festival of the trees
Barton's Festival of the Trees and Lights opens; Winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 10:46pm
The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.
The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:
Designer Tree Category
Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton
Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team
Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
LTUSD Trees:
Lake Tahoe's Festival of the Trees begins Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 6:13pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2015 (All day)
Lights, trees, action! Lake Tahoe community members and visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the seventh annual Festival of Trees and Lights.
The family-friendly festival runs from December 2 through December 6 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. This year, all proceeds will support prevention programs and trauma services for Barton Hospital’s Level III Trauma Center.
Whittell grad the creative force behind Festival of Trees artwork
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 7:10pm
Nicole Byer, a 2012 graduate of Whittell High School, is the artist behind the Barton Festival of the Trees posters and Gala invitations.
Currently a senior at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, Byer made contact with organizers of the Festival last year and offered her services for their artwork needs for this year's Festival of the Trees.
Over the summer she met with Kindle Craig and Sara Conrad of the Barton Foundation, the organizers of the annual holiday program.
Awards given to Festival of the Tree entries
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:18am
If you haven't made it to the annual Festival of the Trees yet, you have through Sunday to take in all of the holiday fun. Trees and wreaths line the convention center at Harrahs and people can try and win everyone on display with a high bid.
Designer Trees
Best of Show and Most Elegant:
Noir et Blanc, Designers: Katie Long, Thran's Flowers
Best Interpretation of Theme:
Moulin Rouge, Designers: The Merry Widows and The Gallant Widowers
Most "Outside the Box" or Creative:
Sew Wonderful, Designer: Caryn Hughes
Local School Trees
Designer Christmas Trees are the star of Barton event this week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:02am
We all have our own traditional touches we put on our Christmas Trees, from Grandma's special ornament to strung popcorn and cranberries. There is nothing ordinary or traditional about the trees on display at Harrah's Tahoe this week during Barton's Festival of Trees.
Tree designer Tara Dobyns, a 37-year South Lake Tahoe local, was selected to design two trees this year. When asked if she was an artist or decorator, Dobyns answered "no, I'm a landlord!"
Teddy Bear Hospital a big hit at Barton's Festival of the Trees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/05/2014 - 11:40pm
The anticipation from youngsters was contagious on Friday night during Barton's Festival of the Trees. Not only did they have hot chocolate and popcorn, but kids were making ornaments, writing letters to santa, watching the performers from Marcia Sarosik Dance and South Tahoe high, but the jolly guy himself was there, listening to all of the wish lists.
Teddy bears of all shapes, sizes and conditions were taken to the Teddy Bear Hospital where doctors and nurses from Barton Health examined, x-rayed and bandaged the bears who weren't feeling too well.
Ken Newbold of MontBleu wins People's Choice at Barton Cocktail Contest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/25/2014 - 9:12pm
More than 200 people enjoyed the unique cocktail creations served up at the 5th Annual Barton Foundation Signature Cocktail contest held at the Riva Grill on Wednesday evening.
The festive and lively evening featured nine bartenders who were challenged to create a drink that featured Tahoe Blue Vodka. Contestants included Stephen Camp (Heavenly), Gary Gramprie (LewMarNel’s), Ian Sievwright (MacDuff’s ), Alice Schmalenberger (Mc P’s Pub ), Ken Newbold (MontBleu), Josh Thompson (Nepheles ), Erick Martinez (Riva Grill), Mara Milich (Sonney’s BBQ ), and Rob Morse (The Boathouse).
Local mixologists complete in 5th Annual Signature Cocktail Contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 9:22pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2014 - 5:30pm
Local bartenders will be competing for top honors on September 24 at the popular Cocktail Contest put on by the Barton Foundation.
Attendees will be tasting a variety of creations while enjoying a raffle, music by Jesse Kalin and heavy appetizers, The annual event is at the Riva Grill from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All proceeds benefit community health and wellness.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door until sold out.
