Lake Tahoe Community College’s Theatre Arts Department is putting on “Lone Star” and “Laundry and Bourbon,” two companion one-act comedies by renowned playwright James McLure. McLure is known for his plays addressing the challenges soldiers faced returning from the Vietnam War. Performances are Nov. 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 8pm, and Nov. 11 and […]
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Each year Artown commissions a regional artist to create a unique piece of fine art to be used for the Artown poster and marketing materials for the July festival. A panel of judges consisting of arts leaders, the previous year’s artist and the members of the Artown board will review the submissions and select the […]
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By Ellen Jean Hirst, Chicago Tribune While the economy is flashing signs of a rebound, it’s a markedly different story for a growing number of workers, according to a recent survey. More workers than ever report feeling burned out by their jobs, according to a ComPsych Corp. survey of nearly 2,000 employees conducted during September […]
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Publisher’s note: Denise Rury will be at this morning’s South Lake Tahoe City Council at 9 to talk about Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and accept a proclamation from the city. By Denise Rury It’s November, which for my family means its Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time of remembrance, not just awareness. It was 3½ […]
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Kaida is a 7-year-old poodle/Maltese/Lowchen mix who came to the shelter very matted. She has now had a haircut, and looks a bit like a black lion. She is a very friendly girl who likes her walks, is house trained and has good manners. She likes other gentle dogs and didn’t chase the cats she […]
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Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) on Nov. 10 from 7-10pm at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. SkiDUCK is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children […]
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By Justin Keppler, Ski Channel Skiers and snowboarders around the world spend millions of dollars in fuel costs every season as they travel to and from their favorite ski resorts. In fact, many would say that the hardest part about each sport is just getting up to the mountain. With gas prices now reaching astronomical […]
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By Katy Steinmetz, Time One recent morning in Richmond, Va., in a half-vacant strip mall, a mob began to form in front of a modest variety store. You might assume that Upscale Flea Market owner Forondo Holmes would feel a twinge of panic, or at least puzzlement, about this highly unusual event: like many other […]
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With the holiday’s right around the corner, many local families are finding themselves with few resources as they struggle to rebuild their lives after experiencing violence. They are solely focused on how they will pay rent and provide food and warm clothing for their families. For the 12th year in a row, Live Violence Free, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Leaving college to enlist in the Army. Wanting a change, a new direction, to be a bit defiant and get off the track his parents had laid out. It can happen to any 22-year-old. The difference is this was 1967. The Vietnam War was raging. Young American men, boys really, were dying […]
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