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Features 07 Truckee Walking Tour 17 Downhill Ski Guide 27 Sierra Stories

Out & About 05 Lake Tahoe Facts 06 Sightseeing 07 Events

Music Scene 30 Reno’s DIY Punk Scene 30 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 34 Holiday Happenings

Local Flavor 35 Tasty Tidbits

12 Family Fun

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15 Family Fun Activities

37 Wine Column

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38 Chef’s Recipe

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Arts & Culture 28 Chelsea Jolly 29 The Arts

TAHOE’S SKI SEASON OPENS FROM THE PUBLISHER

The calendar may still stay fall, but the winter ski season in Tahoe is open. Millions of dollars invested in snowmaking infrastructure by Tahoe Sierra ski resorts has changed the face of winter, with most Tahoe resorts opening before the Thanksgiving holiday. Mt. Rose kicked off the season with an Oct. 19 opening followed by Boreal on Nov. 9, with Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows all opening before the holiday. As well, Tahoe Donner Cross Country will be opening Nov. 23. As the season opens, Tahoe Weekly has rounded up the latest news from all of Tahoe’s 16 downhill ski areas for our 18th annual Downhill Ski Guide. A few things that stood out to us in putting together this year’s guide that will be of interest to skiers – the continued and growing investment in snowmaking; and a growing emphasis on beginner and kids programs, lessons and terrain. There’s also some great events to check out this season including the return of the Silver Belt Series at Sugar Bowl, Pop Up Parks at Boreal, a Community Cup Race Series at Homewood and the return of Soda Spring’s Snowball Festival. Historian Mark McLaughlin takes a look at the 2017-18 winter season and at the outlook for the 2018-19 season in this edition for “What’s in store for winter?”

Shop Tahoe The Thanksgiving holiday also marks the start of the holiday shopping season. We invite our visitors and locals to Shop Local this season, visiting the amazing small businesses in the Tahoe Sierra from outfitters and retailers to artists and everything in between. ON THE COVER The 2018-19 ski season in is already under way with Mt. Rose and Boreal open, and many others close behind opening for the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s the perfect time to visit your favorite and try some other local resorts. Read about all of the new and exciting happenings for this season in Tahoe Weekly’s 18th annual Downhill Ski Guide in this edition and at TheTahoe-

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… the mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city... Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light. –John Muir

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SQUAW CREEK

DIAMOND PEAK

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Olympic Valley SQUAW VALLEY

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS

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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

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

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Natural rim: 6,223’ Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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

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About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley. Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet. Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky. As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs. The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert. However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992. The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

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

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 59.7 in 2017. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

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

SIGHTSEEING

4WD adventures on Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail on the West Shore taken from the top of Sourdough Hill, which sits above the Ludlow Hut. | Luke Allen

Tallac Historic Site

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The Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April in 1880 when a storm dumped 4’ of snow in 24 hours.

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World.” Grounds open year-round. BlueGo

Eagle Rock

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One of the lake’s famous natural sites, a volcanic plug on the West Shore. TART

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly. BlueGo

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island and home to an old tea house.

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Located in Sugar Pine Point State Park. (Open for tours in the summer.) TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Home to the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. BlueGo

PROSSER 9,395 DONNER 2,773

Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island. TART

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org The oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

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Old Jail Museum

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(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party. TART

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(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jails. TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Celebrate the home of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. Tower of Nations. Olympic Flame. Olympic Museum at high camp. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum

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(530) 583-9283 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Self-guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities. TART

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visittahoecity.com Historical sites and Commons Beach. TART

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ATTRACTIONS

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Incline Village

Free | (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Western SkiSport Museum Donner Summit (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing. TART

TRANSIT: NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | laketahoetransit.com / SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | bluego.org

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum and 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

(530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone & the Jungle Gym. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum

South Lake Tahoe

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

Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com

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OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

Nov.15-Dec. 5, 2018

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Truckee’s Wild West roots

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A G L I M P S E I N T O T R U C K E E ’ S PA S T STORY & PHOTOS BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Alpenglow Sports will host three community avalanche beacon seminars and practice sessions with Mammut on Nov. 16 and Dec. 11 and Black Diamond on Nov. 28. Fun-filled, free and educational, these evenings will be held behind the shop at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Back-country ski and snowboard season is coming and an educated and well-prepared community is the best way to avoid winter sports disaster. This event will help attendees better understand avalanche beacon function and the recent technological advancements of these vital back-country tools. The evening is free to attend and will last two hours, starting at 5 p.m. Each event will consist of an outdoor component that will cover basic and multiple burial scenarios, as well as over-arching safety themes. During this hands-on practice, Alpenglow will have a small fleet of beacons on hand for practice and knowledgeable experts will be available to teach proper avalanche beacon usage. Participants who own beacons should bring them, as well as a headlamp. Dress for winter conditions. All ages and skill levels are welcome. | (530) 583-6917, brendan@alpenglowsports.com

River Talk Truckee River Watershed Council office Truckee | Nov. 15

Join a short, informational River Talk about past and present threats to the Truckee River and how to help restore and protect it. Learn how human impact has damaged the Truckee River Watershed and hear about the work the Watershed Council is doing to reverse this damage. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. 8-9 a.m. Free | truckeeriverwc.org

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District on Donner 1882 Bar and Grill

avalanche beacon

The Commercial Row Pass Road is ground zero for a glimpse into the visceral roots of this old logging and railroad town. But even as the town recharged its vitality and charm with new buildings and architectural upgrades, community and business leaders passionately embraced its colorful past. Evidence of Truckee’s rich history is never far away. The Commercial Row District on Donner Pass Road is

ground zero for a glimpse into the visceral roots of this old logging and railroad town, where historically minded pedestrians can enjoy notable historic structures that reveal secrets from the storied past. Truckee was first settled by EuroAmericans in 1863 when pioneer Joseph Gray erected Gray’s Toll Station along the Truckee River in order to serve Comstock freight traffic using the Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road. But for thousands of years before that, Native Americans relied on the life-sustaining Truckee River as a vital resource for survival. During summer they hunted game, fished and foraged for berries and medicinal plants along its banks. The Washoe Tribe called the Truckee River “a’wakhu wa’t’a” and the current townsite was an important Washoe village. The name Truckee became official when the railroad came through 150 years ago in 1868. To get a feel for Truckee’s early economic lifeline — the transcontinental

Old Truckee Jail

Practice with your

ruckee boasts a thriving downtown vibe as visitors and locals cruise the profusion of popular restaurants and bars, enticing gift shops and niche retail stores. Over the past few decades, the community has transformed itself far beyond drivethrough status to become a destination resort in its own right.

The old Chinese Herb Shop

Courtesy Alpenglow Sports

railroad — stroll over to the Amtrak train depot across from Commercial Row. The current depot was built in 1900 after the original 1869 structure burned down, a fate common to many of Truckee’s early wooden buildings. Walk to the south side of the building and step outside to ponder how thousands of Chinese laborers leveled the rocky terrain so Central Pacific Railroad could lay track in 1868. You don’t have to stand there long before a freight train will come barreling through. The railroad opened up the isolated mountain hamlet to winter-sports enthusiasts. Truckee soon became the capital of winter sports on the West Coast with a popular Ice Carnival crowded with hundreds of snow-starved tourists that Southern Pacific RR transported via special Snowball Express excursion trains. On Jibboom Street behind Commercial Row, you’ll find the original Truckee jail, built in 1875 and used continuously until 1964. Chockful of photographs and memorabilia, this venerable bastille is operated by the Truckee Donner Historical Society and open for visitors on summer weekends. In the late 1800s, Jibboom Street was the center of a notorious RedLight District, crawling with drunks, prostitutes and miscreants of all stripes. The 1882 Bar & Grill at River Street Inn is located near the Truckee River bridge. Built around 1870 the building has housed many families and restaurants over the years, including a rumored stint as a bord-

ello. In 1920, the Besio family bought the wooden building and upgraded it. The Besio’s were skilled Italian stone masons and their beautiful rock work can be seen in detail from the sidewalk. If you look carefully, you may find a small icon of Italian explor0er Christopher Columbus embedded in the stone arch above one of the ground floor windows. Comic actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin stayed there while shooting a movie in Truckee. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the building housed La Vielle Mason, a restaurant famous for its garlicthemed menu – including the wine. Legend has it that the building is haunted. Straight across the river from the 1882 Bar & Grill is the original building that housed a Chinese herb shop. Constructed in 1878 of brick to ward off fire, the South River Street building harkens back to a dark era in Truckee’s past when antiChinese discrimination and racism turned ugly. Truckee’s first Chinatown just west of the commercial center had caught fire and nearly decimated the business district. In response, a citizen’s safety committee pushed to remove the immigrants to the south side of the river. Housing lots to accommodate the evicted were purchased

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by local businessmen. The Herb Shop sold locally produced Chinese vegetables and imported delicacies, as well as opium, which customers often smoked in the cellar below. Two Chinese nationals died in the cellar after they refused to evacuate during another fire in the 1880s. There is much more to explore in downtown Truckee, which I’ll write about another time. 

OUT & ABOUT

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EVENTS “A Telemark Tale” showing

55+ Take a Hike

South Tahoe Brewing South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 16

Incline Village Recreation Center Nov. 20, 27

Courtesy Backcountry Film Festival Photo Credit | Photographer?

Ty Dayberry and Bevan Waite are releasing “A Telemark Tale” this season. This showing will benefit Sierra Avalanche Center. Watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. 5 p.m. | facebook.com

BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS Tahoe Mountain Sports hosts the 14th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival on Nov. 17 with an award-winning lineup of short films celebrating adventure, environmental consciousness, youth involvement in the outdoors, and more. Backcountry Film Festival, produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance, is a celebration of the human-powered winter-wilderness experience and a gathering place for the back-country snow-sports community. Tickets are $10 and will be sold online and at the door with proceeds benefitting Tahoe Backcountry Alliance. E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the films will begin at 7 p.m. | Tahoe Mountain TheTahoeWeekly.com Sports on Facebook Watch the trailer for this year’s festival. Click on Adventure & Environment Films under Out & About.

There will also be a show on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Patagonia Outlet in Reno hosted by Snowlands Network Patagonia, REI and Winter Wildlands Alliance. Tickets in-clude snacks and beer in addition to outstanding winter backcounty films. | Tickets Snowlands Network on Facebook

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Help with computers Kings Beach Library | Nov. 15, 22

Ongoing computer help. First Thursdays of the month are “Exploring the Interweb,” second Thursdays are “Computers Questions with Carl LeBlanc,” third Thursdays are “Everything iPhone” and fourth Thursdays are differing themes about technology. 3-4 p.m. | placer.ca.gov

Thanksgiving Family Dinner Night Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe Kings Beach | Nov. 15

Join us at the Kings Beach Clubhouse for a community Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the traditional sides. 5-7 p.m. | facebook.com

Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City | Nov. 16

The 42nd Annual Elegant Affair is a great excuse to get dressed up in Tahoe. This black tie optional food and wine tasting/silent auction event is an annual charity fundraiser for North Tahoe Boosters Club. 6:30 p.m. | (530) 599-9484, barofamerica.com

Ink(ubator) Tahoe Mountain Lab South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 20

Join a roundtable discussion for entrepreneurs. Talk about your latest endeavor, roadblock and success. Get help and advice or give some out to someone else. 6-8 p.m. | tahoemountainlab.com

Valhalla Winter Fest Valhalla Grand Hall South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 16-18

Activities celebrating the season include the popular Holiday Faire and a special Holiday Concert featuring the Oakland Jazz Choir on Nov. 17. | valhallatahoe.com

Bud Fish Tree Lighting Downtown Truckee | Truckee | Nov. 16

Join the celebration for the annual lighting of the Bud Fish Christmas Tree in downtown Truckee.

Sierra Speaker Series Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center Truckee | Nov. 17

The Sierra State Parks Foundation offers a film premiere of “Trilogy: Chinese Railroad Workers, From Donner to Central Valley” by Min Zhou. Complimentary refreshments. 4:30-7 p.m. Free | (530) 583-9911

Backcountry Film Festival Tahoe Mountain Sports | Truckee | Nov. 17

Reel Rock Film Tour Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 21 The Wilderness Education Program presents the 13th year of Reel Rock Film Tour. Reel Rock 13 delivers jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor in a new collection of the year’s best climbing films. 6-8:30 p.m. $16 | (530) 318-1688, reelrocktour.com

Tahoe Community Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | Nov. 22

The 8th annual Tahoe Community Thanksgiving Celebration is great food, fun and friends. Open to the public, by donation. This event also serves as a kick-off party for Toys for Tots. Consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate. This is a family-friendly (and vegetarian-friendly) event. 2-6:30 p.m. | (775) 230-1066, facebook.com

Free Thanksgiving dinner

Tahoe Tech: Digital Preservation

November Tahoe Big Year outing

Incline Village Library | Nov. 15

Taylor Creek | South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 18

Join us for one of our special Full Moon Snowshoe Tours through the brisk mountain air of Lake Tahoe’s pristine forests. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $70 | (530) 913-9212, tahoeadventurecompany.com

Join the community and guest expert Amy Hunsaker as she shows you how to preserve your most valuable memories. 6:30-8 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

Winter Speaker Series: Dave Nettle Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows | Nov. 15

The 13th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series kicks off with local hero Dave Nettle. 7-10 p.m. | facebook.com

Lifescapes Incline Village Library | Nov. 16

A memoir-writing program for seniors. 2-4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoelibrary.us

Join the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science staff for a Tahoe Big Year outing. Not only will you learn about Tahoe’s birds, but you will have a good chance of adding a new bird to your Big Year list. We will explore Taylor Creek and possibly another location in South Lake Tahoe. Open to TINS members only, but it’s easy to sign up as a member online. 9 a.m.12 p.m. | tinsweb.org

Geologic History of the Lake Tahoe Basin South Valleys Library | Stateline | Nov. 19

Dave Schnake, Tahoe Rim Trail Association president, to give a non-technical explanation of Tahoe’s geology. 6-8 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Historical Family Hike

One Degree of Change Speaker Series Duke Theatre | South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 15

Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | Nov. 16, 28

An Elegant Affair

Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the back-country snow-sports community. Funds raised at each screening stay in the local community to support human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, winter education and avalanche/safety programs. 6:30-9:30 p.m. | facebook.com

Community Avalanche Beacon Seminar & Practice Session

Join a free series of community conversations highlighting opportunities to elevate the South Lake Tahoe area. 6:30-8 p.m. | ltcc.edu

Hikers age 55 and older can visit different Tahoe locales as part of IVGID Senior Programs. Meet in Incline Village Recreation Center lobby. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate clothing and shoes. 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. | (775) 832-1310, yourtahoeplace.com

Join Alpenglow for a night of avalanche safety training in partnership with outdoor industry-leading brands. These evenings will be held behind Alpenglow Sports in the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Each event will consist of an outdoor component of basic and multiple burial scenarios, as well as over-arching safety themes. 5 p.m. Free | alpenglowsports.com

Van Sickle Bi-State Park South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 19

Tahoe Rim Trail Association is offering a family-friendly guided hike or snowshoe trek through the nation’s first bi-state park located in South Lake Tahoe, Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Along the way, you’ll encounter Norwegian native, Snowshoe Thompson, considered to be the father of California skiing, portrayed by Jon Rue. | tahoerimtrail.org

Loyalton | Nov. 22

Enjoy a full, free Thanksgiving dinner at the Loyalton Senior Center. 3 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Tahoe Adventure Company Tahoe Vista | Nov. 22

PlumpJack Foundation benefit PlumpJack Sport | Olympic Valley

Enjoy wine, light bites and a chance to win merchandise from Hestra, Smith, Helly Hensen, FlyLow, Kamik and gift certificates, with raffle ticket proceeds benefitting the PlumpJack Foundation. Raffle tickets will be available for $5 each or five for $20. 5-7 p.m. | facebook.com

Heavenly Holidays Christmas Tree Lighting Heavenly Village South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 23

The season kicks off with Heavenly Holidays Christmas Tree Lighting with live music and caroling. The switch will be thrown illuminating the 45-foot silver tip fir tree at Heavenly Village at 7 p.m. Free | tahoesouth.com

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“Face of Winter” showing Olympic Village Olympic Valley | Nov. 23, 24

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“Face of Winter”

Watch as the world’s best skiers and riders cover ground in some of the most legendary destinations to honor a face that launched a thousand quips and got us all started on this long, crazy ride in “Face of Winter.” Watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. 7:30 p.m. | skinet.com

Virtual Reality Demo Incline Village Library | Nov. 23

We will be showcasing two Virtual Reality headsets, Oculus Go and HTC Vive Pro. Please join us for this VR experience using a variety of games. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

Light Up the Night The Lodge Restaurant & Pub Truckee | Nov. 24

Watch the tree being lit and kick off the holiday season. This annual event features an appearance by Santa, holiday activities, storytelling by Mrs. Claus, crafts, caroling by Truckee Tahoe Community Choir and the ugly holiday sweater contest. Enjoy hot cocoa, s’mores and raffle prizes. Give back by bringing canned items for Project MANA. 5-7 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Holidary Faire Valhalla Estate South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 24, 25

Visit the Tahoe Heritage Foundation booth at the Valhalla Holiday Faire. Do your Christmas shopping and support a local community nonprofit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | tahoeheritage.org

Tahoe City Holiday Hop Downtown Tahoe City | Nov. 24

Kick off the holiday season in style at the Tahoe City Holiday Hop. Stroll and shop through local stores to begin your holiday

shopping while enjoying wine, snacks, good cheer and festive surroundings. Lots of special activities will be happening townwide throughout the day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Chamber Membership 101 California Welcome Center Truckee | Nov. 28

For new, current or potential members to learn about the benefits of belonging to the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and pastries. 8-9 a.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Talk of the Town Truckee Philosophy | Truckee | Nov. 28

Come get to know a Town Council Member, Town Manager and other key Town leaders. Two-way, informal listening sessions welcoming all Truckee residents and business leaders to interact with Council Members and the Town Manager. Bring your best ideas, passionate interests, and toughest questions to an open and transparent dialogue. 4-5:30 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

How to Disagree with People About Climate Change Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences Incline Village | Nov. 29

In this interactive presentation, Lynda Walsh, a rhetoric professor from the University of Nevada, Reno, will introduce some basic but powerful principles of argumentation theory that will prepare participants not only to understand and debate climate change more effectively but also to locate common ground with those who initially appear to be opposed. 5:30-7 p.m. | (775) 881-7560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Winter Speaker Series: Glen Plake Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows | Nov. 29

Winter Speaker Series #2 with speaker Glen Plake. 7-10 p.m. | facebook.com

North Lake Tahoe Holiday Faire North Tahoe Event Center Kings Beach | Nov. 30, Dec. 1

North Lake Tahoe Resort Association/ Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Faire to highlight local artisans and businesses. This one-stop shopping event amplifies the Shop Local experience for holiday gift-giving, showcasing products from 22 vendors. Handson crafting for children, while adults will enjoy food, libations and live music. 5-9 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | gotahoenorth.com

Pray for Snow Party Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village | Nov. 30

Northern Lights kick-off and Pray for Snow Party. 6 p.m. | northernlightstahoe.com

“Face of Winter” showing Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Stateline | Nov. 30, Dec. 1

Kirkwood Deep Riders Awards Kirkwood Mountain Resort | Dec. 1

The 5th Annual Kirkwood Deep Riders Awards featuring video submissions. | kirkwood.com

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Loyalton’s Christmas Crafts Fair

Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club

Loyalton | Dec. 1

Granlibakken | Tahoe City | Dec. 4

Loyalton’s Christmas Crafts Fair at Assembly of God Church Hall with two floors of fantastic shopping. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

The NLTRA hosts this monthly event on the first Tuesday of every month. All community members are invited to attend for the latest in community news and projects. 7-8:30 a.m. $15 | gotahoenorth.com

Magical Markleeville Christmas Faire Downtown Markleeville | Dec. 1

The Shadow Campaign

Toys for Tots Fundraiser

Alpenglow Sports is screening the fifth installment of DPS Cinematic’s critically acclaimed “The Shadow Campaign.” Doors open at 6:30, and tickets can be purchased for $5 either online or at the door night of. All proceeds will benefit a chosen non-profit. 6:30 p.m. $5 | alpenglowsports.com

Visit with Santa, and enjoy crafters, food and a cookie contest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | (530) 694-2714, alpinecounty.com

Crosby’s Tavern Incline Village | Dec. 1

Bring unwrapped new toys for all ages. 2-6 p.m. | northernlightstahoe.com

Alpenglow Sports | Tahoe City | Dec. 6

Loyalton Christmas Tree Lighting

Entrepreneurs Assembly Startup Roundtable

Loyalton | Dec. 1

Lake Tahoe Yoga | Zephyr Cove | Dec. 6

Loyalton Christmas Tree Lighting at dusk. Free rides on the fire trucks. Rotary of Loyalton serving refreshments. 5 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com

Toy Drive Spaghetti Dinner Loyalton | Dec. 1

Join a benefit spaghetti Dinner at the Golden West Restaurant for a toy drive. Bring a new or gently used toy for free dinner. 5 p.m. | (530) 993-4467, sierracountychamber.com

Sierra Valley Raptor Outing Truckee Community Rec Center | Dec. 2

In the winter months, Sierra Valley is one of the best places to view raptors of all kinds. Tahoe Institute for Natural Science invites you to come out with us to observe the many species of hawks and eagles. The agricultural fields of the valley provide food for migrating raptors including various species of rodent. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | tinsweb.org

Winter Illness and Injury Symposium Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Incline Village | Dec. 3

The 27th annual Winter and Injury Symposium is an educational evening of speakers, networking, perusing the vendor hall and a great meal. This event, supported by Tahoe Forest Health System, is open to EMTs, ski patrol, firefighters, police, RNs, PAs, NPs, DRs, SAR members and prehospital and hospital personnel. 3-9 p.m. $25 | tfhd.com

Join Entrepreneurs Assembly for a great professional networking and growth opportunity. Roundtable workshops are confidential and provide the best practices for navigating the hurdles in creating a successful business. 6:45-9:15 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Know Before You Go Shoreline of Tahoe | Stateline | Dec. 6

Attend an avalanche awareness presentation by the Sierra Avalanche Center. Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. No warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. See the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches. 7-8:30 p.m. Free | facebook.com

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Tahoe Film Fest Area venues | Incline Village | Dec. 6

Environmental, Latino and Independent Films Presented by Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP), Tahoe Film Fest will present a select group of films and special events which create a unique mixture of celebrities, film buffs, students, entertainment industry professionals and the community. | tahoefilmfest.org

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The nonprofit Truckee Community Christmas is busy identifying people in the community who would most benefit from the generosity of others. Each year the organization collects coats, toys and food for low-income families, teenage moms and their babies and homebound seniors. Starting on Nov. 24 until Dec. 12, donation bins will be available 50 locations throughout Truckee to drop off items to be wrapped and delivered to their recipients. COATS | Warm, clean, gently used winter coats or new for people of all ages are accepted at Church of the Mountains and at Tahoe Forest Church. FOOD | Non-perishable food items and dried pantry staples are accepted at Safeway, Save Mart, La Galleria, Coldwell Banker, Truckee Elementary, Glenshire Elementary and Alder Creek Middle School. TOYS | New, unwrapped toy donations are accepted at 20 locations around town list online. Donations gathered after this holiday drive will be put toward next year’s gifts. In addition to goods and services, volunteers are needed to sort and pack donated food and gifts at the SELS school gym on Donner Pass Road on Dec. 13 and 14.

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Tax-deductible contributions may also be mailed to Truckee Community Christmas, P.O. Box 2955, Truckee, CA 96160. | (530) 587-2757, truckeecommunitychristmas.com

Pre-Schooler Story Time

The Polar Express Train Ride

Tahoe City Library | Nov. 15

Carson City | Nov. 16-18, Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2

For ages 5 and younger. 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library Nov. 15, 29, Dec. 6

Jump start your child’s brain development with this award-winning program that combines music, movement and literature. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

Preschool story time

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This magical adventure is a one-hour diesel train ride to the North Pole and back. While you won’t disembark the train, you will see Santa, his elves and the North Pole in all its splendor. 5-9 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com

Teen Center Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe Kings Beach | Nov. 15, 16, Nov. 19-23, Nov. 26-30, Dec. 3-6

For ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay-and-play after the reading. 11 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Teen Center at Boys & Girls Club for 7th graders and older. Computers, TVs, video games, books, pool table and board games. Open gym Wednesday-Friday 6-7 p.m. 7 p.m. | (530) 546-4324, bgcnlt.org

Toddler Story Time

Early Literacy Storytime

Incline Village Library | Nov. 15, 29, Dec. 6

South Lake Tahoe Library | Nov. 16, 23, 30

Truckee Library | Nov. 15

With stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. 11:1511:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

Build a child’s pre-reading skills with this engaging and interactive program designed to support a child’s early literacy development for a lifelong love of reading and learning. Suitable for children ages 3 to 5 with parents and caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 5753185, engagedpatrons.org

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Join us for Family Fun Fridays

Sensory Time

KidZone Museum Truckee | Nov. 16

Truckee Library Truckee | Nov. 17, Nov. 24

Spellbinders

Lego Club

Incline Village Library | Nov. 16

Truckee Library | Truckee | Nov. 17

Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. 11 a.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

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A relaxed story time open to all, designed to accommodate the needs of children with sensory processing sensitivities. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Back by Popular Demand. Featuring Masters of Magic that will astonish you with their skills in the art of legerdemain as they present sophisticated close-up miracles that are perfect for the family, but, not recommended for children younger than 6 years of age. Seating is first come, first served so be sure to arrive early. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

Ongoing for kids on Saturdays. 12-1 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup South Lake Tahoe Library | Nov. 17

Meet with fellow writers for discussion and writing. Laptops available. Snacks provided. 3-4 p.m. | (530) 573-3185

Kids playtime Young Readers Society: Teen Chapter

Truckee Library | Truckee | Nov. 19

Word After Word Books Truckee | Nov. 16

The Teen Chapter of the Young Readers Society Book Club is held the third Friday of each month. Book Club selections will be announced the month before. Recommended ages 13 to 17. 5:30-6:30 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

Truckee Library hosts an unstructured playtime for children and parents. Toys are provided. 4:30-5:30 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com

Toddler Time Truckee Library | Nov. 20, 27

For ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. 10:30 a.m. | (530) 582-7846

Teen Scene Story Time

Kahle Community Center Stateline | Nov. 16, 23, 30

Truckee Library | Nov. 21

Kids in grades 6-12 can shoot hoops, play volleyball, climb the rock wall and play arcade or video games. 6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

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

Story time Free Jingles Family Art Festival

Zephyr Cove Library | Nov. 21

Lake Mansion | Reno | Nov. 17

Join us for our annual Lake Mansion Jingles Family Art Festival between 11 a.m.3 p.m. Families with children with special needs are invited to attend starting at 10 a.m. It’s free and no registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Free | (775) 826-6100, artsforallnevada.org

Kids Night Out Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee | Nov. 17

Kids ages 4-9 are invited to an evening of fun at Northwoods Clubhouse while parents enjoy a night on the town. 12 a.m. | tahoedonner.com

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Bring your kids to the Airport at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 8 to watch Santa fly-in on a special plane. Enjoy hot chocolate, yummy holiday treats, face painting, balloon animals, carol singers, and more. Visit with Santa and receive special gifts for the kids. Event sponsored by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District. Special thanks to the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Crux Events, AirTahoe and all our volunteers. For more info, visit truckeetahoeairport.com or call (530) 587-4119 x126.

Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. 11:30 a.m. | (775) 588-6411, catalog. douglas.lib.nv.us

My Reading Buddy South Lake Tahoe Library Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5

Read animal stories with a dog partner and win fuzzy prizes. A trained canine listener, animal books and tutor provided free. Program provided by the Lake Tahoe Humane Society 4-5 p.m. Free | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

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Weird Science Wednesdays Incline Village Library | Nov. 21

Come join the fun and experiment with

weird wacky science. 4 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Bilingual Story Time Incline Village Library | Nov. 21

Features stories, finger plays and wiggle

action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books. | (775) 832-4130

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Begin the holiday season aboard vintage, heated coaches traveling along the historic Virginia & Truckee route to Gold Hill. Savor hot chocolate, candy canes and cookies during this magical trip. | virginiatruckee.com

Lego Block Party South Lake Tahoe Library | Nov. 24

Design, build, invent with Legos. 10-11 a.m.

| (530) 575-3185, engagedpatrons.org

Games and Lego Bricks Zephyr Cove Library | Nov. 28

Play a variety of board and card games

provided by the library, or build something creative with Lego bricks. 3:30-5 p.m.

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Make and Take Incline Village Library | Nov. 28

Children in Kindergarten to fifth grade are

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Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring equipment.

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Ice skating & rentals. Club House. Ice skating opens Nov. 23. Sledding opens Dec. 23. TART

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Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

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End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

At Truckee River Regional Park. Skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. Open Nov. 16-March 3. TART

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Sledding & cross-country trails. Rentals available. Club House. Opens Dec. 23. TART

SWIMMING

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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SQUAW VALLEY

25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends).

Tubing & mini snowmobiles. TART

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(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens spring 2019. TART

ECHO LAKE

(530) 644-2324 Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road. Bring equipment.*

SAWMILL POND On Lake Tahoe Blvd. Bring equipment. BlueGo

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TAYLOR CREEK

(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com 25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

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TRUCKEE

Highway 89, north of Camp Richardson Road. Bring equipment.* BlueGo

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Indoor pools with competition pool and warm water pool, diving board, swim training, hydraulic lift and lessons. TART

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KAHLE PARK

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ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

Off Highway 207. Bring equipment. BlueGo

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(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558

Tahoe City

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment.*

SLEDDING & TUBING

TAHOE DONNER

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OPEN AS CONDITIONS PERMIT.

At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds. Family events all season. Open Nov. 23-25. Opens for season Dec. 7.

EAST SHORE

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494

State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

YUBA PASS

(530) 994-3401 Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.*

HOPE VALLEY AREA WEST SHORE

CARSON PASS (209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600

HOPE VALLEY

Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment.*

Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.*

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MEISS MEADOW (209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Tahoe City businesses will be offering specials, serving holiday treats and showcasing their holiday decor!

Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages. Opens Dec 14.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

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Small Business Saturday Celebration

Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment. TART

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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Financial interests and ambitions will be spurred on by Jupiter in Sagittarius. This could amount to a definite increase in your earning potential. It could also prove to be a good time to invest. The Cancer North Node influence will push you to look to the future and see a bigger picture. Together, these could also manifest as spiritual aspirations.

Jupiter in Sagittarius will manifest as karmic returns. These could come in the form of inheritances or job promotions. Negative returns are also possible. Either way, they will require extra effort and discipline to handle. The Cancer North Node will lead you to take wise, measured and deliberate action and will include a meticulous, creative process.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Jupiter in your sign for the next 12 months represents an adventurous spirit rising. You will feel inspired to explore new territory, both literally and creatively. The influence of the Moon’s Nodes meanwhile will bring about many changes. A rather busy cycle of birth, death, and rebirth could change the status of your family over the coming 18-months, quite significantly.

Jupiter in Sagittarius will synchronize with an increase in social exposure. If you have wanted to grow your list, this will help, a lot. Social events are also featured and some will be planned while others come as surprises. The Lunar Node cycle will activate a focus on increasing a sense of security linked to finances. Expect to be busier and more industrious.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

The North Node transit through your relationship sector will activate you to pay closer attention to the quality of your contribution to this important area. The focus will span all fronts: personal, social and professional. Positively, you will enjoy the process of creating harmony where it is needed. Jupiter in Sagittarius, meanwhile, will summon you to lay claim to hidden reserves of faith.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

The Moon’s North Node in your sign suggests that circumstances will arise that will push you to take new leads. You will be less interested in pleasing others as you focus to do what you must. But, you will also do your best to keep others happy too. Jupiter in Sagittarius will push you to attend to your health more and could inspire a natural, cleansing diet.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Jupiter in Sagittarius stands to have a very positive influence for you over the coming year. It will likely manifest as the making of new friends and more social and cultural opportunities. The North Node in Cancer will support you to be more realistic especially regarding your time and income as you strive to realize a greater sense of both material and spiritual security.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Jupiter in Sagittarius will ignite inspirations for new creative adventures. If you have wanted to write a book, build a house or start a business… this is your cue. These also manifest as travel. The North Node in Cancer, however, will summon you to retreat. These influences could blend well so long as they do not require too much social exposure.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Jupiter in Sagittarius will manifest as increase and expansion in your public and professional life. You will be required to be more diligent, organized and disciplined, however. The North Node in Cancer will activate a creative impulse to express and cultivate your creative talents and not just one of them. With patient, steady follow-through, you could achieve a great deal over the coming 12-18 months.

Jupiter in Sagittarius will manifest as a whole new level of confidence. This may prove especially true in matters of business. In fact, the theory will yield to practice with a focus on practical results. The North Node will spur you to make meaningful contributions to a larger collective. If you can weave both impulses, you could both contribute to a better world and make a lot of money doing it.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

The North Node in Cancer will summon you within. This can be described as a nesting phase. Focusing to create a deeper sense of security is the core theme and can manifest as moving, buying or even building a house. Yet, Jupiter will inspire you to explore new horizons. This may literally occur as travel, but due to the nesting influence, you may do so, virtually...

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

A growing sense of power, authority, and responsibility has been underway for many months now and will increase yet with the North Node in Cancer. Jupiter in Sagittarius meanwhile will activate a much busier daily routine over the coming 12 months. Together, they will synchronize with a rather steep learning curve which can simply include adjusting to the new level of demand on your time.

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Each season for the last 18 years, Tahoe Weekly has put together a roundup of all of the latest happenings from on-mountain improvements to kids program to notto-be-missed events for our annual Downhill Ski Guide.

2,000 square-foot fitness center, a 25km cross-country trail system and Nordic competition venue, and a dedicated Alpine race arena at Boreal. Courtesy ASC Training Center

Sierra received a jumpstart for the 2018-19 winter with early season openings from Mt. Rose on Oct. 19 and Boreal on Nov. 9. Other ski areas are close behind with Nov. 16 openings for Heavenly, Northstar and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.

Founded in 1928

With a full range of programs in Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding and biathlon, the nonprofit Auburn Ski Club Training Center on Donner Summit provides affordable winter recreation opportunities for athletes and families across the region.

Check out what’s happening at your favorite resort and plan your winter ski outings for the season. Ski passes are still the best value for anyone that skis more than one weekend a year, and look for other great deals from the Plates for Powder program, Excellence in Education’s Ski for School tickets and other discounts throughout the season.

Adjacent to Boreal, ASC Training Center offers a 6,000 square-foot lodge, a

All winter programs and the cross-country trail system are open to the public. With inexpensive day use rates and cross-country season pass prices ranging from $45 to $129, which includes 5 free nights of downhill skiing or riding at Boreal. ASC’s Alpine skiing and snowboard programs have been introducing children to the joy and excitement of winter sports for decades with programs for every discipline, including the popular biathlon program, directed by former Olympian Glenn Jobe. | auburnskiclub.org 

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Pop Up Parks | This season look for the new Pop Up Parks, an exclusive park build that will only last one week. California’s best skiers and snowboarders will session the park in a private shoot the night before it opens, so everyone can get a preview of what’s to come. Look for the Pop Up Parks from Dec. 14 to 21, Jan. 11 to 18, Feb. 8 to 15, and March 22 to 29.

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California and Woodward Tahoe are gearing up for the 2018-19 season with several exciting initiatives including a new beginner chairlift – the California Cruiser.

Boreal has installed new snowmaking near the beginner terrain, expanding its learning areas, along with other terrain used to teach people of all ages how to ski and snowboard. The new state-ofthe-art system will deliver better quality snow and more open terrain, bringing the best experience for all guests.

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New parking | Boreal has invested to make parking more accessible by installing a new parking lot for both Boreal and Woodward Tahoe. Parking is free to all passholders and pre-committed buyers. | rideboreal.com, campwoodward.com 

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% of terrain skiable acres

655 # of trails

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1,840 parks & pipes

of the game at Diamond Peak for the 2018-19 winter season, with a number of exciting new developments and reconfigurations. New terrain park | Terrain park skiers and riders, as well as those new to terrain park features, will enjoy a new venue to progress one’s skills as Diamond Peak’s master park builders will be concentrating the resort’s terrain park features in a new lower-mountain zone called The Village at Diamond Peak.

Accessible from all areas of the mountain, the new Village Terrain Park location will allow park riders to explore more of the mountain before taking a lap through the park, or simply enjoy quick park-only laps via the Red Fox chairlift. Regraded beginner terrain | Diamond Peak regraded the beginnerfriendly School Yard run to make the terrain more welcoming to first-time and beginner skiers and snowboarders offering more usable space for beginners to practice first turns.

STOKE certified | Diamond Peak Resort has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives as the first ski resort in Tahoe to become STOKE Certified. The resort has been diligently following STOKE’s Roadmap Report to achieve best practices in snowmaking, interpretation, waste diversion and community development. Interpretive tours | Diamond Peak will offer a series of guided interpretive ski/snowboard tours

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Snowshoe hikes | Join Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes to Snowflake Lodge on select dates this winter with s’mores and hot cocoa. | diamondpeak.com 

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Opened in 1947

this winter with the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science to discover the unique plant and animal life that flourishes within the ski area’s boundaries, as well as the history of the resort and the region.

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Progression is the name

Donner Ski Ranch

boasts more than 500 acres of sheer fun at one of the highest base elevation ski areas in the Sierra. For beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, Donner Ski Ranch offers easy access to novice runs, group and private ski/snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, and a fully equipped retail shop.

Advanced skiers riders can escape the crowds and enjoy untouched lines at Donner Ski Ranch’s aggressive highmountain and backside terrain. Donner Ski Ranch is one of the few remaining independently owned and operated ski resorts, is among the oldest ski areas in the Western U.S. And, no visit would be complete with trying the homemade pies at Old 40 Bar & Grill. | donnerskiranch.com 

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Granlibakken’s

historic ski and sled hill celebrated 95 years of winter fun last season, and is prepared to celebrate yet another year of family fun. The ski hill is perfect for beginners, approachable, uncrowded and easily viewed from the deck and warming hut making it great for families. And, all-day lift tickets also include sledding. Expanded lessons | Through its partnership with Snowschoolers, Granlibakken Ski and Sled Hill has expanded its ski and snowboard lesson program offering more time

slots for lessons, more private and group lesson options, and an expanded online purchasing program. Dining | Rusty’s Kitchen opens this year featuring authentic Mexican food and American favorites. The new name is a nod to Kjell “Rusty” Rustad, a Norwegian skier and sailor who built the ski hut in 1947 and gave Granlibakken its name. And, The Gran Spot Coffee Cart will be serving up snacks, hot beverages and will feature a full bar. 

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Overlooking the

sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly ski resort is one of the most unique snow sports destinations with skiing and riding in two states – California and Nevada.

From 34 miles of wide-open, groomed cruisers, to 1,600-foot plunges in double-black diamond canyons to some of the most outrageous tree skiing in North America, Heavenly has something for everyone. Then, after a day on slopes, enjoy the après ski scene, local brewpubs, diverse dining and Vegas-style nightlife, all at Heavenly.

Ski with a Ranger | Ski with a Ranger from the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit to learn about conservation, the Forest Service, environmental issues and more. 

UTV tours | Enjoy guided UTV tours from the top of the gondola traverse to Blue Sky Terrace stopping at points along the way to discuss Lake Tahoe, environmental interpretation aspects and rare photos opportunities.

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homewood MOUNTAIN RESORT Opened in 1961

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1,260 # of trails

67 vertical feet

1,650 parks & pipes

Homewood Mountain Resort continues to offer skiers and riders access to uncrowded slopes, incredible ski terrain and phenomenal views on runs that look like one could ski or ride into Lake Tahoe. The resort has invested in onmountain improvements for the 2018-19 season that include new portable snowmaking equipment, upgrades to its snowmaking automation, and top-to-bottom brush clearing on trails under the Madden and Ellis chairlifts.

Snowcat skiing | A new cab was added to the snowcat used to transport guests in the resort’s guided Snowcat Adventures to the back-country terrain located just outside the resort’s boundary. Dining | The Tahoe Fusion Food Truck will find a new home at Homewood’s Big Blue View Bar this winter. Highlights include house-made burritos like the Philly cheese steak burrito, orange chicken burrito, Mediterranean burrito and more.

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Beer & Gear | Beer & Gear returns March 16 and 17, 2019, with a new twist. Participating ski and snowboard brands will be matched with a brewery to create a ski and sip pairing. Equipment demos will be offered free, lift tickets and beer will be available for purchase.

First Tracks | Early birds looking for the freshest snow are invited to Homewood’s First Tracks Breakfast events on Jan. 26, Feb. 10 and March 3, 2019. Enjoy a hot breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m., and then load the Madden Chair as early as 8 a.m. to ski off the Old Homewood Express before it opens to the general public.

Community Cup Race Series | This season, Homewood will introduce a new community race series modeled after summer club sport leagues. Held on three Mondays during the season, the series requires no previous race experience and will be open to all skier levels. Participants (ages 21+) will be required to register in teams, and races will take place off the Happy Platter beginner lift, where cold beer will be served at the bottom of the course. The Community Cup will take place Feb. 11 and 25 and March 11, 2019. | skihomewood.com 

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An adventure lover’s

paradise, Kirkwood Resort undeniably delivers when it comes to thrills, chills and adrenaline. Perhaps it’s the double black diamond steeps, the miles of cornice or the deepest snowpack in the region at 600 inches annual. From young families with young rippers, to stoic alpine adventurer seekers, Kirkwood does not disappoint.

Kirkwood’s big mountain terrain and small town feeling means that if you love to ski, snowboard or winter in Tahoe, you’re home when you’re here.

best Kirkwood Mountain Resort footage. Video categories include Grom Rider of the Year, Family That Shreds Together, Backcountry and Best Video Edit.

#Kirkwood Deep | The 5th Annual #KirkwoodDeep rider’s competition showcases video footage of the boldest snowboarders and skiers each year, with the annual Awards night on Dec. 1 with awards for

Expedition: Kirkwood | Expedition: Kirkwood is for the avid adventurer looking to explore Kirkwood on a more intimate level. Kirkwood’s unique terrain offers lift access to back-country opportunities within

the resort boundaries providing the perfect backdrop for a range of specialty clinics, private guides and back-country awareness offerings. Beyond Kirkwood’s boundaries, skiers and riders will find infamous terrain that has been featured in many ski and snowboard flicks. | kirkwood.com 

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Opened in 1964

Major snowmaking construction for this season includes the installation of 17 new snowmaking towers complemented by increased firepower via additional high capacity pumps. The resort is also adding to its snow grooming fleet, bringing the latest,

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most efficient technology to the mountain. Facility improvements under way include parking lot upgrades (including a new staircase to lot 5), restroom remodels and new resort signage including four state-of-the-art LED lift signs. | skirose.com 

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1,800 parks & pipes

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has invested $2 million in capital projects to improve its mountain facilities and enhance the overall guest experience at the resort during the 2018-19 winter season and beyond. This year, Mt. Rose was the first resort to open in the Tahoe Sierra with an Oct. 19 opening for passholders.

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Mt. Rose has the terrain to fit the needs of everyone. From the beginner slopes in the Enchanted Forest zone, novice skiers and riders will quickly advance to the expansive groomers in the Slide Bowl. Cap it off with the adrenalinecharged steeps of The Chutes, offering some of the most accessible extreme terrain in Lake Tahoe, not to mention the longest continuous vertical in North America. 21

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Home to one of North Lake Tahoe’s largest snowmaking system, Northstar is a crowd-pleaser in its own right due to snow alone, then add in seven award-winning terrain parks and a village with more than 35 specialty shops and restaurants. Tubing at Overlook | The resort debuts family friendly tubing at the Overlook, featuring fire pits for s’mores and spontaneous snowball fights. Her Mountain Retreat | The signature Her Mountain Retreat Ultimate Girls Weekend includes Her Mountain Lessons, Platinum First Tracks access and onsite yoga with dates from January to March. Platinum amenities | Platinum guests can participate in the iconic tōst tradition, with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or cider every afternoon on East Ridge Run. Platinum guests also enjoy heated boots, a private lounge, heading straight to the front of lines, first tracks and other amenities.

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Opened in 1972

Kids Adventure Zones | Kids Adventure Zones feature natural and man-made features that are themed as Skicology and Wagon Wheel, which provide fun facts and information about the local history and environment of the resort. Both Kids Adventure Zones are blue terrain and can be found near Luggi’s and Deerskin trails.

Energy efficiency | Northstar had installed 24 new Low-E snowmaking sticks, replacing old equipment to move toward the resort’s commitment to a zero carbon footprint by 2030. | northstarcalifornia.com 

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With an average of 460 inches of snow, celebrated beginner terrain, incredible tree skiing and award-winning terrain parks, Sierra-at-Tahoe has something for everyone. On the mountain | Expect to see two new Pisten Bully snowcats on the mountain this season—one for trail

grooming and one designed specifically for terrain parks— equipped with SnoSat technology to help cat drivers provide better snow surfaces. Chairlifts and snowmaking equipment have undergone substantial summer maintenance, and trails will be ready for the snow to fly. Trail signs have been updated to elevate guest experience.

Adventure Zones | Sierra’s onmountain themed adventure zones feature terrain elements such as rollers, mini jumps and banked turns that keep children entertained, while signage and animated characters educate them on local history and animal species. Each adventure zone focuses on a theme, including the Wampa Cave featuring a Star Wars theme.

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Dining | The 360 Smokehouse BBQ, located at Sierra’s summit, received a facelift to provide guests with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness, all while enjoying award-winning, on-mountain BBQ treats. | sierraattahoe.com 

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OPENING TBA Opened in 1948

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the Mt. Rose Highway is one of the oldest nonprofit ski and snowboard training facilities in America. Since 1948, tens of thousands of kids have been taught skiing and snowboarding with some going on to greatness as members of U.S. Ski Teams. Tamara McKinney and Reno’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, David Wise, both got their skiing starts at Sky Tavern. Best known for the Junior Ski Program, a volunteer-staffed program, operating during the

winter on weekends starting in January with the parents helping for a few hours. Certified ski and snowboard instructors and coaches that oversee all training. Lessons range from first time on the snow to advance all mountain and alpine racing. Sky Tavern may best be described as a co-op where parents and other adults run a training ski area for the kids. The ski area is not open for public use of the runs, but the programs are open to everyone. | skytavern.org 

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tain Resort is a great place to explore the magic of winter in Tahoe. Secluded in the picturesque pines and conveniently located off of Interstate 80, the welcoming resort spirit and relaxed atmosphere is perfect for families new to snow. Soda Springs features Planet Kids, a dedicated snowplay area designed for children ages 8 and younger. Planet Kids is a snow playground featuring tubing carousals, snow-tubing lanes, ski/snowboard specific learning areas, snow volcanoes to climb and more. If you’re looking to speed things up a bit, Tube Town is Tahoe’s premier snow tubing area with up to 20 runs and a 400-foot surface lift. Snowball Festival | The Snowball Festival in December returns this year with The World’s Biggest Cup of Hot Cocoa,

Jake Pollock | Soda Springs

arts and crafts, face painting, custom balloons, photo ops, holiday snow tubing, snow parkour, a bounce house, a DIY hot cocoa bar and craft beer for adults. Tom Sims Retro Worlds | This year marks the 36th anniversary of the event. In honor of Tom Sims and his legacy, this grassroots celebration united the legends of the sport with the boards of their time in the place it all started. The first halfpipe competition ever held was at Soda Springs in 1983. Seventyfive competitors spanning all generations of riders from across the world united, rode, dug, raced and flew together while the snow fired at Soda Springs. | skisodasprings.com  23

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service to provide on-demand rides to ease traffic congestion in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows year-round.

now have access to Burton Riglet Parks at the designated kids learning areas at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will become Liberty’s largest Green Tariff customer, contributing approximately $325,000 in additional dollars on its electric bill in the first year to help accelerate the transition to affordable renewable energy sources for the utility’s 49,000 customers in the region.

Pop-Up Private lessons | For skiers and snowboarders looking for a quick, the new Pop-Up private lesson offers on-demand instruction by the hour. Guests will connect with a certified professional Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows instructor at the top of the Funitel at Squaw Valley or at the base of Alpine Meadows and hit the snow for oneon-one instruction and priority lift line access.

The parks utilize terrain-based features, easy to use equipment and learning tools to introduce young kids to snowboarding. Instructors trained by the Burton Resort Team use guided discovery and play to welcome new generations to the sport.

On-demand transit | The new nonprofit Squaw Alpine Transit Company, SATCo, has chosen Downtowner, an app-based microtransit

Burton Riglet Parks & Rivets lessons | Embracing demand for snowboard instruction for kids younger than 5, kids lessons will

the resort has announced that its electricity will be purchased from Liberty Utilities’ nearby solar generation plant in Luning, Nev., making the resort’s electricity supply 100 percent renewable as early as Dec. 1.

Ski & Snowboard Progression Plans | New progression plans for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders will be printed in the portable resort trail map, as well as on the large trail map signs at key locations at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.

The plans show an easy step-bystep progression of trails and lifts for a first time beginner, beginner and intermediate skier or rider, and include questions to help guests gauge which runs they should take on next. Stone paper trail maps | Trail maps will now be printed on stone paper, made from 85 percent recycled content (waste calcium carbonate). The new maps are waterproof and tear-resistant. Guests are encouraged to reuse the map as much as possible and recycle them when no longer needed. Choosing stone paper over regular paper for the 2018-19 season will save 170 trees and 136,000 gallons of water. | squawalpine.com 

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2018 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Squaw Valley Aerial Tram, originally known as The Cable Car. When it opened in 1968 it was the largest aerial tram in the world and, to this day, marks a feat of modern engineering. Disco tubing | The SnoVentures Activity Zone will come alive at night with Disco Tubing for the whole family on holidays and other select times during the season. Families can spin, slide and speed down the snow tubing lanes to vibrant DJ tunes as the night is illuminated with colorful lights and lasers splashed on the mountainside.

Mountain tours | Intermediate to advanced level skiing and snowboarding guests who are new to Squaw Valley can take advantage of a free two-hour mountain tour offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as holidays, starting Dec. 14. Expanded POW parking | For the 2018-19 season, Squaw Valley will quadruple the size of its POW Parking area. POW Parking is available at no cost for vehicles with three or more people and is located at a prime location north of The Village at Squaw Valley. The POW Parking area will also be available for paid parking for non-carpool vehicles, with all spaces available on a first come, first served basis. 

alpine meadows The Alps-inspired

Alpine Meadows Base Lodge will reopen for the winter 2018-19 season with $1.4 million in renovations. The renovated food court and expanded marketplace will offer housemade breakfast burritos and fresh pastries, a large selection of grab-and-go salads, snacks and a self-serve barista bar will feature espresso, cappuccino and lattes from Santa Cruz’s Verve Coffee Roasters. All new outdoor furniture will outfit the deck at Alpine Meadows so guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the expanded cocktail service offered by Stoked Oak. Last Chair Bar will open into the main lodge space to offer additional bar seating, and a cozy new family seating area is adjacent to the grand fireplace.

Opened in 1961

Expanded snowmaking | The snowmaking system at Alpine Meadows has been expanded to include the Subway beginner area, allowing this critical teaching area to open earlier in the season. The Subway area is home to Achieve Tahoe, a local nonprofit adaptive sports program that provides year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. Guest access | Guests parked in the lower Alpine Meadows parking lot near the Subway area will have more efficient access to the Alpine Meadows base area via Subway chair due to the expanded snowmaking. 

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9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m.

DIAMOND PEAK (775) 832-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill.

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Snowcat skiing.

KIRKWOOD (877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, Snowcat tours.

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE (775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing lanes and lift.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE (530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times. Tubing, snowshoe trails.

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.

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Sugar Bowl Resort invested the first $3 million of an $8 million snowmaking system upgrade over the summer, doubling its water pumping capacity and reducing both the energy consumption and time it takes to cover its snowmaking terrain by two-thirds. These enhancements will allow Sugar Bowl’s primary resort operations to move to the Judah Lodge base area this winter. This shift also offers new opportunities that include dedicated parking for ski school families, new beginner ski and board programs, and more. Snowmaking upgrades | Snowmaking improvements include the addition of more than 100 of the project’s new energy efficient snow guns, and 17 tower-mounted fan guns positioned in large open areas where their long throw range can be put to maximum use. A new spur along Union Street with 10 fixed low E stick guns will produce critical early-season snow that will ensure top-to-bottom terrain from the summit of Mount Lincoln to the Village base can be opened as soon as temperatures permit.

Phases two and three of the resort’s snowmaking initiative include the planning, permitting and installation of snowmaking on Mount Disney and the replacement of all dieselpowered air compressors with highly efficient electric air compressors. Silver Belt Series | A Sugar Bowl signature, the Silver Belt Series will return for the 2018-19 winter season with three events: D-Money’s (Feb. 2, 2019), Banked Slalom (March 2) and Quad Crusher (April 9).

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This season, D-Money’s will evolve in its third season to an on-mountain scavenger hunt. Using GPS technology, teams of two will plot their course through Sugar Bowl’s challenging terrain in a race for time. This adventurous new event format will offer intermediate, advanced and kids’ categories.

Pine beginner lift in addition to all the services offered in the Village. Ski & Snowboard School instruction will be offered seven days per week from both the Judah and Village base areas, with the Village offering private lessons only Monday through Friday. Plans also include new programming, improved flow to enhance the experience at Judah Kids.

Daily access at Judah Lodge, the Village | This season, Sugar Bowl is committed to operating services and lifts at both Judah Lodge and the Village on a daily basis. Resort guests will have daily access to convenient parking, the Judah Lodge and popular base area lifts including the White

Beginner ski & board programs | This season, affordable new beginner ski and board school programs designed specifically for first-time skiers and

snowboarders will be offered daily. Slide, Glide and Ride sessions will introduce participants ages 13 and older to their equipment, and get them comfortable stopping, turning and riding the lifts in no time. Parking for Ski School families | Sugar Bowl Resort will offer a dedicated parking area with convenient, slopeside parking for the first 50 families with children enrolled in Ski & Board school programs through advanced reservations. Reserved parking spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. | sugarbowl.com 

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kicking off the 2018-19 season with improvements at both its downhill and cross-country ski areas, including a new triple lift at Tahoe Donner Downhill. Snowbird Chairlift | The new Snowbird Chairlift is on schedule to debut opening day, conditions permitting. The fixed-grip triple chair replaces the original double chair installed in 1971.

The new Snowbird Chairlift will provide improved access to beginner terrain, modern and reliable chairlift technology, and an overall enhanced experience for skiers and riders. Its new location to the east edge of Snowbird Run will make more beginner skier terrain available and expand the size of the Learning Center area. Learning Center and Ski School | The Downhill Ski Resort continues its focus on the beginner experi-

ence. Its Caterpillar Conveyor (C2) was relocated near the Ski School Yurt, providing better terrain for beginners to learn how to turn and stop before advancing to the Snowbird Lift. New this year, beginner Snowflakes classes will be split into two age groups: ages 3 to 4 and 5 to 6. Classes for ages 3 to 4 will be shortened to 1 hour and 15 minutes long offered four times daily to help students better focus on learning and improve their overall experience.

Commitment to grooming | A new Pisten Bully 400 ParkPro grooming machine was purchased this summer equipped with Tier 4 engine technology that provides lower emissions and better fuel efficiency. The 400 ParkPro’s power and agility will increase the grooming consistency and quality throughout the resort, including its terrain park and park features. | tahoedonner.com 

Nov.15-Dec. 5, 2018

FEATURE

SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

W hat’s in s tore for winter? Looking at the 2017-18 winter & ahead to 2018-19 a significant deficit of about 10 inches below normal. The index is comprised of eight measuring stations from State Route 50 to Mount Shasta. The region is a critical watershed for water supplies in much of California, especially in the populated south where rainfall totals last winter were half or less of normal. Statewide, the snowpack was just 58 percent of average on April 1, statistically the time of year when the Sierra snowpack has reached its maximum water content. A depleted snowpack reduces the amount of spring runoff leading to reservoir storage deficits. Fortunately, despite the dry winter overall, storage is still healthy thanks to the extreme, heavy-hit-

The very wet March transformed a bone-dry 2017-18 season into a fairly respectable winter

n the West, precipitation — rain combined with the water equivalent of melted snow — is measured in water years as opposed to calendar years. In California, the water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Historically, early October is the time of minimum stream and reservoir levels in the Golden State, as well as the traditional start of the rainy season. Since the water year ended at the end of September, it’s a good time to review the winter weather of 2018. Despite some early high-elevation snow during the third week of September 2017, winter 2018 was definitely slow out of the gate weather-wise. And like in much of the Intermountain West last season, snowfall came in fits and starts with few big dumps. A decent storm just before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend blessed Tahoe resorts with between 2 and 4 feet of snow, but then December continued the dry trend with less than 10 inches falling over only three snow days. By New Year, just 69 inches of snow had fallen in the high country. Advanced snowmaking systems proved their weight in gold last winter. January and February were two more anemic months with only 48 inches and 39 inches of snow, respectively. But the Storm King finally attacked and March roared in like a lion. A major storm on the first four days of the month slammed the mountains with close to 7 feet of snow in the upper elevations. The weather remained cold and unsettled and a series of low-pressure systems swarmed the region mid-March, dumping nearly 12 feet of the white stuff on the major resorts. It was the single-biggest storm surge of the year and guaranteed a solid spring ski season. Some called it a “Miracle March.” Indeed, it was the fourth snowiest March in Squaw Valley’s history. Nearly 19 feet of snow fell that month, which finally eliminated the need for snowmaking on the slopes and opened up previously sketchy terrain.

Diamond Peak in March 2018.

The very wet March transformed a bone-dry season into a fairly respectable winter season, close to an average year for precipitation in the Tahoe Sierra. Winter 2017-18 was one of the most challenging for western ski resorts since the snow-starved winter of 2015, but the Tahoe Sierra did better than most. Squaw Valley tallied a total of 34 feet at its 8,000-foot measuring stake, slightly less than average. At the Central Sierra Snow Lab near Donner Pass at elevation 6,900 feet, snowfall came in at 267 inches (22.3 feet), which is about 70 percent of normal for that location. An average winter dumps about 35 feet. But the reduced snow accumulation belies the fact that it was indeed a wet winter in our region — 61 inches of precipitation were measured at the lab, compared to a norm of 55 inches. That gives the Tahoe Sierra two wetter-thanaverage winters in a row. The news wasn’t as positive over much of the rest of the state. During the 2018 winter, the Northern Sierra 8-Station Index totaled 41 inches of precipitation,

season, close to an average year for precipitation in the Tahoe Sierra. ting winter of 2017, the wettest of record in the Tahoe Sierra.

CALIFORNIA’S ERRATIC WEATHER

California has always experienced erratic weather, but climate-change computer models predict even greater variability in precipitation to be the new norm moving forward. In the past decade or so, the trend has been for extended dry periods during the winter interrupted by extreme precipitation events. That pattern has always been a signature of California’s climate, but the irregularity is becoming more acute and increasing the state’s vulnerability to drought and flood. Atmospheric scientists understand the futility of accurate long-range weather forecasting, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to what might be in store for this upcoming winter. In September, the Climate Prediction Center released an El Niño Advisory for winter

2019, with a 65 to 70 percent likelihood of at least a weak event. Due to its expected low intensity, extended forecasts give the Tahoe Sierra equal chances of an average winter for precipitation, with a greater likelihood for warmer than normal temperatures. Scientists use the terms La Niña and El Niño to describe an atmosphericoceanic oscillation known as ENSO, or El Niño Southern Oscillation. La Niña and El Niño reflect changing sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean and represent the two primary phases associated with ENSO. El Niño describes the condition when equatorial ocean temperatures are warmer than normal and La Niña is used when sea-surface temperatures are cooler than normal. There always seems to be a lot of hype in the media when ENSO events are expected in the Pacific Ocean, but these episodes are poor predictive tools when it comes to forecasting weather. Take the winter of 2016 for example, when a “Godzilla El Niño” was supposed to hammer southern California with biblical rains and floods, and the winter turned out to be drier than normal, despite its metrics being the strongest El Niño measured since World War II. The upcoming event is expected to be weak, which statistically does us no favors in our neck of the woods. In a review of how weak El Niño events affect the North Lahontan hydrologic basin, which includes Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River drainage, meteorologist Jan Null indicates that statistically we average 93 percent of normal for precipitation during events of that magnitude. During the most recent occurrence in 2015, the Tahoe Sierra came in at just 86 percent of normal. The reality is that no one knows what this winter will be like weather-wise, but if we get our average snowfall in a timely manner, everything will be just fine.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on History under the Explore Tahoe tab.

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s I walked into Coffeebar in The Village at Squaw, I noticed triangular, painted wooden and clay pieces on the walls that seemed to give a subliminal, peaceful feeling and connection to nature. The simplistic, geometric shapes with painted mountainscapes on them perfectly complemented the expansive mountains outside. I met the artist of these wall hangings, Chelsea Jolly, in Truckee at a different coffee shop; an affinity for chai teas are just one of the things we have in common. In fact, I feel like I’ve known her for years. She’s outdoorsy, inspiring and she makes her art look effortless, even though I know that what she creates takes a lot of time, patience and commitment.

North Tahoe Arts presents Holly Arts, the annual gift-oriented show, open until Dec. 31 at the Corison Gallery in Tahoe City. Support the arts this holiday season and stop by to find the perfect handmade gift for friends and loved ones created by local artists. The gallery and shop will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An artists’ reception will be on Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy hot cider and cookies while browsing the one-of-a-kind art. | northtahoearts.com

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Tahoe local Jonathan Richard Grant has released his new fiction book “Snow Valley: Last of the Ski Bums.”

making it approachable. What can be more powerful than the shape of a mountain?” –Chelsea Jolly Originally from Bend, Ore., she developed a love of the mountains and the outdoors at a young age simultaneously with painting and making things. Seven years ago, Jolly moved to Tahoe for the ski season, but returned to Portland State University to earn her degree in Spanish and applied linguistics. Then Jolly got into nutrition and started a successful snack-food company, which grew rapidly. Out of all the aspects of her business, Jolly enjoyed the creative design the most and moving back to Tahoe was never far from her mind. “I always thought about getting back to the mountains and I’ve always been into art. I started out as an art major and moved to Florence, Italy, but art was all about copying the greats. That helps with learning a foundation, but there wasn’t a lot of contemporary art around,” Jolly says. During her time in Italy and studying the art scene, she felt like she was watching a preview to a movie she didn’t want to see. “I decided that I wanted to do something different for a career and keep art sacred,” she says. 28

During her time growing her snack-food company, she recognized her passion for creating designs and started consulting. So she moved back to Tahoe and studied graphic communications at Truckee Meadows Community College, falling into a career of film and videography. She had some creative friends in the industry who took her under their wings and mentored her. Through her connections, Jolly landed some filmmaking jobs producing small documentaries and commercial work for Jeep, Harley Davidson, Yeti, North Face and Patagonia. As an avid backpacker and mountaineer, Jolly enjoys travelling the world and getting people stoked on natural environments. She also advocates for female empowerment and enjoys taking jobs that show a female perspective and portray their places in action sports accurately. Always inspired by the mountains, she started making ceramic solid structures in the shapes of peaks to add a multidimensional effect to a landscape. She also makes beautiful wooden furniture, inspired by her dad who was a carpenter, and wooden frames for her canvassed pieces. “I just love making things,” she says. This past spring, Jolly looked at images that one of her friends took of Squaw Valley using a drone on one of the biggest powder days of the 2017-18 season and decided to create an exhibit based on that to display

“Powder Day” reflects one of the biggest snow cycle in Squaw Valley on record during the 2017-18 season.

in Coffeebar in the Village at Squaw. She created six pieces for the show, which mostly involved mountainscapes made in acrylic oil on wood, ceramic and canvas. Jolly says she loves using an explosion of color and form, finding the value in it, building from her imagination the things she is passionate about. She also aims to create art with a purpose that promotes change in environmentalism, conservation and preservation. “I’m always asking myself, ‘How can I take my creativity and background in nutrition to make a positive change in the world?’ Film is a direct link to that, but I would love to do more art around activism,” she says. I notice that she is wearing triangular earrings; she admits that there could be some symbolism in the shapes that show up in her art. “I’m in love with the mountain shape. I notice lots of triangles and I guess in using them I’m honing in back to the simplicity, making it approachable. What can be more powerful than the shape of a mountain?” While her career is in filmmaking, Jolly says she would love to focus on painting full time. “Painting and drawing is such a release — and a challenge of balancing color and design. I love that pure expressionism that’s all your own,” she says. | @chelcijolli 

The novel is “the story of Mike the Mustached Ski Bum and the simple villagers of Snow Valley as they fight to stave off sinister Valeman and the greed of SkiCorp. Soul skiing is good, freedom is wild – and revolution is rad,” according to a release from the book’s publisher, Happy Living Books. “I had been falling in love with skiing ever since attending UC Davis and coming up on day trips and such with my friends. I came to value the freedom of skiing over the rigidity of the gridiron,” Grant told Tahoe Weekly in an e-mail. Grant moved to Tahoe in 2009 and has lived in locations around Tahoe including stints in a van in the Squaw Valley parking lot and in a tent. “ ‘Snow Valley’ is a fictitious Squaw and places like Truckton and Nero and Lake Sur will feel familiar to our friends,” Grant said. “The story is not the story of KSL or Vail or something acute like that, rather an allegory of big guys taking over little guys, pertaining to the narrative of ‘many things coming to be owned by fewer entities,’ which goes against nature’s laws of balance.” | happyliving.com/books

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BFA Exhibit: Payton Roberts Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Nov. 29-Dec. 7

Payton Roberts’ work is a reflection of his transient life experiences and nostalgic encounters. His art takes a comedic view of life, while referencing pop culture, commercialism and consumerism. Reception Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist Talk at 5:30 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

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ARTISTS IN THE LOOKOUT The November show at the Plumas Arts Gallery in Quincy will feature artworks created by the 2018 Artists in the Lookout: Megan Gnekow, Lenora Herndon and Wendy Wayman. Each of these artists had a four-day stay at the top in the Black Mountain Lookout overlooking 200 square miles of forest at the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District. Gnekow spent one of the last weeks in June at the lookout to collect ideas, information and preliminary sketches for her book, “Wildlife and Wildflowers: A Plumas National Forest Coloring Book.” The book of drawings illustrates some of the flora and fauna and ecosystems present in the area around the Black Mountain Lookout. The coloring book will be available to view and purchase at the Plumas Arts Gallery. Herndon and Wayman spent their time in the lookout together with a residency that they planned as “Plein Air Par Deux.” They wanted to challenge the notion that aesthetic engagement with nature need be a solitary activity. The Black Mountain Lookout is situated on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District, 10 miles from State Route 395, near Milford. | plumasarts.org

Glenshire Open Studios Area venues | Truckee | Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Join an Open Studio tour of Glenshire artists featuring Sierra Essentials, Krista Tranquilla Studio, Eko Kreations, Brad Henry Pottery, Barbara Glynn Prodaniuk Ceramics, Penelope Prints and Eva Stramer Nichols. Details and map @GlenshireOpenStudios. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.| instagram.com

BFA Exhibit: Meiasha Gray

Untitled Lenora Herndon | Plumas Arts Gallery Holly ARTS

Tahoe Writers Works

North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Nov. 15-Dec. 31

Bona Fide Books Meyers | Nov. 27-Dec. 11

The T-Files: the Search for Tessie

Writing Series

Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Nov. 15-Jan. 6

Word After Word Books | Truckee | Nov. 28

Handmade gifts by local artisans to help fill holiday stockings. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

This exhibits presents the stories of monsters that have a significant history, passed down from indigenous peoples, medieval travelers or reputable explorers. Along the way, the museum invites visitors to join us in the search for Lake Tahoe’s own monster, Tahoe Tessie. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Atelier | Truckee | Nov. 20-Dec. 31

The group is open to all knitters, crocheters, loom artists every Tuesday. whatever your thread, you are welcome. This is a not a class, it’s a group intended for individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists. Bring a project or start a new one. 4-6 p.m. Free | (530) 386-2700, ateliertruckee.com

Gathering of Artists

So popular was the Lake among boaters that many local marinas partnered with some of the most prestigious builders in the country in order to satisfy the needs of the Tahoe boating community. This exhibition explores the special relationship between boats, buyers and Tahoe, and the people that brought them together. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Nov. 21-April 15

Gig Depio: Americana with Cadmium Orange

Author Talk with Joseph Flannery

Carson City Courthouse Gallery Carson City | Nov. 15-Jan. 31

The Capital City Arts Initiative “Americana with Cadmium Orange” by artist Gig Depio.“I was initially painting pictures of popular historic towns and landscapes of Nevada,” says Depio. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free | visitcarsoncity.com

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The El Dorado Arts Council is expanding their Veterans’ Voices Writing Workshop. The free, drop-in workshop is open to all veterans and all skill levels are encouraged. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free | (530) 295-3496, eldoradoartscouncil.org

Knitting Group

Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City | Nov. 15-Jan. 6

Join the regular writing series with rotating topics and themes with an emphasis on building a writing practice, improving craft and generating story ideas. 6-8 p.m. | wordafterwordbooks.com

Meiasha Gray is an artist who works mostly in the mediums of clay and photography. She reveals to the viewer the ephemeral textures of time and sound through a processed approach and handling of materials. Reception Dec. 6 5 to 7 p.m. with Artist Talk at 5:30 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 19-Dec. 3

Wolfdale’s | Tahoe City | Nov. 15-Dec. 31

Dealers of Dreams

An open workshop for writers of any genre. 6:30 p.m | (530) 600-4070, tahoewritersworks.com

Sierra Nevada College Incline Village | Dec. 6-10

Free Writing Workshop for Veterans

Andy Skaff exhibit Andy Skaff’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-filled, vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. His work ranges from classic, impressionist paintings to abstract distillations of familiar subjects. | askaff.com

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This free program offers artists the opportunity to meet other artists and work together in a shared studio space. Artists are invited to bring their latest projects to work on in shared studio space. On first and third Wednesdays. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

South Lake Tahoe Library South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 27

Writer Joseph Flannery shares his piece from the second book in the “Permanent Vacation Series.”“Permanent Vacation” explores even more stories from the people who have a deep connection to national parks. 6-7 p.m. Free | (530) 573-3185, facebook.com

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uch like everything else it’s ever done, Reno, Nev., has something of a renegade legacy when it comes to punk rock. It was the early 1980s when the Biggest Little City’s earliest progenitors of the loose, subversive, nonconformist array of genres started playing in garage bands and throwing underground house parties. This so-called golden age of Reno punk was led by 7Seconds who were one of the first groups to successfully collaborate with other up-and-coming bands of the time such as Minor Threat, Black Flag, The Descendants and Dead Kennedys. This month, the locally organized Humaniterrorist Record Collective celebrates its 13th anniversary with a two-day music festival at The Holland Project and the release of a compilation of 25 Reno bands covering 7Seconds songs entitled “Destroy All That Tradition.”

“I think Reno always was and will continue to be a great hotbed of creativity. I’m really proud of the artists who exist here and I think this project sort of shined a light on that fact for all of us.” –Clint Neuerburg “Whether you like them or not, you can’t deny that DIY culture in Reno owes that band a debt of gratitude,” says local musician Clint Neuerburg. “They were one of the first ones to put their name of the map and bring Reno to people’s attentions, at least in the punk world. For better or worse, a lot of what we have now probably wouldn’t exist in Reno if not for 7Seconds.” An inheritance that began with highschool delinquents scratching out handwritten letters to collectives in other cities in hopes of working together to plan tours and distribute records continues to flourish four decades later at venues such as The Holland Project, Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Shea’s Tavern and countless word-of-mouth Tuesday night-house and warehouse parties organized by those who keep the scene and spirit alive. Humaniterrorist began in 2005 as a loose affiliate of musical friends and has since release 30 records by various groups both long- and short-lived. The latest compilation was recorded over the course of three intense days at The Sound Saloon in Reno with each band reserving a threehour slot to lay down tracks. “It was really a marathon and it went on without a hitch,” says Neuerburg. “Everyone took it seriously and showed up ready to work. I couldn’t have been more proud of the musicians in our local scene.” As the sessions went on, a lot of people 30

ended up sticking around and singing background on each other’s songs. “It became like a big community handing out and having a good time with each other,” says Neuerburg. “Experiencing that sense of camaraderie is a testament to the spirit of punk rock.”

A COMMUNITY OF MISFITS Neuerburg was one of the first music program directors at The Holland Project when it opened in 2007. The creative vision for the all-ages music and arts initiative located on Vesta Street in midtown Reno is now curated by 23-year-old Brigdon Markward. “It’s not music that is necessarily commercial or written with this goal of getting on the radio or playing huge festivals, even through many of the bands now do that,” says Markward. “It’s more about moving forward with your art, creating it on your own and marketing it on your own.” As a small city in an isolated region, the Reno alternative music scene has a history of banding together to support each other in spite of any invisible lines. This has never been more evident than in the contemporary DIY scene where the tribal tendencies of the old-school punk scene have blurred into a society that thrives more on an unspoken code than any certain type of dress or musical taste. “It’s more about that original hardcore

ethos than any genre,” says Markward. “It’s about making a community that supports each other and opposed to getting violent and beating each other up and whatnot.” Although the “Destroy All That Tradition” is a tribute of sorts to the pioneering band that officially broke up in May after a 38-year run, it more importantly provides the perfect 2018 snapshot of the artistic community they helped form in dark basements and abandoned warehouses all those years ago. “I think Reno always was and will continue to be a great hotbed of creativity,” says Neuerburg. “I’ve been in touring bands since I was 17 years old and I think the bands here are as good or better than bands in most cities anywhere. I’m really proud of the artists who exist here and I think this project sort of shined a light on that fact for all of us.” The Humaniterrorist Record Collective 13th Anniversary Party is on Nov. 23 and 24. On Nov. 23, bands will perform throughout the day at Recycled Records. On Nov. 23 and 24, The Holland Project will host shows for all ages at 7 p.m. each night; tickets are $10 and proceeds will benefit The Holland Project. On Nov. 23, 40 Mile Saloon will host a free show for ages 21 and older. | humaniterrorist. tumblr.com 

Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 4x4x48 Music Video Challenge Reno, 6-7:30 p.m. Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Alpha Rhythm Kings Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7 p.m. Ms. Pat Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Be A Good Little Widow Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Fall Dance Festival Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, Reno, 8 p.m. Stampede Country Night Thursdays Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. The Wedding Singer Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 8 p.m. Deafheaven w/DIIV Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8 p.m. Steven Michael Quezada Pioneer Underground, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Jason King Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 16 | FRIDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Reel Rock 13 Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 6-11 p.m. Latin Dance Social Peppermill Casino, Reno, 7 p.m. Brother Dan Palmer Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 7 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Open Mic Night Art Truckee, Truckee, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ms. Pat Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 7:30 p.m. Be A Good Little Widow Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents Coomler Conducts Union Hall in MidTown, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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C A L E N D A R | N O V. 1 5 - D E C . 6 , 2 0 1 8 Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Fall Dance Festival Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, Reno, 8 p.m. Steel Rockin’ Karaoke Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m. Alpha Rhythm Kings Peppermill Casino, Reno, 8 p.m. The Wedding Singer Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Steven Michael Quezada Pioneer Underground, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Blasphemous Creation “Forsaken Dynasty” CD Release Show Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 9 p.m. Guest DJs St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m. Keith Shannon Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, 9 p.m. Easton Corbin Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Monthly Dinner Murder Mystery SureStay Plus Hotel, Reno, 5-9:15 p.m. Dinner & Dance Sierra Valley Grange Hall, Loyalton, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Dinner Murder Mystery Funtime Theater, Reno, 5:30 p.m. Royal Father Daughter Ball Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 6-9 p.m. Steven Michael Quezada Pioneer Underground, Reno, 6:30 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. Winterfest Concert with Oakland Jazz Choir Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Ms. Pat Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 7:30 p.m. Be A Good Little Widow Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Soul Kiss Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Whiskey Preachers Davidson’s Distillery, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Fate Awaits & Eden Sleeves Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ms. Pat Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m. Steven Michael Quezada Pioneer Underground, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Music Series Brewery Arts Center, Carson City

NOVEMBER 18 | SUNDAY Yule Steam Expo and Ball Wilbur D May Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 2 p.m. Be A Good Little Widow Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 2-4 p.m. The Wedding Singer Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 2 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra with Soloist Ruth Lenz Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 2-4 p.m. Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. For The Love Of Jazz presents Tamir Hendelman Trio University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Ms. Pat Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Karaoke with Rock Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Courtesy Reno Chamber Orchestra

The Reno Chamber Orchestra performs Mozart’s dramatic “Symphony No. 25” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” on Nov. 17 and 18 at Nightingale Concert Hall in Reno, Nev.

The Whiskey Preachers Sparks Lounge, Sparks, 9 p.m. Ms. Pat Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. WuKi and Nitti Gritti at 1Up 1up, Reno, 10 p.m. Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 17 | SATURDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Yule Steam Expo and Ball Wilbur D May Center, Reno, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. The Ascension Tour with Danielle Egnew Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 1-4 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 2 p.m. Fall Dance Festival Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, Reno, 2 p.m. Dueling Divas - Artists in Concert St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Reno, 4-6 p.m.

An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Reno Chamber Orchestra with Soloist Ruth Lenz Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Fall Dance Festival Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, Reno, 8 p.m. Lady & The Tramps Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m. Alpha Rhythm Kings Peppermill Casino, Reno, 8 p.m. The Wedding Singer Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 8 p.m. Sammy: Celebrate the Legacy MontBleu Resort Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. The Young Dubliners The Saint, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

L Cubed: Look Lunch Listen Concert Series University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 12 p.m. Wednesday Workshops The Potentialist Workshop, Reno, 6-9 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Saints and Sinners Wednesday Night Blues Syndicate The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Wacky Wednesday Karaoke Reno Pizza Baron, Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. WONGO 1up, Reno, 10 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

NOVEMBER 22 | THURSDAY 4th Annual Harvest of Hope Thanksgiving for the Homeless Merry War Theatre Group, Reno, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Brother Dan Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 5-9 p.m. Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

NOVEMBER 19 | MONDAY Magic Fusion starring Taylor Hughes The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7-8:15 p.m.

NOVEMBER 20 | TUESDAY Ross Lewis Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life, Carson City, 6:30 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. University of Nevada, Reno Fall Choral Concert St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Reno, 7:30 p.m. University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. An evening with the TCT Improv Troupe Art Truckee, Truckee, 7:30-9 p.m. Walter Hong/Jackson Perdue Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

NOVEMBER 21 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. DISCO’s Wii Wednesday Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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O’REILLY

& THE OLD SOUL ORCHESTRA Nov. 16 | 10 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. SANTA CRUZ QUARTET Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra have been garnering well-deserved attention lately with their all-out performances featuring pristine, emotional vocals and virtuoso musicianship. It’s like old-school Ray Lamontagne with just the right dose of cabin-band acid jazz. | crystalbaycasino.com

TODD RUNDGREN NEO-FOLK

Danny O’Connor

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CLASSIC ROCK

Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. WHEN HE’S NOT BANGING on the drum all day, odd-rock legend Todd Rundgren plays his slew of hits spanning five decades. Get ready for an unpredictable evening with him at Harrah’s in South Shore. Fun fact: Rundgren raised the baby (actress Liv Tyler) that his girlfriend, 1974 Playboy model Bebe Buell, had after a fling with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. | caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe

JONNY

Daniella Hovsepian

LANG

BLUES

Dec. 1 | 8 p.m. MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. FARGO, N.D., BLUES guitar prodigy Jonny Lang is aging like a fine wine. He’ll be in South Lake with his 1972 Fender Telecaster Thinline and a phenomenal backup band in tow. | montbleuresort.com 32

Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Stampede Country Night Thursdays Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion starring David Goldrake The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9-10:15 p.m. Gary Douglas Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

NOVEMBER 23 | FRIDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Guess Who Boomtown Casino, Reno, 6 p.m. Brother Dan Palmer Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 7 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, 7-11 p.m. Fresh Bakin’ & Shlump & Eazybaked The BlueBird Nightclub, Reno, 7 p.m. The Nutcracker Ballet Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7-9 p.m. Abbacadabra Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Lindsey Stirling Reno Ballroom, Reno, 8 p.m. TA TÌNH Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8-10:30 p.m. Finding Neverland Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 8 p.m. Parfumerie Theatre Palisades, Pacific, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Steve Hytner Reno Tahoe Comedy, Reno, 8:30 p.m.

Eazybaked & Shlump The Bluebird, Reno, 9 p.m. Guest DJs St James Infirmary, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Shlump Hyperspace Tour The BlueBird Nightclub, Reno, 9 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

YOUNG DUBLINERS

THE

CELTIC ROCK

NOVEMBER 24 | SATURDAY

Nov. 17 | 8:30 p.m. | The Saint | Reno, Nev.

True Willie - A Salute to Willie Nelson MontBleu Resort Casino, Stateline, 12 a.m. Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft Fair Reno/Sparks Indian Colony Gym Reno, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Finding Neverland Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 2 p.m. I Dont Know How but They Found Me Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 6 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, 7-11 p.m. SoMo Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, 7 p.m. The Nutcracker Ballet Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7-9 p.m. Waterparks, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, Super Whatevr, Nick Gray, De’Wayne Jackson Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 7 p.m. Abbacadabra Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Joe Bonamassa Reno Events Center, Reno, 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Dana Carvey Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, 8 p.m. Cam On Tinh Yeu Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Mo’z Motley Blues Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m.

THE LOS ANGELES-BASED Irishmen of The Young Dubliners deliver a highenergy performance that sounds as if Pearl Jam and The Chieftains got together for a cup of U2. | thesaintreno.com

“IT’S A

WONDERFUL LIFE”

THEATER

Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Community Arts Center | Truckee Dec. 18 Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley LOCAL ACTORS OF ALL ages from Truckee Community Theater perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio play and “A Christmas Chaos.” Act One is based on the classic holiday movie staged as a live radio broadcast. Act Two is a hilarious backstage comedy, the Christmas chaos, that pokes fun at “A Christmas Carol” and everything that can go wrong with a theatrical production. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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MICHAEL BOLTON

Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Steve Hytner Reno Tahoe Comedy, Reno, 8:30 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mark Farina 1up, Reno, 10 p.m. New Wave Crave Crystal Bay, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 219 Boys, Grensta, Tombz, Kendoll, and Stranger The BlueBird Nightclub, Reno, 10 p.m. Jay Leno Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, 11:35 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

Nov. 30 | 9 p.m. Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. GRAMMY-AWARD-WINNING vocalist Michael Bolton brings his one-of-a-kind voice and gentle humanity to Reno for a special night of his greatest hits and holiday music. | grandsierraresort.com

THE

TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYS WITH DAVID GRISMAN

NOVEMBER 25 | SUNDAY Finding Neverland Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 1 p.m. Nativity Tableau Covenant Presbyterian Church, Reno, 5-6:30 p.m. The Nutcracker Ballet Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City, 7-9 p.m. The Laugh Factory Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Karaoke with Rock Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Streets of Truckee Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee

NOVEMBER 26 | MONDAY Red Dog Open Mic Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, 7-10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 27 | TUESDAY Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life, Carson City, 6:30 p.m. Youth Orchestra Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 7 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Buddy Emmer and guest Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 28 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. DISCO’s Wii Wednesday Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. L Cubed: Look Lunch Listen Concert Series University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 12 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Alchemist Theatre presents “The Bridge” Center for Spiritual Living, Reno, 7:30-9 p.m. Saints and Sinners Wednesday Night Blues Syndicate The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Wacky Wednesday Karaoke Reno Pizza Baron, Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 29 | THURSDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jason King Boomtown Casino, Verdi, 6-10 p.m. Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Backcountry Film Festival Patagonia Outlet, Reno, 7-10 p.m. Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir’s “Magnificat” St. Patrick’s Church, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Stampede Country Night Thursdays Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 30 | FRIDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sparks Annual Hometown Christmas Celebration Victorian Square, Reno, 6:30-7 p.m. Brother Dan Palmer Washoe Camp Saloon, New Washoe City, 7 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, 7-11 p.m. “Mary Poppins, Jr.” Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7 p.m. Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir’s “Magnificat” St. Patrick’s Church, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Golden Girls Live: Holiday Special Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30 p.m.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Nevada Chamber Opera Fall Presentation Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rodney Carrington Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. George Cole Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30 p.m. Snakeboy Johnson Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Reverse The Cycle Davidson’s Distillery, Reno, 9 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Riot Ten The Bluebird, Reno, 10 p.m. Michael Bolton Grand Sierra Resort, Reno It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play & A Christmas Chaos Truckee Community Theater, Truckee

DECEMBER 1 | SATURDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spirit of the Season Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 2 p.m. “Mary Poppins, Jr.” Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 2 p.m. “Peanutcracker” Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 2-3 p.m. “Peanutcracker” Carson City Community Center, Carson City, 4-5 p.m. Sparks Annual Hometown Christmas Celebration Victorian Square, Reno, 6:30-7 p.m. Live Music Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, 7-11 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

BLUEGRASS

Dec. 1 | 9 p.m. Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. THE FIRST FAMILY of bluegrass, The Travelin’ McCourys, returns to Crystal Bay, this time with special guest David Grisman. Dawg, as he’s affectionately known, has been a fixture in the contemporary bluegrass scene since the 1960s, playing with everyone from Peter Rowan to Jerry Garcia and the honorable elder McCoury, Del. The after party is with Portland jamgrassers, Cascade Crescendo. | crystalbaycasino.com

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

Bohemian Rhapsody Nov. 15

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Nov. 16-Dec. 6

Warp Wave’s Range of Mystery Dec. 7

The Movie to Keep Squaw True Dec. 8-9

Free Solo Dec. 8-13

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Holiday celebrations start early in the Tahoe Sierra from holiday concerts to musical productions, there’s something for all ages. Here’s a look at some Courtesy Sierra Nevada Ballet

of the best holiday events in the next few weeks. For holiday craft shows and tree lightings, see the Events Calendar in this edition. For a complete list, visit TheTahoeWeekly.com and click on Event Calendar. “Every Christmas Story Ever Told”

“Spirit of the Season”

Nov. 23-Dec. 16 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev. Written by John Alvarez, Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, John K. Alvarez, Michael Carleton and Will Knapp, and directed by Libby Bakke, this play is just what the title says it is and more. | renolittletheater.org

Dec. 1 & 2 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Reno Philharmonic Orchestra delights audiences with this annual tradition. Dr. Jason Alteri leads with the renowned orchestra, Reno Phil Chorus, the Santa Tappers, singers, student performers and Santa Claus. | renophil.com

Hometowne Christmas Parade

“Peanutcracker” Dec. 1 & Dec. 10 | Area venues The traditional holiday story of Clara, the Nutcracker and seven headed Rat King, and the Kingdom of Sweets will be brought to the stage in Sierra Nevada Ballet’s “Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell.” Performances are Dec. 1 at the Carson City Community Center and Dec. 10 at the Pioneer Center in Reno, Nev. | sierranevadaballet.org

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. This Northern Nevada tradition features marching bands, Christmas costumes, adorable animals and festive floats all representing “A Season of Giving.” The parade starts at 1 p.m. | cityofsparks.us

Christmas Holidays in Genoa Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | Genoa, Nev. Enjoy Christmas caroling, Genoa Tree Lighting and visit with Santa’s, holiday refreshments and more on Nov. 30. Kids can join Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. | genoanevada.org

Holiday Shows Nov. 30-Dec. 2 & Dec. 18 Community Arts Center | Truckee Celebrate the holidays with Truckee Community Theater. The holiday shows are “It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio play and “A Christmas Chaos.” | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Hometowne Christmas Parade Dec. 1 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. This Northern Nevada tradition features marching bands, Christmas costumes, adorable animals and festive floats. The parade starts at 1 p.m. | cityofsparks.us

Parade of Lights Dec. 1 | Carson City, Nev. The annual parade offers floats, marching bands, color guard and a special guest from the North Pole. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and goes along State Route 395 from Heritage Park to Minden Park. The theme is Santa’s Workshop. | visitcarsonvalley.org 34

Christmas on the Comstock Dec. 1-31 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. Celebrate Christmas as they did in the 19th Century in this month-long celebration. Historic Virginia City hosts a Sierra Concert with the Comstock Cowboys at Piper’s Opera House, the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Parade of Lights, photos with Santa and V&T Candy Cane Express. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

“Siamsa: A Celtic Christmas” Dec. 6 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. An enchanting holiday celebration for the entire family, featuring stunning Irish dance and music. SIAMSA (pronounced Shimsa) meaning to celebrate (Gaelic), tells the story of a girl in search of the “Candle in the Window,” the light that represents the true meaning of Christmas. | grandsierraresort.com n

“Mary Poppins, Jr.” Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 7 p.m. Blues Brothers Benefit Concert Art Truckee, Truckee, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Golden Girls Live: Holiday Special Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Nevada Chamber Opera Fall Presentation Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Carson Comedy Club Carson Nugget, Carson City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Jonny Lang MontBleu Resort, Stateline, 8 p.m. Brian Regan Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 8 p.m. Bhad Bhabie Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, Reno, 8 p.m. Musicole Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. George Cole Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8:30 p.m. Snakeboy Johnson Bar of America, Truckee, 9-10 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. The Travelin’ McCourys with David Grisman Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9:30 p.m. DJ Show Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play & A Christmas Chaos Truckee Community Theater, Truckee

DECEMBER 2 | SUNDAY Spirit of the Season Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, 2 p.m. “Mary Poppins, Jr.” Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, 2 p.m. Golden Girls Live: Holiday Special Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 2 p.m. Nevada Chamber Opera Fall Presentation Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 2 p.m. Christmas on the Comstock Concert in the Sierras Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City, 5 p.m. Kate Quigley Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Silver Talon, Speedclaw, Ozymandias Shea’s Tavern, Reno, 8 p.m. An Evening At the Improv Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Karaoke with Rock Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 9 p.m. It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play & A Christmas Chaos Truckee Community Theater, Truckee

DECEMBER 4 | TUESDAY Canyon Jam/Open Mic Living the Good Life, Carson City, 6:30 p.m. Conner Youngblood The Saint, Reno, 7 p.m.

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DECEMBER 5 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. L Cubed: Look Lunch Listen Concert Series University of Nevada Reno, Reno, 12 p.m. Nigel St. Hubbins MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7-10 p.m. Eddie Ifft Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Golden Girls Live: Holiday Special Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Saints and Sinners Wednesday Night Blues Syndicate The Saint, Reno, 8 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Wacky Wednesday Karaoke Reno Pizza Baron, Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Streets of Truckee Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee

DECEMBER 6 | THURSDAY Live Music Glen Eagles, Carson City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Line Dancing Hellfire Saloon, Reno, 6:30-9 p.m. DJ Trivia MidTown Wine Bar, Reno, 7 p.m. Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Tahoe Truckee High School, Truckee, 7-9 p.m. Eddie Ifft Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Free Radicals and Lab 2 Fall Concert Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Golden Girls Live: Holiday Special Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, Reno, 7:30 p.m. The 39 Steps Restless Artists Theatre, Sparks, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Every Christmas Story Ever Told! Reno Little Theater, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Siamsa - A Celtic Christmas Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Wonderland Sessions Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, Sparks, 8 p.m. Stampede Country Night Thursdays Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Karaoke The Pointe, Reno, 8:30 p.m. Karaoke 5 Star Saloon, Reno, 9 p.m. Laugh Factory Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno

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The group that brought the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema to Tahoe City is part of a new partnership that is opening the Tahoe Tap Haus in the former Tahoe Mountain Brewery space in the Cobblestone Center. The Tahoe Tap Haus will open in December and will feature eight craft beers on tap, and serve wine and pub food including burgers, sandwiches, steak and shepherd’s pie. The Tahoe Tap Haus will focus on sustainable and local ingredients, and will feature a movie theater menu with items that can be enjoyed at the Tahoe Art Haus. The restaurant is excited to bring on Chef Chris Taylor, who was the executive sous chef at Homewood Mountain Resort and West Shore Café. The Tahoe Tap Haus mission is to be a gathering place for the community and a source for good food. | tahoetaphaus.com

Alibi will be offering an expanded beer selection, inventive cocktails, an exciting food menu, an outdoor patio, family-friendly atmosphere, live music and events, along with plenty of parking and larger restrooms at the new location at 931 Tahoe Blvd. The Incline Village brewery will remain open, as well, as its current location with limited times that it will be open to the public. Alibi also has the Truckee Public House in downtown Truckee. | Alibi Ale Works on Facebook CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

he yellowed leaves of the aspens flutter in the fall winds. Fields of dried mule ears crunch under foot and there is a chill in the morning air. Tahoe’s changing seasons are one of the reasons it is a premier destination location and autumn is a grand time to be here with an awe-inspiring array of colorful foliage that dress our community in a cloak of beautiful yellows and oranges. Fall is also synonymous with Thanksgiving and a time for family and friends to gather and be thankful. Many of us concur the best part of Thanksgiving is leftovers. The aroma of turkey roasting and pies baking create lasting memories for young and old alike. According to the National Turkey Federation, 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving. In addition 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed on this day

The average American consumes approximately a whopping 4,500 calories at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

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(try Chef Smitty’s Pumpkin Pie recipe in this edition). The average American consumes approximately a whopping 4,500 calories at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It takes about 10 hours to burn off this holiday meal. Some families eat an early afternoon dinner and come back to pick up where they left off after the tryptophan has worn off. It’s not necessarily the turkeys fault; that post-meal crash is most likely from carbohydraterich foods and alcohol consumption.

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loves the morning-after stuffing sandwich. He adds cranberry sauce and a bit of turkey on doughy white bread with a smear of mayonnaise.

TURKEY SOUP Turkey soup is one of the ultimate uses for leftover turkey. Once the meat has been removed from the bird, throw the carcass in a large stockpot of water, add a large onion, carrots, celery, some spices and simmer to create a delicious turkey soup. My friend Karen Barchas makes a fabulous kale, white bean and turkey soup, My favorite kitchen appliance that I can’t live without is the Instant Pot, which is what I use to make soup.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI And who can resist a fresh-baked turkey pot pie? Turkey Tetrazzini is a delectable use of turkey leftovers, diced turkey swimming in a mushroom, butter cream and Parmesan sauce with a dash of wine or sherry and baked or served over pasta. Try the recipe at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Local Flavor.

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One of my favorite day-after leftover meals is also a heartfelt memory. When I was young I’d wake up at my grandmother’s house and pad into her kitchen to make a stuffing sandwich: buttery bread stuffing sandwiched between two slices of white bread with a tad of warm gravy and a slice of turkey. It turns out I am not the only one who enjoys bread on bread. Truckee chiropractor Walter Lightner is also someone who

Recently I struck up a conversation with an airport shuttle driver and she chirped out her day-after-Thanksgiving leftover favorite: “We make tortitas.” Her family version includes sliced turkey, layered in a tortilla with some shredded cheese and folded twice into a triangle, dipped in egg and fried in a pan with a touch of oil — although I think everything is better with butter. This will be on my list to experiment with.

Let us not forget leftover pie for breakfast as a morning appetizer while waiting for mashed potato cakes to fry up in butter. There are just so many creative things to do with Thanksgiving leftovers. Enjoy the upcoming holiday and don’t forget to tag us and let us know what your favorite Thanksgiving leftover is. 

TURKEY, KALE AND BEAN SOUP From the kitchen for Karen Barchas 3 T olive oil 1 C onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 stalks celery, chopped 4 C broth chicken or vegetable 10 C kale, chopped stems removed 2-3 C leftover turkey, diced or shredded 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 2 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 t salt 1 t black pepper 1 t chopped fresh rosemary 1 T red wine vinegar

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot, medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery, and sauté until tender. Stir in garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add 3 cups of broth and kale and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until kale is tender about 8-10 minutes. Add 1 can of cannellini beans and remaining cup of broth into a blender and blend until smooth. Add pureed bean mixture, remaining cannellini beans and black beans to soup. Bring to a boil reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add turkey, spices and vinegar and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot with warm sourdough. 35

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Art of Mixology The Ritz-Carlton | Truckee | Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2 This entertaining, educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers. 4-5 p.m. $60 | ritzcarlton.com

Wine Wednesdays The Loft | South Lake Tahoe | Nov. 21

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Firestone Walker Brewing Company tasting The Lodge | Truckee | Nov. 30

Sample beer selections, then stick around for discounts on Firestone Walker beers all night. Open to adults age 21+. 5-6:30 p.m. Free | tahoedonner.com

Third Thursday Tasting The Pour House | Truckee | Nov. 15

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Stroll along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District for a wine tasting. Strollers and pets are not advised because of large crowds. 2-5 p.m. $20 | renoriver.org

October Wine Walk Carson City | Dec. 1

Stroll Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine poured from more than 35 locations. 1-5 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com

Toy Drive Spaghetti Dinner Loyalton | Dec. 1

Join a benefit spaghetti Dinner at the Golden West Restaurant for a toy drive. Bring a new or gently used toy for free dinner. 5 p.m. | (530) 993-4467, sierracountychamber.com

Winter Gathering Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village | Dec. 1

Escape with a French-inspired Winter Gathering in the Prim Library. The reception is at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Wear festive attire. Tickets (775) 881-7523 or adabrowska@sierranevada. edu. $125 | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

FiftyFifty Eclipse Release Party Reno Onesie Crawl Downtown Reno | Reno | Nov. 17

Leave your pants at home because the Reno Onesie Crawl is the most comfortable night you’ll ever have out partying. 8 p.m. | crawlreno.com

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee | Dec. 6

Enjoy tastings of 2018 and previous years, plus other 50/50 projects, commemorative bottle of Eclipse and beer-inspired appetizers. 5-11 p.m. $95 | brownpapertickets.com

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rom fresh, flexible and fun to complex, rich and sophisticated — Sauvignon Blanc is the grape that can go from hiking boots to heels like no other. Until recently, Sauvignon Blanc had fallen out of favor for many reasons — some valid and some unfair. But I addressed that in a recent column on this chameleon’s quality rise (visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read “New California Quality Stars”). What we will look at here is the story of a grape that covers the wide world of wine in location, style and price. Let’s start with the obvious — namely, that New Zealand delivers super energetic, lime-citrus-filled Sauvignon Blancs for a song like no one’s business. Knowledgeable wine mouths are watering just reading this paragraph. While the complexity level certainly varies, they are almost always tasty, refreshing and affordable. About as opposite on the spectrum from New Zealand as one could get is Sauvignon Blanc’s high-rent district of Bordeaux. In addition to price, which can reach $1,000 per bottle — yes there are four zeros — Classic White Bordeaux is also a polar opposite in style with greater grape ripeness, extensive barrel aging, body richness and profiles of vanilla

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weedy, there are also wonderful examples from the sunshine state. Quality California Sauvignon Blancs are diverse and not easily pigeonholed and these variations come from diverse terroirs, clonal selections and winemaking techniques. As with Cabernet, Napa looks to Bordeaux for the prototype. They offer high ripeness, tropical fruit profiles and a propensity for barrel aging. Sonoma is also a haven for quality Sauvignon Blanc with producers allocating top vineyards and winemaking to wines that deliver both freshness and complexity.

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way around specific producers, you can sample a classic for less than $30. This last note is important because most modern White Bordeaux is grown and made more in the Kiwi way, which while a nice quaff, is nothing like the classics. The other classic French version comes from the communes of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé in the heart of the Loire Valley. These are searing laser beams of mineral and acid, absolute pure expressions of their limestone soils born millions of years ago from ancient oceans. From the magical land of Napa Valley arises Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc, which is now the highest-priced wine in all of California at an average of more than $6,000 per bottle. Other than buyer hubris, there is absolutely no explanation, so let’s just move on from this anomaly. Although California produces a significant amount of truly mediocre Sauvignon Blanc that ranges from insipid to

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The leftover cheese mix is great as a sandwich spread or cracker dip, but you also can use it for pasta. a bunch of cutting blades — or just use a fork. Also, be sure to add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time because you want just enough to hold the dough together. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least a half hour before you roll it out. So, if you’re looking for that great traditional holiday dessert to finish off your Thanksgiving or winter holiday dinner, get yourself a sweet pumpkin and give this recipe a try. Happy Thanksgiving. 

The first thing you want to do is get a pumpkin. Let’s face it, the one you carved and had a candle in for weeks isn’t going to cut it. In picking out a pumpkin, you want to look for one that is on the smaller side. The large pumpkins used for contests, carvings and decorations are bland and you would be better off using a butternut squash. It’s true, if you are in a pinch, you can substitute butternut squash for the pumpkin. The pumpkin I used was a green one that looked like a cross between a pumpkin and an acorn squash, but the smaller orange ones also are great. Choose a pumpkin that is about 6 to 8 inches in diameter. These are the ones that are the sweetest and have the most flavor. As for the rest of the ingredients, the only one that I think makes a difference is the nutmeg. Freshly grated nutmeg has about 1 billion tons more flavor than the ground nutmeg in the plastic container. Forgive the exaggeration, but using freshly grated nutmeg really does make a difference Use a basic pie crust recipe and remember, the more you work pie dough the tougher it gets. Use a couple knives or hand pastry blender, which is just a handle with

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Cut the butter into small pieces and using a fork or pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour and salt. Use a chilled bowl because the dough will come out better if everything is cold. Work the butter into the flour mixture until it appears course and crumbly. Sprinkle the water over the dough 1 tablespoon at a time until you can form the dough into a ball. Be gentle and try to work the dough as little as possible. When it can form a ball, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Roll the ball out on a cold surface dusted with flour to about 1/8-inch thick and line a 9-inch pie pan with it.

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