Nevada County Local News: Art, Culture & Media

From dazzling fireworks and torchlight parades to live music, family-friendly celebrations and exciting nightlife, Tahoe and Truckee are the ultimate destinations for New Year’s Eve fun.
Find event details and transit options for a safe and unforgettable night.

From festive markets and holiday parades to carolers, seasonal performances, and skiing with Santa, Tahoe and Truckee have something magical for everyone this season.

Get ready to embrace the winter season with an exciting lineup of events in and around Tahoe. From festive markets and starry snowshoe tours to thrilling races and inspiring speaker series, these events will keep you entertained all season long.

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.