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2017 Tahoe-Reno Golf Guide

From the outdoor good times at SnowGlobe to the Nevada Chamber Music Festival featuring world-class artists, to the sultry Latin Dance Festival and the Reno Wine Walk (featuring Ugly Sweaters for extra fun in December) to Snowshoe Dinner Tours at Alpine Meadows and The Great Ski Race, Tahoe Music & Festivals is a great resource for planning your winter fun for the next few months. n

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Cairns dot the shoreline along Commons Beach in Tahoe City. | Katherine E. Hill

ATTRACTIONS Cave Rock

East Shore

Kings Beach

North Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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

Donner Summit

North Tahoe Arts Center

Truckee

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

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

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

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

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. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

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

Truckee

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

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

High Camp

Vikingsholm Castle

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

Olympic Valley

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

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

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly BASE DEPTH:

33”

Squaw Valley BASE DEPTH:

Emerald Bay

Reports taken on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017

Mt. Rose Ski Area BASE DEPTH:

18”-36”

31”

Kirkwood Mountain Resort BASE DEPTH:

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Natural rim 6,223’

38”

Sugar Bowl BASE DEPTH:

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

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

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

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

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

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

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th Century and a pair of 8-footlong skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

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

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591

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

Tahoe City

Old Jail Museum

10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot) (530) 587-8808

Truckee

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

Olympic Museum

Tahoe City

Truckee

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

Tahoe Maritime Museum

100 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900

Truckee

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

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe Olympic Valley

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

35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road (530) 587-3558

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Elevation: 6,228.04 | Elevation in 2016: 6,222.70

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TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Tahoe City

SNO-PARKS

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

SQUAW CREEK

DIAMOND PEAK

Incline Village

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Olympic Valley SQUAW VALLEY

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS

MT. ROSE

RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

DONNER SKI RANCH

ROYAL GORGE

SKY TAVERN

SODA SPRINGS

CLAIR TAPPAAN

BOREAL

Reno & Sparks

TAHOE DONNER

AUBURN SKI TRAINING CENTER

Eagle Rock

NEVADA NORDIC

Glenbrook

Carson City

Volume: 39 trillion gallons There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

Emerald Bay

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Cascade Lake

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

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Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Fannette Island

South Lake Tahoe

Stateline HEAVENLY

CAMP RICHARDSON

Fallen Leaf Lake

BIJOU PARK / LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Meyers

LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

FREEL PEAK

ECHO LAKES

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.

Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually Kirkwood

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

HOPE VALLEY

Markleeville

KIRKWOOD

LAKE TAHOE

How the lake was formed

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

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

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 69.2 in 2016. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

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

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

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his winter the program now known as Achieve Tahoe celebrates its 50th anniversary for providing adaptive sports programs to people with disabilities. It was started in 1967 by Jim Winthers, a World War II veteran and ski school director. His desire was to use skiing as a way to help Vietnam veterans learn how to cope with injuries they had sustained in the war. Last year, 650 people enjoyed more than 2,000 days of instruction with Achieve Tahoe and for many, that first time gliding down a mountain covered with snow was a dream come true. “We build health, confidence and independence for people with disabilities,” says Haakon Lang-Ree, Achieve Tahoe’s executive director. “Our goal is for students to reach the highest level of independence that each person can reach.” When students arrive at the Achieve Tahoe facility at Alpine Meadows, there are a range of options available from

EVERY MONDAY

Silver Ski Clinics Mount Rose

The Silver Ski Clinics, for ages 50 and older, are every Monday throughout the season at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Meet in Timbers in the Main Lodge at 9 a.m. for a tech talk and coffee. The group clinic is from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. No clinic Dec. 25. | skirose.com

Free play Truckee

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

EVERY TUESDAY

Season-long lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area offers intermediate skate ski lessons on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. Free with a trail pass or season pass. | tahoexc.org

“ They often talk about what people with disabilities can’t do. But to see someone independently do it. That is a big thing. For me it has been hugely rewarding.” –Scott Behrens sit skis and mono skis to a variety of other devices that can be used to fit each student’s needs. Participants can go for a half-day or full-day lesson with at least one or two instructors. Each lesson is private and begins at The Subway chair, located right outside the facility. People come to Achieve Tahoe with a range of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, vision impairment, Down syndrome and those caused from brain or spinal injuries. “Each person has unique characteristics. We look at each individual and figure out the best plan for that person,” says Achieve Tahoe program director Michael Hunter. According to Lang-Ree, “We access what their goal and vision is to make the experience something they can appreciate. For some, getting out the door and getting on the snow may be success. For others, the sky is the limit.” In addition, Achieve Tahoe also hosts military camps for wounded vets. During the four- to five-day camps, the vets not only ski and snowboard, but also take a shot at laser biathlon and snowmobiling. “We are hoping they get an experience that will help them get back into society. We hope it is something they can continue to pursue with their family,” says Lang-Ree. Hunter adds, “We are really trying to break down barriers at the camps. Hopefully, it is community building and relationship saving. We’ve had several 8

couples say that it has saved their marriage.” Pam King is one of the 200 volunteers who work with Achieve Tahoe. She has participated in both the ski program, as well as the summer program at Donner Lake where participants kayak, paddleboard, tube and canoe. “Every disability and every experience is different,” says King. “You use different techniques to motivate people. It is very rewarding to be part of their special day.” Scott Behrens came to the program through his son Bryan and the generosity of his friend Steve Berardo, an Achieve Tahoe volunteer. Bryan has cerebral palsy and Berardo sponsored his first lesson and got the ball rolling. “Steve kept the wheels turning for two years, but then had a back injury and

couldn’t coach anymore. I was skiing with Bryan, so I volunteered,” says Behrens. Behrens initial motivation when he became an instructor last year was to get Bryan skiing so well that the family of five could ski together. While his teaching is bringing Bryan closer to that goal, Behrens is also finding fulfillment in helping all of his other students. “It was really a positive experience offering people opportunities to do things they haven’t done before. I had a student with cerebral palsy and we found the means for him to ski independently. He got to be able to ski and he had that twinkle in his eyes,” says Behrens. Behrens remembers an older woman with multiple sclerosis. She had never skied before, but he was able to get her out on the snow in a special walker/ski combination. “She was able to glide for the first time in her life,” Behrens says. “The next day was one of the nastiest days of the winter; I thought she wouldn’t come, but there she was ahead of schedule with the biggest smile on her face. She skied in the gusty winds and cold blowing snow and was ecstatic.” “They often talk about what people with disabilities can’t do. But to see someone independently do it. That is a big thing. For me it has been hugely rewarding,” says Behrens. Achieve Tahoe is a nonprofit organization that survives on the support of those who participate, as well as through fundraising, donations, volunteers and sponsorships. Major fundraisers in 2018 include the Ability Bash on Feb. 10 and the Ability Challenge on April 14, Squaw Valley Art, Wine and Music on July 14 and 15, and Foam Fest on Sept. 1. 

Preschoolers wanted Kings Beach

For more information, visit achievetahoe.org.

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

Let’s hear it for moms Kings Beach

Mom’s Café is every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at North Tahoe Family Resource Center. Meet other moms, get help with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum concerns, infant nutrition and infant care. Groups in English and Spanish. | northtahoefrc.org

Toddler Time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts summer Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Babes in Bookland Truckee

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

Story time Zephyr Cove, Nev.

The Zephyr Cove Library hosts a children’s story time every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and coloring. | (775) 588-6411

Read together Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

December 7-20, 2017

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Deep ‘n’ Daring

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of Deep ‘n’ Daring events. Support the groom Incline Village, Nev. This winter, Nevada Nordic is preparing to groom a cross-country ski trail at Mountain Golf Course. The course will be narrow, 8- to 10-feet wide, and designed to ensure no adverse impact on the fairways. The organization is looking for financial support to purchase a small SnowCAT to groom trails after heavy Sierra storms. One has been found with a trailer and the cost is $27,300. With an additional $2,500, the track-setter for classic tracks can be purchased, too. Nevada Nordic’s board has agreed to match the first $10,000 of donations. The nonprofit organization also intends to use this equipment at the Mount Rose area once it has secured the appropriate permits. Donations by check can be mailed to Nevada Nordic, P.O. Box 5406, Incline Village, NV 89450. Credit card donations can be made online. | nevadanordic.org

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Snowboard shorts Tahoe City Warp Wave is back this year with a collection of six short snowboarding films shot around the world including Tahoe, Switzerland, Scotland, Japan and Chile for the Board the World Film Festival. The movie stars Danny Davis, Eric Messier, Jeremy Jones, Nick Russel, Johnny Brady and more from the Tahoe-based production company. The festival comes to Tahoe Art Haus on Dec. 8. Watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | warpwave.com

Mountain bike flick showing Tahoe City Specialized and 2F0 present “Motive,” a film my Mind Spark Cinema and The Coastal Crew, with a Tahoe showing on Dec. 11 at Tahoe Art Haus in Tahoe City. Motive is a film that delves into the minds of those who stamp his or her own distinctive style on mountain biking. What puts the fire in the belly of these riders and drives them to ride the way they do? Leading up to the premiere, checking into each installment featured here gives fans a glimpse of what, and who’s, to come. Read more and watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | thecoastalcrew.com

Beacon practice Tahoe City Alpenglow Sports hosts a free Community Avalanche Beacon Seminar and Practice Session at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park Sports on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. for a night of avalanche safety training. This event will help attendees better understand avalanche beacon function and the recent technological advancements of these vital back-country tools. The event will begin with an outdoor component that will cover both basic and multiple burial scenarios, as well as overarching safety themes. During this handson practice, Alpenglow Sports will have

a small fleet of beacons on hand for practice, and knowledgeable experts will be available to teach proper avalanche beacon usage. Or, bring beacons to practice with, along with a headlamp, warm clothing and dress for winter conditions. | alpenglowsports.com

Wax dem skis, boards Soda Springs Boreal Mountain Resort announces its winter events. Expression Session #1 is on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. The Burton Qualifier is on Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. The Airblaster Board Games are Feb. 24, 2018 at 9 a.m. The Boreal Banked Slalom is from March 10 to 11. The Tim Sims Retro Worlds is from March 24 to 25. It’s Tits is on April 7 at 1 p.m. | Boreal Mountain on Facebook

Climbing takes center stage Reno, Nev. The Reel Rock 12 film tour comes to Cargo on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. featuring five new short films that will deliver heartthumping action, big laughs and pure inspiration. Featuring Margo Hayes, the first woman to climb 5.15; Brad Gobright, an up-andcoming free soloist with a donut addiction; and more. This year’s featured films include “Break on Through,” “Above the Sea,” “Safety Third” and “Stumped.” Tickets are $15. Read more and watch the trailers at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | reelrocktour.com

Women’s avalanche class Olympic Valley Women, ages 14 and older, interested in snow and avalanche safety in and out of bounds and who enjoy a good time for a good cause can attend a S A.F.E. A.S. Clinic on Dec. 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Squaw Valley. The Intro to Avalanche and FUNraiser Day offers classroom and on-snow training, morning yoga, healthy lunch, aprés party and raffle. There will also be a special guest professional snowboarder joining in. Participants are asked to provide her own avalanche beacon, shovel, probe and backpack. The cost is $140 for adults and $110 for students. A portion of the proceeds go to local charities. | squawalpine.com

Runs of fun to come Sparks, Nev. Get in shape and mark your calendars for this fun run in downtown Reno: Santa Dash on Dec. 16. | Register crawlreno.com

EXPLORE THE BACK COUNTRY Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers many upcoming clinics and workshops for guests who want to enhance his or her skiing experience. E:K (Expedition: Kirkwood) Masters Program is a mid-week social program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for passholders age 50 and older. It is offered on Dec. 13 and 27, Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 14 and Feb. 28, March 7 and March 21, and April 4, 2018. E:K AIARE Level 1 is a three-day introduction course to avalanche phenomena. Ongoing sessions will be offered throughout the winter from Dec. 15 to April 1. E:K Steeps focuses on the unique Kirkwood terrain and offers the exploration and skill development it takes to successfully ski/ride these areas with confidence. It will be offered on Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17 and March 17. E:K Ladies Only Clinic is open to intermediate and advanced skiers and riders. It is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 30, Jan. 27 and April 7. E:K Freeride Workshop is designed to take intermediate and expert skiers/riders to the next level. It is offered on Jan. 6, Feb. 24 and March 10. E:K Backcountry Workshop is an introduction to avalanche awareness and will create a solid foundation on which to build skills for the AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Certificate Course. It is offered on Jan. 20, Feb. 3 and March 24. | kirkwood.com

Train with the best Soda Springs Royal Gorge Cross Country offers ski clinics for various ski levels with expert skiers. A beginner/intermediate Skate Clinic with Sugar Bowl Academy head coach Martin Benes is on Dec. 27. A Skate Clinic with Nick Sterling, a former top Far West Nordic Junior Olympian, is on Jan. 6. A Classic Clinic with Olympian Marcus Nash is on Jan. 13. A Skate Clinic with Nordic coach Will Sweeter is on Jan. 13. Dave Eastwood will lead an intermediate/ advanced Skate Clinic on Feb. 10. Olympian Katerina Nash will lead an intermediate Skate Clinic on Feb. 24. An Intermediate Skate Clinic will be led by Franz Bernstein and Caitlin on March 3. | royalgorge.com

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EVENTS Help with computers Kings Beach

Kings Beach Library offers ongoing computer help from 3 to 4 p.m. 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. | (530) 546-2021

EVERY FRIDAY

Silver Ski Clinics Mount Rose

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The Silver Ski Clinics, for ages 50 and older, are every Friday throughout the season at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Meet in Timbers in the Main Lodge at 9 a.m. for a tech talk and coffee. The group clinic is from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. No clinic Dec. 29. | skirose.com

FILM FESTIVAL

C E L E B R AT E S E P I C ADVENTURES

Marking 15 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival returns on Dec. 9 at MontBleu in Stateline, Nev., for its annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers and dramatic action imagery. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and adventurer, Todd Offenbacher. As well, the 15th annual coveted Golden Camalot award will go to South Shore local Olympian Jamie Anderson. Offenbacher created the award to honor action and adventure sports pioneers for his or her astounding contributions, excellence, achievements and leadership that have shaped so many lives and defined Tahoe culture. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by the films at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the MontBleu ticket office, by calling (775) 588-3515 or at montbleuresort.com.

Fridays are fun Truckee

Family Fun Fridays at KidZone Museum starts at 11 a.m. Play-based class designed to inspire exploration and discovery through art. For ages 5 and younger. Free with admission. | kidzonemuseum.org

Watching as a family Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

Ladies Day Clinics Mount Rose

Wine Wednesdays at The Loft in Heavenly is from 4 to 7. Free wine tasting from different featured winery each week. Enjoy free guest speaker and/or tasting notes from the featured winery. | (530) 523-8024

Ladies Day Clinics run Thursdays to March 15, excluding Dec. 28. Meet for coffee in Timbers for at 10 a.m. These clinics offer a fun and social atmosphere where female skiers and riders of low-intermediate to advanced abilities gain confidence and improve technique. $25, free with pass. | skirose.com

Family movies for free South Lake Tahoe

Story Time Tahoe City

Just heavenly South Lake Tahoe

Free movie night from 5 to 10 p.m. at Lake Tahoe AleWorkX. All ages welcome. Bring blankets and chairs, it’s outside. Until Feb. 25. | laketahoealeworx.com

EVERY THURSDAY

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village, Nev. The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Tahoe City Library hosts Pre-Schooler Story Time for ages 5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Toddler Story Time Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Preschool story time Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Story Time every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. A half-hour stay and play after the reading. | (530) 582-7846

Learn about sport performance for crosscountry skiing from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with Gregg Rhode, who specializes in kinesiology. Free. | tahoedonner.com

Holiday movie South Lake Tahoe

Holiday Family Movie Night is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Duke Theater of Lake Tahoe Community College with “The Polar Express.” $10 adults, $5 students and kids includes popcorn and hot cocoa. | ltcc.edu

Family viewing in 3-D Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library hosts 3-D Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. “Frozen” will be shown. Bring pillows and blankets. Popcorn and 3-D glasses will be provided. | (775) 832-4130

Enlightening Insights Truckee

Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee offers Insights, a free monthly program. Todd Gordon Mather will share a rich presentation about Northern California architecture, on how architecture has morphed since the dawn of man and the failures and successes of homes in the Sierra Nevada. Complimentary refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. The session starts at 7 p.m. | RSVP sierracollege.com

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Build together Truckee

Truckee Library hosts Lego Club from 12 to 1 p.m. | (530) 582-7842

DEC. 7 | THURSDAY Dine for dogs, cats Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Dine Out for Truckee Tahoe Humane Society from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

Entrepreneurs welcome South Lake Tahoe

“Are you growing your dream business?” The mentor-based Entrepreneurs Program meets the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. Free to all. | Register tahoechamber.com

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Performance for Cross-Country skiing Tahoe Donner

The 12th annual Alpenglow Winter Film Series will be showcasing the outdoor industry’s most respected athletes at Olympic Valley Lodge. Elite high-altitude mountaineer Adrian Ballinger will speak. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free. Read more about the series at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | alpenglowsports.com

DEC. 8 | FRIDAY Huskies like hops Truckee

On the first Friday of every month, Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom hosts a Hops for Huskies event from 3 to 8 p.m. Tahoe Husky Rescue gets $1 for every beer purchased. | tahoehuskyrescue.org

Wrapping for the holidays Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library will host a Wrap Party from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Participants bring their gifts and get all the supplies they need to get them ready for under the tree. Hot chocolate and cookies included. | (775) 832-4130

Flies with those eggs? Truckee

Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pancake breakfast on the second Saturday of each month at the Truckee Tahoe Airport and offers free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8 through 17 on those mornings. Breakfast and flights start at 8 a.m. weather permitting. | yecoord1073@outlook.com

Try on some XC Soda Springs

Auburn Skiing Club hosts Captain Nordic Day in honor of Mark Nadell at the Training Center Cross Country area. Guests can ski for free all day and try some Salomon/Fischer demos. | auburnskiclub.com

Munch with the Claus Incline Village, Nev.

Have brunch with Santa at The Chateau from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes magic show, photos with Santa, arts and crafts and activities. Reservations required. | (775) 413-5145

Extra syrup for Santa Stateline, Nev.

Have breakfast with Santa at Kahle Community Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Pancake breakfast includes orange juice, hot chocolate and coffee. Photos with Santa at additional cost. $3 per person. | (775) 586-7271

Local guided hike Truckee

Local Carmen Carr will lead a hike to Dry Lake at 9 a.m. From Highway 267 turn on Soaring Way or left on Joerger Drive and continue for 2.2 miles to Butterfield Drive on the left; park by the gate. Meet there to hike to the dam. | (530) 550-5192

Santa’s at the airport Truckee

Santa’s annual Fly-In is at the Truckee Tahoe Airport from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hangar A-09. Watch Santa fly in on a plane, give Santa and Mrs. Claus a wish list, drink hot chocolate and enjoy treats and gifts. | truckeetahoeairport.com

Ho, ho, ho pancakes Tahoe City

Tahoe City Golf Course is the place to have a pancake breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Tahoe City. Holiday gift vendors, arts and crafts and games. Free. | tcpud.org

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Santa Ski Day Mount Rose

Come ski and snowboard dressed in your best Santa outfit or anything related to the holidays such as elves, candy canes, Mrs. Claus, etc. Discounted tickets for those in full holiday attire only. Meet at 10:45 a.m. at the bottom of Northwest Chairlift for a fun run on Kit Carson Bowl. | skirose.com

Holiday Bazaar Tahoe City

Tahoe Flow Arts presents the 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tahoe Art Haus to benefit No Plastic Tahoe featuring local artisans, donation hula hoop, dance and yoga workshops, raffle, and “Earth” performance at 1:30 p.m. | tahoeflowartsstudio.com

Crawl to the mall South Lake Tahoe

The first inaugural Holiday Mall Crawl at the The Crossing at the Y is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun for the whole family with scavenger hunts, prizes, gifts for purchase, ice sculpting and more. Santa, carolers and holiday cheer. | crossingattahoevalley.com

Family Christmas fun South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Historical Society is planning a festive day of family fun from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum transforms into a Victorian Christmas scene. Tour the museum and 1930’s log cabin. Santa arrives by sleigh at 5 p.m. for sleigh rides. Ukulele Christmas music, South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society, children’s activities, gift making, cookies, hot cider and more. Free. | laketahoemuseum.org

Santa Paws South Lake Tahoe

Wild Blue Dogs, a nonprofit that raises money to help dogs with cancer, is offering owners the opportunity to have their dog’s picture taken with Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat. $10 suggested donation. Mrs. Clause will be there for cookies and crafts. | wildbluedogs.org

Decorate with icing Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek offers a dessert decorating class for children from 2 to 4 p.m. in the lobby. Create edible holiday cookies. | squawcreek.com

Wax on, wax off Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center offers a free classic grip wax clinic with Roger Chaney from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Chaney is a Swix/ Toko expert. | tahodonner.com

Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 person includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

The year’s best Stateline, Nev.

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival at MontBleu Resort offers the year’s best adventure sports films and will showcase the best outdoor sports talent in the world. The night includes special guest speakers, action photo displays, breakdancers, DJs and surprises. | laketahoefilmfestival.com

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“Song of the Nomad” showing Tahoe City

DPS Skis presents “Song of the Nomad” at Alpenglow Sports at 6:30 p.m. Members of the DPS crew ventured to Kyrgyzstan, Japan and Alaska to film four shorts that comprise the fourth volume of The Shadow Campaign. Benefits Tahoe Backcountry Alliance. $10. Watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Tickets alpenglowsports.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

“Life of Glide” Tahoe City

After raising the bar for back-country snowboarding with “Further, Deeper and Higher,” Jeremy Jones’ latest film, “Life of Glide” is a celebration of pure snowboarding and the simple pleasures. Showing is at 7 p.m. at Tahoe Art Haus with a Q&A with cinemato-graphers Tim Manning and Mike Hatchett. Jones will also discuss climate change and there will be a showing of TGR’s latest Sierra foot-powered segment and a talk about back-country exploration in the Sierra. All ages. $10. Watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | tahoearthauscinema.com

DEC. 9-10 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Snowball Festival Soda Springs

Soda Springs’ Plant Kids will transform in to the North Pole from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a holiday bounce house, a giant oversized snow globe and Santa himself. Holiday music will fill the air as guests make their way through the candy cane forest or take in the thrill of holidaythemed tubing. Holiday cheer continues with joyful snow play, merry face-painters, cheerful balloon artists, delicious festive foods and a craft hot cocoa bar. $39. | skisodasprings.com

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DEC. 10 | SUNDAY Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

Art of the Mixology Northstar

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 at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe from 4 to 5 p.m. $60 per person. | RSVP ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

BYO Toy Tahoe City

Toys For Tots Kick-Off Party is at Zano’s from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Buffet and music. Admission is one, unwrapped toy per person or cash donation. | (775) 230-1066

Be a teacher Tahoe Donner

Learn to teach cross-country skiing at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center. For anyone interested in being on the cross-country ski school team. Reservations required. | info@tahoedonner.com

DEC. 11 | MONDAY Meeting of the minds Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Silicon Mountain presents Mountain Minds Mondays, a speaker series that starts at 6 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill every month. Julie Young and Sian Crespo present “How Science Can Help You Meet Your Fitness Performance Goals.” $5 fee includes pizza and salad. Networking before and after the presentation. Live streamed bit.ly/youtubetsm. | tahoesiliconmountain.com

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Bike movie showing Tahoe City

Come watch the mountain biking film “Motive” at Tahoe Art Haus to benefit the Truckee Bike Park Project. Watch the trailer at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Tickets tahoearthauscinema.com

DEC. 12 | TUESDAY Rise and shine Truckee

Good Morning Truckee is held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the second Tuesday of every month. Open to everyone. $12, $10 chamber members; includes breakfast. | (530) 587-8808

College level lab Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers ME2 Lab at 4 p.m. University of Nevada, Reno engineering students present topics to school-age kids in fun, hands-on demonstrations. This month will be environmental engineering. | (775) 832-4130

Benefit dinner South Lake Tahoe

Azul Latin Kitchen in the Heavenly Village is hosting an enchilada fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services from 5 to 9 p.m. $10. | azullatinkitchen.com

DEC. 12-20 | TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY Happy Hanukkah Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek will celebrate the lighting of the Menorah at sunset in the lobby. | squawcreek.com

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DEC. 14 | THURSDAY

Holiday library party Incline Village, Nev.

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Avalanche awareness series Truckee

Dine for high fives Olympic Valley

Incline Village Library hosts a Candy Land Christmas Party from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Santa will be there with crafts and refreshments. | (775) 832-4130

Tahoe Mountain Sports Avalanche Education Series - Master the Mountain will meet at Alibi Ale Works from 6 to 8 p.m. Part 2: “Beacons and Beers! “ Beer, nachos and raffle. Free. | Facebook Tahoe Mountain Sports

Practice with beacons Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports presents a Community Avalanche Beacon Seminar and Practice Session at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park Sports at 6 p.m. Avalanche safety training in partnership with Mammut will cover basics and hands-on practice. Free. Join experts at Café Zenon afterward for Q & A and egg roll and craft beer for $8. | alpenglowsports.com

One night to fund South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Brewing Company is hosting a Bijou Bike Park Fundraiser party from 6 to 11:59 p.m. The goal is to fund the 2018 bike park maintenance and improvements in one night. Raffle and businesses matching donations or donating 100 percent of sales. | bijoubikepark.org

Incline Village Library offers Paws 2 Read from 4 to 5 p.m. Children can practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages. | (775) 832-4130

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Dine Out for High Fives Foundation from 5 to 10 p.m. at Sandy’s Pub. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

In league with Tahoe South Lake Tahoe

The League to Save Lake Tahoe hosts Winter Wonderland and Holiday Open House from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cozy up by the fire and enjoy an evening of light appetizers, drinks and music while shopping discounted prices on Keep Tahoe Blue gifts for the holidays. Walk, ride your bike or carpool with three or more for a raffle ticket. | keeptahoeblue.org

Adventure and activism Tahoe City

Alpenglow Sports presents “A Night for the Refuge” with Brennan Lagasse will share his first-hand experience in the threatened Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Includes a showing of Patagonia’s film, a slideshow about Brennan’s adventure and activism and short films about the Gwich’in people, the land and the wildlife. The region is under threat of gas drilling. Free. | alpenglowsports.com

Leadership presentation Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Institute presents “Leadership Across the Mountains” with Ret. Rear Admiral Navy Seal Scott P. Moore and the Karakoram Group. Moore has overseen more than 2,000 Navy Seal combat missions worldwide and served as director of the Counterterrorism Division within the White House National Security Council. He is cofounder and senior partner of the Karakoram Group, which focuses on coaching leaders, changing cultures and solving global security problems. Olympic Valley Lodge at 7 p.m. $10. | squawvalleyinstitute.org

DEC. 15 | FRIDAY TGIF ski Soda Springs

Boreal Mountain Resort hosts Feel Good Friday. Lift tickets are $25 and $5 goes to charity. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | rideboreal.com

Opening day celebration Tahoe City

Granlibakken is celebrating its 95th anniversary on opening day. There will be raffle prizes, free/discounted sledding on the hill, food specials and more. The first 20 guests receive swag. | granlibakken.com

Crafty cocktails Olympic Valley

Six Peaks Grille master mixologist Tamaneaka French will teach participants how to make three craft cocktails using fresh ingredients from 3 to 5 p.m. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

Wax on, wax off Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center offers a free classic grip wax clinic with Roger Chaney at 5 p.m. Chaney is a Swix/Toko expert. | tahodonner.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

DEC. 15-31 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Merry ole time Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley presents Merry Days & Holly Nights hosts holiday events in the Village and Olympic Village Lodge which is renamed Merry Wonderland for the holiday season. There will be horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice-carving demos, storytelling with Santa, carolers, musical performances, après ski parties and special dinners. | Schedule squawalpine.com

DEC. 16 | SATURDAY BYO Toy Incline Village, Nev.

Toys For Tots Kick-Off Party is at Rookies from noon to 2 p.m. Crab feed and raffle. Admission is one, unwrapped toy per person or cash donation. | (775) 230-1066

Welcome, all Truckee

Sierra State Parks Foundation presents Holiday Open House at Donner Memorial State Park Visitors Center from noon to 5 p.m. There will be music, storytelling, Jr. Ranger programs, free gift wrapping and store specials. | (530) 583-9911

O Come, All Ye Sailors Tahoe City

Tahoe Maritime Center invites all to its Holiday Party from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be cookie decorating, pictures with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, a scavenger hunt, movie and cocktail hour. Suggested donation $10. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

Santa Paws South Lake Tahoe

Wild Blue Dogs, the nonprofit that raises money to help dogs with cancer, is offering owners the opportunity to have their dog’s picture taken with Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat. A $10 donation is suggested. Mrs. Clause will be making cookies and crafts with kids. | wildbluedogs.org

Decorate with icing Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek offers a dessert decorating class for children from 2 to 4 p.m. in the lobby. Create edible holiday cookies. | squawcreek.com

Writers unite South Lake Tahoe

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup, on the first and third Saturday of each month, is from 3 to 4 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Meet with fellow writers for an afternoon of socializing, discussion and writing. Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. | (530) 573-3185

Wax on, wax off Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center offers a women’s hands-on wax clinic with Andrea Miller from 3 to 5 p.m. Miller is a Level 3 PSIA clinician. | tahodonner.com

Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

Snowshoe at sunset Olympic Valley

Meet at the ice rink at Resort at Squaw Creek at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour with Tahoe’s alpenglow as a backdrop. $45 includes snowshoe rentals and s’mores. | squawcreek.com

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

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The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services are teaming up to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place until Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling. Cash donations should be brought into the Visitor Center. South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services is also having its annual Community Holiday Food & Toy Drive until Dec. 8. Leave canned/packaged food or toys curbside on the regular collection day or drop off at South Tahoe Refuse, 2140 Ruth Ave., during business hours. | (530) 541-5255.

Truckee Community Christmas, a nonprofit organization, has provided food items, grocery store gift cards, toys and coats for more than 25 years to individuals and families during the holiday season. It depends on the generosity of locals and will benefit hundreds of Truckee families, teenage moms and their children, and lowincome or homebound seniors. Look for food collection barrels at Safeway and SaveMart. Collection bins for new, unwrapped toys can be found at banks, real estate offices, schools, homeowners’ association clubhouses and businesses around Truckee. Warm, clean, gently used winter coats can be dropped off at Church of the Mountains and Tahoe Forest Church. Gratitudes is coordinating senior gift donations. In addition, help is needed to sort and pack donated items at the SELS school gym on Dec. 21 and 22. The food drive needs assistance from volunteers, too. Tax-deductible contribution checks can be mailed to Truckee Community Christmas, P.O. Box 2955, Truckee, CA 96160 or visit truckeecommunitychristmas.com.

Update holiday lights Truckee Donner Public Utility District hosts the annual LED holiday light exchange while supplies last during regular business hours at the TDPUD office. Customers can bring in a copy of current TDPUD electric bill along with up to three strands of old, incandescent, holiday lights. TDPUD will replace them with up to 60 feet of white or multicolored LED lights. These energy-efficient holiday lights can save between 80 to 98 percent on energy costs versus the old-style, incandescent lights. Eligible customers can also receive other free LED light bulbs for home and information on the district’s energy- and water-savings programs. | (530) 587-3896 or tdpud.org

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Holiday giving Resort at Squaw Creek is collecting canned food for Project MANA and Toys for Tots before the holidays. Until Dec. 16, guests who donate a canned good receive a voucher for a free hot chocolate from Sweet Potatoes Deli. Those who bring a new, unwrapped toy receive free valet parking for that day. Bring items to the front drive. Project MANA is a local non-profit that provides emergency food for individuals, families and children in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. | squawcreek.com

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From 5 to 9 p.m., children ages 4 to 9 are treated to a night out of games, dinner, arts and crafts, movie and bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff is on hand. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. | RSVP (530) 587-9437

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SQUAW VALLEY

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

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

(530) 542-6262 | citiofslt.com Indoor facility open year-round. BlueGo

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Ice skating & rentals. Club House. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

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(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park. Skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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PUBLIC POOLS

(530) 452-4511 | squawalpine.com Tubing & mini snowmobiles. TART

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

ECHO LAKE

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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SAWMILL POND

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 2018. TART

On Lake Tahoe Blvd. Bring equipment. BlueGo

TAYLOR CREEK (530) 543-2600

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

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

STATELINE

TRUCKEE

KAHLE PARK

Indoor pools with competition pool and warm water pool, diving board, swim training, hydraulic lift and lessons. TART

Off Highway 207. Bring equipment. BlueGo

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ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

DONNER SUMMIT

TRUCKEE

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

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

TAHOE DONNER

SLEDDING & TUBING

At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds. Family events all season.

(530) 587-3558

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YUBA PASS

EAST SHORE

(530) 994-3401

SPOONER LAKE

Sierra State Parks Foundation presents an evening with California Book Award-winner Jordan Fisher Smith at Donner State Memorial Park. Fisher-Smith will discuss his book, “Engineering Eden.” Complimentary appetizers with beverages for purchase. $5 donation is suggested. Parking is free. Doors open at 5, program at 5:30 pm. | sierrastateparks.org

Tour of ground and sky Tahoe Adventure Company offers Extraterrestrials, an astronomy guided snowshoe tour followed by a tour of the sky with Tony Berendsen. From 5 to 9 p.m., 1 to 3 miles. Easy to moderate. Ages 8+. Tour includes equipment, guides, permit fees, hot drinks and snacks. $85. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

On hands and knees Incline Village, Nev.

Join the Santa Crawl through Incline Village from 8 to 11 p.m. | northernlightstahoe.com

DEC. 16-17 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY Snowball Festival Soda Springs

Soda Springs’ Plant Kids will transform in to the North Pole from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a holiday bounce house, a giant oversized snow globe and Santa himself. Holiday music will fill the air as guests make their way through the candy cane forest or take in the thrill of holiday-themed tubing. Holiday cheer continues with joyful snow play, merry face-painters, cheerful balloon artists, delicious festive foods and a craft hot cocoa bar. On Dec. 16, come to see the resort set the world record for the largest cup of hot cocoa with an 8-foot tall cup that holds 1,000 gallons of hot cocoa. $39. | skisodasprings.com

DEC. 17 | SUNDAY Bird count tradition South Lake Tahoe

The South Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count is on at Cove East, barring a significant winter storm. Meet Tahoe Institute for Science at Alpina Coffee Cafe at 8 a.m. A pizza party will conclude the day. | Register sarah@tinsweb.org

Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.*

(775) 831-0494

State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON

HOPE VALLEY AREA

(530) 543-2600

CARSON PASS

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

(209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

HOPE VALLEY

GRANLIBAKKEN

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(775) 882-2766

Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.*

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

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TAHOE CITY

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

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

(209) 295-4251

Art of the Mixology Northstar

Crafting for the holidays Olympic Valley

Participants can make holiday crafts in the lobby of Resort at Squaw Creek from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 18 | MONDAY

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100, to be listed in Family Fun. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

Danish Christmas lunch Incline Village, Nev. Brewforia Beer Market will be serving a Danish Christmas smorgasbord, called Julefrokost, complete with Schnaaps, beer and wine

from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All the sales benefit Project MANA. | brewforia.com

Canines & Cocktails South Lake Tahoe

Wild Blue Dogs, a nonprofit that raises money to help dogs with cancer, offers a Christmas canine costume parade from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sidelines Restaurant. Includes s’mores, hot cocoa and drinks. | wildbluedogs.org

DEC. 18-31 | MONDAY-SUNDAY ‘Tis the season South Lake Tahoe

Celebrate the season at Heavenly Holidays, a two-week festival in the Heavenly Village featuring ice sculptors, holiday music and a 16foot interactive snow globe where kids can get their photos taken with Santa. It culminates on Dec. 31 with a New Year’s celebration. Ring in 2018 with an outdoor concert, a Gondola ball drop and fireworks show. | skiheavenly.com

DEC. 19 | TUESDAY Tech Tuesdays Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers kids a fun way to explore different ways to learn about technology. From 4 to 5 p.m. a new activity each week. On the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month. | (775) 832-3140.

DEC. 20 | WEDNESDAY Interpretive ski tours Incline Village, Nev.

Diamond Peak offers a series of guided interpretive ski/snowboard tours of the mountain this winter. Program participants will meet at the Base Lodge with a guide before touring the mountain to discuss the plant and animal life, history and the Lake Tahoe region from 1 to 2 p.m. | diamondpeak.com

In English and Spanish Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Village Library offers Bilingual Story Time from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Features stories, finger plays and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books. | (775) 832-4130

All about birds South Lake Tahoe

Sarah Hockensmith of Tahoe Institute For Science will present Birds of Tahoe’s Big Year from 6 to 7 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Learn about unique birds of the region, birding destinations and how to get involved in the big birding year of 2018. | sarah@tinsweb.org

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

DEC. 21 | THURSDAY Ta, ta, ta tasting Truckee

Third Thursday Tasting at The Pour House is from 5 to 7 p.m. Includes light snacks. $5 cover for TEMPO, Truckee High Band Boosters. | thepourhousetruckee.com

Snowshoe Stargazing Northstar

This easy-to-moderate snowshoe tour features a talk about the cosmos, poetry reading and telescopic view of the night sky. 2-2.5 hours long. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center. $66 ages 13+; $47 ages 10 to 12. Snowshoe rentals available for fee. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

Classic films Olympic Valley

Family Movie Night is at Resort at Squaw Creek from 7 to 9 p.m. | squawcreek.com

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For the Kids Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities. Sweet holiday train rides Virginia & Truckee Candy Cane Express leaves from the 1870 Depot in Virginia City, Nev., on Dec. 9 and 10. On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140year old V&T railroad route, guests enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel. Reservations are required. | virginiatruckee.com

Santa on a train? Santa Train leaves the Wabuska Depot in Carson City, Nev, on Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum for the 33rd year of Santa Train. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. families ride in rail cars pulled behind the historic V& T Railroad No. 25 steam locomotive. Santa hands out candy canes to all the riders and listens to children’s Christmas wishes. Special, free train rides are slated on Dec. 9 and 10 for children with compromised immune systems, who are battling cancer and other illnesses Before these rides, train cars are cleaned and sanitized. | (775) 687-6953

Ice skating, dancing lessons Truckee Regional Park Ice Rink is the place for ice-skating lessons with Gus Gustafson. Classes are Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings for ages 3 to 6 and beginners 1 and 2 and intermediates ages 5 and older. Session 1 starts in December. Session 2 starts in January and Session 3 in February 2018. Adults are welcome to join in the classes if they are willing to learn with children. Ice-dancing lessons will also be offered with Gustafson for ages 13 and older. Skaters must be intermediate or advanced ice skaters. No partner is necessary to attend. The 30-minute lessons over three weeks will include basic steps and beginning dances. Session 1 starts in December, Session 2 in January and Session 3 in February 2018. | tdrpd.org

All aboard Santa Train The Nevada State Railroad Museum will hold the 33rd year of Santa Train on the weekends of Dec. 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Carson City, Nev. Enjoy visits with Santa, letter writing to Santa, Christmas music and other activities.

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Tickets are $5 each. For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2h9FoUV. There is also a special train on Dec. 9 and 10 for children battling cancer and other illnesses that have compromised their immune systems. Before these rides, train cars are cleaned and sanitized. Free seats are available by calling (775) 687-6953, ext. 5.

Second Saturday art St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City, Nev., offers art classes for kids on the second Saturday of the month. On Dec. 9, ages 7 to 18, can try their hand at the Art of Dyeing Fabric, batik and tie-dyeing. Classes are $20 per student. | stmarysartcenter.org

Kids in the kitchen Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District offers Holiday Baking for Kids, a two-hour class on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 that allows kids to make holiday treats with Tammy Garbarino. Little Chefs Cooking Class led by Thao Doan is for ages 7 to 12 on Wednesdays starting Jan. 3, 2018. This is an ongoing, monthly class. Cooking for Kids and More Cooking for Kids (an advanced version) for ages 9 to 12 on Mondays with Tammy Garbarino. Sessions are from Feb. 26 to April 2, 2018. | tdrpd.org

SCORES OF SANTAS Santa will be one busy guy this holiday season as he spends December visiting kids. Take the kids to enjoy pancakes and fun activities with Santa on Dec. 9 with Brunch with Santa at The Chateau in Incline Village, Nev., and at the Kahle Community Center in Stateline, Nev., or at Santa’s Sledding Party at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. For details and more great holiday events with Santa, read the Events Calendar in this issue and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

School-age programs Douglas County Parks and Recreation offers Kids Club Programs for grades K through 6 designed to complement the school schedule. Early Birds come from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to the Kahle Community Center. The fee is $2 per day with school bus pickup. Kids Club is from 3 to 6 p.m. at Zephyr Cove Elementary School and is $6 per day. The Wednesday Morning Club for Grades K through 5 is from 7 to 10 a.m. at Kahle Community Center on Dec. 13. This supervised program is for kids on school calendar late start days. The fee is $6 per day. All require pre-registration. | (775) 586-7271

Holiday film on a train All aboard The Polar Express from Dec. 14 to 16 and 27 to 31. Meet at the Eastgate Depot in Carson City, Nev. The one-hour-long train rides are great family fun. Kids can even wear pajamas. Sign

up for the Coach class or VIP parlor Car. The popular holiday movie is brought to life with characters, including Santa. A souvenir silver sleigh bell is offered as remembrance of a journey to the North Pole. | vtrailway.com

23 and Spring Fling Camp is from April 9 to 13. Days are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $40 per day per child. | tdrpd.org

Working with clay

Truckee Community Swimming Pool offers Kids Water Polo for ages 10 to 14. Angela Mansfield will lead the classes on Tuesdays from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The current session runs until Dec. 19. The cost is $18 for drop-ins. | tdrpd.org

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

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Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District offers holiday camps for Grades K to 5. Full days of activities when there is no school. Winter Wonderland Days are in two sessions: Sessions are from Dec. 26 to 29 and Jan. 2 to 5. February Fun Days during ski/skate week are from Feb. 20 to

Young Adult Writers’ Meetup is on the first and third Saturday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library. Meet with fellow writers for discussion and writing. Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. | (530) 573-3185

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ONGOING EXHIBITS

Kevin Holmes Garage Door Gallery | Until Dec. 8

“Freedom of Expression”

A Timeless Craft

Wilbur D. May Museum | Until Dec. 9

Evan Jacobson Benko Art Gallery | Until Dec. 14

FROM COBBLER TO SHOEMAKER

Katera Neil Bibo Coffee Shop | Until Dec. 22

NAA Nevada Day art exhibit

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Brewery Arts Center | Until Dec. 24

“Rising from the Fire” High Vibe Society | Until Dec. 27

Marylou Schindler South Valleys Library | Until Dec. 31

Monika Piper Johnson Incline Village Library | Until Dec. 31

Kevin Leffler at Tahoe Taylord. | Sean McAlindin

Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s Restaurant | Until January 2018

Nancy Raven Copeland Gallery | Until Jan. 1, 2018

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

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

“Inspirations” the Brick | Until Jan. 11, 2018

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“ The reason it’s interpreted as a lost art is indicative of a general trend of how disposable everything in our society is today. … When there is a lost art, there is found opportunity. What I do is classic,

Custom shoes

timeless and elegant.”

“I told him I was searching for apprenticeships and I was willing to go anywhere to learn how to make shoes,” Leffler says. “He told me, ‘No shoemaker in their right mind has any time to train an apprentice. It takes five to 10 years of experience to become proficient. You’re going to learn more working for the biggest shoe repair operation you can find than you will apprenticing with an independent shoemaker like me.’ ” So Leffler found the biggest shoerepair operation west of the Mississippi at Dardano’s Shoes in Denver, Colo., hoping to learn all he could. “It’s a family-owned-and-operated, shoe-repair facility that’s been around since 1938,” he says. “I worked with a Mexican guy named Alberto Pallares who didn’t speak a word of English. He and I alone were responsible for 30 to 50 pairs of shoes a day. I learned most of my technical skills from Alberto. He was so good with his hands, so fast, so crafty.” After working at Dardano’s for 15 16

–Kevin Leffler months, Leffler took a journeyman’s approach to shoemaking. He studied with distinguished craftsmen across the country, from Frank Beneduci of San Francisco to Perry Ercolino of Doylestown, Penn., who is known for making shoes for President Obama and boots for Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in the movie “Titanic.” “I learned from the best,” says Leffler. “I took something different from each one and moved on.” Then one day Leffler was at lunch with Woodward when his mentor offered him a job. “ ‘You’d be a fool not to come work for me,’ he told me,” Leffler recalls. “I was the first employee he’d ever officially hired. He took a chance with me that he never took with anyone else. That’s when I took a jump and stepped into the world of fashion and exotics. I went from being a cobbler to luxury shoemaker.” Leffler opened his own shop in July 2016 at Lakeview Plaza in South Lake Tahoe offering bespoke shoes, custommade belts and wallets of leather, alligator, string ray and other exotic materials. “Bespoke means ‘made to measure and custom made for one,’ ” he explains. “The whole concept is really more about service. If the belt doesn’t fit, send it back.” Every shoe starts with a customer’s measurements. The shoemaker then makes a form of the client’s feet out of

hard plastic. This is called a last. Leather is stretched and formed over the last and reinforcements are added. Finally, soles are installed before the shoes are hand painted and burnished with a selection of custom dyes. “When you get a pair of Leffler Shoes, you’re going to have a one-of-a-kind product from any color of the rainbow,” says the craftsman. Leffler teaches an Introduction to Leatherworking class at Lake Tahoe Community College where he believes there has been a rejuvenation of interest in lost arts such as shoemaking. “The reason it’s interpreted as a lost art is indicative of a general trend of how disposable everything in our society is today,” he says. “But this doesn’t mean there is a loss of interest. When there is a lost art, there is found opportunity. What I do is classic, timeless and elegant.” Now a master shoemaker himself, Leffler recently expanded his product across the lake into Tahoe Taylord men’s clothing and alterations store at Cobblestone Center in Tahoe City.

OXS Gallery | Until Jan. 12, 2018

Susanne Forestieri CCAI Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 18, 2018

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

Joan Arrizabalaga UNR Church Fine Arts | Until Feb. 23, 2018

Winter art exhibition Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Until April 2018

“What’s in A Name?” Tahoe Maritime Museum | Until April 2018

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

Gathering of Artists North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

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

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

f Kevin Leffler has walked a long and winding road to get to Tahoe City, at least he’s done so in a darn good pair of shoes. “I was working as a cobbler and Western leatherworker at Carter’s Boots and Repair in Bozeman, Mont., when I started making my own designs,” says the South Lake Tahoe craftsman. “Having come from the San Francisco area originally, I quickly learned I was interested in fashion and classic styles considered timeless.” Leffler was taking shoemaking classes and designing his own line at home after work when one day he called up master shoemaker John Allen Woodward of Boulder, Colo. “He gets up to $10,000 for a pair of cowboy boots so I thought this was a good place to start,” Leffler says. Woodward ever so kindly gave him some sound advice.

“We work in similar ways with our clients by doing things uniquely and creatively and by focusing on customer satisfaction with all our goods,” says partner Kate Taylor. “So, I think it’s going to be a good fit, so to speak.”  For more information, visit kevinleffler.com or tahoetaylord.com.

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2 ND SATURDAY

Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

Art Walk Reno

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Club and North Tahoe Arts. Locally, he is represented by Alpine Home and Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Tahoe City and Spirit Gallery in Truckee. | askaff.com

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Ho, ho, ho for holidays Tahoe City North Tahoe Arts will host Holly Arts, holiday-inspired works by ARTisan artists in the Corison Loft until Dec. 31. | northtahoearts.org

ART EXHIBIT

“Rising from the Fire,” the second exhibit of Tahoe Activist Artists is at High Vibe Society through Dec. 27 in South Lake Tahoe. The artists will be donating proceeds of their sales to help relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the Northern California wildfires, Live Violence Free and Bread and Broth 4 Kids. | tahoeactivistartists.com

Winners on exhibit Carson City, Nev. Nevada Artists Association is presenting the 67th annual Nevada Day Art exhibit until Dec. 24 at the Brewery Arts Center. The show was open to all northern Nevada and California artists. The coveted “Spirit of Nevada” was awarded to Louise Kerr of Virginia City, Nev., for her oil, “Beginnings of Nevada.” “Best of Show” was awarded to Carolyn Holt of Reno, Nev., for “Paiute Language Teacher.” The Pat Holub award went to Abe Medina of Carson City, Nev., for “The Peer.” In “Other,” a sculpture by Ed Bauckham of Dayton, Nev., was awarded first place for “Life’s a Struggle Sometimes.” First places were awarded as follows: photography, Catherine King; oil, Carolyn Holt; mixed media, Catherine Sobredo; acrylic, Nick Noyes; watercolor, Steven Saylor and pastel, Lee Netzel. | nevadaartists.org

What’s on at SNC Incline Village, Nev. Kevin Holmes’ exhibit, “Processed Perspective,” deals with process-based forms derived from personal communication through found object materials and developed from an internal dialogue of fears and emotions. The exhibit is on display in the Garage Door Gallery until Dec. 8. | sierranevada.edu

Winter workshops Hope Valley Sorenson’s Resort offers winter workshops for guests and non-guests. On Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, learn the techniques of making a holiday wreath. The class includes supplies and hot cocoa and cookies to enjoy during the workshop. On Jan. 7, 2018, nature artist Jack Muir Laws will teach a winter sketching workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn techniques for fast sketches, drawings and paintings. Bring a sketchbook, binoculars and lightweight drawing materials. No experience is necessary. On Feb. 25, Troy Corliss will teach a “Seeing Winter’s Light Photo Class” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn to plan and set up a shoot and discuss how the camera sees light through time and aperture. Beginning to advanced photographers are welcome. Bring a digital camera, preferably one that allows for exposure control. | sorensonsresort.com

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“East Fork Carson River” Barbie Kaseman | High Vibe Society

Art to help the angels Reno, Nev. Sierra Watercolor Society exhibit, reception, silent auction and raffle includes a new exhibit of original watercolor paintings by local artists at the Wilbur D. May Museum. Called “Freedom of Expression,” the framed and unframed paintings — all originals — are for sale. Everyone is invited to a potluck and artists’ reception on Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. A raffle of donated paintings by guest artists, as well as a silent auction of original paintings by Sierra Watercolor Society members, will be held with the proceeds benefiting the Art Angels Program that takes free watercolor instruction and supplies into elementary classrooms. | sierrawatercolorsociety.com

Ceramic fusions South Lake Tahoe Benko Art Gallery announces a show of Evan Jacobson, a ceramic artist, until Dec. 14. Born and raised in Truckee and now living in South Lake Tahoe, Jacobson creates a wide variety of ceramics, from earthenware that echoes the Tahoe terrain to ornamental, glazed raku that shimmers like Lake Tahoe itself. His unique fusion of styles in ceramic honors the past and brings it to the present. Make Tahoe Quantum – An Art Show (within an art show), is a monthly, curated installment presented by MakeTahoe.com at Benko Art Gallery. | (530) 600-3264

maps and trail paintings. Based on decades of exploring the backcountry of the Golden State, artist-adventurer Kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the multifaceted array of living, connected systems. | bespoketruckee.com

Witness inner workings Reno, Nev. University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts Galleries welcomes visitors to observe museum staff preparing the museum collection to move into a new facility. Part of Sheppard Contemporary has been transformed into a working lab where the inner workings of the museum will be shared with the community. Questions are welcome and frequent visits will yield opportunities to observe many objects never-before seen in the museum. Free to the public until Dec. 9. | unr.edu/art

South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Art League is selling creative holiday decorations and ornaments in the Holiday Boutique that will run until Jan. 1, 2018. Buy handmade treasures for the holidays. | talart.org

Gathering of Artists Tahoe City Gathering of Artists is every first and third Wednesday of the month at North Tahoe Arts Center. Artists are welcome to drop in and share studio space from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | northtahoearts.com

Local highlighted in library Incline Village, Nev. Incline Village Library will display the art of Incline local Monika Piper Johnson for the month of December. She is an award-winning artist who started out painting still lifes before moving on to figures and landscapes. She is currently represented by James Harold Galleries in Tahoe City and Village Interiors and Cobalt Artist Studio in Incline Village. | (775) 832-3140

Exploring agreements Truckee Arts in Wellness presents the Fall Creative Group, which will be working on “The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz, on Thursdays until Dec. 14 at For Goodness Sake. Susie Alexander will be facilitating the group. The four agreements are interwoven on a conscious level into personal, family and community lives. As participants read and discuss each chapter, they will be doing creative processes on the weekly topic through drawing, painting and collage. All supplies are provided and no prior experience is required. It is $20 per meeting or $150 for the session. Scholarships are available. | Register artsinwellness.org

Not your grandad’s atlas Truckee Obi Kaufmann, author of “California Field Atlas, will be at Bespoke Truckee on Dec. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. This illustrated atlas is outside normal conceptions of California, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies and histories in exquisite

“Life’s a Struggle Sometimes” Ed Bauckham | Brewery Arts Center

Skaff exhibits works in oil

Soak in, delve in

Tahoe City Wolfdale’s Restaurant is featuring oil paintings by Andy Skaff through the end of the year. 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. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. He is a member of the California Art

Reno, Nev. Succulence features work by local Reno artist Katera Neil, a mixed-media artist whose work focuses on want, temptation and the inevitability of rot. Her graphic sensibilities create a dialogue between her pieces and the advertising on which she comments. Neil invites the audience “soak in the succulence” and “delve into decadence and desire.” Succulence will be up in the Holland Project Micro Gallery at Bibo Coffee Shop until Dec. 22. | hollandreno.org

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SIERRA STORIES BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Gre at Reno Fire of 1879

he fires in northern California were the worst in California history. More than 6,000 homes were destroyed and more than 40 people lost their lives. Last winter’s record precipitation led to a bumper crop of vegetation that dried to a crisp during this past summer’s excessive heat. A strong wind event and a spark was all it took for fast-moving flames to destroy whole neighborhoods. Because wild fires raged over the West this year, it’s a good time to look back at how fire has shaped local history. Fire was always enemy No. 1 and a constant danger to many early western communities. Wooden buildings made tinder dry by sun and heat, wind-prone locations and sparks from crude potbelly stoves frequently combined to generate catastrophic fires. Truckee looks the way it does today because fire has swept through its downtown district on several occasions, each time destroying buildings from an earlier era and forcing new construction. Major fires swept through Truckee’s residential and commercials districts in 1868, 1871, 1875, 1881 and again in 1883 — each time changing the face and architecture of this pioneer mountain community. Brick buildings replaced wood and fire equipment was upgraded. Truckee has had catastrophic fires, but compared to the Great Reno Fire of 1879, the town might consider itself fortunate. Similar to Truckee, Reno, Nev., is located in a wind-prone area. The phrase “Washoe Zephyr” that Mark Twain made famous in his book “Roughing It” was coined for the strong local wind that blows down the east canyons of the Sierra Nevada. Not only did the Washoe Zephyr wreak havoc 18

with miners’ tents and cabins on the Comstock, as soon as the first Catholic Church was built in Virginia City, Nev., it was torn from its foundation and smashed to kindling by this devilish wind. Early on Sunday morning, March 2, 1879, the Zephyr was blowing so hard in Reno that pedestrians found it difficult to walk. At 5:55 a.m. the city’s fire alarms erupted in warning. Immediately, a dread came over the community. It was everyone’s worst night-mare to fight a fire in such a wind. Sparks from a poorly constructed stovepipe had set aflame some stacked wood behind the Railroad Hotel near Sierra Street and Commercial Row. Mrs. Ann Hogan was the first to see the fire. She ran to her back yard where a barrel of wash water stood near the burning wood, but either through excitement or weakness the elderly woman was unable to lift it. She yelled until her sons arrived, but they quickly realized they couldn’t stop the rapidly spreading flames. Her sons ran to the firehouse and rang the emergency bell as a call to action. Minutes later hundreds of bleary-eyed citizens were rushing to the scene, but by then the wind had fueled the small blaze into an inferno. Soon another hotel on Commercial Row had flames licking at the roof. Women, as well as children, helped with bucket brigades and even the ostracized Chinese and American Indians manned the hand-pumped engines.

Unfortunately, before even one bucket of water was thrown on the blaze, the Reno Lumber Yard on the other side of town was catching fire from wind-blown sparks. Pushed by the powerful wind, the wall of fire raced across the city. Firemen on the scene brought their hoses so close to the flames that their hair was burned, but the Zephyr blew the water into an ineffective spray before it reached the building. Reno’s fire chief was knocked unconscious by a falling board, but his men needed no order to fight this blaze. It was a battle of desperation.

Pushed by the powerful wind, the wall of fire raced across the city. Firemen on the scene brought their hoses so close to the flames that their hair was burned, but the Washoe Zephyr winds blew the water into an ineffective spray. The howling wind fed the flames and scattered burning cinders throughout the city. It soon became clear that the town was doomed, so residents ran to save what few personal things they could grab from their homes and businesses. Firemen remained at their posts and could only pray that their own houses might be saved. Blowing out of the southwest, the fierce gale spread destruction to the northeast of Reno. Burning embers were blown out to ranches nearly 3 miles away. Haystacks, outbuildings and barns caught fire; it was all ranch hands could do to keep the main residences from burning down. During the peak of the firestorm, burning shingles and other fragments were blown onto the sides of buildings. The sheer force of the wind held the glowing embers there until a hole was burned through the side of a structure and it was set on fire. Passengers arriving on Central Pacific Railroad’s morning express stared out the

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windows at the huge clouds of smoke and flames from miles away. As the trains got closer to Reno, the fire’s roar and loud shouting among the fleeing citizens brought to mind scenes from Dante’s “Inferno.” The firestorm burned through wood, brick and iron at will. So-called fireproof buildings withered under the fiery assault. The thick walls and iron doors absorbed so much heat that the merchandise inside burst into flames. Most businesses were a total loss. Banks, pharmacies, law offices, saloons and hotels were gutted. The flames spread so quickly many homeowners escaped with only the clothes on their backs. Heroic exertions by firefighters managed to save a few of the city’s landmarks. The Baptist Church, Masonic Temple and the Odd Fellows building were only slightly damaged. It wasn’t long before help arrived from Reno’s neighbors. Men and equipment from Truckee, Boca, Virginia City and Carson City came by train, wagon or horseback to join in the epic battle, but it was too late. Women brought cooked food, blankets, clothing and condolences. By sunset the fire in Reno was out. There was little left to burn. The devastation was swift and nearly total. Ten square blocks were smoking ruins and five lives were lost. Hundreds of homes and scores of businesses were in ashes. Total damages exceeded $1 million, but only about 25 percent of the property was insured. Despite the tremendous losses, the rebuilding of Reno began the next day. The ashes had barely cooled before they were shoveled away and new foundations were built. The Nevada Legislature introduced a bill appropriating $10,000 to aid the homeless. It was on the governor’s desk and signed into law in 20 minutes. Over the next few months, Nevada’s “Biggest Little City” rose like a Phoenix from the ashes.  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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FIRST SKIRTS ON SKIS A great tribute to early California ski racing was that women (and sometimes children) were included in the competitions. In the mid-19th Century, during the Victorian Era when women couldn’t vote and were generally disenfranchised socially, politically and economically, women in the primitive Sierra mining camps north of Truckee were encouraged to join in the fun. In 1867, Lotti Joy shot down La Porte’s 1,230-foot-long race slope at 49 mph to set the earliest women’s speed record.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book, “Skiing at Lake Tahoe” available in stores or at thestormking.com. Courtesy Dana Scanlon Collection

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he wind whips, the

snow dumps and the hills come alive as Old Man

Winter arrives. So, pull up your boots, dress warmly and get ready for a roaring good time. It’s going to be a wild winter in Tahoe with plenty of fun things to do. Whether it’s dancing to music, enjoying an evening at the theater, laughing at the local comedy club or chilling out at a pub, ‘tis the season to be jolly. S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

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“THE FROG PRINCE” March 1-4

THE ARTS “Heisenberg”

“Steel Magnolias”

Dec. 7-10, 14-17 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Jan. 19-20, 25-27, Feb. 1-3, 8-10 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

In a London train station, Georgie spots Alex and plants a kiss on his neck. This electric encounter thrusts two strangers into a life-changing game. Simon Stephens’ original play brings to life the uncertain sparring match that is human connection. | rattheatre.org

Is it better to have 30 minutes of something wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special? Six women come together to gossip about the locals and solve life’s biggest questions. Don’t miss the stage adaptation of the film you know and love. | renolittletheater.org

“Honk! Jr.”

“Kinky Boots”

Dec. 8-10, 15-17 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

Jan. 26-28 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Adapted for young performers, “Honk! Jr.” is a heartwarming celebration of being different. It is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. | wildhorsetheater.com

This exhilarating Broadway musical, winner of six Tony awards, will lift spirits to new, high-heeled heights. The story follows a struggling shoefactory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, an entertainer in need of sturdy stilettos. Together, they have more in common than they dreamed possible. | pioneercenter.com

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Dec. 15-17 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

A sharp and witty modern-day classic written by James Goldman about sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons. | bruka.org

“Sideways Stories From Wayside School”

“The Royale”

Dec. 15-17 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Feb. 2-24 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev.

This production was adapted for the stage by John Olive from the popular novels by Louis Sachar. A school builder has constructed 30 classrooms on top of each other instead of side by side. | renolittletheater.org

“The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905 and, in the racially segregated world of boxing, his chances are not good. A crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan so “The Sport” might get in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. | goodluckmacbeth.org

Reno Latin Dance Fest Jan. 5-8 | Silver Legacy Casino Resort | Reno, Nev. This Latin dance festival hosts workshops taught by professional instructors, night parties with hours of social dancing, Latin DJs and an evening showcase where couples and teams from all over the nation perform. Enjoy an array of styles such as bachata, salsa, cumbia, hip-hop and the now popular kizomba. | renolatindancefest.com

“Small Engine Repair” Jan. 5-7, 11-14, 18-21 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. This David Mamet-style dark comedy covers the follies, furor and dreams of three high-school buddies trying to get a handle on their lives. | rattheatre.org

Take Five: Making Art in Reno Jan. 13 & 14 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. The theater company celebrates its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser for the arts. | bruka.org

“The Lion in Winter”

This Tony award-winning play tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, one of the many heirs to a family fortune. He sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight relatives who stand in his way and be done in time for tea. | pioneercenter.com

Jan. 26-27, Feb. 1-3, 5-11, 15-17 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

“The Open House” Feb. 9-11, 15-18, 22-25 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. This award-winning comedy is about family, change and the perils of selling one’s house. Family dysfunction can’t be solved in two hours. | rattheatre.org

Writers in The Woods Feb. 9-10, March 2-3, April 6-7 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev. This literary series features poets, writers and essayists, who give readings followed by Q & A from the audience on Friday night. On Saturday morning, they teach a workshop. | sierranevada.edu

“Stomp” Feb. 23 & 24 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. This unforgettable experience is for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. | pioneercenter.com

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“The Frog Prince” March 1-4 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Change, reversibility and the magic of life resuscitates this age-old Grimm’s fairy tale. A spoiled princess reluctantly befriends the Frog Prince who magically transforms into a handsome prince. | bruka.org

“Left in the Wicker Basket” March 3 | Community Arts Center | Truckee This old-fashioned melodrama is Truckee Community Theater’s spring fundraiser. The audience gets to hiss at the villain and cheer for the hero. The performance includes olios, a collection of songs popular in the Victorian era. | truckeecomunitytheater.com

“Death By Design” March 9-10, 15-17, 22-24 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

the 14th annual

December 27, 2017 - January 1, 2018

A country estate filled with mysterious guests, a snipped telephone wire and a murder – it might sound familiar, but this comedy will deliver a new and hilarious take on these classic themes where the weapon is laughter. | renolittletheater.org

“Dancing with the Stars” March 16 | Grand Sierra | Reno, Nev. TV’s hottest show is back on tour in “Dancing with the Stars: Live! – Light Up the Night.” Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live. | dwtstour.com

“Blackbird” March 16-18, 22-25, 29-April 1 | Restless Artists Theatre | Reno, Nev. After years in prison and subsequent hardships, Ray, 55, has a new identity and has made a new life for himself. Una, 27, has thought of nothing else. Guilt, rage and raw emotions run high as they recollect the passionate relationship they had 15 years ago, when she was 12 and he was 40. | rattheatre.org

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” March 16-April 7 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev. Teenager Christopher is exceptionally intelligent, but ill equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit. | goodluckmacbeth.org

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“Nation of Two” March 16-17, 22-25, 29-31, April 4-7 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. The second installment of Tom Burmester’s, “War Cycle,” this play follows the lives of the Harper family as they prepare to scatter the ashes of 24-year-old Lt. Michael Harper on the anniversary of his combat-related death in the Iraq War. A visit from a soldier who served with Michael at the time of his death ignites a powder keg of emotion. | bruka.org

“The Sound of Music” March 16-18 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. A new production of “The Sound of Music” is coming to the Pioneer Center. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. | pioneercenter.com

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” March 22-25 | Community Arts Center | Truckee This Tony award-winning comedy revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged, single siblings, two of whom live together. It takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, who supports them and wants to sell the home. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“The Clairvoyants” April 6 | Grand Exposition Hall | Reno, Nev. Fresh from sold-out appearances across the globe as part of The Illusionists, the world champions of mindreading, The Clairvoyants, open up a fabulous new world of mentalism and unique illusions. Their show offers amazingly entertaining elements of clairvoyance, modern masterpieces of trickery and unforgettable moments filled with thought-provoking fun. | silverlegacyreno.com

“Cabaret” April 13-15 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at the Cabaret. | pioneercenter.com

Festival Passes $250 General Admission, $45 Students Bach By Candlelight* $50 General Admission (2:00 p.m.) $60 General Admission (5:00 p.m.) Individual Concert Tickets Masterworks Concerts, All-Mozart Festival Finale $45 General Admission, $5 Students Sonatas Concert, Afternoon Classics, Lunch Concert, All-Rachmaninov $25 General Admission, $5 Students New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch* $65 per person *Not included in the Festival Pass.

Tickets and More Info Reno Chamber Orchestra 925 Riverside Dr. Ste. 5 Reno, NV 89503 phone 775-348-9413 fax 775-348-0643 renochamberorchestra.org

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LIVE Nevada Wind Ensemble Dec. 8 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. The Nevada Wind Ensemble collaborates with the Chicago-based Gaudete Brass Quintet to celebrate the music of Leonard Bernstein and more. | unr.edu

Joyful Noise Dec. 14 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. Cherie and John Shipley present the 16th annual Joyful Noise community show, an energetic musical evening of glee, laughter and inspiration. Aside from traditional songs, there are the annual “Christmas Conga,” a “Mamas and Papas” memory and a hoedown encounter with featured fiddler Catherine Matovich. | breweryarts.org

Nevada Chamber Music Festival Dec. 27-Jan. 1 | Reno, Nev. venues Some of the world’s finest classical musicians gather in Reno to perform the great works of chamber music at the 14th annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival. Repertoire ranges from familiar masterpieces of Beethoven, Brahms and Rachmaninov to lesser-known works by American master George Chadwick. | renochamberorchestra.org

SnowGlobe Music Festival Dec. 29-31 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe This is the only festival in Tahoe that gets everyone outdoors moving and dancing to some of the hottest DJs to hit the lake. Come out also for fireworks and festival fun to ring in the New Year. | snowglobemusicfestival.com

2018 BRRRoque Masters Jan. 7, 10, 13, 14 | Area venues TOCCATA Tahoe presents arias from Bach and his Brandenburg Concertos No. 1 and 2, as well as an organ concerto by Handel and a Christmas concerto by Corelli. | toccatatahoe.org

Classix Three: Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Jan. 14-16 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. An operatic overture from Wagner’s Tannhäuser will open the performance. The Reno Philharmonic plays Pierre Jalbert’s “In Aeternam,” written in 2,000 as a memorial to his niece who died at birth. Pianist Joyce Yang will tackle Beethoven’s daunting piano concerto. A classical favorite, Beethoven’s “Emperor” is aptly titled. | pioneercenter.com

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Classix Four: Star Wars: The Music Feb. 11 & 13 | Pioneer Center | Reno Nev. Take a trip across the universe with Maestro Laura Jackson, Davidson Institute Fellow Joe Broom and the Reno Philharmonic. Enjoy the iconic score from Williams Suite from “Star Wars,” Holst’s “The Planets” and Cosma’s Concerto for Euphonium and Orchestra. | pioneercenter.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra Feb. 17-18 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Cellist Clive Greensmith, former cellist of the legendary Tokyo String Quartet and a longtime Nevada Chamber Music Festival favorite, makes his first Reno Chamber Orchestra appearance. He is featured in the Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky, the “Minstrel’s Song” by Alexander Glazunov and Lukas Foss’s Capriccio. | renochamberorchestra.org

Classix Five: Italian Festival March 11 & 13 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Renowned guest conductor Alvise Casellati leads the Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus in a concert of works from legendary Italian composers. The familiar Overture from Rossini’s “William Tell” will evoke memories of the Lone Ranger, while a medley of offerings from Verdi will transport you to an opera house. | pioneercenter.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra March 17 & 18 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Violinist Josef Špaček, concertmaster of the famous Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, returns to Reno to perform Max Bruch’s tuneful Scottish Fantasy with Maestro Kuchar and the RCO. Also on the program are Dvořák’s “American” Suite and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3. | renochamberorchestra.org

WinterWonderGrass April 6-8 | Squaw Valley Ski Resort | Olympic Valley WinterWonderGrass mixes up the finest ingredients of Tahoe lifestyle and mountain culture. The festival brings the best of bluegrass, acoustic roots and Americana music. National, regional and local musicians headline. The event features California craft beers, wines, spirits and local food in a winter wonderland. | winterwondergrasstahoe.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra April 7 & 8 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. In its annual collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno Chamber Singers and Symphonic Choir, the RCO and Maestro Theodore Kuchar perform the “Te Deum” by Anton Bruckner, a colorful piece by a modern Estonian composer, an aria by Beethoven and Mozart’s “Prague Symphony.” | renochamberorchestra.org 23

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MOONLIGHT TOUR & DINNER Dec. 26-27,Jan. 13-14, Feb. 17-18, 24, March 10

FOOD & FRIVOLITY CoffeeChamps

Celebrate with Team USA

Dec. 9 & 10 | Reno Sparks Convention Center

Jan. 13 | The Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley

CoffeeChamps is caffeine-packed weekend event featuring the Qualifying Competitions for the U.S Coffee Championships. Coffee professionals from all over the United States compete to enhance and show off their skills as Baristas, Brewers, Roasters and Tasters. Enjoy a free cafe and roaster village, vendor marketplace, brewing demonstrations and more. Watch local competitors from Coffeebar and Old World Coffee compete. | uscoffeechampionships.org

Team USA will be celebrating the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2018 in Squaw Valley. Fans can interact with Team USA athletes and share the excitement of the upcoming 2018 Winter Games. | squawalpine.com

Master the Mixology Dec. 15 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley Learn how to make three delicious craft cocktails with Six Peaks Grille master mixologist Tamaneaka French. Participants will use fresh, seasonal ingredients provided. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

Reno Wine Walk Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 16, March 17 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev. Enjoy a wine tasting along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org

Reno Beer Crawl Dec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24 | Reno, Nev. If you’re visiting Reno on the 4th Saturday of the month, you will inevitably, and luckily, enter the wacky world of the Reno Beer Crawl. Purchase a commemorative cup or glass and get drink specials at as many as 20 different locations. It’s an easy walk (or crawl) to each beer crawl location as they are all in the heart of downtown Reno. | renobeercrawl.com

Moonlight tour & dinner Dec. 26-27, Jan. 13-14, Feb. 17-18, 24, March 10 | The Chalet | Alpine Meadows After Alpine Meadows closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows. Enjoy an intimate seated dinner where guests will be served an Alps-inspired menu with dishes like potato cheese soup, chicken cordon bleu and apple strudel. | squawalpine.com

Carson City Wine Walk Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.

Jan. 27 | Reno Sparks Convention Center Explore new ways of thinking, learn something new and stoke your curiosity in an environment full of intrigue and optimism featuring 21 speakers including entrepreneurs, journalists, techies, authors, therapists, artists and more. | tedxuniversityofnevada.org

Kid-O-Rama Feb. 17-24 | Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offers a weeklong kids’ extravaganza. Kid-O-Rama offers non-stop fun for kids of all ages. Check out the Big Truck Event featuring fire trucks, snowplows and grooming machines. There are also street parties and kids’ concerts, a game and craft room and more. | squawalpine.com

SnowFest! March 1-11 | Area venues Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe has come alive with 10 funfilled days and nights of events and activities for all ages. On and off the mountain, at North Tahoe’s resorts and lakeside neighborhoods, enjoy onsnow events, special events, parades, races, parties, concerts, theater and more. | tahoesnowfest.org

Shrine Circus March 2-4 | Reno Livestock Events Center Enjoy exotic animals, trapeze acts, motorcycles, clowns, face painting, lions, tigers and more. The Kerak Shrine Circus brings high-flying feats and daring adventure to Reno every year. With a variety of acts from aerialists and elephants to clowns and cotton candy, the Kerak Shrine Circus is a fun tradition for children of all ages. Proceeds benefit philanthropy projects to help children. | kerakshrine.com/circus

On the first Saturday of every month, participants can stroll to 35 locations for wine, entertainment and special deals for wine walkers. | downtowncarson.org

Monster Jam

Art of the Mixology

Watch some of the best tricks and stunts from Monster Trucks, ATVs and Speedsters with fun for the entire family. | monsterjam.com

Dec. 10, 17 & Sundays Jan. 7-April 8 | Ritz-Carlton | Northstar Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts Art of the Mixology during the winter. 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. | RSVP ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe 24

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March 9-11 | Reno Livestock Events Center

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“SONG OF THE NOMAD” Dec. 9

ADVENTURE FILMS Alpenglow Winter Film Series

Mountainfilm tour

Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 8, 22 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

Feb. 17 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

Back for its 11th year, the Alpenglow Winter Film Series will be showcasing its best lineup to date. Locals and athletes share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. | alpenglowsports.com

Mountainfilm travels year-round and worldwide with a selection of current and best-loved films from the festival archives. The tour heads to Tahoe to kick off the Alpenglow Sports Winter Mountain Festival from Feb. 17 to 25, 2018. | mountainfilm.org

Board the World Film Festival Dec. 8 | Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema | Tahoe City Warp Wave is back this year with a collection of six, short snowboarding films shot in Tahoe, Switzerland, Scotland, Japan and Chile. Come see Danny Davis, Eric Messier, Jeremy Jones, Nick Russel, Johnny Brady and more on film. | tahoearthauscinema.com

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Dec. 9 | MontBleu Resort and Casino | Stateline, Nev. This 15th annual festival will showcase the best outdoor sports talent in the world. The night includes special guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a few surprises. | laketahoefilmfestival.com

“Song of the Nomad” Dec. 9 | Alpenglow Sports | Tahoe City

2-5 PM

DPS Skis presents the world premiere of “Song of the Nomad” at Alpenglow Sports at 6:30 p.m. Members of the DPS crew ventured to Kyrgyzstan, Japan and Alaska to film four shorts that comprise the fourth volume of The Shadow Campaign. | alpenglowsports.com

“Motive” Dec. 11 | Tahoe Art Haus | Tahoe City The mountain biking film “Motive” comes to the Tahoe Art Haus to benefit the Truckee Bike Park Project. | tahoearthauscinema.com

Reel Rock 12 Dec. 15 | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. Reel Rock 12 film tour features five, new, short films that will deliver heart-thumping action, big laughs and pure inspiration. Margo Hayes, the first woman to climb 5.15; Brad Gobright, an up-and-coming free soloist; and more will be featured. This year’s films include: “Break on Through,” “Above the Sea,” “Safety Third” and “Stumped.” | reelrocktour.com

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CHRISTMAS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

HOLIDAY

HAPPENINGS

Northern Lights Tahoe

“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”

Until Dec. 31 | Area venues

Dec. 7-10, 14-17 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

This annual, popular, month-long festival will highlight local communities. Celebrate the season with a Santa Bar Crawl, holiday parties, ski films, music and more in Crystal Bay and Incline Village, Nev. | northernlightstahoe.com

The classic Charles Dickens’ tale is turned upside down. Jacob Marley works one magical Christmas Eve to redeem the soul of Scrooge. | renolittletheater.org

Magical Memories Until Dec. 31 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley

Dec. 7-31 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.

Experience the magic of the holiday season at this annual resort-wide celebration. Holiday festivities include Gingerbread Village Unveiling, Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony and holiday music. | squawcreek.com

This jam-packed, sidesplitting Christmas extravaganza features spellbinding illusionists, breathtaking cirque artists and world-class singers, dancers and variety performers from around the globe. Dark on Mondays. | eldoradoreno.com

Candy Cane Lane

“The Nutcracker”

Until Dec. 31 | Carson Valley Inn | Carson Valley, Nev.

Dec. 8-10 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Drive down Candy Cane Lane to see thousands of Christmas lights and a variety of scenes depicting traditional characters and images. Accompanying music can be heard by tuning the car radio to 89.9 FM. The lighted arch marks the way. | carsonvalleyinn.com

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of this holiday ballet. Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. A Sugar Plum party will be after the afternoon performances so children can meet the characters. | pioneercenter.com

Winterfest Until Dec. 31 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev. Adults and children can ride the Holiday Express Train, a custom narrated journey around the inside of the stadium, taking you on a mission from Reno to the North Pole to deliver Santa’s Naughty and Nice list, take pictures with Santa and enjoy ice skating. | winterfestreno.com

Siasma - A Celtic Christmas

“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Dec. 8-10, 14-16, 22-23 | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre | Reno, Nev. Eight reindeer dish about the real Santa. All those rumors you’ve heard about him and the elves? About Rudolph’s little secret? About Vixen’s story that was leaked to the press? All true. The reindeer finally speak up. | goodluckmacbeth.org

Dec. 7 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Noel Nights

Siasma, pronounced shimsa, in Gaelic means to celebrate. The story of a girl in search the light that represents the true meaning of Christmas is a heartwarming tale and charming celebration of Celtic traditions, superstitions and customs for the entire family. | grandsierraresort.com

Kick off the holiday season with Noel Nights. There will be carolers, sleigh rides, face painting, holiday crafts and pictures with Santa. | northstarcalifornia.com

39 North Pole Village

Victorian Christmas with Santa

Dec. 7-9 | 39 North Victorian Ave. | Sparks, Nev.

Dec. 9 | Lake Tahoe Historical Society | South Lake Tahoe

Downtown Sparks becomes a sparkling winter wonderland. Stroll through the holiday lights, enjoy visits with Santa, free rides on Engine 39 and musical performances. | 39northdowntown.com

Lake Tahoe Historical Society is planning a festive day of free family fun as the museum is transformed into a Victorian Christmas scene. Tour the museum and 1930’s log cabin. Santa arrives by sleigh and there will be sleigh rides for all. | laketahoemuseum.org

“Buttcracker 8” Dec. 7, 9, 13-16, 20-23 | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. The annual “Biggest Little Buttcracker in the World” is in the spirit of the ridiculous – a hysterical/historical time-travel parody based on the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.” | bruka.org 26

“The Unbelievables”

Dec. 8 & 15 | Village at Northstar | Northstar

Gingerbread House Competition & Festival Dec. 9 | Wilbur D. May Museum | Reno, Nev. See gingerbread creations in nine categories or make a gingerbread house to take home. Listen to an afternoon of holiday music performed by local choral and instrumental groups. | mayarboretumsociety.org

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Reno Santa Crawl

The Polar Express

Dec. 9 | Downtown | Reno, Nev.

Dec. 14-16, 27-31 | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev.

It’s the time of year when 15,000 Santas descend on downtown Reno to enjoy good spirits and yuletide cheer. This is the largest Santa pub crawl in the country. | renosantacrawl.com

The one-hour-long train rides are great family fun. Kids can even wear pajamas. The popular holiday movie is brought to life with characters, including Santa. A souvenir silver sleigh bell is offered as remembrance of a journey to the North Pole. | vtrailway.com

Tahoe Flow Arts Holiday Bazaar Dec. 9 | Cobblestone Center | Tahoe City Tahoe Flow Arts Studio presents eARTH: a high-caliber mixed-media performance of acrobatics, aerialists and dance followed by a bazaar. | tahoeflowartsstudio.com

A Genoa Cowboy Christmas Dec. 9 | Town Hall | Genoa, Nev. Enjoy a pre-concert dinner followed by a holiday concert with Mary Kaye for the entire family. | genoanevada.org

Brunch with Santa Claus Dec. 9 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev. This family event features many fun activities including a delicious brunch, magic show, arts and crafts, raffle prizes, a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Reservations. | (775) 413-5145

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 9 | Kahle Community Center | Stateline, Nev. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and photos with Santa. | (775) 586-7271

Santa’s Sledding Party Dec. 9 | Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City Come out for a day of fun, food and festivities. Santa will be there to give out gifts to all children age 10 and younger. Free breakfast will be served and free sledding, ice skating and cookie decorating. | tahoecityrotary.org

V&T Candy Cane Express Dec. 9-10 | 1870 Depot | Virginia City, Nev. On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, guests enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-along carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel. | virginiatruckee.com

Merry Days & Holly Nights Dec. 15-31 | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley The holidays at Squaw Valley begin with a welcoming reception for Santa, who will stay around until his big night on Dec. 25, followed by an opening ceremony and glow stick parade to the Merry Wonderland and Ice Garden. Enjoy musical, dance and dramatic performances, enter contests, take sleigh rides and ski with Santa. | squawalpine.com

Great Santa Dash Dec. 16 | West Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. Get your jollies on and run those cookies off at this fifth annual 5km race. Dress up like Santa and run or walk through downtown Reno dressed in your best Santa costume. | stepoutside.org

Truckee Toy Factory Dec. 16 | North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City Truckee Dance Factory presents its Holiday Dance Showcase along with a Toys for Tots Fundraiser featuring local kids. | truckeedancefactory.com

Jazz for the Holidays-A Gospel Christmas Dec. 16-17, 20 | Area venues Jazz and gospel combine in this annual favorite: Reno Jazz Orchestra with The Pat Esters Gospel Choir and Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra Experience. | renojazzorchestra.org

Reno Wind Symphony-A Holiday Celebration Dec. 16 & 17 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. One of the highlights of this concert is the recitation of the poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by radio personality Ross Mitchell, accompanied by the Reno Wind Symphony. Mitchell will also serve as the vocal soloist on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” | renojazzorchestra.org

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 16-18, 22-24 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev.

“A Season of Peace”

Reno Dance Company’s production of this classic holiday ballet features 20 professional dancers and 200 local children. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Dec. 9 & 10 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley

“The Twisted Nutcracker”

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus presents a holiday concert featuring favorite songs old and new featuring the Truckee Tahoe Youth Chorus, the Christmas Time String Quintet and a holiday singalong. | truckeechorus.org

Dec. 18 & 19 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

Snowball Festival

Truckee Dance Factory presents an urban twist on a classical Christmas fairy tale in their rendition of “The Twisted Nutcracker: A Tale of the Rat King.” | truckeedancefactory.com

Dec. 9-10, 16-17 | Soda Springs ski area

Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle

Soda Springs’ Plant Kids will transform in to the North Pole from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a holiday bounce house, a giant oversized snow globe and Santa himself. Holiday music will fill the air as guests make their way through the candy cane forest or take in the thrill of holiday-themed tubing. Holiday cheer continues with joyful snow play, merry face-painters, cheerful balloon artists, delicious festive foods and a craft hot cocoa bar. On Dec. 16, come to see the resort set the world record for the largest cup of hot cocoa with an 8-foot tall cup that holds 1,000 gallons of hot cocoa. | skisodasprings.com

Dec. 18-28 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Santa Train Dec. 9-10, 16-17 | Wabuska Depot | Carson City, Nev. Nevada State Railroad Museum celebrates the 33rd year of Santa Train. Ride in rail cars pulled behind the historic V&T Railroad No. 25 steam locomotive. Santa hands out candy canes to all the riders and listens to children’s Christmas wishes. Special, free train rides are slated on Dec. 9 and 10 for children with compromised immune systems, who are battling cancer and other illnesses Before these rides, train cars are cleaned and sanitized. | (775) 687-6953

TOCCATA “The Messiah” Dec. 9-10, 16-17, 23 | Area venues Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus announce the 13th annual Winter MusicFest production of Handel’s “Messiah” and other holiday favorites with the North Lake Tahoe Children’s Chorus. | toccatatahoe.com

Borealis features a modern soundtrack and breathtaking performances, plus state-of-the-art audio-visual techniques. The talented cast of actors, dancers and acrobats provide edge-of-your-seat, action-packed acts for the family. | grandsierraresort.com

Heavenly Holidays Dec. 18-31 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe This two-week festival features ice sculptors, holiday music and a 16-foot interactive snow globe where kids can get their photos taken with Santa. There are holiday-themed activities every day, including skiing with Santa and his elves, DJs and concerts. | skiheavenly.com

Torchlight Parade Dec. 24 | Granlibakken | Tahoe City Granlibakken’s annual Torchlight Parade starts at 5 p.m. Ski down the holding a torch, then enjoy hot chocolate, cider, s’mores and gifts. Santa will be there for photos. | granlibakken.com

Christmas Day Pancake Breakfast Dec. 25 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Tahoe Donner Enjoy breakfast starts with Santa followed by a half day of skiing and riding with Santa. | tahoedonner.com 27

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Moon over Tahoe

Dec. 9 | Squaw Valley Ski Resort | Olympic Valley

Jan. 1, 31, March 1, 31 | Area venues

Women, ages 14 and older, interested in snow and avalanche safety in and out of bounds can attend a S A.F.E. A.S. Clinic. The Intro to Avalanche and FUNraiser Day offers classroom and on-snow training, morning yoga, lunch, aprés party and raffle. | squawalpine.com

Tahoe Adventure Company offers full moon snowshoe treks during the winter. Enjoy instruction, natural history and hot drinks and snacks. No experience is needed. | RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com

Beacon Practice Dec. 13 | Tahoe City Winters Sports Park Join a free Community Avalanche Beacon Seminar and Practice Session at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park Sports. This event will help attendees better understand avalanche beacon function and the recent technological advancements of these vital back-country tools. | alpenglowsports.com

Master the Mountain avalanche series Dec. 13 & Jan. 10 | Alibi Ale Works | Truckee Tahoe Mountain Sports Avalanche Education Series - Master the Mountain – free avalanche education series. | Facebook Tahoe Mountain Sports

Stargazing & Snowshoes Dec. 16, 21, 23, 27, Jan. 6, 13, Feb. 17, 18, March 9, 10, April 14 | Area venues Enjoy a unique, educational evening under the night sky that pairs snowshoeing with stargazing for an active evening with Tahoe Star Tours for ages 10 and older. Or, skip the snowshoeing and enjoy fireside s’mores at The RitzCarlton on select dates. | tahoestartours.com

Christmas Bird Count

The Sheep Show Jan. 18-20 | Reno Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev. The Wild Sheep Foundation’s premier outdoor and mountain-hunting expo includes an exhibit hall filled with more than 400 North American guides and outfitters and top-of-the-line retailers of gear, art, taxidermy and outdoor items. | wildsheepfoundation.org

National Winter Trails Days Jan. 6 & 7, 27 & 28 | Area venues Kirkwood Mountain Resort hosts a XC Center Winter Trail Weekend with half off rentals and trail passes on Jan. 6 and 7. The El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol hosts demos, avalanche safety demos, ski repair, clothing and equipment and more at Loon Lake on Jan. 27 and 28. | wintertrails.org

Avalanche training in and out Jan. 19-21, 26-28, Feb. 9-11, 23-25, March 2-4 | Area venues Sierra Avalanche Center offers a 24-hour course that provides an introduction to avalanche risk management for motorized users. Learning will occur through a mix of classroom and field practice, with an emphasis on field practice whenever possible. | sierraavalanchecenter.org

Dec. 17 | South Lake Tahoe

Moonlight trek

Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for its annual Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world dating back to 1900. TINS has coordinated the South Lake Tahoe count since 2004. | tinsweb.org

A full moon tour starts at Royal Gorge Summit Station at 6 p.m. Available for skate, classic or snowshoes. End the night at 9 p.m. for dinner and wine tasting. | RSVP royalgorge.com

Full Moon Tours

UllrFest

Dec. 29, 30, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Feb. 2 & 3 | Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Incline Village, Nev.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers a full moon snowshoe trek from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cross Country Snowshoe Center on select dates during the winter. | kirkwood.com

The 9th annual UllrFest is a benefit weekend to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team. It kicks off Friday night with a torchlight parade, bonfire, party and live music. There are also a gala and auction at The Chateau. Dress in Ullr attire; the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow. | diamondpeak.com

Jan. 27 | Royal Gorge | Soda Springs

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Pain McShlonkey

Feb. 10-April 14 | Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Incline Village, Nev.

March 17 | Squaw Valley Ski Resort | Olympic Valley

On select Saturdays, participants can take advantage of a late-day lift ticket followed by a final chair ride up to Snowflake Lodge for wine or craft beer tastings and appetizers. They enjoy one final run down a freshly groomed trail. | diamondpeak.com

Dress up in outrageous ski duds and come out for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey. Festivities include the Extreme Small Mountain Invitational and a downhill race, where pros and amateurs battle it out on snowblades for the Golden Saucer trophy. | shanemcconkey.org

Subaru WinterFest Feb. 24 & 25 | Boreal Ski Resort | Soda Springs

Gold Rush Festival

Demo the latest equipment from Nordica and LibTech, grab great giveaways and hot chocolate, support Adaptive Sports Chapter, participate in the Subaru scavenger hunt or take a photo in the giant Subaru Adirondack chair. | rideboreal.com

This cross-country festival at Royal’s Gorge’s Summit Station hosts a number of races both classic and freestyle in a number of distances. There are also kids’ races and obstacle races. | royalgorge.com

Mountain Festival Winter

NASTAR National Championships

Feb. 17-25 | Area venues

March 21-25 | Squaw Valley Ski Resort | Olympic Valley

Alpenglow Sports presents this nine-day festival, a celebration of humanpowered mountain sports with events, clinics, equipment demonstrations and films. Geared toward beginner and intermediate winter-recreation enthusiasts, the festival will showcase Nordic skiing, back-country skiing, splitboarding and snowshoeing and natural history of the region. | alpenglowsports.com

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the NASTAR National Championships return to the Sierra. Following the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, the event will provide a new locale for fans to get involved with alpine sports. The program’s integration with the U.S. Ski Team also gives racers the opportunity to meet their favorite racers. | squawalpine.com

The Great Ski Race March 4 | Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area | Tahoe City The 40th annual Great Ski Race challenges cross-country skiers to race from Tahoe City to Truckee. The event raises funds for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. This is one of the largest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi. | thegreatskirace.com

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March 17 & 18 | Royal Gorge Cross Country | Soda Springs

Tom Sims Retro World Championships March 23-25 | Boreal Ski Resort | Soda Springs Enjoy three days of crazy fun and rubbing elbows with legends and heroes of snowboarding’s history from The Great Race and The Beach Party Hand-Shaped Old-School Pipe Session. | rideboreal.com

2017 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction April 12-15 | Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows celebrate ski and snowboard history as it welcomes the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame to honor its class of 2017 athletes and sport builders with lifelong national and international achievements in the sport. | squawalpine.com

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NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S

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New Year’s Eve at Northstar

Dec. 31 | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Dec. 31 | Village at Northstar

Mt. Rose hosts a New Year’s Eve Ski Party from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by fireworks at the Main Lodge. | skirose.com

Ring in the New Year with live music, ice skating and roasting s’mores by the fire at Northstar. Enjoy a fireworks exhibition and family fun. | northstarcalifornia.com

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Dec. 31 | Heritage Park Gardens | Gardnerville, Nev. The community is invited to Gardnerville’s fourth annual New Year’s Eve event from 6 to 9 p.m. Luminaries will light the way. Labyrinths are used as a way to quiet the mind and recover a balance in life. Walk to create hopeful tomorrows. | (775) 782-8027

Families welcome the New Year Dec. 31 | Turtle Rock Pak | Markleeville New Year’s Eve Family Dinner and Games starts at 6 p.m. The fun continues until midnight. | alpinecounty.com

An Evening in Paris Dec. 31 | Carson City, Nev. Friends of the Carson City Library present a New Year’s Black Tie Gala, “An Evening in Paris,” at 6 p.m. at The Carson Plaza Event Center. | carsoncitylibrary.org

New Year’s Eve Light Parade & Fireworks Dec. 31 | Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort | Tahoe Donner This fun event is for intermediate skiers and riders, ages 10 and older, who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark. Come early to secure a spot in the parade. Sign-ups are from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. with a chair loading time at 6:15 p.m. Fireworks show will follow. | tahoedonner.com

Kirkwood New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31 | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood Ring in the New Year with an evening of fun with the Kirkwood Torchlight Parade followed by a spectacular fireworks display viewable from the Village Plaza. The Wall Bar and K-Bar will be open before the festivities and there will be an on-snow bonfire. | kirkwood.com

New Year’s Eve Bash Dec. 31 | Hard Rock | Stateline, Nev. Get ready to kiss 2017 goodbye at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, with theme parties, champagne toasts, exclusive menu and live music featuring Electrify: Rock N Roll Burlesque, the dinner show “A Night of Roaring Glamour,” 80s party with Glam Cobra at Vinyl, DJ Rizzo outside at Guitar Plaza and more. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Heavenly New Year’s Eve Celebration

The Loft’s New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 31 | Heavenly Village | Stateline, Nev. The “Magic Fusion” show features mind-bending tricks of master magicians and guest DJs spinning music until 2 a.m. | thelofttahoe.com

All That Glitters Kaleidoscope Party Dec. 31 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley Resort at Squaw Creek’s is party central to ring in the New Year with a Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., a teen party for ages 13 to 17 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the party for adults in the Grand Sierra Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. feature live entertainment, Go-Go dancers, music, aerial shows, champagne, bottle service, dance floor and VIP beds. | squawcreek.com

New Year’s Eve celebration & Fireworks Dec. 31 | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley Ring in the New Year in style with free live music in The Village, fireworks and all-night parties. Enjoy the Torchlight Parade, a kids’ torchlight parade, fireworks and more. | squawalpine.com

Squaw Valley Prom Dec. 31 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley High Fives Foundation and CharitySmith present the 14th annual prom with a Great Gatsby theme. Guests wear classy, throwback attire. This notoriously high-energy event attracts more than 1,000 partygoers grooving to the sounds of DJ Dojah and DJ Spinbad. | squawalpine.com

CBC New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Leftover Salmon and special guests The Mother Hips, Dead Winter Carpenters, Low Flying Bones and the Dusty Green Bones Band. | crystalbaycasino.com

Bounce Heavy New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 | Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in two rooms featuring live and electronic music to ring in 2018. The headliners are Stylust Beats and Left/Right. Kowta, IJV and The Lucky Bacy GT Sandwich Hook-up will be there, too. | eventbrite.com

Dec. 31 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

MontBleu’s New Year’s 2018 Celebration

The evening is packed with world-class music, games, fireworks and the world’s only Gondola Ball Drop followed by fireworks. Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice sculpting performances, fire dancers, a photo booth and face painting. | skiheavenly.com

Celebrate New Year’s Eve inside MontBleu and enjoy an all-access pass to three parties in Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub and the Convention Center. There will be go-go dancers, bands, DJs and more. | montbleuresort.com

Dec. 31 | MontBleu Resort & Casino | Stateline, Nev.

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Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Sun, Mercury, Venus and Saturn all in your sign suggests a rather sudden turn over the past while. It could basically put you in a festive mood. Yet, it also speaks of the spirit in the deep and mysterious atmosphere that graces this time of year. Like fast moving clouds, it will not last. So, whether you are on a high or otherwise, trust the flow.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Saturn is your ruling planet and so it might be expected that you would handle it best. Well, this is the test. It will enter your sign on Solstice’s eve. At worst, it could bring a weight of restriction and depression. The good news is that it will make a clean entry into your sign, no retrogrades and that is a good thing. Still, the plot is thick.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Things are shifting quickly now, everywhere, and pretty much everyone knows it and can feel it. This is how synchronicity works. It is not merely a matter of outer, random circumstances. Of course, everyone is having their own experience, the variable in the equation. For your sign, thus influencing you, there is a sudden push to advance, to increase.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

You have entered an important time window. It is not simply about the time of year. There is much more going on that the annual round. Big shifts are occurring for everyone, regardless of their circumstances. These could prove to be positive, but you likely have work to do. A big final push through 2017 is ideal and perhaps necessary.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Are you dreaming, or is it more of a nightmare or something in between? Some situations are more complex than others and this one ranks pretty high. You want to have perspective on both the bigger picture and insight regarding the immediate politics. The bottom line is just that, pay close attention to it and focus to secure an outcome that works financially for you.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Circumstances are pushing you to take a plunge, yet again. The good news is that this one includes measurable returns. You are on the verge of a new focus and one that could take some sizable unexpected turns. You are ready and willing to make all the necessary efforts but you may also need help, perhaps professional.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Something and perhaps several things are piquing your interests. Financial considerations are part of this plot. It may be that someone needs your help. If so, they are lucky to be catching you at this time as you are feeling generous. Besides, the situation may be calling for your extra input. You are fine with that but you still want to strike a fair deal.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Your ambitions have been steadily rising. This may be due to financial interests and/or setbacks. You may be feeling overwhelmed and depressed about it, but you best bet it to persevere. This includes attending to a variety of fronts, a theme that will continue for many months. Be open to pioneering initiatives. Your drive will increase measurably very soon.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Your creative juices are flowing. These include and probably require imaginative input and perhaps a lot of it. The other side of the deal is the big efforts and long hours implied. The pace will accelerate and will include a rather steep learning curve that is probably already evident. There is more to come so get ready to really get to work.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Changes in your usual rhythm are underway. These may even amount to measurable shifts in your overall lifestyle. Whether by inspiration or desperation, investing more time and energy to achieve your goals is featured. Positively, you are on a health kick and are already noticing beneficial results. If not, that is the way to go.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Opportunities to increase your social outreach are available now. Even so, you may not feel as confident as you would like. Circumstances may not be desperate but they are and have been a challenge. Fortunately, you have also been in a sporting mood which is also lingering. A busier time is coming; get ready go hard for a while.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

You are in an enthusiastic and expansive mood. Challenges that appeared large before no longer do, or at least less. However, you still have to breach some internal barriers. This includes breaking free of procrastination. It may simply be a matter of inspiration. If you are lacking the fire, seek it in the direction of new interests.

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Silver Linings Winter Performance | Dec. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | $5-$10 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Mic Smith South Lake Brewing Co. 6 p.m. Pray for Snow Party w/DJ Roger That McP’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance InnerRythm’s Silver Linings Resort at Squaw Creek 6:30 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Liza Tryger w/Ken Garr The Improv 9 p.m. Comedy Night at the Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

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he lights drop. Five soldiers stand alone on a darkened stage. As the music begins they take each other’s hands and come together as one. “Hold on to me … cause I’m a little unsteady,” X Ambassador’s Sam Harris sings over a lone synthesizer. The soldiers float in slow motion, clinging on desperately as they are pulled apart by mysterious, unseen forces. They march in jump step to the beat, then fall together in the shape of a boat, rocking back and forth to the building rhythm like brave, young Americans preparing to land at Normandy. They release hands and burst into dynamic movement; guns cock, snipers fire and hands go to hearts for the courage to leap. Throughout the choreography of Kassidy Commendatore’s “Stand Alone Together,” there is a sense of the dancers being pushed and pulled by forces far greater than themselves. Both the drastic circumstances and the soldiers’ uncontrollable emotions move violently and unpredictably as if they were mere leafs courageously drowning in the cruel current of a war’s whirlpool. There is now an effort to bring the performance to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, La. “If you love me … don’t let me go,” Harris sings during the piece and then suddenly to the thud of the bass drum, a soldier goes down. The others quickly surround her, but soon rear back. Their faces covered in agony, they sway in helpless grief. Blowing forlorn kisses in time, the soldiers twirl away across the stage as their friend is pulled away offstage. Another goes down. Her beloved comrade lunges for her, yet a moment too late. Undone by anguish, her mates hold her up until, flailing and stumbling, she reemerges in heroic flight, only to fall herself in a flash of light. The remaining duo spins and slips, flips and tumbles as their lost comrades rejoin them on the sides of the stage now dressed in white. In the concluding sequence of pirouettes and lifts, they come together once more, grunts and the fallen angels dancing in perfect harmony. The last two kneel in embrace about to give up their final breath when the angels pull them back up to give them hope. In the end, the survivors limp offstage arms round each other staggering into the darkness. Commendatore’s interest in the “Band of Brothers” led her to travel in their footsteps during the summer before her senior year at Truckee High School. “I was inspired to choreograph this piece by the brave soldiers who fought in World War II,” says the choreographer. “I have looked up to them for many years for their strength, humility, bond and courage. I was thinking about how to honor them, so I decided to create a dance about what

Throughout the choreography of Kassidy Commendatore’s “Stand Alone Together,” there is a sense of the dancers being pushed and pulled by forces far greater than themselves.

soldiers go through, how they have to come together and their journey through war.” She is now a freshman majoring in human physiology at the University of Oregon where she continues to turn to dance as a touchstone for her very being. “InnerRhythms has impacted my life in ways I cannot explain,” she says. “They have taught me the meaning of discipline, loyalty, commitment, respect, humility, perseverance, confidence and so much more. They have given me so many opportunities to grow not only in dance, but in life and as a person.” Founded in 2002, InnerRhythms is a nonprofit dedicated to support youth through the performing arts. In the spirit of “Stand Alone Together,” executive director Elizabeth Archer has decided that part of that mission includes making their classes accessible to everyone regardless of financial status. The school currently has two active fundraising campaigns for $10,000 each in order to raise money for their scholarship fund and the troupe’s upcoming trip to New Orleans. There they will perform at the National WWII Museum for the closing ceremony of the Leadership in American History Symposium and Tour led by “Band of Brothers” author Stephen Ambrose.

“People say dance is an extracurricular activity,” says Archer. “But when you immerse yourself in something like this, you go to a different place where you appreciate things more. That was what was so remarkable about watching the kids go through the process [of creating “Stand Alone Together”] and having the outcome be so powerful. Our job is to raise young leaders and citizens here. The second part is dance. So, we’ve had to stand by our principles and our values. Anybody who wants to dance can dance.”

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Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m. Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Drinking With Clowns Peppermill 7 p.m. Terra Bella Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jazz Lab Bands Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Louis The Child, Ashe, Louis Futon Cargo 8 p.m. Swinging Chads Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Amoramora Studio on 4th 9 p.m. Soul Persuaders Circus Circus 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. John Wesley Austin The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Siamsa-A Celtic Christmas Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Special Events 39 North Pole Village Sparks

DEC. 8 | FRIDAY InnerRhythms will host its Silver Linings Winter Performance on Dec. 7. Tickets are available online.  For more information on InnerRhythms, visit innerrhythms.org. To help fund the trip to New Orleans, visit gofundme.com/innerrhythms.

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Eric Andersen Nakoma Resort 5 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Alternatives McP’s 9 p.m. Blues Monsters Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Polyrhythmics Album Release Party Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. “Chaps, Straps & Santa Hats” Redlight Lounge 7 p.m. Liza Tryger w/Ken Garr The Improv 9 p.m.

Marianarchy Winterball 2017 Jub Jub’s 2 p.m. Swinging Chads Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel 5:30 p.m. Judith Tatarelli & Dave Kubin Anna’s Mexican Grill 5:30 p.m. Mark Miller Boomtown 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. The Grouch, Del the Funky Homosapien, DJ Fresh Cargo 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Nevada Wind Ensemble & Guadete Brass Quintet Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Phoenix Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Drinking With Clowns Peppermill 8 p.m. Tyler Farr Silver Legacy 8 p.m. The Sad Toms The Saint 8 p.m. Terra Bella Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Carolyn Dolan Harrah’s 8 p.m. Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. Soul Persuaders Circus Circus 9 p.m. Apothic & Matt Bushman Studio on 4th 9 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 10 p.m. Subculture The Bluebird 10 p.m. The Hellenbacks Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Mo Funk El Jefe’s 10 p.m. Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic A to Zen 7 p.m. Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 5:30 & 8 p.m. “Honk! Jr.” Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. “Love Sick” Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m. John Wesley Austin The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “The Nutcracker” Pioneer Center 8 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 8 p.m. Special Events 39 North Pole Village Sparks

DEC. 9 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE TOCCATA Messiah Cornerstone Church 3 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m.

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Tahoe Truckee Community Chorus Resort at Squaw Creek 7 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Local Anthology Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Manic Brothers McP’s 9 p.m. Coburn Station Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Sam Ravenna & Drop Theory Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Earth Tahoe Art Haus 1:30 p.m. “Song of the Nomad” Alpenglow Sports 6:30 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Liza Tryger w/Ken Garr The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Marianarchy Winterball 2017 Jub Jub’s 2 p.m. Swinging Chads Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Brenda Lee Nugget Sparks 8 p.m. Drinking With Clowns Peppermill 8 p.m. Terra Bella Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Soul Persuaders Circus Circus 9 p.m. Rebekah Chase Boomtown 9 p.m. Wabuska Yachting Club Studio on 4th 9 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 10 p.m. The Hellenbacks Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! Harrah’s 8 p.m. Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Mo Funk, DJ Logan, DJ Chris English Circus Circus 9:30 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Spider Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Honk! Jr.” Brewery Arts Center 2 & 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 3 & 7 p.m. Justin Rivera Pioneer Underground 3, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Piper’s Opera House 7 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m. John Wesley Austin The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

“Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Special Events Santa Pub Crawl Downtown Reno 39 North Pole Village Sparks Gingerbread House Competition & Festival Wilbur D. May Museum A Genoa Cowboy Christmas Genoa Town Hall

DEC. 10 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Tahoe Truckee Community Chorus Resort at Squaw Creek 2 p.m. Ron’s Garage McP’s 2 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 4:30 & 7 p.m. Liza Tryger w/Ken Garr The Improv 9 p.m.

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Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. Redlight Lounge & Lodge | Truckee THIS WINTER COSTUME party will benefit the Truckee-North Tahoe Emergency Warming Center. It includes an amateur dance-off, “Show Your Cheeks for Charity.” If interested in attending or competing, e-mail info@ redlighttruckee.com.

RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. TOCCATA Messiah St. Rose of Lima Church 3 p.m. Holiday Treat Concert Carson City Community Center 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. Stephen Lord Boomtown 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m. Pink Martini Grand Sierra 7 p.m. Royce The Point 7 p.m. Just Us Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. The Hellenbacks Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Piper’s Opera House 11:30 a.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 2 & 5:30 p.m. “The Nutcracker” Pioneer Center 2 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. “Honk! Jr.” Brewery Arts Center 2 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 2 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 2 p.m. John Wesley Austin The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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DEC. 11 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

RENO & BEYOND Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Live music McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Alibi Ale Truckee 7 p.m. Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m.

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magine flowing in movement to music, letting go while being aware. This is Conscious Dance. “It’s awareness through movement. It’s a moving meditation. It’s a place to go where you can truly be yourself while exploring movement and helps you to have a deeper understanding of yourself,” explains Polly Triplat of Sierra Conscious Dance. Triplat creates an atmosphere and experience through music, movement and presence in each of her classes. Triplat has been studying and teaching movement for the past 20 years. She incorporates

and why. Think of it as a yoga or meditation class. It’s a spiritual practice,” Triplat says. This is not like other dance classes and according to Triplat there is a spiritual/ meditative component that offers a more conscious experience. “It’s an ability to embody the moment in the realm of physical, mental and emotional states,” she says. During a session people might also delve into and explore the four hungers, which include solitude, connection, belonging and spirit, as part of each ongoing series. “People spend time in those realms with the group,” says Triplat. “There are a lot of

“You can have a physical, emotional and spiritual experience through the movement and music.” –Polly Triplat experiences she’s learned into her classes and has developed her style of Soulwise Movement Meditation, born from her love of exploring human nature and her passion for movement and dance. “You can have a physical, emotional and spiritual experience through the movement and music,” says Triplat, who integrates a method called Open Floor. According to Triplat, participants enter the room with music playing. “The first part of the class is a time to warm up the body — a self-exploration of sorts — guiding the exploration and attention to what is here in the moment. I use body anchors like focusing on our feet, for example. We explore spatial awareness of different body parts, grounding elements of what we feel. “The second part of the class is about exploring personal space, partnerships and groups. It’s all about relationships and offering a safe container to practice how to be in relationship with ourselves and others,” she says. She claims when we are ungrounded, we tend to lack focus, we become unsure, clumsy and imbalanced in our daily lives. The classes enable participants to understand and find a sense of grounding by offering tools that help people communicate without words and understand other people’s body language while enjoying the process of moving. Often people are intimidated walking into a room and dancing. “This helps people to explore how they might be intimidated

things going on that might help them feel connected and understand themselves better.” The guided classes are intended to create a space for a sober, drug-free experience. It’s an intentional dance for authentic, creative expression. Instructor Breeze Cross offers a Bowls and Beats class that incorporates the healing tones of alchemy crystal singing bowls with movement medicine inspired by an eclectic mix of world beat music. A typical class offering may include breath work, mantra, toning, meditation, stretching and dancing. Instructor Lauren Martin offers Dancing Freedom/Health Rhythms. Martin, aka AhMuse, incorporates many of the arts into her classes including drumming, dance, voice, theater and coloring. Classes range in participation from five to 25 people. Participants have an opportunity to set up art installations and create sacred space that foster additional creativity based on the theme of the class. The classes are held at Tahoe Yoga and Wellness on the first and third Fridays of the month and The River School Farm in Reno, Nev., on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. All classes are from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $15 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Participants dance barefoot and should wear loose clothing they can move easily in and bring water.  For more information, visit sierraconsciousdance.com.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. Bob Zany w/Larry Bubbles Brown The Improv 9 p.m.

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Kick Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m.

DEC. 12 | TUESDAY

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Chihuahua Desert Boomtown 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Tom Stryker’s Impromptu Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Kick Atlantis 8 p.m. Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Open Mic Clinic St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Karaoke Contest Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. Louis Ramey The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

DEC. 14 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Harmony Road McP’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tunesday Open Mic Brewforia 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Chihuahua Desert Boomtown 6 p.m. Kyle Williams Peppermill 6 p.m. Tyler Stafford Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. First Take Renaissance 7 p.m. Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Kick Atlantis 8 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Classical Open Mic Fine Vines 7 p.m. Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. Louis Ramey The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 13 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Bias & Dunn Blue Agave 5 p.m. Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m. Fish & JG McP’s 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. NorthStar Chamber Players Incline Village Library 5 p.m. Scotty Kabel South Lake Brewing Co. 6 p.m. MarchFourth Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Northstar McP’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Bob Zany w/Larry Bubbles Brown The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m.

THE BARD’S NEW SEASON Courtesy Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

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The 2018 season for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor has been announced. From July 6 to Aug. 26, two shows will be offered: “Macbeth,” Shakespeare’s tragedy of heroism and corruption, and “Beehive: The 60s Musical,” an Off-Broadway groovy retro-hit revue. Tickets are on sale now. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

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C A L E N D A R | DECEMBER 7-21, 2017 Jason King Boomtown 6 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Joyful Noise Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Greg Austin Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Jenny O Holiday Peppermill 7 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. The Kreep Show Tour Cargo 8 p.m. Kick Atlantis 8 p.m. Jamey Johnson Grand Sierra 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Circus Circus 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Louis Ramey The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

DEC. 15 | FRIDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 11 a.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m. Lee Dewyze Hard Rock 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Pat Ellis & Blue Frog Band McP’s 9 p.m. The California Honeydrops w/The Coffis Brothers Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m. The Routine Bar of America 9:30 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Art Truckee 7 p.m. Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Daniel Tosh MontBleu 8 p.m. Bob Zany w/Larry Bubbles Brown The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Kick Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Mike Furlong Boomtown 5 p.m. Jack Di Carlo Gold Hill Hotel 5:30 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Corky Bennett Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Naked City Harrah’s 8 p.m. Greg Austin Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Voted Best Band Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Jenny O Holiday Peppermill 8 p.m. Evanescence Grand Sierra 9 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Circus Circus 9 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown 9 p.m. Platinum Atlantis 10 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Polo Lounge 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Mo Funk Circus Circus 9 p.m. DJ Romeo Reyes Lex Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic A to Zen 7 p.m. Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” Reno Little Theater 4:30 p.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 5:30 & 8 p.m. Hootchy Kootchy Girls Vintage Cabaret Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Honk! Jr.” Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Piper’s Opera House 7 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m. Louis Ramey The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Reel Rock 12 Cargo 8 p.m. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Pioneer Center 8 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

DEC. 16 | SATURDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m. Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m. Zion 1 Hard Rock 9 p.m. Pacific Roots Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m. Ron’s Garage McP’s 9 p.m. Anniversary Party w/All Good Funk Alliance & Roger That The Loft 9 p.m. The Routine Bar of America 9:30 p.m. Timesplitters Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m. Roger That! The Loft 10 p.m. Rookies 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke MontBleu 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Truckee Toy Factory” North Tahoe High 11 a.m., 12:30 & 4 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. Bob Zany w/Larry Bubbles Brown The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND TOCCATA Messiah Community/Senior Center Gardnerville 3 p.m. Kick Atlantis 4 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Stephen Lord Boomtown 5 p.m. Judith Tatarelli & Peter Supersano Anna’s Mexican Grill 5:30 p.m. Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m. GHI Jazz Living the Good Life 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m. Craig, Terri, Rocky & D. Spiteri Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Jazz for the Holidays: A Gospel Christmas Cargo 7:30 p.m. Reno Wind Symphony Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Jenny O Holiday Peppermill 8 p.m. Greg Austin Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Naked City Harrah’s 8 p.m. The Vegas Road Show Circus Circus 9 p.m. Soul Rockin Blues Fest Studio on 4th 9 p.m. Evan Casey The Bluebird 9 p.m. The Starliters Boomtown 9 p.m. Platinum Atlantis 10 p.m.

The Barbershop 1 Up 10 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ Parties Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ I Harrah’s 9 p.m. DJ Roni V Eldorado 9 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m. DJ Mo Funk, DJ Logan, DJ Chris English Circus Circus 9:30 p.m. Country Music Nights Grand Sierra 10 p.m. Dynamix Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” Reno Little Theater 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. “Honk! Jr.” Brewery Arts Center 2 & 7 p.m. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 3 & 7 p.m. “The Nutcracker” Nugget Casino Resort 3 & 8 p.m. Hootchy Kootchy Girls Vintage Cabaret Pioneer Underground 6:30 p.m. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Piper’s Opera House 7 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 7:30 p.m. Louis Ramey The Laugh Factory 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Special Events Great Santa Dash Wingfield Park

DEC. 17 | SUNDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Ron’s Garage McP’s 2 p.m. TOCCATA Messiah St. Theresa Church 3 p.m. Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Big Head Todd & The Monsters w/SIMO Crystal Bay Club 8 p.m. DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m. DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 4:30 & 7 p.m. Bob Zany w/Larry Bubbles Brown The Improv 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Live music chez louie 10 a.m. Tristan Selzler Brasserie St. James 12 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m. Jazz for the Holidays: A Gospel Christmas Cargo 2 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5:30 p.m. New Wave Unplugged Boomtown 6 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. John Shipley Gold Hill Hotel 6:30 p.m. Royce The Point 7 p.m. Reno Wind Symphony Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Platinum Atlantis 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Audioboxx Eldorado 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Premier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Major Motion Pictures · Independent Films Live Music · Dance Performances

Life of Glide Dec. 9 A Night with Jeremy Jones Walk With Me Dec. 10 Heal Dec. 10 Motive Dec. 11 Fundraiser for Truckee Bike Park Ascent Backcounty Journal Slide Show Dec. 12 Drop Everything Dec. 13 Star Wars: the Last Jedi Dec. 14-Jan. 11

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RENO & BEYOND

Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

THIS COLORFUL EXPLOSION of brassy funk, rock and jazz emanates from musicians, acrobats, stilt walkers and more. They tour the country year-round, taking audiences on a booty-shaking, soulstirring journey that defies categorization. Their new release is full of the captivating grooves and a healthy dose of New Orleans magic. The evening includes a special guest appearance by Trombone Shorty. | harrahslaketahoe.com

LOUIS THE CHILD

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Dec. 7 | 8 p.m. Cargo | Reno, Nev. THE ELECTRONIC DUO Louis the Child performs with a show of electronic bliss, versatility and emotion, showcasing an understated tenderness. Ashe has garnered praise for her collaborations with them. Ashe, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, gained international exposure as a songwriter and jazz vocalist. She recently debuted her new song “Girl Who Cried Wolf.” | cargoreno.com

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Dec. 15 | 9 p.m. Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. EVANESCENCE COMES to Reno on the heels of their new release “Synthesis,” their fourth studio album. The band will bring a live orchestra and electronic programming on the road with them delivering a transcendent experience and synthesis of rock, classical and EDM. | grandsierraresort.com 38

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Theater, Comedy & Dance “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” Reno Little Theater 10 a.m. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Pioneer Center 1 & 7 p.m. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Piper’s Opera House 1:30 p.m. “Honk! Jr.” Brewery Arts Center 2 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. “Heisenberg” Restless Artists Theatre 2 p.m. “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 2 & 5:30 p.m. “The Nutcracker” Nugget Casino Resort 3 & 7 p.m. Louis Ramey The Laugh Factory 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 18 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Bluegrass Open Jam Alibi Ale Truckee 6 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke “The Twisted Nutcracker and the Tale of the Rat King” Olympic Village Lodge 6 p.m. Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Line dancing Nakoma Resort 7 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m. Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Amp Ent DJ Silver Legacy 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m. Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m. Live Band Karaoke Eldorado 10 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

DEC. 19 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s 8 p.m. Glen Smith McP’s 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Tunesday Open Mic Brewforia 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Twisted Nutcracker and the Tale of the Rat King” Olympic Village Lodge 6 p.m. “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. One Night with the King Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. Wally Thompson Boomtown 6 p.m. Stephen Lord Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Canyon White Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m. First Take Renaissance 7 p.m. DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Esham Jub Jub’s 8:30 p.m. Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado 10 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

DEC. 20 | WEDNESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Lee Jones Gunbarrel Tavern 3 p.m. Bias & Dunn Blue Agave 5 p.m. Ike & Martin “M.S. Dixie” 5:30 p.m. Incline High School Concert 6:30 p.m. Jazz for the Holidays: A Gospel Christmas Olympic Village Lodge 7 p.m. Goodall Boys McP’s 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m. Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 p.m. One Night with the King Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m. John Shipley Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Max Minardi Peppermill 6 p.m. Stephen Lord Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m. Keith Alan Boomtown 6 p.m. Terri & Craig Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Krizz Kaliko & Cash’d Out Jub Jub’s 7 p.m. Rick Metz Blues Jam Sands Regency 7 p.m. Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m. Live Blues The Saint 8 p.m. Bobbie R. & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. DJ Parties Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m. Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m. Open Mic Firkin & Fox 7 P.m. Open Mic Clinic St. James Infirmary 8 p.m. Karaoke Contest Jub Jub’s 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

DEC. 21 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 4 p.m. Aaron Oropeza Truckee Tavern 5 p.m. Blue Sages South Lake Brewing Co. 6 p.m. Christmas Concert w/Blues Monsters Olympic Valley Lodge 7:30 p.m. Stilettos McP’s 8 p.m. DJ Parties Roger That! The Loft 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m. Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m. Karaoke Fat Cat Bar 9 p.m. Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 10 p.m. Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “Magic Fusion” The Loft 7 & 9 p.m. One Night with the King Harrah’s 7:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND Gil Eldorado 4:30 p.m. Tully Green Bella Fiore Wines 5:30 p.m. Jamie Rollins Boomtown 5 p.m. Dave Leather Sassafras 6:30 p.m. Terri, Craig & Mick Glen Eagles 7 p.m. Jo Mama Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m. Joshua Cook & The Key of Now Peppermill 7 p.m. Frank Perry Jazz Combo 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m. Bobbie & Paul J. Eldorado 8:30 p.m. Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash St. James Infirmary 9 p.m. Mike Furlong Circus Circus 9 p.m. Fate Awaits Studio on 4th 9 p.m. DJ Parties DJ Ivan Silver Legacy 8 p.m. DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m. Country Music Night Grand Sierra 10 p.m. DJ Enfo & Twyman Peppermill 10 p.m. DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m. Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. Karaoke The Point 8 p.m. Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Unbelievables” Eldorado 7 p.m. “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre 7:30 p.m. “Buttcracker 8” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Borealis, A Holiday Spectacle Grand Sierra 8 p.m.

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The Downtown Reno Wine Walk along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District is on Dec. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. Every third Saturday of the month, visit any of the participating Riverwalk District merchants to get a map of Wine Walk merchants. Go to the participating merchant of your choice, and, for a $20 wine-tasting fee and valid photo ID, receive a wine glass and an ID bracelet to sample wine at any participating merchant. Strollers and pets are not advised because of large crowds. | renoriver.org

Art of the Mixology Northstar Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts Art of the Mixology during the winter. 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. Dates are Dec. 10 and 17; and Sundays from Jan. 7 to April 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. The cost is $60 per person Reservations are required. | ritzcarlton. com/laketahoe

Not just gingerbread Gardnerville, Nev. Carson Valley Arts Council’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is held at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. The annual contest is open to individuals, families, organizations and clubs. Entries can be classical gingerbread houses or unconventional, using other media. Winners will be announced at an artists’ reception on Dec. 17. Applications and complete rules are at the community center, museum or Copeland Cultural Arts Center. | (775) 267-5635 or cvgingerbread@aol.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

t’s a natural antibiotic. It makes food taste amazing. And, it can grow at high altitudes. Garlic is one of nature’s finest gifts. It may smell intense and if you eat a lot of it, you, too, might smell like this unique plant. It’s a staple in most kitchens around the world. Nicknamed “the stinking rose,” there’s even a national holiday honoring this benevolent bulb: April 19 is National Garlic Day. A species in the onion family, the garlic’s relatives include the mighty shallot, the delicious leek and the charming chive. Garlic is the third most popular spice behind salt and pepper.

effects of a cold or flu. Mince a clove of garlic super fine and put it in a tablespoon of lemon juice and down it. I found Terrible Tonic very helpful and I included the recipe below. Garlic toast with avocado or butter is also another method for consuming garlic for medicinal purposes and it’s pretty tasty. Press a few cloves of garlic and smear them on toast. Garlic is used in food preparation in almost every corner and culture in the world. Italian and Chinese food just wouldn’t be the same without garlic. There is no substitute for fresh garlic removed

If you are feeling like you might be getting sick, garlic can help reduce the effects of a cold or flu. Garlic provides a plethora of health benefits and is filled with vitamins, minerals, essential enzymes and antioxidants, including vitamin B6, vitamin C, betacarotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium and zinc. The cloves have been used for centuries for protection against bacterial, viral and parasitic infection. It strengthens the immune system. The garlic’s sulfur-containing compounds have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties and help support the cardiovascular system. It can be used to heal acne and cold sores when applied directly to the affected area. Not only a natural antibiotic, it’s an antifungal and believed to help reduce cholesterol. If you are feeling like you might be getting sick, garlic can help reduce the

from the bulb. Dried garlic, garlic powder or minced garlic in a jar can’t compete with the flavor and properties of fresh garlic. It is best stored either in an uncovered or loosely covered container and kept in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight. This helps prevent it from sprouting. Garlic needs no refrigeration. Look for bulbs that are plump, have unbroken skin and are not soft, shriveled, moldy or have begun to sprout. There are so many recipes that call for garlic — many where garlic is the star of the dish. Infuse oil with garlic for cooking or preparing salad. Roast a whole garlic bulb and smear the cooked garlic on French bread. Garlic kimchi with napa cabbage is excellent for your health and a great condiment on almost everything: eggs, rice and spinach. Kimchi bowl is one

of my standard breakfasts. Garlic aioli is delicious on steamed artichokes. Garlic escarole and white beans are a fabulous vegetarian main course. Garlic soup is a delicious way to enjoy the versatile clove. Scusa Italian Ristorante in South Lake Tahoe is renowned for its garlic soup. However you peel your garlic — smashing with a knife is probably the most dangerous, while shaking it in a jar is one of the easiest methods to remove the papery skin — this delicious root vegetable augments the flavor of almost any food it’s added to.  Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@ gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more. Click on the Local Flavor tab.

TERRIBLE TONIC From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner 1 C apple cider vinegar 1 C water 5 cloves garlic, pressed 3 T honey

In a jar, mix apple cider vinegar and water. Press the garlic cloves in a garlic press and add to the liquid. Add honey — I prefer raw local honey. Shake the mixture. Drink two shots a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, until you feel better. It’s strong and intense, so be warned. 39

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HOLIDAY MIXOLOGY Learn how to make three delicious craft cocktails with Six Peaks Grille master mixologist Tamaneaka French on Dec. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Participants will use fresh, seasonal ingredients provided. The cost is $60 per person with small bites provided. Reservations are required. | (530) 581-6610

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Dining for schools’ cards Three new local restaurants have joined more than 40 participating in the Excellence in Education Foundation’s Dining for Schools fundraising program this year. Hacienda Del Lago in Tahoe City, Whitecaps Pizza in Kings Beach and Yamakai Fish and Sushi Co. in the Village at Northstar are the most recent additions. Each Dining for Schools cardholder receives 50 percent off an individual dinner entrée at participating restaurants. Some restrictions apply. Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee is another new addition. It will offer a 15 percent discount on in-store purchases made Sunday through Thursday during the valid non-holiday period. Dining for Schools Cards are available for $50 per card and are non-transferable. All proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation. Cards are valid Sunday through Thursday only (holidays excluded) through Dec. 14 and from April 15 through June 14, 2018. Several restaurants offer an extended period from Jan. 7 through April 5, 2018. Cards may be used for an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant. They are available at Safeway in Truckee and Kings Beach, Save Mart in Truckee and Tahoe City, Mountain Hardware and Sports in Truckee, The Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

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Stella at Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a Pop Up Dinner Series several times per month. Designed and formatted like a spirited dinner party, a Stella Pop Up event is an exploration into creative cooking. Guests are encouraged to walk around the kitchen, joining conversations that are free flowing and educational.

There is one tasting menu for each gathering, seating is communal and each course is served at the same time with commentary from the Stella kitchen team. The cost is $97 per person. The series includes Holiday Pop Up on Dec. 27 to Dec. 31; Holiday Retrieval Pop Up on Jan. 5 and 6, 2018; Taste of Persia Encore Pop Up on Jan. 13 and 14; Winter in Paris Pop Up on Jan. 19 and 20 and Eclectic Extravaganza Pop Up on Jan. 26 and 27. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Reno Beer Crawl If you’re visiting Reno on the 4th Saturday of the month, you will inevitably, and luckily, enter the wacky world of the Reno Beer Crawl. Purchase a commemorative cup or glass and get drink specials at as many as 20 different locations. It’s an easy walk (or crawl) to each beer crawl location as they are all in the heart of downtown Reno. Upcoming dates are Dec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 24. | renobeercrawl.com

Dinner by the light of the moon Alpine Meadows After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows. Enjoy an intimate seated dinner where guests will be served an Alps-inspired menu with dishes like potato cheese soup, chicken cordon bleu and apple strudel. Offered on Dec. 26 and 27, Jan. 13 and 14, Feb. 17, 18 and 24, and March 10. | RSVP (800) 403-0206

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Here are some stellar producers at a variety of price points. At the extremevalue level, Washington is the place to go. A yummy version is 14 Hands for less than $10 that has enough stuffing to be a bona-fide food wine. Charles Smith’s The Velvet Devil Merlot brings even more complexity for a few dollars more. The next three wines are from Napa, which still grows significant amounts of Merlot, but blends most of it with Cabernet to sell for far more money. This means the wineries are literally turning down real moolah because of their devotion to Merlot. Markham makes a classic valleyfloor version with berry flavors that also bring soft tannins and a dusty silky component that usually comes only at higher prices. However, their bottling can be had for about $25.

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here is sweet irony in the final scene of the 2004 movie “Sideways” when the main character Miles, crushed by hubris, sullenly drinks his prized 1947 Cheval Blanc after spending most of the story slamming Merlot and posing as a wine expert. He doesn’t realize that Cheval Blanc and most Bordeaux is primarily made from Merlot. Pathetically, the American public is equally ignorant and has shunned Merlot to the point where thousands of acres have been ripped out and replaced with Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Oh, what a shame because some California regions have the terroir that makes for world-class Merlot that explodes with pure dark fruits, cocoa dust, bold but silky tannins and a combination of deliciousness and structure rare in the wine world.

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Robert Keenan Winery and Paloma Vineyard hail from my favorite New World Merlot terroir high on Spring Mountain. We are talking seriously structured wines that reward oenophiles even decades after release. The tannins have tamed themselves by then and these become symphonies where the fruits marry herbs, earth, wood and bold tannins to create truly great wine experiences. I strongly suggest at least a 7-year-old version to get all these have to offer. Quality Merlots pair well with roast meats, chocolates of any kind and are a great solo sip on a cold evening. Abigail the wonder dog and I often cuddle by the fire with a stout Merlot and a good book. So, long live the blackbird. 

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Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly. com for more wine columns. Click on Wine Column under the Local Flavor tab.

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Merlot, which means blackbird in French, describes the opaque grapes and the American shunning of it has created an environment where only the passionate few still endeavor to make high-end versions. It’s fortunate for the consumer because low demand, of even top versions, are available for a fraction of Cabernet prices from the same wine regions.

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ecently, I gave you the recipe for a quick and easy napoleon (available at TheTahoeWeekly.com). Here is another dessert that most people would never think of making, even though it is a fast and easy dessert to make. It is prepared after the entrée is eaten, so you know it can’t be that hard to make. There are no exotic ingredients and, in fact, the ingredients needed for the main dessert are things that most people have in their kitchen. Of course, there are a few things you can add to spruce up the Zabaglione, but as far as the ingredients, the list contains three items. Eggs, sugar and marsala are the only things needed for the Zabaglione. You can substitute sweet sherry or even white wine for the marsala if you need or want to, but those are the three things you will need to make your dinner guests say, “Wow.” The preparation is easy, but will take a bit of whipping in its final stage. The first part of the mixing can be done in a mixing machine if you have one, but then you will want to finish the process over a pan of simmering water on the stovetop. So, what is Zabaglione? It is a light and frothy egg mousse served warm, so do not make it ahead of time. Also, since the three ingredients are egg yolks, sugar and marsala, it is a rich dessert despite how light and frothy it appears. Serve it in a wine glass or maybe some type of fluted ice-cream dish. Although it can be served alone, it is often accompanied by some type of cookie or fruit. An almond cookie would work well or fresh berries.

There is also my personal favorite, which does involve a little extra work beforehand. I like to pour a few drops of Chambord into the bottom of the glass and then fill it half full with a chocolate pudding. This will have to be done in advance to give the pudding time to set. Then make the Zabaglione when you are ready and garnish it with a couple of lady fingers that have had one end dipped in a dark rum. Place the lady fingers into the side of the dessert.

Zabaglione is a light and frothy egg mousse served warm. The next time you are looking for that rare dessert to finish off your meal, whether you want to serve it alone, with cookies or fresh berries or chocolate pudding and lady fingers, let the others clear the table and give Zabaglione a try. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Chef’s Recipe under the Local Flavor tab.

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8 lady fingers, one end dipped in dark rum 2 C chocolate pudding 8 cookies 1 pint fresh berries Chambord Place the yolks in a mixing bowl with the sugar and mix until it doubles in volume. It will be thick and pale. Move this to a mixing bowl and place over a pan of simmering water on the stovetop. Add the marsala and whip until it is frothy and warm. This can take up to 10 minutes, so be patient. Pour into glasses and serve.

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