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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Buddhist Sand Mandala Creation at Blue Angel Cafe April 22-24
Sand painting is an ancient Tibetan art form and is a representation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Chenrezig. The sand mandala is carefully constructed from dyed sand particles to represent the particular esoteric and textual traditions of Buddhism.
Venerable Geshe Tsultrim will create a Chenrezig Sand Mandala at Blue Angel Cafe for three days, April 22 – 24, 2010. The viewing of the Sand Mandala will be accompanied by Buddhist teachings about Compassion every day.
Tahoe Bowl 50 Years Young
Did you know bowling is big in Lake Tahoe?
It’s like a small city in itself. Tahoe Bowl in South Lake Tahoe has an arcade, a sports bar, billiards and a pizza parlor.
When Tahoe Bowl opened in 1959 it was the largest and most luxurious indoor entertainment venue at South Lake Tahoe besides the casinos. read more →
The Big Read: Wild in El Dorado County starts February 2010
Life is good for Buck, half St. Bernard and half shepherd, in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a treacherous act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of action and danger. Dragged away to be a sled dog in the harsh freezing cold Yukon, Buck must fight for his survival. Can he rise above his enemies and become the master of his realm once again?
The Call of the Wild, the classic masterpiece by Jack London has been selected by El Dorado County for The Big Read starting in February.
Wines that go with Chocolate and More at Aprés Wine Tasting Tuesdays in February
If it’s Tuesday, it’s time to taste wine at the Après Wine Company in South Lake Tahoe.
Barb and JP have created a whole series of Tasting Tuesday events starting at 6pm. Bring your appetite for a premier selection of wines paired with delicious appetizers hand crafted by chef Zach Barnhill like his signature Stuffed Figs.
Ragtime Pianist Nan Bostick Feb 5
Ragtime originated in African American music in the late 19th century, descending from the jigs and music marches played by black bands. It reached its peak between 1897 and 1918, until Jazz took over the music scene. Its main characteristic trait is its syncopated, or “ragged”, rhythm.
Ragtime pianist and historian Nan Bostick will perform at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center on February 5, 2010 at 7pm presented by the Tahoe Arts Project.
“It Takes Two: A Broadway Valentine” at LTCC Feb 6
Mark Williams, Lake Tahoe Community College music instructor, will be singing duets with some of the area’s best divas to raise money for a concert grand piano for the college’s music department. “It Takes Two: A Broadway Valentine” will be held February 6 at 8 p.m. in the Duke Theatre. Tickets will be a $20 donation.
Local Bands support Haiti Feb 6 at American Legion Hall
Joshua Morse and Dan Green, of Saturn Rising and Kingsuh Midtown respectively, came up with the idea for a benefit event after Morse spent a week watching the news of the after-effects of the earthquake.
“I wanted to go down to Haiti and move rocks around and do anything I could do to help,” Morse said. “I found out that was basically impossible and started thinking we should do a local benefit in town.” The benefit is set for 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at the American Legion Hall. read more →
February Acts at Harrah’s South Shore Room
After skiing or snowshoeing all day, treat yourself to a blast from the past at Harrah’s in South Lake Tahoe with classic musical acts like Starship, Super Diamond, G. Love and Joan Jett at a price you can’t beat.
Listen up! read more →
$25 Women’s Winter Tour Feb 6. Try gear, lessons and chocolate for a great cause.
Their motto: If it ain’t chocolate, it ain’t breakfast.
Yes!
Ladies: This day is for you. Celebrate winter and chocolate February 6, 2010 at Hope Valley and help support the South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center.
Ski and Sip at Sierra-at-Tahoe with Madroña Wines during February
To give us a taste of the good life, Sierra-at-Tahoe is hosting wine tastings with award-winning wineries from the El Dorado Appellation all season long.
February is Madroña Vineyards month. Head to the Sierra Pub on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. for a taste.
Snowsports Week at Sierra-at-Tahoe Feb 8-11
Help raise money for South Shore non-profits during the Sierra-at-Tahoe Snowsports Week, February 8 through 11, 2010.
Nina MacLeod featured at Historical Society meeting Feb 9
Expert local skier and native of Norway, Nina MacLeod will be the featured speaker at the South Lake Tahoe Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, February 9, at 7pm in the Lodge of Camp Richardson.
Nina will talk about the legendary Sierra mailman, Snowshoe Thompson, who weathered 50 foot snowdrifts and blizzards on 10 ft longboards and a mail bag weighing 50 to 100 pounds strapped to his back.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Yasmin Sayyed featured speaker at TAL meeting Feb 10
Yasmin Sayyed, local artist, poet, mother, grandmother and psyco-educational therapist, will speak at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. It’s free and the public is invited.
Yasmin was born in New York City, of Cape Verdean and Caribbean ancestry. She studied art, education, and psychology in New York, Rhode Island and California, earning advanced degrees.
Her presence in South Lake Tahoe has elevated the art scene and opened our eyes to our international community and interconnectedness. ♥ read more →
Ski with a Ranger Presentation @ Explore Tahoe February 11
Tara McCarthy, USFS Forestry Technician, will present a slide show of the “Ski with a Ranger” interpretive guided tours at Heavenly Mountain Resort that showcase the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe basin on Thursday, February 11, at Explore Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
It’s free and refreshments will be served.
Northern Italy Photo Exhibition by Dirk Yuricich Feb 12-16
Travel and cross-cultural interaction are the engines driving his life and work.
With his fascinating collection of 2,000 images from around the globe, Dirk Yuricich’s gallery in South Lake Tahoe is a treasure trove of world culture and beauty. Experience the romance of Northern Italy at the gallery February 12-16. read more →
“The Life and Adventures of Snowshoe Thompson”at Explore Tahoe February 18
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 just to deliver the mail in a pack often weighing over 80 pounds.
Don’t miss “The Life and Adventures of Snowshoe Thompson, Legendary mailman of the Sierra Nevada” presented by Nina MacLeod and Sue Knight on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe.
It’s free and refreshments will be served. read more →
Ullr’s Jib Jam Feb 20 at Lakeside Inn
Bigger ramps, live music by Strive Roots, barbecue, beer garden, and awesome prizes will be on tap at the 2nd Annual Ullr Jib Jam on Saturday, February 20, at Lakeside Inn and Casino starting at 4pm.
Ullr, the Scandinavian god of skiing, will preside over the night’s events ensuring it will snow. And it will be good.
Jack London’s Life Portrayed by Michael Oaks Feb 20 at South Lake Tahoe Library
Jack London is alive and well and visiting the South Lake Tahoe Library on Saturday, February 20th, from 2 pm to 4 pm.
It’s all part of The Big Read, and perfect for all ages.
TAPPED free movie showing Feb 25 at LTCC
Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce?
TAPPED, an award winning documentary on the issues surrounding bottled water versus tap water, sponsored by the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association, will have a free screening at the Lake Tahoe Community College on February 25. read more →
The North Face Masters at Kirkwood Feb 25-27 with Rose
She won the Women’s North Face Masters event at Kirkwood in 2009, and is back to defend her crown in The Cirque on February 25 through 27, 2010.
Rose Daiek of South Lake Tahoe is the lady to watch and to beat.
St. Patrick’s Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band Feb 26
Put on your dancing shoes and boogie, swing or trot with the Tahoe Dance Band on February 26, 2010 at their annual St. Paddy’s Day dance.
All ages are welcome to this family fun event.
Thomas Easley at Marcus Ashley Gallery February 27-28
Author, book illustrator and painter, Thomas Easley is an extraordinary talent.
During his career Thomas has completed miniature paintings, architectural landscapes, nudes, still lifes and has recently started two series of impressionistic paintings: Golf and Roosters. Easley’s impressionistic Roosters have gained wide acclaim for their attitude, action, and vibrant color.
Meet Thomas at Marcus Ashley Gallery on February 27 and 28 from 2pm to 6pm.
Saving L’il Smokey Jan 14 @ Explore Tahoe
Lil’ Smokey, a frightened, singed and badly dehydrated bear cub, was saved from the hot ashes of the Moon Fire at Mt. Shasta on July 17, 2008 by Firefighter Adam Deem.
The 8.5-pound animal was suffering from serious burns to all four paws and crying for its missing mother. The cub, which also had an eye injury, was taken to a wildlife rescue shelter in Rancho Cordova, then transported to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) where he was rehabilitated. Li’l Smokey was released back to the wild near Mt. Shasta in February 2009.
Cheryl Millham of LTWC will talk about the little guy’s rehabilitation treatments and give an update on his current condition on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
It’s free too!
Tower of Power at Harrah’s Jan 16&17
After skiing or snowshoeing all day, treat yourself to a blast from the past at Harrah’s in South Lake Tahoe with classic musical acts like Tower of Power, Air Supply 
and Chubby Checker at a price you can’t beat.
What is hip? Tower of Power, playing January 16 and 17.
Listen up! read more →
Winter Wine Tasting at Blue Angel Café January 19
You’ve never tasted the award-winning Petite Sirah from Silkwood Winery?
That’s almost a sin.
Unless you go to the Blue Angel Café for their Silkwood Wine tasting party on January 19, 2010 for just $10.
Women’s Winter Dance Retreat Jan 22-24
The Mountain Gypsy, Ann Thennes, will hold a 3-day Women’s Winter Dance Retreat in South Lake Tahoe January 22 through January 24, 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.”
Green Living & Health Field Trip January 23
This multi-faceted half-day presentation and field trip is designed to educate and inspire members of our community about the benefits of living in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Green Living and Health will be taught by Nicoletta Florio, a local green business/lifestyles consultant on Saturday January 23, 2010 from 10am to 2pm.
“Snowball’s Chance” by David Antonucci at Explore Tahoe January 28
On Thursday, February 18, 1960, under storm-threatening skies, the greatest winter athletes in the world gathered in Squaw Valley.
David C. Antonucci, author of “Snowball’s Chance: The Story of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley & Lake Tahoe”, will present a complete account of the preparations, pageantry, ceremonies, competition and epilogues of the historic VIII Olympic Winter Games on January 28, 2010 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe.
It’s free and refreshments will be served.
Pints & Paddles on the Tahoe Queen Jan 31
You’ve never been on the lake?
Here’s your chance on January 31, 2010.
Get a 2.5 hour cruise, a free martini and live music by New World Jazz Project for just $30. Only $25 if you are a local!
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