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THE WONDERS OF FALL IN TAHOE FROM THE PUBLISHER

The first signs of fall have emerged in the Tahoe Sierra. The windy, cool days, the ocean-like waves on Lake Tahoe (keep your eyes open for kiteboarders and surfers), and the first hints of the changing colors of leaves. As Tahoe Weekly went to press, snow was even in the forecast at elevations down to 7,000 feet for the week.

While we’re all excited for a little snow, there’s plenty of time for fall adventures as it will be some time before the snow starts to stick.

So, get out there and explore. The mountain bike trails are primed from the recent rains and there’s a nearly endless supply of hiking trails to explore with higher-elevation peaks bursting with late-blooming wildflowers. And, the weekends are packed with great events including three Oktoberfest celebrations this week alone.

Don’t forget to also check out the local ski film premieres. You’ll find local showings in the Events calendar in each edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. And, check out our roundup of the latest ski film trailers at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Adventure & Environment Films under the Out & About tab. We’re up to 19 and counting.

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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

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Shoreline: 72 miles Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

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How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

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About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 73.1’ in 2015. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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SIGHTSEEING

The magic of color in the high desert landscape at the annual Great Reno Balloon Race. | Alyssa Ganong

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Demonstrations of lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

North Tahoe Arts Center

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. BlueGo Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. BlueGo

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

Natural rim 6,223’

CAPACITY: A

Truckee

Tallac Historic Site

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

(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 yearround. BlueGo

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe

Gatekeeper’s Museum

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. BlueGo

Daily (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

East Shore

Elevation 6,228.49’ | Elevation in 2016 6,222.93

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum

KidZone Children’s Museum

Tahoe City

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Incline Village Historical Society Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building in Incline Village. TART

Tahoe City

(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and handson activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College.

Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, (Thurs.-Mon., summer)

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

South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

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

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (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 U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

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Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

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

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MUSEUMS (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Science Center

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART

226,500

Martis 874 CAPACITY:Y 20,400

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Donner Memorial Visitor Center

North Shore

I Independence 16,210 CAPACITY: 18,300

Truckee River

Olympic Museum

Emerald Bay

Tahoe City Field Station

P Prosser 17,070 CAPACITY: 29,840

Donner 6,201

Vikingsholm Castle

Open summer only (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

CAPACITY:

(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in the summer). TART

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

CAPACITY CITY TY: 40,870 Boca 38,140 CAPA

Stampede 214,049

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo

Watson Cabin

North Shore

Readings taken on Friday, September 15, 2017

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad.

During these early days, many of Truckee’s 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 with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Tahoe City

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org Thunderbird Lodge is the former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking.

Tours by reservation only.

North Shore

Lake Tahoe Museum

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Thunderbird Lodge

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. TART

Truckee

Parking fee | Tours summer only (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore snowshoeing trails. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. TART

Fannette Island

Tahoe City

Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

Incline Village

PUBLIC TRANSIT: NORTH SHORE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com / SOUTH SHORE | bluego.org

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OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

EVERY TUESDAY

Truckee Farmers Market is open every

at the Truckee Regional Park.

Farmers’ Market South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market is every

Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 10 at the American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers Bilingual

Preschool Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Let’s hear it for moms Kings Beach

Mom’s Café is every Tuesday from

10:30 a.m. to noon at North Tahoe Family

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SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2017

Tuesday through Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

S T O R Y & P H O T O S B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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ill Oudegeest has lived on Donner Summit for 37 years. As a member of the Donner Summit Historical Society, he’s an amazing well of information when it comes to the history of the area. We met up recently to discuss the historic Emigrant Trail system and he suggested that I head up to Roller Pass to see the magnitude of what the emigrants endured on their way westward.

To access the trail to Roller Pass, turn into the Sugar Bowl Academy parking lot off Old Highway 40 and drive down Donner Summit Road. There is a small parking lot and a sign for the Pacific Crest Trailhead (PCT). Follow the signs that denote the PCT. Be prepared because the first part of the trail is rocky. Wear good hiking shoes; many people find hiking poles helpful.

There are two ways to approach Roller Pass. The first route is via the Mount Judah

Resource Center. Meet other moms, get help with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care. Groups in English and Spanish. | northtahoefrc.org

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time

every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18

LEFT | Views from the Pacific Crest Trail.

RIGHT | Priya Hutner and Bill Oudegeest

The rocky winding path up the trail offered sweeping views of Donner Peak, Van Norden Meadow and the surrounding mountain ranges in the distance.

Wildflowers tickled my ankles.

months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Story time Zephyr Cove, Nev.

The Zephyr Cove Library hosts a children’s

story time every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.

Loop trail. It is a longer hike and the views are stunning. I’ve accessed Roller Pass this route before but I wanted to take the Pacific Crest Trail route this time. This trek is a 4-mile round-trip hike.

I got lost on my first attempt to hike this route, albeit I had a great time exploring Sugar Bowl’s ski runs sans snow. I decided to hike the trail again the following morning with Abby Polus, co-owner of the Redlight social lounge and hostel in Truckee.

She had never been up to Roller Pass and I thought two navigators are better than one.

to noon. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. | (775) 588-6411

Read together Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts Family Story

Time on Wednesdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m.

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Priya explores the Mount Judah Loop trail

| (775) 832-4130

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly

is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

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It was a lovely, breezy morning. We began our journey around 11:30 a.m. The rocky winding path up the trail offered sweeping views of Donner Peak, Van Norden Meadow and the surrounding mountain ranges in the distance. Wildflowers tickled my ankles along the way — lots of red and orange Indian paintbrush and lovely purple flowers.

The initial leg of the trail is in full sun.

As we climbed, Lake Mary came into view beneath us. The trail evened out and we traversed through the woods a bit

and eventually found ourselves under the Mount Judah chairlift. A field of mule ears, their leaves brown and dying, gave the first indicators that fall is looming.

Here we came to the first junction about a mile into our hike. If you take a left on the trail, you access the Mount Judah Loop. To continue on the PCT, veer right; the signage is clear. We continued up and about one-tenth of a mile from this junction and spotted two wooden signs encased in glass on the trees posted on the right side of the fire road. One sign commemorates the emigrants and the other sign is an ode to the ski industry.

Be mindful when arriving at this juncture in the hike if you’ve never hiked this route to Roller Pass. (If you continue up this fire road, you’ll end up at the top of the Jerome chairlift.)

Cross the fire road and there is a clear trail with no signage. This is the continuation of the PCT trail to Roller Pass.

Abby and I found ourselves hiking through

of the Donner Summit Historical Society.

a stunning forest with immense bright green moss-covered pine trees that towered above us. It was magical. The shade provided a respite from the sun. I imagined what it must have been like for the emigrants making their way through this area.

We followed the trail and came upon another juncture, 1.9 miles from the trailhead. A sharp left here is the Mount Judah Loop, but to get to Roller Pass you must continue straight on the PCT trail.

The trail is not well marked unless you are hiking from the other direction.

We followed the trail another one-tenth of a mile and came upon a small wood sign commemorating the Emigrant Trail and Roller Pass, as well as a larger Donner Summit Historical Society sign that offers a history of this part of the Emigrant Trail.

The trail leads out to the steep mountainside pass dotted with large outcrops of basalt. All I could think was how did the emigrants get up this hill with their wagons? It’s unbelievably steep and rocky. The view here is one of wonder and awe surrounded by the beauty and magnitude of the Sierra outstretched before me. I took a moment and a breath to take it all in. Abby and I walked back down the route we came up.

If you are interested in hiking some of the trails the emigrants forged, you can find maps on the Donner Summit Historical Society’s Web site under the Brochures tab. The folks at the historical society are happy to take groups out for historical hikes and they host the annual Donner Party Hikes on Oct. 14 and 15.  For more information, visit donnersummithistoricalsociety.org. To register for the Donner Party Hikes, visit donnerpartyhike.com.

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until Sept. 24 at Tri Counties Bank/Sears/

sharing diverse views and a passion for en-

Coffeebar Bakery parking lot. | truckee-

gaging with others over topics and news.

farmersmarket.org

$2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Mix it up Truckee

Story Time Tahoe City

shop featuring freshly cut herbs and classic

Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday

Create three cocktails paired with appetizers

from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

until Nov. 19 at Manzanita from 4 to 5 p.m.

Art of Mixology is an entertaining work-

Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story

ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors.

$60. 21+. | RSVP (530) 562-3050

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts story time every

“ROGUE ELEMENTS” PREMIERES

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The movie will also show on Oct. 12 at The Freight House at Greater Nevada Field in Reno, Nev. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showing at 8 p.m. Tickets $10. Read more about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tetongravity.com

EVERY THURSDAY

Xcellent wine Xperience Incline Village, Nev. Tahoe WineXperience with sommelier

ries, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Share the love Truckee

For Goodness Sake is offering the com-

munity a chance to meditate for peace on

Teton Gravity Research has released its newest ski film, “Rogue Elements.” REI presents the premiere screening of “Rogue Elements” at KT Base Bar in the Village at Squaw on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

EVERY WEDNESDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

SEPT. 21 | THURSDAY

Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with sto-

Farmers’ Market Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers Market operates

Preschool story time Truckee

International Peace Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and

| goodnesssake.org

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every

older. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Mix and mingle Kings Beach

Help with computers Kings Beach

Resort Association mixer is at Lake Tahoe

puter help from 3 to 4 p.m. First Thursdays of

mix and mingle with other business profes-

the month are “Beginners Basic Instruction,”

sionals and enjoy a night of well being.

second Thursdays are “Computers Ques-

| gotahoenorth.com

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing com-

“Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. | (530) 546-2021

All the cool CATTs Truckee

Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe

is hosting a mixer at Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland from 5 to 7 p.m. Food, fun,

EVERY FRIDAY

raffle prizes and networking. | ca-tt.com

Ahoy, lil’ matey Tahoe City

Save Martis Valley Incline Village, Nev.

story time: Ships, Sails and Nautical Tales

“Sierra Cloud.” The sunset two-hour tour

from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday. The pro-

along the East Shore of Lake Tahoe includes

gram is directed at ages 3 to 5 and will fea-

gourmet appetizers, wine pairings and a pre-

ture books that have maritime themes.

sentation of MAP’s Save Tahoe campaign.

| danielle@tahoemaritime.org

All proceeds benefit MAP’s litigation fund

Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts preschool

Sail Lake Tahoe from 5 to 7 p.m. on the

challenging the approval of the Martis Valley

Fridays are fun Truckee

West development by Placer County. 45 seats 582.6751 or alexis@mapf.org

every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Com-

Sept. 28. Snyder will show participants how

mons Beach until Oct. 12. | tahoecityfarmers-

to find joy in the feel, taste and finish of wine

starts at 11 a.m. Play-based class designed to

market.com

inspire exploration and discovery through art.

Family Fun Fridays at KidZone Museum

For ages 5 and younger. Free with admission.

| Register yourtahoeplace.com

Wellness Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet,

tions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are

Kristi Snyder is on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. until

tasting. 21+. $120 person, $89 IVGID member.

Stop by to share the peace in your heart.

| kidzonemuseum.org

available. $500 per person. | Tickets (530)

TERC Talks Incline Village, Nev.

Professor of entomology Dr. Lynn Kimsey

will discuss “Stinging Things in the Sierra”

RENTALS | TOURS | LESSONS | SALES

$5 OFF

Rentals & Tours Must mention ad at booking & present upon arrival.

SALE

free beer and wine tastings from 3 to 6 p.m.

treatments of stings and how to prevent or

| tahoedonner.com

treat outbreaks. No-host bar at 5:30; presenta-

population of yellow jackets, the effects and

tion at 6 p.m. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at

Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

SeptOberfest Stateline, Nev.

Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra hosts its

15th annual SeptOberfest at 6 p.m. at wine tasting, music, dancing, silent and live auctions, Stein Holding Contest. $45. | Tickets tahoesierrakiwanis.org

TAHOE CITY

Shop at 521 North Lake Blvd.

Rentals on the water at Commons Beach INCLINE VILLAGE

Rentals next to the boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park

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how a changing climate affects a regular

At Alder Creek Café each Friday there are

MontBleu with a German buffet, biergarten,

ON SELECT FLOOR MODELS

Reservations 530.581.4336

Friday tastings Tahoe Donner

|

TahoeCityKayak.com & SandHarborRentals.com

September 21-27, 2017

Hiking OutWest Film Festival South Lake Tahoe

All we are saying … Truckee

West event with a kick-off of short films that

Day Celebration at Truckee River Regional

serve to educate and entertain at Lake Tahoe

Park in the afternoon in honor of International

Community College starting at 6 p.m. Fea-

Peace Day, which was on Sept. 21. From

turing the youth/educational film “Coming

noon to 5 p.m. Live music, yoga, kids’ act-

Out” block and “Living Proud,” a block of

ivities, booths of local nonprofits. | good-

films directed toward an adult audience.

nesssake.org

The Duke Theater will host the first Out-

outwestfilmfest.org

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

For Goodness Sake is hosting a Peace

Benefits LTCC Foundation earmarked for the Tahoe Pride Equality Scholarship. | Tickets

Break out the accordions Olympic Valley This annual Oktoberfest will transform

the Village at Squaw into a miniature Bavaria

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes & descriptions.

GRANITE LAKE

Socially afloat Incline Village, Nev.

complete with authentic German beer and

on Incline Beach. Includes a kayak tour, a

Games and plenty of family fun. From noon

barbecue dinner and dessert and two adult

to 6 p.m. Proceeds of beer sales benefit

MARLETTE LAKE

beverages from Incline Spirits Barefoot Bar.

High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation. $20 in-

Personal floatation device required. Kayak

cludes mug and two beer tickets for ages

rentals available for extra fee. Cost $48,

21+. | squawalpine.com

Moderate | 9 miles RT Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park.

A Sunset Kayak Social is from 6 to 8 p.m.

food, music, the ever-popular Oktoberfest

$40 member. | yourtahoeplace.com

Apple’s Wozniak featured Incline Village, Nev.

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH

Bree Loewen, who will present her book,

co-founder Steve Wozniak in an interview-style

Easy | 3 miles RT Follow the trail to Chimney Beach trail and follow the trail to the end and over a group of boulders to reach the sandy beaches of Secret Harbor (the wooden steps off the trail lead to the nude beach at Secret Cove). Off Hwy. 28.

“Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue.” This is

discussion at 2 p.m. on the campus’s Patter-

SKUNK HARBOR

the first in a series of in-store talks that will be

son Lawn. Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded

given throughout the fall. Portion of door and

Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I

beer sales donated to local nonprofits. $7.

personal computer in 1976. Tickets are free,

| alpenglowsports.com

but limited. Reservations required.

Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake.

Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach.

Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

Adventure talk series Tahoe City

Alpenglow’s Tailgate Talks is at 7 p.m. with

Siebens-Binz SNC Tahoe Forum hosted

by Sierra Nevada College will feature Apple

| sierranevada.edu

SEPT. 23 | SATURDAY Free flight for youth South Lake Tahoe

Fiesta into fall Calpine

Plumas Sierra Cattlewomen’s Fall Fiesta

SPOONER LAKE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Spooner Lake is a great, easy hike for any season with interpretive displays. At Spooner Lake State Park.

The 25th annual Young Eagles Rally with

Dinner starts with a social at 5 p.m., followed

the Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Air-

by dinner at 6 p.m. at Calpine Community Hall.

craft Association is from 8 to 11 a.m. at South

Includes dancing and music. $15 adults; $8

Lake Tahoe Airport. Free airplane rides to

age 8 and younger. | Tickets (530) 993-4158

ages 8 to 17. | eaa1073.org

or (530) 320-0764

Improve the forest South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside buffet and art sale Tahoe City

Moderate | 3.6 miles RT Just off the Tahoe Rim Trail, the expansive view from the top provides a panorama of both Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. A single track winds up, offering a gradual climb with no technical challenges, until reaching Picnic Rock, an old volcanic rock. Off Hwy. 267.

Day is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Angora

an annual fundraising luncheon at a lakeside

STATELINE LOOKOUT

Burn area. Volunteers of all ages are invited

home with wine, local art and artistic experi-

to help improve the watershed habitats by

ences for sale and auction. Guests will enjoy

maintaining trails and thinning brush to protect

180-degree views of Lake Tahoe, landscaped

young trees. Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m.

grounds and gourmet buffet. All proceeds ben-

with catered lunch, refreshments and a prize.

efit NTA. $50 for event, $100 for event plus

| RSVP events@keeptahoeblue.org

NTA membership, $250 for event with a friend

The 20th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship

North Tahoe Arts hosts Monet’s Table,

and NTA membership. | northtahoearts.com

Community clean up Soda Springs

Donner Summit Area Association will hold

a community clean-up along Donner Pass

Dinner gets high fives Truckee

High Fives Gala Dinner is at Overlook Bar at

Road, at popular trailheads, tourist stops,

Northstar from 6 to 9 p.m. Northstar’s chefs

parking lots and in Serene lakes neighborhood.

will provide a paired three-course meal to

Opportunity to come together with friends

Meeker Wines. Specialty western cocktails

and neighbors. 9 a.m.| donnersummitarea-

from Patrón, and Revision Brewing Co. beer

association.org

with silent auction. Benefits High Fives Foundation. $145 per person. 21+. Limited to 100

Journaling nature South Lake Tahoe

people. | sierraprospect.com/gala

Journal Club at South Lake Tahoe Library.

Elements go rogue Olympic Valley

From 10 to 11:30 a.m. join the Kids Nature

Come learn skills for exploring the natural

OUT & ABOUT

REI presents the premier showing of TGR’s

NORTH SHORE

PICNIC ROCK

Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay.

Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle. Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89. ADA access (530) 525-9529.

Moderate | 2.2 miles RT A small alpine lake situated on the cusp of Desolation Wilderness, the hike is a popular entrance for hikers and equestrians to the back country and a spectacular trek towering over the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. Steady ascent of 850’ in less than 1 mile. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy-Moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery through forests to an expanse of several meadows. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres off Hwy. 89 along the Tahoe Rim Trail for a longer hike or from Ward Creek Boulevard off Hwy. 89.

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Easy-Moderate | .5-9 miles | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse, which is easy to access with small children.

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Easy | 1.5 miles RT The nature trail loops through the forest past an array of wildflowers and through several sections of dense slash bleached nearly white from years of sun exposure. There are great spots to relax on the beach below Ehrman Mansion.

ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive.

Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE

SOUTH SHORE

LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness. The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi (530) 659-7207.

WEST SHORE

CASCADE LAKE Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).

SQUAW & EMIGRANT PEAKS Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or squawalpine.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Squaw Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views afforded from Squaw’s spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required. Hikes in the meadows good for small children.

TRUCKEE

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP

world and how to capture adventures in a

“Rogue Elements” at KT Base Bar in Squaw

nature journal. Some materials will be pro-

Valley. Athlete appearances and prizes and

EAGLE ROCK

vided, but bring a notebook and pen. Dress

chance to see feature-length ski and snow-

for exploring. Free for age 10 and older.

board movie, including segments with locals

Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area off Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.

Easy | .5 miles RT Short, self-guided nature loop with signs that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 W from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit.

| (530) 573-3185

Jeremy Jones and Sammy Luebke. Doors

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

open at 6 p.m. Showing at 7:30 p.m. $12

Choo-choo Truckee

Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers

advance, $15 day of, $5 ages 16 and younger. | tetongravity.com

kiddie train rides at Regional Park’s Train

Easy-Moderate | .1-3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake not recommended for young children. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89.

Easy | 4 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a walk along the creek. Off Hwy. 267.

Track Circles Playground. From 11 a.m. to BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

2 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

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SEPT. 25 | MONDAY

Slow Food Lake Tahoe is offering a High-

Altitude Garlic Growing workshop at the

TERC Talks Tahoe City

Truckee Demonstration Garden from 5:30

Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and U.C.

to 7 p.m. with the Master Gardeners. Learn

Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

garlic-growing tips and bring home garlic

host “High Altitude Gardening: Garlic and

plants. The garden workshop is free, but

Onions.” Topics include proper varietal

a $5 donation is requested. | Register slow-

selection, location in the garden or container,

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planting options and methods for protecting the young plants. Tahoe City Demonstration Garden from 5:30 to 7 p.m. $5 donation.

Ladies-only night Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports hosts Ladies’ Night

| RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

at 6:30 to 9 p.m. Opportunity to gather teammates, running partners and yoga girl-

SEPT. 26 | TUESDAY

friends to try Anita Sports Bras and RYPwear Skirts, get advice and sip a few beers.

Hour in code Incline Village, Nev.

| alpenglowsports.com

Incline Village Library offers Hour of Code

at 4 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays

SEPT. 28 | THURSDAY

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Mix and meet Truckee

Truckee Chamber of Commerce mixer is

hosted by Bank of the West from 5 to 7 p.m.

Food, networking, raffle prizes. Bring business cards. | (530) 587-2757

Welcome, Spartans Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports hosts an informal party

for Spartan athletes at 5 p.m. Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster and trail master Steve Hammond will be there for happy hour and presentation on racing at altitude. Meet and greet, learn how to excel at a Spartan event.

Free. | alpenglowsports.com

Mix it up and unwind Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Tahoe Chamber presents After Five with

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S I LV E R O A K STORY & PHOTOS

BY JOHN DEE

Golf C ourse

Course Details 18 holes | par 71

Yardage 4,598 to 6,392

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Behind the 18th green.

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ilver Oak Golf Course in Carson City was the first course I played in Nevada when I moved here in 2005. I had never seen anything like it before in the Midwest, but I loved the layout. I later found that it is part of the Silver Oak development, begun in 1992, consisting of about 1,200 homes and a course that opened in 1999.

Fairways were wide, but if you missed one you have to contend with thick rough and large moguls, which leave you with all kinds of uneven lies.

The large practice range greets you with old Cadillacs that act as range targets. It’s a lot like the Cadillac Ranch art sculpture in Texas. The whole property has a 1950s theme and there are even vintage cars in the pro shop.

Each nine has its own personality and for the front nine, it is big elevation changes that make it play longer than the yardage on the scorecard. The back nine winds in and out of the Silver Oak development and is flatter, but more water comes into play. One nine is not better or harder, only different.

Greens vary in size from small and flat to large and undulating. Many are elevated, further adding to the yardage. Fairways were wide, but if you missed one you have to contend with thick rough and large moguls, which leave you with all kinds of uneven lies. There are numerous fairway traps to put pressure on the tee shot, but landing areas are still ample. Also, the distance between a green and the next tee can be substantial or a big climb, so walking may be difficult for some.

The signature hole 13 is a beast, measuring 307 to 429 yards. It plays as a par 4 or 5, depending on the wind — which is usually into you. You will need your best tee shot of the day and you still have a long iron or hybrid over water to a shallow and elevated green. Go over and out of bounds loom. It is definitely one of those holes in which bogey is a good score and par is great.

Silver Oak Golf Course is really a unique layout. I imagine that the architects had their hands full with the piece of land they had to work with. Still, they put together a fun place to play.

Choose your tees carefully and remember that it plays longer than the yardage on the scorecard. I’ve always felt that a high slope and short yardage indicates a tough test of golf. Don’t be afraid to move up a set of tee markers if you are struggling.  For more information or to book a tee time, call (775) 841-7000 or visit silveroakgolf.com.

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Work in a daze

A biker’s paradise

Area venues Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is in need of volunteers to help with maintaining trails. No experience is required. Graeagle Trail Daze is on Sept. 23. | sierratrails.org

Reno, Nev. Street Vibrations Fall Rally and Motorcycle Festival from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more to more than 50,000 biking enthusiasts. Enjoy scavenger hunts, poker runs and a custom bike expo. | roadshowsreno.com

Happenin’ at the Tappaan

G A L E N A F E S T F E AT U R E S

BLOODY ROSE, WICKED THORN

The 9th annual Galena Fest in the Galena Creek Recreation Area in Reno, Nev., is on Sept. 24 is the starting point for The Bloody Rose Mountain Bike Climb at 8:30 a.m.

It provides mountain bikers with a difficult course, 12.2 miles in length with serious elevation challenges. The Wicked Thorn 7.25-Mile Run starts at 9:30 a.m. This scenic course begins at Galena Park and loops through the forest along Jones/White Creek trail and ultimately finishes in the center of the festival. The 3-Mile Walk starts at 11 a.m. through the beautiful forest trails. | renogalenafest.com

“Habit” showing at Moment Skis Sparks, Nev. Moment Skis hosts the local premiere of Level 1’s 18th movie, “Habit,” on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. It will feature four breweries in the beer garden — Great Basin, Lead Dog, Mill Street Still & Brew and The Depot — plus Nomeats food truck. There will be free giveaways during the evening. The event benefits The Holland Project. Tickets are $10 for the film and beer garden or $5 for the film only. Read more about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Tickets momentskis.com

Race the Sagebrush Area venues Reno Wheelmen announce the 2017 Sagebrush Cyclecross Season schedule.

Sagebrush 1 is on Sept. 23 at Dorothy McAlinden Neighborhood Park in Reno, Nev. Sagebrush 2 is on Oct. 8 at Riverview Sports Park in Truckee. Sagebrush 3 is at Wild West Motorsports Park in Sparks, Nev., on Nov. 11 and Sagebrush 4 is at Hidden Valley Regional Park in Reno on Dec. 9. All races start at 9 a.m. The fee is $30 before the day of the event and $40 on the day of. Juniors and kids race free. There are cash prizes. | renowheelmen.org

Poised for a great winter Incline Village, Nev. Diamond Peak announces new improvements for the upcoming ski season including a new terrain park on the Lakeview run, more perks for season pass holders, increased snowmaking productivity and a new program highlighting the 14

resort’s history and natural beauty. There will also be on-mountain interpretive ski/ snowboard tours. | diamondpeak.com

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TheTahoeWeekly.com Read more about what’s in store at Diamond Peak, Homewood, Mt. Rose and Squaw Valley. Click on the Downhill link under Out & About.

Adventure racing in Emerald Bay Big Blue Adventure continues its adventure racing series into October. The second annual Truckee Marathon is on Sept. 24 that includes a marathon, half marathon and marathon relay. All distances start and finish in downtown Truckee.

The Great Trail Race is on Oct. 8. | bigblueadventure.com

Are you express or intrepid?

Stetina’s Sierra Prospect is on Sept.

22 to 24, a journey to Nevada’s scorched desert from Lake Tahoe’s crystal waters and back. This event will be scored with Bike Monkey’s new Road Rally format.

There are five timed segments. Outside of the segments, there is no penalty to refuel at aid stations, relax, snap pictures and be social. It begins at Northstar.

Take the Express Route of 50 miles or the Intrepid Route of 98 miles. The Overall Classification is all segments combined: Brockway, Sand Harbor, Carson and Mount Rose. | sierraprospect.com

Norden Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge offers outings throughout the year. Volunteer Vacation at Clair Tappaan Lodge is from Sept. 23 to 30. Participants will work on forest restoration projects, while exploring the lakes and meadows of the Sierra Nevada. This outing includes lodging and meals. The leader will be Suzanne Ferguson.

Autumn Hiking and History in the Sierra Nevada is from Oct. 1 to 7 and includes daily hikes, lodging, all meals and admission fees. The leader will be Aurora Roberts. | clairtappaanlodge.com

A rocky start — and finish Sparks, Nev. The Silver State Rockcrawling Championship is on Sept. 23 and 24 at Wild West Motorsports Park. Pros and entrylevel teams compete on the natural terrain overlooking the race track. | supercrawl.rocks

Give back and join in Truckee Truckee Donner Land Trust needs community volunteers to help staff in maintaining portions of the organization’s 32-mile trail network. The trail workday is on Sept. 23. | Register kevin@tdlandtrust. org

It’s a first Stateline, Nev. The inaugural Lake Tahoe Cornhole Championships are at MontBleu Resort Casino on Sept. 24 starting at noon.

Fourteen teams of two will compete for first, second and third places. Team entry fee is $50. General admission tickets are $15, which includes a silent disco, live entertainment, hookah lounge, yard games and pool access. Participants must be age 21 and older. | Tickets montbleuresort.com

DIY paddleboard Tahoe City Tahoe Maritime Center Wooden Paddleboard Building Course is from Sept. 25 to 30. The course will use Chesapeake Light Craft paddleboards, which are built from marine plywood using a stitch and glue method. Larry Froley, from Gray Whale Paddle in California and Kaholo paddleboard co-designer, is the instructor.

Participants will choose from either the 12-foot-6-inch board or the 14-foot board that are great for touring or racing; they each fit in common race categories. | Register (530) 583-9283, ex. 103 or danielle@tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Restore the Incline Flume Trail Incline Village, Nev. Volunteers are needed to help with restoration work of the Incline Flume Trail led by the Friends of Incline Trails with the Forest Service, Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association. Trail days are scheduled on Sept. 26, 28 and 30. | tamba.org

TAMBA is busy South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association offers pump track races at Bijou Bike Park on Sept. 27. Riders of all ages can compete in timed pump races and pump line and trick competitions. The event is $5 per participant. Register at 5 p.m.

On Oct. 7 is Corral Halloween Night Ride. Don a scary costume and ride with a bunch of ghouls and witches. Meet at Corral parking lot at 5:30 p.m. The fee is $25 or $20 for TAMBA members. The cost includes a barbecue, rest stop snacks and unlimited fun.

TAMBA also needs volunteers for its workdays. Incline Flume trails days are Sept. 26, 28 and 30. The Angora Trail workday is on Sept. 30. As well, volunteers are needed to help with Maintenance Mondays at Bijou Bike Park. | tamba.org

Diamond Peak featured in ski flick Incline Village, Nev. In spring 2017, a crew of riders on the way to Snowboarder Magazine’s Superpark 21 event swung by Diamond Peak for a special photo and video shoot that will be included in the soon-to-be-released feature-length movie, “Pepper.”

With the sun setting over Lake Tahoe in the background, slope-style Olympic gold medalist Sage Kotsenburg and friends Chris Grenier, Ozzy Henning, Nils Mindnich and Garrett Warnick sessioned a custom-built jump on Crystal Ridge. Footage from the twoday film shoot can be seen in Kotsenburg’s “Who Is Pepper? Ep. 1” teaser on the Snowboarder Magazine Web site. The movie is scheduled for release on iTunes on Oct. 18 with a potential screening at Diamond Peak this fall or winter. Watch the trailer at the TheTahoeWeekly.com. | snowboarder.com

“Rogue Elements” premieres Olympic Valley Teton Gravity Research has released the trailer for its newest ski film, “Rogue Elements.” REI presents the premier screening of “Rogue Elements” at KT Base Bar in the Village at Squaw on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

In the winter of 2017, the magnitude of winter’s force was on full display all over the world. Join the Teton Gravity Research team as they embark on an adventure filled with fury and glory and witness the unimaginable. Segments of the film feature locals Jeremy Jones and Sammy Luebke.

At the premier, there will be athlete appearances and prizes. Tickets are on sale now for this one-night-only event. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door, and $5 for ages 16 and younger.

The movie will also show on Oct. 12 at The Freight House at Greater Nevada Field in Reno, Nev. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Showing at 8 p.m. Tickets $10. Read more about the film and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tetongravity.com

September 21-27, 2017

FEATURE

The wildflowers were mostly finished blooming, but aster, Indian paintbrush and goldenrod dotted the area.

Kathy Englar and Priya Hutner.

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ruckee Donner Land Trust has ensured that many tracts of beautiful pristine land in the Tahoe Sierra are preserved for wildlife and recreation, which now includes Carpenter Valley.

The 600 acres of Carpenter Valley were purchased in July, and the Land Trust is offering docent-led hikes so people can experience the beauty and ecology of this newly acquired gem.

There was a crowd of 40 people gathered around volunteer docents Andrew Terry and Bob Bowles when I joined a recent guided hike to the valley.

Leslie Benson, also one of the docents, was the sweep on this tour and trailed behind the group.

Working with the Nature Conservancy and the Northern Sierra Partnership, the Truckee Donner Land Trust’s mission is to protect the area’s ecological gems.

I walked along the dirt road with Kathy Englar, the development director for the trust. We meandered along the North Fork of Prosser Creek, through the woods and through a portion of Crabtree Canyon, 640 acres, which was purchased by Tahoe Donner Association from the Truckee Donner Land Trust and is protected through a partnership of the organizations.

Bob Bowles talks to participants during a guided hike.

The woods were rich with the smell of pine and the earth damp from the rains the day before.

We came upon a tiny house along the way, the home of the caretakers of the land. They maintain the area. Currently only guided hikes are permitted on the land.

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We stopped along a portion of the creek and Terry offered a bit of history about the area.

“This is a year-round stream with constant clear, cool water so it’s ideal for fish and wildlife here. This land was visited by the Washoe, who came here every summer to farm the camas lily bulbs. They pulled the bulbs, put them in an oven and baked them,” said Terry, who added that the purple flowers were the ones the Washoe ate.

It is all part of a fragile relationship. We received a brief history of the geology of the area and then we proceeded to cross a bridge and make our way to the other side of the valley. Along the way, we caught glimpses of the Sierra Crest and the backside of Castle Peak and Basin Peak.

The Carpenter Valley acquisition including more than 1,300 acres that comprise both the Lower Carpenter Valley, which is part of the guided tours, and the 640-acre Crabtree Canyon parcel now owned by Tahoe Donner Association.

“As the Truckee Donner Land Trust works to unify the Sierra Checkerboard, [the alternating pattern of public and private land established when the transcontinental railroad was built in the 1800s], we envision a time when trails will connect our

Wildflowers in Carpenter Valley.

William Carpenter and his wife Julia settled the valley in the 1920s. They brought their cattle up from the Central Valley to the area to graze. It is only after 50 years that the plants and willows have grown back along the creek. Much of the area has been restored and is a refuge for wildlife.

As we continued along our journey, Carpenter Valley came into view. The Carpenter Valley Peak and Carpenter Valley ridge rose off in the distance.

We walked along the valley floor. The wildflowers were mostly finished blooming, but aster, Indian paintbrush and goldenrod dotted the area. Terry pointed out sandhill cranes on the other side of the creek. He says they are relatively new to area.

They are a magnificent bird, with a unique guttural clucking sound.

We walked past the Cobden Cabin, which currently is privately owned and the Land Trust is working to purchase the land in the future. As we walked farther down the road, we came on private property signs where decedents of the Carpenters own land.

The docents were extremely mindful and asked the group numerous times to respect their privacy.

Views of Prosser Creek.

properties at Castle Peak, Carpenter Valley, Independence Lake and Webber Lake so residents and visitors can enjoy multi-day hiking and back-country skiing across all these properties,” says Englar.

The hike is about 5 miles roundtrip and is mostly flat. Glacier boulders, a large forest of tall aspen trees and beautiful vistas make this hike special. And, made me grateful to the Truckee Donner Land Trust.

Carpenter Valley docent-led hikes will continue on select dates until Oct. 29, weather permitting.  For more information and to sign up for docent hikes, visit tdlandtrust.org. Dates for guided hikes are listed in the Events calendar in each edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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It provides nice cooling for our waterways during the warmest time of year.

We have had good fishing during thunderstorms. The rain generally raises the water level slightly and even makes the water off color. Generally, these rises and color do no affect the fishing.

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sign of thunder and lightning.

Fish become a little less wary when the water rises and the higher water dislodges aquatic insects. The fish tend to feed freely.

Streamer and nymphs are excellent ways for the fly-fisher to approach events such as this.

There have been numerous times where the fishing has been off the charts during thunderstorms. The one caveat is that anglers really need to be aware of the lightning associated with the rain event.

A graphite rod is not the best thing to be waving around during a thunderstorm.

Being in the middle of a lake doing so makes risks even worse. Please wait until the thunder and lightning pass and it is only raining or it has stopped raining before fishing.

We have had a close call or two in our fishing career. Once we actually got shocked off the graphite rod due to a buildup of electricity around us.

We found out later just how close we were to getting fried that day. The discharge can be from the ground up, as well as from the clouds downward. The fact that we were getting shocked was a warning that we were close to a full discharge occurring.

Once we discovered just how close we were to getting hit, we became overly cautious about thunder and lightning. We would advise that you do the same. A healthy respect for anything that Mother Nature brings is extremely important.

Fishing can be good during rain events, but do not hesitate to get off the water at the first sign of thunder and lightning.

As stated earlier, nymphing and streamer fishing can be good when waters rise and get a bit off color. If it does not rain too hard, there is also a great chance that you can experience a nice hatch.

We have had occasions in the fall where a nice Blue Winged Olive hatch

Boca Reservoir | The road over the dam is closed until further notice. Inflow is at 131 cfs and the outflow is 176 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Flyfishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.

Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good.

Kokanee fishing has been fair to good. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Flyfishers are catching some fish with streamers.

Lake Tahoe | All tributaries are open to fishing until Sept. 30. Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time.

Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.

Little Truckee River | The flow is at 131 cfs.

This flow is up slightly from last week. Nymphing and dries should both work at this level. Dry dropper rigs are also recommended. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee.

Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Fishing is best early in the season and the fall. Smallmouth bass are part of the fishery.

Prosser Reservoir | Fishing has been fair.

Anglers using bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Fly-fishers have done well near the inlet areas.

Bass fishing should improve as waters warm.

Stampede Reservoir | The road will be closed

over the dam through 2018. Access to the boat ramp will be through the Hobart Mills side. Fishing has been fair from shore. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Flyfishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The kokanee fishing is still producing for those in the know. Smallmouth bass fishing should improve as waters warm.

Truckee River | The flow out of the dam in

Tahoe City is at 72 cfs. The flows through Truckee are at 213 cfs. Fishing has been fair for those working hard. Hatches are beginning to wane.

Blue Winged Olives should be the major hatch in the fall. Grasshoppers are still available. Crayfish imitations and streamers are still accounting for some large fish. Water temperatures should begin to cool as we get deeper into the fall.

This is water is special regulation, artificial only with barbless hook. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches during the regular trout season.

Davis and Frenchman lakes | Both are full.

Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching fish.

Reports from Davis are only fair at best. Cooler temperatures can be expected after Labor Day and fishing can be resumed.

Bruce Ajari is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more columns.

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September 21-27, 2017

For the Kids Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

Tahoe XC Junior Mountain Riders Program provides local children, ages 7 to 11, with an opportunity to experience and grow in the sport of mountain biking.

The weekly club rides focus on developing safe, strong, responsible riders through instruction, practice and fun in a healthy, supportive environment. Mountain biking is an ideal activity to help condition the body outside of the cross-country ski season. Meet at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. The program is on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. until Oct. 16. The drop-in rate is $10 per child. | Register tahoexc.org North Tahoe Family Resource Center offers support and assistance for local families. The Community Child Car Seat Program offers free car-seat safety checks, carseat installations and discounted car seats to qualifying families. Certified car-seat technicians will answer all questions. Interested parents must make an appointment.

Support groups for moms and infants are on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Community House in Kings Beach.

Moms or caregivers can get help with proper breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care.

On Mondays, the center offers legal assistance and mediation on family law, employment, landlord-tenant disputes and other civil issues. Those with questions must make an appointment. | (530) 546-0952

Working with clay Children’s Ceramics led by Susan Dorwart are for Grades 1 to 6 at the Truckee Community Arts Center. Ongoing classes will be from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Learn to use coils, slabs and sculpture techniques. Pay by the month or pay drop-in fees. | tdrpd.org

Dance classes for all ages Sierra Nevada Dance with Sherrie Petersen is at Truckee Community Recreation Center. Classes for all ages are ongoing monthly. Creative dance is offered to ages 2 to 5 and ballet classes are offered to ages 7 to adult. Truckee Youth Dance Ensemble hosts apprentice, junior, senior and elite companies. The monthly fee for the ensemble is $75 per month with no drop-ins. | tdrpd.org

Make art, waste not The Nevada Recycles program has partnered with The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nev., to support a statewiderecycled art contest to increase Nevadans’ awareness and interest in recycling. Entrants must be Nevada residents and projects must be composed of used recyclable materials. Submission of an entry form and photos of artwork are due by Oct. 22.

Materials that can be used include electronics, appliances, plastic bags, bottles, batteries and aluminum cans. Fastening materials may include tape, glue and/or string. Winners will be announced before America Recycles Day on Nov. 15. | nevadarecycles.nv.gov

A room for young families The Family Room program resumes Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 19 at Truckee Elementary.

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A TAIL TO TELL Mermaid University Swim School is at Truckee Community Swimming Pool with Amanda Oberacker for ages 6 to 12. Learn to swim like a mermaid on Fridays from 4 to 4:40 p.m. or 4:35 to 5:05 p.m. Sessions are from Sept. 22 to Nov. 3, Nov. 10 to Dec. 22, Jan. 12 to March 2, and March 9 to April 27, 2018. Children must pass a swim test or have a parent present. Tails are available for purchase at the pool. The fee for each session is $72. | tdrpd.org

The Family Room is a Spanish and English program dedicated to encouraging the development of literacy and school readiness in age 3 and younger. Activities include a mix of reading, music and crafts, while parents create supportive peer networks. The room includes a free lending library of English and Spanish children’s books. | truckeefrc.org

School-age programs Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers Kids Club Programs for grades K through 6 designed to complement the school schedule. Early Birds come from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to the Kahle Community Center. The fee is $2 per day with school bus pickup. Kids Club is from 3 to 6 p.m. at Zephyr Cove Elementary School and is $6 per day.

The Wednesday Morning Club for Grades K through 5 is from 7 to 10 a.m. at Kahle Community Center on Oct. 11 and Dec. 13. This supervised program is for kids on school calendar late start days.

The fee is $6 per day. All require preregistration. | (775) 586-7271

For children, especially Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum offers educational exhibits, classes and hands-on activities designed for children.

Discover Your Way is the first Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Families with children on the Autism Spectrum and with sensory processing disorders are given special admission before the public. This monthly program provides an opportunity to enjoy sensory-friendly time at the museum and allows parents to network.

Small Wonder Wednesdays is from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 5 and younger. Tots can participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public. | nvdm.org

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CCAI Courthouse | Until Sept. 28

Rachel Stiff Sierra Arts Gallery | Until Sept. 29

“Young Blood” Holland Project Gallery | Sept. 30

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“The Pinhole Project Truckee” Community Rec Center | Until October

“Future’s Past” Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort | Until Oct. 1

“Show Your Colors” Sparks Museum & Cultural Center | Until Oct. 2

“Tortuga” SNC Tahoe Gallery | Until Oct. 6

“Desert Dreams” Metro Gallery | Until Oct. 6

“Imagined” McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Until Oct. 6

“Austin Pratt Returns” UNR Church Fine Arts | Until Oct. 6

“ART from UNR” The Brick | Until Oct. 19

“Make Tahoe quantum” Benko Art Gallery | Until Oct. 19

“Holly Arts” North Tahoe Arts Center | Nov. 1-Dec. 30

“ They are small art installations that I take out into the landscape. These library installations give me an excuse to go out in these locations and –Charlie Macquarie

by photographer Richard Misrach, about a bombing range outside of Fallon, Nev. The book inspired Macquarie to create The Library of Approximate Location, a collection of books related to a specific landscape, in this case, the desert.

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“Industrial Art: Sports Edition”

Margery Ammon

here are such things as little free libraries scattered around neighborhoods across the country where people place and borrow books. But, what about a library in the middle of a desert landscape?

That is precisely what Carson City, Nev., native Charlie Macquarie is doing with his Library of Approximate Location, which acts as a temporary art installation for book lovers — or is it a library installation for art lovers?

After receiving a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the Pratt Institute in New York, Macquarie came back to the West. He is currently working at the University of California, San Francisco, as a librarian. Although his profession has always kept Macquarie in big cities, he retained the desert landscapes from his hometown in Northern Nevada in the back of his mind.

As he was building up his personal book collection, Macquarie found “Bravo 20: The Bombing of the American West”

“They are small art installations that I take out into the landscape,” says Macquarie. “These library installations give me an excuse to go out in these locations and explore the area. Placing a library in the Bravo 20 landscape was a reason to travel that dirt road. People think of Nevada as a no-man’s land, but it offers a lot of resources.”

Sierra Nevada College gallery coordinator Sarah Lillegard met Macquarie through mutual friends and connections.

She went to Macquarie’s Library of Approximate Location when it was installed at the Bravo 20 site.

“I liked how he brought people together

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and showcased the landscape through his organization of the event,” says Lillegard.

“I made it a priority to go out there. I wanted to connect with local artists and learn more about The Library.”

In March 2017, she invited Macquarie to install The Library of Approximate Location at the college. He gave a speech explaining the meaning behind his installation to an audience of 20 to 25 people.

“He’s been acquiring his own personal library. It’s a mobile unit that he pulls from his personal collection and installs books that are specific to that particular place,” she says.

At The Library of Approximate Location at SNC’s Prim Library, one can find books on the Sierra Nevada, the Tahoe Basin, the Great Basin, as well as inform-

Installations from Charlie Macquarie feature curated books in unexpected locations. | Courtesy Charlie Macquarie

Dylan Silver Carson City Community Center | Until Nov. 9

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s Restaurant | Until January 2018

ation directly related to issues about climate change and the local environment.

Once the weather cooperated, the installation was moved outside.

“They can’t all be read in a day, but does reading a whole book while you’re there make a difference or does just seeing pictures or finding exactly what you’re looking for suffice? I want to play with that concept,” says Macquarie.

Although he currently doesn’t have a tracking mechanism for how people engage with his installation, he has seen people sit down and read the books, share books with others, flip through them and look at the photos and take pictures of the installation and share it on social media.

“I have a lot of books about specific places and thought it would be interesting to put them out in these landscapes as guides to help people interpret what they’re looking at. It’s visually appealing to people. I want these things to be in places that people wouldn’t go otherwise. You would have to make a significant effort to see it,” he says.

He travels with the books in the back of his truck. Macquarie’s installations can have anywhere from 15 to 250 books depending on the size of the space and the shelves he has to work with. “We’re excited to be a part of Charlie’s projects and having conversations about important issues that his installations create,” says Lillegard.

“I’m interested in creative practices that subvert monetary exchange. I like the idea of sharing art and having it publicly accessible over its commodification,” Macquarie says. “This exists to consider landscapes in a new way.”  For more information, visit charliemacquarie.com.

“City of Dust” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

“View From the Playa” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 7, 2018

“Unsettled” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 21, 2018

“What’s in A Name?”

Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

“Ink & Ivory” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday) 2 ND FRIDAY

Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2 ND SATURDAY

Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

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Arts

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THE HISTORY & ART OF

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The Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nev., presents two exhibits until Jan. 7, 2018, that focus on Burning Man. “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man” explores the remarkable story of how the legendary Nevada gathering known as Burning Man evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural roots on San Francisco’s Baker Beach into the world-famous desert convergence it is today. Never-before-seen photographs, artifacts, journals, sketches and notebooks reveal how this temporary experimental desert city came to be and how it continues to evolve.

Also on display is “View from the Playa: Photographs by Eleanor Preger.” Highlights of this Incline Village-based photographer’s work will be on view in the Nightingale Sky Room. | nevadaart.org

Take time to reflect South Lake Tahoe On Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Make Tahoe presents the premiere of “Make Tahoe quantum,” an art show (within and art show), by Shirley Hackett at Benko Art Gallery. Hackett is a local resident and emerging artist-photographer. Her work includes landscapes, animals and thought-provoking compositions. With a natural and unpretentious eye focusing on the beauty of emotions experienced from visual energy in our everyday lives, Hackett shows that profound

“Drawing for the Temple of Stars, 2004” David Best | Nevada Museum of Art reflection often happens in moments too brief to measure. This installment will be on display until Oct. 19. | maketahoe.com

reception will be on Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. | sierraarts.org

Clearly Captivating

Tahoe Vista Tahoe Public Art unveiled the first sculptural work of art placed along the new Tahoe Public Art Trail, featuring Kate Raudenbush’s “Future’s Past,” on exhibit at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort now through Oct. 1. Read the feature on the piece at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

The Tahoe Public Art Trail program places temporary, semi-permanent and permanent art at public, private and resort locations around the Tahoe Basin. The goal of the program is to have a transformational effect on the greater Lake Tahoe community through art created by local, national and international artists that respond to and incorporate the local environment.

“Future’s Past” is an imagined futuristic environment that draws inspiration from the archeological sites of past cultures. It is a theoretic modern ruin that imagines the trajectory of civilization’s voracious consumption and technological advances. | tahoepublicart.com

Carson City, Nev. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents “Tahoe Clarity” by Dylan Silver at the Community Center’s Sierra Room. The exhibit will be in the gallery until Nov. 9.

Silver is a Lake Tahoe-based journalist and photographer. He first started exploring underwater at age 8. As a reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune, he picked up photography, documenting the people, environment and businesses of the basin. He always knew he wanted to take his camera into the water to photograph the beauty of the lake’s clarity. | arts-initiative.org

Largely inspired Reno, Nev. Sierra Arts Gallery presents an exhibit

by Rachel Stiff until Sept. 29. Stiff is a mixed-media painter with an addiction to physical labor and an obsession with process. Her large-scale paintings reflect the beauty found in growth and decay.

She has recently relocated to the high desert from Montana. This is her first solo exhibition in Northern Nevada. An artist’s

Last chance for ‘Future’s Past’

This mini show is huge Reno, Nev. Latimer Art Club will present the 10th annual miniature show themed: “Nevada: Beauty in All Seasons.” The show, scheduled to run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 8, is open to all Nevada artists and Latimer Art Club members. It is a judged and juried show with prizes. The deadline for mailed entries is Sept. 23 and the deadline for in-person entries is Sept. 30. | latimerartclub.com

Inspired by old works Reno, Nev. University of Nevada, Reno School of Fine Arts presents “Austin Pratt Returns: LACED & The Prints of E. M. Washington.” A UNR graduate, Pratt returns with a solo exhibition as part of University Galleries’ exhibition series that investigates UNR’s Department of Art Permanent Collection. Pratt, Walter McNamara, Lynda Yuroff and Joan

“Tahoe Clarity” Dylan Silver | Carson City Community Center

Arrizabalaga will offer exhibitions of new work inspired by and including objects they’ve chosen from the permanent collection. The exhibit will be on display at UNR Sheppard Contemporary, Church Fine Arts until Oct. 6. | unr.edu/arts

Out of order Reno, Nev. The Holland Project Micro Gallery presents “In Contempt,” featuring the works

by Maya Claiborne and Brooke Warn.

Their works walk a line between discomfort and pleasure. Both artists deal with the inherent contradictions and symbiosis of light and shadow and study the effect of color on the psyche. Their exhibit at Bibo Coffee Co. creates an ominous feeling in the viewer and is both pure and haunting.

It will run until Oct. 6. | hollandreno.org

What’s on at SNC Incline Village, Nev. Morrain Bauer-Safonov, recipient of the 2016 POD Award, is an interdisciplinary, mixed-media artist who focuses on sacred geometry and indigenous cultures. Her exhibit, “Tortuga,” on display at Tahoe Gallery until Oct. 6 will feature her new work since she received a BFA from Sierra Nevada College in 2016. An artist’s reception will be on Sept. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

Sports equipment as art Carson City, Nev. Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, “Industrial Art: Sports Edition,” at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery until Sept. 28. The exhibit features the design work by five northern Nevada sports equipment designers and manufacturers: Aviso Surf/Solution Marine, Burns Machining/Dirt Tricks, Sports Attack, The Cable Connection and UCS Spirit. Each of these companies manufactures products with innovative design that apply to an array of sports equipment. CCAI presents these products as items to be admired for design, precision and beauty. Artist and writer Chris Lanier has written the exhibition essay for the exhibition. | arts-initiative.org

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4. LITERATURE: What 1969 novel begins with the line, “All of this happened, more or less”?

5. MUSIC: Where did Puff the Magic Dragon live in the Peter, Paul and Mary song?

6. MOVIES: What was the last movie that singer Elvis Presley starred in?

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Horoscopes

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Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Even in these modern days, certain maritime traditions hold on. For instance, when a new ship is launched for the first time, the water that first touches the ship is caught in a bottle.

Once sealed, that bottle stays with the ship; it’s typically displayed in the captain’s office, near the bridge.

On a per-capita basis, residents of Mexico consume more carbonated drinks than people in any other country on Earth.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Working diligently behind the scenes is now in focus. This may include some kind of inner work, as well. Overcoming indecision and procrastination are examples of this inner work. Of course, it generally includes outer action, as well.

Circumstances are pushing you to contribute to causes greater than your own private interests.

Mixing work with play continues as the main theme. The golden mean is struck when your work becomes more playful or creative interests take on a more serious tone of intention. Love is in the air all the while. Whether it involves someone, something or someplace, or all of the above is for you to decide. Either way, the heat is on…still.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Gaining recognition continues as an important theme. This may include popularity or simply acknowledgment of your efforts. But, getting rewarded somehow is also on your mind.

Yet, you may be dealing with the dual desire of being seen and heard yet also wanting peace and quiet. This is a complicated combination but, with awareness and strategy, you could achieve both.

Home and family remain at the forefront of your priorities and focus. Creating an atmosphere of harmony, balance and fairness are featured. While your work or employment front is part of the plot, it is a secondary interest.

Working to create a harmonious atmosphere that supports productivity and financial flow, however, is important.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

A process of seeing a bigger picture continues. Generally, this is your department. Yet, the specifics depend on your situation. Looking to the long term regarding your health and whether your diet and lifestyle help or hinder it may well be the most important consideration. Spiritual interests may also be on your mind, such as questions regarding soul, karma and reincarnation.

Getting down to the nitty gritty continues.

This process began a few weeks ago. It includes getting organized. Yet, there is a creative factor featured, as well. You are excited about the prospects of creative projects that you have conceived over the past several months. A learning curve may be involved and renovations of some kind, as well.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

You are entering important final chapters of a significant evolutionary cycle that began almost three years ago. It includes a clearing process of old relationship involvements both personal and professional. Or, the emphasis could be on attitudes, expectations and behavior patterns regarding relationships. Keep an open mind and cooperate.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Circumstances are leading you to get more involved. This includes deepening your focus upon certain relationships and may include the need to let go of other commitments. Research and gaining new knowledge and skills are all likely themes of activity. The time has come to increase productivity.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

A process of making dreams reality is underway. Plans, goals and ambitions that have been waiting their turn, perhaps even for many years, are now destined to take center stage. This process probably began weeks or even months ago, but now you are entering the fast lane. Focus to work diligently, patiently and constructively and be careful of cutting criticism.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

An important momentum has been steadily emerging. Now you have hit the stride and patient perseverance is the key now. There may remain some important areas required new initiative. A learning curve is implied. Having a plan and getting organized remains important, so make refinements and adjustments there as necessary.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

You are in the mood to get a lot done.

This implies attending to a variety of fronts and/ or multitasking. Somehow, a break with the past has been unfolding. This may simply be the signal for new interests and projects to take hold.

It may come with a feeling of: ‘been there, done that, so what else can I do?’

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Circumstances are calling you out to get more involved. It can be described as ‘joining the club’, somehow. Sometimes what is popular and accepted as the norm is worth recognizing in terms of advantage. This is less about inventiveness and more about getting involved, but the former may have its opportunity as well. Get onboard… or online.

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

L en Harris | S o u t h e r n P a c i f i c ’s H e r o i c D e t e c t i v e of scoring a hit on the train’s moneybox.

One of the culprits, Indian Tom, was sentenced to 18 months at San Quentin.

Two years later, four hoboes were kicked off a train at Tunnel 13 near Schallenberger Ridge south of Donner Lake. The furious foursome went ballistic, breaking up a telegraph station and setting fires. Harris took the case and within a week had resolutely tracked down the men for punishment and incarceration.

In the mountains, vagrant criminals were robbing trains, stealing supplies and burning bridges and snow sheds.

Hoodlums were also assaulting and robbing railroad crews after payday.

A

fter a bold train robbery in 1870, when more than $41,000 was heisted from a Central Pacific express near Verdi, Nev., Central Pacific Railroad and the Southern Pacific hired and maintained crack law-enforcement teams to investigate all criminal acts against the railroad. Many brave and intelligent lawmen were employed by the railroad, but it was Leonard “Len” Harris who most exemplified duty with honor.

Born in upstate New York around 1827, Harris arrived in California during the Gold Rush to try his luck in the mining districts. He moved to Sacramento in the mid-1850s and was hired as a constable with the sheriff ’s office. In 1860, Harris took the job of warden at the Sacramento County jail and during the following years he saw duty as a deputy sheriff and then an undersheriff. He regularly escorted convicted criminals to San Quentin Prison near San Francisco, but he didn’t like the mundane job. In the early 1870s, he returned to Sacramento to join the city police force and before long had found his true calling: detective work.

In the mid-1870s, Harris was hired by Central Pacific Railroad and assigned to the Sierra Nevada section of the transcontinental railroad. In the mountains, vagrant criminals were robbing trains, stealing supplies and burning bridges and snow sheds. Hoodlums were also assaulting and robbing railroad crews after payday. Part of the violent campaign against Central Pacific was due to the railroad’s hiring of Chinese labor to construct the line.

Many of the contracted Asian workers remained in the United States, competing with American citizens for employment.

The railroads were also vilified because of their stranglehold on commercial shipping 22

and exorbitant long-distance transportation pricing. Because Harris was a sworn deputy sheriff in addition to his position as a railroad detective, he made it his business to help enforce the law in mountain communities such as Truckee, as well.

In June 1876, a Chinese woodcutter was shot and killed while others were threatened and their homes burned by several Nevada County residents. Harris arrested two of the men without mishap in Truckee, but he had to track down the third suspect in the rugged west slope region south of Dutch Flat. Months later, Harris and his colleague Detective Burke investigated a suspicious derailment east of Truckee and arrested three Washoe County, Nev., men who had placed rocks on the rails in hopes

Harris frequently worked with Truckee Constable James Reed in solving local crimes. In the spring of 1880, unknown vagrants walking the tracks between Reno and Summit Station at Norden went on a rampage, stealing merchandise, tools and anything of value from the railroad. The loot somehow seemed to disappear without a trace. Finally, someone tipped off Harris and Reed that they might find a stash house east of Truckee. The two lawmen crawled through a hole in a wall to surprise a dozen men lazing about amidst a room full of stolen property, mostly railroad ties. The band of thieves was taken to the Nevada County jail to spend the next month in stir.

Over the years, Harris earned a stellar reputation as a smart but tough detective, willing to track down the most violent criminals. In September 1881, he singlehandedly took on the notorious Sontag and Evans gang in Stanislaus County. Outgunned, Harris stood his ground until a shotgun blast by one of the bandits caught him in the neck. The detective dropped in his tracks, but his pluck spooked the gang and saved the day.

The throat wound was serious, however,

TA H O E

and Harris lingered for many months between life and death. At the time, doctors thought that Harris would be permanently disabled but he fought his way back to health. Although his right arm remained partially paralyzed he eventually recovered enough mobility to return to his duties with the railroad.

Harris’ final act of bravery occurred on May 15, 1894, when he helped foil a plot to rob the Wells Fargo express office in Santa Cruz County. The railroad got a lead that Anthony Azoff, an unemployed sign painter, planned to hold up the Boulder Creek train depot by enlisting an old buddy, onetime Southern Pacific trainman George Sprague, who leaked the information. The railroad immediately dispatched their two best detectives, Harris and William Kelly, to the scene.

Thanks to Sprague, the lawmen had the element of surprise and advantage in firepower. Harris advanced to the outside door of the depot behind Azoff and ordered him to surrender. Azoff wheeled around and opened fire on the veteran detective. Two bullets struck Harris in the abdomen and he collapsed to the floor with a groan.

The whole event took less than 10 seconds and Azoff escaped.

News of the shooting quickly reached Southern Pacific officials who immediately ordered a special train to rush the critically injured detective to a hospital in Oakland.

Harris, however, insisted that they take him to his daughter’s house in Alameda where a team of doctors attempted to save his life. Family members and friends prayed for Harris, but he lapsed into a coma and died.

After an extensive manhunt, Azoff was captured and executed at San Quentin in June 1895. Among the spectators at his hanging was young Jack Harris, there to witness the death of his father’s murderer.

Len Harris had served as a lawman for more than 40 years, a lifetime of unflinching bravery and dedication to duty.  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. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

Nostalgia

RAILROAD COVER UP? Despite an extensive investigation by law enforcement and Southern Pacific detectives, a deadly train wreck that tore apart the luxury streamliner “City of San Francisco” in central Nevada 78 years ago remains unsolved.

Southern Pacific claimed sabotage to explain the deadly wreck that killed 24 and injured 121. Despite an extensive investigation that interviewed more than 210,000 potential suspects, no one was ever charged. This newspaper ad reflects public skepticism at SP’s explanation.

Passengers on-board the streamliner maintained that it was speeding at the time of the crash.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book, “Western Train Adventures: Romance, Robberies & Wrecks” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Reilley Free Press, Aug. 22, 1939.

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Music SCENE September 21-27, 2017

American Folksinger Willie Watson AT L O S T S I E R R A H O E D O W N

SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2017

SEPT. 21 | THURSDAY

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Sept. 21-24 | Lost Sierra Hoedown | Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl

Lost Sierra Hoedown Plumas Eureka State Park Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

David Beck Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Fish & JG McP’s Pub 9 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft 7 & 9 p.m.

Adam Ray w/Sandy Danto & Avery Pearson The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m.

The Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rose’s Pawn Shop Peppermill 7 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

APEX Concerts UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Old Dominion Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

Escalade Atlantis 8 p.m.

Mortal Ashes Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Jennings & Keller Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Mike Furlong Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Jennings & Keller Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Equivocation” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Mark Christopher Lawrence Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

SEPT. 22 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lost Sierra Hoedown Plumas Eureka State Park Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m.

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T

he first song on Willie Watson’s new compilation of traditional American songs entitled, “Folksinger Vol. 2,” is one that was popularized by the Grateful Dead in 1976, yet has its roots in the Bible.

It is said that Bob Weir learned “Samson and Delilah” from Reverend Gary Davis who in turn may have first heard it on the 1927 Blind Willie Johnson record, “If I Had My Way I’d Tear This Building Down.”

Even before that, the tune was known to have been sold on city streets in the early decades of the century as a song sheet with the title, “Samson Tore the Building Down.”

“You know, in the early days when I was first attracted to this music, I think it was a stylistic thing,” says Watson. “It reflected a way of life I was interested in.

I heard banjos and other cool sounding instruments, songs about mountain life and country people. I was already intrigued, but I was too young to realize emotionally how it affected me. Over time I started listening to these stories, delving into these songs and connecting with what the songs were about.”

Watson dug deep in the Americana songbook for the 11 gems on “Folksinger Vol. 2,” which include timeless classics such as “Gallows Pole,” “Cuckoo Bird” and “John Henry” and feature guest vocal performances by The Fairfield Four and Gillian Welch.

“I’m known to have high standards for a good song and I think that these songs are fantastic,” says Watson. “You’ve got to have something that’s got a lot more depth and good work that went into it. Then if I like something, I have to see if my sound allows me to sing it.”

Watson first came to national attention as the longhaired guitarist who sang soulful soprano harmonies for contemporary Americana standouts Old Crow Medicine Show.

“When I was young, I realized that that’s what I could do,” says Watson. “I listened to a lot of Neil Young as a teenager with that high voice singing and playing guitar. It just sort of stuck that way. And when it came time to fall in love with old mountain music, I found my voice was suited to it. I just fit in where I could.”

When Watson left Old Crow Medicine Show in 2011 to embark on a solo career, he asked old-time revivalist David Rawlings to record “Folksinger Vol. 2” on 2-inch analog tape at Rawlings and Welch’s Woodland Sound Studios in East Nashville.

“Dave and I like a lot of the same old records, how they sound and how they were made,” says Watson. “You want it to make you feel something, so you disregard the technical aspects of it. It doesn’t matter if you mess something up or even play out of tune. If take two makes you feel better, you take that one even if the guitar solo was better on take three.”

For Watson, a solo career has gifted him with the opportunity to play songs that speak to him, something that was lacking in his later years with Old Crow Medicine Show.

“I never thought I could be a solo performer,” he says. “I considered myself a band guy and that band was everything to me: my life, my career, my future. It had been a long time coming, but basically to sum it up, I didn’t like the music we were making.

It’s not about being solo or in a band. As long as it’s honest and I love it, then I’m

happy. I’m deeply moved by what I’m doing on a daily basis now. I’ve found myself.”

Watson will be among the musicians performing at the 5th annual Lost Sierra Hoedown from Sept. 21 to 24 at Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl.

“It’s a beautiful place and great group of people that like good music. You have to find those areas in the world where people that like it are really listening and this is one of them,” Watson says of playing at Lost Sierra, a sentiment echoed by fellow musicians.

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“What has happened at this festival is better than what we ever imagined. There’s a true feeling of community. Everyone is there for the same reasons and we’re all in it together,” says Bobcat Rob Armenti.

“There’s camaraderie of bands that are becoming a family. The music gets better every year. We get to hang out and jam and grow stronger together,” adds Willy Tea Taylor, one of the many musicians as part of the four-day lineup.  For a complete lineup, visit lostsierrahoedown. com. For more information on Willie Watson, visit williewatson.com.

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Swan Lake

EVER-ENCHANTING CLASSIC STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. & Sept. 24 | 2 p.m. | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.

Kathleen Martin, who plays the dual role Odette/Odile, and Marko Micov, who plays Prince Siegfried in “Swan Lake,” dancing in A.V.A.’s production of “Coppélia.” | Courtesy A.V.A Ballet

SEPT. 22 | FRIDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Kepple Band Duo Nakoma Resort 6 p.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Tahoe Dance Band South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jeff Denson Trio Moody’s 8:30 p.m.

Jeff Denson Electric Table Trio Moody’s 8 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Soul Slap Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

The Nth Power Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

“ It has been a fun one to rehearse because you get to experience all the elements of the

BALLET

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hen ‘Swan Lake’ was first done, it was a complete flop because they didn’t get it,” says A.V.A. Ballet Theatre founder and artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne in talking about the upcoming production of the now-well known production. “Only later on did it become really popular.”

It took a series of lackluster productions and the progression of ballet technique to catch up with the dramatic music created by masterful Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

“It’s a magnificent piece of music and a very precise ballet,” says Van Alstyne.

“It’s the most technical ballet you can do and you have to do it a certain way.”

After the 1877 premiere, “Swan Lake” was critically disparaged, it took the 1895 revival presented in St. Petersburg two years after Tchaikovsky’s death to produce the version most commonly performed today.

“It’s such a dramatic ballet and love story,” says Van Alstyne of the ballet’s enduring popularity. “It’s the story of the beautiful woman named Odette who becomes a swan and is in a trance because of the magician Van Rothbart. He is trying to trick Prince Siegfried into falling in love with his daughter Odile.”

Disguised as Odette, the Black Swan seduces Siegfried at the ball. On learning his mistake, the prince chases Odette to the lake, but he is too late. The Swan Princess has drowned herself and without her love Siegfried does the same.

One of the most amazing facets of “Swan Lake” is that the polar opposite personas of the White Swan and Black Swan are almost always played by the same ballerina. In this case, it’s nomadic Chicagoan Kathleen Martin.

“I move wherever the job is,” says the energetic 27-year-old who was most recently performing “Giselle” with Ballet San Antonio. “So far I’ve lived in six cities: Chicago, Boston, Pittsburg, Salt Lake City, Boise and now San Antonio.”

Although Martin has worked with A.V.A. before, this will be her first time dancing the iconic role of Odette/Odile.

“It has been a fun one to rehearse because you get to experience all the elements of the characters,” she says. “You have to be beautiful and innocent and graceful and then you have to be very manipulative. I like to work on my inner dialogue. When

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I have a character I’m really trying to bring to life, I’ll dissect every step and think to myself, ‘Why am I doing this? What am I trying to communicate here?’ I can’t speak so everything has to be a physical communication. I’ve watched other ballerinas dance the part before, but this is my first opportunity to do it myself so I’m very excited. It’s a dream role for me and one I’ve always wanted to perform.”

Martin believes the transcendent themes of “Swan Lake” are essential to its everlasting vitality.

“I think more or less everybody in the audience has been in love, had their heart broken and had a feeling that there is nothing else they can do,” she says. “You try your hardest to make it work and somehow it all comes to ruin. I think themes, love and urgency and tragedy, are something people have felt over time so when they come to see the ballet, they feel those same emotions from maybe 20 years ago. Even though the world has evolved, people feel and relate to the same emotions today.”

For Martin and company, the music and choreography of “Swan Lake” remain unmatched.

“Tchaikovsky wrote the score sitting on a bench looking over a lake in Russia,” she says. “The movements directly relate and respond to what the orchestra is playing. I think the combination is simply breathtaking. Even if you don’t see ballet often, you can really feel the emotions that the artists are bringing to the performance.

It’s a masterpiece.”

For this season’s adaptation, Van Alstyne has re-choreographed the White Swan pas de deux (as a duet), built new scenery and hired a cast of more than 50 dancers.

“Our company has evolved over time in our professionalism and maturity,” he says.

“So this year’s production is definitely on another level. I also think it’s exciting that this is the first time we’ve done a fall ballet.”

A.V.A. now offers world-class performances in Reno four seasons a year.

“It’s a wonderful ballet to choreograph and the dancers are working really hard,” Van Alstyne says. “And it’s wonderful to have the Reno Philharmonic with Laura Jackson as conductor to support us.”  For more information on the performance or for tickets, visit pioneercenter.com. For more information on the ballet company, visit avaballet.com.

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Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

“Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

“Equivocation” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. iCandy The Show Harrah’s 9 p.m.

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and then you have to be very manipulative.”

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Theater, Comedy & Dance “Where There’s a Will, There’s A Relative” Reno Little Theatre 1 p.m.

Thunder From Down Under Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Adam Ray w/Sandy Danto & Avery Pearson The Improv 9 p.m.

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Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

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DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Styles, DJ Bebop Martinez Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V & DJ Bob Richards Eldorado 10 p.m.

Lost Sierra Hoedown Plumas Eureka State Park Trey Stone The Beacon 1 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Guitar Town Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Metal Echo Alibi Ale Truckee 8 p.m.

Jeff Denson Trio Moody’s 8 p.m.

Rose’s Pawn Shop Peppermill 7 p.m.

Country Artist Tribute Hard Rock 8 p.m.

Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.

Never 2L8 McP’s Pub 9 p.m.

Jake Nielsen’s Triple Threat Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.

Soul Slap Bar of America 9:30 p.m.

Sneaky Creatures Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Love Knuckle Café Zenon 7 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Chronkite Hard Rock 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Lambchop & K+Lab Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Thunder From Down Under Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Steve Hytner Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m.

Adam Ray w/Sandy Danto & Avery Pearson The Improv 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Escalade Atlantis 4 p.m.

3hattrio Nevada Museum of Art 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Crush Boomtown 6 p.m.

GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Superbad Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Band Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Mike Furlong Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Sinicle, We Predict a Riot & Ostracized Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Local Anthology 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2017 Trey Stone Atlantis 10 p.m.

Butch Clancy 1 Up 10 p.m.

Mojo Green The BlueBird 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Konflikt Peppermill 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” Brewery Arts Center 1 & 7 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 5:30 & 8 p.m.

Mark Christopher Lawrence Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

“Equivocation” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Swan Lake” Pioneer Center 8 p.m. iCandy The Show Harrah’s 9 p.m.

Special Events Tractors & Truffles Fallon Genoa Candy Dance Reno Oktoberfest Wolf Run Golf Course

SEPT. 24 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lost Sierra Hoedown Plumas Eureka State Park Cash Only The Beacon 1 p.m.

Ron’s Garage McP’s Pub 2 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Ray w/Sandy Danto & Avery Pearson The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m.

Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m.

Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.

Joshua Cook Peppermill 6 p.m.

Royce The Point 7 p.m.

Trey Stone Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” Brewery Arts Center 1 p.m.

“Swan Lake” Pioneer Center 2 p.m.

“Equivocation” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m.

Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 2 & 5:30 p.m.

Johnny Sanchez The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

Special Events Genoa Candy Dance

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Jimmy Eat World w/Man With a Mission Cargo 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Logan & Montague Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Sam Tripoli The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

MNF McP’s Pub 7 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Joshua Cook Peppermill 6 p.m.

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Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

SEPT. 26 | TUESDAY

SEPT. 27 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m.

Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m.

Sophisticats McP’s Pub 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance John Caponera w/Alycia Cooper The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m.

JG Duo McP’s Pub 7 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance BrewHaHa Alibi Ale Works Truckee 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Rail City Italian Buffet 4:30 p Joshua Cook Peppermill 6 p.m.

Steve Lord Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Keith Alan Boomtown 6 p.m.

Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

The Collective w/Ravi Coltrane UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Big Business Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

Big Business Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

DG Kicks Octet Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Joshua Cook Peppermill 6 p.m.

Stephen Lord Boomtown 6 p.m.

RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Kick Atlantis 8 p.m.

Whethan Cargo 8 p.m.

Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.

Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m.

Karaoke Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

Sam Tripoli The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

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Sept. 22 | 10 p.m.

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COUNTRY

Sept. 21 | 8 p.m.

Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

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Special Events Street Vibrations Fall Rally Reno, Virginia City, Carson City

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Sept. 21 | 8 p.m.

Moody’s Bistro | Truckee JENNI CHARLES and Jesse Dunn of Dead Winter Carpenters have built a reputation for pouring their heart and soul into each performance. Join this Americana folk duo for an intimate show. | moodysbistro.com

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m.

Paul Catalano Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance John Caponera w/Alycia Cooper The Improv 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Paul Covarelli & Carolyn Dolan Eldorado 10 a.m.

Kick Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Carolyn Dolan Silver Legacy 5 p.m.

Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Sassafras 6 p.m.

Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m.

Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Joshua Cook & the Key of Now Peppermill 7 p.m.

RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.

Solid Gold Soul Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Third Coast Percussion UNR Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Halie O’Ryan Band Circus Circus 9 p.m.

Justin Martin 1 Up 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Kronik Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.

Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Adam Trent Magic Eldorado 7 p.m.

Sam Tripoli The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

JR De Guzman Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

Special Events Street Vibrations Fall Rally Area venues

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JIMMY EAT WORLD

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Sept. 26 | 8 p.m.

Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. JIMMY EAT World is an alternative rock band from Mesa, Ariz. The band is currently on tour on the heels of their new album entitled, “Integrity Blues.” They’ll be performing with special guests, Man with a Mission. | cargoreno.com

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See it at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center 291 Country Club Drive Incline Village, Nevada

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Sept. 21 » 5 p.m.

Kingsman: the Golden Circle Sept. 22 to Oct. 5

Special preview screening on Sept. 21 » 7:30 p.m.

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Phone: (775) 881-7562 Email: tercinfo@ucdavis.edu Hands-on science activities, Web: terc.ucdavis.edu

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

Open Tues.—Fri., 1—5 p.m.

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How does your garlic grow?

Area venues Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners will offer tips on growing garlic and onions in the Tahoe Basin on Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tahoe City Field Station.

The varieties are specifically chosen to survive tough Tahoe winters and provide a hearty spring harvest. Topics include proper varietal selection, location in the garden or container, planting options, and methods for protecting the young plants. Come to learn more and take plants home. Register at (775) 881-7566 or tahoe.ucdavis.edu.

Slow Food Lake Tahoe is offering a High-Altitude Garlic Growing workshop at the Truckee Demonstration Garden on Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with the Master Gardeners. Learn garlic-growing tips and bring home garlic plants. The garden workshop is free, but a $5 donation is requested. Register at slowfoodlaketahoe.com.

On Sept. 30, garlic gardening will be the topic of a talk at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 1 p.m. UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe offers free workshop to show how garlic can be grown at the lake. For more information, call (530) 573-3185.

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t’s pretty exciting when unexpected food adventures occur around town. As the Food and Entertainment editor for the Tahoe Weekly and a personal chef in town, I love a culinary challenge. Whether it’s making meals for people with specific dietary needs, preparing food for professionals too busy to cook for themselves or catering small parties for health-conscious clients, I am passionate about preparing delicious, fresh, healthy cuisine.

That’s where the fun began. Anne Artoux, our sales manager, forwarded me an e-mail from Brand Little owner of The Little Fish Company. He was looking to create a seato-table video, which would include Brand, a fisherman, heading out to sea as usual, Priya Hutner’s salmon with roasted asparagus and basmati and wild rice.

He handed me a piece of king salmon that was almost 2 inches think. Bright white stripes of fat ran across it, which he explained gives the fish a richer, more delicious flavor. fishing on Monday. He would then meet up with a client on Tuesday at the farmers’ market in Truckee where he sells fresh fish.

The client would choose a piece of fish he caught the day before and he and the client would prepare the fish in his or her kitchen. I was intrigued. I contacted Brand and made arrangements to meet him the next morning.

I pondered how I would prepare salmon — a simple recipe to allow the fish to speak for itself. I prepped a station in my kitchen feeling a little as if I was about to be a contestant on a cooking show. I chopped some garlic; set aside some lemons, capers and dill; laid a pan on the stove and set aside my knives on a cutting board. I was ready.

The farmers’ market was bustling and there was a long line of people eager to buy fish at The Little Fish Company stand.

I was early. Brand and Justin, who runs the stand, were discussing fish with their customers. I moseyed over to the Spring Hill Farms booth to purchase Jersey cow butter. Everything’s better with butter, but butter made from a Jersey cow is a whole other experience. Yellow in color and smooth in taste, there is nothing quite as delicious as freshly churned butter.

A beautiful array of fish was laid out on ice at the stand: snapper, salmon and ahi along with halibut from Alaska and California, wild shrimp and scallops. There was also a selection of lingcod, one piece stood out due to its blue hue. Brand was saving this piece for a client in South Lake who would prepare it for the video.

With the video rolling and customers waiting, Brand discussed all things fish and how just the day before he was on his boat fishing for today. He handed me

Brand Little of the Little Fish Company.

a piece of king salmon that was almost 2 inches think. Bright white stripes of fat ran across it, which he explained gives the fish a richer, more delicious flavor. He also handed me a piece of lingcod to try.

Brand followed me home and began shooting a video of me cooking his catch.

I added the Spring Hill Farm butter to a pan and added a bit of chopped garlic.

I laid the beautiful piece of salmon in the pan and squeezed a half lemon over it, adding fresh dill, capers and a dash of salt and fresh ground pepper.

It was truly a thick piece of fish so I decided to cover the pan with a lid. I love sushi, but I wanted to cook the fish keeping it rare in the center. I’d serve the fish with roasted asparagus and a basmati and wild rice cooked in duck fat.

By 11:30 a.m., Brand and I sat down to eat a salmon meal. It was the best piece of salmon I’ve ever tasted. I took the camera and videotaped Brand tasting his fresh catch. “It tastes like the ocean,” he said.

“And the capers are a great addition.”

The irony is Brand isn’t a big fan of fish.

He and his wife live on a 10-acre farm in

Grass Valley. They have cows, chickens and pigs and an organic garden. They make their own butter, yogurt and ice cream. The vegetables they eat are from their garden and the meat they eat is from the animals they raise.

Brand was a professional bass fisherman and loved to fish. He decided he wanted to make his living fishing. He spends weeks at a time on his commercial fishing boat.

“During salmon season, I was home four days in two months,” says Brand. “It’s a feast or famine industry.”

Brand spends summers catching fish and seafood for the farmers’ markets, but The Little Fish Company operates all year. Brand delivers fresh-caught fish to customers in his pickup truck at the Pour House in Truckee and Commons Beach in Tahoe City during the winter months — no matter what the weather.

“I’ve driven the fish in during snowstorms. We have a one-hour window to hand out fish,” says Brand.

Customers can pre-order online. In the winter, he offers a wide variety of fish and seafood including crab, Petrale sole and sablefish and procures tuna year-round. For more information, visit wildlittlefish.com. 

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> Priya shares her recipe for salmon > Watch Priya explore the fresh fish selection at the Truckee Farmers Market.

Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail. com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more. Click on the Local Flavor tab.

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TA S T Y T I D B I T S Farm to art event Fallon, Nev. Tractors & Truffles at Fallon on Sept.

23 is a farm-to-plate gourmet dinner and arts event featuring renowned chefs from around the country using locally grown ingredients in their five-course meals.

Following the dinner is a performance in Barkley Theater. Cooking demonstrations and farms tours are given during the day. | tractorsandtruffles.com

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Stateline, Nev. | First up is the 15th annual SeptOberfest on Sept.

21 at 6 p.m. at MontBleu with a German buffet, biergarten, wine tasting, music, dancing, silent and live auctions, Stein Holding Contest. The celebration is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra and tickets are $45. | tahoesierrakiwanis.org Olympic Valley | This annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 23 will transform the Village at Squaw into a miniature Bavaria complete with authentic German beer and food, music, the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. From noon to 6 p.m.

Proceeds of beer sales benefit High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation.

Tickets are $20 and includes mug and two beer tickets for ages 21 and older. | squawalpine.com

Reno, Nev. | The fourth annual Oktoberfest of Reno South Rotary is at Wolf Run Golf Course on Sept. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. with beer, wine, Bavarian food, live music and a silent auction.

Regional breweries will offer unlimited tastings of seasonal brews and lager. Wolf Run will present an unlimited food buffet with bratwursts and beerwurst from the Flochini Family Provisions company. Bavarian beer breads, pretzels and other German specialties will also be provided for tasting. Live oompah music and contests will entertain. General admission tickets are $75 and include food and drinks and commemorative Oktoberfest tasting glass. | Tickets (775) 741-8025 or kyle.whaley@plumasbank.com

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Enjoy the small-town spirit as you explore this sweet and indulgent festival.

Local volunteers began hand-making divinity, fudge, peanut brittle and other deliciousness in early August. “Candy Central” is a Santa’s workshop atmosphere, full of ribbons and bows, plastic bags, scales and price tags. The Candy Dance is in Genoa Town Park from 4:30 to 10 p.m.

The dinner will be catered by Carson City BBQ and musical entertainment will be supplied by Mo’z Motley Blues. | Tickets (775) 782-8696 or genoanevada.org

Dining on track Virginia City, Nev. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will offer a variety of themed train rides from summer to fall for epicureans of the railways. The Dinner & Murder Mystery steam trains will chug along on Oct. 7. The Toast of the Canyon steam train rides are on Sept. 23 and Oct. 14. | vtrailway.com

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Cowgirls and cowboys gather for an early evening trail ride followed by beer, wine and appetizers. Enjoy a meandering trail ride through highland meadows and forests and then relax, nibble on appetizers and sip a frosty beer or glass of wine. It’s a great way to kick off the weekend.

Trail rides will be from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by drinks and appetizers from 6 to 7 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Xcellent wine Xperience Incline Village, Nev. Tahoe WineXperience with sommelier Kristi Snyder is on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. until Sept. 28. Snyder guides will show participants how to find joy in the feel, taste and finish that is the art of wine tasting.

Relax with friends and while tasting charcuterie platters of house-made treats, meats, cheeses, savory nuts and plenty of stellar wines. New wines are explored each week at either The Chateau or Aspen Grove.

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Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food presents Food Truck Fridays at Idlewild Park from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday until Sept. 29. There will be 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers along with local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

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id you ever wonder why the folks in Napa Valley can make great wine while those on the Louisiana Bayou can’t?

After all, to make wine you just need to be able to grow grapes, get some yeast involved and let those puppies ferment, right?

Quality wine, however, takes a lot more than that. Let’s look at the five key ingredients necessary to make an opus happen.

CLIMATE No. 1 is a climate that is warm enough in the daytime and cool enough at night for the grapes to be able to develop flavors while retaining acidity. It is also beneficial to have weather that warms gradually at the beginning and cools gradually at the end of the season. This also creates the necessary balance of flavor and structure.

Rainfall or availability of water from irrigation is another factor. As with temperatures, the right amounts at the right times are needed.

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SOIL No. 2 is soils. For starters, the ground should drain well so the grapes will have to struggle enough to promote the grape components that create flavor and complexity. Soil content also affects the temperature of the vineyards such as the rocky slate that retains daytime sun energy and warms the cool, steep vineyards in Germany overnight. Although flavors are not transferred directly from the ground, soils such as the marl and limestone in Burgundy do create an environment that encourages the development of molecules that make wine better.

FARMING No. 3 is farming. Wine grapes are grown in two main ways: the stand-alone gnarly old vines often seen in the Sierra Foothills or in some form of trellis system seen driving through Napa Valley. Viticulture also includes things such as irrigation, pruning, fertilization, pest control and an encyclopedia of other variables that determine the grapes’ fate.

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RESOURCES No. 5 is the resources factor. This consists of either owning or being willing to buy the best vineyards to get the best grapes, of having the best growers and winemakers working for your project and of spending what is necessary to make the best wine. Napa is a perfect example because the cost of grapes alone can be 20 times that of lesser regions, not to mention the winery space, equipment and cost of paying top wine talent.

So, if you want to try making vino in the Delta, don’t let me discourage you.

Just don’t blame me if it tastes like Mississippi mud.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns. Click on Wine Column under the Local Flavor tab.

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ake Tahoe and the Truckee River have been well known for great trout fishing since they were first discovered in the mid-1840s. In the early days, the famous Lahontan Cutthroat, silver and royal, were prevalent. At one point in time, the cutthroat was a prize so valued for its flavor that there were up to 25 commercial fishermen emptying the lake of thousands of tons of fish a year and shipping them to restaurants in San Francisco, Denver and Chicago.

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As time went on and those species were fished out of the lake, other kinds of trout were introduced to take their place. The mackinaw is king of the lake nowadays.

There are also German brown and rainbow trout and kokanee salmon that draw anglers from all over to fish these waters.

All of these fish are a lot of fun to catch and for me the browns and kokanee are especially delicious. Rainbows also are tasty. Although mackinaw is a little fishy and oily for me, prepared in certain ways it makes a great meal, too.

According to some fishermen, trout is the only fish worth catching in the Tahoe area and you’re not a purist if you try for any other type of fish. This is where I have to disagree. The fish that happens to be one of my personal favorite is the smallmouth bass.

The meat is a flaky white, similar to cod or sea bass. You can still get the cod for a decent price, but sea bass can go for much more, which makes a trip to the reservoir all that more enticing.

As I mentioned earlier, this fish is great prepared in many different ways. For example, it makes phenomenal fish and chips. It also is great for a fish taco party as many of my friends will attest to. For tacos, you really do not need too many fish because the meat goes a long way. Grilled, fried, broiled or sautéed, there is no bad way of cooking this fish.

My recipe is easy to make and it cooks quickly, too. As a matter of fact, it will

probably take no longer to cook than it does to cut the vegetables and mix a little herb butter. For for bass, I like to mix up the butters — either keeping it simple or going a little spicy. I have included a simple butter with sweet basil, shallots, garlic and a little citrus juice.

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As always, feel free to change the basil to another herb or add spices to give it more zip if you happen to be in that kind of mood. No matter how you make your butter, give this method a try and enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

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