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FEATURES 08 Hole in the Ground 12 Sierra Stories 17 Music, Events & Festivals

FALL TAHOE MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

OUT & ABOUT Sightseeing Lake Tahoe Facts Events Family Fun Golf Column

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ARTS & CULTURE 14 Tahoe Timescape 15 The Arts

FUN & GAMES 16 Horoscope & Puzzles

MUSIC SCENE 31 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 31 Jeff Austin 32 David Beck

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ON THE COVER John Crus enjoys fall wakesurfing on Lake Tahoe. | Photography

by Matt Bansak | MattBansak.com, @Matt.Bansak.Photography

Entertainment Editor Sean McAlindin entertainment@tahoethisweek.com

The last vestiges of fall color in the Tahoe Sierra are fading, but the fall music, events and festival season is just heating up. We’ve rounded up the best events this season for the Music, Events & Festivals fall guide, and it’s our largest fall edition to date.

Food Editor Priya Hutner priya@tahoethisweek.com

You’ll find all of the best events and festivals from live music and performing arts to kids’ activities, ski and adventure flicks, to arts and culture, food and wine events and much more (along with the announcement of the lineup for this year’s WinterWonderGrass at Squaw Valley).

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

The fall season is also a great time to explore Tahoe’s trails, as Sean McAlindin recently did on the classic Hole in the Ground trail or try something out of the box and join the Corral Night Ride with TAMBA. Check out great fall adventures at TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on the Out & About tab.

For those itching for winter to start, Tahoe received its first dusting of snow on Oct. 3 at Mt. Rose, who anticipates an Oct. 26 opening (or will Boreal beat them to it?). Get the latest updates at facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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Tasty Tidbits Le Bistro Wine Column Chef’s Recipe

Graphic Designer Justeen Ferguson graphics@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 101

We’re excited to welcome Geolyn Carvin as a new contributor to Tahoe Weekly. Geolyn is a humorist, cartoonist and musician who focuses on her experiences in the outdoors to pen her witty cartoons. Her new book, “On the trail with Boots McFarland Vol. 1,” had the staff at Tahoe Weekly laughing so much that we invited her to become a contributor in every edition. We think most outdoor enthusiasts will relate to Geolyn’s experiences. You’ll find her first comic with us on Sightseeing. 

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SIGHTSEEING

Fall color and rustic scenery at Red Lakes. | Katherine E. Hill

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Eagle Rock

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

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City

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

TART/BlueGo

Heavenly

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

Tahoe City Field Station

West Shore

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town.

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

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Gatekeeper’s Museum

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

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

Tahoe City

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

Old Jail Museum

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

East Shore

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South Lake Tahoe

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

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Lake Tahoe Museum

Truckee

CAPACITY: C 226,500

INDEPENDENCE 14,823 MARTIS 880

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

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

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

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

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

PROSSER 13,347

KidZone Children’s Museum

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

Tours by reservation only.

LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’ STAMPEDE 203,268

North Shore

Truckee

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

Thunderbird Lodge

PUBLIC TRANSIT: NORTH SHORE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com SOUTH SHORE | bluego.org

BOCA 18,742

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

South Lake Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Tahoe City

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

South Lake Tahoe

Fannette Island

Incline Village

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Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com

Oct. 11-24, 2018

LAKE TAHOE FACTS |

Read about how the lake was formed, Lake Tahoe’s discovery, lake clarity and more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Explore Tahoe.

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Zephyr Cove South Lake Tahoe

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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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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Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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

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TAHOE PARADISE

Permanent Population: 66,000

LAKE TAHOE

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

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Hole in the Ground

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STORY & PHOTOS BY SEAN MCALINDIN

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t feels like the first day of fall as we ready our bikes at the Castle Peak trailhead in early September. A few stray, yellow leaves drift by us. A cold wind blows across the summit chilling our summer bones. For a moment, I wish I’d packed an extra layer, though I know I’ll be feeling fine once my blood starts pumping.

Maybe it’s the New Englander in me, but autumn in my humble opinion is always the best time of the year for mountain biking. The mornings are cool, the sun is warm, the leaves are turning and the air has never felt so crisp and clean.

Corral

Night Ride LEFT TO RIGHT: Sean McAlindin demonstrates proper

While Hole in the Ground is not for the faint of heart, it offers something We meander up the bumpy road for about 1 mile to Castle Valley before reaching the start of one of Tahoe’s best mountain bike rides. While Hole in the Ground is not for the faint of heart, it offers something for everyone, as long as you’re not afraid of a steady diet of rock, roots and granite interspersed with perfect high-country, alpine, single track.

A steady climb up well-manicured, cinderblock-laden switchbacks leads up to the summit of Andesite Peak. We ride the crest where the views of Castle Peak don’t get any better. After a short rest, we descend winding, smooth, yet technicalenough-to-keep-us-honest single track down into a spacious alpine bowl strewn with ancient glacial erratics and oldgrowth pines.

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED 11.6 MILES (WITH CAR SHUTTLE) 16.9 MILES AS A LOOP

We cross the magical Lower Castle Creek and enter a world unto itself where burnished bushes come to a colorful life.

Above us, scattered cirrus clouds hint at the winter to come. Michelle Savard shows up Dave Gagnon and I as we work our way through some tricky rock gardens and slippery sections of worn-down roots.

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for everyone, as long as you’re not afraid of a steady diet of rock, roots and granite interspersed with perfect high-country, alpine, single track.

In the summer, the wildflowers here are something to behold, but for now the secluded forest exudes a comforting stillness.

We’re more than 5 miles from civilization in any direction and there is a true sense of solitude in this particular part of world.

That means no one is watching as we attempt several endless (and sometimes ridiculous) side projects to be found alongside the trail. Each one presents a fun detour up and down a granite slab and/or over a boulder. You can push yourself as far as you want and there is certainly terrain that could inspire even the most competent trail rider.

There are even a couple of wall rides midway through that weave seamlessly into the flow of the trail. We test ourselves as best we can while managing to avoid any serious injury that would involve a complicated evacuation from this far out in the alpine.

After getting our fill of God’s natural granite playground, we work our way up the second significant uphill of the ride until reaching the turnoff for Sand Ridge Lake. It is a lonesome, shallow, alpine

form on the classic wall ride. | Courtesy Michelle Savard; Dave Gagnon explores some of the stellar granite slabs alongside Basin and Castle peaks.

pond with a sacred spirit. I can easily imagine Native Americans camping here to hunt deer and escape the heat of high summer in the days before dirt bikes and gunpowder.

What follows is a smooth stretch of downhill riding full of gravity drops over seasonal stream beds that lead us past the mysteriously hidden Hold in the Ground pond and on to Lower Lola Montez Lake.

This classic alpine lagoon is as beautifully captivating as the wild 1850s burlesque dancer for whom it is named.

Some intrepid soul has even taken it on himself to drag an old canoe up here for anyone who’s happened to pack a backcountry fly-fishing rod. There is a perfect perch of granite from which swimmers can jump or dive into the crystal-clear waters.

Alas, it’s a bit cold today and were already well into a 12-mile ride with the sun beginning to sink low.

A swift downhill on a gravel road leads us to the final and most demanding section of the ride: the notorious Hole in the Ground stairway. If you can roll through this bumpy, loose, unpredictable section of rocky steps unimpeded, then you are a better rider than most.

Soon enough, we’re back on the gravel road where a final uphill leads us to the end point of the shuttle. My legs ache and my shoulders are tired, but the beauty of the wilderness has reinvigorated my weary soul once again. This is and always will be one of the best rides in Tahoe.

The trailhead is located at the end of Sherritt Lane off the Soda Springs exit on Interstate 80 outside Truckee. | mtbproject.com 

The Corral Night Ride on Oct. 13 is a chance to gather your craziest mountain biking friends, don your best Halloween costume and test out your skills on a night ride unlike any other, hosted by TAMBA. Prepare for some healthy competition with a poker ride, with the objective being to make the best poker hand after receiving cards at each stop along the ride. Look for a bonus segment up to Armstrong Connector to get extra cards.

The ride starts at 6 p.m. and party until who knows when. Meet at the Corral parking area at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $25 donation for non-members, $20 for TAMBA members and includes a barbecue and rest stop snacks.

All ages are welcome. And, volunteers are needed. | tamba.org

Stanford Rock Trail Days West Shore | Tahoe City | Oct. 12, 17, 18

TAMBA volunteer crews will be working on rerouting five sections of Stanford Rock Trail on Tahoe’s West Shore. The re-routes will eliminate the worst sections of eroded logging road with flowing singletrack. Less logging road grind and more flowing singletrack. In addition, the new sections will pass through some gorgeous locations. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | tamba.org

Conversation Café Aspen Grove Community Center Incline Village | Oct. 11, 18, 25

This is a drop-in conversation forum every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news.

10:15-11:15 a.m. | (775) 832-1310

Oct. 11-24, 2018

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

Help with computers

Hike in Lower Carpenter Valley

Kings Beach Library Kings Beach | Oct. 11, 18, 25

The Lower Carpenter Valley Truckee | Oct. 13, 14

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

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

Chamber Mixer

Join a celebratory evening to mark Granite Peak Management’s 20th anniversary North Lake Tahoe! Chamber members will be treated to food, drinks and live music at the Casa Andina Building at 150 Alpine Meadows Road. RSVP. 4:30-6:30 p.m. | facebook.com

Lisa Berry Wildflower Slideshow Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 11

Join Lisa Berry for a tour of the wildflower season on Carson Pass, the foothill flowers that bloomed before the Ferguson Fire and more. 7-9 p.m. | tinsweb.org

Truckee Chamber Awards Dinner & Auction The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Truckee | Oct. 12

A showcase of Truckee’s innovators, visionaries, trailblazers and creatives; entrepreneurs from existing businesses, small and large employers. 5-9 p.m. | eventbrite.com

From Sexbots to the Digital Dead Sierra College | Truckee | Oct. 12

Will lifelike sex dolls be the solution for the loneliness of millions? Could grief be soothed by talking/thinking holographic images of the deceased? Join an interactive discussion on the implications of technological advancements on intimate relationships with Dr. Kim Bateman. 7-8:15 p.m. | sierracollege.ticketleap.com

Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway Heavenly Village | Stateline | Oct. 12-14

South Shore-based nonprofit Good Sam Safe Ride presents the South Lake Tahoe Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway, free for both participants and attendees. True to its name, the event is an appreciation of old, classic automobiles. Free | goodsamsaferide.com

Bird Walk Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 13

Join Sherlyn Ferguson and Sarah Hockensmith on a fall birding trip. This easy, halfday bird walk will follow a nature trail (with disabled access). Register. 8:30-11:30 a.m. | tinsweb.org

Capture the Colors of Fall Ward Creek trailhead Tahoe City | Oct. 13

Bring a camera or phone and join photo expert Steve Hale to learn how to capture the striking reds, yellows and oranges of deciduous trees as they get ready to drop their leaves on this Tahoe Rim Trail Association 3-mile hike. While traveling to Page Meadows, Hale will guide participants in the basics of photography. Register. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 | tahoerimtrail.org

Dog Days of Fall Burnt Cedar Pool Incline Village | Oct. 13

A unique opportunity to bring your pooch to the Burnt Cedar Pool for soggy doggy fun.

There are a variety of fun contests including: pet and owner look-a-like, show stopper, best personality, best costume, best pet trick, fastest swimmer and the wildest belly flop.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | yourtahoeplace.com

The Sugar Pine Foundation talk Friends of the Truckee Library South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 13

Join us for a presentation and discussion of the work of the Sugar Pine Foundation.

Come see the giant slingshot and get a sugar pine seedling. 1-2 p.m. | sugarpinefoundation.org

Truckee River Day and Fair

Priya Hutner

Granite Peak Management Tahoe City | Oct. 11

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LOWER CARPENTER VALLEY Truckee Donner Land Trust hosts a guided hike in the Lower Carpenter Valley on Oct. 13 and 14. Enjoy a docent-led, 5+-mile hike on mostly flat terrain on rough ranch roads at about 6,200 feet in elevation. Participants should be able to hike about 2.5 hours at a moderate pace with some stops. | Register tdlandtrust.org

Boys & Girls Club Silver Anniversary Golf Classic

IVGID Trustee Forum Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Oct. 15

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 15

This event will have all four candidates for IVGID Trustee available to answer questions as it relates to their position. This will give the community a chance to get to know how their stance on specific matters. The Tahoe Tribune will be moderating the event. 5:307 p.m. | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

Playing in the Golf Classic includes breakfast and drinks, 18 holes at Edgewood Tahoe, on course refreshments, goodie bags, dinner, raffle prizes, an online silent auction, awards ceremony and more. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | bgclt.org

Truckee River | Truckee | Oct. 14

Spend the day restoring and protecting the Truckee River watershed. Then join the River Fair at Granite Flat Campground for family fun for everyone. Live music and entertainment. Environmental education activities, art projects, food and treatshed.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

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Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap

FALL SPECIAL

Westgate Center | Meyers | Oct. 14

Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment and other outdoor toys. For those with quality summer or winter gear to sell, merchandise registration will take place in from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Benefits Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | meyerscommunityfoundation.org

Sierra Nevada MTB Championships Alder Creek Adventure Center Truckee | Oct. 14

The final event of the inaugural Nevada League fall race series takes place at the Tahoe Donner Alder Creek Adventure Center. | tahoedonner.com

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F A M I LY F U N Visit the Event Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

Movie Night: Sandlot

My Reading Buddy

Incline Village Library | Oct. 12

South Lake Tahoe Library | Oct. 17, 24

Celebrate the end of the 2018 baseball season and the 25th anniversary of Sandlot.

Ballpark refreshments provided. 6 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Read animal stories with a dog partner and win fuzzy prizes. A trained canine listener, animal books and tutor provided free. Program provided by the Lake Tahoe Humane Society 4-5 p.m.

Free | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

Teen Scene

Courtesy TCPUD

Kahle Community Center | Stateline | Oct. 12, 19

FALL FESTIVAL & PUMPKIN PATCH Enjoy the fun at the Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 13 at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. This fun-filled day of games and activities includes an obstacle course, carnival games, pie-eating contests and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes are a must, and all ages are welcome. Entry is free. An all-inclusive wrist band is $15 for games and activities. Read the Lil Pumpkins section of the Music, Events & Festivals guide in this edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com for more fall kids events. | (530) 583-3796

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

Weird Science Wednesdays Incline Village Library | Oct. 17

Come join the fun and experiment with weird wacky science. 4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Pancake breakfast & airplane rides Truckee-Tahoe Airport | Truckee | Oct. 13

Bilingual Story Time

Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pancake breakfast and offers free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8 through 17 on those mornings. 8 a.m. | eaa1073.org

Incline Village Library | Oct. 17

Sensory Time

Free Daddy & Me Night

Truckee Library | Oct. 13, 20

KidZone Museum | Truckee | Oct. 18

A relaxed story time open to all, designed to accommodate the needs of children with sensory processing sensitivities. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Features stories, finger plays and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books. | (775) 832-4130

Free night and dinner at the KidZone Museum for dads, grandpas and all children 7 years old and younger. Enjoy playing in the fairy tale exhibit and art room crafts. Register.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Kid’s Nature Journal Club Pre-Schooler Story Time

Teen Center

Tahoe City Library | Oct. 11, 18, 25

Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe Kings Beach | Oct. 11, 12, Oct. 15-19, 22-25

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

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library | Oct. 11, 18, 25

Jump start your child’s brain development with this award-winning program that combines music, movement and literature. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

Teen Center at Boys & Girls Club for 7th graders and older. Computers, TVs, video games, books, pool table and board games.

Open gym Wednesday-Friday 6-7 p.m. 7 p.m. | (530) 546-4324, bgcnlt.org

Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library | Oct. 12, 19

Build a child’s pre-reading skills with this engaging and interactive program. Suitable for children ages 3 to 5 with parents and caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 575-3185, engagedpatrons.org

Preschool story time Truckee Library | Oct. 11, 18, 25

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

South Lake Tahoe Library | Oct. 13

Word After Word Books | Truckee | Oct. 19

Lego Club

Kids Night Out

Truckee Library | Oct. 13, 20

Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee | Oct. 20

Ongoing for kids on Saturdays. 12-1 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

KidZone Museum | Truckee | Oct. 12, 19

Incline Village Library | Oct. 11, 18, 25

With stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. 11:1511:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

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

Truckee Library | Oct. 15, 22

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

Toddler Time Truckee Library | Oct. 16, 23

Word after Word Books | Truckee | Oct. 12

Incline Village Library | Oct. 11

Practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages welcome. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

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The next meet-up of the Kids Chapter of the Young Readers Society Book Club will be held on the 2nd Friday in October. Age range: 8 to 12 5:30-6:15 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

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Big Truck Day Truckee | Oct. 20

Truck loads of family fun. Hosted by Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District and Town of Truckee. Explore the Corp Yard Big Trucks on display courtesy of local contractors and agencies, and the CHP helicopter. Meet Smokey Bear. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup

Teen Tuesdays

Meet with fellow writers for discussion and writing. Laptops available. Snacks provided.

3-4 p.m. | (530) 573-3185

Incline Village Library | Oct. 16, 23

Offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. A new activity each week. 4-5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

South Lake Tahoe Library | Oct. 20

Babysitting Training for Teens Truckee Community Pool | Oct. 23, 24, 25

Truckee Library | Oct. 17, 24

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

Learn about keeping kids safe, the business of babysitting, creative ideas for entertaining children and tactics for dealing with misbehaving kids. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross for Babysitting Training. Grades 6 and older. 1-3:15 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Raising readers story time and play group

Games and Lego Bricks

Tahoe Valley Elementary School South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 17, 24

Zephyr Cove Library | Oct. 24

Story Time

A weekly family literacy event featuring handson learning materials for little ones. Each week will focus on a new topic and include parenting tips, an interactive story time and child development support for ages birth to 5. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

Play a variety of board and card games, or build something creative with Lego® bricks.

The Zephyr Cove Library will have board games and Lego bricks available on select Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. | douglascountynv.gov

Make and Take Story time

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Kids ages 4-9 are invited to an evening of fun at Northwoods Clubhouse while parents enjoy a night on the town. 12 a.m. | tahoedonner.com

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

Young Readers Society: Kids Chapter Paws To Read

The third Friday of each month. Book Club selections will be announced the month before. Recommended ages 13 to 17. 5:30-6:30 p.m. | wordafter-wordbooks.com

Kids playtime

Family Fun Fridays Toddler Story Time

Young Readers Society: Teen Chapter

Learn skills for exploring the natural world and how to capture adventures in a nature journal. Some materials provided; bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather.

10:30-11:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185

Zephyr Cove Library | Oct. 17, 24

Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring.

11:30 a.m. | (775) 588-6411, catalog.douglas. lib.nv.us

Incline Village Library | Oct. 24

Children in Kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to make a DIY craft. The library will provide materials and directions. 4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

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Historic Haunted Tour

55+ Take a Hike

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats Truckee | Oct. 18, 19

Incline Village Recreation Center Incline Village | Oct. 16, 23

Hikers age 55 and older can visit different Tahoe locales as part of IVGID Senior Programs. Meet in Incline Village Recreation Center lobby. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate clothing and shoes. 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. | (775) 832-1310, yourtahoeplace.com

The annual Truckee Haunted Historic Tour will have attendees nervously shifting in their boots with its exploration of the town’s darker past. This event harkens back to days gone by with the iron horse rolling down the tracks.Tours leave every 15 minutes. 5-7 p.m. | (530) 587-8688, trailsandvistas.ticketleap.com

Ink(ubator)

Evolution and Conservation of Salmon

Tahoe Mountain Lab South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 16

Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences Incline Village | Oct. 18

Join a roundtable discussion for entrepreneurs. Talk about your latest endeavor, roadblock and success. Get help and advice or give some out to someone else. 6-8 p.m. | tahoemountainlab.com

Tahoe Tech: Cyber Security Incline Village Library | Oct. 16

Join us and our guest experts as we discuss and learn ways to stay safe online. 6:308 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Using new DNA analysis methods, researchers found that early migrating salmon populations depend on a single gene, and this genetic variant cannot be expected to easily re-evolve if lost. These new technologies for analyzing DNA may transform how imperiled species are considered and managed for conservation protection. 5:30-7 p.m. | (775) 881-7560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Wild & Free Chamber Membership Luncheon North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | Oct. 17, 18

Local achievable housing continues to be at the forefront of many community conversations. How do we sustain the middle class and create affordable housing opportunities? Featuring George Ruther, Director of Housing in Vail, Colo. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Save Tahoe Fundraiser Alibi Ale Works Incline Brewery & Tap Room Incline Village | Oct. 17

Join Mountain Area Preservation for a Save Tahoe Fundraiser at Alibi Ale Works Incline Brewery & Tap Room. The fight against Martis Valley West is not over. 6-9 p.m. Free | (530) 582-6751, mapf.org

The Lake House Restaurant South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 18

Join a great meal and a wonderful cause.

Funds raised will go to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care operations for work to give native animals and birds a second chance. 6 p.m. Free | ltwc.org

Tailgate Talk with Brennan Lagasse

Truckee River Watershed Council office Truckee | Oct. 18

Join a short, informational River Talk about past and present threats to the Truckee River and how to help restore and protect it. Learn how human impact has damaged the Truckee River Watershed and hear about the work the Watershed Council is doing to reverse this damage. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. 8-9 a.m.

Free | truckeeriverwc.org

LO O K I N G F O R

SOME SWEET GEAR?

The Meyers Community Foundation will host the fifth annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap on Oct. 14 in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent to Divided Sky/Downtown Cafe from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment and other outdoor toys. Cash or credit cards will be accepted.

For those with quality summer or winter gear to sell, merchandise registration will take place in from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the sale will go to Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association to support the Lily Lake Trail. | meyerscommunityfoundation.org

Alpenglow Sports Tahoe City | Oct. 18

Come learn from Brennan Lagasse about a place in northernmost Alaska where the landscape has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years. Join Lagasse, with support from the Sierra Club and Protect Our Winters. 7-9 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Prosser Bird Outing River Talk

Courtesy Meyers Community Foundation

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

Prosser Reservoirs | Truckee | Oct. 19

Fall migration is here. Shorebirds, sparrows and waterfall are making their way to and through the Tahoe region. Because Lake Tahoe is full, Tahoe’s limited shoreline is preventing shorebirds from making their way to Tahoe in high numbers this fall. This bird outing is to Prosser and Stampede Reservoirs to take advantage of the shorelines in hopes 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. | tinsweb.org

Haunted Walkway Tallac Historic Site South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 19-21

Interactive haunted walkway at the Pope-Baldwin Estates, on the Tallac Historic Site grounds. High school students perform as the ghosts of past famed occupants of the site (e.g. Lucky Baldwin) and haunted tour guides include interpretive and educational information on the estates’ histories as they escort guests through the designated walkway. 6:30-8 p.m. Free | tahoeheritage.org

Little Shop of Howlers Pet Network Humane Society Incline Village | Oct. 19, 20

Join a night of absolute terror. Pet Network will be transformed into a nightmare-

worthy haunted house that is not for the faint of heart. Make your way through 11 rooms of terror. Clowns, zombies, evil doctors, ghosts and witches await. Will you make it out alive? Try at your own risk.

7-11:30 p.m. | petnetwork.org

40th annual Cadillac Ball Olympic Village Lodge Olympic Valley | Oct. 19

Rotary Club of Truckee presents the 40th annual Cadillac Ball. The theme is Back in Black; come in your Tahoe black tie finest.

The night features music by Wonderbread 5, a gourmet buffet dinner, a silent auction, a costume contest for cash and a grand prize raffle. $150 | cadillacball.com

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Tahoe Economic Summit Career Fair Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village | Oct. 18 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

Tahoe Works Job Fair MontBleu Resort | Stateline | Oct. 18

Looking for the your next super star employee? Be a part of the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event and find the perfect fit for the positions you need. Free for job seekers.

2-5 p.m. | tahoechamber.org

Tahoe Timescape panel Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Oct. 18

Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 19

The Tahoe Prosperity Center hosts the annual Tahoe Economic Summit. The theme for 2018 is Transforming Tahoe. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Lifescapes Incline Village Library Incline Village | Oct. 19

A memoir-writing program for seniors.

2-4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoelibrary.us

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Sa rah Wa llis | C a l i f o r n i a ’s F i r s t F e m i n i s t Shortly after Sarah and Allen arrived at Sutter’s Fort, Captain John Sutter hired Allen to work hand-sawing timber into badly needed lumber. With his earnings the young couple built themselves a oneroom cabin near Sutter Creek and settled in. Life for women in early California was lonely and isolated. The long distances between settlements gave American wives and daughters few opportunities to visit one another. In January 1846, Sarah organized California’s first quilting-bee party. Nearly 20 women attended, a surprising number considering the difficulty of winter travel in those days. The lonely women sewed, talked and laughed late into the night. Sarah wondered how she could do more.

Her activism in the 19th Century women’s movement grew to such heights that eminent social reformer Susan B. Anthony and President Ulysses S. Grant visited her.

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hey were the vanguard of what would become the greatest voluntary migration in human history after gold was discovered in California. Best known as the Stephens-Murphy-Townsend Party of 1844, this small band of hardy pioneers were the first to take on Donner Pass in covered wagons. They were coming to settle the West — intent on farming, ranching and building churches and schools. It was an epic journey and they nearly failed to cross the Sierra, but they persevered and all survived; in fact, two babies were born on the way.

There were 50 people in the Stephens Party, 16 of them children. Lured by the promise of a mild climate, no serious diseases and the open, fertile land of California, they journeyed 2,000 miles from Council Bluffs, Mo. It took them nearly a year to reach Sutter’s Fort (Sacramento), but they became the first wagon train to open the long-sought California Trail.

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Sarah Wallis’ house in Palo Alto. | Courtesy Palo Alto Historical Society

One member of the group was a quiet, unassuming young woman named Sarah Montgomery. She was an 18-year-old newlywed from Ohio when she and her husband, Allen Montgomery, joined the wagon company. Although the move to California was her husband’s decision, Sarah was hoping for a better life away from the drudgery of subsistence farming.

For Sarah and the other women, there were many hours of sweat and toil on the trail. In addition to their daily cooking chores, women prepared butter and cheese, made gravies, stewed dried fruit and baked bread and biscuits. Despite the hardships, they made the best of it. One humorous frontier aphorism perfectly summed up a woman’s overland experience: “This country is all right for men and dogs, but it’s hell on women and horses.”

Because she was raised on a farm, Sarah had little formal education, but she was ambitious. When her husband joined in the Bear Flag Rebellion in Sonoma in June 1846, she moved to Sutter’s Fort to attend children’s classes to learn to read and write. She remained there until spring 1847 when Allen marched home from the Mexican-American War. Unfortunately, after the adventure of war and battle, Allen had grown bored with married life and he soon deserted Sarah and sailed for Honolulu, leaving her alone and penniless.

Two years later, Sarah married Talbot Green, a prominent, wealthy merchant in San Francisco. Green was generous and well liked, but also somewhat mysterious. He had emigrated to California on horseback in 1841. Despite no training in medicine, he told everyone he was a doctor. Green had also packed a heavy bag that he claimed contained lead to cast rifle balls.

Sarah was happy with Green and her new city life in bustling San Francisco. In 1851, Sarah became pregnant with her first child, but when her husband ran for mayor of San Francisco a shady past was discovered. Green was publicly denounced as Paul Geddes, a fugitive bank clerk from Pennsylvania who had deserted his wife and children a decade earlier. Presumably the bag of so-called lead he had hauled across the continent was gold bullion stolen from the bank.

Labeled a bigamist and a scoundrel, Green vehemently denied the accusations.

Vowing to clear his name, he shipped out for the East Coast. Six months pregnant, Sarah grimly watched her husband leave.

Geddes would never return, but to his credit he did send money to Sarah to care for their son. Green later wrote his business partner, Thomas O. Larkin, and admitted his guilt.

Sarah Montgomery Green was granted another divorce. In order to make ends meet she cooked, cleaned and took in boarders. In 1854, at age 29 and with a young son to raise, she married her third husband, Joseph Wallis. Wallis, a wellknown attorney and popular politician from Santa Clara County, was appointed judge and then, with Sarah’s help, was elected as a state senator. It wasn’t long before Sarah herself began getting involved in politics. The success of that first quilting bee had enforced her desire to shed the social shackles that constrained Victorian era women.

In 1856, Sarah bought the beautiful 250-acre Mayfield Farm in present-day Palo Alto. She took title to the house in her own name, an unheard-of legal move for a woman at that time. Sarah championed many causes for her community and California. She spearheaded a successful effort to bring a railroad line from San Francisco through Mayfield. The influence she wielded was extraordinary at a time when women were effectively shut out of politics. Wallis persistently lobbied the California Legislature in Sacramento, demanding a woman’s right to vote, to own title on legal property, access to state colleges and to practice law.

In 1870, Sarah was elected president of the California Women’s Suffrage Association. Her activism in the 19th Century women’s movement grew to such heights that eminent social reformer Susan B. Anthony and President Ulysses S. Grant visited her in Mayfield.

During her lifetime, Sarah gave birth to five children including her first son with Talbot Green. Talbot H. Wallis later became California State Librarian in Sacramento. For a time, Sarah owned land near where millwright James Marshall later discovered the yellow flakes that sparked the California Gold Rush. Sarah was 87 years old when she died on Jan. 11, 1905. She had been wealthy once, but through her generosity had spent most of her money altruistically.

Although she died six years before women gained the right to vote in California, her persistent battle for equal opportunity was for all women. In 1844, as a member of the Stephens Party, young Sarah was among the first EuroAmericans to stand on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This early feminist with little schooling not only helped open the California Trail, but she blazed a lifelong trail for all women.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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WASHOE GOLF COURSE STORY & PHOTOS

BY ALEX GREEN

Yardage 5,859 to 6,695

Slope 119 to 134

treacherous.

It’s seen two world wars, fires, floods, the fade of a wild west, and has vigilantly observed the eclectic, gritty, biggest little city in the world evolve around it into the place it is today.

Two distinctly different 9s, equally scorable, equally treacherous. The front is a little more exposed and has a city golf vibe to it, teeing off on 10 takes you into a more desolate environment, isolated from the rest of the course, sporting some unique geography and timeless challenges.

The fairways are generally wide, and edged with mature cottonwood trees and native landscapes. Shallowish sand traps and hidden water features are scattered

Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee Truckee | Oct. 24

Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center Truckee | Oct. 20

70 to 77.4

equally scorable, equally

Mt. Rose Open House

Sierra Speaker Series

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Two distinctly different 9s,

Tahoe Truckee Job Fair

Learn about the resort with representatives from Guest Services, Food and Beverage, Rentals, Ski School, Mt. Rose Ski Team and Rosebuds available to answer questions. Timbers Bar will be open. Season lease equipment pick up will be available downstairs at the Rental Shop. Season Pass photos will be available in Guest Services. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | skirose.com

18 holes | par 72

eno in the fall; one of my favorite settings for golf. The trees have turned yellow and orange, leaves swirling ‘round in the wind, collecting into piles, with the feeling of the oncoming winter in the air.

Washoe Golf Course, a club I’m more familiar with than any other in the region, never ceases to surprise me. I’ve shot some decent rounds out here, but always leave looking for redemption. It’s a well thought out layout, and about as old as they come in the area, the oldest in Nevada in fact, opening for play in 1917. It was designed by female golf pioneer May “Queenie” Dunn-Webb, who also designed the Tahoe City Golf Course.

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throughout. The greens are deceiving, though not overly quick. They roll true, but depending on pin placement can be tricky to read, leaving you with some extremely technical putts; course knowledge really comes into play around the short grass.

Keep the ball in play, and scoring well here isn’t too difficult.

The 7th hole … we meet again. A 547 yard from the back tees, dog leg right. Cut the corner, and you’ve got a shot at the green in two, come up short and you’re in the swamp. However, too deep of a straight shot off the tee cuts through the fairway and you’re out of bounds. Go big with a fade if you’re shooting for an eagle, or just play it safe and stick with a straightish long iron from the tee box.

Hole 13 is just 321 yards from the back tees, but about as narrow of a fairway as they come. It’s tempting to try to roll one all the way to the green, but even the slightest of bends to the left or right, and you can easily put yourself out of play; hit an iron off the tee. The approach to this green is just as sensitive, left, right or long and it’s game over, short is fine, or aim for the front of the two level green and put uphill for birdie.

Ah Washoe, time after time it continues to be one of my favorite spots to work on my golf game; it’s walkable, affordable and the staff is accommodating. There’s a full driving range onsite, a chipping practice area, large putting green fitting to the nature of the undulating greens on the course.

Stop into The Shoe Bar and Grill after your round for some good bites, cold drinks and large patio perched above the 18th green. | (775) 828-6633, washoegolf.org. 

Complimentary refreshments will be served, with beverages available for purchase. A $5 donation is suggested for this free program. Parking is free. Todd Mather will present of the history of architecture, the approach to designing in Northern California, and his modern technique with virtual reality. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

Tahoe Truckee Job Fair features more than two dozen employers. Free to the community. Come network and apply for jobs. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | (530) 550-2225, tahoetruckeejobfair.weebly.com

Full Moon Kayak Tours Tahoe Adventure Company Tahoe Vista | Oct. 24

Join Tahoe Adventure Company for a Full Moon tour. Float in a kayak on the clear blue water while the sun sets the sky on fire, the full moon rises and the stars twinkle. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $65 | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Avy Savvy-Winter Speaker Series The Cedar House Sport Hotel Truckee | Oct. 24

Want to get a little more avy savvy and learn a bit about back-country skiing? Join the North American Ski Training Center and Donner Avalanche Seminars at the first Winter Speaker Series. 5:30-7 p.m. | (530) 582-5655, facebook.com

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Jonathan Keats

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elf-titled experimental philosopher and conceptual artist Jonathon Keats is known to push the envelope with his projects, such as attempting to re-engineer the metric system, create a replica of God using genetic modification and directing a honeybee ballet in San Francisco. Called a “poet of ideas” by The New Yorker, Keats is undertaking one of his biggest and longest-term projects yet: Tahoe Timescape. He will place his pinhole millennial cameras in different areas of Tahoe to photographically capture the next 1,000 years of environmental change.

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Bona Fide Books is offering an Intro to

“I want to get people to see these cameras in space and time, TOP TO BOTTOM: Jonathan Keats | Courtesy Long Now

extrapolating futures,

Foundation; The Millennium camera. | Ryland West

engaging the past and present.” –Jonathon Keats Keats has been visiting Tahoe since he was a child, spending a week at the lake during summer vacations when his family moved from New York City to the West Coast in 1976. Keats remembers visiting Dollar Point, Homewood, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Tahoe City and learned how to ski at Sugar Bowl.

After he graduated from Amherst College in Massachusetts, Keats moved back to San Francisco to do a series of experimental art projects with an emphasis on shifting people’s perspective on change and social responsibility. In 2010, he teamed up with Good magazine to create a simple box pinhole camera in an attempt to capture a 100year-old exposure. The results are set to be published in Good’s January 2110 edition.

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Between his love of Tahoe and his interest in deep-time photography, Keats decided to go one step further and develop a millennial camera for Tahoe.

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is in constant flux, noticeable to me even back then,” says Keats. “I came up with the Century Camera Project and launched it in Berlin in 2014. It was well received and took on a means of surveillance by those most affected in the future. The black box in a general sense is like how an airplane operates — to record what happens over the span of a flight, like looking into the future.”

Keats hopes that this project will help people recognize the incredible power that the human race has on the planet.

“We don’t have the mental apparition yet to question our civic sense or a political system that is operating at a span of more than a two- or four-year cycle. So Tahoe became an ideal site for this, put into a much more complex system that other research parties can use and provoke a larger set of questions,” he says.

The four millennial cameras are set to be placed at Sand Harbor State Park on the East Shore, Eagle Rock on the West Shore, Heavenly Mountain Resort on the South Shore and Tahoe City on the North Shore, facing the dam capturing a combination of high and low views. The cameras will be accessible to the public in summer and winter and their placements will hopefully entice people to go outside and find them.

“I want to get people to see these cameras in space and time, extrapolating futures, engaging the past and present,” Keats says.

Keats will be hosting a panel discussion and exhibition at Sierra Nevada College, encouraging local college students to question this project and form predictions based on the past for future views. He will also teach university students the process of making century pinhole cameras.

“It takes a more complex and expensive camera to survive 1,000 years, whereas 100-year cameras will have more of a likelihood to make it,” he says.

Even though the cost of the materials in the millennial cameras is minimal, they are more expensive in the time they take to make. The cameras are about 3 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, with copper casing and a 24-carat-gold aperture for light to pass through. The projection will face where it’s brightest and the focus will show what has changed over time.

“I’m interested to see how people in Tahoe will engage it. Ultimately, this is your project and the people who live there in the next 1,000 years. This is cyclical reckoning with time and revelation of possible futures. Whatever happens with it is meaningful, but we can make meaning out of our actions today,” says Keats.

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Letterpress workshop on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experienced letterpress printer Steve Robison conducts this fun, informative workshop at Tahoe Letterpress.

In one five-hour session, learn how to use a composing stick, set type and print cards or broadsides. The class includes materials and open studio hours at Tahoe Letterpress to work on projects. The cost is $50 and class size is limited. Additional dates for the workshop are on Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. | Register (530) 600-4070, bonafidebooks.com

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Sierra Nevada College’s Writer in the Woods returns on Oct. 12 and 13 with American writer Lidia Yuknavitch. The popular Literary Speaker Series brings well-known poets and writers from all over the country to the campus for intimate readings and workshops.

On Oct. 12 she will conduct a free reading in Prim Library from 7 to 9 p.m. of her best-selling novel, “The Small Backs of Children.” On Oct. 13, she will hold a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, which is free to students and $50 for community members. Registration is required for

Keats will be part of a panel discussion on Oct. 18 at Sierra Nevada College along with UC Davis TERC director Geoff Schladow and SNC professor and gallery director Russell Dudley, moderated by Tahoe Public Art executive director Mia Hanak. | sierranevada.edu 

the workshop.

On Oct. 11, there will be a showing of Yuknavitch’s “The Beauty of Being a Misfit” TED talk in Prim Library on campus at 5:30 p.m. | (775) 831 1314, sierranevada.edu

Oct. 11-24, 2018

Arts

THE ARTS

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NEW

BURNING MAN PIECES COME TO RENO

The park features an assortment of interactive sculptures that appeared on the playa at Burning Man. The project site is situated in a space formerly occupied by two condemned motels on Virginia Street near Fifth Street in downtown Reno.

The public is invited to attend an opening reception and celebration on Oct. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. The celebration will include fire performances from Controlled Burn, food trucks and beverage stations, and music by local art cars. | artechreno.org

Amanda Salov Exhibition Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Oct. 11-19

Artist Amanda Salov’s work examines the qualities of a moment, or the idea of a moment in physical form: temporal, fragile and fleeting. | sierranevada.edu

Andy Skaff exhibit Wolfdale’s | Tahoe City | Oct. 11-Dec. 31

Andy Skaff’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. | askaff.com

Anne Brigman exhibit Nevada Museum of Art Reno | Oct. 11-Jan. 27

This major retrospective exhibition rediscovers and celebrates the work of Anne Brigman, who is best known for her iconic landscape photographs made in the early 1900s depicting herself and other female nudes outdoors in the Sierra Nevada. | nevadaart.org

Art of the Greater West Nevada Museum of Art Reno | Oct. 11-26

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The Reno Playa Art Project is bringing new works of art from Burning Man to the city of Reno for the third year. This year’s sculptures include 2017 Honorarium projects “Tonglen,” a towering head sculpture

by Ryan Mathern and “Methuselah,” a scale model of the oldest Bristlecone Pine tree by Misha Niman, Gray Davidson with Majorelle Arts.

“Methuselah” Misha Niman & Gray Davidson Celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary

The Nuclear Landscape

Tahoe Writers Works

Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | Oct. 11-14

Nevada Museum of Art Reno | Oct. 11-26

Bona Fide Books | Meyers | Oct. 16-Dec. 11

Featuring Israeli artists Michal Rovner and Tal Shochat. These contemporary artists create work grounded in the history of photography. | nevadaart.org

Visual artists portray Nevada’s past and future are intertwined with the nuclear history and politics of the United States. | nevadaart.org

Dealers of Dreams

The T-Files: the Search for Tessie

Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Oct. 11-April 30

Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Oct. 11-April 30

This exhibition explores the special relationship between boats, buyers and Tahoe, and the people that brought them together. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

This exhibits presents the stories of monsters that have a significant history, passed down from indigenous peoples, travelers or explorers. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Exhibition of Work by Bruce Licher

Word of Donald Corpier Starr

Black Rock Press | Reno | Oct. 11-Nov. 30

Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery Carson City | Oct. 11-Nov. 9

Exhibition of work by Bruce Licher of Independent Project Press. Licher is widely recognized for his graphic design and letterpress printing of music packaging and related printed ephemera. | (775) 784-4278, events.unr.edu

A collection of Donald Corpier Starr’s works is the featured exhibit at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery. | nvculture.org

Artist Demo by David Lobenberg “The Eyes of a Friend” Reno City Hall Metro Gallery Oct. 11-Nov. 2

The City of Reno Metro Gallery hosts “The Eyes of a Friend,” paintings by Stephane Cellier. The paintings evoke sorrow, tenderness, warmth and all types of love. | reno.gov

Jenny Raven exhibit Community Center Carson City | Oct. 11-18

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents, “Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979-1984.” | arts-initiative.org

NAA Autumn Art Exhibit

The artworks encourage conversations surrounding indigenous cultural practices such as mark-making and mapping; visual representations of settlement and expansion; and depictions of changes to the landscape brought about by colliding cultures. | nevadaart.org

Brewery Arts Center Carson City | Oct. 11-19

Celebrate the Art of Aimee Had

North Tahoe Arts Portrait Collection

Riverside Studios | Truckee | Oct. 11-Oct. 31

North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | Oct. 11-26

The Nevada Artists Association hosts its annual Autumn Art exhibit, along with works by artist Cindy Whitaker and photographer Fred Howland. | (775) 882-0189, nevadaartists.org

Temple Sinai Social Hall | Reno | Oct. 13

David Lobenberg, known for his dramatic, expressionistic paintings and bold colors, will demonstrate how create a powerful portrait in watercolor. 1-3 p.m. | sierrawatercolorsociety.com

Reno Mini Maker Faire Wingfield Park | Reno | Oct. 14

A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | reno.makerfaire.com

Writing Workshop for Veterans Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 15-Dec. 3

The El Dorado Arts Council is expanding their Veterans’ Voices Writing Workshop. The free, drop-in workshop is open to all veterans and all skill levels are encouraged. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free | eldoradoartscouncil.org

Knitting Group

Riverside Studios features the oil and mixed media art of Aimee Had during the month of October. | facebook.com

This exhibit explores a collection of traditional and contemporary translations of likeness. | northtahoearts.com

An open workshop for writers of any genre.

6:30 p.m. | (530) 600-4070, tahoewritersworks.com

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | Oct. 17

This free program offers artists the opportunity to meet other artists and work together in a shared studio space. Artists are invited to bring their latest projects. | northtahoearts.com

High Sierra Writers Barnes & Noble | Reno | Oct. 17-Dec. 26

Join the High Sierra Writers every Wednesday. All genres. Bring your work. Both get and give critique. 7 p.m. | highsierrawriters.org

Writing Series Word After Word | Truckee | Oct. 17-Nov. 28

Join the regular writing series with rotating topics and themes. 6-8 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

Tahoe Timescape panel Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Oct. 18

Join a panel talk featuring artist Jonathon Keats hosted by Tahoe Public Art, discussing the Tahoe Timscape project. Read the feature in this issue. 5 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

Wild Women Artists at Play University Nevada Reno | Reno | Oct. 19, 20

With Kathleen Durham and the folks of Underwood with guests Donna Jeanne Koepp and Elaine Parks. Award-winning paintings, jewelry, ceramics, prints, sculptural objects and more. 4-8 p.m. Free | wildwomenartists.com

Henry Rollins Travel Slideshow Tour Cargo | Reno | Oct. 24

Join Henry Rollins for an intimate evening as he shows many of his favorites from Baghdad to Pyongyang. 7-11:30 p.m. | (775) 398-5400, eventbrite.com

Atelier | Truckee | Oct. 16-Dec. 31

Open to all knitters, crocheters, loom artists every Tuesday. This is a not a class. Bring a project or start a new one. 4-6 p.m. Free | (530) 386-2700, ateliertruckee.com

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

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

The time has come to take new leads. This implies an independent and pioneering approach and attitude. Returns are coming in from previous investments and you would like to re-invest. You are open to entertaining the possibilities, but you will read the fine print first. The more your focus includes meaningful contributions, the more likely will you succeed.

Realizing a balance of harmony and passion in your most intimate relationships is a top priority now.

The focus could include professional fronts but is more naturally reflective of romantic relationships. Although you may be the recipient of some good karma, you are wise to exercise restraint and identify what constitutes healthy boundaries with significant others.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Balancing the need to do work behind the scenes with an urge to expand your horizons and explore new possibilities continues. This implies doing your homework and making sure that the internal structure and strategy is reliable and up to date and that the resources are there to fund the project. Doing so may require more effort than anticipated.

Desire is that inner urge that both makes life exciting yet can also be understood as the fire that burns. The heat of the fire is wonderful unless we get licked by it. As ever, moderation is a golden key to happiness. Yet, it requires both the perspective of the short and the long term. The time is right to enjoy the heat of the flame with enough awareness that no one gets burned.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Your sights are set on the future. What has gone before holds little value in light of what is rapidly approaching. In some respects, you feel challenged to have faith and feel at peace and circumstances are pushing to dig deeper to access your hidden reserves of hope. Sometimes, the best recourse is to surrender, to let go of reactive attempts to control the outcome.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

A creative cycle continues to inspire participation. It is a summons to find reason and opportunity be social and have fun. This is especially true because you have probably had to give more of late and have been dealing with lingering and worrisome issues and this cycle will continue for a while yet. Balance realistic sobriety with appreciation of life’s simple joys.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

The time is right to be seen and heard. This can include getting promotions or cashing-in on earned rewards and favors owed. Venus retrograde does indicate the need to engage ‘friends’ with an added measure of awareness. It is natural and common for everyone to take care of their own interests first and this may prove especially true now.

Creating harmony and beauty close to home is an inside and out job. This can refer to your actual living space or to you personally. Beyond a purely physical perspective, this can refer to your mental, emotional and or spiritual state. When these are addressed you get to enjoy it and others do, too, but it is quite the opposite when they are left unattended.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You have entered a powerful cycle. The twist here is that you will have to exercise your personal power to be in successful alignment with it. In one respect, this is an expansive time that will activate new perspectives. In another, you will discover that this is something of a crunch period. Overall, it can be described as a break with the past.

A dynamic array of social interactions continues to keep you busy. Fortunately, there are indications that your wit is sharp, and your mind is clear allowing you to meet the demand positively. There does remain some clutter to clear, on one hand, and important business to attend to, on the other, however.

Trust this flow and keep your confidence levels high.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

You are experiencing what can be described as a change of heart. You are seeing certain people in your life with greater clarity. This is challenging you to either reduce your contact with them or to exercise more understanding and compassion. Both responses are valid and may, in fact, be the answer. Time and space can be great healers.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Financial interests, concerns and considerations are all dancing in your mind. As willing as you are to do the work required, you may also feel impatient regarding realizing the results you want. In this regard, you are open to investigating a wider range of strategic possibilities. You are open to discussion about it, but you also want full creative license.

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Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Number one Elvis Presley song about a very repulsive person: “Are You Loathsome Tonight?”

Hocus Focus differences: 1. Container is missing, 2. Hair is shorter, 3. Belt is missing, 4. Suspenders are missing, 5. Sign is missin, 6. Cash register is smaller.

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Reno Bites

Battleborn Beerfest & Chili Cook-off

Until Oct. 21 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

Oct. 26 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

This event in its seventh year celebrates Reno’s eminent foodie scene and invites guests to sample the variety of restaurants popping up in The Biggest Little City. There’s a Midtown Walkabite on Oct. 11 and a Chef Showdown on Oct. 20. | renobitesweek.com

Enjoy a beer festival and tasty chili cook-off at The Chateau from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit youth education and Boys & Girls Club North Lake Tahoe.

Enjoy craft beer tasting and Country Western music and line dancing lessons. | battlebornbeerfest.com

Wine Walk at the Carson Mall

South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival

Oct. 13, Nov. 10 & Dec. 8 | Carson Mall | Carson City, Nev.

Oct. 26-28 | Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall on the second Saturday of the month from 2 to 6 p.m. | Carson Mall on Facebook

The ninth annual South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival features a Masquerade weekend of food, fine wine and high spirits with dinners, concerts, parties and more. | caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

Southern Fare on the Square Oct. 13-14 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. Enjoy down-home cookin’, music and Southern hospitality all weekend.

Featuring live brass, Zydeco and Southern rock bands; fun crafts and favorite Southern food dishes. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Toast of the Canyon Wine Train Oct. 14 | Carson City Relax on a train ride down the Carson River Canyon at 5 p.m. Snack on hors d’oeuvres with a glass of white wine, and enjoy beautiful river views.

Special guests include Civil War volunteer John Tyson. | vtrailway.com

Cadillac Ball Oct. 19 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley Rotary Club of Truckee presents the 40th annual Cadillac Ball. The theme is Back in Black; come in your Tahoe black tie finest. The night features music by Wonderbread 5, a gourmet buffet dinner, a silent auction, a costume contest for cash and a grand prize raffle. | cadillacball.com

Carson City Beer Crawl Oct. 20 | Carson City Crawl to downtown Carson City bars from 6 to 10 p.m. Bring your Crawl mug from a previous crawl and save. | Facebook

Wine Walk Oct. 20, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev. The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org

Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival Oct. 20-21 | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | Reno, Nev. With the autumn chill beginning to settle into the air, nothing says fall quite like a hot bowl of chili. Admission is free; gates open from 1 to 5 p.m.

Check out the live music and vendors, buy some chili and other cool stuff or get a pass for unlimited beer tasting. | grandsierraresort.com 18

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Reno Beer Crawl Oct. 27, Nov. 24 | The Library Tap House | Reno, Nev. Attendees can sample domestic, nationally recognized and locally distributed craft beers across 15 different locations. This self-guided event is every fourth Saturday of the month. | renobeercrawl.com

Barrels & Bites Nov. 2 | Peppermill Resort Hotel | Reno, Nev. Barrels & Bites to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is a food, wine, beer and wine connoisseurs delight. Attendees can sample more than 100 wines, fine beers, specialty cocktails and themed cuisine. | barrelsandbites.com

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Nov. 2 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev. Denim & Diamonds is the theme of the annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival. Enjoy sampling chocolate from local chefs paired with regional wines from Northern California. The event benefits Tahoe SAFE Alliance. | tahoechocolatefestival.org

Chefs Gone Wild Nov. 3 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center Enjoy the creations of local chefs featuring exotic meats to benefit culinary student scholarships. | eventbrite.com

Downtown Wine Walk Nov. 3 & Dec. 1 | Carson City, Nev. Take pleasure in a stroll through historic downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com

Oct. 11-24, 2018 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Passport to Dining Nov. 8 | Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. Get your passport to 35 tasting stations from restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and distilleries. A raffle and a silent auction showcase Northern California getaway packages and many valuable items. | northtahoebusiness.org

14th Annual

An Evening of Food, Wine & Beer Tasting Nov. 9 | MontBleu Casino Resort | Stateline, Nev. Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosts this annual event to raise money for projects, grants and scholarships. Attendees sip wines from Northern California’s top wineries and sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from local restaurants. | sislt.org

Gears & Beers Nov. 10 | National Automobile Museum | Reno, Nev. Celebrate a love for beer and automobiles during a one-of-a-kind event from 1 to 6 p.m. Sample craft beer from local brewers, wander through picturesque street scenes and enjoy more than 200 cars on display. Proceeds help to preserve and maintain the National Automobile Museum. | nationalautomobilemuseum.org

An Elegant Affair Nov. 16 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City Celebrate an elegant evening of tasty bites, fine wines and elegant attire to benefit North Tahoe Boosters. | northtahoeboosters.org

Chemistry of the Cocktail Nov. 16 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev. Prepare for an exploration of the science behind the cocktails. | nvdm.org

Onesie Crawl Nov. 17 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. Crawl Reno hosts its ever-popular bar crawls through downtown Reno from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. with the Onesie Crawl. | crawlreno.com 

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Thursday November 8 6-9pm Tahoe Biltmore Crystal Bay 30+ food, wine & beer tasting stations Valuable silent auction & raffle

$40 Advance Tickets $50 Day of Event Proceeds to benefit North Tahoe Business Association with a portion donated to Project MANA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 6:00PM UNTIL 10:00PM

HYATT REGENCY GRAND BALLROOM

Decadent Chocolate Creations Boutique Wine Tastings Scrumptious Appetizers Live and Silent Auction Theme attire encouraged.

$125 in advance $150 at door.

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LIVE MUSIC

Carson Valley POPS Autumn Concert

Classix Series: Captivating Characters

Oct. 13 | CVIC Hall | Minden, Nev.

Nov. 3 & 4 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will delight young and old with a lineup of musical selections. The concert starts at 7 p.m. | cvpops.org

The Reno Phil welcomes violinist extraordinaire Rachel Barton Pine for the emotional sincerity and lyrical beauty of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

The program opens with the fanfare of Roman Carnival by Hector Berlioz. | renophil.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra Oct. 13-14 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Donato Cabrera, music director of the California Symphony and Las Vegas Philharmonic, returns to guest conduct a program based on the concept of synesthesia. Pianist Elizabeth Phillips, the winner of the RCO’s annual College Concerto Competition, is featured. | renochamberorchestra.org

Apex Concerts Oct. 18 & Nov. 10 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

Veteran’s Day Salute Nov. 5 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Reno Wind Symphony pays special tribute to the veterans of the armed forces. Radio personality Ross Mitchell will emcee. Featured selections include Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Little Fugue in G Minor,” Claude T. Smith’s “Eternal Father Strong to Save” and a narration of the Gettysburg Address. | renowindsymphony.com

UNR’s chamber music series continues with the works of Frank Schubert on Oct. 18 and Shakespeare & Goethe on Nov. 10. | events.unr.edu

Off Beat Music Festival

Celtic Music Series

Reno’s Off Beat Music Festival features unknown, unheralded bands, as well as local favorites. Check out Blitzen Trapper, Holy Wave, Haunted Summer, Death Valley Girls, Mojo Green and many more at restaurants, art galleries, theaters and shops. | offbeatreno.com

Oct. 20 & Nov. 17 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. Carson City celebrates Celtic Music in a series starting Oct. 20 with Cooking With Turf and continues into 2019 with concert dates on Nov. 17, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 15, April 20 and in May TBA. | breweryarts.org

Harmonica Gala Oct. 21 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev. Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 35th season with a Harmonica Gala concert, featuring guest harmonica soloists Jiayi He and Tom Stryker. | ccsymphony.com

Hangtown Music Festival Oct. 25-28 | El Dorado County Fairgrounds | Placerville The eighth annual Hangtown Music Festival includes the host band Railroad Earth plus Trampled by Turtles, Karl Denison’s Tiny Universe, The Infamous Stringdusters and more. Expect food and drink vendors, a kids’ zone and camping. | hangtownfestival.com

Nov. 8-10 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

Performing Arts Series Nov. 6 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. The University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts presents its Performing Arts Series featuring Nobuntu, Zimbabwean a cappella quintet, on Nov. 6. Other performances include Cantus vocal ensemble on Feb. 5, Danú, traditional Irish ensemble, on March 5 and Walter Smith III, jazz saxophonist and composer, on April 25. | unr.edu

Winterfest Concert Nov. 17 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe The Winterfest features the Oakland Jazz Choir with holiday and other popular selections. | valhallatahoe.showare.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra Nov. 17 & 18 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. For the first time in RCO history, the orchestra will perform without a conductor, in the style of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries. Among the highlights of the program are Mozart’s dramatic Symphony No. 25 and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, with RCO concertmaster Ruth Lenz as soloist. | renochamberorchestra.org 

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GREAT OUTDOORS THE

Truckee River Day and Fair Oct. 14 | Truckee River venues Truckee River Watershed Council’s 23nd annual Truckee River Day and Fair is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the community for a day of river, meadow and wetland restoration. Registration is required. The River Fair is at Granite Flat from 1 to 4 p.m. | truckeeriverwc.org

Rebelle Rally

California Avalanche Workshop

Oct. 11-20 | Area venues | California and Nevada

Oct. 20 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

The 2018 edition of Rebelle Rally will start in Lake Tahoe and end in San Diego. It will cover approximately 2,000 kilometers of California and Nevada desert driving via dirt roads, double tracks, trails and sand dunes.

The course will cross iconic locations and off-road recreational vehicle venues. | rebellerally.com

This pre-season gathering of snow travelers will share knowledge and network. This seminar is modeled after the International Snow Science Workshop and will feature speakers from the winter sports industry. | Facebook

Lake Tahoe Marathon Oct. 12-14 | Area venues | Lake Tahoe Tahoe Blue Vodka’s Lake Tahoe Marathon is three days of racing at various venues around the lake — Carnelian Bay, Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, to name a few — in various distances from marathon to half marathon to 5K and even a pumpkin run for the kids. | laketahoemarathon.com

Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway Oct. 12-14 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe South Shore-based nonprofit Good Sam Safe Ride presents the South Lake Tahoe Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway, free for both participants and attendees. True to its name, the event is an appreciation of old, classic automobiles. | goodsamsaferide.com

Aviation Roundup AirShow Oct. 13-14 | Minden Tahoe Airport | Minden, Nev. The 2018 Aviation Roundup AirShow will be hosting the US Navy Blue Angels, Red Aerobatic Helicopter and Wingsuit Jumpers and more. Events will begin at 10 a.m. to include two full days of family fun. | aviationroundup.com

Wrangler/Professional’s Choice National Finals Oct. 21-27 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Sparks, Nev. American Cowboys Team Roping Association attracts competitors from across the country. Young and old, men and women compete in the hopes of capturing the national title. | actra.org

Snowbomb’s Ski & Snowboard Festival Nov. 3-18 | Northern California venues Snowbomb will be at San Francisco Pier 35 on Nov. 3 and 4, at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds on Nov. 10 and 11 and Sacramento Cal Expo Center on Nov. 17 and 18. The events include up to 75 percent off of skis, boards, apparel and more, plus exhibits and sponsor booths. There will be entertainment, beer and wine tastings, complimentary lift tickets and prizes. | Tickets sfskifest.com

13th Annual Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series Nov. 15 & 29 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley This series will showcase the outdoor industry’s most respected athletes.

Professionals share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains featuring Dave Nettle on Nov. 15 and Glen Plake on Nov. 27. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge and shows are free. The series continues in January; get the schedule at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | alpenglowsports.com 

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THE BIGGEST LITTLE THEATRE FESTIVAL 6 | NOV. 8-11

PERFORMING ARTS Fall 10-Minute Play Festival Oct. 12-13 | Community Art Center | Truckee This wonderful program of 13 published and original short plays showcases local playwrights and multiple directors. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“A Murder of Crows” Oct. 12-21 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. Reno Little Theater’s Theater For Young Audiences show this season is a retelling of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. A chorus of actors take you on a dark journey, where two children are navigating fear and abandonment.

The tale is spun by the squawking murder of crows observing the events that unfold in the dark forest. | renolittletheater.org

“All in the Timing” Oct. 12-21 | UNR Church Fine Arts | Reno, Nev. Featuring six diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies, “All in the Timing” is a witty, romantic, absurd, existentially minded evening of theater. | unr.edu/theatre-dance

“Bell, Book & Candle”

Dana Nöllsch | Bruka Theatre

Oct. 12-27 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

“Maytag Virgin” Until Oct. 14 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. This play follows Alabama school teacher Lizzy Nash and her new neighbor, Jack Key, over the year following the tragic death of Lizzy’s husband.

The play explores the ideas of inertia and self-enlightenment and the bridge between the two. | rattheatre.org

“The Book of Mormon” Until Oct. 14 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. This sensational musical has received stunning reviews from The New York Times, The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly among many other critics. A nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical from the creators of “South Park,” you’re sure to have a spectacular afternoon full of laughs and acclaimed entertainment. | pioneercenter.com

“Cirque Paris” Until Nov. 11 | Eldorado Casino | Reno, Nev. Featuring an award-winning acrobatic cast including many former stars of “Cirque Du Soleil,” and set around a custom, fully functioning speakeasystyle bar, “Cirque Paris” is an astounding and spell-binding once-in-a-lifetime spectacular. | eldoradoreno.com

“Young Frankenstein” Oct. 11-Nov. 3 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania.

With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. | goodluckmacbeth.org

“Steel Magnolias” Oct. 11-14 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe Fall in love with the kind-hearted group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor. Alternating between hilarious and touching, the play reveals the ultimate strength and purposefulness of sisterhood. The all-star local cast is directed by Mark Williams. | valhallatahoe.com 22

“Book, Bell & Candle” is a bewitching comedy stirred with a wicked potion of love, written by John Van Druten and directed by Mary Bennett. | bruka.org

The Ghost of Mark Twain Wine Train Oct. 13 | Carson City Enjoy a night of history and humor while taking a picturesque round-trip train ride through Carson River Canyon as you sip wine, eat gourmet hors d’oeuvres and enjoy humorous tales of Mark Twain’s time on the Comstock. | vtrailway.com

“I’m Not Rappaport” Oct. 16 & 19 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. Two old men sitting on a bench telling tales and lamenting growing old from Ageless Repertory Theater. | renolittletheater.org/art-at-rlt

“A Night with Janis Joplin” Oct. 18 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical celebrates Janis Joplin and the genesis of her musical genius through encounters with her seminal musical influences — Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. | pioneercenter.com

WordWave: One-Act Play Event Oct. 20 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe Theatrical art professionals selected the top three one-act plays out of 100 entries to perform as staged readings. Audience members can meet the writers and ask questions. This special evening of theater shines a light on the process of playwriting and performing. | tahoewordwave.com

“Jesus Christ Superstar” Oct. 20-28 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is one of the original rock operas. It is not clean and precise, it is raw, passionate and messy. | ltcc.edu

“Complexions: The Ballet” Oct. 21 | Pioneer Center for Performing Arts | Reno, Nev. This contemporary ballet performance offers a contrast of the classical sounds of J.S. Bach alongside David Bowie’s iconic music. Complexions was founded in 1994 with a singular approach to reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures. | pioneercenter.com

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“Frida”

“Mary Poppins, Jr.”

Oct. 25-28 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Nov. 30-Dec. 6 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

Reno Little Theater’s presents a bilingual version of the production as part of its Latino theater series. | renolittletheater.org

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical. Based on the books

by P.L. Travers, “Mary Poppins, Jr.” has delighted Broadway audiences and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. | wildhorsetheater.com

Reno RadFest Aerial & Dance Festival Nov. 2-4 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. This immersive event focuses on the aerial arts and includes a workshop series, aerial competition and after party. Audiences will leave with an appreciation of the beauty of aerial arts. | renoaerialfest.com

“Mamma Mia!” Nov. 2-17 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev. A mother, a daughter and three possible dads — and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. The award-winning Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is bringing this worldwide phenomenon to the stage. | wnmtc.com

“The Wedding Singer” Nov. 2-18 | Redfield Performing Arts Center | Reno, Nev. “The Wedding Singer” takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. | tmcc.edu

“Be a Good Little Widow” Nov. 2-18 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. Young wife Melody has never been to a funeral — until her husband dies in a plane crash. Fortunately, her mother-in-law is a professional widow.

Under her guidance, Melody must try her best to be a good little widow.

A sad comedy about loss and longing. | rattheatre.org

“World of Dance Live Tour” Nov. 3 | Reno Ballroom NBC’s summer smash hit series “World of Dance” brings its touring spectacular to Reno featuring the best dancers from across all genres. | silverlegacyreno.com

“The Golden Girls” Nov. 30-Dec. 22 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev. In this holiday special, the girls are back — in drag. Grab your wit and a slice of cheesecake. | goodluckmacbeth.org

“The 39 Steps” Dec. 6-23 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. | rattheatre.org

“Seussical, Jr.” Dec. 7-8 | Damonte Ranch High School | Reno, Nev. This musical draws from Dr. Seuss’ characters and stories. | sierraschoolofperformingarts.org

“Over the River and Through The Woods” Dec. 11 & 14 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. A play about matchmaking efforts from a bachelor’s grandparents from Ageless Repertory Theater. | renolittletheater.org/art-at-rlt

Golden Dragon Acrobats Dec. 14-29 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. The spellbinding artistry and amazing athletics of the world’s leading Chinese acrobatic troupe will thrill you. | caesars.com n

“New Kid on the Block” Nov. 6 & 9 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. What happens when a trio of elderly gentlemen look to rent out to a fourth, but there’s a few skeletons in the closet, from Ageless Repertory Theater. | renolittletheater.org/art-at-rlt

The Biggest Little Theatre Festival 6 Nov. 8-11 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Brüka Theatre presents a new series of short play performances. There are five short pieces submitted from within and outside the community. | bruka.org

Fall Dance Festival Nov. 15-17 | Redfield Proscenium Theatre | Reno, Nev. The Fall Dance Festival showcases UNR dance students in new choreographic works by faculty, guest artists and selected student choreographers. | unr.edu/cla/theatredance

“The Taming of the Shrew” Nov. 16-18 | Community Art Center | Truckee This is arguably the best of Shakespeare’s comedies. Audiences will delight in the verbal and physical battle onstage between the manly Petruchio, who bows down to no woman, and the strong-willed and tempestuous Kate, who bewitches him. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Finding Neverland” Nov. 23-25 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, J.M. Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs to life in this theatrical event. | pioneercenter.com

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REEL ROCK 13 | NOV. 2 & 16

SKI & ADVENTURE FLICKS “All In” Nov. 3 | Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe “All In,” Matchstick Productions’ 2018 epic ski film, delivers a firstof-its-kind experience. This concept is spearheaded by a talented group of hard-charging women who wanted to disrupt the male-dominated ski film formula. Skiing isn’t exclusionary, true fun in the mountains can be shared equally by everyone. Showing as part of annual TAMBA party. | skimovie.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Nov. 9 | Whitney Peak | Reno, Nev. Wild & Scenic films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. | blackrockdesert.org

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“Far Out” Oct. 11 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev. Teton Gravity Research’s “Far Out” embodies the imagination as much as it does a physical space. It is the quest to seek out undiscovered realms and inspire new waves of creativity, enlightenment and progression. It is the quest to be blown away. | tetongravity.com

“Ode to Muir” Oct. 26 & 27 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City Teton Gravity’s newest film, “Ode To Muir,” pairs professional snowboarder, adventurer and founder of Protect Our Winters Jeremy Jones with two-time Olympian Elena Hight as they embark on a 40-mile foot-powered expedition deep into California’s John Muir Wilderness. | tetongravity.com

“Dawn Wall” Oct. 28-30 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park in January 2015. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. “The Dawn Wall” documents their experience. | dawnwall-film.com

“Labor of Love” Nov. 1 & 9 | Area venues Tahoe’s John Rockwood releases his 10th film, “Labor of Love” (LOL), this season. LOL captures the incredible season of 2018, while also highlighting the growth and maturity of the company and skiers over the last decade. Coming to the Tahoe Art Haus on Nov. 1 and Ale Works’ Truckee Public House on Nov. 9. Additional showings coming to South Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nev. | therockwoodmedia.com

Reel Rock 13 Nov. 2 & 16 | Area venues Get ready for climbing’s greatest stories, stars and sends coming with Reel Rock 13. This season’s tour features five new short films that will deliver heart-thumping action, big laughs and pure inspiration. Nov. 2 at High Altitude Fitness in Incline Village, Nev., and Nov. 16 at Cargo in Reno. | reelrocktour.com 24

“Face of Winter” Nov. 10, 23-24, 30-Dec. 1 | Area venues The lineage of mountain lifestyle continues in Warren Miller Entertainment’s 69th full-length feature film, “Face of Winter” on Nov. 10 at Reno Ballroom; Nov. 23 and 24 at Olympic Valley Lodge; and on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Visit some of Warren’s favorite locations from Switzerland to Chamonix, British Columbia to Alaska, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand and more. | warrenmiller.com

“A Telemark Tale” Nov. 16 | South Lake Brewing | South Lake Tahoe Ty Dayberry and Bevan Waite are releasing their newest film, “A Telemark Tale.” Additional showing coming to Alibi Ale Works. | Ty Dayberry on Facebook

Backcountry Film Festival Nov. 17 | Tahoe Mountain Sports | Truckee The Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the back-country snowsports community and benefits the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance. There will be two, 45-minute sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. | Tahoe Mountain Sports on Facebook

Kirkwood Deep Riders Dec. 1 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort The season’s best edits directly from skiers and riders will be featured in this annual ode to Kirkwood. Skiers and riders can enter videos until Nov. 5. | kirkwood.com

Tahoe Film Fest Dec. 6-9 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships’ annual environmental film festival will present an important section of new and exciting productions from the U.S. and Latin America that have been screened in various festivals throughout the world. | tahoefilmfest.org

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Dec. 8 | MontBleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. Marking 16 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers and dramatic action imagery by the best Tahoe photographers. | laketahoefilmfestival.com 

GHOST WALK | OCT. 20

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HOWLIN’ GOOD TIMES

Reno Fright Fest

Trick or Treat Concert

Until Oct. 31 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev.

Oct. 26 | UNR Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

Fans can hop aboard the “Terror Train” for a haunted ride or visit “Slaughter House,” the largest indoor haunted house in Nevada. | renofrightfest.com

Experience the ghostly sounds of Halloween when the Reno Wind Symphony performs spooky musical selections featuring the compositions of Danny Elfman, Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. Wear your most frightful costumes. | renowindsymphony.com

Redrun VI: Bloodline Oct. 13 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. The Hunt is a twisted, riddle-solving race in the most authentic living ghost town in the world. The eerie landscape of Virginia City will transform into a vast apocalyptic breakout room crawling with the flesh-starved dead. Compete against fellow survivors and explore the depths of the paranormal. | redrunvc.com

Zombie Prom Oct. 13 | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Get your best zombie costume on for the Zombie Prom from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring a DJ, live band, free prom photos, costume contests with prizes, professional zombie makeovers, raffle and the crowning of the prom king and queen. 21+. | renozombieprom.com

Little Shop of Howlers Haunted House

Freakers’ Ball Oct. 27 | MontBleu Resort | Stateline, Nev. The 40th annual Freakers’ Ball, Lake Tahoe’s largest and most extravagant Halloween party, offers three parties in one. It has become legendary due to partygoers who take risqué to the limit. DJs, go-go dancers, laser lights and $10,000 in contest prizes. | montbleuresort.com

Creeper’s Ball Oct. 27 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. The Creeper’s Ball returns to the casino’s Crown Room with Tainted Love, guest DJs and Halloween after party with Dialect HD & Haylestorm. | crystalbaycasino.com

Oct. 19-20 | Pet Network | Incline Village, Nev.

Halloween Bass Ball

Pet Network will be transformed into a nightmare-worthy haunted house that is not for the faint of heart. Make your way through 11 rooms of terror where clowns, zombies, evil doctors, ghosts and witches await. Parental guidance is advised. | petnetwork.org

Costumes, prizes and a massive lineup of artists will keep you dancing into the wee hours during this Halloween ball. Prizes for best costumes include a season pass to all Bass Camp events and festival. | cargoreno.com

Reno Zombie Crawl & “Thriller” Dance Mob

Halloween Bash and Costume Party

Oct. 20 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

Oct. 31 | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

The Reno Zombie Crawl is back for its 10th year. USA Today puts this zombie bar crawl in the Top 10 of costumed Halloween parties. Participants buy a crawl cup with a map of 50 bars in the downtown area. Costumes are a must. Take part in the “Thriller” dance mob under the Reno Arch at 6 p.m. | crawlreno.com

There will be a slew of mind-bending fun as world-class magicians make their way through The Loft Theatre featuring DJ Adalan. Prizes for best costumes. | thelofttahoe.com

Ghost Walk Oct. 20 | Carson City, Nev. Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in the 26th annual Carson City Ghost Walk. Guided tours depart from the corner of Third and Curry streets from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with Madame Curry & The Vampire Hunters. | carsoncityghostwalk.com

Ghost Tour Oct. 26 | Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev. Tahoe Biltmore hosts a guided tour through its haunted halls. Tours are every hour, on the hour starting at 7 p.m. Tickets at the doors. | Tahoe Biltmore on Facebook

Oct. 27 | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

Dia de los Weirdos Halloween Oct. 31 | Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev. Wormhole Tahoe and Rambo Party Productions presents Dia de los Weirdos Halloween. The weirdest and wildest Halloween party in Tahoe. | tahoebiltmore.com

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 31 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City Relive this 1975 cult classic through the elaborate dances and rock songs.

For the first time, there will be a live shadow cast by Amber’s Sweets who will act out the movie and sell props. Dress up as your favorite character and be prepared to sing along to the Time Warp. | tahoearthauscinema.com 

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ARTS & CULTURE

Writers in the Woods

Reno Lantern Festival

Oct. 12-13, Nov. 9-10 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.

Oct. 13 | Wild West Motorsports Park | Sparks, Nev.

Sierra Nevada College hosts its Writers in The Woods series featuring author readings and workshops open to all. | sierranevada.edu

Ready to shine, glimmer and shimmer? Enjoy live music, a stage show, princesses, face painting, s’mores, balloon artists and more. Then, light the night sky with your highest hopes and fondest dreams. The experience will be moving and inspiring. | reno.thelanternfest.com

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Punk Rocktober Fest

September 29, 2018 through January 27, 2019

Oct. 13 | Shoe Tree Brewing | Carson City, Nev. Join the Punk Rocktober Fest with music, food, Shoe Tree Beer, vendors, games and a punk rock flea market from 1 to 6 p.m. | shoetreebrewing.com

Voices of the Past: The Living Tour Oct. 13-14, 20 | Silver Terrace Cemetery | Virginia City, Nev.

My pictures tell of

my freedom of soul,

Find out what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress and die? Meet the residents of 19th Century Comstock as they share their stories, their lives and their deaths. Voices of the Past is its’ fourth annual year. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Reno Mini Maker Faire Oct. 14 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. People of all ages and backgrounds will come together to show what they are making and share what they have learned along the way. | reno.makerfaire.com

Truckee Haunted Historic Tour

of my emancipation from fear.

Oct. 18-19 | Downtown Truckee Part fact and part fiction, this spooky nighttime tour begins and ends at Moody’s Bistro Bar. The tour takes guests through historic downtown accompanied by hilarious and outrageous performers from the Old West. | truckeehistorytour.org

—Anne Brigman, 1913

Haunted Walkway Oct. 19 | Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe High-school students perform as the ghosts of past famed occupants of the site and haunted tour guides include interpretive and educational information on the estates’ histories as they escort guests through the designated walkway. | (530) 541-5227

Walk for Freedom Oct. 20 | Nevada State Capitol | Carson City, Nev. A21 is a nonprofit organization fueled by radical hope that human beings everywhere will be rescued from bondage and completely restored. A21 are the abolitionists of the 21st Century. Walk to bring awareness to human trafficking. | visitcarsoncity.com

Nevada Day 2018 Oct. 27 | Carson Street | Carson City, Nev. Nevada Day commemorates the 36th state’s entry into the Union on Oct. 31, 1864, with three day of celebrations including the 80th annual parade as part of the longest running admission’s day celebration in the nation.

More than 200 entries include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and Burning Man creations. | nevadaday.visitcarsoncity.com

Nevada Day Beard Contest Oct. 27 | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev. Dozens of beard wearers competed in 10 categories: longest beard, best groomed beard, scruffiest beard, fullest beard, best red beard, best white beard, best black beard, best salt and pepper beard, the best bearded community, and the best overall beard, a fan favorite award. | nevadaday.visitcarsoncity.com

A Visionary in Modern Photography

Veterans’ Day Parade Nov. 11 | Virginia Street Bridge | Reno, Nev. The annual parade marches through the heart of downtown Reno and honors veterans and those currently serving in the military. Opening ceremonies start at Virginia Street Bridge at 11:11 a.m.; the parade follows and continues downtown. | reno.gov

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

Wellness Weekend Nov. 9-11 | Granlibakken | Tahoe City The seventh annual Wellness Weekend offers yoga, informational seminars and workshops that inspire and educate the mind, body and soul. It will feature interactive educational seminars, movement classes and a marketplace of unique, local artisans and health-care lines. | granlibakken.com n

Lead Sponsor Wayne and Miriam Prim Major Sponsors The Bretzlaff Foundation; Carol Franc Buck Foundation; the Satre Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada; Louise A. Tarble Foundation Sponsors Carole K. Anderson; Barbara and Tad Danz; Nancy and Harvey Fennell | Dickson Realty; Nancy and Brian Kennedy; Mercedes-Benz of Reno, an AutoNation Company; Whittier Trust, Investment & Wealth Management

Anne Brigman, The Breeze (detail), 1909/printed 1915, gelatin silver print. 9 ⅝ x 7 ⅜ inches.

Wilson Centre for Photography.

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Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch

Until Oct. 31 | Corley Ranch | Gardnerville, Nev.

Oct. 13 | Incline Park | Incline Village, Nev.

The pumpkin patch is open every October with thousands of pumpkins.

Kids can enjoy a hay slide, straw maze, miniature golf and bounce house.

Join in on the pig races, take hay wagon rides or visit with farm animals. | corleyranch.com

Incline Village Nursery School’s annual Pumpkin Patch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment includes bilingual DJ Felipe Leon, local dancers, a raffle and silent auction with grand prizes of Disneyland tickets, paddleboards, sports equipment and more. There are food trucks, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, pony rides, hay maze, pumpkins and more. | (775) 831 4040, ivns.vhost4.sierraweb.com

Andelin Farm Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Until Oct. 31 | Sparks, Nev. The pumpkin patch features a variety of pick-your-own pumpkins and activities such as a hay ride, cow train, meeting the farm animals, lassoing, a corn shed, a hay bale maze for kids, cow milking, sling shooting, hamster wheel, bean bag toss, kids’ corn maze, the cart track, hay jump, farm tracks game in the kids corn maze, duck races and funny photo boards. | www.andelinfamilyfarm.com

Ferrari Farms Fall Festival Until Oct. 31 | Reno, Nev. The seasonal event features a variety of pumpkins, squash, gourds and decorations, a 5-acre corn maze, hayrides, farm animals and other attractions. | ferrarifarms.org

Tollhouse Pumpkins Fall Harvest Festival Until Oct. 31 | Reno, Nev. Features pumpkins for sale, a variety of inflatable attractions and bounce houses, kiddie train, farm animals, petting zoo, pony rides and more. | tollhousepumpkins.com

Halloween Harvest Festival Oct. 12-14 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley

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LIL PUMPKINS Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Oct. 13 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City This fun-filled day of games and activities includes an obstacle course, carnival games, pie-eating contests and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Costumes are a must. All ages. | (530) 583-3796

Harvest Train Oct. 13-14, 20-21 | Carson City, Nev. The Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts the fourth annual Harvest Train with steam train rides, a pumpkin patch, craft fair and food trucks. | nvculture.org

Great Truckee Pumpkin Race Oct. 21 | Downtown Truckee This family and community-wide event gets everyone in the spirit. Design and build a festive Pumpkin Racer and show up for the showdown of Truckee’s Greatest Pumpkin with trophies for the top three races, the most outrageous pumpkin and the pumpkin with the best costume. | truckeepumpkinrace.com

Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 21 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with an apple-bobbing contest, fishing derby, face painting, pumpkin decorating and Halloween-themed happenings. | destinationhotels.com

Expect all things pumpkin: pumpkinseed spitting contest, pumpkin-pie eating contest, a pumpkin beauty contest and a pumpkin derby. Include live music, zombie walk and scary tales in the schoolhouse and you got a full day of family fun. | pumpkinpalooza.org

Fall Festival

Trail of Treats and Terror

Oct. 13 | Northwoods Clubhouse | Tahoe Donner

Oct. 25 | Area venues | Incline Village, Nev.

This popular, local festival offers something for everyone, including food, arts and crafts, vendors, entertainment, doggie dip, seasonal beer offerings, pumpkin patch and a carnival area for kids. | tahoedonner.com

Incline Parks & Recreation presents Trail of Treats and Terror from 4 to 7 p.m. Play ghoulish games, try terrifying treats, wiggle with daring dancing and capture a fun and wacky family portrait. | yourtahoeplace.com

Oct. 11-24, 2018 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Harvest Fest Oct. 26 | Boys & Girls Club | Kings Beach Join the fun from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Haunted House, Glow Room and more. | Facebook

Halloween Parade Oct. 26 | Train Depot | Truckee Kids of all ages can parade down Donner Pass Road to the Community Arts Center where they trick or treat with area nonprofits and businesses.

The parade leaves the Train Depot at 6 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Halloween Hollow Oct. 27 | Downtown Reno Halloween fun is kicked up a notch with free family entertainment and free trick-or-treating for children. Guys, ghouls and ghosts will scare up some wicked fun in Reno’s Riverwalk District from 5 to 7 p.m. | renoriver.org

Sensory Safe Family Fall Festival Oct. 27 | JUSTin Hope Center | Sparks, Nev. There will be a calm area, games, costume contest (optional), sensory bins, bounce house and more for all ages, and a respite for parents/caregivers. | justinhope.org

Boo-Nanza Oct. 30 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev. Celebrate Halloween with the whole family at the Carson City Community Center and the library for trick or treating, a haunted house, a costume contest, games, crafts and more. | visitcarsoncity.com

Tahoe City Trick or Treat Oct. 31 | Heritage Plaza | Tahoe City Trick or Treat for kids of all ages is from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at Heritage Plaza. Local businesses will pass out candy to those in costume. Pick up a free glow necklace and treat bag. | tcpud.org

Trick and Retreat

UPCOMING EVENTS TAILGATE TALKS ALL SHOWS AT 7PM @ ALPENGLOW SPORTS 10/18 BRENNAN LaGASSE 10/25 Environmental film night 11/1 ADVENTURE RISK CHAlLENGE: Voices of Youth 12/6 DPS Cinematic Film night

Oct. 31 | Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge | South Lake Tahoe Bring the little goblins, even the furry ones, for a fun and frightful evening that includes a bounce house, live entertainment music, s’more making, trick-or-treating, costume contests and more. | tahoebeachretreat.com

Halloween Carnival Oct. 31 | Kahle Community Center | Stateline, Nev. Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe hosts a Halloween Carnival Celebration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Carnival games, treats and community booths. | (775) 586-7271

Goblin Halloween Parade Oct. 31 | VC Jerky Company | Virginia City, Nev. Bring your favorite little goblin dressed to scare at 4 p.m. After the parade, enjoy a safe trick or treat on C Street with merchants. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

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Halloween Party and Hay Ride Oct. 31 | Genoa Town Hall | Genoa, Nev. This fun party and hay ride at 5:30 p.m. Parents bring their ghosts and ghouls for a safe Halloween gathering. The town will provide a main dish and soft drinks. Parents bring a side dish and adult beverages. | genoanevada.org n

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Hometowne Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. This Northern Nevada tradition features marching bands, Christmas costumes, animals and festive floats. | cityofsparks.us

Christmas Holidays in Genoa Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | Genoa, Nev. Enjoy Christmas caroling, Genoa Tree Lighting and visit with Santa’s, holiday refreshments and more on Nov. 30. Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 1. | genoanevada.org

Christmas on the Comstock Dec. 1-31 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. Courtesy Virginia City

Celebrate Christmas as they did in the 19th Century with the Sierra Concert, the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Parade of Lights, V&T Candy Cane Express and more. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Magical Markleeville Christmas Faire Dec. 1 | Markleeville

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Nov. 4 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev.

Visit with Santa and enjoy crafters, food and a cookie contest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | alpinecounty.com

TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s third annual Family Gala Fundraiser presents this holiday classic. | twnn.org

Parade of Lights

Valhalla Winter Fest

The annual parade offers floats, marching bands, color guard and a special guest from the North Pole. The parade begins at 5 p.m. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Nov. 16-18 | Valhalla Grand Hall | South Lake Tahoe

Dec. 1 | Carson City, Nev.

Activities celebrating the season include the popular Holiday Faire and a special Holiday Concert featuring the Oakland Jazz Choir. | valhallatahoe.com

“Spirit of the Season”

“Polar Express” train

Dr. Jason Alteri leads the Reno Phil Orchestra with the renowned orchestra, Reno Phil Chorus, the Santa Tappers, singers and Santa Claus. | renophil.com

Nov. 16-Dec. 23 | Carson City Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev.

Dec. 1 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

This magical adventure is a one-hour diesel train ride to the North Pole and back with Santa and his elves. | visitcarsoncity.com

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Candy Cane Express trains

Downtown Sparks becomes a sparkling winter wonderland hosted by the Nugget Casino Resort and 39 North Downtown. | 39northdowntown.com

Nov. 23-24, Dec. 1-16 | V&T Depot | Virginia City, Nev.

Dec. 6-8 | 39 North Victorian Ave. | Sparks, Nev.

Begin the holiday season aboard vintage coaches on the historic Virginia & Truckee. Savor hot chocolate, candy canes and cookies. | virginiatruckee.com

Festival of Trees and Lights

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told”

A holiday extravaganza featuring lavishly decorated holiday trees, wreaths, entertainment, kids’ crafts and a Teddy Bear Hospital. | bartonhealth.org

Nov. 23-Dec. 16 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. This play is just what the title says it is and more. | renolittletheater.org

Crafts for Christmas Nov. 23-25 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev. Get into the holiday season with more than 100 booths, performances and visits with Santa. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Tahoe City Holiday Hop

Dec. 7 & 9 | MontBleu Resort | Stateline, Nev.

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 7-9 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s score. | pioneercenter.com

Santa Fly-In Dec. 8 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Nov. 24 | Downtown | Tahoe City Kick off the holiday season. Stroll and shop through local stores while enjoying wine, snacks and good cheer. Pick up a Shop Local card. | visittahoecity.org

Holiday Shows Nov. 30-Dec. 2 & Dec. 18 | Community Arts Center | Truckee Celebrate the holidays as Truckee Community Theater presents“It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Chaos.” | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“The Mousehole Family Christmas Extravaganza” Dec. 7-22 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. The Mousehole Family is dragged into some questionable holiday cheer — over a ridiculous 12 days of Christmas. | bruka.org

Kids can watch Santa fly in at 10 a.m., and then visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. | chamber.truckee.com

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8 | Area venues Tahoe City Golf Course is the place to have a pancake breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy Brunch with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves at The Chateau in Incline Village. Or, enjoy breakfast with Santa at Kahle Community Center from 9 to 11 a.m. in Stateline, Nev. | thetahoeweekly.com

Carson Valley POPS Holiday Concert Dec. 8 | CVIC Hall | Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will delight young and old with a lineup of musical selections. The concert starts at 7 p.m. | cvpops.org 

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OCTOBER 11 | THURSDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m.

“Far Out” showing Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 6:30-10 p.m.

DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday’s with DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7-9:30 p.m.

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

Maytag Virgin Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Book of Mormon Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m.

Thai Rivera Pioneer Underground, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m.

Tony G’s Thursday Night Blues Jam Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m.

Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

OCTOBER 12 | FRIDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Starliters Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m.

Latin Dance Social Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

Piff the Magic Dragon Harrah’s, Reno, 7 p.m.

Brother Dan Palmer Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 7 p.m.

Dead Winter Carpenters & The Jeff Austin Band Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 7-11:30 p.m.

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

Casting Crowns Reno Events Center, Reno, 7 p.m.

Jupiter Okwess Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

Sasami Ashworth The Holland Project, Reno, 7 p.m.

Lend Me A Tenor Sage Ridge School – Crossbow, Reno, 7-9 p.m.

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

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Maytag Virgin Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Murder of Crows Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30-9 p.m.

Cheech & Chong Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8 p.m.

Steel Rockin’ Karaoke Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m.

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

Live music with Baker St. MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 8-11:30 p.m.

The Book of Mormon Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 8 p.m.

Joe Jack Talcum, Coolzey, Weapons Of Mass Creation, Vague Choir Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8 p.m.

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Music SCENE Oct. 11-24, 2018

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Oct. 12 | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

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eff Austin walks in the door of his suburban Illinois home, drops his mandolin in the threshold and heads upstairs to give his 2-year-old a bath. His wife sends him a smile from across the room.

“Superdad,” she whispers, the love burning bright in her eyes.

When Austin announced his departure from progressive bluegrass group Yonder Mountain String Band in 2014, it felt for many longtime fans like he’d fallen off the face of the Earth. So beloved was this oneof-a-kind quartet interwoven with Austin’s lunatic energy that it was hard to imagine the band without him.

Although Yonder has continued onward as one of the premiere string bands in the country, it took two people to replace Austin: Jacob Joliff of Joy Kills Sorrow on mandolin and Allie Kral of Cornmeal on fiddle.

Meanwhile, the madcap mandolinist had retreated to his home state to reconnect with his family and get sober.

“When it all kind of came to head and I was no longer in the band anymore, I took the majority of the year off,” says Austin.

“I started to think about my life, the anniversaries I’ve missed, the birthday parties I’ve missed. I don’t miss those things anymore.”

For the past four years, he’s returned to his roots while working hard to build the brand of Jeff Austin Band.

“The main thing that’s changed is that I don’t have to consult anybody anymore,” he says. “There’s one voice that builds the tours, one voice that decides when I’m gone and when I’m home. It’s also been a long time since I’ve put any number of substanc-

“ The universe has this way of putting its thumb on you.

It felt like the beginning was finally over. It’s like it said to me, ‘You’ve put on a lot of boots and climbed a lot of hard steps. Now, let’s go.’ ” es in my body. That part has been a noticeable change. I’ll get home from a week of touring and actually feel good.”

After three years of playing to small, often undersold, houses with a rotating cast of musicians, the project is beginning to take shape and see a brighter future ahead.

Austin has settled in with a solid lineup of young players. As he describes them, Mike Robinson on guitar is “an old soul who plays his ass off ” and Kyle Tuttle on banjo is “an alien who bends time.”

The latest addition is Jean-Luc Davis on bass.

“When he joined a few months ago, I gave him a mountain of music to learn and from note one it was flawless,” says Austin.

“I like my rhythm in a specific place and he gets it. These guys went to the best music

–Jeff Austin

schools in the country, but they also learned how to listen.”

When he took the main stage at the 46th Rockygrass Festival this summer, Austin alluded to the rumors that he’s been working in a convenience store and running a hot-dog truck. Later on, as he thanked the jubilant crowd, he joked that they were going to put on moustaches and suits and join the band competition before they got the invite.

“It truly was a cathartic experience,” he says. “I hadn’t been back to Planet Bluegrass since everything went down. I didn’t know if it would ever happen again.

Then all of sudden here it was, this little thing in the distant future that we could work towards.”

When the band finished their flawless

set for 4,000 people dancing in a para-disiacal field beside the St. Vrain Creek, the crowd was initially silent, before erupting into a giant standing ovation. Austin broke down.

“I started crying uncontrollably,” he says.

“The universe has this way of putting its thumb on you. It felt like the beginning was finally over. It’s like it said to me, ‘You’ve put on a lot of boots and climbed a lot of hard steps. Now, let’s go.’ ” Moving ahead, a re-grounded Austin has a found a new perspective on life, family and music to carry forward.

“There was a time when it became really easy to be on the tour bus and have someone take care of everything for me,” he admits.

“Somewhere along the way, I lost appreciation for that, of just how hard it is and just how great that can be. Somehow, I pulled my head out of my ass. I did a good job of losing a lot of trust over the years, so it feels good to build that back up. There’s still lots of work to do, but I consider myself lucky.

I didn’t die. I didn’t do something so stupid that I ruined my life. I’m getting a second chance to try this again.”

The Jeff Austin Band and The Dead Winter Carpenters will be at Cargo Concert Hall on Oct. 12. | cargoreno.com 

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David Beck STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Oct. 18 | Cottonwood Restaurant | Truckee Nov. 4 | Fat Cat Bar & Grill | Tahoe City Dec. 6-9 | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden

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Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Soccer Mommy The Holland Project, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Guest DJs St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m.

The Electric Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark: Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m.

Thai Rivera Pioneer Underground, Reno, 9 p.m.

New Wave Crave - Live 80’s Tribute Band Carson Nugget, Carson City, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Toadface Bugs for Breakfast w/MILANO The Bluebird, Reno, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

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

Piff the Magic Dragon Harrah’s, Reno, 9:45 p.m.

“ Our roots are really deep here. I write about the mountains, the lake, ski culture.

I’m trying to get in

PSYCHEDELIC SURF ROCK

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n uncanny one-man-army’s slew of original material offers a glimpse into the mind of a unusual native Tahoe philosopher/artist.

David Beck grew up in Carnelian Bay, the son of an adventure filmmaker and surfboard maker. Now he writes, records and produces songs and music videos above his garage in Cisco Grove.

“Our roots are really deep here,” says Beck. “I write about the mountains, the lake, ski culture. I’m trying to get in touch with the local spirit today and see what’s going on.”

“Whiskey Bottle” starts with a fuzz guitar reminiscent of late 1970s glam-rock garage punk. It’s sounds like Frank Zappa freestyling over a 1990s grunge vibe before the music settles down into a persistent acoustic finger roll just about to feedback.

Beck tells the story of a wild man with a bottle in his hand, the simple chord changes conjuring strong melodies and images in the mind’s eye.

And make no mistake, they are bizarre.

Beck is a full baritone who could do a voiceover for “Game of Thrones” or give James Earl Jones a run for his money and his strange words and unexpected turns of tone paint pictures that only he could know.

“Tough Old Guy” comes in with a slow intro of oohs, Beck’s voice full enough to match the acerbic folk rock and offbeat lyrical sensibility of Crash Test Dummies’ memorable “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.” The cyclical melody of the song puts me in a trance, evoking something visceral, emotional and real like I previously thought only Brad Roberts could do.

Beck grew up a shrieking metalhead, until few years back when his sister convinced him to calm down and move into his naturally lower singing register.

“I’ve embraced my voice,” he says. “At first, I didn’t know what to do with it. Now it comes easy.”

As he got older, bought a house, started a business and got married, Beck began to drift toward folk music, something that happens to a lot of old-school punks with age. Now he’s taking time away from a successful construction business to play acoustic guitar and write songs every day.

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“It just brings me so much joy,” he says.

“There’s not really a day I don’t at some point go to my guitar.”

“You Won’t Take My Gun” offers up a classic country in the spirit of Johnny Cash with a devil’s sense of tongue-in-cheek humor. Complete with Looney Tunes bullet sound effects, it’s as if Beck is becoming the cantankerous country cartoon character by sound and poetry alone.

“My songs are storytelling,” says Beck.

“I spend a lot of time on the lyrics. At the same time I’m gathering footage for each song and compiling little music videos that I want to be able to bring with me when I play live. I want to bring to life what I imagine for each of my songs.”

Beck’s father, Craig, is best known for his epic 1975 ski and hang-gliding film “Daydreams.” Shot primarily in Tahoe with the gift of a Pink Floyd soundtrack, this movie broke all the rules and set the new standard for alpine cinematography.

“Back in the day, he was lugging all this heavy equipment around,” says Beck.

“He’d take off in his hang glider with a video camera on one wing and weight on the other wing to balance it out. We still have hundreds of feet of film around the garage and the house. We’ve recently been going through some of his old footage.

It has a certain quality to it. I want to use some for my storytelling videos.”

The lost, forbidden country mantra, “Outlaw,” arouses something deep and uncomfortable within me.

“01 Good Days” is a simple, upbeat indie-folk song that talks about lying around the house in underwear.

Then there’s “Drama Shit,” a funny song about getting into a fight with a lover’s funky wife and waking up in someone else’s bed. The arrangement of strings and bongo creates a chilled-out Sublime meets Leonard Cohen vibe. I’d love to see the video for this one.

In the end, it’s Beck’s randomness and cerebral approach to songwriting that help him to stand out as one of our hardworking and creative local artists. His music can be streamed for free on Spotify and ReverbNation. | reverbnation.com/davidbeckproductions 

touch with the local spirit today and see what’s going on.”

–David Beck Soul Funk Disco The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Skyy High Fridays Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m.

Platinum Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 10 p.m.

10 Minute Play Festival Truckee Community Arts Center, Truckee Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno

OCTOBER 13 | SATURDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Book of Mormon Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 2 p.m.

Murder of Crows Reno Little Theater, Reno, 2-3:30 p.m.

Reno Lantern Fest Wild West Motorsports Park, Reno, 2:30 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 5 p.m.

The Starliters Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m.

Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers & Marcia Ball MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 7 p.m.

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

UK Subs & Agent Orange Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7 p.m.

The Floyd - A Tribute to Pink Floyd Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 7-10 p.m.

Southern Drawl Band Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7-10 p.m.

Carson Valley POPS Autumn Concert CVIC Hall, Minden, 7 p.m.

Eric Burdon Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

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

Contra Dance Southside Cultural Center, Reno, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Lend Me A Tenor Sage Ridge School -- Crossbow, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra with Elizabeth Phillips Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Maytag Virgin Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Paul Anka Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m.

David Liebe Hart (Adult Swim/Tim & Eric) Headquarters Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

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

Jerry Lee Lewis Convention Level Ballroom at Nugget Casino, Sparks, 8 p.m.

Live music with Dave Mensing’s Acoustic Burn MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Performance by The Floyd Carson City, 8-10 p.m.

Bad Penny - Rock Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Reno Zombie Prom Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Agent Orange & U.K. Subs w/Guest: Guttermouth Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Seduction Saturdays Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m.

Saturday Night Karaoke Farah & Sons, Sparks, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Swoop Unit Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9 p.m.

New Wave Crave - Live 80’s Tribute Band Carson Nugget, Carson City, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m.

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

DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Revel Saturdays Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Platinum Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 10 p.m.

Fall 10-Minute Play Festival Truckee Community Theater, Truckee Boise State Broncos Football Mackay Stadium, Reno Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Redrun Virginia City, Reno “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno Reno Fright Fest/Slaughterhouse Greater Nevada Field, Reno Voices of the Past: The Living Tour Silver Terrace Cemetery, Virginia City

OCTOBER 14 | SUNDAY Sunday Gospel Brunch The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 12-3:30 p.m.

The Book of Mormon Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 1 p.m.

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 1:30 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra with Elizabeth Phillips Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 2-4 p.m.

Maytag Virgin Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 2-4 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 5 p.m.

P’Opera! On Tap Napa Sonoma Grocery Company, Reno, 5-6:30 p.m.

Chris Costa Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m.

Sunday Services with Reverend Rory Dowd St James Infirmary, Reno, 7 p.m.

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

P’Opera! On Tap Napa Sonoma Grocery Company, Reno, 7:30-9 p.m.

Steel Magnolias Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Platinum Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dreadful Children, Lost Idea, Just-In Beaver Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8-11:30 p.m.

Karaoke with Rock On Entertainment Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m.

Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Reno Fright Fest/Slaughterhouse Greater Nevada Field, Reno Voices of the Past: The Living Tour Silver Terrace Cemetery, Virginia City

Oct. 11-24, 2018

POOR MAN’S WHISKEY

OCTOBER 15 | MONDAY Candidates Gone Wild: A Hilarious Non-Political Variety Show Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Snails Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 7 p.m.

Ex-Cult, Scuzzard The Holland Project, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Oct. 20 | 9 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA acoustically inclined rock ‘n’ roll band, Poor Man’s Whiskey, takes listeners to the “Dark Side of the Moonshine” with a full performance of Pink Floyd’s classic concept album. Local psychrockers Coburn Station will play a free after party in the Red Room that is sure to feature another David Gilmour solo or two. | crystalbaycasino.com

OCTOBER 16 | TUESDAY Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life, Carson City, 6:30 p.m.

Bob Weir And Wolf Bros Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 7 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

Swing Dance Night M.E. Entertainment, Truckee, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

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

Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Choir Boy, Werewolf Club, Dancing Plague The Holland Project, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Comedy Night The Jungle, Reno, 9 p.m.

Tany Jane Duo Carson Valley Inn, Minden “I’m Not Rappaport” Reno Little Theater, Reno

OCTOBER 17 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

DISCO’s Wii Wednesday Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

L Cubed: Look Lunch Listen Concert Series University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 12 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

This Great State The Holland Project, Reno, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

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

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Saints and Sinners Wednesday Night Blues Syndicate The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m.

Spooky Mansion, This Great State The Holland Project, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Shrine Of The Serpent / Ghoulish Overkill / Hellpig Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m.

Wacky Wednesday Karaoke Reno Pizza Baron, Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Jeff Austin Crazy Horse Saloon, Nevada City, 9:30 p.m.

Tany Jane Duo Carson Valley Inn, Minden “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno

OCTOBER 18 | THURSDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

David Lewis Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m.

DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday’s with DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7-9:30 p.m.

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Apex Concerts: The Eighth Wonder Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

A Night with Janis Joplin Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m.

Chris Daddy Dave The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m.

Tony G’s Thursday Night Blues Jam Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m.

MUSIC SCENE

THE GREAT BINGO REVIVAL

ROCK

Tany Jane Duo Carson Valley Inn, Minden “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno

OCTOBER 19 | FRIDAY ULTRA4 Nitto National Championship Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Latin Dance Social Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

Community Theatre Performance Yuba Theatre, Loyalton, 7 p.m.

Brother Dan Palmer Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 7 p.m.

Skizzy Mars Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7 p.m.

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

Lend Me A Tenor Sage Ridge School -- Crossbow, Reno, 7-9 p.m.

Jesus Christ Superstar Lake Tahoe Community College- Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Mousetrap Carson Valley Community Theatre, Minden, 7:30-10 p.m.

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night Art Truckee, Truckee, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Kris Tinkle Reno Tahoe Comedy, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Steel Rockin’ Karaoke Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m.

Ken Jeong Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m.

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

VooDooDogz Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Live music with Jake’s Garage MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 8:30-11:55 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Guest DJs St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark: Robert Hall The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m.

Emo Night Tour Halloween Bash Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 9 p.m.

The Whiskey Preachers The Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m.

Blues Monsters Bar of America, Truckee, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Soul Funk Disco The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Megalodon The BlueBird Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.

Wormhole Tahoe Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m.

Figure w/Megalodon The BlueBird Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.

Kris Tinkle at LEX Lex Nightclub, Reno “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno

Reno Fright Fest/Slaughterhouse Greater Nevada Field, Reno “I’m Not Rappaport” Reno Little Theater, Reno

OCTOBER 20 | SATURDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Carson City Ghost Walk Third and, Carson City, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 5 p.m.

Monthly Dinner Murder Mystery SureStay Plus Hotel, Reno, 5-9:15 p.m.

Funtime Theater Dinner Murder Mystery Sure Stay Plus Hotel, Reno, 5-10 p.m.

Dinner & Dance Sierra Valley Grange Hall, Loyalton, 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Nevada Statehood Ball Virginia City, 6-9 p.m.

Community Theatre Performance Yuba Theatre, Loyalton, 7 p.m.

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

Michael Jr. Comedy Grace Church, Reno, 7 p.m.

Shane Dwight Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 7 p.m.

Lend Me A Tenor Sage Ridge School -- Crossbow, Reno, 7-9 p.m.

Halloween Show! The Holland Project, Reno, 7 p.m.

RBS’ Halloween Monster Mash Hidden Valley Country Club, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

Jesus Christ Superstar Lake Tahoe Community College- Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Mousetrap Carson Valley Community Theatre, Minden, 7:30-10 p.m.

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

WordWave Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Murder of Crows Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Kris Tinkle Reno Tahoe Comedy, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

David Spade MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Live music with Jon Boothe MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 8-11:30 p.m.

An Evening with Esmé Patterson The Saint, Reno, 8-11:30 p.m.

Simple Minds Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m.

The Otters Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 8-11:30 p.m.

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Projectflow #17 Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Seduction Saturdays Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m.

Saturday Night Karaoke Farah & Sons, Sparks, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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INTERACTIVE GAMESHOW

Oct. 17 | 8 p.m.

Alibi Ale Works | Truckee IT’S TIME to let your freak flag fly at this funky, fanatical rebirth of the classical carnival game. Some of our loveliest and zaniest local souls will be there, so get up to get down. But you better be ready to get extreme, because this ain’t yer grandma’s bingo. Proceeds benefit Friends of Tahoe Truckee Waldorf School. | alibialeworks.com

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

Venom

Now through Oct. 25 5 pm & 7:45 pm 2:15 pm matinee on weekends

Ode to Muir

with Jeremy Jones Q & A

Oct. 26-27

The Dawn Wall Oct. 28-30

Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast by Amber’s Sweets

Oct. 31

Visit TahoeArtHausCinema.com for showtimes, schedule, events + tkts

THE COBBLESTONE CENTER 475 N LAKE BLVD., TAHOE CITY, CA | 530-584-2431

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Micky Clement

JUPITER

& OKWESS Oct. 12 | 10 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

JUPITER BOKONDJI started his music career with Okwess International in 1990.

They toured the African continent for a decade, but were forced to lay low in Kinshasa during the Second Congo War from 1998 to 2003. Since then, Jupiter & Okwess have been discovered by the world and will be making a rare visit to Lake Tahoe. | crystalbaycasino.com

BOFENIA ROCK

OCT. 20 | SATURDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33

TEXACALI BLUES

Oct. 11 | 8 p.m. | Philosophy | Truckee Oct. 12-13 | 9:30 p.m.

Bar of America | Truckee MIGHTY MIKE Schermer has shared the stage with Elvin Bishop, Bonnie Raitt and Charlie Musselwhite, amongst others.

He comes to Truckee for a full weekend of authentic blues in two of the town’s most intimate downtown venues. | truckeephilosophy.com, barofamerica.com

ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS

Poor Man’s Whiskey Darkside Of The Moonshine Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Blues Monsters Bar of America, Truckee, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Celtic Music Series Brewery Arts Center, Carson City “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno Reno Fright Fest/Slaughterhouse Greater Nevada Field, Reno Voices of the Past: The Living Tour Silver Terrace Cemetery, Virginia City

OCTOBER 21 | SUNDAY Sunday Gospel Brunch The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 12-3:30 p.m.

Mousetrap Carson Valley Community Theatre, Minden, 2-4:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 2-4 p.m.

Harmonica Gala Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 4-6 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 5 p.m.

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

Chris Costa Polo Lounge, Reno, 7 p.m.

Complexions Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7 p.m.

Jesus Christ Superstar Lake Tahoe Community College- Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

“All in the Timing” by David Ives University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke with Rock On Entertainment Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m.

Reno Fright Fest/Slaughterhouse Greater Nevada Field, Reno

OCTOBER 22 | MONDAY Lee Roessler & Aly Aleigha St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Church, Reno, 6:45 p.m.

OCTOBER 23 | TUESDAY

CLASSIC ROCK

Oct. 13 | 7:30 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. ERIC BURDON & The Animals return to Tahoe to take listeners on a tour of classic rock history. Burdon released his prescient album, “American Dream,” last year. | caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

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

Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life, Carson City, 6:30 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

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

Free Radicals Fall Concert Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Puddles Pity Party Harrah’s, Reno, 8 p.m.

Comedy Night The Jungle, Reno, 9 p.m.

Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Adam Donald Carson Valley Inn, Minden

OCTOBER 24 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

DISCO’s Wii Wednesday Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

L-Cubed: Look Lunch Listen Concert Series Frank & Joan Randall Rotunda, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Reno, 12 p.m.

Mike Furlong Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

Duane Mark & WT Newton Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson City, 7-10 p.m.

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

Saints and Sinners Wednesday Night Blues Syndicate The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m.

Wacky Wednesday Karaoke Reno Pizza Baron, Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Adam Donald Carson Valley Inn, Minden “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno

OCTOBER 25 | THURSDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

New Wave Crave Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m.

Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m.

DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m.

Blue Oyster Cult Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 7-9 p.m.

Cirque Paris Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, 7 p.m.

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

Linda Ronstadt Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Jesus Christ Superstar Lake Tahoe Community College- Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Young Frankenstein Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m.

Gus Clark Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8 p.m.

Reno Freestyle Battle Tournament #7 The Rack, Reno, 8-11 p.m.

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m.

Blue Oyster Cult Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9-10 p.m.

Tony G’s Thursday Night Blues Jam Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m.

Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn, Minden “Bell, Book & Candle” Bruka Theatre, Reno “Frida” Reno Little Theatre, Reno

ELVIN BISHOP,

ROY ROGERS & MARCIA BALL

Bob Hakins

MIGHTY MIKE SCHERMER

VINTAGE BLUES

Oct. 13 | 8 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev.

THESE THREE living legends of classic rock, blue and soul — Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers and Marcia Ball — join forces for one night on the South Shore. Expect a lot of songs you know and some memorable collaborations. | montbleuresort.com

DAVID SPADE

COMEDY

Oct. 20 | 8 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. YOU MIGHT know David Spade from the classic 1990s cast of “Saturday Night Live,” silver-screen classic such as “Tommy Boy” and “Joe Dirt” and viciously sarcastic turns on the TV show, “Just Shoot Me.” See him live in raw and rare form. | montbleuresort.com

Local

FOOD & WINE, RECIPES, FEATURES & MORE

Oct. 11-24, 2018

LOCAL FLAVOR

flavor

Chef David Blair

TA S T Y TIDBITS

T H E W I N D I N G PAT H T O F I N E F R E N C H C U I S I N E S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y K AY L A A N D E R S O N

O

Mix up a

classic

cocktail Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers the Art of Mixology every Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. at Manzanita. This entertaining, educational experience will teach participants how to use freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails that will be paired with appetizers. The cost is $60 per person.

Participants must be age 21 and older. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. | (530) 562-3050, manzanitalaketahoe.com

Crazy Good

Bakery opens

South Lake Tahoe has a new bakery in town – Crazy Good Bakery Cafe – offering gourmet pies, doughnuts, cakes and bagels.

Crazy Good is located at 2040 Dunlap Drive and is open Wednesday to Monday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | crazygooddoughnuts.com

Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City | Oct. 11

Thursday mornings through Oct. 11.

Enjoy fresh local produce, delicious food and incredible lake views. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | (530) 583-3348, tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Reno Bite’s Restaurant Week Area Venues | Reno | Oct. 11-21

Reno Bites shines a spotlight on a multitude of mouthwatering local restaurants and the diverse dining experiences they offer. It encourages curious culinarians to find a new favorite, revisit some that have long been loved, or mingle with other like-minded food lovers at a fun event. | renobitesweek.com

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n a cool September evening a handful of diners are tucked into Le Bistro in Incline Village, Nev., to enjoy delicious contemporary French-fusion cuisine.

Back in the cozy kitchen, owner and chef David Blair is at the helm with a variety of sizzling sauces, soufflé potatoes and meats cooking to perfection.

When Blair visited the Tahoe Sierra as a youngster, he never thought that 40 years later he’d own and cook at a finedining restaurant on the North Shore.

Blair came here for the skiing and took a job in the casino at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.

Yearning for stable hours that still allowed him to play during the day, Blair ended up at Timber Cove in South Lake Tahoe serving prime rib dinners and dressed baked potatoes.

Blair also became a wine writer for the

LEFT: Chef David Blair in the kitchen at Le Bistro; RIGHT: King Salmon with saffron with baby shiitake.

“Some people have a photographic memory with faces.

I feel that way about flavors. I have a vivid memory of tastes and flavors.”

–Chef David Blair

Tahoe Reader, a free publication sent to local mailboxes. In the early 1990s, he moved to Tahoe City and worked for Gar Woods Grill & Pier, continuing to learn about food and wine pairing. Blair then transitioned into wholesaling wine while also spending a five-year stint at Swiss Lakewood Restaurant learning how to make French fare under then-owner Albert Marty.

In the mid-1990s, Blair became more interested in French wine and started working at Le Bistro while skiing 100 to 120 days a season and run trails in the summer with his chocolate Labrador retriever Yogi Blair.

In 2006, Blair formed a local bluegrass band called The Rusty Strings, which included Kerry Andras, now a bassist in Sneaky Creatures and Jenni Charles of the Dead Winter Carpenters.

Through his wine distribution job, Blair accumulated a massive French wine collection, yet sold a lot of it to buy a new mandolin.

“I have always been good at food and wine pairing and talking to customers about what they like to drink,” he says. “Some people have a photographic memory with faces. I feel that way about flavors. I have a vivid memory of tastes and flavors.”

Even though Blair wrote about wine, distributed it and served it at various Tahoe restaurants, he never really thought about being a chef. However, at one point in time he paired up with Michelle Rintala of the Yogurt Factory, now called The Dam Café in Tahoe City, and they ended up taking

third at the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival with a yogurt sauce lamb gyro creation.

“I was surprised when she brought back the medal,” he says.

However, even though Blair may not have realized it at the time, he always had a natural propensity for cooking.

“It’s always been a knack of mine to think about flavors and how they work together. Just like the very best wines should have a lot of flavor and identity, the goal is knowing how to make that food and pair it well with wine,” he says. “Food should have opulent flavor — balanced, harmonious and savory.”

After working at Le Bistro for more than 20 years, Blair took over the reins in 2016. He had a few interesting and talented chefs come through, including a Culinary Institute of America graduate.

But the job seemed to appeal to a transient workforce. Blair eventually took over the role with local dessert chef Liesl Panke who handcrafts all of the baked goods at Le Bistro’s, including the loaves of rustic artisan bread served with every meal.

“I thought about running a restaurant for a long time. One of my best friends is Ed Coleman [known for Truckee establishments Pianeta, Bar of America and Cottonwood, and who manages Tahoe City’s Christy Hill] and I spent a lot of time eating at local restaurants. I’ve always been comfortable with a lower volume establishment that’s more quality driven, a place that takes a hands-on approach to the operations.”

With Le Bistro, he’s kept a similar five-course format, added his own twist on certain items and has integrated Asianinspired dishes. One of his favorite foods to make is coq au vin.

“I enjoy the science, working with numbers, doing things in order and by the book. I use a timer for everything.

I want to create an environment that’s an oasis of food and wine in the area,” Blair says. 

COQ AU VIN 12 chicken thighs ¼ yellow onion, diced 2 pieces lean bacon, crumbled 3 ounces brandy 1 bottle Pinot Noir 6 medium carrots, diced 24 oz. mushrooms, diced 12 Cipollini onions, diced Salt & pepper Sage, Thyme, Garlic & Italian parsley

Heat the Pinot Noir to a boil and ignite until the flame expires. Slowly sauté the onions in butter and bacon.

Season the chicken with the herbs, and add it to the pan, skin side down, until browned.

Pour brandy over the chicken and ignite, turning the pieces skin side up.

Pour the reduced Pinot over the chicken until covered with liquid. Place in a 300-degree F oven for 90 minutes covered loosely with foil.

Separate the chicken pieces, remove bones.

Allow the liquid to cool in a container and remove the fat from the sauce. Service the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

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Wine and Cheese Tour

Courtesy Slow Food Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge Incline Village | Oct. 12, 16, 19

SOUP FOR THE

COMMUNITY SOUL

Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Food Hub present Community Soup Nights on Oct. 11 at Tahoe Donner Alder Creek Adventure Center and on Oct. 23 at bigtruck in the Pioneer Commerce Center. Both Truckee events will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For $5, participants receive soup and bread; add a salad for another $2. There’s live music and a raffle drawing at both events.

This season, soup nights will be bigger and better thanks in large part to a grant from the Truckee Core Values Fund in partnership with the Town of Truckee and Truckee Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds from each Community Soup Night will go toward Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Food Hub’s initiatives to educate and reconnect the local community with a sustainable and regional food system. No RSVP necessary, simply arrive with a bowl, a utensil and an appetite. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Explore the enchanting grounds of George Whittell’s Castle in the Sky and the legendary “Thunderbird” Yacht at special Wine & Cheese Tours. Sip fine wines and savor a artisan cheese and chef-prepared appetizers while learning about the history of the estate. 2-4 p.m. | (775) 832-8750, thunderbirdtahoe.org

Southern Fare on the Square Victorian Square Reno | Oct. 13, 14

Enjoy down-home cookin’, music and Southern hospitality all weekend. Featuring live brass, Zydeco and Southern rock bands; fun crafts and favorite Southern food dishes. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | (800) 843-2427, visitrenotahoe.com

Barrel-Aged Beer Tap Takeover IMBĪB Custom Brews | Reno | Oct. 13

Coming of a big win at the Great American Beer Festival, we will be showcasing some of the best beer we have to offer. Many of these have not been on tap before and some may never be again so you will not want to miss this day. We will have a variety of beers including bourbon barrel-aged, wild, funky and sour beers. 1-10 p.m. Free | (775) 303-3385, facebook.com

Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall on the second Saturday of the month from 2 to 6 p.m. 2-6 p.m. | Carson Mall on Facebook

Toast of the Canyon Wine Train V&T Railway Carson City | Oct. 14

Relax on a train ride down the Carson River Canyon at 5 p.m. Snack on hors d’oeuvres with a glass of white wine, and enjoy beautiful river views. Special guests include Civil War volunteer John Tyson. | vtrailway.com

Wine Wednesdays The Loft | South Lake Tahoe Oct. 17, 24

Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery.

4-7 p.m. | (530) 523-8024

Save Tahoe Fundraiser Alibi Ale Works Incline Brewery & Tap Room Incline Village | Oct. 17

Join Mountain Area Preservation for a Save Tahoe Fundraiser at Alibi Ale Works Incline Brewery & Tap Room. The fight against Martis Valley West is not over. 6-9 p.m. Free | (530) 582-6751, mapf.org

Volunteer Gardeners Truckee Demonstration Garden Truckee | Oct. 18

ChristyHill.com 115 Grove St., Tahoe City CA 530-583-8551 36

The Pour House | Truckee | Oct. 18

Enjoy a wine tasting each month. 5-7 p.m. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Dia de Los Muertos Day of the Dead Celebration Kitchen Collab Truckee | Oct. 19

Join a Day of the Dead-themed celebration with music by Wolfe “Lobo” Schaefer, the art aof Cathy Ashworth from Pop-up Art Gallery: Catbox Art Studio, six-course dinner and more to benefit Project MANA. 5:30-10:30 p.m. | gourmetkittyproductions.com

Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival Grand Sierra Resort Reno | Oct. 20, 21

With the autumn chill beginning to settle into the air, nothing says fall quite like a hot bowl of chili. Admission is free; gates open from 1 to 5 p.m. Check out the live music and vendors, buy some chili and other cool stuff or get a pass for unlimited beer tasting. 1-5 p.m. Free | (775) 789-2000, grandsierraresort.com

Downtown Reno Wine Walk Riverwalk District Reno | Oct. 20

Stroll along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District for a wine tasting. Strollers and pets are not advised because of large crowds.

2-5 p.m. $20 | renoriver.org

Wine Walk Carson Mall | Carson City | Oct. 13

Nightly 5-6 p.m.

Third Thursday Tasting

Volunteers are welcome for a community dig in. Build and refurbish beds, prune, weed, plant, transplant; whatever needs to be done.

No experience necessary. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Latin Harvest Community Dinner Moon Rabbit Cafe at Reno Buddhist Center Reno | Oct. 20

Moon Rabbit Cafe and On Common Ground host a three-course dinner as a fundraiser staffed by neighborhood volunteers to help reduce hunger in the community. 4-7 p.m. Free | (775) 345-5227, ocgreno.org

Hot August Nights Classics & Cocktails Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Reno | Oct. 20

Join us for this year’s Classics & Cocktails with a delicious menu planned for the evening. 5:30-9 p.m. | (775) 825-4700, facebook.com

Carson City Beer Crawl Laxalt Plaza Carson City | Oct. 20

Crawl to downtown Carson City bars from 6 to 10 p.m. Bring your Crawl mug from a previous crawl and save. 6-10 p.m. | facebook.com

Oct. 11-24, 2018

GRAPES FOR A HOT STORY BY LOU PHILLIPS

New Worl d | Part I I

LOCAL FLAVOR

PAESANO SPECIAL $26 CHOICE OF glass house wine CHOICE OF soup or salad CHOICE OF pasta Valid 10/14/18 through 11/20/18 Valid Sunday through Thursday Tax & gratituity not included Excludes other discounts & promotions Please inquire with your server

Happy Hour Sun-Thurs | 5-6 pm Downtown Truckee | (530) 587-4694

PianetaRestaurantTruckee.com

1/2 Price Entrées Sunday-Thursday

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n Part I of “Grapes for a Hot New World,” I began an exploration of which grapes and wines will rise to greater quality, fame and fortune with the spike in mercury. This was prompted by a series of record heat years in the past few decades and predictions of what changes will benefit moving forward.

In this part, I will introduce a couple more reds. In addition, I will take on a more difficult task of identifying white wine grapes that will likely move up the wine ladder as temperatures rise. This is a more difficult task because the calling card of white wines is the retention of freshness and delicate molecules that can disappear with too much heat.

For the reds, let’s take a trip to Southern Italy where we find Primitivo in Puglia and other regions. By the way, the same prediction goes for Primitivo’s clonalcousin Zinfandel. The second heat lover is Nero d’Avola, which typically hails from Sicily. Primitivo is usually an earthier and dryer style of Zinfandel and offers a more bramble style of dark fruits. Nero d’Avola is a chocolate-covered-cherry delight of a wine that retains its acids better than most reds. This creates a delightful combination of deliciousness and freshness even grown in hot, arid climates.

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For value-priced current examples of these solo or as a tribe, look to the aforementioned Languedoc/Roussillon where there are hundreds of producers with offerings around $10. Many of the producers have had their fruit sources for decades or more and their Mediterranean climate is

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These and the examples in Part I are exactly the types of reds that other parts of the world will be looking to grow as the weathers heat up. They are also screaming bargains; you’d be hard pressed to spend a double sawbuck on a bottle. Since these tend to be unfamiliar to most of the world, I highly recommend asking your local wine-shop guru for suggestions.

On the white side, look to the south of France to Languedoc, Roussillon and the southern Rhône where Rousanne, Marsanne, Picpoul, Clairette and Bourbolenc thrive. The key to these grapes expanding their realm is that they retain their acid and aromatic molecules even in extremely hot growing conditions. They are also often blended together in various combinations and create complex symphonies of aromas and flavors that harmonize like a barbershop quartet.

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umpkin season has arrived, as has the time for carving pumpkins for Halloween later this month. It’s also time to explore a variety of pumpkin dishes for the season, but first, a Halloween story: It was a cold, dark and foggy night that Halloween. I was 7 years old and my friends and I were on a mission. We were trying to get to as many houses as possible before our 9 o’clock curfew. We had been on a roll all night. Our pillowcases were stuffed and we were closing in on the curfew when we made that last fateful decision. Every neighborhood has that one house you just don’t go to.

Well, we were feeling pretty good and were looking for that one last big payoff.

I’m not even sure how we got up that hill without as much as a word of doubt between us, but there we were. The house looked pretty safe as we scanned it from side to side looking for something creepy to send us scurrying away. They had plenty of carved pumpkins, one in every window in fact, but they all had smiley faces carved out and there wasn’t even a skeleton on the door. We decided we would give the woman we always referred to as The Witch a chance. She answered the ring of the bell and pleasantly invited us in. We could see the huge bowl of assorted candy bars on the table ahead and we all tentatively made our way to it.

Suddenly, all the lights went out and that’s when we noticed the carved pumpkins. On the front, they might have had smiley faces. On the back, they all had various spooky faces with long sharp teeth and were about the scariest things we had ever seen. We all screamed and ran for the door, only to find it had been locked.

We bolted for the kitchen and what we hoped would be the back door, but when we got there, there was, no lie, a huge pot

of boiling water sitting on the stove. We freaked. We ran from room to room unable to find a way out. The only thing we saw, no matter what room we ran into or what direction we went, was her. How did she get to every room before us?

We finally found a window on the second floor that was slightly ajar and climbed out onto the roof and shimmied

If you are looking for a different type of pumpkin treat, try this recipe and enjoy. down a tree. We never looked back and didn’t realize poor little Joey wasn’t with us when we got home. The next day some man brought Joey to his house and said he found him wandering around carrying a carved pumpkin. Joey, to this day, has never uttered another word about that night. Every Halloween though, he goes out and gets a huge pumpkin to carve, always winning the contests with the scariest entry.

As for me I never ate another thing made from pumpkin until I tried these empanadas. This Halloween, if you are looking for a different type of pumpkin treat, try this recipe and enjoy, but remember, never go to the house on the hill.  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.

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