By Susan Wood If there were any doubt Lake Tahoe tourism through the generations is as much about the synergy between its beauty and recreation as its leisure activities and nightlife, consider this: even the bands who play here want to take part in its splendor. Hence, New Zealand’s Sola Rosa band leader Andrew Spraggon […]
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Auditions for “Tartuffe: Born Again,” a contemporary adaptation of Moliere’s classic French comedy, will be Jan. 3 at 7pm in the Duke Theatre at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. Scripts are available on reserve in the LTCC library. Opportunities to work in the scene shop building sets or to be on backstage […]
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Sierra Nevada College Brian Turner has spent the last year assembling writing talent to teach in the program which kicks off this January. Eleven writers join Turner as faculty members, each with published works and accolades of their own: Kelle Groom, Nathalie Handal, Lee Herrick, Joanne Meschery, April Ossmann, Gailmarie Pahmeier, Suzanne Roberts, June Sylvester […]
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Many people experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance. However, there is a growing number of people who suffer more severe reactions to […]
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Heavenly Mountain Resort this week announced it is giving 47 local nonprofit organizations cash grants and in-kind donations for the 2011-12 season. Vail Resorts Echo, the company’s corporate sustainability program, was established in 2008 to bring a more focused approach to local charitable giving and, since its inception, has contributed more than $6 million annually […]
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By Siobhan McAndrew, Reno Gazette-Journal It’s hard to be Santa Claus. The commercialization, the money-making department store Kris Kringles and the people who don’t realize the greatest gift you can give a child comes from the heart might make even the jolliest man in a bright red suit want to scream, “Bah humbug.” And then […]
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The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking beneficiary request applications from area nonprofit organizations, with the hope of creating a partnership that will benefit the selected organization. The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop has established itself as one of Truckee’s preeminent events. Set for Oct. 6 from noon to 4pm, this annual […]
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Retail sales by the nation’s department stores (including leased departments) in December 2010 hit $27. 2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This represented a 44 percent jump from the previous month (when retail sales, many holiday-related, registered $18.8 billion). Value of retail sales by electronic shopping and mail-order houses in December 2010 was […]
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The worlds of digital storytelling, snowsports and technology will converge at Heavenly Mountain Resort Jan. 18-21 for the fourth annual Tahoe Snowcial, a one-of-a-kind winter festival that celebrates the global community who live their passion on the snow and tell their stories online. The speakers for Jan. 19 are: · Joe Fernandez, CEO and co-founder, […]
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By Michael Doyle, McClatchy WASHINGTON – Meet John Doolittle, working stiff. Sacramento-region residents once called him Republican state senator, then congressman. He was Lake Tahoe’s congressman, too. Federal prosecutors once called him, ominously, Representative 5. Now, starting over at the age of 61, he unashamedly calls himself a lobbyist. “It’s funny,” Doolittle said. “That’s such […]
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