Hwy 50 Wagon Train rolls through South Lake Tahoe June 2-3
Talk about keeping it real. The 63rd annual Highway 50 Wagon Train rides through South Lake Tahoe Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 2012.
Sunday they’re riding from Zephyr Cove, Nevada to Amacker Ranch in Meyers (a South Lake Tahoe hamlet), California.
Would you like to ride in a wagon?
Here’s how to qualify.
Zumba with Nancy
Join Nancy McGuinness, Latin and Multicultural dance instructor for over 20 years, during her Zumba classes at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center Mondays through Thursdays. Only $8 drop in!
It’s a great way to lose weight, increase strength and coordination and to foster self-esteem and pure happiness.
Free Music on the Valhalla Lawn Sundays
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs and sunscreen and relax near the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, under the large ponderosa pines that are famous at the Tallac Historic Site.
Listen to free summer jazz every Sunday from noon to 2pm on the Valhalla Grand Lawn in South Lake Tahoe starting June 17, 2012.
Concours d’Elegance August 10-11
Exotic wooden boats mark our nautical history in style August 10-11, 2012.
Over 80 classic woodies including Rivas, Centuries, Gar Woods and Chris Crafts from the 1920s will be on display in Carnelian Bay as part of the 40th Annual Concours d’Elegance.
Get Fit at Line Dance Class Wednesday Mornings with Michelle
It’s lots of fun and a great workout. It even teaches coordination for those of us who are looking for some rhythm.
Local sailor, skier and experienced dance instructor, Michelle Langlois, teaches line dance classes influenced by country western, rock, pop and hip hop music every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 11:30 am starting April 18, 2012.
2012 Lake Tahoe Summerfest Attracts World Renowned Musicians August 3
A series of classical concerts and performances, fine arts and cultural events will complement Lake Tahoe’s spectacular natural setting with the inaugural Lake Tahoe SummerFest running Aug. 3-5; Aug, 10-12 and Aug. 17-19.
Themed Fridays include “All About Beethoven” and “Summer in Italy;” while family concerts are featured on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. To introduce and encourage interest in the arts with children, select rehearsals will be open on a complimentary basis.
Tahoe Derby Dames 2012 Season
Blending athleticism, finesse, thrills and spills, Tahoe Roller Derby has taken hold in South Lake Tahoe.
Check out the high altitude skating excitement when Sister Slayer and the dames, lead by coach Jack Hammer (Mark Brown), compete in four home bouts.
Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival features Indigenous Watercraft June 23-24
Ancient Art to State of the Art™ – the 4th Annual Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival taking place June 23 and 24 at the El Dorado Beach in the middle of South Lake Tahoe.
This year’s event will highlight the World Tribe Canoe Project ceremony and starting construction. This 70’ trimaran will be carved by Craftmaster’s from around the World and when completed will sail the Earth educating people of the threat to our most precious resource…WATER.
Ride the Wild Sierra June 30
South Lake Tahoe’s road bicycling club, Alta Alpina, has put together four different epic bike rides on 1 day so cyclists can challenge themselves at their own pace.
Build Your Own Challenge, Kid Carson Challenge, Wild Sierra Century and the 8 Pass Challenge “The World’s Toughest Double Century” all take place June 30, 2012.
Meyers Summer Solstice Celebration “Fire” June 23: Five Years After Angora.
The Meyers Summer Solstice Celebration “Fire” will take place on June 23, 2012, from 2-6 pm in honor of the 5th anniversary of the Angora Fire and our community’s ability to unite. Costume, face painting, dancing, and music will be encouraged around this theme.
This family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of the Lake Tahoe Basin in a community street fair that highlights the Washoe ancestral land that is centered on the “sacred giver of life,” Da ow a ga (Lake Tahoe).
Pony Express Re-Ride through South Lake Tahoe June 13-23
The Re-Ride of the Pony Express Trail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, will pass through South Lake Tahoe in front of Harrah’s at Friday’s Station to exchange the Mochila on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 11:30am.
Free Live Music at Kings Beach Friday nights
Bring your dancing feet to the Kings Beach State Recreation Area for free concerts on the beach Friday nights July 6 through August 31, 2012.
Concerts feature local and regional bands that will play from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Each one is sponsored by a local business so come on out and boogie down.
Tahoe Improv Players at Valhalla July 3
The audience calls out suggestions. A group of actors who enjoy walking a theatrical tight rope, improvise a scene on the spot.
The audience laughs and then the actors do it again, and the audience laughs again…you get the picture. And so it will go during a night of improvisation theater with Tahoe Improv Players at the Tallac Historic Site on July 3 at 7:30pm.
Solid Air at Valhalla July 11
Solid Air is a music group led by Allegra Broughton and Sam Page, both native Californians who have been performing together for twenty years at fairs, festivals, clubs, concert stages and coffeehouses.
This summer Solid Air is headed to South Lake Tahoe to play at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre on July 11 at 7:30pm.
A Tribute to Patsy Cline at Valhalla July 25
There is only one Patsy Cline.
But then, there is definitely crooner Joni Morris, who loves Cline’s music and is making a career of bringing Patsy’s hits back to life today with her engaging double-barreled voice that can belt, sob, and exult, Patsy’s hit songs of over 40 years ago.
Don’t miss Patsy…I mean Joni Morris and her After Midnight Band perform “A Tribute to Patsy Cline” at the acoustically perfect Valhalla Boathouse Theatre on July 25, 2012 at 7:30pm.
Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Arts Festival July 28-29
The Washoe are the original inhabitants of Da ow aga (Lake Tahoe) and all the lands surrounding it. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of Da ow, meaning “lake.” Washoe ancestral territory consists of a nuclear area with Lake Tahoe at its heart, and a peripheral area that was frequently shared with neighboring tribes.
The Washoe will re-unite at the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe on July 28 and 29, 2012 to honor their culture and heritage during their annual Wa She Shu It’ Deh Native American Arts Festival. read more →
22-mile Tahoe Fall Classic Paddleboard Race Sept 16
It’s the finale. The big daddy of the entire stand up and paddle season at Lake Tahoe. So you’ve been standing up and paddling all summer longer, just to get ready for this epic.
It’s the 22-mile Tahoe Fall Classic SUP race across Lake Tahoe from Camp Richardson in South Shore to Kings Beach in North Shore on September 16th starting at 8am sharp.
World Travel Inspires South Shore artist Niall McGuinness
Rio. Lisbon. Caribbean. Africa. Miami.
These are the places that inspired Niall McGuinness from South Lake Tahoe to create his breakthrough debut album, Limpopo.
We call it Soulful. Engaging. Contemplative. Original.
There are places I’ll remember
Alpine Meadows Free Spring Music Series
Now Alpine Meadows’ great spring skiing just got better. The free weekend Spring Music Series runs through May 13th – just like the lifts!! All concerts are free and family friendly.
After you’ve enjoyed the world famous corn, head to the Sun Deck for even more exercise with live music every Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Banff Mountain Film Festival April 2
For the past 26 years, 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan’s 8,000 meter peaks in winter. Then on February 2, 2011, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and Cory Richards became the first. Cory is now the only American to summit any 8,000 meter peak in winter. The journey nearly killed them. Cory carried a small camera and filmed the ordeal constantly.
Don’t miss their story and other epic mountain films on April 2 at MontBleu Resort.
Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood April 4-8
Don’t miss what has arguably become one of the biggest events of the year to take place at Kirkwood. Entering its 15th season at Kirkwood, the North American Freeskiing World Tour 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 skier Josh “Baby J” Daiek will compete at his home mountain, and host his fellow skiers April 4th – 8th.
Currently Baby is tetering at #2, so come on out and cheer him on. Go Big Baby J!
St. Matthew Passion Series by TOCCATTA thru April 6
To celebrate Easter, J.S.Bach’s Passion According to St. Matthew will be presented by TOCCATA – The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area – March 31 through April 6, 2012.
It’s your chance to experience what many consider to be Bach’s greatest masterpiece.
9th Annual TeleGrass Festival at Sierra-at-Tahoe April 7
Skip the gym. Head to the 9th Annual TeleGrass Festival at Sierra-at-Tahoe on April 7th for a day of thigh pumping, and bun burning.
Experience Tahoe’s tele-culture with clinics, Bluegrass music, races, equipment demos, raffle prizes and seasonal brews at Tahoe’s biggest telemark event.
And remember: Drop knees not bombs. Free your heel and your mind will follow.
Glen Plake Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly April 7
Do laps all day with Glen Plake at his 9th annual mogul marathon on one of North America’s toughest black-diamond bump runs, Gunbarrel, at Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe.
GB25 takes place Saturday, April 7, 2012 ♦
Breathing Rusted Rivets & Poetry Slam with Benjamin Arnold April 7
Head to Bona Fide Books for “Breathing Rusted Rivets,” an art reception and slam for Reno-based poet and artist Benjamin Arnold on April 7th from 7-10pm in Meyers.
This South Lake Tahoe event is free and open to the public.
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.
Poetry Bomb to Hit Tahoe in April during National Poetry Month
Bona Fide Books will dispatch the Tahoe poetry posse to “bomb” the town with words that will make you laugh, make you cry, and soothe your weary soul sometime in April.
Kim Wyatt, publisher of Bona Fide Books in Meyers, organizes the event every April as part of National Poetry Month. “When times are hard, poetry can give people hope,” Kim says. “We’re hoping that people receive the exact poem they need to read at that moment.”
Shown here is Melissa Lanitis Gregory’s ‘Loves Labour Lost’ Sonnet Art Bonnet.
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.
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at Northstar April 7
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 Tour will take place April 7, 2012.
Fifth Annual Beacon and Eggs Search Contest April 8
Meet Walter and Clancy, the newest patrol dogs at the fifth annual Beacon and Eggs beacon search contest at Alpine Meadows.
The combination Easter egg hunt and avalanche beacon search practice session is organized by Alpine’s ski patrol and takes place on Easter Sunday, April 8th.
This fun and free* event raises avalanche awareness and the cute factor, and is a great opportunity to practice search and rescue techniques.
6th Annual Buckle Up Big Air in Memory of Greg Smith April 14
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. Competitions, a big BBQ, music and lots of great raffle prizes will take place at Sierra on Saturday, April 14, 2012 – all day.
Nat Geo Cave Explorer Kenny Broad at Squaw April 10
Take a deep breath and join veteran cave explorer Kenny Broad on a harrowing expedition into some of the most dangerous and scientifically significant places on Earth on April 10th at Resort at Squaw Creek as the monthly Squaw Valley Institute guest speaker starting at 7pm.
Drawing on his expeditions from around the world, Broad offers an exciting and humorous, yet research-based, set of recommendations for assessing risk and making wise choices in life and business.
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.
Mad Cow Downhill at Alpine April 15
Alpine Meadows has saved the best event of the season for spring: an annual cult favorite, the Mad Cow Downhill beckons all speed lovin’ skiers and snowboarders to wax up their downhill gear for this annual top-to-bottom race on Sunday, April 15, 2012.
13th Annual Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser Party April 14
The Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser Beach Party will be held on top of the Gondola parking garage on Saturday, April 14h, beginning at 4:30pm.
Live music by three local bands, dancing, chances to win 3 Heavenly-Northstar-Kirkwood season passes, and good times for a good cause.
Sailor’s Ski Day April 15 at Heavenly
Hey rag people!
April 15, 2012 is the annual Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club Ski Day at Heavenly.
23rd Annual Billy Dutton Uphill April 15
Each spring hundreds of Nordic skiers, snowshoers, and runnders race up the mountain run in the Annual Billy Dutton Uphill, in honor of late local luminary, Billy Dutton.
Sunday, April 15th, marks the 23rd Annual Billy Dutton Uphill at Squaw Valley USA starting at 8am. This year’s race will honor both Billy Dutton and his mother, Betty Walsh.
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, March 5th through April 16 (no class on 4/9).
Ski Sail National Championships April 14-15
The formula is simple. Every sailor must ski and every skier must sail, and every sailor must party.
This classic North Lake Tahoe event celebrates a long tradition of Tahoe mountain culture. Combining two of our spring passions, the 18th Annual Ski/Sail National Championships will take place April 14 and 15, 2012.
The Push, A South Pole Adventure for Adaptive Athletes Slide Show April 16
It’s a first for adaptive athletes who literally pushed the limits and themselves. Grant Korgan, lead by Tal Fletcher and Doug Stoup, made it to the South Pole on January 17, 2012 on the 100-year anniversary when Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova expedition reached the earth’s most remote spot.
Join photographer Keoki Flagg and the PUSH team as they share their stories through a slideshow. A reception will be held at the Olympic Village Lodge on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 8pm.
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.
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival April 19-20
The Truckee/Tahoe Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival features a selection of environmental films chosen from among the hundreds originally screened at the WSEFF in Nevada City, California every January.
It’s also the kick off the North Tahoe/Truckee Earth Day celebration that takes place April 21st at Squaw.
Sugar Pine Foundation Fundraiser April 19
Did you know… historically, the majestic Sugar Pines accounted for 25% of Tahoe’s mixed-conifer forests. Today, this glorious tree makes up less than 5% of our forest composition due to a non-native invasive fungus. But they’re coming back, thanks to the Sugar Pine Foundation.
Llearn how you can help bring back the Sugar Pine at the fundraiser at the Eagles Nest Lounge at the top of Kingsbury Grade on April 19th from 6pm to 10pm. This family fun event will feature a chili cook off, music, a raffle, and activities for the kids. Proceeds will benefit the Sugar Pine Foundation’s mission to save the sugar pine and other white pines from Eurasian white pine blister rust. read more →
Celtic Music Jam Sessions Thursdays
Lake Tahoe is well known for many things, but Celtic music?
Now you can jam with other Celtic musicians on Thursday nights in South Lake Tahoe hosted by the Tahoe Bagpiper, Sean Cummings.
Customer Appreciation Day at Sierra April 23
What a great season! To thank you, Sierra-at-Tahoe is offering $20 tickets during its Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, April 23rd, with a few lifts running from 10am to 2pm.
All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities. Thanks Sierra! read more →
South Lake Tahoe Earth Day April 28
Connect with community, plant Sugar Pines, and learn how to become a Tahoe Keeper at the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 28th from 10am to 4pm at the Bijou Community Park.
Bring your dancing shoes because Ryan Palmer, the Lake Tahoe DJ, and local funk band Groovebox will set the stage for juggling, dancing, stilt-walking, and aerial performances with the Willy Woggle Circus. Free admission, and don’t forget to ride your bike!
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day April 21
Giant steps towards smaller footprints. The 2012 Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is slated for Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village at Squaw Valley. This all-ages, community sponsored event gives participants an opportunity to learn about recycling and composting, alternative energy, sustainability, watershed and forest health, and reducing ecological footprints via a diverse array of agency representatives and earth-friendly vendors.
To reduce your footprint, take TART – it’s free – or ride your bike. read more →
Ski and Sip at Sierra-at-Tahoe
To give us a taste of the good life, Sierra-at-Tahoe is hosting wine tastings with award-winning wineries from El Dorado, at the doorstep to South Shore, all season long.
Wine tasting with Lava Cap Winery takes place every Monday in the Sierra Pub from 2-3pm. Tastings are complimentary to pass and ticket holders for the day.
Women, Art and the Creative Process with Elissa Slanger April 22
Every day of the week, Evelyn Brenner creates colorful, inspirational art like no other. Combining fabrics, paint, clay, buttons, beads and pearls, her work grabs you at a glance and pulls you into the details. And, at ninety-four she’s still going strong as an active artist.
Moved by the magnificent array of fabrics, ceramic dolls and wall art in Evelyn’s home, Truckee resident Elissa Slanger, an artist in her own right, produced a heartwarming and inspiring thirty-minute film, “Evelyn,” that will be featured at Women, Art and the Creative Process at Cedar House Sport Hotel event center from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 22. read more →
