Inspired by Fire: Expressions of a Community One Year after Angora
Tahoe: Lost & Found raises $2,080 for Library and Burn-area Landmark
Thank you everyone! $2,080 was generously donated to the Tahoe: Lost & Found Fund for community-projects.
Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Auction @ Valhalla, September 19 at 6pm
Get ready to bid.
The Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Auction takes place September 19 at Valhalla, starting at 6pm with flamenco jazz by Martin & Vargas, and local cuisine by Blue Angel Café, Grass Roots and Wide Awake Conscious Café.
Twenty-one local artists are helping to raise money to replace library books lost in the homes affected by the Angora fire and a burn-area landmark.
Click here to see the 42 works of art up for bid.
Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Auction Preview
From a hand-painted snowboard to sculptural houses, paintings, photographs, and firefighter art helmets.
Scroll down to see the 42 works of art.
I ♥ Firefighters by Melissa Lanitis Gregory
Two firefighter art helmets by Melissa Lanitis Gregory.
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Healing Visions by Yasmin Sayyed
Three mixed media creations by South Shore artist and poet, Yasmin Sayyed.
Limitations as Opportunities: Tahoe Fires ♥ Through the Fire: Tahoe ♥ Quiet Prayer.
“Finding Beauty in Chaos” by Shelley Hocknell Zentner
"Finding beauty in Chaos" oil painting by Shelley Hocknell Zentner.
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Caught on Film at Angora by Jimmy Callian
Four photos taken in the Angora area by Jimmy Callian.
Angora Coyote ♥ November Full Moon ♥ Passing Clouds ♥ Star Trail & Trees.
Fluid Intensity by Joanna Bailey
Three oils on canvas by Joanna Bailey.
Within the Fire ♥ Moving Water ♥ Green Man.
Soul Cycler by Rick Gunn
Two large photographic prints from his epic 3-year journey around the world by bicycle.
Yellow Bike ♥ Buddha
Picking Up the Pieces by Natalie Cusson
"Picking Up the Pieces" by Natalie Cusson.
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Rebirth & Continuity by Megan Johnson
Two large paintings on canvas by Megan Johnson.
Rebirth ♥ Continuity.
Fire Agate Beadwork by Tahoe Treasures
Two pieces of beaded jewelry by Tahoe Treasures:
"Fallen but not Forgotten" ♥ "Sunset on the Fire".
Home Sweet Home by Carole Sesko
Three mixed media pieces by Carole Sesko.
"Little Pink Houses for You and Me" ♥ "Home Sweet Home" ♥ "Silver House Sculpture".
“Angora Sunset” ARt Snowboard by Chris Drake
One art snowboard by Chris Drake.
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The Afterglow with Reds Regan
Two prints by Reds Regan.
Relaxing ♥ Divinity.
In the Moment by Dorothy Davis
Four original silk paintings by Dorothy Davis.
Wildfire ♥ Hot Summer ♥ Once Upon a Forest ♥ Refuge.
Hurricane Lamp by Barbara Wesson
Hurricane Lamp by Barbara Wesson.
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Illustrations of Hope by Kristen Schwartz
Two raw silk prints by Kristen Schwartz.
Lake Mother ♥ Phoenix Rising.
Tahoe Fire Glass by Molly B
Dichroic glass pendant by Molly B ♥
Angora Rejuvenation by Juanita Villa Leman
Two acrylic paintings by Juanita Villa Leman.
"Out of the Ashes" ♥ "View from Above"
Starry Angora Night by Rebecca Enerson
Starry Angora Night digital painting by Rebecca Enerson.
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The Glory of Nature by Denise Mancour
Three oil paintings by Denise Mancour.
Roots I ♥ Roots II ♥ Winter Leaves IV.
“Tahoe Rising from the Ashes” by Hillary and Heather
Necklace and earrings by Rearview Miracles.
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Life Goes On by Jim Stamates
"Life Goes On" photograph by Jim Stamates.
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Inspired by Fire by Melissa Lanitis Gregory
A few months ago, John Mauriello tried to make pizza.
This is important for a couple of reasons.
Phoenix Painting gives Hope one year After
At the Lost & Found art receptions this summer, Ethan Niven revealed his Phoenix that he painted on a king size bed sheet in response to the Angora Fire last year.
Ethan and his family live in the area, but their house was spared.
Tahoe: Lost & Found Fund supports Community Projects
Last year, over $2,000 library books were destroyed in the houses lost in the Angora fire.
This year, we're coming together again to help raise money to replace them and a few other community projects.
Mike @ Grass Roots helps John Find New Pizza Recipe
You know those delicious pizzas found only at Grass Roots?
Well Mike, the baker, is going to help John Mauriello replace the one he lost in the Angora fire last year, along with his house.
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Wide Awake and Conscious in South Shore
This place really lives up to its name.
Tahoe Sports Ltd to help Replace Library Books
So you're an outdoor junkie. (who's not?)
Now you have another great reason to find all your gear at Tahoe Sports Ltd.
They're helping to raise money for Tahoe: Lost & Found.
Bike Tune Ups help replace Library Books
This is really easy.
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Tune up your bike and help the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Lost & Found Massage Special
Treat yourself to a massage, and help replace library books.
Thanks to Kae with a Massage at Tahoe.
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“Discover Yourself” Aha! Massages raise money for Lost & Found
Alpensong Healing Arts in South Shore wants to help you discover yourself, and help raise money to replace the library books lost in the fire last summer.
Phoenix Unveiled at Lost & Found Art Party August 11 @ 6pm - Elevation 6310
It's time she takes flight at Elevation 6310.
Phoenix Rising by South Shore illustrator, Kristen Schwartz, will be unveiled at the Tahoe: Lost & Found Art Party, August 11 at 6 pm.
$95 was raised in donations! Thank you.
How to get involved and get noticed.
So you're interested in holding a Tahoe: Lost & Found event or fund raiser.
Great!
It's easy to do.
Call for Artists and Other Creative Locals…Inspired by Fire: Art due July 28
One can't very well run out into a burning forest brandishing a paintbrush. But we can help out with recovery.
Tahoe: Lost & Found is a community art show and art auction open to all Tahoe-Truckee artists.
Due date for submissions is July 28, 2008.
Portions from Art sold July 13 to benefit Lost & Found projects
If you're headed to An Evening at Echo on July 13, stop by Kristen Schwartz' booth to pick up a postcard, poster and buttons for Tahoe: Lost & Found.
Library Books to be Replaced
As a result of the Angora Fire, almost $2,000 worth of South Lake Tahoe Branch library materials were destroyed, many of which were newer books.
Locally Made Gift Cards help achieve Donation Goal.
Send a card to a friend and help the library.
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Making $ Donations for Books
Thank you for helping to replace the South Lake Tahoe library books destroyed in the homes lost in the fire last year.
To make a money donation, please make check payable to: Friends of the Library
LT Writing Club Lost & Found Fundraiser - June 25 @ Valhalla
The perfect pairing.
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Lost & Found Kick Off Party Wednesday, June 18, @ The Loft 6pm to 8pm
Learn about Tahoe: Lost & Found and how you can help.
Wednesday, June 18, at The Loft at the Blue Angel Café.
This party kicks off the summer-long series of events, promotions, local art and our own brand of Tahoe culture to raise money to replace the library books lost in the Angora fire and a burn-area landmark.
Gratitude for Selfless Acts of Courage
Thank you Firefighters and all Emergency Personnel.
Words cannot express the magnitude of our gratitude.
Tahoe: Lost & Found by M. Gregory
John Mauriello’s lost pizza recipe... the inspiration for an art show and a community-wide fundraising effort?
Lake Mother Watching by Kristen Schwartz
I had always wanted to create a piece that showed the joy of a mother watching over her child - in this case Lake Tahoe.
Fire Walk: Commemorating Angora with a Local Labyrinth… Whaddya Say?
Here’s an idea.
What if this community had a center?
The Spirit of Christmas Rekindled by Barbara Wesson
During the holiday season out there on Dead Man's Curve stood the most beautiful Christmas Tree.
There were no homes on the lots surrounding it. It was like the fringe of the forest had been sprinkled with the Spirit of Christmas.
The Art of Giving. Tahoe Style.
"It's a beautiful world we live in. A sweet romantic place. Beautiful people everywhere. The way they show they care."
Over $800,000 donated to the Lake Tahoe Angora Fire Fund.
Thank you!
Forest Restoration Input due June 23
He wants our input.
The Underground Artists come Up for Air
Their driving force - or inspiration - is simple:
Art, Love and Chocolate!
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