What’s happening North Shore!
“Seasons of Martis” by 32 Artists, Oct 1-5
Talk about artists in action.
October 1st through 4th, you can watch over 32 local and regional artists paint "en plein air" (outdoors) in various locations around the Martis Valley.
Passport to Dining in KB. October 2 @ 6pm
It's become an annual event not to be missed.
An evening to celebrate good friends, good food and good times - Tahoe style.
League to Skate Lake Tahoe fundraiser Oct 3 at Squaw
Don't miss this fundraiser for The League to Skate Lake Tahoe.
The Airblaster movie "August", and Think Thank Productions "Stack Footy" movie at Squaw on October 3.
Candy Bliss in Brickelltown Oct 3 First Friday
Sweet!
With Halloween just around the corner, this First Friday art show is all about the treat.
The Donner Party Hike, Oct 4-5
While Truckee history is renowned for the Donner Party, there is a wealth of captivating emigrant history that envelopes the Truckee Donner area in addition to the hardships of building the transcontinental railroad.
Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop: October 4
Wine lovers and foodies unite at this annual event to raise money for Truckee non-profits.
Last year Matt Rusanoff, a Truckee native, whose passion and love for Truckee accelerated the preservation of this historic town was honored.
The best ski movie ever? Check it out Oct 4.
You be the judge.
Matchstick Productions' new release, "CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!" premieres at the Olympic Village Lodge on October 4.
Free Flying Movies at Truckee Airport October 5
Hey Ace!
DYK...you can see all your favorite flying movies at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport?
And they're free!
Harvest Festival Oct 11-18
So what do you do with all the pine needles this fall?
Build a scarecrow, of course!
And you may even win a prize.
“Defining Your Own Journey…Musically Speaking” with Rex Lewis-Clack Oct 12
His is a story about turning trauma into triumph, finding ability in disability.
Tahoe LUNA Chix Pink Party Oct. 17, 2008
These chicks are on a roll.
Brought together by their passion for cycling and helping their community, they created the Tahoe LUNA Chix, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support local and national breast cancer programs.
In 2008, Tahoe LUNA Chix has granted more than $11,500 to local breast cancer programs.
Go Girls!
Fall Watercolor Workshop Oct 17 & 18
Watercolors By Jan Foss is offering a 2-day Fall Watercolor Workshop on October 17th & 18th from 10-4 each day.
SIGBA’s Green Building Tour of North Lake Tahoe - Oct 18
Want to explore new green ideas for remodeling and new green construction?
Join the Sierra Green Building Association's (SiGBA) Green Building Tour.
Friends for Fro Benefit, Oct 19 @ Alpine Meadows
Through his writing, award-winning local author Robert "Fro" Frohlich has touched countless people who love the Tahoe and Truckee area and the Sierra Nevada.
Now in return, the local community is reaching out to support him during this great time of need.
Understanding Fair Trade, Oct 20 & 25 in Truckee
While there are several basic principles and practices, the bottom line goal of Fair Trade is the cultivation and preservation of Human Dignity.
But, what does it mean, and how does it impact us?
Backyard Native Plants: Friend or Foe? Oct 23 @ SNC
Tahoe's native plants evolved when fires were a common occurrence.
Ragchew @ Truckee’s Downtown Underground Bookstore
You'll be constantly entertained here.
If not by the huge collection of rare books and great coffee, then by the events and free movie nights!
Creative Writing Workshops in Truckee
So you love to write, but lack the discipline or motivation.
Or, you want to write, but don't know how to get started.
Find your inspiration here!
A Taste of Tahoe Skiing with Warren Miller, Nov 15
He'll take us on a memorable journey of Tahoe skiing, snowboarding through food, fashion, and flair.
Who better to celebrate Tahoe Skiing than Warren Miller?!
Did you know… You can Learn to Salsa in Truckee?
As if we didn't have enough distractions already.
Now we can learn to Salsa!
“Modernist Artists in Provence” at SNC, Sept 29
Matisse and Picasso are coming to Tahoe.
The Chinese Immigrant Experience Sept 21 @ Donner Memorial State Park
Chinese immigrants played a pivotal role in the development of Truckee in the 1860s.
From the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad that linked Reno and the high sierra with Sacramento, to lumber and ice harvesting, over 10,000 Chinese immigrants helped put Truckee on the map.
But at what cost?
Flying Doctors! “Los Medicos Voladores” Sept 24 @ 7pm
He's one of our local pilots who travels to Mexico to provide free medical care.
And he's like to share his story. Meet Bob Horvath.
Identify Cyngus the Swan on Guided Tour Sept 24
Sizzling sunsets set the stage followed by alpenglow, and finally a pitch black sky illuminates the stars and planets.
Fall Star Party at Sand Harbor, Sept 27
See large gaseous emission nebulae, M13 and supernova remnants.
This fall, UC Davis and Space Science for Schools scientists and volunteers are throwing a Star Party on the South Beach at Sand Harbor.
Bike to Support Local Music: Tahoe Sierra Century Sept 20
It's a classic fall event for Tahoe and it blends two of our favorites for a local cause.
Bikes and Music.
“Such is Life” plays at Squaw Sept 20
For those of you who live here just for the winters...your first ski flick is here.
LT Coastal Cleanup Day - Sept 20
Saturday, Sept 20th, is International Coastal Cleanup Day.
While we all do our part every day, it's fun to hook into the energy of the biggest Clean UP day of the year with the entire world.
What a great excuse to go to the beach!
World Water Monitoring Day in IV Sept 18
Join the Incline Village Waste Not Clean Water Team to be a part of World Water Monitoring Day on Sept 18.
“The Day After Peace” at For Goodness Sake Sept 19
Peace Day is September 21.
Join For Goodness Sake in a viewing of the film that made 9-21 a UN sanctioned day of observance.
2nd annual Dreams and Realities Sept 19-21
He's combined his love of art, culture, food and wine into a weekend exclusively for art-minded palates.
Sounds delicious.
Sudan: The Land and the People @ SNC thru Sept 14
"Sudan: The Land and the People," a traveling photographic exhibit based on the 2005 book of the same title, is now on display at the Sierra Nevada College.
Sierra Nevada Yard & Garden Summit Sept 12 @ KB
Landscapes are one of the best places to curb residential water use AND reduce pollution in the Sierra.
Spend a day learning about Sierra friendly landscaping.
Rename Alpine Meadows ski trails by Sept 12
Hey you creative skiers!
Alpine Meadows needs your help at renaming 3 trails, and you could win a mid week pass.
Has Art gone to the Dogs? Art Bark Fest Sept 13 & 14
Just as our dogs are the perfect pairing to our mountain lifestyle, some think they go well with Art and Wine.
And, it benefits the Truckee Humane Society and the Squaw Rescue Dogs.
“Songs of the Earth” Trails & Vistas, Sept 6-7
You've never seen anything like this.
It's an artwalk that celebrates the environment through dance, music and art.
5th Annual Native American Basketweavers’ Market, Sept 6 @ Gatekeeper’s Museum
See the mastery of Native American basket weaving in action at Layton park next to the Gatekeeper's Museum on September 6, 2008.
Bowl Incline turns 20 on Sept 6
This classic family hangout in IV is turning 20 and throwing a huge birthday party with $2 bowling games!
Pablo Cruise & Local Bands play Commons Beach Sept 7
It's the final blow out party and concert at Commons Beach featuring 2 local bands opening for Pablo Cruise.
Annual Food & Wine Tour takes over North Shore Sept 5-7
Thinking about leaving the hill to get a little taste of culture? Forget about it.
“Contest of the T-shirt” in B-town Sept 5
And the winner is?
The Latest Dirt @ Brickelltown, Friday Sept 5
Get the dirt on local art in Brickelltown Friday, Sept 5.
Blues Legend plays Free concert at Commons Beach Aug 31
He's been playing the blues for over 40 years with greats like BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Now he's playing on the beach in Tahoe City.
Final Lakeside Movie at Commons Beach Aug 30 - The Princess Bride
It's the final night for free lakeside movies on the beach.
Waw!
Tosh Meets Marley Aug 29 in Truckee @ 7pm
If you love reggae you don't want to miss this show for only $20!
Tosh Meets Marley at the Truckee River Park Outdoor Amphitheater.
Mardi Gras (local style) in Truckee Thursday, Aug 28
Did you know...Mardi Gras is August 28 in Truckee?
It's the final party for Truckee Thursdays, and they're going out in style.
Big Sounds @ LT Music Festival Aug 7 & 9
The 25th summer of jazz, rock and big band music is here.
It's part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival line up at Homewood and Tahoe Donner.
Concours d’Elegance August 7 - 9
Exotic wooden boats mark our nautical history in style August 7 - 9.
Over 110 classic woodies including Rivas, Centuries and Chris Chrafts from the 1920s will be on display in Carnelian Bay as part of Wooden Boat Week & Concours d'Elegance.
Truckee Rodeo & Western Week, Aug 7-10
Time to brush off your duds and get ready for the Truckee Rodeo and Western Week.
2nd Annual Lake of the Sky Music Arts & Eco Festival August 9
While it's a Zero Waste & Zero Emission event, it's sure to be 100% fun and entertaining.
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