Lake Tahoe Events - summer 2008

CRYSTAL BAY HAS GREAT MUSIC
Wed, July 16 Hellbound free Red Room show at 10:00
Thurs, July 17 Dusty Roads & the River Band free Red Room show at 10:00
Fri, July 18 Pete Francis free Red Room show at 10:00
Sat, July 19 David Lindley $23, show starts 9pm
Mon., July 21 Tinsley Ellis free Red Room show at 9:00
Tue., July 22 Tinsley Ellis free Red Room show at 9:00
Thur., July 24 “Blues from Austin”Carolyn Wonderland free Red Room show at 9:00
Fri., July 25 New Riders of the Purple Sage Crown Room show at 9:00 $20 Advance $23 Day of Show
Wed., July 30 “Rock & Roll from Siberia” The Red Elvises free Crown Room show at 9:00
Thur., July 31 “Rock & Roll from Siberia” The Red Elvises free Crown Room show at 9:00
Fri, Aug 1 Devon Allman’s Honeytribe free Red Room show at 10pm
Mon, Aug 4 Blues Great – Curtis Salgado free Red Room show at 9:00
Tues, Aug 5 Blues Great – Curtis Salgado free Red Room show at 9:00
Wed, Aug 6 Big Sam’s Funky Nation (One of New Orleans Hottest bands) free Red Room show at 10pm
Thurs, Aug 7 Big Sam’s Funky Nation (One of New Orleans Hottest bands) free Red Room show at 10pm
Fri, Aug 8 Eclipse Crown Room show at 9:00
Sat, Aug 9 The Iguanas + Charlie Musselwhite Crown Room 9pm $22 Adv/ $25 DOS
Aug 11 & 12 Greensky Bluegrass free Red Room show at 10pm
All shows are 21 and over, General Admission with very limited or no seating (shows in red are Standing Room Only) except as otherwise noted in green. Booths may be reserved for an additional fee. Please contact the Casino Cashier Cage for additional information. Early Entry for Internet Sales. Tickets are available on-line at www.crystalbaycasino.com, by phone at 775.833.6333 or at the cashier cage. Non-reserved shows are limited seating or standing room only.

FREE CONCERTS AT COMMONS BEACH ON SUNDAYS!!!!
July 20 School of Rock Allstars
July 27 Norton Buffalo & the Knockouts
Aug 3 Big Sandy & His Fly Right Boys
Aug 10 Samba Da
Read more about the concerts: http://www.visittahoecity.com/concerts.aspx

LAKE TAHOE MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS: CHRIS BOTTI – JULY 24
Jazz great Chris Botti appears on the green at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range. For complete details and tickets, http://www.tahoemusic.org/ or call 530.583.3101

THURSDAYS ARE MUSIC AT THE BEACH IN KINGS BEACH – STARTING JULY 31
Kings Beach Plaza at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Bring a beach chair and your dancing flip-flops and be ready to have a good time. The concerts start at 7:00 p.m. Here’s the great line-up: July 31: Momentum - check out http://www.MomentumTheBand.com
Aug 7: Sol Jibe http://www.soljibe.com
Aug 14: Drinking with Clowns
Aug 21: Izabella http://www.IzabellaBand.com
Aug 28: Bourgeois Gypsies http://www.bgypsies.com

CAL-NEVA IS OPEN & IN “FULL – SWING” W/THE BIG BAND SUNDAY BRUNCH – JULY 27
1st ANNUAL KARAOKE CONTEST AT CAL NEVA – STARTING AUG 7
$5000 in cash and Prizes to win. Contest begins Aug 7 and continues thru 3rd week of September. Final Round is the last week of September. 1st place: $1500 cash & round trip for to Niagara Falls with first class accommodations, dining and tours. 2nd Place: $500 cash, 3rd Place: $250 cash…..Entry fee: $10, 7:30pm – 11pm…For more info: 775-298-3160


BUY ALPINE MEADOWS ADULT SEASON PASS BEFORE SEPT 1 FOR GREAT RATE:
Midweek Adult Season Pass: $374* On-line before September 1, 2008 ($574 after*) $50 Ski/Ride Sundays. SAVE $25 BY BOOKING ON-LINE.. Read more: http://www.skialpine.com/winter/index.html

GOLF & SUPPER CLUB – JULY 27
Enjoy nine holes of golf at the Championship Course and dinner at The Grille. Tee times are at 4:00 pm and a 3-course meal is served from 6:00-8:00 pm. The cost is $57 for residents of Incline Village/Crystal Bay, $67 for guests of residents, and $77 for non-residents. Please call (775) 832-1240 to make reservations or visit www.golfincline.com

MEET THE PROS DINNER – AUGUST 1st
Incline Village Tennis Center is hosting a “Meet the Pros” sit-down dinner at the Crown Room of the Crystal Bay Club. There will be a silent auction and raffles giving away doubles play with the pros, hitting sessions, lessons, and more. Dinner is $50 per person in advance or $60 at the door (no host bar will be available). Reservations may be made with a credit card by calling (775) 832-1235 or visit www.inclinerecreation.com.

TV TENNIS COMMENTATOR JUSTIN GIMELSTOG AT INCLINE VILALGE TENNIS CENTER – AUG 2
Former top 50 player and current TV tennis commentator Justin Gimelstob will play an exhibition match with Paul Goldstein, a Stanford graduate once ranked 40th in the world at the Incline Village Tennis Center. Admission is free for ages 14 and under and $5 for ages 15 and over. Please call the Tennis Center at (775) 832-1235 to RSVP for the exhibition match or visit www.inclinerecreation.com


SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
TAHOE CITY LAKESIDE MOVIE SERIES EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Come to Commons Beach on Wednesday evenings at dusk for FREE movies. Bring low back chairs, blankets and flashlights!
July 23 – The Blue Butterfly, Rated PG
July 30 – The Ice Age – the Meltdown, Rated PG
For a complete list: http://www.visittahoecity.com/movies.aspx

ESTATE PLANNING, JUST FOR WOMEN – JULY 23
Complimentary seminar presented by women for women on: basics of estate planning, addressing specific issues if you are the surviving spouse, importance of being an integral part of the estate planning process. . 4-6pm, DW Reynolds Building, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village.A wine & cheese reception to follow. RSVP at Parasol: 775.298.0100, info@parasol.org

THE SQUAW VALLEY COMMUNITY OF WRITERS PRESENTS: AN “EXTRAORDINARY EVENING” of POETRY READINGS – JULY 24
Renowned writers and poets, Lucille Clifton, Robert Hass, Sharon Olds, CD Wright and Dean Young will read from their published and unpublished work, including poems written in Squaw Valley just days before! READ MORE: http://www.squawvalleywriters.org/reading_events.htm

LIVING HISTORY DAY AT SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK – JULY 26
The public is invited to visit the park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take advantage of open house at the famed Pine Lodge and enjoy many family activities, free of cost.. Read More…….. http://www.laketahoelivinghistory.com
Contact Ranger Heidi Doyle (530) 525-9528


THIRD CREEK FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT – WALKING TOUR – JULY 26
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, IVGID reps, TRPA, NV Division of Wildlife, NV Tahoe Conservation District and NV Fire Safe Council will be hosting an educational walking tour of the recent fuels reduction and mitigation work done in the Third Creek area from 10am to 2pm. BBQ after the tour on the back deck of IVGID Rec, Center. RSVP to Tia Rancourt: 775.833.8106

CALL FOR ARTISTS & OTHER CREATIVE LOCALS! TAHOE: LOST & FOUND ART SHOW & ART AUCTION
Submissions due July 28, 2008
One can't very well run out into a burning forest brandishing a paintbrush, but we can help out with recovery. “Tahoe: Lost & Found” is a juried community art show and art auction open to all Lake Tahoe and Truckee artists. The show/auction theme is to capture our sense of what was lost in the Angora fire, as well as what we found: in ourselves; as a community; in the landscape. Open to all media as long as the art reflects the theme. The unexpected is encouraged. Chosen work will be featured on www.tahoelostandfound.com starting August 1, at the auction on September 19, and in the printed auction catalogue. 60% of sales go to the artist, 40% to the Lost & Found Fund (proceeds to replace library books lost in the fire and a burn-area landmark.)Visit www.tahoelostandfound.com for more details

PERSEID METEOR SHOWER FAMILY CAMPOUT AT HIGH CAMP – AUG 11
Price: Adults (16 and over): $60, Youngsters (15 and younger): $40, Price Includes: - Professional stargazers on site to assist guests with questions about meteor shower. Viewing telescopes provided. -Campsite & Continental Breakfast. More info: http://www.squaw.com/perseid-meteor-shower-overnight-campout

More events

iver Festival (May 9 to May 11)
Time: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Known for attracting top professional kayakers and amateur athletes from around the world, the Reno River Festival returns in 2008 to celebrate five years on the Truckee River. The three-day event ventures beyond whitewater and boating competitions to showcase a new avenue of adventure including mountain bike speed trials and the “Run Amuck” fun run, bringing a whole new class of competitive athletes to downtown Reno’s Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield. The adventure begins May 9, 2008 and the weekend also includes free instructional clinics, an industry expo featuring the hottest outdoor products on the market, food and beer gardens, live music and plenty of nighttime activities to keep guests entertained. For more information, visit www.RenoRiverFestival.com or call 775-788-2131.

Event: Alpine Meadows Spring Concert Series with Acoustic Sol Jibe (May 10)
Time: 1pm-3pm
Saturday, May 10 - Acoustic Soul Jibe - Groovy acoustic jams from Acoustic Soul Jibe will grace the Alpine Meadows sundeck with the sounds of Caribbean reggae – a perfect way to enjoy a spring day on the mountain. www.skialpine.com

Event: The English Beat at Tahoe Biltmore (May 10)
Time: 8:30pm
This original ska band from Birmingham, England first started playing in the 1970s. They have toured the world, and lasted the test of time. The band fuses the sounds of ska, pop, soul, reggae, and punk rock. www.tahoebiltmore.com

Event: The Williams Brothers Band at theTradewinds Bar, Kings Beach (May 30 to Jun 1)
Time: 9:00pm
The Williams Brothers Band at the
Tradewinds Bar, 8545 North Lake Blvd
Kings Beach, CA www.myspce.com/thewilliamsbrothersband.com

Event: Lee Rocker at the Tahoe Biltmore (May 31)
Time: 9:00 pm
Rock out in the Breeze bar to the Rockabilly musical genius that Rolling Stone Magazine says "[His] singing naturally captures the spirit of rock 'n' roll. His catchy, well-written songs are very difficult to get out of your head."
www.tahoebiltmore.com

Event: Tour de Nez Cycling Race at Northstar (Jun 18 to Jun 21)
Time: All day
The 16th annual Tour de Nez is part of USA Cycling’s national race series comprised of 33 events throughout the United States with participants earning points toward individual national rankings. While the event will be based at Northstar, the schedule includes a Masters and a Pro race with cyclists winding through the streets of downtown Reno, and a Pro Criterium in Truckee. The Northstar events feature a time trial and other pro races, the Clunker Classic, kid’s races and an expo area and live music. www.tourdenez.com

Event: Tahoe City Classic Car Stroll (Jun 19)
Time: 6-8PM
Take a walk through Downtown Tahoe City and check out the classic cars on display during the Classic Car Stroll, just one event during the Tahoe City Heart & Solstice Festival. Visit Heritage Plaza at 7:30PM for the Crowning of the Solstice King & Queen. For more information on this event contact the Tahoe City Downtown Association at 530/583-3348. Or visit us on the web at www.visittahoecity.com.

Event: Tahoe City Heart & Solstice Festival (Jun 19 to Jun 22)
Time: Varies
Join us in Downtown Tahoe City for the Heart & Solstice Festival, a long weekend of summer family fun & activities including the Classic Car Stroll, Lake Tahoe Paddle Fest, Solstice Sip & Shop Wine Walk and the Opening Day of Concerts at Commons Beach featuring Sol Jibe. For more information contact the Tahoe City Downtown Association at 530/583-3348 or visit us on the web at www.visittahoecity.com

Event: Live Music in the Village at Northstar (Jun 19 to Aug 30)
Time: Late Afternoons
Live Music on Village Stage in the late afternoon every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from June 19 – August 30.
www.northstarattahoe.com

Event: Northstar Star Tour (Jun 20 to Jun 21)
Time: 9pm
Experience the starry sky above Northstar Resort with star guide and amateur astronomer Tony Berendsen. These tours are highly interactive and allow guests to have a hands-on experience at amateur astronomy. Tours are available throughout the summer. www.northstarattahoe.com

Event: Tahoe City Sip & Shop Wine Walk (Jun 21)
Time: 1-4PM
Enjoy wine & food tastings at local merchants during the 2nd Annual Sip & Shop Wine Walk in Downtown Tahoe City. Check out local musical talent as you stroll through town. For tickets or more information call the Tahoe City Downtown Association at 530/583-3348. Or visit us on the web at www.visittahoecity.com.

Event: Concerts at Commons Beach Opening Day in Tahoe City (Jun 22)
Time: 4-7PM
Come to Commons Beach in Downtown Tahoe City for the Opening Day of Concerts at Commons Beach, featuring music by Sol Jibe. FREE. Low back chairs only. Sorry, but no pets are allowed at this venue. For more information contact the Tahoe City Downtown Association at 530/583-3348. Or visit us on the web at www.visittahoecity.com.

Event: Northstar Star Tour (Jun 27 to Jun 28)
Time: Evening
Experience the starry sky above Northstar Resort with star guide amateur astronomer Tony Berendsen. These tours are highly interactive and allow guests to have a hands-on experience at amateur astronomy. Tours are available throughout the summer. www.northstarattahoe.com

Event: XTERRA Tahoe City (Jun 28)
Time: 8:00AM
XTERRA Tahoe City is an off-road triathlon that will celebrate the natural environment of the North Shore's excellent terrain, trails and blue water. Start your summer off in Tahoe! www.bigblueadventure.com

Event: Reno's Artown Celebration (Jul 1 to Jul 31)
Time: Varies
Consisting of more than 350 events each July, Artown was noted by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of the most comprehensive art festivals in the country. With more than 100 partners throughout the community, the 31-day festival takes place at venues citywide and brings to life theater, dance, film, history, multi-cultural, musical, visual and performing arts activities and events, as well as dozens of children’s activities aimed at educating youth on the importance of the arts. Festival favorites include the Food for the Soul World Music Series, Movies in the Park, Rollin’ on the River music series, Artouring and the Discover the Arts children’s series. Log on to www.RenoIsArtown.com or call 775-322-1538 for details.

Event: Red, White and Tahoe Blue, Incline Village (Jul 2 to Jul 4)
Time: Varies
n 2007, the first annual Red, White and Tahoe Blue celebration entertained with 3 days of exciting events. Events included an Incline Village Parade, Golf Tournament, Sporting events, Community breakfasts, BBQ’s and entertainment including national talent Lacy J. Dalton. The three days of fun, food, education, entertainment culminated with dueling fireworks displays that were more spectacular than ever! Look forward to more exciting events in 2008!

Event: Fireworks on the Third, Kings Beach (Jul 3)
Time: 9pm
Annual fireworks display over the lake at Kings Beach State Park. Free event. Bring a picnic, jacket and the family for a spectacular evening show.
530-546-9000

Event: Truckee 4th of July Parade (Jul 4)
Time: 9pm
On Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade. Starting at 10:00am East of the Truckee High School winding down Donner Pass Road and ending up in historic downtown Truckee. Contact Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce for more information
www.truckee.com or 530-587-8808

Event: 4th of July Fireworks, West End Beach, Truckee (Jul 4)
Time: 9pm
4th of July Fireworks and Celebration at West End Beach, Donner Lake. Tickets must be purchased in advance with access to the beach limited to locals and homeowners only. Day long picnicking, swimming, concessions, music and an evening with fireworks.
530-582-7720 www.truckee.com

Event: Salvador Santana at the Tahoe Biltmore (Jul 4 to Jul 5)
Time: 9pm
Come see the world famous Carlos Santana's son play in the Breeze bar.
www.tahoebiltmore.com

Event: 4th of July Celebration Commons Beach, Tahoe City (Jul 4)
Time: 9pm
Fireworks display over the Lake at Commons Beach. Great family fun, bring a picnic, or purchase one in town, a low back chair, blankets, jackets and the family. www.visittahoecity.com

Event: 4th of July at the Village at Squaw Valley (Jul 4)
Time: 9pm
The Village at Squaw Valley USA presents a huge and colorful laser show and free concert at the base of the mountain. The Heartbreaker band will play the sounds of Led Zeppelin to the amazing and colorful lasers as they light up the peaks of Squaw Valley.
www.thevillageatsquaw.com or for more details, please call 530-584-6266

Event: Red, White and TOCCATA Tahoe Blue (Jul 5 to Jul 8)
Time: 7:30 PM
TOCCATA - The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area - kicks off its summer MusicFest with a series of concerts devoted to the music of American composers featuring chorus and soloists. The first concert is July 5 at 7:30 PM at St. Patrick's Church in Incline Village followed by a concert on July 6 at 3:30 PM at St. Theresa's in So. Lake Tahoe, on July 7 at 7:30 PM in the Squaw Valley Village Chapel and on July 8 at 7:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal in Reno. Tickets are available by calling 775-267-1720 for more information.

Event: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor (Jul 10 to Aug 17)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
36th annual production of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, July 10 – Aug. 17, 2008: The Festival brings together two Shakespeare classics – the gleefully wicked “Richard III” and the impishly interfering immortals in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The productions are complemented by the new, vibrant, romantic and extremely exciting musical “CAMBIO,” based on Victor Hugo’s novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Tickets for the 2008 season are now available online at www.LakeTahoeShakespeare.com or 888-32-SHOWS (888-327-4697).

Event: Tahoe Arts Festival Italian Street Painting (Jul 12 to Jul 13)
Time: All Day
July 12 & 13, 2008 at the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, NV. The Tahoe Arts Festival brings the romantic art of street painting, called I Madonnari, to the North Shore of Lake Tahoe for the 10th year. An Italian tradition since the 16th Century, street painting – using chalk as a medium – is enjoying a renaissance in cities throughout Western Europe and the U.S.A. Called "I Madonnari" because of their practice of reproducing the image of the Madonna, the early Italian street painters were vagabonds who would arrive in small towns and villages and transform the sidewalks and public square into temporary galleries for their ephemeral works of art. With the first rains of the season, their paintings would be gone. For complete details please visit
www.laketahoeartsfestival.com

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival presents Dave Koz at Homewood Mtn. Resort (Jul 17)
Time: 7:00pm
Please see our website for complete concert details at www.tahoemusic.org or by calling 530.583.3101

Event: 7th Annual Art, Wine, & Music Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley USA (Jul 19 to Jul 20)
Time: 10am to 5pm
Squaw Valley's base village will burst with color, taste, and sound as fine artists, crafts makers, performers and musicians come to participate in this fun, two-day annual event. The event features two performance stages,restaurants and shops, and walkways lined with fine art booths and exhibits. Fundraiser for Tahoe Forest Hospital, Tahoe Adaptive Ski School, and Tahoe Arts for the Schools.

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents the Christian Scott Quintet at Homewood Mtn. Resort (Jul 19)
Time: 7:00pm
Christian Scott preferns with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. Please visit our website www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101 for tickets and information.

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents Chris Botti at Tahoe Donner, Truckee (Jul 24 to )
Jazz great Chris Botti appears on the green at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range. For complete details and tickets, www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents Euge Groove at Homewood Mtn. Resort (Jul 26)
Time: 7:00pm
Euge Groove appears with special guest Strunz and Farah. For complete details and tickets: www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101

Event: PGA Tour Legends - The Reno/Tahoe Open (Jul 28 to Aug 2)
Celebrating its 10th year, the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open is the only PGA Tour event in northern Nevada and plays host to a field of top PGA Tour professionals as they face off at one of the area’s toughest and most scenic golf courses, Montrêux Golf and Country Club. The nationally televised event offers competitors a $3 million purse as well as a pro-am tournament. Contact 775-322-3900 for details or visit www.RenoTahoeOpen.com.

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents Dave Mason & Jim Messina at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (Jul 31)
Time: 7:00pm
Dave Mason appears with special gues Jim Messina (of Traffic and Loggins & Messina) and Band at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. For complete details and tickets: www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents a Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Weber at Tahoe Donner (Aug 2)
Time: 7:00pm
A 60th birthday tribute to Andrew Lloyd Weber with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Rachel york and Sal Viviano on the green at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range. For complete details and tickets: www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101

Event: Classic Car Show at the Tahoe Biltmore (Aug 6 to Aug 10)
Time: 11am
Come see the best cars in the area.
Win cash and prizes. Food and entertainment round out these five days of fun and excitement. www.tahoebiltmore.com

Event: Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Week, North Lake Tahoe (Aug 7 to Aug 13)
Time: Noon
August 7-13: The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation hosts Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Week, a week-long festival celebrating Tahoe's classic wooden boats, with the three-day 36th annual Concours d'Elegance in Carnelian Bay, plus plenty of on- and off-water activities. For more information see www.LakeTahoeConcours.com or call 530-581-4700.

Event: 36th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance (Aug 7 to Aug 9)
Time: 12 p.m.
Aug. 7-9: The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation presents the 36th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, featuring beautifully restored classic wooden boats for a three-day show from Thursday through Saturday, August 7 - 9 at Sierra Boat Company in Carnelian Bay. Tickets may be purchased online at www.LakeTahoeConcours.com. 530-581-4700.

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Donner Lake (Aug 7)
Time: 7:00pm
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with special guest Sophie Milman at West End Beach at Donner Lake. For complete details and tickets: www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101

Event: Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents White Nights Finale at Homewood Mtn. Resort (Aug 9)
Time: 7:00pm
White Nights Finale witht he Reno Philaharmonic Orchestra. Music from the lands of the midnight sun featuring renowned pianist Jeffery Biegel and includes Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. For complete details and ticket information: www.tahoemusic.org or call 530.583.3101

Event: 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Stand-Up Paddle Classic (Aug 16)
Time: 7:00am to 4:00pm
Registration and reception party,
3:00pm-7:00pm, Friday, August 15 at Jake's on the Lake Restaurant, Tahoe City.
Race day, 7:00am, registration, 8:00am race start, Saturday, August 16th at North Tahoe Recreation Park boat ramp in Tahoe Vista. Seven mile race is an all day event with manufacturers & local retailers trade show on the beach. For more details, www.ta-hoenalu.com

Event: Reno-Tahoe Blues Festival (Aug 16 to Aug 17)
Time: TBA
RENO-TAHOE BLUES FEST, AUG. 16 – 17, 2008: Celebrate music with the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest and its star-studded line-up of performers, which in past years has included blues greats such as Buddy Guy, Chaka Khan, Keb Mo and Patti LaBelle, just to name a few. Staged annually at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, Nev., the two-day festival celebrates the history, culture and spirit of the blues and attracts audiences from around the country to hear world-class performances. For details, visit the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest online or call 775-857-3378.

Event: 7th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest at the Village at Squaw Valley USA (Aug 16 to Aug 17)
Time: Noon to 8pm
With a huge selection of beer for guests to sample and an incredible line-up of music both days the Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest is your chance to get funky in Tahoe - all
benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Event is FREE – Benefit beer tasting. Saturday Noon to 8pm & Sunday Noon to 6pm.

Event: 23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival (Sep 5 to Sep 7)
Time: All Day
The premier food and wine event of the Sierra returns for it's 23rd year held at the Village at Northstar. Starting with a grape stomp, wine walk, mountain chef cook off, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, food and wine pairing classes, hand-on cooking classes, French wine tastings, gourmet marketplace, spirits tastings and so much more. The Sunday Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting features over 30 of the area's top chefs paired with premier wineries in a food and wine pairing competition, open to the public. For more information and detailed schedule, please visit our website frequently. Full schedule to be posted by June of 2008. Or call 888.229.2193 or log onto www.gotahoenorth.com/foodandwine

Event: 6th Tahoe Sierra Century Ride (Sep 20)
Time: 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
30, 60, 100 mile ride tours scenic Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Pass. 6,800' vertical gain on 100 mi. route, 2,500' vertical gain on 60 mi. route. Early bird discounted entry frees available. Entry includes water bottle, SWAG, snacks, lunch, dinner and music. The ride is a fundraiser for North Tahoe Middle and High School music programs. All volunteer crew, 100% proceeds to the music! Please see our website for registration and details.

Event: Lake Tahoe Triathlon (Sep 26 to Sep 28)
Time: varies
A 3 day triathlon. Do one event a day and add the three times together for a vacation or novice triathlon. Kayak or Swim, bike, and then choose your run.

Event: The Great Tahoe Bike Races (Sep 27)
Time: 7 A.M.
Race 72 miles around Lake Tahoe starting at 7 A.M. at Zephyr Cove.
The 35 Mile race starts at 8:30 A.M. at Tahoe City by the Fire House and the 20 Miler at the north end of Incline Village at Lake Shore Drive.

Event: 7th Annual Village Oktoberfest at the Village at Squaw Valley USA (Sep 27)
Time: 2 to 6pm
Traditional Bavarian music and folk dancers, benefit biergarten, bratwurst,sauerkraut & games.
All entertainment at the event is free. www.thevillageatsquaw.com

Event: Lake Tahoe Marathon Events (Sep 28)
Time: 8 A.M.
Run the Lake Tahoe Marathon or other shorter races along the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Events on Sunday include: Marathon, 20 Miler, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 2 person or 5 person Marathon Relays. Also a 72 Mile Ultra Marathon around the lake. Spectator buses for those who would like to just watch. The Marathon starts in Tahoe City on Commons Beach. Other events start at Homewood, Rubicon, Inspiration Point, and Spring Creek and all ending at Pope Beach.