Writing Workshops with Karen
The writer John Cheever said “I can’t write without a reader. It’s precisely like a kiss – you can’t do it alone.” Amen JC.
The newest Tangled Roots Writing workshop: “I Have a First Draft: Shaping and Revision” takes place 1/22, 2/5, and 3/11 from 10 am – 1:30 pm.
Painting Winter’s Whites with Joan Hoffmann Jan 23 – 25
Her landscape paintings evoke a poetic sense of place, like “Aloha Lake” shown here located in Desolation Wilderness above South Lake Tahoe.
Learn how to paint winter whites with Joan Hoffman during her three-day water color workshop at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley, January 23-25, 2012. read more →
Tahoe Backcountry inspires Watercolor Dreamscapes by Joyce Major
With all of her senses engaged, she creates watercolors that capture her love affair with Lake Tahoe and nature.
Meet Joyce Major, Incline Village water colorist. Joyce combines her passion for the outdoors with an equal passion for creating art.
Like many local artists, she draws her artistic inspiration from being here at Lake Tahoe where she snowshoes, skis, hikes and kayaks. Her backcountry landscape photography has also inspired her watercolor paintings.
True to Her Heart: Christie Ussher
She expresses her art on canvas, buildings, walls and metal.
And skin, film, stone and cars.
Exposed Ski Lines caught in Squallywood Book by Robb Gaffney
If you liked the 1st edition, you’ll love the 2nd.
Squallywood
A Guide to Squaw Valley’s Most Exposed Lines by Robb Gaffney, MD.
LTCC’s Haldan Art Gallery “Off the Press” runs through March
The Haldan Art Gallery will open “Off the Press,” Jan. 12. The exhibition of contemporary printmaking from artists of the San Francisco Bay will open with an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
Call for Artists: Lion Heart Art Show for CR Johnson Memorial Fund due Jan 31
In honor of Truckee local CR Johnson shown here in his handmade jacket, Riverside Studios is holding a Lion Heart Art Show, a group exhibition and fundraising event that will include both emerging and established artists working strictly on unframed 10 x 10 x 3/4, plywood panels.
Each piece will be priced at $100. Forty dollars of each piece sold will be donated by Riverside Studios to the High Fives: CR Johnson Memorial Fund. Pick up your art panels today.
EDGE Volume 5 by Tahoe Writers Works now Available
EDGE Volume 5, the Tahoe Writers Works’ signature publication, has just been released.
EDGE 2011, Volume 5 features provocative fiction, poetry, essays, and art from local, regional, and national writers and artists. The pieces included in this newest volume follow the edgy style of previous editions and offer an eclectic mix of powerful writing and imagery.
Snowshoe Thompson; Tahoe’s First Mailman
He is considered the father of California skiing. A true mountaineer in every sense of the word.
Snowshoe Thompson weathered blizzards on 25 lb. skis with an 80 pound pack on his back just to deliver the mail.
Art in the Morning by Kit Night
South Lake Tahoe artist Kit Night has added a little art to start your day.
It’s “Art in the Morning”.
Shown here is Kit’s impression of one of our favorite locals – the Mountain Chickadee.
InnerRhythms of Truckee: Empowering Art and Community
Its mission is simple.
Use the power of dance and music to cultivate life skills in our local youth and to inspire an enduring passion for the arts. By offering a wide variety of dance classes and workshops, InnerRhythms Dance Center believes dance and music will help awaken individual and community consciousness one beat at a time.
LTCC Art Gallery Director & Landscape Artist, Phyllis Shafer
Her art is a lyrical expression of her innate awareness to her surroundings.
Well known by college art students, she is currently featured on Lake Tahoe buses and t-shirts.
GUNS AND GLASS: Art Glass of the Tiffany Era opens at Nevada Museum of Art Feb 11
Not what you initially think when you hear “Tiffany”, but guns and glass are an important part of this iconic family’s legacy and celebrated this season at the Nevada Museum of Art.
The Nevada Museum of Art is excited to announce its upcoming exhibition Art Glass of the Tiffany Era, on view February 11 through May 20, 2012.
This is a unique presentation that will unite three distinct exhibitions that celebrate art of the Tiffany era. The Tiffany family design legacy is presented in this unique mix of exhibitions featuring Louis Comfort Tiffany’s stained glass of the Art Nouveau era and a rare collection of Tiffany & Co.’s decorative firearms. Charles Lewis Tiffany established Tiffany & Co. in 1837; while his son Louis Comfort Tiffany later founded Tiffany Studios, renowned for exquisite decorative objects.
His Natural Obsession: Photographer Rachid Dahnoun
In Tahoe, it’s not unusual to be awed by nature. It happens daily, and often.
Capturing the subtle nuances and glory of nature in a photograph though is a skill, a passion, and an enduring gift for everyone.
Meet Rachid Dahnoun, South Lake Tahoe photographer.
Mark Hammon Photography at North Tahoe Event Center
The art of local Reno artist, Mark Hammon, is now displayed at the North Tahoe Event Center and will remain in the Center until March, 2012. Mark’s photography is the culmination of his love and appreciation of nature and the world around us, his visual acuity, and a strong interest in technology.
February at Nevada Museum of Art
Celebrating 81 years, the Nevada Museum of Art has an ambitious series of special exhibitions and events carefully chosen to reflect the Museum’s mission and to connect with the community and visitors it serves.
It kicks off with three unique exhibitions to celebrate Aart of the Tiffany Era opening February 11, 2012.
Watercolor Workshops with Teri Sweeney Tuesdays
Watercolor artist Teri Sweeney will hold a series of beginning and intermediate to advanced Watercolor Workshops at the Tahoe Art League Center starting Tuesday January 3, 2012.
All classes and projects run in four-week sessions, starting the first week of every month. Classes are on Tuesdays with beginning classes from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and intermediate/advanced from 6-8:30 p.m. These classes are ongoing and new students are welcome to join in at any time.
Dat-So-La-Lee, Washoe Basket Weaver and Premier Tahoe Artisan
Was Dat-so-la-lee the first Tahoe artisan?
Actually, she was Tahoe’s Greatest artisan.
Undeniably.
Healing Exhibit by Sara Zimmerman
Truckee artist and designer, Sara Zimmerman, is celebrating her newest artworks entitled “Healing” at Riverside Studios through February.
Sara’s “Healing” series reflects her path of trying to find emotional, spiritual and physical healing through art, many alternative healing modalities, and mindfulness.
30 years of Tahoe Weekly at North Tahoe Arts Center
The Tahoe Weekly magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012 with an exhibit of 30 years of Weekly covers at North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City from Jan. 5 to Feb. 27.
The exhibit will feature 30 years of covers, with one cover picked from every year of publication from its inception in 1982. Covers feature winter and summer recreation, local faces, local events and a great look at Tahoe and Truckee for the past 30 years.
Fairest Picture: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe by David C. Antonucci
Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe, by David C. Antonucci describes Mark Twain’s experiences and travels at Lake Tahoe. Fairest Picture is the first and only book to describe Lake Tahoe as it was in Mark Twain’s time and reveal in detail the locations where he traveled, camped and stayed at 19th century hotels.
The book describes 12 easily accessible locations in the Lake Tahoe region where Mark Twain traveled or stayed, including the location of his infamous experience of setting a considerable part of that “fairest picture” ablaze.
Olympic Hill at Granlibakken. Defining Tahoe Ski Culture since 1922.
Granlibakken Resort, on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, was once called Olympic Hill, and is known as Lake Tahoe’s oldest ski resort dating back to circa 1922.
Its story is one of historic luster and charm that defines Lake Tahoe’s enduring ski culture, told best by local historian and renowned journalist Robert Frohlich in “Skiing at Olympic Hill: The Story of “a hillside sheltered by fir trees” which follows. read more →
Sculpted Photographs by Matt Dodge, Snowboard Pioneer
Snowboard pioneer and former world champion uses adrenalin to fuel his imagery.
Meet Matt Dodge.
“I create modern images that document contemporary man’s celebration of the eternal earth,” states Dodge. “I blend the excitement of my experiences with a primal urge to create.”
Connecting Heaven and Earth by Yasmin Sayyed
South Lake Tahoe mixed media artist and poet, Yasmin Sayyed, is participating in an international art movement to help bridge Heaven & Earth through art and energy.
Shown here is Yasmin’s painting entitled “Peace be Still; in the Heart of Humanity” which was created in her South Shore studio.
Blue Angels Ski Club at Heavenly
It was Heavenly’s first alpine ski racing club dating back to 1957.
Today, it’s been reincarnated as the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation. The Blue Angels Ski Club.
The Romancing of Tahoe by Paul Bailey
His charming depictions of outdoor activities and use of striking, bold colors will make you fall in love with his vintage Tahoe posters.
Meet Paul Bailey, watercolor painter and designer.
Tahoe Art League Holiday Boutique
To make your holiday truly festive and shopping carefree, the Tahoe Art League (TAL) has opened a Christmas Boutique overflowing with unique holiday gifts featuring fine art and crafts made by local artists.
The Magical Art of Cathy McClelland
Art has always been her escape, taking her into the realms of her imagination where she creates.
Cathy McClelland has lived and created on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe for many years. Her love for Tahoe is shared with her love for painting Tahoe’s environment, as well as many other magical themes in life.
Environmental Novelist Li Miao Lovett speaks Feb 9 and 10
Environmental novelist Li Miao Lovett will give a reading and book signing February 9 at the Lake Tahoe Community College at 7pm, and February 10 at 7 pm in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences. The receptions are free and open to the community.
Segmented Woodturning Artist: Malcolm Tibbetts
The shapes defy the expected. Like a magician, he transforms myriad pieces of wood into a puzzling, seamless works of art.
How did he do that?
Meet Malcolm Tibbetts, segmented woodturning artist from South Lake Tahoe. read more →
North Tahoe Art Center
It’s definitely worth a visit.
Inconspicuously located inside the Tahoe Community Center in Tahoe City is an impressive collection of local art. It’s the North Tahoe Art Center. read more →
An Artisan January at North Tahoe Arts
Celebrate the beauty of Lake Tahoe with local art at North Tahoe Arts throughout January when resident artists exhibit a special selection of their work in the Main Gallery.
The opening reception will take place Friday, January 13th from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited for appetizers, warm apple cider, wine and of course, art.
The Healing Powers of Chocolate by Cal Orey
“Decadent” and “sinful” are words commonly associated with chocolate, but they no longer apply.
Approximately 4,000 years ago in Central America, the Mayan Indians considered cocoa beans “food of the gods” because of its medicinal benefits. Later, it got tagged as a “bad” fatty food. By the end of the 20th century, a twist of fate turned chocolate back into a health food.
Holiday Open House at Dirk Yuricich Photography Dec 17 and 18
Join Dirk and Lisa for a Holiday Open House at their Gallery at the Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe, California on December 17 & 18, 2011, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon – 5 p.m.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate and some holiday treats surrounded by Dirk’s famous images of Lake Tahoe and international destinations. read more →
Did you know…Kirkwood has a Cookbook?
Kirkwood is well known for skiing.
And for its local dishes?
You be the judge.
The Tahoe Art Scene Radio Show with Robert Schimmel Thursdays 5:15pm
He’s a constant advocate for arts at Lake Tahoe and now the host of the “The Tahoe Art Scene” program that airs every Thursday at 5:15pm on KTHO am590/96.1fm.
Join artist Robert Schimmel as he explores the expanding opportunities for bringing more art to our local community.
Embrace Beauty with Kit Night
Her paintings are animated, full of color and personality. Just like her.
Kit Night, South Lake Tahoe oil painter, has an extraordinary gift. She can take the ordinary like fruit, a table glass or dessert, and bring it to life with an injection of dramatic color and poetic lines.
Shelley Hocknell Zentner: Artist and Rock Climber from South Lake Tahoe
Shelley decided to make South Lake Tahoe her home not only for the inspirational art scene.
She’s an avid rock climber and athlete.
Sound familiar?
Fannies, Trout and History at the Tahoe City “Y”
You don’t have to travel far to learn about the natural history of Tahoe City.
Just head to the “Y” and follow these quick tours, provided by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association.
Carole Sesko Open Art Studio and Holiday Sale Dec 17-18
Carole Sesko, contemporary artist from Truckee, is holding an open art studio and holiday sale Saturday and Sunday, December 17nand 1, from noon to 4pm.
You’ll find functional art such as mixed media paintin8gs, small collages, embellished mirrors and boxes, small whimsical sculptures, art jewelry, bolo ties and mobiles.
This year, give something meaningful from the heart, from a local artist.
Textile Artist Paula Chung
Her gardens inspire much of her art, even in the midst of enchanting Tahoe winter.
With nature as her pattern and fabric her pallet, she creates award-winning, luminous garden quilts in South Lake Tahoe.
Meet Paula Chung, textile artist.
Lexa Hillyer wins 2nd Annual Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize by Bona Fide Books
Lexa Hillyer has won the 2011 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize with her collection Acquainted with the Cold, which will be published by Bona Fide Books in November, 2012.
Lexa will receive publication, ten copies, a $500 cash award, and a reading at Lake Tahoe. Congratulations Lexa!
Tahoe Maritime Museum
The Tahoe Maritime Museum invites you to share your passion for preserving our maritime history and Tahoe’s unique cultural heritage.
Besides maritime history and activities for kids like the inside boat simulator, you’ll find nautical and landlubber outings and unique items here, on the west shore of Lake Tahoe at Homewood.
Patrick Blide Metal Sculptor
He specializes in sculptures made from reclaimed metal objects, specifically railroad spikes that he masterfully bends to capture motion and movement like this Horse Head.
Meet Patrick Blide, metal sculptor and iron worker from Truckee.
Patrick’s art ranges from small wall hangings and action figures to larger stand alone sculptures several with western themes. He also creates a wide variety of smaller pieces featuring athletic figures like his scuba diver, ice climber and skier. read more →
Primitive Contemporary Art by Reds Regan
He has a style all his own.
An extension of his being, Reds Regan’s paintings are free flowing, bold, and expressive. A charismatic style emblematic of Reds’ passion for living and his drive to express it on canvas.
Through his fluid brush strokes and bold multi-layered colors, Reds’ primitive contemporary art is an extension of his innate connection with nature. His unique composition and energetic expression create a poetically simplistic yet boldly relaxed style.
Pottery and Paintings by Lynn Woodward
Lynn Woodward has lived in South Lake Tahoe for more than 20 years, where she enjoys the good life.
For Lynn that means skiing, sailing, painting, making pottery and teaching others.
Isolated Estate on West Shore: Ehrman Mansion
Hidden from view across from Sugar Pine Point State Park, Ehrman Mansion is an isolated architectural treasure. read more →
Nevada’s Last Surviving Fire Lookout at Zephyr Cove
It is the last surviving fire lookout in Nevada, and one of three in the Tahoe basin.
The Zephyr Cove Fire Lookout has been meticulously maintained and restored for the last dozen years by its current local landowner.
“Sleigh Rides in Lake Tahoe: Memories of Sam Borges” Dianna Maria de Borges
For forty years he was able to relive some of his fondest childhood memories of sliding behind the milkman’s sleigh to the sound of bells keeping beat to a horse’s trot back in Massachusetts.
Little did he know in 1969 that he would spend the rest of his life giving sleigh rides at Lake Tahoe; and be the happiest man on earth.
Sam Borges was the beloved patriarch of the Borges Family Sleigh Rides for forty years, a timeless Tahoe tradition and South Shore landmark.
The Donner Party
The Donner Party was no party at all.
