Entertainment

North Lake Tahoe celebrates its long winter season with SnowFest, a 10-day carnival and one of the region’s most popular annual family celebrations. SnowFest is scheduled for March 1-10 and will be held at a variety of venues throughout North Lake Tahoe.

In its 32nd year, SnowFest, presented by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/ Resort Association, is expected to draw thousands of attendees, with the majority of events free to spectators.

North Lake Tahoe announced today that the Wanderlust Festival, the world’s largest and fastest growing yoga and music festival, will return for a fifth year to the picturesque setting of Squaw Valley Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21.

A fan club of the TV Show "Bonanza" has announced it will hold its 2014 Bonanza Roundup Convention in Carson City at Gold Dust West.
The event is set for June 26-30, 2014 and marks a return to the Silver State, which hosted a similar Roundup in 2009.

According to the official Bonanza Roundup website, Carson City organizers have planned to open up many locations and homes that were a part of the popular TV show that ran from 1959 to 1973 with 430 episodes.

Friday nights in February are a celebration of karaoke, entertainment, and the awesome gang at the Spoke Bar!

Karaoke by Ken returns every Friday in February to provide your karaoke antics along with always low drink prices, a smoke-free environment, and a wide variety of karaoke singers and aficionados.

We don't just love karaoke, we love YOU too!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

More information always available at http://karaokebyken.com!

As the 2013 Legislature readies to convene, most observers have focused their attention on taxes.
Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval has promised to veto any tax increase, while Democratic leaders have vowed to launch an extensive review of the existing tax structure, which has the potential to change the way businesses pay license fees, the live entertainment tax and other levies.

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Alpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform "Legends, Fairy Tales, and Dances" on Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

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Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests…...

On January 25th, we'll be hosting a unique karaoke games set up where ANYONE can win (it's not just about singing ability).

-Spin the KARAOKE WHEEL OF DESTINY to discover your genre, then make the most creative song choice possible to perform for the crowd. The prize goes to the most creative and entertaining song choice!

-Complete the DUET CHALLENGE, where you and a friend will complete the song as one. What's the twist? Well, you'll split lines, verses and choruses and have to complete the journey without missing a beat.

Karaoke is at The Spoke Bar EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

North Lake Tahoe pulls out all the stops to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics with the Olympic Heritage Celebration beginning Saturday and lasting through Jan. 21 at venues throughout the region.

The event, which is sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, kicks off Saturday, January 12 with the REI Winter Trails Day at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Resort in Truckee.

Due to the success of our previous karaoke nights at The Spoke, we're going to continue EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle each week!

More announcements coming soon on special events and contests!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

Getting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.

The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.

Prestigious snow carvers from around the world will call North Lake Tahoe home February 8-12, 2013 for the region’s first-ever Carve Tahoe competition, with the judging take place February 13, 2013.

The weeklong international snow sculpture contest is specifically geared for spectators who will view firsthand 20-ton blocks of pure snow shaped and carved into breathtaking masterpieces. The competing teams are the best of the best – selected from the event’s top applicants and representing more than 20 countries.

New Year's weekend comes amplified at Lake Tahoe MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa with three jam-packed nights of SnowGlobe Music Festival after-parties featuring performances by several top-billed concert favorites including Chromeo, Flosstradamus and Mimosa.

The Reno Rodeo Denim Drive is an annual community event to collect NEW denim clothing, socks and underwear for abused and neglected infants, children and teens who have been rescued from unsafe homes in Northern Nevada.
Between 5:00 – 7:00 we would like to interview the following people at the Papa Murphy’s location at 4314 South Carson Street (Carson City)

· Reno Rodeo Team 355 volunteers will be assisting – if we need additional interviews from this location

Click here for Team 355 schedule of activities

The Carson City Historical Society’s Christmas party will be Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Bliss Mansion from 2 – 4 pm. We are sure to have a festive holiday afternoon at the lovely Bliss Mansion with hors d’oeurves, wine, and two kinds of entertainment. Dr. Michael Fischer, well-known Chautauqua speaker, will treat us to his impersonation of Governor John Sparks. Afterwards, Consort Trio (a trio from the popular Consort Canzona including harpsichord, cello, and recorder) will perform. The trio will play music from AD 1400 – 1620. You won’t want to miss this delightful performance!

It might have been raining across much of Northern California, but last week’s storm brought snow to Lake Tahoe ski resorts – more than 3.5 feet of the white stuff, making for a great ski weekend.

“You just never know how these storms are going to play out,” said Chief Marketing Officer Andy Chapman of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association. “But Mother Nature cooperated and we’ve got new snow on the mountains.”

The Carson City Symphony presents the 29th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. The Symphony will be joined by the newly formed Carson City Symphony Chorus and the Victorian Dancers. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 3 p.m. Conducted by David Bugli, the symphony will perform several works of Christmas and Hanukkah music. Norma Conway's Victorian Dancers will complement the music of Johann Strauss Jr. Tickets are available at Play Your Own Music in the Carson Mall, online at www.CCSymphony.com or at the door. (775) 883-4154.

A Plumas County court recently sentenced two people for illegally dumping waste fuel on a northern California highway.
The crimes occurred during production of a television series called “Hell on the Highway: Highway Heroes.”
A co-star of the show, William Earnest Slade III, of Stockton, pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor pollution charge and was sentenced on Nov. 2 to 45 days in Plumas County jail.
He was also ordered to pay more than $1,700 in fines and $4,600 in restitution.
In addition, he will be on probation for three years.

Carson Valley’s brightest celebration of the holiday season will take to the streets during the 17th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at 5 p.m. Residents and visitors will line Highway 395 between Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville and Minden Town Park to watch dozens of colorfully decorated floats.

Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, signaling winter's return to Lake Tahoe. Early-season storms combined with the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system have given Heavenly the ability to stage its earliest opening since 2004-05. All access to the mountain at this time is through the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express.

With Lake Tahoe area ski lifts just days away from turning for the first time this ski and ride season, it is not too early to start planning holiday vacations, especially with the wide variety of holiday activities and great vacation packages Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are offering.

Weeks away, the 2012 Polar Express train is on the fast track Carson City countdown, with 80 percent of the coach class and nearly 99 percent of the VIP Parlor Car tickets sold. This time last year, 39 percent of tickets had been purchased.

A small business fair, entertainment, and family fun for all ages. Come to Bower's Mansion Regional Park and help out our local Washoe Valley small businesses and community. There will be businesses selling their merchandise, bands playing, a kid's area, food, and other activities.

Bring your leftover pumpkins to participate in our pumpkin smashing as well! All compost will be donated to local farms.

Carson City's annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights has become so well received over the years that the 2012 festival will now run for two days. The enhanced event is Friday, Dec. 7, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.

The Sierra Nevada Ballet will present the popular “Peanutcracker – The Story in Nut Shell” with two shows in Carson City on Dec. 1 and in Reno, Dec. 11.
Based on the Peter Tchaikovsky’s original ballet “The Nutcracker” this shorter, 45-minute version called "Peanutcracker" is a narrated story that is designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet.

The Carson Valley Inn is serving a Free Spaghetti Lunch for all Veterans and Active Military – plus one guest – on Veteran's Day, Sunday, November 11. The event will be held in the Valley Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans and active military personnel simply present your military ID for entrance, and lunch for you and your guest is on the Carson Valley Inn! There will be a Veteran's Day colors presentation, the National Anthem and an invocation at 11 a.m.

The Nevada Day Parade will be shown live today, beginning at 10 a.m. by Carson City-based We Shoot Video. Go here to watch it live. For the fourth year We Shoot Video has produced on-air live streaming coverage and running online commentary of the Nevada Day Parade.