By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times There may be a link between later bedtimes and weight gain, new research suggests. Researchers studied 3,342 adolescents starting in 1996, following them through 2009. At three points over the years, all reported their normal bedtimes, as well as information on fast food consumption, exercise and television time. The […]
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By Larry Weitzman Now in the second year of its third generation, the Highlander remains a midsize crossover SUV based on the Toyota Camry chassis. While it is about 3-inches wider (76 inches) than the Camry, it rides on a similar 110-inch wheelbase and it is a Camry like 191-inches long. It uses the V-6 […]
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Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus announces its annual production of Handel’s “Messiah”, with performances in five locations. “Messiah” was first performed in Dublin, Ireland, on March 23, 1742, and was conducted by its composer. The TOCCATA production is a celebration of the holidays and includes not only favorite selections from “Messiah Parts One and Three”, but […]
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Airlee is a sweet and gentle Sheltie mixed with Dachshund. She weighs about 15 pounds. She is 7 years old, and her fur had to be shaved because she was matted; it will be typical of a Sheltie. Airlee had terrible teeth and they all had to be removed, but she will never require any […]
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The Donner Party Mountain Runners and Alpenglow Sports are partnering to bring “Run Free – The True Story of Caballo Blanco” to the Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema in Tahoe City on Oct. 27 at 7pm. “Run Free” chronicles the life of American ultra running legend Micah True (Caballo Blanco, or the White Horse) and his quest […]
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“Peter and Wendy” is production the Missoula Children’s Theatre is putting on this fall. Auditions for children 5-17 are Nov. 2 from 4-6pm at South Tahoe Middle School’s multipurpose room. There are more than 60 roles. Rehearsals are Nov. 3-6, with the performance Nov. 7 at 3pm and 6pm. Auditions are free, with a $50 charge per child […]
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“Northern Grease”, an independent documentary that tells a story of snowboarders and surfers learning the social and environmental impacts of resource extraction in Northern Canada, will be shown at three Lake Tahoe locations this fall. Local Freshies in association with Beyond Boarding created the film. The Tahoe showings are fundraisers for Beyond Boarding and the […]
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The premiere of the High Fives Foundation’s safety education documentary “Choices” will be Oct. 23. Also to be shown that night are two other local films: Grant Korgan’s “Full Cirlce” and “Call of the Mild” by JonBob productions. “Choices” is a documentary-style film highlighting safety education and the smart decisions any athlete can make to […]
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The traditional holiday story of Clara, the Nutcracker and seven headed Rat King, and the Kingdom of Sweets will be brought to the stage in Sierra Nevada Ballet’s “Peanutcracker — The Story in a Nutshell”. It is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the […]
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By Susan Wood For all the focus on the blues and funk, South Lake Tahoe musician Trey Stone was inspired by a musician who may surprise most – Jimi Hendrix. The psychedelic rock and roll artist that made his claim to fame at the renowned Woodstock concert is known for becoming one with his guitar. […]
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