Nevada County Local News: Art, Culture & Media

Visit Truckee-Tahoe announced a $35,000 contribution from the Truckee Tourism Business Improvement District (TTBID)  to expand the Downtown Truckee Holiday Lighting Program. 

Two students from Alder Creek Middle School have been selected for the prestigious California Band Directors Association All-State Junior Honor Bands, a significant achievement for the school's music program. After months of preparation, these talented 8th graders, Cooper Shaffer and Dillynn Luther, were chosen from a competitive pool of musicians statewide.

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 we have done, on the feedback from our amazing readers and on what the future has in store for Tahoe Guide.

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, Norman Biltz (the Duke of Nevada) and a lot of characters and cons in between. The book features 110 illustrative historical photos.

After years of producing big-name artists from New York to Los Angeles, Truckee-based producer Jamie Candiloro has finally gone solo. On Sept. 9, he released a glossy, groovy 13-song album of his own songs called “Zeus and Apollo.”

The Tahoe Transportation District 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 daily commute, or a candid photo of your favorite driver, we want to see how our buses play a part in your life!

Alpenglow Sports announced their sixth annual screening of Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe. The two-night programming, from November 1st-2nd 2024, will feature films that are thought-provoking, educational, and awe inspiring as they relate to themes including adventure, social justice, environment and the human spirit. Both nights will benefit the local nonprofit, Truckee Roundhouse.

Spend an enjoyable day in the heart of historic downtown Truckee, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, as a volunteer for the 21st annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, taking place from noon to 4 p.m.

Artists of nearly every medium are called to work, live and create in Tahoe and Truckee from painters and sculptors to fiber artists, songwriters, authors and poets to dancers and musicians, among many others. The arts also represent an important, but often unrecognized economic driver, which is essential to our communities in the Tahoe Sierra.

When filmmakers Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez finished their latest projects, McMillions$, the story of a fraud ring that rigged the results of the McDonald's Monopoly game, and The Big Conn, a series about Eric C. Conn, a Kentucky lawyer who defrauded the US government of over $550 million through the Social Security program, everyone they knew was sending them stories of weird, quirky crimes.

After a three-year hiatus, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire made its triumphant return for the 2024 season.

The City of South Lake Tahoe is thrilled to host the 3rd Annual Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.

Organizers of a new film festival planned at the Tahoe Blue Events Center on Oct. 4-6, hope the event causes a spark in its inaugural year.

Tahoe Donner's Equestrian Center will host its 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event, held at the center adjacent to the Alder Creek Adventure Center, will offer a range of family-oriented activities and entertainment inspired by the old frontier.

The Core Partners (Nevada County, Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library) announced the successful completion of the first round of community input for the new Truckee Regional Library design.

The 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking sponsors and participants for this year's event on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. This premier event attracts nearly 1,000 locals and visitors who enjoy wine tasting, local food samples, and shopping in historic downtown Truckee while supporting a worthy cause.