Women, Art and the Creative Process is a two-part series celebrating the creative spirit in Truckee on April 22 and April 24. The two-evening series features the Tahoe-Truckee premier showing of the “Evelyn” panel discussion and art project. Evelyn Brenner, 94, creates colorful, inspirational art by combining fabrics, paint, clay, buttons, beads and pearls. Truckee […]
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By Maura Judkis, Washington Post Thomas Kinkade’s paintings of bucolic landscapes and light-filled cottages have been scooped up by collectors nationwide ever since the artist’s death more than a week ago. Kinkade galleries across the country report a surge in sales of originals and limited-edition reproductions as fans mourn the “Painter of Light’s” death. But […]
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By Kathryn Reed GENOA – No need to drive after checking in. Delicious food. Fun bar. Relaxing balcony and hot tub. History everywhere. Scenery spectacular. Where did we find this walkable, bikeable community? Just over the hill in Genoa. The Wild Rose Inn was our launching pad last weekend to celebrate Sue’s birthday. It was […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus is celebrating its 10th year with two concerts. The first is April 21 at 7pm and the second is April 22 at 2pm. Both are at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Tickets are $15 for adults. Children are free. The program will include highlights of past concerts and includes a […]
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By Gus Thomson, Auburn Journal More self-check-out machines, greater reliance on volunteers and a closer look at potential grants are some of the ways Placer County library is attempting to trim an expected deficit in the coming year. The 11-library system has been hit hard by the drop in property values in Placer County, which […]
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By Erik Pederson, Hollywood Reporter A four-disc Dean Martin box set will be released June 12, Universal Music Enterprises said Thursday. “Collected Cool” will feature several dozen tracks from his years recording for Capitol and Reprise. A highlight of the set is a 51-minute 1962 concert in Lake Tahoe that is making its CD debut. […]
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Tahoe Arts Project is sponsoring the 11th annual Arts Festival on July 6-8 at South Tahoe Middle School. This outdoor festival will include art booths, food, children’s art activities, entertainment, and fun for the entire family. Featuring local and visiting artists, this is a juried show and there is space available for artists interested in […]
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For the 2012 Global Youth Service Day project, the South Lake Tahoe Youth Commission identified “Hidden Hunger Amongst the Youth of South Lake Tahoe” as the focus. The group wants to be sure young people do not go hungry during the weekends. During the week, thanks to programs at the schools, young people are able […]
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By Mandy Kendall With the sunshine streaming through the window, highlighting every surface in need of a dusting, coupled with the hangover from a particularly indulgent weekend in Las Vegas, it has become clear that it is the spring-cleaning time of the year again. Now, when cleaning houses all it really takes is the will, […]
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Since 1997, Friends of the Veterans Monument has been creating a place to reflect, remember, and honor the men and women who have served in the armed services of the United States. The effort has been led by Rich Buchanan of Placerville. This site that is used several times each year for special events, complete […]
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