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TAHOE’S FILM & FOODIE SEASON FROM THE PUBLISHER

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, Alex Silgalis

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Today, Shoulder Season is almost gone and what’s emerged is an event season we’re coining Tahoe’s Film & Foodie Season. To celebrate these fun events (many of which are also local fundraisers), Tahoe Weekly presents the inaugural Tahoe Film & Foodie Guide featuring film showings, food, wine and beer events, new films by local filmmakers and local ski film contests to enjoy in the coming months and throughout the winter.

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

–John Muir

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Sierra Stories

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OUT & ABOUT

A decade ago, there were few events to enjoy in the Tahoe Sierra from October until the Christmas holiday each year, making it a season for locals to close up their businesses and take a vacation during the so-called Shoulder Season between summer and ski season (which also used to traditionally start between late-November and mid-December; investments in snowmaking have changed that).

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

Lake Tahoe Facts

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Sightseeing

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Events

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Hiking

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Mountain Biking

FAMILY FUN Monterey

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For the Kids

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Family Fun Activities

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SNOWMOBILE ACCESS

FUN & GAMES

Sean McAlindin continues our coverage of public access issues in the Tahoe Sierra with his in-depth look at the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed snowmobile management plan for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the district that encompasses the Tahoe Basin.

ARTS & CULTURE

This proposal is open until Nov. 19 for public comment and impacts snowmobilers and snowbikers, as well as backcountry skiers and snowshoers. It proposes closing some areas to snowmobilers, while opening up other areas, and also looks at new Sno-Parks in the Basin and increased parking for winter trail access.

This is an important issue that will guide who and what will have access to public lands in the Basin in the future. I urge you to read our coverage, review the plans, and voice your opinions on this issue.

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Horoscope & Puzzles

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Podcasting

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The Arts

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MUSIC SCENE Jazz is Phish

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Entertainment Calendar & Live Music

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LOCAL FLAVOR Tahoe’s Foodie Culture

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SKI SEASON OPEN

Wine Column

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Yes, I’m not kidding, ski season is open in Tahoe. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe kicked off the season opening the Wizard lift on Oct. 25, with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows opening on Nov. 15. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Out & About: Winter for all of the ski resort opening dates. 

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ON THE COVER Moody, blue-gray hues of late fall on a cloudy day at Donner Lake. Photography by Paul Hamill | PaulHamillPhotography.com, @PaulHamillPhotos

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COYOTE MOON

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Shoreline: 72 miles

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Natural rim: 6,223’

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Fannette Island

Cascade Lake

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

Zephyr Cove South Lake Tahoe SKI RUN

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

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.

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

CAVE ROCK

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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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MEEKS BAY

Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

Permanent Population: 66,000

Carson City

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

OBEXER’S

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Lake Clarity: 2018: 70.9 feet avg. depth.

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

Marlette Lake

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CASINOS

Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs

NORTH TAHOE

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DEEPEST POINT

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH

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INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

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Click on Nature & Environment under the Out & About menu.

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Why is the lake blue?

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

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SIGHTSEEING

Golden hues of fall colors sweep across the Carson Valley along the North River Fork Ranch trail near Genoa, Nev.. | Katherine E. Hill

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

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

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours In Sugar Pine Point State Park (summer tours), see boathouses, historic boats and more. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach in the heart of town. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

TheTahoeWeekly.com Find more places to explore.

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Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World.” South Tahoe

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org The former Whittell estate. Home to “Thunderbird” boat. Ages 6+ only. Tours by reservation.

Truckee

CAPACITY: C 226,500

Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

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

Truckee

CAPACITY: 29,840 PROSSER 12,781 (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov Featuring3,421 exhibits, artifacts on the Donner CAPACITY: 9,500 C 50 DONNER Party (1846-47) and the Pioneer Monument. TART INDEPENDENCE 14,352 CCAPACITY: 18,300 A 20,400 MARTIS 865 CAPACITY: donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Visit the museum and take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.ATTART | FLOW FARAD 419 Truckee River

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)

Tahoe Maritime Museum

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Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Science Center Truckee

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Old Jail Museum

Donner Summit Historical Society Soda Springs

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

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

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

Truckee Railroad Museum

South Lake Tahoe

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

Truckee

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

Truckee

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Learn about native/adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization, defensible space. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

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

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A volcanic plug on the West Shore. TART

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150,000 AF

West Shore

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

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Eagle Rock

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Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

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ATTRACTIONS

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

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

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Tahoe-Pyramid Trail STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN

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n Oct. 3, a new section of TahoePyramid Trail was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting. Now through a combination of paved bike trail, bike lane and single track, a rider or hiker can make his or her way all the way from Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City to Sparks.

This last segment, the Floriston Trail, was the most challenging to build because of a combination of tricky factors: the Truckee River, a steep and narrow canyon, Interstate 80 and railroad tracks, all vying

the river and ridge are quite spectacular even though I was close to the interstate. I even got a good gander at that log home at the bottom of the canyon that I have always been curious about.

A big challenge for me was the height — I have a fear of heights, so I was spending less time looking at that view and more time wondering what in the heck I was doing on this trail. The next 2 miles were a continuous traverse across a steep slope with a drop off just below the trail with

For the next several miles, the trail parallels Interstate 80 along the top of the steep canyon. The views of the river and ridge are quite spectacular. for limited space. The trail was late to the party — all the prime real estate was already spoken for. Given those parameters, the trail builders did an amazing job of constructing a narrow trail on the steep slope. They used rocks, wood bracing and some guide rails to build a gently descending trail in a location that had seemed impossible to use.

I began my ride of the new segment at the end of Hirschdale Road outside Truckee. The first mile was on a narrow, lightly used paved road with lots of potholes — a nice warmup. Then I reached the trail itself, a single track. For the next several miles, the trail parallels Interstate 80 along the top of the steep canyon. The views of 6

what seemed like nothing but air between me and the railroad tracks and river far below. Yeah, I know — hard to catch your breath reading that last sentence, just like it was for me on this trail. I ended up walking my bike a good portion of the next 2 miles.

Eventually, the trail rounded the bend and reached the edge of the Truckee River where I took a deep breath in, exhaled loudly and marveled at the grandeur of the area. Next, the trail began a series of switchbacks up to the top of a mound just before Floriston. It was great to be riding again, even if it was a steep and challenging section. Once this obstacle was conquered, it was time to dismount because the trail

reached a steep set of stairs that dropped about 65 feet to The Hogback: a boardwalk hanging onto the steep slope just above Jaws, a popular rapid on the Truckee River.

The next segment to Farad began via an underpass of Interstate 80.

At The Hogback, I ran into Richard May who has been project foreman for this new trail for the last three years. He was finishing up the final details including trying to get rid of a recalcitrant rock leaning up against the trail. Just a few minutes later at the underpass, I met Janet Phillips, the president of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, who has been spearheading this dream into a reality for more than 15 years.

RIDING FROM TAHOE CITY TO SPARKS Tahoe-Pyramid Trail begins at Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City and follows bike paths and lanes along Highway 89, connects to West River Street in Truckee and the Truckee River Legacy Trail, then continues to the end of Glenshire Drive.

For the next 15 miles, the trail is more suited to mountain bikes than road bikes.

After Floriston, the trail follows an old road bed turned to trail and dives under the interstate to a gentle roll on a double-wide dirt tread close to the river. Along the way, dismount and walk up some stairs to cross over a pipe leading to the Farad powerhouse.

At Farad, the trail narrows and continues to follow the river downstream. Eventually, the trail returns to double track and crosses the Truckee River at Fleisch Dam and Bridge, a visual highlight of the trip.

Rest up because next the biggest climb of the route heads up steeply. From the top,

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Interstate 80, Truckee River and the railroad tracks share this narrow, steep canyon with the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail; The Hogback, a section of wood trail hanging on to the side of the mountain; Tahoe-Pyramid Trail reaches the Truckee River, south of Floriston.

a dirt road continues, mostly downhill, passing old flumes, a waterfall and the Fleisch power station to Quilici Ranch Road, which is pavement and leads into Verdi.

From here, the trail becomes more suitable for road bikes again. It is all pavement via road and bike lanes into Reno and on to Sparks. Future sections will connect Sparks to a 10-mile section completed in Mustang and finish the missing link between Mustang and Wadsworth to complete the trail to Pyramid Lake. The TahoePyramid Trail will be 114 miles when complete. | tahoepyramidtrail.org 

THE TRAIL Hiking, mountain biking & road biking

23 miles | Tahoe City to Hirschdale 16 miles | Hirschdale to Verdi, Nev. 20 miles | Verdi to Sparks No current connection from Sparks to Mustang

10 miles | Mustang No current connection from Mustang to Wadsworth

24 miles | Wadsworth to Pyramid Lake

October 31-November 20, 2019

Tell us what’s happening. Email editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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OUT & ABOUT

EVENTS

Tahoe ski resorts open New Tahoe Dave’s location Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards will open an additional store in Truckee on Thanksgiving weekend. The new location, known as Tahoe Dave’s Truckee West, will open off Interstate 80 in the Sears Outlet Mall at 12047 Donner Pass Road. It will offer easy access to rentals and returns for ski, snowboard and snowshoe rentals, as well as demos and repairs. | tahoedaves.com/locations

Mt. Rose kicked off the 2019-20 winter season opening the Wizard lift on Oct. 25.

Squaw Valley will open for the season on Nov. 15. Check online for operating schedules. For a complete list of ski resort opening dates, visit TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Out & About: Winter.

EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Conversation Cafe Incline Rec Center | Incline Village Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21

Dave Nettle | Alpenglow Sports

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

Optional continental breakfast is available.

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

Help with computers Kings Beach Library| Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21

Can Your Ashes Improper ash disposal from fireplaces and wood stoves are the leading cause of home and wildland fires in the fall and winter. | tahoe.livingwithfire.info Be sure and follow these tips: • Have equipment inspected and cleaned before use every year.

• Allow ashes to cool completely from 4 days before disposal.

• Place cooled ashes in a covered, metal container for one week away from anything flammable.

• Only after one week are they safe to dispose of in the trash.

Ongoing computer help. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring our Digital Resources,” second Thursdays are “Computer Q&A with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about computers and technology. Call or stop by for the class schedule.

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

First Friday at Five The Lift | Truckee | Nov. 1

First Friday at Five, a program of Tahoe Silicon Mountain, is a monthly entrepreneur’s meetup. We use a roundtable format. It is an opportunity to share what you are working on and ask for/offer insights and resource suggestions to solve problems. 5 p.m. | facebook.com

“Timeless” Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley | Nov. 1-2 Tickets to Warren Miller’s “Timeless” Lake Tahoe premiere available at Dave’s Skis & Boards in Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach and Olympic Valley or at warrenmillermovie.com. Some tickets available at door. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $16 | (530) 412-0583, warrenmillermovie.com

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Nettle Kicks Off Speaker Series Alpenglow Sports welcomes local guide Dave Nettle as the first speaker of the 14th annual Winter Speaker Series on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. These free events held at Olympic Village Lodge are designed to motivate, inspire and educate.

In “The Journey or the Destination?” Nettle takes a humorous look at the many methods of approach he has used over the years on various climbs around the world. With accounts from his most recent trip to East Africa and ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, Nettle argues that the journey of getting to a mountain or a remote alpine wall oftentimes can be as challenging, rewarding and fun as the ascent itself.

Other presenters will include famed athletes Jim Morrison, Kit DesLauriers, Adrian Ballinger and Hadley Hammer.

All ages are welcome. Raffle tickets and beverages will be available for purchase; proceeds benefit Adventure Risk Challenge. The Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor of the Winter Speaker Series. | alpenglowsports.com

WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Dec. 5 | Jim Morrison Jan. 2 | Kit DesLauriers Jan. 23 | Adrian Ballinger Feb. 20 | Hadley Hammer

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Hiking

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*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

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Truckee Litter Corps Area venues | Truckee | Nov. 2

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Hiking Trails to enjoy.

Click on Summer under the Out & About menu.

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

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

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

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

SKUNK HARBOR Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake.

Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach.

Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

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

NORTH SHORE

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

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay.

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

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

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

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

Bliss closed for season.

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

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

ALPINE MEADOWS

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

Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15.

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LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness.

The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi, cash only. (530) 659-7207.

WEST SHORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Truckee Litter Corps is an all-volunteer, citizen-driven program to help remove litter from roadways, trails, and public gathering places. The first Saturday of each month, volunteers will gather at Truckee Town Hall to pick up supplies, including a volunteer T-shirt, before collecting litter at assigned locations.

8 a.m. Free | keeptruckeegreen.org

California Avalanche Workshop North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | Nov. 2

Luncheon Fundraiser Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley | Nov. 7

Their Imagination, Our Future is a KidZone luncheon fundraiser features a panel of top science and climate educators discussing how imaginative play in childhood helps children become creative thinkers and problem solvers. A complimentary lunch and inspiring presentation will be offered. 12-1 p.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

Entrepreneurs Assembly Startup Roundtable Lake Tahoe Yoga | Zephyr Cove | Nov. 7

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. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-$30 | sierraavalanchecenter.org

Join Entrepreneurs Assembly for a great professional networking and growth opportunity. The roundtables provide you an integrated, systemic plan and path toward your successful business launch and provide you the best practices for navigating the hurdles in creating a successful business. 5:30-8:30 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Truckee Ski & Snowboard Swap

Sustainability Workshop Series

Community Rec Center Truckee | Nov. 2

Community Rec Center | Truckee | Nov. 7

At the 37th annual Truckee Ski & Snowboard Swap look for bargains. Local reps from ski shops and resorts will be on hand to answer your questions. A silent auction offers season passes, lift tickets, local gift cards and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

MAP Membership Meeting The Cedar House Sport Hotel Truckee | Nov. 2

Join Mountain Area Preservation at its annual Membership Meeting. MAP will provide brunch and feature a short presentation on its current advocacy and land-use education efforts and future programs for 2020. Free | (530) 582-5655, mapf.org

Pizza & Pennies for Penny Bear Za’s Lakefront | Tahoe City | Nov. 3

Za’s is donating a percentage of bar sales to Tahoe Public Art. Pizza, Caesar salad, beer and silent auction. T-shirts for sale. 5-8 p.m. $20 | tahoepublicart.com

End-of-Year Tool Maintenance TRTA Office | Stateline | Nov. 4

Volunteers are needed to help inventory and maintain Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s tools before the November Trail Ops Committee Meeting. 4-5 p.m. Free | (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org

Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club Granlibakken | Tahoe City | Nov. 5

The NLTRA hosts this monthly event on the first Tuesday of every month. All community members are invited to attend for the latest in community news and projects. 7-8:30 a.m. $15 | gotahoenorth.com

Business Basics Workshop Placer County Administrative Center Tahoe City | Nov. 7

Looking for practical information to determine if you’re ready to rock and roll as an entrepreneur? Learn the initial steps to building a small business foundation, legal structures, how to create a plan to move forward and where to find great resources.Clyde Green, Capital Region Small Business Development Center, is the presenter. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | (530) 546-1945, placer.ca.gov

Truckee needs your help. Our climate is changing, with hotter summers and more extreme storms. Together we can create solutions to reduce their impact. Join us to plan for our community’s future, and make your voice heard. Spanish translation services will be available. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

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Experience the canals of Venice, ride a roller coaster or walk with dinosaurs on the second and fourth Fridays. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City | Nov. 8-10

The ninth annual Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend offers movement and informational seminars and workshops that inspire and educate the mind, body and soul. Three days will focus on alleviating stress using a holistic approach. Interactive seminars and movement classes. Educational workshops are designed for people of all abilities and of all walks of l 4 p.m. $75-$175 | (530) 583-4242, facebook.com

TAMBA Fall Party Heavenly Mountain | South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 8 Celebrate another great year of mountain biking and trail building with the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and a showing of “Return to Earth.” There will be pasta dinner, drinks, raffle prizes, swag and membership drive. 5:30-9 p.m. | (775) 586-7000, facebook.com

Symbol-Making and Bereavement Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee Truckee | Nov. 8

Discover how symbol-making can help mourners share and ritualize loss, offering imaginal lifelines to lost loved ones during this interactive Sierra College Insights session with Kim Bateman, Ph.D. Complimentary refreshments and socializing when doors open at 6:30 p.m. 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free | (530) 5502225, sierracollege.ticketleap.com

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The Chateau | Incline Village | Nov. 9

Truckee-Tahoe Airport Truckee | Nov. 12

Nordic & Backcountry Ski Swap Tahoe City Cross Country Tahoe City | Nov. 9

Shop for new and used skate, classic, racing and touring skis; back-country touring gear; snowshoes; dog-walking gear; cross-country boots and poles and more. Breakfast, drinks and raffle tickets available for purchase. Proceeds benefit TCCSEA Junior Programs.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 | tahoexc.org

Site Tour Viviane’s Unique Boutique Truckee | Nov. 10

Tour the future site of Truckee River Cohousing and learn more about how to join a small group of Truckee households and investors working to spark a rebirth of West River Street by building an authentic neighborhood, workforce housing, health and wellness center, river park, and trail. 2-3 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Veteran’s Day celebration Victory Plaza | Truckee | Nov. 11

The Veterans Day event is held annually at Victory Plaza (the corner of Donner Pass Road and Spring Street). 11 a.m. Free

EVENTS

Good Morning Truckee is open to the public – everyone is invited. It is held the second Tuesday of every month at Truckee Tahoe Airport from 7-8:30 a.m. Ticket price for general public is $12; Truckee Chamber members $10 and includes a hot breakfast and raffle ticket.

7-8:30 a.m. $12 | truckee.com

Effective Marketing for Small Businesses Tahoe City Public Utility District - Board Room Tahoe City | Nov. 13 For small businesses on a limited budget, evaluating a media buy can be overwhelming. With this training workshop, attendees will learn: How to target the right people with the perfect message, how to evaluate organic marketing and paid advertising options and how to track and calculate a return on your advertising dollars 8:30-10 a.m. $20-$30 | (530) 581-8778, nltramarketingadvertising. eventbrite.com

Stories That Matter Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 13

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless presents “Changing Face Of Housing And Homelessness, Stories That Matter with other partners in a community event. Photo exhibit and refreshments included with presentations.

6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 | tahoewarmhome.com

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More than 30 local artists, crafters and small businesses will offer great gifts for the hoilidays. This is a great community event. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | facebook.com

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A Weekend of Wellness The eighth annual Wellness Weekend at Granlibakken Tahoe from Nov. 8 to 10 offers yoga, informational seminars and workshops that inspire and educate the mind, body and soul. It will focus on reducing stress with interactive seminars and movement classes.

A range of modalities inspired by Eastern and Western philosophy and practice will be featured along with a local artisan and wellness services marketplace. | granlibakken.com

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Blue Ribbon Awards

Stay Local Film Crawl

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Stateline | Nov. 14

Area venues | Nov. 16

The 12th annual Blue Ribbons Awards will be presented. Chair presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner and awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m. | (800) 427-7247, tahoechamber.org

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The first Stay Local Film Crawl features films each night at three successive venues in South Lake Tahoe and Truckee ending with a raffle. 5:30-10:30 p.m. $20 | (619) 772-3918, eventbrite.com

Backcountry Film Festival Alpenglow’s Winter Speaker Series

Alibi Ale Works | Truckee | Nov. 16

Olympic Village Lodge Olympic Valley Nov. 14

The Backcountry Film Festival is back, brought to you by Tahoe Mountain Sports, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance and Alibi Ale Works. This festival is produced each year by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the back-country snow-sports community. 6-10 p.m. $10 | facebook.com

The Alpenglow Sports series features athlete speakers: Dave Nettle on Nov. 14, Jim Morrison on Dec. 5, Kit Deslauriers on Jan. 1, 2020, Adrian Ballinger on Jan. 23 and Hadley Hammer on Feb. 20. All shows are free and designed to motivate, educate and inspire. Bar and raffle proceeds benefit five hand-chosen, nonprofit groups. 7 p.m. | alpenglowsports.com

Learn firsthand what the future holds for outdoor recreation from the leadership of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. 4 p.m. | nakomaresort.com

Cadillac Ball Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe Truckee | Nov. 16

Rotary Club of Truckee presents the 41st annual Cadillac Ball. The theme is Glitter & Gold; come in true glam fashion. The night features music by Groove Foundry, a gourmet buffet dinner, a silent auction, a costume contest for cash and a grand prize raffle. 5 p.m. | facebook.com

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers will host a kick-off mixer to connect with others in the snowmobiling community. There will be a presentation from Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers, Sierra Snowmobile Foundation and Sierra Avalanche Center. 6-8 p.m. Free | (530) 4148366, laketahoesnowmobilers.com

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

Networking Mixer

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

Truckee Brewing Company Truckee | Nov. 19

The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals November North Shore mixer offers all attendees one free drink and appetizers.

Non-members welcome. See Web site to sign up for any TRYP event. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10 | (530) 536-6526, tahoetryp.org

Far West Nordic Auction & Kickoff Dinner Sugar Bowl | Norden | Nov. 16

All Nordic skiers and winter enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an evening celebrating the upcoming winter. There will be an auction both at the event and online this year and raffle tickets will be for sale at the door. This is Far West Nordic’s largest annual fundraiser; proceeds benefit all Far West programs. 5:30 p.m. $20-$45 | farwestnordic.org

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

TRUCKEE

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

COLDSTREAM VALLEY

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DONNER SKI RANCH

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

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK/BMX truckeebikepark.org The Park has the sweetest flow lines and the smoothest strider/pump track for all skills levels to progress along with beginner to advanced jump lines. Featuring a dual pump track, dirt jumps, flow lines, dual slalom track, xc trail, drop zone, medium slopestyle line and more. Open from sunrise to sunset. Helmets & brakes required.

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

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

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

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

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Open sunrise to sunset spring to fall.

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

Check trail conditions before heading out.

Please do not bike on wet trails.

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FOREST SERVICE EYES

PUBLIC ACCESS I N T H E TA H O E B A S I N STORY BY SEAN McALINDIN

THE FUTURE OF ACCESS “In some areas we were prompted to close OSV use and in others open OSV use because there were no other concerns and we are meeting minimization criteria for impact.

It’s important to note that part of our criteria is not closing areas to OSV use unless there is some reason to do so and to open OSV use when there is not another concern in the area.”

–Ashley Sibr, LTBMU

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A snow trail on Freel Peak.

Jonathan Cook, U.S. Forest Service

to public lands surrounding Lake Tahoe will be decided through a management plan currently being developed by the U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service’s Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit recently released its proposal for an over-the-snow vehicle management plan and an outline for future winter recreation improvements in the region.

This is the first step in what will be a three-part process to develop the final plan. At stake is the future management of 242 square miles of public land encompassing one of nature’s most pristine creations: the Lake Tahoe Basin.

“We want people to comment and we use that comment to develop alternatives,” said Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) project team lead Ashley Sibr.

The plan was released on Sept. 20; public comment will be open through Nov. 19.

This is the sixth out of seven national forest management districts in the greater Lake Tahoe region to develop a management plan after a 2015 U.S. Department of Agriculture ruling required the official designation of where over-the-snow (OSV ) vehicles — including snowmobiles, snowbikes and snowcats — can and cannot go within public lands.

So far, Lassen, Plumas, Tahoe, Eldorado and Stanislaus national forests have all released Final Environmental Impact Statements (FEIS) and a draft Record of Decision (ROD), of which the objection periods are now closed. This means there is no further opportunity for public comment. The forest districts are now reviewing objections and plan to release a final decision to be followed by the creation of OSVuse maps for each district, at which point the changes could be implemented by law.

“We won’t see the plans implemented this winter,” says Pacific Southwest Region Trail and Travel Management project leader Garrett Villanueva. “As far as beyond this winter, it is speculation when they will complete those plans. We do hope to complete the project and see the over-snow-vehicle maps by [the winter of ] 2020.”

LTBMU is the latest forest service unit in the region to begin what’s being called Winter Recreation and Over-the-Snow Vehicle Winter Travel Management.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest district has not begun the public process to develop an OSV plan.

This proposed action is the first swing at a tenuous compromise between various groups including snowmobilers; non-motorized back-country travelers such as skiers, splitboarders and snowshoers; private landowners; environmental scientists and stewards; and more than a dozen government agencies. Consequently, it includes propositions aimed at balancing each party’s interest within this recreationally popular and biologically important geographic region.

By law, the Forest Service project team considered numerous factors in its proposal, including protection of the environment and local wildlife, the history of recreation in the area and reports of disputes between motorized and human-powered travelers. LTBMU held three public meetings in 2016 to identify pressing issues and conflicting priorities for winter recreation and snow travel in the Tahoe Basin to develop the proposal.

The proposal contains potential changes that could modify up to 10,431 acres of forest, effectively limiting OSV use in the Tahoe Basin from 79,426 (51 percent) to 75,817 (49 percent) acres of the total 155,000 acres managed by the unit.

“There has been a lot of public outreach on this project,” said Sibr. “We took the comments we received essentially for the past 10 years since we started the forest plan revision process, including the public meetings in 2016, and used them to develop the proposed action. It’s sort of a long time coming and in the development, we had a lot of public and agency input.”

A GRAND COMPROMISE

Beginning from the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the proposed changes include a section above Crystal Bay, which abuts the south sides of a ridge connecting Mount Baldy, Rifle Peak and Rose Knob Peak, essentially extending the ban on OSVs in the Mount Rose Wilderness south to the boundaries of Incline Village, Nev. “The wilderness boundary there is difficult to discern,” said Sibr. “This would provide a buffer for the neighborhoods in an area that is steep and difficult to access. It’s about minimizing impact to resources such as wildlife, botany and hydrology, as well as taking into account the social impact of snowmobile use on noise and neighboring properties.”

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“This is a really sensitive ecosystem with a unique botanical community,” said Sibr. “There has been some environmental damage from leaking, as well as the damage that occurs when we have to drag the vehicle out.”

In the proposal, a potential groomed road along the northeast perimeter of Hell Hole would remain open to facilitate through traffic that follows the 1201 beyond the intersection with Trout Creek.

Looking at the West Shore, the land abutting Desolation Wilderness would remain open to humanpowered users only with the vast majority of space between Homewood and Brockway Summit staying OSV friendly. That is aside from one small, but important, band of contention that happens to be the only section of Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passing through LTBMU holdings. In the remote reaches of Blackwood Canyon between Barker Peak and Twin Peaks, all areas within 500 feet of the PCT have been proposed for closure, except a single crossing at Barker Pass.

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Many sledders (a colloquial term for snowmobilers) nevertheless believe lands nearby local communities should remain open for motorized snow travel. This includes Dennis Troy, the vocally active president of Sierra Snowmobile Foundation.

“When it’s right in your backyard, people are going to be there,” he says. “Once they take it away, we never get it back.”

In contrast, the snowmobile zone west of Mount Rose Highway would become officially open east of Third Creek from the hairpin turn/lookout to the popular winter recreation playgrounds situated high beneath Relay Peak and Tamarack Peak. According to the Forest Service, this expansion would provide connectivity to the area from south to north without having to cross the highway, which is a safety concern. Sections to the west of Third Creek, including Incline Lake and Incline Peak, would remain closed.

A 2,498-acre parcel along Chickadee Ridge between Mount Rose Highway and Diamond Peak ski area would be designated open to OSVs on odd days only. The Forest Service considered morning and afternoon openings on alternating weekends and other ideas but thought the even/odd balance could provide the most equal access to fresh powder throughout the season to both motorized and human-powered users.

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“That area is of high value to both the snowmobile users, as well as the non-motorized users,” says Sibr. “There have been significant reports of conflicts that occur in that area, so we are looking for interesting ways to provide for recreation opportunities for each of the groups.”

In and around South Lake Tahoe, the biggest proposed change concerns Hell Hole, a swath of land between Fountain Place Road (Road 1201), Tucker Flat and Armstrong Pass. This natural wetland and watershed is the only place in the Basin outside of federally designated wilderness where the habitat of the endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog has been detected. It also happens to be an area that is easy to access but challenging to safely ride. Snowmobilers tend to get stuck in the marsh surrounding the headwaters of Trout Creek.

This specific proposition is already receiving critical feedback from the sled skiing community that uses snowmobiles to access far-flung skiing and snowboarding objectives difficult to access by nonmotorized means such as telemark, alpine touring skis or splitboards.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in Barker Pass and Blackwood Canyon and I have never seen a humanpowered user in that area,” says Troy. “However, it is a wildly popular sled-ski area. So, what is the reasoning behind it?”

According to Sibr, the proximity of the PCT to Granite Chief Wilderness, as well as the geographic use of an obvious natural ridgeline for an OSV boundary, inspired this specific proposal. The PCT is a National Scenic Trail and is mandated by the National Trails System Act of 1968 to be non-motorized.

National forests in the region have taken varying approaches to this rule. Some, such as Plumas, Eldorado and Lassen have agreed to allow additional crossings and freedom of movement in more remote areas rarely accessed by human-powered users, while others such as Tahoe have shut down PCT access even in isolated corners such as Paradise Lake. How well the designated crossing are able to be identified and followed in the desolate, white landscape of a Sierra winter remains to be seen.

SOMETHING LOST, SOMETHING GAINED?

The largest new area offered for snowmobiling in the proposal is a section above Glenbrook Bay covering the natural hollow between Deadman Point and Captain Pomin Rock west of Spooner Junction. In addition, Hartoonian Trails between Upper Truckee River and Trout Creek near several South Lake neighborhoods has also been suggested for opening, as well as the north side of Tahoe Mountain near Camp Richardson. Meanwhile, several small zones around Fallen Leaf Lake are offered in the proposal for closure. Many in the snowmobiling community fear the potential gains aren’t equal to the losses.

“A general thing I noticed is all the closures are over 8,000 feet and all the areas proposed to be

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NATIONAL FOREST USAGE | BY THE ACRE FOREST SERVICE DISTRICT

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT & DRAFT RECORD OF DECISION RELEASED

LAKE TAHOE BASIN Proposal released MANAGEMENT UNIT Sept. 20, 2019 ELDORADO Oct. 31, 2018

ACREAGE CURRENTLY OPEN TO OSVs (Over-snow vehicles)

ACREAGE PROPOSED TO REMAIN OPEN TO OSVs

PERCENT REDUCTION IN ACREAGE OPEN TO OSVS UNDER PROPOSED PLANS

Comment period 155,000 closes Nov. 19, 2019

79,426

75,817

2%

Closed Dec. 17, 2018

458,600

337,100

26%

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

TOTAL ACREAGE OF FOREST SERVICE DISTRICT

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LASSEN March 29, 2018

Closed May 14, 2018 1,150,020

964,030

762,920

21%

PLUMAS Aug. 19, 2019

Closed Oct. 4, 2019

1,147,825

858,436

25%

Closed May 13, 2019 898,099

684,505

141,073

60%

Closed March 25, 2019

636,002

406,895

28%

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opened are under 7,000,” said Troy. “What I’ve seen are high-priority snowmobile areas being shut down in lieu of low-priority areas being opened. In the Glenbrook area, there is no parking and people aren’t going to go downhill to where there’s less snow.

I don’t get it.”

Troy is commenting on a trend in the proposal toward higher-elevation areas with preferred snow conditions such as Barker Pass, Mount Rose and Hell Hole being closed in exchange for the opening of lower areas closer to lake level.

According to Sibr, this is not the approach LTBMU is taking. It simply comes down to how each zone of land is affected by the opposing priorities of countless interests. The Forest Service is looking for comments to help guide its next steps.

“On all of the decisions it is a balance between use on the ground, research concerns, policy guidelines, as well as conflicts that occur in any given location,” she says. “There were some areas we had to look at because we received comment. In some areas we were prompted to close OSV use and in others open OSV use because there were no other concerns and we are meeting minimization criteria for impact. It’s important to note that part of our criteria is not closing areas to OSV use unless there is some reason to do so and to open OSV use when there is not another concern in the area.”

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So far, this proposition isn’t sitting well with snowmobilers who recently experienced a winter that went well into June with the 12-foot snowbanks alongside Mount Rose Highway to prove it.

“I think one could argue there was more than enough snow after April 15 to protect resources on the ground,” says Troy. “Limiting the season is something we are adamantly arguing against. The only certainty about Tahoe winters is they are uncertain.”

ACCESS TO WINTER TRAILS

In an idea welcome to both motorized and humanpowered users, the LTBMU proposal calls for additional investment in groomed trails and winter parking in the region. Some areas for proposed groomed

HOW LONG IS WINTER?

In addition to a 12-inch snow minimum and barring use of snowmobiles on single private lots smaller than 2 acres, one hot-button issue in the LTBMU proposal is only allowing OSV use from Nov. 1 to April 15. Snowmobiles would not be allowed to access any areas within the Basin after April 15.

“Travel management rules require us to designate an open period,” said Sibr. “We thought about what would be an appropriate date in both the good snow years and the bad snow years, as well as some consideration for protection for the native and nesting species that happens in the spring. There has to be a compromise in those dates in order to provide for those protections of wildlife, but also provide as much time as we can for OSV riding.”

This is a departure from the example set by the other national forest districts in the region, some of which considered seasonal closures as alternatives in specific areas, but not as an overall directive.

“I think it is safe to say that we have applied the season-of-use as a minimization for certain impacts in this proposed action in a little different manner than some of the other forests,” said Sibr. “The public has the opportunity to comment on what we have proposed and tell us why a different option might be better.”

OSV trails include Blackwood Canyon Road, Watson Creek and Granlibakken in Tahoe City; Fallen Leaf Lake; Fountain Place Road and Old Mount Rose Highway. Locations deemed suitable for non-motorized groomed trails include Taylor Creek, Rabe Meadow, Echo Lake Road and Meeks Meadow.

As there are currently only two Sno-Parks operated by the State of California within the Tahoe Basin (at Fallen Leaf Lake and Blackwood Canyon), this plan proposes expanding parking at Spring Creek Tract from eight to 20 spaces and Fountain Place Road from 30 to 40 spaces. It also designates new sites suitable for snow play on the west side of Spooner Junction and nearby Sawmill Pond in South Lake Tahoe.

“No one is going to disagree that all user groups need more parking,” says Troy. “Until now, not a single forest has put together an enhancement except for Stanislaus, who proposed putting in seasonal creek crossings and bridges.”

However, many including David Reichel, president of Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, doesn’t think this

plan goes nearly far enough to address the pressing needs of a growing winter recreation area.

“We are glad LTBMU recognizes that parking opportunities are the same or decreased, but their solution is not adequate,” he says. “Are there even eight spaces at Spring Creek? If it’s by the gate, I’ve never seen them. Even so, there’s less than half of what there used to be.”

Spring Creek Tract is the traditional back-country access point for the coveted ascent and descent of Mount Tallac. Over a decade ago, Caltrans closed a gate barring winter travelers from the plentiful spaces near the trailhead. So far, the gate hasn’t been reopened and the spaces have not been replaced by the road head.

“It’s one of the biggest [parking] ticket areas in the Basin and we haven’t had any meaningful discussion about it,” says Reichel. “Now I park and walk on pavement for a mile before putting on my skis. This is not a step forward. It’s cementing a step backward.”

Parking at several other popular backcountry ski trailheads along the West Shore including Jake’s Peak, Bliss Peak and Rubicon Peak was reduced during improvements done several years ago to Highway 89. Those improvements were aimed at keeping sediment from flowing into Lake Tahoe from roadways. In March 2018, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) began working with more than 20 agencies on the SR 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan to improve safety, expand travel choices, enhance visitor experience, protect the environment and promote economic vitality on the West Shore. According to TRPA, a draft plan is expected to be released for public comment during the first quarter of 2020.

“I don’t think they’re just going to kill off skiing on the West Shore, but so far there’s been a complete failure to adequately address additional winter parking,” says Reichel. “I would certainly love to see some year-round parking at all these popular recreation destinations and year-round public transportation.

It’d be nice to go skiing in January and not worry about parking. We’re pretty disappointed in the first draft of this [proposed action] because it does not improve back-country skiing in any way. There are multiple things they could do and they did not propose any of them.”

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

To review the project and make official comments, visit https://bit.ly/369LNrE. Click on “Comment/ Object on Project” on the right side. Comments may be submitted in person or by mail to: LTBMU, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. n 13

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e are fortunate to live close to many amazing places. Within a few hours’ drive, we can be in the rugged mountains, on the sandy beaches of the coast or the desert floor of Death Valley. One of my family’s favorite places to visit is the Monterey Bay area, the central coast region of California.

We visit the Monterey Bay Area several times a year to see my brother Ken Hill and his wife Valerie. Each time we visit, we spend time at the beach and exploring the area, looking for new adventures or revisiting our favorite places.

My son Anikin has been to the Monterey Bay area many times and, according to him, a trip to Monterey is not complete without visiting Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The exhibits explore the marine flora and fauna, habitat by habitat, from the ocean’s

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Tahoe City Trick-or-Treat Commons Beach | Tahoe City | Oct. 31 4-6 p.m. Free | tcpud.org

Kids Night Out Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee | Nov. 1 5-9 p.m. $22-$29 | tahoedonner.com

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Teen Scene Kahle Community Center | Stateline | Nov. 1, 8, 15 6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

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My Museum: Monterey County Youth Museum

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Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Path Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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edge to the open ocean. There are more than 35,000 creatures from 550 species featured in 200 exhibits. Anikin’s favorite exhibits are the open sea tank because it has sharks and the incredibly cute and silly sea otters. Other exhibits include the Kelp Forest, the Touch Pool, the penguins and a variety of displays of fish and sea creatures such as jellyfish, coral and octopus. When Anikin was younger, he loved the Splash Zone, which has interactive water activities for kids age 5 and younger.

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Toddler Story Time CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Sea lions at Point Lobos State

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is another great place to visit. It is home to sea birds, seals, sea otters, the occasional migrating gray whale and boisterous sea lions. We have seen many of these animals while hiking on the north and south shore trails that follow the coastline with

The trail to Sea Lion Point provides a close view of hundreds of sea lions and the Bird Island trail offers an incredible bird-watching experience.

El Estero Park is another one of Anikin’s favorite destinations. This large complex is located across from Monterey State Beach and is centered around Lake El Estero.

There are fishing piers, paddleboat rentals, a 1.2-mile exercise course, a group picnic area and Monterey Skatepark.

Anikin says the best feature is the Dennis the Menace Playground. The playground has features for every ability level, a suspension bridge, a hedge maze, a climbing wall and three large slides. It is the perfect place for kids to run, jump, climb and just have fun.

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amazing views of the ocean and hidden coves to explore. The trail to Sea Lion Point provides a close view of hundreds of sea lions and the Bird Island trail offers an incredible bird-watching experience. Get there early in the morning; it is a popular place and the parking lot fills up fast.

We grabbed to-go picnic boxes from 5th Avenue Deli in Carmel-by-the Sea before heading to Point Lobos to make the most of our visit.

During our most recent trip to Monterey, we also went somewhere new, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural

Park; otters at Moss Point along the Pacific Ocean; feeding time at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

History. Exhibits feature geology, Monarch butterflies, native birds, plants and animals.

There is also a jade display and a large jade boulder in the outdoor native garden.

Anikin explored the interactive educational stations that are set up throughout the museum. But his favorite feature is a human-sized bird nest made of twisted tree branches in the garden.

After a busy, fun-filled day of exploring the area, it is nice to have a comfortable place in which to relax and recharge. We have stayed at many places over the years but our favorite is the Hofsas House Hotel in nearby Carmel. Located in the beautiful oceanside village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hofsas House is a boutique, family-owned and family-friendly inn. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the ocean views are spectacular. Anikin’s favorite amenity is the heated, year-round swimming pool and the dry sauna. The hotel is a short walk from restaurants, shops, Carmel Beach, parks and wine-tasting rooms. | seemonterey.com  Michelle Allen is a nearly 20-year resident of Tahoe and mother to a rambunctious 6-year-old and understands the challenges of keeping kids entertained.

She may be reached at michelle@tahoethisweek.com.

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Make and Take Incline Village Library | Nov. 13 4-4:45 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

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“Polar Express” train V&T | Carson City | Nov. 15, 16, 17,18 6:30 p.m. $13-$69 | (775) 291-0208

Young Readers Society: Teen Chapter Word After Word Books | Truckee | Nov. 15

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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

The Sun in your sign signifies a pioneering push. Mars still in Libra does suggest that you could opt for the slow lane or even park it, altogether. Yet, Venus also in Scorpio indicates that you are in a curious mood and would make the effort if you could add something of value to your lot. Mercury is poised to turn retrograde also in your sign which may actually help to sharpen your focus.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

A deep dive into relationship waters has begun. This cycle will continue for several weeks.

Circumstances are pushing to work harder or smarter, probably both. You want more and so do the significant others on your stage. Deciphering what more means is important for you to decipher. It likely includes a blend of tradition and innovation.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Although expansive Jupiter is in your sign and has been all year, you are happy to take some time out for a while. This could manifest as a creative period, if behind the scenes mostly. Yet, it could also lead you to simply lay low and to rest deeply, a mini hibernation of sorts. You may feel that you have less to give now and you are wise to trust that.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Your focus has shifted from simply entertaining ideas to a more serious tone. Hopes, wishes, and ideals do have their place, yet your focus now is upon more sobering realities. These may literally include life and death themes. On the other hand, big changes are happening and you want to know what you can do about it.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Striking a balance between dreams and realities and deciphering the difference between friends and foes is a central focus now. This is a time of decision. Yet, things may not be quite as you perceive them. On the other hand, you may see quite clearly indeed but are surrounded by people who do not, in your opinion; a soul-searching time indeed.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Playing with ideas and possibilities is capturing your imagination. This could swing either way between lofty inspirations to dark scenarios. The latter can be understood as negative hallucinations. Direct your focus to the positive and to what is true and real right now, in the moment. Balancing between higher ideals and harder realities will continue.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Something is shifting within you. Although the process may be slow, it is sure. It is not simply a matter of choice, although how you respond is an important factor and does matter. The flow of destiny is always in motion like the currents of the ocean. Yet, along the way, cross-currents of destiny cause a turn, a change of direction and allegiance.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Dreams of accessing and exercising latent powers are dancing in your mind. To this end, you are willing to do the research and make investments to. This is a time pf planting seeds of power with the objective of greater returns. The power focus includes money but also emphasizes your skills, talents and natural-born gifts.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

As we approach Mercury’s retrograde cycle which begins on October 31st, you are wise to have a clear sense of your goals and objectives, if you want to be productive. If you do, you could get even more done than usual. Otherwise, you could find yourself spinning your wheels or feeling a bit lost. If the latter is the case, flow with it by seeking guidance and wisdom from outer sources.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Your focus has become sharper than it has been all year. This began early in the month, actually, and is destined to continue all year. All being well, you are currently confronting your fears head-on. Alternately, you could be downward spiraling into escape patterns. If so, there remains time to turn things around. Stepping into your power implies action.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Scorpio time is inviting you to enter your lair.

Taking space for the sake of investigation and research to getting to the bottom of things is likely. Creativity and design are also featured. Your focus may also emphasize cleaning and clearing away the old to make way for the new. In any case, allowing for quietude and privacy will meet your needs.

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Financial concerns, considerations, and responsibilities are on your mind. You began to take a more assertive approach in this regard already. Now you have entered the next phase of getting to the bottom of things. These things may include a clearer assessment of your needs, values, and priorities.

If you shorten the length of a casual red-and-green shirt, are you trimming the Christmas tee?

Hocus Focus differences: 1. Shoes are black, 2. Man has a bowtie, 3. Tree is moved, 4. Face guard is missing, 5. Boy has black eye, 6. Fence is shorter.

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KIRKWOOD DEEP Kirkwood Mountain Resort is now accepting submissions for the 6th annual Kirkwood Deep Riders Awards. Submissions must be received by Nov. 15. Awards will be announced on Dec. 14 at the Kirkwood Deep Riders Award Ceremony. | kirkwood.com

DIAMOND CUT Diamond Peak’s video edit contest is back for a second year and will be open from Jan. 1 to March 15 to accept submissions. The Diamond Cut Awards Ceremony and Screening is April 3 at The Chateau in Incline Village, Nev. | diamondpeak.com

ROSES ARE RAD FILM FESTIVAL The Roses are RAD Film Festival is an amateur film festival where Mt. Rose skiers and snowboarders have a chance to show off their editing skills on the big screen on March 13 at Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nev. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit Sierra Avalanche Center. | skirose.com

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Warren Miller Entertainment’s “Timeless”

Reel Rock 14

Nov. 1 & 2 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley

Nov. 15 | Cargo | Reno, Nev.

Warren Miller Entertainment’s 70th full-length feature film, “Timeless,” narrated by Jonny Moseley. The shows start at 7:30 p.m. with tickets at Dave’s Skis & Boards or online.

Tickets are $16. Seating is limited and the show often sells out. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | warrenmillermovie.com

Get ready for climbing’s greatest stories, stars and sends coming with Reel Rock 14. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7. Tickets are $17. | reelrocktour.com

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High Fives’ “Timeless” showing & vendor fair Nov. 1 | Reno Ballroom | Reno, Nev.

High Fives Foundation presents a showing of Warren Miller Entertainment’s “Timeless,” along with the premiere of High Fives’s B.A.S.I.C.S. The evening also features winter sport vendors, raffle prizes, celebrity athletes including J.T. Holmes, Amie Engerbretson and Connery Lundin. Tickets are $20. | highfivesfoundation.org

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Reno Pop Culture Con

Nov. 8-10 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

This three-day, fan-focused extravaganza, attendees will have the opportunity to meet comics artists and writers, book authors and celebrity guests from film and tv, as well as shop for collectibles, attend panels and programming or visit the Pop Culture Classroom’s Kids’ Lab. | renopopculturecon.com

“Return to Earth” showing Zombieland: Double Tap Oct. 31

The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ live shadow cast by Amber’s Sweets

Oct. 31

Terminator: Dark Fate Nov. 1-14

Winter is Coming Week

Board the World Film Festival II

Nov. 15

Powder & Adventure

w/ Cody Townsend & Josh Daiek

Nov. 16

Faction Ski’s The Collective Nov. 19

Shelter with Jeremy Jones Q&A Nov. 20

Visit TahoeArtHausCinema.com for showtimes, schedule, events + tkts 475 N LAKE BLVD., TAHOE CITY, CA | 530-584-2431

Winter is Coming Film Week Nov. 15-20 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City Tahoe Art Haus is bringing a week of ski films to Tahoe featuring Board the World Film Festival II on Nov. 15; Powder & Adventure with Cody Townsend and Josh Daiek at 5 and 8 p.m. on Nov. 16; Faction Ski’s “The Collective” on Nov. 19; and “Shelter” with Q&A with Jeremy Jones on Nov. 20. More films TBA for Nov. 17 and 18.

Backcountry Film Festival Nov. 16 | Ali Ale Works Truckee Public Hour Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the humanpowered experience, hosted by Tahoe Mountain Sports, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance and Alibi Ale House. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. | bit.ly/2m4dXBy

Stay Local Tahoe Film Crawl Nov. 16 | The Hanger, Tahoe Ale Worx, South Lake Brewing Co. South Lake Tahoe

Nov. 9 | Heavenly’s Cal Base Lodge | South Lake Tahoe

Nov. 17 | Tahoe Sports Hub, Alibi Ale Works, Best Pies | Truckee

TAMBA features a showing of “Return to Earth” at its annual party to celebrate another season of mountain biking and trail building at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and raffle; the film starts at 7 p.m. | tamba.org

Jan. 25 | McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Reno, Nev.

This inaugural film crawl features adventure sports documentaries, short films and episodic content with an everpresent emphasis on the environment, along with filmmaker conversations, panel discussions and live music. Featured films are “Color Rush,” “Fire & Ice,” “Tahoe Flame,” “Ramen Warriors,” “Lel,” “Another Way,” “Our Family,” “Range of Light” and “7 Stages of Blank.” Tickets are $20. | Stay Local Tahoe on Facebook

April 17 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Environmental Film Night

April 18 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City

Nov. 21 | Alpenglow Sports | Tahoe City

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

Alpenglow Sports presents the free Environmental Film Night hosted by Patagonia screening “Artifishal” and “Sacramento at Current Speed” at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Bar proceeds benefit Tahoe Food Hub. | alpenglowsports.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Nov. 10 | McKinley Arts & Culture Center | Reno, Nev.

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Nov. 22 & 23 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Feb. 15 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

Warren Miller Entertainment’s 70th full-length feature film, “Timeless,” narrated by Jonny Moseley. The shows start at 7:30 p.m. with advance tickets the Harrah’s box office and Ticketmaster. Seating is limited and the show often sells out. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | warrenmillermovie.com

Alpenglow Sports brings MountainFilm to Tahoe at 7 p.m. at part of the annual Mountain Festival. | alpenglowsports.com

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filmmakers Tahoe has a long history of creative projects coming from local filmmakers, including a new feature film coming to the big screen.

And, in case you’re wondering, for the first time in 10 years, Jon Rockwood will not be releasing a ski film this season. “Perhaps there will be another movie in the near future, but not this year,” Jon wrote in an email to Tahoe Weekly.

Roses are RAD Film Festival March 13 | Cargo Reno, Nev.

Dec. 5-8 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe Tahoe Film Festival returns featuring “Marriage Story” on opening night starring Scarlett Johansson. Crystal Bay Crown Room will be screening a series of musical documentaries throughout the festival, and enjoy a number of environmental and Latin films. The festival benefits UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. | tahoefilmfest.org

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Dec. 7 | MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. Marking 17 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

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“OUR FAMILY”

The Roses are RAD Film Festival is an amateur film festival where Mt. Rose skiers and snowboarders have a chance to show off their editing skills on the big screen. | skirose.com

Tahoe-based Mountain Grown Media premieres its new film “Our Family” as the inaug-ural Stay Local Film Crawl on Nov. 16 and 17.

“Our film delves into the close ties that make up that community and preaches why many of us live the way we do,” says filmmaker Bevan Waite on his YouTube channel.

“Come see what draws us to the mountains and how we are able to share that with our friends and family.” The full movie will be released on YouTube on Dec. 15. | mountaingrownmedia.com

Diamond Cut April 3 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev. View the winning videos at The Diamond Cut Awards Ceremony and Screening. | diamondpeak.com

“The Movie To Keep Squaw True”

Dec. 14 | Kirkwood Enjoy the latest film edits from Kirkwood skiers and riders in this video competition awards ceremony and showing. | kirkwood.com

“Winterland” showing & dinner Dec. 27 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

Available for streaming Sierra Watch has released the film “The Movie to Keep Squaw True” for free streaming. The movie centers around efforts by a group of Tahoe locals to keep Alterra Mountain Company to build a development at Squaw Valley. | sierrawatch.org/keep-squaw-true-movie

Enjoy Teton Gravity Research’s “Winterland” along with a farm-to-table dinner, whiskey tasting. | squawalpine.com

“DISRUPTED” Realization Films, a Tahoe-based, featurefilm production company run by Mark Gogolewski, Jared Drake and Steven Siig, is expected to release “Disrupted” on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles and on Jan. 31 at the Tahoe Art Haus in Tahoe City.

“Disrupted” is about a singular journey, the weight of one’s past and the impossible challenge to do right by it in the present. It is a tight-knit thriller that festers in the collateral damage of gentrification and race-related tensions rooted in modern day Oakland.

Parts of it were shot on the West and North shores of Lake Tahoe. | disruptedmovie.com

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Enjoy the Wine Walk from 1 to 5 p.m. while strolling through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | downtowncarson.org

Wine Walk at the Carson Mall 2nd Saturday | Carson Mall | Carson City, Nev. Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall on the second Saturday of the month from 2 to 6 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com

Wine Walk 3rd Saturday | 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

Reno Beer Crawl 4th Saturday | 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

An Evening of Food, Beer and Wine Tasting Nov. 1 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | 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

Downtown Wine Walk Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 | Carson City, Nev. Stroll through historic downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | downtowncarson.org

Passport to Dining Nov. 7 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach Get your passport to 30 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

Chemistry of the Cocktail Nov. 8 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev. Come as a flapper, gangster, silent film star or come as you are and explore 1920s-style libations and enjoy fare from local culinary purveyors at the museum’s premiere fundraiser. | nvdm.org

Farm to table Mediterranean cuisine paired with great wine Wine Bar & Retail Wine Shop Truckee | Squaw Valley | Tahoe City

A focused selection of wines from around the world with an emphasis on producers that farm mindfully.

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Pure Imagination 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

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Community Soup Nights Nov. 12 & 20 | Area venues Slow Food Lake Tahoe brings community together for a warm, hearty bowl of soup. For $5, participants get soup and bread at Cottonwood Restaurant on Nov. 12 and Alibi Ale Works on Nov. 20 in Truckee. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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Join us for an Evening of Pure Imagination and Celebration of Dreams That Do Come True.

Nov. 16 | Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe Truckee Rotary Club of Truckee presents the 41st annual Cadillac Ball. The theme is Glitter & Gold; come in true glam fashion. The night features music by Groove Foundry, a gourmet buffet dinner, a silent auction, a costume contest for cash and a grand prize raffle. | cadillacball.com

An Elegant Affair Nov. 22 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City Celebrate an elegant evening of tasty bites, fine wines and elegant attire to benefit North Tahoe Boosters from 6:30 to 9 p.m. | northtahoeboosters.org

Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Dec. 7 | Downtown Virginia City, Nev. Have some spirited fun in Virginia City saloons featuring specialty holiday drinks from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Reno Santa Pub Crawl Dec. 14 | Reno Arch | Reno, Nev. Dress up like Santa and run around Reno with 20,000 others dressed in their best Santa costumes. Be under the Reno Arch at 10 p.m. | renosantacrawl.com

31ST ANNUAL TAHOE CHOCOLATE & WINE FESTIVAL

November 2, 2019 6PM UNTIL 10PM HYATT REGENCY LAKESIDE BALLROOM

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

Tickets are $175 in advance. $200 at door.

Reserved tables are available.

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After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet for an intimate seated dinner featuring Bavarian-inspired, multi-course cuisine created by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. | squawalpine.com

S’moresapalooza

Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 1 & 15, March 7 & 14 | Northstar California Enjoy creative, delicious s’mores in the Village at Northstar. | northstarcalifornia.com

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Farm to Table Dinner with Olympians Dec. 26 | Olympic Village Lodge Olympic Valley

Enjoy a cozy, family-friendly dinner in the company of some of the region’s most renowned athletes. Gather beside local legends for an intimate evening of stories, camaraderie and history in the making over a buffet-style dinner. | squawalpine.com

WhiSki Farm to Table Dinner & “Winterland” showing Dec. 27 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley Enjoy a holiday Farm to Table dinner and whiskey tasting, followed by dessert, a showing of Teton Gravity Research’s “Winterland” and Q&A with the athletes. | squawalpine.com

Guests will enjoy a cozy, family-friendly, buffet-style meal beside the grand fireplace following by a showing of “The Lion King.” | squawalpine.com

German Beer Garden Jan. 4 | Winters Creek Lodge | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Enjoy beers and brats for the annual German Beer Garden from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with live music and Stein Races. | skirose.com

First Tracks Breakfast Jan. 25, Feb. 9 & March 1 | Homewood Mountain Resort Early birds looking for the freshest snow can load Madden Chair from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and take laps on Old Homewood Express before the slopes open to the public. Grab a breakfast burrito at the bottom of Madden Chair and hit the slopes. Free to passholders. | RSVP skihomewood.com

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Last Tracks Wine & Beer Feb. 1-April 11 (Saturdays) | Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders can take the last chairlift up to the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge and enjoy wine or beer tastings and appetizers before skiing down a freshly groomed run at sunset Reservations recommended; no event Feb. 15. | diamondpeak.com

Reno Onesie Crawl Feb. 8 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

With more than 70 bars, restaurants and nightclubs within walking distance, downtown Reno has established itself as the undisputed bar crawl capital. Each event is themed. Party until the sun comes up. | crawlreno.com

Ability Bash Feb. 8 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley Get your tickets to the 26th Annual Achieve Tahoe Gala feature amazing food and wine selections to benefit Achieve Tahoe. | achievetahoe.org

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200-Foot Banana Split Extravaganza March 14 | Tahoe Donner Downhill Help devour an incredible 200-foot banana split at 1:30 p.m. for free. | tahoedonner.com

Reno Santa Pub Crawl

North Tahoe’s Most Flavorful Fundraiser

Thursday, November 7, 6-9pm North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach

Enjoy tastings from 30 restaurants, caterers, wineries, and breweries, plus an extensive and valuable silent auction and raffle.

$40 Advance Tickets $60 Day of Event

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Beer & Gear March 21-22 | Homewood Mountain Resort Guests can sample new suds and find a new favorite board or skis, including a sneak peak of 2020-21 gear. Don’t miss the action at the 4th annual “Homewood King of the Hill Race” on The Face on March 21. | skihomewood.com

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BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

L ansford W. Hastings | A M a n W h o W o u l d b e K i n g optimistic claims for this desert crossing to California; in May his letter was published in the newspapers of frontier communities along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.

In St. Louis, Mo., the veteran frontiersman Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick read Frémont’s article that spring.

Fitzpatrick was well aware of the barren country being described and he laconically expressed his skepticism by saying, “This I think is a mistake.”

Hastings’ uninformed suggestion that emigrant families could negotiate the cutoff was a reckless gamble and history has never forgiven him for it.

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eople familiar with the Donner Party tragedy during the winter of 1847 have read about Lansford W. Hastings, a man who many historians blamed for the deadly debacle. Hastings is an easy target because he wrote an inaccurate booklet on emigrating to California and Oregon, a how-to pamphlet that endorsed a shorter route than the traditional wagon trail west.

He also pitched himself as a seasoned frontiersman who would personally lead wagon companies safely through his cutoff.

Hastings, however, had much more in mind for his future than being a trail guide.

Hastings was an Ohio-born attorney and early California land promoter whose popular 1845 guidebook, “The Emigrants’ Guide to Oregon and California,” relied on the idea that crossing the alkali flats south of the Great Salt Lake was the most

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The so-called Hastings Cutoff originated in 1845, when topographical engineer John C. Frémont was leading his Third Expedition to California from Missouri,

Lansford Hastings. | Courtesy Frank Titus Collection

intent on exploring the Great Basin region west of the Rocky Mountains. Oct. 14 found him camped at the future site of Salt Lake City near the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. During a previous expedition the year before, Frémont and his men had skirted the perimeter of a vast expanse of basins where surface water never reached an ocean. In his published government report, Frémont described this unique and immense hydrological region and called it the Great Basin, thus coining the geographical term that we use today.

This time around, however, Brevet Captain Frémont’s military orders were to explore the forbidding but eerily beautiful alkali flats, sandstone formations and dead-end canyons of the sparsely settled country of present-day Utah, as he headed for the Pacific Coast. If Frémont could discover a direct yet feasible wagon route straight across the desert to the Humboldt River, along with sufficient water and grass, it could shave off many miles of travel compared to the current California Trail — a route that detoured far to the north and around the region. Frémont had no wagons or families to hinder him and his rugged frontiersmen crossed 83 miles of waterless playa by horseback in a matter of days.

But the loss of 10 mules and several horses indicated that the trail was not a practical wagon road.

Most of the details of Frémont’s Third Expedition are missing; the result of a ban on his men keeping diaries and the loss of his own journal in a fire. Despite the lack of specifics, some information about the trek reached the public domain. Regardless of the obvious potential danger in the desert route, in January 1846, Frémont wrote a letter extolling the benefits of his newly discovered short-cut south of the Great Salt Lake. Frémont’s account made overly

Back in 1842, Hastings had joined a wagon train heading to Oregon, where he spent the winter acting as the attorney for Dr. John McLaughlin, the general manager of Britain’s Fort Vancouver. The following year, Hastings traveled to Sutter’s Fort in the southern Sacramento Valley.

John Sutter, a Swiss émigré, and Hastings, the first trained American lawyer to enter California, became friends. Both agreed that Alta (Northern) California should shed Mexican rule and become an independent republic. Both were strong-willed entrepreneurs who recognized that the politically unstable region offered tremendous opportunity for men with the vision to grab it for their own.

Sutter had arrived in California in the late 1830s and had been working toward establishing his own independent republic for several years. After seeing Sutter’s fledgling dream taking root, Hastings decided to establish his own domain in California. He purchased a half square mile of land from Sutter, the founder of Sacramento. The site was located about 4 miles below the mouth of the American River.

Hastings called it Sutterville and he intended for it to be a Mormon community.

To encourage more settlers, he traveled to Ohio and Missouri to promote American pioneer movements to the West Coast.

On his arrival in Missouri, the 25-yearold Hastings wrote an audacious letter to John C. Calhoun, then serving as Secretary of State under President John Tyler.

Hastings said that arrangements for a revolution were being made in California and professed deep disappointment with the United States’ neglect of American settlers on the Pacific Coast. The brash entrepreneur warned Calhoun that “if the U.S. does not give the people of Oregon and California a government of some kind soon, an attempt will be made at organizing an independent government.”

Hastings then announced to the press that he proposed to produce a guidebook to facilitate a more robust migration. He wrote his guide book, but was unable to get it commercially published. He raised money to print the book by giving a series of presentations on the benefits of western emigration; his efforts paid off when the book was released in Cincinnati in 1845.

Hastings’ promotional circuit took him to New York City.

Along the way he met Sam Brannan, a Mormon leader who was traveling to Nauvoo, Ill., the capital of the church at that time. Brannan was organizing a contingent of the faithful to sail for California from New York. Hastings told Brannon about Sutterville and said that he would happily welcome Mormons on his land in California. Brannan shared Hastings vision of a revolution to overthrow the Mexican government. To that end, Brannan wrote that his ship would carry “ambitious youths, who design to be Presidents, Governors, Judges, Legislators, and home and foreign ministers in the new republic.

Indeed, I strongly suspect that Captain Hastings aims at the highest executive office himself.”

Unfortunately for Hastings, war and the California Gold Rush ended his presidential dreams.  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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op culture, politics, news, relationships, spirituality, storytelling: there’s a podcast on almost every topic and people are seeking answers, insights and inspiration while driving, getting ready for work or cleaning the house. There are more than 700,000 active podcasts and more than 29 million podcast episodes.

What draws us to listen to certain podcasts? For some it’s knowledge and learning, for others it’s a way to escape. We listen to learn and to enjoy. For me, content is key. I love a host who is engaging, asks meaningful questions and has an in-

“ I think it’s important for everyday people to see that their icons and

Brendan Madigan interviewing Emily Harrington in his dining room. | Courtesy Brendan Madigan

idols are in the same boat.” –Brendan Madigan teresting personality and a dash of humor, and locally there a number of noteworthy and thought-provoking podcasts.

Brendan Madigan, owner of Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, curates the Winter Speaker Series. He is passionate about the outdoors and has interviewed many worldclass athletes for his podcast “Afterglow,” which is heading into its third season. It began as a hobby born from his speaker series and his passion for the ski and climbing cultures.

After a debilitating illness, Madigan couldn’t sleep, so he spent his nights listening to podcasts.

“After having my identity ripped away as an athlete, I began to look at what was important,” he says.

According to Madigan, he realized that it was less important to ask his guests about what run they skied and more important to dive deeper into their life: “I think it’s important for everyday people to see that their icons and idols are in the same boat.”

Madigan sees this human aspect as a powerful tool for his listeners. He says that we are faced with many of the same struggles in our lives whether we’ve ascended the tallest summit or skied the gnarliest terrain.

Kali Cathie Carmel hosts the local Tahoe podcast, “It’s Time to Talk — Conversations to Elevate Consciousness,” from her Tahoe City office. In her podcast, she explores an array of topics including climate change, spirituality, relationships, how to live a sustainable life and motherhood.

She sets the tone of her show by asking her guests what is important to them.

“I want to have meaningful, deep and important conversations,” says Carmel.

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She is insightful and thoughtful and guides her guests with an easygoing nature.

Another Tahoe resident offering thought-provoking content is Kellee Rich of “Higher Conversations Podcast: Conversations from Source.” In her podcast,

Kellee Rich speaks with Aaron Bigalow, founder of AmpCoil Technologies. | Courtesy Kellee Rich

she tackles many topics from health and wellness to creativity and self-improvement. She is thoughtful with her guests and asks deep and engaging questions.

Not all of Rich’s podcasts are interview driven; she also records solocasts and podcasts live events in the Tahoe region.

“Our mission is to promote and create conversations that inspire and educate,” explains Rich.

If you want to get a taste of the Tahoe life, check out “Permanent Vacation Show.”

Cohosts Dennis Alexander, Kevin Finnen and Alicia Kramer host the podcast; they dish about all things Tahoe.

“It’s a view of life from the lake with Tahoe ski bums,” says Kramer.

Cohosts Scott Sandow and Chris Gray of “The Placer Life Podcast” share gripping, touching, humorous and interesting stories about Placer County. Their recent podcast explores ghost stories of Placer County.

PODCASTS TO EXPLORE “Tahoe Land” | Capital Public Radio recently wrapped up a series of podcasts entitled “Tahoe Land,” looking of local environmental issues.

“Van Sounds” | Fil Corbitt hosts the podcast “Van Sounds.” In his show, he covers music and travel from his point of view with a smooth and gentle delivery that draws you into the places he visits and the sounds he’s listening to. Corbitt is currently working as field producer for the upcoming USA Today podcast entitled, “The City,” an investigative podcast that delves into the darker side of Reno and explores the future of the city.

“This is Reno” | “This is Reno” with host Bob Conrad is all about Reno, covering the arts, theater and music, along with issues of homelessness and climate change.

“Travel Nevada” | Produced by Corbitt, the podcast explores the beautiful and awesome places to visit in Nevada.

“Indy Matters” | The “Indy Matters” podcast explores issues and politics of Nevada.

“Sparks of Interest” | This new podcast discusses local issues in and around Sparks, Nev., hosted by Jeff Bonano, Dennis Bagley and Peggy Rew. “Reno Dads Podast” | “Reno Dads Podcast” is the idea of a former undercover CIA officer and a marketing guru. The show explores the role of fatherhood; its mission is to foster the community of fathers in the Reno and northern Nevada area.

“Reno Slant Podcast” | Brothers Adam and Nathan Shoup cohost the “Reno Slant Podcast.” The weekly podcast is devoted to keeping University of Nevada, Reno fans informed on all major Wolf Pack sports. 

Alpenglow Sports has launched its fourth Local Artist Initiative showcasing the limited-edition print “High Sierra,” from Truckee-based artist Chris Crossen. Created for Alpenglow Sports, short and long sleeve shirts with Crossen’s design are available for sale in the store and online.

The initiative was created to support North Lake Tahoe and Truckee artists by working with a local, hand-picked artist, printing his or her exclusive work on apparel and giving the artist a portion of each sale. | alpenglowsports.com

Little Free Library The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation recently helped to install and stock a new Little Free Library at Donner Creek Mobile Home Park in Truckee.

The book box was created at Truckee Roundhouse this summer by students who attended Aim High summer school program.

Truckee bookstore Word After Word Books selected and donated books to fill the shelves. | exined.org

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Andy Skaff art exhibit Wolfdale’s | Tahoe City | Oct. 31-Jan. 31 5 p.m. | wolfdales.com

Ceramics Class South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Tuesdays & Thursdays

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

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The Nevada Museum of Art’s exhibit marking the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, “Zhi Lin: Chinese Railroad Workers of the Sierra Nevada,” will close on Nov. 10.

Lin has spent much of his career making work that recalls the sacrifices of Chinese immigrant workers in the 19th Century. The exhibit features mixed-media canvases, a video installation and watercolor paintings that honor the nearly 1,200 Chinese workers who lost their lives to accidents, avalanches and explosions in treacherous Sierra terrain near Donner Summit while constructing the transcontinental railroad.

Traveling in California and Nevada between 2005 and 2007, Lin made watercolor sketches of tunnels, bridges and other sites where traces of Chinese railroad workers remain but are easily overlooked.

Rather than correct history by including Chinese people in his scenes, Lin’s paintings underscore their absence altogether.

The resulting artworks are haunting and at times abstract, provoking the viewer to contemplate the depth of the stories unfolding on canvases that extend as large as 12 feet wide. | nevadaart.org

Fall Colors Art Show

Writers in the Woods

Tahoe Art Walk

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe | Oct. 31-Nov. 30

Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Nov. 1-Nov. 2

Area venues South Lake Tahoe | 2nd Saturday

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | talart.org

“Fall Into Art” Community Rec Center Truckee | Oct. 31-Feb. 29 tdprd.org

Flora and Fauna Art Exhibit North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Oct. 31-Nov. 10

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

“Going Places: Sailing By Stars” Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Oct. 31-Jan. 23

Spindleshanks Kings Beach | Oct. 31-Nov. 3 (530) 546-2176

5-7 p.m. | (530) 543-1400, tahoeyogashala.com

Metamorphosis Art Exhibit

Open Studio

North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Oct. 31-Nov. 10

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Tuesdays

“Outboards: In-Style”

Evening of Poetry

Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Oct. 31-Jan. 23

Kings Beach Library Kings Beach | 1st Wednesday

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

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

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | (530) 544-2313

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

Nevada area schools | Reno | Oct. 31-Dec. 2

Tahoe City Library Tahoe City | 1st & 3rd Wednesday

Public Tour

Wine and Wool Wednesdays

Truckee Roundhouse Truckee | Thursdays

Glasses Wine Bar Incline Village | Nov. 6-Aug. 11

| (702) 486-3738, NevadaCulture.org

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center 2nd Tuesday

6-8 p.m. | (530) 544-2313, business.tahoechamber.org

Truckee Library | Truckee | Nov. 14 5:30-6:30 p.m. | (530) 582-7846

5-8 p.m. | tahoepublicart.com

String Together Poetry Out-Loud competition

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

Art Workshop Pizza & Pennies for Penny Bear

North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | 1st & 3rd Thursday

1-2:30 p.m. | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov

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Embellishing Gourds Class North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Nov. 14

12-4 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

Leonid Meteor Shower Photography Workshop Sugar Pine Point State Park Tahoma | Nov. 18 9 p.m. | facebook.com

5:30-7 p.m. | (530) 270-9463, glasseswinebar.com

Transcontinental Art Show Truckee Community Rec Center Truckee | Oct. 31-Oct. 31 chamber.truckee.com

Young at Heart Holiday Craft Fair Douglas County | Gardnerville | Nov. 8

10 a.m. | communityservices.douglascountynv.gov

Fiber Art Friday South Lake Tahoe Library | Nov. 1-June 4

Community Ofrendas

530) 546-2176

Tahoe Yoga Shala South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 3

Incline Village Library Incline Village | Oct. 31

| (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Nov. 12-Dec. 31

Tahoe Art League Meeting Art of Ashtanga

Gathering of Artists

1 p.m. | engagedpatrons.org

Kings Beach Library Kings Beach | Oct. 31-Nov. 3

10 a.m. | (775) 586-7000, visitcarsonvalley.org

Kristen Pobatschnig art exhibit

Community Ofredas

Community Ofrendas

Carson Valley Methodist Church Gardnerville | Nov. 2

Za’s Lakefront | Tahoe City | Nov. 3

10 a.m.-6 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

4-8 p.m. | tahoeartwalk.com

Holly Arts Heavenly Holiday Faire

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | (530) 583-9283, tahoemaritimemuseum.org

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

Las Panchitas Kings Beach | Oct. 31-Nov. 3

7-9 p.m. | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

Handcrafted Holiday Faire The Chateau | Incline Village | Nov. 9 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | facebook.com

Lifescapes Incline Village Library | 1st Friday

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

Intro Needle Felting Art Class North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | Nov. 9 12-3 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

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t seems like where I’m supposed to be and what I’m supposed to be doing,” says drummer Adam Chase of Jazz is Phish.

As the leader of projects including The DAB Sessions and James Brown Dance Party, Chase has certainly acquired a diverse taste of musical influences over the years, but there’s something that keeps him coming back to cosmic compositions of that quirky quartet from Vermont.

“Phish was the first band I’d see do intricate compositional music in a rock ‘n’ roll setting,” he says. “Even if you aren’t a fan, there is a harmonic depth to their music.”

Chase, of course, is a fan who’s been to “more than his fair share” of Phish shows starting with his virgin trip at the 1997 summer tour opener at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater when he was 14 years old.

He specifically recalls the epic “David Bowie,” which emerged from keyboardist Page McConnell’s first studio-recorded Phish composition, the bebop-y and now rarely played “Magilla,” and into a tease of jazz standard “Birdland” by Weather Report. Later on that night, the progressive rock pioneers took Dave Matthews Band saxophonist LeRoi Moore along for the ride through a psychedelic jam that featured every band member playing multiple instruments at once.

“It was the first time I’d seen any live performance like that,” he says. “I was openminded musically enough at that point to understand the things they were doing with improvisation, freedom of movement, change of theme and stuff that you don’t get at that level from a lot of rock bands. That was revelatory for me.”

Steeped in jazz influences from college, Chase started a cover band, Strange Design, after Phish broke up in 2004, that was dedicated to recreating specific shows from the group’s history, much like what Dark Star Orchestra does for The Grateful Dead.

“We got real deep in their catalogue,” says Chase. “At the time, it felt cool to keep the whole Phish thing alive. But when Phish came back, I didn’t want to keep doing it. I didn’t feel right about it.”

The experience had, however, rekindled his passion for the band’s catalogue of genre-spanning compositions.

“I fell back in love with it,” he says.

“There is really nothing like this music.”

Since his hey-day of Phish phan-dom, Chase had migrated into various jazz and funk scenes around the country playing with the likes of Grammy-winning fusion act Snarky Puppy. So he had the bright idea to invite jazz musicians to explore this music with him. Since 2015 he’s been joined by Felix Pastorius, Michael Ray of Sun Ra, Dave Grippo of Giant Country Horns, Kofi Burbridge of Surrender To

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“ It kind of hit me playing with these jazz cats that it would be kind of cool to hear how some of these guys would interpret [Phish] songs.”

–Adam Chase The Air and Natalie Cressman of Trey Anastasio Band to name few.

“It kind of hit me playing with these jazz cats that it would be kind of cool to hear how some of these guys would interpret these songs,” says Chase. “Phish’s lyrics can sometimes be a barrier for entry for some musicians, so we break down the music in an instrumental setting.”

The group worked with Phish’s publishing company to gain permission to rearrange and record the songs for their 2017 album, “He Never Spoke a Word.” So far, they’ve charted out about 40 of Phish’s nearly 400 songs into what Chase refers to a Real Book of Phish referencing the standard jazz songbook. Some tunes, such as the cyclical polyrhythms of “Foam” and the undeniably catchy head of “Cars Trucks Buses,” were always begging for jazz renditions; however, it’s on unsuspecting tunes like the garage rocker “46 Days,” the everethereal “Ghost,” college joke ditty “Dog

Log” and jam anthem “Tweezer” that Jazz is Phish find their truest footing.

This tour’s iteration features bassist John Daniel Ray of Vintage Astronaut, keyboardist Alric “A.C.” Carter of cobilling electrojam band Tauk, guitarist Lee Barbour and an L.A. horn section comprised of saxophonist Eddie Pimentel and trumpeter Aaron Janik.

“We’re bringing some of the best musicians in the world to dig into the Phish catalogue with me, taking it apart and putting it back together,” says Chase. “They stand along Frank Zappa on the level of sophistication in a rock ‘n’ roll setting.

There’s no other project I have that gets me to do these 13-minute improvisation songs with fun melodies over weird time signatures. You learn this when you’re young and your mind is blown, but when you come back to it after years of playing, it’s a testament to how great these songs are.” | crystalbaycasino.com 

Goblin Halloween Parade Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City, 5 p.m.

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

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

Mike Furlong Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m.

Michael Palascak Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m.

Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

“Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m.

“The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Halloween Bash and Costume Party The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:30 p.m.

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Hole-O-ween Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 9:30 p.m.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Tahoe Art Haus, Tahoe City, 10 p.m.

Zombie Lingerie Party w/DJ Impakt Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.

Hauntober C Street, Virginia City

NOVEMBER 1 | FRIDAY Ferrari Farms Fall Festival Ferrari Farms, Reno, 9:30 a.m.

Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Reno, 12-12:30 p.m.

October 31-November 20, 2019

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C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Kris Diehl The Idle Hour, South Lake Tahoe, 2 p.m.

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

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

Comedy Happy Hour Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 5:30 p.m.

Giggles for Golf Comedy Gala Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 5:30-9 p.m.

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

Party on The Christina Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 6 p.m.

“Timeless” The Reno Ballroom, Reno, 6:30-10 p.m.

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

“Chicago” Truckee High School, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

“Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m.

“The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

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

Michael Palascak Pioneer Underground, Reno, 9 p.m.

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

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:30 p.m.

Sun Rays Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m.

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

The Polish Ambassador w/Random Rab Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

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

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

DJ Montague St. James Infirmary, Reno, 10 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

Noche Latina Rojos Cavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

Halloween Haunted Dollhouse w/DJ Impakt Lex Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m.

Dustycloud w/Nukid The Bluebird, Reno, 10 p.m.

Terry Fator Nugget Casino Resort, Reno

The Polish Ambassador plays with Random Rab at the

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Terry Fator Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, 8 p.m.

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

Strangelove Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dream Theater Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m.

Terry Fator Upgrade to Meet & Greet Nugget Casino, Sparks, 8 p.m.

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

Girls Gone Literary Masquerade, Reno, 8-10 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

80s Night w/DJ Bobby G The Polo Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

NOVEMBER 2 | SATURDAY Ferrari Farms Fall Festival Ferrari Farms, Reno, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Dinner Murder Mystery SureStay Plus Hotel, Reno, 5:30-9 p.m.

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

Party on The Christina Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 6 p.m.

Evening with the Divas Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 6-9 p.m.

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JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

Nov. 2 | 6 p.m.

Virginia Street Brewhouse | Reno, Nev.

BETWEEN RELEASING four criticallyacclaimed albums, constant touring, multiple stints in rehab, newfound sobriety, being Steve Earle’s son, amicable and notso-amicable break-ups with record labels and facing the trials and tribulations of everyday life, it’s safe to say Justin Townes Earle has quite the story to tell. He plays alongside Jonny Two Bags of Social Distortion. | renobrewhouse.com

ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS FOLK

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Nov. 2 | 7:30 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. ERIC BURDON AND The Animals return to Tahoe to take listeners on a tour of classic rock history that includes songs such as “House of the Rising Sun,” “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” and “Spill The Wine.” | caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

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Nov. 8-9 | 8:30 p.m.

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats | Truckee FLUGELHORNIST and composer Dmitri Matheny comes down from Washington State for a weekend of shows at Truckee’s jazz joint on the corner. | moodysbistro.com 28

Michael Palascak Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m.

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

Reno Pops Orchestra: In the Shadows Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7 p.m.

“Chicago” Truckee High School, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Reno Fright Fest Greater Nevada Field, Reno, 7-11 p.m.

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

Grun Wasser, Dale,, Elleanor Burke The Holland Project, Reno, 7-10 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

David Cook Harrah’s, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

“Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 7:30 p.m.

“The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

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

Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

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

Justin Townes Earle Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, 8 p.m.

Midland Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8 p.m.

Jim Gaffigan Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Sun Rays Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m.

When Doves Cry Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Nightress FacesNV, Reno, 10 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m.

Lex Saturdays Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m.

Mark Farina 1up, Reno, 10 p.m.

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

NOVEMBER 3 | SUNDAY Live Music Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

“Ironbound” Restless Artists Theatre Company, Sparks, 2 p.m.

“The Pillowman” LTCC Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 2:30 p.m.

Reno Modern Brass Quintet Craft Wine and Beer, Reno, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

“Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Santa Smells” Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 4 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-6 p.m.

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

The Paranoyds The Holland Project, Reno, 7-10 p.m.

“Chicago” Truckee High School, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Mijares Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 7 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 4 | MONDAY West Coast Swing Dance Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, Carson City, 5:30-10 p.m.

High Desert Harmony Chorus Five Star Premier Residences, Reno, 6-7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m.

The Biggest Little Theatre & New Works Festival Bruka Theatre, Reno

NOVEMBER 5 | TUESDAY Jazzercise KCC, Stateline, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Open Mic Night hosted by James Ames Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 6:30-9 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

The Del McCoury Band Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 21, 2019 The Biggest Little Theatre & New Works Festival Bruka Theatre, Reno

NOVEMBER 6 | WEDNESDAY Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

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

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

Harlem Globetrotters Reno Events Center, Reno, 7 p.m.

“The Light Burns Blue” Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Biggest Little Theatre & New Works Festival Bruka Theatre, Reno

NOVEMBER 8 | FRIDAY Young at Heart Holiday Craft Fair Douglas County, Gardnerville, 10 a.m.

Reno Pop Culture Con Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Groove Foundry Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m.

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

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:30 p.m.

Steve Kramer Pioneer Underground, Reno, 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

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Gramatik at Cargo in Reno on Nov. 2.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

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

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

The Biggest Little Theatre & New Works Festival Bruka Theatre, Reno

NOVEMBER 7 | THURSDAY Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

“The Light Burns Blue” Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

Take 3 Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Steve Kramer Pioneer Underground, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Comedy Happy Hour Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

“The Light Burns Blue” Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

Tab Benoit Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

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

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Dmitri Matheny Group Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30-11 p.m.

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

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

DJ Montague St. James Infirmary, Reno, 10 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

Noche Latina Rojos Cavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

The Biggest Little Theatre & New Works Festival Bruka Theatre, Reno

NOVEMBER 9 | SATURDAY Reno Pop Culture Con Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Silver State Pageants presents Curvy Queen Pageant Carson Valley Inn, Minden, 6-10 p.m.

Steve Kramer Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

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

Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Classix Series: Enigma Variations Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Jim Breuer Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Dmitri Matheny Group Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30-11 p.m.

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

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

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

Groove Foundry Bar of America, Truckee, 9-9:30 p.m.

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

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

Pink Party ft. SkiiTour The BlueBird Nightclub, Reno, 9 p.m.

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

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m.

Lex Saturdays Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno The Biggest Little Theatre & New Works Festival Bruka Theatre, Reno

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

Reno Pop Culture Con Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 2-9:30 p.m.

Veterans’ Day Salute Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 3-5:30 p.m.

Classix Series: Enigma Variations Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 4 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Z-TRIP

Nov. 1-2 | 6 p.m.

Hard Rock | Stateline, Nev.

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Z-Trip

JUSTIN MARTIN AND Z-Trip will headline a two-day party for the homecoming of the “Christina,” an iconic Playa art car. Martin, an American House DJ/ producer based in San Francisco, will headline on Nov. 1, with Zach Sciacca, better known as DJ Z-Trip, an American DJ and producer from Phoenix, Ariz., will headline Nov. 2. Z-Trip is a pioneer of the mashup movement. | dockedathardrock.com

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Veterans Day Parade Downtown, Reno, 11:11 a.m.

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

High Desert Harmony Chorus Five Star Premier Residences, Reno, 6-7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m.

“MOTHER OF MY Children” by Black Belt Eagle Scout was hailed as one of the best rock albums of 2018 by Pitchfork Magazine. This year’s “At the Party With My Brown Friends” is a delicate, softspoken return for indigenous Swinomish/ Inupiaq artist Katherine Paul. | hollandreno.org

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NOVEMBER 12 | TUESDAY Bingo Tuesday’s with T~n~Keys MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night hosted by James Ames Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 6:30-9 p.m.

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

Youth Orchestra Fall Showcase Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7-9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

Black Belt Eagle Scout The Holland Project, Reno, 7-10 p.m.

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

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13 | WEDNESDAY Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

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

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

Chris Costa Polo Lounge, Reno, 7-10:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Young Thug & Machine Gun Kelly Reno Events Center, Reno, 8 p.m.

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

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

NOVEMBER 14 | THURSDAY Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Ghost Tour Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill, 7 p.m.

“The Light Burns Blue” Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Jordan Rock Pioneer Underground, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

NOVEMBER 15 | FRIDAY Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Reno, 12-12:30 p.m.

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

“The Light Burns Blue” Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, 2 p.m.

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

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

Comedy Happy Hour Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

The Haunted Side Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

“The Importance of Being Ernest” Reno High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

“The Humans” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Nevada Chamber Opera: Once Upon a Time Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

Cheech and Chong Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m.

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

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

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

Snow Tha Product Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 9 p.m.

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

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

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:30 p.m.

Jordan Rock Pioneer Underground, Reno, 9 p.m.

Bert Kreischer Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 9 p.m.

SunSquabi w/Michal Menert Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

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

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

DJ Montague St. James Infirmary, Reno, 10 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

Noche Latina Rojos Cavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

Sacha Robotti 1up, Reno, 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 16 | SATURDAY Handmade for the Holidays Shopping Mall, Sparks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Winter in Wonderland Expo & Ball Wilbur D. May Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Haunted Side Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 12 p.m.

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

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 2-9:30 p.m.

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

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SunSquabi w/Michal Menert Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Jazz is Phish + Tauk Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

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

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Circus Circus, Reno, 10 p.m.

Lex Saturdays Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 10 p.m.

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

Cadillac Ball Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, Truckee, 5 p.m.

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

Atreyu/Whitechapel Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 6-11 p.m.

Jordan Rock Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

Cooking with Turf Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7-9 p.m.

Contra Dance McKinley Arts and Culture Center Auditorium, Reno, 7-9:30 p.m.

“The Importance of Being Ernest” Reno High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

“The Light Burns Blue” Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

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

“The Humans” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

ABK & Big Hoodoo Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Nevada Chamber Opera: Once Upon a Time Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

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

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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NOVEMBER 17 | SUNDAY Live Music Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Winter in Wonderland Expo & Ball Wilbur D. May Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

“The Humans” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 2 p.m.

“Matilda, The Musical” Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 2-9:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

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

NOVEMBER 18 | MONDAY West Coast Swing Dance Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, Carson City, 5:30-10 p.m.

High Desert Harmony Chorus Five Star Premier Residences, Reno, 6-7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Polo Lounge, Reno, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 19 | TUESDAY Bingo Tuesday’s with T~n~Keys MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night hosted by James Ames Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 6:30-9 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

Handel: “Messiah” Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Swing Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 20 | WEDNESDAY Unplugged Truckee Philosophy, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

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

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

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

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:30 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

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

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

CLASSICAL

Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m.

Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. CELEBRATE THE beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by the University Symphony Orchestra, University Symphonic Chorus, University Concert Chorus and University Chamber Singers. | events.unr.edu

NOVEMBER 21 | THURSDAY Luke Stevenson Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village, 6-10 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

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

“The Importance of Being Ernest” Reno High School, Reno, 7 p.m.

University Symphony Orchestra Autumn Celebration Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

“The Humans” Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

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

Live Music Atlantis Cabaret Bar, Reno, 8 p.m.

Fall Dance Festival Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church of Fine Arts, Reno, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke The Library Taphouse & Hookah Lounge, Reno, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

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Tahoe’s Foodie Culture S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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he aroma of sautéing onions and garlic emanating from a kitchen, spices percolating in a pan or fresh baked sourdough bread warm out of the oven are just a few of the scents that that call us to gather around a table and partake in a meal. Tahoe is a culture of outdoors.

We are also a foodie culture. We love our food and drink. It’s a way to gather and connect whether at a restaurant, hosting an intimate dinner or partaking in a potluck dinner at a friend’s house.

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & CRAFT BEER Specialty cocktails created by avant-garde cocktail mixologists have taken center stage. Mixologists create unique flavors and infusions that enhance our spirits. Beer has a cult following in Tahoe. Breweries have popped up in all of the nooks and crannies of the community on highlighting brews with new twists and flavor profiles.

DINING OUT Dining out is an adventure with multicourse menus and wine pairings showcasing what’s new and trendy. Chefs are creating, recreating and finding inspiration from around the globe. Food and wine festivals abound. And even potluck dinner parties reflect new trends in eating whether it’s Keto, Paleo, low-carb or plant-based cuisine.

“ With access to higher-end lodging and more people visiting from the city, there is a need for an elevated culinary experience. It’s been a collective effort with restaurant owners to elevate the experience.”

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While many food fads come and go, some cuisine standards remain steady. Who doesn’t love a good Italian or Mexican meal?

For those of us foodies at heart we are continually on the hunt for the new trends, twists on world cuisine and innovative influences in our area:. Think soup dumplings, Korean barbecue or Ethiopian fare.

Currently many eyes are on a plant-based movement; we see Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger gracing menus along with more vegetarian and vegan options. Tahoe is particularly sensitive to gluten and a host of menus reflect these dietary preferences.

Restaurants find themselves at the center of dietary trends and cater to patrons that adhere to Keto, Paleo, gluten-free and vegan diets thus making it easier for people with such dietary needs to dine out.

COMFORT FOOD Ramen, Hot Pots and Poke menus have popped up around the lake and reflect our desire for healthier menus that do not compromise on flavor or taste. Comfort foods tend to crop up during the winter months — especially craved after a long day of skiing. Comfort foods, too, can take on a new twist. Burger, chili or mac and cheese are winter winners. Add lobster or bacon and vegetables in your mac and cheese and it’s a whole different animal.

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EAT LOCAL MOVEMENT Tahoe’s food culture is reflected in the eat local food movement. The Tahoe Food Hub’s Farm shop and Slow Food Lake Tahoe support the local food movement educating the community on growing, preparing and accessing local and sustainable food. Member-based CSA (community supported agriculture) boxes drive trends

and awareness of our food culture to the local consumer. In the spring and summer, farmers’ markets abound in Tahoe along with a number of natural grocery stores that support not only the health of the community but also the local food culture.

Many Tahoe restaurants tend to remain true to their California roots. Fresh, local and sustainable is still the foundation of many menus. Seasonal menus are at the heart of many of the restaurants in Tahoe.

CULINARY EXPERIENCE Paul Reder, co-owner of The Loft in South Lake Tahoe, has been in the restaurant and entertainment industry for 32 years. He has seen a lot of change and his opinion is it’s all for the better.

“With access to higher-end lodging and more people visiting from the city, there is a need for an elevated culinary experience. It’s been a collective effort with restaurant owners to elevate the experience on the South Shore. Sample the Sierra and farm-to-table events have raised the awareness that we are a foodie market and a destination for great food,” says Reder.

Taste at The Loft is one of the restaurants meeting the demand as more people with sophisticated tastes visit and move to Tahoe. For Taste, this consciousness in food and trends has cultivated a number of events like its new winemaker’s series.

Reder acknowledges that many influences in the market have “raised the level of the

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culinary experience in South Lake Tahoe.”

In Truckee, restaurateurs are shifting trends to cater to their patrons. Chris St. Martin and Ryan Dierks of Truckee Tavern lead the way with their new project Roco Como, which offers Mexican and Japanese served under one roof.

South Tahoe Restaurant Association’s Annie Handrick acknowledges that their restaurant members are reflective of the culinary atmosphere in South Lake.

I’ll continue to delve into the culture of the Tahoe food scene and explore what’s new, what matters, the many aspects of our food scene and its impact on our environment, health, wellbeing and social fabric of the community in every edition of Tahoe Weekly and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.  Priya Hutner is a writer, personal chef and workshop facilitator. She is the owner of the Seasoned Sage, which prepares organic artisan meals for dinner parties and events. She also offers in-home cooking classes, parties and local pop up dinners. As a breath meditation teacher and long-time yogi, she facilitates workshops and classes that focus on gaining a deeper awareness of self. Read more at TheTahoe-Weekly.com; click on Local Flavor. Send story ideas to priya@tahoethisweek.com. | (772) 913-0008, pria78@gmail.com, seasonedsage.com

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infandel is known as America’s wine (even though it probably originated in Eastern Europe) no other country has so wholeheartedly embraced this delicious varietal. Being that this loveable lug of a wine grape has been welcomed and celebrated as our own and because some entertaining Zinfandel stories abound, it clearly deserves some extra ink. This story will be told in three parts.

Anyone who has been introduced to these wines in the last 20 years knows its signature style is that of a fruit-filled blockbuster. Many high-volume offerings have a touch of sweetness and the wow factor that high levels of alcohol bring.

There’s nothing wrong with these big bruisers and those characteristics make the wines wonderful matches for bold foods such as barbecue and chocolate desserts.

That style also contributes to value price

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levels because the grapes can be grown at high yields and ripeness levels and still retain concentrated fruit flavors that please the palate. This allows producers to make large volumes of yummy, if simple, wine at low cost.

What goes missing in such wines is complexity and nuance and they have a tendency to overpower most foods. Being one of the few people I know who collects, catalogs and enjoys aged Zinfandels, I feel uniquely qualified to communicate the history of these beauties over the past 150 years, as well as tell you about some modern versions that offer the old-school styles and charm.

Italian immigrants and their neighbors started planting this grape in California about 150 years ago, usually in vineyards that were referred as mixed blacks, because they typically had multiple grape varieties that were all fermented together into sturdy reds. Through tasting trials, these pioneers determined that Zinfandel was their favorite. So as the vineyards needed

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partial or complete replanting, Zinfandel became more prevalent. These vineyards were all over California, but as America’s populations moved west and development of land increased, these sites were some o f the first casualties.

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Fortunately California’s state government kept accurate agricultural records, so we now know which existing sites are truly old-vine. A seminal example of that is Rockpile Ridge Vineyard in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, which was planted by the Mauritson Family in the 1860s and is still producing great wine from their eponymous brand.

Finding true old-vine wines can be a challenge because use of the term is completely unregulated.

That’s right, any brand can label their version old vine. But fear not because in the next few columns, I’ll give you a primer on how to identify authentic producers so you can experience your own personal Zintopia.

Cheers to your journey. 

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Chemistry of the Cocktail The Discovery | Reno | Nov. 8

Whisper the secret password to enter the Science Speakeasy at the 8th annual Chemistry of the Cocktail, The Discovery’s premier fundraising event. Come as a gangster, flapper, silent film star or come as you are and explore 1920s-style libations, enjoy delectable fare from local purveyors and provide support to the museum’s mission. 7-10 p.m. $125-$150 | (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org

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Community Soup Night is Back Tahoe Food Hub and Slow Food Lake Tahoe bring back Community Soup Nights on Nov. 12 and 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring soup made with seasonal ingredients from farms in the Sierra foothills. All proceeds benefit Tahoe Food Hub and Slow Food Lake Tahoe’s program to build a sustainable food community.

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An Evening of Food, Beer and Wine Tasting Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Stateline | Nov. 1

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.

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Community Soup Nights bring family and friends together to enjoy a warm, affordable and delicious bowl of soup made from fresh, local and sustainably-sourced ingredients. It is a collaboration between Tahoe Food Hub and Slow Food Lake Tahoe.

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Reno Wine Walk Downtown | Reno | Nov. 16

Every third Saturday the Riverwalk Merchants Association hosts the popular Wine Walk along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno. 5 p.m. $20 | visitrenotahoe.com

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Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Incline Village | Nov. 2

The 31st annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival offers chocolate and wine tasting and a silent and live auction to benefit Sierra Community House. This year’s theme is Willy Wonka: Pure Imagination. 6-10 p.m. | (775) 685-0638, tahoechocolatefestival.org

Whole Foods opening Whole Foods Market South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 6

Opening day celebrations will include complimentary refreshments, bites and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market South Lake Tahoe reusable tote bag, as well as a savings card and a miniature loaf of bread to honor the Whole Foods Market tradition of breaking bread with the community. 9 a.m. Free | wholefoodsmarket.com

Passport to Dining North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | Nov. 7

North Tahoe Business Assocation brings together 30 restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries for a night of unlimited tastings to excite the palate. The popular event features a raffle and silent auction including Northern California getaway packages and many valuable items. 6-9 p.m. $40-$60 | (530) 546-9000, northtahoebusiness.org

Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe Truckee | Nov. 16

Rotary Club of Truckee presents the 41st annual Cadillac Ball. The theme is Glitter & Gold; come in true glam fashion. The night features music by Groove Foundry, a gourmet buffet dinner, a silent auction, a costume contest for cash and a grand prize raffle.

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Dinner & Dance Sierra Valley Grange Hall Loyalton | Nov. 16

Enjoy a dinner and dance on the 3rd Saturday of each month with a country-style pork 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10. Dance lessons 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free with paid admission.

Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5. Benefits Sierra Valley Grange Hall. 5:30-10:30 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

Tahoe Forest Cooking Club Tahoe Forest Center for Health Truckee | Nov. 21

Each month, Registered Dietitian Lisa Fligor, MS, RDN, LD, will provide a fun and interactive cooking demo. You get to taste test and take home easy, healthy and delicious recipes. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | (530) 5873769, tfhd.com

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went to make an easy supper the other day. I was pretty hungry because I hadn’t been able to make anything elaborate because I hurt my right hand. For a few days, I was eating Klondike Bars and pre-made, fast stuff like that.

I only got a small piece of meat, but it was good for a few meals — and like with stew, the meat was even more tender the second time around.

I craved meat and I wanted to make something delicious but easy, that didn’t involve a lot of cutting. So, I picked up a piece of chuck roast, some boiling onions, baby carrots and celery hearts for a pot roast. The only thing I had to do was cut the celery in half. Once the meat was seared and the celery was cut, all I had to do was put everything in the pan, cover with liquid and toss in the oven for a couple hours. I didn’t bother with potatoes because I really like to do them separately.

I only got a small piece of meat, but it was good for a few meals — and like with stew, the meat was even more tender the

second time around. Oh, and be sure to save the leftover broth. You will want to make this again soon.

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Click on Local Flavor: Chef’s Recipe The day after I made my pot roast one of my friends who was getting ready to move to Texas, cleaned out her freezer and brought in a whole bunch of frozen dinners. When I first hurt my hand, I would have paid big bucks for one of those things.

Yup, timing is everything, and timing for me just wasn’t good this time.

Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. 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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POT ROAST

From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 1-2 lb. piece of chuck roast 4 boiling onions, peeled 20 petite baby carrots 4 celery stalks, cut into sticks ¼ C red wine ¾ C port ¼ C demi or 1 can beef broth 1 quart water 1 T oil 2 bay leaves Salt Pepper Garlic powder

Season the roast with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Get the oil hot in a heavy pan and sear the roast on all sides. Remove the meat from the pan and add the wine and port and let reduce by half. Add everything back into the pan, covering the meat halfway with water and broth. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover the pan and cook at 250 degrees F for 2 to 3 hours or until everything is tender.

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