Tahoe Youth Ballet Spring Repertory Season 2012 – March 9 & 10
Tahoe Youth Ballet presents its fourth annual winter repertory season featuring local and guest artists in the beloved Frank Sinatra Showroom in the Cal Neva Resort on March 9 and 10, 2012.
The evening is a celebration of women’s roles in dance, including the second act of the classic Giselle and a new work, Into the Trees, created by Tahoe Youth Ballet dancers in collaboration with guest dancers and choreographers.
SnowFest! Festival thru March 11
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. Don’t miss the Tahoe City Snowfest parade, Polar Plunge, Wacky Winter Bowling or the Stand Up Paddle Race on March 11th.
Free Guided Snowshoe Treks
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering free guided snowshoe treks along the famous trail that winds 165 miles peak to peak around Lake Tahoe. From ice falls on the new Van Sickle State Park trail, to a full moon hike on Mount Rose, it’s no wonder everyone loves this trail.
On March 3rd join fellow hikers for a strenuous, eight mile trek to Martis Peak, located above Kings Beach on the North Shore.
Gourmet Ski Tour at Tahoe Cross Country March 11
Glide through the beautifully forested cross-country ski trails working up a hearty appetite, and then enjoy gourmet grazing right on the trail! Outdoors enthusiasts and foodies can ski or snowshoe from one food station to the next for what is always an epicurean, hedonistic, and fun afternoon at the 11th Annual Gourmet Ski Tour, a fundraiser for the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association held at the Tahoe Cross Country Center on Sunday, March 11th starting at 1:00.
Yoga and Skate Ski Clinic March 10 at Tahoe Cross-Country
Only in Lake Tahoe.
Join the Yoga and Skate Ski Clinic presented by the Tahoe Yoga Institute and Tahoe Cross-Country on March 10, 2012.
Tahoe Yoga Institute and Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area present their annual yoga-ski series of the perfect combination: an hour-long beginner-intermediate skate ski class with Tim Hauserman followed by a yoga class to stretch those tired muscles. read more →
SnowFest! Arctic Paddle March 11
Of course. Leave it to a bunch of locals on this one.
To mark SnowFest! in true Tahoe fashion, local paddlers and the Tahoe Keepers are holding a stand up paddle race on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Brave the cold, experience the magic.
To accommodate dual leisure athletes, the race is only a 2 mile sprint race starting at 11am. Perfect for warming up to go skiing in the afternoon. For only $30 you’ll get a great workout, T-shirt (I’m in), lunch and raffle ticket.
Play Again at Cedar House Sport Hotel March 15
Do you know children who have fewer positive outdoor experiences today than you and your friends did at their age? How has outdoor education and playing outside impacted your personal and social development? Do you think social media fosters looking inward rather than encouraging teens to connect with the broader, non-virtual community? These topics and more will be explored at Play Again on Thursday, March 15th.
Squallywood Big Mountain Camp with Robb Gaffney and Crew March 17-18
You’ve heard the legendary tales, feats of glory and you’ve read the book. Now it’s time to ski it. Robb Gaffney is charging once again with his infamous Squallywood Big Mountain Camp based on his book: Squallywood – A Guide to Squaw Valley’s Most Exposed Lines – a 200 page guide to the most technical lines at Squaw. The Squallywood Clinic provides hard-core skiers and riders with the opportunity to ski Squaw’s gnarliest lines with the guy who wrote the book.
Choose your lines March 17-18 when we’ll have fresh deep snow. read more →
Snowshoe through History March 17 at Ehrman Mansion on West Shore
What would it be like to be the only permanent resident of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore during the winter of 1904?
Find out March 17 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.
Vertical Express for Can Do MS at Squaw March 17-18
“Focus on what you CAN DO” – Jimmie Heuga.
Now celebrating its 27th year Vertical Express for Can Do MS is a series of on-snow events to benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis – a national nonprofit organization and innovative provider of lifestyle empowerment programs that empower people with MS and their support partners to transform and improve their quality of life. This two-day event’s activities will include two on-snow events (a card-run/scavenger hunt and dual giant slalom), great prizes for both performance and fundraising, complimentary lift tickets at Squaw on March 17-18th, food, drinks and goodie bags.
Our Changing Seas: Climate Change Lecture March 22 at TERC
Join Dr. Howard Spero as he explores the basic science of the Earth’s climate system, and examines the natural cycles of climate change in Earth history that we have discovered through the study of glacial ice sheets and deep ocean cores on March 22 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.
Former Olympian and World Cup Champion Jeremy Bloom Presents at Squaw March 23
Jeremy Bloom, a three-time World Champion, two-time Olympian, and eleven-time World Cup gold medalist in freestyle moguls skiing, has impressive skiing credentials. However, for Bloom, who will be speaking at a Squaw Valley Institute event on March 23 at 5:00 PM at the Palisades Conference Room at the Village at Squaw, skiing represents only part of his extraordinary accomplishments.
Star Tour Hike with Astronomer Poet Tony Berendsen March 24
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, March 24, 2012 for “Regulus and Mars; War in the Sky”. Hikes start at 4:30 with alpenglow, followed by a crescendo of stars above Lake Tahoe.
Annual Truckee Rotary Crab Feed March 24
Each year the Rotary Club of Truckee selects a local nonprofit group to benefit from the silent auction at the annual Crab and Pasta Feed slated for March 24, 2012.
All proceeds from the event’s live auction will benefit Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS), a public charter school within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. SELS board member Erica Stein said the school plans to use the money raised from the auction to start a capital campaign fund to pay for needed additional classroom space.
Pain McShlonkey Classic at Squaw March 24
Get your saucers ready for the 2nd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic event at Squaw March 23 and 24, 2012.
This action packed on and off-mountain event will serve as a hilarious tribute to legendary skier Shane McConkey as pros and amateurs battle for the highly coveted Golden Saucer trophy and bragging rights.
Celebrated for his playful spirit, McConkey was the mastermind behind the original Pain McShlonkey Open that debuted in 2003.
“Winter” Ski Movie at Squaw March 30 to Honor Wounded Warriors
A premier showing of “Winter” from the Ski Channel honoring Wounded Warriors disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan will take place at the Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley, March 30. It’s part of the annual Ability Celebration honoring Wounded Warriors disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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.
“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.
10th Annual Slide Back Retro Ski Party at Mt. Rose Feb 11
Mt. Rose invites skiers and boarders to leave the new millennium behind and travel back in time to the decade that gave us everything from Pac Man to Prozac.
Breaking all of the ski fashion laws may even earn skiers and boarders new gear in the “Most Fashionable” contest during the Slide Back Retro Day, February 11, 2012.
Second Annual Vegan Valentine’s Dinner at Fredrick’s Fusion Bistro Feb 12
Fredrick’s Fusion Bistro in Incline Village, known for its Asian infused cuisine, has teamed up with High Sierra Veggies & Vegans to host their second annual gourmet vegan Valentine’s dinner on February 12, 2012.
The five-course, gourmet menu will be made without animal products or by-products and will be inspired by Asian infused, seasonal, organic ingredients.
Mt. Rose Tele Fest Demo Day Feb 12
“Drop knees not bombs. Free your heel and your mind will follow.”
Experience the free heel Tahoe ski culture at the telemark demo day at Mt. Rose on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 10am to 3pm hosted by Reno Mountain Sports.
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.
“Miss Representation” Queen of Hearts Luncheon Feb 15
Following its premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary feature film Miss Representation will be locally screened at the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Queen of Hearts luncheon on Feb. 15 at the Resort at Squaw Creek, in Olympic Valley, CA.
Black Tie & Tails Gala Fundraiser Feb 18 at Ritz-Carlton
Tahoe and Truckee locals adore their dogs. Many claim they’re better than people…
In honor of our canine loved ones, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is holding its fourth annual Black Tie & Tails fundraiser on February 18, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton Highlands at Northstar-at-Tahoe.
Two Billion Cars: Driving Towards Sustainability Feb 23
As we begin to face the consequences brought about by uncontrolled growth and neglected carbon awareness, we realize that America’s ongoing love affair with the car will continue to cause widespread environmental impacts and global conflicts over oil supply. These challenges and their solutions are the ongoing focus of research by the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) at UC Davis. For over two decades, understanding the challenges and solutions have been the nexus of Institute’s work. Learn more February 23rd at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village starting at 6pm. $10 donation suggested.
History of the Comstock by Mark McLaughlin Feb 25
On February 25, 2012, Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin explains how the Lake Tahoe Basin and its environment dealt with the disastrous consequences of the 1859 discovery of silver in western Nevada and the development of the Comstock Lode.
This North Lake Tahoe event takes place at the Galena Creek Visitor Center from 1pm to 3pm.
Prom Night to Benefit Local Non-Profits Feb 25
Eight years ago, the Squaw Valley community banded together to throw a prom – not a high school prom, a ski town prom in which all proceeds went to charity.
On February 25, 2012, the Squaw Valley Prom will be presented by two of our favorite local charities – High Fives Non-Profit Foundation and CharitySmith.
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 →
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.
