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11 February - 10 March 2010
Staff ReportPublished: February 11, 2010
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Lake Tahoe Music Festival Announces Dates for 2010 Series
The dates are set for another summer under the stars at the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, July 22 to Aug. 7, bringing six concerts to scenic venues throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. The festival annually draws more than 12,000 concert-goers for an unmatched outdoor concert experience with tickets from $25 and a lineup of nationally recognized artists. Concerts include a variety of musical genres from classic rock to classical and Broadway with past artists including Boz Scaggs, Huey Lewis and the News, Dave Koz, and Chris Botti. The summer concert series supports the nonprofit festival’s educational outreach programs which include an Orchestra Academy for aspiring college-level musicians and a free after-school instruction program for elementary school music students in the Truckee area. Info: (530) 583-3101, tahoemusic.org
Pottery Classes at T Pots Pottery
If you are interested in learning to throw clay on a wheel, T Pots has a class for you. Everything you need (except a hand towel) is included in the cost of the class. Beginning wheel throwing classes meet once a week for three weeks. This is the class to learn the basics of wheel thrown pottery and starting out with good habits. Skills taught include: wedging clay, centering, and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel. The next class starts Sunday, Feb. 21, and runs through March 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; cost is $115. An intermediate wheel throwing class is for those who feel comfortable with basic throwing (centering and throwing cylinder and bowl shapes). Intermediate/ advanced students will be learning more advanced functional and decorative projects such as dinnerware, lidded jars and casseroles, goblets, two-piece vases, etc. The next class starts Tuesday, March 2, and runs through March 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; cost is $115. Geared toward the intermediate to advanced potter, this class will play around with altering thrown forms creating functional pottery. Some pieces will be altered on the wheel, while others will be spliced and diced at the leather-hard stage. Skills taught will include: improving throwing technique with considerations for altering the thrown form, making strong attachments and using tools for texture. Info: 10607 West River Street #2A, Truckee, (530) 559-9773, tpotspottery.com
A Gathering of Art
Wednesday Feb. 17
Because artists and novice artists are often alone creating their artwork, “A Gathering of Art” is an opportunity to work on individual projects yet be with others at the same time. On the first and third Wednesdays of every month, the Corison Loft at North Tahoe Arts will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this purpose. Bring equipment (easels, etc) and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor but what can be learned from each other will be invaluable. There is a plan to eventually have life drawing from time to time for those who are interested (we will be the models). A Gathering of Art is open to the public to join in, observe, and ask questions. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to NTA would help defray the costs of supplies for kids art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductable. Info: 380 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, info@northtahoearts.com, (530) 581-2787
Brüka Theater Auditions
Sunday Feb. 21
Brüka Theatre will hold auditions for “The Great American Trailer Park” musical at 7 p.m. Please prepare 16 bars of music. An accompanist will be present. If you don’t have anything prepared, a piece of music from the show will be provided for you at the audition. Also have prepared a one-minute monologue if you didn't audition in the season auditions. Be prepared to move. Bring headshot/resume and enter though the side door on First Street. All roles are open. Info: 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, (775) 323-3221, bruka.org
Call to Artists for Horse HeART Art Exhibit
Through Tuesday Feb. 23
Visual artists are invited to submit images of original equine-themed art work for consideration for a special event celebrating the spirit of horses and artists. Hosted by Art Attack Gallery in Incline Village, Horse HeART will include an art exhibit with opening reception, art competition, and fundraiser to benefit the Let ’Em Run foundation, a nonprofit founded by country-western singer Lacy J. Dalton that works to preserve wild mustangs.
In this spirit, Horse HeART seeks equine art that evokes qualities shared by mustangs and artists: resilience, inventiveness, power, beauty, wildness, freedom, and intelligence. Eligible categories include all forms of painting, photography, and sculpture. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, Feb. 23. The call to artists has already drawn outstanding entries from notable regional artists as well as artists from beyond the Reno/Tahoe area. The exhibit will open with a wine and chocolate reception on Saturday, March 13, and will run through April 12. Info: tahoeartgallery.com
Learn to Paint
Tuesdays March 2 to 23
Local artist and watercolor instructor Jan Foss will be offering an Introduction to Watercolor Painting class from 6 to 9 p.m. Students will spend two weeks painting flowers and two weeks painting landscapes while learning many different watercolor techniques. Perfect for the absolute beginner or continuing students; fee is $99. Info: Jan Foss, 120 Country Club Drive #21, Incline Village, (775) 833-1144
Joe King Poker Tournament
Friday March 12
If you play your cards right, you could be the next mayor of Kings Beach. If you register before Feb. 19, that honor and a grand prize could be yours for 75 bucks. The North Tahoe Business Association’s Joe King Poker Tournament is slated for Friday, March 12, 7 p.m., at the Tahoe Biltmore’s Breeze Bar in Crystal Bay, as part of 2010 SnowFest! activities. The winner of the tourney will take home the grand prize and act as honorary mayor of Kings Beach in the Kings Beach SnowFest! parade on Saturday, March 13. After Feb. 19, registration is $100. Registration is limited, and pre-registration is required by March 5. Info: (775) 546-9000, northtahoebusiness.org
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