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Fall is the perfect time for hiking, mountain biking and taking in the fall colors in the Tahoe Sierra. But it’s also a favorite time to enjoy dining out and it’s the season for some of the region’s best culinary events from wine tastings and chocolate festivals to pub crawls and indoor farmers’ markets, and much more, all featured in our Tahoe Taste Guide in this edition.

You won’t want to miss “Priya’s Pick & Tips,” as our long-time Food Editor Priya Hutner shares some of her favorite places to dine from fine dining to great local happy hour deals. Kayla Anderson has tried a lot of burgers for us over the last 5 years and you’ll find her picks for “The 25 best burgers in Tahoe” in the guide, along with her picks for “Tahoe’s top 5 ski-in cocktails.”

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EAST SHORE CAVE ROCK

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

THUNDERBIRD LODGE

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org 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. Tours by reservation only.

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visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites.

Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

Closed until ski season.

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required.

Closed. | northstarcalifornia.com Ride the Big Springs Gondola up to 8,610’ for views of Tahoe and Truckee.

TAHOE CITY DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

Tours by appt. | (530) 583-3279 | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/tcdg This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Grounds open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Ages 8+.

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.

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TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER

Tues.-Sat. by reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at at UNR Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nev. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

KINGS BEACH

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

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

SNOW MUSEUM

Open daily | thesnowmuseum.org Memorabilia from the 1960 Winter Olympics and select items from Auburn Ski Club’s collection of early ski history. Inside Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.

HEAVENLY

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(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views, along with zip lines, climbing wall, tubing, coaster and more. Ticket required.

Open Oct. 31 only (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1908, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places.

OLYMPIC VALLEY HIGH CAMP

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(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more.

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(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring works by local artists & workshops.

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla.

Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer.

TAYLOR CREEK VISITOR CENTER

Memorial Weekend-Oct. 31 (530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more.

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EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY

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

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Open Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

WEST SHORE EAGLE ROCK

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

FANNETTE ISLAND

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

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Tours closed.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (tours closed for season), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

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IV t ar P e u l B ig B d n o y Be Hope Valley & the Lakes Basin

BY PRIYA HUTNER

These lakes are a serene destination for Read Priya’s first three parts on other lakes at YourTahoeGuide.com

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Packer Lake in the afternoon. | Priya Hutner

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he yellowing aspens flutter in the wind. The sun filters through the forest illuminating the trees’ yellow, red and orange leaves around a beautiful lake. This is a magical fall feast for the eyes. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada, Hope Valley, Kirkwood and the Lakes Basin area of the Lost Sierra offer a wealth of natural beauty, outdoor recreation and plenty of lakes.

While Lake Tahoe might be the region’s most famous destination, numerous other lakes are waiting to be explored, each with unique charm and appeal. A jump in the cooling waters of an alpine lake in the autumn is an invigorating experience.

HOPE VALLEY

Just south of Lake Tahoe lies Hope Valley, a unique destination. The valley is almost 3,000 acres and rests at 7,000 feet on the eastern side of Carson Pass. Several lakes are stunning and a must-visit if you are looking for a lake adventure. Just off Highway 88 and Blue Lakes Road are several lakes to explore.

Upper and Lower Blue Lakes are a pair of stunning high altitude lakes nestled in a glacial basin. The lakes offer hiking trails, fishing and opportunities for photography. The crystal clear waters reflect the towering mountains surrounding them, creating a breathtaking panorama. These lakes are a serene destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of more crowded areas. Enjoy a 3 mile hike around Upper

Blue Lake. From there, hike another 2 miles to Granite Lake. It’s a 2-mile trek from Blue Lakes. Start out at the Middle Creek Campground and head west up the trail. There are lovely views of the Upper Blue Lake.

The trailhead for Twin Lakes is 1.3 miles west of the Blue Lakes Road turnoff. Twin Lakes and several smaller lakes can also be enjoyed in this area.

Crater Lake and Scotts Lake are also in this area. The hike to Scotts Lake begins at the same place as the Crater Lake hike but almost immediately veers to the right, traversing the mountainside for more than 2 miles and climbing sharply up to the lake. This trail is 3 miles long and climbs 650 feet in elevation.

KIRKWOOD

Located just south of Kirkwood Ski Resort off Highway 88 is Caples Lake.

The picturesque lake is surrounded by forests and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. It’s particularly stunning when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red and gold. There is an unmaintained trail around the lake that offers a 6-mile loop.

Emigrant Lake can be accessed at the western tip of Caples Lake. Hike the shore of Caples Lake, staying level for the first 2.5 miles. The trail turns south and climbs 800 feet to Emigrant Lake.

Enjoy a snack or lunch at picturesque Emigrant Lake.

Lake Margaret is another lake off Hwy 88 in this scenic area. The trailhead is

found between the tip of Caples Lake and Kirkwood. The hike to Lake Margaret is 2.5 miles and includes traversing granite slabs, forest, meadows and crossing several streams.

This area and the surrounding lakes offer birding, hiking, swimming, picnicking and astonishing natural beauty.

LAKES BASIN

Wendy Wright and I took a drive to explore one of my favorite places – the Lakes Basin area north of Truckee.

It is a lake lovers paradise. There are approximately 20 lakes in the area, and the backdrop of many of these lakes is the magnificent Sierra Buttes. Some lakes are more popular than others.

Stop in at Bassets Station on Highway 49 (they have delicious ice cream). Turn on to Gold Lake Highway and explore several lakes along the way.

Sardine Lakes is first on the Lakes Basin tour. It’s about a mile from Bassets off Gold Lake Highway. It’s a popular spot with crystal clear water perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing (no swimming allowed). Upper Sardine Lake is about a half mile hike to the right of Sardine Lake Resort. Upper Sardine Lake is smaller than Lower Sardine Lake and has a more tuckedaway feeling. Both lakes are equally scenic. Swimming is permitted at Upper Sardine Lake.

Packer Lake is located off Packer Lake Road. Swim, kayak and paddleboard in the serene waters with the surrounding forest. It’s a picturesque spot for

relaxation and exploration. Wright and I drove to the Packer Resort, where she once chinked the cabins some 20 years ago.

Salmon Lakes, upper and lower, are another set of beautiful lakes along the Gold Coast Highway. It’s a peaceful oasis for those seeking solitude with excellent fishing prospects. Next off the highway are Snag Lake, Haven Lake and Goose Lake. They are all smaller lakes. We went on a Saturday, and most campgrounds were already reserved.

Wright and I found the last spot at Goose Lake and set up camp with a stunning view of the Buttes. We finished set up and went on to hike the Packer Saddle Trail. It was lovely.

Gold Lake is the largest of the lakes in the area. It is known for its breathtaking beauty and sweeping views of the Sierra Buttes. It’s surrounded by towering pines and is a recreation paradise. Continue on the Gold Lakes Highway and have a bite to eat in the sweet town of Graeagle.

The Lake Basin area is a special place to swim, paddle, camp, hike or bike.

The Sierra Buttes is a monumental breathtaking sight. The trailhead for Sierra Buttes Lookout, Packer Saddle Trail and Pacific Crest Trail are located off Packer Road before turning to Packer Lake. Turn left on Country Route 621. There is a sign for Sierra Buttes. Follow it to the parking lot and trailhead. The 5 mile out and back hike to Sierra Buttes lookout is gorgeous. n 7

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s the leaves start to change and the weather cools, it’s time to celebrate the season with friends and family. Here’s a list of Halloween and fall-themed events in the region that everyone can enjoy.

Graeagle Trick-or-Treat Oct. 28 | Downtown Graeagle

Downtown merchants host a family friend trick or treat from 4 to 6 p.m. | graeagle.com

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Oct. 28 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

Take part in a pumpkin carving contest by bringing your carved pumpkin at 5:30 p.m. Register tahoeboho.com

Trick or Treat

Oct. 28 | Veterans Memorial Hall | Portola

Enjoy trick or treating, games, costume contest, food and more from 5 to 7 p.m. | ephc.org

House of Horrors

Oct. 28 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

Hyatt Regency hosts a Haunted Hotel with family-friendly scare from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. and the full Haunted Hotel for ages 14 and older from 6 to 9 p.m. Benefits Incline Village Elementary School’s STEM program. | facebook.com/hyattregencylaketahoe

Boo Bash

Oct. 28 | South Lake Tahoe Community Recreation Center

Read our roundup of parties & bashes for adults on page 32 or at YourTahoeGuide.com/live

Ever After Productions and City of South Lake Tahoe present a fun, not-so-scary family Boo Bash from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy trick or treating, games, a live performance by The Studio Tahoe, a horseless carriage ride, popcorn and cotton candy and much more. Benefits Lake Tahoe Shining Stars. | facebook.com/everafterproductionstahoe

Spooky Saturday Tahoe Donner Fall Festival

Oct. 14 | Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee

Now in its 12th year, this family-friendly harvest celebration for all ages features seasonal-themed events and activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Super Hero Pumpkin Run

Oct. 15 | Lakeside Beach | South Lake Tahoe

The Kids Super Hero Pumpkin Run for ages 2 to 10 starts at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Lake Tahoe Marathon. Wear any costume. | laketahoemarathon.com/kids

Harvest Fest

Oct. 21 | Tahoe City Community Center

TCPUD hosts the return of the Harvest Fest with carnival-style games, a rock wall, bounce house and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | tcpud.org/harvest-fest

Pumpkin Patch Express

Oct. 21-22, 28-29 | Western Pacific Railroad Museum | Portola

Trains will depart hourly from 1 to 5 p.m. for the Pumpkin Patch. On Saturday nights, the Super Spooky Night Trains will depart hourly between 7 and 9 p.m. | wplives.org

Trail of Treats and Terror

Oct. 26 | Village Green | Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Parks & Recreation presents Trail of Treats and Terror from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Play ghoulish games, sample terrifying treats, wiggle with daring dancing and capture a fun, wacky family portrait. | yourtahoeplace.com

Halloween Parade

Oct. 27 | Train Depot | Truckee

Kids of all ages can trick-or-treat in downtown Truckee starting at 4:30 p.m.. Then parade down Donner Pass Road from Train Depot to the Community Arts Center at 6 p.m. | tdrpd.org

Harvest Festival

Oct. 27 | Boys & Girls Club | Kings Beach

The Boys & Girls Club on North Lake Tahoe’s biggest community event of the years features a haunted house, a glow room, costumes, food and monster trucks from 5 to 8 p.m. | bgcnlt.org 8

Oct. 28 | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach

Local gypsy rockers Sneaky Creatures perform from 3 6 p.m. There will be 50 percent of food from Men Wielding Fire and Chickadee Art Collective will have a kids’ craft table. | tahoebackyard.com

Downieville Halloween History Tour Oct. 28-29 | Tin Cup Diggins Park | Downieville

Enjoy historic walks in downtown, with trick-or-treating along Main Street, pretour libations and talks about gold buried in the town cemetery from local historians. Tour begins at 4 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. | sierracountychamber. com

Halloween Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Carving Oct. 29 | Chamber Kiosk | Loyalton

Enjoy a meet and greet harvest festival and pumpkin carving at the corner of Hwy. 49 and 2nd Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

Spooktacular Halloween Oct. 29 | Zephyr Point Camp

Zephyr Point Camp hosts the 3rd annual family-friend event with hayrides, trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, a haunted house, and snacks from 5 to 8 p.m. | zephyrpoint.org

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade

Oct. 30 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

Opening to everyone to register their pups in their best costumes. Parade is from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Benefits Pet Network Humane Society. | facebook.com/hyattregencylaketahoe

Heavenly Trick or Treat

Oct. 31 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy free trick-or-treating from 3 to 7 p.m. with stops at local businesses in the Village, bounce houses, slides, a witches walk, music by South Shore rockers The Residents and a costume contest. | theshopeatheavenly.com

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Oct. 31 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Trick-or-treat with kids of all ages is from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at Heritage Plaza.

Local businesses will pass out candy to those in costume. | tcpud.org

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solar eclipse will cross North, Central and South America on Oct. 14. In the Tahoe Sierra, the annular eclipse begins around 8:05 a.m. with the maximum reached at 9:21 a.m. About 85 percent of the eclipse will be visible locally. | science.nasa.gov/eclipses

Viewing the eclipse

Do NOT look directly at the solar eclipse as it will damage your eyes. The only safe way to view the eclipse is with a specially equipped telescope at one of the locations below, or with certified solar eclipse glasses stamped with the ISO seal.

The visitor center in Tahoe City will have glasses available for purchase.

Also, pointing a cell phone camera directly at the eclipse may damage the camera.

Place solar eclipse glasses over the lens before taking a photo.

Pinhole Projector | NASA has many resources on its Web site, including easy-tomake projects to construct a Pinhole Projector to safely view the eclipse. | jpl.nasa. gov Livestream | NASA will also be livestreaming the eclipse for viewing, as well as the National Eclipse Ballooning Project, which will launch 1,000 balloons for research. | science.nasa.gov/eclipses, space.com

Local viewing events

Shadowed area denotes path of the eclipse and best locations for viewing. | NASA

Discovery Museum | The Discovery Museum will host a viewing event at the museum in Reno, Nev. Glasses are available for purchase. | nvdm.org Fleischmann Planetarium | The Planetarium at UNR will be open for the solar eclipse and will have telescopes set up for viewing for free. Glasses are available for purchase. | planetarium.unr.edu

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Fly Fishing Film Tour

Oct. 13 | Sidellis Lake Tahoe Brewery | South Lake Tahoe

The 17th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour presents a selection of short films featuring locations from Cuba to Patagonia, Mexico to Australia, Alaska, Wyoming, the Deep South, Massachusetts and beyond at 7 p.m. | eventbrite.com

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Salomon’s Quality Ski Film Tour has little something for every skier, from a notyet-released episode of “The Fifty” from legendary local ripper Cody Townsend to the powder-fueled “Fortune Hunters” by Blank Collective Films at 7:30 p.m. | salomon.com

“The Land of Giants”

Oct. 26 | Olympic Village Events Center | Olympic Valley

Matchstick Productions presents its newest film that follow extreme skiers as they explore some the most iconic mountains on Earth with showings at 7 and 8:30 p.m. | matchstickpro.com

Powtown Revival Film Tour Oct. 29 | RMU| Truckee

Free-skiing power couple Todd Ligare and Amie Engerbretson showcase the latest, greatest ski flicks, presenting a range of independent projects focused on back-country and urban themes at 7 p.m. | powtownrevival.com

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Warren Miller’s “All Time”

Nov. 3 | Olympic Valley Event Center | Olympic Valley

Warren Miller’s 74th feature film will take you deep into the stuff of which snowy dreams are made, from the birth of ski towns to the original hotdoggers and the most outlandish locations ever skied. There will be two showings at 6 and 9 p.m. | warrenmiller.com

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The 5th annual Mountainfilm on Tour returns for a two-night program of inspirational social, environmental and adventure films curated from the Mountainfilm Festival. The intimate Nov. 11 event presents an inspiring program focused on nonfiction stories about cultural, political and social justice issues facing the outdoor adventure world today. On Nov. 12, an energetic night of adventure films highlights the indomitable human spirit. Representatives from popular adventure, ski, and climbing brands will be in attendance for a festival atmosphere and giveaway to benefit Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. | mountainfilm.org

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Meyers Gear Swap

Oct. 21 | Westgate Center | Meyers

Meyers Community Foundation hosts the annual swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Benefits the foundation. | meyerscommunityfoundation.org

TEA Gear Market

Oct. 22 | Tahoe Expedition Academy | Truckee

Shop for kids’ ski gear along with outdoor gear and sporting equipment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Proceeds from this event help Tahoe Expedition Academy purchase gear and supplies for students in need financial assistance. TEA will split proceeds with Sierra Community House. Any items that are not sold at the end of the day will be donated to local organizations. | tahoeexpeditionacademy.org

UNR Ski Swap

Oct. 27-29 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Head to Reno for a huge selection of new and used equipment including everything from boards to boots, skis to snowshoes, clothing, helmets, gloves and more.

Free parking and admission. | unrskiswap.com

Truckee Ski Swap

Nov. 4 | Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center | Truckee

Sell old gear and buy new or used gear for discounted prices from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local reps from ski companies and resorts will be on hand to answer questions. | tdrpd.org

Cross-Country & Backcountry Ski Swap Nov. 11 | Tahoe XC | Tahoe City

Clean out your gear and get ready to purchase some new stuff to benefit the Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. | tahoexc.org

Sky Tavern Ski Swap

Nov. 17-18 | 4835 Kietzke Lane | Reno, Nev.

This gear exchange is a fundraiser to help local kids learn to ski and snowboard from 5 to 9 p.m.. | skytavern.org 11

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Sierra Avalanche Center will hold a California Avalanche Workshop on Oct. 22 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The event features presenters from multiple avalanche centers, ski patrollers and snow researchers. Its popular motorized avalanche courses will be offered throughout the winter with registration on a rolling basis opening Nov. 27. | sierraavalanchecenter.org Tahoe Mountain Sports will kick off its annual Avalanche Education Series at Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House on Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Workshops will also be held on Nov. 29 and Dec. 13. | facebook.com/tahoemountainsports

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Big Truck Day favorite for all ages Kids of any age will enjoy a hands-on, up-close day with heavy equipment at Big Truck Day on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet Smokey Bear, check out the big trucks courtesy of local contractors and agencies, and watch a California Highway Patrol helicopter land and take-off at the Truckee Corp Yard on Stevens Lane. The nearby Humane Society of Truckee/Tahoe will be accepting donations for its pet food drive. | tdrpd. org

Donations of warm clothing and household basics are being collected for a winter warmth and wellness giveaway on Oct. 21. To register, contact Sierra Community House or Tahoe Family Solutions by Oct. 15. Donations will be accepted between 3 and 6 p.m. from Oct. 19 to 20 at North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. | (775) 297-6412, lorena@sftahoe.org

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Mudsnails found in Lake Tahoe New Zealand mudsnails were found in the South Shore in September, according to a press release from TRPA. Divers surveying invasive weeds discovered the tiny snails on the bottom of the lake nearly half a mile offshore from the mouth of the Upper Truckee River. The invasive species has previously been detected in the Lower Truckee River.

Scientists will be conducting lake-wide dive surveys to determine the extent of the infestation.

New Zealand mudsnails are often smaller than a grain of rice. Like many invasive species, without natural predators or controls, they can outcompete native species and harm the ecosystem.

First discovered in 1987 in Idaho, the snails can colonize new waters quickly and, due to their small size, are difficult to detect.

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Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach, however, plans to remain open until late November; conditions permitting. Here’s a look at courses that have announced season closing dates.

Local business expo in South Lake At the Go Local Business Expo meet more than 80 local businesses and connect to all that the community has to offer, all while enjoying bites and beverages from South Lake’s best restaurants. The event will be presented by the Tahoe Chamber at Tahoe Blue Event Center on Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. | tahoechamber.org

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Inyo National Forest snowmobile plan begins Inyo National Forest is accepting public comment on its Over Snow Vehicle Use policy through Oct. 20. The new plan will determine where snowmobiles and other OSVs will be allowed to travel.

To open up the process, Inyo has release a sample plan that would permit OSV travel on 305,000 acres (15 percent of the forest), 1,400 miles of non-groomed roads and 107 miles of groomed trails. Additional alternatives will be designed based on public comments before the Forest Service makes its final decision.

Popular public recreation areas affected by the plan include Lee Vining Canyon, Sherwin Creek, Mammoth Lakes and June Loop. The project documents and comment portal are found online. | bit.ly/inyoOSV

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Ski Tahoe are planning to be the first ski areas to open the 2023-24 season; conditions permitting. Here’s a look at planned opening dates for area ski resorts.

Ski area opening dates (as of Oct. 6, 2023)

Nov. 3 | ASC Training Center Nov. 9 | Mt. Rose Nov. 17 | Boreal, Heavenly, Northstar California Nov. 22 | Palisades Tahoe Nov. 23 | Granlibakken Sled Hill opens Nov. 24 | Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge Cross Country, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Dec. 1 | Kirkwood Dec. 2 | Sierra-at-Tahoe Dec. 7 | Diamond Peak Dec. 9 | Tahoe Donner Downhill Dec. 13 | Sky Tavern Dec. 15 | Granlibakken Ski Hill, Tahoe XC Mid-Dec. | Homewood Mountain Resort As conditions permit | Kingvale Resort

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Parking reservation system for Palisades Tahoe To mitigate traffic, parking reservations will be required at Palisades Tahoe for all vehicles on weekends and holidays before 1 p.m. Mid-week parking will remain free and will not require a reservation. Palisades Tahoe will open on Nov. 22 for the season.

Free reservations will be made available for booking every Tuesday for the upcoming weekend and holiday periods starting Nov. 28. Paid parking reservations for the entire winter season will be released at the end of October.

When reservations are fully booked, visitors can take public transportation or carpool with someone who has a parking reservation. Carpools of three or more people can access parking spaces that are closer to the lifts. | parkpalisadestahoe.com

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TEDx returns to South Shore The popular speaker series TEDx South Lake Tahoe returns to Lake Tahoe Community College on Oct. 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. for its 6th year of bringing together local, national and international guest speakers.

This year’s speakers include Devin Middlebrook, Larry Sidney and Bridey

The Envision Tahoe Venture Summit on Oct. 20 at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nev., is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action to benefit the regional economy. This year’s focus is on Tahoe Inc. – organizing and accelerating Tahoe’s innovation ecosystem – featuring local entrepreneurs Matt Levitt of Tahoe Blue Vodka, Melissa Siig of Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Chris McNamara of GearLab and many more.

The all-day event is hosted by Tahoe Prosperity Center. | tahoeprosperity.org

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Comment on e-bikes on Tahoe Basin trails The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has released an environmental assessment of the Basin Wide Trails Project to address trail system access and connectivity. Comments on the plan will be accepted through Oct. 28 at bit. ly/tahoe_trails.

This project will analyze the current road and trail system and provide direction on how to better meet the need for e-bike access on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 12 Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (775) 831-8015 Paddling Tours on Donner Lake Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org 3rd Annual BARKtoberfest Pet Network Humane Society, Incline Village, 4:30 p.m., (775) 832-4404, petnetwork.org

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Lake Tahoe Marathon 6:30 a.m., (530) 559-2261, laketahoemarathon.com Annual Trail Work Days Tahoe XC, Tahoe City, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 5835475, tahoexc.org Benefit Rummage Sale & Tours Mohawk Valley Stewardship Council, Clio, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., WhiteSulphurSpringsRanch.com Open House/Pancake Breakfast South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 a.m., facebook.com/SouthLakeTahoeFireRescue Party in the Sky Fall Fundraiser Sky Tavern, Reno, 10 a.m., skytavern.org Lego Block Party South Lake Tahoe Library, 10-11 a.m., (530) 5733185, eldoradolibrary.org The Market at Markleeville Downtown Markleeville, Markleeville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., alpinecounty.com 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Sierra Speaker Series: A Brief Look at the Chinese in Truckee Sierra State Parks Foundation, Tahoe City, 5 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org Tedx South Lake Tahoe Speaker Series Duke Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 5-9 p.m., (530) 541-4660, ltcc.edu 2023 Corral Night Ride TAMBA, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., tamba.org

SUNDAY, OCT. 15 28th Annual Truckee River Day Various locations, Truckee, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (530) 550-8760, truckeeriverwc.org

Kids Super Hero Pumpkin Runs 10 a.m., (530) 559-2261, laketahoemarathon.com 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Gumba’s & Village Baker Fire Victims Fundraiser Graeagle Fire Hall, Graeagle, 3-8 p.m., graeagle.com

MONDAY, OCT. 16 Lake Tahoe Marathon 6:30 a.m., (530) 559-2261, laketahoemarathon.com 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 17 Truckee Tuesday Farmers Market Truckee River Regional Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., facebook.com/truckeecertifiedfarmersmarket Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (775) 831-8015 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Weekly Social Run & Hangout Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 Crawl Space South Lake Tahoe Library, 10-11 a.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 19 Paddling Tours on Donner Lake Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Third Thursdays Makers Markets South of North Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 494-9805, southofnorthbeer.com Spirit Tasting Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., (530) 5422600, rivagrill.com Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour Olympic Village Event Center, Olympic Valley, 7:30 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com

FRIDAY, OCT. 20 2023 Envision Tahoe Venture Summit Tahoe Blue Events Center, Stateline, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., (775) 298-0267, tahoeprosperity.org Community Forum Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 9-10 a.m., (775) 833-5252, ivcba.org

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SATURDAY, OCT. 21 Women’s Workday at Tunnel Creek Meet at Flume Bike Rentals, South Lake Tahoe, 8:30 a.m. to noon, tamba.org Mountain Biking Tours Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap Westgate Center Parking Lot next to Divided Sky/ Downtown Cafe, Meyers, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., meyerscommunityfoundation.org Big Truck Day Town Corp Yard, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 582-7720, tdrpd.org 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org

MONDAY, OCT. 23 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 24 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov The Human Library (Version Lgbtqia+) LTCC Roberta Mason Library, South Lake Tahoe, 5-7 p.m.

Weekly Social Run & Hangout Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

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California Avalanche Workshop North Tahoe Events Center, Kings Beach, 9 a.m., (530) 587-3558, sierraavalanchecenter.org Tea Gear Market 2023 Tahoe Expedition Academy, Kings Beach, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 546-5253, tahoeexpeditionacademy.org 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org

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THURSDAY, OCT. 26 Fall Harvest Farmers Market Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., (775) 831-8015 Paddling Tours on Donner Lake Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Wildfire Impacts on Lakes With Dr. Steve Sadro, UC Davis Sunnyside Lodge, Tahoe City, 5-7 p.m., (775) 8817560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu Go Local Business Expo Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 5-8 p.m., (775) 588-1728, tahoechamber.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 27 34th Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser Ongoing, Alpine Meadows, noon, (530) 581-4161, achievetahoe.org Full Moon Snowshoe Tour North Lake Tahoe/Truckee. Specific trailhead based on conditions, Tahoe Vista, 4:30-7:30 p.m., (530) 913-9212

SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Lego Block Party South Lake Tahoe Library, 10-11 a.m., (530) 5733185, eldoradolibrary.org/hours

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s the Tahoe Guide food editor and lover of delectable cuisine, I seek out new, innovative and delicious food in Tahoe. As food prices continue to rise, restaurants are faced with high rents, skyrocketing costs and staffing issues. As consumers we teeter on the precipice to find good dining options for a reasonable value.

Some time ago, I wrote an article lamenting Tahoe’s food scene. I still lament at times. I think some restaurants are stuck in a routine. I would love to see a shift from menus that serve the typical burger, steak and salmon to something groundbreaking. As a personal chef, I know foods can be prepared with flavors that change the flavor profiles of a dish.

So, why aren’t more restaurants serving innovative and diverse menu choices, particularly with an influx of visitors from San Francisco and the Bay Area where cuisine is exceptional and diverse?

In my opinion many diners in Tahoe have settled for the mundane.

When I dine out, I rarely announce that I am a food writer unless I am writing a feature article. I’ve been pleasantly surprised and profoundly disappointed. Some standouts restaurants have made it their business to change menus with the seasons, offer unique menu choices and ensure food is delicious. Here are my picks and tips for places that offer a quality dining experience or are a best bet for the value.

Fine dining

I have an opinion on fine dining. I expect it to be exceptional and flavorful.

Chris Watkins, chef at Stella in Truckee, hits it out of the park. He’s creative, delightful and makes dining a joy. Stella has a unique menu, and I love the ambiance and open kitchen.

Christy Hill’s new owners Alex and Amanda Looby and chef Luis Vallin are doing great things at this Tahoe City establishment. They invited me to dine with them, and I had a divine dining experience (read the feature in this edition). The food was delicious.

Wolfdale’s chef and owner Douglas Dale is a master. His Asian-influenced menu in Tahoe City goes well beyond Japanese. It’s the perfect place for a lovely dinner and I love his cookbook.

Pianeta in Truckee offers Italian fusion. I love the carpaccio, salads and seafood risotto.

Soule Domain has been a staple in Kings Beach for more than 30 years.

Chef and owner Charlie Soule offers a global fusion menu that is unique and varied.

I’ve enjoyed some wonderful meals with fabulous wine pairings at the Lone Eagle Grille in Incline Village, Nev. Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is also a lovely experience. | stellatruckee.com, christyhill.com, wolfdales.com, pianetarestauranttruckee. com, souledomain.com, loneeaglegrille. com, ritzcarlton.com

Casual and informal ABOVE: Ceviche at Manazanita, located in the Ritz Carlton. | Manzanita Lake Tahoe BOTTOM RIGHT: Soule Domain. | Priya Hutner TOP RIGHT: Sashimi by Cloud Sushi in Truckee. | Josh Brown 20

Enjoy these restaurants with a laidback vibe that rarely disappoints.

Let’s start with sushi. Drunken Monkey and Maki Ali in Truckee are dine-in sushi restaurants. I enjoy both.

I love the escolar, nigiri and sashimi platter at Drunken Monkey. There is a wide variety of options on the menu.

Maki Ali offers some innovative menu items. The Hand Grenade appetizer, Donner Roll and the Dragon Roll are top on my list. Both offer the hamachi collar, which is a favorite. My tip to enjoying a meal at any good sushi restaurant is to arrive early (when the doors open) or go late. It is nearly impossible

Some standout restaurants have made it their business to change menus with the seasons, offer unique menu choices and ensure food is delicious. to get a table from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Alternatively, Josh Brown of Cloud Sushi in Truckee offers sushi to go on Wednesdays, and it’s excellent. Anne Artoux, Sales & Marketing Manager for Tahoe Guide, swears by The Naked Fish in South Lake Tahoe.

The Loft in South Lake Tahoe, a fun, interesting place with a great vibe, serves tapas, small bites, shared plates and offers evening magic shows. It’s a unique dining experience in a beautiful setting.

I’m a fan of Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats in Truckee. It’s pricey, but I enjoy their burger and truffle fries. The French onion soup and tomato soup en-croute

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are excellent. Moody’s is where I can meet friends on the weekend, enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine and listen to live music.

Old Town Tap is a Truckee favorite of mine. The vibe is easy, the pizza and small bites are delicious, and I love the gem salad. Great value for good food.

Bite in Incline Village offers interesting bites and small plates. The menu offers unique items like a warm farro with arugula, stuffed Spanish piquillo peppers, ricotta gnudi and curry dishes that are flavorful and fun to share.

If I find myself at Northstar I enjoy swinging by Petra. | drunkenmonkeysushi.com, makiali.com, cloudsushitruckee.com, thenakedfish.com, thelofttahoe.com, moodysbistro.com, oldtowntaptruckee.com, bitetahoe.com, uncorkedtahoe.com

Lunch

Larry Abney, chef and owner of Red Truck, does an outstanding job. I love the global fusion menu. I had fish tacos a few weeks ago, and they were delicious. Red Truck is the place to go for lunch in Truckee and it’s an excellent value.

Golden Rotisserie has the best chili relleno burrito around and I love the lime rotisserie chicken. Located in Truckee, they are a great place if you have a yen for Mexican. | redtrucktahoe. com, goldenrotisserie.net

Sweets

Check out Sierra Bake House at Pioneer Trail in Truckee on Fridays.

Daniella Rinaldi and Kristy DePaoli Kirsch are baking some delicious sweet and savory pastries and crusty artisan loaves of bread. Grab a sweet and head next door to Pacific Crest Coffee. They have the most delicious Mochagandha, a mocha latte coffee with reishi mushroom and ashwagandha.

Cornerstone Bakery in Truckee has outstanding bakery items. Their lemon cake is to die for. Sugar Pine Cakery & Cafe in Tahoe City is lovely for a sweet or a croissant and coffee. Enjoy their offerings while sitting by the lake. |

sierrabakehouse.com, pacificcrestcoffee. com, truckeecornerstonebakery.square. site, sugarpinecakery.com

Happy hours

Cedar House Pub at Granlibakken, one of Tahoe’s hidden gems, has a great menu with delicious food including excellent vegetarian options. The local ski culture vibe is a plus. There is a locals’ night (with I.D.) and happy hour.

Spindleshanks in Kings Beach offers a Martini Monday and Thursday happy hour. Lanza’s Restaurant, also in Kings Beach, offers an early bird special before 6 p.m.

The Lodge in Tahoe Donner offers early dining drink and food discounts and the delightful Ozzy Nate is one of the best bartenders around. He makes the dining experience here fun. The fish tacos and burgers are my picks.

Alibi Ale, in Incline Village and Truckee, offers a great happy hour on beer and selected menu items.

Glass Wine Bar in Incline Village provides a happy hour and a ladies’ night.

The Dog and Bear Tavern in Tahoma offers a Happy Hour from 4 to 5 p.m. | granlibakken.com, spindleshankstahoe. com, lanzastahoe.com, tahoedonner. com, alibialeworks.com, glasseswinebar.com, thedogandbear.com

Discounts

Special offers and discounts also help.

Check out the Dining for Schools card.

The program offers half off an entrée at participating restaurants through the Excellence in Education Foundation. | exined.org n Do you offer an industry night, special for locals, two-for-one deal or happy hour?

Are you a new restaurant in town? If your business would like to be featured in the Tahoe Guide invite me to dine with you. | priya@yourtahoeguide.com

Editor’s Note: Priya will be focusing her next picks and tips in our Spring Taste Guide on the South Shore. Reach out to her at priya@yourtahoeguide. com.

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n an area with a concentration of ski resorts, all have their unique personalities, topography and cocktails. After a season of ski lodge bar crawling at many of Tahoe’s resorts, these are my favorite ski-in places to enjoy an alcoholic beverage.

Find a list of local ski resort opening dates in this edition or at YourTahoeGuide.com/ski

Alpine Meadows

At The Chalet, a mid-mountain German beer garden, try a mulled wine or stomach-warming Chalet Cider made with rum. | palisadestahoe.com

Northstar California

After a day on the slopes, imbibe in interesting mezcal concoctions like The Smoky Chocolate at Wild Pine Kitchen and Bar or one across the way at Bourbon Pub. | northstarcalifornia.com

Tahoe Donner

The Bloody Mary served in the lodge is a must-try since the bartenders make their own mix and pair it with a burger. | tahoedonner.com

Heavenly

You can literally spend an entire day bar crawling across the mountain between the Umbrella Bar, Sky Deck, Tamarack Lodge and several others.

Be sure to stop at Stagecoach Lodge for a Hot Apple Pie. | skiheavenly.com

Homewood

Overlooking a panoramic scene of Lake Tahoe, sit back in an Adirondack chair between turns and sip on the tequila-based Love in a Cup at Homewood Mountain Resort’s Big Blue View Bar. | skihomewood.com

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estled in the heart of Tahoe City, perched above Lake Tahoe, is Christy Hill, a restaurant that transcends the dining experience.

Anne Nelson and I are seated by the window with a beautiful lake view. Our server, the delightful Carston Chapin, welcomes us along with new proprietor Alex Looby.

With owners Alex and Amanda Looby at the helm, the concept of Christy Hill is shifting in small ways while retaining the reputation the restaurant has established over its many years.

Executive chef Luis Vallin was brought on board to create new and innovative menu choices. Long-time server JB Bundy curates the wine list; each wine Chapin pairs with our meal has Bundy’s imprint.

The first bite to arrive is what the staff calls a palate primer. The small bite is opah, one of my favorite types of fish, topped with yuzu aioli, chopped pineapple and microgreens. The taste of the fish and the sauce is unbelievably delectable, light, fresh and a touch tangy from the yuzu; it’s like a bite of summer.

Looby suggests the venison tartar appetizer. It arrives with a quail egg, caper berries, pickled mustard seed and house-made focaccia. Nelson and I savor every bite while sipping a lovely rosé.

Christy Hill’s bibb salad is our next course. Served with a tarragon buttermilk foam, bleu cheese, candied pecans and peach radishes, it is delightful. The chef carefully prepared the plate with the lettuce on top of the dressing which kept the greens crisp and fresh.

Chapin arrives at the table with the next course, a porcini agnolotti, prepared with stracciatella cheese in a parmigianino soubise paired with a lovely pinot noir. It is light, earthy and delicious. The homemade pasta is perfect. Nelson looks at me across the table and says, “This is heaven.” I agree.

Looby suggests I try the Berkshire pork duet, one of chef’s additions to the menu.

Nelson orders the Alaskan halibut with forbidden rice rainbow cauliflower and an orange vadouvan glaze. The main course arrives along with a glass of Cotes Du Rhone. I don’t usually eat pork but tonight, I go with Looby’s recommendation, and it’s beyond delicious. Nelson’s halibut is also cooked to perfection.

The chef is kind enough to come to the table amid a bustling dinner hour to present a dessert sampling. Each is delicious in every way and the lemon panna cotta won my heart. My tastebuds burst with creamy, lemony goodness.

Looby and Vallin are creating an exceptional and thoughtfully curated menu and dining experience that people will love and enjoy. The menu showcases a fusion of flavors and a deep commitment to fine dining. If you haven’t been to Christy Hill in a while, I highly recommend making a reservation. | christyhill.com n CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Delightful bibb salad, venison tartar appetizer. | Priya Hutner.

Chef Luis Vallin. | Chrisy Hill.

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Downtown Wine Walk

Barktoberfest

Golden Gala

Downtown Wine Walk is held the first Saturday of every month. Participants receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | downtowncarson.org

This fundraising event for the nonprofit will feature live music by Jacked Up, food, games and beer tastings. Kids can enter free. | Pet Network on Facebook

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosts its 50th annual Golden Gala fundraiser featuring a food, wine and beer tasting along with a silent auction. | sislt.org

1st Saturday | Carson City, Nev.

Third Thursday Wine Walk

3rd Thursday | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev.

From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., experience all that Gardnerville has to offer through October. This year beer vendors have been added to the walk. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Wine Walk

3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org

Tahoe Club Crawl

Every Saturday | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

The crawl schedule is based on the best events each season to the best nightclubs in Northern Nevada. Get a welcome shot at each of the venues visited. | tahoeclubcrawl.com

Foam Fest

Until Oct. 31 | area venues

Join Achieve Tahoe for its 34th annual Foam Fest fundraiser throughout the month of October. Buy a ticket and visit local partner breweries to support Achieve Tahoe’s outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org

Tahoe City Farmers’ Market Until Dec. 21 | Tahoe City

The Tahoe City Farmers’ Market continues at Commons Beach until Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then moves indoors to the Boatworks Mall on Thursdays from Oct. 26 to Dec. 21 (no market on Thanksgiving) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

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Oct. 12 | Pet Network Humane Society | Incline Village, Nev.

Market at Markleeville

Oct. 14 | downtown Markleeville

Markleeville wraps up its farmers market for the season on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The Market at Markleeville on Facebook

Truckee Farmers’ Market

Oct. 17 | Truckee River Regional Park

Truckee Certified Farmers Market hosts its final market of the season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 17. | truckeecertifiedfa.wixsite.com

Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival

Oct. 21 | Grand Sierra Resort & Casino | Reno, Nev.

Check out the live music and vendors, buy some chili and other cool stuff or get a pass for unlimited beer tasting from 1 to 6 p.m. | grandsierraresort.com

Zombie Crawl

Oct. 21 | The Reno Arch | Reno, Nev.

Crawl Reno offers the popular Zombie Crawl is what USA Today called the best costumed Halloween party in the nation. | crawlreno.com

Passport to Dining

Nov. 2 | N. Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Nov. 3 | Tahoe Blue Events Center | Stateline, Nev.

Chemistry of the Cocktail

Nov. 3 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev.

Meet the future at the 11th annual Chemistry of the Cocktail. Sip futuristic craft libations, enjoy innovative fare created by the experts at Blend and take part in activities, all while providing financial support for The Discovery. | nvdm.org

Small Town Big Night Out

Have some fun during the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl with festival specialty holiday drinks at featured locations. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Holiday in the Hills: Lumberjack Christmas

Dec. 3-4 | area venues | Placer County

Channel the flannel on a self-guided wine tour and toy drive on the Placer Wine Trail. Visit 20+ wineries in Auburn, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Rocklin and Newcastle dressed in lumberjack attire.

Live music, visit from Santa, treats, holiday discounts and new wine releases included. | placerwine.com

Winter Wonderland

Fantasies in Chocolate

Reno Santa Crawls

The formal event features confectioners from around the region as well as a VIP dinner, a DJed music and light exhibition and a silent auction. Guests are treated to unlimited samples as well as unlimited drinks, all centered around the 2023 theme: The Factory Desserted. | fantasiesinchocolate.com

Crawl Reno offers special event crawls such as the Santa Crawl, which has more than 20,000 Santas filling downtown. Costumes are a must. | crawlreno. com

Rotary Club of Truckee presents Small Town Big Night Out, a fun Western-stye community barbecue, in place of the Cadillac Ball. | smalltownbignightout. com Nov. 11 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Elegant Affair

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival

Dec. 7 | FiftyFifty Brewing Company | Truckee

The theme for the 33rd annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is Glitter and Gold. Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings with heavy appetizers and live music. Proceeds benefit Sierra Community House. | sierracommunityhouse.org

Dec. 2 | area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

Nov. 11 | Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center | Truckee

North Tahoe Business Association brings together 30 restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries for a night of unlimited tastings to excite the palate, along with a raffle and silent auction. | northtahoebusiness.org

Nov. 3 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

The Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl

Nov. 17 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

Enjoy an evening of tastings inside the Boatworks Mall from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Eclipse Release Party

The barrel-aged beer party of the year is returning to its roots. This release party offers unlimited pours of vintage and current Eclipse, charcuterie, passed appetizers, pizza slices, commemorative glass and Eclipse bottle. | fiftyfiftybrewing.com

Dec. 6 | Atlantis | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy an evening of food and cocktail pairings, craft beer and a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. to benefit Nevada Diabetes Association. | facebook.com/ nevadadiabetes Dec. 9 | Silver Legacy | Reno, Nev.

Snowshoe Tour + Chalet Dinner

Dec. 22-March 16 (select dates) | The Chalet | Alpine Meadows

After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet for an intimate seated dinner featuring Bavarian-inspired, multi-course cuisine. Must be age 21 and older. | palisadestahoe. com CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner. | Palisades Tahoe. Chocolate & Wine Festival | Sierra Community House.

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The top winners in the battle of the bands portion of the popular event were The Nomads, Tim High and the Mighty and Jelly Bread. The Nomad’s lead vocalist, Kandy Xander, has entered three times with three different bands, winning every year she has competed. |tinsweb.org Rakkan Ramen

Rakkan Ramen opens in Truckee

where customer service is more than a department… it’s a commitment.

Rakkan Ramen has opened a Truckee location at 10001 Soaring Way, Unit 160. The ramen shop uses plant-based broth for its dishes and is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | facebook.com/rakkanramenofficial

Dining for Schools cards available

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The Dining for Schools program kicks of this month with restaurant partners through the region.

Purchase a card online or at Mountain Hardware in Truckee; Safeway in Truckee or Kings Beach; or Savemart in Truckee.

Participating restaurants include Bar of America, Wolfdale’s, The Lodge in Tahoe Donner, Jason’s Beachside Grille and others. Purchase a card for $100 and enjoy 50 percent off an individual dinner entrée at participating restaurants. All proceeds benefit schools in Truckee and North Tahoe. | exined.org/ dining-schools

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Tangerine, a classic French bistro, will open in downtown Truckee on Oct. 11.

“Tangerine Bistro will transport diners to a realm of gastronomic delight, reminiscent of a classic French Bistro, drawing inspiration from restaurants found throughout Paris and New York,” said Brandon Kirksey, co-founder and executive chief of Great Gold Hospitality Group in an email. The name stems from Led Zeppelin song of the same name, he wrote.

Tangerine Bistro will offer an array of traditional French dishes including duck foie paté with blackberry jam, French onion soup with sherry and gruyere, cassoulet with duck confit, pork shoulder and tarbais beans, and a 24 oz. cote de boeuf steak frites, he said. Tangerine’s wine program will focus exclusively on wines from France and local wines made by those that specialize in using grape varieties that originate from France.

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urgers are the perfect thing to eat after a long hike, bike ride, skiing, snowboarding or golfing. Burgers can be a hangover cure, gut bomb or protein-packed patty sandwiched between a bun that fuels you through the day. A burger can be so big that it carries you through more meals or something that just hits the spot.

There is so much labor that goes into making a burger– from the animal or plant protein, to the chef, to the accompaniments like the sauce, the pickle, the fries. Here’s a recap of the best burgers I’ve enjoyed in Tahoe.

South Shore’s best burgers

There are so many great burgers in South Lake Tahoe, it’s hard to know where to start.

The buffalo sauce and sheer amount of meat in a Frank’s Burger at The Getaway Café is the thing to get after a day of mountain biking at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The Western Bacon Burger at Casey’s in Zephyr Cove is a nice way to enjoy a meal, watch a sports game on one of its big screen TVs and meet people. Or get a whiff of nostalgia with a local’s favorite Tahoe burger at Sno-Flake Drive In, on Highway 50.

I’ve enjoyed the Caprese burger at California Burger Co., substituting the beef patty with a chicken breast and not only does everything on the menu look incredible but the place always seems to be going off with live music. I’ve also indulged in the burgers at Lucky Beaver and the Desert Burger at Burger Lounge, a black bean patty with a hearty piece of cactus nestled in a bun.

Izzy’s Burger Spa is one of those places that always has smoke coming out of the flue and a hint of what South Shore was like in the 1980s. Big Daddy’s Burgers is a place where you can get a good burger at a decent price, which is probably why it is packed with blue collar workers at lunchtime. | tahoegetawaycafe.com, caseystahoe.net, facebook.com/snoflakedriveIn, californiaburgerco.godaddysites.com, luckybeaver.com, burgerloungeintahoe.com, izzysburgerspatahoe.com, bigdaddysburgerstahoe.com Find a list of local ski resort opening dates in this edition or at YourTahoeGuide.com/ski

North Lake Tahoe’s best burgers

Char-Pit in Kings Beach is another burger joint with smoke coming out of the top whipping up 30-plus combinations of burgers, and the Western burger at Spindleshanks is incredible with its big fat onion ring and barbecue sauce sharing space with the patty and inside a thick bun. The Grid Bar & Grill in Kings Beach also has a full menu of burger selections; I recommend the Southwest version.

Inclined Burger, with Tahoe locations in Incline Village and Northstar, has a unique process for cooking patties. Jim Kelley’s Tahoe Nugget Awful Awful Burger gained notoriety years ago. The Village Pub’s burgers are well-known among locals. One of my good friends regularly drives up from San Diego to have a Village Pub burger.

In Tahoe City, the 2-inch tall lamb burger at Fat Cat Bar & 26

Grill and the elk burger with its blueberry barbecue sauce at Bridgetender are memorable.

In Truckee, The Dirty Bird at Burger Me! and the Cajun Blackened Burger at Jax at the Tracks are favorites.

The turkey burger at CB’s Bistro in Carnelian Bay is hearty and healthy, especially with a nice side salad. | fatcatrestaurants.com, tahoebridgetender.com, burgermeusa.com, jaxtruckee.com, cbsbistro.com

Best ski resort burgers

From bluebird powder days at Palisades Tahoe to snowy fresh powder days at Tahoe Donner, biting into a scrumptious burger makes it instantly obvious why a burger is one of the top selling items at Tahoe ski resorts.

I love biting into a signature Rocker burger with its brioche bun and rosemary aioli after the lifts close at the Village at Palisades Tahoe or hiding out in the Ski Grill + Bar at Tahoe Donner with a traditional cheeseburger in the middle of a snowstorm. The vegetarian burger at 22 Bistro in Olympic Valley is worth mentioning, too.

The burgers at Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal are tall and full of toppings and served at lodges overlooking the slopes.

And the Wagyu burger at Bourbon Pub at the Village at Northstar? Woo wee, my mouth waters just thinking about it. | palisadestahoe.com, tahoedonner.com, 22bistro.com, donnerskiranch.com, rideboreal.com, northstarcalifornia.com

More burgers to try

Over the last five years, I’ve tasted a lot of burgers and people are always suggesting new burgers to try.

Tahoe Guide Food & Well Being Editor Priya Hutner raves about Cult Burger on the West Shore and I want to eat one of the burgers at Classic Cue Sports Bar & Grill in South Shore simply because everything else on the menu is so delicious.

I’ve always been a fan of Chef Smitty’s recipes that were published in Tahoe Guide for many years and like to follow his Juicy Burgers recipe to make my own (available at YourTahoeGuide.com).

It’s comforting to think that as much as the Tahoe Sierra has changed over the years, you can always find a good burger. | eatcultburger.com, tahoeclassiccue.com n Have a favorite burger we should feature? Email editor@ yourtahoeguide.com or tag us @TahoeGuide.

FROM TOP: Burger at Rocker. | Patrick Lacey, Palisades Tahoe.

Burgers at CB’s, Donner Ski Ranch and Fat Cat.| Kayla Anderson.

It’s comforting to think that as much as the Tahoe Sierra has changed over the years, you can always find a good burger.

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out of town for the day. Truckee’s strategy to rid the town of hoodlums was known as Sunset Parole. Leave town tonight and the county won’t prosecute.

Vigilantes tried to make sure offenders were on the evening train. One critic complained that “Immunity from conviction for crime is an attractive feature of the town in the eyes of these people.”

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ollie Forshay, a sex worker plying her trade in Truckee and other areas, was convicted of second degree murder by an all-male jury in Washoe County on Feb. 2, 1872, for the murder of Tom Kelley, the proprietor of the Arcade Saloon in Reno, Nev. The judge sentenced Forshay, only 25 years old, to 27 years in the Nevada State Prison in Carson City.

Since Forshay was the only female inmate in the prison, she was housed in a small apartment. She neither ate with, nor was allowed to communicate with other prisoners. She worked at sewing but was otherwise not required to labor.

Twins from jail

Two years later, a scandal erupted when newspapers reported that Forshay had presented the state with twins, humorously blaming the warden for adding illegitimately to Nevada’s high prison population. Sympathy for the inmate was mixed, but some of Carson City’s leading citizens gathered a petition to release Forshay from prison and rescue her from the allegedly predatory warden, Col. P.C. Hyman, an “inhuman monster.”

In September 1875, Forshay was pardoned and released after serving about three and a half years for her crime. She was escorted from the penitentiary gate in a handsome horse-drawn carriage.

Women of Carson City set her up in a dressmaking shop, but after six weeks Forshay realized that it was not for her, and in December 1875 she departed for Winnemucca with plans to open a brothel.

Newspaper stories across the Silver State kept tabs on Forshay’s whereabouts and crime sprees including imprisonment in Elko for selling alcohol to Native Americans and malicious mischief in Reno. (In a Jan. 1, 1972, article about female inmates at Nevada State Prison, the Reno Evening Gazette stated that her real name was Molly Forsha,

sometimes spelled as Forshay. Newspapers used variations as did Forshay herself on police blotters.)

Queen Bee of Truckee

By the summer of 1876 Forshay was back as the Queen Bee of Truckee. In July she was arrested for disturbing the peace, but the charge was dismissed. In August she accused prostitute Mabel Gray and other local fallen women of larceny. This case was also ignored. In January 1877 Forshay was arrested for selling liquor without a license, but the arraignment was postponed. Throughout 1877 the Truckee Republican posted articles about her involvement in altercations, harassment and assaults. It was all part of the routine mayhem associated with Jibboom Street and its demi world denizens.

Law enforcement was lax as Truckee residents did not want to use public funds to arrest, jail and conduct legal proceedings for all the infractions occurring on a near daily basis.

The recently constructed Truckee jail (1875) at the corner of Spring and Jibboom streets was too small to hold more than a few scofflaws at a time while transporting alleged criminals by stage to the county calaboose in Nevada City was expensive and took the constable

On Nov. 3, 1877, Forshay was carousing at a Reno hurdy gurdy house (a frontier dance hall where male patrons had access to prostitutes) when William Phillips, a young Truckee local with a good reputation, entered the establishment. Phillips had fallen in love with Forshay on Jibboom Street and had followed her to Nevada. One editor later admonished, “Phillips betrayed great folly by frequently associating with the ex-prison bird, Molly Shay [sic].”

Forshay, however, had moved on and was enjoying the attentions of Wes Holladay, a small-time crook. Holladay had repeatedly tormented Phillips, insinuating how Forshay was such a “coin producer” for him. The men exchanged words, Holladay pulled a gun and Phillips left to arm himself, as well.

Within an hour the two adversaries met again at the dance hall, drew their revolvers and fired simultaneously.

Phillips couldn’t shoot straight. His first shot hit the ceiling and the second gave the fleeing bartender a flesh wound in his thigh. Holladay’s gun jammed and he ran for the exit. Once behind the thin wooden door, Holladay stopped and aimed for Phillips, but Phillips shot first. The bullet pierced the door striking Holladay in the abdomen. It’s doubtful that Forshay shed a tear when the antagonistic gunslinger died the next day.

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Upon charges of assault and battery she was held for $200 to appear on July 16.

Miss Mollie gave the required bail and departed in peace.”

A year later on July 10, 1879, a report included, “On Friday night the window curtains in Mollie Forshay’s bedroom caught fire. Mollie was asleep at the time, but the blaze awakened her, and springing from the couch she tore the burning muslim down, and with her hands succeeded in smothering the flames, but in doing so she was badly burned about the neck, breast and arms.

Her injuries are quite serious, but the surgeon attending her does not consider them dangerous.”

In 1888, Forshay was convicted of larceny for which she received a 180-day jail sentence. Tragically, over a lifetime pained by a world of abuse, suicide, drugs, murder and alcohol, Forshay spiraled downward into poverty in her final years, freed only by the respite of death in 1900 at age 53. n Special thanks to the research of Gordon Richards and to Chaun Mortier of the Truckee Donner Historical Society.

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

Molly’s troubled ways

By 1878 Forshay was living in Tuscarora, a mining town booming on silver ore in Elko County, Nev. The town had 1,500 residents at the time, one of the largest communities in the Silver State.

A seemingly perfect place for a hustler like Forshay, but her explosive temperament repeatedly got her in trouble.

Her transgressions were followed with zeal by the Tuscarora Times-Review.

An article on July 12, 1878 stated, “The irrepressible Mollie Forshay is in trouble again. On Sunday night last she was arrested on two charges of assault and battery, and upon being presented to His Honor, Justice Abbot, the lady indulged in some offensive chat, which 27

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asy to read, fun to do and beautifully illustrated, North Lake Tahoe resident Nancy Hardesty released volumes one and two of “Tahoe Mountain Chickadee,” nature activity workbooks for kids of all ages.

The first volume focuses on the animals, habitats, watershed and actions readers can take to preserve the environment with a special concentration on Dollar Point where Hardesty lives.

The second volume takes the reader on an exploration through the South Shore with special attention given to the Kokanee salmon migration at Taylor Creek, Tahoe animals and landmarks.

All the pages have sketches to color and activities including puzzles, matching games, word searches, stickers and more.

Hardesty has had a house in North Lake Tahoe since the late 1990s and previously worked as a landscape architect. She studied botany and garden design in college then earned a master’s degree in ecological systems management.

“This is very sensory; I really want kids to learn. I wanted these to be very hands on and a learning experience for every child.”

– Nancy Hardesty Growing up, Hardesty’s family had a summer house at a lake in Illinois so when she came to Tahoe in 1986 after attending a conference in Reno, Nev., the area resonated with her. She rented a cabin in Tahoma for 10 years before buying a place in Dollar Point.

“I thought I needed to be here,” she says. Hardesty raised three boys and managed four soccer teams before starting “The Bonnet Book,” a memoir about her grandmother’s emigration across the United States. It was published in 2020.

In 1999, shortly after moving to Tahoe, Hardesty created an ecological cross-section of the area that took her a 28

year to research.

“I wanted to understand the animals and the plants here because this is of interest to me, and then I thought about how to teach my kids this,” Hardesty says. She started looking around for simple ecological books about Tahoe and found that none existed. So, she decided to make her own.

“The plan was to take this kind of information and make it available to an 8-year-old,” Hardesty says.

The activity books

In 2013, she started the first volume of “Tahoe Mountain Chickadee” named after the lively talkative bird. It took Hardesty another few years to find an illustrator, who she found through Heather Segale of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Segale sent an email out to a few artists she knew and became connected with TJ Smith who did the art design and illustrations for the “Tahoe Mountain Chickadee” series.

“He emailed me and said that he always wanted to do a book about Tahoe with his grandmother, but she died before they could see it through,” Hardesty says. “He helped these concepts come to life,” Hardesty adds.

Hardesty’s mother, Mary Kay Menees, helped her create the books.

Since she was a third-grade teacher for many years, Menees gave Hardesty advice about engaging kids. For instance, Hardesty created a chickadee as a mascot who directs readers to do something on every page. The books have coloring, writing, drawing prompts

Nancy Hardesty with the “Tahoe Mountain Chickadee” activity book collection. | Kayla Anderson

and activities for parents and kids. The second edition has vocabulary words, lessons that a teacher can sign off on, as well as stickers to color, peel off and reinsert in the book.

“I heard that one mother bought this book and took her daughter on a plane to London and the daughter worked on this book the whole 10-hour flight,” Hardesty says. She explains that effective teaching is done through seven ways in this book: the words, the mascot, word puzzles, boxes to draw in, matchup contest, writing prompts and the stickers.

“This is very sensory; I really want kids to learn. I wanted these to be very hands on and a learning experience for every child,” she adds. The first edition of “Tahoe Mountain Chickadee” has 36 activities and the second has 38.

“There’s a lot of educational material

in here,” Hardesty says. “I wrote these for the common man and my nine grandchildren. This is filling a void.”

Hardesty is currently working on volumes three and four and has ideas for five and six but is taking it a step at a time.

“This is a labor of love that is keeping me young,” Hardesty says.

“Tahoe Mountain Chickadee” is sold at Alpenglow Sports, Geared for Games and North Lake Tahoe Historical Society in Tahoe City; the visitor centers in Tahoe City and Incline Village, Nev.; and at Nevada state parks. | nancyhardesty.com n

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The exhibit is on display until Oct. 20, after which time it moves to the University of Nevada, Reno. | nevadacountyarts.org

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Arts district names manager The Truckee Cultural District has named Kellie Cutler as program manager for the district. Met Cutler at the Truckee Arts Alliance’s monthly gathering on Oct. 19 at Gallery 5830’. | nevadacountyarts.org/truckee-cultural-district

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Holly Arts opens holiday craft season The annual Holly Arts craft fair featuring regional makers, jewelers, sculptors, photographers and more. The artisan exhibit is open Nov. 12 to Jan. 2 at the North Tahoe Art Center in Kings Beach and the Artisan Shop in Tahoe City from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | northtahoearts.org

Artists have given new meaning to the adage “one person’s trash is another’s treasure,” with the unveiling of “Surfaced,” a new art installation at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nev. The sculpture was created by Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova with more than 450 pounds of items recovered from a 72-mile scuba cleanup of Lake Tahoe.

Commissioned by the Tahoe Fund with support from Tahoe Blue Vodka, the piece was created to educate visitors about what was found lying beneath Tahoe’s blue waters and encourage environmental stewardship. It depicts a bald eagle, Lahontan cutthroat trout and ponderosa pine tree using found items such as lures and bobbers, sunglasses, paddles, traffic cones, chains and anchors. | tahoefund.org

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Steward Indian School subject of exhibit On display now at the Truckee Recreation Center is the exhibit, “The Story and the Art of Stewart Indian School,” a thoughtful representation honoring the lives and stories of Native American students who were forced into the U.S. governments assimilation policy from 1890 to 1980. The exhibit, sponsored by the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum and co-sponsored by Truckee Public Arts Commission, presents an opportunity to learn the history of a neighboring community, depicted through photography and art.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Life is ever about finding the balance between a spectrum of duties, responsibilities, and interests. Time management combined with diplomacy remains important. Yet, with a measurable spike in your ambition levels, the challenge has risen to a whole new level.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Making key adjustments and improvements in your daily rhythm is indicated now. This constitutes a creative challenge that will require critical analysis. The deeper challenge includes harmonizing these with the significant others in your life. This dynamic may seem circumstantial, but it is destined.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) A playful and creative cycle continues.

Some of the emphasis is on beauty and aesthetic appreciation. Yet, specific efforts are required, and a learning curve process is likely. Do what you must so you can clear the way to do what you would like.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Home and family are what your sign is all about and the emphasis on these important areas is extra strong now. Managing things on a variety of fronts may not be anything new but may prove busier of late. Key communications with others are part of the plot and implies cooperation.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) As if suddenly, you have more places to go and more people to see. This social cycle will continue into November. In the deeper end, you are challenged to exercise self-honesty and to confront your fears. Selfawareness beyond assumptions reveals true strength.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Getting the attention you want and feel you have earned and deserve is on your mind.

Your ability to balance ambition with integrity is the key. While a diplomatic approach will help, success depends on what you have earned, so outline your reasons to advance to the next level.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) Libra time invites you to expand your scope of awareness and think more critically.

This theme has been simmering for a few weeks already and is being amplified now.

Destiny is the common denominator and free will is the variable. Have faith in the larger plan.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) A steady process of change and transformation continues both inside and out.

Circumstances are pushing you to give more and to focus on contributing to harmony and flow. Pay attention to the details and make sure that all the final touches are addressed.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Libra time is often a busy one for you.

This year it includes follow through with projects. Directing attention to the finer details is implied and stands to make all the difference. So, make a list and set clear goals to complete as much as you can this week and you will feel like a million.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) A whole new spirit of adventure is rising. It includes new modes of expression and communication. Ambition is also indicated as you look to make investments to increase your overall abundance. All the while, you will also yearn for retreat and quietude.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) It seems many people are dealing with push/pull patterns. On one hand, you are excited to boldly fore ahead. On the other, you may still feel undecided about certain matters or the fine print. Take the time to look directly at whatever is causing hesitation and trust that you have good reason.

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Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) The process of prioritization implies organization. Fortunately, both Venus in Virgo and Mars in Scorpio are aligned to support you in this regard. If all you do now is direct your focus to this end, your confidence levels will rise noticeably. Clean, clear, and organize.

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Carolyn Dolan Soulful vocalist and master of harmonica, Carolyn Dolan, cut her teeth as the bandleader of award-winning Western swing band, The Outpsyders. From R&B to jazz to country, she breathes passion for American roots music into her warm bluesy style. Dolan has taught early elementary school music in South Lake Tahoe for many years while moonlighting with Reno Jazz Orchestra, Big Red and other groups. She’ll perform at Bar of America in Truckee on Oct. 20 and 21. | barofamerica.com FOLKSINGERS

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Todd Snider & Jim Lauderdale Folksinger and storyteller Todd Snider was only 16 years old when he ran away from home in Portland, Ore. In his early 20s, Snider’s perpetual road trip led him to Austin where he saw Texas troubadour Jerry Jeff Walker perform his candid brand of songwriting. Thus began three decades of crisscrossing CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

eing a teenager in Tahoe isn’t always as easy as it looks. In fact, if you’re not into team sports or outdoor adventure, you might feel out of place.

“A lot of people don’t fit with the culture in a way that feels especially inclusive for them,” says 17-year-old Nico Bolen of Kings Beach.

“It’s a wonderful place, but there’s not a lot of diversity. You see a lot of people fitting into Tahoe stereotypes, but there’s a lack of community for LGBT or different spaces along those lines. It can be really insolating and difficult.”

When Bolen first went to Holland Project, and all-ages arts and music venue in Reno, Nev., his outlook immediately changed.

“I remember being super excited that there were a lot of people who dressed like me and expressed themselves in the way I do,” says Bolen. “I found people who spoke that same language with a passion for music and arts. The band started playing and everyone crowded up to the stage because they wanted to see the music and really experience it. By the first couple shows, I’d made multiple friends. It was like my world had been expanded.”

Holland Project was founded in 2006 as an initiative made by and for young people in Reno that strives to empower youth through music, art, education and activism. Now, Bolen and other local teens are working to build a similarly inclusive community in the Tahoe Sierra.

Aspen Collective hosted its first live music event in August at the Community Arts Center in Truckee. Featuring Bolen’s band By Chance and Reno indie rockers In The Works? and Evangeline, the mini-festival was a financial and cultural success.

“We’re bringing something a little bit different that more people can fit into,” says Bolen. “The alternative scene attracts a lot of people of marginalized identities. There are lot of queer voices and the music centers around injustice and inequality. It’s a community that can be welcoming to people who need that and want that.”

Aspen Collective’s next event will be held Oct. 20 at the Veterans Hall

CLOCKWISE FROM LFET: Reno rockers Heterophobia will perform for Aspen Collective’s all-ages Halloween event. | Jace Godbey. Nevada City emo/post-punk group Checked-Out. | Brendan Brooks. Reno indie group Evangeline played at Aspen Collective’s first concert in August. | Alex Dominguez

in Truckee. The all-ages concert will feature Nevada City post-punk group Checked-Out and Reno indie bands Heterophobia, Meat Blanket and Minute on the Moon.

“It gives teens a sober, safe activity,” says Bolen. “There’s not a lot going on for teenagers that is a healthy environment with community-building. Our goal is to be hosting shows pretty regularly. Hopefully, we’ll create connections with local organizations like Sierra Community House and Fox Cultural Hall and involve them in our events.

Once the word’s gotten out, we can start running more programs.”

The power of youth community

While touring up and down the West Coast, Checked-Out’s guitarist, Griffin Rodriguez, has seen the power of DIY youth arts communities.

“It’s really cool to see locals in Tahoe start up a scene,” says Rodriguez. “A very arduous task, but it’s completely selfless and brings many people joy.

It seems like the people in charge of Aspen Collective really care about their community of local musicians.”

All-ages events like those hosted by Aspen Collective and Holland Project are essential for introducing new generations to live music, arts and community activism in a safe, structured way.

“As someone who didn’t have easy access to these sorts of spaces when I was underage, it was a difficult journey cutting my teeth as a performer in dive bars,” says Jace Godbey of Heterophobia. “I’m very grateful these spaces exist and are accessible. We can take care of each other, and more easily unite whenever needed.”

Music, art and the communities they create provide a supportive, therapeutic outlet for young people growing up in today’s complex sometimes unforgiving world.

“The type of songs I write are incredibly personal, probably too personal at times,” he says. “I see our music as a reaction to the trauma of growing up as a gay kid in a world that was often incredibly hostile.”

Tickets for Aspen Collective’s Oct. 20 Spooky Show at the Veteran’s Hall will be $13 at the door, $10 if you’re wearing a costume. Tickets on eventbrite.

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ABOVE: Metal Echo front woman Kandy Xander. LEFT: Tahoe Flow Arts performs with Metal Echo. | Kandy Xander

Funk O’ Ween

Oct. 27 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Seattle groove-beat group Polyrhythmics and Reno’s Tha Exchange, featuring members of Jelly Bread, Mojo Green and Local Anthology, bring the funk to North Shore. | crystalbaycasino.com

Creeper’s Ball

er. I think we get more Greensky all of the time.” Read Tahoe Guide’s 2016 interview with Greensky Bluegrass at YourTahoeGuide.com. | caesars.com/ harrahs-tahoe

the county with little more than a guitar in hand.

“I like my job,” says Snider. “It’s kind of like being a suspended adolescent.

When I was young, I was seduced by that Hunter S. Thompson lifestyle. If someone offered me a drug, I’d take it. If someone opened their car door, I’d jump in and see where the road took me.”

So far, Snider has survived and written some damn good songs along the way. He is joined by consummate Nashville songwriter Jim Lauderdale who released “The Long and Lonesome Letting Go” with the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys earlier this year.

The two American folk music legends will perform together on Nov. 4 at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. Read Tahoe Guide’s 2018 interview with Snider at YourTahoeGuide.com. | casinos. ballys.com NEWGRASS

Oct. 28 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Cover band extraordinaire Wonderbread 5 delivers rocks and dance hits from the 70s, 80s and beyond. | crystalbaycasino.com

44th Annual Freaker’s Ball

Oct. 28 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

The oldest and wildest costume party in the Tahoe Sierra features high-energy EDM DJs and a $10,000 costume contest. | casinos.ballys.com/lake-tahoe

Duane Betts Dylan Jon Wade Cox

Palmetto Hotel Since putting the Allman Betts Band on hiatus last year, Southern Rock royal Duane Betts has released a soulful debut solo album, “Wild and Precious Life.” The rootsy flowing LP was recorded at Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks’ Swamp Raga Studio with special guests including Marcus King and Nicki Bluhm.

Betts has taken to the road with his fantastic new band, Palmetto Motel, named after a famous guest house on his dad Dickey’s Sarasota, Fla., homestead and will be playing the Crystal Bay Casino on Nov. 7. Read Tahoe Guide’s 2021 interview with Betts and Devon Allman at YourTahoeGuide.com. | crystalbaycasino.com

Read our roundup of family-friendly events on page 8 or at YourTahoeGuide.com/family

7th Annual Halloween Bash Oct. 28 | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

Cary White, better known as Drums on Acid, transforms The Loft into a supernatural ultra-lounge with bottle service, a costume content and Groove Cartel spinning dance music spinning late into the night. | thelofttahoe.com

Proper Vibe Productions Halloween Party Oct. 28 | American Legion Post 795 | South Lake Tahoe

Local South Shore promoters host their annual shindig with DJ, bands and more. | facebook.com/ProperVibeProductions

Metal Echo’s Haunted Dollhouse

Oct. 28 | Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village, Nev.

Experience a Cirque du Soleil-style rock show extravaganza starring North Shore rockers Metal Echo, the aerial silk arts of Tahoe Flow Artists and lighting design by Pistachio Productions. Prizes for best doll-themed costumes. | alibi.beer

Halloween Party

Oct. 28 | Moe’s | Tahoe City

Moe’s BBQ hosts a free 21+ event with Pipe Down at 8 p.m. with a costume contest. | facebook.com/moesoriginalbbqtahoe

Halloween Bluegrass

Oct. 31 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

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Greensky Bluegrass Since forming in Kalamazoo, Mich., circa 2000, progressive string quintet Greensky Bluegrass have quietly become a phenomenon on their own terms. From hosting custom festivals like Camp Greensky in Iceland to selling out three nights in a row at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, they’ve pushed the boundaries of a once traditional genre with moody songcraft, improvisatory showmanship and the support of a passionate fanbase. They will perform at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., on Nov. 1.

“We put our love, energy, and focus into what we appreciate about our music,” says mandolinist Paul Hoffman of their 2022 album “Stress Dreams.”

“We come together as a band in a way that’s organic. We take a lot of pride in how we grow and challenge each other, too. We’re maturing togeth-

Dancing with the Tahoe Stars The 10th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars is Oct. 14, featuring high-energy local celebrities ready to raise funds for Tahoe Arts Project at Bally’s Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. This year’s lineup features Melody Levitt of Tahoe Blue Vodka, Sandra Santane of Cuppa Tahoe, Arica Davis of Yummy Fixins, Dr. Kyle Swanson, entrepreneur Jeanette Riva, Gianna Aveni of Blue Granite Climbing Gym, South Tahoe High School wrestling coach Ryan Wallace, Dr. Scott Valentine of Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe city manager Joe Irvin and David Rainey of Azul Latin Kitchen. | tahoeartsproject. org CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

Oct. 11-Nov. 14, 2023 THE LINEUP

l ive WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12 Open Mic Thursdays Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia Flatstick Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Living History: “There It Is...take It!” Grand Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

House On Haunted Hill S. Tahoe Association of Realtors, S. Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13 Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

House On Haunted Hill S. Tahoe Association of Realtors, S. Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Bread & Butter Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14 Live Music With Peter Demattei Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, 5 p.m.

10th Annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars Tahoe Arts Project, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

House On Haunted Hill S. Tahoe Association of Realtors, S. Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Ballyhoo! With Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

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

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Bread & Butter Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 15 Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Duran Duran Duran Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 16 Open Stage Mondays Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 17 Magic Fusion Starting Taylor Hughes The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 8-10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 Music in the Downtown Park Community Arts Center, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

Hypnot!C: Journey Into Your Unconcious The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 22 Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 23 Open Stage Mondays Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24 Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 8-10 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 19

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25

Open Mic Thursdays Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia Flatstick Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Adam Sandler Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26 Open Mic Thursdays Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia Flatstick Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27 Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Funk O’ Ween Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

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

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 20 The Aspen Collective Spooky Show 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m-12:30 a.m.

Carolyn Dolan Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21 Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Carolyn Dolan Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

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Valhalla Tahoe

‘Of Good Stock’ at Valhalla Valhalla Tahoe presents “Of Good Stock” from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5 in the Boathouse Theater at Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore. When novelist Mick Stockton died, he left his three daughters a house in Cape Cod, control over his books and a lot of issues. This play is a raw, poignant and hilarious look at the fun and dysfunction of family.

Not suitable for children. | valhallatahoe. com

FRIDAY, OCT. 27 CONT’D

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

Arizona Jones Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Music in the Downtown Park Community Arts Center, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia Flatstick Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28 The Wonderbread 5 Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Metal Echo’s Haunted Doll House Alibi Ale Work, Incline Village, 7:30-10 p.m.

Lp - Love Lines Tour Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Halloween Party With Pipe Down & Lot 49 Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m-12:30 a.m.

44th Annual Freakers Ball Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Arizona Jones Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29

Molly McCormick

WinterWonderGrass tickets on sale Tickets are on sale for the eighth annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe from April 5 to 7 at Palisades Tahoe. The 2024 lineup features Ferrell as one of four featured headliners along with the Devil Makes Three, the Infamous Stringdusters and Paul Cauthen and many other bluegrass, jamgrass, Americana and roots-music performers appearing at the family-friendly festival. The festival also includes a Kid Zone, a Tram to Table dinner, a beer festival from local brewers and a Grass After Dark series, which will be announced in January.

Visit the website for a complete lineup of performers and events. | Tickets winterwondergrass.com

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Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 30 Open Stage Mondays Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 31 Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Lil Smokies & Town Mountain Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Night RMU Truckee, Truckee, 8-10 p.m.

7th Annual Halloween Bash The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2 Senior Dance Night Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia Flatstick Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Neighbors Night at Flatstick Pub Tahoe Flatstick Pub, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 3

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel and Ga-20 Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

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

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 4 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Melvin Seals & Jgb (Rescheduled Date) Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Karaoke Nights Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 5 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Of Good Stock Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 6 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV. 7 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 13 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV. 14 Magic Fusion Starring Chipper Lowell The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 Music in the Downtown Park Community Arts Center, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

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