El Dorado County Local News: Art, Culture & Media


All Local Art, Culture & Media News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Image caption: Dig into these events (from left): Placerville Art Walk (pictured, work by Randy Honerlah); Lake Tahoe Community College’s Haldan Gallery; Tahoe Art League Gallery’s Spring Exhibit (work by Juliet Mevi); and Lavender Blue Harvest Days at Apple Hill.
El Dorado Reopens—Time to Dig for Cultural Gold

These useful sites can help find local artists and cultural events.

Image caption: California's library system dates back 171 years.
How Cool Are Libraries?

California has gone from one library to more than 1,100 in the last 171 years.

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05/19/2025
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The City of South Lake Tahoe and Visit Lake Tahoe present the 2025 Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series, returning for its twelfth season of free Thursday concerts on the beach.

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05/17/2025
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The City of South Lake Tahoe launched ArtVenture, a new interactive public art map that invites residents and visitors to explore the city's growing collection of murals, sculptures, and creative installations.

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05/15/2025
Image for display with article titled South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission Announces New Microgrant Cycle, Upcoming Airport Art Exhibit

The City of South Lake Tahoe's Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Commission announced two important updates highlighting its continued commitment to supporting the local creative community: the launch of the 2025 ACT Microgrants Program and the opening of a new public art exhibit at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

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05/15/2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget proposal lays out deep cuts to public universities and health care. It also seeks to more than double the tax credits for Hollywood studios — an expansion moving smoothly through the state Legislature.

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05/14/2025
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The City of South Lake Tahoe and Visit Lake Tahoe are proud to present the 2025 Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series, returning fo its twelfth season of free Thursday concerts on the beach.

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04/25/2025
The self guided El Dorado Hills Studio Tour is coming May 3 and 4, featuring the works of 40 artists at 16 local studios.

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04/11/2025
El Dorado County Poet Laureate Stephen Meadows and Arts and Culture El Dorado are inviting students to submit poems about their hometown to be published online and in a forthcoming chapbook.

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04/03/2025
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In partnership with 2023-25 El Dorado County Poet Laureate Stephen Meadows, Arts and Culture El Dorado invites El Dorado County students to explore their hometown through poetry.

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03/30/2025
Image for display with article titled Gatekeeper’s Museum Reopens for 2025 Season With New Exhibits

The Gatekeeper’s Museum has announced its 2025 featured exhibitions, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into Lake Tahoe’s rich history and culture. From the elegance of the Gilded Age to the heartwarming tales of Tahoe’s canine companions, this season’s lineup promises something for everyone.

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03/27/2025
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Erin Levinson, the 2025 El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud champion, won first place in California’s statewide poetry-writing competition, Poetry Ourselves.

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03/20/2025
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Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival brings together the Tahoe tribe consisting of athletes, filmmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, and storytellers for a high-energy celebration of adventure culture. Founded by legendary climber and entertainer Todd Offenbacher, the festival is more than just a film showcase—it's a gathering of the people who push limits, redefine what's possible, and inspire the next generation of explorers and adventurers.

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03/15/2025
"From Labs to Lives" is a new website and video series launched by UC Davis highlighting the impact of research funded by the federal government. Read on for details.

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03/07/2025
Image for display with article titled Convergence Backs ‘Wall of White’ Adaptation of ‘Buried’ Documentary

Convergence Entertainment has announced that will produce and finance “Wall of White,” a narrative adaptation of the documentary “Buried” by locals Jared Drake and Steven Siig released in 2021.

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03/07/2025
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Wine enthusiasts and weekend adventurers can now secure their spot for one of Historic Folsom’s most anticipated events of the season. Tickets are officially on sale for the annual Sip & Stroll, set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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02/27/2025
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The Roseville City Council renewed a 5-year agreement to share city park sites with local high schools, and vice versa.

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02/26/2025
Read on to learn how you can get your art displayed on a light pole banner on Main Street in Placerville this summer.

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02/21/2025
Read on for more information about two upcoming projects on Sierra Community Access Television.

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02/20/2025
Image for display with article titled Call to Artists to Exhibit at South Lake Airport

The City of South Lake Tahoe has announced a Call for Artist Exhibition to be displayed at the South Lake Tahoe Airport Lobby from May to July 2025. This is an opportunity for a single artist or an artist collaboration to curate and plan an exhibition.

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02/20/2025
Image for display with article titled Sacramento’s GoldenSky Music Festival Canceled for 2025

Today was the day the music died in Sacramento, at least for this year. The GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Sacramento’s largest country music event, will not return in 2025. Organizers announced Thursday that the festival is taking a one-year hiatus, with plans to return in 2026.

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02/18/2025
Image for display with article titled Curtain to Rise on Our Town at Folsom’s Sutter Street Theatre

What has been called a true masterpiece of American theater is coming to Historic Folsom as Sutter Street Theatre presents Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Under the direction of Allen Schmeltz, this beloved classic opens February 21 and runs through March 16, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.