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THE FLOOZIES Rising up & giving back

TOURING TAHOE MEADOWS The season’s first ski

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DOWNHILL SKI GUIDE WINTER 2016-17

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Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose and Northstar were all preparing to open runs on Nov. 18 as of press time for this edition, with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Boreal and Sugar Bowl not far behind. Each year, skiers and ski resort operators anxiously await incoming storm fronts to bring white gold to the mountain ranges, and carefully monitor weather conditions for the chance to give Mother Nature a hand by turning on snow guns.

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We’re just as anxious for the winter season to begin at the Tahoe Weekly office, eyeing each drop of snow to see how much will stick, feverishly checking Web pages and Facebook posts for resort openings, and willing the snow to start falling from the sky like manna from heaven.

30 Puzzles 31 Horoscope 32 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 32 The Floozies 36 The Joy of Music 38 Calling Ophelia

In what has become our tradition to do our part to kick off each ski season, we have two special features in this edition of Tahoe Weekly – our annual Downhill Ski Guide inside this issue, and the Winter 2016-17 edition of our Tahoe Powder magazine, which is also included in this edition.

The Downhill Ski Guide gives our readers a snapshot of Tahoe’s 15 ski areas and what they have in the works for the 2016-17 season, while Tahoe Powder magazine focuses on the pleasure and business of skiing from bagging Mt. Rose’s 16 Chutes in a single day, to examining how snow making has changed the ski industry to a profile on local Olympian Maddie Bowman.

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

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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.

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SKI SEASON OPENS IN TAHOE The crisp winter blanket of white that envelopes the Sierra Nevada each year has begun to cover the peaks and valleys of the Range of Light, including in the Tahoe Sierra where skiers and snowboarders anxiously await the opening of downhill ski resorts.

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Paul Raymore finds fresh snow on the side of the Battleborn Run at Diamond Peak Ski Resort above Incline Village, Nev., on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe during the 2015-16 ski season. Diamond Peak will open for the 2016-17 ski season on Dec. 15. Read our annual Downhill Ski Guide in this issue for the latest on Tahoe’s ski resorts. Photography

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High Camp

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

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

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

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

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truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built in-cluding The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868).

Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

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$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

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Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

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

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

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City is decked out for the holidays with its annual Holly Arts exhibit. | Mael Passanesi

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Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building. TART

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

Tahoe Science Center

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th Century and a pair of 8-footlong skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, (Thurs.-Mon., summer)

Incline Village

Truckee

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255

Stateline

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College.

Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours.

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Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

Truckee

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

Donner Summit

969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463

Old Jail Museum

Tahoe City

Western SkiSport Museum

VISITORS’ CENTERS

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

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

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Incline Village

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City

Truckee Railroad Museum Squaw Valley

Donner Summit Historical Society

Tahoe City

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

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe Truckee

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

35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

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

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How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

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About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

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

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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Touring Tahoe Meadows THE SEASON’S FIRST SKI

EVERY TUESDAY

STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

perfect fit for the last day of October.

Coming back down the slope on touring skis with little coverage is always a bit nerve wracking. I was curious when a rock or stump was going to reach out and say hello. I made a series of long traverses back to the flatter sections in the trees where I was presented with several options: glide over to the open meadow then head downstream toward the backside of Slide Mountain, wander around some more in the powder in the trees or return to the car.

Being the first ski of the year, I chose the car. I’d spent a nice hour and a half tromping through the trees, got my ski legs back and found exultation in the white stuff. It turned out to be a good decision because on the way back the sunny spots brought my skis to a screeching halt as several inches of snow caked to the base.

Hey, it was October. I was happy to be able to ski — and next time, I will bring some wax.

Kings Beach Library offers Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. | (530) 582-7846

Family Story Time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Family Story Time every Wednesday from 4 to 4:45 p.m. with stories, songs, games and crafts. All ages. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY THURSDAY

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays.

Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Story Time Tahoe City

Tahoe City Library hosts Story Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. | (530) 582-7846

Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 2 to 3 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

EVERY FRIDAY

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

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M

y first cross-country ski of the year is almost always a tour across Tahoe Meadows and up through the forest to Chickadee Ridge overlooking Lake Tahoe.

The views are certainly spectacular, but the real reason this ski usually captures first place is because at 8,500 feet in elevation, it gets snow when it is still raining at lake level.

On Halloween morning, I headed up Mount Rose Highway from Incline Village to Tahoe Meadows. As I drove, there

through the stark whiteness, with bright blue sky popping above the mountains.

From the car, I headed into the trees on the edge of the meadow where the shade kept the snow cool. Sometimes the snow was powdery, sometimes breakable crust, but always it was a joy to again be moving through snow. I had the place pretty much to myself. There were a few other tracks and a car or two along the road, but most of the time the only tracks I could see were mine.

I climbed through the trees, stopping to listen to the chickadees chirping in the lodgepole pines. Once I reached the top of their namesake ridge, I found a distant view of Lake Tahoe and Freel Peak. was little sign of snow and I began to get nervous that I would be using hiking boots instead of skis. I should have known better.

While these fall storms invariably bring rain at lake level, 8,000 feet seems to be the magic number at which rain turns into blankets of snow. Sure enough, as soon as I reached that elevation I entered a world of white.

The snow was not deep, probably 6 inches had fallen the night before. I was glad I had brought my October skis, which have scraped across hundreds of rocks and branches over the years. But rocks didn’t phase me, I was out on snow, slowly gliding

I climbed through the trees, stopping to listen to the chickadees chirping in the lodgepole pines. Once I reached the top of their namesake ridge, I found a distant view of Lake Tahoe and Freel Peak, which sits above the lake’s southern fringe. The impossibly bright sky and swiftly leaving remnants of the previous night’s storm were certainly a beautiful addition to the shimmering surface of Lake Tahoe. The whitebark pines that stood proudly all around me, however, were equally awesome. Their thick coats of snow and hoarfrost gave them a mysterious and ghostly demeanor, a

Exploring Tahoe Meadows From Incline Village, it is about 7.5 miles up State Route 431 to Tahoe Meadows. There is parking on the right side of the road just as you reach the meadow. From the car, I headed into the trees on the south side. You can also ski out from the north side of the highway down the old road to Incline Lake for good touring. The north side of the highway allows snowmobiles.

The Mount Rose area is also excellent for back-country downhill skiing.

Most skiers choose to ski into the higher slopes around Tamarack Peak on the north side of the highway. Back-country skiing in the area on steeper slopes should not be attempted without avalanche knowledge. Bring a buddy who has the skied the area before if this is your first trip out.

This area attracts skiers, snowshoers, sledders, hikers and snowmobilers. Be advised that hiking or snowshoeing over ski tracks makes for a less enjoyable experience for skiers, especially on slopes.

Blaze your own trail instead. 

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NOV. 17 | THURSDAY River Talk Area venues

Truckee River Watershed Council hosts a one-hour virtual tour of the Truckee River at 8 a.m. at the council offices and again at 5:45 p.m. in Tahoe Donner. | RSVP (530) 550-8760

Canned goods mixer Truckee

Northstar California Tavern 6330’ will host the Truckee Chamber mixer from 5 to 7 p.m.

This is also a canned food collection party.

Joint mixer with North Lake Tahoe Chamber. | truckeechamber.com

Hear from the best Olympic Valley

FILM DOCUMENTS

WOMEN SURFERS Squaw Valley Institute hosts the premiere of the “It Ain’t Pretty” film at Olympic Village Lodge on Nov. 18. Watch as some of the greatest women surfers make history and face their first Mavericks big wave competition in a stirring film by Dayla Soul.

“It Ain’t Pretty” is a film about the women who surf San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, as well as a movement that has women forging new tides in women’s big wave surfing. Over the course of three years, filmmakers followed and documented the stories of these Bay Area women, exploring what drives their passion to paddle out. The film follows a variety of surfers from a range of different abilities and skill, from the driven beginner to the professional big wave surfer in order to investigate what it is that draws each of these women to surf these unforgiving waters.

It is cold, foggy, heavy and in the red triangle, the natural habitat for great white sharks.

“It Ain’t Pretty” explores how these factors affect each woman. Filmmaker Soul challenges women’s surfing stereotypes. Soul has spent most of her life living by the coast and looking for the next big swell. But what she found while surfing Ocean Beach for the past two decades was that the true story of women’s surfing needed to be told.

Soul describes the documentary as a film “about the challenges and triumphs of female big wave surfers fighting sexism in the water, in competition, in the media and in the surf industry.”

Big wave surfers Bianca Valenti, Rebecca Wunderlich and Monique Kitamura will be in attendance alongside film producer Kathleen Egan to sign posters with Q & A opportunities before and after the film. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and event begins at 7 p.m. General admission to this event is $10 and SVI members are admitted free. | squawvalleyinstitute.org

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Alpenglow Winter Film Series showcases locals and athletes sharing their adventures in the mountains. Dave Nettle, professional climber and cofounder, is the annual kickoff presenter with “Ski Mountaineering in the Tyrol: Hut to Hut Ski Touring in the Stubai Alps.” At the Olympic Valley Lodge at 7 p.m.

Free. (See Powder Report for details.) | squawalpine.com

NOV. 18 | FRIDAY Simply elegant Tahoe City

An Elegant Affair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. marks the beginning of winter season and is a great chance to get dressed up and enjoy the wintertime ambiance of beautiful downtown Tahoe City in the Boatworks Mall, a fully enclosed venue. Sample food, wine and brews, get dressed up, socialize all while fundraising for the North Tahoe Booster Club. | northtahoeboosters.org

Expert on EU Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College celebrates International Education Week with Dr. Przemysław Osiewicz, a Fulbright-sponsored expert in European Union foreign policy. He will discuss Brexit, the Iranian nuclear program, Syria and the Russian annexation of the Crimea, among other things. Dr. Osiewicz is a professor at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, specializing in international relations, particularly issues of the Middle East. The talk is from noon to 1:15 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

It’s the new tide Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Institute presents the movie “It Ain’t Pretty” at Olympic Village Lodge at 7 p.m. The film is about the women who surf San Francisco’s Ocean Beach. Big-wave surfers Bianca Valenti, Rebecca Wunderlich and Monique Kitamura will be in attendance alongside film producer Kathleen Egan to sign posters and answer questions before and after the film. Free to SVI members, $10 general. | squawvalleyinstitute.org

NOV. 18-20 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Holiday Faire South Lake Tahoe

The Valhalla Grand Hall will be decorated in a festive holiday mode. Twenty-plus local vendors and artists will be offering a varied assortment of hand-made and other special items for purchase. Santa Claus comes to visit; local school choirs and other musical groups perform Saturday and Sunday. | valhallatahoe.com

NOV. 19 | SATURDAY Get some tips Graeagle

The Health and Wellness Fair is at the Mohawk Community Resource Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Demos and tips on nutrition, fitness, gardening, cooking, massage, skin care, samples and prizes. Free entry. | (530) 836-0446

Come one, come all Kings Beach

The annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration is from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center. All are welcome. Suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family for a full Thanksgiving meal. Or donate one new unwrapped gift, canned goods or bring a potluck dish to share. Volunteers are needed also to help cook, serve, set up and clean up. | (775) 230-1066

Meet up at the library South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Library hosts a young adult writers’ meet-up from 3 to 4 p.m. Meet fellow writers for an afternoon of socializing, discussion and writing. Snack and use of laptops free. | (530) 573-3185

Summon the snow gods South Lake Tahoe

Lifescapes, a memoir writing program for seniors, is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Library. First and third Fridays of each month.

All are welcome. | (775) 832-4130

The second annual BlizzardFest at Beach Retreat and Lodge will summon the snow gods to provide precipitation early and often.

The “Pray for Snow Party” from 4 to 8 p.m. features games, vendors, raffle contests and music from jazz, funk artist Scott Pemberton at 9. Raffle proceeds go to the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless. | tahoebeachretreat.com

Gather for the lights Truckee

No-cook Thanksgiving Tahoe City

Share and write Incline Village

All are welcome to the Downtown Holiday Festival and Bud Fish Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4:15 to 6 p.m. Santa will be only one of the highlights. There will be singing, hot chocolate and more. Meet at the Train Depot. | truckeerotary.com

Heart (and belly) warming Truckee

For Goodness Sake will host a Gratitude Potluck at 5 p.m. Participants can bring a dish to share, socialize and share gratitude. | forgoodnesssake.org

Schedule of fun Incline Village

Parents’ Night Out for Grades K-5 is at Incline Recreation Center. Drop off kids from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a night of fun, pizza, arts and crafts, games and a movie.

Register early. $30, $25 with IVGID pass. | yourtahoeplace.com

Turkey Gobble for community members and families from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rideout Community Center. Holiday dinner with all the fixings. $10 per person. | tcpud.org

Movie premier South Lake Tahoe

Local Freshies, in association with 4Frnt Skis, will host a movie premiere of “Here and Now” along with “Tahoe: The Daily Routine” at Basecamp Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Free. (See Powder Report for details.) | localfreshies.com

NOV. 22 | TUESDAY What’s your genre South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Writers Works is an open workshop for writers of all genres that meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Charter Advertising Design. | bonafidebooks.com

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Keoki Flagg

NOV. 25 | FRIDAY Inspired by the East Clio

Nakoma Resort will offer a Pacific Rim Dinner in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Wigwam Room from 5 to 8 p.m. The Asianfusion four-course meal is $50 per person or ala carte. Reservations are suggested. | (877) 462-5662

Film not everywhere Olympic Valley

Warren Miller’s film, “Here, There & Everywhere,” will be shown at Olympic Village Lodge at 7:30 p.m. (See Powder Report for details.) | warrenmillermovie.com

NOV. 25-26 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Gifts on sale Graeagle

Mohawk Community Art Faire at the Graeagle Fire Hall is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for holiday gifts: jewelry, textiles, metal and wood works, plus paintings, photography and crafts.

Free entry. | (530) 836-0446

NOV. 26 | SATURDAY ‘Tis the season Markleeville

The fifth annual Magical Markleeville Christmas Faire is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown. Shop for artisan gifts. Food will be provided by Food Alley. The Douglas Dynamics will be caroling. A cookie and candy contest will begin at noon in front of Creekside Lodge. | alpinecounty.com

Español and English Truckee

Spanish Story time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Truckee Library. Bilingual stories, songs and rhymes are offered on the last Saturday of every month. | (530) 582-7846

Turn on the tree Tahoe Donner

The 11th annual “Light Up the Night” Tree Lighting Event will be at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 5 to 7 p.m. Join Santa for holiday activities including arts and crafts workshop, hot chocolate and s’mores. | tahoedonner.com

Get a jump on gifts Tahoe City

Tahoe City Holiday Hop/Small Business Saturday kicks off the holiday season. Guests can stroll through local stores while enjoying wine, snacks and festive surroundings. Local cards available for discount shopping and to win prizes. | visittahoecity.com

Calendar has opening Olympic Valley

The Women of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Ski Patrol Calendar will make its debut from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery Keoki in the Village at Squaw. Keoki Flagg photographed the 13 women, who will be at the opening to answer questions and tell stories.

The event is free and open to the public. No RSVP needed. | gallerykeoki.com

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T H E WO M E N O F

SQUAW ALPINE SKI PATROL Local photographer Keoki Flagg has released the Women of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Ski Patrol Calendar to benefit avalanche education scholarships.

The calendar features the 13 female patrollers from the 2015-16 winter season.

“I feel the soul of mountain like is grounded in nature, and our ski patrol women live it daily, personifying power and commitment, inspiring us all to live deeply now.

To me, their natural beauty arises from their daily immersion in the ever changing environment of our mountain and by living every moment to its fullest,” Flagg says of the calendar.

A debut celebration will be Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallery Keoki at the Village at Squaw Valley to meet some of the featured patrols. The event is free and open to all ages. The calendar is available at locations at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, the Tahoe City Visitor Center and online. | squawalpine.com/womenofpatrol

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A DV E NT U R E S G A LO R E OPENS

WINTER FILM SERIES Alpenglow Sports opens its 11th annual Winter Film Series on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. featuring Tahoe local hero Dave Nettle at Olympic Village Lodge with his show “Ski Mountaineering in the Tyrol: Hut to Hut Ski Touring the Stubai Alps.” This year’s Winter Film Series is being sponsored by Tahoe Weekly magazine.

Each November, the eagerly anticipated winter tradition for North Tahoe’s skiing, climbing and adventure community begins with co-founder Nettle. Designed to inspire, motivate and educate, the event runs from November through February and showcases four to five famous athletes who share tales of adventure from remote mountain ranges across the globe.

Nettle’s show is driven by beautiful images, hilarious narrative and just enough emotion to bring a tear to the eye.

The crew was able to make the most of what the Austrian Tyrol is all about: mountains, skiing, hospitality and great food and wine.

On Dec. 1, prominent Canadian ice climber and paragliding pilot Will Gadd will continue the series with his show “30 Trips of a Lifetime in 60 High-Speed Minutes: Winning the X Games, Ice Climbing Niagara Falls, and Paragliding Over the Grand Canyon.” Gadd, known as “Captain Adventure,” is a living legend in the truest sense. Year after year, the famous Red Bull athlete continually pushes the boundaries of ice climbing and, even after having won every major title from the World Cup to the Winter X Games, still manages to impress. Always eager to rise to a fresh challenge, Gadd also broke the world distance record on a paraglider not once, but three times. He was also the first person to cross the US by paraglider after a grueling seven-week trek.

Series speakers include Tommy Caldwell on Jan. 5 who will present a oncein-a-lifetime show on his historic ascent of Yosemite’s Dawn Wall, the hardest traditional free-climb on earth. On Feb. 23, high-altitude mountaineers Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards will round out the series with a tandem show on their #EverestNoFilter oxygen-less, Snapchat-captured attempt of the world’s tallest peak, 20,3320-foot Mt. Everest.

All shows are free and raffle prizes from sponsors are sold to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. | (530) 583-6917 or alpenglowsports.com

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McHenry takes helm at DSR

Local Freshies hosts

Norden Donner Ski Ranch has announced that Tessa McHenry is the new general manager, overseeing all business functions including mountain operations, guest services, marketing, administration and human resources for the resort’s winter and summer operations. As part of the current owners’ succession strategy, McHenry will assume full management control in the 2017-18 season.

McHenry has held high-level leadership roles for more than a decade and has a wealth of marketing and operations experience from positions at prominent global manufacturing companies. Most recently, McHenry served as director of global marketing for Sound-United, a San Diego-based consumer electronics company, and previously served as director of marketing for Zodiac Pool Systems, a leading global manufacturer of pool and spa products. “Tessa’s exceptional leadership skills and business savvy made her a clear choice for the job,” said Marshall Tuttle, owner of Donner Ski Ranch in a press release. “This, along with her familiarity with Donner Ski Ranch’s unique makeup and her obvious commitment to instituting organizational change, made her a standout.”

McHenry has a long history at the storied resort. Her father served as the mountain manager for more than 15 years, starting in the 1970s and later as a shareholder. McHenry first learned to ski at Donner Ski Ranch at age 2, and skied for its first race team. | donnerskiranch.com

South Lake Tahoe Local Freshies, in association with 4Frnt Skis, will host a movie premiere of “Here and Now” along with “Tahoe: The Daily Routine” on Nov. 19 at Basecamp Hotel in South Lake Tahoe at 7:30 p.m. and on Dec. 26 at Diamond Peak Ski Resort at 6:30 p.m.

“Here and Now” showcases the skiing of Eric Hjorleifson, David Wise, Wiley Miller, Thayne Rich and Cam Riley with friends and their escape to the outdoors.

“Tahoe: The Daily Routine” highlights the local businesses that give Lake Tahoe its flavor and show its culture is alive and well.

There will be a raffle; come early to get seats. Free entry to all ages. | localfreshies. com

Freeskiing voyage in ‘Here, There & Everywhere’ Area venues Warren Miller Entertainment returns to Tahoe with showings of its 67th full-length feature film, “Here, There & Everywhere.”

Narration by Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley and on-screen interviews with the legendary Warren Miller deliver the nostalgia of skiing’s roots and a zeal for discovering new terrain.

Take a freeski voyage with industry veterans Ingrid Backstrom and Wendy Fisher in Crested Butte, tour Eastern Greenland by dog sled with Seth Wescott and Rob Kingwill, and follow Jess McMillan and Grete Eliassen on a Swiss holiday aboard the “Glacier Express.”

Explore the back country of Western Montana’s Glacier Country with Tyler Ceccanti, Collin Collins and Keith Curtis, and catch a powder day with Kaylin Richardson, Matt Elliott, Marcus Caston and the Kicking Horse ski patrol in British Columbia.

The film will be shown at Olympic Village Lodge on Nov. 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m., with a 6 p.m. showing on Dec. 10, which will also feature by a free concert with Mandolin Orange – the band that performed the music in the Squaw Valley segment. On the South Shore, there will be showing at Harrah’s on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Advance tickets for the North Tahoe shows are available at Dave’s Skis & Boards (Truckee, Squaw Valley, Tahoe City, Kings Beach) and at Sports LTD for the South Lake Tahoe shows. Tickets to all shows are available at warrenmillermovie. com. | skinet.com/warrenmiller

Share your Diamond Peak history Incline Village During the upcoming 2016-17 winter season, Diamond Peak will celebrate its golden anniversary — 50 years of skiing and snowboarding — and the entire community of Incline Village, as well as the extended Diamond Peak family around the world, is invited to help commemorate the date. The projected opening day and anniversary kickoff party is Dec. 15.

There are many ways to contribute to the Diamond Peak 50th Anniversary celebration. Season pass holders, from 1966 onward, can share stories, photos or videos.

Those who worked at Diamond Peak in the past are encouraged to weigh in, as well.

To contribute a story, historic photos, videos, a historic outfit or anything else to the 50th anniversary celebration, e-mail 50th@diamondpeak.com or call (775) 8321120 to speak with marketing manager Paul Raymore.

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Run before the feast Sparks, Nev. Scheels Turkey Trot is on Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. The Thanksgiving tradition is a great place to spend time with family and friends, and a healthy way to start a day usually filled with a lot of eating. The event starts and finishes in the parking lot of Scheels at Legends at Sparks Marina.

Participants can choose from a 10km run or a 2-mile walk or run. The courses are user-friendly for both runners and walkers.

The 10km race utilizes city streets and the local bike path. The 2-mile run/walk starts at Scheels and circles around the Sparks Marina Park.

Proceeds benefit Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and the City of Sparks Youth Scholarship Fund. | (775) 353-7898 or tramociotti@cityofsparks.us

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fall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Chef Ryan Eller at Mellow Fellow Truckee. All are welcome to attend. The cost is $5 for soup (a vegetarian option will be available) and bread. Other food and drink will be available for purchase. There will be music and a raffle to win a grand prize. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Pump up for winter Olympic Valley

Warren Miller’s “Here, There, & Everywhere” ski movie will pump up excitement for winter, especially when it features a local mountain. Warren Miller’s 67th annual film includes steep lines at Squaw Valley, music from WinterWonderGrass and mayhem from the notorious Cushing Crossing. Olympic Valley Lodge at 7:30 p.m. (See Powder Report for details.) | squawalpine.com

DEC. 1 | THURSDAY Truckee Roundhouse grand opening Truckee

The Truckee Roundhouse makerspace hosts a grand opening from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring live demonstrations and interactive activities, food and more. | truckeeroundhouse.org

NOV. 27 | SUNDAY 2016 Soroptishop Truckee

The 2016 Soroptishop is from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center. Participants receive cookies and a glass of Truckee River wine while they shop for gifts and listen to music. $10 entrance fee. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Entrepreneurs welcome South Lake Tahoe

“Are you growing your dream business?”

The mentor-based Entrepreneurs Program meets the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. Free to all. | Register tahoechamber.com

NOV. 30 | WEDNESDAY Just your basics Truckee

Hear from the best Olympic Valley

Membership 101 hosted by Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce is from 8 to 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the California Welcome Center. | (530) 587-8808

Alpenglow Winter Film Series showcases locals and athletes sharing their adventures in the mountains. Red Bull athlete Will Gadd will discuss ice climbing Niagara Falls and paragliding on mountaintops with “30 Trips of a Lifetime in 60 High-Speed Minutes.” At the Olympic Valley Lodge at 7 p.m. Free. (See Powder Report for details.) | squawalpine.com

Bowls of goodness Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Food Hub organized Community Soup Nights this

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School’s out for holiday Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers holiday camps when school is out for Grades K to 5 at the Community Recreation Center. Turkey Camp is on Nov. 23 to give parents a break the day before Thanksgiving. Winter Wonderland Days during the Christmas break is in two sessions: Session 1 is Dec. 19 to 22 and Session 2 is Dec. 27 to 30. February Fun Days is offered during Ski/Skate Week from Feb. 21 to 24. Spring Fling Camp is during Easter break from April 10 to 14.

Day times for all camps is 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children will enjoy a number of activities indoors and outdoors. Snacks are provided daily at 4 p.m. Children must be preregistered. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Say it loud and proud Registration is under way for the 2017 Nevada Poetry Out Loud program and competition through Dec. 2. High-school teachers and students are invited to get involved in this dynamic program that focuses on memorization and performance of classic and contemporary poetry.

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Open casting call Sky Tavern Ski Area is looking for kids to star in a commercial. There will be a short audition at the Pray for Snow Party on Dec. 2 for those who wish to enter. There is no age limit; candidates need to speak clearly, follow a script and be confident while in front of a camera.

Those interested, who cannot attend the party, should e-mail or upload a short video about why they like to ski/snowboard or why they like Sky Tavern to info@skytavern.com. The deadline to submit an audition video is Dec. 7. A committee will select and contact finalists.

The Pray for Snow Party will begin at 6 p.m., with a showing for the Matchstick Production film “Ruin and Rose” at 7:30 p.m. Sky Tavern will supply fire, s’mores, food, kid-friendly drinks, an auction, music and a raffle. | skytavern.com

Take-downs allowed Ages 5 to 17 can learn the introductory USA wrestling skills in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling and compete in tournaments. The lessons will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Dec. 6 through March 9 at Truckee High School from 6 to 7:15 p.m. The tournament season runs from Jan. 4 to March 15 in Nevada and from February through June in California. Tournaments are optional and up to the discretion of parents. The fee is $85. | tdprd.org

Get in the ski groove Buddy Werner Development program is designed for ages 5 to 14 of all ski levels.

It is on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Dec. 4 through March 19 at Soda Springs, with trips to Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl and Homewood. The program includes five intra-squad races. The fee is $260. | truckeeskiteam.org

LITTLE CHEF’S

COOKING CLASSES

Cooking for Kids, ages 9 to 12, is offered at the Truckee Community Recreation Center kitchen until Nov. 21 on Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Instructor Tammy Garbarino will teach kids important life skills: how to make simple healthy meals and snacks, how to prepare food and clean up. Pasta, baked goods, burritos and spreads are a few of the dishes planned. The cost is $18 per class; the session includes eight classes.

Session 2 starts on Feb. 27.

Little Chef’s Cooking Class, for ages 7 to 9, is on Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. starting Jan. 5, 2017. Instructor Thao Doan will show children how easy it is to cook a simple, nutritious meal. The cost is $18 per class. | tdprd.org

Making smooth moves

That’s the team spirit

Truckee Ice Rink offers many classes and programs for skaters. Ice Skating lessons on Fridays are from Dec. 2 to Dec. 16 and on Saturdays from Dec. 3 to 17. Lessons are available for ages 3 to 6; beg-inners, ages 5 and older; and intermediate skaters, ages 5 and older. The fee, which includes skates, is $33 per session for three classes or $15 per drop-in class. Session 2 on Fridays starts on Jan. 6 and Session 3 starts on Feb. 3. Session 2 on Saturdays starts on Jan. 7 and Session 3 starts on Feb. 4.

Ice Dancing lessons for intermediate or advanced skaters is on Saturdays starting on Dec. 3. This class will give skaters a new way to workout to music. Participants do not need to have partners to attend. The fee is $33 per three-class session or $15 per drop-in class. Session 2 starts on Jan. 7 and Session 3 starts on Feb. 4.

Hockey League for ages 7 to 14 starts on Dec. 12 and runs until March 6. Ages 8 to 12 will meet on Wednesdays and ages 12 to 14 on Thursdays; times will vary between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. The fee is $95.

Hockey Skills is on Mondays or Tuesdays for Grades 1 to 7. Skates are included; participants should bring mouthpiece, gloves, helmet, elbow pads and winter clothing. Session 1 runs from Jan. 2 to 23 and Session 2 runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 27. The fee is $50 per session when paid in advance. | tdrpd.org

Incline Village Recreation Center offers Youth Basketball for Grades 1 to 8 is Wednesdays and Saturdays from early December to mid-March. This is open to players of all abilities to learn the fundamentals, skills and sportsmanship.

Grades 1 to 4 are coed teams. Boys’ and girls’ leagues are for Grades 5 to 6 and Grades 7 to 8. | yourtahoeplace.com

Kids Art Saturdays Free art workshops at North Tahoe Arts are for ages 2 to 12 on select Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Each workshop allows kids to create an art project to be taken home. On Dec. 3, Make an Ornament workshop will be at North Tahoe Arts. | northtahoearts.com

Get a call from Santa On Dec. 8 and 9, kids can send a note to Santa, and he or Mrs. Claus will answer all notes received from local boys and girls with a personalized phone call.

Fill out a “Secret Santa” letter at Rideout Community Center or download one from the Web site. Letters must be submitted to the Tahoe City Recreation Office by Dec. 7. This service is free. | tcpud.org

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Certificates will be mailed to participants from the American Red Cross on completion, which are valid for two years.

Call for class time for fall and winter. | tdprd.org

Ridderrenn, and the success that program has enjoyed teaching blind/visuallyimpaired and mobility-impaired people the Norwegian national sport of crosscountry skiing. | sfl.org

Shop to win

The California Tahoe Conservancy announced that free firewood gathering permits and firewood locations are now available online. Permits are valid until Nov. 18 and cutting is allowed until Nov. 20. The Conservancy’s Community Firewood Program offers free firewood permits and allows permittees to collect up to two cords of pre-cut firewood for personal use, limit one permit per household per calendar year. Firewood is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, when firewood is available. Permits will be issued at the conservancy’s office at 1061 Third St. in South Lake Tahoe. Permits and a regularly updated map of firewood locations can be found at tahoe.ca.gov/ fuelwood-permit.

The Shop Local Holiday Contest starts on Nov. 25 and continues until Christmas Eve. Participate by picking up a card and earning stamps for purchases made at participating businesses in North Tahoe and Truckee participating businesses.

Completed cards will be entered to win a $500 cash prize or a vacation valued at $1,500. | shopnorthtahoetruckee.com

LOCAL HELP FOR

CHRISTMAS Truckee Community Christmas, a nonprofit organization, has provided help in the form of a large box of food items, grocery store gift cards, toys and coats for more than 25 years to individuals and families identified as the most in need during the holiday season. This program, that vets recipients and depends on the generosity of locals, will benefit several hundred Truckee families, teenage moms and their babies and low-income or homebound seniors.

Food collection barrels for nonperishable items will be placed at SaveMart. Collection bins for toys will be at banks, real estate offices, schools, homeowners’ association clubhouses and businesses around town. Warm, clean, gently used winter coats can be dropped off at Church of the Mountains in Truckee and Tahoe Forest Church on Hirschdale Road. Donors can also provide necessities for seniors; Gratitudes in downtown Truckee is coordinating senior gift donations.

In addition to goods and services, help is needed to sort, pack and wrap donated items at the SELS school gym on Donner Pass Road on Dec. 15 and 16. The food drive needs assistance from volunteers too.

Tax-deductible contribution checks can be mailed to Truckee Community Christmas, P.O. Box 2955, Truckee, Calif. 96160 or visit truckeecommunitychristmas.com to donate online. | (530) 587-2757

Give for thanks

It’s all good

Project MANA’s 22nd annual Let’s Talk Turkey Food Distribution and fundraising drive is on. Last year, 325 local families received a turkey and all the trimmings to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Project MANA’s goal this year is to raise $25,000 to support the annual Let’s Talk Turkey program and operations. A $50 donation provides a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. Volunteers are also needed. | projectmana.org

For Goodness Sake offers Let’s Talk About Sex on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. In this workshop, participants will use the principals of Compassionate Communication to explore feelings and needs around sex, gain tools for expression, create a safe space for partners to talk about sex and learn how to create clear requests. Adults of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and relationship configurations are welcome and supported. | Register (530) 550-8981 or info@goodnesssake.org

Applications taken now Leadership North Lake Tahoe-Truckee is accepting applications for its Leadership Program 2017. The program will run from January through May and will be facilitated by Shannon Beets from Sierra Nevada College. The deadline to apply is Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Download applications at tahoetruckeeleadership.com. | Karen Willcuts at (530) 448-4143 or karen@ tahoetruckeeleadership.com

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Taking care of others Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers CPR and AED Class for adults, children and infants is on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certificates will be mailed to participants from the American Red Cross on completion, which are valid for two years. Manuals are available for a fee or can be downloaded free from the American Red Cross Web site.

A First Aid Class will teach the basic skills: how to care for bleeding injuries,

Low-cost screenings offered Affordable community health screenings are available with no appointments necessary. This service is a low-cost laboratory screening that is not reimbursable by insurance companies. Incline Village Community Hospital offers the screenings on Dec. 9. | (775) 833-4100

Cut your own tree Eldorado National Forest | Christmastree-cutting permits for pine, fir or cedar trees up to 6 inches in diameter at the base.

Christmas-tree permits will be issued with tree tags for $10 each, with a limit of two per family or address. These permits must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. | fs.usda.gov/eldorado Plumas National Forest | Christmastree-cutting permits are available at forest offices or by mail. Walk-in permits are available through Dec. 24 while mail-in permits must be requested by Dec. 1.

Permits are $10 and include a map of treecutting areas, as well as safety information and helpful tips. Two permits are allowed per household. | fs.usda.gov/plumas Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | Christmas tree permits for $10 each, with a limit of two permits per family. Permits must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin. | fs.usda.gov/ltbmu On the South Shore, permits will be sold at the Forest Supervisor’s office. For more information, call (530) 543-2600.

On the North Shore, permits will be sold at the Incline Village Forest Service office, For more information, call (775) 831-0914. In Tahoe City, permits will be sold at the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center, For more information, call (530) 581-6900.

The Every Kid in a Park program offers one free Christmas tree permit to fourth-grade students who present a valid paper voucher or durable Every Kid in a Park pass. Visit everykidinapark.gov for details.

Seeing-eye skiers needed Ski for Light is looking for experienced cross-country skiers to serve as ski guides for blind, visually and mobility impaired adults. Ski for Light, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1975. It was created by a group of Norwegian-Americans who were familiar with a program in Norway, the

Firewood permits online

Permits for dead wood The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is selling personal use, fuel-wood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe and in Incline Village. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

The permit is for collection of “downdead” wood up to a 30-inch diameter in designated fuel wood areas. Cutting any standing tree, whether dead or green, is not allowed. Permit holders must keep vehicles on National Forest System roads.

No off-road travel is allowed. For more information, call the South Lake Tahoe office at (530) 543-2694 or the Incline Village office at (775) 831-0914.

Get creative An Arts In Wellness Creative Group is on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at For Goodness Sake until Dec. 15. The group, led by Susie Alexander, will follow the book “Rising Strong” by Brene Brown and explore how it relates to human experiences, spirit and individual archetypes. Each session will begin with 1 hour of discussion followed by 1.5 hours of creativity. All art supplies are provided. No experience necessary. There is a suggested donation of $15 per session. | Register artsinwellness.org

Keeping it real and safe Taylor Creek is the most popular interpretive center in the Tahoe Basin.

Visitation spikes in the fall when the kokanee salmon begin spawning up the creek and the waters turn alive with the bright red fish — visits from humans and bears alike. Unfortunately, there is no proper way to responsibly protect the salmon and bears from selfie-taking visitors, which putts all three in danger.

The Tahoe Fund is working with the U.S. Forest Service to design a new overlook at Taylor Creek that will provide a viewing location that will significantly lower the issue of human-bear conflicts.

The fundraising goal is $28,000. All donations | tahoefund.org

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f you went to the Reno Rodeo, Incline Village’s Red, White and Tahoe Blue parade, Hot August Nights or the Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, you may have seen the Washoe County Sheriff ’s Office Mounted Horse Unit. These four-legged friends have made their debut in North Lake Tahoe this year with help from Incline Village Substation’s Lt. Jeff Clark.

“Being on horseback allows you to be above the crowd so you can see what’s going on. Horses can also help in search and rescue events and suspect apprehension. In a fight, you can counter-rotate the horses to separate the crowd. They are great for escorting and protecting officers,” Lt. Clark says of the horses that help deputies with crowd control at large events.

LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

LEVEL: Easy to moderate A marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892

The park is mostly flat and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fields, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAK LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

A marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Unmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

LEVEL: Easy to moderate An unmarked route follows the road up to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

NORTH SHORE

BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

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LEVEL: Easy to moderate

On Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers, so try skiing during the week.

WEST SHORE

“ In working with animals, you create such a bond with them. They become

BLACKWOOD CANYON

part of the family and

The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore.

Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

community. They make

LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

people feel safe”

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy

Meeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores.

The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance.

Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic crosscountry trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

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TAYLOR CREEK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600 Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly flat and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. SnoPark Permit required.*

Ski or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

SEE OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR GUIDED SNOWSHOE TREKS. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

The Mounted Horse Unit with Lt. Jeff Clark, center, riding Suja from the 2016 Reno Rodeo. | Courtesy Lt. Jeff Clark

What makes the Mounted Horse Unit unique is its use of wild mustangs that are trained by prisoners for police work. A lot of deputies were in favor of the Mounted Horse Unit, but didn’t have their own horses, so they reached out to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

“The prisons were already training horses for other programs. We started talking to the prison trainer about the possibility of having mounted horses,” Clark says.

The correctional center in Carson City, Nev., soon provided prisoner-trained mustangs, Suja and Slim, that live with Clark.

“The Sheriff ’s Office doesn’t pay for any of it, we use our own horses,” he says.

Suja, a 6-year-old mustang, born in the wild of the Black Rock Range, was captured when he was young and trained.

When Clark adopted the mustang, he changed its name to Suja because it fit his personality.

“Suja means ‘beautiful life.’ He’s a mildmannered, calm boy.”

Since the Mounted Horse Unit launched, six deputies have been certified

to perform their duties on horseback.

Although the horses receive 120 days of training by the inmates, when the Sheriff ’s Office adopts them, they are put through another weeklong, rigorous training program to further desensitize them.

The horses are exposed to environments filled with fireworks, gunshots, police dogs, sirens, smoke, fire bells and obstacle courses to simulate a riot situation.

“The more you work with them, the more comfortable you get,” Clark says, adding that it’s important to start the horses out slow and practice with them as often as possible. “We have to ensure the safety of the public, riders and horses.”

Mustangs are strong and fast, which is why Clark likes working with that particular breed.

“They are surefooted animals and it all comes back to how much training they’ve had,” Clark says.

The Mounted Horse Unit’s main focus is to move and maintain crowds. The officers are in the process of buying riot gear for their hairy deputies. They take the team to many events, but it’s also nice to use them on public trails.

“Vehicle burglaries tend to happen near trailheads,” says Clark. “Horses can go where you can’t get to on foot. They are a traditional, versatile tool, great for the Sheriff ’s Office.”

One thing noticeable about Clark is that his face lights up when he talks about Suja.

According to him, the Mounted Horse Unit has been well received in North Lake Tahoe, especially the mustangs.

“They are great horses. We are a Nevada county agency and what better way to get involved in a program like this than with mustangs,” says Clark. “In working with animals, you create such a bond with them. They become part of the family and community. They make people feel safe.” 

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Typhoon Freda washed out World Ser i e s up the West Coast, the storm blew down millions of trees along 1,000 miles of coastline. Flying debris took the lives of many people caught outdoors or in their cars. In Oregon, where the storm is still remembered as The Big Blow, wind gusts reached 170 mph and damage was extreme.

The Golden State was spared a direct hit, but San Francisco recorded more than 7 inches of rain. At Candlestick Park, the deluge flooded the outfield and parking lot.

O fever is at its peak, is usually one of ctober, the month when baseball

the driest times of the year in California.

This year, however, the Tahoe Sierra was pounded by moisture-laden atmospheric rivers that dumped near-record amounts of rain on the region. It was a nice dose of medicine for our drought-stricken lakes, streams and reservoirs.

Mainly sourced from the subtropics, the warm systems meant little snow except for the highest peaks around Tahoe; the summit of Mount Shasta picked up 10 feet of snow in just four days. There may have been little snow, but it was wet. Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe each picked up about 7 inches of water.

The top winner was the Ward Creek watershed on the west side of Lake Tahoe, which came in with nearly 20 inches of precipitation in October 2016.

Total precipitation in the Truckee and Tahoe basins averaged an impressive 475 percent of normal.

Historically, there is little statistical correlation between wet Octobers and subsequent winter months, with slightly more than half turning out wetter than average. There is room for optimism, however. The wettest October on record occurred in 1889, a winter that ranks No. 4 of all-time with nearly 65 feet of snow at Donner Pass. The second wettest October was in 1962, a winter that ranks No. 36 in snowfall since 1879. Most of the rain in October 1962 fell in just four days over Columbus Day weekend, when the remnants of Typhoon Freda roared in out of the Pacific just in time to wreak havoc with baseball’s wildly popular World Series.

The nation’s media attention was focused not on the approaching storm with Category 3 hurricane strength, but on the drama in San Francisco where the Giants were at home for Game 6 in the World Series, down three games to two against the omnipotent New York Yankees.

Game 7, if necessary, was also scheduled at Candlestick Park. The mighty Yankees were going for their 20th World Series Championship, but the scrappy Giants intended to stop them at home.

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As potent Typhoon Freda crossed the Pacific Ocean, she merged with a vigorous cold front to become an intense mid-latitude cyclone bearing down on the California coast. During its long ocean crossing from Asia, Typhoon Freda was downgraded to extra-tropical strength, but she still packed winds like a full-blown hurricane. The storm steered north before its center made landfall in Northern California, but four days of high wind and torrential rain took 56 lives and caused between $3 billion and $5 billion in damage. More than a halfcentury later, this storm still ranks as one of the most powerful to ever hit the West Coast.

In the Bay Area, wind and rain in advance of the main storm system forced the postponement of Game 6 in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 12.

There had been rain delays in New York also and the teams were anxious to play, but meteorologists warned both residents and baseball fans that Freda was no ordinary storm.

Three hundred miles off shore, Freda suddenly veered sharply north. Tracking

The Golden State was spared a direct hit, but San Francisco recorded more than 7 inches of rain. At Candlestick Park, the deluge flooded the outfield and parking lot. Despite the conditions, hundreds of die-hard baseball fans camped out Friday night in hopes of getting one of the 2,200 bleacher seats available for Saturday’s sold-out game.

Giant’s pitching coach Larry Jansen considered the rain delay fortuitous, figuring that it gave another day’s rest for his veteran left-handed hurler, Billy Pierce. Thirty-five-year-old Pierce, 12 and 0 at Candlestick that season, was matched against the legendary Whitey Ford, the Yankee’s ace left-hander and most successful pitcher in World Series history.

Other San Francisco players were exhausted, as well, and appreciated the delay. Willie Mays told reporters that the team was tired from the long 162-game season plus the playoff s against the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the pennant.

The Yankees were getting bored, but they were still favored to win the sixth game and the series. Torrential rain on Saturday postponed that game, too.

Concern mounted when the flooded field forced the postponement of Sunday’s game also. By now both managers wanted their players out practicing and on Sunday the two teams were bused to

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a minor league field in Modesto. Sixteen thousand frustrated fans showed up at the 5,000-seat park to watch their favorite sluggers — Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Willie Mays and Yogi Berra — lay some wood on the ball.

Meanwhile, in the Sierra, the storm set precipitation records. Blue Canyon at 5,000 feet on the west slope picked up more than 9 inches of rain in 24 hours.

Nearby Lake Spaulding was hammered with 23 inches of rain in three days — a new record. More than 200 weather stations in Northern California reported their greatest three-day rainfall event ever. In fact, 30 stations received half their annual average precipitation from this one system.

Storm or no storm, the World Series had to go on. By Monday, Oct. 15, sunshine combined with three helicopters hovering over the field had dried the sodden turf enough for the athletes to play ball. Nearly 44,000 screaming fans showed up to cheer the Giants on.

A well-rested Pierce delivered a threehit, 5 to 2 victory over the Yankees to dramatically tie the series at three games apiece.

Game 7 was another thriller. Played under sunny skies, it saw the Yankees ahead 1 to 0 in the seventh inning when the Giants came to bat. Mays tagged a fastball, but a dazzling one-handed catch by rookie Tom Tresh snuffed the potential drive. May’s line drive could have been a double — and an instant later it would have become a run on a rousing triple by Willie McCovey.

The Giants, who all season long had specialized in come-from-behind victories, lost when brilliant pitching shut them down for good. It was a classic clutch performance by the Yankees, and it gave them their 20th World Series Championship. Even Typhoon Freda couldn’t change that pattern.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Nostalgia

RECORD SNOWPACK IN TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON In the winter of 1880, the wall of white along the railroad tracks along the Truckee River was engine-cab high. Bitter cold air transformed plowed snow into solid ice that became narrower with every pass of the blade, so CPRR hired Chinese men to chip it away with iron picks and shovels. At one point, a crew of 36 Chinese laborers was buried in an avalanche, but quick action saved all but three men.

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.

Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

November 17-30, 2016

DOWNHILL SKI GUIDE

downhill ski guide downhill ski guide Winter 2016-17

By Priya Hutner

THERE’S A TANGIBLE

excitement in the air; the kind that comes with knowing soon it will be time to boot up. Skis and boards are being tuned and the nights are cold. A number of resorts are offering new adventures, clinics, special events and amenities that make Tahoe one of the most wonderful winter playgrounds. Each mountain is unique and has its own personality.

Whether this is your first year on the hill or you’ve been skiing for decades,

Dave Shari | Squaw Valley

winter is here and Tahoe is ready.

childcare

tubing & sledding

night skiing

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Boreal received more than 500 inches of snow last season and is ready for more this year. New improvements at Boreal include new grooming machines that will enhance the slopes and terrain park.

Phase 1 of an LED slope-lighting project that makes for brighter nights, less energy usage and a better

nighttime riding experience has been completed.

The Boreal Café, Fresh Food Bar and an outdoor Waffle Cabin offer a more expanded menu. Full-day ski and snowboard lessons have been remixed to become more fun, progressive and unique.

The 32,000-square-foot action

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655 # of trails

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Diamond Peak Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary this season. With some of the most incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak strives to offer a winning family experience. With plenty of beginner runs and terrainbased learning programs, new skiers and riders will feel confident exploring new areas. More advanced riders can enjoy off-piste riding through treed glades and open bowls.

In an effort to improve forest health, Diamond Peak has opened up tree skiing between Diamond Back and Spillway along Crystal Ridge. Skiers and riders can look forward to improved off-piste conditions thanks to forest thinning.

The mountain also offers guided after-hours snowshoe hikes so nonskiers can explore the slopes and to exercise in a social setting.

Wild Bill’s BBQ has added new offerings at the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge. Diamond Peak has partnered with the Incline Village Recreation Center’s Senior Programs to offer a 10-week skiclinic series for ages 55 and older. 

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sports facility, Woodward Tahoe, is where participants can use foam pits, ramps, trampolines, outdoor parks and learning terrain. The 13-foot half pipe allows skiers and riders to get comfortable before dropping into the super pipe.

Neff Land, a pirate-themed park, returns with more than 30 new and unique features.

Guests can purchase an Access Pass to Boreal Mountain Resort and Woodward Tahoe. 

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Donner Ski Ranch is a familyfriendly resort that features a wide variety of terrain, where skiers and riders of all abilities can enjoy this mountain oasis.

With one of the highest base elevations in the Sierra, Donner Ski Ranch boasts incredible powder, along with aggressive high-mountain and backside terrain. Advanced skiers and riders who want to escape the crowds and make their mark in untouched lines should give this area a try.

Donner Ski Ranch offers easy access to novice runs,

group and private ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, a retail shop and a tubing park that’s wild fun for kids of all ages.

The new Lytton Lake Lodge, nestled on the backside of the mountain in a serene wilderness, offers dining and drinking options for those who crave a remote mountain experience.

With daily ticket and package pricing up to 75 percent less than other resorts, Donner Ski Ranch is the No. 1 destination for budget-conscious adventurers. 

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Tahoe is an excellent learning slope for beginning skiers and riders. Affordable lift tickets and group lessons are offered Fridays through Mondays.

Granlibakken’s popular sled hill offers winter fun for guests and locals alike.

For those who enjoy the uphill as much as the downhill, Granlibakken offers 74 acres of trails to explore by ski or snowshoe. There is easy access

to Page Meadows or the Tahoe Rim Trail for those who wish to explore Tahoe’s snowy back country.

As in past years, skiing and sledding day passes are half priced for lodging guests.

Enjoy its Christmas Torchlight Parade on Dec. 24 and ski the historic Olympic ski hill with an LED torch followed by gifts with Santa, cookies, hot drinks and mulled cider. 

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the region’s hottest bands Mondays through Thursdays.

Heavenly upped the ante partnering with Aaron Hagar to retrofit a retired grooming machine into a custom-built mobile DJ station, complete with 52 highoutput speakers, provided by Kicker Audio and 1,200 watts of power. The

DJ Cat will be bringing the party to the mountain in various locations all season long.

The new Tahoe Mountain Lab on-mountain co-working space reimagines the definition of work hard, play hard. Now there is an on-mountain shared workspace for remote professionals.  Corey Rich | Vail Resorts

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rests above the azure blue waters of Lake Tahoe.

Heavenly offers customized private and on-demand ski and ride school lessons. Guests can customize their private lessons with Design Your Own Experience — designate preferences of terrain, style and development. Or request a ski and ride coach on the fly at kiosks

located on the mountain, as well as at the base locations.

Unbuckle at Tamarack, Lake Tahoe’s highest elevation après ski party, features music, drinking and dancing, Fridays through Saturdays.

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Mountain Resort offers a host of options for all levels of skiers and boarders. Wideopen beginner runs near the base area, hidden powder stashes in the trees and multiple terrain parks are just a few of the adventures waiting on this hill. Located on the West Shores of Lake Tahoe, the views from the slopes are awe-inspiring. Expanded terrain offerings, new terrain parks and dining options are just a few of the improvements skiers and riders can expect.

Following the successful launch of Homewood Snowcat Adventures last season, the resort continues to offer Snowcat-access, back-country skiing and riding. Groups of up to 10 advanced-level skiers and riders can enjoy guides to more than 750 acres of tree runs, steeps, glades, back-country bowls and fresh snow. All-day packages include lift access at Homewood, the Snowcat tour, back-country gear and professional instruction related to mountain safety practices. 

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highest base elevation in Lake Tahoe at 8,260 feet. With panoramic views of the lake, Reno and the Carson Valley and plenty of varied terrain for all skiers and riders, Mt. Rose is a must-ski location.

Significant trail improvements and snowmaking upgrades include the Main Lodge return trail, which has been graded and contoured into a more productive, functional ski trail.

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the season. In addition, last season’s addition of nine new Polecat tower-mounted snow machines will more than double the amount of snow that can be produced, allowing the resort to more efficiently make snow and open even more terrain.

Mt. Rose offers night skiing on the Flying Jenny Conveyor Belt Fridays and Saturdays.

Skiers and riders will enjoy a variety of terrain park features while skiing under the stars. 

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master’s degree of ski school, combining the resort’s legendary terrain and secret powder pockets with qualified guides and expert coaches that offer safety and avalanche education. Guests can hone their skills navigating the signature chutes, cornices and bowls. Expedition Kirkwood offers numerous resort-based

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programs, junior programs, backcountry and educational programs.

Guests are able to cross the boundary safely with Kirkwood’s Out of Bounds guides. Choose a 3- or 6-hour session to access remote terrain that will leave you pining for more. Explore Kirkwood on a Cat skiing adventure where guides and patrollers lead groups

to only the freshest turns on these four-run sessions.

Kirkwood offers numerous camps and clinics throughout the season for all ages and skill levels. The Ladies Only packages allow ripping women to excel at their sport.

The Tahoe Local Pass lets you experience Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar. 

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Northstar California offers skiers unparalleled winter vacation experiences. Luxurious accommodations and fine dining combine with perfectly groomed runs and carefully sculpted terrain parks. Long runs and great snowmaking make Northstar ready for the season.

Northstars’ progressive terrain parks designed by Snow Park Technologies guide riders through introductory jumps and jibs to features designed for the resort’s professional athletes. The Ripperoo Riglet Park introduces younger children to the sport through features that teach in a fun setting.

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into freestyle terrain can check out the Burton Progression Park. The Stash is one of six all-natural terrain parks developed by Jake Burton, the Burton Team and Snow Park Technologies. Multi-level groups of skiers and riders should head to Moonshine for an exciting mix of features of all sizes and difficulties.

Après ski activities include ice skating, movies, arts and crafts and more. Holidays at Northstar include

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Since 1946, Sierraat-Tahoe has been shoveling out fun for the entire family.

The 320 acres to the east of Grandview Express are known as Huckleberry Canyon and offer accessible, pristine backcountry terrain that winter dreams are made of. There is plenty of great tree skiing on this hill.

the Northern Lights Festival, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, sleigh rides, s’mores and holiday music events. 

The Burton Progression Park is ideal for beginners and freestyle first-timers and with six terrain parks there are plenty of intermediate and advance terrain. 

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Soda Springs Resort opened in 1935, making it the longest running ski resort in California — and one of the best places to explore the magic of winter in Tahoe.

With affordable lesson packages and a moving carpet, this resort is a great hill for first-time skiers and boarders.

In addition to skiing and riding for all levels, Soda Springs is a family-friendly fun center. Kids can drop in at Tube Town’s 20 tubing lanes.

The Super Tuber cross features bumps, rollers and banked turns for an exhilarating ride.

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Alpine Meadows continues to be a locals’ favorite, with lots of great skiing terrain. The area ramped up for winter with significant improvements to the guest experience. Improvements to snowmaking infrastructure on Kangaroo Run at Alpine Meadows will benefit guests and ski racers who frequently use the run for training.

Alpine Meadows added five new snowmaking guns that will allow for expanded snowmaking on the lower portion of Summit Run. Expect more consistent snow surfaces and early-season snowmaking.

Beginning and intermediate skiers will enjoy the addition of learning features to the terrain parks.

Gentle banked turns, small rollers and jumps allow skiers and riders to practice navigating manmade terrain before transitioning to larger features in the terrain parks.

A free shuttle and combined lift ticket with Squaw Valley allows skiers and riders to enjoy the best of both mountains in one day. An

additional $1.5 million in snow removal equipment will improve ease and timeliness of access to both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows on big snow days.  Courtesy Alpine Meadows

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Squaw Valley for the first time in nearly 50 years. Olympic champions, such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Squaw Valley’s own Julia Mancuso, will compete. In addition to heartthumping ski racing, the weekend will offer music, fireworks and parties.

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows offers its updated ski app to keep in touch and track real-time lift, trail and snow data. The handy app also includes the first of its kind, one-touch, easy group creation, enabling users to stay connected with friends and family on the hill with real-time tracking. 

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Squaw Valley was host to the 1960 Winter Olympics and the torch still burns, drawing some of the best skiers and boarders to the awesome terrain offered. The resort invested more than $1 million in snowmaking enhancements for the upcoming season to produce more high-quality snow. Squaw Valley opened for 2016-17 on Nov. 11,

and closed out last season on May 30, giving Squaw Valley the longest season in Tahoe.

With plenty of après ski events, music and holiday activities and the return of the WinterWonderGrass Festival, this season promises to be an exciting one.

From March 9 to 12, 2017, Alpine World Cup ski racing returns to

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1 Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, located on Donner Summit, averages 500 inches of snow annually. This resort is all about the culture of skiing and the alpine experience.

When it’s storming out, there’s powder to be found on the mountain. Many of its runs are not

groomed on storm days, leaving plenty of stashes of fabulous pow.

Sugar Bowl is one of the only ski resorts in Tahoe with an open boundary policy, offering exciting back-country access.

The recently renovated Beltroom Bar on the Disney side of the

mountain expanded its menu and seating — and offers an incredible Bloody Mary.

Pro alpine skier Daron Rahlves is the Sugar Bowl ambassador and hosts the infamous Silver Belt Race, which culminates atop Mount Lincoln.

Terrain parks, snow stashes, backcountry access and adjacent Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area are all some of the advantages to skiing at Sugar Bowl. 

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Tahoe Donner has made ground improvements to the downhill ski trails to operate earlier in lower snow conditions and to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for skiers and riders. A new state-of-the-art snowmaking system allows the resort to make snow as needed.

The recent acquisition of Crabtree Canyon will provide 640 new acres and approximately 16 km of additional cross-country trails once the white stuff comes. Fat bike and snowshoe season passes are new and available this season.

Tahoe Donner remains a mecca for first-time skiers and boarders with its committed learning program

for children, starting at age 3.

Children can improve their mountain skills with recreational ski and snowboard teams. Tahoe Donner also has a competitive race team for kids interested in skiing gates. 

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BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m.

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DONNER SKI RANCH OPENING TBA (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill.

GRANLIBAKKEN OPENS DEC. 19 (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

HEAVENLY OPENS NOV. 18 (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Snowcat skiing.

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In the 2004-05 winter season, advanced skiers and snowboarders were treated to 200plus acres of new terrain at some of the steepest vertical in North America. Comparable to Squaw Valley’s KT-22 runs, The Chutes are accessible via designated gates dotted along the ridgeline between Slide Mountain and the Rose side.

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First thing on this morning, Miller Time is in prime conditions.

The lift ride is about 5 minutes or so. It drops me off on a small trail that leads back to the Blazing Zephyr six-pack, high-speed lift.

The Blazing Zephyr carries skiers and riders up to the top in about 3.5 minutes. Chutes’ lovers can then head down over toward Silver Dollar, where chute gates are accessible all along the crest. I think it takes me 15 minutes or so to complete a full loop.

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Lake Tahoe Community College Library in South Lake Tahoe hosts an exhibit of Original Silk Paintings by Loretta Bookhammer, a multitalented artist and long-term member of the Tahoe Art League. She will display her whimsical images, including donkeys and chickens in small Spanish villages and bears and deer that might visit her garden at home or are found on the trails in Tahoe Basin or in the Sierra.

The glass cases at the library exhibit several ceramic pieces by Jerry Rasmussen, an accomplished sculptor and ceramic artist, who studied with David Foster and Francis Rider at the college. | ltcc.edu El Dorado County Library in South Lake Tahoe will host Plein Air Oil Paintings

by Donna Reid. This collection will feature many of the places that Reid has visited as Tahoe Art League Plein Air co-chair during the past 10 years. Featured are two large paintings of a massive willow tree growing on the Pefley’s property, one in the fall and the other in the deep of winter. All of the work will be on display throughout the month of November. | eldoradolibrary.org

Be a no-show Truckee Truckee Public Arts Commission is hosting the anti-social event of the season: The No-Go Gala. Instead of coming to an event, a ticket for the inaugural Black Friday gala will enter the purchaser in a raffle; each ticket, which raises funds for public art and education in Truckee, is a signed and numbered print of “Sunset at the Cabin,” a watercolor by local artist Eva Stramer Nichols. The ticket sells for a minimum $25 donation. Only 300 tickets will be sold, giving each purchaser better odds at winning prizes such as Stramer Nichols’ original watercolor in a frame, Coalition Snow skis, a Sugar Bowl Resort midweek season pass, a Truckee Downtown Merchants Association gift basket, one of two photos from Carmel Gallery and more.

Tickets may be purchased through Nov. 25 at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center, Gallery 5830’, Backstreet Framers or at tdrpd.org.

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Ceramics Jerry Rasmussen | LTCC Library in Holiday Hop on Nov. 28 for Small Business Saturday and a Shop Local stop.

As well, there will be a Holiday Open House and a Kids Art Saturday on Dec. 3. The kids’ art event is from noon to 2 p.m., with the Open House from noon to 4 p.m. with hot cider and cookies. | northtahoearts.com

Highlighting local talent Tahoe City Photographer Geoff McGilvray’s works are on display at the North Lake Tahoe Visitors’ Bureau. McGilvray is an award-winning landscape and nature photographer based out of Incline Village, Nev. He has lived in the Lake Tahoe Basin since 1975 and has developed a keen eye for great composition and timing for capturing the different moods and the beautiful lighting of the Lake Tahoe region and the surrounding high Sierras. | gotahoenorth.com

Art on view at the library Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library will offer three exhibits for the month of November. The Tahoe Rim Trail exhibit will be in the display cases. The 180-mile trail system allows hikers the opportunity to experience Tahoe’s wild places, iconic landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

Anastiscia Chantler-Lang, from Toronto, Canada, and recently relocated to Tahoe, is a self-taught artist. She has traveled extensively working in fashion and handbag design. In her colorful MIX MASH of style, she uses pastels, and colored pencils to convey feelings and experiences of the Sierra region. She is coowner and contributor at Art Obsessions Gallery in Kings Beach. There will be an artist’s reception on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

Bill Stevenson high-altitude climber and extreme sports and landscape photographer specializes in capturing the beauty of the Tahoe and Sierra region. He

has been a photographer for more than 15 years. He has also captured images from the mountains of Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, Alaska, Chile and France. He is coowner and a contributor at Art Obsessions Gallery. | (775) 832-4130

Teen artists make their debut Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “High School Pic[ks] 1,” at the Community Development Building [the Brick]. Sixteen highschool student artists from Carson, Dayton and Douglas high schools have work in the exhibit. High School Pic[ks] 1 includes a wide variety of two-dimensional art: painting, drawing, photography and mixedmedia pieces that show the depth and breadth of the students’ creativity. The show will remain through Nov. 29. | arts-initiative.org

Cobalt like the lake Incline Village, Nev. Cobalt Artist Studio presents glass artist Pam Sutton exhibiting through December.

Sutton is a professional glass artist creates jewelry and objects for the home and garden that reflect harmony with nature and occasionally humor. She will be displaying new oil paintings.

Norma Cili oil paintings will be displayed until Dec. 31. She is inspired by life and everyday events. Recently, she has focused on the art of plein air painting, which represents a different challenge than studio work. There will be an artist’s reception on Dec. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. that is open to the public.

Workshops at the studio include: Painting Winter Aspen Trees in oil with a palette knife on Dec. 3 and Watercolor Painting in the Batik Method on Jan. 21. | cobaltartiststudio.com

Photos to ponder Truckee Riverside Studios features the work of Nancy Holliday in November. Holliday loves photos that make one wonder and to experiment with print materials. She prints on wood and metal, as well as mylar and glass. The way light comes through these materials makes them particularly beautiful in architectural applications, including barn doors, room dividers and screens. Some of her images set in glass and resin are in a brew pub mezzanine railing in the Bay Area. | riversidestudios.com

What’s at SNC Incline Village, Nev. Shafer Smart’s “Sincerely Processed” will be on display at the Garage Door Gallery at Sierra Nevada College from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1. There will be an artist’s reception on Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

“Leaching Fire” by Ian Wieczorek will be on display from Dec. 8 to 16 at the Garage Dorr Gallery. Both are students in the BFA program. | sierranevada.edu

Into the Wild

Loretta Bookhammer | LTCC Library

November 17-30, 2016

Simply divine

Lots of art for $5

Reno, Nev. Stremmel Gallery presents Phyllis Shafer’s “Nature Divine: Landscape Paintings of the American West,” until Dec. 10. Shafer’s exhibition of new paintings catalogs her observations of the Sierra Nevada, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Carmel and the vast spaces of Wyoming. This will mark the sixth solo exhibition for the South Lake Tahoe artist at Stremmel Gallery.

“With nature as my subject, I am never short of rich material from which to draw,” Shafer says. “I do think, however, that this exhibition marks a shift in my attention. I am eager to paint more moonlight paintings, just to explore the quality of mystery that moonlight provides.” | stremmelgallery.com

Reno, Nev. Art Walk Reno starts at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of every month throughout the year. Guests can see the works of local and regional artists on display in venues within the Arts District, between Liberty Street and Second Street and Virginia Street and Arlington Avenue. The walk begins at West Street Market in downtown Reno.

Tickets are $5. | artspotreno.com

Connection to nature Truckee Until Dec. 31, Liz Robb’s soft sculpture will be on display at Atelier. Based in San Francisco, she works sculpturally to create textured surfaces and forms with natural materials such as wool, cotton, jute and indigo. Robb has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally and has most recently completed a residency at the Icelandic Textile Center in Blönduós, Iceland.

Atelier hosts many workshops, including a Knitting Group on Tuesdays. Holiday workshops include: Holiday Waxed Ornaments on Dec. 17, Holiday Wrapping Paper on Dec. 22 and Pine Cone Fire Starters on Dec. 23. | ateliertruckee.com

Print fans welcome Meyers Bona Fide Books in South Lake Tahoe offers Open Print Studio on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who want to work on linocuts or wood block prints and those who have taken a letterpress class at Tahoe Letterpress are welcome.

Assistance and some supplies are on site. | bonafidebooks.com

people who purportedly saw them. His subjects are caught in an alternate reality — forever changed by their sighting experience, but also influenced by the myths, disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Tarek Al-Ghoussein will be in the Carol Franc Buck Gallery until Feb. 19. AlGhoussein was born in 1962 and raised in Kuwait. He is a prominent photographer known for his works that combine elements of landscape and portrait photography.

This exhibition features 12 photographic prints from the artist’s K Files series, as well as a sampling of new works from his Al Sawaber series, both focused on his experience in his native Kuwait.

Robert Adams: Around the House will be on the First Floor until Dec. 11. For almost five decades, Adams’s extraordinarily influential photographs have explored the western American landscape and its transformations. In his most recent project, Adams

Art Center features new artists South Lake Tahoe Three artists are showing their work for the first time the Tahoe Art League’s Art Center Gallery. The first is abstract painter Mel Smothers, who participated in this year’s Studio Tour. Next, there is woodblock printer, Carol Brown, who carves her own blocks and will be teaching woodblock printing at Bona Fide Books.

Lastly, Cynthia Hipkiss, ceramic sculptress, with her charming creative sculpture is showing, too. The exhibits will be on display through the end of the year. | thenewtalart.org

Drop in for fun South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League offers Tuesday Just for Fun workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with silk painters and watercolorists.

Socialize and learn from each other the techniques of applying dyes on silk and watercolor paints on paper. There will be some demonstrations and information on materials and techniques. The free workshops will be at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. All ages and artistic abilities welcome. | RSVP (530) 5426094 or addiesilkart@aol.com

CALENDAR ONGOING

David Calvert Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery | Until Nov. 23

“High School Pic[ks] 1” The Brick | Until Nov. 29

“Wallsprawl” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Nov. 30

Nancy Holliday Riverside Studios | Until Nov. 30

Loretta Bookhammer LTCC Library | Until Nov. 30

Jerry Rassmussen LTCC Library | Until Nov. 30

Donna Reid El Dorado County Library | Until Nov. 30

Anastiscia Chantler-Lang Incline Village Library | Until Nov. 30

Bill Stevenson Incline Village Library | Until Nov. 30

Tahoe Rim Trail Exhibit Incline Village Library | Until Nov. 30

Geoff McGilvray North Lake Tahoe Visitors’ Bureau | Until Nov. 30

Shafer Smart SNC Garage Door Gallery | Until Dec. 1

Ian Wieczorek SNC Garage Door Gallery | Until Dec. 8

Phyllis Shafer Stremmel Gallery | Until Dec. 10

Robert Adams

Making art with fabrics Reno, Nev. “FABRICation” features seven artists — Erin Castellan, Kristy Deetz, Virginia Derryberry, Reni Gower, Rachel Hayes, Susan Iverson and Natalie Smith — who incorporate a textile sensibility in their artwork through elements of fabric and fabrication. The exhibition, presented by University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts will be on display until Dec. 15 at Sheppard Contemporary, Church Fine Arts. | (775) 784-4278

THE ARTS

Nevada Museum of Art | Until Dec. 11

“FABRICation” UNR Church Fine Art | Until Dec. 15

Sunset at the Cabin Eva Stramer Nichols | No-Go Gala

What’s on tap at NMOA Reno, Nev. Internationally acclaimed artist Leiko Ikemura opened her first solo show in the United States at Nevada Museum of Art in “Poetics of Form.” The exhibition, which will be on display until Jan. 15, 2017, presents a selection of paintings and sculptures by the Japanese-born artist, with a special focus on work that addresses aspects of the natural world such as the female figure, the landscape and the animal creatures that inhabit it.

Ikemura’s works describe conditions of loneliness, longing and existential searching and are informed by the artist’s personal experiences and relationships.

A Place in the Country: Aboriginal Australian Paintings is at the Earl and Wanda Casazza Gallery until June 2017.

This exhibition presents a concise selection of paintings by Aboriginal Australian female artists, drawn from the collection of Martha Hesse Dolan and Robert E. Dolan. The Nevada-based couple began researching Aboriginal Australian art and acquiring work by female artists, as well as collaborative work or group projects.

Each artist shares a commitment and responsibility to country. They paint the natural features of their country in a nonrepresentational style that enables the artists to keep secret and sacred elements hidden from uninitiated viewers.

Peter Stichbury’s “Anatomy of a Phenomenon” will be on display until May 28 at Gallery North. New Zealand artist Stichbury is fascinated by society’s ongoing obsession with UFO phenomena. He paints historical UFO sightings, as well as portraits of the

Calotypes OXS Gallery | Until Dec. 30 Pam Sutton Cobalt Artist Studio | Until Dec. 31

shifts focus to his immediate environs and finds related complexity, beauty and mystery through photographs made in and around his home in Astoria, Ore. Anthony McCall is a British-born artist known for creating immersive installations, occupying a space between sculpture, cinema and drawing. McCall’s new immersive light installation “Swell” will be at the Nevada Museum of Art until Jan. 8 as part of the museum’s Contemporary Collection.

In Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall Andrea Zittel’s “Wallsprawl” is on display until Dec. 31. Zittel sourced images online from an aerial image database before Google Maps made such imagery easily accessible.

Trevor Paglen’s Orbital Reflector will be in the Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall until Jan. 1. The 14-foot diameter, Mylar balloon is a model for a future artwork by the contemporary artist. In partnership with the Nevada Museum of Art and in collaboration with aerospace engineers, Paglen proposes to launch a similar balloon into orbit as a purely artistic gesture.

“Dennis Parks: Land, Language and Clay” is on display until Jan. 8 in the Ina Mae and Raymond Rude Gallery. Parks is a ceramist who moved to the rural ghost town of Tuscarora, Nev. in 1966, where he established the internationally known Tuscarora Pottery School. He is regarded as a leading practitioner of the single-firing method and for firing with discarded crankcase oil. | nevadaart.org

Mel Smothers, Carol Brown & Cynthia Hipkiss Tahoe Art League | Until Dec. 31 Orbital Reflector Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 1, 2017

La Vonne La Tulip Vasick Copeland Gallery | Until Jan. 2, 2017

Nevada Day Art Brewery Arts Center | Until Jan. 6, 2017

Anthony McCall Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 8

Leiko Ikemura Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 15, 2017

Dennis Parks Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 17, 2017

“Pocket Ziggurat” CCAI Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 19, 2017

THEN AND NOW OXS Gallery | Until Jan. 23, 2017

“Blue Brilliance” Incline Village Visitors’ Center | Until Jan. 30, 2017

Truckee’s Big Life Community Recreation Center | Until Jan. 31 2017

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s restaurant | Until Jan. 31, 2017

Tarek Al-Ghoussein Nevada Museum of Art | Until Feb. 19, 2017

Peter Stichbury Nevada Museum of Art | Until May 2017

A Place in the Country Nevada Museum of Art | Until June 2017

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“On the Water” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until summer 2017

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FUN & GAMES

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. HISTORY: Who was the first woman to be prime minister of the United Kingdom?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What U.S. city’s nickname is The Mile-High City?

3. MEDICAL: What does the Greek suffix “-algia” refer to in medical terms?

4. BIBLE: Noah was the grandson of what biblical character?

5. ADVERTISEMENTS: Which fast-food restaurant chain urges patrons to “eat fresh”?

6. MUSIC: Bebop is a style of what kind of music?

7. MOVIES: What was the name of the character played by Marilyn Monroe in “Some Like it Hot”?

8. LITERATURE: What famous ghost story was penned by Henry James?

9. TRANSPORTATION: What is the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name?

10. LEGAL: Witnesses who would prefer not to incriminate themselves might refuse to answer by citing which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Among other artifacts, archaeologists found a bronze razor in King Tut’s tomb. It was reportedly still sharp enough to use for shaving.

According to pollsters, when divorced people take surveys, women are much more likely than men to report that they’re happy about the breakup.

Junior Whirl Answers: 1. Sandpiper, 2. Snappier, 3. Apprise, 4. Sipper, 5. Piper, 6. Pier, 7. Ire, 8. Re, 9. E. Differences: 1. Handle is different, 2. Sleeve is shorter, 3. Monkey’s head is turned, 4. Rein is shorter, 5. Tail is smaller, 6. Ball is turned.

Since I happen to revere noted movie actress Miles, would you say that I hallow Vera?

CryptoQuip

1. Margaret Thatcher, 2. Denver, 3. Pain, 4. Methuselah, 5. Subway, 6. Jazz, 7. Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, 8. “The Turn of the Screw”, 9. KLM, 10. The Fifth

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There are 12 sovereign nations in South America, and Brazil shares a border with all but two of them: Chile and Ecuador.

November 17-30, 2016

Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

FIRE

FUN & GAMES

EARTH

AIR

WATER

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

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Taking new steps and measures linked to original modes of self-expression continues. In some respects, you are digging deeper than you have for quite some time. This may even be the beginning of a whole new lifestyle. Sharing your deeper thoughts, visions and philosophies feels necessary and not simply ideal.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

A process of death and rebirth on relationship fronts continues as a central theme.

Deep conversations with others are about power and perhaps money. Questions of justice and fairness are featured and gaining agreement or balance in these areas has and probably continues to be a challenge.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

A period of retreat and reflection has been a central theme. You are very concerned about what is right, fair, just and ethical. Where you might have felt more certain before you are no longer so sure. This may, in fact, be recognized as a sign of progress. In any case, your energy levels are running high supporting other activities.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Themes of healing are lingering. Blind spots, denials and confusions are at issue. These may be your own or those of others close by, like family members. Critical analysis to support objectivity and practical solutions is important.

Expect new conversations in this regard to begin this week. Prognosis follows diagnosis.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Asserting a new level of personal power is keeping you busy. The twist is that to do so you may have to let go of certain existing relationships or relationship patterns. Assessing whether your attitudes and expectations are balanced or not is the kind of honesty that will tilt the scales in favor of realizing the harmony you desire.

A creative and inventive cycle is keeping you busy. It has served to inspire originality. Yet, the learning curve has been and continues to be steep, compelling you to give more than you may want. Positively, your confidence levels have been steadily rising and this trend will continue.

As well, important new relationships are destined to begin.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Pushing to be seen and heard socially and professionally is in focus. Critical analysis has been a central theme. You are learning to see into and through existing circumstances. Asserting your sense of individuality in a bold and revolutionary manner may catch you and others by surprise.

Affirm your power potential.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) A soul-searching journey has been underway. Deep questions about what is real, true, practical and possible are on your mind. Discussions and perhaps some debate are featured.

Literal travel and adventure have, at least, gained some of your attention, if not indeed then, at least, in your dreams.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Stepping back to see a bigger picture continues. Philosophical considerations are featured perhaps especially in terms of how these affect your social and professional interests and responsibilities. This trend will continue over the coming weeks and you will begin to take more deliberate and practical action very soon.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Gaining clear reflections of who you are and where you are at now on your journey continues. You may be in new territory altogether and/or feel the need to explore the possibilities.

This includes inner as well as outer geography. The inner part of this equation includes a steady flow of new realizations and considerations.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Your power potential now is expressed as your ability to think deeply and with subtle discernment. The results of your investigations are inspiring revolutionary action. Breaking through existing self-definitions to support you to take bold initiatives is featured. New tools and methods will be required.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) The process of establishing a new foundation continues. The challenge is to decipher between your intentions, dreams, fantasies and illusions. Recognizing that you do not perceive things as ‘they’ are so much as who ‘you’ are can help. Your facts may simply be your personal interpretations. Be open to fresh input.

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Nov. 23 | 10 p.m. | $18 advance | $25 at the door Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern & Grill 5 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Darcy Kathleen Moody’s 8 p.m.

Yarn and Todd Sheaffer Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” LTCC Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Henry Phillips and Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

I first and only conversation, I would

f I were to describe Matt Hill after our

be tempted to use the word nonchalant.

The music of his electro-funk band, The Floozies, is anything but. Pressed to describe their sound, he flinched.

“I get so sick of that question,” he says.

“It’s like every kind of musical genre runs into the other, so it’s pointless to put a name to it. I’d rather just tell somebody to listen to our music and decide for themselves.”

fun funk party with an awesome light show.”

On top of originally recorded backing tracks made in fraternal solidarity, Matt rips the electric guitar while his brother plays the drums. Their sibling connection allows them to embark on spur-of-themoment improvisatory trips against an undeniably danceable backbeat.

“We play our own songs, but it’s a continuous mix,” he says. “My brother and I are very, very similar. We love each other. We

Matt Hill rips the electric guitar while his brother, Mark, plays the drums. Their sibling connection allows them to embark on spur-of-the-moment improvisatory trips against an undeniably danceable backbeat.

Fresh off an already legendary show at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colo., in October, The Floozies have gained a solid name for themselves as a live instrument/DJ duo that throws down like none other. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill have built a brand out of Kansas City, Mo., to rival the best dance jam music out there at the moment.

“It’s just a party pretty much,” says Matt.

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grew up together. So it’s easy to predict his behavior because it’s so much like mine.”

Although they are just now surging into national popularity, these Midwestern Hill Brothers have been doing this music thing since they were young.

“We’ve been playing since I was 11,” he says. “I never really had a backup plan. This was always what I’ve done. I saw “Back to the Future” and Marty McFly playing

guitar made me want to play guitar. My brother was a drummer. He played something that I didn’t, so it worked out well for us. We always liked music and stuff. ” After a couple of shows at Winston’s Beach Club in San Diego, The Floozies are heading up to Crystal Bay, Nev., to play a benefit concert for their friend, Samantha Rick of Quincy. Rick recently underwent a double lung transplant and the proceeds from the show will be donated toward her medical bills.

“She’s always been super nice to us,” says Matt. “We have a lot of friends out here and they asked me to do a benefit concert. We met here after a show in Tahoe in early 2015.”

Matt and Mark are looking forward to coming back to Tahoe to help a friend in need.

“We like Sam a lot,” he says. “She’s a really good person. She went through the ringer health-wise. Everyone makes big sweeping generalizations about being positive and that’s all great if it helps you. But Sam is a really positive presence and we really appreciate that. I’ve been on Facebook and I’ll see her posts and it will change my outlook seeing her be positive even though she is dealing with a lot of stuff worse than I am. We want to support that. It’s cool to do what we can to help somebody who needs it.”  For more information or for tickets, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Boomtown 6 p.m.

Cold Hard Cash Show Peppermill 7 p.m.

Rittz & Jarren Benton Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Left of Centre Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

American Made Band Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke RocKaraoke Rockbar Theater 7 p.m.

Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Domino” Potentialist Workshop 7 p.m.

Michael Finney Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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GLORY

NOV. 18 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

RENO & BEYOND American Made Band Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

George Pickard Boomtown 5 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Tien Hsieh Carson Valley Arts Council 6 p.m.

Left of Centre Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Nevada Chamber Opera UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Hollywood Trashed Rockbar Theater 8 p.m.

Cold Hard Cash Show Peppermill 8 p.m.

After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Nov. 25 | 8 p.m.

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Just Us Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Autopilot Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Apple Z Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.

Golf Clap 1 Up 9 p.m.

Kidnap Kid & Ranger Bass Cargo 9 p.m.

Frank & Jerry Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

Dijital Lex GSR10 p.m.

DJ Travy St. James Infirmary 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Domino” Potentialist Workshop 7 p.m.

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Latin Dance Social Peppermill 7 p.m.

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Michael Finney Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Kabir Singh Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

“Once” Pioneer Center 8 p.m.

Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Reno Comedy Showcase Sands Regency 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Power of the Purse Grand Sierra Resort 5 p.m.

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Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m.

Don Kahn Nakoma Resort 5 & 8 p.m.

Lake Effect Jazz Fresh Ketch 7 p.m.

Guitar Town Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Natalie Cressman & Mike Bono Moody’s 8 p.m.

Chris Costa MontBleu 8 p.m.

Friends in High Places Bar of America 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Multipleks & Onetruest Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Guest DJ Classic Cue 9 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” LTCC Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

“Spamalot Jr.” Truckee Community Arts Center 7 p.m.

Henry Phillips and Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

The Male Room Harrah’s 9 p.m.

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NOV. 19 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m.

Chris Costa MontBleu 8 p.m.

Friends in High Places Bar of America 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Natalie Cressman & Mike Bono Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Jake Nielson’s Triple Threat Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Live music Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

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Nov. 19 | 9 p.m.

Tahoe Beach Retreat and Lodge South Lake Tahoe SCOTT PEMBERTON’S sound is much like the vibe of his native Portland: freaky, fun and just the right amount of weird. The best way to categorize his music is Timber Rock. Pemberton naturally applies his own lens and stamp to the sounds of the Pacific Northwest, the region he calls home. Elements of deep jazz, rock/grunge, blues roots and West Coast funk are incorporated into his sound. Special guest El Camino opens the show. Come early to catch the Blizzard Fest Pray for Snow Party on the beach from 4 to 7 p.m. | tahoebeachretreat.com

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DIARRHEA PLANET Stand Up Comedy Showcase Brewery Arts Center 8 p.m.

Special Events Reno Steampunk Stroll Reno

Nov. 19 | 9 p.m.

Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. DIARRHEA PLANET is an American six-piece, garage punk band from Nashville, Tenn. The gravitational pull of Diarrhea Planet is strong and once you get caught in the orbit of its stadiumsized riffs and blistering solos, it’s hard to escape. The band claims to be the loudest thing out of Nashville in a long time.

The band Lovely Bad Things will open the show; an after party will feature Bad Weather Friends. | crystalbaycasino.com

NOV. 20 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

The Marcus King Band Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” LTCC Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

“Spamalot Jr.” Truckee Community Arts Center 2 p.m.

Henry Phillips and Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

TONY FURTADO

RENO & BEYOND

FEW MUSICIANS of any stripe so personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots music. Furtado is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele. He mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef. | facebook.com/ moesoriginalbbqtahoe

Angelina Castillo

Dec. 1 | 9 p.m.

Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City

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Scott Pemberton Tahoe Beach Retreat 9 p.m.

Diarrhea Planet w/Lovely Bad Things & Bad Weather Friends Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Live music Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Pump Up the Jams Rookies 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” LTCC Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

“Spamalot Jr.” Truckee Community Arts Center 7 p.m.

Henry Phillips and Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND American Made Band Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

George Pickard Boomtown 5 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Cold Hard Cash Show Peppermill 8 p.m.

Just Us Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Puddle of Mud Rockbar Theater 8 p.m.

Apple Z Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Dream Theater Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

After Dark Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

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The Hubcap Stealers & Limbo State Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.

Frank & Jerry Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Blue Haven Sands Regency 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Peeti-V Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Little Mermaid” Carson City Community Center 2 & 7:30 p.m.

“Once” Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m.

“Domino” Potentialist Workshop 5 p.m.

Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Michael Finney Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

The Utility Players Sands Regency 7:30 p.m.

“Here, There & Everywhere” Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

Adam Carolla Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Tristan Selzer Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

Everett Coast Peppermill 6 p.m.

Nevada Chamber Opera UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Doug Stanhope Crystal Bay Club 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke with Steve Starr Rockbar Theater 6 p.m.

Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Once” Pioneer Center 1 & 7 p.m.

“The Little Mermaid” Carson City Community Center 2 p.m.

NOV. 21 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” LTCC Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Everett Coast Peppermill 6 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

November 17-30, 2016

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

NOV. 22 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Karaoke Pastime Club 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “A Christmas Carol” LTCC Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW and Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 11:30 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

The Novelists Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Isadora Pastragus UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

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NOV. 23 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

The Floozies Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Shayla Rivera and Robert Duchaine The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

L-Cubed Music Series UNR Randall Rotunda 12 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Novelists Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Local Band Wednesday Rockbar Theater 7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Everett Coast Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

The Wonderful Gizzard of Oz St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Elvin Bishop, legendary

Emily Bishop

American blues and rock musician, performs at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe’s South Shore Room on Nov. 26.

The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m.

Everett Coast Peppermill 8 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

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Tah oe’s musi c scene

hanksgiving is upon us and while it’s a time to be grateful and celebrate with family and friends that get together to share good food, story and spirits, it’s also a time that we can explore Tahoe and Reno’s live music scene to dance, listen and feel the power of music and the inspiration of creativity.

Music is powerful. It evokes emotions and feelings. It sends a message. It wakes us up. It can help us forget about our challenges and issues for a few hours when we drop in and are completely present in the moment; nothing else going on but listening to the music whether profound, profane or playful.

Speaking to and having conversations with many of the artists that visit our area has been enlightening. They offer glimpses into who they are, why they write and play music and what they’d like to bring to the stage and to us, the audience. We’ve interviewed musicians that that have been touring and recording for longer than many of us have been alive and chatted with new emerging artists that want to forge new sounds in music, each equally creative, innovative and often surprisingly deep and philosophical. The men and women who bring the artists and bands to our area are as passionate about their love of music as the musicians themselves.

Music is an integral part of many of our lives – many of us eat and breathe music.

There is enormous diversity in the area, for some it’s the love of funk, blues, rock n’ roll or reggae, while for others is bluegrass, folk, Americana, country or hip-hop, while the jam band scene or psychedelic sounds might call to you, lest us not forget the love of electronic music. Other passions may fall to Indie, alternative, jazz, R&B, soul or singer-songwriter, whatever the sound or genre you love the list is extensive. And many of these genres are constantly evolving and shifting.

We host artists that are traditional, while others are stretching musical boundaries and don’t want to be contained or boxed into a genre. Whatever your tastes are, it’s available here. We have music venues that have long ruled our area bringing some of the best artists and bands and have introduced us to the obscure and up and coming bands, and our area continues to grow along with its music scene.

In Tahoe, we look to the Crystal Bay Casino where Bill Wood and Brent Harding bring some of the best music around.

In Truckee, Moody’s keeps downtown hopping Thursdays through Saturdays with great live music. Cottonwood and Bar of America offer live music, as well.

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Moe’s BBQ in Tahoe City is emerging as a newer music venue and they are bringing a wide variety of music for all tastes.

While in South Lake, Whiskey Dicks has stepped up and is bringing a diverse line up of music; ask Late Night Billy who is having fun booking talent there. The South Shore Room, an intimate venue at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, is also drawing in some great and diverse shows. The Stateline casinos such as Hard Rock, Harrah’s and MontBleu host some of the bigger artists performing in our area. The Reno casino scene isn’t just about gambling, they provide both big name bands and live music in large halls and host smaller venues.

Look to Atlantis, Eldorado, Grand Sierra, Peppermill, Nugget and Silver Legacy for entertainment.

“We host artists that are traditional, while others are stretching musical boundaries and don’t want to be contained or boxed into a genre.”

There are numerous smaller clubs and venues emerging out of Reno offering live music. Cargo Concert Hall has been crushing it with their diverse line up. Georgette Crush, talent buyer at The Saint in Reno, one of the evolving clubs offering live music, has been bringing in some great shows.

Rockbar Theatre, Jub Jubs Thirst Parlor, Studio on 4th and 3rd Street Bar all keep Reno entertained with live bands.  The Tahoe Weekly enjoys bringing our readers the latest and greatest entertainment happenings in the region. If we’ve missed something that you’d like us to add to our coverage, e-mail entertainment@ tahoethisweek.com and let the good times roll.

NOV. 24 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern & Grill 5 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Shayla Rivera and Robert Duchaine The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.

Everett Coast Peppermill 7 p.m.

The Kid and Nic Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 8 p.m.

Power of Love Reno Ballroom 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Justin Lee Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Poperz Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke RocKaraoke Rockbar Theater 7 p.m.

Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

NOV. 25 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m.

Seasonal Choir Resort at Squaw Creek 5 p.m.

Holly Sternberg Nakoma Resort 6 p.m.

Lake Effect Jazz Fresh Ketch 7 p.m.

Joe Grissino Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

The Sun Kings MontBleu 8 p.m.

Bias and Dunn Bar of America 8 p.m.

Patrick Walsh MontBleu 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

The Bonanza Kings Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Tinsley Ellis Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Guest DJ Classic Cue 9 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Rodney Carrington Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Shayla Rivera and Robert Duchaine The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 5 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Fourth Friday Session Comma Coffee 6 p.m.

Musicole Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

The Kid and Nic Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Flock of 80z Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

GRiZ 1 Up 8 p.m.

Everett Coast Peppermill 8 p.m.

The Lyons in Winter Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Hellbound The Saint 8 p.m.

Justin Lee Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Travy St. James Infirmary 10 p.m.

DJ 2wice Lex GSR 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

“Domino” Potentialist Workshop 7 p.m.

Latin Dance Social Peppermill 7 p.m.

Justin Rivera Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

“The Santaland Diaries” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Buttcracker 7” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Special Events Crafts for Christmas Sparks

NOV. 26 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Live music Donner Ski Ranch 5:30 p.m.

Joe Grissino Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Elvin Bishop Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Reggie Hall MontBleu 8 p.m.

Bias and Dunn Bar of America 8 p.m.

The Sun Kings MontBleu 8 p.m.

November 17-30, 2016

The Bonanza Kings Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Live music Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.

Jelly Bread & Friends w/Groove Session Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Zion Roots Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Live music Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Pump Up the Jams Rookies 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Ron Stubbs Comedy Hypnosis Hard Rock 8 p.m.

Shayla Rivera and Robert Duchaine The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND The Vegas Road Show Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

The Look Boomtown 5 p.m.

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

WAR Boomtown 6 & 8 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Foghat Sparks Nugget 7 p.m.

Destiny Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

The Kid and Nic Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Musicole Max’s Casino 8 p.m.

Love is Forever Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.

Flock of 80z Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Bruce Denninger Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Drinking With Clowns Peppermill 8 p.m.

Justin Lee Band Gilley’s Nugget 9 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 9 p.m.

Neil Jackson Lex GRS 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Spider Peppermill 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Dan 1 Up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Santaland Diaries” Reno Little Theater 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 3 p.m.

“Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 3 & 7 p.m.

“Domino” Potentialist Workshop 5 p.m.

“Buttcracker 7” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

Bill Engvall Atlantis 8 p.m.

Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 8:30 p.m.

Coats for Comedy Sands Regency 9:30 p.m.

Special Events Crafts for Christmas Sparks

NOV. 27 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m.

Paul Covarelli Manzanita 11:30 a.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Old Streets of Truckee” Cottonwood 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Richard Blair’s “The Streets of Truckee” Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Shayla Rivera and Robert Duchaine The Improv 9 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND Tristan Selzer Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Lucky Ashworth & Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke with Steve Starr Rockbar Theater 6 p.m.

Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Santaland Diaries” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

“Miracle on 34th Street”

NOV. 29 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Nov. 27 | 7 p.m.

Cottonwood Restaurant | Truckee JOIN RICHARD BLAIR as he presents “The Streets of Truckee.” Blair shares songs about the old town with actors in costume acting out skits about historic characters and events between each song. Blair’s songs about Truckee history from the mid- to late-1800s celebrate Truckee’s rich history in a modern folk/roots/Americana style. | cottonwoodrestaurant.com

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NOV. 28 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Line Dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

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Calling Ophelia SLINGS THEIR DREAMS IN NEW LP STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

S backbeat of barroom drums and gypsy wirls of the accordion over a steady

guitar opens local band Calling Ophelia’s second release of the year, a full-length LP donned “Slinging Our Dreams.”

The tune is “Boardwalk Carnival,” an apt title for the fanciful images and la-lalas conjured by Brooke Chabot’s suggestive singing and songwriting and Dave Shaw’s accordion.

On “I’ll Dance with You,” she sings innocently the question: “A tisket, a tasket, what’s inside my basket?” She sounds like a long lost, little girl, all grown up yet still wandering about the woods.

Memories of lingering emotion contrast with a strange, detached relation to the world around her. There’s a curiosity here born of all those years spent lost inside her own imagination.

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Matt Tucker’s banjo rolls in on the third track, “Long Parade,” a rollicking country lullaby reminiscent of Neil Young circa “Harvest Moon.” The addition of Dave Tranquilla on the drums delivers a backbeat that was missing from Calling Ophelia’s tragic, yet beautiful debut EP

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“People Come Around.” His playing is as his name suggests: tranquil. Yet he possesses a subtle intensity that manages to drive the songs forward in an important way, recalling Sun Kil Moon and Red House Painters.

Tucker jumps on the mandolin to trade licks with Liz Tucker, who thumps out a rhythmic bass line for the song “Lion.” At times, as on this 5-minute track, the songs stretch a bit too long for what the music has to offer. Perhaps some additional production or horns could have helped drive ahead this well-written reggae, folk song à la Ani DiFranco.

This doesn’t disappoint, however; it simply tells me that Calling Ophelia’s vision still transcends their experience and ability. Keep in mind they formed only two years ago by musicians who learned their instruments later in life. It’s a perfect place for an artist to be — full of potential and possibilities to come.

On “Teapots,” where Chabot drifts through morning conversations between herself and her dreams, I am transported to another place where life feels more real, as if projected in Technicolor.

I dance the “Primordial Tango” with Ophelia in the “Forgotten Garden.”

“Orange is the Color” brings the album back from the wilderness into a familiar groove that gets the feet tapping in a happy way, a way that feels like orange feels.

Chabot comes across as particularly natural here, and the release is welcome. It’s a clear expression of joy, all the more powerful for the realm of mysterious emotions she’s told of us until now.

After fluttering between happiness and regret on “Sing That Song,” “Rain” speaks of redemption as Chabot shows off her voice’s innate ability to draw the listener into her world.

“To The Moon” brings the album to a swinging close, lovely harmonies, the drone of the accordion and circular mandolin riffs floating me off the sleep, perchance to dream some more. | callingophelia.com 

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Karaoke Pastime Club 10 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW and Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 11:30 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Desparados Boomtown 6 p.m.

Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Adela Park UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Snow Tha Product, Woke, Fool Boy Marley Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

NOV. 30 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Amir K and Thomas Dale The Improv 9 p.m.

ElectroSwing BurlesqueThe Loft 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

L-Cubed Music Series UNR Randall Rotunda 12 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jime Rollins Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Local Band Wednesday Rockbar Theater 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

String Quartet UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Dan Martin Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

DEC. 1 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern & Grill 5 p.m.

80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Tony Furtado Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m.

Live music Cabo Wabo 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 p.m.

Amir K and Thomas Dale The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

The Nighthawks Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Argent Trio UNR Nightingale Center Hall 7:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Pink Martini Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Poperz Lex GSR 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

RJ Steelz College Disco St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke RocKaraoke Rockbar Theater 7 p.m.

Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Domino” Potentialist Workshop 7 p.m.

“Miracle on 34th Street” Silver Legacy 7 p.m.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism TJ’s Corral 7 p.m.

“The Santaland Diaries” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Buttcracker 7” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

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DINING GUIDE KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | American

FOOD & WINE, RECIPES, FEATURES & MORE

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a locals’ favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet halfpound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kids’ menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | (530) 546-3315

La Mexicana | Authentic Mexican

Taqueria La Mexicana opened in 1997 and brought the tried and tested family recipes from their taqueria in Norwalk, California that made them so successful. Tahoe locals instantly began to notice the fresh ingredients and authentic dishes and La Mexicana quickly became a local’s favorite for fast, affordable and delicious Mexican food all prepared fresh daily. Under the same roof you will find an authentic Mexican bakery (fresh bread is baked daily), carniceria, and a full line grocery store to meet your needs while visiting Lake Tahoe. Come taste the difference or order online through Eat 24. 8515 Brook Ave. Kings Beach | www.lamexicanakb.com | Daily 9am to 9pm | 530-546-0130

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors.

It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years.

Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available. 7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two. 8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | (530) 546-4539

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Bacchi’s | Italian

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties. 2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years.

Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to F riday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting. 10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Sausages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa. 10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

To be included in the Dining Guide, call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

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hat is it about pumpkins that evoke a sense of nostalgia: the smell of pumpkin pie wafting from the oven at a holiday dinner, the sight of the colorful pumpkins sitting on your front porch or the fun of carving Jack O’ Lanterns?

The pumpkin, which is a fruit, takes center stage during the fall season at the market where large boxes overflow with the orange orbs and at the holiday table.

It delights and terrifies young children at Halloween. What is Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner without the silky creamy taste of pumpkin pie laced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

This autumn squash comes in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Some are as small as a softball, while others grow to well more than 1,000 pounds. Recently, competitive pumpkin grower, Rick Swenson from Minnesota, took his 1,100-pound pumpkin, carved out the middle and took it for a paddle down the Red River.

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The pumpkin takes center stage during the fall season at the market where large boxes overflow with the orange orbs and at the holiday table.

History of pumpkin Native Americans used pumpkins as a staple in their diets for centuries. They prepared the sweet flesh a number of ways: roasted, baked, parched, boiled and dried.

The blossoms were added to stews. Dried pumpkin could be stored and ground into flour. The seeds were used for food and medicinal purposes. They also flattened strips of pumpkin, dried them to make mats; the shells were used as bowls and containers to store grain, beans and seeds.

The Native Americans introduced the pumpkin to the early settlers. They filled a

hollowed-out shell with milk, honey and spices, then baked it in hot ashes. This is considered the origin of the pumpkin pie.

Good for your health Pumpkins are low in calories at 49 calories per cup and high in fiber. Eating pumpkin can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. They are also high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is good for the skin.

This squash also contains vitamin A, important to maintain health and vitamin C, an excellent support for the immune system.

One cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin

contains more than 200 percent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A. Pumpkin seeds are one of the best plant sources of zinc. One-quarter of a cup of raw pumpkin seeds affords 2.57 mg of zinc, about 17 percent of the recommended daily allowance for healthy adults. The seeds are also high in protein, iron and B vitamins.

Cooking with pumpkin Sweet or savory the pumpkin is versatile, healthy and delicious. All the goodness can be harvested when you carve your pumpkin for a meal. For entrees and main meals, consider pumpkin gnocchi in sage butter or pumpkin risotto. Stuffed pumpkin is not only good for you but also makes a great presentation. Pumpkin chili is perfect for a cold winter night. Roasted pumpkin with kale and goat cheese and a dash of olive oil, mashed pumpkin with butter and pumpkin soup are a few other ways to serve up some savory satisfaction. For lunch or a snack, try pumpkin hummus.

The average pumpkin contains about a cup of seeds. Roasting them with olive oil and salt provides a satisfying nutritional snack.

Get creative with spices, rosemary and lemon pepper, garlic, lime and chili pepper or cinnamon and sugar.

Spiced pumpkin oatmeal, pumpkin pancakes or pumpkin muffins can pack a punch at breakfast. Need to pump up your protein in the morning? Blend up a pumpkin smoothie with protein powder.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

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alk through the meat section of any

season and it is apparent what the big seller is. I have to admit, any other time of year and I would take a rib-eye steak without thinking twice, but from Thanksgiving until Christmas, turkey reigns supreme.

For 11 months out of the year, I am a red meat eater. Sure, I’ll eat chicken and pork and, dare I say, even vegetarian meals, but I am a red meat craving carnivore.

Then, it is as if the Taste Fairy stops by when I’m asleep and tweaks my tongue or maybe uses some acupuncture needles, and poof, I crave turkey more than any other thing on the planet. It is as if I get a biological hiccup in my taste buds. Maybe it works the same as a bear’s biological clock that tells him it’s time to go find a

Any other time of year and I would take a rib-eye steak without thinking twice, but from Thanksgiving until Christmas, turkey reigns supreme.

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cave and take a nap — a very long nap.

For one month, turkey becomes the center of as many meals as possible. I’m not a breakfast person; I don’t have turkey omelets or turkey sausage in the morning, but the rest of the day I am in turkey heaven. Let’s face it, half of what everyone looks forward to is the leftover turkey sandwiches.

It goes something like this: The first night the turkey is served with mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, peas and pearl onions, cranberry sauce and one or more other side dishes, all of which are smothered in a gallon of mushroom gravy.

Day 2 starts with turkey sandwiches for lunch and then a repeat of dinner from the first night, minus most of the side dishes because, well, side dishes are just that, side

dishes. There are usually just enough of them for one leftovers dinner. Also, there is still enough gravy to cover everything, but you want to keep some for hot turkey sandwiches on Nights 3 and 4. I will sadden as the days pass and sandwiches get much skimpier — and then, it’s all gone.

Not to despair, Christmas comes and the whole turkey extravaganza starts again. After Christmas, the stores look like the lake after Labor Day. There might be a turkey or two still in the freezer section, but finding a fresh one becomes a pretty difficult task. As I walk past the meat cases, my taste buds slowly start to return to normal as I notice the rib eyes and my mouth starts to salivate again.

Unfortunately, I also notice the price of said rib eyes and decide I had better slowly wean my way off the turkey.

It’s true that all the choicest parts of the bird are gone, but with a little work, the carcass can furnish a couple more meals.

First, use the carcass to make a nice stock and then use the stock to make some soups. The stock is wicked easy to make and if you need an idea for a soup, try this and enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 1 turkey carcass 6 to 8 celery sticks, chopped

2 medium onions, chopped 5 to 6 carrots, halved lengthwise & chopped

Place the carcass in a large pot. Add the carrots, celery and onions. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and let juices reduce. I usually let it reduce by half to be sure it has plenty of flavor. Strain and skim any excess fat off the top. Also pick the meat off the carcass; it is a great addition. There should be meat on the neck, wings and body of the bird.

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2 T butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 celery sticks, sliced ½ head bok choy, sliced 1½ t sesame oil 6 T soy sauce Salt and pepper to taste

2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 carrots, sliced 1 medium daikon radish, diced 1½ T fresh ginger 2 t rice wine vinegar 24 oz. turkey stock 1 cup rice, cooked and cooled (optional)

Sauté the garlic and onion in the butter until the onion starts to turn translucent. Add the carrots, celery, daikon radish and ginger. Sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the bok choy and let that start to wilt. Add vinegar followed by the stock and bring to a boil and, then, turn down to a simmer. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and taste. Add more of either or both as needed and finish with salt and pepper. (Soy sauce is salty so be sure to wait a minute before adding any additional salt.) Add rice, if you want.

November 17-30, 2016

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I’m determined this year to make your wine parings easy, delicious, impressive and affordable.

that will complement apps and more.

The main course traditionally features turkey, Tofurky or Turducken. Sides, such as sweet potatoes, mashers, gravy, cranberries and green beans, are just a few of the classic accompaniments one often sees at Thanksgiving. The flavors run the gamut from roasty toasty, to herby spicy and sweet tangy. What’s a wine aficionado to do?

To the rescue are the 2015 J.L. Quinson Côtes de Provence Rosé and the Rocca Dell Olmo Barbera d’Asti 2014. The Rosé is a strawberry-inflected beauty that is dry and structured. The Barbera is a blast of dark, dry cherry with a touch of earth. Yes, these can dance with all of the table partners while keeping them — and you — happy.

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P with a multitude of dishes and courses icture a classic Thanksgiving feast

that feature ingredients, flavors, textures, herbs and spices of all sorts. Lots of planning, purchasing and preparation go into this classic and meaningful repast. That’s why I’m determined this year to make your wine parings easy, delicious, impressive and affordable (for less than $10) — you’re welcome.

Of course, not everyone wants to match five wines and that’s another beauty of these selections because any of them have the food-friendly profiles to cover multiple courses and still complement the food and festivities.

Let’s start with Prosecco. It not only makes food preparation more fun, but it also matches pre-feast finger foods well.

The NV Conegliano comes from the highquality Valdobbiadene area in Veneto, Italy. This sparkler is a dry Brut style with apricot flavors and a fine bead of bubbles that preps both the palate and the spirit for a celebration.

The Torrontés grape from Argentina makes spicy, floral wines with distinctive melon and citrus flavors. The 2014 Amancay Torrontes La Rioja Valley Argentina is refreshing and bright; it plays well with salads, veggie sticks and appetizers such as chilled shrimp.

The 2015 Lacheteau Vouvray is a French Chenin Blanc with a mineral, white-peach palate. This will please guests with a preference for sweet, because it is slightly off, dry with enough acid energy for balance. Those components make it another versatile vino

Rosé from Provence

The Prosecco and Vouvray are also excellent options for Thanksgiving dessert pies, such as pumpkin and apple that often grace holiday tables.

The wines featured here are all yummy examples of their types and producers. You can find great options of these wines by consulting your local wine-shop guru.

With five wonderful wines for your holiday repast for less than $10, you can afford to be generous and still impress your family and guests. Thanks giving, indeed.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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Inspired by the East Clio Nakoma Resort will offer a Pacific Rim Dinner in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Wigwam Room on Nov. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Asian-fusion four-course meal, featuring such dishes as lobster-filled wantons, Pad Thai and Korean glass noodle salad, is $50 per person or ala carte. Reservations are suggested. | (877) 462-5662

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NEW EATERIES OPEN Flame of India restaurant has opened in Truckee serving authentic Indian food with an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet that will please any palate and a wide-variety, changing menu that serves the likes of vegetable korma, curry’s goat, chicken fish and a great vegetarian selection. Mild or hot or somewhere in between, the dinner menu is extensive. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located at 11421 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. | (530) 563-5078

Alebrijes Mexican Bistro, which opened recently in Incline Village, is not your average Mexican restaurant. It serves authentic and traditional Mexican menu items such as chile rellenos, posole and cochinita pilbil, a slow-roasted pork dish of Mayan origin. In addition, you’ll find unique dishes not necessarily found on Mexican menus in Tahoe.

Alebrijes, which has been gathering rave reviews, is open from noon to 9 p.m. daily.

The full bar with a margarita menu offer new twists on old favorites. It is located at 930 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village. | (775) 413-5135 –Priya Hutner

Grab your bowls Truckee Community Soup Night is back on Nov. 30 at Mellow Fellow in Truckee from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with chef Ryan Eller. Soup Night is collaboration between Tahoe Food Hub and Slow Food Lake Tahoe. For $5, guests get a bowl of soup and bread made from local, sustainably grown ingredients.

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Pop in for a Pop Up Truckee Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Pop Up Dinner Series several times per month. Designed and formatted like a spirited dinner party, a Stella Pop Up event is an exploration into creative cooking.

Guests are encouraged to walk around the kitchen, joining conversations that are free flowing and educational. There is one tasting menu for each gathering, seating

is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. The cost is $97 per person. Seating is limited; reservations are necessary. The series includes: After the Feast Pop Up on Nov. 25 and 26, Winter Comfort Pop Up on Dec. 27, 28 and 29, New Years! Pop Up on Jan. 1 and Nordic Adventure Pop Up on Jan. 6 and 7. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

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Reno, Nev. Hidden Pizza has arrived in Reno at the Eldorado. Tucked into a corner of the second floor across from The Brew Brothers, Hidden Pizza is a New Yorkstyle eatery that will serve pizza by the slice and by the pie starting at 5 p.m. until the late evening. After-hours crowds will enjoy a new, perfectly crafted pizza dough recipe created by Eldorado’s executive chef Ivano Centemeri. The restaurant itself is reminiscent of old-school New York pizzerias, equipped with two state-of-theart ovens, an open-face letter board, limited bar-top seating with USB plug-ins for phone charging and historic photos of old Reno. | eldoradoreno.com

Truckee Restaurant Trokay and Atelier are pairing up on Nov. 27 to bring back their cheese-making course. Restaurant Trokay owner Nyna Weatherson, former head cheesemonger at the world-famous Greenwich Village cheese shop, Murray’s, will lead the workshop. Weatherson will pass on her vast knowledge of cheese and skill guiding students through the mozzarella-making process. Each person will leave with his or her own batch of fresh mozzarella, tasting notes and the know-how to create the cheese again for their friends and family. All supplies are included. Cheese makers who stay for dinner will receive 10 percent off their meal. Early reservations are recommended. | RSVP ateliertruckee.com

Enter gingerbread competition Reno, Nev. May Arboretum Society hosts the 9th annual Gingerbread House Competition on Dec. 10 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Children, families, nonprofits, schools, culinary students, professionals and businesses are encouraged to participate in any of the nine different categories. All participants are expected to make a candied culinary creation. No experience is necessary.

All gingerbread entries must be dropped

off at the May Museum by 10 a.m. on Dec. 10. At the completion of judging, all the entries will be on display for the Gingerbread Festival. All interested parties must register to participate by Dec. 5.

There is $10 fee per house entered. | mayarboretumsociety.org

Cooking with plants Truckee Tammy Garbarino offers a “Plant-Based Cooking” class at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Learn how to feed yourself and your family with satisfying, healthy home-cooked meals. Seasoned cooks and newbies can benefit from bringing variety to the kitchen and your palate.

The class will be on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. until March. A $10 materials fee is due at class. | Register tdprd.org

A house for the North Pole Kids and kids at heart are invited to work alongside a Ritz-Carlton pastry chef in Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop on Dec. 18 or 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Holiday beverages are included. Reservations are required at least 48-hours in advance by contacting Restaurant Reservations at (530) 562-3051. The fee is $195 per family of four. | ritzcarlton.com

Dining for the schools Area venues The Excellence in Education 201617 Dining for Schools cards are on sale.

The Dining for Schools card entitles the bearer to 50 percent off any individual dinner entree at more than 40 participating restaurants in the Truckee and North Tahoe area. The card is nontransferable but may be used an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. All proceeds from the purchase of the cards benefit the foundation that provides grants, resources and partnerships to the educational community.

Dining cards will be available at Mountain Hardware in Truckee, SaveMart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Safeway in Kings Beach and Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online | exined.org

A great way to end the day Incline Village Diamond Peak’s Last Tracks Wine/Beer Tasting events will be held every Saturday afternoon from the beginning of February through the end of the ski season. Take advantage of a late-day lift ticket, valid from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a final chair ride up to Snowflake Lodge to experience breathtaking views, wine or craft beer tastings paired with delicious appetizers.

When the event is over, participants can take a run down a freshly groomed trail.

Last Tracks features a different winery, brewery or themed flight each week.

The 2017 schedule will be announced by January and tickets will be available to purchase online or through Guest Services.

Tickets are $44 and include a ski lift ticket. Diamond Peak season passholders receive a $5 discount. Participants must be able to ski or snowboard down an intermediate run and be age 21 and older to attend. Advance reservations are recommended. | diamondpeak.com

presents our 5th annual

Christmas Cookie & Holiday Treat

Contest!

Submit your cookies, bars, fudges & other Christmas creations!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners.

The Rules: • 1 dozen samples of each entry must be submitted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 2, (please use a recyclable plate).

• All types of cookies, bars, fudges & other Christmas creations are eligible for the contest.

• Kids are welcome to submit cookies, as well, and will be judged in a separate category.

• Each entry must include the name, phone number and hometown of the cook, as well as a complete, typed recipe e-mailed to editor@tahoethisweek.com by 2 p.m. on Dec. 2. Include all ingredients, serving size and any tips on preparation.

• Cookies will be judged by Tahoe Weekly staff.

• The winner(s) will have the recipe(s) featured in the Dec. 15 Christmas edition.

All questions may be sent to editor@tahoethisweek.com

Entries may be dropped off between 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, at Tahoe Weekly office at 850 North Lake Blvd. - Tahoe City (behind Safeway on the 2 nd floor)

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