Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Art, Culture & Media

The City of South Lake Tahoe launched ArtVenture, a new interactive public art map that invites residents and visitors to explore the city's growing collection of murals, sculptures, and creative installations.

The City of South Lake Tahoe's Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Commission announced two important updates highlighting its continued commitment to supporting the local creative community: the launch of the 2025 ACT Microgrants Program and the opening of a new public art exhibit at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

The City of South Lake Tahoe and Visit Lake Tahoe are proud to present the 2025 Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series, returning fo its twelfth season of free Thursday concerts on the beach.

A dynamic new partnership is bringing fresh energy to a vital community cause. Beloved local brand truckee love. and the Friends of the Truckee Library have joined forces to launch truckee library love., a heartfelt collaboration aimed at supporting the campaign to build a new, modern library for Truckee.

Truckee Arts Alliance, alongside several local artists, traveled to Sacramento this week to attend the California Arts and Culture Summit and participate in Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol. These statewide events brought together artists, cultural leaders, and policymakers to elevate the importance of the arts in California's communities.

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

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

Second and third-graders at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School 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 researched the historical significance of Truckee's buildings, met with local historians, and recorded their own educational videos. These videos are now accessible to the public through brochures containing QR codes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the town's history at their own pace.

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 time and again by spotlighting talent from the Reno-Tahoe region in some of television's biggest reality series.

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.

The Gatekeeper’s Museum has announced its 2025 featured exhibitions, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into Lake Tahoe’s rich history and culture. From the elegance of the Gilded Age to the heartwarming tales of Tahoe’s canine companions, this season’s lineup promises something for everyone.

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.

Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival 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 than just a film showcase—it's a gathering of the people who push limits, redefine what's possible, and inspire the next generation of explorers and adventurers.

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. 

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 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 milestone in the campaign to build a modern library that is designed to serve our community's emergency resource and literacy needs, uplifting the entire Truckee region.

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 Alibi Ale Works, where she took over from outgoing laureate Kirsten Casey.