Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Art, Culture & Media

The picturesque shores of North Lake Tahoe will once again be filled with artistic fervor as the 5th annual Kings Beach Art Tour returns Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11.

Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls inside the vault toilets, people will find beautiful murals painted by local artists through a project led by the LTBMU and the Tahoe Fund.

Step into history with a compelling live portrayal by Steve Hale of Comstock Characters, who brings John C. Frémont's (also known as "The Great Pathfinder") adventures to life on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Donner Memorial State Park.

The Tahoe Sierra is an adventureland of fun family friendly activities to enjoy from easy hiking trails to free concerts, movies and shows.

Truckee Thursdays is a feel-good event that beckons the community to enjoy live music, a licensed alcohol area, food court with local food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and a variety of artisan vendors from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 15 (no event July 4).

Over the last few weeks of school, the halls of Truckee High School have been buzzing with excitement as students waited for the Art Club to unveil their latest masterpiece.

As Trails & Vistas celebrates its 20th anniversary, the nonprofit organization continues to blend art and nature through its unique art hikes, weaving together community engagement and artistic expression.

As part of the ongoing efforts to enrich community involvement in the development of the new Truckee Regional Library, the Core Partners (Nevada County, Town of Truckee and Friends of the Truckee Library) are excited to announce a series of in-person engagement events throughout June and July, inviting residents to contribute their ideas and feedback toward the design of the new library.

In a significant step towards the development of a new library, the Truckee Town Council has adopted a resolution officially accepting the appointment of the initial voting members and an alternate for the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) overseeing the project.

Washiw Zulshish Gum Tahn-Nu announced the launch of its groundbreaking fundraising campaign.

Visit Placer is proud to announce the return of the free Explorer Pass, encouraging visitors and residents to explore dozens of locations throughout the county.

On Sunday, June 9, the Truckee Roundhouse Community Makerspace will host the 8th annual Maker Show, a celebration of Tahoe's makers, artists, craftspeople, and our creative ecosystem.

With as many years as I've been doing this, I shouldn't be amazed at how many nominations we receive for our Best of N Lake Tahoe and Truckee contest. Yet every year, here I am … amazed.

The KidZone Museum, a beacon of creativity and learning in the North Lake Tahoe region for more than 30 years, announced its plans to raise $13 million to expand and relocate to Truckee River Regional Park.

Truckee's Public Art Commission has set its sights on enhancing the visual appeal of the Church Street & Truckee Way Roundabout with a new public art installation.

Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library took another step forward toward building a new 20-000-square-foot Truckee Library facility at Truckee Regional Park.

The Town of Truckee is launching the first "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest as part of an initiative to encourage residents to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky.

When Joe Atack was 11, growing up in a small village in Northern England, he had a drama teacher who had an incredible impact on him.

On March 26, the Town of Truckee proclaimed April as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, aligning with the State proclamation and the County of Nevada. This proclamation sets the stage for a month-long celebration of the creative sector and precedes Arts Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 17.