tahoe arts project
Tahoe Arts Project brings Cascada de Flores to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
February 2, 2018 - 6:30pm
Tahoe Arts Project is bringing Cascada de Flores to the South Shore for a week of shows at local schools, culminating with a performance open to the public on February 2 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre at 7:00 p.m.
Cascada de Flores brings the nostalgic song and traditions of Mexico and its neighbors into simple and beautiful arrangements that allow space for both improvisation and pure expression.
Vail Resorts celebrates local community with Epic Promise awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 11:51pm
EpicPromise grants and donations were given away on Wednesday to dozens of non-profits who serve the communities around both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood.
Grants and donations are given by Vail Resorts in all of the communities where they have operations and go to programs who serve youth or environmental initiatives.
This year's recipients:
Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine Watershed Group
American Youth Soccer Association #282
Austin's House
Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation (3)
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
CASA El Dorado
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 6:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
Tahoe Arts Project wine tasting fundraiser at Cork & More
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 5:51pm
Event Date:
October 19, 2017 - 7:00pm
Enjoy an evening of wine tasting at the Cork & More in South Lake Tahoe to benefit Tahoe Arts Project on Thursday, October 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Space is limited. Call 530.544.5253 to reserve your spot today.
Cost is $20 per person.
Tahoe Arts Project (“TAP”) was established in 1987 by a group of parents, professional musicians and teachers to bring performing arts and cultural enrichment to schools in the South Lake Tahoe region in both California and Nevada.
Tahoe Arts Project celebrates 31 years with membership drive
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 8:12pm
The Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) is celebrating their 31st year of bringing arts to the South Lake Tahoe community with their annual membership drive. They have a generous donor who will match all donations up to $23,000, and they need your help!
Through fundraising efforts, TAP is working diligently to bring quality performing arts programs into the schools. They are a nonprofit organization and members play a vital role in bringing these performers into the
Tahoe Arts Project bringing physical theater to the local stage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 8:02am
In their 31st year of bringing arts to the South Shore, Tahoe Arts Project starts their new season by presenting Push Physical Theater on Friday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Harrah’s South Shore Room. Don’t miss your opportunity to see these five performers with their intense athleticism, gravity-defying acrobatics, and soulful artistry.
Local Children will be treated to performances by the genre-defining masters of physical storytelling during school assemblies during the week of October 3-6.
Tahoe Arts Project to hold annual Music on the Beach
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2017 - 7:00pm
Grab your friends and a good bottle of wine and head to the beach to enjoy good music, a beautiful sunset and raise funds for the Tahoe Arts Project on Thursday, August 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Trey Stone, Niall McGuiness and John Shipley will once again perform on the beach at Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge in South Lake Tahoe as the community dances, sits back in their beach chairs, sip wine and enjoy friends.
The suggested donation is $10 for the evening and all proceeds go to Tahoe Arts Project. There will also be a raffle and some desserts for sale.
Tahoe Arts Project Spaghetti Night at Bert's
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 4:01pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2017 - 5:30pm
Tahoe Arts Project is inviting the community to attend their Bert's Spaghetti Night on May 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The cost is just $10 per person and includes spaghetti, Caesar salad, garlic bread, soda and coffee. There will also be a bake sale and wine available for a donation.
Tickets are available for purchase at Session's Salon at 3320 Sandy Way in South Lake Tahoe, at Bert's Cafe prior to the event (1146 Emerald Bay Rd in SLT) or by calling Tahoe Arts Project at 530.542.3632.
There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door.
STHS grad returns with Audio Threat for Tahoe Arts Project performances
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 3:43pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2017 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Arts Project is presenting a night of music, dancing and drumming when Audio Threat takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. on March 31 at Harrah's Tahoe.
Audio Threat features South Lake Tahoe native, Nikki Grant, Jared Hren and DJ- Dyna “Mic” Duo.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars crowns new champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 1:13pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort on Saturday night was on hand to see Blue Angel Cafe owner, and Lake Tahoe Community College Board Trustee Jeff Cowen win the mirror ball trophy for the 5th annual Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars.
Cowen, and his professional partner Rhonda Keen performed a Bollywood number that brought down the house.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor working on his moves for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
What has become the South Lake Tahoe area "event to attend" for the past four years, Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing With the Tahoe Stars once again has filled the stage with men and women from the local community.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Austin Sass and his professional partner Catherine Arens are two of those participating on the MontBleu stage and have been working several hours a week on their Samba routine.
South Lake Tahoe trio returns to town for TAP's Tahoe Boys Variety Show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 9:46am
Event Date:
February 3, 2017 - 7:00pm
What does a member of the Blue Man Group, a Los Angeles musician and music teacher, and an actor and YouTube video star have in common?
They are all graduates of South Tahoe High School (STHS) and returning for a week of variety shows at local schools culminating with a special Friday night performance at MontBleu on February 3. 2017.
Brothers Nick and Chris Smith will make the way back to South Lake Tahoe from Hollywood with Sean Pawling as part of the Tahoe Arts Project's Tahoe Boys Variety Show.
Tahoe Arts Project presents 2017 Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
The anticipated list is out! Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) has announced the participants in the 5th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars which will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in MontBleu's showroom.
The stars and pros for this special evening:
Betsy Belotti and Rainer Herm
Marimille Dacia and Gerzon Chaves
Alison Ganong and Bob Truesdale
Brooke Hernandez and Alex Kaskie
Cindy Martinez and Rex Kline
Jeff Cowen and Rhonda Keen
John Freidrich and Jodi Patton
Matt Levitt and Robyn Lindner
Chuck Malone and Angela Smith
Austin Sass and Catherine Arens
Win Disneyland tickets in Tahoe Arts Project raffle
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 9:30pm
Win four-1 day Park Hopper passes to Disneyland and California Adventure in the latest Tahoe Arts Project fundraiser. The winner of the passes, valued at $620, will be announced during the Tahoe Boys Variety Show at MontBleu on February 3, 2017.
The raffle tickets are available for $20 each and can be purchased online or by calling their office at 530.542.3632. Need not be present to win.
To purchase online: http://tahoeartsproject.org/disneyland/
The Park Hopper passes need to be used by October 14, 2018.
American Century Golf hands out over $50,000 to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 11:12pm
It's been four months since the 27th annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, but area nonprofits continue to reap financial rewards from the tournament sponsor, American Century.
History comes alive with Living Voices performances at SLT schools
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 12:29am
What was it like for Anne Frank and other young people during the Holocaust? Or for families getting off the boat in New York and making their way through Ellis Island? Who were the women who led the fight for the right to vote?
These stories were told to students in South Lake Tahoe this week through the Living Voices program presented at South Tahoe and Mt. Tallac High Schools and South Tahoe Middle School.
Theater program at LTCC may be discontinued; Room being made for community theater model
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:07pm
With three productions a year, and just seven degrees issued in five years, Lake Tahoe Community College is looking at eliminating their theater program and moving toward a community theater model.
Theater staff at the college were advised on Tuesday that LTCC administration is recommending to the Board of Trustees that they’re recommending discontinuing the theater program.
Over the past 1.5 years, administrators have been going through a process that included research on program vitality at the college.
Missoula Children's Theater returns to South Lake Tahoe for 30th season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 9:01pm
Tahoe Arts Project is welcoming back Missoula Children's Theater for the 30th time in South Lake Tahoe. This year they will be presenting "Rumpelstiltskin."
There are over 60 roles for local youth ages 5-17 who are already in school. For those unfamiliar with the production, the theater group comes to town on a Monday for auditions, holds rehearsals Tuesday through Friday, then have two performances on Saturday.
Tahoe Arts Project presents DEMOCRAZY, an entertaining election-based clown show
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 8:19pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2016 - 7:00pm
In the midst of this Presidential election year, a break from the craziness of campaigning is needed, and the Tahoe Arts Project has just the cure with a lighthearted evening of theater when they present "DEMOCRAZY - THE OTHER PARTY" on Friday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Their campaign promises:
1) You will laugh, and in a good way,
2) You will be entertained, and in a good way.
Letter: I would like your vote for LTCC trustee
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 4:56pm
I am one of the candidates running for the Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees representing area 4.
Tahoe Arts Project holding annual concert on the beach
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 12:53pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2016 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Arts Project is holding Music on the Beach, their annual summer celebration fundraiser, on the shore behind Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge on Thursday, August 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Musicians Trey Stone, Niall McGuiness and John Shipley return for the sunset concert and benefit raffle.
Attendees are encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs, blankets, food and drinks (alcohol is allowed).
Suggested donation is $10 and tickets are available at the door.
Johanna "Jo Jo" Conroy July 24, 1950 - July 9, 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:32pm
After a 3 1/2 year battle with brain cancer, JoJo Conroy passed away peacefully in her garden on Saturday July 9th. She would have been 66 on July 24th. During her 43 years as a resident of South Lake Tahoe she touched many lives in a variety of capacities. She spent her summers as a banquet waitress at Edgewood Golf Course and her winters overseeing the operation of Rainbow Mountain Ski Shop. But it was her commitment to her community and friends where she truly shined.
Missoula Children's Theater auditions for Pinocchio
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 12:29pm
Event Date:
July 11, 2016 - 10:00am Auditions will be held for Missoula Children's Theatre production of Pinocchio on Monday, July 11 at South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room from 10:00 to 12:00. Those auditioning should arrive at 10:00 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Auditions are free and if cast there is a $50 per child fee to participate in this week long theater experience. A limited number of scholarships are available by calling Peggy Blowney at 530 542-3632.
Location
South Tahoe Middle School Multi Purpose Room
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 8.9556" N, 119° 58' 36.7932" W
See map: Google Maps
Women of the Moose in SLT help local homeless youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 9:51pm
A community group effort led by the Women of the Moose (WOTM) Chapter 408 in South Lake Tahoe is helping the homeless youth of the community
WOTM help out with the kids who are part of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's McKinney Vento program. LTUSD receives an annual allocation of about $1,000 to purchase school supplies and help with bus transportation for its approximately 250 homeless students.
Bert's Spaghetti Night For Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 10:44am
Event Date:
May 12, 2016 - 5:30pm Bert’s Café is hosting a spaghetti night fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project on Thursday, May 12 from 5:30-7:30. For only $10, guests will enjoy spaghetti, caesar salad, garlic bread, soda and coffee. Vegetarian sauce available upon request. Wine will be served by donation and save room for dessert because there will also be a bake sale. Servers for the evening will be TAP Board Members and volunteers.
Location
Bert's Cafe
1146 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 54' 30.8196" N, 120° 0' 8.514" W
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimists hand out donations to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 7:52pm
Members of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) handed out checks to 22 different project that are created by non-profits to serve the women and children of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
The awardees:
Dr. Mandi Weavil wins Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 9:55pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort Saturday night witnessed ten local celebrity couples dancing for the ultimate prize, the mirror ball trophy, during Tahoe Art's Project annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars fundraiser.
After a few weeks of practicing with their trained professional partner, the celebrities put on an entertaining show that brought out the cheers and applause, and lots of money for the non-profit.
Locals competing for mirror ball trophy in Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 - 6:30pm
For the past few weeks, "celebrities" from South Lake Tahoe have been practicing with their professional partners, all in a quest to win the coveted mirror ball trophy in the Tahoe Arts Project's 4th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
All of the rehearsing, and nursing aches and pains, have come down to this, the final event which will be held at MontBleu Resort on Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
South Tahoe Now caught up with a few of the couples in their secret rehearsals as they polished up their dance moves in preparation for the big night.
Contestants for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:23pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 (All day)
The next cast for the Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars has been announced, and the list contains ten South Lake Tahoe business owners, educators, police sergeant, and other well known locals.
Professional dancers will be working with the "celebrities" to teach them each a dance they'll bring to the MontBleu stage on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
The Stars:
Dr. Kelly Shanahan will be teamed up with Rainer Herm to dance Disco.
Iris Kahm is teamed up with Jorge Favio Orozco to dance Salsa.
Improv student workshop and fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2016 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
February 6, 2016 (All day)
Tahoe Arts Project is offering two opportunities to enjoy the Tahoe Improv Players, once in a free daytime workshop, and the other later that evening at a special show.
South Lake Tahoe: What to do this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 9:40am
The inaugural Winter Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and will feature stocking stuffers, gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas, and small prizes for attending. Food will be offered for sale by Seniors, Inc. The Senior Center is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
American Century donates $55,500 to Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:56pm
Thirty South Lake Tahoe non-profits were given a share of $55,600 on Thursday, bringing the total the American Century Golf Championships have donated to the community this year to $107,100.
Tahoe Arts Project giving away trip to Disneyland
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 3:32pm
Tahoe Arts Project is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win four one-day Park Hopper passes to Disneyland and California Adventure Park worth $620.
Raffle tickets are available for $20 each. A winner will be chosen during TAP's Holiday Festival on the November 15 at South Tahoe Middle School's multi-purpose room.
To buy tickets on line, visit www.tahoeartsproject.com/disneyland. They can also be purchased by calling TAP at 530-542-3632. Tickets will also be sold during the festival.
Missoula Children's Theatre to present Peter and Wendy
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/17/2015 - 10:33pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2015 - 4:00pm
The Tahoe Arts Project once again presents the Missoula Children's Theatre, this year with their production of Peter and Wendy.
It is a busy week-long experience for children ages 5 to 17. They will start off with auditions for over 60 roles on November 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday through Thursday, November 3-6, then a production on Saturday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Auditions are free but there is a $50 charge per child to participate. There are some scholarships available. For more information, contact Peggy Blowney at 530-542-3632.
Tahoe Arts Project Holiday Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 2:49pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2015 (All day) Tahoe Arts Project is hosting the 4th annual Holiday Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2015 in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. The event will take place Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This very special event will feature art, craft and food vendors, entertainment, raffle prizes, visit from Santa and fun for the entire family. Admission is FREE!!
Tahoe Arts Project annual Music on the Beach Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2015 - 7:00pm Enjoy this special evening with friends and family. Featuring Artists Trey Stone, Niall McGuinness and John Shipley. Bring food, beverages, blankets and low back chairs. Suggested donation $10. All proceeds benefit Tahoe Arts Project.
Tahoe's Howie Nave headed to Vegas as inductee of Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 12:40pm
Lake Tahoe radio host, standup comedian and emcee of the Improv at Harveys, Howie Nave is among 62 Nevada radio and television personalities and managers who will be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame this Saturday in Las Vegas.
Nave, who has been with KRLT FM 93.9 as host of “Howie’s Morning Rush” at Lake Tahoe for nearly 15 years, will be inducted at the Four Seasons Hotel. He joins the ranks of more than 800 broadcasters from around Nevada who make up the Hall of Fame.
Tahoe Arts Project 'Music on the Beach' on August 27
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 11:03pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2015 - 7:00pm
Join the community as they support the Tahoe Arts Project on the beach for an evening of music and dancing.
Artists Trey Stone, Niall McGuinness and John Shipley will once again provide the night's entertainment on the shores of the lake behind the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa located at 930 Bal Bijou Road.
Watch the sunset over beautiful Lake Tahoe, listen to music with your family and friends while supporting arts in the community.
Bring food, beverages, blankets and low back chairs. There will be a raffle and bake sale too.
Suggested donation $10 per person.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary gives out community awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 11:25pm
Each year the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club holds their signature fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration, and because of this they are able to give away tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, grants and gifts to members of the community.
On Friday, local non-profits were handed the fruits of the Rotarian's labor at their annual community donation day.
This year, the following groups received a donation either at the meeting or during the school year:
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Boy Scouts Troop 468
Boy Scouts Troop 594
WHittell High Boosters
Tahoe Arts Project and Missoula Children's Theatre present Aladdin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
July 10, 2015 - 3:00pm Sixty children from the South Lake Tahoe community are participating in the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Aladdin in two performance on July 10, one at 3:00 p.m. and the other at 6 p.m.. Sponsored by the Tahoe Arts Project, this annual event gives children the chance to shine on the local stage.
Both performances will take place at the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose room.
Auditions for Missoula Children's Theater production of Aladdin
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/24/2015 - 11:04am
Event Date:
July 6, 2015 - 10:00am Tahoe Arts Project will be bringing the Missoula Children’s Theater back to Tahoe the week of July 6-10. Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of Aladdin on Monday July 6 at the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose room from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 10:00 a.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
Location
South Tahoe Middle School Multi Purpose Room
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Bert's Spaghetti Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:13am
Event Date:
May 14, 2015 - 5:30pm It’s that time of the year again!
The annual Bert’s Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is May 14th, 2015 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 at Bert’s Cafe in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy the evening as TAP Board Members and volunteers serve up tasty spaghetti along with wine and baked goods.
Come hungry and ready to have fun! Proceeds will benefit Tahoe Arts Project.
Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe gives out $25,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 8:24pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded eight local organizations a total of $25,000 in grants at Harrah’s Tahoe on Wednesday, April 15.
“There are so many wonderful organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in our area,” said Micky Madden, SISLT’s Grant Allocation Co-Chair. “We are honored to aid these efforts made possible by the community’s support of our annual fundraising activities.”
Give Where You Live this Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 7:12pm
Give Where You Live! is a 24-hour giving challenge coordinated by the El Dorado Community Foundation. This year's day long giving day is Thursday, April 23, 2015.
“We have approximately 70 nonprofits participating in the event this year. Each nonprofit will have its own website presence to highlight a particular need or needs for which it is focusing giving dollars, as well as more information about the organization in general,” said Megan Buchanan, donor services coordinator at the foundation.
Tahoe Arts Project Spaghetti Feed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 3:52pmEvent Date:
May 14, 2015 - 5:30pm
Thank you to everyone who attended our Dancing with the Tahoe Stars fundraiser. The night was a huge success and we are so grateful to everyone involved. Please join us for our next event, Bert's Spaghetti Night on May 14th, 5:30-7:30pm. Mark your calendar!
Tahoe Arts Project brings musician Todd Green to schools and stage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 3:49pm
Event Date:
March 27, 2015 - 7:00pm
Have you heard any good Middle Eastern Oud or Kemenche lately? How about South American Charango and Zamponia or East Indian Tablas or Santoor? Intrigued? These and many other ethnic instruments from the Middle East, Central Asia, India, China and South America will be played by multi-instrumentalist Todd Green at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at South Tahoe High School Theater. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children. The concert will be preceded by a half-hour quiet strings-only, live prelude.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars ends in a tie; McDaniel wins People's Choice
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 1:09am
The 3rd annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars is quickly becoming a community favorite. A capacity crowd filled MontBleu Casino Resort to watch ten local celebrities paired with professional dancers vie for the mirror ball trophy.
South Lake Tahoe teacher Lisa McDaniel and Lake Tahoe Unified School Board Member Ginger Nicolay-Davis each ended up with the top honors in the first ever tie. The tiebreaker combined judge's scores, ticket donations and crowd noise.
Celebrities practicing moves for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 3:32pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2015 - 6:30pm
Five, six, seven, eight. Dancers will always have numbers in their head as they count out the beat, and those participating in the annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars are no doubt experiencing just that as they wrap up their final two weeks of rehearsals.
There's an old saying: "Writing about art is like dancing about architecture." After watching rehearsals this week I starting searching for the words to start as I found that translating the movement of the human body into something written down to be a frustrating process.
So instead, I'll focus on those who are participating.
Tahoe Arts Project features a poet and storyteller in local schools / LTCC stage
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 10:24pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2015 - 7:00pm
Kealoha and Diane Ferlatte will be in South Lake Tahoe this week as part of the Tahoe Arts Project's goal of bringing the arts to town.
Diane Ferlatte, world famous storyteller, and Kealoha, Poet Laurette of Hawaii, come together for an exciting night of slam poetry, storytelling and prose. Don't miss your chance to see these two industry legends together in a unique performance to be enjoyed by all ages.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars returns to the MontBleu stage in March
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:24pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2015 - 6:30pm
In case you haven't made it to any of the previous Tahoe Arts Project Dancing With the Tahoe Stars you'll want to put March 7 on your calendars.
Ten local celebrities will be paired with talented and experienced dancers from the area. In the group of ten is a real estate agent, business owner, comedian, Barton executive, lawyer, doctor, teacher, fireman, casino executive and public relations expert.
