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January 2007 - Lake Tahoe Events
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June 9-January 7, 2007
- University of
Nevada at Reno -
Fleischmann Planetarium Science Center
- The extraordinary inner workings of the human body are revealed in
stunning detail as viewers journey through what may be the most intriguing
frontier. In conjunction to the show, the planetarium presents a new
interactive exhibit that invites visitors to examine how the body works
using nine hands-on stations.
- Prices are $5 for general admission and $4 for children 13 and under as
well as seniors 60 and older. Admission to the exhibit is free.
- University of Nevada, Reno, NV - E-mail or Call: (775) 784-4811 for showtimes.
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January
1-April 15
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January 2
- Rock Wall Pub Crawl
- This is the night for local women to come out to the
Headwall Climbing Wall at the base of Squaw in the Cable Car Building,
Tahoe City, CA for a bit of climbing, and then socialize afterwards at the
Auld Dubliner, 1850 Village South Road suite 41, Olympic Valley, CA. Call:
(530) 583-7673 for more information.
- January 3
- Douglas County Republican Women
- The speaker will be Barbara F. Vucanovich. Her and her daughter Patty
Cafferata will talk about her book from Nevada to Congress and back. Social
hour 11am to 12pm. Meeting/luncheon 12-1pm. Reservations for the meeting
need to be made with Linda Denton (775) 265-7465 or Glennis Hill (775)
265-1030 by noon January 1st, 2007. For membership information, contact
Dolly Schreckengost at (775) 783-1711.
- Carson Valley Inn,
1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV
- January 4
- Dance Dance Revolution
- The Incline Village Library is hosting a dance competition featuring
the popular dance video game. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest
feet. For middle and high schoolers.
- From 2-3pm at the Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave., Incline
Village, NV - Call: (775) 832-4130 for more information.
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget presents Wine Tasting Thursday
- Enjoy a flight of four wines perfectly paired with gourmet
Orozko tapas prepared by a world class culinary team. Featured
winery is Firestone Vineyard.
- From 5-7pm, in the Orozko Lounge, $18 per person, free parking.
1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV. Call: (800) 648-1177 for more
information.
- TOCCATA presents the 2nd Annual Messiah/Concierto Tres Reyes
- The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area, the
Carol F. Buck Foundation and Thorny Point Foundation have come together
to bring you this wonderful musical presentation! Supported by TransAd
Puerto Rico, the Carol F. Buck Foundation, the Thorny Point Foundation,
Sierra Heritage Magazine and St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.
- $20 per person donation requested. Performance begins at 7:30pm, St.
Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA -
E-mail
or Call: (775) 831-1428 for more information.
- January 5
- Atlantis
Casino presents Mike Albert's Ultimate Tribute to Elvis!
- Atlantis becomes Graceland as world-renowned Elvis impersonator Mike
Albert celebrates the King's birthday in style! Featuring The Big E Band
with the Original Jordanaires.
- Doors open at 6:30pm, Showtime at 7:30pm in the Golden Cabaret Theater.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 3800 S. Virginia St., Reno NV. -
Call: (888) 551-7007 for more information.
- January
6
- Harrah's Lake Tahoe
presents Joan Jett and
the Blackhearts
- Jett formed the Blackhearts with guitarist Ricky Byrd, bassist Gary Ryan
and drummer Lee Crystal. Their first release I Love Rock 'n Roll, became
Jett's biggest success thanks to the title track which spent eight weeks at
number one. It remains Billboard's Number 28 song of all time.
- Showtime is at 7:30pm in the South Shore Room. Tickets: $45. Harrah's
Lake Tahoe 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV. - Call: (800) 786-8208 or (800) HARRAHS
for more information.
- Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
- Park Rangers will lead beautiful adventures out into the moonlight
around the Ehrman Mansion and along Lake Tahoe’s Magical West Shore. All
proceeds from these tours go to Sierra State Parks Foundation to fund
future interpretive programs year round.
- Meet a little after 7:00pm at the (lakeside) Day Use parking lot
near the Ehrman Mansion. Fee $10.00 (No parking fee). Children 12 and
under are free. Snowshoe rentals $5.00.
- Sugar Pine State Park, Tahoma, CA - Call: (530) 525-9920 or (530)
525-9528 for more information.
- MontBleu
presents Zepparella
- The All Girl Led Zeppelin Sensation! Zeparella is not a tribute band. No
wigs, no backing tracks. It is a celebration of some of the greatest music
ever written, by women who love it as musicians and as fans. We who want to
celebrate it with you, fellow appreciators.
- Tickets: $15 plus tax general admission/all ages. The MontBleu Theatre,
Lake Tahoe, NV. - Call: (800) 648-3353 for more information.
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget presents the
Comstock Cowboys
- David John and the Comstock Cowboys carry that "Wild West"
spirit in their brand of cowboy music everywhere they go. The music
can simply be described as cowboy, western and country in its purest
form. Their original songs include: "The Trail of the Bandit" and
"Goodbye Sierra Madre."
- Showtime is at 8pm in the Celebrity Showroom. Tickets: $20.
Sparks, NV. Call: (800) 648-1177 for more information.
- Grand
Sierra Resort and Casino presents Mumbo Gumbo Dance Party
- Join us for an evening of music and fun. Enjoy the the popular sounds of
rhythm and blues music of Mumbo Gumbo.
- Tickets are just $20.00 general admission or get up to 4 free tickets
with your Comps Plus + card. Grand Theatre, Reno NV - Call: (775) 789-2285
for more information.
- TOCCATA presents the 2nd Annual Messiah/Concierto Tres Reyes
- The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area, the
Carol F. Buck Foundation and Thorny Point Foundation have come together
to bring you this wonderful musical presentation! Supported by TransAd
Puerto Rico, the Carol F. Buck Foundation, the Thorny Point Foundation,
Sierra Heritage Magazine and St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.
- $20 per person donation requested. Performance begins at 7:30pm, St.
Patrick's Episcopal Church, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village, NV. -
E-mail
or Call: (775) 831-1428 for more information.
- January 7
- Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast
- A delicious breakfast includes pancakes, eggs (any style), sausage or
bacon, coffee, tea, milk or juice. Proceeds benefit the Seniors programs.
Sponsored by Truckee Noon Rotary Club. Adults $5.00, children (under 12)
$3.00. Sponsored by the Tahoe City Rotary Club. Truckee Community Center,
10046 Church St, Truckee, CA - E-mail or Call: (530) 550-7600 for
more information.
- January 7-12
- 2007 Team
USA Championships
- Having the opportunity to compete for your country is the ultimate
reward for an athlete in any sport. For eight men and eight women bowlers
each year, success at the USBC Team USA Trials means realizing that dream.
The top four men and women in their respective divisions at the USBC Team
USA Trials earn Team USA berths for that calendar year, along with four
additional men and women who will receive at-large selections from the
National Selection Committee following competition. Competitors roll 40
games over four days to determine who makes Team USA. First place in the
men's and women's divisions are crowned the U.S. Amateur Champions.
- All day, spectators welcome. National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St,
Reno, NV
- January 9
- Cool Jazz in January
- Warm your heart with the sound of cool, big band jazz. The
Mile High Jazz
Band will be performing with vocalist Sheryl Adams at Comma Coffee, 312 S.
Carson St., Carson City, NV
- Showtime: 8pm. Admission: $5 General, $4 MHJB Association member, FREE
age 18 and under. Dance instruction 6-7:30pm, $5 additional. Call: (775)
883-4154 for more information.
- January 11
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget presents Wine Tasting Thursday
- Enjoy a flight of four wines perfectly paired with gourmet
Orozko tapas prepared by a world class culinary team. Featured
winery is Sobon Estate.
- From 5-7pm, in the Orozko Lounge, $18 per person, free parking.
1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV. Call: (800) 648-1177 for more
information.
- January
12
- Grand Sierra
Resort and Casino presents The Temptations
- Don't miss the opportunity to see this legendary group perform
nostalgic hits and groove to the music with the fine tuned choreography
that made them famous! The Temptations have been tempting audiences for
decades with their smooth harmonies, flashy matching suits and fancy
choreographed dance steps.
- Show starts at 8pm in the Grand Theatre. Tickets: $33-44.00. Reno,
NV - Call: (775)789-2285 or (800) 648-3568 for more information.
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The Silver Legacy presents
Aaron Lewis of Staind - A
Unique Solo Acoustic Concert
- Aaron Lewis, co-founder and lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band
Staind returns. The acoustic show is unscripted and reveals a lighter side
of his personality as he interacts personally with the audience and performs
his soul-baring hit songs including “Right Here” and “Everything Changes”
from Staind’s new CD “Chapter V.”
- 9:00pm, Silver Legacy Casino, Grande Exposition Hall, Reno, NV - Tickets: $60, $50 and $40. Call:
(800) 687-8733 for more information.
- Cascade de Flores
- A professional music ensemble dedicated to the exploration,
preservation and dissemination of Mexican and Cuban folkloric music.
- Starts at 7pm, presented by the Tahoe Art Project at the
Lake Tahoe
Community College, Duke Theater, South Lake Tahoe, CA - E-mail
or Call: (530) 542-4792 for more information.
- January
13
- January
13-14
- Harrahs Lake
Tahoe presents
Lindsey
Buckingham
- As the musical architect behind Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey
Buckingham has played the key role in stoking the hit-making
machinery, yet he is also a seeker, a chance taker willing to shake
up the status quo for the sake of new ideas. And so an elusive
quality has developed around his 30-year career to date, both as
solo artist and as a member of Fleetwood Mac.
- Showtime is at 7:30pm in the South Shore Room. Tickets: $55 plus
tax. Harrah's
Lake Tahoe 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV. - Call: (800) 786-8208 or (800) HARRAHS
for more information.
-
Little Anthony and the Imperials with
The Platters
- Two of the biggest legendary groups in rock ‘n’ roll’s esteemed
history will be performing together at the
Atlantis Casino Resort and
Spa.
- Show starts at 6:30pm in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets: Reno, NV
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E-mail or Call: (775)
824-4461 for more information.
-
Antique Show, Sale & Appraisal Clinic
- Dealers from Oregon, California and Nevada will come together in one
place with furniture, glassware, bronzes, silver, toys, pottery, art,
vintage clothing, dolls, trains and jewelry. Arrive early as many of the
dealers will sell out. All proceeds benefit in part, the Carson Valley Pops
Orchestra.
- 10am-4pm, Genoa Town Hall, Genoa NV -
E-mail or Call: (775) 782-4951 for
more information.
- January 14, 16
- Master Classics 4
- Celebrating the MLK weekend with Scherzo from the Afro-American
Symphony, a piece written by the first African American composer to write
for orchestra, William Grant Still. Pianist Rachel Kudo joins the orchestra
for these concerts.
- Sunday at 4pm and Tuesday at 7:30pm, tickets: $24-58.
Pioneer Center for
the Performing Arts, Reno, NV.
E-mail or Call: (775) 686-6600 for more
information.
- January 17
- The Power of One with Erin Brokovich
- With a family medical emergency behind her, Erin returns to kick off our
SMART TALK line up in 2007. Erin made history by winning a $333 million
lawsuit for the residents of Hinkley, California against a giant utility
company for poisoning its groundwater. No longer a file clerk, Erin now
serves as Director of Environmental Research at Masry and Vititoe, where she
is currently involved in other major environmental lawsuits that she put
together. As a working mother of three children, Erin will inspire you as
she shares her incredible story of determination and perseverance.
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Doors open at 6:30pm, Show begins at 7:30pm, Tickets:
$53.90-75.90.
Pioneer
Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, NV.
E-mail or Call: (775) 686-6600 for more information.
- January 18
-
7th Annual Reno/Tahoe Winter Wine and Ski Expo
- Several great regional restaurants, award-winning wineries,
microbreweries and area ski resorts from several places including Nevada,
California and Oregon will come to together to raise money to benefit Jimmie
Heuga's Vertical Express for Multiple Sclerosis.
- Must be 21 or over. 6-9pm, The Grand Ballroom, Atlantis Casino and
Resort, 3800 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV - Tickets: $50 in advance and $55 the
day of the event. Call: (888) 551-7007 for more information.
- January 19
- Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
- The Mile High
Jazz Band and Carson High School Jazz Band come together for one
night only to raise funds for the Carson High School Jazz Band to attend
the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Idaho in Feb. 2007. The bands will
play separately and together throughout the night for a unique and
interesting performance.
- Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors, $5 for 12
and under. Begins at 8pm at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
Call: (775) 883-4154 for more information.
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget presents Brew Ha Ha with
Johnny A.
- Sierra Arts' biggest event of the year. Now in its 12th year,
2,500 of our closest friends meet at John Ascuaga's Nugget to sample
microbrews and dance the night away. This year's event will feature
the guitar stylings of the incomparable Johnny A. You won't want to
miss him!
- This annual fundraiser for the Sierra Arts Foundation will
feature over 25 microbrews from Nevada and California. General
admission tickets are $40. Reserved seating tickets with express
entry are $50. For more information, please contact the
Sierra Arts Foundation at (775) 329-2787 or (800) 648-1177 for
more information.
- January 19-20
- Harrah's Lake
Tahoe presents Frank Sinatra Jr.
- Frank Sinatra, Jr. brings a full orchestra and a catalog of
timeless music when Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents, "Sinatra Sings
Sinatra."
- Showtime is at 7:30pm in the South Shore Room. Tickets: $45-55
plus tax. Harrah's
Lake Tahoe 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV. - Call: (800) 786-8208 or (800) HARRAHS
for more information.
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget presents Joan Rivers
- "Can we talk?" Joan Rivers tells it like it is and she does it
to music. Joan has performed on the Ed Sullivan show, Johnny Carson
and has her own line of jewelry. She is an Emmy Award winner and has
her own star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
- Showtime is at 8pm in the Celebrity Showroom. Tickets: $50.
Sparks, NV. Call: (800) 648-1177 for more information.
- January 20
- Winter, Wine and All That Jazz
- Live music, silent auction, raffle & door prizes from 7-10pm. Come
enjoy the multiple wineries pouring, food and jazz! Tickets: $35. Carson City Nugget,
507 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV - Call: (775) 883-7477 for more
information.
- Hot Dog the Movie 25th Anniversary Party
- "Hot Dog" is a time capsule for the glory days of the 80's and has
evolved as a cult-classic, live music by Wonderbread 5.
Olympic Village Lodge, Squaw Valley USA. Call: (530) 581-7188 for more
information.
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MontBleu presents
Jason Mraz
- 7 Holiday seasons, 6 albums and 3 websites later, Atlantic Recording
Artist Jason Mraz is planting his troubadour roots firmly into the sands and
soils of the San Diego music scene.
- Tickets: $45 plus tax/general admission. The MontBleu Theatre, Lake
Tahoe, NV. - Call: (800) 648-3353 for more information.
- January 20-21
- TOCCATA presents Basically Barocco
- TOCCATA, The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area
and James Rawie Artistic Director and Conductor, announce the first annual
presentation of Basically Barocco, music of the 18th century with chorus,
soloists and orchestra. The 2007 concerts will take place on Saturday at 7pm
at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Incline Village and will be repeated on
Sunday at 4 pm at South Lake Tahoe in St. Theresa Catholic Church. The
Toccata Chamber Orchestra features Ginny Tilton as concertmaster and David
Brock and as keyboard/continuo player. Toccata's Young Artist, Misha Raffee
joins Ginny Tilton and Suzanne Stone as soloists in Archangelo Corelli s
Concerto Grosso in G major Opus 6 #8, and Joel Munc performs Teleman s
Concerto in G major for Viola and Strings. David Brock will perform the
Handel Concerto for Organ and Strings Opus 4, #1. The finale will feature
the Toccata Chorus performing selections from Vivaldi s Gloria. Vocal
soloists include Lisa Hoopes and Joy Strotz, sopranos, Olivia Anderson and
MaryAnn Helman, altos, and Stuart Duke, baritone. Maestro James Rawie will
conduct both performances. Joining the Toccata Choir will be singers from
Sierra Nevada College Choir, directed by Donna Axton, and The Tahoe Choir
from South Lake Tahoe, directed by Linda Mitchell.
- The concert is offered free of admission charge, with a suggested
donation of $20.00 per person to help defray production costs for soloists
and orchestra.
- $20 per person donation requested. Performance begins at 7pm, St.
Patrick's Episcopal Church, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village, NV -
E-mail
or Call: (775) 831-1428 for more information.
- Reno
Chamber Orchestra presents Alexander Ivashkin
- Alexander Ivashkin, one of the most recorded cellists in the world, a
performer in the inaugural Nevada Chamber Music Festival, and an expert on
the music of the twentieth century, performs Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello
Concerto No. 2. The concert will also feature music by Legrenzi.
- Tickets: $15-44, show time is Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm at 1664
N. Virginia Street, Church Fine Arts Complex at the University of Nevada,
Reno campus. E-mail or Call: (775) 348-9413 for more information.
- January 23
- Play your part! Spring 2007 auditions
- Auditions for the Nevada Repertory Company productions are open to all
individuals - students, faculty, and members of the community. Persons who
wish to try out are recommended to have a one-minute monologue appropriate
for the play at hand. For musicals, prepare a one-minute song in addition to
the monologue.
- Redfield
Proscenium Theatre - University of Nevada, Reno, NV - Call the department secretary at (775) 784-6839 for more information.
- January 24-28
- Blue Gay-la 2007
- South Lake Tahoe's Gay and Lesbian Ski Week. Here in the Blue World, you
can enjoy some of the best skiing and riding in North America by day and by
night, head to Blue Avenue, where you can leave your inhibitions at the door
and revel in the energy of Lake Tahoe's 24-hour gaming and nightlife. South
Lake Tahoe's Gay and Lesbian celebration is 24/7 non-stop action on and off
the slopes. The celebration will include everything from the late-night wild
antics of all night dance parties to the "Queen of the Mountain" competition
at the no holds barred, Drag Race.
-
Harvey's Improv presents Comedians Bob Smith and Scott Kennedy
- Bob Smith has the distinction of being the first openly gay comedian to
appear on The Tonight Show and have his own HBO Special, The Bob Smith
Comedy Half-Hour. Scott Kennedy is one of the founders of The Gay Comedy
Jam, which the Hollywood Reporter said "…is the most successful gay comedy
show to ever tour!" In 2005 Scott was named one of the 100 greatest all time
comedians by Comedy Central.
- Show starts at 7:30pm in the South Shore Room, Harvey's Cabaret,
Stateline, NV - Call: (775) 588-2411 for more information.
- January 25
- Lake Tahoe Community
College Art Gallery Grand Opening
- Come view an exhibition of Brett Weston pieces and enjoy jazz music and
refreshments at the grand opening of the college's new art gallery. This
event is free and open to the public.
- 6-8pm, LTCC Library Building, South Lake Tahoe, CA - Call: (530)
541-4660 for more information.
- January 26-27
- Return to Whistlestop
- The melodrama/farce is a sequel to last year’s “Whistlestop”
with new twists and surprises. There are returning actors and new
recruits who will again make this a fun-filled adventure. Tickets
can be purchased for $20 and includes dinner and the show. Starts at
6pm on Saturday and Sunday, with a matinee show at 1pm on Sunday
also in the main room of the
Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville, NV.
Call: (775) 782-2555 for more information.
- John Ascuaga's
Nugget presents the 43rd Annual Sheep Dip
- This annual fundraiser show, dedicated to exposing the follies
and foibles of the Truckee Meadows in an evening of skits, songs and
dance, is performed by area locals (your neighbors) along with
members of the media and even a few of our famous (and infamous)
politicians. Watch local media celebrities and members of the
community perform in the Celebrity Showroom. All proceeds will go to
The Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, The Veterans Guest
House, and Evelyn Mount Food Drive.
- Showtime is at 8pm in the Celebrity Showroom. Tickets: $35.
Sparks, NV. Call: (800) 648-1177 for more information.
- January 26-28
-
Jesus Christ Superstar
- The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and
Andrew Lloyd Webber. With a score of amazing songs - “I Don’t Know How to
Love Him”, “Hosanna”, “Everything’s Alright”, “What’s the Buzz”,
“Superstar”, and “Heaven on Their Mind”, this original groundbreaking
production starring Ted Neeley in his farewell tour is as relevant and
timeless as ever.
- Showtimes: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday at 2pm and
7pm. Tickets: $35-70,
Pioneer Center for
the Performing Arts, Reno, NV.
E-mail or Call: (775) 686-6600 for more
information.
- January
27
- Free Market Environmentalism - Not An Oxymoron
- Professor Anderson will explain what free market environmentalism
is, why it is becoming so important, and how it blends a healthy economy
with a healthy environment. Fifteen years ago, Terry Anderson and Donald
Leal published the first edition of their book, Free Market
Environmentalism. Then the idea that markets, property rights and
contracts could be used to improve environmental quality was not even
embraced by most economists let alone environmentalists. Today, however,
it is becoming a mainstay of environmentalism.
- 6:30-7pm no host bar and social hour, program begins at 7pm at The
Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley CA
- MontBleu presents Masterbeat DJ Brett Henrichsen
- In just five short years since his first DJ gig, he has gone on
to play almost every major circuit event in the US, including Gay
Days Orlando, New York Pride Pier Dance, San Diego Zoo Party, Cherry
8, White Party Palm Springs and White Party Miami, Masterbeat New
Year's Los Angeles, Miami New Year's and many more. Brett has
received rave reviews from every venue and event he has played;
including international acclaim for his 10 hour guest set at the
Amsterdam White Party, the largest circuit event in Europe.
- Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door, at the Opal Ultra
Lounge. 55 Highway 50, Stateline, NV - Call: (775) 586-2000 for more
information.
-
MontBleu presents
Margaret Cho
- Margaret Cho was born Dec. 5, 1968 and raised in San Francisco. "It was
different than any other place on Earth," she says. "I grew up and went to
grammar school on Haight Street during the '70s. There were old hippies,
ex-druggies, burnouts from the '60s, drag queens, and Chinese people. To say
it was a melting pot - that's the least of it. It was a really confusing,
enlightening, wonderful time."
- Tickets: $35-45 plus tax, reserved/adult content. Doors open at 7pm. The
MontBleu Theatre, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, NV. - Call: (800) 648-3353 for more
information.
- Happy Days Dance
- Hosted by the Carson Valley Sertoma Club. Carson Valley Cruisers Chuck
from Time Warp Music will kick off the music with additional entertainment
by the Douglas High Dance Line. It is rumored that Elvis may also make an
appearance. Refreshments, including chili, hot dogs, root beer floats as
well as beer, wine and soft drinks will be available.
- Tickets are $15 for
adults and $10 for teens. Tickets are limited.
- CVIC Hall,
Minden, NV - Call: (775) 265-1566 or (775) 267-5964 for more information.
- Churchill Arts Center presents Ana Moura
- Ana Moura is a soulful, riveting interpreter of Portugal's
captivating music, fado. Her rich contralto, stunning looks and innate
ability won rave reviews throughout Europe.
- Tickets: $10-20. The Barkley Theatre, Oats Park Art Center, 151 East
Park Street, Fallon, NV
E-mail or Call: (775) 423-1440 for more information.
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Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents Smokey Robinson
- He's a singer, a songwriter, and a producer. He's a Grammy Award
winner, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and a living legend.
- Tickets: $85-110 plus tax. Show starts at 7:30pm in the South Shore
Room. Call: (800) HARRAHS for more information.
- January 29
- Benziger Winemaker's Dinner
- Join us for an elegant gourmet six course dinner specially created by
our Chefs and paired with Benziger Vineyards wines. Our last Winemaker
dinner sold out so be sure to get your tickets early.
- Begins at 6pm in the Grand Theatre,
Grand
Sierra Resort and Casino. Reno, NV - Tickets: $95 plus tax -
Call: (775) 789-2285 for more information.
- January
31
-
MontBleu presents
Tech N9ne
- Sometimes it takes a while for trendsetters, for artists ahead of their
time and for genius to be appreciated by the masses. Tech N9ne is on the
verge of bucking these bromides. Presented by Blu Nightclub.
- Tickets: $20 plus tax/all ages show. Doors open at 7:30pm. MontBleu
Theatre, Lake Tahoe, NV. - Call: (800) 648-3353 for more information.
- 8th Annual Senior Health Fair
- Designed to provide seniors an expanded awareness of health care
providers and professional services in our community and an opportunity to
address individual concerns firsthand. Vendor participants will benefit from
increased visibility through interaction with the growing Senior population
of Douglas County. Program is from 9am-3pm. Admission is free and all ages
are welcome.
- Carson Valley Inn,
Minden, NV - Call: (775) 783-6455 for more information.
Ski Resort Event Information
[Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Diamond Peak, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Homewood, 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
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January 6
- SNOWBOMB Sick & Twisted Big Air
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January 6-7
- Far West Open Series Slalom
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January 27
- BAC Singles League Slalom
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January 28
- BAC Singles League Giant Slalom
- Sundays in the Park Jam Series
 Boreal Special Events (530) 426-3666
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January 5
- Friday Night Expression Session
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January 6-7
- USASA Slalom/Giant Slalom
- Boardercross on Saturday
- Giant Slalom on Sunday
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January 15
- High School Ski/Board Giant Slalom
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January 19
- High School Race/Slalom
- Friday Night Expression Session
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January 20
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January 26
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January 27-28
- Scout Weekend
- USASA
- Night Slopestyle on Saturday
- Superpipe on Sunday
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January 28
 Diamond Peak Special Events (775) 831-3211
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January 13
- Lakeview Chairlift - begins staying open till 4:30pm
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January 20
- Senior Clinics
- Clinics designed specially for seniors - rates TBD
- Snowfall Cinema Fun Pack - 2pm to 7pm
- Kids ages 7 - 12 will love to join us for Snowfall Cinema! They'll get an afternoon ski or snowboard lesson then pizza party and entertainment in the Base Lodge. More details to come!
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January 22-26
- Diamond Peak Learn to Ski & Ride Week
- Offering the first time beginner package for only $25. That includes a lift ticket, lesson and rental equipment. Reservations are not required, there's room for everyone. Valid for ages 7 through adult.
 Donner Ski Ranch Special Events (530) 426-3635
- January
11, 18
- January
24, 31
 Heavenly Special Events (775) 586-7000
- January 4-6
- Burton Demo Days
- Come try out Burton equpiment and check out the daily railjam in the
terrain park
- January 27
- Drag Races
- Nothing kicks off a snow winter fiesta better than
cross-dressing on the slopes! Head up to Heavenly Resort for this
raucous event that challenges men and women to navigate a slalom
course, dressed in drag! Those who impress the celebrity judges with
their style on the slopes will win awesome prizes.
- Register from 9-10am at the California Lodge, practice from
10-11am, race from 11am-1pm. Tickets: $41.
 Homewood Mountain Resort Special Events (530) 525-2992
- December
20-21
- December
27-28
 Kirkwood Special Events (209) 258-6000
- January
6
- One Day Telemark Clinic
- Learn the basic techniques as well as more advanced skills, such
as backcountry techniques, steeps and bumps.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Junior Expedition Teams
- 6 & 8 week sessions start.
- Team training for kids who are ready to master all of Kirkwood's
legendary terrain.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Winter Trails Day
- Spend the day with snowshoe companies and demo the newest and
latest equipment.
- Located at the Cross Country Center. For more information
contact (209) 258-7284.
- Kids Movie Night
- Pizza & activities from 6-8pm in the Red Cliffs Lodge, second
floor.
- $20 or $10 for KCA members.
- January
6-7
- Subaru Master of the Mountain
- Hit the slopes with your friends from Subaru. Demo the newest
skis from Nordica and try one of the ski clinics to polish your
skills. Remember to stop by the Subaru tent to register to win some
cool prizes!
- January
14
- One Day Co-ed Burton Snowboard Clinic
- This one day clinic specializes in helping riders develop the
skills and techniques needed to tackle any mountain and all terrain
aspects, and is designed with the individual's comfort level in
mind. For intermediate through expert riders only.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Hockey Skills & Drills
- For kids of all ages! Join us out on the ice rink from 6-7:30pm
for an evening of skills & drills.
- For more information contact Amy Broadhurst (209) 258-7386
- January
20
- Steeps One Day Clinic
- Successful steep skiing involves 2 things, skills and
confidence. Certified guides offer tips on finding the right line,
having a back-up plan, how to read a slope and terrain selection.
Participants learn to take on Kirkwood's legendary terrain with free
flowing style and grace.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Kids Movie Night
- Pizza & activities from 6-8pm in the Red Cliffs Lodge, second
floor.
- $20 or $10 for KCA members.
- January
21
- Backcountry Awareness Clinic
- Learn the basic skills needed to venture into the backcountry in
this six-hour course, including avalanche awareness and avoidance,
equipment usage, snow observation and safe terrain travel. Clinics
are lead by Expedition Guides and Pro Patrollers. Limited to 12
participants; strong intermediate and up skill level needed.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Soup & Shoe
- This guided snowshoe hike provides great views of the High
Sierra and a fun day striding in snowshoes!
- Cost is $30, plus $10 for rental
- Call: (209) 258-7248. for more information
- January
27
- Women's One Day Ski Clinic
- Join Kirkwood's top female guides as the share their secrets to
all mountain skiing & success. For strong intermediate through
expert women skiers only.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Steeps One Day Clinic
- Successful steep skiing & riding involves 2 things, skills and
confidence. Certified guides offer tips on finding the right line,
having a back-up plan, how to read a slope and terrain selection.
Participants learn to take on Kirkwood's legendary terrain with free
flowing style and grace.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
- Women's One Day Burton Snowboard Clinic
- This one day clinic specializes in helping female riders develop
the skills and techniques needed to tackle any mountain and all
terrain aspects. Burton specific gear will be available for
complimentary demos. Designed for intermediate through expert female
riders only.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ at (209 258-7360.
- Kids Movie Night
- Pizza & activities from 6-8pm in the Red Cliffs Lodge, second
floor. $20 or $10 for KCA members.
- January
27-28
- AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Course
- This 2 day Level 1 Course is taught under the guidelines of the
American Institute of Avalanche Research & Education. This course
provides students with the basics for proper decision making while
in the backcountry or chairlift accessed backcountry skiing &
riding. Skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers are encouraged to
attend.
- For more information contact Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360.
 Mt. Rose Special Events (775) 849-0704
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January
6
- Elvis Day
- Our tribute to the birth of "The King" is second to none as the
slopes of Mt. Rose become a sea of Elvi.
- Chances are Elvis will issue your lift ticket, fit your skis and
even teach your lesson. Elvis appears on the Saturday closest to the
King's official birthday.
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January
20-21
 Northstar-at-Tahoe Special Events (530) 562-1010
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January
5
- Tahoe Zephyr Express Grand Opening!
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January
10-12
- Women's Ski and Snowboard Clinic.
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January
15-19
- College Week
- Discounted lift tickets for College Students!
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January
21
- USASA Event
- Sawmill 15K Cross Country Race
- Racers can test their endurance as they race through 15 kilometers
of Northstar Resort cross-country trails. The event sponsors the Far
West Nordic Ski Education Foundation and is open to all ages and ability
levels (junior competitors race 5K).
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January
22-26
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January
28
- Pinball Rally - Freestyle Pipe/One Hit Wonder.
 Royal Gorge Special Events (530) 426-3871
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January
1
- New Year's Day - We're Open!
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January
6
- Ski de Femme I
- Back again this season, our most popular clinic series with
renowned instructor Nina MacLeod. Class size will be limited for the
three-part series and participants will have the option to sign up
for a separate day tour with Nina on March 3rd. As class size is
limited we encourage you to call or email us to get your spot in
advance. The three-part clinic is $225 or you can pay by the day at
$80. Lunch and a snack are included, as well as a trail pass and
more than 4 hours of daily instruction. Check in at the Ski School
desk after 9:00am, and be ready to go on snow at 10:00am. The day
concludes at 3:00pm.
- Winter Trails Introduction Day
- This nation wide promotion is designed to get adults to try the
fine sport of cross country skiing. At 1pm, with advance online
reservations, first timers will receive complimentary rental
equipment, an afternoon trail pass and a short introduction to cross
country skiing. Space is limited, and no "day-of" reservations will
be taken.
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January
7
- Core Skiing - The Next Level
- Review, fine tune and go to the next level of what you learned
in the first session of "Core Skiing" with Owen Grady.
In this session you will expand your knowledge of core movement
awareness into your ski technique with additional exercises and
skills. Note: This clinic is open to all levels and will review
exercises and techniques introduced in the first clinic. This three
hour clinic will begin at 10:00am with registration beginning at
9:00am. Cost is $65 for everything, $55 for the clinic and trail
pass, or $35 for season pass holders.
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January
13
- Kid's Cookie Race
- Bring on the Cookie Monsters and get ready to have fun at Royal
Gorge. All participants get yummy cookies after finishing their loop
on Sesame Street. Free for kids 4-12 years old and the race begins
at high noon.
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January
20
- Ski de Femme II
- The second of a 3 part class, Instructor Nina MacLeod exclaims
"You can feel good on Skis!" Advanced registration is necessary, as
there is a limit on the class size. Be ready to go on snow by
10:00am. $80 per day includes trail pass, lunch, afternoon tea, and
over 4 hours of instruction.
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January
21
- Guided Snowshoe Tour
- This guided snowshoe tour is designed to highlight some of the
best features in Royal Gorge’s natural landscape. A picnic stop is
included along the trail. The tour starts promptly at 10:00am with
registration and check in beginning at the Ski School desk at Summit
Station at 9:00am. $65 includes everything for the day, $55 if you
have your own snowshoes, and $45 if you have a season pass to the
trail system.
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January
28
- Intermediate/ Advanced Skate Clinic
- This clinic is for Intermediate and Advanced skiers only. You
can refine your techniques of V1, V2 and more in this 3 hour on snow
clinic. Registration begins at 9:00am with the clinic running from
10:00am to 1:00pm. $55 for clinic and trail pass, $65 with rentals,
and $35 for season pass holders.
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January
30-31
- Ski Orienteering
- This popular event is made possible with the hard work of the
Bay Area Orienteering Club. Test your skill in skiing and navigation
at a beginning or advanced level course during this fun event. Join
us for one or both days with a different course each day. Skiers
find several checkpoints in a specified order on a course, and the
fastest time wins. Different starts for competitors discourage
following. Registration time is at 9:30am, with start times
following. The $56 entry fee includes your trail pass and rentals
for the day. $35 for entry fee and trail pass, or $10 for season
pass holders. If you have never done it, an ‘orientation’ will be
given prior to your start!
 Sierra-at-Tahoe Special Events (530) 659-7453
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January 6
- Volcom Stone's Peanut Butter and Rail Jam 2006-2007
- Volcom is back once again to host a free snowboard Rail Jam for all ages
in a true jam format. Youth, men & women divisions! And of course there will
be complimentary peanut butter and jam sandwiches, sodas and lots of prizes!
- Visit
Volcom online to pre-register or register at the Aspen Cafe between
8-9am the day of the event.
- January 6-7
- USASA Slalom/Giant Slalom
- Open to amateurs of all ages. Register between 8:00-9:45am in the Aspen
Cafe. Call: (530) 577-4760 for more information.
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January 7-12
- Learn to Ski and Ride Week
- $25 Learn to Ski or Snowboard package offered to beginners ages 13+
interested in trying a new snow sport this winter.
- Includes a 2 hour beginner lesson, equipment rental and a limited lift
ticket with access to beginner terrain.
- A $54 savings, must be purchased in advance, online at
Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Call: (530) 659-7453 for more information.
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January 8-12
- College Week
- Discounted lift tickets for college students.
- January 11,25
- Taste of the Good Life
- Sierra Resort pairs up with Lava Cap Winery, bringing you intense
flavors of Lava Cap Wines from 3-4pm in The Pub on the 11th and 1:30-3pm at
Grandview Bar and Grill on the 25th. Sierra Resort guests with a lift ticket
or season pass will receive a 20% discount off any wine purchase at Lava Cap
Winery, valid until the end of the 2006-07 ski season. There will be wine
tasting and a light food pairing. Vineyard owners Charlie and Noreen Jones
will be on site!
- January 13
-
Shut
Up and Snowskate
- Series sponsored by GNU/Lib Tech Snowskates, complete with demos. The
competition is open to the first 50 competitors.
 Squaw Valley USA Special Events (530) 583-6985
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December 25-January 7
- Squaw Sessions Freeride Teen Snowboard & Ski Camp
- This 1 day premiere camp for teens focuses on origins of the freeride
movement at Squaw and sharpens skills for mastering the terrain parks and
big mountain skiing and riding. Coached by pro skiers and boarders such as
Evan Raps, Ingrid Backstrom, Jeremy Jones and more. Ages 13-17. For more
information and registration, Call: (530) 581-7130 for more information.
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January
3
- Patagonia's Lake Tahoe Adventure Series Presents Corey Rich
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January
3-5
- Advanced Ski Clinic 3-Day Senior Program
- This ASC is a three-day clinic emphasizing technical skiing at its
highest level for skiers age 50+, taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors.
The clinic features full days of skiing, small well-matched classes,
off-slope workshops in ski technique and equipment and video feedback. Call:
(530) 581-7184.
- Just For Women Ski Clinic 3-Day Senior Program
- The three-day JFW clinic is designed exclusively for women ages 50+ and
is taught by Squaw Valley's top female instructors. The clinic features the
half days of instruction, stretching and body awareness techniques, video
feedback, off-slope workshops in ski selection and equipment care, and
evening socials. Call: (530) 581-7184 for more information.
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January
10
- Patagonia's Lake Tahoe Adventure Series Presents Lynn Hill
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January
11
- Squaw Valley Challenge #2
- Squaw Valley’s season long recreational race series offers spirited
competition in a fun atmosphere with great prizes. Open to skiers,
snowboarders & telemark racers. Call: (530) 583-6985.
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January
12
- Just For Women Ski Clinic
- This one day, premier clinic is designed exclusively for women and is
taught by Squaw Valley's top female instructors. The clinic features the
half days of instruction, stretching and body awareness techniques, video
feedback, off-slope workshops in ski selection and equipment care, and
evening socials. Call: (530) 581-7184.
- Advanced Ski Clinic
- This is a one-day clinic emphasizing technical skiing at its highest
level, taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors. The clinic features full
days of skiing, small well-matched classes, off-slope workshops in ski
technique and equipment and video feedback. Call: (530) 581-7184 for more
information.
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January
13-15
- Squaw Sessions Freeride Teen Snowboard & Ski Camp
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This 1 day premiere camp for teens is offered during holiday
and peak periods of the winter season. Dec 25-Jan 7, Jan 13-15, Feb 17-Feb
25. Squaw Sessions focuses on origins of the freeride movement at Squaw and
sharpens skills for mastering the terrain parks and big mountain skiing and
riding. Coached by pro skiers and boarders such as Evan Raps, Ingrid
Backstrom, Jeremy Jones and more. Ages 13-17. Call: (530) 581-7130 for more
information.
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January
13-20
- National Safety Awareness Week
- Demonstrations, contests and seminars - Squaw Valley USA joins the
National Ski Areas Association in promoting safety awareness throughout the
resort.
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January
15-19
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Advanced Ski Clinic
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The ASC is a five-day clinic emphasizing technical skiing at
its highest level, taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors. The clinic
features full days of skiing, small well-matched classes, off-slope
workshops in ski technique and equipment and video feedback. Call: (530)
581-7184 for more information.
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January
17
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January
17-19
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January
19-21
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January
21
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January
24
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January
26-28
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January
31
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January
31-February 2
 Sugar Bowl Special Events (530) 426-3651
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January
12-14
- JABRA Winter X-Jam – X-Games Qualifiers
- The big event returns!! Extreme athletes and homeboys will go
head to head for the last chance X-Games qualifier at Sugar Bowl Ski
Resort. For most extreme athletes an invitation to the X-Games is
the highest honor in their individual sports. Athletes who have not
already qualified for the upcoming competition in Skiercross and
Boardercross will be duking it out at Sugar Bowl Jan 11-14. Both
skiers and snowboarders, men & women, will battle for the final
spots in hopes of making their debut for the largest extreme
sporting event in the world. This is the only X Games qualifier in
the US!
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January
20
- Jeep Terrain Park Challenge
- January 21
- Women's Clinic
- Looking to take it to the next level, build confidence or hone your
skills? Spend a day with the women experts at Sugar Bowl's Ski School and
we'll deliver. We've set Sunday, January 21st aside for a special women's
clinic that starts with a yoga session and ends with a chair massage... oh
and a day on the slopes! Call: (530) 426-6724 for more information.
 Tahoe Donner 'Alpine' Events (530) 587-9400, 'Nordic' Events (530) 587-9484
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December
27-February 28
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January
3
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January
15
- Sierra Skogsloppet
- 15km race begins at 10am, a Truckee High School Nordic Team Fundraiser.
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January
17
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January
27
- Snow Carnival
- Come participate in a day of events for kids. Events will include: match
time race, a sled pull, a bounce house, ice crea, and more. The fun begins
at 10 a.m.
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January
31
 Tahoe XC Special Events (530) 583-5475
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December
24-January 3
- Holiday Season begins!
- Dogs allowed from 3pm to 5pm!
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January
1
- New Year's Early Bird Special
- Arrive by 9am and receive equipment rental and trail pass for $20. Must
return equipment by 12pm or pay full day rates. Opens at 8:30am.
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January 6 - March 10
- Great Ski Race Preparation Program
- Heard of the Great Ski Race? Want to improve your time from last year? We
will have a small group and work progressively through the season addressing
technique, fitness, planning, race strategy and waxing. Each session will
have technique and fitness focal points and we will also have a practice
race to "iron out" any waxing and race-day issues.
- Saturdays from 8:30-10:30am for 8 sessions. $120 per season pass holder
($150 for others). Trail passes are not included. Space is limited, and
participants will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants should be physically fit, and skate ski at an intermediate or
higher level.
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January
7
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January 10 - February 14
- Intermediate Skate Ski Improvement Series
- Increase your efficiency, improve balance and gain confidence on downhills
and have a better time on your skis. We will address all major skate
techniques, plus some extras, to help you get an edge in a race, or just
learn to float in all terrain.
- Wednesdays from 8-10am for 6 sessions. $120.00 per season passholder,
$150.00 for others. Trail pass not included. Space is limited. Sign up now.
Participants should be intermediate level or higher.
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January 14
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Yoga Ski Workshop
- Get the best of two worlds with a yoga and cross-country ski workshop
presented by The Yoga Space and Tahoe Cross-Country. Includes a one and a
half hour yoga class taught by Rebecca Kinelski at The Yoga Space in The
Cobblestone in Tahoe City. Then drive to Tahoe XC for a one hour skate
skiing class taught by Tim Hauserman, applying the principles of yoga to the
snow. After class join your instructors for a no host lunch at the new Free
Heel Cafe.
- Begins at 9am at The Yoga Space, 475 N. Lake Blvd suite 255, Tahoe City,
CA. Register before January 9 for $20 or
for $25 after that.
E-mail
or Call: (530) 581-1933 for more information.
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January
17, 24, 31
- Free Skate Skiing Lessons 10am, 1pm. Call ahead!
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January
28
- The Tahoe City Classic 15km Diagonal Stride Race.
- Race fees - $15.00 for pass holders pre-registration. $20.00
pre-registration for non-pass holders and $25.00 on Race Day.
- 10am start, sponsored by Sierra Nordic Cross Country Ski shop.
Volunteers are needed - it's fun and we will feed you lunch!
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