Attention friends and lovers of Tahoe!  Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner for Aug 19-25, 2013.

Summer in the North Lake Tahoe/Reno area is still "full speed ahead" with countless festivals, special events, sporting opportunities, live music, and fun relaxing times for all...

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

Tuesday, Aug 20:

Les Claypool's Duo De Twang - His playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming, whammy bar bends, and slapping. Duo De Twang, is Les' most recent project with Marc "Mirv" Haggard, guitarist/singer for the SF based band M.I.R.V.  Les Claypool's Website hurry and get your tics...will sell out at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room!     More Info...

Palisades Tahoe Bluesdays - This week's free blues concert at the Village at Squaw Valley is a must-attend music event for the region.  Chicago's own smokin-blues-rocker, harmonica, and slide-guitar legend Studebaker John & The Hawks will be performing.   More Info...

Northstar Retro Skate Night -  Last one of the season!  Lace up your skates and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar.  Enjoy your favorite music from the 70's/80's.  The DJ will be hosting skating games and the winners will receive prizes.    More Info...

Wednesday, Aug 21:

Movies on the Beach - Tahoe City Lakeside Movie Series presents Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (pg, 86min) at Commons Beach. More Info and Movie Schedule...

Wet Woody Wednesdays -  Come have the yummiest cocktail on the Lake at Garwoods in Carnelian Bay. 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 22:

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.  Mojo Green features crackling horns and an Afro Beat inflected fusion of jazz, jam & funk, with melodic guitar interplay and wicked leads.   More Info..

Leopold and his Fiction -  A delicious mixed fruit smoothie of rock, country, and blues will be at the Crystal Bay Casino tonight!  Leopold and his Fiction creates simultaneous creative bursts of unrestrained filth blues and subdued sunburned country.  More Info...

Tahoe City Farmer's Market - Celebrate summer and our local and regional farmers, growers, producers and artisans at the annual summer Farmer's Market, presented by the Foothill Farmer's Market. Open each Thursday at the Tahoe Lake School between 8am-1pm.  More Info...

Thirsty Thursdays - The only boathouse bar on Lake Tahoe, Chamber's Landing is the creator of the famous "Chamber's Punch" ....mmm....so tasty good.  Pull the boat up skipper!  More Info...

Outdoor Movie Series - Families & friends snuggle up under the stars while enjoying movies on the big screen at The Village at Squaw Valley.  Movies start at 8:30pm.  The 23rd installment of James Bond's Skyfall is tonight's exciting adventure movie. More Info...

Friday, Aug 23:

Boatwork's Mall Arts & Crafts Festival - (Fri-Sun) Come find something wonderful at this family-oriented two day event loaded with an array of fine arts & crafts.  Meet the artisans too!  Event starts at 10am in Tahoe City and goes till 5pm each day.  More Info...

 80s Tribute - Radar Love - It's back to the 80s with this fun band playing your favorite classic rock covers at the Crystal Bay Casino.  Hear Styx, Heart, Head East, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar, Sweet, Linda Ronstadt, Boston, and more... More Info...   

Cowgirls & Cocktails -  Cowgirls are invited to gather at the Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center for an early evening trail ride followed by beer, wine, and appetizers on their deck.  Cowboys are welcome too!  Yee Haw!!  More Info...

Music on the Beach -  King's Beach State Recreation Area is where you can kick off your weekend by listening and dancing to free, live music on the biggest beach in Tahoe!  Somewhere between Neil Young and The Devil Makes Three, lies The McCoy Tyler Band, a three piece acoustic trio hailing from the shores of Santa Cruz, California.  Band Schedules & More Info...

THIS WEEKEND:

Peaks and Paws - (Sat and Sun) An incredible variety of animal themed fun, artists & vendors, wine tasting, and microbrews at this much-anticipated annual festival.  Lots of free Americana/Bluegrass music in the Village at Squaw Valley on two stages from 12-6pm.  Headlining on Saturday is the legendary bluegrass/mandolin master David Grisman's Bluegrass Experience, and local's favorite Dead Winter Carpenters headlining on Sunday.   More Info...   

Grand Venture Sports Festival - (Fri-Sun) This is a unique three day event held in Reno, which includes Expedition Man, Reno Tahoe Gran Fondo, X-FIT Competition, Beach Volleyball and an expo featuring vendors in the health and wellness world. Sports Festival Info...

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival - (Fri-Sun) This is the last weekend of performances for the season!  Presenting Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece A Midsummer Night's Dream on the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor.  Shakespeare Festival Schedules and Info... 

Big Blue Adventure - Presents great athletic events for you this weekend at Sugar Pine State Park on the West Shore of gorgeous Lake Tahoe.  Saturday Big Blue Adventure events include the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim at 10am, and the Lake Tahoe Triathlon Sprint at 7:30am.  On Sunday expect to see the Lake Tahoe Duathlon at 7am, and the Lake Tahoe Triathlon Olympic and Half also at 7am. Big Blue Adventure event 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.  Sambada will bring their mix of samba, capoeira music, funk, reggae and hip hop to a smiling crowd on Sunday.  Concert and Band Info...

The Brother's Comotose - (Sat 9pm) Literal brothers, Alex (banjo and vocals) & Ben Morrison (guitar and vocals) grew up in a house that was known for its music parties, where everyone would bring an instrument and just play for hours.  The Brother's Comotose will take this generous, inclusive and rowdy attitude and bring their bluegrass string quintet to the Crystal Bay Casino.

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 our favorite locals Ike Marr and Martin Shears 7pm-10pm every Sunday. More Info...

Live Music Northstar-at-Tahoe - Enjoy live music in the Village at Northstar this summer.  Saturday's show features Tahoe locals Drop Theory, covering old-school R&B artists to modern rock bands, 70s fusion ensembles to 90s acid jazz groups.  Sunday's show is featuring the Serina Dawn Band.  Her powerful, souful, signature voice calls out to her audience in a growly, bluesy style uniquely her own.  More Info...

Live Music at Bar of America - (Sat) Your premier rock, funk, reggae, and hip-hop specialist, Fish Out of Water, will be combining these musical styles into one formula known as RoPhunk RaeHop.  Bar of America is the place to see this all original, high-energy class act, that brings a solid groove with a positive message. Live Music Schedule

 We're not slowing down one bit this summer, because we're having way too much fun at it!  So keep on taking advantage of everything Tahoe has to offer you this week, because we've got plenty more to keep you coming back!

-Your Tahoetopia Team.

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