The concert series begins on August 1st at 7:00 pm and continues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through August 17th. The Lake Tahoe Summerfest Orchestra features world renowned musicians from the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by Maestro Joel Revzen, an award-winning conductor. Friday and Saturday Continue Reading
Archives for July 2014
Low Water Levels Affect Lake Tahoe Area Businesses
Three consecutive mild, dry winters have resulted in lower than normal water levels in Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River. As of July 22nd, the lake level was a 6,223.98 feet above sea level. The natural rim is 6,223 feet. The water level in the Truckee River was 3.58 feet on July 21st. In order to release additional water from Lake Tahoe, the water level downstream at Floriston must be below 500 Continue Reading
Economic Development Projects Approved in the Town of Truckee
The Truckee Town Council has approved several applications through its Economic Development Fund and Economic Development Support Program. The Economic Development Fund has $2.4 million available for construction of public infrastructure, and the Economic Development Support Program has $235,000 available for special events and marketing activities. According to Alex Terrazas, Assistant Town Continue Reading
Swan Lake at Sand Harbor State Park, North Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival hosts the Monday Night Showcase featuring the Sierra Nevada Ballet. The performance takes place at 7:30 pm, Monday, July 28th, at Sand Harbor State Park. Swan Lake is one of the earliest and most famous ballets. This coming-of-age story is filled with bravery, devotion, seduction, sorcery and drama. Prince Sigfried is profoundly changed when he meets Odette, a Continue Reading
Mark Your Calendars for the 33rd Annual Donner Lake Triathlon in Truckee, California
The 33rd Annual Donner Lake Triathlon is coming to Truckee on July 26th and 27th and features a challenging and beautiful course. The main venue is West End Beach on Donner Lake for the swim course, a scenic bike ride along scenic Highway 40, and a run along Donner Lake. The events include an Olympic Triathlon, a Half Distance Race, a Sprint Triathlon, and a triathlon for kids 4 to 15 years of Continue Reading
Full Moon Party at High Camp Squaw Valley
Celebrate the biggest full moon of the year at the Full Moon Party in Squaw Valley. The party begins at 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 9th at High Camp, 2000 ft. above the valley floor. This event features 6 DJs, a mountaintop laser show and a silent roller disco. Click on the Squaw Valley link for more details and the DJ lineup. Continue Reading
Wanderlust Comes To Squaw Valley
Beginning Thursday, July 17th, the Wanderlust festival brings to Squaw Valley yoga, music and nature. It features world-renowned yoga and wellness teachers, top musical acts and DJs. Start your morning with meditations. In the afternoon enjoy fun in the sun, sip cocktails by the pool, and dance under the stars. For more information, check out: Squaw Valley website. Wanderlust Squaw Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
Music and beer tasting are the activities of the day. More than 40 breweries are offering their brews for sampling and the festival features a fantastic selection of music. The Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest runs for two days, August 9th and 10th from 2:00-8:00 pm, and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. For the music schedule, click on the Squaw Valley website. Continue Reading
Concours D’Elegance Returns to the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
This year’s show is hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation and will take place at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood on August 8th and 9th. Obexer’s was the first wooden boat company on Lake Tahoe. The show features up to 70 classic wooden boats, some of which date back to the 20s and 30s. The Lake Tahoe Concours D’Elegance is one of the most prestigious showings of vintage water craft in the Continue Reading