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Celebrate with Tahoe’s spring outings, events

I, like everyone else in Tahoe, am pretty much fed up with snow this season. But, just knowing that it’s officially spring now (even if the weather doesn’t feel like), lightens my spirit and gives me something to look forward to – hiking and paddleboarding.

With this in mind, and to answer the many questions I field from our readers every spring, I’ve put together our first “Tahoe Weekly’s Best of Spring” guide. The conditions in Tahoe vary vastly each spring, so it’s tailored to what you can do this year. From late-season skiing and snowshoeing to getting ready for golf and boating season (yes, both will be here soon), to bird watching and early-season hiking, there’s something for everyone.

Tahoe Music, Events & Festivals

You’ll also find our Spring Tahoe Music, Events & Festivals Guide in this edition with an astounding number of events to enjoy in the coming months. Not since 2019 have so many spring events and festivals been offered and there’s even some new ones on tap like the Yoga Room Wellness Weekend and the Grow Your Own Garden festivals.

Tahoe Weekly also sponsors a number of these local events, many of which are community fundraisers, including the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, LUNAFEST Film Festival, Solstice Festival, Truckee Thursdays, Trails & Vistas, Lake Tahoe Dance Collective’s Spring Repertory and the free Music on the Beach and Concerts at Commons series. If you’re interested in learning about our sponsorship program, contact Anne Artoux at anne@tahoethisweek.com

Bear aware

While you’re enjoying the best of spring in Tahoe, also keep in mind that our bears have been awakening from their winter slumber and are hungry. That means they will be looking for food anywhere they can, including in your unsecured trash, homes and cars. Read our tips for living in bear country in this edition.

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It’s golf season in Tahoe, sort of. You can satisfy your cravings for a round of golf while enjoying the overabundance of snow this season by taking part in the Snow Golf Tournament at Palisades Tahoe on April 15. It’s one of the many events featured in our Tahoe Music, Events & Festival Guide for spring in this edition. And, for all the golfers, golf season is on the way. Read about local courses getting ready to open in this edition, as well. |

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lake tahoe facts

Read about how the lake was formed, Lake Tahoe’s discovery, lake clarity and more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Explore Tahoe

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs

Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

Watershed

15 million annually

Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.

LAKE CLARITY:

2021: 61 feet avg. depth (18.6 m)

1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)

AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m)

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 1,645 feet (501 m)

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

VOLUME: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters)

There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.

NATURAL RIM: 6,223’ (1,897 m)

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m)

The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).

SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km)

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m)

Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

SIGHTSEEING

EAST SHORE

CAVE ROCK

This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.

NORTH SHORE

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.

KINGS BEACH

northtahoebusiness.org

Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com

Featuring works by local artists with locations in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

TAHOE CITY

visittahoecity.com

Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1908) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER

Tues.-Sat. by reservation

(775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada University. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

LAKE LEVELS

WATSON CABIN

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1908, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places (summer tours).

OLYMPIC VALLEY

HIGH CAMP

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required.

OLYMPIC MUSEUM

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required.

SOUTH SHORE

EXPLORE TAHOE

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us

Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs.

HEAVENLY

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com

Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required.

LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM

Sat. (closed holidays) & by appt. (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org

Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

Readings on March 30, 2023

Lake Tahoe ELEVATION: 6,225.39’ IN 2022: 6,224’ NATURAL RIM: 6,223’

Truckee River FLOW AT FARAD: 486 CFS

TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org

Featuring works by local artists & workshops.

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org

Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer.

TRUCKEE

DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY donnersummithistoricalsociety.org

At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov

The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org

Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym.

MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY

Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org

Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM

(530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org

One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). Closed for winter.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com

Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown.

TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Sat.-Sun. & holidays

truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

WESTERN SKISPORT MUSEUM

Closed this season

(530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org

Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include antique ski and snowshoe equipment, and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by legendary mail carrier John “Snowshoe” Thompson. On Donner Summit next to Boreal.

WEST SHORE

EAGLE ROCK

Eagle Rock, one of the Lake’s most famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side.

FANNETTE ISLAND

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov

Lake Tahoe’s only island is in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov

(530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours

Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Summer tours.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com

Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (interior tours closed for season), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

Find more places to explore at TheTahoeWeekly.com

TRANSIT

North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com

South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

ROAD CONDITIONS

California road conditions

quickmap.dot.ca.gov, (800) 427-7623

Nevada Road conditions

nvroads.com, (877) 687-6237 or 511 (while in Nevada)

VISITORS’ CENTERS

East Shore

Spooner Lake State Park (775) 831-0494

Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463

South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-4637

Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City

3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee

10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

Take the Polar Plunge into Lake Tahoe on April 22 at Roundhill Pines Beach to benefit Special Olympics. Details at TheTahoeWeekly.com/events.

Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com

GET outside

Protect Tahoe’s black bears

Stash food, trash to avoid conflicts

CONTACT

24-hour hotline

(530) 525-7297 (BEAR League)

Emergencies | 911 (a bear in your yard is not an emergency; only if they are trying to enter your home)

RESOURCES

Attract birds, not bears info bit.ly/birds_not_bears

Bear Aware Guide for Homeowners & Renters bit.ly/bear_home_guide

Bear & Dog Conflicts bit.ly/bear_and_dogs

Bears’

internal alarm clocks start ringing in March, with many adult male bears already emerging or emerging soon from their dens. Next to wake up will be juveniles of both sexes, then female bears with yearlings and solitary females.

Mother bears with newborn cubs are the last to awaken. After not eating or drinking for several months, it’s time for water, stretching and wandering around. Soon after getting their bearings, bears start looking for food.

Some black bears leave their dens to walk around, stretch their legs and then go back to sleep. Other bears leave dens for good. Bears emerge skinny, groggy and thirsty and soon go looking for roughage.

Bears that denned up in poor condition and survived the winter may also leave their dens. Why would a bear den up in poor condition? It might be injured, or a freeze or wildfire damaged acorns and berries and made it tough to pack on the pounds needed to stay healthy all winter.

Skinnier, groggy & thirsty

Bears can lose more than 30 percent of their body weight over the long winter’s fast, but most bears emerge drowsy and lethargic and spend their first few days drinking lots of water, eating snow if there is no water available, before starting to search for food. It’s not uncom-

mon for bears to continue to lose weight the first few weeks they emerge from hibernation.

Bears will soon be nibbling on plants that provide some roughage and help clear their kidneys and digestive system (what people think of as fiber, and for the same reason). Bears eat lightly at first and look for old berries, rose hips and acorns along with winterkill carcasses.

Eventually bears will go in search of more substantial meals, so now is a good time to make sure anything around your home and property that could possibly attract a hungry bear is stored out of sight, smell and reach.

Stash food, trash

Residents and visitors can help keep bears wild and reduce conflicts between bears and humans by following these tips from the BEAR League and California Department of Fish & Wildlife:

• Safely dispose of garbage.

• Remove bird feeders.

• Store pet food in secure locations.

• Put up electric fences around chicken coops and beehives.

• At campgrounds, store food in bear-resistant containers (storage lockers/bear boxes), dispose of garbage in Dumpsters and close and lock these containers or risk fines, jail time or both.

• Both California and Nevada law

prohibits the feeding of any big game mammal.

• All counties in Nevada that border Lake Tahoe have ordinances in place that prohibit residents and visitors from allowing wildlife access to garbage. Citations and fines can be issued for code violations.

• Never feed wildlife. This encourages unnatural and harmful foraging behavior.

• Never leave groceries, animal feed or anything scented in vehicles. Bears can open vehicle doors and they may cause damage trying to gain entrance if there are scented items inside.

• Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use.

• Keep doors and windows closed and locked when the home is unoccupied.

• Vegetable gardens, compost piles, orchards and chickens may attract bears.

• Use electric fences where allowed to keep bears out.

• If those who live in neighborhoods with bear activity, residents might consider using electric doormats and/ or electric fencing on windows and/ or doors where allowed. Electrified windows and doors should have signs posted for safety and to alert the public and emergency personnel.

• If a bear enters a home when you are present, keep out of its way and do not block its escape route. n

BEAR League | savebears.org

BearWise | bearwise.org

BearWise Home Checklist bit.ly/bear_checklist

Calif. Fish & Wildlife keepmewild.org

Nevada Dept. of Wildlife ndow.org

Report trash issues (list of local contacts) bit.ly/tahoe_trash

BEAR BOX PROGRAMS

City of South Lake Tahoe, Douglas & El Dorado counties southtahoerefuse.com

Placer County | waste101.com

Washoe County washoecounty.wm.com

Two bear cubs looking for food in a Dumpster in Zephyr Cove, Nev. | Nevada Dept. of Wildlife

The spring of 2023 is one for the record books. By the end of March, we’ve had 13 atmospheric rivers that brought 713” of snow to the Tahoe Sierra, according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab on Donner Summit, and more storms are expected. It’s also been abnormally cold and Interstate 80 has been closed so often this year I’ve lost track. But signs for Spring are all around. The birds have been active and the bears have begun to emerge from their dens (read our tips for living with bears in this edition). And while I’ll enjoy more time cross-country skiing and snowshoeing this spring, I’m also ready to pull out my hiking boots. Every spring, readers ask me the same questions – what can I do in Tahoe this spring? Are the ski resorts still open? When are the golf courses opening? When should I put my boat in? Where can I go hiking?

So, to answer these questions, I’m debuting our first guide to the “Best of Spring” featuring some of my picks for the best activities to enjoy in the Tahoe Sierra. Share your favorites with us @TheTahoeWeekly on Facebook and Instagram #thetahoeweekly #tahoebestofspring.

OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST SPRING OUTINGS

BY KATHERINE E. HILL

Spring skiing

It’s one of the best seasons for spring skiing at the region’s downhill and cross-country ski areas. Palisades Tahoe will be open until July 4 this year, with most other ski areas offering extended seasons, as well. Find the list of resort closing dates in this edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com/winter.

Snowshoeing

As the snow beings to melt (eventually) at lake level, the upper elevations will hold onto its snowpack for likely months to come. It’s a great time to enjoy spring snowshoe outings and one of my favorites is Chickadee Ridge, which I rarely mention in Tahoe Weekly due to overcrowding and a lack of parking in the winter. However, in April, the crowds have dissipated and it’s easy to find parking on the weekdays.

The 2-mile roundtrip trek offers panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and you’ll be serenaded by swarms of mountain chickadees. Park at the top of Highway 431 at Tahoe Meadows (the flat before the summit) and head south to southeast into the trees climbing uphill toward Lake Tahoe.

Tip | I always check a map before heading out and have the AllTrails app on my phone. The paid account offers downloadable maps you can use when

there’s no cell service (which is anywhere in the wilderness).

Other outings | Roundabout, Donner Summit, Winnemucca Lake and Castle Peak.

Water skiing, boating & paddling

It may seem like the snow will never stop, but it will, and as the weather settles this spring, the glassy waters of Lake Tahoe will bring with it ideal conditions for morning water skiing.

Boat ramps are open year-round to access Lake Tahoe at Cave Rock and Lake Forest, but winter conditions on the lake are too dangerous for most recreational boating. But that will soon change and there’s something magical about taking a boat ride on Lake Tahoe to enjoy the snow-covered peaks and shorelines.

Spring is also a great time to pull out the kayaks and paddleboards. Just remember that the ice-fed waters of Lake Tahoe and other local lakes are frigid and cold water shock can set in quickly if you fall in.

Tip | Always wear a flotation device, stay close to the shoreline and never go out alone

Practice your golf swing

Yes, the golf courses will open this year and a few are planning to open by the end of April (read golf course

ABOVE FROM LEFT: Enjoy bowling at Bowl Incline, one of two bowling alleys in the region. | Bowl Incline Many ski areas have extended their seasons, including Kirkwood, which is open until May 14. | Kirkwood Snowshoe to Chickadee Ridge for panoramic views. | Tim Hauserman Flatstick

opening dates in this edition). In the meantime, you can get ready for golf season, by practicing at one of the local golf simulators at the Incline Village Championship Course, Old Greenwood or Tahoe Donner

If you really can’t wait until the greens are clear, you can join the Snow Golf Tournament on April 22 at Palisades

Tahoe

Bird watching

Bird watching is a favorite spring pastime and is easy to enjoy even if you need snowshoes to do it. The Sierra Valley Preserve north of Truckee is a great daytrip to enjoy bird watching and the snow will melt there much sooner than around Lake Tahoe. As well, the Tahoe Institute of Natural Science will host its Bird Walks in Incline Village, Nev., starting in May.

Indoor adventures

While Tahoe is an outdoor lover’s paradise, sometimes you just want to grab a bite and a beer and enjoy some time indoors. There’s no shortage of indoor activities from rock climbing walls to bowling alleys, axe throwing and escape rooms. We even have indoor skate parks and an indoor mini golf course. Then there’s the 33,000-square-foot Woodward Tahoe with trampolines, foam pits, and an indoor skate park

Hiking trails

Hiking is going to be challenging this year while we wait for the snow to melt. Lower elevation locations around Lake Tahoe will melt first so keep that in mind before heading out, like Truckee. The lower elevation sections of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail (think Farad) will be accessible soon, along with trails around Donner Lake, Martis Creek and Elizabethtown Meadows in Truckee.

Around Lake Tahoe, trying hiking at Sand Harbor State Park, Rabe Meadow, Cove East Trail and on the grounds at Tallac Historic Site.

You can also enjoy the many paved trails that are cleared year-round like the Legacy Trail in Truckee and the paved path from Tahoe City down the West Shore. Visit tahoebike.org for conditions. The Tahoe East Shore Trail, while not plowed, usually melts out early in the season.

Keep in mind that any of these trails may have icy spots or be muddy. Mountain biking on muddy trails damages them, so don’t do it.

Tip | I keep my snowshoes in the back of my car until all the snow melts. You don’t want to get to a trail only to discover it’s too deep for your hiking boots. I also keep a pair of cleats in the car to slip on my shoes for icy conditions.

Eagle Falls

Like Chickadee Ridge, I rarely mention Eagle Falls in the Tahoe Weekly because of overcrowding. But spring is a great time to visit the falls once Highway 89 is open at Emerald Bay. You can easily walk (or snowshoe) to the lower section of the falls and reach the first bridge. The trail to Eagle Lake likely won’t melt for some time, however.

The parking lot at the falls doesn’t open until May, but there is small parking area along the highway and another on the north side of Emerald Bay a short walk away. Both will be plowed as conditions permit but parking on the highway is prohibited and dangerous (and your car will be towed). If that’s the case on your visit, keep driving and visit Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore or the grounds at Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore. n

FESTIVITIES FOR KIDS & ADULTS

Easter Weekend brings a bevy of activities throughout the Tahoe Sierra from Easter Egg Hunts and activities for the kids to on-mountain adventures to find the Golden Egg at participating local ski resorts to win free lift tickets and even some season passes.

Find a list of churches and places of worship at TheTahoeWeekly.com/worship.

April 7-9

Everline Resort | Everline Resorts in Olympic Valley hosts a weekend of activities including an egg decorating session, kite flying and snowshoe outing with the Easter Bunny on April 7. Enjoy a bunny hop potato sack race, egg spoon races, make-your-own stuffed bunny and a Rubber Ducky Derby on April 8. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9 at 9 and 10 a.m. with four age groups along with photos with the Easter Bunny. | (530) 412-7034

April 8

North Tahoe Regional Park | Visit the park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for an adventurous hunt. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Free. | northtahoeparks.com

Truckee River Regional Park | The Easter Bunny will arrive at the park at 11 a.m., with an egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. Free face painting, candy and prizes. Join an Egg Dive at Truckee Community Pool following the hunt at 1:30 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Graeagle Park | This family friendly event features egg hunts for kids, games and prizes starting at 1 p.m. at the park. Meet the Easter Bunny and Easter Chicken. | graeaglerestaurant.com

April 9

Sugar Bowl | Sugar Bowl hosts the Easter Keg & Golden Egg Hunt to win a season pass or a free keg starting at 9 a.m. There will also be a family-friendly Golden Egg Hunt to win a free 2023-24 unrestricted season pass. | facebook.com/ sugarbowlresort

Heavenly Village | The hunt at the Heavenly Village starts at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and younger. Candy and toy-filled eggs will be hidden including $1,000 in cash prize eggs. Limited tickets. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Donner Ski Ranch | Visit the Easter Bunny on skies hiding eggs filled with candy and lift tickets around Chair 4 and the Lodge at 10 a.m. Find the Golden Egg for a free 2023-24 season pass. | donnerskiranch.com

Palisades Tahoe | Palisades Tahoe hosts the Golden Egg Hunt for a chance to win a 2023-24 season pass. There will also be a children’s egg hunt on-mountain. | palisadestahoe.com

Tahoe XC | Join the egg hunt on skis at Tahoe XC at 11 a.m. Find the Golden Egg to win a 2023-24 pass. | tahoexc.com

Tahoe Donner Lodge | The Easter Bunny will be giving out plenty of eggs to ages 12 and younger, along with kids crafts, face painting and a pictures with the Easter Bunny. Reservations suggested. | tahoedonner.com

Easter festivities at Sugar Bowl. | Sugar Bowl

TRCD

Boat

inspections expand in May

Inspections stations for boats entering Lake Tahoe will open on May 1. Until then, boat inspections are offered during day light hours only at the Lake Forest

Boat Ramp in Tahoe City and the Cave Rock ramp on the East Shore, which are open daily depending on weather conditions. Additional launch ramps on Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake will open as conditions permit.

On May 1, inspection stations will open in Meyers (South Shore), Spooner Summit (East Shore) and Alpine Meadows (between Tahoe City and Truckee).

Summer appointments are also now available for inspections starting on May 15. Appointments are optional and require an additional charge but will reduce wait times. Decontaminations are offered by appointment only at this time by calling (888) 824-6267. | tahoeboatinspections.com

Vail to offer paid parking

Vail Resorts, which include Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar locally, will be creating a combination of free and paid parking options for the 2023-24 winter season on weekends and during holidays and peak periods to help alleviate road congestion to the resorts, accord ing to a press release.

Each resort will create a combination of free and paid parking options, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives. As well, parking reservations

will be offered at Heavenly and Northstar. Free parking options will still be offered at each resort.

Specifics on each of the three resorts’ parking plans may be found on each resort’s website. | skiheavenly.com, kirkwood.com, northstarcalifornia.com

Mountaineer | The free shuttle in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows has extended operations through April 30. Book through the Mountaineer app.

The shuttle operates until April 9 in Olympic Valley daily from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; in Alpine Meadows Friday to Monday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and between the two valleys daily from 5 to 10:30 p.m.

From April 10 to 30, the shuttle will operate in both valleys Friday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no service between the two valleys. | mountaineertransit.org

Truckee | The free TART Connect shuttle in Truckee has been extended through June 30, operating from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Summer operations of the shuttle are under review by the Town of Truckee. Book rides through the TART Connect app or (530) 214-5811. | tahoetruckeetransit.com

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Golf Course opening dates

(as of March 31, 2023)

Graeagle Meadows | April 28

Grizzly Ranch | May 5

Nakoma | May 12

Old Brockway | 1st week in May

Plumas Pines | April

Tahoe City Golf Course | mid-May

Help test Tahoe

Tessie app

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center needs help testing its Find Tahoe Tessie app. The app was developed by UC Davis TERC and partners to educate players about the effects of climate change on Lake Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem. The result is a series of interactive games, videos and quizzes in which players use scientific reasoning to deduce how climate change affects Lake Tahoe’s temperature, clarity, dissolved oxygen and algae concentration, and how all these changes impact aquatic organisms.

To participate, download the app, play the game and submit feedback at tinyurl. com/betatessie. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Whitehawk Ranch | May 12

WINTER FAMILY FUN

ICE SKATING

NORTH SHORE

NORTHSTAR

(530) 562-1010 | northstarcalifornia.com

Open air rink. Free access.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

Ice skating & rentals. Clubhouse. Closed for the Season

OLYMPIC VALLEY

EVERLINE RESORT

(530) 584-4024

Ice & hockey skate rentals available. Call for schedule.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

(888) 769-1924 | edgewoodtahoe.com

Ski resorts extend season

With a seemingly never-ending winter season in Tahoe this year, many ski resorts have extended their seasons, with Palisades Tahoe offering skiing until July 4 on the Alpine Meadows side.

Palisades Tahoe will operate the Olympic Valley side until May 29 but will close after Memorial Day due to the planned replacement of the haul rope on the Funitel, which has been in the works for several years, according to a press release. As well, the Base to Base Gondola will close on April 30.

Grizzly Ranch Golf courses set to open

There may still be a lot of snow throughout the region, but golf courses are already preparing to open for the 2023 season, with some courses in the Lost Sierra expected to open in April.

Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach, typically the first course to open in Tahoe has already been clearing cart paths and greens. The course anticipates opening the first week in May, conditions permitting, according to owner Helen Lewis. The Tahoe City Golf Course is not anticipated to open until May 19 at the earliest, according to course manager Bob Bonino. Read more about local golf courses at TheTahoeWeekly.com/golf and look for our 13th annual Tahoe Sierra Golf Guide out later this spring.

Most ski areas operate on weekends only now; check schedules before visiting. Closure dates are subject to change due to conditions.

Closing dates

(as of March 31, 2023)

Auburn Ski Club | TBA

Boreal | April 16

Diamond Peak | May 1

Donner Ski Ranch | TBA

Granlibakken | April 17

Heavenly | May 7

Homewood | TBA

Kingvale | TBA

Kirkwood | May 14

Mount Rose | April 23

Nevada Nordic | Open as conditions permit

Northstar | April 30

Palisades Tahoe | July 4

Royal Gorge | April 23

Sierra-at-Tahoe | April 16

Soda Springs | April 16

Sugar Bowl | April 23

Open air rink. Daily 4-9 p.m. Rentals available. Closed for season.

HEAVENLY VILLAGE

(530) 542-4230 | theshopsatheavenly.com

Open air rink.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE ICE ARENA

(530) 542-6262 | cityofslt.com

Indoor facility open year-round.

TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Skate rentals, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Closed for Season.

SLEDDING &

EAST SHORE

SPOONER LAKE

(775) 831-0494

TUBING

State park open for snow play. Bring equipment. Parking fee.

HOPE VALLEY AREA

CARSON PASS

(209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

HOPE VALLEY

(775) 882-2766

Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.*

MEISS MEADOW

(209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

NORTH SHORE

INCLINE VILLAGE

On Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau.Bring equipment.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

(530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com

End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals not available.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

Sledding & cross-country trails. Rentals available. RSVP required. Sledding closed for season.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY PARK

placer.ca.gov

Free snowplay area. Bring equipment.

PALISADES TAHOE

(530) 452-4511 | palisadestahoe.com

Tubing area. Disco Tubing with DJ & lasers at night.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN

(530) 659-7217 | adventuremountaintahoe.com

Machine-groomed sledding, tubing & snowplay.

ECHO LAKE

(530) 644-2324

Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road. Bring equipment.*

HANSEN’S RESORT

(530) 544-3361 | hansensresort.com

400-foot-long groomed tube run on Ski Run Blvd.

HEAVENLY

skiheavenly.com

Tubing at top of gondola with four lanes.

KAHLE PARK

(775) 586-7271 | douglascountynv.gov

Off Highway 207. Bring equipment.

SAWMILL POND

On Lake Tahoe Blvd. Bring equipment.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

(530) 659-7453 | sierraattahoe.com

Lift-accessible tubing lanes, snow play and sledding area.

TAHOE SNOWMOBILE TUBING

(530) 542-3294 | tahoesnowmobiles.com

At Tahoe Paradise & Stateline, Nev. Reserve online.

TAYLOR CREEK

(530) 543-2600

Hwy. 89, north of Camp Richardson Road. Bring equipment.*

TUBETAHOE

(530) 600-2304 | tubetahoe.com

500 feet of machine-groomed tubing lanes in Meyers.

TRUCKEE BOREAL MOUNTAIN rideboreal.com

RSVP in advance. Night sessions available.

DONNER SKI RANCH donnerskiranch.com

Tubing hills with moving carpet.

DONNER SUMMIT

(530) 587-3558

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit. Bring equipment.*

KINGVALE RESORT

(530) 427-5090 | kingvaleresort.com

Bring sleds or sleds available to buy.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

northstarcalifornia.com TART

Tubing lanes in the Village.

SODA SPRINGS skisodasprings.com

Up to 10 lanes. RSVP in advance.

SUGAR RUSH TUBING sugarbowl.com

10-lane tubing area at Sugar Bowl.

TAHOE DONNER

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com

At Trout Creek Recreation Center. Closed for the season.

YUBA PASS

(530) 994-3401

Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.*

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON

(530) 543-2600

Sno-Play area off Hwy. 89. Bring equipment.*

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

Machine-groomed snow play area. Reserve online.

TRANSIT

North Tahoe & Truckee | laketahoetransit.com South Shore | tahoetransportation.org

*Sno-Park permit required; (916) 324-1222 or ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks. Sno-Parks may be closed for extended periods after heavy snow; check conditions in advance.

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Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | Open as conditions permit

Tahoe Cross Country | April 30

Tahoe Donner Cross County | April 16

Tahoe Donner Downhill | April 16

TAMBA eyes summer projects

Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association has announced its 2023 planned trail projects. Volunteers are needed on these projects and on other trail maintenance projects throughout the Tahoe Basin. | tamba.org

Bijou Bike Park | Volunteer for Tuneup Tuesday’s every week from late April to November at 6 p.m.

Caldor Fire repairs | Continue repairs including removing trees, fixing retaining walls, reconstructing the trail tread and replacing signs.

Incline Lake trails upgrades | Work will include upgrades to the trails including improving signage, repairing bridges and BMP’s around sensitive stream areas.

Lower Stinger reroute | TAMBA received grant to help re-route the lower 1.5 miles of the Stinger Trail so it no longer finishes in a neighborhood but will instead end at a trailhead off Sewer Plant Road. It will have 300 vertical feet more descending and incorporate lake views.

Lower Tyrolian reroute | Finish the reroute of the bottom half mile of Tyrolian that crosses back to the east side of Incline Creek and incorporates more technical features.

Meeks Ridge Trail | Continue the trail that will connect from Meeks Bay to the Lost Lake Trail and will follow the ridge

line to the north of Meeks Meadow. There was an old logging road on this route that will be replaced with about 4 miles of singletrack for a 10- to 12-mile loop when completed next year.

Road 73 Bypass | Construction continues of a singletrack option by Tahoe City to avoid Road 73 (Fiberboard freeway) for those going from Beartrap Connector (#17E14) up to Whoop Dee Doo or the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Tunnel Creek singletrack | Work will begin on a new singletrack trail connecting the Incline Flume at Tunnel Creek Road to the bottom of Tunnel Creek Road.

Film on Harvey’s bombing released

“Bringing Down the House: The Bombing of Harvey’s Casino” documentary is now available for streaming on the Very Local app.

The documentary follows the story of the bombing that took place in the summer of 1980 when three men wheeled what looked like an IBM computer into the Harvey’s Wagon Wheel resort and casino in South Lake Tahoe. The computer turned out to be a bomb. Mark McLaughlin’s three-part series on the bombing is available at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | verylocal.com

Mark McLaughlin

TAMBA

events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

North Lake Tahoe/Truckee, trailhead based on conditions, Tahoe Vista, 6:30-9:30 p.m., (530) 913-9212

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Hydrology Lake Walk

Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 9 a.m., (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org

River Talks

Truckee River Watershed Council, Truckee, 9 a.m., (530) 550-8760, truckeeriverwc.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

Volunteer Kickoff Event

Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 5-8 p.m., (530) 5415388, keeptahoeblue.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Fly Tying Friday

Trout Creek Outfitters, Truckee, 6 p.m., (530) 563-5119, troutcreekoutfitters.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

The Vertical Drop

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, 9 a.m., (209) 258-6000, kirkwood.com

Spring It On: Pond Skim & Rail Jam

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 9 a.m., northstarcalifornia.com

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Tahoe Vista, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., northtahoeparks.com

Boarding for Breast Cancer Love Your Peaks

Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Spring Egg Hunt & Egg Dive

Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 582-7720, tdrpd.org

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Graeagle Restaurant, Graeagle, 1 p.m., graeagle.com

Annual Gala

Olympic Village Event Center, Olympic Valley, 6 p.m., (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

The Vertical Drop

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, 9 a.m., (209) 258-6000, kirkwood.com

Spring It On: Pond Skim & Rail Jam

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 9 a.m., northstarcalifornia.com

Easter & Golden Egg Hunt

The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 9 a.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com

Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt

Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., theshopsatheavenly.com

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt

Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., (800) 543-3221, granlibakken.com

Easter Eggstravaganza & Brunch

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Truckee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

MONDAY, APRIL 10

Decelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay

City of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7 a.m., cityofslt.us

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Golden Hour 55+

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Play & Learn Program

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Talks@Tahoe

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, 5 p.m., unr.edu

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

Paws 2 Read

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

The Trail Running Film Festival

Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

WINTER WALKING PATHS

PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS

CHECK CONDITIONS AT TAHOEBIKE.ORG

• Keep dogs leashed

• Pedestrians must yield to bikes

• Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side

• E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance

• Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians

• Limited service in winter. Pack out all trash, including dog waste bags.

EAST SHORE

EAST SHORE TRAIL

Easy-moderate | 6 miles RT | tahoefund.org

Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park. Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Electric assist OK. Paid parking. TART

NORTH SHORE

INCLINE VILLAGE

Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us

Walking path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village. Access to shopping and parks. Paved between both intersections of Southwood Blvd. Boot packed between east intersection of Southwood Blvd. and Country Club Drive. TART

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

Easy | 5 miles RT | washoecounty.us

Runs along Lake Tahoe Boulevard and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. Electric assist OK. TART

NATIONAL AVENUE

Easy | 1.8 miles RT

Starts on shore of Lake Tahoe at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and continues up National Avenue past Grey Lane. Parking at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. TART

PINE DROP TRAIL

Easy | 3 miles RT | northtahoeparks.com

Located at North Tahoe Regional Park the trail connects to Pinedrop Lane off Highway 267. Parking fee.

TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY

Easy-moderate | 8+ miles RT | tcpud.org

First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Grove Streets, and Dollar Hill. Electric assist OK. Section from Dollar Hill to Fulton Crescent boot-packed only. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org

4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Olympic Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Olympic Valley Park at Olympic Valley Road. Electric assist OK. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org

A 2-mile trail runs beside Olympic Valley Road to the ski area with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Olympic Valley Park or Village at Palisades Tahoe. Electric assist OK. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

AL TAHOE BOULEVARD

Easy | 3.2 miles RT

Connections Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Highway 50) and Pioneer Trail with access to Lake Tahoe Community College.

CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH

Easy | 6 miles RT

The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Limited parking.

SAWMILL TO MEYERS

Easy | 7 miles RT

Section cleared along Sawmill Road starting at Lake Tahoe Boulevard then connects to run along Highway 89 to Meyers ending at Luther Pass Road.

SIERRA BOULEVARD

Easy | 1.2 miles RT

Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Barbara Ave.

SKI RUN BOULEVARD

Easy | 1.2 miles RT

Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Pioneer Trail.

SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH

Easy | 7 miles RT | cityofslt.us

Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds. Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Boulevard.

TRUCKEE DONNER PASS ROAD

Easy | 5.4 miles RT

Runs through the heart of the town of Truckee from the west end to historic downtown Truckee.

DONNER PASS RD. TO MOUSEHOLE

Easy | 1.8 miles RT

Runs along Highway 89 connecting Donner Pass Road to the Mousehole.

JOEGER DRIVE

Easy | 1.2 miles RT

Connects from Soaring Way and runs along Joeger Drive to River View Sports Park.

STEVENS LANE TO ALDER DRIVE

Easy | 2 miles RT

Runs from Stevens Lane along Donner Pass Road, turns down Rue Ivy to connect to Alder Drive. Park at U.S. Forest Service office on Stevens Lane.

TROUT CREEK TRAIL

Moderate | 3 miles RT

Wooded path from Trout Creek Park (paid parking) in downtown Truckee to Northwoods Blvd. (parking free).

TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL

Easy | 10 miles RT | tdrpd.org

Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire. Park at either park or East River Street. Electric assist OK.

TART

WEST SHORE

TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY

Moderate | 25+ miles RT | tcpud.org

Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. Electric assist OK. TART

TRANSIT

North Tahoe & Truckee | laketahoetransit.com

South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

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FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Tahoe Tattoo Show

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m., (775) 588-6611, caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

Baby Lapsit (Kings Beach Library)

Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Nighttime Guided Snowshoe Tour

Sierra State Parks Foundation, Tahoe City, 5-7 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m., casinos.ballys.com

Snowshoe Star Tour

North Lake Tahoe, trailhead based on conditions, Tahoe Vista, 6:30-10:30 p.m., (530) 913-9212

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Tahoe Tattoo Show

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m., (775) 588-6611, caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

Kirkwood Slush Cup

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, 9 a.m., (209) 258-6000, kirkwood.com

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m., casinos.ballys.com

Snow Golf Tournament

Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 9 a.m., (800) 4030206, palisadestahoe.com

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival

Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 11 a.m.5 p.m., palisadestahoe.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Pond Skimming

Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 8:30 a.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

Billy Dutton Uphill

Far West Nordic Ski Education Association, Olympic Valley, 9 a.m.

Tahoe Tattoo Show

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m., (775) 588-6611, caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

35th Annual Snow Sculpture Contest

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, Tahoe City, 12 p.m., (530) 583-4264, riverranchlodge.com

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Golden Hour 55+

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com

Tea Party

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 2:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Play & Learn Program

El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Puppets With Chris Arth

KidZone Museum, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 587-5437, kidzonemuseum.org

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

River Talks

Truckee River Watershed Council, Truckee, 9 a.m., (530) 550-8760, truckeeriverwc.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Bubbles & Bites

Inside Incline, Incline Village, 4:30 p.m., (775) 3549745, insideincline.com

Game Night

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 6 p.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com

Fly Tying Friday

Trout Creek Outfitters, Truckee, 6 p.m., (530) 563-5119, troutcreekoutfitters.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Plunge for Special Olympics Nevada

Round Hill Pines Beach Resort, Zephyr Cove, 9 a.m., (775) 588-3055, roundhillpinesresort.com

Dog Pull

Pete & Peter’s, Tahoe City, 11 a.m., tahoesnowfest.org

Tiki Pond Skim

Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Lake Tahoe Wedding Expo

South of North Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., (530) 494-9805, southofnorthbeer.com

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

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Bilingual Songs With Brooke Chabot

KidZone Museum, Truckee, 11:30 a.m., (530) 5875437, kidzonemuseum.org

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Reading Furends

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Immerse Yourself in Nature W/Jared Manninen

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Storytime

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

South Lake Tahoe Earth Day

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., cityofslt.us

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov

Science Speaks Series: Managing Water During California’s Wild Changes in Climate Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, 5:30-7:30 p.m., (775) 881-7560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Lunafest 2023

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Tahoe City, 7:30 p.m., (530) 584-2431, tahoearthauscinema.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Wilderness First Aid

Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Stateline, 7:45 a.m.5 p.m., (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org

MONDAY, MAY 1

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

IV Quad

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 3 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Weird Science Wednesdays

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Cinco De Mayo

Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., theshopsatheavenly.com

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Spring Fling

The Chateau at Incline Village, Incline Village, 10 a.m., (775) 832-1303, yourtahoeplace.com

Cram-A-Cruiser benefit

Grocery Outlet, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., breadandbroth.org

Sierra Speaker Series: History Got It Wrong

Sierra State Parks Foundation, Tahoe City, 5-6:30 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

An Evening in Hollywood

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 6 p.m., sierracommunityhouse.org

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Annual Wine Tasting & Auction Community Benefit

Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge, Tahoe City, 12 p.m., kiwanisnlt.org

Wings for Life Relay

Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 4 p.m., (800) 4030206, palisadestahoe.com

MONDAY, MAY 8

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Teen Tuesday

Explore more snow trails at TheTahoeWeekly.com/winter

SNOW TRAILS

SKI TOURING, SNOWSHOEING & SNOWMOBILING

CISCO GROVE

RATTLESNAKE

Easy to advanced

Steep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80.*

LOST SIERRA

YUBA PASS

Easy to advanced | fs.usda.gov

The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the first mile before branching off. For skiers and snowshoers, the route goes north for 2 miles with views of the Sierra Valley, then leads west for 1 mile and rejoins the snowmobile trail. For a short loop, go south (a left) on the snowmobile route back to Yuba Pass. Alternately, you can continue west through a meadow for 1.5 miles, then head south (a left) onto the Lunch Creek Ski Trail 1.25 miles, then north (a left) on 3 Knobs Trail for 1.5 miles. 3 Knobs Trail ends back at the snowmobile trail. Snowmobilers can head north from the branch 1 mile in and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bassett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Station.*

NORTH SHORE

BROCKWAY SUMMIT & MARTIS PEAK

Easy to advanced Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski with turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads. For snowmobilers, the best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lumber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

PAGE MEADOWS

Easy to moderate

Ski or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

TAHOE MEADOWS

Easy to advanced

On Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. South side designated for skiers and snowshoers, while the north side is designated for snowmobilers. Heavy weekend use.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

HOPE VALLEY

Easy to moderate

Sno-park on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Much of Hope Valley is open to snowmobiling, but some areas are not; stay in designated areas. Ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) and Tamarack Lake (1 mile) and groomed routes to Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) and Forestdale (3.5 miles). Stage from Hope Valley Sno-Park.*

TAYLOR CREEK

Easy | (530) 573-2600 or fs.usda.gov

Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly flat and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 to Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to access the Tallac Historic Trail.*

TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

Easy to moderate

Marked route follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road for 3 to 6 miles. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. Cabin Creek Road south of Truckee on Highway 89. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Easy | (530) 582-7892 or parks.ca.gov

The park is mostly flat and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fields, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. Unmarked, 9.6-km, skierpacked trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. Parking fee. TART

LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT

Easy to advanced | (530) 994-3401 or fs.usda.gov

Marked routes with 110 miles of groomed trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Overnight camping OK in parking area. Heavy use.*

PETER GRUBB HUT & CASTLE PEAK

Moderate to advanced | clairtappaanlodge.com

A marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for onequarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. Overnight parking available at the Sno-Park*. For overnight stays at the hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM

Easy to strenuous

Unmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway.

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

Easy to moderate

An unmarked route follows the road to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON

Easy to advanced

The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed) or through the meadows. Snow-mobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, steep bowls and many roads. Limited parking.*

MEEKS MEADOWS

Easy | fs.usda.gov

Meeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 or parks.ca.gov

The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. Guided tours and programs. Parking fee. TART

*Sno-Park permit required; (916) 324-1222 or ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks.

Sno-Parks may be closed for extended periods after heavy snow; check conditions in advance.

FESTIVALS & FRIVOLITIES

CULINARY DELIGHTS

THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

FESTIVALS & FRIVOLITIES

Saturday Night Star Parties

Saturdays | Jack C. Davis Observatory | Carson City, Nev.

The observatory on the Western Nevada College campus hosts free star parties on Saturdays through Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. | wnc.edu

Baby Animal & Tulip Festival

April 5-May 6 | Andelin Family Farm | Sparks, Nev.

Celebrate the start of spring with a family-friendly festival on the farm with the arrival of baby animals and tulip blooms. | andelinfamilyfarm.com

Banff Mountain Film Festival

April 7-8 | Yuba Theatre | Downieville

April 14 & 15 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

April 16 | Reno Events Center | Reno, Nev.

Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment and adventure and exploration. | sierracountyartscouncil.org, casinos.ballys.com, nevadalandtrust.org

Achieve Tahoe Gala

April 8 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Village

The annual Achieve Tahoe Gala is an evening of dinner and drinks, a silent and live auction, raffle and presentations honoring those who exemplify Achieve Tahoe’s mission. | achievetahoe.org

Trail Running Film Festival

April 13 | Alibi Truckee

Donner Party Mountain Runners and Tahoe Mountain Sports are hosting a showing of the Trail Running Film Festival at 7 p.m. | donnerpartymountainrunners.com

Haunted Ghost Tours

April 13, 27; May 11, 25; June 8 | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.

After a gourmet dinner, Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters will guide guests back in time with tales of the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. | goldhillhotel.net

Tahoe Tattoo Show

April 14-16 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

The Tattoo Show features artists and vendors, a contest and more. | tahoe.tattoo

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day

April 15 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

This festival is a volunteer-run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty. Enjoy live entertainment while learning how to preserve and protect local and global natural resources. | palisadestahoe.com

Sierra Poetry Festival

April 15 | The Center for the Arts | Grass Valley

The 7th Annual Sierra Poetry Festival will feature the new California Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick, along with a feast of local, regional, national and international poets and presenters. | sierrapoetryfestival.org

Social Science series

April 15, June 10 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev.

Social Science is an adults-only, brain-building series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a DJ, libations and sweet and savory bites. April’s event is Ladies’ Night and June’s is Social Science. | nvdm.org

World Trails Film Festival

April 20 | Nugget | Sparks, Nev.

Trails Film presents the world premiere at the International Trails Summit to benefit the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation from 6 to 10 p.m. | trails.film

Mark Twain Days

April 21-23 | Downtown Carson City, Nev.

Discover what Samuel Clemens did when he left Missouri to find his true identity in Nevada with art, music, treasure hunts, costume contests, the Twain “Cocktail” Train and more. | visitcarsoncity.com

Monster Jam

April 21-23 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

At Monster Jam, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. | monsterjam.com

South Lake Tahoe Earth Day

April 22 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes the region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues. | southtahoeearthday.org

Lake Tahoe Wedding Expo

April 23 | South of North Brewing Co. | South Lake Tahoe

This wedding day expo is where you can celebrate, visualize and plan your special day with local vendors, champagne deck, gourmet bites, silent disco, trunk shows and more. RSVP to enter win a raffle prize. | Sierra Bride Magazine on Facebook

Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival

April 23-29 | Area venues

This week-long celebration of the area’s innovation connects the community with the power of science and technology through hands-on school programs, as well as a series of free, family-friendly events. | nnsciencefest.org

Science Speaks Series

April 27, May 18, June 1, 13 | Area venues & virtual UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers talks with professors and experts on different environmental concerns. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

LUNAFEST

April 27 | Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema | Tahoe City

LUNAFEST film festival celebrates films made by women and gender nonconforming directors, including “This is Beth,” a story about South Lake Tahoe’s Beth Rodden. Read the story on the film at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | girlsontherunsierras.org

MADE IN TAHOE FESTIVAL

Crystal Cabaret: Speakeasy

April 27 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Family Solutions presents a night of entertainment, dancing and dinner. Dress in Prohibition Era cocktail attire. | tahoefamily.org

Cowboy Music & Poetry Show

April 28-29 | Grange Hall | Vinton

Sierra Valley Grange presents singer and harmonica player Gary Allegretto, cowboy poet Larry Maurice and singer/songwriter Richard Elloyan with Steve Wade. Dinner is at 5 p.m. followed by the shows at 7:30 p.m. | sierravalleygrange.org

Genoa Western Heritage Days

April 28-30 | Genoa, Nev.

Celebrate local history with Town Hall concerts and a day-long festival with Civil War reenactments, Chautauqua living history performances, Native American demonstrations, cowboy poetry and more. | genoanevada.org

Lei Day

April 29 | Nevada State Museum | Carson City, Nev.

Nevada State Museum is celebrating Lei Day with a lei making demonstration by Nā ʻŌiwi O Hawaiʻi, a lei-making contest for adults and kids, Hawaiian shaved ice, a kids’ corner, live music and more. | visitcarsoncity.com

Virginia City Grand Prix

April 29-30 | Virginia City, Nev.

Experience the legendary racing in historic Virginia City during this off-road motorcycle race. After the race, head to the Village Saloon to talk bikes and celebrate. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

An Evening in Hollywood

May 5 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Sierra Community House hosts its annual family dance with the theme: An Evening in Hollywood. Children and their role models can get dressed up, walk the red carpet, learn dance routines and enjoy other activities. | sierracommunityhouse.org

Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 5-7 | Glow Plaza Festival Grounds | Reno, Nev.

Northern Nevada’s largest Latino heritage celebration offers music with top local and regional Latin groups and Mexican bands, carnival rides, games and prizes and vendors of clothes, art, crafts and food. | Cinco de Mayo Festival on Facebook

Spring Fiesta Horse Show

May 5-7 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Reno, Nev.

Arabian horses, beautiful, elegant and versatile, are the most recognized horse breed in the world. Enjoy the spirited competition that feature Arabians, Half Arabians and Anglo Arabians.| comstockarabianassociation.com

Spring Fling

May 6 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

This handcrafted holiday fair will have more than 20 local artists, crafters and small businesses with great gifts for Mother’s Day. | Spring Fling on Facebook

Sierra Speaker Series

May 6 | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

The History Expedition Team 2023 presents “History Got It Wrong: the True Discoverers of the Comstock Lode, the Grosh Brothers.” The team retraced the routes of the Grosh Brothers in February to uncover whether they were the rightful discoverers of the world’s largest concentration of silver. | sierrastateparks.org

Kite Weekend

May 13-14 | Dangberg Ranch | Minden, Nev.

An event beloved by locals and visitors features an assortment of big and beautiful kites. Everyone is welcome to bring their own kites, as well. Park volunteers will assist children in making giant bubbles. Free. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Big Mama’s Show & Shine

May 13-14 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

Featuring classic cars, food vendors, music, craft beer, raffles and prizes. | youngatheartseniorcitizens.org

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Yoga Room Wellness Weekend

May 19-21 | Yoga Room Tahoe | Tahoe City

Yoga Room Tahoe celebrates the 1st anniversary for owner Michelle Allen with a Wellness Weekend featuring BodyTalk, myofascial release, sound healing, and yoga, wellness and herbalism classes. | yogaroomtahoe.com

Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival

May 19-21 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

This is the first year for Carson Valley’s newest cultural art festival, featuring a weekend of hot air balloons, concerts, competitions, displays and demonstrations by local musicians, artists and performers of all kinds. Free. | hotairforhope.com

Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival

May 19-21 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

A weekend of classic cars, rock ‘n’ roll and powerful engines. | hotaugustnights.net

Open House & Plant Faire

May 20 | Heritage Park Gardens | Gardnerville, Nev.

Celebrate the end of winter. There will be kids’ activities and a scavenger hunt. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Made in Tahoe Festival

May 27-28 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Celebrate all things Tahoe with an array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe basin and Truckee. | palisadestahoe.com

Nevada State Fair

June 1-4 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.

Enjoy four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides and pig racing. There will be a car show, history reenactments and exhibits. Free. | nevadastatefair.org

BackCountry Festival

June 2-4 | Corley Ranch | Carson Valley, Nev.

This new event, BackCountry Festival, will feature an amazing lineup of country music performances, barbecue and brews. | backcountryfest.com

Street Vibrations Spring Rally

June 2-4 | Reno, Carson, Virginia City and Stateline, Nev.

Enjoy a weekend of motorcycle fun with live entertainment on six stages, bike games, poker runs, vendors and more. | roadshowsreno.com

Fur Ball Gala

June 3 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

Pet Network hosts its 25th annual Fur Ball Gala fundraiser, “An Enchanted Tail.” | petnetwork.org

Solstice Festival

June 8-18 | Tahoe City venues

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival featuring amazing events and activities, including the annual Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, the kickoff for Concerts at Commons, Grab Your Glass, Farmers Market and much more. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.org

Reno River Fest

June 9-11 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

Reno River Festival celebrates the love of the Truckee River with MusicFest, a vendor fair, Reno Tahoe Adventure Park, Reno River Roll, Cornhole Championships, Craft Beer & Seltzer Experience, food and more. | renoriverfestival.com

Carson Valley Days Festival

June 9-12 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

This lineup of carnival midway games, rides, music, a themed parade, craft and food vendors, children’s games, horseshoe tournaments and more for the 113th festivities. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show

June 11 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

The seventh Truckee Roundhouse maker Show offers an eclectic assortment of interactive arts, technologies, hobbies and projects along with food trucks, beer, live music, art cars, kids’ activities, a silent auction and raffle. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Stargazing at Spooner Lake

June 17-Sept. | Spooner Lake Visitors Center

Tahoe Star Tours is offering docent-led stargazing. Events are scheduled on select Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in June and running through Labor Day weekend. | tahoestartours.com

Truckee Thursdays

June 22-Aug. 10 | Downtown Truckee

Truckee Thursdays returns to its full schedule with a street party featuring live music, vendors, food, local art, kids’ activities, beer garden and more. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | truckeethursdays.com

Trails & Vistas

June 24-25 | Spooner Lake State Park

This year’s art hikes celebrates 20 years of celebrating art in nature with hikes for all ages offered. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | trailsandvistas.org

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Third Thursday Wine Walk

3rd Thursday | Gardnerville, Nev.

On the third Thursday of the month from May 18 to Oct. 19 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., it’s wine time. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Tahoe Club Crawl

Saturdays | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Take an organized nightlife tour of the downtown casino hot spots with shots, appetizers and passes into clubs. Tours start at 7:45 p.m. | tahoeclubcrawl.com

Carson City Wine Walk

1st Saturday | Downtown Carson City, Nev.

This Wine Walk is from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Receive a commemorative wine glass and stroll through downtown. | downtowncarson.org

Reno Wine Walk

3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org

Crawl Reno

April 8, June 10 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

Crawl Reno offers drink-themed, spring day crawls — a Mimosa Crawl in April and a Margarita Crawl in in June — all starting at noon and ending at 6 p.m. | crawlreno.com

Passport to the Great Out There

April 22-23 | El Dorado County venues

El Dorado Winery Association hosts a two-day wine tasting event with access to more than 20 winery experiences from reserve tastings to food pairings. | eldoradowines.org

Classics & Cocktails

April 29 | Atlantis Casino Resort Spa |

Come dressed in cocktail attire to Hot August Nights Foundation’s annual fundraiser dinner. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, live and silent auction, a complimentary open bar and sit-down dinner. | hotaugustnights.net

Lincoln Wine Fest

April 29 | Lincoln

Enjoy wine tastings, shop & sip and more in downtown Lincoln from 1 to 5 p.m. | lincolnwinefest.org

Mad Hatter’s Tea

April 30 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra offers its 34th annual fundraiser. There will also be an online auction and raffle. | sitahoesierra.org

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy this day from 4 to 7 p.m. in Heavenly Village. Mariachi Cazadores de Nevada will be playing near the gondola and there will be margarita and taco specials offered in locations throughout the village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Kiwanis Wine Tasting

May 7 | Sunnyside Restaurant

Kiwanis North Lake Tahoe holds its annual event with wine tastings and appetizers from noon to 2:30 p.m. along with an online auction to benefit local nonprofits. | kiwanisnlt.org

Farmers’ markets

May-October | Area venues

Enjoy the sunshine, fresh local produce, great food and people who help make this community special. Tahoe City and Truckee Regional Park’s markets open in mid-May, Sierra Valley Farm and other markets open in June. | TheTahoeWeekly. com/events

Placer Wine Trial

May 15-Aug. 31 | Various venues

Placer County Vintners Association hosts its Placer Wine Trail Summer Passport featuring more than 30 wineries and breweries, artisan vendors, live music and more. | placerwine.com

Strange Brew Festival

May 20 | The Brewer’s Cabinet | Reno, Nev.

This celebration of uniquely crafted brews hosts local breweries with brews that challenge taste buds and sensibilities. There will be live music from local groups and food from 3 to 7 p.m. | thebrewerscabinet.com

Chili on the Comstock & Craft Beer Tour

May 20-21 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.

The annual event features fun runs, a 5k, Fireball Saloon Crawl and endless varieties of chili and beer. The event hosts more than 30 of the best chili cooks in the West all competing for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

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Beer Fest

May 21 | Glow Plaza Festival Grounds | Reno, Nev.

Nevada Young Alumni Chapter hosts the 28th annual Beer Fest, Reno’s longest running tasting event. It will feature dozens of brews and spirits from regional breweries and distilleries, as well as live entertainment. | nevadayac.com

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Feast

May 27 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy an outdoor barbecue of bourbon- and beer-inspired entrees paired with an open bar and music from DJ Jeremy McGuigan. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Food Truck Fridays

June-August | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Street Food features 30 food trucks, pop-up restaurants, food trailers, local bands and artists every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Feed the Camel

June-Sept. | McKinley Arts Center | Reno, Nev.

On Wednesdays, local food trucks convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving specialties and local beer in the Riverwalk District, next to the Truckee River. | Feed the Camel on Facebook

Grow Your Own Garden Festival

June 2, 3 & 10 | Area venues

Slow Food Lake Tahoe hosts free community garden festivals to pick up seedlings to start a high-elevation garden, along with hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and garden tours. Festivals held at Tahoe City Field Station, Slow Food gardens in Truckee and Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe. Purchase seedlings in advance online. Read the feature in this edition. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Wine

on the Water

June 4 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

The 13th Wine on the Water returns with a food and wine tasting to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. There will also be wine dinners on May 25 and June 1. | bgcnlt.org

Reno Food & Drink Week

June 5-16 | area venues | Reno, Nev.

Reno Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places. | hungryinreno.com

Brewfest 2023

June 10 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

The sixth annual Brewfest from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heavenly Village is for ages 21 and older. Enjoy beer, spirits, kombucha, soda tasting and live music. Proceeds go to Christmas Cheer. | theshopsatheavenly.com

The Biggest Little Invitational Craft Beer Festival

June 10 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

The Biggest Little Invitational offers attendees an experience they won’t forget. Enjoy a hard-to-find, curated lineup of craft beer, local food vendors, music to groove to and lawn games. | thebiggestlittleinvitational.com

Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic

June 10 | Tahoe City venues

This Tahoe City signature annual event gives participants the opportunity to sip, shop and explore. Stroll the scenic lakefront sidewalks tasting wines and nosh on tasty bites from wineries, local restaurants and caterers. It’s on rain (or snow) or shine. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.org

Sample the Sierra

June 10 | South Lake Tahoe venue

Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s largest farm-to-fork festival, brings together local chefs/restaurants with neighboring growers/producers to turn out scrumptious samples craftily paired with the appropriate wine or brew. | samplethesierra.com

BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival

June 16-17 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

This annual event is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew-tasting event and music festival with two stages of free, nonstop rock and blues throughout the weekend with more than 50 microbreweries. | caesars.com

THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS

Magique

Saturdays & select dates | The Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Magique is offers stunning special effects, dazzling costumes, a catchy soundtrack, multimedia backdrops, synchronized lighting and grand illusions. | wethetheatre.com

“Stupid F**king Bird”

April 7-9 | Redfield Studio Theater | Reno, Nev.

Aaron Posner’s compassionate, cutting and gutsy modern adaptation of Chekhov’s classic The Seagull asks: How do we live with people we love? | events.unr.edu

“Small Mouth Sounds”

April 14-30 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

May 5-7 | Brewery Art Center | Carson City, Nev.

“Small Mouth Sounds” asks how we address life’s biggest questions when words fail us. In this compassionate and witty new play, six dissimilar runaways from city life embark on a week-long silent retreat. | renolittletheater.org

Spring Dance Concert

April 19-23 | Dance Theater | Reno, Nev.

The Spring Dance Concert will feature student performances in new works by faculty and guests artists Shinichi Iova-Koga/inkBoat Physical Theatre and Dance, Philip Flickinger and Maggie Stack. | events.unr.edu

Spring

Repertory Season

April 21-22 | North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective’s 15th annual Spring Repertory Season celebrates with an evening of classical and contemporary dance produced in North Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | laketahoedancecollective.org

AVA Ballet’s “Frozen”

April 22-23 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, “Frozen,” the ballet is the captivating story of the Snow Queen written by Hans Christian Andersen. | pioneercenter.com

“Seussical, Jr.”

April 23-30 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

This family-friendly musical takes one into the world of Dr. Seuss to revisit beloved characters including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and JoJo. | wildhorsetheater.com

Tahoe Poetry Night

April 25 | UNR, Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

Enjoy an evening of poetry, music, community gathering and complimentary snacks. Register as a participant or an audience member. | events.unr.edu

Brew, Brats & Ballet

April 29, May 5-7 | Carson City & Reno, Nev. venues

Have a beer and brat and watch new works by seven different choreographers, performed by Sierra Nevada Ballet. | sierranevadaballet.org

Disney Newsies: The Broadway Musical

May 5-14 | Carson City Community Center

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents this high-powered Broadway about a band of teenaged newsies who sell newspapers in turn-of-the-century New York. | wnmtc.com

MOMIX: Alice

May 9 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Pendleton’s newest creation, “Alice,” inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic ”Alice in Wonderland.” | pioneercenter. com

“Jungle Book”

May 9 & 10 | Boys & Girls Club | Kings Beach

Great Future Productions, a children’s theater company, presents a production of “Jungle Book.” | bgcnlt.org

“Anastasia”

May 16-21 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. | pioneercenter.com

Riverdance

May 19-21 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences in an innovative blend of dance, music and song. | grandsierraresort.com

Ten-Minute Play Festival

May 19-21 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Why see just one play when you can see eight in one night. Directors are working with casts on a variety of comedies, dramas and more. All of the plays are 10 minutes long. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Putnam Spelling Bee”

June 9-11 | Boys & Girls Club | Kings Beach

Great Future Productions, a children’s theater company, presents a production of “Putnam Spelling Bee.” | bgcnlt.org

Disney’s “The Jungle Book”

June 23 | Brewery Art Center | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy two performances from Wild Horse Children’s Theater of “The Jungle Book” at 5 and 6:30 p.m. | wildhorsetheater.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Hydrology Lake Walk

April 6 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science naturalist Sarah Hockensmith and Tahoe Rim Trail guide Jennifer Coon as they lead the way in search of wildlife, water features and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. | tinsweb.org

Banked Slalom

April 8 | Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden

The snake-run-style course was specifically built for the event and features flowy banked turns and creative features. Awards and festivities follow on the Judah Deck. Proceeds go to High Fives Foundation. | sugarbowl.com

The Vertical Drop

April 8 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort

This ski competition and community fundraising event is put on by the Silver State Hotshots. Individuals or teams compete to safely ski as much vertical feet as possible in a four-hour period. The after party includes barbecue, raffle, silent auction and prizes. | kirkwood.com

Subaru WinterFest & Boreal Banked Slalom

April 8 | Boreal Mountain

Boreal Mountain’s annual events will feature nationally recognized Americana, bluegrass, indie and electronic music talent and the latest gear and demos. Delicious treats and warm beverages will be provided. Subaru and the National Ski Patrol will share how you can support the avalanche rescue dogs. | rideboreal.com

Spring It On: Pond Skim and Rail Jam

April 8-9 | Northstar California | Truckee

Be sure to dress the part to celebrate the resort’s 50th season in the beachiest way. Northstar’s Pond Skim and Rail Jam will be scheduled to provide the warmest pool weather possible. Registration will take place day of the event on a first-come, firstserved basis. | northstarcalifornia.com

Kirkwood Slush Cup

April 15 | Kirkwood Mountain

Make a splash on April 15 by attempting to cruise across the pond skim at this year’s Slush Cup. Bring floaties and best retro ski gear to celebrate a renewed tradition at Kirkwood. | kirkwood.com

Snow Golf Tournament

April 15 | Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows

The nine-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and meanders down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors back to the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. | palisadestahoe.com

Billy Dutton Uphill

April 16 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Presented by Far West Nordic, this 5k citizen’s race on April 16 is open to everyone, freestyle (skate) and running (including snowshoes). Participants go uphill from Palisades Tahoe base to High Camp, up 2,000 feet vertical, 10 percent average grade. Save energy for the party at the finish. | farwestnordic.org

International Trails Summit

April 17-20 | The Nugget | Sparks, Nev.

American Trails and Professional TrailBuilders Association have joined forces to co-host the International Trails Summit. | web.cvent.com

South Lake Tahoe Plunge

April 22 | Roundhill Pines Beach & Marina | Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Join Special Olympics Nevada’s efforts to establish an independently run Special Olympics program in Nevada by attending the Plunge event. | p2p.onecause.com/tahoe

Tiki Pond Skim

April 22 | Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden

Whether you’re skimming the pond or observing from the sidelines, don’t miss Sugar Bowl Resort’s most legendary party of the season, the Tiki Pond Skim. | sugarbowl.com

Kirkwood Rail Jam

April 22 | Kirkwood Mountain

All skiers and snowboarders are invited to compete. Come on out and show off your skills or learn some new ones. | kirkwood.com

Carson Canyons Super-K Trails Runs

April 22 | Long Ranch Park | Carson City, Nev.

Ascent Runs offers four different courses all with aid stations. Take your pick to run: a 6k, 12k, 22k and 30k. | ascentruns.com

Dirt Magic 2023

April 28-30 | area venues

To help with maintaining trails for a weekend, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship offers complimentary meals and drinks and a lot of digging in the dirt. | sierratrails.org

The Biggest Little Half Marathon

April 30 | downtown Reno, Nev.

Runners will make their way through the downtown streets, along the Truckee River, into Midtown and around Virginia Lake. | renoraces.com

Bird Walks

May 4-June 8 | Village Green | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts Bird Walks every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. lead by naturalists. | tinsweb.org

The Crushing Crossing

May 13 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Join in on the fun, watch big spills and share some laughs with celebrity judges and two of the best emcee’s around. Costumes encouraged. | palisadestahoe.com

Stetina’s Paydirt Race

May 20 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev.

This event is a competitive gravel/dirt/pavement event with awards for top three riders in various age and gender groups. | stetinaspaydirt.com

The Cookie Ride

May 21 | Crystal Peak Park | Verdi, Nev.

Tahoe-Pyramid Trail offers this annual event to highlight the ongoing work on the trail, to eat cookies and ride with friends. Meet in the park at 9:30 a.m. | tahoepyramidtrail.org

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

June 2-3 | Area venues

The relay run adventure is from Reno to Lake Tahoe and back, a total of 178 miles for teams of 12 runners. Concurrently, the Comstock and Capital relay odysseys are offered on June 4, with less mileage, joining in on the RTO in progress. | renotahoeodyssey.com

Lost & Found Gravel Festival

June 3 | City Park | Portola

A perfect blend of pavement, dirt road, gravel road and Lost Sierra adventure, event offers three different distance rides (100, 60 or 35 miles), themed aid stations and a full weekend of fun. Enjoy the post-ride festival with food trucks, live music and dancing and camp onsite at Portola City Park. | sierratrails.org

Truckee Running Festival

TBA | Riverview Sports Park | Truckee

Join in a morning of running and fun along the Truckee River. Try a 5km or 10km along the Legacy Trail or a half marathon featuring the beautiful and scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. | tahoetrailrunning.com

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride

June 4 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev.

Experience spectacular scenery, clean mountain air, great food and full support by experienced ride organizers. | cure.lls.org

Reno River Festival

June 9-11 | Reno, Nev., venues

Reno River Festival features the River Rally, River Roll, cornhole championships, the Reno Tahoe Adventure Park, MusicFest, craft beer tasting, vendor village, and food vendors. | renoriverfestival.com

TahoeCrawl

Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8-Miler

June 10 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The half-marathon is an out and back, featuring paved trail through the valley and along the Truckee River corridor. The 8-Mile starts and finishes at the Village. | bigblueadventure.com

DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay

June 10 | Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe

Runners will run counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe in this 59th annual relay. With altitudes up to 6,500 feet on the 72-mile course, this race is as scenic as it is challenging. | laketahoerelay.com

Cattle Drive

June 11-15 | Doyle, Calif., to Reno, Nev.

The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive is a journey through the High Desert for five days leading up to the Reno Rodeo. Guests join a team of cowboys to drive 300 head of rodeo steers. | renorodeo.com

Reno Rodeo

June 15-24 | Reno, Nev.

The Reno Rodeo is celebrating 103 years of wild West family fun, a PRCA-sanctioned sporting event. | renorodeo.com

Adventure Sports Week

June 16-25 | Tahoe venues

Challenge yourself at one of the many competitive events including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, standup paddleboarding and swimming. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Rock Tahoe

June 16-17 | East Shore

Participants race in this Half Marathon from Spooner Summit to Stateline, Nev., with a pool party and live music at Hard Rock after the race. | rocktahoehalfmarathon.com

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Free Concert Series

April-June | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Every Friday and Saturday enjoy free music from 12 to 9 p.m. at Basecamp Pizza and Gunbarrel Tavern in Heavenly Village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

The Passion According to St. Matthew

April 5, 7 | Area venues

Composed in 1727 and lost for more than 100 years, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music. Performances in Reno and Incline Village, Nev. | toccatatahoe.org

Harp Plus

April 8 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

This annual concert production features harp showpieces and chamber music involving harps and other instruments. | events.unr.edu

Songs for Sinners and Saints

April 15-16 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus, Diablo Valley College Philharmonic Orchestra and Sierra Community House present “Songs for Sinners and Saints.” | truckeechorus.org

Classix Series: “Carmen”

April 15-16 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Reno Phil Orchestra, Chorus, and guest vocalists close Season 54 with music from one of history’s most celebrated operas, Bizet’s “Carmen.” | renophil.com

“Acis and Galatea”

April 20, 22 | area venues

Nevada Chamber Opera presents Handel’s first English stage work in collaboration with UNR Chamber Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Based on an episode from Ovid’s “Metamorphoses,” the myth tells of a love triangle between a nymph, a shepherd and an envious giant. | events.unr.edu

Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds

April 21 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds present a rousing conclusion to their performance season, not to be missed. | events.unr.edu

Reno Jazz Festival

April 27-28 | University of Nevada, Reno

Reno Jazz Festival celebrates its 61st year this April. Join jazz musicians and aficionados for three full days of jazz at its best. | events.unr.edu

Apex Concerts: Seven Pillars with Sandbox Percussion

May 3 | Hall Recital Hall | Reno, Nev.

The spectacular conclusion of Apex Twelfth Season comes with a look into the music of the future. The multi-award-winning group Sandbox Percussion will present Seven Pillars by Andy Akiho. | events.unr.edu

UNR Symphony Orchestra Final Concert

May 4 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

This is the Final Concert of the UNR Symphony Season. It promises to close the year in grand style. | events.unr.edu

Spring Choral Area Concert

May 5 | Hall Recital Hall | Reno, Nev.

Spring choral area concert featuring University of Nevada, Reno Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. | events.unr.edu

Carson Chamber Singers Spring Concerts

May 5-6 | area venues | Reno & Carson City, Nev.

The program will include “Israel in Egypt,” a biblical oratorio by G.F. Handel. | ccsymphony.com

Heavenly Village Concert Series

May 4-Sept. 3 (select days) | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

The Shops at Heavenly Village present a free concert series kicking off on May 5 with scores of free music shows to enjoy. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Golden Road Gathering

May 12 | Eldorado County Fair & Event Center | Placerville

Live music will return to the El Dorado County Fair & Event Center with multiple stages, craft vendors, camping, RV camping, kids’ zone, craft beer, late night shows and more. | goldenroadgathering.com

TJ’s Corral Outdoor Concert Series

May 12 & 13, May 27, July 21, 29 | Carson Valley Inn | Minden, Nev.

The outdoor concert series will begin with Aaron Lewis on May 12 and 13 and continue with Nate Smith on May 27 and end with Scotty McCreery on July 21 and Trace Adkins on July 29. | carsonvalleyinn.com

Jazz & Art Festival

May 21 | Heritage Park | Gardenerville, Nev.

The second annual Jazz & Art Festival is a free event that will showcase local jazz performers: Mile High Jazz Band, Jazzettes, The Rosebuds Dance Band and more. There will be local artist vendors, food and beverages. | cvartscouncil.com

The Truckee Historical Revue

June 10 & 11 | Tahoe Church Amphitheater

Composed, arranged and written by Truckee local David Wendell Nelson, with music by Richard Blair, the show traces the history of Truckee and surrounding areas, beginning with Native American days and culminating with the 1960 Olympics in Olympic Valley. | truckeechorus.org

Music on the Beach

June 16-Sept. 1 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area

NTBA hosts its 17th annual free Music on the Beach series every Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (dark Aug. 11). Beer and food available for purchase. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | northtahoebusiness.org

Concerts at Commons Beach

June 18-Sept. 3 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

The Concerts at Commons free concert series returns this summer held every Sunday. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Truckee Reggae Fest

June 24 | Truckee River Amphitheater

The 3rd Annual Truckee Reggae Fest returns featuring Julian Marley and the Uprising, Mykal Rose, Mighty Mystic and many others. | ticketweb.com

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horoscopes

BY MICHAEL O’CONNOR SUNSTARASTROLOGY.COM

FIRE EARTH AIR WATER

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

An expansive urge vies with an ardent determination to get to the bottom of things. Positively, you will succeed with both. A feature of the plot is to strengthen your overall foundation in such a way that you feel both more secure and are able to enjoy the pleasures of life more fully.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)

A busy time behind the scenes continues. Making mental and emotional and physical preparations are at play. A growing determination to get a lot done is on your mind. This probably includes communications with key people conducive to your plans and ambitions, which will assume a prominent role this week.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Expressing new aspects of your sense of individuality are in focus now. Doing so requires your full concentration and making consistent efforts above and beyond your norm. Your ambitions are also stronger than usual which will support your resolve and ability to see things through.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

Fresh starts in your public and/ or professional life continue to unfold. A pioneering impulse is featured and you find yourself entering new territory, or are at least revisiting old haunts. Engaging with significant others is indicated and includes various modes of performance and entertainment.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

Many new understandings are broadening your vision and the reverse is also true. This overall dynamic will continue well into May, anyway, so make the most of it. The opportunity to advance to the next level in your overall philosophy and view of life is present. Be willing to dive to deeper depths.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

You are undergoing a steady and rapid process of change and transformation. Positively, this could amount to advancing to a whole new level and quality of health and fitness. If you find yourself reacting and lapsing into excess, accept this is your cue that fear is triggering survival instincts.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Many new beginnings on relationship fronts are indicated. Themes of expansion and increase are highlighted. Giving or receiving training is featured. Your ability to focus and to do the work may prove sporadic, so when the windows open, make the most of them to be productive.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Taking steps and measures to change your lifestyle rhythms and patterns continues. The key is to replace the old habits with new and better ones. It all begins with the quality of your intention, which when sincere implies resolve. If necessary, write a list of your goals.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The Aries impulse has probably manifested in a variety of contrasting ways. Either this cycle has been a source of inspiration or of drama and perspiration, or perhaps some of both. As well, as much as your ambitions have been ignited, so has an urge to escape it all. Avoid extremes and aim for the sweet spot.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

As your confidence levels steadily rise, you may have noticed that you have become more assertive of late. This could be the source of some conflict on relationships fronts. If so, hopefully, the process is what is needed. Focus on what makes you and others special to keep the vibe high.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

Many new thoughts and perspectives are on your mind. These include a desire to assess matters with clarity for the sake of effective solutions. Yet, you may be contending with some degree of confusion, perhaps due to assumptions or to biases. Be willing to work diligently and patiently to understand clearly.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

Aries time has much to do with the new. New perspectives, priorities, attitudes, approaches, and projects are examples and they may all be on your mind. Fortunately, you are in a sporting and playful mood which is serving to increase your willingness to do things differently.

Tahoe’s Pioneer Weatherman: John James

BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN

Nevada College (now UNR, at Lake Tahoe) and became a member of the original faculty. As a pioneer in the field of weather modification, James understood that predicting mountain weather wasn’t a job for the meek or timid. He learned that hard lesson firsthand while working as a storm prediction analyst for Tahoe ski resorts.

Nevada. His office collected measurements gleaned from mostly backyard instrument shelters with rain gauges and other essential equipment. The stations were primarily maintained by ranchers, farmers, park rangers and other rural volunteers.

Today in the Tahoe Sierra, a region where potent winter storms generate major impacts to travel and safety, we can obtain accurate weather forecasts from various sources at a moment’s notice. Before the advent of personal computers and smart phones however, Tahoe Truckee residents and visitors listened to the radio or waited for the TV weather segment on the 6 o’clock news.

In the 1970s and 80s, people in the know listened to John James’ morning radio show on South Lake’s KTHO, when he forecast expected conditions for mountain communities and ski resorts. James was the first locally based meteorologist to use his education and personal experience to keep residents, travelers and skiers informed of impending weather events.

The road to Lake Tahoe was a serendipitous one for James. Born in 1933 during the Great Depression, Jams rarely spent much time in one place. He endured an itinerant childhood as his father worked odd jobs across the country and the family traveled constantly. He attended Hollywood High School in Southern California, but James wasn’t thinking about a career as a weatherman — he dreamed of becoming a movie star.

In the summer of 1946, as a member of the Hollywood Screen Children’s Guild, he was cast as an extra in the film “The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer.” James

had only bit parts, but his co-stars were Cary Grant, Shirley Temple, Rudy Vallee and Myrna Loy. James was a big kid for his age, but when production staff found out he was too young to legally work on the set, his anticipated lucrative summer of acting turned into a two-day paycheck.

Like many of us, James came to his professional career through circumstance. In 1951 he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was trained as a cartographer and deployed to South Korea. He shipped out of San Francisco aboard the “S.S. Meigs” in mid-January 1952 during one of the worst storms in the past century. It was during his time stationed in South Korea that he became seriously interested in weather and climate.

After his military discharge, he worked in Northern California as a field climatologist for the Dept. of Water Resources. He earned a master’s degree in Oregon and obtained a research fellowship with the Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research. He traveled to more than 30 countries studying alpine climates. James later directed exploratory cloud-seeding projects for various water districts in the Golden State.

In 1969, James moved his wife and young children to South Lake Tahoe for his research into the Tahoe Basin’s radically diverse microclimates. Later the family relocated to Incline Village, Nev., where James helped found Sierra

One winter his projections were correct for 15 of 17 ski weekends, but he blew the forecast for the busy President’s Day Weekend and was fired. He got a partial reprieve in 1974 when Paramount Studios hired James to forecast the weather during the filming of “Godfather II” on Tahoe’s West Shore. As a professional forecaster, James understood that predicting weather for the Tahoe Sierra is a difficult task: “There is no place like it in the world,” he often said. “The lack of meteorological data, difference in topography, degree of slope, proximity to the lake and to the main crest of the Sierra — all can make a difference in a forecast.” At that time, the National Weather Service offices in Reno and Sacramento relied on data from only three weather stations near the Tahoe Basin – South Lake Tahoe Airport, Truckee-Tahoe Airport and a remote recording outpost on Slide Mountain (9,650 feet) established by Desert Research Institute in 1965. James installed 16 more stations.

In 1978, James joined the faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno, in the Geography Dept. where he taught weather and climate. In the summer of 1984, James was assigned to maintain the state’s collection of weather data. James and his wife Lois donated their own money to get the program started until the following year when the State Legislature passed a law establishing a State Climatologist office and a budget for funding it.

Gov. Richard Bryan officially appointed James as Nevada’s first State Climatologist. He would serve for 23 years, an exceptionally long time for that position in any state. Duties of the job include collecting and archiving weather data, publishing a monthly weather summary, advising state agencies, farmers, political leaders and consulting with businesses interested in moving to the Silver State.

In that capacity James excelled, establishing a network of daily weather stations at about 80 locations throughout

I first met James in 1992 as a 35-yearold freshman in the geography department at UNR. Over the years, Professor James was my teacher, academic advisor, friend and early supporter of my efforts to write about Tahoe Sierra climate and weather history.

He had a keen sense of humor that was readily apparent to students who enjoyed his unique teaching style. Later, I encouraged him to write an illustrated autobiography. We selected photographs, polished the manuscript and published the memoir in 2005.

In 2001, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nerve disorder that occasionally caused him to stutter, lose his balance and legs tremor. Despite this mortal challenge, James kept up his academic duties and maybe most importantly, his smile and playfulness in the face of adversity.

As the symptoms of Parkinson’s progressed, however, James was forced to retire in 2004. He had been an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Nevada for 28 years and State Climatologist for 23 years. He died on Jan. 15, 2007, at age 73. A scholastic endowment was established in his name, a fitting tribute to a man who taught and lived life with passion, enthusiasm and humor. n

John James points out the snowpack at his Meyers home, circa Jan. 1969. | Mark McLaughlin

Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking. com. | mark@thestormking.com

MARK’S

THE makers

Tahoe Boho Studio Sparking creativity

BY PRIYA HUTNER

Carla Sakrison is a creative maker, teacher and owner of Tahoe Boho Studio. Her journey with art began when she realized she was unhappy with her job and was looking for a change.

Sakrison was diagnosed with cancer and her life’s purpose took her on a healing trajectory. Her illness led her to practice yoga, become certified in ayurveda and take herbalism classes.

Sakrison moved to Tahoe in 2019. After the pandemic, she was offered a space in Lucky Horseshoe located in Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City. Excited at the new prospects and new adventure she took a deep dive in her creativity.

“My vision for Tahoe Boho Studio is not only to provide a bohemian lifestyle vibe, but to offer a refuge for people to take a seat at the table and create something that not only comes from your heart, but speaks to your soul,” says Sakrison.

WORKSHOPS

April 8 | Linen spray

April 15 | Dried flower arrangement

April 22 | Shower steamers

April 29 | Dried flower wreath

May 6 | Signature scent roll-on

May 13 | Dry oil body spray

May 20 | Herbal bug spray

May 27 | Facial mist

Her bohemian nature is one that inspires her art. Sakrison offers workshops and classes at Tahoe Boho. She sells art, tonics and body care. Drawing from her life experiences, Sakrison creates. The art sold at Tahoe Boho embraces nature and the elements. “I paint with acrylic. I work with reclaimed wood and metal and love using the elements,” she says.

Her workshops, she points out, are both heart centered and soul centered.

Workshops vary from herbalism classes, body-care products to tea blends and ceramics. She also offers intentional jewelry classes. Participants in the jewelry workshops are encouraged to choose a word that resonates with them and incorporate that word into the design of the jewelry using charms and gemstones.

“We use gemstones like quartz or feldspar that also have intention and meaning and what a person might be drawn to or feels right when they hold it,” says Sakrison.

A bad case of eczema led her to create her own body-care products making creams, lotions and oils to give as gifts, which led to her making them for her studio. Tahoe Boho Studio carries an organic body-care line that includes moisturizers, oils, bath products and herbal spray tonics. Sakrison prepares ritual anointment oils for meditation. In her body-care workshops, participants learn how to make body and bath products.

Sakrison also has an iron-on patch

station where people can repair their clothing.

“Everything I make has come from my True North healing journey. I share the things that have either uplifted my spirit, my health or both, whether I sell them in a store or we make them together in a workshop. I enjoy using this space to create with others,” she says. Jewelry, body-care products, dried flower arraignments and herbalism classes are offered throughout the year. Private and group classes and workshops are available. Bohemian art and unique art pieces for the home are available at Tahoe Boho Studio, open from Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | tahoeboho.com n

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Carla Sakrison with her jewelry. Handmade gemstone bracelets. Handmade herbal bath steamers. Carla Sakrison with her Tahoe Boho Body Care Line. | Carla Sakrison, Tahoe Boho

“My vision for Tahoe Boho Studio is not only to provide a bohemian lifestyle vibe, but to offer a refuge for people to take a seat at the table and create something that not only comes from your heart, but speaks to your soul.”

– Carla Sakrison

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and emergency preparedness, relief and recovery. Grant applications are being accepted through April 28.

Nevada County Arts Council is the administering organization for the upstate region, which covers 19 counties in the northern part of the state. It will award more than $3 million in grants for artists, as well as for arts and social-service organizations that will employ artists between Spring 2023 and Spring 2024. | upstatecreativecorps.org

Philadelphia, where she swims on the Drexel University team. While Thomas’s slapstick antics mask a keen analytic mind, it’s his nose for trouble that leads him again and again into dicey situations. The ex–homicide detective is not long in Philly before getting caught up in two high-powered criminal cases. | nickpirog.com

the arts

Field Notes Exhibit

Truckee Community Recreation Center, Truckee, April 5-May 10, 8 a.m., melhopgallery.com

Incline High School AP Art Students Art Exhibit

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, April 5-27, 10 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

At Home: Functional Art in Lake Tahoe Cabins

CA Creative Corps

Creative Corps grants available

The California Creative Corps program will award $60 million in grants statewide to implement media, outreach and engagement campaigns. The goal is to increase awareness related to issues such as public health, water and energy conservation, climate mitigation

Pirog releases new book

South Lake Tahoe-based author Nick Pirog has released his new novel “The Numbers,” part of The Thomas Prescott series.

After getting canned from the Seattle PD, brilliant, wisecracking Thomas Prescott follows his sister Lacy to

Gatekeepers Museum, Tahoe City, April 5-30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., northtahoemuseums.org

Winter Art Show

Tahoe Art League, South Lake Tahoe, April 6-30, 11 a.m., (530) 544-2313, talart.org

Tahoe Poetry Night

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, April 25, 6 p.m., unr.edu

Cowboy Poetry & Music Show

Sierra Valley Grange, Vinton, April 28-29, sierravalleygrange.org

Knit & Crochet Club

Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, May 2, 10 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

Nick Pirog

Tahoe Fire Dancers Embracing the flow of fire dancing

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Imagine fire spinning through the darkness, illuminating a troupe of dancers twirling beneath the Sierra Nevada stars. Tahoe Fire Dancers is a collective of artists who can be found performing their wild spectacle at festivals and special events throughout the region.

Their leader is Claire Nightingale. She was first introduced to poi (fire spinning) at lū’aus in Hawaii Kai on Oahu. In 2014, after moving to Tahoe, she met friends who were into fire dancing and hula hooping. They took her under their wings and went to FireDrums annual festival in Wilseyville, Calif.

“Basically all day you learn how to do all these different tricks and fire props from the best teachers in the world,” says Nightingale. “And at night, it’s the biggest fire circle ever with everyone watching around the edges.”

Nightingale soon traveled to Burning Man with the fire-spinning groups Controlled Burn from Reno and Lucid Flame of South Lake Tahoe where she was part of the conclaves that dance in front of The Man before he burns.

“At first, it was definitely a little scary,” she says. “Then I learned to have the right clothing, all cotton or wool. It’s also important to practice with the tools a lot before you set them on fire. You want to make sure you’re not hitting your skin. And when I want to try new tricks, I’ll wait to the end of the fuel, so it’s less dangerous.”

Nightingale is a teacher by day and a fire dancer by night. She lives in South Lake Tahoe and teaches English, phys-

ical education and computer science at George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nev.

“What’s unique about the fire-dancing community is everybody is all about helping each other learn and grow,” she says. “We skill share. In the fire circles, we lovingly heckle and say funny things like, ‘Do it better!’ or ‘Do it again!’

There’s an element of clowning in there, too. Your personality is reflected in your fire spinning.”

As the coordinator of the Tahoe Fire Dancers, she handles insurance and permitting with local fire departments. When the collective performs at a new site, a local fire marshal walks the space to make sure there is enough room and no ignitable fuel nearby.

At their shows, for every two fire dancers there is one safety monitor who manages the crowd, making sure everyone is safe. They also monitor the fuel

station where the performers fill up out of ammo cans. Nearby, they keep a duvetyn, a heavy black cloth that smothers and extinguishes flames if need be.

“We take safety as our No. 1 concern,” says Nightingale. “When there are wildfires going on, we won’t spin fire out of solidarity, even though it’s a controlled art form. We take fire mitigation very seriously. We have a very good relationship with the fire departments in Nevada and California.”

Featured fire tools include hula hoops, fans, staffs, poi spinners, fire wings, umbrellas, fire crowns, palm candles, swords, hip belts and a scimitar balanced on the head while belly dancing. One implement is called the dragon staff, as long as a car axle with four wicks that sparkle and roll.

The dancers incorporate gymnastic acro-yoga into their vibrant spectacles. They do fire breathing using corn

starch, which is less dangerous than lamp fuel. Lycopodium powder is used to create a fireball effect at the end of tools. Titanium sklitter also is put on the ends of the wicks so when they hit together, they ignite.

Tahoe Fire Dancers offer poi, fire safety and yoga classes. They will hold an indoor flow jam at Omni in South Lake Tahoe on April 28 where beginners can learn to use the tools without fire.

“My favorite thing about fire dancing is it gets you into a flow state,” says Nightingale. “You focus only on that, nothing else, just your breathing. Flow arts are made for the flow state. I’m drawn to it because they demand your full attention. The level of focus is almost meditative. You have to respect the fire. Once you get lost in it or lose your focus, that’s when you can get burned.” | Tahoe Fire Dancers on Facebook n

Flow Jam | April 28 | Omni Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Fire Dancers

“My favorite thing about fire dancing is it gets you into a flow state. You focus only on that, nothing else, just your breathing.”

– Claire Nightingale

Events are subject to change & cancellation; always check in advance for current schedules.

AMERICANA

April 7 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Bill & Jilian Nershi

1980s hitmakers Men at Work. After winning a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1983 and selling more than 30 million records worldwide led by No. 1 singles “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under,” the band split in 1985.

Hay continued to release critically acclaimed solo records for the next four decades, establishing himself as one of his generation’s most hardworking and reliable craftsmen. A gifted raconteur with serious comedy chops, his latest album, “Now And The Evermore,” faces down struggle, loss and mortality with grit and wit at every turn, exploring Hay’s adopted hometown of Los Angeles with a collection of defiantly joyful songs about life, love and silver linings. | caesars.com

DANCE

April 21-22 | North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City

Lake Tahoe

Dance Collective

Guitarist and co-founder of The String Cheese Incident (SCI), Bill Nershi and his wife Jilian unite voices as a harmony and acoustic guitar duo for this intimate, seated show. The couple first met in 1990 when Jilian performed during Bill’s open mic night at the Floradora Saloon in Telluride. As they journey together through various influences and reach back to the roots of American music, the Nershis find a relaxed way of connecting with their audience through the stories in their songs. They are joined by SCI percussionist Jason Hann. | crystalbaycasino.com

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective celebrates 15 years with their annual Spring Repertory Season, presenting a company of young dancers alongside visiting professional dancers in classical, modern and contemporary choreography. The performances feature special guests, including Ballet Arizona principal dancer Ethan Price and Daphne Fernberger and Mario Gonzalez of L.A. Dance Project.

This year’s season marks the return of the second act of the ballet, “Giselle,” adapted from a classical masterwork that originally debuted in Paris in 1841. LTDC’s Natalia Christian will premiere in the title role.

ROCK

May 5 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Clutch

BLUEGRASS

April 20-21 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

The Infamous Stringdusters

POP

April 14 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Colin

Hay

Colin Hay moved to Australia from Scotland with his family as a teenager. That’s where he first came to international fame as the leader of seminal

In the contemporary genre, LTDC has commissioned two new works by choreographers Constantine Baecher and Deborah Lohse. Baecher’s work is inspired by Alan Lightman’s book “Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine.” Lohse’s new work, “We’ll Take It From Here,” explores fantastic adventures and the confrontation of fear. | laketahoedancecollective.org

With the release of their highly anticipated 12th studio album, “Book of Bad Decisions,” it would be easy to suggest that legendary Maryland rockers Clutch have made their finest record to date. Ever since their 1993 debut, “Transnational Speedway League,” they’ve been in the business of writing stone-cold classics.

Recorded over the course of three weeks at Sputnik Sound in Nashville, Tenn., the record was produced by fourtime Grammy winner Vance Powell (The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys). Clutch shifts their No Stars Above 2023 North American tour into high gear when they pull into South Shore. | caesars.com

SOUL

April 15 | Alpine Bar | Palisades Tahoe, Alpine Meadows

April 22 | KT Base Bar | Palisades Tahoe

Joy and Madness

After finally being in the same room for the first time in six months, The Infamous Stringdusters seized the moment for their revealing new album, “Toward the Fray.” Inspired by self-reflection and a strong sense of solidarity, the project documents the Grammy Award-winning group’s growth as instrumentalists and songwriters.

Released on their own label, Americana Vibes, the collection firmly establishes the band’s stature on the modern, acoustic music landscape, where they’ve built a solid fan base among traditional and progressive bluegrass audiences alike. They are joined by San Francisco roots rockers Midnight North. | crystalbaycasino.com

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Led by freewheeling frontman Hans Eberbach, Joy and Madness is an eightpiece explosion out of Sacramento that could be described as Jamiroquai meets Fitz and the Tantrums. The group brings a classic pop sensibility to a new age of funk and soul. As true believers in music as a shared experience, Joy and Madness delivers a live performance that leaves the audience inspired, sweaty and full of joy. | palisadestahoe.com

Lake Tahoe Danc Collective

Paul Mobley Studio

Lisa Seed

Infamous Stringdusters

Clutch

Visit

CHOIR

April 15-16 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus

stunning major choral works, “Shicksalslied, Op. 54” (Song of Destiny). Shicksalslied’s text depicts dualities such as light and dark, hope and despair, peace and suffering — dyads that mirror our human essence, the sinner and the saint.

This concert will feature additional works by Biebl, Copland, Elgar, Hayes, Riggs, Verdi, Waller and Brooks.

Representatives from Sierra Community House will be on hand to provide information about the range of services offered to help individuals and families in the community. | truckeechorus.org

Hard Rock to become Golden Nugget

Join Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus, Diablo Valley College Philharmonic Orchestra and Sierra Community House for “Songs for Sinners and Saints.” This concert explores the innate human notions of vice, virtue and redemption through serious and tongue-in-cheek tales of shame, guilt, deception, lust, jealousy and gluttony balanced by stories of fidelity, forgiveness, hope, reverence and sainthood.

The first act culminates with Giovanni Battista Martini’s sacred motet, “Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina,” a pleading work that begs a higher power for assistance and forgiveness.

The second act will open with the overture from Wagner’s opera, “Der Fliegende Holländer” (The Flying Dutchman) performed by Diablo Valley College Philharmonic Orchestra and conclude with one of Johannes Brahms’ most

Music on the Beach announces lineup

The 17th annual Music on the Beach free summer concert series will return to Kings Beach State Recreation Area on Fridays from June 16 to Sept. 11 (excluding Aug. 11) from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The series is produced by the North Tahoe Business Association and is dedicated this year’s concert series to the late Pam Emmerich, who was essential in the creation and development of the event as well as the growth and sustainability of NTBA. This year’s series kicks off on June 16 with Coburn Station; find the complete lineup at TheTahoeWeekly. com/live. | northtahoebusiness.org

Fertitta Entertainment, LLC, which operates a number of gaming and hospitality brands including the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino brand, announced that it is purchasing the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price. Fertitta Entertainment plans to remodel and rebrand the casino resort as the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, according to a press release. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

J Savvy Photography

Heavenly concerts return in May

The Shops at Heavenly Village will be kicking off its free concert series on May 5 with Mariachi Cazadores from 4 to 7 p.m. as part of the Cinco de Mayo festivities.

The series continues Memorial Day weekend with concerts Friday to Sunday starting at 5:45 p.m. Concerts are held every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer, with additional concert dates during the 4th of July holiday week and Labor Day weekend. Find the complete lineup at TheTahoeWeekly. com/live.| theshopsatheavenly.com

Hard Rock Lake Tahoe

NTCA

Emily Rademacher

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

St. Matthew Passion

St. Francis Catholic Church, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon

Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Friday Night DJ

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 5:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Live Music

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music at Alpine Bar

Alpine Bar, Palisades Tahoe, 2-5 p.m.

Spring Music Series at KT Base Bar

Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2-5 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9p.m.

Lucero with the Shackletons

Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Live Music Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 & 7 p.m.

9 Ball Pool Tourney

Pete ‘n Peter’s Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 10

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon

Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Friday Night DJ

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 5:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (Rescheduled Show)

Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DJ Chango

Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Live Music

Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music at Alpine Bar

Alpine Bar, Palisades Tahoe 2-5 p.m.

Broken Compass

KT Base Bar, Olympic Valley, 2-5 p.m.

Spring Music Series at KT Base Bar

Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2-5 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Songs for Sinners and Saints

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 7 p.m.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (Rescheduled Show)

Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15 CONT’D

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Songs for Sinners and Saints

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 & 7 p.m.

9 Ball Pool Tourney

Pete ‘n Peter’s Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Stand-Up Comedy Show at Stateline Brewery

Stateline Brewery, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon

Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

The Infamous Stringdusters

Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Building Community Through Dance Community Arts Center, Truckee, 5:30 p.m.

Spring Repertory Season

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

The Infamous Stringdusters

Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Live Music at Alpine Bar

Alpine Bar, Palisades Tahoe, 2-5 p.m.

Spring Music Series at KT Base Bar

Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2-5 p.m.

Lotus

Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

Spring Repertory Season

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

9 Ball Pool Tourney

Pete ‘n Peter’s Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Magic Fusion Starring Joel Ward

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

Crystal Cabaret: Speakeasy

The Chateau, Incline Village, 5:30 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Indoor Flow Jam

OMNI, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Live Music at Alpine Bar

Alpine Bar, Palisades Tahoe, 2-5 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m.

The Grouch, Eligh, DJ Fresh & Reverie

Whiskey Dicks Saloon, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Deer Head Fridge

Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 & 7 p.m.

9 Ball Pool Tourney

Pete ‘n Peter’s Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 1

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 & 9 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Brunch + Beats Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 & 7 p.m.

9 Ball Pool Tourney

Pete ‘n Peter’s Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 8

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

& drink

Events are subject to change & cancellation; always check in advance for current schedules.

High Elevation Gardening Challenging, but not impossible

BY PRIYA HUTNER

fresh vegetables. Fagel says keeping the garden enclosed is the best way to protect plants from being decimated by animals.

Christy suggests putting chicken wire under a raised garden as a good standard practice to keep animals from eating vegetables. Container gardens work well in the Tahoe area and can easily be animal proofed. Christy recommends using a combination of compost and native soil for raised beds and container gardens.

Chocolate stores pair up

The Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory and Champagne & Chocolate have announced a partnership to bring the Chocolate Nugget’s candy and chocolates to Champagne & Chocolate in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. A Champagne & Chocolate collection is also available on The Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory’s website. | chocolatenuggetcandyfactory.com

Kiwanis hold benefit wine tasting

Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe is hosting its 31st Annual Benefit Auction and Wine Tasting on May 7 at Sunnyside Resort on the West Shore. The fundraiser supports youth and family-oriented organizations.

Tahoe is buried under feet of snow and the ground is frozen, but small signs of spring are trying to burst forth. Gardening is the farthest thing from some minds, yet, if you consider planting a garden, now is time to prepare.

Slow Food Lake Tahoe, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and UCEE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe collaborate on the Grow Your Own Program. They teach high elevation gardening and offer information on best practices for seedling starts, planting and managing a garden in the mountains. Gardening in Tahoe is a challenging and often difficult undertaking.

“Gardening here takes grit. Our mission is to teach California gardeners how to succeed in gardening, whether it’s flowers or vegetables and do it scientifically with proven methods on how it can be done,” says master gardener Annie Christy.

Start seedlings now

Although snow is on the ground, it’s time to think about starting seedlings indoors so they are ready to plant when the snow melts, say local gardening experts.

“You need to start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before you plant them. If you live in Glenshire, that day will be different than if you live up at the top of Tahoe Donner,” says Amy Fagel, president of Slow Food Lake Tahoe.

It all depends on when the snow melts. Fagel adds that planting is done at the end of May or early June locally.

“We have started seed selection for our community garden. Our garden team is researching which seeds have the shortest maturation length, which is how long it takes from planting to harvest,” says Fagel.

Regarding what grows well in the mountains, Fagel says that some vegetables do better than others.

“Leafy greens are always a standout. Beans, potatoes, garlic and squash do well. Tomatoes can be difficult if you have a greenhouse,” says Fagel, who adds that herbs tend to grow well.

The organic seed starts for the Grow Your Own Program are grown at The Greenhouse Project in Carson City, Nev., the University of Nevada, Reno Desert Farm Initiative and a private farm in Placerville.

“This year we are growing three different varieties of potatoes. Leafy greens, like mustard greens, kale and lettuces, are easy to grow. Peas and beans do very well, as do squash, onions and leeks. People have been successful with peppers, so we’re going to try them this year,” says Christy.

Order seedlings

Slow Food Lake Tahoe provides seedlings that can be ordered in advance on its website. Fagel explains that the organization is changing its format for ordering seedlings. Slow Food, TERC and the Master Gardeners are hosting three different one-day events in Truckee, Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe.

“People can order their seedlings in advance and we’ll grow them to a level where they’re ready to be planted outside. We’ll have Master Gardeners on hand giving information about each seedling and how to grow them, tips for deterring pests, harvest tips and watershed-friendly practices,” says Fagel.

Keep critters out

Keeping critters out of the garden is one of the top challenges every gardener faces. Deer, squirrels and rabbits love

Slow Food Lake Tahoe has two gardens at Truckee River Regional Park The food grown in the Food Bank Garden is donated to Sierra Community House. The garden program offers an opportunity for members in the community to rent a garden bed and grow food. Applications are available in April for people to rent garden beds. Fagel notes that the garden beds usually sell out quickly.

The Food Bank and Community gardens open in May with volunteers needed for Saturday Dig-Ins, Harvest Mondays and Workday Wednesdays. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org n

Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a meal delivery and catering company. | TheSeasonedSage.com, priya@ tahoethisweek.com

Grow Your Own Community Festivals

June 2 | 3 to 7 p.m.

UC Davis TERC Field Station, Tahoe City June 3 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee June 10 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe Register slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Workday Wednesdays

Mid-May to late-Oct.

Food Bank Garden, Truckee

Harvest Mondays

Mid-May to late-Oct.

Food Bank Garden, Truckee

Saturday Dig-Ins

Mid-May to late-Oct.

Community Garden, Truckee

Champagne & Chocolate owner Cesar Fausto, left, and Eddie Feriance, owner of the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory celebrate their partnership. | The Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory

Community Garden | Slow Food Lake Tahoe

Dorinda’s Chocolates Divine experience at new Truckee store

BY PRIYA HUTNER

Thesmell of rich dark chocolate invaded my senses. The aroma of chocolate reached me before I stepped through the door of Dorinda’s Chocolates. The Truckee chocolatier shop was a virtual candy land of deliciousness. I attended a recent Truckee Chamber mixer with Tahoe Weekly publisher Katherine Hill, hosted by Dorinda’s Chocolates. There was a chocolate extravaganza on display. In the middle of the shop, a long table was laden with all manner of chocolates in a variety of shapes and sizes. There were trays of dark-chocolate salted caramels, bowls of chocolate-covered pretzels, plates of chocolate toffee, as well as milk chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate-covered Oreos aptly named Dori-Os. The celebration marked the grand opening of the store in downtown Truckee, marking a return to the chocolatier’s roots. Vance started her chocolate business in Truckee in 2009 before moving operations to Reno, Nev.

I popped a dark-chocolate square with red hearts imprinted on the top. It burst with a mixture of sweet chocolate, berries and a hint of tangy balsamic. The rich smell of hot chocolate taunted my tastebuds. I perused the chocolate on the table. Someone I didn’t know suggested I taste the dark-chocolate salted caramel. I put one in my mouth and savored it as it melted on my tongue. Each chocolate I tasted was delicious. I loved the combination of dark chocolate and crunchy, salty pretzel.

Dorinda Vance, nicknamed The Duchess of Chocolate, chatted with guests and talked chocolate.

The shop has a gorgeous interior. The shelves are lined with beautiful chocolate gift baskets, teapots and Dorinda’s own line of loose tea.

Dorinda’s Chocolates are all handmade featuring truffles, barks, chocolate with nuts, fruits dipped in chocolate, cookies dipped in chocolate, chocolate bars and squares filled with unique and flavorful

fillings. Vance has created chocolate for every palate. She even makes vegan chocolates. The Kraken, Vance’s favorite chocolate, is a dark chocolate truffle with a hazelnut/praline biscotti crunch — another melt-in-your-mouth delight. The family business creates beautiful gift boxes and baskets that can be custom ordered. Dorinda’s offers a monthly chocolate subscription for chocolate lovers and is the perfect gift for those who love chocolate.

Dorinda’s Chocolates is located at 10191 Donner Pass Road and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. There are also three locations in Reno. | dorindaschocolates.com n

Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal

The wine tasting with appetizers is from noon to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $60 the week of the event. Tickets are limited. Online auction bidding is open from April 30 to May 7 at 2:30 p.m. Dress is Tahoe casual with a spring flair. | Tickets goo.gl/xCfuo

Rosewood Tahoe opened in the Raley’s Shopping Center in Incline Village, Nev., in March. The new restaurant offers dinner Wednesday to Sunday featuring Roasted Chicken, Skirt Steak and a Stuffed Portobello. Starters range from Roasted Garlic Spread and Fresh Cut Kennebec Fries to a Kale Caesar. There is also kids dinner options. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with reservations only accepted

FROM LEFT: The Kraken. Chocolate-covered cherry. Tahoe bark. | Dorinda’s Chocolates

Rosewood Tahoe

Photo by Ryan Salm