Locals Night Feb 1 at Lake Tahoe Adventure Slide Show
Sponsored by The Back Country for 12 years now, the Lake Tahoe Adventure Slide Show Series at Squaw features free monthly shows from the most seriously adventurous people on the planet, all sharing their passion for the mountains and mountain culture.
The February 1st show is special. Ten high spirited mountain worshiping locals will show off their best pictures and stories of their adventures in the mountains. Who are they? Find out at 7pm.
Arts For the Schools presents Jazz Reach Feb 3 at the Cal Neva Resort
Continuing to bring world class dance performances to Truckee and Lake Tahoe that lets local children interact with the performers, Arts For the Schools will present Jazz Reach, a Multi-Media Jazz Concert on Friday, February 3rd, 7:00 p.m. at the Cal Neva, Frank Sinatra Showroom.
The opening piece will be performed by 35 local jazz musicians from Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe and Truckee who have trained with these talented musicians to bring a remarkable history of jazz to life.
Art Fundraising Opening Reception for High Fives February 3 in Downtown Truckee
Riverside Studios will host art and mountain culture during the opening reception of the Lion Heart Art Show for the High Fives: CR Johnson Memorial Fund on February 3rd from 4pm to 8pm. Meet the artists and pick up a new piece of art to raise funds for alternative modalities of healing for individuals suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury so they can “love the life they live”.
Artist Aimee Had will be the featured dish, along with music by DJ One Truest, tasty appetizers, warm beverages and lots of local art to support one of our favorite causes. read more →
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour help preserve Tahoe history Feb 4 at Sugar Pine Point
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 February 4 and March 3, 2012. All proceeds go to the Sierra State Parks Foundation.
Free Guided Snowshoe Treks on the TRT
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering free guided snowshoe treks along sections of the famous trail that offers 165 miles of multiuse trail, winding peak to peak around Lake Tahoe. From hiking along the new, very sweet Van Sickle State Park trail to see ice falls and a new bird’s eye view of Tahoe to a full moon hike on Mount Rose, it’s no wonder everyone loves this trail.
These treks are taken at a leisurely pace and led by experienced trail guides.
Rahlves’ Banzai Tour starts Feb 4 at Alpine Meadows
This winter, big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy in a mad-dash race for a $80,000 during the “Rahlves’ Banzai Tour”.
Daron Rahlves, four-time Olympian, World Champion and Truckee local, has refined this classic race that started at Sugar Bowl to include four resorts. The first race takes place at Alpine Meadows, February 4 and 5, 2012. Don’t miss it.
Ski and Ride for $40 or less to Benefit Local Schools
It’s a no brainer.
This year you can ride at select North Lake Tahoe ski resorts for $40 or less, and cross-country centers for $15 and help Tahoe-Truckee schools. Duh. Don’t miss the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation Skiing for Schools days.
Tahoe Cross Country ($15) – Sunday through Friday, January 22-27, 2012.
“2012 – The end or the beginning?” at Sierra College Feb. 10
Sierra College’s Humanities professor Toby Terrell, Ph.D. will present “2012 – The end or the beginning?” at Sierra College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 as part of the Experts & Insights Dean Lecture Series. The presentation will focus on various doomsday predictions about one of the most controversial dates in our history but will ultimately be an inspiring talk filled with a number of alternative theories and attempts to place 2012 in a larger context.
Secret Underground Tunnel Tours at Cal-Neva
It’s considered one of the most fascinating tours in Northern Nevada.
The Secret Underground Tunnel Tour at the Cal-Neva Resort in Crystal Bay is a must see.
Enjoy a tantalizing slice of Tahoe gaming history where the infamous Rat Pack made their mark on these popular tours for only $10.
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at Northstar Feb 4
There is nothing like a full moon snowshoe hike or tour at Lake Tahoe.
Nothing. Billions of stars stud the clear skies, and the reflection of the moon across Lake Tahoe is incomparable. The Northstar Guided Moonlight Tours will take place February 4, March 10 and April 7, 2012.
Free Valentine’s Sunset Snowshoe Hike Feb 14
Impress your Valentine with an evening snow hike around the beautiful Tahoe Meadows above Lake Tahoe at sunset followed by wine and cheese on Tuesday, February 14th.
And, it’s all free provided by the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Snowshoe through History Feb 18 at Ehrman Mansion
What would it be like to be the only permanent resident of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore during the winter of 1904?
Find out February 18, 2012 during a snowshoe hike around the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion on the lake shore. You’ll learn about the natural environment that attracted Tahoe’s earliest settlers and explore the fascinating history of a Tahoe landmark.
Star Tour Hike with Astronomer-Poet Tony Berendsen Feb 18
Ancient people in many different traditions based their practices and monuments on constellations and precession. Learn more fascinating facts with star guide and poet, Tony Berendsen, on Saturday, February 18, 2012 ~ “Taurus the Bull on High”. Hikes start at 4:30 with alpenglow, followed by a crescendo of stars above Lake Tahoe.
The GREAT Ski Race March 4, 2012
The fastest time is 1 hour and 7 minutes to race 30 kilometers or 18.43 miles. Shizam! It all began 36 years ago with only 66 racers.
Today, thousands of skiers participate in The GREAT Ski Race to raise money for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team. Don’t miss the largest Nordic ski race west of the Mississippi on March 4, 2012. read more →
SnowFest! March 2-11, 2012
It’s been going on for 31 wacky and wild years.
North Lake Tahoe’s 10 day winter carnival.
Snowfest! take place March 2-11, 2012 throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
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.
Tahoe Rim Tour April 7
These people are fit. Super fit. Ski skaters.
Even if you snowshoe you can enter the Tahoe Rim Tour on April 7, 2012, a point to point 26 kilometer race from North Tahoe High School in Tahoe City to the Cross Country Center at Northstar at Tahoe. This is a fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association’s Junior Ski Programs.
Dave Nettle at Lake Tahoe Adventure Slide Show Jan 4
Climbing isn’t just an activity for Dave. It defines who he is.
Meet local climber, Dave Nettle, on January 4, 2012 at Bar One at Squaw, sponsored by The BackCountry.
The Dave Show starts at 7pm, so arrive early for a seat to this North Lake Tahoe event.
Olympic Heritage Celebration at Sugar Pine Point Jan 7-15
The Olympic Heritage Celebration is a week long festival of re-enacted events, sporting competitions, and recognition of legendary and current Olympians at Sugar Pine Point State Park and around West and North Lake Tahoe from January 7-15, 2012.
Far West Nordic Classic Training with Glenn Jobe Jan 14
If you’re going to learn how to ski skate and cross-country ski, learn from the expert.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Center is holding a skiing clinic with Glenn Jobe on January 14, 2012 to get you ready for the Far West races and to learn the correct skills. An Olympic Biathlete in the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, Jobe is highly respected as one of North America’s leading experts on cross-country skiing technique, particularly classic skiing.
Olympic Heritage Biathlon Event at Sugar Pine Point State Park Jan 14
Did you know that Sugar Pine Point State Park is the site of the first-ever Olympic Biathlon event held as part of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games at Squaw?
On January 14th, the state park will host two free events as part of the annual Olympic Heritage Celebration. A do-it-yourself biathlon where participants compete against the clock and an interpretive tour of the Olympic Ski Trails by local author David Antonucci will take place from 10am to 1pm. read more →
Snow Carnival & Winter Wonderland at Tahoe Donner January 21
Winter is here and it’s time to celebrate with a full day of fun activities for kids and families at Tahoe Donner on Saturday, January 21, 2012.
Sign up for the kid’s match time race and sled pull, or just bounce around in the bounce house, followed by ice cream and other winter treats. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m.
Then at 5pm, adults will love the Winter Wonderland Party with pizza specials the Hat Contest at 7pm for prizes.
Olive Oils Explored in Truckee January 22
Cooks, foodies, scientists and community members will sample mild, medium and robust olive oils during an informed olive oil tasting at Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee on Sunday, Jan.22, 2012.
Participants will smell, taste, discuss and compare a variety of olive oils as well as hear presentations by Dewey Lucero of Lucero Olive Oil and experts from the UC Davis Olive Center tasting panel at Olive Oils Explored.
Explore, Design and Unwind at For Goodness Sake on Wednesday, Jan. 25
Sierra Agape Center, a donation-based nonprofit organization that offers low and no cost counseling and well-being services to the Tahoe-Truckee community, invites individuals and families with teenage youth to a free special event with art and meditation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25 at For Goodness Sake in Truckee.
Warren Miller’s “Like There’s No Tomorrow” Dec 29 and 30
It’s the official beginning of winter for many skiers and snowboarders.
Warren Miller’s 62nd movie, Like There’s no Tomorrow, features everything from big mountain skiing, local skiers and riders from Lake Tahoe, terrain parks and lift-accessed fresh to the most exotic settings imaginable. It is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed and it’s coming to Tahoe during our first big snow storm.
Don’t miss the FREE showing at Squaw, December 29 and 30, 2011 inside the Olympic Village Lodge at 6pm and 8:30pm.
Mark Twain Roughing It in Tahoe Dec 30
He set the high water mark for fascinating tales about mountain culture. Spend an enchanting evening with Mark Twain and learn about his experiences at Lake Tahoe.
Commune with the Ghost of Twain at the Mark Twain Cultural Center December 30th at 7pm.
Community Tree Lighting and Annual Gala at Sierra Nevada College Dec 1-3
To say thank you to the Lake Tahoe community, the Sierra Nevada College is holding a free Community Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 1, with Santa, carolers, cookies and the debut of the college’s new mascot.
To raise money for the SNC Academic and Scholarship Programs, the Annual Gala will take place December 3rd.
Sierra Nevada College will also be collecting new unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots through the end of December in Patterson Hall.
Victorian Holiday Faire at North Tahoe Arts
North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City is holding a Victorian Holiday Faire featuring hand made gifts by local artists including Cathy McClelland from Kings Beach.
Jewelry, soaps, candles, cards, photography and more will be on sale through the holidays for all those Tahoe culture lovers on your list!
Northstar Noel Nights Thursdays: Dec 1-15
An annual holiday tradition, Noel Nights in the Village at Northstar feature holiday fun for the whole family. Thursday nights, December 1, 8 and 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., activities include roasting s’mores, enjoying holiday trees decorated by local school children, one horse sleigh rides, photos with Santa, holiday carolers, ornament decorating, live music and more. Complimentary ice skate rentals will be offered with the donation of a non-perishable food item (skate rentals regularly priced at $5).
Meet Santa in Tahoe City Dec 2 and 3
Santa is making a guest appearance in Tahoe City on his way to the North Pole.
Get your list ready! Downtown Tahoe City is hosting Santa on December 2 and 3, 2011 during the Holly Days Jubilee.
Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Holiday December 2 through Dec 4
The Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society will feature Antoniy Kakamakov, one of the best young pure classical guitar performers, during its 2011 Holiday Concerts, December 2nd through 4th.
Antoniy Kakamakov is a graduate of San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is First Prize Winner of the prestigious Wesley Day and Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Competitions. He’ll be joining Larry and other guitar masters and vocalist Anna Helwing. read more →
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 2
Santa and Mrs. Claus will land in North Lake Tahoe for the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the North Tahoe Event Center located at 8318 North Lake Blvd., in Kings Beach on December 2, 5-7pm.
Andrew McLean Dec 8 at Sawtooth Ridge
His passion for ski mountaineering was cause for being voted as one of the “Greatest Skiers of Our Time” by Powder Magazine and a featured segment in the Sony Classic Pictures film entitled “Steep.”
Andrew McLean has been pursuing steep skiing challenges in remote locations for over two decades and has accumulated over 100 first descents. He’ll be the featured speaker at the AlpenGlow Sports Winter Films event on December 8, 2011.
“Drink to That” Night at Tahoe Mountain Sports Dec 13
Powder days, promises made… what else do you drink to?
Northern Pygmy Owls in Lake Tahoe, that’s what!
Tahoe Mountain Sports in Kings Beach hopes you’ll drink to local nonprofits at the first of its “Drink to That” series on December 13, 2011. The event’s first beneficiary is Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), which works to further natural science research, education and outreach at Lake Tahoe.
20th Annual Snow Gods Ball Dec 17
It’s the annual tribute to the Snow Gods and a benefit for the Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund.
The 20th Annual Snow Gods benefit ball features live music by Love Fool, door prizes, raffle prizes, silent auction items, and of course, a tribute to Ullr and the other snow gods.
It all starts at 8pm at Bar One at Squaw on December 17, 2011. read more →
Monday Night Creative Writing Workshop 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, January 9 through February 27, 2012.
Family Fundays at Tahoe Maritime Museum in November
The Tahoe Maritime Museum is hosting family Fundays every Sunday in November with children’s activities, scavenger hunts and hands-on crafts.
Kids under 12 are free!
23rd Annual Chocolate, Wine & Roses Fundraiser Nov 5
Hollywood is the theme for this popular cause to fight hunger and violence in Tahoe.
21st Centry Skills by Bernie Trilling Nov 8-9
Community educators will host author Bernie Trilling on Tuesday, November 8th from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Sierra Nevada College in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Education to discuss the profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and what is needed for a thriving 21st century community and workplace.
Through a rich multi-media and interactive presentation he will help participants both envision and experience the skills and capacities that children need to be successful adults in our rapidly changing society.
11/11/11 The Galactic Gateway Opens
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Join Kira Catanzaro, Sharon Freewoman, Corinne Lillie and other local Lightworkers on this auspicious day for an evening of focused intention for self and planetary transformation in Truckee starting at 6:30pm.
Women’s Wellness Weekend Nov 12-13
Women of all ages are invited to attend the Women’s Wellness Weekend on November 12 and 13, 2011 at Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City.
This fun two-day event fuses Western practices with Eastern philosophy to offer a balanced weekend of information, inspiration, activities, food & wine.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Swap Nov 12
It’s the biggest Nordic swap in North Lake Tahoe to find skate skis, classic skis, touring skis, backcountry and telemark gear, boots, poles, snowshoes, kid’s sleds, winter clothing, and more.
It’s also a major fundraiser for the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association based in Tahoe City. The 11th Annual Cross Country Ski Swap takes place Saturday, November 12th, from 10 am to 3pm.
Free admission.
35th Annual Donner Lake Turkey Trot Nov 13
The idea of a fun race around Donner Lake in Truckee was hatched in 1976 by a small group of enthusiastic runners who wanted to make room for all the turkey and pies they were going to be eating in the weeks ahead.
Thirty-five years later, the Donner Lake Turkey Trot is a popular North Lake Tahoe event attracting 200 runners from all over as well as many locals who enjoy the excuse to support the Auburn Ski Club and get out for a morning run or walk.
The 35th Annual Turkey Trot will take place on November 13, 2011.
Holiday Jazz Fest November 25-26
Celebrate the holiday season in style with the Holiday Jazz Fest November 25-26, 2011 at the Hyatt featuring legendary jazz musicians, Jeffrey Osborne and David Benoit.
Make Compassion the Fashion this Holiday with local Animal Advocates Nov 25
“The 1950′s American dream of owning a mink coat is as dead as the 60 mink killed to make that coat.” – Trish Donnally, San Francisco Chronicle Fashion Editor.
Stop the abuse and join animal advocates from Reno and Truckee-Tahoe to remind holiday shoppers to buy cruelty free on the annual day after Thanksgiving national event, Fur Free Friday. Help out on November 25, 2011 at 12:00 pm at the corner of So. Virgina St. & Meadowood Mall Way.
Local Producers Bring Sundance-Bound Film to Squaw Valley for Test-Screening Nov 30
Who hasn’t wanted to play the role of film critic? Well, thanks to Squaw Valley Institute’s upcoming test-screening at Resort at Squaw Creek of “Dam California” on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM, you’ll have your opportunity.
In fact, your feedback will be solicited and, perhaps, have an impact on the final cut of this feature-length film that was created and produced by a team of talented Tahoe-based filmmakers.
Mark Twain’s 176th Birthday Bash Nov 30
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835-April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was among the most famous of American humorists, writers and lecturers. His name was derived from the shout used to mark how deep the water was in steamships “Mark Twain!” in other words, mark two fathoms.
On the occasion of Mark Twain’s 176th birthday, The Mark Twain Cultural Center in Incline Village will host a celebration on November 30th starting at 7pm.
Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop to benefit Girls on the Run Oct 1
Wine lovers and foodies unite at this annual Truckee event to raise money for local non-profits.
Mark your calendars for the 8th annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, set for Saturday, October 1, 2011 from noon – 4 p.m. to benefit Girls on the Run Sierra, a program that educates and prepares preteen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living through running.
10th Annual Oktoberfest Oct 1 at Squaw
Squaw Valley USA is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration complete with a Bratwurst Toss, authentic German beer and plenty of entertainment.
The 10th Annual Squaw Valley Oktoberfest will transform The Village at Squaw Valley USA into a miniature Bavaria on October 1 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Passport to Dining in Kings Beach October 6
Local cuisine, regional wines and brews, and flamenco guitar to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Lake Tahoe.
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