Nevada County Art, Culture & Media Articles

TRUCKEE, Calif. — For Jean Fournier, the landscape of Donner Summit holds more than beauty — it holds memories etched in art.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Joy Festival is returning to Tahoe City's Commons Beach on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Second and third-graders at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS) have brought the history of downtown Truckee's buildings to life through a unique student-led virtual tour project. As part of their Fire and Ice History Learning Expedition, students …

TRUCKEE, CA — Emmy Award-winning casting director Erin Tomasello may have conquered Hollywood, but her heart never left Truckee. Born and raised in the mountain town she still calls home, Tomasello has become a fierce advocate for Tahoe pride—proving it …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met Tuesday, Apr. 8 to discuss polling results for a potential Nov. 2025 revenue measure to fund a new regional library and to review several housing, environmental, and transit initiatives.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The highly anticipated Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returns to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., celebrating its 18th anniversary. This beloved event invites attendees to enjoy a leisurely …

Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) 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 …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Get ready for an unforgettable free literary experience at the April 5 Truckee Literary Crawl, where an eclectic mix of authors will showcase the richness of storytelling across multiple genres. 

Design by Alyssa Ganong
Get ready for an unforgettable free literary experience at the April 5 Truckee Literary Crawl, where an eclectic mix of authors will showcase the richness of storytelling across multiple genres. 
The event kicks off at 1 …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The vision for a new Truckee Regional Library has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of a $1 million pledge from a private donor with deep family ties to the community. This contribution marks a …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee's literary scene is flourishing, and at its center is Karen Terrey, the newly appointed Poet Laureate of Nevada County. Terrey, a dedicated poet, educator, and mentor, officially stepped into the role following a standing-room-only ceremony at …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Alibi Ale Works was bustling with a packed house on Thursday night, March 6, where Clean Up The Lake debuted its new docu-series, What Lies Unseen. Patrons enjoyed beer and food as they viewed the first three …

“Buried”
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.
“Wall of White” tells the tale of the tragic and …

Design by Truckee artist Alyssa Ganong
The Truckee Literary Crawl announces its lineup for the April 5 event at downtown Truckee venues featuring a range of authors, poets, songwriters, storytellers, and creatives sharing their works at the free event. 
Featured …

Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey will host the Open Mic.
The first Truckee Literary Crawl culminates in an Open Mic Night at Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House on Friday, April 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. This special …

Karen Terrey, Nevada County Poet Laureate 2025.Nevada County Arts Council has announced the appointment of Truckee-based writer and educator Karen Terrey as the 2025 Nevada County Poet Laureate, according to a press release.
Nevada County Arts Council will celebrate this …

Truckee is a unique place where unpredictability in the weather is the norm. We either have too much snow or not enough. This was true in 1895 for the first Truckee Winter Carnival. The first Truckee Carnival was created out …

Truckee artist Alyssa Ganong created the Truckee Literary Festival logo.
The inaugural Truckee Literary Crawl will be a FREE community literary event featuring authors, writers and poets reading their works followed by book signings at locations in downtown Truckee on …

The first Truckee Literary Crawl will be held on April 5, 2025 at downtown venues. | Jeff Down, Truckee Chamber of Commerce
Calling all writers, poets, songwriters, editors, publishers, community groups and anyone with a passion for the written or …

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns February 26 – March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises over 50 incredible events, community …