When John Muir coined the phrase “Range of Light” in the late 1880s, few people had seen the spectacular Sierra Nevada. John Muir’s writings provided the world a window into this magnificent landscape. His writing and activism helped bring attention to the threats to the natural ecosystem of the Sierra Nevada. Due to the visionary […]
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By Denise Sloan Smart SACRAMENTO — One would think that roaming among more than a dozen dead bodies might be creepy, but at Bodies Revealed, it’s fascinating, even captivating. Bodies Revealed is currently on display in Sacramento. Bodies Revealed lets you explore deep within the human body in a way that is informative, but not […]
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By Kristi Buffo Animals, people and the planet are all connected. So says Karla Majewski, creator of Planet Animal. She will be at the El Dorado County Fair in Placerville June 17-20. Majewski, who lives with her family and more than 200 exotic animals on 4 acres in Southern California, says “discovery and exploration” await […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE — Hoofing it through Nevada starts today as Pony Express riders leave their overnight rest stop of Woodfords this morning en route to Genoa, Carson City and destinations farther east along Highway 50. “I think the unique part about the Pony Express was the endurance where you had man and beast […]
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Sunset, Bonsai Rock by Elizabeth Carmel has been selected as the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture collectible sticker No. 4 to honor the alpine lake sanctuary and the interconnectedness with nature and one another. “It was calling me all day,” Carmel, a landscape photographer and retired urban planner from Truckee, said in a press release. […]
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As part of the annual summer-long Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival, An Evening of Intimate Chamber Music at the historic Boathouse Theatre will be June 11. Performers playing the works of Mozart, Bruch, Reger and Francaiz include David Brock, piano, Pat Crane, viola and Darrell Morre, clarinet. And, Maureen Leonard will perform Chopin on […]
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The Virginia & Truckee Railroad has expanded operations to Friday–Sunday rides through Oct. 31. Round-trip steam trains operate every Saturday and Sunday with tickets $48 per adult, $40 for seniors 65 and better, $30 for children 12 and under. One-way steam train rides on Saturdays and Sundays are $29 per adult, $25 for senior, $20 […]
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The best beards and moustaches in the nation were on display Monday in Bend, Ore., at the country’s first National Beard and Moustache Championships. The 189 beardsmen marched from the hotel to the Les Schwab Amphitheater where they strutted their stuff on a catwalk before a cheering crowd. Contestants were judged by their whiskers, costumes, […]
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By Kathryn Reed With each swipe of the tissue, a little bit more of the man behind the makeup emerged. “I am what I am” is all about going from a feminine woman to a masculine man – in appearance and mannerism. “He did the finale, which is one of the hardest numbers to perform,” […]
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Every Monday in June, people are invited to express themselves at the Summer Trans Dance Series. Led by Ann Thennes, participants are encouraged to let their energy connect and flow with nature. A fitness, dance, movement teacher at Lake Tahoe Community College for 15 years, Thennes uses meditation through dance. The series takes place at […]
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