Hi there star-gazers and lake lovers! Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner for July 1-7, 2013.

Warm days and starry nights will be the backdrop for the Independence Day Celebrations, as Lake Tahoe provides summertime beauty and magic, rest and recreation.

Here's a look at some top picks for the days ahead...

Thursday, July 4:
Downtown Truckee July 4th Parade - An old-fashioned mountain town parade with everything you expect. 10am in Downtown Truckee.   http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/downtown-truckee-july-4th-parade

Fireworks - Tahoe City - Come early to this community supported fireworks display at Commons Beach.  Bring your blankets and best friends and prepare to go WOW on the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe.  One of the most beautiful places in America to witness a display of pyrotechnics.                                                                          http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/fireworks-tahoe-city

Look for other spectacular fireworks shows while in the area on Donner Lake, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Spark's Marina, and Virginia City too!

Outdoor Summer Movie Series - get to the Village at Palisades Tahoe in the Events Plaza and cozy up under the stars with everyone to a great movie on the big screen.  "Men in Black 3" for an out-of-this world experience.  http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/outdoor-summer-movie-series

Made in Tahoe Festival - July 4 - 6 brings the inaugural "Made in Tahoe Festival" to Palisades Tahoe. Join us in celebrating our local arts, culture, music and businesses that all call Lake Tahoe home. The festival includes a vendor village filled with local artisans, businesses and organizations. Kids can check out the kids zone complete with climbing wall, slack lines, paintball and more. We'll wrap it all together with live music every day from our most talented local musicians including Jelly Bread and Matt Reardon.  http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/made-tahoe-festival

Friday, July 5:
Music on the Beach - it keeps getting better with free concerts on King's Beach every Friday all summer!  Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide play this evening. http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/music-beach-2

Tainted Love - Tahoe's favorite 80's dance party.  This fun band always delivers you "back to the day."  No parking on the dance floor!  Crystal Bay Club is the place to be if you want to check them out.   http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/tainted-love-0

Red, White, & Tahoe Blue Festival - held over July 3-6, celebrate our country's independence and our local community spirit with this four day festival held in Incline Village to Crystal Bay.   30 events in four days...Tonight we are honored to see a special orchestral performance of "Les Miserables" on the Village Green. http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/red-white-tahoe-blue-festival-0

THIS WEEKEND:
ARTown - all around Reno you'll find events, shows, concerts, demonstrations, theater, and much more, every day and night all through the month of July. http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/artown-1

Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival - the Village at Northstar hosts the Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival, one of North Lake Tahoe's favorite summertime events featuring live music from the nation's top Bluegrass bands, over 30 local and regional breweries on tap, special children's treats and activities on the Village Rink, and so much more.  Check out the festivities y'all...it'll be a hoot!   http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/beerfest-bluegrass-festival

Homewood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - the Homewood Mountain Resort is bringing us together with an exciting group of more than 50 artists at each event showcasing their assortment of collectable arts and crafts in a variety of media including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, photography and much more. http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/homewood-fine-arts-crafts-festival

High Sierra Music Festival - 23rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival is one of the best in the Sierra (Quincy)...hands down!  Organically grown by adoring fans into what it is today!  Tons of of the freshest live music, local and national acts you've ever seen.  Vending, camping, yummy foods and beverages, kid's zones, you name it...it's got it!   Robert Plant from Led Zepplin headlines this year...Steele Pulse and Primus too...impressive!  http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/high-sierra-music-festival

ON THE MUSIC FRONT...

Elvin Bishop & Pablo Cruise - two legends playing the same bill on the Village Green in Incline Village will make for an unforgettable Tahoe experience.  http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/elvin-bishop-band-pablo-cruise

Live Music at Garwoods - come see Steve and Tom every Friday night LIVE!!!  Enjoy incredible food, libations, and great people!  The views are beyond spectacular!!   http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/garwoods-live-music-0

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds - Tahoe's favorite place to see live music, the Crystal Bay Club, brings us Sister Sparrow with her big soulful voice backed by her Dirty Birds and their brass and rock and you'll just have to go see...  http://www.tahoetopia.com/event/sister-sparrow-dirty-birds

...and don't forget all the Music Festivals, Concerts on the Beaches, Crystal Bay Club offerings and more. You just might need two pairs of dancing shoes this week!  

Have a blast and be safe out there - your Tahoetopia Team.

 That's the Tahoetopia.com Top Picks Weekly Planner. For more events, details and a look ahead, view our complete event calendar.

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