Equine enthusiasts are headed west to attend Nevada’s first United States Hunter Derby and the 24th Annual Draft Horse Classic in California. Both events will showcase some of the west’s finest equine artistry and have hand-selected June Towill Brown’s bronze and Lucite sculptures as the highlight of their art displays and juried shows. The $25,000 […]
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By Kathryn Reed “It’s a stroll in the park.” That’s how Chris Hawken, No. 2 guy with South Lake Tahoe Park’s and Recreation Department, described Saturday’s annual Bijou Bash. And it’s exactly what it looked like. With nearly 3,000 people meandering through Bijou Community Park, which was closed off to vehicle traffic, it was one […]
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The worlds of digital storytelling, snowsports and technology will converge on Heavenly Mountain Resort Jan. 6-9 for Tahoe Snowcial, a winter festival of technology and snowsports. The Snowcial Organizing Committee has announced the program and a partial lineup of speakers for the third annual Tahoe Snowcial, which brings together thought leaders and experts in technology, […]
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By Frank X. Mullen Jr., Reno Gazette-Journal The Great Reno Balloon Race has been hemorrhaging funding over the past few years, but organizers said the 28-year-old event isn’t in danger of a crash landing. “I think, considering what’s been happening, we’re doing pretty well,” said Marlene Olsen, executive director for the race. “At least we’re […]
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Come see what Saturday Mornings at SNC (formerly Senior Saturdays), the award-winning joint offering of Sierra Nevada College and Incline Village Parks & Recreation Senior Programs, are all about. Share your morning coffee with SNC’s faculty and other knowledgeable locals as they present bite-size offerings of intellectually stimulating material. An optional continental breakfast will be […]
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The West Coast premiere of Standard Films’ “The Storming” presented by Monster Energy comes to the Resort at Squaw Creek on Sept. 18. An institution in action sports, Standard Films has been capturing the essence of snowboarding since 1991, beginning with the iconic “TB” series that defined a genre of filmmaking. Standard Films’ legacy of […]
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By Jason Hildago, Reno Gazette-Journal A Las Vegas-based company is betting on apps as a solid platform for gambling. American Wagering Inc. released a new sports betting app Wednesday for BlackBerry phones through its subsidiary Leroy’s Sportsbooks. The app is free to download and allows users in the state of Nevada to legally bet on […]
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Tahoe Writers Works is hosting the second annual Celebration of Writers Around the Lake on Sept. 17. It’s an evening of lit at the lake with 12 writers who call Tahoe home or are inspired by Tahoe. The event is at Valhalla in the Grand Hall at 7pm. The $10 admission includes a wine reception […]
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The American Rated R 3 bagels out of 5 By Howie Nave In probably one of his most detached roles ever, George Clooney plays an assassin for hire in director Anton Corbijn’s “The American.” It’s ironic, too, because this movie is billed as a dramatic thriller, but most Americans will probably find this movie too […]
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While it’s still summer, the upcoming winter season is right around the corner. As the season approaches, Vail Resorts Echo, the company’s corporate stewardship program, is kicking off the 2010 fall grant process. Open to Tahoe nonprofits, applications are due Sept. 22. Vail Resorts Echo encompasses environmental stewardship, charitable giving and community engagement. The program […]
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