The publishers are seeking works by local artists and writers for their third journal coming in 2009.

The publishers of Edge appreciate a variety of styles and their tastes are eclectic.

To best understand their philosophy, they refer to this quote from the late Hunter S. Thompson: “The edge…there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.”

To be considered for Edge 2009, please find submission guidelines below, and a complete list at www.laketahoewritingclub.com

• Submissions accepted through October 1st.
• Send up to 6 poems or 5,000 words of prose.
• Novel excerpts should be self-contained.
• Contributors receive two issues of the journal.
• Simultaneous submissions are okay; please label as such and let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
• We are currently accepting submission via post or email. If emailing, please identify “EDGE submission” in subject line and send to: Submissions@LakeTahoeWritingClub.com.
• Text submissions must be attached as a Word doc: do not submit with doc.x extensions.
• Generally, we respond in 4-6 weeks; please allow us at least a couple of months before querying.
• If mailed via post and accepted, a MS Word file must be provided.
• We usually aren’t excited about genre pieces (horror, children’s, romance, etc.) unless they’re really unique and strongly written.
• Sample issues of journal can be purchased for $15. We strongly recommend reading a past issue of EDGE.

Lake Tahoe Writing Club
P.O. Box 550989
Tahoe Paradise, CA 96155
The Lake Tahoe Writing Club is a non-profit organization.

Meet Doug and Dawn Baehr of Uncommon Kitchen in Tahoe City.

After nurturing locals and visitors at the Stony Ridge Café in Tahoma for eleven years, the Baehrs moved their culinary enterprise inside New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City. The move, now 2 years old, is a perfect fit.

Uncommon Kitchen lives up to its promise to provide “Good Fresh Food Fast”; so much so that it was the recent winner of the Sierra Sun’s Best Take Out restaurant in North Shore.

So what’s so uncommon about it?

It’s the art of capturing the ethnic flavors in every bite.

Doug, a classically trained chef from New York, has mastered the recipes and house made sauces to create a distinctive menu that sets the Uncommon Kitchen apart. Salads, sandos, sushi, sauces, and soups and noodle bowls from around the world are what you’ll find.

Like the Ceviche salad - Ahi tuna, shrimp, red bell pepper, red onion, serrano chili, cumin and citrus juices, cilantro and crispy tortilla strips with a sweet red chili-lime dressing. Miso soup, black bean chili and Thai coconut noodle bowl. Nori make sushi rolls. Sandos served on fresh baked baguettes, including the Italian Pan Bagna, and the Muffaletta with dry cured salami, provolone and swiss cheese, bell peppers, organic greens and olive salad and pepperoncinis.

Once you try the dishes, you’ll want to take home the house made specialty sides and sauces (many vegan) like pesto love, salsa fesca, vegan seaweed salad, miso-ginger and lemon tahini dressings and the fresh baked baguettes.

Their philosophy of health living and sustainability permeates every inch of the deli. Doug uses organic produce and dairy, natural meat products and biodegradable/compostable packaging purchased from local supplier, Tahoe Green Packaging.

He also worked with Anna Sitkoff, a recent North Tahoe High School grad, who created a cookbook for her senior project called Eating Wisdom. The cookbook is not only functional for students featuring 1-pot recipes from Uncommon Kitchen, it is a work of art and love. Anna created the cookbook to help her father and others who are battling Leukemia. $5 from each cookbook sold (only $10) goes to the Lymphoma Leukemia Society. Anna also drew most of the art inside. You can find Eating Wisdom on the counter at Uncommon Kitchen.

When he’s not in the Kitchen, Doug can be found exploring Tahoe with his three children and Dawn skiing, riding, rock climbing or hiking.

Uncommon Kitchen
Inside New Moon Natural Foods
505 West Lake Blvd in Tahoe City

Specializing in raw food, hot lunches and sushi to go!

Hours: Mon-Friday: 11am to 7pm; Sat & Sunday 11am to 4pm

Call in orders at 530-583-3663. Visit www.uncommonkitchen.org for their menu and daily specials.

Today: Beautiful

Tonight: Dark

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Lat/Long: 38.94N -119.99W

Elevation 6,291 ft.

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It’s not a drive-in anymore, but it shouts authentic Tahoe.

Sno-Flake Drive In.

Keeping it Very Real since 1962.

While the burgers and fries are tasty, the milk shakes and ice cream are the real deal.

Besides the traditional burger offerings, they’ve added sausages, soups and salads to the menu. If you must.

Local’s Night - Wednesdays
4pm to closing - 20% off everything

Look for the Ice Cream Cone.

Sno-Flake Drive In
3059 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (in the middle of town)
530-544-6377

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.

“Seasons of Martis” is part of a multi-venue exhibition celebrating the Martis Valley sponsored by North Tahoe Arts and Northstar-at-Tahoe.

Martis Valley encompasses 45,000 acres on both sides of Highway 267 between Truckee and Kings Beach. A list of participating artists and the locations at which artists will be painting are posted at www.northtahoearts.com.

The three and a 1/2 days of painting culminates with an artist’s reception, silent auction and preview sale in the evening of Saturday, October 4 at Northstar. The public exhibition and sale of all artists’ works will take place throughout the day on Sunday, October 5 all in the Village at Northstar.

SEASONS OF MARTIS
Plein Air Event, Gala Auction & Public Sale

October 1 through 5, 2008

Slide show and presentation by Jean Stern, Director of The Irvine Museum
“The First 100 Years of Plein Air Painting in California”

Saturday, October 4, 10:30 am at the Village at Northstar

Free and open to the public

Gala Artists’ Reception, Silient Auction and Preview Sale

Saturday, October 4, 6:30-9:00 at the Village at Northstar

Limited number of tickets available for $65 online at www.Northstarattahoe.com

Exhibit and Public Sale

Sunday, October 5, 10-5 at The Village at Northstar

The Exhibition and Art Sale are free and open to the public and will showcase the completed works from the multi-day event. Awards for “Best of Show” will be judged by a well-known group of California artists including Zee Zee Mott, Craig Mitchell and noted art historian and Director of the Irvine Museum, Jean Stern.

Other awards include “Artist Choice” and “People’s Choice.” Savior Fair, exclusive importers of Sennelier paints, pastels, watercolors, Fabiano papers, and Isabey and Raphael brushes will be providing valuable prizes to the award winning painters. A portion of the proceeds from the public sale will go to the Truckee Donner Land Trust and North Tahoe Arts.

To learn more about The Seasons of Martis and where you can see artists painting plein air, click here.

“First Light on The Meadow” by Paul Kratter, Artists’ Choice Seasons of Martis 2007

An opening reception will take place Friday, October 3.

Tahoe Landscapes celebrates the beauty of the region through an eclectic mix of watercolors, oils, acrylics, and pastels that offer diverse styles and perspectives.

Featured artists are Andrea Carabetta, Audrey Dygert, Bunny Canahan, Carla Platt, Carol Grigus, Catherine Schaefer, Emilie Kashtan, Cynthia Martin Kroener, Deb Rose, Heidi Reeves, Jan Foss, and Andy Skaff.

The artists, all members of North Tahoe Arts, share a passion for art, light, and the unique beauty of Lake Tahoe. Yet each individual captures the subject from a unique point of view, and this show brings together the various perceptions for visitors to enjoy.

Meet the artists at the Opening Reception

North Tahoe Art Center (next to the fire station)
380 North Lake Blvd in Tahoe City

Friday, October 3

5 to 7 p.m.

Free

Appetizers and beverages will be served.

For more information, call the North Tahoe Art Center at 530-581-2787 or visit their website.

Featured paintings:

“Mitchel’s Cabin” is an acrylic by Emilie Kashtan, 18 x 24. It depicts a window overlooking Emerald Bay.

“The Pond” is an oil painting by Andy Skaff, 16 x 20. It depicts the meadow on highway 28 just before you get to highway 267.

On Broadway the female version of “The Odd Couple” debuted in 1985 and starred Sally Struthers and Rita Moreno, but male or female Simon’s gift of comedy works. Divorced and recently separated from their spouses Olive Madison takes in her friend Florence Unger. These mismatched friends quickly drive each other crazy as only true friends can. Thrown into this mix are the rest of the girls, Sylvie the chain smoker, Renee the feminist, Mickey the cop, and Vera the lovable ditz. Jesus and Manolo Costazuela, Spanish brothers, provide a little testosterone and the perfect double date for Olive and Florence.

This show will keep you laughing and remind you that true friends are with you for all of life’s ups and downs.

Directed by Ann Swallow, a talented actor with many years experience, The Odd Couple has an all-star cast of local talent. Diana Evans, last seen on the Valhalla stage as the controlling Marquise de Merteuil in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, tackles the role of the perpetually sloppy and lovable grouch Olive. Michelle Sennings, a classically trained singer and long time actor, is the fragile and seriously tidy Florence.

Michelle Hirschfield, host of Another Heavenly Morning on RSN and a former child television star, puffs away as Sylvie. Ginger Davis, a Mississippi Theater Association award winner, makes Gloria Steinem proud as Renee. Christina Proctor, last seen as the constantly weeping Madame de Tourvel in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, puts on the blue uniform to play Mickey the cop. Terri Arnold makes her stage debut as Vera. And Kevin Sommerfeld, on stage at LTCC and the Boathouse Theatre for many years, and Doug Midkiff, experienced in television, theatre, and the “big screen”, explore their “Spanish” heritage as the Constazuela brothers.

Dates & Tickets:

Thursday-Saturday, October 2-4, at 7:30pm at Valhalla’s Boathouse Theatre lake side in the Tallac Historic Site (Highway 89).

Tickets are on sale now for $18/adult (discounts for seniors & children (not recommended for children under 12 years)). It is recommended that you purchased tickets in advance online at ValhallaTahoe.com or by calling 530-541-4975. A limited amount of tickets may be available at the door on performance evening.

An evening to celebrate good friends, good food and good times - Tahoe style.

Kings Beach Passport to Dining

Sample fare from more than 25 local restaurants, wineries and breweries, live music by Drinking With Clowns and live and silent auctions as well as a raffle.

• October 2, 2008
• 6pm to 9pm
• North Tahoe/Kings Beach Conference Center

Get your passport ready.

Advance Tickets are $30 / $25 for NTBA Members

Now you have one more reason to brag.

For more information, visit the North Tahoe Business Association website.

Today, he is helping others affected by depression through comedy.

After ending up at an emergency psychiatric clinic, Brian had to make direct eye contact with depression just to survive. After a visit with a psychiatrist who had a thick French accent, he started finding humor in a disorder that had once threatened his life.

In his autobiographical one man show, “Side by Side: A Journey With Depression - a funny look at serious survival”, Brian blends his experiences with depression with his stage experience and takes his audiences on a unique journey of laughter, truth, and hope. By walking side by side with the affliction, he has learned to survive, strive, and move forward.

“Side by Side: A Journey With Depression” with Brian Wetzel

Lake Tahoe Community College
Duke Theater

8pm

FREE

For more information, please call (530) 541-4660 ext. 207

The Airblaster movie “August”, and Think Thank Productions “Stack Footy” movie at Squaw on October 3.

Both movies feature many local and regional riders from Tahoe including Eric Messier, Brandon Cocard, Tim Eddy and Nick Visconte.

Where:
The Village at Squaw Valley USA Events Plaza. Outside under the stars on a gigantic inflatable movie screen!

When:
Friday Oct 3rd, 8:00 pm

Cost is FREE!

There will be a dance afterward at the Auld Dubliner. Should the weather not cooperate, Mama Sake has agreed to host the movies on their big screen. Should that be the case, space is limited, so get there early!

The League to Skate Lake Tahoe will once again be holding a fundraiser raffle with prizes from Taits Boardshop, Porters, Daves Boardshop, Totally Board, Thirtytwo, Soletechnology, Airblaster, and Spy.

The League to Skate the Lake

A group of Local Skateboarders looking to raise money and develop a world class skateboarding facility on the north shore of Lake Tahoe.

The above logo design was created by PH Wood.