This week in Tahoe 1/9/2017
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August 10th
Author Talk with Gary Noy
South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
6:00pm, free. Sierra College historian and Sierra Nevada native son Gary Noy will present an illustrated lecture on unusual and lesser-known stories of Sierra Nevada history with a special focus on the days of the California Gold Rush.The presentation is based upon material from Noy’s book Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots and Rogues which will be available for sale and signing. For more info, click here.
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August 10th
Halden Wofford and the Hi*Beams at Valhalla Art, Music, and Theatre Festival
Boathouse Theatre at Valhalla, 1 Valhalla Rd.
7:30pm, $20-$28. Put on your dancing shoes and join Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams as they bring their “rootsy and real” electrifying brand of country music to Lake Tahoe. For more info, click here. |
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August 11th
An Evening of Wine and Wisdom with the Ghost of Mark Twain
Ehrman Mansion, Sugar Pine Point State Park
5:00pm-8:00pm, $50. Docents will lead a small group in a “behind the scenes” tour that will be followed by Tahoe Ridge Winery wines and exquisite hors d’oeuvres to enjoy on the front porch overlooking Lake Tahoe.
The evening will conclude with famed author and historian McAvoy Layne reenacting the role of Mark Twain.
For more info, click here.
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August 12th-13th
Concours d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show
Obexer’s Boat Company, 5355 W Lake Blvd.
Friday 10:00am-4:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm. 1 day tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 2 say tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.Celebrating its 44th anniversary, Lake Tahoe Concours is considered to be the premier judged wooden boat shows in the nation. There will be a wine village at an additional cost of $25 allowing you to sample 40 different wines from California to Italy. There will be various other events through out the weekend including gala’s, bbq’s and more.
For more info, click here.
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August 12th
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Bohart Museum of Entomology
South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
2:00pm, free. If you like bugs, butterflies and all sorts of creepy crawlers, this program is for you. UC Davis’ Bohart Museum of Entomology will be showing various insect specimens as well as live animals. For more info,
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August 12th
TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church
St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave.
7:00 pm, General admission to these concerts is $30 adults, $25 seniors.
TOCCATA presents, Mozart in the Mountains. All performances are supported by the Kling Family Foundation. For more info, click here.
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August 12th
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek – Evening with Stephen Mather
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek Visitor Center, 1 Heritage Way.
7:00pm, $5 donation suggested. Sit under the stars as Stephen Mather discusses Steve Hale portraying the legendary man who made the National Parks what they are today.
For more info, click here.
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August 13th
South Lake Tahoe BMX track hosts the USA BMX State Championship Qualifier
South Lake Tahoe BMX Track, 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Sign-ups 8:00am-10:00am. Race fee is $30 per rider/$10 Striders. Spectators are free. South Lake Tahoe BMX track hosts the USA BMX State Championship Qualifier. For more info, click here.
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August 13th
Lionel Richie
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s
8:00pm, $59.50-$159.50. Lionel Richie is an award winning singer-songwriter best known for creating numerous hits, both on his own and with his band the Commodores.
For more info, click here.
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August 13th-14th
Meyers Mountain Bike Festival
Divided Sky, 3200 U.S. Hwy 50
7:00am-6:00pm on Saturday, 8:00am-5:00pm on Sunday.
Saturday will kick off the celebration with an early morning Meyers Triple Crown ride followed by an afternoon and evening of Live Music, BBQ, Extreme Beer Gardening, Vendors of various products and services, and of course the KidsZone! Sunday will host bike companies at the Corral Trail lower parking area with bike demos and shuttles providing regular access to Corral and Armstrong Connector trail for riders of all levels to enjoy.
For more info, click here.
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August 13th-14th
Great Gatsby Living History Festival
Tallac Historic Site, 1 Heritage Way
10:00am-4:00pm both days. The popular Sunday tea and period fashion show on Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm is $65. The Gatsby Festival is a two-day event that will host a variety of activities at the Pope and Baldwin Estates: Vintage car shows, musicians, children’s games from the 1920’s, vendors of period clothing, jewelry and other items plus the sale of the annual Gatsby poster. Food and fun will be plentiful, feel free to come in costume.
For more info, click here.
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August 13th-14th
Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Community College, 1 College Dr.
5:15pm,$45. A company of talented players will entertain and educate you followed by
socializing, hearty appetizers, wine, and some lovely raffle items.
For more info, click here.
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August 14th
9th Annual Conservation Landscape Workshop
Evans Family Garden, 1383 Mount Olympia Circle
12:00pm-3:30pm, free. The workshop will provide demonstrations of Tahoe friendly landscape practices as well as interact with local conservation professionals. Subjects that will be discussed are BMPS and erosion control, gardening for wildlife, water conservation and irrigation efficiency, Fire Adapted Communities and Defensible Space, Tahoe native and adapted plants, lawn conversion practices, vegetable gardening, and composting.
For more info, click here.
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Ongoing Entertainment
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
July 8 – August 21, 2016 7:30pm, Ticket prices vary.
Live At Lakeview Commons Summer Music Series
Live Music, vendors and beer garden every Thursday 4:30pm-8:30pm.
Historic Vikingsholm Castle Tour
Tours offered daily Saturday, May 28 through Friday, September 30, 2016, between 10:30am. – 3:30pm.
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion Tours
Tours offered daily Saturday, May 28 through Friday, September 30, 2016, between 10:30am. – 3:30pm.
Magic Fusion at the Loft Theatre & Lounge Show times are 8:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday, 7:00 and 9:00 pm shows Thursday-Sunday. Tickets are $27.95 plus taxes and fees.
Pints & Paddles Cruise with Ike & Martin
Aboard the Tahoe Queen
Every Wednesday, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Food & Beverage Pairings at The Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Every Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm, $25 for adults and $9 for children.
Live Music at Jimmy’s
Inside the Landing Resort & Spa
Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Open Mic Night
Himmel Haus
Sign up starts at 8:00pm, music starts at 9:00pm, free. Every Monday.
Black Out Bingo
Himmel Haus
9:00pm, every Tuesday, free. This bingo is not for grandma! Funny jokes, funky music and weird prizes.
Live Music at Cabo Wabo Cantina
Harvey’s Lake Tahoe
9:30pm every night except Tuesdays. Free Cover.
The Improv at Harvey’s
Harvey’s Cabaret – Harvey’s Lake Tahoe
Show times are Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9:00pm. The Improv is for adults age 21 and over.
Party with Arty at Harrah’s
Harrah’s Center Stage – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Sat & Sun 8:00pm – 3:00am. “Arty the Party” as he’s affectionately called, It’s the best disco, dance, R&B and soul party in Lake Tahoe!
Karaoke
Rojo’s Tavern, 3091 Harrison Ave
9:00pm, gather your friends every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, order drinks and food and prepare to sing and dance all night long. For more information, call 530-541-4960.
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