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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.

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 69.2 in 2016. 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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Ice crystals hang onto a tree submerged in Lake Tahoe on Tahoe City’s Commons Beach after a winter snowstorm. | Katherine E. Hill

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

North Tahoe Arts Center

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(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

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

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

Truckee

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

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

High Camp

Vikingsholm Castle

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Olympic Valley

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

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

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Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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 & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building in Incline Village. TART

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

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

South Lake Tahoe

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

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463

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

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591

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

Tahoe City

Old Jail Museum

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

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Tahoe City

Truckee

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

Tahoe Maritime Museum

100 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900

Truckee

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

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe Olympic Valley

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

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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Silver Ski Clinics Mount Rose

here is something about cross-country skiing across a frozen lake’s surface by moonlight that reminds you that you’re alive. This is only one such experience that regularly pulls people to Serene Lakes during the winter. The ancient Celts wrote about “thin places,” where the veil between heaven and earth is pierced. This is one such place. Serene Lakes is located off of Interstate80’s Soda Springs/Norden exit. Take Donner Pass Road east for 1 mile, turn right on Soda Springs Road and continue for another mile. It is two connected lakes – Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura. Legend has it that they were named by Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain. Before becoming collectively referred to as Serene Lakes, they were known as Ice Lakes. The trains hauled ice from them to San Francisco and other areas before refrigeration was developed.

The Silver Ski Clinics, for ages 50 and older, are every Monday throughout the season at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Meet in Timbers in the Main Lodge at 9 a.m. for a tech talk and coffee. The group clinic is from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. | skirose.com

Free play Truckee

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

EVERY TUESDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers intermediate skate ski lessons on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach Hockey at sunset on Serene Lakes.

The ancient Celts wrote about “thin places,” where the veil between heaven and earth is pierced. This is one such place.

The quieting effect of the snow.

Today, people still come to Serene Lakes for the cold temperatures, but not for work. Instead, they come to play. Whether downhill or cross-country, skiers are in paradise. From any cabin around Serene Lakes, Royal Gorge’s cross-country trails are accessible and tickets and rentals are closer than the freeway. For downhill skiers, Soda Springs Ski Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl and Boreal are all less than 5 miles away with slopes for people of all levels. Some more adventurous types will snowshoe up a local peak and ski or snowboard down. Before doing so, be sure you’ve taken avalanche safety classes and have the necessary gear. 10

Snowshoeing is commonplace at Serene Lakes. There are many trails, snow-covered meadows and frozen lakes to tromp around. After a good snowfall, you might need snowshoes (or at least boots) to take the trash out. With the season’s average snowfall at around 35 feet, Serene Lakes is an ideal place to locate the best runs for sledding. Other than slopes of pure snow, the lake sits between a mountain and a larger hill that spans the length of the lake. Afterwards, there is nothing better than warming up with a mug of hot chocolate by the fire. Word on the lake is that various parties

Steve and Laurel Muff enjoying the fun at Serene Lakes.

have gone to great lengths to put on one of the area’s best New Year’s firework shows. To add some of the season’s magic to the mix, there have been instances of people bringing small snow blowers onto the lake and creating ice skating rinks (practice ice safety before venturing out). This has provided hours of entertainment for anyone with the gear. This magic was almost lost, though. In 2005, developers bought surrounding land and prepared plans to build a resort community with 950 units, which would have removed the serenity of Serene Lakes. The water for these units was to come from Serene Lakes and would have partially drained the lake, creating a rim of dirt around the edges. After foreclosure during the 2011 Great Recession, a partnership of organizations including the Truckee Donner Land Trust purchased a large swatch of land on Donner Summit, which including Royal Gorge ski area and the area around Serene Lakes. These efforts have protected the glorious outdoor recreation for generations to come. During a visit to Serene Lakes, check out the deli at Soda Springs General Store. I highly recommended the fish tacos at Royal Gorge for lunch. For more upscale dining, head to The Dining Room at Sugar Bowl to enjoy everything from Bloody Mary’s, to Scottish seared salmon to vegetarian penne pasta. Of course, Truckee is only 20 minutes away with many restaurants of many price ranges. Serene Lakes is a place of paradoxes. You can fight the snow to get there, only to spend most of your time in it once you’re there. It is a place where you can play hard, but also reflect in stillness on your interior life. It is a place that despite the rugged landscape, it lives up to its name. 

Kings Beach Library offers Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Let’s hear it for moms Kings Beach

Mom’s Café is every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Meet other moms, get help with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care. Groups in English and Spanish. | northtahoefrc.org

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers introductory skate skiing lessons on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Story time Zephyr Cove, Nev.

The Zephyr Cove Library hosts a children’s story time every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. | (775) 588-6411

Read together Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

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EVENTS Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring the Interweb,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

EVERY FRIDAY

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Silver Ski Clinics Mount Rose

F I L M F O L LOW S E P I C

ICELANDIC SURFING TRIP Alpenglow Sports announce the third installment of the 12th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series with Chris Burkard and his show “Under an Arctic Sky” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 4, at Olympic Village Lodge for a taste of what it’s like surfing in the fjords of Northern Iceland. Along with six surfers and filmmaker Ben Weiland, Burkard travelled to TheTahoeWeekly.com Iceland’s Hornstrandir Nature Reserve Read more about the film & watch to seek out unknown swells under the the trailer glow of the northern lights. Chartering a boat, the crew departed from Isafjodur during the largest storm to hit the northern coast in 25 years.

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

The beneficiary for the third Winter Film Series is Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue. Tahoe Weekly sponsors the Winter Film Series.

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Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

Ladies Day Clinics Mount Rose

Ladies Day Clinics run Thursdays to March 15, excluding Dec. 28. Meet for coffee in Timbers for at 10 a.m. These clinics offer a fun and social atmosphere where female skiers and riders of low-intermediate to advanced abilities gain confidence and improve technique. $25, free with pass. | skirose.com

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev. 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

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers introductory cross-country lessons on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Story Time Tahoe City

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

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 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. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Fresh from the farm Alpine Meadows

Tahoe Food Hub’s Farm Shop is open for winter every Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. It features food from more than 40 farms and carries produce in season. | tahoefoodhub.org

DEC. 28 | THURSDAY Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Fridays are fun Truckee

Stories from the pros Olympic Valley

Fresh from the farm Alpine Meadows

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Fun Fridays at KidZone Museum starts at 11 a.m. Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. Free with admission. | kidzonemuseum.org

Tahoe Food Hub’s Farm Shop is open for winter every Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. It features food from more than 40 farms and carries produce in season. | tahoefoodhub.org

Happy hour tastings Olympic Valley

Friday Night Tasting Notes is at Plaza Bar every Friday until April 20 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Craft beers or specialty spirits, a different one featured each Friday along with live acoustic music. | squawalpine.com

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

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers free introductory skate skiing lessons on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Fire-pit family movies South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe AleWorX, FNCTN and Sierra-atTahoe bring family-friendly movies every Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. at Lake Tahoe AleWorX. Enjoy self-pour brews and oven-fired pizzas while huddled around fire pits with your friends and family. Until April 30, 2018. | sierraattahoe.com

EVERY SUNDAY EVERY THURSDAY

Squaw Valley presents Merry Days & Holly Nights hosts holiday events in the Village and Olympic Village Lodge which is renamed Merry Wonderland for the holiday season. There will be horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice-carving demos, storytelling with Santa, carolers, musical performances, après ski parties and special dinners. | Schedule squawalpine.com

The Silver Ski Clinics, for ages 50 and older, are every Friday throughout the season at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Meet in Timbers in the Main Lodge at 9 a.m. for a tech talk and coffee. The group clinic is from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. No clinic Dec. 29. | skirose.com

EVERY SATURDAY

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and an early arrival is encouraged in order to assure good seating. Fireside Pizza Co. will be on-hand with delicious dinner offerings to enjoy before and during the show. | alpenglowsports.com

Merry ole time Olympic Valley

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers free introductory skate skiing lessons on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

Build together Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Lego Club from 12 to 1 p.m. | (530) 582-7842

UNTIL DEC. 31 ‘Tis the season South Lake Tahoe

Celebrate the season at Heavenly Holidays, a two-week festival in the Heavenly Village featuring ice sculptors, holiday music and a 16foot interactive snow globe where kids can get their photos taken with Santa. It culminates on Dec. 31 with a New Year’s celebration. Ring in 2018 with an outdoor concert, a Gondola ball drop and fireworks show. | skiheavenly.com

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Farm to Table Dinner with Olympians is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Olympic Village Lodge. Family-style dinner, wine and beer selections with local legends. $59 adults ages 14+; $35 ages 5 to 13. | squawalpine.com

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 29 | FRIDAY Demo day Soda Springs

Vendor Demo at Village Station at Royal Gorge and Sugar Bowl at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol and Paco’s. Demo the latest gear for free with a daily trail pass or season pass. | royalgorge.com

Meet your (veggie) maker Alpine Meadows

Tahoe Food Hub Farm Shop offers Meet Your Maker series from 2 to 6 p.m. Meet the people who grow, raise and make our food, plus shop specials, local music and/or cooking classes, workshops or food films. Today meet Susan The Pasta Queen, Valerie with Plum Possum Farm, and Kimberley with Kimberley’s Kitchen. Enjoy samples and tasty, warm food. | tahoefoodhub.org

Wax on, wax off Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center offers a hands-on wax clinic from 3:30 to 5 p.m. $20 | tahodonner.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Relax family-style Olympic Valley

Farm to Table Dinner and a Movie at Olympic Village Lodge is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Chefs make a family-style dinner with help from Tahoe Food Hub and local farmers. Movie for kids starts at 7 p.m. $59 adult, $35 ages 5 to 12, free 4 and younger. | squawalpine.com

By the light of the moon Kirkwood

Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers a full moon snowshoe trek from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cross Country Snowshoe Center. All levels welcome. $35, $5 snowshoe rental. | RSVP (209) 258-7248

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S’mores stars, please Northstar

Tahoe Star Tours offers Stars & S’mores at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Meet at Fireside Terrace for an astronomy talk, poetry reading and telescopic view with Celestrons, followed by s’mores around outdoor fire pit. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $45 per person. | RSVP tahoestartours.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

ICE SKATING

NORTH LAKE TAHOE

SQUAW VALLEY

(530) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or figure skating rentals. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring equipment.

MOUNT ROSE Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

(530) 542-6262 | citiofslt.com Indoor facility open year-round. BlueGo

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Ice skating & rentals. Club House. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

(530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

TRUCKEE

(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park. Skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

Sledding & cross-country trails. Rentals available. Club House. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SQUAW VALLEY

PUBLIC POOLS

(530) 452-4511 | squawalpine.com Tubing & mini snowmobiles. TART

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

ECHO LAKE

(530) 644-2324 Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road. Bring equipment.*

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

SAWMILL POND

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens spring 2018. TART

On Lake Tahoe Blvd. Bring equipment. BlueGo

TAYLOR CREEK (530) 543-2600

Highway 89, north of Camp Richardson Road. Bring equipment.* BlueGo

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com 25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

STATELINE

TRUCKEE

KAHLE PARK

Indoor pools with competition pool and warm water pool, diving board, swim training, hydraulic lift and lessons. TART

Off Highway 207. Bring equipment. BlueGo

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

(775) 586-7271 | douglascountynv.gov TRUCKEE & BEYOND

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

DONNER SUMMIT

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment.*

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

TAHOE DONNER

SLEDDING & TUBING

At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds. Family events all season.

(530) 587-3558

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com

YUBA PASS

EAST SHORE

(530) 994-3401

SPOONER LAKE

Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.*

(775) 831-0494

State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON

HOPE VALLEY AREA

(530) 543-2600

CARSON PASS

Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment.*

(209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

HOPE VALLEY

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

(775) 882-2766

Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.*

Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

MEISS MEADOW

TAHOE CITY

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment. TART

(209) 295-4251

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Family Fun. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222. BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

North Lake Tahoe & Truckee: laketahoetransit.com | South Lake Tahoe: bluego.org

DEC. 30 | SATURDAY What’s new to try Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is hosting a demo day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Try the latest from Fisher, Swix and Salomon. | tahoedonner.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Happy 15th Olympic Valley

Gallery Keoki’s annual Holiday Reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Celebrating 15 years in the Village at Squaw. All ages. Free. | gallerykeoki.com

By the light of the moon Kirkwood

Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers a full moon snowshoe trek from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cross-Country Snowshoe Center. All levels. $35, $5 snowshoe rental. | RSVP (209) 258-7248

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 31 | SUNDAY NYE all day Olympic Valley

New Year’s Eve at Squaw Valley starts at 7:30 a.m. on Dawn Patrol with Jonny Moseley. Ski with Mosely from 1:45 to 4 then attend an après ski with an Olympian. NYE family celebration is at the Olympic House from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Watch the Glowstick Parade at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 7 p.m. | squawalpine.com

Ski Party & Fireworks Mt. Rose

Mt. Rose hosts a New Year’s Eve Ski Party from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by fireworks at the Main Lodge. | skirose.com

Ski in the New Year Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Downhill offers a New Year’s Eve Light Parade and Fireworks. Intermediate skiers and riders age 10 and older can be enter the parade at 6:15 p.m. Fireworks will follow. Music, snacks before the parade. Free. | tahoedonner.com

Snowshoe in the year Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center offers a New Year’s Eve guided snowshoe tour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stay for a drink at Trailside Bar to watch the fireworks from Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. | tahoedonner.com

Families welcome the new year Markleeville New Year’s Eve Family Dinner and Games starts at 6 p.m. at Turtle Rock Park. The fun continues until midnight. | alpinecounty.com

Explosive fun Olympic Valley

Winter fireworks at Squaw Valley starts at 7 p.m. Watch from the KT Deck. Complimentary hot cocoa bar for the kids, full food and beverage for family. | squawalpine.com

Kirkwood New Year’s Celebration Kirkwood

Ring in the New Year with an evening of fun with the Kirkwood Torchlight Parade followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 6:45 p.m. viewable from the Village Plaza. The Wall Bar and K-Bar will be open before the festivities and there will be an on-snow bonfire. | kirkwood.com

A Gondola Drop South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village hosts a New Year’s Eve event from 7 to 10 p.m. Gen8 Band opens the night w/Ice Beat Factory. There’s a Gondola Drop with fireworks at 9 p.m. followed by more music. Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice sculpting performances, fire dancers, a photo booth and face painting. | skiheavenly.com

New Year’s Eve celebration Northstar

Ring in the New Year with live music, ice skating and roasting s’mores by the fire at Northstar. Enjoy a fireworks exhibition and family fun. | northstarcalifornia.com

New Year’s Eve parties Area venues

Celebrations abound throughout the Tahoe Sierra, Reno, Sparks and beyond to ring in 2018. Read Tahoe Weekly’s roundup on New Year’s Eve parties and festivities in The Music Scene in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly. com. For info on free local shuttle services, visit laketahoetransit.com for the North Shore and Truckee, or tahoetransportation.org for the South Shore.

JAN. 1 | MONDAY New Year start Tahoe City

New Year’s Day Breakfast is at the Orange Hut at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. Chef Doug Read will be serving up pancakes to get skiers ready for skiing in the New Year. | tahoexc.org

Moon over Tahoe Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Adventure Company offers a Full Wolf Moon snowshoe trek from 4 to 7 p.m. Trips include snowshoes, poles, guides, instruction, natural history and hot drinks and snacks. No experience needed. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

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Hope Valley Outdoors offers moonlit tours of Hope Valley from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dress to be prepared for cold conditions. | hopevalleycrosscountry.com

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Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District offers Little Chefs Cooking Class led by Thao Doan is for ages 7 to 12 on Wednesdays starting Jan. 3, 2018. This is an ongoing, monthly class. Cooking for Kids and More Cooking for Kids (an advanced version) for ages 9 to 12 on Mondays with Tammy Garbarino. Sessions are from Feb. 26 to April 2, 2018. | tdrpd.org

No school means fun

Guppies and seahorses?

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers holiday camps for Grades K to 5. Full days of activities when there is no school. Winter Wonderland Days are in two sessions: Sessions are from Jan. 2 to 5. February Fun Days during ski/skate week are from Feb. 20 to 23 and Spring Fling Camp is from April 9 to 13. Days are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $40 per day per child. | tdrpd.org

Truckee Community Swimming Pool offers an extensive Learn to Swim program for ages 6 months to 5. Lessons meet once a week for two months and the instructor/ student ratio is based on the swim level and number of students. The next sessions are Jan. 8 to March 3, March 5 to April 28, and April 30 to June 20. | tdrpd.org

Break for activities Douglas Country Parks and Recreation offers Winter Break Adventure Days at the Kahle Community Center from Jan. 2 to 5, 2018. | Register (775) 586-7271

When school is closed Tahoe City Parks and Recreation offers Snow Days and Holiday Camps for Grades K to 5 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kids can come to Rideout Community Center when schools are closed due to snow. Dates for Holiday Camps are from Dec. 28 to 29 and Jan. 2 to 5, 2018. The cost is $40 per child for residents and $45 for nonresidents. | tcpud.org

Holiday film on a train All aboard The Polar Express from Dec. 28 to 31. Meet at the Eastgate Depot in Carson City, Nev. The one-hour-long train rides are great family fun. Kids can even wear pajamas. Sign up for the Coach class or VIP parlor Car. The popular holiday movie is brought to life with characters, including Santa. A souvenir silver sleigh bell is offered as remembrance of a journey to the North Pole. | vtrailway.com

Kids who act up Instructor Carrie Haines offers Acting For Kids at the Truckee Community Art Center for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. This beginning acting class will introduce improvisation, scene study and channeling imagination. The cost per session is $99. Session 2 is from Jan. 3 to March 7, 2018. | tdrpd.org

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Ice skating, dancing lessons Truckee Regional Park Ice Rink is the place for ice-skating lessons with Gus Gustafson. Classes are Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings for ages 3 to 6 and beginners 1 and 2 and intermediates ages 5 and older. Session 2 starts in January and Session 3 in February 2018. Adults are welcome to join in the classes if they are willing to learn with children. Ice-dancing lessons will also be offered with Gustafson for ages 13 and older. Skaters must be intermediate or advanced ice skaters. No partner is necessary to attend. The 30-minute lessons over three weeks will include basic steps and beginning dances. Session 2 starts in January and Session 3 in February 2018. | tdrpd.org

A tail to tell Mermaid University Swim School is at Truckee Community Swimming Pool with Amanda Oberacker for ages 6 to 12. Learn to swim like a mermaid on Fridays from 4 to 4:40 p.m. or 4:35 to 5:05 p.m. Sessions are from Jan. 12 to March 2, and March 9 to April 27, 2018. Children must pass a swim test or have a parent present. Tails are available for purchase at the pool. The fee for each session is $72. | tdrpd.org

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

The Incline Village Recreation Center is open to the public & features group fitness classes, a cardiovascular/strength room, massages, 8 lane indoor pool, sauna, gymnasium & more. Now offering indoor pickleball for winter!

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Snow Trails

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Full Moon Snowshoe Olympic Valley

SKI TOURING, SNOWSHOEING & SNOWMOBILING Explore more snow trails at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on the Winter tab under the Out & About menu. See the Events calendar for guided snowshoe treks. TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

TAHOE MEADOWS

Marked route follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road for 3 to 6 miles. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. Cabin Creek Road south of Truckee on Highway 89. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed.

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. South side designated for skiers and snowshoers, while the north side is designated for snowmobilers. Heavy weekend use.

Easy to moderate

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK Easy | (530) 582-7892 or parks.ca.gov

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. 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

LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT

Easy to advanced | (530) 994-3401 or fs.usda.gov Marked routes with 110 miles of groomed trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Overnight camping OK in parking area. Heavy use.*

PETER GRUBB HUT & CASTLE PEAK

Moderate to advanced | clairtappaanlodge.com 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. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. Overnight parking available at the Sno-Park*. For overnight stays at the hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM 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.

Easy to advanced

BLACKWOOD CANYON Easy to advanced

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) or through the meadows. Snowmobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, steep bowls and many roads. Limited parking.*

MEEKS MEADOWS Easy | fs.usda.gov

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

Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 or parks.ca.gov 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. Guided tours and programs. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

HOPE VALLEY

An unmarked route follows the road 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.

Sno-park on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Much of Hope Valley is open to snowmobiling, but some areas are not; stay in designated areas. Ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) and Tamarack Lake (1 mile) and groomed routes to Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) and Forestdale (3.5 miles). Stage from Hope Valley Sno-Park.*

CISCO GROVE

Easy to moderate

RATTLESNAKE

TAYLOR CREEK

Steep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80.*

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 to 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 access the Tallac Historic Trail.*

Easy to advanced

NORTH SHORE

BROCKWAY SUMMIT & MARTIS PEAK Easy to advanced

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski with turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads. For snowmobilers, the best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lumber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate

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.

Easy | (530) 573-2600 or fs.usda.gov

LOST SIERRA

YUBA PASS

Easy to advanced | fs.usda.gov The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the first mile before branching off. For skiers and snowshoers, the route goes north for 2 miles with views of the Sierra Valley, then leads west for 1 mile and rejoins the snowmobile trail. For a short loop, go south (a left) on the snowmobile route back to Yuba Pass. Alternately, you can continue west through a meadow for 1.5 miles, then head south (a left) onto the Lunch Creek Ski Trail 1.25 miles, then north (a left) on 3 Knobs Trail for 1.5 miles. 3 Knobs Trail ends back at the snowmobile trail. Snowmobilers can head north from the branch 1 mile in and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bassett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Station.*

* SNO-PARK PERMIT REQUIRED; (916) 324-1222 OR OHV.PARKS.CA.GOV/SNOPARKS.

JAN. 2 | TUESDAY Morning breakfast meeting Tahoe City

Join the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association for First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club from 7 to 8:30 a.m. $15. | gotahoenorth.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

JAN. 3 | WEDNESDAY

WEST SHORE

SAGEHEN SUMMIT Easy to moderate

Enjoy a guided full moon snowshoe tour at the Resort at Squaw Creek at 7 p.m. $65 includes gear. | RSVP (530) 583-6300 or squawcreek.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

JAN. 4 | THURSDAY 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

Free film series Olympic Valley

The 12th annual Alpenglow Winter Film Series continues with adventure surf photographer Chris Burkard. At Olympic Valley Lodge. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free. Read more and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | alpenglowsports.com

JAN. 5 | FRIDAY Huskies like hops Truckee

On the first Friday of every month, Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom hosts a Hops for Huskies event from 3 to 8 p.m. Tahoe Husky Rescue gets $1 for every beer purchased. | tahoehuskyrescue.org

Entrepreneur’s Roundtable Truckee

Tahoe Silicon Mountain hosts a monthly roundtable on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at The Lift. It is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to share what they are working on and ask for/offer insights and resource suggestions to solve problems. | RSVP Silicon Mountain on Facebook

Meet the Winemaker Truckee

Uncorked Truckee hosts a winter winemaker event featuring Skinner wines from 5 to 7 p.m. | (530) 550-5200

JAN. 5-7 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Worn Wear Party Olympic Valley

Patagonia is again taking Worn Wear Mountain Party to the Village at Squaw. Get garments mended at the mobile repair shop and learn skills, such as patching gear, rewaterproofing your shells and fixing zippers. All donations go to Protect Our Winters, the leading climate advocacy group for the winter sports community. | wornwear.patagonia.com

JAN. 6 | SATURDAY Try out the demos Alpine Meadows

Alpenglow Sports and Alpine Meadows Ski Resort hosts the 12th annual Backcountry Demo Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. Many vendors will be on there. Free. | (530) 583-6917

The latest in xc gear Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area hosts a demo day with the latest gear from Salomon, Fischer and Madshus. | tahoexc.org

Writers unite South Lake Tahoe

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup, on the first and third Saturday of each month, is from 3 to 4 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Meet with fellow writers for an afternoon of socializing, discussion and writing. Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. | (530) 573-3185

Meet the Winemaker Northstar

Petra in the Village at Northstar hosts a winter winemaker event featuring Skinner wines from 5 to 7 p.m. | (530) 550-5200

Tour of ground and sky Area venue

Tahoe Adventure Company offers Our Place in the Cosmos, an astronomy guided snowshoe tour followed by a tour of the sky with Tony Berendsen. From 5 to 9 p.m., 1 to 3 miles. Easy to moderate. Ages 8+. Tour includes equipment, guides, permit fees, hot drinks and snacks. $85. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

JAN. 6-7 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Try it out for less Kirkwood

Kirkwood Mountain Resort hosts a XC Center Winter Trail Weekend with half off rentals and trail passes. | RSVP (209) 258-7248

JAN. 7 | SUNDAY First Tracks Homewood

Enjoy a hot breakfast from 7 to 8 p.m. at the North Lodge and first tracks at Homewood Mountain Resort and load Madden Chair from 8 to 8:30 a.m. before the lifts open to the general public. $99 includes lift ticket, breakfast and early access; free to passholders. | RSVP skihomewood.com

JAN. 9 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Today’s topic if Youth Education and Programs with TTUSD Superintendent Rob Leri and Mindy Carbajal of the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

JAN. 10 | WEDNESDAY Avalanche awareness series Truckee

Tahoe Mountain Sports Avalanche Education Series - Master the Mountain will meet at Alibi Ale Works from 6 to 8 p.m. Part 3: “Backcountry Tech Talk & Airbag Test.” Beer, nachos and raffle. Free. | Facebook Tahoe Mountain Sports

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Fred Beckey on Hunter Summit. | Courtesy Fred Beckey

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Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag” climber whose name has evoked mystery, adulation and vitriol since the 1940s. Beckey’s stubborn, singular quest to conquer peaks meant a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of scorned climbing partners and lost lovers. The groundbreaking life story of this rebel athlete, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and eloquent books, is told for the first time in this exclusive documentary film: “Dirtbag, The Legend of Fred Beckey.” The film premiers at MontBleu Resort in Stateline, Nev., on Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Director Dave O’Leske spent the past decade filming Beckey, getting to know the mythical man in the mountains of China, across North America and in his Pacific Northwest home. Animations of his personal journals, guidebooks and photographs will combine with aerial photography, motion graphics and rare footage. More than 30 additional interviews with some of the world’s greatest climbers are included. Read more about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Tickets montbleuresort.com

Shreddit Showdown accepting films Truckee Granite Chief ’s fifth annual Shreddit Showdown Ski Movie Contest is accepting 3-minute ski movies from Feb. 15 to Feb. 25, 2018. Film categories include Adult, Teen Grom and Filmmaker. Award categories include Grand, Second, Third, People’s Choice and Silver Bullet. Prizes range from skis and boots to an avalanche airbag. The Shreddie Awards will be on March 8 at Tahoe City Art Haus & Cinema. | granitechief.com

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intermediate Skate Clinic on Feb. 24. An Intermediate Skate Clinic will be led by Franz Bernstein and Caitlin on March 3. | royalgorge.com

Marathon early birds Sign up for 2018 Big Blue Adventures before Jan. 1, 2018 and save. Events include the Squaw Valley Half Marathon, Donner Lake Triathlon, Lake Tahoe Triathlon and Truckee Marathon. Register now and save with the lowest prices of the year. | bigblueadventure.com

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Soda Springs Royal Gorge Cross Country offers ski clinics for various ski levels with expert skiers. A Women’s Ski Clinic is offered on Saturdays from Jan. 6 to 27 and Feb. 3 to 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Summit Station. Sessions will alternate between classic and skating, depending on the interest of the participants. The course with instructor Debbie Shaw will cover all the basics of each technique. The last session includes a fun race event. The cost is $120. A Skate Clinic with Nick Sterling, a former top Far West Nordic Junior Olympian, is on Jan. 6. A Classic Clinic with Olympian Marcus Nash is on Jan. 13. A Skate Clinic with Nordic coach Will Sweeter is on Jan. 13. Dave Eastwood will lead an intermediate/advanced Skate Clinic on Feb. 10. Olympian Katerina Nash will lead an

Incline Village, Nev. This winter, Nevada Nordic is preparing to groom a cross-country ski trail at Mountain Golf Course. The course will be narrow, 8- to 10-feet wide, and designed to ensure no adverse impact on the fairways. The organization is looking for financial support to purchase a small SnowCAT to groom trails after heavy Sierra storms. One has been found with a trailer and the cost is $27,300. With an additional $2,500, the track-setter for classic tracks can be purchased, too. Nevada Nordic’s board has agreed to match the first $10,000 of donations. The nonprofit organization also intends to use this equipment at the Mount Rose area once it has secured the appropriate permits. Donations by check can be mailed to Nevada Nordic, P.O. Box 5406, Incline Village, NV 89450. Credit card donations can be made online. | nevadanordic.org

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EXPLORE NORDIC ADVENTURES I N T H E TA H O E S I E R R A Click on the Winter tab under the Out & About menu.

See the map in Lake Tahoe Facts for ski venue locations.

LAKE TAHOE’S

downhill resorts get the big press, but local cross-country ski areas are ﬁrst class, as well. In fact, the cross-country ski

venues in the region provide more than 500 kilometers of beautifully groomed trails, giving Tahoe the

largest concentration of cross-country skiing in the United States. There is something for everyone: Greg Von Doersten | Kirkwood Cross-Country

World-class training facilities, long and challenging hills, easy romps through the trees, long loops along valley ﬂoors and plenty of spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra. By Tim Hauserman

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TRAINING CENTER

50 30

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# of trails

uburn Ski Club (ASC) Training Center is located on north-facing slopes at the top of Donner Summit. The area often is the first of the Nordic ski resorts to open and the last to close. ASC has an active focus on a variety of ski training and racing programs and a regular venue for school races including several Junior Nationals. Training programs start at the youngest age with Super Sliders and go up to its Comp and Devo teams that have trained some of the best crosscountry skiers in the region.

grooming

25km warming huts

ASC is a full Nordic center with 25 km of trails and a focus on providing the best possible grooming every day. It’s the site of the only Olympic-distance, year-round biathlon range in the West and hosts clinics and a variety of biathlon races throughout the year with training provided by Glenn Jobe, a former Olympic biathlete. | auburnskiclub.com

6+ grooming

10km

“Ski along the shore”

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amp Richardson’s Moun tain Sports Center provides 10 km of groomed and marked trails for beginners to experts. Several trails head out from the center looping through the open forest to the shores of Fallen Leaf Lake. Two other shorter trails meander through the grounds of the resort and

A PERFECT DAY | Arrive early for a quick warm-up loop around the trails, stopping for a glimpse of Castle Peak. Experience the challenging exhilaration of biathlon by joining a clinic or race.

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# of trails

Tom Zikas | Camp Richardson

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along the shores of Lake Tahoe. | camprichardson.com A PERFECT DAY | Head out from the Mountain Sports Center toward Fallen Leaf Lake and return for a short jaunt along Tahoe. Finish your day by watching the sun set over Lake Tahoe at the Beacon Bar and Grill.

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“Go back in time”

his rustic Sierra Club lodge is located near the top of Donner Summit, often buried in snow. There are 14 km of trails heading out from the back door of the lodge and up to the area near the back of Boreal Ski Resort. Skiing is free for lodge guests and rentals are available. | clairtappaanlodge.com

A PERFECT DAY | Check in at the lodge late in the afternoon and enjoy dinner, before settling down into a comfy couch next to the large fireplace to read a book. After breakfast, head out from the lodge on skis. Return for sledding in the backyard and picnic in the snow with the brown bag lunch.

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“Ski in the tracks of t he Donner Party”

onner Memorial State Park has more than 16 km of trails throughout the park. Although the trails are not groomed you can make your own route to Schallenberger Ridge, Coldstream Canyon or along the shores of Donner Lake. Parking is located at the expansive visitor center. Access

to the trails is free; parking is $5. | parks.ca.gov A PERFECT DAY | Ski through the trees over level terrain to the shores of Donner Lake. Find a perfect spot on the shore and settle in for a picnic. At the visitor center, after your ski, explore the displays on Native American history, on the infamous Donner Party and the importance of this narrow travel corridor to California.

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ENDLESS XC ADVENTURE.

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“Where skiers once jumped”

lose to Tahoe City, Granli bakken Resort has a small downhill ski hill that in 1932 was home to the National Championships in ski jumping. Skiers can explore the resort’s 72 acres or follow marked trails to Page Meadows to experience Tahoe’s back country. There’s a warming hut open seven days a week. | granlibakken.com

A PERFECT DAY | Spend the night at the resort and enjoy an elaborate breakfast spread. Ski or snowshoe up to the lovely series of meadows known as Page Meadows. It’s enough of a workout to build up an appetite for lunch back at the lodge. Spend the afternoon at the Tree Top Adventure Park located adjacent to the resort. Don’t forget the Granlibakken sledding hill.

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60 grooming

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COUNTRY

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER

Courtesy Hope Valley Cross Country

CROSS

“Stunning mountain beauty”

ope Valley Outdoors provides cross-country skiing from its yurt at Pickett’s Junction, the remote meeting of Highway 88 and 89 in Hope Valley. The setting is sublime in an alpine valley surrounded by the high peaks of the Sierra. Hope Valley Outdoors regularly grooms about 30 km of trail with another 30 km marked and mapped for exploration. These self-guided trails lead to Carson Pass, Red Lake and Scott Lake. Ski and snowshoe

VOTED ONE OF NORTH AMERICA’S

BEST XC SKI AREAS BY USA TODAY rentals are also available. The remote location means no Internet access; only cash or checks are accepted. Trail passes are by donation, so the more money received the more trails can be groomed. | hopevalleycrosscountry.com A PERFECT DAY | Take the

Burnside Lake Trail to Burnside Lake, then return to the yurt. Head on over to the Hope Valley Cafe or Sorenson’s for lunch, then join in a campfire talk led by local historians to learn about this fascinating pathway to Carson Pass.

Lake Tahoe’s Premier XC Ski Area Over 100km groomed trails across 2,800 acres of terrain Pristine grooming for skate + classic skiing

Sunshine, views, average annual snowfall of 240–360” New, state-of-the-art lodge including cafe + bar

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ltcc nordic center Greg Von Doersten | Kirkwood Cross-country

CROSS-COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE CENTER

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“The best mountain views anywhere”

irkwood is situated at 7,800 feet in the middle of the heavy snows of the Carson Pass area, 25 miles south of Lake Tahoe. There are three interconnected trail systems providing 60 km of trails with amazing views. The amenities of the Kirkwood Resort are just down the road a mile and the historic Kirkwood Inn is next door. Kirkwood’s cross-country ticket and rental package includes either a group lesson or a tour. Perhaps your tour guide will be resort manager and twotime Great Ski Race winner Debbi Waldear. | kirkwood.com TWO PERFECT DAYS | On Day

1, from the main lodge, cross Highway 88 and enjoy a warm-

up loop around the Kirkwood meadow taking in the views of the Kirkwood Mountain. Head back to the lodge and roll through the Cable’s Creek Trail system through sheltered forests and quiet meadows along the creek. For lunch, plop yourself down at the Kirkwood Inn. On Day 2, it’s time to climb and treat yourself to some of the best mountain views to be found on any trail system in the region. Drive east to the Schneider Trailhead where the climbing through the open bowls begins. Eventually you reach the old barn from the Schenider Cow Camp. Keep climbing to Coyote Pass, at 9,000 feet. While you may need to stop frequently to catch your breath, it’s all downhill back to the trailhead.

kilometers

5-7 # of trails

5 grooming

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“South Lake Tahoe’s community ski area”

his center on the campus of Lake Tahoe Community College provides up to 7 km of trails for classic and skate skiing. The trails provide views of Freel Peak and Job’s Sister. South Lake Tahoe businesses may purchase interchangeable business passes. For LTCC

students, passes are free. | ltccnordiccenter.weebly.com/ A PERFECT DAY | Go out for a morning 5km ski. Head to a class at the college, have a leisurely lunch at any one of the many eateries in South lake Tahoe and in the late afternoon, hit the ski trails again for another loop.

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“Skiing returns to Nevada”

evada Nordic is a non profit organization attempting to bring a groomed cross-country ski presence back to the state of Nevada. This winter it will be grooming 2 to 4 km on a regular basis at the Incline Mountain Golf Course.

As of press time, it has also applied for a grant to obtain funding for a grooming machine for the trails at Spooner Lake State Park. It has also put in an application with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to groom 7 to 10 km in the Tahoe Meadows area off of the Mt. Rose Highway. | nevadanordic.com

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Northstar California

CROSS COUNTRY TELEMARK & SNOWSHOE CENTER

Spend the day by Lake Tahoe at NORTH LAKE TAHOE’S ONLY ALL-INCLUSIVE WINTER RECREATION FACILITY

NOVICE | INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED

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18 grooming

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“Finding peace amongst the hubbub”

orthstar provides 30 km of groomed trails on its quieter side, a relaxing escape from the hubbub of the downhill resort. The trail network includes views of Lake Tahoe and a variety of terrain. It’s mid-mountain location makes it the perfect spot for a family with divided interests — all can go their own way and meet up later for lunch at the lodge. | northstarcalifornia.com

A PERFECT DAY | Catch the Express Gondola up to the lodge, then book a tour of the best trails with the resort’s guide service. Meet up with your downhill friends at the lodge. The Village at Northstar offers a number of places to enjoy a coffee, cocktail or meal. In the evening, join local astronomer Tony Berendsen for a stargazing snowshoe tour to enjoy the stars in the winter sky.

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TAHOE CITY, CA North Tahoe Regional Park

R E G I O N A L PA R K

Full Service Bar & Restaurant

50 5

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kilometers

11 grooming

11km warming huts

“Convenient and inexpensive”

his eclectic park in Tahoe Vista provides ball fields, playgrounds and bike trails in the summer, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The North Tahoe Public Utility District grooms a series of marked trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and dog walking once the depth of the snow allows it. The trails wind through the forest passing immense cedar trees. Get the latest

grooming updates via the winter hotline (530) 5465043 or its Facebook page. | northtahoeparks.com A PERFECT DAY | Begin your day with a short jaunt on the freshly groomed trails. Be sure to save enough fuel in your tank to climb into the trees at the Tree Top Adventure Park. After your ski, it’s a short drive to downtown Kings Beach for lunch or window shopping.

LESSONS & RENTALS SNOWSHOEING COZY DAY LODGE

65KM OF GROOMED TRAILS TRAILSIDE DAY HUTS FULL SERVICE CAFE

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kilometers

140+

# of trails

“Glide Olympic Valley’s meadow”

venture onto the 18 km of groomed trails at Resort at Squaw Creek is a quiet refuge from the crowds of Olympic Valley and the views of the mountain are spectacular. The trails are just outside the door of the resort, so in between spa appointments, a visit to the skating rink and dining at one of the restaurants, you can get in a nice ski. Dog sledding is also a popular activity on the Resort at Squaw Creek trails. You can join in the fun behind the huskies or

grooming

18km warming huts

watch them fly by when you are skiing. | squawcreek.com A PERFECT DAY | Skate ski

around the meadow enjoying the level terrain and spectacular views or hop on a dog sled and take a ride around the meadow. Finish off your adventure with a cocktail and piano music in the resort’s lobby, followed by dinner at Six Peaks Grille.

sugar pine point

92 grooming

140km+ warming huts

“The nation’s largest cross-country ski resort”

oyal Gorge is the region’s largest cross-country ski resort with 140 km of groomed trails and six distinct trail systems. Glide along the crest of the Sierra on Razorback, letting the breeze push you across the Van Norden meadow or wind through the forest for views of Devil’s Peak — there’s a lot to explore, including more than 11 km of dog trails. This summer Royal Gorge carried out an ambitious program of trail and drainage work to divert snowmelt off the trails and enable a longer ski season. The activity calendar is packed with events including special women’s clinics, training with

California State Parks

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TWO PERFECT DAYS | Climb to the Razorback Trail because these north-facing slopes stay cool all winter and the views at the top of the Sierra Crest and Sugar Bowl are sublime. The trip back down seems as if you are flying. On the second day, take the Palisade Trail to Stage Coach, followed by an open view of Devil’s Peak. Head back to Snow Mountain trail, which climbs to the Hellman Trail and eventually Point Mariah where the view into the Royal Gorge itself rivals that of Razorback. Make sure to top it off with Fish Tacos at Summit Station Café.

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former Olympians, orienteering activities and waxing clinics. | royalgorge.com

# of trails

“Ski the trails of Olympians”

his was once home to the cross-country ski events of the 1960 Winter Olympics. There are 20 km of trails are available for cross-country skiing at the park. About 8.5 km of trails on the forest side of State Route 89 are groomed several times a week by the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Use of the trails is free; it cost $5 to park. No dogs are allowed. While not groomed, two trails on the lakeside of the highway are well worth the effort because they bring you to the

2 shore of Lake Tahoe where osprey and eagles can be spied. There’s a heated restroom in the General Creek campground. | sierrastateparks.org A PERFECT DAY | After checking the grooming schedule, follow in the path of the Olympians on the Red Trail that loops around General Creek. Cross the highway and follow the signs on the ungroomed Yellow Trail to the shores of Lake Tahoe for a lunch you picked up at Obexer’s General Store in Homewood.

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4km warming huts

“Ski, sled and skate in downtown”

his winter park is located on the summer grounds of the Tahoe City Golf Course. It provides 4 km for both skating and striding, as well as a snowshoe loop/walking trail. The lodge features Cafe Zenon. Outside the door is a skating rink and sledding hill. Situated in the center of Tahoe City, the area is a perfect stop for a family who wants a quick introduction to winter sports downtown. | wintersportspark.com

A PERFECT DAY | Get out early to enjoy the freshly groomed tracks around the meadow. Keep your eyes peeled for a lake view on what in the summer is Hole 7, then head back to the lodge to change from skating skis to ice skates and hop onto the only ice skating rink on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Window shop through downtown Tahoe City, then grab a coffee or tea from Dam Café and sip them on Fanny Bridge over the waters of the rushing Truckee River. Take in the history of the area at Gatekeeper’s Museum.

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“Tahoe City’s friendly place to ski”

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21 grooming

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his much-loved, unassuming ski area is best known for its relaxed atmosphere where friends have been meeting to ski for decades. It’s also the home base for The Great Ski Race, the largest Nordic ski race west of the Mississippi. The area offers 65 km of skate and classic tracks trails that wind through a variety of terrain — some with awesome views of Lake Tahoe. Three trails allow dogs and a regular contingent of dog lovers are loyal season passholders. There are three warming huts with cocoa, tea and water, extensive programs for kids and free lessons offered for those

with a trail pass almost every day of the week. There’s a new executive director this year, Ben Grasseschi, who has coached the region’s best cross-country athletes for the past 20 years, including several with a shot to qualify for the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. Other changes include a new grooming machine and an interior remodel of portions of the lodge. | tahoexc.org Day 1, glide on the Orange Trail to the Red Trail that skirts the edge of Antone Meadows, before climbing to the top of Kevin’s Crest on the Lakeview Trail. The view is stunning so bring your camera. Relax at the Free Heel Café for coffee and a delicious panini. On Day 2, make your way to the top of the Gold Trail to fly back down the thrilling Bronze Trail to Silver. Relax at the warming hut overlooking the lake. Bring a picnic lunch from Tahoe House and have some hot cocoa while enjoying the view.

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hen I walk into Matthew Joseph Parkhurst’s metal shop in Glenshire I hear EDM music pumping from the speakers as he tinkers away in the far end of the room. He welcomes me with the hearty handshake of a third-generation Truckee resident whose grandfather and great uncles worked on the railroad and harvested ice. Parkhurst tells me he graduated from Truckee High School in 1988 with a few shop classes under his belt and joined the Navy H60 Anti-Submarine Warfare unit based in San Diego. “It’s their version of the Blackhawk,” he says. “When the helicopter left the ship, I’d go down below and tinker on things.”

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“Each [of the Ant sculptures] has its own personality. They were definitely a lot of fun to make.” –Matthew Joseph Parkhurst After five years of service, Parkhurst began a career in aviation. He performed helicopter repair at the Truckee Tahoe Airport, earned his airplane pilot’s license and became a director of maintenance for Emery Air, Inc. “I thought at one time I’d want to be a ‘glorified bus driver,’ but I knew it’d get boring after a while,” he says. “The funniest part was when I had to manufacture repair parts for the older planes myself.” In 1999, Parkhurst used his GI Bill money to complete paramedic school. He joined the Truckee Fire Protection District where he is now a captain. His father, Joseph Parkhurst, retired from the district the same year. “I stayed away from it for a while, but eventually I realized it was part of my dream,” Parkhurst says. “What’s really cool about the fire service is that no two calls are the 26

same. The educational opportunities and challenges never stop and it provides me with a sense of service to give back to community.” Like many fire district employees Parkhurst works a 48-hours-on/96-hoursoff schedule each week. During his down time, he keeps himself busy with his artistic passion: metal work. Parkhurst operates MJP Fabrication and Mechanical Services and his motto is: “If I can’t build it, or fix it, it’s probably not worth it.” Parkhurst’s business first blossomed when he realized there was a real need in the community for attractive address signs on bear bins, especially at the end of long driveways. “When the house is on fire, it’s easy to find, but 90 percent of our calls are medical and we need to find them just as fast,” he says. From there he constructed recognizable

works around town such as the Riverside Studios sign downtown or his most recent installation at Truckee’s northernmost roundabout: The Ants. They are situated on the center mound in the roundabout at Alder Drive and State Route 89. One ant has a piece of driftwood in his mandibles. Another is clutching metal grass blades and flowers. The third is trying to eat a big, old quartz stone. “Howler” has his head reared up toward the moon like a coyote and there’s yet another popping his head out of the top of the mound. “Each has its own personality,” Parkhurst says. “They were definitely a lot of fun to make.” The Ants were constructed using fivegallon, decommissioned propane tanks for the head, three-gallon tanks for the middle abdomen and 20-gallon tanks for the rear ends. The rest of the body is formed using 16-gauge steel cut on a CNC plasma cutter, shaped and welded in his shop. Parkhurst has collaborated on several pieces for Burning Man over the years, including multiple arts cars and Steve Atkin’s “Fire Spire,” which traveled the country as part of A&E’s “Shipping Wars.” “We could have brought it to Rio, but it was 3 inches too tall for the box,” Parkhurst jokes. “It’s always a learning experience.”

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You also may have seen his “Prayer Cube” spinning in downtown Truckee or the “T-Rex” lurking around Fernley, Nev. Parkhurst also teaches plasma-cutting classes at the Truckee Roundhouse and takes on jobs of any size and type. | mjpfabrication.com 

Tahoe Weekly received a number of inquiries from concerned readers after the nose broke off of the Deer that is part of the Big Tree sculpture during last winter’s massive storms. We’re happy to report that the Deer’s nose was recently repaired. The Big Tree sculpture stands along Highway 28 above Commons Beach in Tahoe City. The Tahoe City Public Utility District commissioned to have the Big Tree repaired by the original sculptor, Randy Oertle, along with his sons Rand and Tyler Oertle. The much-beloved Big Tree stood in the centerline of Highway 28 in Tahoe City for 125 years until the tree began to die and it was cut down in 1994. Rand Oertle Sr. was commissioned to create the sculpture from remnants of the Big Tree. It was unveiled on Sept. 25, 1998.

VALHALLA ISSUES CALL FOR PLAYS Valhalla Tahoe is accepting submissions for plays to be performed in the Boathouse Theatre for the 2018 season. Submissions must be received by Jan. 19, and applicants will be notified by Feb. 9. Valhalla Tahoe will produce two theatre productions in 2018, one in July and one in October. The July production will run three weekends for 12 performances. The October production will run two weekends for eight performances. The summer production will be a widely accessible, entertaining play. The fall production will have wide appeal but could be more serious, intellectual or even experimental subject matter and need not be family friendly. Submissions guidelines are available online. | valhallatahoe.com

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BURNING MAN The Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nev., presents two exhibits until Jan. 7, 2018, that focus on Burning Man. “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man” explores the remarkable story of how the legendary Nevada gathering known as Burning Man evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural roots on San Francisco’s Baker Beach into the world-famous desert convergence it is today. Never-before-seen photographs, artifacts, journals, sketches and notebooks reveal how this temporary experimental desert city came to be and how it continues to evolve. Also on display is “View from the Playa: Photographs by Eleanor Preger.” Highlights of this Incline Village-based photographer’s work will be on view in the Nightingale Sky Room. | nevadaart.org

through the end of the year. Skaff ’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. His work ranges from classic, impressionist paintings to abstract distillations of familiar subjects. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. He is a member of the California Art Club and North Tahoe Arts. Locally, he is represented by Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City and Spirit Gallery in Truckee. | askaff.com

Collection of the past Sparks, Nev. Lady Jill’s 40th Anniversary Exhibition represents 40 years of a dedicated artist at Sparks Museum & Cultural Center until Dec. 30. There are transparent watercolors, etchings, pencil drawings and one remaining oil. The collection dates back to the late 1970s/early 1980s depicting not only her travels and some of her animals, but the places where she called home: Sonoma; Yerington, Smith Valley, Minden and Washoe Valley, Nev., as well as Scotland. | sparksmuseum.org

Fine-art open house

Ho, ho, ho for holidays

Olympic Valley Gallery Keoki in the Village at Squaw will hold an artist’s reception and open house on Dec. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy 30 years of Tahoe fine-art photography by internationally awarded artist Keoki Flagg. Included will be the ski patrol dogs, summer sunsets on Lake Tahoe, winter wonderlands and local skiers blazing amazing lines. The event is free and open to all ages. | gallerykeoki.com

Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts will host Holly Arts, holiday-inspired works by ARTisan artists in the Corison Loft until Dec. 31. | northtahoearts.org

Local highlighted in library Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library will display the art of Incline local Monika Piper Johnson for the month of December. She is an award-winning artist who started out painting still lifes before moving on to figures and landscapes. She is currently represented by James Harold Galleries in Tahoe City and Village Interiors and Cobalt Artist Studio in Incline Village. | (775) 832-3140

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Taken by storm Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Arts Council presents local artist and photographer Nancy Raven at the Copeland Gallery through Jan. 1, 2018. Raven started taking photography classes with Henry Gilpin in Monterey in 2003, followed by a class in lensless photography with Martha Casanave. This method took her by storm and has been her passion since. | cvartscouncil.com

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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

By now you should be feeling the gravity of this time. It could amount to weighted emotions or it could be experienced as a breakthrough inspiring new leads and initiatives. In fact, you may feel strong, like you could walk through walls, or at least you would if you could. Implied here is an attitude comprised of revolutionary resolve.

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According to a Scandinavian tradition, Christmas gifts aren’t delivered by Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas -- a little gnome called Julenisse puts gifts under the tree. And instead of cookies and milk, children put out a bowl of porridge for him. Those who enjoy making calculations have determined that Santa would have to visit nearly 900 homes every second to finish all his deliveries on Christmas Eve.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Some important shifts are occurring that will affect your public and professional life and, subsequently, some of your most important relationships. New levels of commitment and responsibility are implied. Fortunately, there are indications that you are in a playful and sporting mood. Use the momentum to make wise ‘investments’ for the future.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

The time has come to take time out. A retreat would suffice, but simply staying home might prove most satisfying. It is not a matter of not being able to meet the world, it is one of desire. Yet, you may be fine and if could even prove satisfying to have high quality but minimal time shared socially. You may also feel the need to rest deeply at every opportunity.

The time has come to build new foundations. These are especially linked to your employment and lifestyle. A strong theme of learning and of improvement is indicated. Circumstances will guide you to cultivate latent talents and potentials. In the shorter term, a process of emotional clearing and even of renovation is indicated.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Some positive momentums are under way. These are inspiring an adventurous mood. Returns for past efforts combined with aspirations to increase and expand are contributing to your resolve. Yet, circumstances may be pressuring you, as well, producing at least some background anxiety. The strength and quality of your stance in the world is a core theme.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

New levels of authority and responsibility are on the rise. These come on the heels of a rather sharp turn in your public and professional life. Financial returns appear to be leaning in your favor and with Mars in Scorpio you have likely been ambitiously negotiating for this result. This process of change will continue well into 2018.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

The winds of change are blowing hard for everyone. Fortunately for you, in many respects they appear to be flowing in your favor. Looking back upon the past few years you will notice that you have changed significantly and not solely in appearance. Now a new revolutionary momentum is building.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Some rather deep and complex currents are influencing you. These may not yet be entirely apparent. They can be understood to be occurring both within, perhaps subconsciously, and behind the scenes as well. Positively, your energy levels and stamina have increased over the past several months and will continue through January.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

An important cycle indicative of completion of important chapters has begun. Slowly but surely prior commitments are dissolving. Positively, you feel inspired regarding the future prospects implied. Important changes on relationship fronts are brewing and could well amount to increase and the realization of long cherished dreams.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

You have entered a time cycle that may be interpreted as sobering. Positively, it will make you strong and challenge you to build more depth of character. Deciphering directions that will amount to more income or secure your investments is especially important now. To these ends you will gather important facts and information.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

An important and powerful series of cycles have begun. These will lead you to fortify your position in the world. Your essential philosophy of life and subsequent attitude and approach is destined to change accordingly. Already circumstances are guiding you to take new leads and on a variety of fronts.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Getting down and dirty can have a variety of interpretations. Among them is a sober, grounded and determined approach to secure your material foundation. This could, of course, include key career moves. Yet, the health and quality of your lifestyle is also indicated. In the short term, it may be best to design a plan and get emotionally ready for new assertions.

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“ If Beethoven were alive today, he’d probably be a producer with a laptop.” –Sander van Dijck aka San Holo

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his year’s SnowGlobe Music Festival features a diverse spectrum of artists from around the world who will come together for a three-day genre-defying celebration of all things melodious. “When we started it was much more regionalized, so it’s cool to see how it’s grown and evolved,” says festival founder Chad Donnelly. “Each year is meant to be a different experience while keeping the core themes intact. Ultimately, between the artists and attendees, the experience all comes down to the people.” According to Donnelly, last year’s festival included attendees from 47 different countries and this year’s lineup features performers from France, United Kingdom, Germany, Philippines, Australia and cities across the United States. I recently caught up with two of the current lineup’s artists from Holland. Both San Holo and DROELOE have come to international prominence over the past several years as some of the foremost purveyors of future bass. Sander van Dijck first garnered attention as San Holo with his remixes of classic hip-hop tracks such as Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode.” “Everybody told me those tracks are classic so I can’t touch them,” van Dijck says. “That only made we want to do it more.” His 2016 original release, “Light,” which spent 20 weeks on the Hot Dance/ Electronica Billboard charts, drips with textured sawtooth synth and emo vocals laid over a trap beat, all signatures of the future bass sound.

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“It’s pretty common for musicians to not like the label or box they are put in, but I love the term future bass,” he says. “It was about a mindset of doing innovative things.” The sound San Holo helped to establish can now be found everywhere from pop radio to television jingles after getting blown up by Grammy winners The Chainsmokers and others. “Future bass is history,” says van Dijck. “It’s become a standardized formula, but my sound keeps evolving. I’m just making music without any boundaries. That’s what future bass was always about to me — breaking all the rules.” 30

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The producer started his own label, bitbird, which supports up-and-coming artists interested in expanding musical frontiers. “Bitbird is about pushing the future sound, promoting the things that are weird and different and creating new genres with no boundaries,” he says. “We want to realize the music of people that don’t want to fit into a certain box.” One of the groups the label has taken under its wings is DROELOE (pronounced “drooloo”). This duo caught the attention of listeners worldwide with their remix of Charlie Puth’s “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” featuring Selena Gomez. “We try to tell stories through our music,” says Vincent Rooijers of DROELOE. “We want our listeners to get that feeling, vibe and emotion from beginning to end.” Both artists will be part of the Sierra Stage on New Year’s Eve where Brownies

& Lemonade will be hosting a curated lineup of new DJs. The Los Angeles eventproduction company has gained admiration in the scene for breaking out acts in the intimate house-party atmosphere of their community-based activations. “We like to make a personal connection with our fans even though we are at a festival,” says Brownies & Lemonade creative director Chad Kenney. “In its roots, EDM has always been all inclusive. It’s sort of like a no-judgment zone and a safe space for everyone. While other musical genres are limited, EDM is everything. That is one of the reasons I got into it and began to see it as a true art form.” Although he didn’t originally set out to be a DJ after graduating from music school in Rotterdam, San Holo believes that EDM allows artists like himself the unlimited freedom of expression needed for contemporary music to continue its forward progression. “Every artist wants to evoke feeling,” says van Dijck. “You’ve got an hour to entertain the audience and every choice you make or thing you say is going to affect how they feel. If the people go to a show and you press one button and they feel amazing afterwards, who am I to say that’s wrong? It’s the most beautiful thing in the world to lock in with other minds and other human beings in a shared energy. If Beethoven were alive today, he’d probably be a producer with a laptop.” | snowglobemusicfestival.com 

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f you aren’t a classical music buff, you may be wondering: What is chamber music anyway? Fortunately, Reno Chamber Orchestra executive director Chris Morrison can explain. “For people who haven’t had experience firsthand and are vaguely aware of chamber music, it is often perceived as being different or more specialized,” he says. “But the truth is if you come to any of our festival concerts, you’ll see what it’s like to sit merely feet away from world-class musicians. It’s a very special sort of experience. Once people get a taste of it they want more.” What makes chamber music unique is its intimacy. Whereas the Reno Philharmonic features 80 to 100 musicians and the Reno Chamber Orchestra averages 30 to 40, chamber ensembles are groups that typically range from two to eight players at the most. “It’s all about being so close to each other,” says Morrison. “You can practically hear the musicians breathing and watch them interact with each other.” In addition to well-known symphonies and other large-scale works for full orchestra, classical composers have been writing chamber music for centuries. “Back when this started, centuries ago, there wasn’t all that much in way of public concerts,” says Morrison. “Most of the music was written for in-home performance. People would buy the sheet music and play it for their friends and family. Over the years, public concerts became more popular

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the second year in a row, the festival will open with a performance of “Bach by Candlelight” at Trinity Episcopal Church on Dec. 27. “We play nothing but the music of Johann Sebastian Bach almost literally to solely candlelight,” says Morrison. “There is only a little supplemental light for musicians. We try to make it as atmospheric as we can. It proved so popular last year that we’ve added a second performance.” The festival will conclude on New Year’s Day with a champagne brunch and an all-Mozart concert at the same location. Other concerts throughout the week will feature the compositions of Beethoven, Brahms and Bartok, as well as sonatas by Rachmaninov and Richard Strauss. “It’s a fascinating and mysterious thing,” says Kuchar. “There are certain musicians that even 200 or 300 years later still resonate with us; 267 years after his death Bach’s music in as popular as ever. He wrote over 1,100 pieces and his music is

practically hear the musicians breathing and watch them interact with each other.” –Chris Morrison

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acclaim and more musicians from around the world who want to come play chamber music in Reno for a few days.” The festival takes place over the course of six days at locations around Reno. For

Ozomatli w/The Umpires vs. Samily Man Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Street Heart McP’s 9 p.m. Mickey Avalon, The Guestlist Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Mark Farina Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m. STIG Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Audioboxx Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Scene NYE Friday Harrah’s 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. One Night with the King Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Electrify: Rock N Roll Burlesque Show Hard Rock 9 p.m. Bobby Collins w/Kathleen Dunbar The Improv 9 p.m. “Magic After Dark Unfiltered” The Loft 9 p.m.

CLASSICAL

“It’s all about being so close to each other. You can

and now they are relatively commonplace.” Reno Chamber Orchestra’s music director and conductor Theodore Kuchar started the festival in 2004 based on the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, which he also founded a quarter century ago. “I believe that’s now the biggest chamber music festival in the Southern Hemisphere,” says Morrison. “When we started our version, we didn’t know what to expect. Maestro Kuchar had the idea to do the festival between Christmas and New Year’s because classical musicians are often available at that time and it worked. Over the years, we’ve gotten more attention, more

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still about as challenging as it gets for certain instruments. It’s musically satisfying with a high level of difficulty to perform. It’s really colorful and intricate. Bach wrote music for church settings so he understood how sound in a cathedral works.” Musicians from around the globe including violinist and Czech Philharmonic concertmaster Josef Špaček and Turkish flutist Bülent Evcil will travel to Reno to join the special event. “Mr. Evcil is flying in from Istanbul and then headed to Italy to play right away afterwards,” says Morrison. “We pay the musicians the best we can, but it’s really not much for the amount of work they do. Most of them are here for the entire six days of the festival with rehearsals and concerts all day long. But the vibe around the festival is really positive. The audience is enthusiastic and the musicians love the people they get to work with. It’s an opportunity to see colleagues they don’t get to see throughout the year. We’re grateful that they continue to make the journey and put Reno on the map for classical music.”  For more information, a schedule of festival events or to purchase tickets, visit renochamberorchestra.org.

2107 Nevada Chamber Music Festival Vegas Road Show Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Gary Douglas Boomtown 5 p.m. Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel 5:30 p.m. Judith Tatarelli Anna’s Mexican Grill 5:30 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Straight No Chaser Grand Sierra 8 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. The Look Harrah’s 8 p.m. The Lucky Seven Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m. Superbad Silver Legacy 9 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown 9 p.m. Chris Talbot Ceol Irish Pub 9 p.m. Reckless Envy Atlantis 10 p.m. Dr. Fresch, The Rhino, Ghosts and Shadows 1 Up 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bebop Martinez Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Mo Funk Circus Circus 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic A to Zen 7 p.m. 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 The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 5:30 & 8 p.m. Terry Fator Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Essence Harrah’s 10 p.m.

DEC. 30 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE SnowGlobe 2017 South Lake Tahoe Rob Leines Alpine Bar 12 p.m. Beach Cowboys Village at Squaw 2 p.m. Chi McClean Plaza Bar 3 p.m. Music on the Mountain Heavenly 3:30 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Andy & Friends McP’s 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. The Stone Foxes w/Hibbity Dibbity Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m. Funktronic Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Leftover Salmon w/Dead Winter Carpenters & Low Flying Birds Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. Matt Rainey & The Dippin Sauce Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Larry Bird’s Mustache Auld Dubliner 9:30 p.m. Audioboxx Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Big Blue View Bar 12 p.m. Retro Apres Ski Party w/DJ Rooney Alpine Meadows 3 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. DJ Skribble NYE Weekend Harrah’s 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. One Night with the King Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. Joey Medina Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Electrify: Rock N Roll Burlesque Show Hard Rock 9 p.m. Bobby Collins w/Kathleen Dunbar The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND 2107 Nevada Chamber Music Festival Vegas Road Show Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 5 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Todd Snider Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. The Look Harrah’s 8 p.m. The Lucky Seven Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. The Inciters Peppermill 8 p.m. Platinum Circus Circus 9 p.m. G-Eazy Lex Grand Sierra 9 p.m. Boondoggle Studio on 4th 9 p.m. NYE with Superbad Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Kelly Ann Miller Ceol Irish Pub 9 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown 9 p.m. Reckless Envy Atlantis 10 p.m. Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Travis HA Silver Legacy 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Scenic Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Chris English Circus Circus 9:30 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 3 p.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 3 & 7 p.m. Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Hangover Comedy Show 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m. Essence Harrah’s 10 p.m.

DEC. 31 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE SnowGlobe 2017 South Lake Tahoe Stilettos McP’s 2 p.m. Rob Lienes Alpine Bar 2 p.m. Beach Cowboys Village at Squaw 2 p.m. Chi McClean Plaza Bar 3 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Jeff Jones West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m. Don Kahn Nakoma Resort 6 p.m. Andy & Friends McP’s 7 p.m. NYE Gen8 Band w/Ice Beat Factory Heavenly Village 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party MontBleu 8 p.m. Mescalito Divided Sky 8 p.m. NYE Party 2018 The Loft 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Bounce Heavy NYE w/17/18 ft., Stylust Beats & Left/Right Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m. Radical 80s NYE Party w/Glam Cobra Hard Rock 9 p.m. Leftover Salmon w/The Mother Hips & Dustry Green Bones Band Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. NYE Party on the Patio Hard Rock 9 p.m. NYE party w/Chango Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Audioboxx Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. Squaw Valley Prom w/DJ Dojah & DJ Spinbad Olympic Valley Lodge 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. NYE Party with DJ Micah J Alibi AleWorks Truckee 9 p.m. DJ Rizzo Hard Rock 9 p.m. DJ Riz NYE Weekend Harrah’s 9 p.m. NYE Party w/DJ Nasty Nate Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. NYE 2018 w/(R) Styles Whiskey Dick’s 9 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 “Magic Fusion” The Loft 4:30 & 7 p.m. Joey Medina Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. A Night of Roaring Glamour Dinner & Show Hard Rock 9 p.m. Light Up the Plaza NYE party Hard Rock 9 p.m. Bobby Collins w/Kathleen Dunbar The Improv 9 p.m.

December 28, 2017-January 10, 2018

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C A L E N D A R | DEC. 28, 2017-JAN. 11, 2018 RENO & BEYOND 2107 Nevada Chamber Music Festival Erika Paul chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Velvet Duo Boomtown 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tom Stryker’s Impromptu Genoa Lake Country Club 5 p.m. Monique DeHavilland Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Blues Assault Boomtown 6 p.m. John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m. Mo’z Motly Blues Band NYE Party Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Royce The Point 7 p.m. The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve The Depot 7:30 p.m. NYE w/EveryDayFreak Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. NYE w/Mob Rule Shea’s Tavern 7 p.m. Rebekah Chase Fandango Casino 8 p.m. Reckless Envy Atlantis 8 p.m. The Lucky Seven Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. NYE w/The Dan Band Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Craig Fletcher, Teri Campillo & Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 8 p.m. Nugget New Year’s Nugget New Year’s Eve Classic Celebration The Sands Reno Jazz Syndicate Boomtown 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Alice in Discoland Great Basin Brewing Sparks 8:30 p.m. Glitz & Glam NYE NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m. NYE Final Countdown Circus Circus 9 p.m. NYE Party Sands Regency 9 p.m. NYE w/Funk Assassination Chapel Tavern 9 p.m. NYE Celebration Grand Sierra 9 p.m. NYE Reno Night Prom w/Dainsley, Team Francis & Failure Machine The Saint 9 p.m. Superbad Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Rocking NYE 80’s Party Studio on 4th 9 p.m. NYE w/Four Color Zack Peppermill 9 p.m. NYE w/Blue Haven 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. Reno Dirtbag Prom w/Failure Machine, Dainesly and Team Francis The Saint 9 p.m. A Night to Remember Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Reckless Envy Atlantis 10 p.m. Christopher Project Boomtown 10 p.m. NYE Silver Sharkmouth Spike McGuire Pignic Pub 10 p.m.

WTF NYE Headquarters Bar 10 p.m. Blue Year’s Eve 2018 w/QDup The Bluebird 10 p.m. NYE w/Garage Boys Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. NYE w/DJ Izer Harrah’s 9 p.m. NYE w/DJ Chris English Circus Circus 9:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 2 & 5:30 p.m. Kevin Farley Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Special Events New Year’s Eve Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Heritage Park Gardens New Year’s Black Tie Gala Carson City Plaza

JAN. 1, 2018 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Bluegrass Open Jam Alibi Ale Truckee 6 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND 2107 Nevada Chamber Music Festival CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

JAN. 2 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Keenan Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tunesday Open Mic Brewforia 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND CW & Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Cliff and Dave Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Tune-in Tuesdays Ceol Irish Pub 7 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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TAHOE & TRUCKEE Bias & Dunn Blue Agave 5 p.m. Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. John Caponera w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

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New Year’s Eve

C E L E B R AT I O N S

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et your tickets to some of the hottest parties in the Tahoe Sierra and beyond, make reservations at your favorite restaurant and be sure to book a room to stay to enjoy the all-night parties on New Year’s Eve.

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New Year’s Ski Party & Fireworks Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Mt. Rose hosts a New Year’s Eve Ski Party from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by fireworks at the Main Lodge. | skirose.com

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Heritage Park Gardens | Gardnerville, Nev.

Everyone is invited to Labyrinth Walk with luminaries lighting the way. | (775) 782-8027

The Loft’s New Year’s Eve Party

New Year’s Eve: The Final Countdown

Turtle Rock Pak | Markleeville

Heavenly Village | Stateline, Nev.

Silver Legacy, Eldorado & Circus Circus | Reno, Nev.

New Year’s Eve Family Dinner and Games from 6 p.m. to midnight. | alpinecounty.com

The “Magic Fusion” show features mindbending tricks of master magicians and guest DJs spinning music until 2 a.m. | thelofttahoe.com

The Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino and Circus Circus Reno welcome 2018 with nearly a dozen rollicking parties and a countdown to the New Year followed by champagne toasts and a downtown fireworks show. | eldoradoreno.com

Carson City, Nev.

All That Glitters Kaleidoscope Party

Enjoy the New Year’s Black Tie Gala, “An Evening in Paris,” at 6 p.m. at The Carson Plaza Event Center. | carsoncitylibrary.org

Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley

NEW YEAR’S EVE

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Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Tahoe Donner Downhill Kirkwood Squaw Valley Heavenly, Northstar Edgewood Tahoe, Downtown Reno

New Year’s Eve Light Parade & Fireworks Tahoe Donner Downhill | Tahoe Donner

This fun event is for intermediate skiers and riders, ages 10 and older, who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark. Fireworks show will follow. | tahoedonner.com

Kirkwood New Year’s Eve Celebration Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood

Ring in the New Year with the Kirkwood Torchlight Parade followed by a fireworks display and an on-snow bonfire. | kirkwood.com

New Year’s Eve Bash Hard Rock | Stateline, Nev.

Get ready to kiss 2017 goodbye at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, with theme parties, champagne toasts, dining and live music featuring Electrify: Rock N Roll Burlesque, the dinner show “A Night of Roaring Glamour,” 80s party with Glam Cobra at Vinyl, DJ Rizzo outside at Guitar Plaza and more. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Heavenly New Year’s Eve Celebration

Resort at Squaw Creek’s is party central to ring in the New Year with a Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., a teen party for ages 13 to 17 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the party for adults in the Grand Sierra Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with live entertainment, Go-Go dancers, music, aerial shows, champagne, bottle service, dance floor and VIP beds. | squawcreek.com

New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley

Ring in the New Year in style with free live music in The Village, fireworks and all-night parties. Enjoy the Torchlight Parade, a kids’ torchlight parade, fireworks and more. | squawalpine.com

Alice in Discoland Great Basin Brewing Co. | Sparks, Nev.

Fall down the rabbit hole with your freshest disco gear. Mojo Green throws down their heavy horn funk and soul sounds. | greatbasinbrewingco.com

New Year’s at the Grand Sierra Resort Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

What better way to savor the festive atmosphere with enticing elixirs and dancing to the sounds of Hindsight. LEX Nightclub features dancing at two nightclubs along with party hats, favors and noisemakers, the balloon drops at midnight. | grandsierraresort.com

The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve

Squaw Valley Prom

The Depot | Reno, Nev.

Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

The Depot hosts a Great Gatsby party. Enjoy a champagne toast every hour on the hour and an evening of hand-crafted hors d’oeuvres, and specialty cocktails. | thedepotreno.com

High Fives Foundation and CharitySmith present the 14th annual prom with a Great Gatsby theme. Guests wear classy, throwback attire. Featuring DJ Dojah and DJ Spinbad. | squawalpine.com

New Year’s at Edgewood Edgewood Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Ring in 2018 at Edgewood Tahoe with food, drinks, ambiance, live music and dancing, cigar and whiskey lounge, midnight fireworks and champagne toast. | edgewoodtahoe.com

CBC New Year’s Eve Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Leftover Salmon and special guests The Mother Hips, Dead Winter Carpenters, Low Flying Bones and the Dusty Green Bones Band. | crystalbaycasino.com

The Edge Resolution Party Peppermill Casino | Reno, Nev.

Ring in 2018 with DJ Four Color Zack. Champagne tasting, festivities, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, balloon drop and lots of dancing. | peppermillreno.com

Reno Dirtbag Prom The Saint | Reno, Nev.

Celebrate 2018 with the music from Failure Machine, Dainesly and Team Francis when they band together for the first Dirtbag Prom. If high school was a bummer this is an opportunity for a do over. Get gussied up and start this year off right with 80s covers, ugly clothes and bad decisions. | thesaintreno.com

Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Bounce Heavy New Year’s Eve

The evening is packed with world-class music, games, fireworks and the world’s only Gondola Ball Drop followed by fireworks. Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice sculpting performances, fire dancers, a photo booth and face painting. | skiheavenly.com

Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Nugget New Year’s

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in two rooms featuring Stylust Beats, Left/Right, Kowta, IJV and The Lucky Bacy GT Sandwich Hook-up. | eventbrite.com

Nugget Casino | Reno, Nev.

Fire & Ice celebrations

MontBleu Resort & Casino | Stateline, Nev.

Village at Northstar

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an all-access pass to three parties in Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub and the Convention Center. There will be go-go dancers, bands, DJs and more. | montbleuresort.com

Ring in the New Year with live music, ice skating and roasting s’mores by the fire at Northstar. Enjoy a fireworks exhibition and family fun. | northstarcalifornia.com

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Ev Musselman Max’s Casino 6 p.m. Cliff and Dave Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties 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. Karaoke Contest Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Bill Dawes Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 4 | THURSDAY

Families welcome the New Year

An Evening in Paris

RENO & BEYOND

MontBleu’s New Year’s 2018 Celebration

The casino-wide New Year’s Eve party features DJs Jeremy and Melissa, Game On featuring Audio Sky, the dinner show “Under The Streetlamp” and the outrageous Dan Band. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

New Year’s Eve Classic Celebration The Sands | Reno, Nev.

Live music, party hats, show girls and a champagne toast at midnight. | sandsregency.com

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Red Dirt Ruckus South Lake Brewing Co. 6 p.m. Paul Covarelli Cottonwood 7 p.m DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. John Caponera w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Elizabeth Tully Comma Coffee 11 a.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Tony Glaser Band Pignic Pub 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Bill Dawes Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Paul Spock Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

JAN. 5 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Holly Sternberg Nakoma Resort 5 p.m. Joe Grissino Cottonwood 7 p.m. Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Arizona Jones Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Zoso & Marques Skot Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Art Truckee 7 p.m. Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. “Small Engine Repair” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. John Caponera w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

December 28, 2017-January 10, 2018

C A L E N D A R | DEC. 28, 2017-JAN. 11, 2018 RENO & BEYOND Two Way Street Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel 5:30 p.m. Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. David John & the Comstock Cowboys Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Bebop Martinez Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Mo Funk Circus Circus 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic A to Zen 7 p.m. 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 The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Reno Latin Dance Fest Silver Legacy Bill Dawes Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Essence Harrah’s 10 p.m.

JAN. 6 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Blown Over Village at Squaw 2 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Brett Dennen Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

Wigs and Onesies Gaper Dance Party w/Fort Knox Five, Rusty B, Disco Terrorist and Crispylicious Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m. Arizona Jones Bar of America 9:30 p.m. DJ Parties Live DJ Big Blue View Bar 12 p.m. Live DJ Tamarack Lodge 3:30 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. “Dirtbag, The Legend of Fred Beckey” MontBleu 7:30 p.m. John Caponera w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m. Two Way Street Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. David John & the Comstock Cowboys Sparks Nugget 8 p.m. Ciana Ceol Irish Pub 9 p.m. Wongo 1 Up 10 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 10 p.m. DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Chris English El Jefe’s 9:30 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Reno Latin Dance Fest Silver Legacy “Small Engine Repair” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. Bill Dawes Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. Sean Peabody Pioneer Underground 9 p.m. Essence Harrah’s 10 p.m.

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MICKEY AVALON

JAN. 7 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE TOCCATA Brroque Masters St. Theresa Church 3 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 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 “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. John Caponera w/Suli McCullough The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tom Stryker’s Impromptu Genoa Lake Country Club 5 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m. Royce The Point 7 p.m. Atomika Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

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HIP-HOP

Dec. 29 | 9 p.m. Whiskey Dick’s Saloon | South Lake Tahoe

LATE-NITE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS Mickey Avalon along with special guests The Guestlist and DJ (R) Styles. Avalon’s music is inspired by his experiences on the streets of Hollywood with drugs and prostitution. The raw honesty of his songs resonates deeply with audiences. His contagious demeanor and unique writing style has made him a hot commodity in the music industry. | facebook.com/whiskeydickstahoe

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THE STONE FOXES

WIGS AND ONESIES GAPER DANCE PARTY

WITH HIBBITY DIBBITY Dec. 30 | 9 p.m. Moe’s Original BBQ | Tahoe City

THE STONE FOXES CREATE tinges of punk, surf and Americana, yet, they are rock to the core. Lyrics about gentrification, income inequality, romance and heart surgeries pour out of their stream of consciousness. Hibbity Dibbity, straight outta San Fran, delivers swamp rock born on the bayou. | facebook.com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe

ELECTRONIC

Jan. 6 | 9 p.m. Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev.

KEVIN FARLEY

THE EARLES OF NEWTOWN AMERICANA/ROCK

JAN. 7 | SUNDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 Theater, Comedy & Dance Reno Latin Dance Fest Silver Legacy “Small Engine Repair” Restless Artists Theatre 2 p.m. Bill Dawes Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 8 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Live music McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Alibi Ale Truckee 7 p.m. Karaoke Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

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COMEDY

Dec. 28-31 | Pioneer Underground | Reno, Nev.

KEVIN FARLEY HAS appeared in numerous TV shows and comedy movies. Currently, you can catch him on Country Music Channel’s “Still the King” and Netflix’s “F is for Family.” If you want to end the year having a great time laughing, check out his completely contagious brand of humor. | renotahoecomedy.com

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CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. 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. Theater, Comedy & Dance Reno Latin Dance Fest Silver Legacy

JAN. 9 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Keenan Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tunesday Open Mic Brewforia 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Dr. Spitmore Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Carolyn Dolan & Big Red Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. Tune-in Tuesdays Ceol Irish Pub 7 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Classical open mic Fine Vines 7 p.m. Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Quinn Dahle Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 10 WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Bias & Dunn Blue Agave 5 p.m. Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Chris Franjola w/Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Ev Musselman Max’s Casino 6 p.m. Carolyn Dolan & Big Red Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. TOCCATA Brroque Masters Shepherd of Sierra-Carson 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties 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 Quinn Dahle Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

SWING/DIXIELAND

Dec. 28 | 10 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

THE EARLES OF NEWTOWN ARE a powerhouse Americana band that focuses original songs and stylings around early era Harlem and New Orleans with Texas and Western swing to create a sound they call “Swingin’ Dixie.” This impressive eight-piece band delivers a full-on show while dressed to the nines. There is a fine three-piece horn section, two dynamic lead vocalists and a classic big-band rhythm section. | crystalbaycasino.com

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR to get ridiculous out on the dance floor in one wicked wig and wacky onesie with Fort Knox Five, known for their exciting and eclectic DJ performances. Forget about tempos and genres, this is one musical journey that unites everything you have ever heard or are about to. Rusty B of All Good Funk Alliance, Disco Terrorist and Crispylicious get the party going. | facebook.com/events

JAN. 11 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. David Beck Cottonwood 7 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Chris Franjola w/Jesus Trejo The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Lee Jones Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Just Us Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Quinn Dahle Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Small Engine Repair” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. Sheep Dip 54 Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Charlie Puth makes summer stop in Tahoe Multi-platinum artist, musician and producer Charlie Puth will make a stop at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on Aug. 18, 2018, for The Voicenotes Tour to promote his new album, “Voicenotes,” due out next year from Atlantic Records. The album is preceded by the current smash single, “How Long,” which reached No. 1 on iTunes “Global Singles” charts and Mexico’s “Ingles Airplay.” The Voicenotes Tour will include special guest and Republic Records recording artist Hailee Steinfeld, who is a rising force in pop music with a series of hits under her belt including “Love Myself.”

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Auburn Ski Club | A L e a d e r i n W i n t e r S p o r t s , P a r t I I That year, Auburn sent its two best ski jumpers to the U.S. Championships. Mikkelsen and Vettestad qualified to compete and Mikkelsen took first place to become the country’s jumping champion. Mikkelsen’s national-level victory focused even more attention on the dynamic

“The Auburn Ski Club was formed and this group of live-wire Californians soon gave the impetus to Winter Sports that has carried to every city in the state.”

his winter the Auburn Ski Club, based in Auburn, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. While many may be unfamiliar with the club, its birth in 1928 opened the door for ski development in the Tahoe Sierra. One of its charter members was Bert Cassidy, a state senator and avid skier. After a request by the ASC leadership, in 1932, he authored a bill that provided government funding to plow snow on California’s major arterial mountain highways. After it was passed by the state legislature, motorists by the thousands flocked to newly opened ski resorts

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between Rainbow Lodge and Donner Pass on Highway 40 (pre-Interstate 80). Years later, Cassidy wrote proudly of the club’s influence: “The Auburn Ski Club was formed and this group of live-wire Californians soon gave the impetus to Winter Sports that has carried to every city in the state. They all now have their favorite ski grounds. Ready access to these snow areas, due to good highways and snowplow crews of the State Division of Highways, bring them within a few hours ride of the most distant city.” The early years of the Great Depression proved to be fertile ground for the growth of winter sports in California. During the 1930s, the ASC led the way in California Skisport events and programs. The ASC agenda was spearheaded by its president, Wendell Robie, an Auburn businessman and outdoorsman. He was also a visionary proponent of promoting skiing and winter sports. In order to bolster enthusiasm for skiing during the decade before World War II, Robie and his club staged outlandish ski-jumping competitions in snow-free Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco. The stunts showcased the country’s best jumpers — young men such as Reno’s Wayne Poulsen (founder of Squaw Valley) and Norwegians Roy Mikkelsen and Sig Vettestad. The unprecedented events 38

Sig Vettestad, left, and Roy Mikkelsen took part in Auburn Ski Club’s ski-jumping competitions in the 1930s.

attracted thousands of spectators and made front-page headlines. In 1932, the ASC formed the first unit of the National Ski Patrol west of the Mississippi River. Their training and skill in handling sports-related trauma earned members of the patrol such a high reputation for competence that they were frequently requested to help with injuries related to collisions and wrecks on Highway 40. Taking advantage of the open highway, the club established a new Winter Park on 740 acres at Cisco. It was one of the most highly developed systems of competitive ski courses and instruction hills on the continent. One outstanding feature was its Class A championship ski jump; its vertical drop of 251 feet enabled world-class jumps exceeding 300 feet. The Auburn Ski Club set another precedent in 1933 when it became the first in California to begin competition in Alpine (downhill) racing. The races were held on Tunnel Mountain and Red Mountain at the Cisco Winter Park.

–Bert Cassidy

club from California. Mikkelsen was national champion twice in ski jumping, while Vettestad was California’s first state champion and a top-ranked competitor. Twenty years later as mayor of Auburn in 1952, Mikkelsen was a prime mover in planning and securing the 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley. Robie didn’t like to leave his club’s dominance in the sport to chance. Mikkelsen and other Norwegian skiers were hired by Robie to work at his Auburn Lumber Company so they could jump competitively for the Auburn Ski Club. In 1934 and 1935, the ASC put on ski-jumping exhibitions on the Berkeley campus and in 1939 hosted an international jumping competition at San Francisco’s Golden Gate International Exposition. In 1940, World War II loomed on the horizon and ASC drew attention to the importance of skiing in the military, particularly of how Finland used troops on skis to fight the Russians. At Auburn’s California Ski Championships that year, the United States’ first Military Ski Patrol Race was held. With a U.S. general and his staff present, a team of skier riflemen of the ASC defeated a California National Guard team in an exciting combination of ski racing and high-power rifle marksmanship (biathlon). With the end of World War II, California’s State Highway Department moved forward to modernize Highway 40. Con-

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struction of the new highway (Interstate 80) cut right through Auburn Ski Club’s half-mile-wide Winter Park along the Yuba River. After lengthy negotiations with the state, the club’s board of directors rejected the final price offered for the land by the highway department. The property was condemned, which triggered legal wrangling that lasted more than five years before the state was forced to pay ASC the price it had initially demanded for its land. During the long period of legal negotiations, the ASC started looking for a new location to build its next winter park. ASC contacted James Sherritt, who owned 224 acres near the summit of Donner Pass. Sherritt’s land was next to the newly surveyed route of Interstate 80 and above 7,000 feet, a perfect location for a new winter play area. After a short negotiation, the ski club’s directors approved the purchase. This land included the Uhlen Valley where a parking lot would be built, and Boreal Ridge, which was perfectly suited for Alpine skiing. Auburn Ski Club paid for the Boreal acquisition out of the funds that the state paid for the property that it had condemned at Cisco. With this purchase and the subsequent development of its new Donner Summit Winter Park, as well as the establishment of the Western America Skisport Museum at Boreal Mountain Resort, the ASC continued its legacy and dedication to supporting competitive and recreational skiing and sponsorship of educational institutions. Today, the Auburn Ski Club looks ahead to a permanent future as host and supporter of national ski competitions and as the regional center for northern California families who love winter sports. In recognition of Robie’s leadership and many important accomplishments with the Auburn Ski Club, in 1964 he was inducted into the prestigious United States Ski Hall of Fame.  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. Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

Nostalgia

SKI JUMPING IN BERKELEY & SAN FRANCISCO

To prepare for the 1934 Berkeley ski jumping tournament, 43,000 cubic feet of snow from Donner Pass was hauled to the Bay Area using railroad cars. The extraordinary event attracted 50,000 spectators, but thousands who chose not to buy tickets crowded onto nearby “Tightwad Hill” to watch for free. Others viewed the jumps from nearby rooftops while a half-mile away a carload of people watched with opera glasses, field glasses and a small telescope. The novelty of ski jumping in the verdant Berkeley Hills captured everyone’s imagination, but the tournament ended in disarray when a massive snowball fight broke out.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book, “Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Mark McLaughlin collection

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TA S T Y TIDBITS

December 28, 2017-January 10, 2018

Coffee Roasters S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

NEW CHEF, MENU

AT A L D E R C R E E K C A F E Tahoe Donner announced the hiring of David Smith as its new chef at Alder Creek Cafe located at the cross-country center. Bringing 30 years of culinary experience, Smith will oversee the menu selection and kitchen operations for the restaurant. Smith uses a variety of inspiring ingredients to create his menu drawing creativity from many cultures. He sources local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible and seeks out the best natural meats and sustainable seafood. “My focus is providing homemade, healthy and delicious options for guests to enjoy year-round,” says Smith in a press release. Smith’s winter menu debuted Dec. 22 introducing new items like the Tahoe Food Hub Salad rotating locally sourced organic ingredients, the pulled pork sandwich with honey chipotle, and Butternut Squash Enchiladas served with housemade mole, side salad and avocado dressing. Alder Creek Cafe is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Trailside Bar offers a variety of unique draft and bottled beers, and a diverse wine list with several eco-friendly choices. | tahoedonner.com

Art of the Mixology Northstar Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts Art of the Mixology during the winter. This entertaining, educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers. Dates are Sundays from Jan. 7 to April 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. The cost is $60 per person. Reservations are required. | ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

ho doesn’t love waking up to the rich aroma of coffee on a cold winter morning? The wake-up call is a ritual for many of us — 150 million Americans have a yen for java. And, Tahoe has become new grounds for coffee roasting around the region with even more percolating than ever before. Robin Dworkin of Coffee Connexion in Tahoe City has been roasting since 1996. Her roasting facility located in Lake Forest sports her Airbed Roaster, built by her late husband, Jeff. “The coffee dances like popcorn as it roasts. It creates a smoother roast with no bitterness,” Dworkin says. She roasts her coffee beans for 10 to 13 minutes. She uses different recipes and temperatures to create Coffee Connexion’s blends and single origins. Her most popular blend is the house blend, which is a combination of Vienna and French beans. “It offers the kick of the light, which is highly caffeinated, and dark-roast flavor,” she says. The shelves of her Tahoe City shop offer 10 single origins and eight blends of coffee with a large selection of organic flavors. The shop uses a traditional drip-brewing

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Shots of Clyde’s Coffee Roasting Company’s own beans are served at its Stateline, Nev., café | Courtesy Clyde’s Coffee Roasting Company; Dozens of coffee bean varieties roasted in Tahoe City await customers at Coffee Connexion. | Priya Hutner; Bags of coffee await roasting at Drink Coffee Do Stuff. | Priya Hutner

“ Roasting coffee is an art form. Every batch of green beans comes from a different area and every yield has a different flavor depending on the soil, rain and how many yields the tree produced.” –Marlo Quillin method. Truckee’s Dark Horse Coffee Roasters has been roasting coffee for a few years. The blends are rich, dark and delicious. Drew Taylor has created a cult following and devoted coffee fan base. He offers drip, press, cold brews and espresso drinks. Sierra Pacific Coffee is another Truckeebased coffee roaster that started in 2015 and sells wholesale. Two new kids on the roasting block are Craig and Marlo Quillin of Clyde’s Coffee Roasting Company and Nick Visconti’s Drink Coffee Do Stuff. The Quillins are committed to roasting crafted coffee and employ a Turkish roaster for their beans at their cafe in Stateline, Nev., which opened in May 2017. “Roasting coffee is an art form. Every batch of green beans comes from a different area and every yield has a different flavor depending on the soil, rain and how many yields the tree produced. We dial in the perfect flavor and roast for each bean. Gone are the days of burned coffee beans,”

says Marlo. “The most important thing for us is sustainability — making sure that we get our coffee from suppliers that pay farmers a fair rate.” Their popular roasts include Gunbarrel, named after the Heavenly Ski Run; Cowboy Coffee, a dark, rich, old-fashioned style blend and Tahoe Morning Blend, a light-to-medium roast. Clyde uses a drip system for his coffee. Visconti operates his roasting facility for Drink Coffee Do Stuff near the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Visconti led me into his roasting lair. His roasting machine is a big, shiny and new. Large burlap sacks of coffee beans are stacked to the ceiling, white tables and chairs are arranged for tasting and the place smells amazing. Visconti is particular about his brewing preference and favors a Chemex pour over. He pours me a cup of his Hell Yeah blend. The brew is rich, aromatic, dark and delicious. “I like the pour-over method. It’s a more traditional brewing method and has been used for hundreds of years. There are three

main brewing methods: full immersion like the French press method, the dispersion method or pour over and drip, and the pressure method as with an espresso machine” he says. He has been roasting and perfecting his roasts for the last five years. According to Visconti, a full immersion is full bodied and complex while the pour-over method maximizes sweetness. “I am sourcing specialty coffee that is grown at 4,000 to 9,000 feet. It’s from mountain people for mountain people.” He buys coffee that is grown 100 percent naturally without pesticides or fertilizers. Sourcing is important to Visconti and his brand. “It’s an homage to the farmers and the origin itself to create an unforgettable sweet experience,” he says. “We hope to have both a local and global impact. Globally, the more coffee we sell, the more we are buying from importers that help support the farmers. The money goes to developing infrastructure, educational programs and social initiatives for the region. Locally, we want to create fourseasons jobs for four-seasons people.” The two blends he roasts are Hell Yeah and Grampa Max, named after his grandfather. “He was a Tahoe man who left a legacy of integrity and character. The blend is prepared with those attributes in mind,” he says. “I believe in life improvement through coffee.” Eventually, Visconti will open a café, but for now his coffee is available at drinkcoffeedostuff.com.  39

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pigs in a blanket, to brochette and caviar. The latter is usually only on the menu if you happen to have had an extraordinary financial year. Personally, I haven’t attended one of those parties, but I swear I have heard people tell tales about them. Anyway, this dish can easily fit into either category and is something of which you can vary the ingredients and portion size to fit with the rest of your menu. Make a batch of these great strudels, use your fingers and enjoy your party.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

CRAB AND SPINACH STRUDEL From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

1 lb. lump crab meat 12-16 oz. bag cleaned spinach 2 cloves garlic, diced fine ¼ red onion, diced small 1 lemon 1 T fresh basil, cut fine ¼ C feta cheese (optional) 1 lb. butter 1 box Phyllo dough ½ C breadcrumbs Salt and pepper 1 slightly damp cloth to cover the dough while you are making the strudels Sauté the breadcrumbs in half a stick of butter until golden. Sweat the onion and garlic in half a tablespoon of butter until just softened. Add the spinach and let it wilt. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, chop and place in a bowl with the crab meat and basil. Zest half the lemon peel into the mix and squeeze in juice to taste. Add cheese, if using any, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to mix cheese in good and wait a minute before adding salt because the cheese is already salty. Melt two sticks of butter in a pot. Open your dough and lay out one sheet. Brush it with some melted butter. Lay another piece of dough on top and brush with butter. Sprinkle some breadcrumbs on and add a third layer of dough brushed with butter. Place a damp cloth over the remaining dough while assembling. Cut the layered dough in half widthwise and the top and bottom halves into thirds lengthwise. Place a small spoon of the mix at one end of the strips and fold into triangles. Set on a sheet pan and brush with butter. Repeat until the mixture is gone. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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