Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Top Picks for Mar 12 - 22, 2014.

Spring has sprung in beautiful Tahoe, and now it's all about long sunny days on the slopes, live music on the decks, and some fun competitions at all the resorts.  Also with St. Patrick's Day coming, everyone will be celebrating at all of Tahoe's unique and festive restaurants and bars.

Here's a look at the Tahoe Top Picks for Mar 12 - 22, 2014...

Mar 12 (Wed) - Railroad Earth - Bluegrass/Acoustic/Rock/ String-Band legends make their long-awaited return to the Cyrstal Bay Casino Crown Room.  More Info...

Mar 13-15 (Thu-Sat) - Northface Park & Pipe Open - Think you're the best free skier?  Time to ante up! The North Face Park and Pipe Open will be coming to Heavenly to pit the top local freestyle skiers against some of the world's best.  More Info...

Mar 14 (Fri) - Pretty Things Peep Show -  the Crystal Bay Casino is putting on an awesome Burlesque and side show to amaze and entertain.  Sexy and whimsical clean fun!  More Info...

Mar 14-17 (Fri-Mon) - St. Patrick's Day Celebrations - the luckiest day of the year is here and you can celebrate Tahoe Style.  Your pick of Gar Woods, Bar of America, Caliente, or Riva Grill to get your "Irish" on! More Info...

Mar 15 & 22 (Sat) - Alpine Meadow's Spring Music Series - Join your friends on the Sundeck with "Joy and Madness"  for an afternoon of funky beats and good times this Saturday - the first show of the Spring Music Series.  Tracorum is the hot band on Mar 22.  More Info...

Mar 15 (Sat) - Wake of the Dead - Find your tie-dyes and beads and come to the Crystal Bay Casino's Red Room for spinin and groovin to Chico's own "Wake the Dead"- a Grateful Dead Tribute Band. More Info...

Mar 15 (Sat) - Reno's Leprechaun Crawl - Dress up in your green St. Patrick's Leprechaun outfits and come out to "Paint the Town Green" in downtown Reno with over 22 participating Bars and Taverns  More Info...

Mar 15-16 (Sat-Sun) - The Rahlves' Banzai Tour - is the world's premier big mountain freeski meets ski / boarder-cross event on the planet. Sugarbowl is the last of four stops on this tour in Lake Tahoe. This is the ultimate test of ski and riding skills. It's racing in it's purest form.  More Info...

Mar 15-18 (Sat-Tue) - NBC Signature Series Redbull Megaslope - this popular event returns to Kirkwood Mountain Resort as a full-blown competition. The length of the course will remain the same as last year - 2,750 feet and will incorprate six massive features 3-4 times the size of the traditional contest feature.  More Info...

Mar 16 (Sun) - St. Patrick's Day Urban Park Competition & Bash - Not only will Homewood host a St. Patrick's Day Bash this year, but they are also throwing an Urban Slopstyle Competiton at the new Urban Park located at mid-mountain with a full view of Lake Tahoe.  More Info...

Mar 16 (Sun) - Galactic - Always one of the best shows of the year, as Galactic brings the annual New Orleans Funk/Rock party to Crystal Bay. These guys are LEGENDS and this show will sell out!  More Info...

Mar 17 (Mon) - BARmuda St. Patrick's Day - Three bars unite on North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City to create a BARmuda Triangle and bring you the party. Corned Beef and Cabbage and other traditional Irish foods & drinks, along with free live Music...guaranteed to be a lively & lucky celebration.  More Info...

Mar 17 (Mon) - St Patrick's Day Specials at Northstar - Join Northstar on St Patrick's Day for drink and dining specials on the mountian and in the Village after a great day on the hill.  More Info

Mar 19-23 (Wed-Sun) - U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw  Valley - With a local record of U.S. Ski Team alumni that is unrivalled, coupled with one of the greatest winter destinations, the stage is set for a grand competition. Athletes, coaches, U.S. Team staff and spectators all come together for an action packed week on and off the slopes.  More Info...

Mar 21 (Fri) - Olympian Homecoming Celebration - Come to Palisades Tahoe and welcome home Lake Tahoe Olympians and celebrate Team USA's sucess at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games!  An Athlete Parade, a meet and autograph session with Olympians, live music, fireworks and much more will make this a night not to be missed!  More Info...

Mar 21-23 (Fri-Sun) - Kerak Shrine Circus - The 67th annual Kerak Shrine Circus is coming to Reno!  Come see the Human Rocket, Motorcycle Sphere Of Fear, Exotic animals, clowns and much more.  More Info...

Mar 22 (Sat) - Reno Beer Crawl - the Reno Riverwalk District features some of the most unique, original and top artisanal beers in the country from over 15 different bars & restaurants.  Come taste and party in downtown Reno.  More Info...

Mar 22 (Sat) - Polar Cornhole Tournament - Homewood is going to host the first on-snow Tahoe cornhole tournament at their Big Blue View Bar, with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. There will be plenty of drink specials and food, a DJ will be playing reggae beats, and there will be prizes!  More Info...

Mar 22 (Sat) - Live Music Saturday - at Bar of America in Truckee, Gar Woods in Carnelan Bay, Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe, and also at Northstar in Truckee.  There's no excuse not to get out and shake your booty! More Info...

That's it for the Tahoe/Reno Top Picks for Mar 12 - 22, 2014.

Spring is in the air.  Catch it!

- The Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia.com Team.

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