Community Bulletin
MOUNTAIN LIFE BRIEFS
Submit your own to mountainlife@moonshineink.com.
Community Garden Grants Available
Lake of the Sky Garden Club has $6,000 in grant funds available for community-related garden projects in the North Lake Tahoe area. The nonprofit wishes to promote an interest in gardening, particularly at high altitudes, as well as support charitable, educational, and scientific works, and initiate and participate in beautification and developmental gardening projects in North Tahoe. The garden club raises funds each year at their annual garden tour for grants and scholarships. Past recipients include the Thunderbird Lodge, Tahoe City Historical Society, Watson Cabin, Gatekeeper’s Museum, Girl Scouts, Project MANA, and local schools and libraries. Applications must be received by April 15. Info: Emily Hatch, jimxem@sbcglobal.net, (530) 582-8487, lake-of-the-sky.org
Volunteer Opportunities with AMGEN Tour
The 2011 Amgen Tour of California recently posted volunteer opportunities for the race, including opportunities for stage 1 and 2 in Lake Tahoe, on their website, amgentourofcalifornia.com. Some 500 volunteers are needed for the overall start on Sunday, May 15 in South Lake Tahoe and the stage 1 finish at Northstar-at-Tahoe. Volunteers are also needed for the stage 2 start at Squaw Valley on Monday, May 16. Volunteer positions include course marshals, media, security, and volunteer check-in. More than 4,500 volunteers in communities throughout the state participated in last year’s AMGEN Tour. Info: amgentourofcalifornia.com
Best in the Basin
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recognized a handful of projects last month that demonstrated exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with the Lake Tahoe environment. ‘We are on a world stage at Lake Tahoe and there are certain projects every year that stand out as examples to our own communities as well as the global community,’ TRPA Community Liaison Jeff Cowen said. Winners included Homewood Mountain Resort road restoration, the Village Shopping Center, the Hagy residence in Incline Village, and the Houghton-Berry residence in Rubicon Bay. Info: trpa.org
Wine Walk to Benefit Girls on the Run
The eighth annual downtown Truckee Wine, Walk, and Shop steering committee recently named Girls on the Run-Sierras as this year’s nonprofit beneficiary. Girls on the Run-Sierras trains girls in the Tahoe/Truckee community for a 3.1-mile running event, and by doing so, provides a life-changing experience. Funds from the Wine, Walk, and Shop will be used to provide scholarships to Truckee girls who may not otherwise be able to participate. The date for the eighth annual Wine, Walk, and Shop is set for Saturday, Oct. 1. Info: truckeewinewalk.com
Donate to Thrift
Tahoe Forest Hospice Gift and Thrift stores, located in Truckee and Kings Beach, are in need of donations, which are an important part of hospice fundraising. All proceeds from the stores support hospice services throughout Truckee/Tahoe. Clothing, shoes, books, and household items are welcomed. Info: Truckee: (530) 582-4947, Kings Beach (530) 546-5494
Leave sNOw Trace
Through March 13
Join Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Tahoe Mountain Sports, and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association on a crusade for eco-responsibility. Watch for Bigfoot, the Leave No Trace mascot, in the Kings Beach SnowFest! Parade on Saturday, March 12 and stop by Tahoe Mountain Sports for their Sasquatch Sale. Leave No Trace is the most widely accepted outdoor ethics program used today on public lands. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association exists to maintain and enhance the legendary 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail and encourages environmental stewardship. Info: tahoemountainsports.com
Kings Beach Winter Celebration Parade
Saturday March 12
Come down to Kings Beach for SnowFest’s closing parade, presented by the North Tahoe Business Association. Floats with live music, costumes, and beads will march down Kings Beach’s main street. After-party hosted by Caliente to follow. 11:30 a.m. Info: tahoesnowfestival.com
Food for Thought Tamale Dinner
Saturday March 12
Join Adventure Risk Challenge as they celebrate the voices of local youth at the third annual Food for Thought Tamale Dinner. Find one of three golden tickets stashed in the tamales to win a prize. Digital stories created by local high school youth to share messages about the social fabric of our community will also be featured. 6 to 10 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach. Info: arcprogram.org
Cabbage Bash
Saturday March 12
All proceeds from this dinner and raffle will benefit sight and hearing in Truckee and the Truckee Lions Club, which provides eye exams and glasses to those in need, as well as surgery for sight and hearing. Dinner tickets are $40 and include a
one-in-200 chance of a $1,000 cash door prize, one raffle ticket, and all-you-can-eat corn beef and cabbage; Old Truckee Community Center. Info: 10046 Church Street, Truckee, (530) 386-7946
Bump ‘N Jump Ski Party
Saturday March 12
An official SnowFest! event, the KidZone Museum is hosting an adults-only après ski fundraising event. Live music featuring Ben Jammin’s Allstars and Downbeat, dancing, a costume contest, and Wii games will all be part of the entertainment. A live and silent auction will also take place. The nonprofit’s 10th annual spring fundraiser, this event supports the KidZone Museum’s efforts to inspire learning through creative play and discovery. Tickets $40/person, $65/couple, 7 p.m., Truckee Airport. Info: kidzonemuseum.org, tahoesnowfestival.com
High School Resource and Career Day
Friday March 25
The Rotary Clubs of Truckee and Tahoe City, along with the North Tahoe Public Utility District, are hosting all 300 juniors in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District at the annual resource and career day, an event intended to maximize success beyond high school. Ten different topics essential to juniors and their families as they transition into their senior year and begin focusing on life after school will be highlighted at the event. Subjects include the job market, college funding and scholarships, the Peace Corps, and vocational programs. Regional college representatives will also be present to answer questions. Info: truckeerotary.com
Trashion Show
Friday March 25
Three eco-conscious designers will illustrate how their trash is runway-worthy in this fashion show, ‘Trashion: Everyday to Obscure.’ Cocktail party at 7:30 p.m., runway show at 9 p.m., followed by live music; $5 entrance fee; the Alley, 905 Victorian Avenue, Sparks. Info: tinyurl.com/trashionshowreno
Good Morning Truckee
Tuesday April 12
The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce will host a community forum the second Tuesday of every month at Truckee Town Hall from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Formerly the Daybreak Club, these public meetings are designed to provide timely and relevant information on a variety of topics. Everyone is invited to Good Morning Truckee, $10/general admission, $8/chamber members. Info: info@truckee.com, (530) 587-8808
SPORTS wRAP BRIEFS
Submit your own to sports@moonshineink.com.
Outdoor Nonprofits Partner for Youth
SOS Outreach has partnered with two local nonprofits to expose youth to the outdoors and encourage leadership and core values such as courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, and compassion. SOS’s largest and most fundamental curriculum, the Learn to Ride program, is designed to promote positive self-images while teaching social competency and positive values. The Colorado-based nonprofit joined forces last month with Adventure Risk Challenge at Boreal and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County at Alpine Meadows. At each event, kids learned how to ski and snowboard while building character and self-esteem. SOS Outreach also announced the opening of their office in Incline Village. The new base will help increase the number of kids the group works with in the Tahoe area. Info: sosoutreach.org
Guided Snowshoe Hikes
March 12 and 19
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for free guided snowshoe treks every Saturday through the end of March. All abilities are welcome, shorter hikes are appropriate for kids. You must register in advance. Page Meadows, March 12; Castle Rock, March 19 (ladies-only hike); full moon trek, March 19 (Tahoe Rim Trail Association members only). Info: tahoerimtrail.org
Six-Week Volleyball Clinic
March 14 to April 25
Mike Welch, a 17-year veteran NCAA college head volleyball coach and two-time USA Youth National Team head coach, will lead a six-week volleyball clinic series on Monday nights in Tahoe City at the Rideout Community Center. Training and league sessions available for elementary and middle school players, 6 to 8 p.m.; $199. Intensive small group training available for high school players, 8 to 9 p.m.; $179. Info: (530) 448-0519, tahoevolleyball.com
Take the Lake Competition
March 18 to 20
The annual Take the Lake Triple Jump Line Competition, hosted by Alpine Meadows, will see some of the country’s top amateur and pro-am skiers and snowboarders. This year’s competitors can expect a triple jump line that will be judged by some of the industry’s most sought-after judges. Top finishers of both the ski and snowboard divisions will walk with the winnings; a $15,000 purse is on the line. Registration is $100. Info: takethelakealpine.com
Skiing for Schools
March 19 and 20, April 3 and 10
Participating resorts are partnering with the Excellence in Education Foundation to provide discounted lift tickets and the opportunity to support education. Proceeds from your lift ticket purchase go directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational opportunities for local students. Dates are as follows: Saturday, March 19 at Sugar Bowl (pre-purchase at Porters Sports in Truckee or Tahoe City); Sunday, March 20 at Homewood Mountain Resort; Sunday, April 3 at Alpine Meadows; and Sunday, April 10 at Squaw Valley (pre-purchase at Porters Sports in Truckee or Tahoe City). Tickets are $25. Info: exined.org
Camen Carr’s Guided Hikes
Saturday March 19
Carmen Carr’s next hike will be at Cabin Creek. Carr provides monthly, guided hikes and snowshoe trips throughout the Tahoe backcountry and trail systems. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Cabin Creek trailhead. Info: (530) 550-5192, carmencarr.com
Tahoe Twins Fundraiser
Saturday March 19
Tahoe’s own semi-pro baseball team, the Tahoe Twins, are hosting a fundraiser featuring live music and a raffle at the North Tahoe Event Center. Proceeds from the event will go towards improvements at the North Tahoe Regional Park’s ballfield 5, the home field of the Twins. Entry fee is $10, and raffle tickets will be available for $1 each or six for $5. Classic rock music by Remley. The Tahoe Twins’ season starts in May, and approximately 18 home games will be played at the North Tahoe Regional Park this summer. Info: ntpud.org, tahoetwins.com
Ski for Tahoe Women’s Services
April 1 to 17
Northstar-at-Tahoe donated all-day ski lift tickets to Tahoe Women’s Services to help support vital programs and services that combat violence in families, communities, and interpersonal relationships. Tickets are $35 with $5 shipping and handling fee per order; limited supply available on a first-come, first-serve basis from Tahoe Women’s Services’ website. Info: tahoewomenservices.org
WELLNESS & LEARNING BRIEFS
Submit your own to wellness@moonshineink.com.
Tahoe Forest Gets Gold
The Tahoe Forest Health System received a gold-level award this year for its exceptional healthcare performance from the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE). ‘This recognition demonstrates our level of commitment to high quality healthcare for the benefit of our community,’ said Ginny Razo, chief operating officer at Tahoe Forest. Eight total healthcare organizations in the state were recognized for their excellent performance by CAPE. Award recipients demonstrated superior performance in seven key business areas including leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, human resources, management, and business results. Info: tfhd.com
Placer Boosts Funding for Mental Health Services
In two contracts approved last month, the Placer County Board of Supervisors agreed to distribute $507,392 in state mental health funds to two local foundations: the Placer Community Foundation and the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation. The money will provide renewable grants of up to $10,000 to community-based organizations to develop new support services to residents with mental health issues. Info: placer.ca.gov
Measure C Online
Tahoe Forest Hospital District recently launched a new website to provide the community with information on all Measure C projects and correlating documents. Measurecprojects.com provides access to the facilities development plan, phasing and timing of projects, reports, and other valuable information, as well as links to other resource sites. ‘The Measure C website gives people an abundance of information on enhancements being made to Tahoe Forest Hospital,’ said Maia Schneider, director of community development at Tahoe Forest. Info: mschneider@tfhd.com, (530) 582-6313, tfhd.com, measurecprojects.com
Placer Clinics to Implement Electronic Medical Records
Electronic medical records will be implemented in all Placer County Clinics. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance patient care and clinic operations while eliminating the need to store paper documents. Placer clinics were awarded $115,000 of federal funding to implement this new system; the county will contribute $28,000 to total costs. Info: placer.ca.gov
Yoga-Skate Ski Class
Saturday March 12
This hour-long skate-skiing class taught by Tim Hauserman is designed to refine and improve your technique and focus on how to build endurance and make skating fun. All levels welcome. After skiing, participants will head to the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area’s heated yurt for a yoga class taught by Tammie Miller. Class is $20/door, $15/advance for Tahoe XC Season pass holders or Tahoe Yoga Institute members. 9 a.m. skate ski class, 10:30 a.m. yoga. Info: (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org, (530) 581-1005, tahoeyogainstitute.com
Experts and Insights Lecture Series
March 18 and April 8
Don’t miss either of these two lectures hosted by Sierra College. John Henry Beyer, Ph.D., of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be discussing the potential of geologic storage of CO2 as a way to address global warming at his lecture on Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Kathleen A. Taylor is scheduled to speak the following month on Friday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. In her lecture, ‘Selling Desire: Images from a Consumer Culture,’ Taylor will be touching on narratives often found in advertising. Presentations start promptly at 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Info: 11001 College Trail, Truckee, sierracollege.edu
Fireside Chats
Thursday March 24
Keith Hansen, a former national intelligence council official who served the government in both military and civilian assignments for over three decades, will address the balance between national security and the public’s ‘right to know.’ Sierra Nevada College’s Fireside Chats are an ongoing series of evening discussions with some of Incline Village’s most interesting community members; 7 p.m. at Sierra Nevada College’s Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, room 139/141. Info: sierranevada.edu
Shocking Tahoe History
Wednesday March 30
Join Author Scott Lankford as he speaks about Tahoe’s intriguing history with the Kennedys, the Rat Pack and Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, the Mafia, and more. Presented by the Squaw Valley Institute at the PlumpJack Conference Center, Squaw Valley; no-host bar 6:30 p.m.; program 7 p.m.; $10 donation. Info: (530) 581-3022, squawvalleyinstitute.org
Get Educated
March 30, April 11 and 13, May 2 and 4
Sierra College’s Tahoe-Truckee campus is offering eight classes this summer and 80 this fall. Receive guidance navigating the online application and registration process and get answers about summer and fall courses by attending an application session on the Truckee campus in room 228. Personal assistance will be provided from 2:45 to 4 p.m. on the dates listed above. Also, be sure to check out the community education courses offered by Sierra College at sccommed.org. Info: sierracollege.edu
National Colorectal Cancer Month
Thursday March 31
Cancer of the colon or rectum affects both men and women and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In honor of March as National Colorectal Cancer Month, Dr. Charles Zipkin, gastroenterologist, is offering a free presentation on colon cancer prevention and screening. 5:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance. Info: tfhd.com
Art of Living Course
April 8 to 11
Participate in this practical workshop designed to develop the full potential of life. This course offers tools to eliminate stress and bring greater peace, energy, awareness, health, and joy to daily life. The course includes breathing techniques, meditation, gentle yoga, and skills for dealing effectively with challenging emotions and situations. Friday and Monday evenings 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5:30 p.m.; $250; 275 Anderson Road, Tahoe Vista; register online at secure.artofliving.org. Info: Deena Karuna (530) 546-3422, Barbara Ricotta (775) 750-7619, us.artofliving.org
Using Light-based Technologies to Save Lives
Wednesday April 13
Biophotonics is the study of light interacting with biological material. Through biophotonics, scientists can generate and harness photons, or particles of light, to image, detect, and manipulate biological materials, as well as detect and cure diseases. Join Dr. Marco Molinaro to learn about the new field of biophotonics, 7 p.m., Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, tickets $5. Info: terc.ucdavis.edu
WELLNESS & LEARNING BRIEFS: KIDS
Submit your own to wellness@moonshineink.com.
Pre-K and Toddler Gymtime
Mondays and Thursdays
Free, weekly, drop-in socialization and self-facilitated active play with developmental toys and equipment. Toddler Gymtime on Thursdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Pre-K Gymtime on Mondays 10 to 11:30 a.m.; both at the ‘Big Gym’ at the TTUSD office. Be sure to check out other family courses offered by the Truckee Family Resource Center. Info: ruth@truckeefrc.org, (530) 587-2513
Snowplay at Tahoe Donner
Weekends
Visit Tahoe Donner’s Snowplay recreation area, which offers tubing and sledding. Open Fridays 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and weekends 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Snowplay area is also open for special occasion on Thursday, March 17 from 1:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., April 4 to 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Wednesday, April 13 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: recreation@tahoedonner.com, (530) 587-9646
Girls on the Run
Starts March 16
Girls on the Run’s spring season kicks off March 16, educating and preparing another round of Truckee/Tahoe girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The afterschool program trains girls to run a 3.1 mile (5k) running event at the end of the season. Programs are scheduled for Glenshire Elementary, Truckee Elementary, Truckee Recreation Center, Kings Beach Boys and Girls Club, Rideout Community Center, Incline Village Elementary, Alder Creek Middle School, North Tahoe Middle School, and Incline Middle School. Girls on the Run for 3rd through 5th grade girls on Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Girls on Track for 6th through 8th grade girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Cost is $150/per girl per season; scholarships are available. Info: girlsontherunsierras.org
Science Expo
Wednesday March 16
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, with the Tahoe Expedition Academy, will be hosting the sixth-annual Science Expo, featuring interactive experiments and demonstrations for children ages 8 to 12 and their families. The Science Expo is open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m.; admission is free. Info: terc.ucdavis.edu
Kindergarten Roundup
March 22 to 31
It’s time to enroll your child in kindergarten. Students are eligible for kindergarten if they reach age 5 on or before Dec. 2, 2011. Meetings will be hosted throughout the district to answer your questions about kindergarten, including information about programs offered by the district, hours, whether your child is ready, registration requirements, transportation to school, and volunteering opportunities. Spanish translators will be present at these meetings. Enrollment forms must be returned to the appropriate school sites by Friday, April 25. Meetings will be held Tuesday, March 22, 6 p.m., at the Kings Beach Gym, 8125 Steelhead, Kings Beach; Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m., at the Donner Trail Gym, 52755 Donner Pass Road, Kingvale; Tuesday, March 29, 6 p.m., at the Glenshire Library, 10990 Dorchester Drive, Truckee; Wednesday, March 30, 6 p.m., at the Tahoe Lake Gym, 375 Grove Street, Truckee; and Thursday, March 31, 5 p.m., at the Truckee Elementary Gym, 11911 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Bring a copy of your child’s vaccination records, original birth certificate and a copy, proof of address, and emergency contact info. Info: ttusd.org
SOUL KITCHEN BRIEFS
Submit your own to soulkitchen@moonshineink.com.
Cocktails for a Cause
Thursdays in March
The Lone Eagle Grille has partnered with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for an evening of specials and fundraising. A portion of the proceeds from a special menu will be donated to the Tahoe Environmental Research Center to support education and outreach. The menu will feature a ‘TERC-a-rita’ and a panko-crusted portobello mushroom. Info: the Lone Eagle Grille, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, (775) 886-6899; Tahoe Environmental Research Center, (775) 881-7566, terc.ucdavis.edu
Dragonfly Turns 10
Friday March 11
Dragonfly Restaurant is celebrating 10 years of being part of the Truckee Community. Join the restaurant for their 10th Anniversary Bash. Dancing and live music by Downbeat, drink specials, no cover. 9:30 p.m. Info: 10118 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 587-0557, dragonflycuisine.com
Gourmet Ski Tour
Sunday March 13
Visit the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area for an afternoon of casual Nordic skiing and gourmet food. Some of North Tahoe’s finest restaurants will be on hand to offer food and beverage samples to skiers in the meadow above the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. All ski levels are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. Tickets are $25/season pass holders and juniors 13 to 17 years of age, $30/if you don’t own a pass; 1 to 3 p.m. Info: (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org
St. Patrick’s Day at Jake’s
Thursday March 17
Celebrate the Irish holiday at Jake’s on the Lake in Tahoe City with traditional Irish cuisine, drinks, happy hour specials, and live music. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., live music at 6 p.m. Info: 780 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-0188, jakestahoe.com
Crab Feed Benefits High Fives
Saturday March 19
The Rotary Club of Truckee announced that the 18th annual Crab Feed auction will benefit local nonprofit the High Fives Foundation. Previously, nonprofits have earned between $4,000 and $16,000 at this event’s silent auction. The crab and pasta feed will be held at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. It’s a night of Dungeness crab, a live auction, incredible prizes, and comedy. Tickets $40/adults, $20/children 16 and under; bar opens at 5 p.m. with a dinner buffet from 6 to 7 p.m. Info: Steve Randall, (530) 582-7720
Demystifying the CSA Box
Wednesday April 6
Dragonfly Restaurant’s Demystifying the CSA Box event was postponed last month due to snowy weather. The date was reset to April 6 at 6 p.m. Stumped by what to do with those obscure veggies like celery root or rapini greens? Come find out what to do with them and meet Nevada City’s Mountain Bounty Farms reps and Tom Quinn of Sobon Estate Winery in Plymouth. Meat will be provided by Thompson Valley Ranch in Quincy. Wine pairings and simple recipes will be on hand. $42 for Slow Food members and $47 for nonmembers. Info: 10118 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 587-0557, dragonflycuisine.com
ROCKING STONE BRIEFS
Submit your own to rocking@moonshineink.com.
Community of Writers at Squaw Valley Accepting Applications
Every summer for 42 years, the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley has brought together poets and prose writers for separate weeks of workshops, individual conferences, lectures, panels, readings, and discussions of the craft and business of writing. The community hopes to assist writers to improve their craft and move them closer to publication. The community has a competitive admissions procedure and the level of writing is high, but interested writers and poets should not hesitate to apply. Dates are as follows: poetry, July 16 to 23; writers workshops, Aug. 6 to 13; screenwriting workshops, Aug. 6 to 13. Deadline to apply is May 10 for poetry and writers, and May 1 for screenwriters. Application fee is $25/poetry, $30/writers, $35/screenwriting. Tuition is $800/poetry and writers, $775/screenwriting. Info: squawvalleywriters.org
We HeART Bikes
March 12, 19, 26, and April 2
Reno Bike Project and the Academy for Arts, Careers, and Technology are hosting several workshops for anyone who wants to create art from bicycles. Using the academy’s state-of-the-art metal workshop and their well-trained staff, as well as Reno Bike Projects’ own creative staff and volunteers, the workshops are an opportunity to come cut, weld, bend, and construct bicycle art. The We HeArt Bikes art show will follow on April 2 at the Hobson Gallery in Reno. Classes are available to anyone ages 16 and older. All participants must complete a 30-minute safety class before being allowed to use the workshop; safety class is included in the course; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $35/session, must pay in advance; located at the Academy for Arts, Careers, and Technology (AACT) at 380 Edison Way, Reno. Info: (775) 323-4488, renobikeproject.com
The Complete History of America (abridged)
Through March 19
Bruka Theatre presents ‘The Complete History of America (abridged),’ 600 years of history covered in 6,000 seconds. From Washington to Watergate, the Bering Straits to Baghdad, the New World to New World Order, Bruka Theatre will take audiences through the glorious quagmire that is American history. Directed by Mary Bennett and Michael Grimm, the show features Adam Whitney, Bill Ware, and Chad Sweet. Tickets $18/general admission, $16/students and seniors, $20/door. Evening shows at 8 p.m., matinee on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Info: 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno, (775) 323-3221, bruka.org
Entertainment Design with Todd White
Mondays March 21 to May 9
Discover how to combine perspective, sketching, storyboarding, and creative problem solving to illustrate a story with Todd White, a professional concept artist who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, and Sony Entertainment Group. This class is one of many offered at the Nevada Museum of Art. Cost $216; all levels. Info: nevadaart.org
Appetizers for the Arts
Thursday March 24
InnerRhythms Dance Theatre is resurrecting its signature fundraising event, Appetizers for the Arts. This year, the theme is cabernet and cowboy boots featuring Old Town Truckee in its heyday. Local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, as well as line dancing lessons and an InnerRhythms performance are part of the festivities. 6 to 9 p.m.; Truckee Tahoe Airport Event Center; tickets $45/advance, $55/after March 4. Info: cabernetandcowboyboots.eventbrite.com, innerrhythms.org
Appalachian Music Course
March 24 to April 28
Each class in this six-week course will be devoted to a different topic related to the music and culture of Appalachia and will feature live music demonstrations by local musicians, historical videos, slides, and recordings. There will be hands-on opportunities as well, where students can play instruments like the banjo, participate in a jam or contra dance, or just sing along. Course fee $99, Thursday evenings 7 to 9 p.m., Truckee Meadows Community College. Info: tmcc.edu
High Sierra Lineup
June 30 to July 3
Start making plans now. The High Sierra Music Festival announced their lineup, and it’s solid. My Morning Jacket, Ween, Neko Case, Yonder Mountain String Band, Rebelution, Maceo Parker, Dr. Dog, ALO, Beats Antique, and the list goes on. Buy your tickets before March 14 for the limited-sale early bird pass at $165. Info: highsierramusic.com
Wanderlust Lineup
July 28 to 31
Wanderlust went back to its roots this year, bringing back some of the headliners we saw in the yoga and music festival’s first year. Michael Franti and Girl Talk are back on the music side, headlining with the Wailers, Garth Stevenson, and MarchFourth Marching Band. Yoga headliners include John Friend and Shiva Rea, among many more. Visit Wanderlust’s website for detailed information on tickets. Yoga packages and music-only options are available. Info: wanderlustfestival.com
