International advocate for water quality and policy Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of renowned pioneer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, will be the featured speaker at the 2010 Siebens Binz—Tahoe Forum at Sierra Nevada College campus on Aug. 28 at 3pm. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids to this free public event, which will feature an visual and audio […]
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Thirty-seven young South Shore singers, dancers and actors have been hard at work the last two weeks learning their parts for the 1950’s musical “Rock Around the Block”. They are participating in Sierra Tahoe Children’s Theater annual workshop under the direction of Liz Niven and Marcia Sarosik. Some of the participants have been sponsored by […]
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By David Hegle, Reno Gazette-Journal The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is going through some changes. Growing pains, even, though the audience shouldn’t feel a thing. But they will notice that this year’s slate is different. Instead of two offerings (like last year’s bill of “Measure for Measure” and “Much Ado About Nothing”), there is only […]
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June Towill Brown will unveil her new Series of Three bronze sculpture collection entitled “Gentle Giants” at a free public showing and live sculpting event at the Pacific Crest Gallery July 24-25 in South Lake Tahoe. Well-known for her hallmark series work, Brown’s most recent collection was created to honor the mystical and magical Gypsy […]
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By Kathryn Reed Long before the white man called Lake Tahoe home, Washoe Indians lived here in spring and summer, while calling Gardnerville home as the temperatures dropped. Some tribal members were born on the shores of Lake Tahoe 85 years ago. Today, many Washoe live at the lake and in the valley year-round. Now […]
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Liz Broscoe, professional drummer and teacher, welcomes kids ages 10-18 to join her in creating a drum group. On Aug. 12 the group will join Broscoe on stage at the Valhalla Boat House as part of her drum show DURGA. The program is in partnership with the Boys & Girls of Lake Tahoe. Practices are […]
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By Miranda Simon, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County saluted film producer Lincoln Lageson during a Saturday evening event where his latest Hallmark movie,”Jack’s Family Adventure,” was screened. The film was shot at The Grace Foundation, an equine rescue and rehabilitation facility in El Dorado Hills. Lageson also produced another film shot in El Dorado County, […]
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By Sherman Goldenberg, RV Business Rent an RV, hit the road and save gobs of money on your next vacation. Really? Maybe not, even some advocates concede, according to the Los Angeles Times. “You could probably pack four people in a car, eat at restaurants, stay in hotels, and I imagine it’s about the same […]
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By Kathryn Reed After the bill signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this month, a sequel to “Food, Inc.” may be necessary. All eggs, no matter the origin, sold in California starting in 2015 must meet the standards set forth in the 2008 voter approved Proposition 2. This legislation says all hens must be able to […]
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By Jessica Bennett and Jesse Ellison, Newsweek Every year around this time, the envelopes begin to arrive. Embossed curlicues on thick-stock, cream-colored paper ask for “the pleasure of our company” at “the union of,” “the celebration of,” or “the wedding of.” With every spring, our sighs get a little deeper as we anticipate another summer […]
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