By Sacramento Bee Don Phillips didn’t want to leave his mountain paradise. Now he doesn’t have to go – and we’re welcome to visit. Almost a year after Phillips announced the permanent closing of his Big Springs Gardens near Sierra City, the lush retreat is again open to the public. “We’re working to keep the […]
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The Douglas County Public Library in Zephyr Cove presents Alligator Stories and Crafts on July 16 at 1:30pm. Miss Carol will read “Zack’s Alligator” by Shirley Mozelle. Children will sing songs, watch an alligator grow, go on a gator hunt, and make a craft to take home. For ages 3 and up; young children should […]
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By Forrest Hartman, Reno Gazette-Journal Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival begins a six-week run today and, for the first time in the organization’s history, it’s doing so without a William Shakespeare-penned production on the schedule. There’s no “Hamlet,” no “Romeo and Juliet” and no “Taming of the Shrew.” Rather, the company has opted for a three-person […]
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Nine photographers share their images for the month of July at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden. This “mini-gallery” is being coordinated through the Minden Holiday Inn Express by the Carson Valley Arts Council and Copeland Cultural Arts Center. July focuses on local photography. August will showcase members of the Carson Valley Artist Association, and […]
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This weekend, Squaw Valley saddles up again for Wild Wild West Weekend with a host of Western-themed events high in the Sierra. Wild Wild West Weekend offers adults and kids the opportunity to channel their inner-cowboys at the High Camp Corral for western-style fun. Pony rides, a petting zoo, authentic western-style BBQs, and two days […]
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Variety of acts to take over Tahoe Tallac Site on the South Shore in July during the annual Valhalla Music and Art Festival. The hot, spicy sounds of New Orleans comes to Valhalla on July 9 with The Bayou Boys performing at the Boathouse Theatre at 7pm. The music will transport the audience to the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Despite granite being the predominate rock in the Lake Tahoe Basin, it’s not the best hard surface to use for grinding nuts into food because it breaks down and erodes. This is one reason the Washoe Indians are believed to have had more than their share of gallstones, Darrel Cruz said. Cruz […]
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The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is having a celebration of regional wine, food and art at the Tahoe Stonehenge House (1082 Mt. Canary Drive, South Lake Tahoe) on July 22 from 5-9pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. The evening’s events include a raffle and silent auction. This year’s featured artist […]
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Firefighting agencies, Nevada Fire Safe Council, University of Nevada and University of California Cooperative Extensions’ Living with Fire program and others are hosting the inaugural Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Summit from 9am-5pm July 9 at Harvey’s Casino in Stateline. The goal of the summit is to motivate and empower residents to take action now to […]
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Children’s parents now have until July 21 to register for Barton Foundation’s annual children’s bereavement camp – Camp Sunrise – set for Aug. 27-29 at Galilee Camp & Conference Center in Glenbrook. There is no cost to attend. Camp Sunrise is designed for children ages 7-14 who have experienced the death of a family member. […]
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