NIGHT LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

COMMONS BEACH FREE SUMMER CONCERTS: JULY SCHEDULE
• July 12 :: The Knights of Monte Carlo!!
Let us be clear– Knights of Monte Carlo are not a cover band, but are the embodiment of an era when pina coladas, ocean breezes, key parties, beards, and afternoon delights ruled the day; a time when out of every AM radio came the smooth, sultry, sexy, sounds of soft rock. www.knightsofmontecarlo.com/
• July 19, 3PM :: TAHOE CITY TEASERS :: Guitar Shorty, The Beer Gardeners
Sample tasty fare from local Tahoe City restaurants during Tahoe City Teasers, a fundraiser to support the Tahoe City Downtown Association. Listen to blues with headliner Guitar Shorty. The Beer Gardeners, a local group, open the day. Learn more about Guitar Shorty at www.guitarshorty.org.
• July 26 :: The Iguanas
Latin/Tex-mex flavor comes to Commons Beach with the Iguanas a roots rock band out of New Orleans. Find out more at www.iguanas.com.
Find out the rest of the concert schedule at: www.VisitTahoeCity.com

MUSIC ON THE BEACH LINE UP in KINGS BEACH THIS SUMMER:
July 2, Blues Monsters, July 9, Jelly Bread; July 16, Momentum; July 23, Loose Canon; July 30, Downbeat; Aug 6, Drinking with Clowns; Aug 13, Izabella
Be there every Thursday from

CRYSTAL BAY HAS GREAT MUSIC COMING STARTING JUL 2
Fri, Jul 3 Keyser Soze free Crown Room 11pm
Sat, Jul 4 The Pimps of Joytime free Red Room 11pm www.thepimpsofjoytime.com
Mon, Jul 6 The Lee Boys free Red Room 10pm www.leeboys.com
Wed, Jul 8 Big Sam’s Funky Nation free Red Room 10pm www.bigsamsfunkynation.com
Thurs, Jul 9 Flamenco Master, David Maldonado free Red Room 10pm www.DavidMaldonado.com
Fri, Jul 10 Monophonics Free in the Crown Room
Sat, Jul 11 Late Night Ana Sia free Red Room 10pm
Mon, Jul 13, 14 Surf Rock Legends Mermen free Red Room 10pm www.mermen.net
Thurs, Jul 16 Troubadours in the Round Crown Room Seated Show Adv=$15, DOS=$17 www.devildog.com
Fri, Jul 17 The Straycats Free in the Crown Room 9pm www.leerocker.com
Sat, Jul 18 New Monsoon Free in the Crown Room 9pm www.newmonsoon.com
Mon, Jul 20 Eric McFadden Trio free Red Room 10pm www.ericmcfadden.com
Tues, Jul 21 Texas Legends – The Arc Angels Crown Room 9pm Adv=$23, DOS=$25
Thurs, Jul 23 Saddletramps free Red Room 10pm www.thesaddletramps.com
Fri, Jul 24 The Hawiaan World Festival featuring HAPA Crown Room Seated Show All Tickets $30, www.hapa.com
Sat, Jul 25 Eclipse free Red Room 10pm www.eclipsetribute.com
Jul 27 & 28 The Hackensaw Boys free Red Room 10pm www.hackensawboys.com
Wed, Jul 29 From Austin TX, the Band of Heathens free Red Room 10pm
Fri, Jul 31 The Paul Thorn Band Free in the Crown Room 9pm www.paulthorn.com

All shows are 21 and over, General Admission with very limited or no seating Booths may be reserved for an additional fee. Please contact the Casino Cashier Cage for additional information. Early Entry for Internet Sales. Tickets are available on-line at www.crystalbaycasino.com, by phone at 775.833.6333 or at the cashier cage. Non-reserved shows are limited seating or standing room only.

TAHOE COMEDY NORTH PRESENTS “RIVER LAUGH” AT THE RIVER RANCH LODGE – JUL 1
Starting Wednesday July 1st, Tahoe Comedy North will be bringing comedy to the River Ranch where you can enjoy the show with seating under the stars on the patio. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and comedy starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Crystal Bay Club, Incline Cleaners, Grog & Grist, Noah’s Video, C B’s Pizza, and New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City and Truckee. For a complete Tahoe Comedy North schedule, go to www.tahoecomedynorth.com. or call (530) 546-5880

TAHOE COMEDY NORTH AT THE CRYSTAL BAY CLUB – JUL 14
Your headliner for the night is crowd favorite, Mike Pace, featuring the 10-year veteran of television and stage, Rocky Whatule with the twisted and entertaining, Rob Sherwood as your host. The Cleaner, Mike Trute will be filling in the guest spot for the evening.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show and are available at the Crystal Bay Club, Incline Cleaners, Grog & Grist, Noah’s Video, C B’s Pizza, and New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City and Truckee. For a complete Tahoe Comedy North schedule, go to www.tahoecomedynorth.com. Doors open at 7:00 and show starts at 8:00.

FREE SHOWS AT THE TAHOE BILTMORE:
Entertainment: Free Shows!
July 3rd - Beans live on the Casino Floor – 5:30pm-9:30pm
July 3rd - Fearless Chicken live in the Breeze – 9pm -1am
July 4th - The Alternates live in the Breeze - 9pm-1am
July 4th - Jazz live on the Casino Floor – 5pm-9pm

EXTREMELY GOOD HAPPY HOURS & RESTAURANT NEWS

RIVER GRILL DECK MUSIC
Music every Wednesday through Saturday nights starting June 24th.

RIVER RANCH’S NIGHTLY $24.00 PRICE FIXE MENU
Available 7 nights a week
The River Ranch is offering a dinner complete with a glass of house wine, house salad, featured entrée and dessert. Executive Chef Julia Walter’s Lasagna de Jour will still be featured on Sunday nights where she puts exciting twists on an old favorite. The special menu provides the opportunity for a great dining experience and an affordable price. The River Ranch Lodge and Restaurant is located at the corner of Hwy 89 & Alpine Meadows Road in between Squaw Valley and Tahoe City. Call (530) 583-4264 for more information

BOCCE SUNDAYS AT GRAHAM’S
Balls start rolling at 2:00pm. Call in, drop in or show up at the Graham’s Restaurant in Squaw Valley. We will have drink specials starting at 2:00pm and dinner specials beginning at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome and for more info please call 530.581.0454.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC 8pm
Fri. 7/3 Paul Covarelli & George Sauerbier (stand-up bass and guitar duo)
Fri. 7/10 & Sat. 7/11 The Nut Boyz (Brazilian influences)
Fri. 7/17 & Sat. 7/18 George Souza (jazz/flamenco/blues)
Fri. 7/24 Frank Carabetta & Dave at the 88's (smooth jazz/rock)
Sat. 7/25 Kip Yager (classic rock favorites)
Fri. 7/31 & Sat. 8/1 Paul Covarelli & George Sauerbier (stand-up bass and guitar duo)
LIVE MAINE LOBSTER EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS AT JAKE’S ON THE LAKE
Succulent 1 1/2 lb lobster served with drawn butter, salad, and red potatoes for only $29 (limited quantities). Ask for this special in the Dining Room or Cafe Bar.
FULL MOON DATE NIGHTS AT JAKE’S – JUL 6, 7 and 8
Treat your honey to a memorable evening. Jake's On The Lake is a fantastic spot to dine while viewing the moon shining on Lake Tahoe. Enjoy a 4-course dinner for $79 per couple including tax and tip during Full Moon Date Nights. This special is offered on the following evenings: Reservations please call 530/583-0188. (Regular dinner & cafe menus also available).

STEALS AND DEALS

LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OFFERS SPECIAL RATE FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
We are offering to all North Lake Tahoe Chamber members two midweek, upper gallery tickets for ONLY $40 (a savings of $5!). Just type in the offer code: NorthLake2009 before adding your tickets to the shopping cart at our online box office.
Find out more about our Festival at: LakeTahoeShakespeare.com 1.800.74 SHOWS

RETRO SKATE NIGHTS
Northstar Resort’s 9,000 square foot skating rink is open to the public daily from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Access to the rink is free and skate rentals are only $5. On Tuesday nights throughout the summer, you can skate to your favorite tunes from the 70’s and 80’s from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A $50 cash prize is handed out each week for the best retro costume!
TAHOE YOGA INSTITUTE
Tahoe City's new yoga studio located in the Cobblestone Mall. New summer schedule with classes daily and affordable rates for both year-long and seasonal yogis. $49 unlimited monthly membership, $120 summer membership valid thru September 7, 2009, $270 six month membership, $12 drop-in, 5 pack for $50, 10 pack for $90. Tahoe Yoga Institute, 475 North Lake Blvd., Suite 251, Tahoe City - in the Cobblestone Center, 530.581.1005 www.tahoeyogainstitute.com

JULY 4th WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
FIREWORKS SCHEDULE:
Jul 3. Kings Beach: Fireworks also get under way at 9:30 p.m. and can be best seen from the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Viewing Party at the North Tahoe Event Center, right on the water in Kings Beach. Attendees get entry to front row fireworks, live music and dancing, along with a no host bar and food available for purchase throughout the evening - $10
Jul 4 Tahoe City’s 63rd annual fireworks celebration begins at 9:30 p.m. at Commons Beach. Prime viewing spots are from the beach, where family picnics are popular, as well as various locations throughout town along North Lake Boulevard. Guests can also make reservations at one of Tahoe City’s many lakefront restaurants, including Jake’s on the Lake and Christy Hill along with nearby Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique.
Jul 4 Incline Village: Incline Beach at 9:30 p.m. Incline Village pulls out all the stops with a multi-day celebration, July 2 through July 4, called Red, White and Tahoe Blue. Special events include parade, dress-up-doggie contest, opening ceremonies, ice cream social, patriotic chalk drawing contest and rubber ducky race.
For a schedule of all events: http://www.redwhiteandtahoeblue.com/
Jul 4 Truckee: Donner Lake’s West End Beach. Tickets must be purchased in advance as beach access is limited and are available to local residents and homeowners.
RED, WHITE & TAHOE BLUE PARADE - JUL 2
10:00 am 3rd Annual Red White and Tahoe Blue 2009 Parade "America's Favorite Pastimes through the Decades" The parade begins at Incline Elementary Northwood Campus and continues through town to the IVGID Recreation Center. For more info http://redwhiteandtahoeblue.com/parade.html

RED, WHITE & TAHOE BLUE – JUL 3 ALL DAY Schedule
8:00am Flag Raising at The Incline Village Post Office by our Boy Scout Troup 37 9:00am-12:00pm Patriotic Chalk Drawing Contest for Children at Ace Hardware parking lot 10:00am-7:00pm Barbeque at Incline Beach provided by Brimm's Catering. View Menu >> 10:00am-7:00pm Dunk Tank 1:00pm 3nd Annual Rubber Ducky Race at Incline Beach (separate race for Children and Adults) 4:00pm-6:00pm Wine and Cheese at Aspen Grove, Cost: $20. 8:00pm Flag lowering at the Incline Village Post Office

TOCCATA’s SUMMER MUSIC FEST Red White and TOCCATA-Tahoe Blue
American composers – Spirituals • Broadway • Pop • Folk Tunes • Modern
Thu. July 2, 7:30 PM St. Patrick’s Church, Incline Village
Fri. July 3, 7:30 PM Valhalla Boathouse, So. Lake Tahoe
Sun. July 5, 5:00 PM Squaw Valley Chapel, No. Lake Tahoe
Tue. July 7, 7:00 PM First Methodist Church, Reno*
FOR PREFERRED SEATING please call ahead – (775) 313-9697
Please note: The Homewood Arts Festival, July 3-5 has moved to Northstar!
JULY 4th KIDS PARADE
The Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Arts & Crafts Festival (July 3-5) brings together an exciting group of more than 60 artists showcasing collectable arts and crafts in a variety of media including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography and more. The event is free in the Village at Northstar and is the perfect way to get your kids creativity flowing for the Independence Day Kids Parade. Children are invited decorate their bikes, razors, big wheels, clothing, pets or themselves at Mine in the Village at Northstar from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. A parade through the Village to show off their creations will begin at 2:30 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Want more information on these and other community events & meetings?
http://www.northlaketahoechamber.com
Let us know your event!!!! Just click on “Submit a calendar listing”

VILLAGE AT SQUAW SUMMER MOVIE SERIES EVERY THURSDAY starting Jul 2 at Dusk (8:30pm)
Free, popular, family-friendly Summer Movie Series with “Open Season”. All movies start at Dusk in the Village Events Plaza, weather permitting. For more information, please visit www.thevillageatsquaw.com.

VILLAGE AT SQUAW SUMMER BLUESDAYS EVERY TUESDAY starting Jul 7 from 6 – 8:30pm
The Village at Squaw celebrates summertime blues with its inaugural Bluesdays! event, featuring free, world-class concerts
July 7 – Curtis Delgado, July 14 - Robin Rogers, July 21 - Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, July 28-Shane Dwight Band

PRESENTS: NEVADA ROCK ART-STORIES IN STONE – JUL 2
Executive director, Dr. Angus Quinlan, delivers insight into the rich cultural landmarks located across the state line. The event takes place at Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley at 7:00 PM, with a no-host bar reception beginning at 6:30 PM. "Rock art" is the collective term for a variety of forms of visual representation made on natural rock surfaces (boulders, cliff faces, cave walls, etc.) and are found throughout the world. Nevada rock art is found in a wide variety of landscapes and locations and provides information about the social and cultural practices of prehistoric communities not available from other archaeological resources. A $10 donation is requested. Children and students with ID are free. For tickets, visit www.squawvalleyinstitute.org, or call 530.581.4138.


40th ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR THE MEEKS BAY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC – JUL 4&5
Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the Volunteer Firefighters Association that donates much needed equipment to the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District. Breakfast will be served from 8am to Noon on the holiday weekend. The popular Meeks Bay t-shirts, sweats, aprons, and other logo items will be available for purchase as well as the best selling Meeks Bay Fire Ladies Auxiliary Cook Book. Breakfast is $9.00 for adults (over 12 years), $6.00 for children (6 –11 years), and free for little ones under 5 years. Meet the Firefighters, get information on Defensible Space and home safety, and see the fire engines and apparatus. Meeks Bay Fire Station #61 is located on Highway 89 in Meeks Bay.

presented by Executive Director Bill Kraus, Ph.D.
5 - 7PM $8 Members,
$10 Non Members

“THE WORLD ISN’T READY…..” MONSTERS, MOBSTERS & URBAN LGENDS OF TAHOE’S DEEP – JUL 9
presented by Executive Director Bill Kraus, Ph.D., 5 - 7PM $8 Members, $10 Non Members 5205 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, (530) 525-9253 info@tahoemaritime.org

PRESENTS: HIKING THE TAHOE RIM TRAIL – JUL 9
Resort at Squaw Creek. 6:30PM-8:30PM. This is an interactive overview of this world class trail experience. Mark Kimbrough, Executive Director of the TRTA. Tim Hauserman, author of the Tahoe Rim Trail Guidebook bring hundreds of hours of experience on the trail as a hiker and a bicyclist. Whether you plan to thru-hike the trail or the most popular choice is to segment hike the trail these two will share their knowledge of this popular national destination. A $10 donation is requested. Children and students with ID are free. For tickets, visit www.squawvalleyinstitute.org, or call 530.581.4138.

PRESENTS: TRAIL FEST – JUL 11
Held in the heart of Tahoe City at Commons Beach, and will start at 9 am on Saturday, July 11th, with guided hikes, mountain bike rides , kayaking, paddleboarding and a trail run, and will continue to 3 pm with live music by Downbeat, beer provided by New Belgium Brewing and an outdoor BBQ cooked up by Smokey's. Throughout the day there will be an outdoor equipment expo with more than 25 vendors featuring merchandise such as Mountain Hardware, Jet Boil, Salomon, MSR, Chaco, Lowe Alpine and many more. For more info: www.TahoeRimTrail.org

8th ANNUAL SOARING KITES & MUSIC FESTIVAL AT SQUAW - JUL 11
The Kite & Music Festival is from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, July 11 and kite-making workshops can be attended from 1 to 3 pm. Guests are invited to bring their own kites and can also purchase kites at the festival. Face painting is offered from noon to 4 pm. musical performance from blues group, Terrapin Road. Terrapin Road delivers diverse blues numbers; in addition to original music, the group plays a wide range of Blues covers in which they put their own spin on the arrangements. The concert is from 12:30 to 4 pm and is free with a Cable Car ticket. www.terrapinroad.com.. For more info: www.Squaw.com

BEERFEST & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AT THE VILLAGE – JUL 11
Live performances by three premier bluegrass bands, Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek, Head for the Hills and Loose Canon, as well as beer tasting by more than 20 regional breweries. Enjoy great music and the outdoors while sampling ale from some of Northern California and Northern Nevada’s most popular brewers. The festivities get under way at 2 p.m. Beer will be served until 7 p.m., and live music will continue until 7:30 p.m. in the Village at Northstar. Loose Canon will take the stage at 2 p.m., followed by the Colorado bluegrass band Head for the Hills at 4 p.m. and headliner Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek at 6 p.m.

TOCCATA PRESENTS: BIG BLUE SUMMER MUSICFEST 2009 with TUTTI FLUTTI – JUL 11 & 12
July 11 - 7:30pm at St. Patrick’s Church in Incline Village, Program repeats on July 12 - 5pm at the Squaw Valley Chapel
The program features, Josue Casillas, principal flute of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, performing Vivaldi’s Concerto for flute, violin and cello in D minor with Misha Raffiee on violin and Eileen Brownell on cello; CPE Bach’s Concerto for flute in D minor; and J.S. Bach’s Concerto for flute and violin in C minor. And much more.
TICKETS at the door are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62 and up), $5 for students with a valid ID, and $25 Preferred Seating. Children under 12 enter free with a paying adult. Tickets may be purchased in advance through www.ActivityTickets.com.
775-313-9697 or www.ToccataTahoe.com.

11th ANNUAL TAHOE ARTS FESTIVAL – JUL 11-12
10 am to 6 pm, the parking lot of the Tahoe Biltmore will become one giant canvas for local and visiting artists to display their talent through the long-time tradition of Italian Street Painting. A free event and open to the public, this year’s Tahoe Arts Festival is expected to be one of the largest street painting gatherings in the region. Guests will also be treated to an Artist Marketplace featuring hand-crafted items, live entertainment, and delicious food offerings. Children can get into the creative act in Chalkland, a specially designated area for kids and families, where children will have the chance to create their very own street art. Clowns will provide balloon art and face painting. Smooth jazz and other musical styles will be also be provided. For information, call 530-583-5605 or email info@laketahoeartsfestival.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE – JUL 18-19
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® unites communities across the country each year to CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer, REMEMBER loved ones lost, and FIGHT BACK against a disease that takes too much. This year marks the beginning of our celebration of 25 years of Relay For Life®. Won’t you join us this year and be a part of Relay? Help us mark this milestone and celebrate the successes we’ve achieved together during the last 25 years. JOIN A TEAM or START A TEAM. For more info click here.

TAHOE PLAYERS PRESENTS: 1st ANNUAL THEATRICAL SUMMER STOCK AT CAL NEVA’S FRANK SINATRA CELEBRITY SHOWROOM
The Showroom that Frank built will be home to Tahoe Players presentation of three classic dramatic plays.
* Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 7 pm July 22, 23, 24 and 25th
* One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest 7pm July 29, 30, 31 and August 1 and
* Miracle Worker. 7pm August 5, 6, 7 and 8
$25 per person or $150 per booth limit Four persons per booth For information: Tahoe Players 775 831 0379
The Cal Neva Resort and Lodge will be offering dinner and room packages. For information please call box office 775 832 4000 Dinner packages available Dinner Cost is $29.30 incl. tax and gratuity and one well or soft drink. Ticket price is additional. Dinner seating at 5:30pm

PRESENTS: ORIGINS OF THE TAHOE SIERRA LANDSCAPE – JUL 24-26
Frank DeCourten, Professor of Earth Sciences at Sierra College, will lead a fantastic weekend of lectures and hikes focused on geology of the Tahoe region. This program will be a week-end field exploration of the geology of the Tahoe basin region geared to provide a general audience with an appreciation for, and understanding of, the evolution of the northern Sierra Nevada landscape. The hikes will target localities and areas of geologic significance, will be planned and organized to accommodate novice hikers, and will stress the relationship between geologic processes and natural features of the terrain. Go to www.squawvalleyinstitute.org for more information.

CALL TO ARTISTS & POETS FOR 2010 EXHIBIT CALENDAR for NORTH TAHOE ARTS – DEADLINE JUL 31
Artists interested in exhibiting their work at North Tahoe ARTS in 2010 are encouraged to call the NTA office for an application or find one on our website, www.northtahoearts.com . We are looking for a variety of exhibits. If you are interested in a solo show, or wish to partner with other artists, or have a themed exhibit idea, we would like to hear from you. Accomplished artists working in all mediums will be considered. We are seeking contemporary work as well as landscapes, still life, portrait artists, potters, jewelers, wood turners, poetry and more. The North Tahoe ARTS Center has two galleries in Tahoe City. All applicants will be required to submit a completed application with images of artwork in jpg format on CD’s. An administrative fee of $20 is required and must accompany the application. Wall art, three-dimensional art, and sculpture submissions are encouraged.
Contact: 530-581-2787

ANNUAL BOOK & BAKE SALE BY MEEKS BAY FIRE LADIES AUXILIARY – AUG 2
Mariani Plaza (“Downtown Tahoma” where the Post Office is located) on Highway 89. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm will feature a variety of home baked goods featuring cookies, breads, muffins and more. Also large selections of paperback books including fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance, sci-fi, cookbooks, war/adventure, kids books, and more. The “best selling” Meeks Bay Ladies Auxiliary cookbook will also be available featuring recipes from some of Tahoe’s best chefs! Money raised at this, and other events, is donated to the Meeks Bay Fire District for the purchase of much needed equipment. The Auxiliary has been a major funding source for the District for years. For information: Carol Endicott 530-525-1970.