Placer County Local News: Art, Culture & Media

Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the heart of Auburn temporarily closing its doors to the public.

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

Colla Voce of the Sierra, an educational nonprofit organization based in Auburn that has been performing in the area since 2005, will lend their voices and interpretation of many songs on Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. There will be two shows Sunday, May 4, at 3 and 7 p.m.

Reyes Ortega established himself as an educator during his years teaching at Sierra College in Rocklin. The Auburn native taught Chicana/o Studies and Chicano/Mexican American History until he retired after the 2024 fall semester. He taught history and ethnic classes for the last 10 years.

Would you like to be a part of a great team at a growing art organization? The Art League of Lincoln is looking for a dynamic individual to become its new operations manager.

The Creative Economy Entrepreneurship Initiative is launching the Artsy Entrepreneurship Academy from "Makers to Market," a comprehensive four-week program designed to equip aspiring artists, crafters and creatives with the skills to turn their passions into successful businesses.

The Gatekeeper's Museum in Tahoe City is kicking off their annual programing and regular hours starting April 2.

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 stroll through downtown Tahoe City sipping on fine wines, savoring gourmet bites, and soaking in the breathtaking lakeside views.

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer as winter transitions into spring, and to celebrate the occasion while also bringing awareness to environmental issues, Auburn Hip Hop Congress is presenting its annual “Some Kind Of Earth Day Festival” on Saturday, April 26, at the School Park Preserve in Auburn.

Will it be comedy? Will it be tragedy? With humor, passion and ferocity, the Auburn Symphony’s upcoming concert is all things dramatic. The symphony will perform Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” in Masterworks III: Drama at the Symphony.

The Auburn Library has opened its new temporary location with modified services and the same helpful, friendly staff to help patrons navigate materials and lead library programming.

The new North Auburn location within the Placer County Government Center’s Finance Administration Building, 2950 Richardson Drive, will offer modified services including holds, pick-up, returns and a small selection of materials to browse. Popular programs such as Preschool Storytime and Book Club will resume in the coming weeks.

At this stage of the ongoing Theatre Restoration process, Auburn State Theatre (AST) has a unique opportunity to reconfigure the building to better serve future generations.

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 fun, and the only fireworks display in North Lake Tahoe.

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.

In an effort to bring more awareness to its Historic Downtown, the Colfax City Council selected the winner of the first Downtown Photography Contest during its meeting Wednesday.

Here is a list of winners from the 100 entries in the annual Auburn Chamber of Commerce Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday night.