Hello lake-lovers and rock-hounds!  Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner  for Aug 5-11, 2013.

August is really taking off in the Lake Tahoe area with several major events, flawless weather, and great opportunities to get out and take advantage of our beautiful lakes, mountains, and rivers. 

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

Tuesday, Aug 6:

Hot August Nights - (Tues thru Sun) Reno hosts the largest classic car and nostalgic event in the country.  Restored hot rods and sexy muscle cars give enthusiasts a first hand experience of popular decades gone by.  Lots of music, parties, and cruises planned all over the area from Reno to Tahoe! Hot August Nights Schedule of Events              

Palisades Tahoe Bluesdays - This week's free blues concert at the Village at Squaw Valley is a must-attend music event for the region.  This week we're lucky to have featured artist Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers  He'll unleash an intense volley of rockin blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent. More Info...

Cock-Tail Tuesday - Wetting the lips of the brave!  Bar of America's Cock-Tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, stirred with a rooster's tail feather and, supposedly, an excellent electioneering potion!   More info...

Wednesday, Aug 7:

Movies on the Beach - Tahoe City Lakeside Movie Series presents Hotel Transylvania (PG 91min) More Info and Movie Schedule...

Wet Woody Wednesdays -  Come have the yummiest cocktail on the Lake at Garwoods in Carnelian Bay.  Their restaurant and piers will provide the most spectacular view you can imagine!  Come check out all the cool old Woodys (classic wooden boats)!!   More Info... 

Sunset Paddle Tour - Join in for a Sunset Kayak Tour every Wednesday all summer long. Relax and unwind aboard a paddleboard or kayak while watching the sun set behind the Sierras.  Sugar Pine Point just south of Tahoma off hwy 89. Schedule and More Info...

Thursday, Aug 8:

Tahoe City Day - Tahoe City Day recognizes this date in 1863 that the place now known as Tahoe City was surveyed and recorded.  Join the community to celebrate this important day in history and our 150th Anniversary!  There is a Parade on the waterfront followed by a BBQ at the Golf Course with live music from The Groove Factory!   Tahoe City Town Party Info...

Mountain Standard Time -  Silver Bullet Thursdays at the Crystal Bay Casino presents Denver, Colorado's bluegrass greats Mountain Standard Time doing their 1st show in Tahoe!  FREE!

Downtown Truckee Thursdays - Community Street Fair in Historic Downtown Truckee complete with Farmers Market, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Live Music, Entertainment, Family /Kids area, Beer Garden and Shopping Specials throughout Downtown.  David Luning will be performing his style of Americana & Roots.      More Info..  

Thirsty Thursdays - You know it's summertime, when Chamber's Landing joins the party!  The only boathouse bar on Lake Tahoe and creator of the famous "Chamber's Punch"....mmm....so tasty good.  Pull the boat up skipper!  More Info...

Outdoor Summer Movie Series - Families and friends can snuggle up under the stars while enjoying new releases and family classics on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley.  All movies start at 8:30pm. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Les Miserables is this week's classic movie.

Friday, Aug 9:

Ta-Hoe-Nalu Paddle Festival - Starts Friday at Kings Beach State Park with registration and a party at the beach featuring Mama's Cookin.  Also full food and beverage court.  Saturday is the opening ceremony complete with polynesian dancers!  Then a 10-mile & 2-mile race, a World Record attempt, a kid's race, sand-castle contest, and more.  Sunday has a 4-mile race and the exciting Elite Race Eliminations & Finals Sprint for $10,000 prize money!  Paddle Festival Info...

Lake Tahoe Summerfest - presents classical music concerts in an acoustical tent on the campus of Sierra Nevada College with instrumentalists from the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic and other exceptional orchestras.   Lake Tahoe Summerfest Info...

Mingo Fishtrap w/Terraplane - From Austin, TX, this 8 piece funk/soul powerhouse makes it's first appearance in Tahoe!  Come to the Crystal Bay Casino to see what Texas magazine calls"the space where melodic pop meets gritty memphis soul, with a twist of N'awlins funk."  Mingo Fishtrap website

THIS WEEKEND:

Ta-Hoe-Nalu Paddle Festival - Starts Friday at Kings Beach State Park with registration and a party at the beach featuring Mama's Cookin.  Also full food and beverage court.  Saturday is the opening ceremony complete with polynesian dancers!  Then a 10-mile & 2-mile race, a World Record attempt, a kid's race, sand-castle contest, and more.  Sunday has a 4-mile race and the exciting Elite Race Eliminations & Finals Sprint for $10,000 prize money!  Paddle Festival Info...

Brews, Jazz, & Funk Festival - Such a great selection of beer for festival goers to sample and an incredible line-up of music both days, the Village at Squaw Valley is the place to make great summer memories.  Benefits Humane Society.  Saturday's headliner is N'awlins funky favorite Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave.   Sunday's lineup features living legend, N'awlins son, and the greatest funky drummer in the world - Zigaboo Modeliste & The New Aahkesstra, and then the March Fourth Marching Band  closes out the festival!  WOW!!  More Festival & Band Info...

Kings Beach Arts & Crafts at the Shore - A fine array of artists and craftsmen displaying and selling their beautiful and inspiring works Saturday and Sunday.  You can meet the artisans as well!     More Info...

Northstar Mountain Run - Classic 10.2K run starting at the Village at Northstar and finishing at the top of Mt. Pluto. The course ascends single track and double track, starting at 6,330' and ending at 8610'.  This event is well organized and ran by Big Blue Adventure.  

Tahoe Treasures Tour -  American Assoc. of University Women (AAUW) presents Tahoe Treasures Tour of nine Incline Village homes, gardens, and art collections.  Tea and tapas will be served at two locations. Raffle and boutique also.  Tour begins at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, NV.   Tahoe Treasure Tour Info...

 ON THE MUSIC FRONT...

Concerts at Commons Beach - Come see live music every Sunday FREE with your family and friends on the Commons Beach in Tahoe City all summer long.  This Sunday is long-time favorite  Mumbo Gumbo, who blends many genres, from rock to soul, afropop to lush balladry, zydeco to country, into a celebratory, danceable noise.  Band Schedules & More Info...

Live Music at Jakes on the Lake - Continue the music at Jakes on the Lake after the Sunday Commons Beach concerts! Free live performance by Ike Marr and Martin Shears in Jake's Cafe/Bar 7pm-10pm every Sunday. More Info...

Live Music Northstar-at-Tahoe - Enjoy live music in the Village at Northstar this summer.  Live music will take place every Saturday and Sunday from June 15 - August 25, 2013. Saturday's show is The Core Shots, and Sunday's show is  Lava Moon.      

It's all about choices!  So come on up and breath the fresh mountain air and take in all the beauty, while you challenge yourself or just relax in the cool breeze!   There's something for everyone this week! 

-Your Tahoetopia Team.

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