Wednesday Night Rail Jams at Brothers Bar & Grill from 8pm to 9pm
Strap on your board or favorite skis and test your skills at the Only Bar in South Lake Tahoe with a full snow park in its backyard.
Brothers Bar & Grill on Emerald Bay Blvd. holds an open Rail Jam on Wednesday nights from 8pm to 9pm for those riders who just can’t get enough during daylight.
No cover charge to ride the rail.
North American Freeskiing Championships at Kirkwood March 3-7
Don’t miss what has arguably become one of the biggest events of the year to take place at Kirkwood.
Entering its 13th season at Kirkwood, the North American Freeskiing Championships brings some of the nation’s best big mountain skiers to take on the permanently closed terrain of The Cirque which is open only twice each year for this event and its counterpart The North Face Masters.
Kirkwood skiers, Josh “Baby J” Daiek and Craig Garbiel, will compete at their home resort, and host their fellow skiers on March 3 through 7, 2010.
March Shows at Harrah’s South Shore Room
Rick Springfield. The Yardbirds. The Animals.
It’s a blast from the past at Harrah’s in South Lake Tahoe with classic musical acts during March 2010.
Listen up!
Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly
Join a US Forest Service ranger for an interpretive tour over the snow at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Restoring Native Trout to Lake Tahoe at Explore Tahoe March 4
The Truckee and Carson Rivers provide unique habitats for a variety of native trout species, including the Lahontan and Paiute cutthroat trout, and wild trout species including Brook, Rainbow and Lake trout.
However, these iconic wildernesses are slowly being loved to death. Learn about California Trout and their mission to protect, preserve and restore native trout to the Lake Tahoe area waterways on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe. It’s free and refreshments will be served.
Soulcycler Rick Gunn “Words and Images” at Sierra Nevada College March 3
On July 1, 2005, he started his journey from the Golden Gate Bridge. Thirty-three countries, 25,811 miles and 34 months later, he returned to South Lake Tahoe.
Rick Gunn, photographer, writer and adventurer, will present his Soulcycler bicycle journey around the world through words and images on Wednesday, March 3, at the Sierra Nevada College at 7pm. It’s free and the public is invited.
SnowFest! March 5-14, 2010
It’s been going on for 29 wacky and wild years.
Squallywood Clinics March 5 and 6
You’ve heard the legendary tales, feats of glory and you’ve read the book. Now it’s time to ski it.
Two Squallywood Clinics let you choose your lines March 5th and 6th, 2010.
Kids Pottery Classes at T Pots Pottery in Truckee March 10-31
Kids can explore the various ways of creating functional and sculptural pottery objects at T Pots Pottery on Wednesday afternoons, March 10 – March 31, 2010.
Special Olympics Celebrity Winterfest March 5-7 at Diamond Peak
They are all winners. And incredible athletes.
Celebrity Winterfest®, a weekend-long high profile Special Olympics fundraiser event, will be held at Incline Village on March 5-7, 2010. read more →
Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge March 5 at Village at Squaw
MAMASAKE – an exclamation used for extreme feelings of joy or in times of challenge.
Extreme Food Challenge – A benefit for North Lake Tahoe journalist, skier and Mamasake bartender, Robert Frolich, taking place March 5, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm.
Saturday Escape Creative Writing Workshops March 6-May 1
Explore creative writing of any genre in a fun, cooperative and creative environment in Truckee with local writer Karen Terrey of Tangled Roots Writing on Saturdays starting March 6, 2010 – May 1, 2010.
Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade March 6
Watch North Lake Tahoe’s wackiest and wildest strut their stuff at the Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
“Tahoe City Through Time” is this year’s parade theme with a cast of local characters hitting the streets from 11:30am to 12:30pm on North Lake Blvd.
Free Guided Snowshoe Treks March 6-29
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering free Guided Snowshoe Treks along sections of the famous trail in North Lake Tahoe through March 29, 2010.
These treks are taken at a leisurely pace and led by experienced trail guides.
Ecstatic Dance in Truckee March 6 and 20
If you love to dance, but not in a club atmosphere, this is for you. Ecstatic Dance is all about putting your soul in motion and giving yourself permission to dance without holding back.
Paint the Bear at North Tahoe Art Center March 6
On March 6th, kids are invited to the North Tahoe Arts Center to paint a bear, and learn about the bears of Lake Tahoe starting at 12:30pm.
This free, educational event will be presented by the local artists of North Lake Tahoe.
The GREAT Ski Race March 7, 2010
The fastest time is 1 hour and 7 minutes to race 30 kilometers or 18.43 miles. Shizam!
It all began 34 years ago with only 66 racers. read more →
SVI presents Author of “A Wall of White” March 11 at Resort at Squaw Creek
It’s one of the most amazing survival stories ever told.
In 1982, an avalanche at Alpine Meadows ski resort took the lives of seven people. In the middle of the devastation, one woman was trapped under the snow and a team of ski patrolmen worked for five days to free her. Jennifer Woodlief tells the story in a vivid and compelling style in her book “A Wall of White”.
Jennifer Woodlief will be appearing at the Resort at Squaw Creek on Thursday, March 11 at 6pm, presented by the Squaw Valley Institute. read more →
Compassionate Lifestyle For Healthy Living March 5 at Blue Angel Cafe
As Buddha taught over two and a half thousand years ago, there are many benefits to following a vegetarian lifestyle – for humans and other beings. Today, the Buddha’s words are as powerful as ever. Even modern science is starting to validate this profound teaching.
Venerable Geshe Thupten Phelgye, a Buddhist monk, will be speaking about this philosophy during his presentation of the “Compassionate Lifestyle For Healthy Living” at the Blue Angel Cafe on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7pm.
Joe King Poker Tournament March 12
A legendary poker tournament deserves a legendary story.
According to local sources, Joe King won the rights to the land that is now Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe in an all-night poker game in 1925. King took the winnings from that game to develop several buildings, some of which are still standing today.
In Joe’s honor, the winner of the tournament on March 12 will act as honorary mayor of Kings Beach in the Kings Beach SnowFest! parade on Saturday, March 13. read more →
“Living the Local Lifestyle” Business Expo March 5
The annual Tahoe Chamber business expo takes place March 5 at Harvey’s featuring more than 75 local businesses, a silent auction and food and beverages from South Lake Tahoe.
SnowFest! Arctic Paddle March 13
Of course. Leave it to a bunch of locals on this one.
To mark SnowFest! in true Tahoe fashion, the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association is holding a stand up and paddle race on Saturday, March 13. The race starts at 2pm so these hard core athletes can ski first.
The Silver Belt Downhill March 13-14 at Sugar Bowl
The Silver Belt Downhill at Sugar Bowl, dating back to 1940, was for many years considered the preeminent North American race for skiing’s elite. Racers would travel from home resorts to compete for top honors on the challenging and formidable course, always followed with a legendary celebration.
The classic ski race that helped put Lake Tahoe on the map will take place March 13-14, 2010. Let’s see if Daron Rahlves can maintain his winning title from 2009.
11th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Cross Country, Ski, Snowshoe Tour March 6
From 1856 to 1876 John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson made legendary 90 mile ski treks over snowdrifts up to 50 feet high and through blizzards with up to 80 mile per hour winds, to deliver mail between California and Nevada over the Sierra Nevadas through Lake Tahoe.
Try out longboards and learn about the Sierra’s legendary mountain man at the 11th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Tour on Saturday March 6, 2010 at the Yurt at the Hope Valley Outdoor Center. read more →
Oscar Night TAP Fundraiser March 7 at Montbleu
And the winner is…
Local kids!
Don’t miss the Tahoe Arts Project’s major fund raiser party on March 7, 2010, “Oscars at Opal”, at the Montbleu Opal Lounge.
FREE Avalanche Beacon Training at Kirkwood March 7
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
These statements are often true in the heat of an avalanche rescue op. While avalanches can be avoided by checking conditions at Sierra Avalanche Center, choosing a less risky route, or just baking cookies in your cabin, sometimes the snow hits the fan and you have to deal.
That’s why Kirkwood created Beacon Basin free of charge, and offers free Beacon Clinics the first Sunday every month.
Snowshoe Cocktail Races at the Beacon March 10
As if running in snowshoes isn’t hard enough. Add a tray of cocktails and the race is on.
The Beacon Bar & Grill at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe is holding its infamous snowshoe cocktail races once a month starting Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
The Laramie Project at Lake Tahoe Community College March 12-21
The Laramie Project is a docu-drama about the 1998 hate-crime murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student who was brutally beaten by two young men, tied to a fence, and left to die.
Writer-director Moisés Kaufman and actors of New York’s Tectonic Theatre Project journeyed to Laramie to interview townspeople about the horrific murder. After 400 hours of interviews, what emerges is an unusual and powerful theatre piece focusing on the citizens of Laramie, how they were affected and ultimately changed by this act of brutality within their community.
The Laramie Project will be performed by The Theatre Arts Department March 12-21, 2010 at the Lake Tahoe Community College.
Pancakes for Youth in Kings Beach March 13
The North Tahoe PUD’s Snow Fest! Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday March 13, 2010 from 8:30-10:30am at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.
Cost is $7 for adults/$3 for children and includes pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. All proceeds from the event will go to the Youth Trust Fund. read more →
22nd Annual Snow Sculpture Contest to benefit Disabled Sports March 14
Sounds like a great time and a great cause.
Head to River Ranch on March 14 at high noon and build a snow sculpture and help the Disabled Sports USA Far West ski program at Alpine Meadows.
Gourmet Ski Tour at Tahoe Cross Country March 14
Ski, snowshoe and sample gourmet dishes from North Lake Tahoe restaurants at the 9th Annual Gourmet Ski Tour Fundraiser at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area on March 14, 2010.
Women’s Spring Dance Retreat March 12-14
The Mountain Gypsy, Ann Thennes, will hold a 3-day Women’s Spring Dance Retreat in South Lake Tahoe March 12 through March 14, 2010.
The focus of the retreat will be working with energies of the season as we prepare for the new year. Ann calls it, “attuning to the workings of winter’s rhythms and elements.” read more →
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 13
It’s the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club’s 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th at Harrah’s.
The St. Patrick’s Day Party will feature a gourmet corn beef and cabbage buffet with all the fixings.
Bring Back the Sugar Pines Presentation at Explore Tahoe March 18
Learn how you can help The Sugar Pine Foundation restore natural regeneration of sugar pines, western white pines and white bark pines in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe.
It’s free and refreshments will be served.
Ability Celebration at Alpine Meadows March 16-21
In addition to the Wounded Warrior Ability Camp, Disabled Sports has scheduled a full week of skiing, snowboarding, racing, and parties called Ability Celebration held March 16 – 21 at Alpine Meadows.
Everyone is invited.
Third Friday Art Walk at the Village Center March 19
Hey art lovers!
As a hub for art in South Lake Tahoe, the Village Center galleries are sponsoring Art Walks on the third Friday of the month between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Many of the galleries feature live artist demonstrations and serve wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Kiwanis Mid-Winter Beach Party: March 19
It’s been a Tahoe tradition for 28 years and a major fundraiser for local charities.
The Kiwanis Sunrisers’ Annual Mid-Winter Beach Party and Crab Feed will be held Friday, March 19, at Harrah’s for only $38.
Dummy Downhill at Mt. Rose March 20
Bring out your best dummy – no live people please – to Mt. Rose on March 20, 2010.
Receive 4 FREE lift tickets with your entry in the Dummy Downhill.
4th Annual Buckle Up Big Air for G.T.S. March 20 at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Skiers and snowboarders will unite to throw down on a custom slopestyle course in memory of Sierra Freestyle Skier, Greg Smith, and to spread Seatbelt Safety Awareness at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Come out and enjoy the fun, competition, BBQ, great music and win great raffle prizes on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
Take the plunge March 20 to benefit Special Olympics Team Tahoe!
If you’ve always wanted to jump in the lake in the Winter, you’re crazy in luck!
Don’t miss the Polar Bear Plunge, March 20 at Zephyr Cove Resort in South Shore.
And it’s for a great cause.
Skiing for Schools March 20 at Sugar Bowl
This is a no brainer.
Want to ski North Shore for $25 or less, and help Tahoe-Truckee schools?
Creative Writing Workshop March 22-April 12 in Truckee
So you love to write, but lack the discipline or motivation.
Here’s your chance to connect with your local writing community and improve your writing practice during this 4-week creative writing workshop with Karen Terrey in Truckee, March 22 through April 12.
West African Djembe Drumming Class with Liz Broscoe in Truckee March 25-April 22
With a professional drumming career spanning thirty years, Liz Broscoe’s diverse rhythmic adventures began at the early age of ten. Since 2000, Liz has taught West African Djembe & Dununs, Afro-Cuban conga and drum set classes at Lake Tahoe and throughout the region.
Here’s your chance to develop strong drumming skills, explore West African rhythms and build new friendships and community with Liz in Truckee on Thursday nights, March 25- April 22, 2010.
The Evolution of Dance at North Tahoe High School March 26
Judson Laipply infuses laughter with merit, combining side-splitting bits with thought provoking moments, synergizing humor with inspiration. Judson will perform his inspirational comedy about life and change with humor and dance at North Tahoe High School on March 26 at 7pm presented by Arts for the Schools.
Pamela Findleton at Marcus Ashley Gallery March 20-21
Wildlife watercolor artist Pamela Findleton will be painting live at Marcus Ashley Gallery in South Lake Tahoe from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2010.
Full Moon Snowshoe Tours help preserve Tahoe history March 27
Kick off the New Year and step back in time along the west shore of Lake Tahoe for a great cause.
The Sugar Pine Point State Park Rangers are leading full moon snowshoe tours around the Ehrman Mansion on March 27. All proceeds go to the Sierra State Parks Foundation.
Sierra Avalanche Center Ski Day March 28 Sugar Bowl
To help raise money and to educate skiers and riders about snow safety, Sierra Avalanche Center has partnered with the following Lake Tahoe ski resorts to offer discounted lift tickets through April 6, 2010.
All proceeds go to SAC.
7th Annual TeleGrass Festival April 3 and 4 at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Two days of Telemark clinics, Bluegrass bands and equipment demos. Sierra’s 7th Annual Telegrass Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4, 2010.
You know what they say about telemark skiing – right?
Drop knees not bombs. Free your heel and your mind will follow. Be a winner. Date a pinner.
Come out and experience the tele-culture and have fun!
Local Merchant Day at Squaw April 1
They want to say thank you to locals.
Squaw Valley USA is offering $25 lift tickets to local merchants and employees on five days during the 2010 ski season.
Mark your calendar. read more →
Ragchew @ Truckee’s Downtown Underground Bookstore
You’ll be constantly entertained here.
If not by the huge collection of rare books and great coffee, then by the events and ragchew.
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