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Arts and Culture El Dorado's purpose is to connects the community art and culture. It encourage and promote the development and growth of the visual, performing, literary, cultural, and other arts and crafts.

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Tahoe Arts Project Performances Free This Season

09/13/2024

With the generous support of their community of donors, the Tahoe Arts Project announced that all public performances of their 38th season will be free of charge.

Alpenglow Festival Raises Over $50,000 for Charity

09/13/2024

The Tahoe Beach Club sponsored Alpenglow Festival raised over $50,000 to be granted to local artists and nonprofit Clean Up The Lake.

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Folsom’s Turkey Trot Tradition Returns on Thanksgiving Day

Much like they are preparing for holiday guests and hearty meals, those in the Folsom community are gearing up for the annual Folsom Turkey Trot, a local Thanksgiving tradition. This year's event promises to be as exciting as ever, with …

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Tahoe Guide’s Next Chapter

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Reflecting on the past, embracing the future
Since I announced the end of the print edition of Tahoe Guide, I have been reflecting on my 18 years at Tahoe Guide (11 years as its owner), on the work …

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Get Ready Kids! Folsom Santa Run Routes Announced for 2024

Get ready, Folsom kids—and kids at heart! Santa Claus is coming to town, escorted by Folsom police and fire crews. The annual Folsom Santa Run is set to hit the streets soon, and the schedule has been released for "Santa …

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Book Explores Tahoe’s Grand Estates

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Author Paul Nelson recently released his book “Lost Grand Resorts of Old Lake Tahoe,” chronicling some of Tahoe’s most opulent former resorts along with historical profiles of some fascinating characters from Lucky Baldwin to Harry Comstock, Duane Bliss, …

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Folsom to Unveil First Art Feature on Johnny Cash Trail

The much talked about Johnny Cash Trail will have its very first feature transform from a concept into reality next week. The City of Folsom will unveil the first art installation on the Johnny Cash Trail on Thursday, Nov. 21, …

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Folsom’s 3rd annual Witches on the Lake Draws Over 400 Entrants

If you passed over the Rainbow Bridge or were on the recreational trails along Lake Natoma on Saturday evening, you likely saw a sight to behold. The call for all witches and wizards last week proved successful, as hundreds turned …

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SMUD’s 11th Annual Electricity Fair Draws Hundreds to Historic Folsom

The pesky winds that swept through the area let up just in time for visitors to enjoy a perfect day beneath sunny skies at the 11th annual Electricity Fair Saturday morning and early afternoon at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic …

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Tahoe Transportation District Launches Bus in Action Photo Contest

STATELINE, Nev. — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announced the launch of the 2024 "Bus in Action" Photo Contest, encouraging riders to share their unique experiences of riding TTD buses. Whether it's a snapshot of your favorite bus stop, your …

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Arts and Culture El Dorado Extends Deadline for Writing Submissions

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – Arts and Culture El Dorado has extended the deadline for submissions to Slope & Basin, a new literary journal publishing poetry and prose from writers based in El Dorado County, to Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Slope & …

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