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Spring is here bringing long, sunny days on the slopes where you can replace your winter jacket with short sleeves (or a tank top like Quincy Young did on our cover) and enjoy the warm rays before gearing up for a night out on the town. With the return of the Winter-WonderGrass Festival to Squaw Valley from April 1 to 3, you can enjoy runs on the slopes and then catch the live music and craft brews into the wee hours of the morning without ever having to get back in your car.

� e changing of the seasons also marks the return of Tahoe Music & Festivals, your guide to the best live music, events, festivals, food & wine festivities, and all-around fun celebrations to enjoy this spring. Each season, we round up the best things to do in Tahoe, Truckee, Reno and beyond in our Tahoe Music & Festivals guide to share with our readers.

Along with great live music throughout the region every night (check out � e Music Scene in each issue), Spring is a great season to enjoy local theater, including this year’s Follies in Truckee and Incline Village, check out the celebrations for Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo, the Reno River Festival and the Reno Sculpture Fest to name a few, and explore culinary outings from wine tastings to the Edible Book Festival. And, let’s not forget about those fun bar crawls in downtown Reno (the May crawl will even include a Lightsaber Battle).

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08 Local Profi le 18 The Arts 21 Tahoe Music & Festivals 37 Sierra Stories 40 Easter Worship Services

06 Lake Tahoe Facts 07 Sightseeing 08 Events 10 Downhill Skiing 11 Cross-Country Skiing 12 Snow Trails 13 Powder Report 14 Announcements 15 Snowmobiling 15 Warren Miller 16 Activities 20 For the Kids

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41 Culinary Enchantment 41 Tasty Tidbits 42 Restaurant Directory 44 Wine Column 46 Chef’s Recipe

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How the lake was formedAbout 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley

that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1

� e Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. � e remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good � ltering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lakeLake Tahoe is located in the states of

California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

� e Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and � ows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ � e lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

� e Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarity� e University of California, Davis,

operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was � rst recorded at 102.4’.

� e waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 77.8’ in 2014. � e lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity be-cause of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery� e � rst recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe

by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. � e lake went through several names before it was o� cially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the � rst two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.”

LAKE TAHOE

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

Incline Village

Cave Rock

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Donner Summit

Fannette Island

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Emerald Bay

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Carnelian BayOlympicValley

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Permanent Population: 66,000

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

Natural rim: 6,223’

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

Shoreline: 72 miles

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

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Old Jail Museum Truckee

(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th-Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in the summer). TART

Olympic Museum Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olym-pic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum Homewood

Fri.-Sun. (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

Tahoe Science Center Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free(775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science educa-tion center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Western SkiSport Museum Donner Summit

Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legend-ary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Visitors’ CentersKings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Thurs.-Mon. (summer)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463

South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service, South Lake Tahoe35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service, Truckee10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

AttractionsCave Rock East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural won-ders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock West Shore

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore.

Explore Tahoe South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. BlueGo

Fannette Island Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion West Shore

$10 parking(530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach and on Brook Street. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center Tahoe City

Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Sec-ond location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Tahoe City North Shore visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at High- ways 89 & 28. TART

Truckee

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of his-toric downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Vikingsholm Castle Emerald Bay

Parking fee(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore hiking trails. TART

Watson Cabin Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

MuseumsDonner Memorial Visitor Center Truckee

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument.

Donner Summit Historical Society Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum Tahoe City

Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

SightseeingLAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | TARTBus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGoVisit tahoetransportation.org

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HeavenlyBase Depth: 92”Kirkwood

Base Depth: 107”Mt. Rose Ski AreaBase Depth: 73“- 135”

LAKE TAHOE Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’ Elevation 6,222.68 | Elevation in 2015 Elevation in 2015 6,222.836 222 83

Squaw ValleyBase Depth: 65”- 156”

Sugar BowlBase Depth: 98”- 185”

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movement. Wendy was working at Northstar and a big inspiration to me,” says Burge.

Burge competed for the next 13 years and traveled around the world. She’s won compe-titions at Kirkwood, Snowbird, Squaw Val-ley and Les Arcs, France, and has partici-pated in a number of ski movies. Her � rst � lm was a Tahoe-based ski � lm, “Butter.” � e movie features her doing a back � ip o� the Palisades at Squaw. She went on to be featured in Warren Miller, Matchstick Prod-uctions, Teton Gravity Research productions and “Empress,” an all-female movie.

“It was an overwhelming time but I was living the dream,” she says.

It took eight years for her � nish her degree in health sciences and she took a job waiting tables so she could ski. After back-to-back injuries Burge stopped competing.

� ese days, Burge can be still be found skiing any chance she gets, and she conti-nues to do photo shoots. Passionate about health, she is a Cross� t coach at Truckee Cross� t and a dental hygienist at Donner Trails Dental. But her � rst love is the mountain. Burge lives big, parties big and skis big.

“I go hard at everything I do,” she says. Burge says that she loves her community

and feels fortunate and grateful to live in Tahoe. � ere is only one thing that bums her out, and that is missing a powder day because of work.

second place by a half of a point. She was attending University of Nevada, but the call of the mountains was louder.

“I wanted summers and winters o� so I only went to school during the fall semester,” she says.

After the Kirkwood competition, Burge was invited to compete in the World Extreme Skiing Competition in Alaska. “I fell the � rst day and didn’t place well,” she explains.

“Very few women were free skiing or com-peting at the time. Kristin Olmer, Wendy Fisher and Alison Gannet were some of the � rst women to engage in the free skiing

amie Burge is a dynamic ball of � re who rarely sits still, and she is also one ripping skier. A former big mountain free skiing champion, Burge is one of a handful of women that carved a path for fellow female skiers in a once male-dominated sport.

“Jaime is a naturally gifted athlete who has the mental strength to charge it. On water and snow she rips. � e � rst time I saw her ski I had to meet her. It was at a Squaw big air comp and being the only female competitor (I think) she threw a big smooth lay out back � ip. It was im-pressive,” says her good friend Daron Rahlves. “We’ve skied together and � lmed with Tom Day and Keoki Flag for a Warren Miller � lm segment on Tahoe. A memorable moment from that day was skiing together down a deep pow run with a lot of rolling terrain at Sierra-at-Tahoe coming within inches of each other.

Like I said, she rips, but best of all she’s always smiling and keeps going and going like the Energizer Bunny. Good luck trying to keep up with Burgie.”

“Burgie,” as she is known by those who love her, was raised in Tahoe and grew up skiing at Northstar. Her parents, both teachers from the Midwest, initially relocated to Sacramento for work. When Northstar opened in ’74, Burge’s father became a realtor at the resort, purchased a condo and moved the family to Tahoe. Burge was on skis by the age of 2. “It’s like walking to me,” she says. Following her parent’s divorce Burge and her mother relocated to San Jose. Burge soon found herself pining for the mountains.

“I would come up every weekend and holidays to ski,” she explains.

� en, she fell in love with free skiing. “I had lots of guy friends. I started follow-

ing the boys around and jumping tree stumps,” says Burge. Her antics didn’t go unnoticed. At 17, a race coach saw her skiing and invited her to join the race team. She raced for the next three years, which a� orded her good skills and techniques, she says.

Burge saw snowboarder Morgan Lafonte back � ip o� Granite Peak during an extreme skiing competition, “I was so impressed a girl could do a back � ip and thought I could do that.” A year later, she competed at Kirkwood and took

OUTDOORS & RECREATION, EVENTS & MORE

EVERY TUESDAY

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free intermedi-

ate skate ski clinic every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

55+ snowshoe hike Area venuesTrekkers of all abilities are invited to join the

senior snowshoe hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March. Light to moderate level snow-shoe hikes followed by lunch at Sierra Nevada College. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18, $15 with pass. | (775) 832-1310

Preschoolers wanted Kings BeachKings Beach library offers Preschool Story

time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week is themed. | (530) 546-2012

Toddler Time TruckeeTruckee Library hosts Story Time every

Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. | (530) 582-7846

In Diamond Peak’s 16th annual Dummy Downhill on April 2 participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard to launch off a big jump on Show-Off. Spectators can view the action from the Base Lodge Deck. Dummies must be at the base lodge by 10 a.m. to be judged on creativity.

Dummies cannot be live and must weigh less than 75 lbs. Team captains should be present to help load the dummies after they have been judged and unload at the top of the jump. The jumping will be followed by an awards ceremony on the Base Lodge Deck and live music by local band, Owen Big. Preregister online or by emailing your dummy name, team name and team captain’s name to [email protected] by April 1. | diamondpeak.com

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More EventsGet out the turtleneck Northstar

On Turtleneck Tuesdays skate to music of the 1970s and 1980s from 4 to 7 p.m. in The Village. Play games, win prizes and re-ceive free glow sticks and face painting. $10 to rent skates or free with own skates. Those younger than 18 will need parent/guardian to sign liability waiver. | northstarcalifornia.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introduc-

tory skate ski clinic every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

Babes in Bookland TruckeeTruckee Library hosts Story Time every

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 months to 2 years. | (530) 582-7846

Families that read together Incline VillageFamily Story Time at the Incline Village

Library is 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Each week is themed. | (775) 832-4130 or washo-ecountylibrary.us

EVERY THURSDAY

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conver-

sation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views

and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes conti-nental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Story time Tahoe City Tahoe City Library hosts Story Time for ages

5 and younger every Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. | (530) 583-3382

Cross-country clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introduc-

tory cross-country ski clinic every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org.

Toddler story time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts story time every

Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with sto-ries, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

Story time TruckeeTruckee Library hosts Story Time every

Thursday at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 years and older. | (530) 582-7846

EVERY FRIDAY

Watching as a family Tahoe DonnerEnjoy a free family movie every Friday at

Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

Sunset snowshoe adventure Tahoe VistaTahoe Adventure Company hosts a sunset

snowshoe tour every Friday until April 29.

Watch the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike. Learn about local natural and human history. Includes equipment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventure-company.com

EVERY SATURDAY

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched corduroy

or fresh powder every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. at the Aerial Tram until March 27. Access to Shirley Lake and Granite Chief from 8 to 9 a.m. Limited space. $29, $19 ages 13 to 22, $12 kids ages 5 to 12; doesn’t include lift ticket. RSVP (800) 403-02066 | squawalpine.com

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free intro-

ductory skate ski clinic every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

For the whole clan Incline VillageFamily Reading Program is 10 a.m. to noon

on Fridays at Incline Village Library. | (775) 832-4130

Telemark workshop NorthstarNorthstar hosts a telemark workshop

every Saturday until April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sessions vary between beginner, intermediate and ad-vanced levels; check Web for schedule. | northstarcalifornia.com

Join the parade NorthstarRipperoo, Northstar’s Ski & Ride School

Mascot, and his Ski School friends lead kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar every Saturday until April 11 from 3:50 to 4 p.m. Meet at the Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:50 p.m. to participate. | northstarcalifornia.com

Last Tracks Incline VillageEvery Saturday until April 6 enjoy views

of Lake Tahoe from Snowfl ake Lodge at Diamond Peak while tasting fi ne wines or craft brews paired with appetizers. At the end of the event, ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed run at sunset. $34 includes lift ticket valid from 2 to 4 p.m. 21+; intermediate level only. | RSVP diamondpeak.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Women of winter Olympic ValleyExplore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’

legendary terrain with like-minded women. Navigate the mountain without waiting in lift lines from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Sunday un-til March 27. Intermediate to advanced skiers. 13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introduc-

tory skate ski clinic every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

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M O R EEvents

The Tour D’Euer on March 27 celebrates spring in this 25-year-old, cross-coun-try tradition. Participants will tour the Euer Valley between 8 and 10 a.m. Later, at 11 a.m., there will be food and live music at the Cookhouse Hut at the new cross-country facility. | tahoedonner.com

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MARCH 24 | THURSDAY

The art of wine Incline VillageThe workshop at Incline Village Community

Recreation Center begins at 5 p.m. with a wine tasting of French wine and educational introduction by sommelier, Lou Phillips. Local vendors supply appetizers. At 6 p.m. Monika Johnson will instruct painters in a French countryside work of art. $75 with IVGID pass. $94 without. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

Meet and greet Tahoe CityMeet the four-legged heroes of winter, the

Squaw Valley rescue dogs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center. Pose for pictures with the dogs. Benefi t for Squaw Valley Avalanche Search & Rescue Dog and Education Fund. $5 donation per photo. | gotahoenorth.com

Take Your Pick Tahoe CitySunnyside Resort hosts a Winemaker’s Din-

ner with Ox’s Picks. Enjoy entrees paired with the wine of the week. Winemakers will social-ize and answer questions from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tonight features Alfaro Family Vineyards. | RSVP sunnysideresort.com

Shreddit Showdown Tahoe City Join the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony

for Granite Chief’s 3rd Annual Shreddit Show-down Ski Movie Contest at Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. Check out the best local ski movies. | granitechief.com

MARCH 25 | FRIDAY

Happy Unbirthday Incline VillageHappy Unbirthday from Diamond Peak

to skiers and riders born between April 11 and Dec. 2; receive a free lift ticket today. | diamondpeak.com

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked in downtown Truckee features a

series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Wrath in Monterey. | teloswine.com

3D Movie Night Incline Village Enjoy a 3D showing of “Ant Man” at the

Incline Village Library at 5:30 p.m. Bring a pic-nic dinner, pillows and blankets. Popcorn and refreshments provided. | (775) 832-4130

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist talks Incline Village

Enjoy a Pop Up Salon with John Branch of the New York Times at the Incline Village Library at 6 p.m. for an interactive, media-rich discussion on sports and adventure journalism. | (775) 832-4130

MARCH 25-26 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel of-

fers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with Italian Easter Pop Up. Diners are encour-aged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. See feature in this issue. | RSVP cedarhouses-porthotel.com

MARCH 25-27 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Easter weekend family fun Olympic ValleyResort at Squaw Creek will offer a host of

family activities during Easter weekend, includ-ing eggs hunts, crafts, campfi re s’mores and a family movie. | squawcreek.com

ALPINE MEADOWS(530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

(530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days. Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

SQUAW VALLEY(530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE(775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com

9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m. Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 in-cludes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

DIAMOND PEAK

(775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April. Police & fi re tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $30 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

THE RESORTS *Ski areas open depending on conditions.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT(530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes. College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday. Take 3, Ride Free.

KIRKWOOD(877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, Snow-Cat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA(530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SUGAR BOWL (530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. High-alpine adventure on 4 distinct peaks with vast and varied terrain.

DONNER SKI RANCH(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

HEAVENLY(775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

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ASC TRAINING CENTER (530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Biathlon range, ski jumping hills.

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com

3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

INCLINE MEADOWS XC (775) 720-9355 | inclinemeadowsxc.org

At Spooner Lake State Park.

SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com

Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY (530) 587-9484 | tahoedonner.com

Open 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. 7 a.m. for passholders Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days). *Weekends & holidays.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

Night skiing every Saturday until 8 p.m. Sledding.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

Maps available at North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. Sled hill, snow play area.

GRANLIBAKKEN SKI AREA (800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

Open Fri.-Sun. & holidays. Tubing area & warming hut open daily.

CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE (530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

Free shuttle to Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch & Sugar Bowl. Overnight wilderness huts.

CAMP RICHARDSON (530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 542-6584 | northstarcalifornia.com

Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Nordic geo-caching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (530) 541-4660 x717

Groomed several times a week.

ROYAL GORGE (530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Day lodge & 3 cafés along trail. Offers snowbiking & snowkiting.

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov

Winter camping (call for availability). Guided cross-country and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org

Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free skate lessons Wed., Sat. & Sun.; free beginner cross-country lessons Thurs.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK (530) 587-7892 | parks.ca.gov

Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS (530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

Snowshoe & cross-country lessons, rentals (cash or check only).

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MARCH 26 | SATURDAY

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden Alpine Skills hosts an Intro to Backcountry

Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Intro to splitboarding Norden Alpine Skills hosts an intro to back-country

splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Laser biathlon clinic Tahoe DonnerTahoe Donner Cross Country hosts an intro

to laser biathlon clinic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 12 years. $32; trail pass required. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

Eggs galore Tahoe CitySpring Extravaganza at Commons Beach

for all ages 10 a.m. sharp. Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Free. | tcpud.org

BYO Basket TruckeeSpring Egg Hunt at Truckee River Regional

Park starts at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Arrive at 11 a.m. to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Children will be divided into age groups. Children should have their own baskets. | (530) 582-7720

Family story time TruckeeEnjoy this monthly bilingual story time with

Reyna Sanchez-Lopez from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Truckee Library. Children of all ages welcome. | (530) 582-7846

3D Movie Showing Incline Village Enjoy a 3D showing of “Ant Man” at the

Incline Village Library at 3 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner, pillows and blankets. Popcorn and refreshments provided. | (775) 832-4130

Ability Challenge Tahoe CityDisabled Sports USA Far West hosts

the annual Ability Challenge at Squaw Valley. Help raise money to support Disabled Sports by competing in ski and snowboard challenges followed by an après party. | disabledsportsusa.org

Winemaker Night Tahoe CityUncorked in the Cobblestone Center

features a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an op-portunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Wrath in Monterey. | teloswine.com

Full moon snowshoe tour TruckeeHead to the Trout Creek Restoration Center

at 7:45 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour above Donner Lake. Dress warm and bring water and a headlamp. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

MARCH 26-27 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Free demo days Incline VillageDiamond Peak is offering free Gilson

snowboard demos. Stop at the demo tent to talk to reps and take demos out for a spin. | diamondpeak.com

MARCH 27 | SUNDAY

Tour D’Euer TruckeeCelebrate spring with a 25-year-old

tradition of touring the Euer Valley at Tahoe Donner Cross Country. The tour begins at 8 a.m. followed by a barbecue at the Cookhouse Hut and live music at 11 a.m. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

It’s on at the bowl NordenSki Orienteering is offered at Sugar Bowl’s

Summit Station. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Start times are between 10 a.m. and noon. Courses available for all levels. Awards’ cer-emony 1:30 p.m. $10. | sugarbowl.com

Take a bunny selfie Incline VillageThe Incline Village Tennis Center is the site

for this year’s Spring Eggstravaganza Commu-nity Egg Hunt for ages 11 and younger. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny and explore the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Engine at 10:30 a.m. The hunt begins at 11 a.m. Free. | yourtahoeplace.com


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SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

CABIN CREEK TRAIL LEVEL: Easy to moderateA marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892The park is mostly fl at and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fi elds, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAKLEVEL: Moderate to strenuousA marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Fol-low unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEMLEVEL: Easy to strenuousUnmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMITLEVEL: Easy to moderateAn unmarked route follows the road up to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuousBrockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

PAGE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to moderateSki or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

TAHOE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to strenuousOn Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobil-ers, so try skiing during the week.

BLACKWOOD CANYON LEVEL: Moderate to strenuousThe meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: EasyMeeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic cross-country trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

TAYLOR CREEK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly fl at and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. Sno-Park Permit required.*

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Powder ReportCourtesy High Fives Foundation

Visit � eTahoeWeekly.com for a complete powder report.

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FUNDS BEgINArcade Belt Co. will host the second annual Mothership Classic on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Squaw Valley Ski Resort’s KT-22, aka “The Mothership.” The Mothership Classic is a pledge-driven event benefi tting The High Fives Non-Profi t Foundation. Participants will spend the day lapping KT-22 as many times as possible with friends while on skinny skis, retro snowboards and other throwback gear.

Before the event, riders are encouraged to reach out to their own networks for pledges and donations. All funds raised will go directly to The High Fives Foundation and their efforts to support athletes that have suffered life-altering injuries. Interested participants can sign up and begin collecting pledges. It’s free to participate. | arcadebelts.com

Meet in the meadowAlpine Meadows

Alpine Meadows Telemark Festival on April 2 o� ers clinics, fun races, food and tailgating starting at 9 a.m. � e cost is $50 for passholders and $89 for nonpassholders.

On April 9, the 33rd Annual Snow Golf Tournament starts at 9 a.m. Partici-pants will enjoy a top-to-bottom snow golf course, free for the whole family. � e nine-hole starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and ends at the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. | squawalpine.com

Video contest ready for submissionsOlympic Valley

Warren Miller Entertainment, HEAD and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ann-ounce the HEAD to Squaw Video Contest. Contestants worldwide are encouraged to submit user-generated videos showcasing his or her skills as a skier/snowboarder or as a cinematographer/editor. Video edits that demonstrate and amplify the moun-tain lifestyle are welcome, as well. � e grand prize will include a ski and boot package from HEAD and an invitation to � lm with WME at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows during the 2016-17 season. � e winning video will also be presented on-screen before every Warren Miller Film Tour screening in 2016.

Contestants will upload their video to the WME Web site and can share their entry on social media to gain votes. Entries must be received by May 20. | skinet.com

Fall into the fi re Olympic Valley

On April 2, from 9 to 5 p.m., the Fire on the Mountain Vertical Challenge ski race will be at Squaw Valley hosted by the Rex Foundation. Teams will ski or ride in excess of 100,000 vertical feet. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; a Le Mans start is at 8:55 a.m. at Cushing Lake. An after party and silent auction will begin at Bar One at 4:30 p.m. | squawalpine.com

Comments and thoughts welcomeSierra Avalanche Center is applying for

a California State Parks Grant to fund ava-lanche forecasting and education and needs public support. � e center will be accepting comments and thoughts from the public until April 4. | sierraavalanchecenter.org

Run in a seriesReno & Carson City, Nev.

Ascent Runs announces a half marathon trail series this spring. � e Carson Canyons Half Marathon at Long Ranch Park on April 2 is the � rst in the series. � e other runs include Escape From Prison Hill on April 23 at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City and the Silver State Half Marathon on May 21 in Reno at Rancho San Rafael Park. Runners who complete all three races will receive a special � nishers’ award. A complete race schedule and description of the courses can be found on the Web site. | ascentruns.com

For legs of steelSouth Lake Tahoe

Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly Ski Resort is a ski/ride marathon on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will take 25 laps on Gunbarrel o� � e Face on the

California side all in one day. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. at the California Main Lodge. � e fee is $50 for pass-holders and $115 for nonpassholders. For more information, call (530) 542-5129. | skiheavenly.com.

Families of fi refi ghters fundraiserIncline Village, Nev.

� e 8th Annual Silver State Hotshots Vertical Drop Challenge is on March 26 at Mt. Rose Ski Resort from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. � e skiing and snowboarding event bene� ts � e Wildland Fire� ghter Foun-dation, a nonpro� t organization that helps families of � re� ghters killed in the line of duty and assists injured � re� ghters and their families. Participants can register at Slide Bowl at 9 a.m. | crowdrise.com/verticaldropfundraiser

Rangers are heavenlySouth Lake Tahoe

On Mondays and Fridays, skiers can tour with a ranger at Heavenly Lake Tahoe at 1 p.m. through April 1. Participants can learn about the mountain and how Heavenly works with the U.S. Forest Ser-vice to promote environmental steward-ship. Meet at the Top of the Heavenly Gondola. Space is limited to the � rst 12 guests. Arrive early to reserve a spot. | skiheavenly.com

The only way to a weekendIncline Village, Nev.

Kick o� the weekend with Face/O� Friday rail jam, giveaways and drink specials on March 25 at Diamond Peak. For parti-cipants there is a $10 entry fee; lift tickets are not required.

Preregister online or sign up the day of the event. Features will change weekly. Practice is 2 to 3:30 p.m. with Rail Jam starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Spectators can watch the competition from the Loft Bar deck lounge. Happy hour drink and food specials begin at 4 p.m. in the Loft Bar.

Celebrate your UnBirthday, also on March 25. � ose skiers, who have a birth-day anytime between April 11 and Dec. 2, will receive a free lift ticket. Participants can bring a valid photo ID to the ticket window to receive a free UnBirthday ticket. | diamondpeak.com

Celebrate spring on tourTruckee

� e Tour D’Euer on March 27 cele-brates spring in this 25-year-old, cross-country tradition. Participants will tour the Euer Valley between 8 and 10 a.m. Later, at 11 a.m., there will be food and live music at the Cookhouse Hut at the new cross-country facility. | tahoedonner.com

Ski on water Truckee

Northstar will host Spring It On! Pond Skim from 9 a.m. to noon on April 2. Neon-clad skiers will skim the pond, one time only, on skis or a snowboard, while onlookers enjoy the event, live music and food and drink specials at the Day Lodge deck. Participants can register at 9 a.m. on the Gondola Deck. � ere is no entry fee, but participants need a lift ticket and must sign a waiver. | northstarcalifornia.com

Take it to the bankKirkwood

Kirkwood hosts the Legendary Banked Slalom on April 2 with details TBA. Check the Web site for details. | kirkwood.com

It ain’t rocket scienceIncline Village, Nev.

In Diamond Peak’s 16th annual Dummy Downhill on April 2 participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard to launch o� a big jump on Show-O� . Spectators can view the action from the Base Lodge Deck. Dummies must be at the base lodge by 10 a.m. to be judged on creativity.

Dummies cannot be live and must weigh less than 75 lbs. Team captains should be present to help load the dummies after they have been judged and unload at the top of the jump. � e jumping will be fol-lowed by an awards ceremony on the Base Lodge Deck and live music by local band, Owen Big. Preregister online or by e-mail-ing your dummy name, team name and team captain’s name to [email protected] by April 1. | diamondpeak.com

New skate park in the worksTruckee

Together with California Skateparks, Woodward Tahoe will break ground this spring on Sierra Skatepark, a concrete skate park that will be a new addition to the

outdoor Woodward Tahoe campus. Built along the existing skate path, the one-of-a-kind skate park will use the natural terrain while providing street obstacles designed to enhance the course. � e park is sche-duled to open the � rst week of summer camp on June 12.

“� e idea behind this park was to keep the unique, natural beauty of the terrain and bring in some urban street obstacles that are themed to match the environment,” said skateboarder and Woodward brand man-ager Neal Hendrix. | woodwardtahoe.com

Get your dummies readyTruckee

Tahoe Donner Downhill’s Downhill Dummy Contest and Rail Jam is on April 10. � is annual end-of-season bash includes food and beverage specials, a bounce house, live music, plus the Boxing Match Rail Jam and the traditional Downhill Dummy event, in which teams build dummies to send sliding down the hill and o� a jump. � is year’s theme is “Places Around the World.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Full-day lift tickets will be available at half-day rates. | tahoedonner.com

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Honoring the man and his workIt was a year ago that the community

came together to celebrate the memory of Kevin Murnane, the manager of Tahoe Cross Country, who kept the center going through four years of drought and kept Nordic skiing alive and thriving. To honor his dedication, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association announces the Kevin Murnane Scholarship. Every year, $1,000 will be awarded to two graduating seniors from North Tahoe High School who participated in Nordic programs and who showed kindness, generosity and a community spirit Also a Coaching Devel-opment Scholarship will be given to hard-working Nordic coaches from North Tahoe High School.

A fund drive for the scholarship fund will take place all year. � ose skiing at Tahoe Cross Country can drop money into buckets throughout the center. Online donations can be made on the Web site. Any North Tahoe High School graduating Nordic athletes and Nordic coaches are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. | tahoexc.org

Promote a love of scienceSierra Watershed Education Partner-

ships will be hosting science fair assemblies and family science nights at many local schools this spring. Community experts in the � elds of science, technology, engi-neering and math are needed to help with family science nights. Volunteers with no experience in the STEM � elds are also needed to host hands-on, science activity stations with small groups of students. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to explore science and have fun with students.

� e upcoming SWEP in the schools schedule is: on March 30 and 31 at Kings Beach Elementary School, on April 4 and 5 at Glenshire Elementary School, on April 26 at North Tahoe School and on May 25 and 26 at Truckee Elemen-tary School.

For more information on becoming a community expert, contact Missy Mohler, SWEP executive director, at (530) 583-1430 or [email protected]. For more infor-mation on becoming a volunteer, contact Ashley Phillips, SWEP project director, at (530) 208-6154 or [email protected].

Perks at the airportSquaw Valley Alpine Meadows cel-

ebrates the grand opening of its Mountain Concierge at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, located on the ground � oor. � e Mountain Concierge will serve Reno locals and out-of-towners with Tahoe resort-related needs. It will be open year round from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and o� er direct-to-lift ticket sales, reservation booking for lessons, activities and rentals, along with resort information and a welcome lounge. It will carry resort mer-chandise as well.

Any 2016-17 Tahoe Super Passholders who buy next season’s passes online can pick up passes at the Mountain Concierge and start skiing free on April 1. Fly & Ski Free Deal guests arriving via a commercial airline can present a same-day boarding pass with a matching photo ID for a com-plimentary lift ticket. |squawalpine.com

Spring leagues are formingTruckee River Winery announces

that the 2016 Spring Bocce League is now a round-robin tournament, to bet-ter accommodate players. Sign-ups for the 2016 Spring Bocce League will begin on March 28. � e winery will email the sign-up forms to newsletter members and post the form on its Web site. � e cost is $20 per person and will be requir-ed by the player’s � rst game. Teams are welcome to choose to play on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Teams consist of a minimum of four and a maximum of 10 people. Teams must have four people on the ros-ter before registration and a team name. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Your right to chooseLeague of Women Voters and the As-

sistant Recorder for Nevada County will be at the California Welcome Center in Truckee on April 4 at 9 a.m. to April 5 at 4 a.m. to register voters. For more infor-mation, contact Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce at (530) 587-8808.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be holding meet-ings in the region to discuss Winter Travel Management, which will include parking and access to back-country areas, as well as to update the current snowmobile guide.

The open houses will begin the planning process to designate National Forest System areas for over-the-snow vehicle use in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This process will update the current LTBMU Snow-mobile Guide and take a comprehensive look at access, parking and motorized and nonmotorized winter recreation opportuni-ties. The LTBMU will hold three informa-

tional open houses to provide the public and interested stakeholders the opportu-nity to provide feedback.

For decades, the LTBMU has designated OSV use through a series of Forest Orders and the publication of the LTBMU’s Snow-mobile Guide, which can be found at fs.usda.gov/ltbmu. Any proposed changes to current management would be consi-dered under Travel Management Subpart C, which would analyze areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin for OSV use.

The South Shore open house is on March 29 at the Forest Supervisor’s Offi ce. The Kings Beach open house is on April 5 at the North Tahoe Event Center. A third open house will be held in Sparks, Nev., on April 19 at the Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest Supervi-sor’s Offi ce. All open houses are from 5 to 7 p.m.; there will be no formal presentation. Forest Service staff members will be avail-able to provide background information and answer questions. For more informa-tion, contact Adrian Escobedo at (530) 543-2758 or e-mail [email protected].

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The cold, old daysBY WARREN MILLER

Thus began my 60-year love affair with Sun Valley. Ward and I spent that winter skiing seven days a week, swimming in the hot water pools frequently, and in general just obeying Pappy Rogers’ orders to behave as though we were living in the Lodge. (In retrospect, I realize we didn’t look like we did, however.)

We were living in our 8-foot long, 4-foot wide teardrop trailer with the outside kitchen, tucked back in the corner next to the irrigation ditch and only a 50-yard walk from the showers in the Skier’s Chalet.

In the winter of 1947, you could rent a bunk bed in the Skier’s Chalet for $2 a night. The Union Pacific Railroad that owned Sun Valley at the time was advertis-ing a Learn-to-Ski-Week that included a train ride from Chicago and return, three meals a day, six days of ski lessons, seven days of lift tickets and a bed in the Skier’s Chalet for $83. I don’t think Ward Baker and I spent a total of $83 that entire winter. We had figured out that if we lived in the trailer we could ski all winter long but if we paid normal room and board we would probably only have enough money for about a week or two.

During that winter, almost every day was a new experience to us. Many of those expe-riences I have written about in my book that I wrote first in 1957 called “Wine, Women, Warren and Skis.” It’s full of cartoons and lots of photographs that prove we really did what I have written about.

As my skiing improved over the winter, I gradually discovered that my main motivation in life was my constant search for freedom. I don’t know if I could have put it into words back then but nowhere that I know of do you have more freedom than when you’re standing at the top of an untracked powder-snow hill.

I had a lift ticket fastened to my belt and as I hunkered down under the canvas cover on the single chairlift as it glided over the Big Wood River, steaming in the way-below-zero, crystal-clear morning, it was a new day to carve new turns on the side of Baldy.

I’m grateful to Sun Valley for opening up a new world for both Ward and me in 1947 and then again in 1984 when I met my wife on top of Baldy at the Warming Hut and we’ve been inseparable ever since. n

Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

t was 23 below zero when we left the gasoline station in Shoshone, Idaho. Our 10-year-old derelict, convertible Buick was as cold inside as it was outside. North of Shoshone the ribbon of ice-covered, narrow asphalt dissected the stark lava beds on each side of it.

On the advice of two pretty women we met skiing at Alta, Utah, who had told us of the steaming hot water around swim-ming pools at Sun Valley, we packed up our trailer and headed for those swimming pools. We needed to warm our bones.

Later that afternoon, we discovered that Ketchum had more gambling casinos than any other type of business on Main Street. In one of the few businesses that were open in the middle of the afternoon. The owner told us that the best place to park our trailer and car in Sun Valley would be in the Challenger Inn parking lot and to make sure it is as far east and under the trees as we could hide it.

The first thing we both wanted to do was to hunker down in one of the round swimming pools. This was our first experi-ence in what would later be called a hot tub that could handle about 75 or 100 peo-ple at one at the same time. This was our first experience pretending to be a guest to the staff and subsequently, pretending to be staff to the guests … a ruse that got us through that winter swimmingly. (Ok, I couldn’t resist that.)

We soon found out that the big yellow buses were free, so we took one to the River Run chairlift the next morning. There was no lift on Warm Springs in those days, in fact that wasn’t developed until the mid-1960s. Since we didn’t have lift tickets yet we put seal-skins on our skis and skinned up River Run. At the top of that run, we discovered that they didn’t check lift tickets on the upper two lifts so we had our first day of many skiing at Sun Valley at no charge.

Rather than get in trouble with Sun Val-ley management, Ward Baker and I went to the manager’s office the next day. Pappy Rogers thought we would be the basis for good folklore conversation around the Val-ley (local color), if we just hung around for the winter so he gave us free season-long lift tickets. He cautioned us to act like pay-ing customers but we could do anything legal we wanted to do on his property.

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TAHOE MEADOWSIntermediate to advanceOn Mount Rose above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where snowmobilers can enjoy the back country. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends, so visit during the week. Snowmobiling is allowed on the north side of Highway 431 only from the staging area to service road 051. Follow this road northwest to the 1,000-acre riding area.

BLACKWOOD CANYONIntermediate to advancedThe meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Snowmobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, some steep bowls and many roads.

CABIN CREEK TRAILIntermediateA marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road off Highway 89 south of Truckee. Turn onto Cabin Creek and look for the unmarked trailhead 1 mile from the highway. Enjoy gentle, rolling slopes. Parking is limited.

MARTIS PEAK Intermediate to advanced Best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lum-ber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT Easy to advancedThere are several marked routes with about 110 miles of groomed trails. Marked snowmobile trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Most trails are groomed. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, about 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89.

PROSSER LAKE/TRUCKEE AREAEasy to advancedTake Highway 89 north of Truckee. Various launching sites are along the road at Prosser Lake, Hobart Mills, etc. A large Sno-Park is about 14 miles north of Interstate 80 at Little Truckee Summit. Groomed roads lead to hundreds of miles of back country. Access to Basset’s Station on Highway 49 for lunch and gas (30 miles), Mount Lola at 10,300 ft., Webber Lake trail system, ridges at Independence Lake and more. From Prosser, go east or west of Highway 89 to open areas. Sno-Park permit required.*

RATTLESNAKEEasy to advancedSteep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80. Sno-Park permit required.*

YUBA PASS AREAEasy to advancedThe route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the fi rst mile before branching off. Snowmobilers can head north on the trail and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bas-sett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Sta-tion. Sno-Park permit required.*

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“I had a lift ticket fastened to my belt and as I hunkered down

under the canvas cover on the single chairlift as it glided

over the Big Wood River, steaming in the way-below-zero,

crystal-clear morning, it was a new day to carve new turns

on the side of Baldy.”


It’s Bunny Time TruckeeEaster activities will be taking place all day

long in the Village and on the mountain at Northstar, including an Easter egg hunt, live music and a jelly bean contest. The Easter Bunny will be roaming around, as well. | north-starcalifornia.com

Easter ski resort style Area venuesA Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter

Bunny in attendance is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Squaw Valley Kids Beacon and Eggs with the Easter Bunny is at Alpine Meadows from noon to 2 p.m. at the base area. | squawalpine.com

Find the golden eggs Incline VillageDiamond Peak is having an Easter Egg

hunt when the lifts open at 9 a.m. Eggs will be hidden all over the mountain. Golden eggs hold special prizes. Must have lift ticket to participate. | diamondpeak.com

Paint and Easter brunch HomewoodThe Painted Vine hosts an art class for

adults and children at the West Shore cafe from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Paint and have an Easter brunch. $105/adult, $65/child. | RSVP painted-vine.com

The hunt is on Olympic ValleyPlumpJack Café offers an Easter Egg hunt

on the patio at 11 a.m. | RSVP (530) 583-1578

The perfect pair TruckeeTruckee River Winery offers Sunday Wine

Down: Chocolate & Wine Pairing from noon to 7 p.m. to celebrate Easter. The winery will offer its favorite Spring wines, and Dorinda’s will showcase handcrafted, local chocolates. $30 per person. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Family snowshoe tour NorthstarGrab the kids and join a Family Afternoon

Snowshoe Tour for a three-hour, guided tour for all ages to a historic red caboose set in an alpine meadow for hot choco-late, cookies, and snow play from 1 to 4 p.m. $50, $30 12 and younger, $20 rentals. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

Celebrate words TruckeeWord Jam is offered every second and

fourth Sunday at Dark Horse Coffee from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants can read a 5-minute excerpt from an original written piece. For all ages. Free. | (530) 386-3901

MARCH 30 | WEDNESDAY

Follow your path Incline VillageJameson Stafford, co-founder of Elevate

Blue, will discuss the variety of paths entre-preneurs can follow and his path brought him to Tahoe during the US Bank speaker series from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Sierra Ne-vada College. Free and open to public. | sierranevada.edu

MARCH 31 | THURSDAY

Chamber mixer TruckeeTruckee Rents hosts a chamber mixer

from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy appetizers and drinks. | truckeechamber.com

Brewmaster Dinner Olympic ValleyPlumpJack Café hosts a brewmaster’s

dinner with a four-course chef’s tasting menu. $75. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Take Your Pick Tahoe CitySunnyside Resort hosts a Winemaker’s

Dinner with Ox’s Picks. Enjoy entrees paired with the wine of the week. Winemakers will socialize and answer questions from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tonight features Blackbird Vine-yards. | RSVP sunnysideresort.com

Sip and paint TruckeeTahoe Institute for Natural Science will hold

a fundraiser at Painted Vine in Truckee from 7 to 9 p.m. Paint a masterpiece while you sip wine. | RSVP tinsweb.org

APRIL 1 | FRIDAY

First Fridays Tahoe City Tahoe City hosts First Friday each month

with specials at participating shops throughout town. | visittahoecity.com

First Fridays TruckeeEvery First Friday of the month from 5 to

8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and bever-ages, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. | historictruckee.com

Whose night out? Tahoe DonnerOn the first Friday of every month from 5 to

9 p.m., ages 4 to 9 are invited to a night out of games, dinner, arts and crafts, movie and bed-time story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff is on hand. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. | RSVP (530) 587-9437.

Parents’ Night Out Incline VillageKids ages 5 to 11 can experience fun from

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center and parents will get an evening off. The schedule includes fun, pizza and salad, games, swim-ming, arts and crafts, and ends with a movie. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

Read it, eat it Incline VillageAt the 2016 Edible Book Festival, partici-

pants base their food creations on a book using a literal or tongue-in-cheek theme. Prizes will be awarded for adults and youths for Most Creative and Best Tasting based on public voting. Everyone welcome to come eat free from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Incline Village Library Meeting Room. Participants must register by March 31. | (775) 832-4130 or washoecounty.us

APRIL 1-2 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel of-

fers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with All Things Wood Fired Pop Up. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tast-ing menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. See feature in this issue. | RSVP cedar-housesporthotel.com

APRIL 2 | SATURDAY

Batter up TruckeeThe annual parade for Truckee Little League

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SKY JUMP (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. TART

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or fi gure skating rentals. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fi tness, 1-meter spring diving board, infl atable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | squaw.comSwimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.comHeadwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.comCommunity Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558 South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring your own equipment.

MOUNT ROSE Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

TAHOE CITY Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.comSledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER (530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds. Family events all season.

SAND HARBOR (775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.Sat. & Sun.

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Ski on water TruckeeNorthstar will host Spring It On! Pond

Skim from 9 a.m. to noon. Neon-clad skiers will skim the pond while onlookers enjoy live music and food and drink specials at the Day Lodge deck. Participants can register at 9 a.m. on the Gondola Deck. Free to enter, but need a lift ticket and a waiver. | northstarcaifornia.com

Meet in the meadow Alpine MeadowsAlpine Meadows Telemark Festival with clin-

ics, fun races, food and tailgating starting at 9 a.m. $89, $50 passholders. | squawalpine.com

Spring Evening Ski Party TruckeeTahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area will stay

open for skiing at riding until 5:45 p.m. Guests will enjoy a barbecue, live music and outdoor bar plus a raffle drawing for a free season pass. A snowball throwing contest is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Help build and ride Donner SummitSide Hot Social is an event that is all

inclusive at Boreal, an open invite to the local community of snowboarders to come out, help build and come ride with the Airblaster team and family. | rideboreal.com

Dead and dumber Incline VillageIn the 16th annual Dummy Downhill, par-

ticipants build a dummy on skis or a snow-board to launch off a big jump on Show-Off. Spectators can view the action from the Base Lodge Deck. The jumping will be followed by an awards ceremony with live music. | RSVP diamondpeak.com

Be your own brewmaster Incline VillageSlow Food Lake Tahoe Skillshare Series

presents Homebrewing with Alibi Ale Works. Participants can learn to make beer at home from noon to 4 p.m. at Alibi Ale Works. $20. | RSVP slowfoodlaketahoe.com

Author Steven Kotler Olympic ValleySquaw Valley Institute features New York

Times best-selling author Steven Kotler on “The Flow State” in business and life, with a special presentation from polar explorer Doug Stoup on the science of flow state in business and adventure sports. Presentation starts at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 5:30. $25, $10 students, free for members. | Tickets squawvalleyinstitute.org

APRIL 2-3 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Back-country overnight trip Area venues Alpine Skills hosts a back-country overnight

trip from Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley. | RSVP alpineskills.com

APRIL 3 | SUNDAY

Pancake breakfast TruckeeBenefit pancake breakfast is offered on the

first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

Intro to back-country clinic Donner SummitNASTC hosts an intro to side-country/back-

country ski clinic to learn back-county skills. | skinastic.com

Back-country ski tour Norden Alpine Skills hosts a back-country ski tour

on Razorback Ridge. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Seven years of tastes TruckeeTruckee River Winery offers Sunday Wine

Down: Vertical Tasting from noon to 7 p.m. Taste how wine changes while it ages with seven years of the same vineyard and varietal at one sitting. $45. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Paint and eat HomewoodThe Painted Vine hosts an art class at the

West Shore cafe from 5 to 8 p.m. Paint and sup on a drink and an entree. $75. | RSVP (530) 525-5200

APRIL 6 | WEDNESDAY

Handling parental stress Incline VillageKing’s Beach Parents Co-op hosts a series

of parenting classes and meetings on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sierra Nevada College. Tonight’s is an open forum discussion. | sierranevada.edu

Bring Your Own Bowl TruckeeCommunity Soup Night is at Fifty/Fifty

Brewing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All are invited to enjoy a warm, affordable delicious meal prepared with locally sourced fresh food. $5. | slowfoodlaketahoe.com

Entrepreneurs Assembly Incline VillageSierra Nevada College hosts the Entrepre-

neurs Assembly at 6 p.m. for business lead-ers, potential mentors and budding entrepre-neurs. | sierranevada.edu

APRIL 7 | THURSDAY

Birds, bees and more Incline VillageEllen Zagary will give a talk on “Polli-

nators: Bees and Butterflies” at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Cen- ter at Sierra Nevada College. Details TBA. | terc.ucdavis.edu

Ski & Snowboard Banquet & Hall of Fame Kings Beach

Celebrate Sierra Nevada College’s winter athletes and induct Andreas Rickenbach and Petra Plajbes Holm into the Hall of Fame during the annual banquet at the North Tahoe Event Center from 6 to 9 p.m. with dinner, raffle, dancing and more. $50, $35 alumni, $20 students. | RSVP (775) 881-7579

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Terra Cotta Horse Nevada Museum of Art

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son. Participants will paint boats in oil with a palette knife. � e class fee is $75. | cobaltartiststudio.com

Authentic workshops offeredMeyers

Bona Fide Books o� ers workshops the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. for book arts and book-in-spired projects for a $10 donation. On March 27, Coco will teach the Field Note Four-Pack. Participants will spend more time outside recording thoughts and observations.

On the third Monday of each month, Bona Fide o� ers Print Club, an ink-based creativity. Participants will carve linoleum and wood blocks and print cards and � ne art. � e next session is on April 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Materials will be supplied. A $10 donation is suggested. | bona� debooks.com.

Lion Heart Art Show benefi ts High FivesTruckee

Riverside Studios in Truckee presents Lion Heart Art Show, featuring local artists using 10” by 10” panels of wood who have created art in a number of di� erent media. � e show will be on display for the month of March. Pieces are priced at $100 each and the show is bene� t for the High Fives Foundation’s CR Johnson Healing Center. Featured artists include Angie Fluitt, Anthony Arevelo, Pam McAdoo and Eva Stramer Nichols. | riversideartstudios.com

What’s up at the collegeIncline Village, Nev.

“From the Lens of Eleanor Preger” is at the Community Gallery in Holman Arts & Media Center until April 8 at Sierra Ne-vada College. � is is Burning Man photog-raphy from 2013 to 2015. An artist’s recep-tion is on April 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by an artist’s talk from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

“Lament” by Bryce Betterly is at the Ga-rage Door Gallery until April 8. His paint-ings explore the relationship between life

Tahoe. Students will be crafting a set of paper eggs using collage and colored tissue paper materials. � e class is intended for ages 5 and older. � e cost is $18.

On March 26, Cookie Decorating at Res-taurant Trokay is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to mix, roll out and shape, bake and frost a batch of cook-ies. � is workshop is open to ages 7 and older. � e cost is $80.

On March 29, Krista Tranquilla will teach Intro to Metal Stamping from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students will learn the basics of metal stamping. Students will cre-ate patterns and messages on three func-tional metal pieces: a keychain, a charm and a bike badge. � e cost is $65.

On March 29, Intro to Acrylic and Mixed Media is from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn basic techniques of working with acrylic paints, and learn to mix paint with oil pastels and colored pencil to create art with an edge. � e cost is $35.

and loss. � ere will be an artist’s reception on March 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. at HAMC.

“Adored” by Alex Scott will be at the Tahoe Gallery from April 4 to 15. An artist’s reception is on April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. in Prim Library.

� e Annual Student Show is from April 28 to May 20 at Garage Door Gallery. It will be guest juried by printmaker and University of Nevada, Reno instructor Laura Bigger. � e artists’ reception will be on May 3 from 5 to 7 pm., with an artists’ talk at 5:30 p.m. in Prim Library. | sierranevada.edu

Art helping handsTruckee

“Many Hands” is a joint exhibition of the artwork of Courtney Cerruti and Lisa Solomon at Atelier until April 30. � e two artists are presenting some pieces col-laboratively, embellishing the pieces they exchange. | ateliertruckee.com

Busy bees’ beautiful blanketsIncline Village, Nev.

Bee Inclined Quilters and Washoe County Library System present a Quilt Exhibition until April 30 at the Incline Village Library. | (775) 832-4130

Classes offered by AtelierTruckee

Atelier announces its upcoming art classes. Drop-In Pom Pom on March 24 is from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Create your own multi-colored and sized pom-pom bunny or chick in time for Easter festivities. � e cost is $15.

On March 25, Anke Haas will teach Love for (water)colour from 3 to 5:30 p.m. In this introductory watercolor workshop, students will learn about analogous and complemen-tary colors as well as how to see, recognize and recreate atmosphere through color. � e cost is $45.

Papier-Mache Easter Eggs is on March 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. and on March 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton-Lake

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Open-air painters wantedArea Venues

North Tahoe Arts invites artists of all levels to gather and paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe en plein air or in the open air. � e North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open takes place from June 13 to 18 with organized paint-outs and paint-ing demonstrations, juried competition and awards, reception, public exhibit during the Tahoe City Wine Walk and the Farmer’s Market Quick Draw Competition. Dead-line to apply with early registration fee of $85 is April 1. Late registration is open until May 1 with a $100 application fee. Applications and event details and sched-ule can be found at northtahoearts.com.

� e reception will be held June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Maritime Museum in Tahoe City. � is is the culminating event for our North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open painters. Artwork will be on display for sale at the reception. | northtahoearts.com

Take a look or a workshopIncline Village, Nev.

Cobalt Artist Studio welcomes Carolyn Guerra for Second Saturday Art on April 9. � ere will be a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. On May 4, Second Saturday Art will feature Eva Stamer Nichols. � e reception is from 4 to 6 p.m. � e public is welcome to both free events.

Workshop o� erings include: Loosen Up on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to oil paint with a palette knife with artist Monika Piper Johnson. See the Web site for a materi-als list. � e class fee is $75.

On April 30, Learning to Paint Trees with Eva Stramer Nichols is from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants learn basic watercolor painting techniques, including glazing, wet-into-wet, dry-into-wet, lifting and dry-brushing tech-niques. No previous painting experience or drawing skills are necessary and all materials are included. � e class fee is $50.

Mastering Refl ections is on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Monika Piper John-

North Tahoe Arts presents exhibits by the Tahoe BEAR League until April 4 in the Corison Loft. Comprised mostly of the BEAR League’s personal collection of bear-in-spired artwork, featured artists will include Alice Shaw, Ted Guzzi, Jonathan LaBenne, Katherine DeWitt Anglin and Cathy McClel-land. This exhibit will celebrate bears and promote bear awareness in the community, so we can live in harmony with bears. Artwork created by the students at North Tahoe High School (like the one pictured) will be on display in the Main Gallery until April 4. | northtahoearts.com

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On April 2, participants will learn the technique of dry felting in Felting Birds from 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fleece � bers are turned into objects using a barbed needle. � e cost is $75.

Felted Mats is on April 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. � is workshop is intended to introduce the process of turning � eece into a functional textile, using warm soapy water and lots of elbow grease. � e cost is $75.

On April 6 Intro to Acrylics: Exploring the art of Paul Klee is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. In this beginner-level class, partici-pants will learn basic acrylic painting tech-niques including color mixing and color theory. | ateliertruckee.com

The art of acrylic landscapesTruckee

Local artist Susie Alexander will be o� er-ing Acrylic Painting Landscape on March 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. � e class o� ers a larger spectrum of colors for beginning and navi-gating to a completed landscape master-piece. All materials are provided, although students may bring their own. Preregister online.| [email protected]

A celebration of horsesReno, Nev.

“� e Horse” and “Horses in the Ameri-can West” are concurrent exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reyn-olds Center for the Visual Arts, E. L. Wie-gand Gallery. “The Horse” explores early interactions between horses and humans and shows how equines have in� uenced civilization over the centuries. “Horses in the American West” showcases the signi� -cance and impact of horses in the settlement and culture of the western United States, in-cluding Nevada. Both exhibitions remain on view through July 3. To foster engagement with the various themes presented in the exhibitions, numerous public programming events are scheduled. | nevadaart.org

Watercolors from Gignoux� e Tahoe City Library presents the

watercolors of local artist Emily Gignoux at the library until May 3. Her subject matters range from � orals to landscapes. | (530) 583-3382

A town that plays together …Truckee

� e show “Play” is on display at the Truckee Community Recreation Center featuring two-dimensional art works, sculpture and photography that honor those glorious moments that make living here special. “Play” will be on display until May 20. | tdrpd.org

Reeves’ work on displayKings Beach

Soule Domain features the art of Heidi Reeves through May at the restaurant. “Art has been a part of my life since birth. My grandmother was an oil painter and from the age of 7 or 8. I remember spending weekends with her where she set me up with an easel and brushes and showed me how to create magic,” Reeves says on her Web site. Reeves’ work is also on display at North Tahoe Arts Center. | heidireevesart.com

The West in its gloryCarson City, Nev.

OXS Gallery presents “A Brushwork Roundup,” Western paintings and drawings by Craig Sheppard until May 13. � e show features 26 drawings that exemplify Shep-pard’s abiding fascination with horses. A gal-lery reception and discussion will be on May 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. | nevadaculture.org

New ways to conceptualizeReno, Nev.

University of Nevada, Reno Galler-ies hosts concurrent exhibits until April 8. “Beautiful Soil” will feature Chinese ceramics from various dynasties and span-ning centuries, demonstrating the rich and diverse tradition of object making in ancient China. � ese works come to the university as a promised gift.

“Brendan Tang: Souvenirs from Earth” o� ers sculptures that integrate references to Ming Dynasty ceramic forms, Japanese anime and Asian import goods. Tang uses humor to nurture viewer engagement when addressing sensitive subjects. His morphed and mutated objects conceptual the world in new ways. | (775) 784-4278

What’s new in SparksSparks, Nev.

Sparks Museum & Cultural Center presents “Hidden in Plain Sight: � e Basques Exhibit” will be shown through May 14. � e exhibit is a miniature version of the original that stood on Ellis Island and was seen by more than 300,000 tour-ists in 2010. It tells of the unique origins, language and history of the Basque people, along with their contributions throughout history. | (775) 355-1144

What’s on tap at NMAReno, Nev.

“Representing the Work Ethic in Ameri-can Art” is on display through April 17 at the E.L. Wiegand Gallery at the Nevada Museum of Art. � e artworks date from the early 20th Century to the present and represent the work ethic in American art. While many emphasize people undertak-ing the physical act of labor, others focus on di� erent types of work environments.

“Daniel Douke: Extraordinary” is at the Contemporary Gallery through April 24.

� e exhibition presents 11 paintings by this Southern California artist dating from 2007 to the present. Although his work presents illusions, everything that meets the eye in Douke’s work is paint.

“Cedra Wood: A Residency on Earth” is on display at Art + Environment Gallery through May 15. Wood uses a realistic approach to portray herself and others in exotic and � ctionalized places that leave

viewers seeking greater meaning. Dream-like and mythical, her paintings are peace-ful puzzles to be deciphered.

“Don Dondero: A Photographic Legacy” is on display at Wayne and Miriam Prim � eater Lobby through July 10. For nearly 50 years, Don Dondero was celebrated as one of Reno’s most notable publicity pho-tographers. He captured civic celebrations and commercial commissions, signi� cant regional events and Reno’s illustrious ce-lebrity nightlife.

Andy Diaz Hope and Jon Bernson pres-ent “Beautifi cation Machine” at Media Gallery until July 24. � is experiential artwork combines functions of sculpture, projection, audio processing and random chance to manipulate real-time audio and video feeds from FOX, MSNBC or other news sources, and strips them of rhetoric and partisanship.

In Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall Andrea Zittel’s “Wallsprawl” is on display until Dec. 31. Zittel sourced images on-line from an aerial image database before Google Maps made such imagery easily accessible. One original image — before Zittel repeated and replicated it — shows a large-scale military campus intersecting with the wide-open desert landscape. | nevadaart.org


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CalendarONGOING

Lion Heart Art Show Riverside Studios | Until March 31

Tahoe BEAR League & NTHS Artwork North Tahoe Arts | Until April 4

“Adored” SNC Tahoe Gallery | April 4-15

“Beautiful Soil” & “Brendan Tang: Souvenirs from Earth” UNR | Until April 8

“From the Lens of Eleanor Preger” SNC Community Gallery | Until April 8

“Lament” SNC Garage Door Gallery | Until April 8

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY

Gathering of Art North Tahoe Arts Center THURSDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday)

2ND FRIDAY

Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art 2ND SATURDAY

Free admission Nevada Museum of ArtKids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

MARCH 24

Pom Pom workshop AtelierArtist’s reception Sierra Nevada College

MARCH 25

Love for (water)colour Atelier

MARCH 26

Acrylic Landscape Instruction North Tahoe ArtsPapier Mache Easter Eggs AtelierCookie Decorating AtelierLoosen Up Cobalt Artist Studio

MARCH 29

Intro to Metal Stamping AtelierIntro to Acrylic and Mixed Media Atelier

APRIL 2

Felting Birds Atelier

APRIL 3

Felted Mats Atelier

APRIL 5

Artist’s reception Sierra Nevada College

APRIL 6

Intro to Acrylics Atelier

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Messy fun with Easter Egg creations

Family Fun Friday at the KidZone Museum at 11 a.m. on March 25 is Egg Dying with Shaving Cream. Kids can get messy and creative dyeing eggs with shav-ing cream — and clean up is no problem. � is class, for ages 1 to 3, is free to mu-seum members and guests with admission.| kidzonemusuem.org

Fun for preschoolers� e Family Room at Truckee Elemen-

tary School is open Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, until June 20. � e interactive space, centered on reading for ages 3 and younger, allows children to learn and socialize in a group setting, ex-posing them to new activities and readying them for preschool. � e Family Room also includes a lending library of both English and Spanish books.

A free Toddler Gym time, for ages 3 and younger, is 9:30 to 11 a.m. on � urs-days at the Tahoe Truckee Uni� ed School District o� ce (the old middle school). | (530) 587-2513.

What’s at Rideout this winterFive Ingredients…More or Less is a

four-week cooking class o� ered on Tues-days from 4 to 5:30 p.m. starting March 29. Students learn how to cook easy, healthy recipes using up to � ve ingredients.

Spring Break Adventure Camp is from April 11 to 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

for Grades 1 to 6. � e days include � eld trips, outdoor games, crafts and cooking. | tcpud.org

Writing competition for high-school kids

Nevada County Reads & Writes an-nounces a writing contest for its all-community-read book “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson, the highly acclaimed and award-winning look at racial bias in the justice system. Local high-school students are invited to enter a writing competition, the guidelines and writing prompts are available at the Truckee Library or at nevco.org.

First place prize is $200. � e second-place prize is $100. � e third place prize is $75. � ere will be an awards and public reading event. Deadline for submissions is on March 31 at midnight. Call Lucinda de Lorimier, branch librarian, for infor-mation or questions. | (530) 582-7846

School vacation camps offeredEPIC School Year Base Camp for

Grades K through 5 will be o� ered from April 4 to 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Tahoe School. Experienced and responsible sta� will lead campers on nu-merous exciting adventures, which include swimming, games, and arts and crafts. � e fee is $44 per day with IVGID Pass and $55 per day without a pass. | (775) 832-1310 or inclinerecreation.com

Courtesy Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks

Bring the kids to the Spring Egg Hunt at Truckee River Regional Park on March 26 at 11:30 a.m. Arrive at 11 a.m. to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Children will be divided into age groups. Children should have their own baskets. | (530) 582-7720

On the North Shore, it’s a Spring Extravaganza at Commons Beach in Tahoe City on March 26 for all ages at 10 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Free. | tcpud.org

The Incline Village Tennis Center is the site for this year’s Spring Eggstravaganza Community Egg Hunt on March 27 for ages 11 and younger. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny and explore the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Engine at 10:30 a.m. The hunt begins at 11 a.m. Free. | yourtahoeplace.com

Easter activities will be taking place on March 27 on the mountain at Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak. And, look for Easter activities with egg hunts at West Shore cafe, Resort at Squaw Creek and PlumpJack’s on March 27. See Events for details on all Easter activities. See Worship Services in this editionfor holiday services.

F O R T H E FA M I LYEASTER ACTIVITIES

For the KidsArt camps explore many options

Five-day Art Camps o� er instruction in art, theater, creative movement and music each day for ages 6 to 10 at Lake Mansion in Reno and Larry D. Johnson Com-munity Center in Sparks. � e sessions, all from 9 a.m. to noon, are from March 28 to April 1. � e cost is $95 per camp. Students should preregister. | (775) 826-6100 or arts4nevada.org

What to do when school’s outTruckee Donner Park and Recreation

District o� ers Holiday Camps for Grades K to 5 when school is out. Spring Fling Camp is from April 11 to 15 from 8 to 5:30 p.m. Swimming, cooking projects, outdoor play and a � eld trip. Preregistra-tion closes on April 8. | tdprd.org

The pool is openDuring school holidays, the pool will be

open for combo swims for $3 per resident child or $4 per nonresident child. Proof of residency must be shown at the time of drop-in. | RSVP (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Call when it snowsAny day Tahoe Truckee Uni� ed School

District calls a snow day, the Rideout Community Center will be open for a full day of activities from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call the Rideout Community Cen-ter before arrival to con� rm a snow-day program. No online registration. | (530) 583-3440

Scholarships offeredLiberty Utilities is o� ering academic

scholarships for eligible high-school and college students within its service terri-tory. � e eight schools participating in the fourth annual scholarship program are: South Tahoe High School, Loyalton High School, Douglas High School, Coleville High School, North Tahoe High School, Truckee High School and Portola High School, as well as Lake Tahoe Community College.

� e seven high-school scholarships are $500 each. High-school seniors must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 and be accepted to an accredited four-year or two-year university or college or an ac-credited vocational school. � ey also must have some community service experience in the community in which they reside.

� e Lake Tahoe Community College scholarship is $750. � ose students are eligible for the scholarship if they have a current 2.5 GPA or higher, and have completed at least 18 quarter units at LTCC. � ey must be enrolled in LTCC’s upcoming Fall quarter, and have demon-strated leadership through school and/or community service experiences in the community in which they reside.

Interested students should contact their school’s � nancial aid o� ce or coun-selor to � nd out more about the scholar-ship and to obtain an application. � e individual schools have di� erent dead-lines, but all scholarships will be awarded starting mid-May through the end of June. Liberty Utilities representatives will attend the school’s awards ceremonies to present the deserving students with their scholarships. | libertyutilities.com

Star light, star bright poems wanted

In conjunction with National Poetry Month and Global Astronomy Month, Tahoe Star Tours presents Astro Poetry Contest. Poems must be 20 lines or less, original and unpublished and have an as-tronomy theme. Deadline for submissions is April 11. � ere will be � rst-, second- and third-place prizes in all divisions: Divi-sion 1 is Grades K through 2, Division 2 is Grades 3 through 6 and Division 3 is Grades 7 through 12. Winning poem read-ings will be April 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Terry Wells Discovery Museum. For rules, regulations and questions contact, [email protected].

Join a playgroupWEE play for infants, toddlers and

parents takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays in the Rideout Kids’ Play Room in Tahoe City. Children can play games and explore, as well as make music and art. � e cost is $2. Punch cards are available. | (530) 583-3440

Benefi ts of self-defense are ongoing

Shotokan Karate with Gregg Henrick-son is designed for everyone interested in learning the art of Karate. � e beginner or the advanced student will be able to make progress in self-defense and bene� t from improved physical and mental health, self-discipline and self-con� dence. � is is an ongoing class on Tuesdays and � ursdays from 7:10 to 8:40 p.m. at Incline Recre-ation Center. A 10-class punch card is available. | (775) 832-1310

Tahoe Tiny Timbers Gym TimeTahoe Tiny Timbers Gym Time is

designed to give children Age 5 and younger an opportunity to socialize and use their gross motor skills. � is is an open gym until May 15 for children to play with their parents and/or caregivers, who must be present the entire playtime. Drop in on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Incline Village Recre-ation Center Gym. � e fee is $4 per child with an IVGID Pass and $5 per child without a pass. | (775) 832-1310 or inclinerecreation.com

Earn community service hours� e Community Leadership Club is

an opportunity for high-school students to get involved, gain leadership skills and experience, while earning volunteer hours. Students will be volunteers for IVGID Parks and Recreation and receive commu-nity service hours. At meetings, students will plan and implement recreational events and programs for their peers. � e club meets Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 213 at Incline High School. Pizza is provided. | (775) 832-1310

Belly workout for teensBelly dancing to Middle Eastern drum-

beats is a di� erent, fun workout o� ered at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. Classes for ages 14 and older are on Tues-days from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are ongoing and cost $5 each if paid monthly or $7 each for drop-ins. No experience is necessary. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

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Banff Mountain Film FestivalMarch 29 | Peppermill Casino | Reno, Nev.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases some of the best adventure films of the year. Explore exotic locations, stand on the highest peaks and be part of the gripping tales that make this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. | peppermillreno.com

11th Annual Wild & Scenic Film FestivalMarch 31 | MontBleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns with a new line up of award-winning environmental and adventure films that will inspire. The festival supports the Sierra Nevada Alliance. | sierranevadaalliance.org

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day CelebrationApril 16 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is a volunteer run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty. Enjoy live music and entertainment while learning how to preserve and protect our natural resources. | tahoetruckeeearthday.com

Reno Earth DayApril 24 | Idlewood Park | Reno, Nev.

The Earth Day event in Reno has grown to become a regional pheno-menon. Over 20,000 people take part in this shared day of celebrating the planet. Idlewild Park is filled each year with new activities and programs to increase outreach, engagement with the community. Explore exhibits, workshop classrooms, special topic themed areas and interactive activities all in a festival environment with four stages of live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and drinks, and games and prizes for everyone. | renoearthday.com

Genoa Cowboy FestivalApril 28-May 1 | Genoa, Nev.

A blend of beautiful setting, entertainment, heritage and Western culture., The Genoa Cowboy Festival is a place to celebrate the unique forms of Cowboy Music, Cowboy Poetry, Old West history and the Western lifestyle. Genoa is the site of the first ranch in Nevada and still has working cattle ranches steps from the center of town. | genoacowboyfestival.org

Cinco de Mayo FestivalApril 29-May 1 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Annual celebration of Latino heritage for all ages. Two full days of live entertainment, popular Latin bands and musicians, amateur boxing, Mexican dancing horse performances and children’s playground. Enjoy Mexican food and other dishes from top local restaurants, arts, crafts, games and more. | cincodemayoreno.com

Reno Pajama CrawlApril 30 | Reno, Nev.

Some of the largest bar crawls in the nation are hosted in downtown Reno and you can join the fun each month. Dress up in your coziest pajamas and snuggle up to the bar. | crawlreno.com

Kentucky Derby & Cinco De MayoMay 4 & 5 | River Ranch Lodge | Tahoe City

This year, don’t choose between the Derby and Cinco de Mayo. Head to the River Ranch Lodge and celebrate both. Kick of the weekend with mint juleps on Saturday and don the sombrero and enjoy local Mexican heritage on Sunday. | riverranchlodge.com

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Celebrate Mexican heritage with the annual � esta at Hacienda del Lago. Enjoy margaritas, food specials and more. | hacdellago.com

Reno Sculpture FestMay 6-8 | ReTrac Plaza | Reno, Nev.

� e Reno Sculpture Fest returns with new larger-than-life installations, live music, kids activities and late-night after parties. | renosculpturefest.com

51st Annual Jackpot of Gems ShowMay 7-8 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.

Treasure hunters will enjoy this celebration of earth sciences, gems and mineral hobbies hosted by the Reno Gem & Mineral Society. All are welcome to join the show. | renorockhounds.com

Spring Fever RevivalMay 20-22 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

In advance of Hot August Nights, the premier summertime classic car event, downtown Reno will hum with the sound of powerful engines and dreamy sighs as classic cars from bygone eras line the streets for Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival. Marvel at the Show ‘n’ Shines and enjoy free live entertainment provided by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. � e event also features food, beverage and booths � lled with memorabilia and merchandise. Free to the public to enjoy the sights and sounds. | hotaugustnights.net

Epic SciFi Crawl & Light Saber Battle May 21 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

Some of the largest bar crawls in the nation are hosted in downtown Reno and you can join the fun each month. � is month celebrate your favorite SciFi classics, video games, books and movies with costumes, drinks and friends. � e evening begins with a lightsaber battle in the heart of downtown. | crawlreno.com

Made in Tahoe FestivalMay 28-29 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Made in Tahoe Festival celebrates all things Tahoe. � e Village at Squaw Valley will host a wide array of o� erings that are made or inspired in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee including local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers. � e weekend also marks the opening of the Aerial Tram for the summer season. | squawalpine.com

Street Vibrations Spring Rally June 3-5 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

Enjoy a weekend of motorcycle fun with live entertainment on six stages, bike games, poker runs, vendors and more. | roadshowsreno.com

Sands Eurofest June 3-5 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

Slip on your lederhosen and celebration all things European with food and beer, live entertainment, dancing and craft booths. | sandsregency.com

Plein Air OpenJune 13-18 | Area venues | Tahoe City

Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather in North Lake Tahoe for the week to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe en plein air or in the open air. You may spot our artists painting along the lake shore, in our scenic valleys or blooming meadows. | northtahoearts.com

Tahoe City Solstice Festival June 17-19 | Area venues | Tahoe City

� e Tahoe City Solstice Festival includes signature events over the course of three days, all of which tout Tahoe City’s distinct qualities and character: instant access to Lake Tahoe, artisan food and wine, acclaimed musicians and artists, and celebrated collection of shops, restaurants, and galleries. | visittahoecity.org

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Sierra College Insights April 8 & May 13 | Sierra College

Writers in the Woods April 8 & 9 | Sierra Nevada College

Tahoe Slam April 29 | Sierra Nevada College

Maker Show June 12 | Truckee Roundhouse

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It’s a culinary celebration of the book. Participants base their food creations on a book using a literal or tongue-in-cheek theme. Prizes will be awarded for adults and youths for Most Creative and Best Tasting based on public voting. | (775) 832-4130

Corks & KegsApril 9 | Nugget Casino | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy music from Mojo Green and tastings of wine, beer and spirits. Corks & Kegs will help support the Nevada Health Care Association’s Perry Foundation’s commitment to improving the quality of care in Nevada’s nursing homes and post-acute care facilities by providing continued education for health care professionals. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

An Elegant EveningApril 23 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Guests will enjoy selective tastings of wines from Eldorado Hills and cocktails from Tahoe Blue Vodka followed by a dinner by Harrah’s chefs. � e evening includes both a silent and live auction plus music and dancing with Trey Stone. | sitahoesierra.org

Heritage SessionsApril 29 & May 13 | Whitney Peak Hotel | Reno, Nev.

Whitney Peak Hotel is partnering with Artown to showcase Reno as a trailblazer in urban-style entertainment and dining by launching a monthly live-music series at the hotel’s innovative Heritage Restaurant. Patrons can purchase food from a specially designed pintxos or order a la carte o� of Heritage’s dinner and bar menus. | heritagewph.com

Dine the District May 7 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy a variety of eclectic culinary options, spanning from � ai cuisine to Pizza at Dine the District. � e Riverwalk Dining District is where foodies come to feast on the many options of culinary excellence located in the heart of Reno. � e Riverwalk features unique options in dining and entertainment showcasing selections from around the world. | renoriver.org

Reno Craft Beer WeekMay 14-21 | Area Venues | Reno, Nev.

Craft Beer Week highlights the region’s craft beer culture while expanding the reach of craft beer through collaboration, education, coop-eration and responsible libation. Enjoy sampling the regions best beers, learning from local brewers and discovering an evolving craft. Home brewers are invited to compete in the Biggest Little Homebrew compe-tition. | renocraftbeerweek.com

Chili on the ComstockMay 14-15 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

Virginia City’s 33rd Annual Chili on the Comstock returns to the historic town. Taking place along C Street, Virginia City’s main drive, the event promises all the favorite � avors and brings the return of the Fireball Saloon Crawl, music and family friendly activities. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Reno Street Food May 20-Oct. 7 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Street Food came about in 2012 with just � ve food trucks. As of 2015, Reno Street Food can proudly say it has 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers. Reno Street Food is a free event that runs every Friday. � ere are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

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Shop local and shop fresh at Tahoe area Farmers’ Markets. Markets take place in Truckee, Crystal Bay, Incline Village and Tahoe City weekly. Enjoy food and crafts from local vendors.

Truckee Brew FestJune 11 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

� e Truckee Optimist Club’s 11th Annual Truckee Brew Fest promises to be an even bigger and better brew fest ever. Tasting of more than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, live music, dancing, socializing, brats and other specialty barbecue items, silent auction, and lots of fun on the lawn at Truckee Regional Park. | truckeeoptimistclub.com

Mining, Food & SpiritsJune 11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

Mining will be on display with hand-drilling competitions and tours of the town’s rich history. Restaurants and saloons will be o� ering food and drink specials. Guests will see what it was like during the town’s heyday with whiskey and cigar tastings, staples for the Comstock laborers in the late 1800s. Purchase tickets in advance online. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Wine on the WaterJune 12 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

Ticket buyers can select a special VIP option, enabling guests to enter the event before general admission attendees to experience higher-end tastings and one-on-one with vintners. All attendees will enjoy tastings from Lone Eagle Grille and Sierra Café, a wine-toss sponsored by Leo’s Electric, live music, a silent auction, ra� es and more. | bgcnlt.org

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INDULGENCESWinemaker Tastings March 26 | Uncorked Tahoe City

Chocolate & Wine Pairing March 27 Truckee River Winery

Brewmaster’s Dinner March 31 | PlumpJack

Vertical Tasting April 3 | Truckee River Winery

Community Soup Night April 6 | FiftyFifty

Spring Fiesta May 7 | Rideout Community Center

AROUND TAHOEGuided wine tastings Every 3rd Tuesday North Tahoe Event Center

Wine tastings Every 3rd Thursday | Pour House

Brews for Charity20th of every month | Moe’s

Art of Wine March 24 | Incline Village

Winemaker Tastings March 25 | Uncorked Truckee

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Tour d’ EuerMarch 27 | Tahoe Donner Cross Country | Truckee

Celebrate spring at Tahoe Donner Cross Country with a 25-year traditional of touring the Euer Valley. It’s a tour, a treasure hunt and a day spent outside with friends followed by a barbecue at The Cookhouse and live music from the Little String Band in Reno. | tahoedonner.com

Mothership ClassicMarch 28 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Participants will spend the day lapping KT-22 as many times as possible with friends while on skinny skis, retro snowboards and other throwback gear to benefit The High Fives Foundation. | arcadebelts.com

Gunbarrel 25March 29 | Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe

Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly Ski Resort is a ski/ride marathon where participants will take 25 laps on Gunbarrel off The Face on the California side in one day. | skiheavenly.com

Fire on the Mountain Vertical ChallengeApril 1 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Fire on the Mountain Vertical Challenge is not just a race, but a test of physical endurance and strategy. Competitors ski more than 100,000 vertical feet in one day either individually or in teams of four. Proceeds benefit the Rex Foundation. | squawalpine.com

Telemark Festival April 2 | Alpine Meadows Ski Area | Alpine Meadows

It’s a tele-filled day of clinics, fun races, food and tailgating at Alpine Meadows. This is a one-day festival to promote the Telemark Team and telemark. | squawalpine.com

Spring It On! Pond SkimApril 2 | Northstar California

Neon-clad skiers will skim the pond, one time only, on skis or a snowboard, while onlookers enjoy the event, live music and food and drink specials at the Day Lodge deck. | northstarcalifornia.com

Dummy DownhillApril 2 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard to launch off a big jump on Show-Off. Spectators can view the action from the Base Lodge Deck. | diamondpeak.com

Snow Golf TournamentApril 9 | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City

Ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis. Alpine Meadows’ Annual Snow Golf Tournament is back for its 33rd year. As the only top-to-bottom snow golf course, this highly anticipated spring event is a unique way to spend a day on the slopes with the whole family. The nine-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and meanders its way down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors back to the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. | squawalpine.com

Downhill Dummy Contest and Rail Jam April 10 | Tahoe Donner | Truckee

Enjoy food and beverage specials, a bounce house, live music, plus the Boxing Match Rail Jam and the traditional Downhill Dummy event, in which teams build unique dummies to send sliding down the hill and off a massive jump. This year’s theme is “Places Around the World.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Full-day lift tickets will be available at half-day rates. | tahoedonner.com

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Full Moon Snowshoe March 26 | Tahoe Donner

Family Snowshoe March 30 | Northstar

Full Moon Tour April 21 & May 20 | Tahoe Vista

Bird Walks Every Thursday May 5-June 9 Incline Village, Nev.

Billy Dutton Uphill April 10 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Participants start at the base of KT-22 and go up a tough 2,000-foot, 3.2-mile course to High Camp. Participants can ski it, skin it, run it, snow-shoe or hike. | billyduttonuphill.com

Cushing CrossingApril 16 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

� e 26th Annual Cushing Crossing is the best event of the spring season. � e original pond skimming event that started a spring resort ritual. Filled with big spills and laughable thrills this is one spring event that you don’t want to miss. | squawalpine.com

Butterbox Rail Jam April 16 | Northstar California

� e Northstar Terrain Park crew will build a custom jib in the beach area of the Village and the rail jam will be held under the lights. � ere will be a DJ, drink specials, a ra� e and more than $3,000 in prize money. | northstarcalifornia.com

Gates & WakesApril 23 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe

Have you ever wanted to ski/board on the snow and the water all on the same day? Join a fun day that starts at Alpine Meadows Resort with a fun GS race course and measure your time against pros. � en move to Sunnyside Resort for lunch, followed by waterskiing, wakeboarding or wakesur� ng on Lake Tahoe. Bene� ts Achieve Tahoe. | Gates & Wakes Fun Day on Facebook

Reno Xtreme Barrel RaceApril 27-May 1 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.

� is inaugural Reno competition features top athletes representing more than 10 states in this fast-paced sporting event. | burns1876.com

Virginia City Grand PrixApril 30-May 1 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

Experience the legendary racing in historic Virginia City during a three-hour looping, o� -road motorcycle race. After the race, head to the Village Saloon to talk bikes and celebrate. | vcgp.com

Nitro CircusMay 6 | Reno Aces Ballpark | Reno, Nev.

Featuring 30 of the world’s best extreme athletes in freestyle motocross, BMX and anything else with wheels. | nitrocircus.com

Reno River FestivalMay 7-8 | Truckee River Whitewater Park | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy sunning on the riverbanks, watching pro kayakers duke it out, listening to live music, shopping merchandise tents, sampling food and beverage gardens, and learning to kayak in the beginner channel. � e River Festival kicks o� the summer season in Reno/Tahoe and features the best freestyle kayakers around. | renoriverfestival.com

Spring Winds Bird Festival May 13-15 | Lahontan Valley | Fallon, Nev.

Experts lead birding and wildlife tours in the Lahontan Valley wetlands with hands-on activities, raptors on display and speakers. | springwings.org

AMGEN Tour of California, Lake TahoeMay 19 | Area venues | North and South Lake Tahoe

� e Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race created and presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course that traverses hundreds of miles of California’s iconic highways, byways and coastlines each spring. � e teams chosen to participate have included Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders and World Champions. Don’t miss the excitement as competitors race around Lake Tahoe. | amgentourofcalifornia.com

Opening Day at the LakeMay 28 | Area venues | North and South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe is ready for summer. Time to open up summer cabins, put boats in the water and get a jump on traditional summer activities. Enjoy restaurant deck openings and parties with live music and tasty treats. | tahoewestshoreassoc.com

Octane FestJune 10-12 | Rattlesnake Raceway | Fallon, Nev.

A week of high-powered motorsports with dirt track racing, fuel drag racing and a jamboree with monster trucks and freestyle motocross. | octanefest.com

Thunderbird Paddling Festival June 11 | Incline Village, Nev.

SUP enthusiast can compete, test new gear, check out the vendor expo and take clinics with races on Lake Tahoe. | laketahoepaddling.com

Lake Tahoe Bird Festival June 11 | Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science presents a family friendly day to learn about bird research, go on a bird walk with a local bird expert, see live birds of prey and more. | tinsweb.org

Tough MudderJune 11-12 | Northstar California

Do you have what it takes to take on this rugged, cross-country course? Endure world-class obstacles in this team event, or just watch the fun. | toughmudder.com

Reno Cattle DriveJune 12-16 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

For 26 years, the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive has given would-be cowboys and cowgirls the chance to participate in an authentic, old-style cattle drive as they travel 100 miles through Nevada desert to deliver more than 300 steer to the rodeo grounds in downtown Reno. | renorodeo.com

Reno RodeoJune 17-25 | Lawlor Events Center | Reno, Nev.

� e Reno Rodeo is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned sporting event featuring events for professionals, amateurs, families and spectators alike. � is nationally televised event draws more than 140,000 rodeo fans to the area each year. | renorodeo.com

Alpenglow Mountain FestivalJune 18-26 | Area venues

� e third annual Summer Alpenglow Mountain Festival returns with 10 days of inspiration to get out and explore the Tahoe Basin. Whether its improving technique, trying something new for the � rst time or meeting people with similar interests, the Alpenglow Mountain Festival o� ers clinics, classes and presentations to encourage everyone to get out and celebrate human-powered sports. | alpenglowsports.com

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It’s 1935, and racial tensions are high in Maycomb, Ala. Nonetheless, young Jean Louise Finch, or Scout, as she is fondly called, manages to live a rather carefree, privileged existence, insulated from issues of race. All that changes when Scout watches her father, Atticus Finch, defend an innocent man, Tom Robinson, against a potential death sentence, which looms threateningly against him because of prejudice due to race. | twnn.org

“Footloose”Until April 17 | Eldorado Casino | Reno, Nev.

Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago who moves to the small town of Bomont where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. Ren leads his classmates around the law and Reverend Shaw Moore to have a real senior prom. | eldoradoreno.com

WinterWonderGrass FestivalApril 1-3 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

After a day on the slopes, stick around for a night of music and brews with headliners including Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon and Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang. Enjoy beer tastings from local craft breweries. Check out the details in � e Music Scene in this issue. | winterwondergrasstahoe.com

“Fortinbras” April 1-24 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Young Fortinbras, a modern man of action, enters during the last scene of “Hamlet” only to order the bodies of the royal family shu� ed o� while he devises the best possible media blitz to legitimize his ascension to the throne of Denmark. Horatio, sworn to the dead Hamlet to convey the truth of his actions, is immediately cast by Fortinbras into the role of an unwilling public relations person. | renolittletheater.org

Green Day’s “American Idiot” April 8-24 | Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, Nev.

� e two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical is based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album. � is high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album “American Idiot,” as well as several songs from follow-up release, “21st Century Breakdown.” | tmcc.edu

“The Frozen Snow Queen”April 9-10 | Pioneer Center for Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.

Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, “� e Frozen Snow Queen” is the captivating story written by Hans Christian Andersen. In the tale, the young Gerda searches for her friend Kai after his heart and eyes have been pierced by fragments from an evil mirror. Kai falls under the spell of the Frozen Snow Queen and it is up to Gerda to save him from his icy fate. � is classic story is � lled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue and is fun for the entire family. � e Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the exciting score. | pioneercenter.com

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� e 8th Annual Festival is celebration the growing popularity of the diminutive instrument with performances, instruction, buildings, vendors and more. | playuke.net

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”April 15-17 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.

� is production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. � e magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including “Go Go Go Joseph,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” | pioneercenter.com

“The Funeral Plays” April 21-23 | University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nev.

“� e Funeral Plays” humorously and poignantly confront the fact that none us will be here forever. � e night of 10-minute plays featuring the work of advanced student directors and designers approaches to “the end” in original and diverse ways. | unr.edu

Incline Star FolliesApril 22-23 | Incline High School | Incline Village, Nev.

Incline Star Follies is a lip-synch variety show featuring many Incline community members, students and teachers. � e proceeds are used to provide support to Incline Village public schools. | Incline Star Follies on Facebook

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Since its � rst year in 1962, the festival has endeavored to bring to Reno both talented students and renowned professional artists. � e festival has consistently attracted some of the best school bands in the nation, in part because they enjoy the festival’s competition and also because they know they will get to see great artists in concert and in workshops. | unr.edu/rjf

Truckee FolliesApril 28-30 | Truckee

A Truckee Donner Merchants Association signature fundraiser, the 22nd occasionally semi-annual Truckee Follies is a tasteless theatrical revue that takes a look at local issues. It’s held at the same old location, with the same old cheap seats. � ese creative acts host a talented local cast of hundreds dedicated to your pleasure. | historictruckee.com

“Million Dollar Quartet”April 29-May 1 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.

“Million Dollar Quartet” is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the only time. � is thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. | pioneercenter.com

“Exit Interview” May 13-29 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Bertolt Brecht scholar Dick Fig has been terminated by his university and is having an excruciating exit interview with Eunice, a decidedly droll administrator. Downs’ witty play ricochets through Brechtian interludes, a pair of politically radicalized cheerleaders, a pompous newsman, communiques from God and debates on religion, science and politics before reaching its surprising conclusion. | renolittletheater.org

Rhythm & RawhideMay 20 | Reno Downtown Ballroom | Reno, Nev.

A collaboration made for cowboy boots and hats brings together the Reno Phil and the Reno Rodeo Foundation for a night of music and good ol’ fashioned country Western entertainment. Laura Jackson, musical director and conductor, leads the Reno Phil along with featured vocalists Rachel Potter and Patrick � omas. Enjoy favorite country Western classics like “Crazy,” “Jambalaya” and “� e Devil Went Down to Georgia.” | renorodeofoundation.org

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Haven’t had enough? Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly for more live music and entertainment options, and check out The Music Scene in each issue of Tahoe Weekly.

“Walk Two Moons”May 20-29 | Laxalt Auditorium | Reno, Nev.

Walk Two Moons is lovingly adapted for the stage with the same nuance and surprises o� ered by the original book. Utilizing multiple narrative frames, the play leaps back and forth through time and memory as 13-year-old Sal tells the story of the disappearance of her best friend Phoebe’s mother. Determined to � nd her, the two girls begin seeing murderous plots and schemes around every corner. | twnn.org

“Bye, Bye, Birdie” May 27-29 & June 3-5 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

“Bye, Bye Birdie” was the � rst musical comedy to celebrate rock ‘n’ roll music and teen culture, and was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Nevada Humanities Festival & ChautauquaJune 1-24 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.

Founded by Nevada Humanities in Reno in 1992, Nevada Humanities Chautauqua is a living history program in which scholar/performers in costume and in character, bring historical � gures to life. A performer, in the guise of a historical � gure, tells stories about important episodes in his or her life. Educational and entertaining, Chautauqua performances provide dramatic insights into the people and events that have shaped our nation, and also provide a historical lens for looking at contemporary issues. | nevadahumanities.org

Truckee ThursdaysJune 9-Aug. 8 | Downtown Truckee | Truckee

Part street fair and part block party, Truckee � ursday brings the com-munity together for live music, local vendors and food trucks and more every � ursday night. All ages are invited to participate in the festivities. | truckeethursdays.com

Country CrossroadsJune 11 | JA Nugget | Sparks, Nev.

Join the celebration of country music with live entertainment, DJs, line-dancing lessons and a cowboy-themed bar crawl. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

“Lights Out” June 14-19 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Edgy and contemplative, “Lights Out” explores a world in the midst of a natural disaster that has taken out all electricity. Four people thrown together on a ranch in Elko during the blackout question God, their pasts, and ultimately reality. Is this just a blackout or something more sinister? | renolittletheater.org

Bluesdays at Squaw ValleyJune 14-Sept. 6 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Head to Squaw Valley every Tuesday and enjoy the howlin’ blues of nat-ional musicians. Enjoy grab and go food from the Village at Squaw Valley. � e festivities run all day beginning with music at the top of the Aerial Tram followed by a full concert in the Village in the evening. | squawalpine.com

Music on the BeachJune 17-Sept. 2 | Kings Beach State Recreation | Kings Beach

Enjoy the sunset with live music, local food vendors and drinks from Sierra Nevada Brewing at Kings Beach State Recreation Area every Friday. Local and regional bands perform each Friday night. | northtahoebusiness.org

Concerts at CommonsJune 19-Sept. 4 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Local, regional and national artists take the stage every Sunday at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. Enjoy food from local vendors or pack a picnic and watch the sunset behind the stage. | concertatcommonsbeach.com

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T days. He explains, “You can’t party every night. You need to learn how to sustain yourself. We are in it for the long haul.” � e � ve band members, tour manager and sound guy travel around the country in a van. � ey love being on the road and all that comes with that.

“We get to see places we wouldn’t normally see, odd towns, places in the middle of no where and some of the more weirder towns; it’s all a cool experience,” says Morrison.

“We aim to bring a party. We love to make music with as many people as poss-ible,” he says of their upcoming Tahoe show. � e Brothers Comatose is a band that loves not only to include other musicians on stage but audience members, as well.

“We like a little danger and a little fun and we like to get the audience pumped and a � re burning under us,” says Morrison.

In addition to an amazing lineup of talented artists, late-night shows and a big jam performance at the top of the Emigrant lift, the festival will host a Tram to Table farm dinner at High Camp, and features 16 local breweries featuring craft beers from California and Nevada. � e three-day WinterWonderGrass Festival has a strong focus on sustainability and is a family event.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit winterwondergrasstahoe.com.

here will be a number of Revivals to make you Comatose at the 2nd Annual WinterWonderGrass Festival from April 1 to 3 at Squaw Valley. Dustbowl Revival, Elephant Revival and Brothers Comatose are a few of the fantastic bands performing this year.

WinterWonderGrass founders Scotty Stoughton and Jennifer Brazill created a winter event that rocks the outdoor mountain life.

“Squaw has been a great partner. � e turnout for the � rst year was great. � e event started in Colorado in the back parking lot of a brewery and the turnout was over the top,” says Brazill. � e festival has grown exponentially since its inception.

grass, beautiful vocals and meaningful lyrics with a dash of gypsy and Celtic sounds gives this band a sound that touches one in a deeply soulful place.

Law explains that a friend of hers described Elephant Revival’s sounds this way, “Your music is nothing I’ve heard before yet something I’ve been listening to my whole life.”

Law adds, “It’s like taking things from the air and bringing them into being.”

Law’s list of musicians that inspire her is vast – Stuart Duncan, Bela Fleck, band member Bonnie Paine, who taught herself how to play the cello, and folk singer Sara Lee Guthrie, the daughter of folk icon Arlo Guthrie, are a few folks she named.

Law is a big fan of Railroad Earth, who will also be headlining the event. “I love how their instruments communicate to each other,” she says.

ROWDY ROOTS FROM THE BROTHERS COMATOSE

� e Brothers Comatose show up on the heels of their new album release “City Pain-ted Gold.” Playing the main stage and late show on Friday the band describes their

sound as rowdy roots with a rock ‘n’ roll style of music that draws from bluegrass and folk genres with a dash of bluesy aspects.

“As humans we want to label everything. We categorize things in our brains and yet don’t want to be labeled,” says Ben Morrison, vocalist, guitarist and one of the songwriters for the band.

For Comatose, the writing process is a collaborative e� ort. “Someone brings the skeleton of the song to the band and then we put the skin and meat on the bones,” he says.

� e song “Brothers” is an apparent ode to what it’s been like to grow up with brother and band member Alex Morrison, who plays the banjo. “She’s a Hurricane” and “Tops of Trees” are some of Morrison’s favorite tunes o� their new release.

Inspired by life, Morrison draws his lyrics from everywhere, “It may be from listening to other bands, walking along overhearing a conversation or lying in bed,” he says. Morrison has learned some lessons from being on the road for 100 to 150

SEXY & SASSY WITH DUSTBOWL REVIVAL

Dustbowl Revival’s upbeat music is sexy, sassy and unquestionably playful.

“We have lots of talented folks in the band. It’s a collaborative e� ort. I write the spine of the song, the string players add the harmonic elements, the horn players accent the songs and Liz and I work on harmony,” explains Zach Lupetin, guitarist, vocalist and a songwriter for the band.

� e group draws from each member’s love of music, whether it’s bluegrass, gospel, New Orleans funk, swing or Lupetin’s love of Cuban and Latin music, this band brings their melting pot of music to the stage with an intensity that is hard to ignore.

“� is is not a passive experience. � e band and audience play together. We’re an eight-piece band with a horn section that gets people to wake up. It’s a raging party,” says Lupetin. “Music is the light that shines on people in their darkest time. Musicians tell and story and bring joy to people that need it.”

Expect some high energy fun from the bands latest release, “With A Lamp-shade On.”

ELEPHANT REVIVAL DEEPLY SOULFUL

Making their second appearance at WinterWonderGrass is Elephant Revival. With the release of their new album, “Petals,” � ddle player Bridget Law explains that the band is a tribe; a tight group that support each other in their growth. Blue-

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EDgE NightclubThe Peppermill Reno celebrates its 45th

anniversary this year with a spectacular redesign of the EDGE Nightclub that recently reopened it doors to the public. The EDGE is where 1920s style meets 2020 technology. The newly renovated space includes $150,000 in lighting, 440 square feet of LED panels, custom-made damask wallpaper and hand-crafted crystal chandeliers.

Original artwork from local photo-grapher Anicia Beckwith and artists Stephanie Bolin and Mike Cowan cele-brate the art of nightlife. The EDGE presents DJs Four Color Zack on March 26 and DJ OB-One on April 2. | peppermillreno.com

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Jackie Dauzat Max’s Casino 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales

Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.Kottonmouth Kings w/Marlon Asher,

Whitney Payton, Chucky Chuck Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Two Way Street Atlantis 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Greg Gilmore & CRUSH

St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.Mike Reeves Band Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing

Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G

Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night

Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceSex, Drugs Rock ‘n Roll

Good Luck Macbeth Theater 7:30 p.m.Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Tracy Smith Carson Nugget 8 p.m.“The Shape of Things” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Sam Marcoux and Kelly Hilbert

Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

MARCH 24 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Bias & Dunn Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music Art Obsessions 7 p.m.Umphrey’s McGee Harrahs 7:15 p.m.L80’s music night

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn Moody’s 8 p.m.Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.Open Mic

Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Theatre 7:30 p.m. Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jessie Leigh Band Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Rock River Boomtown 6 p.m.Jeremy Cromwell Grand Sierra Resort 6 p.m.

MARCH 25 | FRIDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Roem Baur Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe 1:30 p.m.Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Après Ski with Steve Gar Woods 4 p.m.Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.Reggie Hall The Beacon 5 p.m.Ben Fuller West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m.Tuck Wilson Granlibakken 6 p.m.Kendall Naughton and Trey Stone

Sunnyside 6 p.m.St. Matthew Passion Concert

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church IV 7 p.m. Chi McClean Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel 7:30 p.m.Tahoe Dance Band

South Lake Senior Center 7:30 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Garage Boys Cabo Wabo 8 p.m.Yonder Mountain String Band w/Polecat

Crystal Bay Club 8 p.m.Sunny Ozell Moody’s 8:30 p.m.Greg Golden Band Hard Rock 9 p.m.Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Louie Giovanni & DJ JosBeatz Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.DJ Chango Hard Rock 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePunk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Theatre 7:30 p.m. Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

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Catfi sh Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.Two Way Street Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jessie Leigh Band Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m.Cheri & John Living the Good Life 5:30 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Fourth Friday Session Comma Coffee 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Carolyn Dolan Harrah’s 8 p.m.The Steppen Stonz Max’s Casino 8 p.m.Roem Baur Sands Regency 8 p.m.Extra Action Marching Band Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Decoy Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Rebeka Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.Coyote Kisses, Ranger Bass, Zepra, Moe

Cargo 9 p.m.Deltaphonic 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Electronic Dance Party w/Robot Nesha

St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.Da MADD Indie Tour Jub Jub’s 9 p.m.All In Atlantis 10 p.m.Bootie Reno 1 up 10 p.m.Mike Reeves Band Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m.DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ Rick Gee Lex GSR 10 p.m.Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Talent Show Wildfl ower Village 8 p.m.Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“To Kill a Mockingbird” Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m.Tracy Smith Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.“California Suite”

Carson Valley Community Theater 7:30 p.m.“Sex, Drugs Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater 7:30 p.m.Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “The Shape of Things” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. Tracy Smith Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

MARCH 26 | SATURDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live DJ Big Blue Homewood Mtn. Resort 12 p.m.Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.Traveling Keys Resort at Squaw Creek 4 p.m.Trey Stone The Beacon 5 p.m.Mike Badinger Granlibakken 6 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Garage Boys Cabo Wabo 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Sunny Ozell Moody’s 8:30 p.m.Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.Joy and Madness Hard Rock 9 p.m.Drinking With Clowns Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.Heatbox, Glass Tung, DJ Rstyles

Moe’s BBQ 9 p.m.Trey Stone The Timbers Lakeside Inn 9:15 p.m.Drop Theory Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ CAT Heavenly 12 p.m.DJ KOKO & DJ RickGee Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.DJ Chirs Payne Hard Rock 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeHQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion

The Loft Theatre 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Two Way Street Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Monique De Haviland Duo

Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.Jessie Leigh Band Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.The Sword w/Royal Thunder Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.Carolyn Dolan Harrah’s 8 p.m.The Steppen Stonz Max’s Casino 8 p.m.Dead Winter Carpenters w/Hellbound Glory

Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Roem Baur Sands Regency 8 p.m.Jake Houston and the Royal Flush

Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.RYE Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Rebeka Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.Trey Stone 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.All In Atlantis 10 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Four Color Zach Peppermill 10 p.m.Dance Party

St. James Infi rmary 10 p.m.Helinka & Peaches Christ 1 up 10 p.m.Mike Reeves Band Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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DRINKING WITH CLOWNS is a unique blend of Latin sound and funky rhythms that will send you grooving into the ecstasy of dance. From the thumping sounds of Afro-American drums in the streets of South America to the smooth, funky and soulful beats of the North Ame-rican urban landscape Drinking With Clowns takes you on a musical journey every time they step into the stage. | Whiskey Dicks’ Saloon on Facebook

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THE FLOOZIES ARE producer/guitarist Matt Hill and drummer Mark Hill. � ese two brothers from Lawrence, Kansas, are bringing their fresh approach to electronic music and live performance to venues and festivals all over the country. � e duo’s combination of cutting-edge electronic production and party-rocking funk ener-gizes crowds and turns venues into epic dance parties. | crystalbaycasino.com

THE Floozies

March 26 | 9 p.m.Whiskey Dick’s Saloon | South Lake Tahoe

March 31 | 9 p.m.Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Bazooka Zoo throws a GROOVY GOOD TIME BASH on March 31 at St. James’ Infi rmary.

MARCH 29 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Tamarack Live Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.Reggie Cabo Wabo 8 p.m.DJ PartiesLip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Ryan Taylor

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Theatre 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.George Pickard Boomtown 6 p.m.Goren Marcusson & Hyeyeon Park

Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.You Bastard Jub Jub’s 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Brew Brothers 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTrey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke

Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. Special EventsBanff Mountain Film Festival Peppermill 7 p.m.

MARCH 30 | WEDNESDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Reggie Cabo Wabo 8 p.m.Trey Stone Band Hard Rock 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.L-Cubed Randall Rotunda UNR 12 p.m.John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam

3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Jazz Jam Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Jason King Sands Regency 8 p.m.Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m.Zuli, Lost in Artifi cial Reality, Postwar

Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.

DJ PartiesDJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ Enfo Lex GSR 10 p.m.Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceTracy Smith

Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.“To Kill a Mockingbird” Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m.“California Suite”

Carson Valley Community Theater 7:30 p.m.“Sex, Drugs Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater 7:30 p.m.Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. “The Shape of Things” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m. The Utility Players Sands Regency 8 p.m.

MARCH 27 | SUNDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Live music

North Lodge Homewood Mtn. Resort 3:30 p.m.Tuck Wilson Granlibakken 6 p.m.Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ CAT Heavenly 12 p.m.Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Theatre 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Paul Covarelli Boomtown 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Bogg Jazz Ensemble Peppermill 6 p.m.John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.

John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.Tandymonium Boomtown 6 p.m.Sunny Ozell St. James Infi rmary 7 p.m.Unearth Fury Tour PB & J’s 8 p.m.Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany JaneSidelines 8:30 p.m.Blazing Mics! Mac Esposito

Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

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Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 7:30 p.m.All In Atlantis 8 p.m.Exploration in Jazz St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.Nathan Payne and the Wild Bores

Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Rebeka Chase Boomtown 9 p.m.Mike Reeves Band Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePremier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“To Kill a Mockingbird” Laxalt Auditorium 2 p.m.“The Shape of Things” Brüka Theatre 8 p.m.

MARCH 28 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Tamarack Live Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Mike Badinger Granlibakken 6 p.m.Banff Mountain Film Festival MontBleu 7 p.m.Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Magic Fusion The Loft Theatre 7:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

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MASSACHUSETTS METALCORE enthusiasts Unearth formed in 1998 and immediately started rocking, both in and around Boston and on the road. They quickly found a strong following, booking tours with such like-minded acts as the Black Dahlia Murder and Killswitch Engage, and supporting big names like Lamb of God and Slipknot. | PB&J’s on Facebook

March 28 | 8 p.m.PB & J’s | Reno, Nev.

March 26 | 7 p.m.Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor | Reno, Nev.

Unearth

NOBODY PICKS UP a guitar to be constricted or oppressed. It’s all about feel-ing free artistically. The Sword, including John Cronise Kyle Shutt, Bryan Richie and Santiago Vela III, cutout boundaries since day one. Their style never stood predicated on a trend or a template. They always create what feels right and let the results speak for themselves. | Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor on Facebook

Pops on the River tickets on sale

The Reno Phil is preparing for the 2016 Pops on the River concert with the 22nd anniver-sary of this concert event with a Pops From Broadway to Hollywood theme on July 9 at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale online and do sellout each year. | renophil.com

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Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Steel Breeze Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 6 p.m.DJ Jamie G Cabaret Nugget 7 p.m.Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club

St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.Bingo & Country Rock DJ

Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.Hip Hop Open Mic Rueben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 31 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.11th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival

MontBleu 7 p.m.Live music Art Obsessions 7 p.m.Good Time Travelers Cottonwood 7 p.m.Wild & Scenic Film Festival MontBleu 7 p.m. Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Bobby G Cabo Wabo 8 p.m.The Floozies w/SunSquabi & SugarBeats

Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.Open Mic

Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Pioneer Women of Plumas County

Plumas County Fairgrounds 11:30 a.m. Magic Fusion The Loft Theatre 7:30 p.m. Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Special Events11th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival

MontBleu 7 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Walker Williams Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.The Robeys Boomtown 6 p.m.Jeremy Cromwell Grand Sierra Resort 6 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Max’s Casino 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.Nighthawks Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.Soul Scratch Peppermill 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Contemporary Music Ensemble

Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m.Last Giant, Vague Choir, Zachary Kibbee

Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash

St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.Steel Breeze Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night

Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“California Suite”

Carson Valley Community Theater 7:30 p.m.Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m.

APRIL 1 | FRIDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

WinterWonderGrass Squaw ValleyJody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Après Ski with Steve Gar Woods 4 p.m. Trey Stone The Beacon 5 p.m.Jill Cohn Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel 7:30 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Carolyn Dolan & Big Red Hard Rock 8:30 p.m.


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Calling OpheliaE C L E C T I C F O L K S O N G W R I T I N G

F R O M T R U C K E E

March 25 | 5 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton | NorthstarMarch 26 | 2 p.m. | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

STORY BY SEAN MCALINDIN

“And with them words of so sweet breath compos’dAs made the things more rich.” – Ophelia, “Hamlet,” Act III, Scene I

Neko Case, k.d. lang, Laura Veirs headline ArtownArtown has secured one of the U.S. tour dates with Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs on July 7 at The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in Reno, Nev. Ticket prices are $70 for assigned seats and $50 for general admission lawn seats. This tour coincides with their new collaboration to be released on June 17. | renoisartown.com

� e album begins with a gypsy raga beat over plucked mandolin and droning accordion. � e simplicity and repetition of instruments creates a Middle Eastern vibe that enchants the ears and provides the vehicle for Chabot’s wistful longings. Although they call themselves an Americana band, Calling Ophelia reminds me more of folk and world music traditions than something forged in the heartland.

� ere is an intimacy to Chabot’s vocal delivery that makes you feels as if you are there in the room with her. Her voice cracks and bends over the music, drawing out and ceasing at times you wouldn’t expect. � e way she breathes, the way she holds and ends her words intoxicates the ears and beckons one to follow.

Perhaps the group’s name is an homage to the strange, delirious songs Ophelia sings just before her death, but based on her yearning lyrics I get the impression

uch is the enchanting allure that Call- ing Ophelia presents on their debut EP “People Come Around.” Led by the descriptive songwriting of vocalist and guitarist Brooke Chabot, this Truckee folk group has brought something distinctive to the table in terms of local music.

that Chabot can relate well to romantic madness of the ill-fated character in Shakespeare’s most famous play. On “Dragons,” she allures us to join her in the closet where she dreams of monsters, castles and the knight that she hopes will come back to save her.

On “Circus,” she sings of her desire to join in the magical act. “Soon, I’ll � nd a way to join your ranks. I’ll � nd a way to stay.” Based on this debut e� ort, I hope that she does just that.

� e honesty and directness of this band remind me of other eclectic groups such as Elephant Revival that have gone on to do great things. I’ll be looking forward to seeing where Calling Ophelia grows and develops from here, but in the meantime “People Come Around” is worth a listen. It might be that magical � rst album we look back on and remember when.

Calling Ophelia will perform March 25 at the Ritz-Carlton at Northstar and March 26 at 2 p.m. for the Squaw Valley Après Ski Series in Olympic Village.| callingophelia.com

“ The simplicity and repetition of instruments

creates a Middle Eastern vibe that enchants

the ears and provides the vehicle for (Brooke)

Chabot’s wistful longings.”

Live DJ Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.David Lockhart

Homewood Mountain Resort 3:30 p.m.Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 8 p.m.Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 5 p.m.Mike Badinger Granlibakken 6 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Greg Golden Band Hard Rock 8:30 p.m.Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.VibeSquaD w/Coop Da Loop, IJV and

Motorhome Music & Head Soar Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ PartiesDJ CAT Heavenly 12 p.m.Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeHQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Wizard of Oz”

Boys & Girls Club of NLT 1 & 7 p.m.“Dancing with our Sierra Stars”

North Tahoe Event Center 7 p.m. “Fortinbras” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Bryan Chuan Piano RecitalNightingale Concert Hall 3 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Monique De Haviland Duo

Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.Walker Williams Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Soul Scratch Peppermill 8 p.m.The Blues Monsters

Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Amsterdam Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.The Novelists Sands Regency 8 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Ardalan’s Thunder w/Sacha Robotti 1 up 10 p.m.Steel Breeze Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.Country Music Nights

Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Miles Lex GSR 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.DJ OB-one Peppermill 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke w/Darren Castle

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceEvince Pioneer Center 2 p.m.Gamelan Burat Wangi

Nightingale Concert Hall 7 p.m.“To Kill a Mockingbird”

Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m.“California Suite”

Carson Valley Community Theater 7:30 p.m.Laugh Factory

Silver Legacy 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Brewery Arts Center 8 p.m.The Utility Players

Sands Regency 8 p.m.

C A L E N D A R | M A R C H 2 4 - A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6

Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.Killer Dueling Pianos MontBleu 9 p.m.Carolyn Dolan and Big Red Hard Rock 9 p.m.Ardalan w/micah J, DJJD and Sacha Robotti

& Zach Rawlinson Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePunk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance “The Wizard of Oz” Boys & Girls Club of NLT 7 p.m.Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Catfi sh Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.Steppen’ Stonz Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Walker Williams Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.Fallujah Jub Jub’s 7:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Soul Scratch Peppermill 8 p.m.The Novelists Sands Regency 8 p.m.The Blues Monsters Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Chris Janson Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Crush Third Street Bar 9 p.m.Steel Breeze Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 & 11 p.m.DJ MoFunk Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ Romeo Reyes Lex GSR 10 p.m.Country Music Nights Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Talent Show Wildfl ower Village 8 p.m.Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceK-Von Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.“To Kill a Mockingbird” Laxalt Auditorium 7 p.m.“California Suite” Carson Valley Community

Theater 7:30 p.m.“Fortinbras” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

APRIL 2 | SATURDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. WinterWonderGrass Squaw Valley



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THE PETTYBREAKERS celebrate the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreak-ers and Desperado pays homage to the Eagles. � e bands alternate mini sets and come together onstage for an encore that is sure to bring down the house. | harrahsreno.com

Petty vs. Eagles

April 1 | 8 p.m.Harrah’s Reno | Reno, Nev.

April 2 | 7 p.m. North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Dancing with our

Sierra Stars

LOCAL CELEBRITIES are paired with professional ballroom dancers like the TV show to win the coveted mirror ball trophy, along with special performances by InnerRhythms Dance � eatre and the Utah Ballroom Dance Company. Local Stars are Stephanie Nistler of the Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society; Gary Botto, retired Truckee Battalion Fire Chief; Haakon Lang-Ree of Achieve Tahoe; Holly Hust of Tahoe Mountain Fitness, Yogi, and Martial Arts master; Cindy Maciel of Sierra Teen Parenting Program Director; and Kurt Smart of EventMasters. | innerrhythms.org

Major Motion Pictures · Independent FilmsFilmmaker Q&A · Live Music

Dance Performances

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Granite Chief’sShreddit Showdown March 24 » 7 p.m. » FREE

Batman vs Superman: Dawn of JusticeMarch 25-April 14

APRIL 2 | SATURDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35

APRIL 3 | SUNDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jody Sweet Piano Best Pies 11 a.m. WinterWonderGrass Squaw ValleyUnkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ CAT Heavenly 12 p.m.Arty the Party Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.Mama Magnolia Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Steel Breeze Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Aura Silver Legacy 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePremier Karaoke Show The Point 6:30 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“California Suite”

Carson Valley Community Theater 2 p.m.“To Kill a Mockingbird” Laxalt Auditorium 2 p.m.“Fortinbras” Reno Little Theater 2 p.m. Evince Pioneer Center 5 p.m.Laugh Factory Silver Legacy 7:30 p.m. APRIL 4 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Tamarack Live Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Vampirates w/Boss’ Daughter Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 6 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Cherie & John Shipley

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Grave Robber’s Jukebox Jub Jub’s 7 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.DJ Jamie G Cabaret Nugget 7 p.m.Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club

St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.Bingo & Country Rock DJ Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Red Dog Saloon 7 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

APRIL 7 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Unbuckle Après Ski Party Heavenly 3:30 p.m.

Lost Whiskey Engine Cottonwood 7 p.m.SNC Choir Spring Concert

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 7 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Mic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Bobby G Cabo Wabo 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.The Johnny Band Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Max’s Casino 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.The Nighthawks Carson Valley Inn 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Bobby Meader Music and Grace Hayes

Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Perpetual Dementia, Ostracized,

Residual Darkness Jub Jub’s 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.SNBRN & Shaun Frank 1 up 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance “Fortinbras” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m

Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke Brew Brothers 10 p.m. APRIL 5 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Tamarack Live Heavenly 3:30 p.m.Buddy Emmer Band Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.Mama Magnolia Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Grey Mitchell McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.DJ PartiesLip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Ryan Taylor

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.Karaoke Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Patrick Major Carson Valley Inn 5 p.m.Ings, Team Francis & Elspeth Summers

Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Brew Brothers 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTrey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke

Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

APRIL 6 | WEDNESDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Tamarack Live Heavenly 3:30 p.m.DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Evening at The Improv

Harvey’s 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.L-Cubed Randall Rotunda UNR 12 p.m.

FEATUREMarch 24-April 6, 2016

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iamond Peak is probably the most overlooked and underrated ski resort in the Tahoe Basin. With an impres-sive 1,840 feet of vertical, a variety of ski trails and breathtaking views of Big Blue, Diamond Peak is well worth the drive to Incline Village. � is hidden jewel has miles of uncrowded runs, open tree skiing and an intermediate cruiser called Crystal Ridge is rated among the World’s 100 Best Ski Runs by CNN Travel.

Diamond Peak is geared toward an exciting family experience, but diehard skiers can challenge themselves in Soli-tude Canyon, an expert area that’s killer after a powder storm. Financially backed by property owners in the tony Incline Village community, Diamond Peak is privately owned. Because of the commu-nity support, the resort boasts a modern top-to-bottom snowmaking system, as well as a � eet of state-of-the-art groom-ing machines equipped with LIDAR, a laser-based radar technology that can precisely measure snow depth to facilitate more e� ective grooming.

Like many Tahoe ski resorts, Diamond Peak has an interesting history. For 30 years after the 1929 stock market crash, most of the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe was owned by Captain George Whittell, a San Francisco real estate tycoon. In 1960, Whit-tell sold 9,000 acres of land to Art Wood, a developer who built Incline Village. � e master plan for this vacation resort included a new ski area called Ski Incline. � e word incline refers to a 19th Century logging operation that hauled lumber up a nearby mountainside during the Comstock Era.

It was a stroke of genius that Wood hired legendary Austrian ski pioneer Luggi Foeger to look over the initial layout of the new ski area because Foeger told Wood that the location was all wrong from a skier’s perspective. � e slopes faced south instead of north, which better protected the snow, and the proposed runs were poorly cut. Foeger successfully designed Ski Incline “to provide a pleasurable experience for the whole family.” Over his career, he headed ski schools at Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park, Sugar Bowl and Alpine Meadows at Lake Tahoe. He also helped design Northstar Califor-nia, now owned by Vail Resorts.

A former trooper with the 10th Moun-tain Division, Foeger is a member of the prestigious U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. In 1940, Minot “Minnie” Dole, a Connecticut insurance broker and ski en-thusiast who had previously organized the National Ski Patrol System to help injured skiers, convinced President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the U.S. War Department that the Army desperately needed a unit of mountain soldiers to � ght in the high mountain country of Europe during World War II. � e War Department asked Dole to utilize the Ski Patrol System to recruit skiers and mountain climbers from all over the country.

Any man who wanted to enlist as a ski trooper needed three written letters of endorsement testifying to his skiing abil-ity and wilderness experience and skills. Recruiters encouraged all outdoor-oriented men to volunteer for mountain soldier training at Camp Hale, Colo. Park rang-ers, trappers, hunting guides and ranchers signed up. Among the brave volunteers who joined were two former Truckee

residents, the late Karl Kielhofer and Pete Vanni. Roy Mikkelsen, a national ski jump-ing champion with the Auburn Ski Club, was a second lieutenant at Camp Hale in 1943. Bill Klein (a longtime director of ski-ing at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort) also joined the mountain unit.

After the war, veterans from the 10th Mou-ntain Division � red-up America’s modern ski industry. � ey published ski magazines, managed ski shops, opened ski schools, designed and marketed ski equipment, and established ski areas, including Vail, Aspen, Sugarbush, Whiteface Mountain and others. At least 62 ski resorts have been founded, managed or employed head ski instructors that were 10th Mountain Division veterans.

One in� uential vet from the 10th Moun-tain Division was Foeger, a pioneer ski

instructor and an exceptional ski area de-signer. As a young man growing up in Austria, he � ourished as a prodigal skier and mountaineer in that country’s rugged Tyrol region. For 10 years he was also a top in-structor for Hannes Schneider in St. Anton, Austria. Schneider is known as the father of modern ski teaching for his development of the Arlberg Technique where alpine ski-ers crouch and bend their legs with weight forward to initiate smooth turns.

During World War II, when he was in his early 40s, Foeger � ed to the United States to escape the Nazis. After the war, he joined a select group of experts teach-ing ski and winter survival skills for the ongoing 10th Mountain Division. Foeger later moved to California to run ski programs in the Sierra. Foeger’s award-winning layout of the Ski Incline area was called a model for modern ski slope development. � e a� able instructor was known as much for his sense of humor as for his care in resort design to preserve and protect the environment, while at the same time cultivating thoroughly mani-cured slopes for good skiing.

Skiers who knew Foeger rated him as “one of the true complete mountain men” of the world. Foeger, who died in 1992, was

S I E R R A S T O R I E SHidden gem at Diamond PeakBY MARK McLAUGHLIN

View from Crystal Ridge at Diamond Peak | Mark McLaughlin

inducted into the prestigious National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, an honor that represents the highest level of national achievement in skisport. Indicative of their in� uence on the United States ski industry, there 34 veterans of the 10th Mountain Division are in the Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

Ski Incline was the � rst resort in the West to utilize a snowmaking system. Fu-ture improvements added more chairlifts and expanded snowmaking capability. In 1987, under the direction of resort man-ager Jurgen Wetzstein, the area doubled in size and was renamed Diamond Peak for the addition of the more advanced runs on the new upper mountain. � e resort’s mar-keting slogan is “Don’t Worry, Ski Happy.” Check it out for yourself.

Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at [email protected]. Check out his blog at tahoenug-gets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

T A H O E NostalgiaLUGGI FOEGER’S HUMORDuring World War II, Austria-born Luggi Foeger fl ed to the United States. An expert skier, he taught survival skills to members of the 10th Mountain Division in Colorado. At Lake Tahoe he worked as a ski instructor at the Alpine Meadows ski area.

Known for his sense of humor, Foeger is seen here hamming it up at Alpine Meadows, circa 1963. He later helped develop Ski Incline (now Diamond Peak).

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Skiing at Lake Tahoe” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy North Lake Tahoe Historical Society

“Luggi Foeger’s award-winning

layout of the Ski Incline area

was called a model for modern

ski slope development.”

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PuzzlesFUN & GAMES TheTahoeWeekly.com

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Boon or bane? While DDT was first synthesized in 1874, it wasn’t until 1939 that Swiss chemist Paul Hermann Muller discovered its insecticidal properties. DDT was so effective in curbing the spread of insect-borne diseases such as ma-laria and yellow fever that in 1948, Muller was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. However, with the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring,” the devastating environmental effects of widespread DDT use led to an eventual ban in the United States.

Strange but trueby Samantha Weaver

Differences: 1. Sign is missing, 2. Tree trunk is slimmer, 3. Kite tail is shorter, 4. Wall is shorter, 5. Sun is missing, 6. Sundial is missing.

Because I don’t have enough money to buy my favorite nuts, I guess I’m strapped

for cashews.

TRIVIA TEST1. Martin Van Buren,2. The troposphere,

3. “Hamlet,” 4. Mikhail Gorbachev, 5. 2,

6. Two -- Alaska and Hawaii,7. About 300, because some bones haven’t yet fused, together. Most

adults have 206.,8. A sleuth or sloth,9. 687 Earth days,

10. Foreigner

1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to be born after the United States declared independence?

2. SCIENCE: What is the lowest level of Earth’s atmosphere called?

3. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays was the line “To be or not to be” spoken?

4. HISTORY: Who was the last president of the Soviet Union?

5. MATH: What is the only prime number that is also even?

6. U.S. STATES: How many U.S. states are not adjacent to another state?

7. ANATOMY: How many bones are in an infant’s body?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What would a group of bears be called?

9. ASTRONOMY: How long is a Martian year?

10. MUSIC: What group had a hit in 1979 with the song “Jukebox Hero”?

Trivia test by Fifi Rodriquez

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HoroscopesP U Z Z L E S F O R K I D SMichael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

FUN & GAMESMarch 24-April 6, 2016

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Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) If you have been feeling a little reclusive,

that is about to change. If you have been enjoying some time-out, this is your cue to get your last licks in now. Spring is your time to rise and shine. Sometimes it takes a little longer to feel the impulse though, and this could be one of those times. For best results, take mental note, at least, of your goals for the season.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Sweet dreams vie with revving ambitions. You

have been in the mood to play. Yet your mind is awash with thoughts, ideas and visions. Your imagination power could be especially active now and may require that you make extra efforts so that it works for you and not against. An unchecked imagination can conjure negative scenarios. Otherwise weave, dreamer.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Are you riding on a hope, a prayer, a dream, a

genuine vision, or perhaps a combination of all of the above? Sometimes we feel called and some regard such intuitive convictions as spiritual and destiny. Yet deep discernment is needed to determine if your feelings are authentic or simply fantasies. These can even become infl ated and appear very real. Pray to really know the difference.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Gaining glimpses of higher visions, deeper

truths and/or profound philosophies are all possible scenarios now. These may be coming in amidst an otherwise busy and even challenging time in your life. Fortunately, you feel the spirit to prevail. This includes plucking the fruit of these lofty experiences from the tree of possibilities and adding it to your basket on the ground of daily reality.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) An invitation to dive deep and to dig even

deeper, has been sent to you by your destiny department. It is asking you to take a few calculated risks. Accepting this invitation will require that you work harder than you have for some time. Yet, the rewards will be yours to realize as well. Whatever the situation, opportunities to meet the challenge and rise to higher levels are coming in, fast.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Shifts and changes on relationship fronts

continue. As with spring, love is in the air or, at least, infatuation and desire. As much as the focus includes others, some of it is directly pointed at you. Call it learning to be your own best friend. In doing so, inspirations to take a few risks are rising too. Change in your lifestyle is featured and increasing your overall health levels is central.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Balancing self-assertion with surrender

implies the activation of complexity. It is this very attribute that the soul feeds on. On a personality level, it is common to focus to keep it simple, sweetheart. There is certainly wisdom in that too. Yet, the complex weave of seemingly separate themes and principles is the intention and conse-quence of genius.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Waves of imagination continue to roll in. It

may even feel like a veritable typhoon. At worst, you could feel a bit overwhelmed. At best, ideas are fl owing in unbounded measure. Simply capturing as many of them as you can in whatever manner works best for you, is ideal. By this time next week, or sooner, you will begin to take deliberate action.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) A soul searching journey continues. The

answers you seek are directly linked to your pro-fessional, public and social spheres in general. It feels important to make some solid decisions and choices. You want to feel clearer, grounded and reliable. Fortunately, your determination levels are running high. Web-like patterns woven with emotion may be obscuring your vision. Brush them aside.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Your mind is literally swimming with ideas.

You are excited at the prospects of capturing some of them. Fears may be holding you back, however, producing a state of procrastination. If this is the case, the best idea to act on fi rst is that of turning to directly confront these disturbance lingering beneath the surface. While some may be real, most are likely mere shadows from clouds.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) A process of what you truly want and need

continues. You may feel frustrated, agitated and rebellious. Positively, this unsettled state will lead you to take deliberate action. Your status quo must change somehow. There is reason to say that you are receiving some karmic returns. Yet, these should not be overestimated. Decipher if certain habitual comfort zones are really in your best interest.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) The current in your fl ow is pulling you

in new directions. Like a great river delta, these currents are expansive and present opportunities to broaden your scope. Meeting people and making new friends is likely. Of course, you must be in-tune and with your will engaged. Be careful of the back eddies pulling you back to the past. Focus on now and next, where new horizons beckon.

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Too old to climb the curtains, but NEVER too old to climb in your lap!

Miss Freida is a wonderful and classy feline looking for a quiet home without

other cats or kids.

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to be indoors only.

This young pup puts the play in playful. He is sweet and super goofy

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BAPTIST

First Baptist of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Sunday services at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship. Kids Club & nursery o� ered during worship time for children. Easter Sun-rise Service at 6:30 a.m. at Commons Beach; 9 a.m. at the church. Pastor Scott Capshaw. (530) 583-7458 or tahoeministries.com.

Fellowship Community Church, 11605 Deer-� eld Road, Truckee. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. (breakfast at 9:30 a.m.) with Sunday School & nursery available for 6th graders & younger during morning service. (530) 582-4045, fctruckee.com.

CATHOLIC

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 10930 Alder Drive, Truckee. Saturday vigils at 5 p.m. in English and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish. Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. in English. Monday, Tuesday & Friday Mass at 8 a.m. Holy Hour with Benediction Friday 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Holy Thursday 5:30 p.m. bilingual Mass followed by the transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose (over at 9:30 p.m.). Good Friday Stations of the Cross at noon with bilingual liturgy at 2 p.m. Easter Vigil Saturday with bi-lingual Paschal Fast at 8:15 p.m. Easter Sunday at 9 a.m. in English and 10:30 a.m. in Spanish. Rev. Vince Juan. (530) 587-3595, assumptiontruckee.com.

Corpus Christi, 905 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Saturday Vigil at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 & 10 a.m. all year. From July to Labor Day at Marie Sluchak Community Park, Tahoma. Daily Mass Tues., Wed. & Friday 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday 4:30 p.m. or by appoint-ment. Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper 7 p.m. Good Friday Solemn Passion Service 3 p.m. including Divine Mercy Chaplet and Ecu-menical Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Easter Vigil Holy Saturday 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass 8 & 10 a.m. Father Benedict DeLeon, Pastor. (530) 583-4409, corpuschristi-tahoe.org.

Our Lady of the Lake (Mission Church of As-sumption of the BVM), 8263 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. Sunday Mass in English 4 p.m., Sunday Mass in Spanish 6 p.m. � ursday bi-lingual Mass 8 a.m. Confessions Sunday 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. Holy Thursday 7:30 p.m. bilingual Mass followed by the transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose (over at 9 p.m.). Goody Friday Stations of the Cross with bilin-gual liturgy at 6 p.m. Easter Vigil Saturday with bilingual Paschal Fast at 8:15 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Truckee. Easter Sunday at noon in English and 1:30 p.m. in Span-ish. (530) 587-3595, assumptiontruckee.com.

Queen of the Snows, 1550 Squaw Valley Road, Squaw Valley. Sunday Mass at noon from July to Easter Sunday. Outstation Sunday Mass 9 a.m. at Marie Sluchak Community Park, Tahoma from July to Labor Day. Holy Thurs-day Mass of the Last Supper 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi in Tahoe City. Good Friday Solemn Passion Service 3 p.m. including Divine Mercy Chaplet and Ecumenical Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi. Easter Vigil Holy Saturday 8 p.m. at Corpus Christi. Easter Sun-day Mass at noon. Father Benedict DeLeon, Pastor. (530) 583-4409, corpuschristi-tahoe.org.

E A S T E R WORSHIP SERVICES

St. Francis of Assisi, 701 Mount Rose High-way/State Route 431, Incline Village. Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9 & 11 a.m., & at 5 p.m. in Spanish. Weekday Mass Tues.-Fri. at 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. and upon request. Holy Thursday at 5 p.m. Mass of the Last Supper followed by Perpetual Adoration from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday. Good Friday services at 9 a.m. & 3 p.m., Marian Stations of the Cross at noon, Stations of the Cross in Spanish at 6 p.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Mass at 7 a.m.; Masses at 9 & 11 a.m. in English and 5 p.m. in Spanish. Father Wil-liam Nadeau. (775) 831-0490, sftahoe.org.

CHRISTIANCalvary Chapel of Truckee, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee High School cafeteria. Sunday service 10 a.m. with Sunday school & childcare. Wednesday Bible Study, Calvary Kids Club & Youth Groups meet at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Com-munity Church, 11605 Deer� eld Drive. Pastor Brian Larson. (530) 587-1711, cctruckee.com.

Church on the Lake, 7000 Latone Ave., Tahoe Vista, at North Tahoe Hebrew Congrega-tion building. Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastors Ken Kasterko & Jimetta Mayne. (530) 580-8292, tahoechurchonthelake.org.

Cornerstone Community Church (formerly LifePoint Church), 300 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Brett Franklin. (775) 831-6626, cornerstonecommunity.net.

New Life Foursquare Church, 918 North-wood Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday service 10 a.m. (nursery & Sunday School provided). Pastors John R. and Ruby E. Cole. (775) 831-5030, [email protected].

Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva, 918 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village. Servicio Domingo al mediodia (12). Pastors John R. y Ruby E. Cole. (775) 831-5030, [email protected].

Sierra Bible Church, 11460 Brockway Road, Truckee. Sunday service at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., & 6 p.m. Junior High & Senior High Youth on Wednesdays at 5:30 & 7:15 p.m., respec-tively. Pastor Wayne Hoag. (530) 587-6025, sbctruckee.com.

Squaw Valley Chapel, 444 Squaw Peak Road (behind Tram). Sunday Services at 10 a.m. A� -liated with United Church of Christ in partner-ship with Disciples of Christ. Historic chapel built for 1960 Winter Olympics. Easter morning 8 a.m. service at High Camp Squaw Valley. Ride the Tram 7:30 to 8 a.m. free of charge. 10 a.m. service at church, also. � e Rev. Art Domingue. (408) 781-6447, squawvalleychapel.org.

Tahoe Faith Fellowship, at Tahoe City Com-munity Center, Fairway Drive. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Home fellowship & other services during the week. Pastors Bill & Betty Ransom. (530) 583-3977, tahoefaithfellowship.org.

Tahoe Forest Church, 10315 Hirschdale Road, Truckee. Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday service 10 a.m. High School Youth Group Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Junior High Youth Group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Easter Weekend services: Good Friday at 7 p.m., Sunday services 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor Mike Sampson. (530) 587-7725, tahoeforestchurch.org.

Truckee Christian Center, 11556 Brockway Road, Truckee. Worship & Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastors Jerry & Lynda Burks. (530) 587-4638, truckeechristiancenter.org.

Truckee North Tahoe Church of Christ, 11662 Hope Court o� Brockway, Truckee, inside Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church. Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (530) 563-6744.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science Society, 11350 Donner Pass Road, next to Ace Mountain Hardware, Truck-ee. Sunday services & Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Childcare provided at all services. Reading room open after services. (530) 587-6352, christiansciencetruckee.com.

EPISCOPAL

St. Nicholas, 855 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. (services are pet frien-dly; well-behaved pets only) with co� ee hour after. Worship in historic Chapel of the Trans-� guration June to August. Contemplative Prayer Wednesday at 9 a.m. � e Rev. Dr. Jenni Liem is Vicar. (530) 583-4713, stnicksepiscopal.org.

St. Patrick’s, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Vil-lage. Sunday services are 8 & 10 a.m. Sunday forum 9 a.m. Godly Play for preschoolers and grade-school kids Sunday at 10 a.m. A Course of Miracles on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Healing service, a 12-step Eucharist, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Interfaith Prayer & Quieting Wednesday at 5 p.m. Lectio Divina on � ursday at 12:15 p.m. Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m., Holy Eucha-rist with music, foot washing; Good Friday noon, Veneration of the Cross service at 7 p.m. St. Matthew Passion; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday 8 & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist with special choral music. � e Rev. Eric Heidecker is Priest in Charge. (775) 831-1418, tahoeepiscopal.org.

JEHOVAH WITNESSES Kingdom Hall, 3005 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Sunday at 1 p.m. in English Bible Dis-course & Watch Tower, and 10 a.m. in Span-ish Bible Discourse & Watch Tower. Tuesday Bible Study & Service Meeting 7 p.m. in English. Wednesday Spanish Bible Study & Service Meeting 7 p.m. (530) 581-0122.

Kingdom Hall, 10155 Smith St., Truckee. Bible study, school & service meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Talk & Watch Tower Sunday at 10 a.m. (530) 214-8033.

JEWISH

North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, 7000 Latone Ave. (o� National Ave.), Tahoe Vista. Shabbat Services every Friday at 7 p.m. High Holidays schedule & activities throughout the year avail-able on the Web site. Guests welcome. Rabbi Beth Beyer. (530) 546-0895, tahoetemple.org

LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Highway 267 at Kingswood Way, Kings Beach. Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Bishop Kenneth Craig. (530) 546-3065.

LUTHERAN Christ the King, 3125 N. Lake Blvd., Dollar Hill, Tahoe City. Sunday worship & Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Bible study weekly. Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on March 27 at Commons

Beach in Tahoe City. Service at church at 9 a.m. followed by brunch. Pastor Chip Larson. (530) 583-1222, ctktahoe.net.

Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, at 11662 Hope Court near the intersection of Brockway Road and Highway 267. Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. Maundy Thurs-day service at 7 p.m. Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at Church of the Mountains, 10069 Church St. Easter Sunday worship at 9 a.m. Rev. Scott Trevitchick, lead pastor, and Rev. Joanie Tank-ersley, associate pastor. (530) 582-4243, tlpc.org.

METHODISTChurch of the Mountains, 10079 Church Street, Truckee. Sunday service at 9 a.m. Sunday school & infant care o� ered. Women’s Bible Study Monday at 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study � ursday at 6:30 a.m. Contemplative Prayer on Tuesday & Wednesday 8 a.m. Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Pastors Donna Farrell & Allison Mattocks. (530) 587-4407, churchofthemountains.com.

Kings Beach United Methodist, 8425 Dolly Varden at Bear. Sunday family worship & chil-dren’s Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Pastor Sandy Barnstead. (530) 546-2290, kbumc.org.

NONDENOMINATIONAL Tahoe Resort Ministries, weekly Sunday services at 2 p.m. at local ski resorts until March 27 Eas-ter Sunday. Services are 15 to 20 minutes. Ser-vices at Squaw Valley, top of Big Blue Express. Alpine Meadows, top of Roundhouse. North-star, top of Vista Express. Homewood Moun-tain Resort, top of Madden. Diamond Peak, top of Lakeview Quad. Mt. Rose, top of Lakeview. Sierra-at-Tahoe, top of Easy Rider Express. Dress warmly. An Easter sunrise service will be held at Commons Beach in Tahoe City at 6:30 a.m. on March 27. This service is outdoors. Warm, casual clothing is recommended. Debbie Wohler. (530) 448-9359, tahoeministries.com.

PRESBYTERIAN

Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, at 11662 Hope Court near the intersection of Brockway Road and Highway 267. Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. Maundy Thurs-day service at 7 p.m. Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at Church of the Mountains, 10069 Church St. Easter Sunday worship at 9 a.m. Rev. Scott Trevitchick, lead pastor, and Rev. Joanie Tank-ersley, associate pastor. (530) 582-4243, tlpc.org.

The Village Church, Mt. Rose Highway, 736 Mc-Courry Blvd., Incline Village. Sunday services at 8 (traditional) & 10 a.m. (blended), Youth Sun-day school & childcare at 10 a.m. service. Youth ministry on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Pastor Je� Ogden. (775) 831-0784, thevillagechurchnv.org.

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee, 700 N. Lake Blvd., at Tahoe City Marina. Sunday Celebration & Youth Church at 10 a.m. Child-care provided. Meditation centering service at 9:25 a.m. Rev. Liz Luoma. (530) 581-5117, tahoecsl.org.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church, 11662 Hope Court o� Brockway, Truckee. Bible Study Saturdays at 10 a.m. with services at 11:05 a.m. followed by lunch. (530) 587-5067 or truckee22.adventistchurchconnect.org.

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Stella at the Cedar House Sport Hotel offers themed dinner parties. | Jeff Freeman

The oyster hors d’oeuvre. | Nicole Cheslock

Enjoy intimate dining at the Stella Pop Up Dinners | Jeff Freeman

S O M ES H A R I N G

SKILL SETSSlow Food Lake Tahoe Skillshare Series presents Homebrewing with Alibi Ale Works on April 2. Participants can learn to make beer at home from noon to 4 p.m. at Alibi Ale Works in Incline Village. The class fee is $20.

On May 29 is Backyard Chicken Raising from 10 a.m. to noon at the Truckee River Sanctuary. This workshop will cover basic coop design, feeding and handling, and se-lection of cold hardy breeds. The class fee is $15. Preregister for each workshop. | slowfoodlaketahoe.com

brighten spirits with hot mulled wine, chicken broth with gnocchi dumpling and Calvados braised beef cheek plus an unforgettable dark chocolate Pavlova with pomegranate sauce, caramel marsh-mallow and shortbread.

UPCOMING EVENTSWalking into Stella for the dinners

o� ered on March 25 and 26 will be like stepping into Italy. In the spirit of an Italian Easter meal, begin with Arancini mozzarella stu� ed fried risotto and Pizzagaina tartlets with prosciutto, capicola and pepperoni, among other morsels. � e � rst course is Sarde alla Becca� co, a fried sardine stu� ed with pancetta, brown butter pesto and sweet peppers followed by hand rolled linguini with sea urchin beurre monte, osetra caviar, chive and grana padano. Next enjoy Agnello Da Latte Arrosto, roasted lamb shoulder, fennel pollen, asparagus and patate al forno. Top o� the evening with Stella’s take on Spumoni Cannoli.

On April 1 and 2, All � ings Wood Fired will be featured. When daytime tempera-tures translate to frolicking in the nearby lakes and hiking from morning until dusk, the Summer Supper Club will satiate appe-tites on Wednesday and � ursday evenings.

Expect a similar format to the Pop Ups – a welcome aperitif, good conversation in a friendly beautiful place and memorable tast-ing menu topped o� with exquisite sweets. Detailed menu and prices are available on-line. (See Events in each issue of Tahoe Weekly for upcoming Pop Up Dinners.)

Pop Up Dinners and other culinary events are held at Stella at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee | (530) 582-5655 or cedarhousesporthotel.com

ithin a minute of stepping through Stella’s doors, I’m sipping a pome-granate prosecco aperitif and catching up with a friend. Seeing the already-present guests mingling in the intimate space fea-turing an open kitchen and taking in the décor, I know that this dinner, whimsically titled Go Fish, o� ers much more than a delicious night out.

Conceived by owner Patty Baird, Stella Pop Up Dinners are themed dinner parties at the famed eatery located steps from the Cedar House Sport Hotel’s entrance. Baird and her husband own and run the property, a feast for the eyes and spirit.

“Many of our best dining experiences take place at home; they tend to be a� airs where the entire menu is delectable, one course � ows into the next just like good conversation,” says Baird. “Pop Ups o� er an opportunity to connect with one another over delicious dishes without all of the work and clean up.”

� e � rst course, Hamachi Tiradito, is both beautiful and enchanting with hints of cilantro and lime and an unexpected smooth popcorn puree. Next up, a delicious wood-� red duo with baby squid and mussels. � e main course is a Bouillabaisse featuring a tender Langoustine, Branzino, scallop and spot prawns. I’m relieved that my taste buds had been pleased but my stomach, not over stu� ed. � e light Tres Leches cake is a wonderful way to top o� the evening. Old friends chat over delectable bites and ac-quaintances become friends over the meal.

Expect additional treats peppered throughout the meal. One of my favorites during Go Fish is the simple, small glass cup of Genmaicha. � e subtle, smoother, house-toasted brown rice is both comfort-ing and calming.

“For the adventurous diner, Stella Pop Ups o� er exquisite experiences to enjoy with other diners,” adds Baird. High-lights of the 2015-16 winter series have included the Après Ski Pop Up Dinners that were designed to warm the belly and

Once a standard restaurant, the venue has been delighting residents and visi-tors with out-of-the-ordinary events that combine exceptional people, surround-ings and preparations for truly special dining experiences.

Stella’s approachable and friendly culi-nary team comprised of Ben Knox, Lupe Solis and Alex Downing are behind the spectacular o� erings. Pop Ups include one menu, one seating and interesting informa-tion about each of the courses. Diners are encouraged to ask questions and connect with the chefs and servers. � e kitchen is not o� limits.

While catching up with Jocelyn Mad-dox, who arrived with wine from her family’s Lone Bu� alo vineyard, I sample and savor the hors d’oeuvres, enjoying each one more than the previous: oysters, sliced Hawaiian Ahi with a touch of black lava salt followed by a tasty lump crab toast with crème fraîche and � ne herbs and crunchy deep-fried baby octopus.

Get into the spirit Olympic Valley

PlumpJack Cafe will host a brewmaster’s dinner on March 31 featuring � e Brewing Lair. � e dinner seating will begin at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Additionally, a new Chef ’s Four-Course Tasting Menu that can be paired with wine for an additional fee has been added and is available in the dining room every night. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Read your book and eat it, tooIncline Village, Nev.

� e 2016 Edible Book Festival on April 1 is a culinary celebration of the book. Participants base their food creations on a book using a literal or tongue-in-cheek theme. Prizes will be awarded for adults and youths for Most Creative and Best Tasting based on public voting. All are welcome to taste the entries from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Incline Village library meeting room. Participants must register by March 31. | (775) 832-4130

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ALPINE MEADOWSCREST CAFÉ Gourmet Deli 150 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530) 581-3037 B L D

RIVER RANCH Variety Grill Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264 L D RA

CARNELIAN BAYC.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL Pizza/Grill 5075 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4738 L D

GAR WOODS California Grill 5000 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3366 BR L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE Homestyle Café 5245 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3205 B L

WATERMAN’S LANDING Café/Eclectic 5166 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3590 B L

CRYSTAL BAYBILTY’S BREW & Q BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 833-6748 D

BISTRO ELISE Italian Bistro Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE 24-Hour Café The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660 B L D

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort (775) 832-4000 B BR L D

MELLOW FELLOW Gastro Pub 9980 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 553-1333 L D

SOULE DOMAIN Variety 9983 Cove St. (530) 546-7529 D RA

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 D RA

DONNER SUMMITTHE DINING ROOM (winter) French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer) American 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001 BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR American 22002 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 426-3904 B L D

INCLINE VILLAGEALIBI ALE WORKS Brewery 204 East Enterprise (775) 298-7001

AUSTIN’S American 120 Country Club Drive (775) 832-7778 L D RA

AZZARA’S Italian 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-0346 D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA Pizza 760 Mays Blvd. (775) 831-2700 L D

BATCH CUPCAKERY Bakery 901 Tahoe Blvd., #2 (775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE Variety 341 Ski Way (775) 833-0606 D RA

BIG FOOT DELI Deli 770 Mays Blvd. (775) 832-5655 B L

BITE Tapas 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-1000 BR L D RA

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178 L

CHINA WOK Chinese 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 833-3663 L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904 (775) 750-4875 B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO American 868 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 833-1030 L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON Sports Bar Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 L D

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65 (775) 831-3933 B L D

FREDRICK’S Fusion 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-3007 D RA

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE Barbecue 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4487 L D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA Mexican 931 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8300 L D RA

I.V. COFFEE LAB Cafe 907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A (775) 298-2402

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS Beer Tasting Bar 120 Country Club Dr., #25 (775) 831-9292

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849 (775) 831-8317 L D

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer) American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600 (775) 833-3900 BR D

KOI SUSHI Sushi 874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26 (775) 298-2091 L D

LA FONDUE Fondue 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-6104 D RA

LE BISTRO French 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-0800 D RA

LONE EAGLE GRILLE Fine American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 BR L D RA

LUPITAS Mexican 754 Mays Blvd. (775) 833-4141 L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA Pizza/Pasta 884 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4999 L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli 120 Country Club Dr., #28 (775) 298-2636 L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON Grill 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-2022 L D

ROOKIES Sports Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9008 L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL Grill At Sand Harbor State Park L D

SIERRA CAFÉ Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI Deli 919 Incline Way (775) 832-2253 B L D

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM Ice Cream 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8181

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE Mexican 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-2832 L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS Gourmet Deli Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B L D

THAI RECIPE Thai 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4777 L D

TO GO FORK Deli/Juice Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B (775) 833-3463 D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA Pizza/Pasta 120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200 D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ Café 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd. (775) 298-2502 B L

VILLAGE PUB American 848 Tanger St. (775) 832-7212 L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ Variety 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8072 B BR L RA

KINGS BEACHANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265 L D

APIZZA BELLA Pizza 8160 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2301 L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2431 B L

CALIENTE Southwestern 8791 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-1000 D RA

CHAR PIT Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3171 L D

THE GRID Bar & Grill 8545 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-0300 L D

HIRO SUSHI Sushi/Japanese 8159 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4476 D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE Variety Grill 8338 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3315 L D

JAVA HUT Café 8268 North Lake Blvd. (530) 556-0602 B L

KINGS CAFE Cafe/Ice Cream 8421 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3663 B L

LANZA’S Italian 7739 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2434 D

LA MEXICANA Mexican 8515 Brook Ave. (530) 546-0310 B L D

LAS PANCHITAS Mexican 8345 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4539 L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7109 B L

SPINDLESHANKS American 400 Brassie Ave. (530) 546-2191 B L D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza 8290 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2218 L D

SWEET TAHOE TIME Ice Cream 8636 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-9998

TACOS JALISCO Mexican 8717 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3256 L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET Deli 8487 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-8344 B L D

NORTHSTAREARTHLY DELIGHTS Gourmet Deli The Village at Northstar (530) 587-7793 B L D

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar (530) 581-0600 B L D

MANZANITA Calif/French Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (530) 562-3000 L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer) American At Northstar Golf Course (530) 562-3460 B BR L

MIKUNI Japanese The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2188 L D

PETRA Wine Bar/Tapas The Village at Northstar (530) 562-0600 BR L D

RUBICON PIZZA Pizza The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2199 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1125 L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter) American Grill The Village at Northstar (530) 562-3200 L D

TC’S PUB (winter) American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2250 L D

OLYMPIC VALLEYALEXANDER’S (winter) Eclectic High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

AULD DUBLINER Irish Fare The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6041 L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter) Casual High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

BAR ONE (winter) Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House (530) 452-8750 D

CASCADES Casual Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B

CORNICE CANTINA Mexican The Village at Squaw (530) 452-4362 L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085 B L

DORINDA’S Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw (530) 581-0600 L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA Gourmet Pizza The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6150 L D

GRAHAM’S European 1650 Squaw Valley Rd. (530) 581-0454 D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

KT BASE BAR American Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter) Bar & Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505 L D

MAMASAKE Sushi/Japanese The Village at Squaw (530) 584-0110 L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6161 L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter) Casual Italian Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 L

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

PLUMPJACK CAFE Mediterranean Near the Cable Car (530) 583-1576 L D RA

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 583-6985 L

ROCKER@SQUAW American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6080 L D

SANDY’S PUB Sports Bar Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ Café/Deli High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 B L

SIX PEAKS GRILLE Fine American Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SOUPA Gourmet Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6190 L D

SWEET POTATOES Deli Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THE TERRACE (winter) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L D

22 BISTRO New American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6170 L D

UNCORKED Wine Bar The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963 B L D

KEY B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

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TAHOE CITYBACCHI’S INN Italian 2905 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 583-3324 D RA

BLUE AGAVE Mexican 425 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8113 L D

BRIDGETENDER American 65 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3342 B L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW Mexican 255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18 (530) 583-3057 L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter) Grill Granlibakken Resort (530) 583-4242 D

CHRISTY HILL California 115 Grove St. (530) 583-8551 D RA

COFFEE CONNEXION Coffee/Café 950 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-6023 B L

DAM CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0278 B L

DOCKSIDE 700 Bar & Grill At Tahoe City Marina Mall (530) 581-0303 L D

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-2880 L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ American 599 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3355 B L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ Café at Tahoe Cross Country (530) 583-5475 L

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA Pizza 205 River Rd. (530) 583-3770 L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0000 L D

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) At Tahoe City Golf Course (530) 583-1516 B L D

HACIENDA DEL LAGO Mexican In Boatworks Mall (530) 581-3700 D FB

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE Grill 780 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0188 BR L D RA

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE BBQ 120 Grove St. (530) 583-4227 B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE Continental 760 River Rd. (530) 583-3102 D RA

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffl es 521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885 B L

RIVER GRILL California Bistro 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2644 D RA

ROSIE’S CAFÉ Variety 571 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8504 B L D

SIPS Beer Tasting Bar 599 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-3311

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food 505 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3663 L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY Bakery 2923 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 363-3076 B L

SYD’S BAGELRY American Café 550 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-2666 B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare 475 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-4677 L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall (530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI Sushi 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2004 L D

TAHOE HOUSE Bakery/Deli 625 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1377 B L

THAI KITCHEN Thai 255 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1784 L D

UNCORKED Wine Bar 475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

WOLFDALE’S California 640 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-5700 D RA

ZA’S American 395 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-9292 L D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE Italian 521 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0100 L D

TAHOE VISTABOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4819 B L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer) Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

GLOBAL CAFE Cafe 7019 North Lake Blvd. (530) 553-1717 B L

JIFFY’S PIZZA Pizza 6883 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3244 L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4800 D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4281 D

TRUCKEE1882 BAR & GRILL Barbecue 10009 East River St. (530) 550-9222 L D

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ Organic Café Tahoe Donner Cross Country (530) 587-9484 B L

BAR OF AMERICA Mediterranean 10042 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-2626 BR L D RA

BEST PIES PIZZERIA N.Y. Italian 10068 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1111 L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE Rotisserre 11355 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 582-5652 L D

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL Comfort food 10015 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-7777 L D

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE Wine Bar 10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3 (530) 582-0429

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL American 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 582-9800 L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-0599 L D

BURGER ME! Gourmet Burger 10418 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8852 L D

CAKE TAHOE Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA Mexican 10004 Bridge St. (530) 587-2161 L D

COFFEE AND American 10106 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3123 B L

COFFEEBAR Café 10120 Jiboom St. (530) 587-2000 B L

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY Bakery/Eatery 12047 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1554 B L

COTTONWOOD American 10142 Rue Hilltop (530) 587-5711 D RA

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE American 10685 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 587-0886 B L D

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ Deli & Juice Bar Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426 L

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café 10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S Mexican 10130 West River St. (530) 550-9900 L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN American 13720 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4040 B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105 (530) 582-9755 L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO Mexican 10186 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3557 L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. Upscale Pub 11197 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-BEER B L D

FRONT STREET STATION Pizza 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 583-3770 L D

FULL BELLY DELI Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail Rd. (530) 550-9516 B L

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE Mexican 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4847 L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS Comfort Food 10144 West River St. (530) 550-7450 B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER American 12850 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 587-9455 BR D RA

MAKI ALI Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1144 D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO World Flavors 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6274 BR L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN Mexican/Italian 15628 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1425 L D

MARTY’S CAFE Cafe 10115 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8208 B L

MELLOW FELLOW Gastropub 10192 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-8927 L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP Juice Bar 10825 Pioneer Trail, #100 (775) 745-1807 B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS California 10007 Bridge St. (530) 587-8688 L D RA

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK Seafood 10087 West River St. (530) 582-5000 L D

PIANETA Italian 10096 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4694 D RA

PIZZA BAR Pizza 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8056 L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL Pizza 11509 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 582-9669 D

PIZZA SHACK Pizza 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3456 L D

THE POUR HOUSE Wine Bar 10075 Jibboom St. (530) 550-9664

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer) N. California At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801 B L D

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257 B L

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN BBQ 12036 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4535 L D

SPICE Indian 11421 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 550-9664 L D

SQUEEZE IN American 10060 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-9184 B L

SUMMIT SWIRL Frozen Yogurt 11325 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 414-4080

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6556

TACO STATION Mexican 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8226 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1131 L D

THAI DELICACY Thai 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 550-1269 L D

THAI NAKORN Thai 10770 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-0503 L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220 L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY Bakery/Sandwiches 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6554 B L

TROKAY CAFE New American 10046 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1040 B L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY Bagels 11448 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 582-1852 B L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY Winery 10151 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-4626 L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL New American 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3766 D

TUFF BEANS Café 1005 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-5191 B

UNCORKED TRUCKEE Wine Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA Pizza 11329 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 587-7171 L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American 10080 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7574 B L

WILD CHERRIES Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-5602 B L D

WONG’S GARDEN Chinese 11430 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 587-1831 L D

ZANO’S Italian 11401 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7411 L D

WEST SHORECHAMBER’S LANDING (summer) Calif. Café 6400 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-9190 L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ American 1785 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0871 B L

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ BBQ Homewood Mtn. Resort (530) 525-2992 L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE Deli/Café 5300 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-6297 B L

PDQ DELI Deli 6890 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-7411 L D

SPOON New American 1785 West Lake Blvd. #5 (530) 581-5400 L D

SUNNYSIDE Variety Grill 1850 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7200 L D RA

SWISS LAKEWOOD European 5055 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5211 D RA

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer) Grill Meeks Bay Resort (530) 525-6946 L

WEST SHORE New American 5160 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5200 L D

WEST SHORE MARKET Deli 1780 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7626 L D

WEST SHORE PIZZA Pizza 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-4771 D

WHERE WE MET Café/Gelato 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-1731

FOOD TRUCKSELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook (530) 414-4836 L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS Crepes hotandhealthyfoods.com B L D

MTN ROOTS Eclectic Alpine Meadows base area B L

MTN ROOTS Eclectic The Village at Squaw B L

PHO REAL Modern Vietnamese Facebook (518) 637-4996

RED TRUCK Eclectic Facebook (530) 587-1394 L D

SOUPER WAGON Soup & Sanwiches Facebook (775) 240-9998 L D

SUPER SWIRL Ice Cream Facebook (775) 313-8689 L D

“Ports are fortifi ed wines,

meaning that neutral brandy

is added before fermentation

is complete leaving some

sweetness and indeed

fortifying the wine.”

I N D U L G E I N P O R T W I N EBY LOU PHILLIPS

Taylor’s Vineyards in the Douro | Courtesy Taylor’s Port

Magnum Force Vintage Port Style

Vintage Ports can improve for several decades, which make them great candidates for anniversary-year or birth-year gifts, and are also famous as the wine world’s gift to chocolate.

So whether you are a Porto� le or Port-curious, treat yourself to a glass next time you’re out to dinner or grab a bottle and share with friends.

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collec-tions. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or [email protected]. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

hen the weather is chilly, be it a deep winter freeze or a cool mountain evening any time of year, there are few pleasures more satisfying and comforting than a glass of Port Wine.

Port comes from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. At the eastern end are the vineyards, at the west on the Atlantic Coast lie the cities of Oporto and Vila Nova de Gaia where the wines are aged and stored.

Ports are forti� ed wines, meaning that neutral brandy is added before fermentation is complete leaving some sweetness and indeed fortifying the wine. � ese sturdy elixirs became popular at a time when non-forti� ed wines su� ered greatly on their shipping voyages.

Tawny Port is made from black grapes, but gains its tawny color and � avor complexity from extensive oxidative aging. � ese typically develop attractive nutty aromas and � avors and are labeled by age. � e age is a target number that roughly re� ects the average age of the wines blended. Uncorked: Smith Woodhouse 10-Year-Old Tawny, $40.

� e ne plus ultra of Ports are the Vintage versions. Made only in the � nest years and aged in barrels, they are bottled un� ltered. De� nitely not meant to be consumed young, and they should be decanted before serving to open up the wine and avoid sediment. Vintage Ports do have varying levels of sweetness but their greatness comes from the combination of fruit, acid, earth, minerality and smokiness that get more complex and delicious as they age. Uncorked: 2001 Quinta de Vesuvio, $75.

Red or Tawny Ports are the most popular types, and the main grapes used are Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, the same as Tempranillo, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Cao and Tinta Barroca.

� ere are several di� erent Port categor-ies, but let’s stick with the most common. I’m including some recommendations from our local wine bars Uncorked.

Ruby Port is the least expensive, being made from basic quality grapes in a simple fruity style.

Late Bottled Vintage Port is a level up made from better fruit coming from a single vintage, although the vintage isn’t necessarily an exceptional one. � ese undergo more extensive aging in barrel, are then typically � ltered and ready for consumption on release. Uncorked: 2008 Quinta do Noval, $30.

SLOW-ROASTED PRIME RIB BABY BACK RIBS STEAKS

SEAFOOD PASTA GOURMET HAMBURGERS 12 FT. LONG SALAD BAR KIDS’ MENU FULL BAR

OPEN DAILY 11am to 10pm (530)546-33158338 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach, CA

www.jasonsbeachsidegrille.com

Full bar, live music, specials, family friendly

atmosphere, affordable pricing

Open 5-9pm, Friday & Saturdays.

cedarhousepub.com 530.583.4242

Cedar House Pub

Cozy Fireside Dining

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D I N I N G G U I D EKINGS BEACH

Jason’s | AmericanJason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | ItalianTraditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will fi nd a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas |MexicanServing fi ne Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a fl our tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colo-rado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Vintage SteakhouseSince 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo |MexicanThis is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambi-ence to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian CucinaOne of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpac-cio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

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Truckee River Winery offers Sunday Wine Down event on March 27 from noon to 7 p.m., a Chocolate & Wine Pairing that will celebrate Easter. The winery will offer its favorite Spring wines and Dorinda’s will showcase handcrafted, local chocolates. The cost is $30 per person. | truckeeriverwinery.com

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Stellar dinners pop up at StellaTruckee

Stella at � e Cedar House Sport Hotel o� ers its pop-up winter dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. � ere is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen sta� , join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. Italian Easter Pop Up is March 25 and 26. All � ings Wood Fired Pop Up is April 1 and 2. See the feature “Culinary enchantment at Stella” in this edition. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Have fun for a good causeReno, Nev.

Experience live music by Mojo Green and wine, beer and spirits for a good cause at the third annual Corks & Kegs wine and craft beer-tasting fundraiser for � e Nevada Health Care Association’s Perry Foundation on April 9 at 5 p.m. at the Sparks Nugget Casino Resort. Proceeds will help support the commitment to improving the quality of care in Nevada’s nursing homes and post-acute care facilities by providing continued education for health care professionals. Tickets for Corks & Kegs are available online at the Nugget Casino Resort Web site or at any Whispering Vine location in northern Nevada for $45 through April 8. � e ticket price will increase to $55 on the day of the event. | nuggetresort.com

A ready-made tourSierra Foothills

Barbara Keck’s newly released book, “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills: Risk-Takers & Rule-Breakers,” provides an a� ectionate, yet thorough, look at the region. Why-we-did-it stories of 21 wine-makers explores the risks and rewards of

starting and growing a wine business in the decomposed granitic soil of the Sierra Nevada. Grape vines grown at elevations ranging from 800 to 3,000 feet wage a struggle with the elements that results in rich and elegant wines.

Keck and photographer Johan Martin drove 3,400 miles to visit the 10 foothills counties and gather compelling stories and hundreds of images. � e 176-page book contains stories, plus recipes that winemaker families and friends created to pair with landmark wines. An up-to-date directory of all 280 wineries is organized to make wine touring easy.

� e book was produced by the custom publishing division of Range of Light Media Group, which is the parent company for Tahoe Weekly, Tahoe Summer and Tahoe Powder magazines.

� e book can be purchased at wineriesof-thesierrafoothills.com or at many tasting rooms in the Sierra Foothills or locally at the Tahoe House. For more information, contact author Barbara Keck at (650) 222-4342 or [email protected]. | wineriesofthesierrafoothills.com

Music and palette pairingReno, Nev.

Whitney Peak Hotel is partnering with Artown to showcase Reno as a trailblazer in urban-style entertainment and dining by launching a monthly live-music series at the hotel’s innovative Heritage Restaurant. Reservations are encouraged, but not re-quired. Seating is on a � rst-come, � rst-served basis. Patrons can purchase food from a specially designed pintxos or order a la carte o� of Heritage’s dinner and bar menus.

On April 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the eight-member Dustbowl Revival, an American roots orchestra, will play bluegrass, swing and Southern soul. On May 13, Leftover Cuties will perform from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from their debut album, “Places to Go.” | heritagewph.com


BY CHEF DAVID “SMITTY” SMITH

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RECIPEFrom the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

2 peaches 1 small jar currant jelly1 lemon (zest the peel into a bowl) ¼ C sugar1 C sugar 2 t corn starch1½ C water 2 T cold water1 t vanilla 4 scoops vanilla ice cream4 mint leaves Whipped cream (optional)1 12 oz. bag frozen raspberries

Place the peaches in boiling water for about 20 seconds and then immediately into ice water. Remove the skin with a paring knife and cut in half removing the pit.

Combine the water, sugar, vanilla and juice of half the lemon, and bring to a boil. Poach the peach halves about 5 minutes or until tender and let cool on a plate. Combine raspberries, jelly, ¼ t lemon zest, 1/8 t lemon juice and half the sugar, and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 2 minutes adding sugar to taste.

Combine the cold water and corn starch and add stirring until sauce is thickened. Let cool. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a bowl. Top with peach half. Pour some Melba sauce over it, add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with the mint leave.

and went to another store. Walking in, I saw a friend checking out and immediately asked if he could see me. He assured me he could and I walked into the produce section and instantaneously got hit from both the front and side with cart in the middle of a completely straight aisle. I ran back and asked him again, and he said he was positive he could see me.

Anyway, the other day I was again in produce and was walking by the fruits when a woman I had never seen before asked me out of the blue what she could make for dessert. I thought that kind of weird to ask a stranger, but she then said she recognized me from that itty bitty picture in the magazine. I was so impressed; I see myself in the mirror every morning and wouldn’t recognize me, and I suggested Peach Melba, since she was looking at fruit.

I told her the basic ingredients and got her number and told her I would have to call her after I checked my recipe. I called when I got home and found a message on my machine two days later to say “� anks.”

Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingre-dients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at [email protected] or (530) 412-3598.

ave you ever had a weird experience in the grocery store before? Sure, I think probably everyone has at some point or other. One of my all-time favorites, as frustrating as it may be, is when I’m in my invisible mode. � at’s right, I have the ability to make myself invisible.

� e only problem is that I have no idea where the secret button is or what the words I need to speak are? Maybe it has something to do with the electromagnetic � eld that must surround me. Anyone who knows me knows how much trouble I have with my cell phones and computers and I’m convinced it is due to some � eld that surrounds just me. Maybe I’m just getting lucky and picking the grocery cart that’s unseen through the user’s eye, creates that invisible bubble. Oh man, maybe I’m the boy in the bubble, but I’m a man?

� ere was one day I was looking for some particular things for a dinner and I must have been walked into or run into with a cart at least eight times, and I mean full on crash-test-dummy types of crashed into. I couldn’t � nd what I was looking for

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