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December 2008 - Lake Tahoe Events
- September 3-December 31
- September 23-December 30
- Ballroom Dancing Lessons
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Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Two Step & Swing. No
partner necessary.
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Starts: 7:30pm on Tuesday. Cost: $12, multiple lesson discount.
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Forever Dance Lake Tahoe 100 McFaul WY, Round Hill, NV- Call: (775)588-5425.
- November 8-December 27
- Kids Night Out with Tahoe Gymnastics
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A Fun-filled night for kids of all ages. Have a night off and let the
professionals take care of the kids. Play games, do obstacle courses, jump
on the trampoline, eat pizza, watch a movie and have a great time!
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Starts: 6-11pm on every Saturday. Call to register.
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Tahoe Gymnastics, 867 Eloise AVE #B, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)544-7314.
- November 14-December 17
- Sheppard Fine
Arts Gallery presents Susan Murrell
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Susan Murrell is an emerging artist from Hood River, OR, who will
create an eclectic and detailed installation in the gallery. Murrell
uses invented biomorphic imagery to create a visual language to explore
the acquisition and recall of knowledge. Her large installations contain
watercolor and pen drawings, gouache paintings on vellum, latex
sculptures, encaustic and printmaking. Murrell’s installation process will
be open to
the public as she creates her piece. Sheppard Gallery will invite two
undergraduate students work as Murrell’s assistants, an honor which gives
our
students first-hand knowledge of an artist’s process.
- Gallery Hours: 11am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 11am-2pm Friday. Opening
reception: November 20, lecture 5:30-6:30pm Room 153, reception 6:30-8pm.
- Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664 N
Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact: School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- November 19-December 17
- Gold Hill Theater Troupe presents
The Toys Take Over Christmas
- By Patricia Clapp, Directed by Jan Parsons, Assistant Director Duffy
Gillespie.
- Show time: 7:30pm. Tickets: Adults $13.00 includes dinner/ $10 Play
only, Children (up to Grade 8) $8 includes dinner, otherwise FREE with
parent.
- The Gold Hill
Hotel, one mile South of Virginia City on HWY 342- Call:
(775)847-0111 for reservations or information.
- November 19-December 31
- November 20-December 31
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Cool Black Kettle
- Features locals favorite, Jesse Kalin and Cool Black Kettle!
- Starts: 9:30pm-1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Harveys Tahoe Live Stage, Stateline, NV 89449- Call: (775)588-2411.
- November 27-December 25
- Animal Gift Giving Tree for Homeless Pets
- Tails by the Lake is once again hosting the Animal Gift Giving Tree
this holiday season. Help support the local homeless dogs and cats in
shelters by donating a collar, toy, treat or bed to a sheltered animal
this holiday season. Bring your own gift or receive 25% off your purchase
for donation at Tails by the Lake – all the gifts will be given to the
sheltered dogs and cats on Christmas Eve so they too can have a Happy
HOWLiday. Come by the Village at Squaw Valley and pick out an ornament on
the Animal Gift Giving Tree representing the many homeless pets currently
sheltered by the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Simply pick an ornament
off the tree and help supply that pup or kitty with any item of your
choice.
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The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- November 28-December 19
- Toys for Tots Gift Drive
- Help celebrate the holidays by donating a new, unwrapped toy to
charity. Drop Boxes are located at Mindplay in the Village at Squaw (store
hours are from 9:30am-6pm).
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The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- November 28-December 21
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Father Christmas at the Visitor's Center
- Bring your camera. Father Christmas will be available for photos from
12-4pm at the visitor's center Friday, Nov. 28 and then every Saturday and
Sunday through December 21st.
- Visitor's Center in the Old Crystal Bar, 86 S "C" ST, Virginia City,
NV- Call
Virginia City Tourism: (775)847-4386.
- December 1
- Forest
Service Public Workshop for Plan Revision Focusing on Recreation
- A public workshop will be hosted by the US Forest Service, Lake Tahoe
Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) at . For directions visit: . The
purpose of the workshop is to obtain public input on the management of
recreation opportunities as a part of Forest Plan Revision. Light
refreshments will be served.
- Starts: 6-9pm on Monday.
- Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences Building, Room 139,
Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe BLVD, Incline Village, NV.
- University
Jazz Band
- Featuring the University of Nevada
Jazz Band Director Leonard Neidhold leads the University Jazz Big Band in
a performance of big band jazz.
- Starts: 7:30-10pm on Monday.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664
N Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact: School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- December 1-21
- Holly-Days Jubilee 2008
- Shopping, family fun & activities.
- Tahoe City, CA- Call: (530)583-3348 for more information.
- Shop Local Contest
(1-21)
- Shop Local and Win! Shop at any North Lake Tahoe particpating retailer
and get one punch on your contest card for every $20 you spend. Turn in
your card at the end of the contest period and be entered into a raffle
for prizes for North Shore businesses.
- Tahoe City, CA.
- December 1-24
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Annual Christmas Tree Shopping Game
- The annual Christmas Tree Shopping Game will be held again. Look for
Christmas tree cutouts in the windows of shops and play along. You will
get Christmas numbers when you shop. Match the number to one in a store
and you will win a free gift.
- Event Starts: 10am on Monday the 1st, Event Ends: 5pm on Wednesday the
24th.
- All over "C" ST, Virginia City, NV- Call
Virginia City Tourism:
(775)847-4386.
- December 2
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An Old Fashioned Christmas Gathering sponsored by the Nevada Appeal
- Join us in celebrating this past year and sharing in the joy of the
holiday season. Hosted by Brewery Arts center, Management Assistance
Partnership, Nevada Rural Development Council, Northern Nevada Development
Authority, Rural Nevada Development Corporation, and Western Nevada
Development District.
- Starts: 5-8pm on Tuesday.
- Brewery Arts
Center, Grand Ballroom, 449 W King ST, Carson City, NV- Call:
(775)883-4413 for questions.
- University Wind
Ensemble presents "Awakening and Awareness"
- Join the University Wind Ensemble for a Nevada premiere performance of
American composer David Maslanka’s Give Us This Day (2007) as well as
works by Saint-Saens, Grieg, Jager and Sousa.
- Starts: 7:30-10:30pm on Tuesday.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664
N Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact: School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- December 2-16
- Gold Hill Theater Troupe presents
A Christmas Calamity
- It's Christmas but no one feels like celebrating. Edgar's put the
hotel at risk. His wife, Helen, and the resident ghosts are not happy.
Join us to see how this calamity turns out.
- Show times: 8pm on Tuesdays.
- The Gold Hill
Hotel, one mile South of Virginia City on HWY 342- Call:
(775)847-0111 for reservations or information.
- December 2-7, 9-14, 23-28, 30-Janurary 4, 2009
- December 3
- Gioielli's Bead Night Out
- Instead of classes for the next 3 months we will have a free Bead
Night Out! Join us on Wednesday Nights, 5 to 8 o'clock October, November
and December. Join us for a fun evening — We'll teach you to make jewelry
of your choice or help you in your creations — Make gifts for the holidays
— You can bring your own beads and just create — You can bring an appetizer
to share if you want (but you don't need to!) — It's also free!
- Starts: 5-8pm on every Wednesday.
- Gioielli's Specialty Beads, 10280 Donner Pass RD,
Truckee, CA- Call: (530)582-4464 or E-mail for more information.
- Nightingale
String Quartet
- The Nightingale String Quartet, comprised of University graduate
students, will perform music from the chamber music repertoire.
- Starts: 5-7pm on Wednesday.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664
N Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact:
School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- Sierra
Nevada Ballet presents
"THE PEANUTCRACKER – The Story In A Nutshell"
- Based on "The Nutcracker", this 45-minute version is a shorter,
narrated version designed for families with younger children to introduce
them to the wonderful world of ballet. "THE PEANUTCRACKER – The Story In A
Nutshell", will feature Sierra Nevada Ballet's professional dancers,
apprentices, and trainees, in addition to dance students from schools in
the local community.
- Starts: 7pm on Wednesday. Tickets: $10 general, $5 BAC members,
seniors, & students.
- Carson City Community Center, 851 E Williams ST, Carson City, NV-
Call: (775)883-1976 for more information.
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The Asian Clam Invasion: Nearshore Invasive Species in Lake Tahoe
- Over the past century, there have been a number of intentional and
unintentional introductions of non-native species to Lake Tahoe. These
introductions have had a variety of impacts on the lake;
affecting lake clarity, native species, trophic interactions, and the
potential facilitation of other non-native species introduction and
establishment. UC Davis researchers recently discovered large populations
of clams in some near shore areas in the southeast corner of Lake Tahoe.
It has been confirmed that these are the invasive species Corbicula
fluminea, also known as the Asian clam.
- Starts: 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday. Cost: $5 donation requested.
- Assembly Rooms 139 & 141, Sierra Nevada College Tahoe Center for
Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club DR, Incline Village, NV-Call:
(775)881-7562 or E-mail for more information.
- Toy for Tots Kick-Off Party
- Be a secret Santa by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for less fortunate
local children, to this kick-off party event where Santa will visit and
hand out candy canes. Enjoy some yummy goodies, and wine and cheese and
don't forget your cameras! Live music by NTHS Jazz Ensemble. Limited
number of ski lift tickets to Homewood, Alpine Meadows or Northstar ski
resorts for toy donations valued at $20 or more. We will continue to
collect toys through 12/14 at our 4 offices in Truckee and Tahoe City.
- Starts: 4-7pm on Wednesday.
- Coldwell Banker Cobblestone Office, 475 N Lake BLVD, Tahoe City, CA-
Call: (530)581-7780 or E-mail for details.
- December 4
- John Ascuaga's Nugget presents
The Saddle Tramps' Dysfunctinal Xmas
- The Saddle Tramps want everyone to come over for their 4th Annual
Dysfunctional Xmas Party, a unique Yule tide celebration with mirth,
merriment and to watch Big John's mom beat on him. The songs will sound
familiar but the lyrics may not be in the order you remember. Don't miss
this great show only in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget
Casino Resort!
- Time: 8pm on Thursday. Tickets: $15, Steppin' Out Dinner & Show
Packages are available for this show.
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The Celebrity Showroom,
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV - Call: (800)648-1177 for more information.
- University
Composer's Concert
- During the course of the fall semester, university composition
students will be creating new work to showcase during tonight’s concert.
- Starts: 7:30-10pm on Thursday.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664
N Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact:
School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- December 4,6
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Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir's Winter Concert
- Join us for the Sierra Nevada College Choir Winter Concert
- Starts: 7:30pm on Thursday and Saturday. Tickets: $15 at the
door, $10 for students and seniors are.
- St. Patrick's
Episcopal Church, 341 Village BLVD, Incline Village, NV
- December 4-11
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Holiday Candle-Making Class with Dried Flowers at Waxen Moon
- Waxen Moon is where families and craftspeople will learn from the pros
how to make personalized candles in a unique studio setting. Creativity
will burn bright as guests choose the shape, scent, and colors of each
candle and incorporate wild flowers and other artistic touches into their
creations.
- Squaw Valley, USA-
Call: (530)584-6006 for more information.
- December 4-18
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Noel Nights at Northstar
- Enjoy s'mores by the fire, ice skating - free with a donation of
a canned good or non-perishable item - hot, cocoa, shopping specials,
holiday carolers, photos with Santa, and more.
- Time: 4-8pm
- Northstar
at Tahoe, Truckee, CA- Call: (800)GO-NORTH for more information.
- December 4-Feburary 16, 2009
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Downtown Carson City ON ICE
- The Brewery Arts
Center is partnering with several local businesses and the Carson City
Downtown Consortium to produce the debut of the Downtown Carson City Ice
Rink this '08-'09 wintertime season! Come see for yourself the magical
transformation of the Nugget Parking lot into what can only be described
as a "twinkling Winter Wonderland."
- Hours: Monday - Thursday, 3-9pm on Monday-Thursday, 1-10pm Friday and
Saturday, and 1-9pm on Sunday. Admission: $7 General (Ages 13 & up), $5
Youth (Ages 3-12). Skate Rental: $2 (Skates from kids size 7 to adult size
16 are available.)
- The Arlington Square Ice Rink, across from the Nugget, at the corner
of Robinson and Curry Streets in Downtown Carson City- Call: (775)883-1976 for information.
- December 5
- 22nd Annual Pray For Snow Party
- The Hacienda de la Sierra is hosting it's 22nd Annual "Bring On The
Snow" party. The winter season kick off party is a local tradition full of
merriment and good cheer. Live music and dancing with The Blues Monsters
and a Diamond Peak Season Pass giveaway are sure to please the "Snow
Gods".
- Hacienda de la Sierra, 931 Tahoe BLVD, Incline Village, NV- Call:
(775)831-8300.
- 2008
Holiday Gala "Lighting the Way"
- Our scholarship campaign is an opportunity for you to provide student
scholarships and endowed scholarships that will help attract the best and
brightest students to our community.
Sierra
Nevada College is selling tree ornaments, personally crafted by our
talented art students, to support the 2008 scholarship campaign. Please
complete the RSVP by November 21st, as space at the Holiday Gala is limited . We
promise you an evening of celebration, entertainment, and holiday cheer!
- Starts: 7-11pm on Friday.
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Hyatt Regency Lakeside Ballroom, 111 Country Club DR, Incline Village,
NV
- Argenta Trio
presents Global Warming
- Argenta Trio presents Global Warming, featuring Martin’s Trio on
Popular Irish Melodies, Zhou’s Spirit of Chimes and Beethoven’s Trio in
E-flat.
- Starts: :30-10pm on Friday. Tickets: $15 general, $8 students and
children.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664 N
Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact:
School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- First
Annual Tree Lighting
- Sierra Nevada College is joining the community in celebrating the
holidays, Incline-style. The family-friendly festivities begin at 4pm in
the Patterson Hall/patio area and will feature Incline Village’s very own
Santa (parents, bring your cameras for picture-taking—Santa will be
visiting for an hour at 4:30pm!), a special “Santa’s Mailbox” for letters,
handcrafted ornaments made by SNC’s international students featuring flags
from their countries of origin, cookie decorating, a gingerbread house
contest among the SNC students, caroling, various craft activities,
refreshments and, at 5:30pm, lighting of the tree!
- Starts: 4-6pm on Friday.
- Patterson Hall, Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe BLVD, Incline
Village, NV- Call Director of Special Events Debi Noonan: (775)881-7420 or E-mail
for more information.
- Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation's
2008 Winter
Welcome
- The best après ski party in Lake Tahoe is back. The Heavenly Ski &
Snowboard Foundation's Winter Welcome raises money for ski & snowboarding
scholarships. The Foundation welcomes a new attitude towards skiing and is
dedicated to putting the community back into the Foundation!
- Starts: 6-10pm on Friday.
- Heavenly's
California Main Lodge, 3860 Saddle RD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)541-7354 for information.
- Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
- Come shop for every one on your list. Enjoy Shopping- music- wine-
raffle- Silent auction with local vendors. Gift wrapping available.
- Price: $10.
- The Rock Building "A", 11197 Brockway RD, Truckee, CA- Call Dorinda
Vance: (530)554 9515.
- Kings Beach Holiday Fair & Tree Lighting
- Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping and celebrate the season.
Over 20 business booths with decorations and gifts, Tree Lighting at 6
p.m., at Kings Beach Conference Center. Sponsored by the North Tahoe
Business Association, The Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, and the
North Tahoe PUD.
- Starts: 5-8pm on Friday.
- Kings Beach Conference Center, Kings Beach, CA- Call: (530)546-9000.
- LTVA Community Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting
- Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves for this Annual Community
Holiday Celebration! Enjoy Hot Chocolate & Cookies inside the Visitors
Center. Free Sleigh Rides provided by Borges Sleigh Rides.
- When: 5-7pm on Friday.
- LTVA Visitors Center, 3066 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-
Call: (530)544-5050 for details.
- Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670 Spaghetti Feed & Christmas Tree Bingo
- Immediately following the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the
Minden Gazebo, return to the CVIC Hall for Bingo and prizes, including
Christmas Trees from the Carson Valley Garden & Ranch Center.
- Details: 4:30pm- No-Host Bar, 5pm- Spaghetti Feed, 6pm- Christmas Tree
Bingo. Cost: $6 general, $4 children (10 & under)
- CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, NV- Contact Tom Zogorski:
(775)265-5545.
- Parents Night Out
- Ages up to 12.
- Event: 6-10pm. Cost: $10 child, $20 family.
- First Baptist Church, 390 Fairway DR, Tahoe City, CA- Call:
(530)583-1534 for details.
- Tahoe City Annual Town Tree Lighting
- Music. Refreshments. Bonfire. Sponsored by Tahoe City Rotary and
the Tahoe City Downtown Association. The Town Tree Lighting is just one
event during the Tahoe City Holly-Days Jubilee.
- Tree Lighting at 5pm on Friday.
- Downtown Tahoe City, CA- Call: (530)583-3348 for details.
- TSOL with Cooking with Gasoline and Special Guests at Whiskey Dicks
Saloon
- Whiskey Dicks Saloon, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (530) 544-3425 for
information.
- December 5-6
- Outer Limits - Live Music
- Warren
Miller presents
"Children of Winter" Movie Premier
- December 5-7
-
"Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy" - presented by the
Pioneer
Center and
Cirque
Productions
- An all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical
forest through the air and on stage. An international cast of
graceful aerialists, spine bending contortionists, vine swinging
characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life
in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable
designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteers and
dazzling costumes. CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy is an exhilarating
journey the entire family can experience together.
- Showtimes: 8pm on Friday, 2pm & 8pm on Saturday, and 2pm & 7pm
on Sunday. Tickets: (877)840-0457.
- Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S Virginia ST, Reno, NV-
E-mail
or Call: (775)686-6600 for show information.
- Tahoe
Dance School presents
The Nutcracker at North Tahoe High School
- Enjoy Tahoe Dance School’s presentation of an American Holiday
Tradition "The Nutcracker".
- Starts: 7pm.
- North Tahoe High School, Tahoe City, CA.
- December 5-25
- First Friday in Brickelltown Christmas Celebrations
- December brings Brickelltown First Friday, with the celebration of the
color red. Local artwork reflects the theme. Come join these wonderful
local shops. The event is free, and open to all. Music, food, fun.
- Starts: 4-8pm on every Friday.
- Brickelltown Courtyard Shops, Historic Downtown Truckee, 10382 Donner
Pass RD, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)587-3789 or E-mail
for more information.
- December 6
- 12th Annual Parade of Lights
- One of Carson Valley’s favorite holiday traditions. Bring a folding
chair, blanket and come out to enjoy a very festive parade with floats,
marching bands and a surprise guest!
- Starts: 5pm on Saturday.
- Parade is held on Highway 395 between Lampe Park and Minden Park- Call
the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce: (775)782-8144 for information.
- 26th Annual Douglas High School Craft Fair
- Hundreds of crafters selling home-made crafts. Sponsored by SkillsUSA/VICA.
- Starts: 9am-3:30pm on Saturday. Admission: $1.
- Douglas High School, 1670 Highway 88, Minden, NV- Call: (775)782-5136x1509 for details.
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Annual Christmas Train O'Lights
- You won't want to miss a very special Christmas Train O' Lights! The
Virginia & Truckee Railroad will run a special holiday train. Father
Christmas and his helpers will hand out hot chocolate and treats for the
children.
- Starts: 3-8pm on Saturday. Tickets: $9 for adults, $5 for children.
- Train station, F and Washington ST, Virginia City, NV- Call
Virginia City Tourism: (775)847-4386.
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Breakfast with Santa at Kahle Community Center
- Come join Santa for a delicious pancake breakfast and get your picture
taken with him afterwards. Ages 3-6 yrs.
- Starts: 9-11am. Picture Price: $2.
-
Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV- Call:
(775)586-7271.
- Christmas Photos
- Get your Christmas Photo while visiting downtown Truckee. Special
sitting of just $5 per person/pet. Order prints/cards online later the
next day from the convenience of your home or office - cards ship the same
day if placed by noon. Christmas backdrops, props and lots of fun.
- Starts: 9am-4pm. Cost: $5 at the door,
order prints online.
- Truckee Train Depot, 10065 Donner Pass RD, Truckee, CA- Call:
(530)412-1239 for details.
- Cookie Walk
- Carson Valley Museum & Culture Center Holiday Treats, Cookies, &
Candy. Support the Historical Society by purchasing holiday treats!
- Starts: 10am on Saturday.
- Douglas County Historical Society, 1477 US HWY 395, Gardnerville, NV-
Call the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce: (775)782-8144 for information.
- Family Winter Wonderland & Santa Picture Day
- Visit with Santa for family or pet photos in a vintage sleigh with
Lake Tahoe as your beautiful backdrop. Kids activities. Refreshments
provided by The Boy Scouts. Sponsored by Niobe Burden Fine Art Photography
and Baricolor Mountain Photo.
- Starts: 11am-3pm on Saturday.
- Heritage Plaza,
Tahoe City, CA- Call: (530)583-3348 for information.
-
Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents Air Supply
- Air Supply
was founded by talented vocalists Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell.
Their first international exposure came in 1970 as the opening act for Rod
Stewart's North American Tour.
- Price: $40 + tax & fee
-
Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Stateline, NV- Call:
(800)786-8208 or
buy tickets online.
- Holiday Shopping Soiree
- Live music with The After Eights, wine, refreshments and discount
holiday shopping. From 5-8pm on Saturday.
- The
Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake BLVD, Tahoe City, CA.
-
John Ascuaga's Nugget presents Hal Ketchum
- Hal Ketchum
has released nine studio albums and two compilations. Ketchum has charted
6 top ten hits, with his highest-peaking singles, "Small Town Saturday
Night", "Past the Point of Rescue" and "Hearts Are Gonna Roll", reaching
#2.
- Starts: 8pm on Saturday. Tickets: $28, Steppin' Out Dinner & Show
Packages are available for this show.
-
The Celebrity Showroom,
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV - Call: (800)648-1177 for more information.
- Museum Open House Saturday
- Every Saturday the Historical Society Museum will be open to the
public. Admission is free. Exhibits include artifacts of local interest
and the museum shop features books and gifts of the region.
- Free Exhibit: 10am-3pm every Saturday of December.
- Historic Society Museum, 3058 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA-
Call: (530)541-5458.
- Spirit of the Season
- Famed entertainer and guest artist Susan Egan will join the Reno
Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus for a special performance celebrating
the holiday season. Egan has received countless awards and nominations
including a Tony Award and Drama Desk nomination for "Best Actress" as
Broadway's original 'Belle' in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Susan's film
credits include 13 Going on 30, Gotta Kick It Up for the Disney Channel,
and countless independent films. In animation, Egan gave the sultry voice
to 'Meg' in Disney's Hercules and sang the role of 'Angel' in Lady and the
Tramp II.
- Show Times: 2 & 7pm on Saturday. Tickets: (800)648-3568 or
buy tickets online.
- Grand
Sierra Resort, Reno, NV.
-
The Tahoe Tallac Association's 2008 Holiday Gala
- The evening will feature great food, seasonal drinks, silent and live
auctions, live entertainment and music for dancing the night away!
- Starts: 6:30pm on Saturday. Cost: $75, $65 for members.
- Valhalla Grand Hall Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call
for more information: (530)541-4975.
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Upcoming Auditions for
Annie
- Based on the popular comic strip, Annie tells of a spunky
Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her
years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel
Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss
Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and
finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary
Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Auditioners should come
prepared with a one minute song and be prepared to dance.
- Auditions Start: 10am on Saturday. Open to Kids ages 6-16, lots of
roles for boys and girls!
- Brewery Arts
Center, 449 W King ST, Carson City, NV- Call: (775) 883-1976 for
information.
- Winter Landscape Workshop
- In this one-day workshop, students will learn to paint a beautiful
winter landscape using masking fluid to save the white of the paper. We
will learn a variety of ways to paint skies, paint shadows on snow and
wonderful snow covered trees.
- Starts: 10am-4pm. Cost: $50.
- Watercolors By Jan Foss, Suite 21, 120 Country Club DR, Incline
Village, NV- Call: (775)833-1144 or E-mail for more information.
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Vagabond Opera at Moody's Bistro
- Vagabond Opera,
an imaginative ensemble of unique talents, performs from its global
repertoire and in many languages. Vagabond Opera delivers passionate
offerings of Bohemian cabaret. Paris hot Jazz, gut bucket swing, Tangos,
Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, Klezmer and vigorous originals meet a world
of riverboat gambling queens.
- Starts: 8pm on Saturday. Tickets: $10.
- Moody's Bistro,
Truckee, CA- Call: (530)587-8688.
- December 6-7
- Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus presents
"Songs of the Holidays and Community Sing Along"
- The featured choral composition is “Gloria” by the noted contemporary
English composer, John Rutter, accompanied by UNR’s Brass and Percussion
ensemble. The balance of the program features contemporary composers
Morton Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre and Holiday classic choral literature.
- Starts: 4 pm. Tickets: $10 General admission, Free for
Students with ID and Children.
- December 6th at Truckee High School Theatre; December 7th at Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley
- Call: (530)582-8488 for
information or
buy tickets online.
- December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
-
Snowshoeing in the North Shore
- Join our excellent guides on a natural history snowshoe trek. View the
unspoiled views of the Sierra and learn about natural history and local
wildlife. Your day in the mountains will include snowshoes, trail snacks,
and hot beverages.
- From: 10am-2pm Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $70
per person, 4 person minimum. $85 per person with deli spread lunch.
- Call: (530)913-9212 or Toll Free: (866)830-6125
or
E-mail for more information.
- December 7
- Reno Baroque Ensemble
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents the Reno Baroque Ensemble as
part of the Squaw Valley Annual Festival of Lights. Benefitting the Festival
and the Ensemble, this special concert features nationally acclaimed bass
and soprano soloists Gary Aldrich and Jennifer Tibben-Lembke as well as Dan
Flanagan, Sacramento Philharmonic and Sacramento Opera Concertmaster,
performing Joseph Achron’s “Hebrew Melody.”
- Show starts at 8pm, Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
- Tickets start at $20 - Call (888) 32-SHOWS or (888) 327-4697
- University
Flute Ensemble
- Members of the University Flute Ensemble will perform a variety of
music on an assortment of instruments including piccolos, alto flutes and
bass flutes.
- Starts: 7-9pm on Sunday.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664 N
Virginia ST, Reno, NV- Event Contact:
School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- December 7, 21
- Basic Digital Compact Camera Crash Course
- Gain confidence in using your digital camera in this short class that
will help you take home valued memories while visiting one of the most
beautiful places on earth - Lake Tahoe.
- Starts: 10am-12pm. Cost: $55 per person. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
- The Resort at Squaw
Creek- Call: (530)412-1239 or E-mail for more information.
- December 8
-
Harp and Flute Program presented by The Carson City Music Club
- The Carson City Music Club is a forum for musicians and music lovers
to gather and share their love of music. The club fosters musical talent
and interest by providing a nurturing environment for the development and
appreciation of musical excellence. The club offers opportunities to
perform individually and participate in collaborative events and expand
musical knowledge.
- Starts: 7pm on Monday. Admission: $8 general, Free for Carson City
Music Club members.
- Brewery Arts
Center, Performance Hall, 511 W King ST, Carson City, NV- Call the
Carson City Music Club president: (775)882-9517 for more information.
-
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort’s Winemaker Dinner Series
- At the award-winning Lone Eagle Grille continues this month with an
evening featuring highly acclaimed wines from Magnanimus Wine Group, which
includes Mendocino Farms, Talmage Collection, Old River Vintners and Ukiah
Cellars, paired with Lone Eagle Grille Chef de Cuisine Mark May’s
exceptional High Sierra Cuisine. Guests will have the rare opportunity to
taste Magnanimus Wine Group’s carefully handcrafted wines, which are
crafted from sustainable, certified organic, and certified Biodynamic
grapes.
- Starts: 7pm on Monday.
- Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, 111 Country Club DR,
Incline Village, NV- Call Kristi Snyder: (775)886-6899 or
E-mail
for menu and reservations for the event.
- December 9
- Blue Turtle Seduction at Mo's Place
- Starts: 9pm on Tuesday.
- Super 8, 3600 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (530)542-1095.
-
Comedy Night with
Bret Kreischer,
Tonya Kay, Tom McClain & Aaron Wilson
- R-Rated. Starts: 8pm on Tuesday. Tickets: $10 advanced, $15 day of show.
- Crystal Bay
Casino Crown Room, Call: (800)594-TIXX (8499).
- Freshies Restaurant Annual Christmas Cheer Benefit
- Starts: 6-9pm on Tuesday.
- Freshies Restaurant, 3330 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)542-3630.
- Holiday Choral Concert
- Featuring University of Nevada Concert Choir, Chamber Chorale and
Symphonic Choir. Jennifer Tibben-Lembke and Denell Hulla are conducting.
- Starts: 7:30-10pm on Tuesday.
- Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1664
N Virginia ST, Reno, NV
- Event Contact:
School of the Arts, CJ Chapman
E-mail
or Call: (775)784-4278.
- December 11
- Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series
- Come out for an exciting night of high altitude adventures with Adrian
Ballinger from Marmot and Alpenglow Expeditions. Awesome raffle to follow
show with all proceeds to benefit Tahoe Women Services.
- Starts: 7pm on Thursday. Free show for everyone.
- Tahoe City, CA- Call Shelley Pursell at Alpenglow Sports:
(530)583-6917 for more information.
- December 11-14
- John Ascuaga's Nugget presents
A Classic Christmas Celebration
- A Classic Christmas Celebration will captivate your entire family by
featuring a multi-talented cast of 25 singers and dancers of all ages
decked out in a dazzling display of million dollar costumes, plus
showcasing the treasured sights and sounds of your Holiday Favorites
including a charming Toyland Finale! Produced and Directed by Karen Burns
Productions.
- Time: 7Pm on Thursday-Sunday, 3:30 matinee on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets: $19 for kids (12 & under), $24 for seniors (65+), and $28 for
adults. Steppin' Out Dinner & Show Packages are available for this show.
-
The Celebrity Showroom,
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV - Call: (800)648-1177 for more information.
- December 12
- Diamond Peak
is OPEN party at the Hacienda Party
- Join us to celebrate Diamond Peak's opening day with life music,
raffles, lift ticket prizes and other cool giveaways!
- Starts: 8-10pm on Friday. Hacienda de la Sierra, 931 Tahoe BLVD,
Incline Village, NV- Call: (775)832-1177 or E-mail
for more information.
- Festive Holidays 3
- The Reno Pops
Orchestra presents its third annual Festive Holidays concert. In
addition to new arrangements of familiar seasonal favorites, the newly
formed Reno Pops Chorus will lead the audience in singing favorite carols
with words projected on the screen, so no-one will be at a loss to join
in. Free tickets are available at The Rock Church, from orchestra members,
or through our phone line. Those with tickets should arrive by 7:15 p.m.
to be assured of seating, as unfilled seats will be released after that
time to people arriving without tickets.
- Starts: 7:30pm on Friday.
- The Rock Church, Vista BLVD, Sparks, NV- Call: (775)673-1234 or E-mail
for more information.
- Moonlight Jazz Night at
Jake's on the
Lake
- Celebrate the holidays with the North Tahoe Middle School Laker Jazz
Band under the Full Moon at Jake's on the Lake. Listen to the Laker Jazz
Band while you do your holiday shopping inside Tahoe City's Boatwork's
Mall from 5-6pm, and then come listen to some jazz music performed by the
Bryan Smith Trio while you enjoy dinner or cocktails at Jake's on the
Lake. Jake's will be featuring an extended happy hour until 9pm and a
portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the NTMS Jazz
Band. Join the fun where you can celebrate the Full Moon, the Holidays and
Jazz all at once.
- Call: (530)583-0188 for information.
- December 12-13
- California Band - Live Music
- December 12-14
-
A.V.A. Nutcracker 2008
- A.V.A. Ballet
Theatre and the
Reno
Philharmonic Orchestra present this spectacular holiday
tradition with sugar plum fairies, the great snow king and queen,
dancing mice, and toy soldiers. Principal dancers from professional
ballet companies such as the San Francisco Ballet, Ballet West,
Miami City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading
roles along side a large cast of local talent.
- Showtimes: 8pm on Friday and Saturday, 2pm on Sunday. Tickets:
(877)840-0457.
- Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S Virginia ST, Reno,
NV- Call: (775)686-6610 for more information.
- "All in the Timing" by David Ives
- The Truckee High School Drama Club is proud to announce its fall
production of six one act plays from the collection All in the Timing by
David Ives. Due to the fact that Truckee High School’s drama teacher was
transferred to North Tahoe High School, this year’s fall play will be
directed by students Tayler Riley and Trish Ryan.
- Starts: 7pm on Friday, 2pm & 7:30pm on Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday.
Tickets: $5 for students, $7 for adults.
- Truckee High School-
Call: (530)582-2607 or E-mail for more information.
- December 13
-
Annual Gingerbread Social and Auction
- The annual Gingerbread Social and Auction will be presented at the
Historic Fourth Ward School. Gingerbread houses should be in to the
Visitor's Center by December 7 for judging. Everyone is encouraged to
participate in this holiday fundraiser, which will also be a Chamber of
Commerce Mixer, with the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce hosting members
of chambers around the region.
- Starts: 5:30-8pm on Saturday.
- Historic Fourth Ward School, "C" ST, south end of town, Virginia City,
NV- Call Virginia City Tourism: (775)847-4386.
- Dan Hicks & the
Hot Licks
"Holiday in Hicksville"
- After Party with Todd Hannigan Band.
- Starts: 9pm. Tickets: $22 in advanced, $25 day of show.
- Crystal Bay
Casino Crown Room, Call: (800)594-TIXX (8499).
-
Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents The Tommy Castro Band
- The quintessential American blues band,
The Tommy Castro
Band, performs a mesmerizing blend of blues, rock and soul. Prominent
in the Bay Area blues scene, they've gained national and international
attention with his touring and amazing live performances. Tommy Castro has
quickly become a favorite blues and roots artists.
- Price: $25 + tax & fees.
-
Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Stateline, NV- Call:
(800)786-8208 or
buy tickets online.
- Holiday Craft Bazzar
- Starts: 10am-2pm. Free.
- Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City, CA- Call:
(530)583-3440x10.
-
Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
- Ski Day at Sugar Bowl to Benefit
Tahoe Women's Services
- Tahoe Women's Services invites skiers and snowboarders to support
Tahoe Women's Services by purchasing a $25 all-day pass to Sugarbowl for
Saturday, December 13th, 2008. Sugar Bowl has generously donated 1,000
tickets to Tahoe Women's Services which means that all proceeds go to
benefit TWS.
-
E-mail
for additional information or
buy tickets
online.
- Thomas
Ian Nicholas
- Starts: 10pm on Saturday. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show/General Admission.
-
Opal Ultra Lounge,
MontBleu Resort
Casino & Spa, Stateline, NV- Call: (800)648-3353.
- Vendor Trunk Show & Fashion Event
- At Atlas Men's Clothing, Shoes & Gifts.
- Starts: 11am-6pm on Saturday.
- The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- Willy Wonka Junior
- December 13-14
- T Pots Pottery-
Holiday Open Studio
- Handmade functional pottery, sculptural claywork, and fused glass
jewelry are just a few of the items which are available at the Holiday
Open studio. Come for a visit and enjoy refreshments, while experiencing
the working studio of ceramic artist Teresa Wik.
- Starts: 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- T Pots Pottery, 11084 W River ST, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)559-9773 or E-mail
for more information.
- December 13, 20
- "Meet the Designer" Dilek Sezen Custom Fine Jewelry Showcase
- An award winning couture designer invites you to indulge in wine,
savories and sweets while perusing her custom designed jewelry. Guests are
encouraged to model all the creations on display.
- Starts: 4-6pm on Saturday.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- December 14
- Annual Rotary Club Santa Day at Granlibakken
- Children and families are invited to sit with Santa, sled down
Granlibakken's hill, enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate. Watch Santa arrive
in a parade of firetrucks and law enforcement vehicles. It's all free and
sponsored by Tahoe City Rotary.
- Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge Lake Tahoe, 725 Granlibakken
Road, Tahoe City, CA.
- Holiday Babysitting Day
- Starts: 9am-5pm. Ages 3-10. Cost: $25, $20 for residents.
- Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland LN, Tahoe City, CA- Call:
(530)583-3440.
- December 17
- Community Christmas Caroling
- Starts: 6-8pm. Free.
- Meet at Heritage Plaza in downtown Tahoe City, CA- Call:
(530)583-3440x10.
- "The Peanutcracker – The Story In A Nutshell"
- Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts and
Sierra
Nevada Ballet presents THE PEANUTCRACKER – The Story In A Nutshell.
Based on The Nutcracker, this 45-minute version is a shorter, narrated
version designed for families with younger children to introduce them to
the wonderful world of ballet. It will feature Sierra Nevada Ballet's
professional dancers, apprentices, and trainees, in addition to dance
students from schools in the local community.
- These will be private performances for Washoe County Schools.
- Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S Virginia ST, Reno, NV-
E-mail
or Call: (775)783-3223 for information on how your school can attend.
- December 18-21
- John Ascuaga's Nugget presents
A Classic Christmas Celebration
- A Classic Christmas Celebration will captivate your entire family by
featuring a multi-talented cast of 25 singers and dancers of all ages
decked out in a dazzling display of million dollar costumes, plus
showcasing the treasured sights and sounds of your Holiday Favorites
including a charming Toyland Finale! Produced and Directed by Karen Burns
Productions.
- Time: 7Pm on Thursday-Sunday, 3:30 matinee on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets: $19 for kids (12 & under), $24 for seniors (65+), and $28 for
adults. Steppin' Out Dinner & Show Packages are available for this show.
-
The Celebrity Showroom,
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV - Call: (800)648-1177 for more information.
- December 19
-
The Five Browns In Concert - presented by Steinway Piano Gallery and the
Pioneer
Center
- Siblings Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra, and Desirae Brown show that
talent is a family affair.
The 5 Browns play
together in different configurations of duets and trios, and when all five
of them play together, it’s like a forty-piece orchestra! From straight
Classical repertoire to blues- and jazz-inspired material, The 5 Browns
take artistry to the fifth power.
- Starts: 8pm on Friday. Tickets: (877)840-0457.
- Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S Virginia ST, Reno, NV-
Call (775)686-6600 for show information.
- TOCCATA - The
Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area - presents-
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
- The Carson City concert is a fundraiser for the Carson High School
Music Program.
- Starts: 7:30pm on Friday.
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, NV- Call: (775)267-1720 for more
information or buy tickets online.
- Winter Ball Dance
- The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.
Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All.
All ages welcome!
- Starts: 7:30-10pm on Friday. Cost: $8 per person.
- Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)541-8380.
- December 19-20
- December 19-24
-
Cruise with Santa on the Tahoe Queen
- Visit with Santa, photo with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes for
the kids.
- Departs: 12pm. Tickets: $46 for adults, $22 for Children (11 &
under)
- Tahoe Queen, 900 Ski Run BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call Toll-free:
(800)23-TAHOE (82463) or (530)543-6190.
- December 20
- City Ballet of San Diego Russian Nutcracker
- Great Basin Carolers
-
Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents Leon Russell
- Leon
Russell is a true music legend and often considered one of the most
accomplished and multi-talented musician in the history of rock 'n roll.
His distinguished career spans 50 years and he's played on, written.
arranged and produced some of the top records in music.
- Price: $25 + tax & fees.
-
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
South Shore Room, Stateline, NV- Call: (800)786-8208 or
buy tickets online.
- Holiday Kids Party and Movie "Polar Express" presented by Frontier
Financial Credit Union
- Gifts, Movie & SANTA! Take your picture with Santa for Christmas!
Rocky Raccoon will also be there!
- Starts: 4-6pm on Saturday. Tickets: $5 for adults, Free for children
(12 & under).
- Piper's Opera House, Union and "B" ST, Virginia City, NV- Call Piper's
for information: (775)847-0433.
- Martin Nievera
- Join Grand Sierra Resort in welcoming Martin Nievera and Brian
McKnight to the Grand Theatre.
- Show: 8pm on Saturday. Tickets: (800)648-3568 or
buy tickets online.
- Grand
Sierra Resort, Reno, NV.
- Martinelli’s Village Toast with Santa Claus
- Squaw Valley and Martinelli's bring Christmas revelers a glass of
bubbly (apple cider) for a toast to the season. Come young, come all!
Toast is at 5pm on Saturday at the Giant Holiday Tree in the Village.
Santa Claus will also be strolling through the Village from 2-6pm.
- The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- SANTA at The Boatworks Mall
- Visit with Santa from 2-4pm.
- Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake BLVD, Tahoe City, CA.
- TOCCATA - The
Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area - presents-
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
- The Carson City concert is a fundraiser for the Carson High School
Music Program.
- Starts: 7:30pm on Saturday.
- St. Theresa Church – So. Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (775)267-1720 for more
information or buy tickets online.
- Winter Night Operations Begin
- Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and dining under the starry
sierra skies until 9pm, Friday-Sunday and 7pm, Monday-Thursday. Twilight
Dinner Specials are offered nightly at Alexander’s. Night operations run
December 20, 2008-March 29, 2009 (conditions permitting).
- Squaw Valley, CA-
Call: (530)583-6985 for details.
- December 20-21
- December 21
- FREE Solstice Mini-Intuitive Readings
- Ritz Kids Pajama Party, Featuring Storybook Reading of The Polar
Express
- All aboard the Polar Express! Dressed in pajamas and ready for an
evening of fun and games, bring your children and holiday cheer to this
classic storytelling of The Polar Express. Warm up with hot cocoa “as
thick and rich as melted chocolate bars,” and delight in train shaped
decorated cookies.
- Starts: 4:30-6pm on Sunday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- Snowflake Festival
- Celebrate the winter solstice, enjoy live music, arts and crafts for
children and refreshments.
- Starts: 4-8pm on Sunday. Free for all ages.
- Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead, 4114 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake
Tahoe, CA- Call: (530)542-1908 for more information.
- TOCCATA - The
Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area - presents-
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
- The Carson City concert is a fundraiser for the Carson High School
Music Program.
- Starts: 7:30pm on Sunday. Ticket prices at Squaw Creek: $35 preferred,
$25 adults, $20 Students.
- Squaw Creek Resort, CA- Call: (775)267-1720 for more information or
buy tickets
online.
- Winter Dance
- The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.
Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All.
All ages welcome! Dressy-New Years Eve Clothes, optional.
- Starts: 7:30-10pm on Sunday. Cost: $8 per person.
- Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe BLVD, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(530)541-8380.
- December 21-24
- Santa Visits the Village
- Look for Santa near the Giant Holiday Tree & Big Chair for your
holiday picture opportunity.
- Starts: 12-4pm on Sunday-Wednesday.
- The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- December 22
- December 23
- Holiday Ornament Decorating
- Come in from the cold, and warm up with hot cocoa while decorating
your very own holiday ornament! Snowmen, reindeer, candy cane and
gingerbread ornaments await your creative touch with glitter glue, marking
pens and so much more. Children and adult friendly.
- Starts: 4-6pm on Tuesday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- December 23-24
- Christmas Carolers in the Village
- Everyone is welcome to join the Sierra Nevada Chorale for holiday
caroling.
- Starts: 3-5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- December 24
- "Meet Santa Claus"
- Santa Claus is coming to town! Come for an afternoon with the jolly
old fellow himself, with a chance for the children to meet Santa Claus,
and share their holiday wish list! Hot cocoa, goodies and photos with
Santa provided.
- Starts: 12-2:30pm Wednesday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- December 25
- Christmas Dinner
- See
Dinner Menu.
- Starts: 11am-8pm. Cost: $13.99-$15.99.
- Topaz Lodge Lakeview Restaurant, Gardnerville, NV- Call: (775)266-3338
for information.
- December 26
- Dessert Bar Expo, Featuring The Chocolate Bar
- One of the newest and exciting dining additions to the Village at
Northstar, The Chocolate Bar, invites you to a tasting of what they do
best – chocolate inspired food and drink. Please join us for an
interactive afternoon, and delight in sampling delicious confections.
- Starts: 3-4:30pm on Friday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- The
Namedroppers Starring: Eddie Money
- December 26-27
- December 27
- "Fire and Ice" Carving Expo, Featuring Professional Ice Sculptor, Cal
Gonzales
- Professional Ice Sculptor, Cal Gonzales, carves the Lion and Crown out
of a 300 pound block of ice. Warm yourself with hot drinks and observe
this masterpiece unfold.
- Starts: 2-5pm on Saturday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- Free Live Music Après Ski in the Village
- With the Jeff Jones Band.
- Starts: 2-5pm on Saturday.
- The Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- Joel McHale
- Joel McHale is the star-writer-producer of E!'s "The Soup" which
satirizes pop culture and current events.
- Starts: 8pm on Saturday. Tickets: (800)648-3568 or
buy tickets online.
- Grand
Sierra Resort, Reno, NV.
-
"New Orleans Legend"
The
Radiators
- Starts: 9pm on Saturday. Tickets: $20 advanced, $22 day of show.
- Crystal Bay
Casino Crown Room, Call: (800)594-TIXX (8499).
-
Sinbad
- December 28
- Ritz Kids Storybook Tea
- Please join us for a formal, yet fun, winter tea celebration the
kiddies are sure to enjoy. A classic child’s storybook reading,
traditional tea treats, and hot cocoa are provided while the rest of the
family relaxes at the fire nearby.
- Starts: 3-4:30pm on Sunday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- December 29
- ‘Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium’ Free Movie Showing
- This post Christmas movie is shown on a big screen in the . The movie
is free for all and begins at 6 pm. Movie snacks available for purchase.
- Starts: 6pm on Monday. Free for all, snacks are available for
purchase.
- Olympic Village Lodge,
The
Village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort at North Lake Tahoe, CA- Call:
(866)818-6963.
- Pints & Paddles
Cruise Aboard The New Tahoe Queen
- Food, Live Entertainment and Beer Tasting. 2.5 hour cruise, Casual
Oktoberfest-style dining, Awesome live music from a local band, and A
souvenir mug with your first beer.
- Tahoe Queen, Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call toll-free:
(800)23-TAHOE (82463) Phone: (530)543-6190.
- The
Spazmatics
- December 30
-
Nuttin' But Stringz From America's Got Talent
- "Ring in the New Year" Featuring Live Acoustic Guitar
- Ring in the New Year with loved ones and live music a day early. After
a long day on the slopes, please join us for a joyous afternoon of
savories, libations and live acoustic guitar.
- Starts: 4-6pm on Tuesday. Complimentary and open to the public.
-
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe Membership Gallery, 7001 Northstar
DR, Truckee, CA- Call: (530)562-2936 or E-mail for more information.
- December
31
- New Year's Eve Galas
- Crystal Bay
Casino - Crystal Bay, NV
- Grand
Sierra Resort - Stateline, NV
- Candlebox and Royal Bliss live in the Grand Theatre. Starts at 10pm
on Wednesday. Tickets: (800)648-3568 or
buy tickets online.
-
Hard Rock Cafe inside Harveys
- Stateline, NV
- Celebrate New Years Eve with D.J. Solomon, doors at 9:30pm. 21 and
over, $30 in advance, $35 day of.
Includes Champagne toast, and Party Favors. Patio open for dinner,
special menu with bracelet benefiting World Hunger Year.
- Call: (775)588-6200 for more information.
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget - Sparks, NV
- The Celebrity Showroom is hosting the Funkiest New Year's
celebration in the area with Bootiequake. Tickets: $35
- Call: (800)648-1177 for more information.
- MontBleu
Resort Casino & Spa - Lake Tahoe, NV
- Midnight Blu New Years Eve 2009- Blu Nightclub, Opal Ultra Lounge
and the Convention Center Doors open at 8pm for Opal & Blu Doors open at
10pm for The Convention Center. Tickets: $50 advance, $75 General
Admission.
- Northstar-at-Tahoe - Truckee, CA
- Come ring in the New Year at Northstar Resort with our annual Fire &
Ice New Year’s party, fun for all ages. There will be live music, fire
dancers, fireworks, skating, food, drinks and other fun! Live music will
be from 2 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.!
- Piper's
Opera House - Virginia City, NV
- New Year's Eve Dance Party presented by The Woody's. Ring in the New
Year!
- Starts: 8pm. Tickets: $35 per adult, $50 per couple.
- Silver
Legacy Resort and Casino - Reno, NV
- The Rockin' The Dome Dance Party features a DJ and dancing plus a
midnight champagne toast and party favors. Get your dancing shoes ready
and party the night away at Silver Legacy!
- Starts: 8pm at the Silver Baron Ballroom. Tickets: $30,
buy tickets online.
- Squaw Valley, USA
- Olympic Valley, CA
- Gold & Silver Mountaintop Family New Year’s Eve Celebration
at High Camp. An ideal New Year’s Eve alternative for early
birds and families is the Mountaintop New Year’s Eve Dinner
Celebration at High Camp, 8200’. The all-ages soiree includes a
starry-night Cable Car ride, ice skating, a delicious diner in
the Terrace Room, piano entertainment, and a 9pm East Coast New
Year’s champagne toast (sparkling apple cider for the
youngsters). Tickets: (530)425-7278 or
buy tickets
online.
- Fresh Tracks New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Squaw Valley’s
“mature” guests can choose from a myriad of New Year’s Eve
celebrations including the biggest party on the North Shore in
the Olympic House. The Fresh Tracks New Year’s Eve Party hosts
three parties in one, with live music and house DJ beats in all
three Olympic House bars. Tickets are $15 and guests must be 21
& older with a valid ID. Live Music and complimentary glass of
champagne for midnight toast with cover charge.
- Le Chamois - Loft Bar New Year’s Eve Party. Squaw Valley’s
Le Chamois/Loft Bar has it going on two levels. Downstairs
transforms into a dance club with DJs spinning disco & funk all
night long. Upstairs the disco ball will be spinning. After 8 pm
only guests 21 & older can attend.
- Tahoe
Biltmore Lodge and Casino - Crystal Bay, NV
- Performing Live and for Free in the Breeze Bar: Public Eye from
9pm-1am. Boys of Summer 1am- Early Morning.
- The Gold
Hill Hotel - Virginia City, NV
- New Year's Eve Bash- Call: (775)847-0111 for reservations or
information.
- Topaz Lodge and
Casino - Gardnerville, NV
- New Years Eve CrabFest in the Bluewater Buffet! Trey stone Will be
performing on New Year's Eve. Starts: 5-10pm on New Year's Eve. Cost:
$29.99- Call: (775)266-3338 for more information.
Ski Resort Event Information
[Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Homewood Mtn Resort, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Royal Gorge XC, Sierra-at-Tahoe,
Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, Tahoe Donner, Tahoe XC]
Alpine Meadows Special Events (530) 583-4232
- December 6
- Alpine Meadows scheduled to open
- December 12
- Season Pass Winter Kickoff Party
- Private Party- Season Pass Holders. Starts: 4:30-8:30 on Friday.
- December 13-14
- Alpine Learn to Ski Day
- Learn to ski or board for just $25. This program is designed for
ages 13+ wanting to give skiing or snowboarding a try. Includes an all
day beginner lift ticket, 2 hour lesson and equipment rental. Hours:
10am-1pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- December 16
- 2nd Annual Breakfast Club
- Invite only. RSVP is required by 2pm the Friday prior to the event
date. Please bring invite letter and payment the day of the event to
receive a meal voucher and lift ticket.
Boreal Special Events (530) 426-3666
- December 13-14
- Learn more on the North Shore
- $25 beginner (ONLY) packages (conditions permitting).
Diamond Peak Special Events (775) 831-3211
- December 5
- 20th Annual Pray for Snow Party
- The Hacienda will give away a Diamond Peak Season Pass and more!
- Starts at 8pm on Friday at the Hacienda.
- December 6
- Grand Lodge Opening Party
- Diamond Peak just went through a $4 million dollar renovation and
now we want to show off our new lodge! Enjoy food & drinks, a scavenger
hunt, live music, a kids art contest awards ceremony, and more! Bring in
your oldest Diamond Peak season pass or lift ticket to win a special
grand prize! This event will be held in conjunction with the North Lake
Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
- Starts: 3-5pm on Saturday.
- December 11
- Diamond Peak OPENING DAY!
- Come and ski or ride with us on Opening Day/Passholder Appreciation
Day! Passholders get a free BBQ and if you live within a 50 mile radius
of Diamond Peak you get a lift ticket for just $20.00!
- December 12
- Diamond Peak is OPEN PARTY at Hacienda!
- Come celebrate the opening of Diamond Peak's new base lodge at the
Hacienda de la Sierra Restaurant in Incline Village. Enjoy live music
and the chance to win lift tickets and DP swag from 8-10pm.
- Hacienda Diamond Peak is OPEN Party
- Come celebrate Diamond Peak's opening with food & drink specials,
contests and your chance to win a season pass! Starts: 8pm-12am.
- December 13-14
- Learn to Ski or Board for $25
- For Immediate Release LEARN TO SKI OR BOARD FOR $25 IN NORTH TAHOE
DECEMBER 13-14 WEATHER PERMITTING (NORTH LAKE TAHOE, California/Nevada).
- December 23-25
- Santa Visits Diamond Peak
- Snow, Skiing and Santa. What more could you ask for at Christmas
this year? Free candy canes? We've got those too.
Donner Ski Ranch Special Events (530) 426-3635
Heavenly Special Events (775) 586-7000
Homewood Mountain Resort Special Events (530) 525-2992
- December 12
- Homewood Mountain Resort scheduled to open
- December 13-14
- Learn to Ski Day
- Homewood Mountain Resort is giving novice skiers and snowboarders the
opportunity to learn at bargain prices.
- December 19
- Season Pass Holder Party
- Enjoy a great day of skiing and riding followed by a season-opener
party exclusive to pass holders. Listen to a live band while enjoying a
variety of delicious, hearty appetizers. Passholders are invited to
decorate their very own holiday ornament and add it to the Homewood
Christmas tree! Starts: 4:30-8:30pm.
Kirkwood Special Events (209) 258-7339 or 258-7248
- December 13
- Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
- December 31
- New Year's Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade and Times Square
- After Party in Bub's Pub.
Mt. Rose Special Events (775) 849-0704
Northstar-at-Tahoe Special Events (530) 562-1010
- October 16-December 11
- Ski Conditioning Boot Camp for Women
- November 1-December 24
- Village at Northstar Receipt Rewards
- Keep your receipts and when the total reaches $500, bring them to
the Season Pass Office to redeem your Reward! Adult Ski/Ride 08.09 Lift
Ticket*, Mountain Bike Ticket with Bike Rental*, One Round of
Golf*. Offer valid on purchases from November 1-December 24, 2008.
Receipts must be presented in order to redeem rewards. Coupon code 2551.
Good only at the Village at Northstar shops and food & beverage
locations. Call: (800)GO-NORTH for details. * Some restrictions apply.
- December 1-5
-
Learn to Ski & Ride at Northstar for $25
- All Day, A first-time skier or rider adult lesson at Northstar
Resort's award winning Ski & Snowboard School. Cost is $25 and includes a
beginner's lift ticket (access to beginner lifts only), a lesson, and
equipment. No reservations required, just go to the rental shop in the
Village at Northstar. Arrive early as there is limited availability for
this offer. Must be 13 years or older to receive this discount.
- December 4-18
- Noel Nights
- Bring the young ones because Santa will be here to find out what's
on their Christmas lists and he will be available to have pictures
taken. We'll also have ice skating (bring a can of food for a local Food
Bank and skate rentals are free!), fire pits to warm you, carolers from
the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College, cookie and
ornament decorating, holiday shopping deals and much more.
- December 8-19
-
Learn to Ski & Ride at Northstar for $25
- All Day, A first-time skier or rider adult lesson at Northstar
Resort's award winning Ski & Snowboard School. Cost is $25 and includes a
beginner's lift ticket (access to beginner lifts only), a lesson, and
equipment. No reservations required, just go to the rental shop in the
Village at Northstar. Arrive early as there is limited availability for
this offer. Must be 13 years or older to receive this discount.
-
December 20
- December 21
-
Telemark Camp at Northstar
- Learn how to telemark or improve your skills at the Northstar Resort
Telemark Camps. Instruction will begin promptly at the Cross-Country,
Telemark, and Snowshoe Center located at mid-mountain. Camps include an
all access lift ticket, 4 hours of instruction, video analysis, PSIA
manual, demo equipment if needed, and a lunch voucher to be used at
Northstar outlets.
- Starts: 10am on Sunday.
- Northstar
at Tahoe, Truckee, CA- Call: (800)GO-NORTH for more information.
- December 23-March 31, 2009
-
Turtleneck Tuesdays at Northstar
- Join us every Tuesday from December 23 through March 31 for Northstar-at-Tahoe's
Turtleneck Tuesdays! Lace up your ice skates and enjoy the sweet sounds of
the 70's and 80's on the village Ice Rink.
- Starts: 5-8pm on Tuesdays. Cost: Free to skate, $5 Skate rentals.
- Northstar
at Tahoe, Truckee, CA- Call: (800)GO-NORTH for more information.
- December 31
- Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Party
- Come ring in the New Year at Northstar Resort with our annual Fire &
Ice New Year’s party, fun for all ages. There will be live music, fire
dancers, fireworks, skating, food, drinks and other fun! Live music will
be from 2-8:30pm and fireworks at 9pm!
Royal Gorge Special Events (530) 426-3871
Sierra-at-Tahoe Special Events (530) 659-7453
- December 1-19
- Learn to Ski/Ride for $25
- December 11, 18
- Lava Cap Wine Tasting & Discounts
- Sierra™ Resort pairs up with Lava Cap Winery, bringing you
intense flavors of Lava Cap Wines in The Pub. A vaierty of wines
will be available to taste. Sierra guests with a lift ticket or
season pass will receive 20% discount off any wine purchase at Lava
Cap Winery, valid until end of 2008.09 ski season. Starts: 3-4pm
both days.
- December 21-24
- Holiday Festivities
- Celebrate the season with Santa and his reindeer on the slopes,
holiday music, Jingle Bell limbo, snowmen & women decorating, hot
chocolate, contests and more!
Squaw Valley USA Special Events (530) 583-6985
- November 27-December 16
- Toys for Tots Drive
- Help celebrate the holidays by donating a new, unwrapped toy to charity.
Drop Boxes are located at Mindplay in the Village at Squaw (store hours:
9:30am-6pm).
- November 27-December 25
- Animal Gift Giving Tree for Homeless Pets
-
Tails by the Lake is once again hosting the Animal Gift Giving Tree this
holiday season. Help support the local homeless dogs and cats in shelters by
donating a collar, toy, treat or bed to a sheltered animal this holiday
season. Bring your own gift or receive 25% off your purchase for donation at
Tails by the Lake - all the gifts will be given to the sheltered dogs and
cats on Christmas Eve so they too can have a Happy HOWLiday. Come by the
Village at Squaw Valley and pick out an ornament on the Animal Gift Giving
Tree representing the many homeless pets currently sheltered by the Humane
Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Simply pick an ornament off the tree and help
supply that pup or kitty with any item of your choice. The Animal Gift
Giving Tree starts Thanksgiving Holiday weekend and continues through
Christmas Eve.
- December 1-31
- Squaw Valley Festival of Lights
- The Village at Squaw and the Squaw Valley Base teem with holiday glee as
lights, a 50 ft holiday tree, and holiday decorations make for a winter
wonderland and perfect photo opportunities. The Village at Squaw Valley is
sparkling and guests can enjoy fabulous shopping, dining, and a variety of
events and activities.
- December 4, 11, 18
- Holiday Candle-Making Class with Dried Flowers at Waxen Moon
- Waxen Moon is where families and craftspeople will learn from the pros
how to make personalized candles in a unique studio setting. Creativity will
burn bright as guests choose the shape, scent, and colors of each candle and
incorporate wild flowers and other artistic touches into their creations.
(530)584-6006 for details.
- December 6
- Retro Ski Theme Party at Sandy's Pub
- Head to Sandy's Pub at the Resort at Squaw Creek, at 10pm for a rockin'-retro-fun-time!
There will be a totally rad costume contest for best outdated gear, door
prize for best rear-entry ski boots, a shot-ski and DJ Nasty Nate. Don't
miss out on this blast from the past evening!
- December 6-10
- NASTC Jumpstart Course
- Our extremely popular early season warm-up allows you lots of
vertical under the watchful eyes of our top trainers. From steeps to
bowls to cruisers, there is only one Squaw Valley in the world and lucky
for us its in our backyard! Six towering peaks, 33 lifts, and over 100
runs plus ample early Sierra snow and a deluxe base resort make this
mountain truly world-class. Get an early start this year with your
technique and equipment to make it a great season...join us at Squaw!
Levels 6-9.
- December 7
- Songs of the Holidays and Community Sing Along
- The
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College, directed by Susan
K. Horst and Chris Nelson, will present a holiday concert at the Resort
at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley USA. The concert will begin at 4pm. The
featured choral composition is "Gloria" by the noted contemporary
English composer, John Rutter, accompanied by UNR's Brass and Percussion
ensemble. The balance of the program features contemporary composers
Morton Laudesen and Eric Whitacre and Holiday classic choral literature.
- Starts: 4pm.
Tickets:
$10 general admission, Free for Students with ID and Children.
- December 13-14
- NLTRA Learn to Ski and Board Days - Learn More on the North Shore
- Squaw Valley joins other North Lake Tahoe resorts for this regional
Learn to Ski & Ride weekend. First time skiers and snowboarders are
eligible for $25 beginner packages all weekend, space permitting. Cost
includes equipment, beginner lift ticket and instruction.
- Call: (530)583-6985 for adult reservations or (530)452-7166 for
child reservations.
- December 14
- 2nd Annual Coogan Kelly Rail Jam Re-Scheduled!
- The Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam is open to competitors of all
ages and talents and consists of both mens and womens ski and snowboard
divisions. Registration is at 9am, practice starts at 11am, and the
competition will begin at 1pm. If time allows a special Best Trick Jam
Session will follow the competition. The Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam
is free for spectators, as it is scheduled to take place on Searchlight
(Lower Exhibition) located near the base of the mountain.Entry fee for
all competitors is $10 and helmets are mandatory for all competitors.
Athletes under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at
registration to sign a liability release form.The Coogan Kelly
Foundation raises money for the Coogan Kelly Scholarship awarded each
year to young aspiring snowboarders to help advance their careers.
- December 18
- Kids Corner - Alana Leigh Trunk Show
- Free drinks and appetizers will be available at this great evening
at the Kids Corner store. 30% off Alana Leigh jewelry.
www.alanaleigh.com Also find buy one, get one half off all Squaw Valley
USA logo wear. Hours for show: 4-7pm.
- December 19
- High Camp and the Cable Car Open at Night
- Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and dining under the starry
sierra skies.
- Night Skiing: 4-9pm Friday-Sunday, 4-7pm Monday-Thursday. Call:
(530)583-6985 for details.
- Just For Women (1 Day) Ski Clinic
- The Just For Women clinic emphasizes technical skiing at its highest
level for taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors. Call: (530)581-7263
for details.
- The Skiing Experience
- This program is the perfect fit for your friends who want to
crossover into the sport of skiing. The Skiing Experience is a
comprehensive introduction to skiing for active minded people.
- December 19-21
- Advanced Ski Clinics
- The ASC is a three day clinic emphasizing technical skiing at its
highest level, taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors. Call:
(530)581-7263 for details.
- December 19-Janurary 1, 2009
- Celebrate Squawlidays!
- Santa Claus on skis, Christmas carolers, movie nights, holiday
parties, and the Christmas Eve torchlight parade are a few of the "Squawlidays"
events and festivities bringing Yuletide cheer to the Squaw Valley
community through the New Year. Throughout the month of December, every
outing is colored with holiday spirit as the village is sparkling. Enjoy
shopping, dining and a variety of activities in the classic winter
wonderland.
- December 20
- 17th Annual Snow God's Ball
- A benefit for the Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund
and tribute to the Snow Gods, this annual party at the Olympic House is
a Squaw favorite. The benefit ball features live music, door prizes,
raffle prizes, and silent auction items. Prizes include a Squaw Midweek
Season Pass, lift tickets, Avalanche gear, and more.
- Tickets: $20 at the door, $15 advanced (ages 21 and older only).
Call: (530)581-7260 for details.
- Martinelli’s Village Toast with Santa Claus
- Squaw Valley and Martinelli's bring Christmas revelers a glass of
bubbly (apple cider) for a toast to the season. Come young, come all!
Toast is at 5 pm at the Giant Holiday Tree in the Village. Santa Claus
will also be strolling through the Village from 2-6pm.
- December 21-24
- Santa Visits the Village
- Look for Santa near the Giant Holiday Tree & Big Chair in the
Village at Squaw Valley for your holiday
picture opportunity. Starts: 12-4pm.
- December 22
- ‘Jack Frost’ Free Movie Showing the Olympic Village Lodge
- This great family Christmas movie is shown on a big screen in the
Olympic Village Lodge. The movie is free for all and begins at 6 pm.
Movie snacks available for purchase.
- December 22-25
- Santa and His Elf Hit the Slopes at Squaw
- Santa and his elf tour Squaw Valley USA spreading holiday cheer.
Catch jolly old St. Nick skiing and snowboarding around the mountain,
sliding rails in the Belmont Terrain Park, skating at the Olympic Ice
Pavilion, assisting with lessons, and entertaining children at the Squaw
Kids Ski School.
- December 23-24
- Christmas Carolers in the Village
- Holiday caroling and live musical performances take place regularly
in the base village throughout the holidays. Listen or join in as these
Christmas carolers fill the base village with holiday songs and good
cheer.
- December 26-Janurary 3, 2009
- Squaw Sessions Ski & Snowboard Camp for Teens
- Squaw Sessions is specifically designed for intermediate and
advanced 13-18 year-old skiers and snowboarders. The program provides
the new school breed with the opportunity to experience Squaw Valley's
rich freeride culture firsthand. Call: (530)581-7166 for information or
reservations.
- December 27
- Squaw Valley USA Passholder Party at The Arc
- Squaw Valley Season Passholders are invited to The Arc, the new mid
mountain restaurant at Gold Coast, for a holiday party complete with
champagne. Cheers! Event: 4-6pm.
- December 29
- ‘Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium’ Free Movie Showing at the Olympic
Village Lodge
- This post Christmas movie is shown on a big screen in the Olympic
Village Lodge. The movie is free for all and begins at 6 pm. Movie
snacks available for purchase.
- Olympic Valley Freestyle & Freeride Team USSA Mogul Competition
- December 31
- Coast to Coast High Camp el. 8200' Gold and Silver New Year's Eve
Parties
- Fresh Tracks New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at the Olympic House
- Le Chamois/Loft Bar New Year’s Eve Party
Sugar Bowl Special Events (530) 426-9000
- December 13
- December 13-14
- Learn More on the North Shore
- Beginner Ski Or Board Packages $25! Call: (530)426-6724 for
information.
- December 20
- Learn With The Ladies
- Ladies Ski Or Board Clinic.
- ZD Wine Tasting
- December 24-25
- Santa Hat Days
- Wear your most festive Santa Hat! Call: (530)426-6724 for
information.
- Ski with Santa
- Santa will be out and about! Call: (530)426-6724 for
information.
- December 24-Janurary 4, 2009
- Live Music
- Listen to some great tunes. Artist TBD: (530)426-6724.
- December 31-Janurary 1, 2009
- Crazy Hat, Hair & Glasses Days
- Time to break out those wacky accessories again! Call: (530)426-6724
for information.
Tahoe Donner 'Alpine' Events (530) 587-9444 ext. 110, 'Nordic' Events
(530) 587-9484
- December 4
- Kick-off Dinner “The Lodge” at Tahoe Donner
- December 18
- Ski Away Day At Northstar
Tahoe XC Special Events (530) 583-5475
- December 6
- Opening Party - Potluck. Everyone welcome. Our annual season
kickoff at the ski area.
- December 25
- Christmas day - Open: 8:30am-5pm. Holiday period begins.
- December 25-Janurary 2, 2009
- Holiday period - Dogs allowed from 3pm to 5pm!
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