Attention all floaters and boaters! Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner for Aug 26-Sep 1, 2013.

Labor Day week is upon us and it promises to be one of the most exciting weeks of the summer.  We have several great festivals, live music everyday, Tahoe City's 150th Anniversary Celebration, great sports & recreation, and something for everybody.

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

Tuesday, Aug 27:

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Will perform at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room.  The always entertaining Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires will inspire with his deep gospel soul to rough and ready blues!  Don't miss this chance to see him.  More Info...

Palisades Tahoe Bluesdays - Last show of the season!   The Village at Squaw Valley features the powerful Nikki Hill and her band taking all the flavors of American roots music, Nikki’s gritty and raw voice, along with a driving rhythm guitar to make us appreciate our roots legends. More Info...

Cock-Tail Tuesday -  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 28:

Comedy Night w/ Jimmy DellaValle - The Crystal Bay Casino is hosting the "Brooklyn Buddha" Jimmy DellaValle for a great night of laughs in the Club Crown Room.  More Info...

Wet Woody Wednesdays  -  Come have the yummiest cocktail on the Lake at Garwoods in Carnelian Bay. Serving all summer long and beyond! 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 (your choice) while watching the sun set behind the Sierras.  Sugar Pine Point just south of Tahoma off hwy 89.  Schedule and More Info...

Thursday, Aug 29:

Downtown Truckee Thursdays - Last one of the season!  Community Street Fair in Historic Downtown Truckee complete with Farmers Market, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Family /Kids area, Beer Garden and Shopping Specials throughout Downtown.  Amazing lineup of great music with this local's showcase featuring Aaron Oropeza Ensemble, Blue's Callin, Downbeat, and Drop Theory!  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 Commons Beach 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!  Live Music every Thursday and Friday too!  More Info...

Outdoor Movie Series - Last one of the season!  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. Featuring The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.  More Info...

Friday, Aug 30:

Tahoe City's 150th Anniversary Celebration -  TC150 is an ongoing multi-faceted community recognition and celebration of Tahoe City’s 150th Anniversary.  Friday's events include: TC 150 Kick-off Reception, Speakeasy Pub Crawl, Outlet Dam 100th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Opening of the Museum of Sierra Ski History & 1960s Winter Olympics, and the TC Stroll Through Time...for all the details visit Tahoe City 150th Anniversary

Music on the Beach -  Last one of the season!  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!  Terraplane delivers everything from revamped, refunked classic grooves, to tasty home-brewed originals.  More Info...

Led Zepagain - The Crystal Bay Casino is presenting this amazing Led Zeppelin "tribute band."  Led Zepagain started 20 years ago in Ventura CA, and this tribute band has played worldwide to sold out audiences. More Info...

THIS WEEKEND:

Tahoe City's 150th Anniversary Celebration -  TC150 is an ongoing multi-faceted community recognition and celebration of Tahoe City’s 150th Anniversary.  Friday's events include: TC 150 Kick-off Reception, Speakeasy Pub Crawl, Outlet Dam 100th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Opening of the Museum of Sierra Ski History & 1960s Winter Olympics, and the TC Stroll Throught Time...for all the details visit Tahoe City 150th Anniversary

24th Annual FoamFest - Saturday, August 31 -  The Village at Squaw Valley will have a craft brew festival complete with rockin' blues music. Beer enthusiasts can sample from more than 50 craft beers while supporting a great cause. The famous "hit the slopes" raffle will feature great prizes including season passes, lift tickets, skis, snowboards and winter gear.  More Info...

25th Annual Alpen Wine Festival - Join in on Sunday at The Village at Squaw Valley for a benefit wine tasting from over 40 Vineyards.  Also peruse the huge silent auction & raffle, and enjoy free live music all to benefit Can Do MS.  More Info...

Labor Day in Carnelian Bay - Come see the "Fireworks Spectacular" on Gar Wood's Beach at 8:15pm on Sunday.  All fundraising efforts benefit North Tahoe Sports Programs.   More Info...

Northstar at Tahoe -  (Sat/Sun) is putting on a huge show for the Labor Day week!  Come out to Northstar at Tahoe, where they're having several great events this weekend including:  WineWalk, BrewWalk, Ski/Snowboard Tent Sale, and the Livewire Classic a 2-day mountain-bike race.

Homewood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - (Sat/Sun) Brings together an exciting group of more than 50 artists showcasing their assortment of collectable arts and crafts in a variety of media including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, photography and much more.  Festival Info...

Sat Night BBQ - Last one of the season!  Tahoe Donner hosts this awesome BBQ, which is a family fav and sure to delight the young-at-heart.  Fun begins at 5pm w/games, mini wagon rides, crafts, contests, dress-up and delicious food.  Event Info...

Reno Rib Cook-Off - (Wed-Mon) Entering its 25th year, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, hosted by John Ascuaga's Nugget, will once again transform Victorian Square in Sparks into a must-attend culinary, music, craft, and family end-of-summer affair.  More 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 week is a very special presentation of  "The Last Waltz" from The Band featuring King High Tide, Downbeat, Littlepine, and local treasured favorites, the Beer Gardeners.  Concert and Band Info...

Mustache Harbor - Saturday at the Crystal Bay Casino with their "Yacht Rock Explosion!"  Mustache Harbor's mission and destiny is simple...to build a mustache army capable of creating a Soft Rock Explosion the likes of which has not been seen since the days when Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, and others created A.M. Gold. More Info...

Niki Bluhm & The Gramblers - Sunday at the Crystal Bay Casino come see Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers with their luminous, heartfelt patchwork of California folk-rock, brisk Americana and show-stopping soul, punctuated w/fresh four-part harmonies, crisp rock guitar and Nicki's soaring, nuanced vocals.   More Info...

Big Band Jazz in the Park -  Sunday is a great day at Sugar Pine Point State Park to see the CHOPS Big Band.  Gates will open for picnics at 4pm, band will perform at 5pm.  Admission free, wine available for purchase, parking $10, pets not allowed.  More Info...

 This week's lineup is 'over the top' with the amount of activities planned for the North Tahoe/Reno area, so picking a few good ones should be the easiest (and most fun) thing you do all week! 

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

 -Your Tahoetopia Team.

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