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Movie screening and faculty discussion mark birthday of Malcolm X

Event Date: 
May 19, 2015 - 12:00pm

To help mark the late Malcolm X’s birthday, Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a screening of his most famous speech followed by a faculty panel discussion on Tuesday, May 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room inside the library building.

This is a free event, and the entire community is welcome and encouraged to participate.

Open House and Movie at South Lake Tahoe Wellness Center

Event Date: 
May 13, 2015 - 6:00pm

The public is welcome to an Open House and Movie at El Dorado County Mental Health’s South Lake Tahoe Wellness Center on Wednesday, May 13 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their office located at 1900 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.

Location

El Dorado County Mental Health Wellness Center
1900 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Countdown to Amgen: Local events embrace women's cycling

As South Lake Tahoe prepares to host Stages 1 & 2 of the AMGEN Tour of California Women's Race on May 8-9, people are working throughout the community, preparing for all of the events surrounding the world class cycling event.

There is a VIP reception and team presentation at Riva Grill on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Emmy-winning film "Chasing Ice" comes to LTCC this Friday

Event Date: 
April 17, 2015 - 6:30pm

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the film Chasing Ice. The Emmy-winning film will be shown on April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Duke Theater at Lake Tahoe Community College.

Location

1 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Free showing of documentary at Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
April 10, 2015 - 6:00pm

Students, parents, educators, and the entire South Shore community are invited to a free screening of the documentary film 'First Generation' at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre on Friday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The film tells the stories of four California high school students who are trying to break out of the cycle of poverty they’re in by pursuing a college education.

Community blood drive at Whittell High School March 19

Event Date: 
March 19, 2015 - 8:30am

March is Donor Appreciation Month so all blood donors will receive 500 extra Hero reward points for giving during the month. By donating blood just once in March earns people enough points to obtain a free movie ticket. There are also other rewards available.

United Blood Services will be at Whittell High School on Thursday, March 19 for the school's Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will be held in the school's new gym lcoated at 240 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
March 20, 2015 - 7:00pm

Our movie for March is titled "Eiger Solo" and it chronicles British climber Eric Jones'solo attempt of the Eiger in 1981.Following the route used in the first fateful attempt in 1938, this film follows Eric's climb as well as tells the story thorough reenactments of the first unsuccessful attempts of the North Face.

Limited seating so to reserve your seat call 541-1027.

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
United States

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
February 27, 2015 - 7:00pm

Join us for the movie 'Beyond the Edge"about the first successful ascent of Mt. Whitney by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay. Using actual footage and dramatic re-creations this film gives an in depth look at the hardships and realities of climbing the world's highest peak in the 1950s.

Come early and shop our winter sale. Save 20%- 50% on apparel, footwear, snowshoes, cross country skis, gloves, hats, socks, packs, tents, and more.

Reservations required. Please call 541-1027 to reserve your seat(s).

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
United States

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino opens in South Lake Tahoe

It was a huge project, remodeling an aging hotel and casino that hadn't seen glory days in decades. Many thought seven months wasn't going to be enough time to turn the old Horizon casino into a fresh and new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. All doubts were tossed aside Wednesday night as the epic rock and roll branded property opened up to large crowds, full bars and packed table games.

Shark Lake, a movie about Lake Tahoe, is filming along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Shark Lake is a feature film staring Dolph Lundgren about the shark infested waters of Lake Tahoe.

Many donations needed during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe blood drive

Event Date: 
January 20, 2015 - 12:00pm

January is a National Blood Donor Month and donations are needed in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Tahoe Douglas Fire is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 20 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the fire station located at 193 Elks Point Rd in Round Hill. Call (775) 588-3591 to make an appointment or stop by the station.

All presenting donors will receive 500 bonus Hero Rewards Points. Points can be redeemed for free movie tickets, t-shirts, pizza, ice cream, online gift certificates and more!

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
January 23, 2015 - 7:00pm

Lake of the Sky Outfitters kicks off the 2015 Movie Night season with the film "K2:Siren of the Himalayas". This remarkable and exciting movie explores the history and geography of K2 the second highest and most difficult to climb mountain on the planet. Located in the heart of the Karakoram mountain range it is one big, bad mountain. One out of every four who make it to the summit does not return home.

Free admission and free raffle.

Limited seating/ please RSVP to 541-1027.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters is located at 1023 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA .

Location

1023 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe
United States

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival returns to the South Shore

Event Date: 
December 13, 2014 - 6:30pm

Breathtaking video footage of adventure thrill seekers as they ski, bike, jump, climb and surf around the world will be featured at the 13th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Saturday, December 13.

MontBleu Resort & Spa is hosting the madcap on-screen adventure films and non-stop, on-stage party action. There is not just one movie on the screen, but a series of 10-12 minute clips from the industry's best videographers.

Jean "The Dancing Machine" Dahlinger celebrates her 100th birthday at Barton

The year was 1914. Charlie Chaplin appears in his first movie. Ford Motor Company announces an 8 hour work day and a wage for employees of $5/day. Woodrow Wilson is President and Babe Ruth makes his major league debut. November 12th of that year was when Jean Dahlinger of South Lake Tahoe was born.

Today, 100 years later, Jean celebrated her 100th birthday at the Barton Mountain Cafe with family, friends and community members. Known as "The Dancing Machine," Jean was serenaded by the South Tahoe High Jazz Band as they played "Happy Birthday" and "America the Beautiful."

Lake Tahoe November Concert Scene

Fabulous Lake Tahoe's concert report for November 2014.

http://fabulouslaketahoe.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-2014-in-tahoe-bassnectar.html

November 01 Drought Relief @ Cabo Wabo
The Blokes @ 968 Park Hotel
Live Music w/ Steve and Tom @ Gar Woods
November 02 DJ Chris English @ Cabo Wabo
November 03 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
November 04 The Connor Party @ Cabo Wabo
Open mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe

County meeting with vacation home owners to create "Good Neighbor Program"

It's 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in the middle of summer and you've just turned out the lights to go to bed. But, you're finding this an impossible task because of the blaring music coming from the vacation rental next door.

It's midnight on Friday night in January. You're catching the end of a good movie in front of the fire but are finding it hard to hear the TV in your own home. The loud talking and screaming from the young adults in the hottub next door is louder that it should be.

Heavenly Village businesses can now buy reduced parking validations for customers

The South Lake Tahoe City Council recently voted to offer reduced parking tickets to businesses in the Heavenly Village in order to get more of them on board with offering validation to their customers.

Businesses can now pay one dollar for an hour of validation. The movie theater pays $.35 per hour for their tickets. They previously offered free validation to movie goers for four hours of parking but that will now be reduced to three hours.

The city is looking for ways to advertise participating businesses on signage in the city owned garage.

We're All Alright: Cheap Trick says "Hello Tahoe" at MontBleu Resort on Nov. 21

Event Date: 
November 21, 2014 - 9:00pm

Rock ’n’ roll’s very own Dream Police, Cheap Trick, will crank up the volume and belt out the hits that made them famous at Lake Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Friday, Nov. 21.

September 2014 in Tahoe: The Verve Pipe, Air Supply

Sept. 1-4 Burning Man decompression w/ Bhudda Lounge & Bhudda Bass @ 968 park Hotel
September 01 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
DJ Lambchop / Daytxna @ Fat Cat Cafe
September 02 Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Sept. 3-7 Will Durst / David Gee @ Improv at Harvey's
September 03 Open Mic w/ Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Hypha, Professor Stone, DJ So freaky, IJV @ The Grid
Sept. 4-6 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
September 04 Kylan Johnson @ Cottonwood Bar & Grill
Graham Marshall Group @ Moody's Bistro
Sept. 5-7 Autumn Food and Wine Festival @ Northstar

First Tees & Tastings Golf Tournament at Northstar at Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 28, 2014 (All day)

Northstar California Resort invites golfers and foodies alike to compete in the first annual Tees and Tastings tournament Thursday, August 28. The tournament will feature a two-game, nine-hole tournament with four beer and cuisine pairings throughout the front green of the Northstar Golf Course. Winners will receive tickets to the Wine & Brew Walk event, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 6 during the 29th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival.

Tees and Tastings Schedule

Movie night at Lakeview Commons this Saturday

Event Date: 
August 23, 2014 - 8:30pm

Grab a blanket, your friends and family and head over to Lakeview Commons this Saturday night to watch "Frozen" at the first free community movie night at 8:30 p.m.

The City of South Lake Tahoe, Lighthouse Cafe, Lakeview Cafe and Radiant Blue Events are presenting this night under the stars for the community and visitors alike.

The temperatures are dropping during the evening so make sure you dress accordingly along with a blanket or sleeping bag and a flash light. There will be popcorn, hot dogs, sandwiches and locally made ice cream available.

City Council reduces South Lake Tahoe parking garage rates for retailers

Parking rates for Heavenly Village retailers wishing to validate customer's tickets were lowered from $1.50 per hour to $1 per hour in Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting. The movie theater validations were lowered from four hours to three hours as well.

Enjoy the Weekly Heavenly Village Concert Series

If you haven't been to the Heavenly Village lately, perhaps now is the time to make your way down there to see what's going on.

Wilderness Movie Night: Alone Across Alaska, 1000 Miles of Wilderness

Event Date: 
April 25, 2014 - 7:00pm

Lake of the Sky Outfitters is showing the movie “Alone Across Alaska, 1000 Miles of Wilderness” on April 25 at 7 p.m.

It is the story of one man’s traverse of Alaska’s Brooks Range. Stunning scenery and abundant wildlife highlight this film.

It is free to attend, but seating is limited. RSVP to 530-541-1027.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters is located at 1023 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.

Nine Decades of South Lake Tahoe Memories

Movies were in a Quonset hut where movie goers had to bundle up to fight the cold. Lake Tahoe was full of one way roads and a 2 room school. The switchboard operator knew where all 50 winter residents were at all times. Cattle walking down Highway 50.

The history of the south shore came alive last week at the Camp Richardson Lodge during the Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s “Do You Remember?” series.

Live Violence Free to Raise Community-Wide Awareness

April is a big month for Live Violence Free. It is national Child Abuse Prevention, as well as, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The entire month is dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of both child abuse and sexual assault. With 80 percent of sexual assault victims being under the age of 30 and a report of child abuse made every ten seconds, it is vital we stand up against the dangers of the abuse. As two of our primary focuses at LVF, we are illuminating the truths and celebrating the efforts to combat the violence directly impacting our community.

Movie Night and Sale

Event Date: 
March 28, 2014 - 7:00pm

Join us for the showing of "Tell it to the Mountain: Tales from the PCT" a new film about hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. This movie will be sure to get you in the mood for hiking! The showing will be held at Lake of the Sky Outfitters at 1023 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe on March 28 at 7 p.m.

We will also be holding a pre movie sale from 6:00 to 7:00 where you can save 20% to 50% on all apparel,30% on all winter footwear, and 30% off all snowshoes. We will donate a portion of the proceeds from this sale to the Sierra Nevada Alliance.

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe
United States

Movie Night at Lake of the Sky Outfitters

Event Date: 
February 28, 2014 - 7:00pm

Lake of the Sky Outfitters will be showing the film "Storm over Everest" on Friday February 28th at 7:00pm. This gripping story is about the 1996 tragedy on Mt. Everest which was originally chronicled in the book "Into Thin Air". Produced by American climber and film maker David Breashears who was on the mountain as the events unfolded on that fateful night and participated in the rescue attempts. He takes us back to the mountain and also interviews survivors of the event.

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe
United States

South Tahoe High Production of Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein Sure to be a Hit

Lots of fun and great laughs are promised during the South Tahoe High performance of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, The Musical, which will hit the stage of the school's new theater over the next two weekends.

Based on the 1974 movie, Mel Brooks added music and dance numbers to bring the play to a whole new level. "The kids have been working hard with long hours, and they're enjoying it," according to Liz "Niv" Niven, the school's theater director since 1997.

New Year, New Set of Laws in California and Nevada

With hundreds of new laws every year for the past 45 years, one might wonder if anyone knows them all or can keep track of the changes. There are new laws on the books for both California (800 new laws) and Nevada (45 new laws) that Lake Tahoe residents might want to brush up on.

Here is an overview of some of them:

California

Opinion: Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much

Helen Keller wrote those words many years ago yet they continue to be very relevant today. As I look forward to 2014 I also like to reflect on another one of my favorite quotes, this one from Ghandi, "you must be the change you wish to see in the world."

As a community that is in the midst of change, we can be reminded of these quotes as we move forward and live in a town we're both proud of, and a vibrant part of.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
November 22, 2013 - 7:00pm

In an epic snow year, five friends leave their daily lives behind to hike California's historic John Muir Trail: from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. The goal- complete the journey in 25 days while capturing the amazing sights and sounds they encounter along the way.

Join us for this beautiful and captivating film that is sure to inspire you to one day hike what has been referred to as the most beautiful trail in the world. November 22 at 7 pm.

Admission is free, as are the snacks and the raffle.

Seating is limited so please RSVP to 530-541-1027.

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd. Next to Subway at the "Y"
United States

Movies in the Morning at South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
November 23, 2013 - 10:00am

It's Holiday Movie Time at the South Lake Tahoe Library!

Coffee, donuts and Irving Berlins classic movie, ’Holiday Inn’, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.

Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.

November Skibum

The State of the City address by the Mayor was upbeat, informative and a real pat myself on the back (if any of them actually could) and see all the positive things we have done to improve the city while sugarcoating on how we actually got to a balanced budget.

“Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” Coming to Lake Tahoe Community College in November

Event Date: 
Repeats every day on the 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 of November until Sat Nov 23 2013 except Sun Nov 17 2013, Mon Nov 18 2013, Tue Nov 19 2013, Wed Nov 20 2013.
November 15, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 16, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 21, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 22, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 23, 2013 - 7:30pm

How does a community deal with and recover from a tragedy that shocked the entire world? This November, the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Theatre Arts Department will explore that question in its production of “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” by Moisés Kaufman, Stephen Belber, Leigh Fondakowski, and Greg Pierotti. The play seeks to understand a town that is forced to cope with the aftermath of a brutal hate crime, while also facing their own biases and fears under the media spotlight.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
October 25, 2013 - 7:00pm

With the return of fall comes Lake of the Sky Outfitters popular Movie Night! We are starting off with the film "The Alps: The Climb of your Life" which features stunning cinematography and an exciting story line about American climber John Harlin III's attempt to climb in his fathers footsteps the notorious North Face of the Eiger. His father perished on his attempt to climb the North Face making John's climb that much more suspenseful.

Admission is free as always and there will be light refreshments and a free raffle.

Due to limited seating please RSVP to 541-1027.

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd. Next to Subway at the " Y"
United States

Geotourism Expo Showcases Tahoe Treasures This Weekend

Geotours of the Lake Tahoe basin will highlight environmentally friendly activities during the Tahoe Geotourism Expo held September 7 - 8, 2013. Participants can 17 different tours including an Upper Truckee River kayak tour, an Al Tahoe Heritage Walk, a Tahoe Photo Tour and Wild Mustangs in the Meadow. For more information, click on the tour title below.

Saturday, September 7

Birds of the Wetland -Free 3 hour guided tour of the Upper Truckee marsh.

3-D Sandbox exhibit brings Lake Tahoe watersheds to life

Sandboxes have come a long way. A new interactive, augmented-reality exhibit brings watersheds to life at the University of California, Davis' Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.

Participants run their hands through real sand, forming mountains, lakes and rivers, while a 3-D camera and digital projector allowusers to create virtual topography in real time, make it "rain" and watch where the water flows.

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Music, movie industry to warn copyright infringers

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Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
February 15, 2013 - 7:00pm

Lake of the Sky Outfitters in South Lake Tahoe will be showing "Touching the Void" a gripping, suspensful story of survival against impossible odds. A mountaineering classic this amazing story is beautifully filmed in the Peruvian Andes and features edge of your seat story telling. The tale of two British climbers who must face harrowing conditions and a life changing decision on the slopes of an unforgiving peak. You don't want to miss this movie!

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W

South Lake Tahoe Rec Center offers Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out

Event Date: 
February 14, 2013 - 6:00pm

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center will host a special Kids Night Out for Valentine’s Day on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 6-10 pm. The $25 registration includes: swimming, pizza, movie (G or PG), games, Valentine fun and crafts. Children can be dropped-off from 6-7:30 pm. Parents must pre-register and space is limited.
Go here for more information and call (530) 542-6056 to register.
Rec Center staff can pick-up your youth from Boys and Girls Club Lake Tahoe Main Site if pre-registered by 5 pm the day before.

Unpack Your Adjectives for a Night of School House Rocks at MontBleu

Event Date: 
February 23, 2013 - 6:00pm

While many already know ‘A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing,’ what they may not know is it’s time to show your inner rock star at the School House Rocks event to support local schools. The ‘Conjunction Junction’ will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at MontBleu and it will feature a live DJ, music, silent and live auctions, cocktails, food and more.

USGS to discuss potential for 'ARkStorms' at Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
January 31, 2013 - 6:00pm

Flooding in all quarters. Decades worth of erosion in a few weeks. Devastating landslides and avalanches. Hurricane force winds and tree falls. Road, power, and business outages. And then the real impacts to Lake Tahoe and ecosystems begin.

Guest column: Politics make good fodder for a movie

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Thieves steal cash from Incline movie theater

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
January 18, 2013 - 7:00pm

Join Lake of the Sky Outfitters for the showing of the movie "The Wildest Dream". This film is about the ill fated 1924 climb of Mt Everest by George Mallory and the mystery surrounding his disappearance on the mountain. Mountaineer Conrad Anker attempts to determine if Mallory could have reached the summit by retracing the same route while using period gear and clothing. Even if you are not a climber you will enjoy this exciting and entertaining movie.
Seating is limited so please call to reserve your spot at 541-1027.

Location

1023 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School

Event Date: 
December 14, 2012 - 7:00pm

The ultimate Christmastime crowd-pleaser show is taking place at the Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy Dec. 14-15 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. It’s the holiday favorite musical production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas performed by the students of South Tahoe High School’s Performing Arts Department.

West Shore house becomes a movie set for the second time

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