includes deciphering what constitutes lower and higher desire. Once that is clear, which is not such an easy task, then comes the process of taking action.

Process is the keyword and it is ongoing. Currently, your drive is strong.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Multi is a keyword for you. What it applies to is for you to decide… But here are a few clues: multi-talented, multi-tasker, multi-orgasmic, multiple streams of income and more. Nothing boring about this list. This focus is especially strong now and will continue through most of July. Uranus in Taurus meanwhile suggests that the bull is out of the pen.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Your social network has been extra active of late and this will continue. Beneath the surface of it, your ambitions are churning. Yet, you may also feel an impulse to escape. By acknowledging this and recognizing that it is fear that is producing this feeling, you can confront it and replace it with love. The love here translates into passionate, courageous action.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

This week’s Full Moon will amplify and increase your social expansion process currently underway. How will you engage? One of your main focuses these days is to feel more secure. In some respects, this includes money. Yet, it more fully points to the quality of your daily choices and diet an whether or not these are healthy. Adapt to your changing needs.

Hocus Focus differences: 1. Batter’s shirt has number, 2. Catcher’s mitt is missing, 3. Catcher’s pants are black, 4. Part of crowd is missing, 5. Fence is different, 6. Home plate is bigger.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

When you want to go underwater in scuba gear, do you initially have to obtain a diver’s license?

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

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eing in a band is labor of love. The The money’s not always steady, the hours are long and the real work of it can often be thankless. The hard truth is sometimes life on the road isn’t all good times and great oldies.

“We have a motto: Adversity welcome,” says One Grass Two Grass fiddler Anthony Dente. “Things are going to go wrong and it’s just a matter of how to deal with them.”

On their way home from a tour of Colorado and on a tight deadline to record their sophomore album, “Horizon,” the band’s van broke down somewhere outside of Salt Lake City.

“We were watching the clock tick by, but we fixed it just in the knick of time able to bomb it back, get some sleep and head into the studio the next day,” says Dente.

“Obviously it wasn’t ideal, but there was a particular energy in the recording of that album.”

Once they hit the studio at Tiny Telephone in Oakland, it didn’t take long for producer Nat Keefe to pick up on the group’s quirky, freewheeling, positively idiosyncratic dynamism, which had been exposed to its authentic roots by the joys and trials of the road.

“An artistic pursuit with five other adults comes with all the beautiful moments and difficult negotiations that anyone could imagine,” says Dente. “It always feels like someone is sacrificing something in their life to make music on the road. It’s not easy. We wrestle as musicians and artists to hold onto elements we care deeply about and bring that to the music, but that’s when the magic happens. The blend of everyone’s strengths creates things that we didn’t know were possible and that we didn’t even know we were going for.”

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The resulting album delivers a spontaneous, heartfelt mix of newgrass, ethereal acoustic funk and old-time traditional bluegrass girded by the complementary talents of each band member who contribute equally to writing, singing and other musical duties.

“I think through that album we were are able to create a dynamic range of rhythms for the *crowd to move their knees to,” says Dente. “I appreciate that we can give that experience every night.”

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BLUEGRASS

“ An artistic pursuit with five other adults comes with all the beautiful moments and difficult negotiations that anyone could imagine.”

–Anthony Dente AN IMAGINATIVE BAND OF BROTHERS A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single note or, in this case, a single fish. The wonder of One Grass Two Grass was first sparked when Dente and Carson Hunter met at a farmers’ market in the Sonoma County mountain town of Occidental.

“I was selling lamb chops and he was selling Alaska salmon,” says Dente. “Suffice it to say, I cared far more about his banjo playing than his fish.”

They starting jamming together at Dente’s apartment in West Oakland and eventually entered a band competition at the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention where they came up with their whimsical name.

“It’s all about intention,” says Dente.

“We do it because we love it. We do it because it makes us smile. The name hints toward that.”

The group’s lineup settled in once Hunter brought along Bodega Bay surf buddy and steady-handed soul Sam Trimboli on bass. When Bud Dillard joined on mandolin his melodic influence quickly came to shape the band’s sound. Harddriving flatpick guitarist Riley Hill and

Haight-Ashbury drummer Rhyne Erde of Jugtown Pirates fame joined over the past couple years magically thereby completing a colorful and tight-knit musical family with friends across the land.

“We’ve been on a slightly inclined trajectory for a really long time,” says Dente.

“At one point we were really just figuring things out. The good thing about that is that you have so much room to grow.

Every year the gigs are better, the festivals are better, the music feels better, the crowd response is better. It’s fun to have been doing something for so long and feel like the music is still improving. I still don’t know where it’s going to end up, but I can boldly say we haven’t plateaued in any way and I’m always exited to see what’s around the next corner.”

The only challenge now is for Dente to keep track of all six members.

“I’m like the parent that forgets one of the kids,” he says. “I love everybody in the band. I love hanging out with them. I love partying with them night and after night.

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Dom & Friends Great Basin Brewing Company, Sparks, 4-5:30 p.m.

Live at Lakeview Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Truckee Thursdays Downtown, Truckee, 5-8:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras, Carson City, 6-8 p.m.

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

Bob Gardner Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Lee Brice Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Stateline, 6 p.m.

Andrea Bocelli Shakespeare Ranch, Glenbrook, 6-10 p.m.

Hannah Jane Kile Great Basin Brewing Company, Sparks, 6:30-9 p.m.

Dirty Birdie Bingo/DJ The Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m.

Chamomile and Whiskey Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

The Rat Pack Is Back Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Basile Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Stampede Country Music & Dance Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Mac Sabbath Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Davidson’s Distillery, Reno, 8 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe The Illusionists Experience Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn, Minden

JUNE 21 | FRIDAY Summer Music Series High Camp, Olympic Valley, 12-3 p.m.

Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m.

June 20-26, 2019

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C A L E N D A R | JUNE 20-27, 2019 Live Music Hard Rock - Hotel Lobby, Stateline, 3-6 p.m.

Velvet Duo Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m.

Live music Graeagle Mill Works, Graeagle, 6-9 p.m.

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

Live music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 6-9 p.m.

Drum Circle & Open Mic Night Art Truckee, Truckee, 6-9:30 p.m.

Lacy J Dalton and Edge of the West Ruby’s Ampitheater, Virginia City, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

Arnold Mitchem Great Basin Brewing Company, Sparks, 7-10 p.m.

Live comedy Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Rat Pack Is Back Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m.

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

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Band Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Ghost Of Paul Revere Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

DJ Diskoteka Summer Solstice The Holland Project, Reno, 9-11 p.m.

Basile Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m.

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

Karaoke Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe The Illusionists Experience Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn, Minden

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Chris Webby, Grieves, Locksmith, Ekoh Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Basile Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“Victor/Victoria” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

New Wave Crave Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m.

Aaron Lewis Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m.

Comedy Cage Match Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

World Beatnix Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m.

Live Music Jimmy B’s Bar & Grill, Reno, 9-11 p.m.

JUNE 22 | SATURDAY Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m.

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

Summer Vibes Sierra Well, Reno, 4-10 p.m.

Velvet Duo Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m.

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

Live music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 6-9 p.m.

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

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The Scott Scheuerman Quartet Great Basin Brewing Company, Sparks, 7-10 p.m.

Ansty McClain Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7-10 p.m.

Live comedy Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Rat Pack Is Back Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Basile Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“Victor/Victoria” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

June 26 | 6 p.m.

Truckee Regional Park | Truckee TAHOE’S CELTIC bluegrass troubadours, Lost Whiskey Engine, are set to deliver a special night of music with friends and family at one of Tahoe’s best summer music venues on a grassy knoll near Truckee River for Music in the Park sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | tdrpd.org

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mily Tessmer has been playing professionally since her 20s. She began as a singer/songwriter. Along the way she found herself on a spiritual path and began exploring shamanism, Hinduism and the different aspects of the goddess.

Then, she met Dave Stringer, a worldrenowned kirtan and chanting singer and heard his music.

“I was very inspired seeing Dave Stringer and his rock and roll spirituality,” says Tessmer, who was working at the time at Rainbow Bridge, a metaphysical store located in the Village at Squaw.

project “Earthsong” that is about to be released. It brings to light the plight of the whales, trees, Native American women — all women.

“Earthsong is a call to action. An invitation,” she said. “It’s the most beautiful music I’ve ever made.”

Tessmer sent me a few samples of her new project. The first track opens with Tessmer almost whispering a song with whales. The sound of whales singing, her angelic voice caresses us into the song that asks for help and guidance for the planet and to return us to the silence. She makes

“Earthsong is a call to action. An invitation.

It’s the most beautiful music I’ve ever made.”

–Emily Tessmer She reached out to Paradise Music and sent them her version of the Sanskrit chant, “Om Namah Shivaya.” The company loved it and the new-age label produced her first album “Sacred Chants.”

Tessmer garnered some attention and accolades in the New Age community.

Her chanting is magical, pure light that takes the listener into a deep space of meditative mantra.

Her second album, “Chants of Love and Light,” went in a different direction and included Native American pieces and music of the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. It was a shift from what she had previously recorded.

“I branched out from kirtan and into a more indigenous type of feel,” she said.

It was during this time she began playing festivals with a more spiritual focus, such as Pranafest and Shakti Fest.

In 2017 Tessmer had a baby. She was also the music director at Tahoe Expedition Academy.

“Everything slowed down. My energy was split between being a mother, teacher and an artist,” she said.

She emerged in 2019 with her newest

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an ethereal plea. The title track “Earth Song” is bold and heartfelt. It is a call to unify and unite. “One heart, one voice, no matter what they say;” Tessmer’s voice is smooth and beautiful.

She said she collaborates with a number of bandmates: “There were so many hands touching this music. My prayer is for this music to bring people together. And bring awareness and understanding.”

She is someone who wants to make a difference in the world. In her strength, she asked, “What are we doing to change the world even in a small way?”

Tessmer would love to open a grocery store in which there are no containers.

“I am so excited. I am studying journalism and digital media editing at Sierra Nevada College.”

For her senior project, she is compiling a short film that will include three to four of her songs.

Her light shines as she spoke. She is passionate about using her voice as a means and tool for service: “It’s all about being the love. That’s all we are and that’s all there really is.” | cottonwoodrestaurant.com 

VOKAB KOMPANY

June 20 | 4:30 p.m.

Live at Lakeview | South Lake Tahoe

VOKAB KOMPANY IS a genre-defying collection of sound comprised of vocalists Rob Hurt and Burke Baby with live accompaniments by of heavy synths, guitars, saxophone, drums and bass to create an innovative, spontaneous combination of rap, EDM and funk. BK3 opens for the kick-off of the annual Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | liveatlakeview.com

MUMBO GUMBO

CAJUN ROOTS

June 23 | 4 p.m.

Commons Beach | Tahoe City FOR THREE DECADES Mumbo Gumbo has served up their genre-bending stew of American roots music to Northern California. Catch them lakeside for free as part of the Concerts at Common Beach sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

ELECTRO HIP HOP

Jim Jefferies Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m.

Country “Ladies Night” The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m.

Hellbound Glory Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m.

The Boom Cats Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Comedy Cage Match Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

World Beatnix Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m.

Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m.

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

Rebekah Chase Band Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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GHOST OF PAUL REVERE June 21 | 9 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev

GHOST OF PAUL Revere is an acoustic trio out of Portland, Maine, whose music is described as holler folk, not because it involves a lot of hollering, per se, but because it evokes the rich, communal tradition of field hollers with their call-and-response melodies, catchy sing-alongs and densely layered harmonies. | crystalbaycasino.com

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The Socks Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dave Budish Birthday Party Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 1-6 p.m.

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

Aaron Hill St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Incline Village, 2:30 p.m.

Concerts at Commons Beach Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.

Saint Tango Milonga The Saint, Reno, 4:30 p.m.

Angela - Dance The Generator, Sparks, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Basile Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

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Basile Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m.

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

One Grass Two Grass Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m.

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10:30 p.m.

Karaoke Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe The Illusionists Experience Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Buddy Emmer Band Carson Valley Inn, Minden

JUNE 23 | SUNDAY Live Music Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

McKENNA FAITH YOGA FOLK

June 26 | 6 p.m.

CB’s Bistro | Carnelian Bay JOAQUIN FIORESI IS a Lake Tahoe musician and meditation teacher who writes original music from the center of the heart chakra. | cbsbistro.com

COUNTRY

June 20 | 5 p.m.

Historic downtown | Truckee MCKENNA FAITH IS a country music singer/songwriter and recording artist born and raised in Northern California. She carries her high-energy, boot-stompin’ music to Truckee Thursday street fair sponsored

by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeethursdays.com

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Mark Miller Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6-9 p.m.

Lazy 5 Summer Music Series Lazy 5 Regional Park, Sparks, 6:30 p.m.

Lost Whiskey Engine Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Showcase Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Canyon White Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7-10 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“John Muir: Watch, Pray, Fight” Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Country Line Dancing/Karaoke Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 9 p.m.

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

The Illusionists Experience Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Tristan Selzler Peppermill Casino, Reno

TROUBADOURS

June 22 | 7 p.m.

Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

MASTER STORYTELLER Antsy McClain possesses a unique blend of music and honest humor, combining his original songs with hilarious life observations, social commentary and imaginary sponsors from his hometown trailer park of Pine View Heights. Kingwhistler opens at 7 p.m. for the first night of Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series. | breweryarts.org

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June 21-22 | 9 p.m.

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A CAGE MATCH of comedic proportions is set for the third annual Comedy Cage Match. The eight individuals that will battle for the top prize and bragging rights include Tommy Lama from Brooklyn; DJ Sandhu and Wendy M. Lewis from Sacramento; Bahiyyih Mudd from Yakima, Wash.; Gabriel Rutledge from Olympia, Wash.; Alex Ansel from Texas; Chase Mayers from Baton Rouge and Myles Weber from Vallejo. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

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JUNE 24 | MONDAY West Coast Swing Dance Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, Carson City, 5:30-10 p.m.

Concert in Kahle Park Kahle Community Center, Stateline, 5:30-9 p.m.

Karaoke Polo Lounge, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

Open Mic Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7-10 p.m.

Justice Yeldham, Jerrycore, Dale The Holland Project, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Motown on Monday The Loving Cup, Reno, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Peppermill Casino, Reno

JUNE 25 | TUESDAY Summer Music Series High Camp, Olympic Valley, 12-3 p.m.

Music at the Mine Kentucky Mine Amphitheater, Sierra City, 12-4 p.m.

Bingo Tuesday’s with T~n~Keys MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 7 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe iMPRoV Players Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

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

Karaoke Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe Bluesdays Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley The Illusionists Experience Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Tristan Selzler Peppermill Casino, Reno

JUNE 26 | WEDNESDAY Live music Graeagle Mill Works, Graeagle, 6-9 p.m.

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

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

Live at Lakeview Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Truckee Thursdays Downtown, Truckee, 5-8:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras, Carson City, 6-8 p.m.

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

Dan Palmer Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Dirty Birdie Bingo/DJ The Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m.

Bon Bon Vivant Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

Outlaw Kindred Great Basin Brewing Company, Sparks, 7-10 p.m.

The Rat Pack Is Back Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

John Wesley Austin Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“Victor/Victoria” Bruka Theatre, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Stampede Country Music & Dance Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Davidson’s Distillery, Reno, 8 p.m.

Live Music McP’s Irish Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Masters of Illusion Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe The Illusionists Experience Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

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love burgers of all shapes, sizes and varieties. Burgers go so well with outdoor activities, which is likely why there are so many outstanding choices of hearty meals in the Tahoe Sierra. I sampled nine patties from eateries around the lake last summer (at TheTahoeWeekly.com); I’m continuing my quest this summer to find more. Here are some of my newest favorites.

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The Ts will align at the Pour House from 5 to 7 p.m. for a Thursday Tasting in Truckee.

The Pour House, tucked away behind downtown on Jibboom Street, offers small production wines from around the world.

There is also an assortment of cheeses, crackers, jellies, jams, olives and chocolates. Tasting are featured every Thursday in the summer during Truckee Thursdays. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City | June 20, 27

Every Thursday until Oct. 12. Fresh local produce, delicious food, and live music. 8 a.m.1 p.m. Free | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Incline Village Farmers Market Farmers Market | Incline Village | June 20, 27 Every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. through Aug. 29 at a new location on 845 Alder Avenue. 3-6 p.m. Free | nevadagrown.com

Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk Downtown | Gardnerville | June 20

The third Thursday of the month until Sept.

19 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. it’s wine time. 4:307:30 p.m. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Romano’s Certified Farmers Market Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth | June 21

Purchase meats, fish, organic fruits and vegeetables, artisan cheeses and condiments; wine tastings. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Ski Run Farmers Market Ski Run Boulevard South Lake Tahoe | June 21

Every Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard through August. 3-8 p.m. Free | skirunfarmersmarket.com

Wine Tasting Event The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | Truckee | June 21

Selections by Alpha Omega and Tolosa Winery. Special pricing on wine throughout the night. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | tahoedonner.com

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Biting into the center, several distinct flavors all came together in a crazy good combination that could rival any burger from Fergburger’s in New Zealand.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Fat Cat Bar & Grill Farm

House Lamb Burger; CB’s Bistro Carnelian with a side salad; Inclined Burgers and Brews Inclined Burger; California Burger Co. Caprese with a side of squash.

CARNELIAN BURGER

CB’s Bistro | Carnelian Bay CB’s is best known for its pizza, but also serves a mean burger. After spending a morning hiking and biking, my cousin and I went to CB’s Bistro hungry. She chose a pizza and I instantly decided on the Carnelian Burger, a turkey burger with mixed greens, tomato, red onion and chipotle sauce nestled in an onion bun and served with a side salad.

The Carnelian Burger came out looking incredible and tasted as good as it looked with a mildly spicy chipotle sauce that paired nicely with the juicy turkey patty.

The mixed greens salad side spilled over into the open-faced burger and I was equally impressed with the tangy housemade goddess dressing that came with it.

However, I think that half of what makes CB’s so good — no matter what you order — is the friendly service and local vibe. | cbsbistro.com

FARM HOUSE LAMB BURGER

Fat Cat Bar & Grill | Tahoe City In the heart of downtown Tahoe City is Fat Cat Bar & Grill, which I always associated with a late-night music and cocktail scene. However, I discovered it offered a full burger menu with interesting selections that included the Famous “Fat” Cat Burger made with 1½ pounds of Bently Ranch Beef on a bun with cheddar cheese, housemade onion rings, avocado and smoked cherrywood-smoked bacon.

But what caught my attention was the Farm House Lamb Burger. The Northern California lamb is combined with brie, arugula and a housemade roasted redpepper aioli. Biting into the center, several distinct flavors all came together in a crazy good combination that could rival any burger from Fergburger’s in New Zealand. | tahoefatcat.com

INCLINED BURGER

CAPRESE

California Burger Co. | South Lake Tahoe Two things about the California Burger Co. menu impressed me right away: the price of a delicious burger comes with a choice of 10 sides and the fact you can substitute any third-pound beef patty for a chicken breast free of charge. The restaurant hosts local musicians and exhibits local artwork 365 days a year.

The most popular burger on the menu is the Californian, a beef patty with spinach, pesto, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, housemade roasted garlic aioli and a good amount of avocado. But since it was morning when I went, I opted for the lighter Caprese and substituted the beef patty for a chicken breast with tomato, basil, mozzarella, mayonnaise and sweet balsamic reduction. I chose squash, which was seasonal at the time, for the side dish.

Within 10 minutes or so, the strong scent of basil and balsamic reduction sauce came wafting over the table. The chicken breast was served open-faced in an artful spread. The tender thick chicken breast was complemented by the bright taste of basil, Roma tomatoes and a copious string of mozzarella oozing out. The side dish of warm, buttery yellow and green squash was a nice addition. It melted in my mouth and was perfect on a chilly morning. Light yet hearty, the Caprese was worth the drive that was made even better by a guitarist singing “Brown-Eyed Girl” out front. | caburgerco.com

Inclined Burgers and Brews | Incline Village, Nev. This restaurant just opened last fall and immediately started making waves. After hearing from several trustworthy sources that it had the best burgers in Tahoe, I had to go check it out for myself — and I was not disappointed.

Inclined Burgers and Brews has everything going for it: cheerful and passionate employees, a straightforward menu and burgers made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients at an affordable price; locals and visitors alike feel they’re getting their money’s worth.

What sets Inclined Burgers and Brews apart is the love and care put into their cooking process. The quarter-pound patties are sourced from Sierra Meat and Seafood in Reno, Nev.; chefs mash thinly sliced onions into the beef then season and cook it on a flat-top grill, which creates a nice crust.

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I ordered the Inclined Burger topped with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, lettuce and special sauce — and I asked them to add a fried egg. The burger was flavorful and wholesome. I could taste the tweaks in the cooking process shining through.

I think I inhaled it in less than five minutes, then started in on the garlic fries, another story in terms of deliciousness. | inclinedburgersandbrew.com  27

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Meet the Winery

American Legion Hall South Lake Tahoe | June 25

Uncorked Truckee | Truckee | June 21

Meet the Winery summer sessions includes tastings from Talisman on June 21 and Skinner on June 28. 6-8 p.m. | uncorkedtahoe.com

Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 8 at the American Legion Hall parking lot.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Workday Wednesdays Reno Beer Crawl The Library Bar | Reno | June 22

The fourth Saturday of every month in downtown Reno. Sample domestic, nationally recognized and local craft beers across 15 different unique bars and restaurants. 2-6 p.m. $5-$20 | (775) 327-8300, renobeercrawl.com

Truckee Regional Park | June 26

Truckee Demonstration Garden needs help with planting, weeding, fertilizing, repairing and learning all we can about high altitude growing. No experience is required. 7 a.m.

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Stateline Farmers market Tea and Scones Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe | June 22

Experience lifestyles of classes of the Pope Estate. Bake scones to learn about the staff.

Then, enjoy the glorious view of Lake Tahoe from the porch while being served tea. For ages 12 and older. 2 p.m. $20 | tahoeheritage.org

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Every Wednesday through Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Park. 4-7 p.m.

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Meet the Winery summer sessions will include tastings with Talisman on June 22 and Skinner on June 29. 6-8 p.m.

Winemaker Bertus Van Zyl will be pouring free tastings and sharing knowledge with hotel guests and public alike. Enjoy wine free or beers on tap for $5. 5-7 p.m. Free | (530) 5808430, facebook.com

Harvest Mondays

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Truckee Demonstration Garden | June 24

Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village | June 26

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Uncorked Tahoe City | Tahoe City | June 22

Slow Food Lake Tahoe needs volunteers to help in the Truckee Demonstration Garden on Mondays to harvest all the garden goodies.

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Sierra State Parks Foundation is partnering with Alibi Ale Works to raise awareness of state parks in the Lake Tahoe-Donner area.

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Tank Garage Winery Tasting Truckee Tuesday Farmers Market Truckee River Regional Park | June 25

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Winemaker Bertus Van Zyl will be pouring free tastings and sharing knowledge with hotel guests and public alike. Enjoy wine free or any of our beers on tap for $5. 6 p.m. Free | (530) 208-0180, facebook.com

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fter hearing another person tell me how much better wine was in the day, I had to set pen to paper to set the record straight. First of all, I was collecting and buying for businesses back in the day and even today I taste wines from the 1970s through the 90s on a regular basis. I do feel qualified to comment.

As a whole, wines at any price level adjusted for inflation are consistently better than they have ever been. Sure a perfectly kept bottle of a great wine from an exceptional vintage can stand toe to toe with any current equal, but overall, today’s offerings

Reason 4 | Better winemaking techniques drive the development of the above tools.

Again, research has been the key; a tool is only as effective as the craftsman. And speaking of the winemakers, there many more excellent university programs in both grape growing and winemaking.

Reason 5 | Sharing. There is also a greater sharing of knowledge and tools and hardware. This drives everything because in relation to knowledge sharing, as the Web teaches us, there is far more bad information than good floating around.

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price level adjusted for inflation are consistently better than they have ever been.

Cabernet at all levels are better than ever.

are less likely to be flawed and more likely to be delicious.

If I am going to make such strong conclusions, I’d better have some whys and wherefores to support them.

truly the tide that raises all our boats.

As one who suffered through many a California Chablis that not only had none of the grapes of that region in them, not to mentioned was poorly made, I shout a resounding, “Halleluiah!” 

Reason 1 | Better knowledge in all areas of turning grapes to wine. Whether making truly cheap or topend wines, years of excellent science give producers far superior information to apply. Reasons 2 thorough 5 will flesh this out.

Reason 2 | Better grapes.

Whether the fruit is meant for inexpensive wines or trophies, growers are selecting the appropriate grape clones, root stocks, watering techniques and more to end up with the right grapes for the wine they will be used for.

Reason 3 | Better winemaking tools are now in play. Vintners have more good options at every phase of the process. From barrels to barrel alternatives, to additives, to timing, to monitoring devices and more, winemakers are in a golden age of resources. Think of it as car racing. If you want to rapidly negotiate a race course, would you rather have a new Corvette or the original 1953 with rudimentary suspension and the engine it came with?

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ast week, I talked about roux; how to make it and when to use it. (Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on the Local Flavor menu.) I do want to clarify a couple things before I get into this pretty unique dessert that is tasty and worth trying.

Roux is a great thickener, but I don’t use it for near as many things as I used to. For example, when I make a creamed soup or a vegetable puree — as a lot of restaurants like to call them — I will usually use potatoes as my thickener. Also, I don’t make a brown sauce too often. I make a brown stock, but then I reduce that and make a demi-glace out of it. If I am making a sauce to go with the entrée or appetizer I will thicken the demi with cornstarch in order to keep the rich dark color and super smooth texture. I do use roux for stews and chowders for that nice thickness and creaminess that the roux affords. I also use roux when making sauces from light or clear stocks; obviously I use a béchamel as a base for a sauce because roux will already be in the béchamel.

For this dessert pizza, make your own dough, buy refrigerated dough from a store or ask for some dough from your favorite pizza parlor.

I realize I have readers who can’t eat gluten. You will notice the streusel is gluten-free, so you too can make this recipe. Purchase a gluten-free pizza dough at a local pizza parlor that offers glutenfree dough (I’m sure you know which ones do) or find a recipe online.

Enjoy. 

For this dessert pizza, make your own dough, buy refrigerated dough from a store or ask for some dough from your favorite pizza parlor.

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. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

APPLE STREUSEL PIZZA

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith | This recipe is for a 14-inch pizza.

CANNOLI CREAM 2 C Ricotta cheese ½ t vanilla extract

¾ C sugar

Pre-mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

APPLE TOPPING 3 green apples, peeled, cored & sliced ¼ C dark brown sugar ¼ t nutmeg

¼ C lightly salted butter, melted 1 t cinnamon 1 T lemon juice

Toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl until the apples are well coated.

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STREUSEL 1 2/ 3 C potato flour 1/ C frozen butter, 3 cut into small ½-inch cubes

2/ C white sugar 3 ¼ C brown sugar

Pulse in a food processor into a course crumb-like texture.

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ICING 1 C powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla

2 T melted butter

Roll the dough out to fit a 14-inch pizza pan coated with oil. Perforate the dough to prevent bubbles. Sprinkle cinnamon all around the edge of the dough.

Next spread the cannoli cream evenly over the pizza to about one-quarter inch from the edge.

For the next layer, spread the apples evenly over the cannoli cream.

Place in a preheated 450-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the filling is beginning to bubble.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the streusel topping, then return to oven and continue to bake until golden brown. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the icing.

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