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The list of holiday events is updated each week. If you have an event not listed be sure the event is posted by Tuesday noon to our online calendar.
Also, show off your holiday party or event by uploading your photos from events this season at www.tahoebonanza.com/holidayevents. Some photos will be published in the print edition of the Bonanza. Please include event information, and have a great holiday season this year!
Also, show off your holiday party or event by uploading your photos from events this season at www.tahoebonanza.com/holidayevents. Some photos will be published in the print edition of the Bonanza. Please include event information, and have a great holiday season this year!
Sierra Nevada College Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, on the Patterson Hall lawn and patio at Sierra Nevada College. This family friendly event features holiday crafts and activities for the whole family along with the lighting of the tree. Activities include a visit from Santa, a special “Santa's Mailbox” for letters to Santa's workshop in the North Pole, an international tree by SNC students, cookie decorating, festive music and caroling, various holiday craft activities, a gingerbread house contest among the SNC students and refreshments. Incline High School will provide holiday music from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lake Tahoe School's fourth grade choir will perform at 5:30 p.m. and finish by leading the procession out to the tree for the lighting at 5:45 p.m. SNC will be accepting new and unwrapped toys for the local Toys for Tots Drive and, will also be taking non-perishable items for Project MANA's canned food drive. We are also adding a program run by Incline Village's American Red Cross called “Holiday Mail for Heroes” that invites the community to “send a touch of home” by writing a heartfelt message on a postcard to military services members and veterans across the country and abroad. All of the events are free and open to the public. Afterward, families are encouraged to stay for dinner at SNC in Patterson Hall for the all-you-can-eat meal for $11 for adults and $6 for children under age 10.
SNC's student-run Clay Club pottery sale: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, in Patterson Hall. Works from professors and students will be available for sale, with 30 percent of the sales going back to the club, whose mission is to expose members to contemporary clay artists and their work through conference participation, exhibitions and visiting artists (the club is trying to generate enough funds to attend the largest ceramics conference in the United States next spring in Phoenix). Several larger works will be included in a silent auction, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Clay Club. (Note: Arrangements for works purchased on Friday can be made for pick-up on Saturday or Sunday for those going on to other events that evening). For information, contact Rosie Striffler at (775) 831-1314 or rstriffler@sierranevada.edu.
Sierra Nevada College Annual Christmas Concert: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, and 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5, at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. The Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir, under the direction of Donna Axton, will be performing Benjamin Britten's “Ceremony of Carols” and other seasonal music during its 24th Annual Holiday Concert. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 pre-sale, and $10 for seniors and students and are available at the Potlatch, the SNC book store and Pablo's Gallery in Tahoe City.
Sierra Nevada College Gala: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Sierra Nevada College Holiday Gala at the Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe. For information go to www.sierranevada.edu, or call (775) 831-1314.
Chamber Mixer at Christmas Tree Village: From 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, all of the Christmas Tree Village shops will host the annual Chamber Mixer.
Kings Beach Downtown Holiday Open House: From 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in downtown Kings Beach.
Holiday Music Recital: Tahoe Conservatory of Music will have its winter recital Monday, Dec. 7, at the Cal Neva Resort, in the Frank Sinatra Show Room. Elementary students will perform beginning at 4:30 p.m. Middle and High School students will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for Project MANA. For information call (530) 546-2356.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: From 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Incline Village Library see the Dr. Seuss classic performed live in story, characterizations, music, songs, sound effects and a holiday sing along for all ages.
IHS winter concert: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the Incline High School small gym.
Brunch with Santa: 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at The Chateau. Includes arts, crafts, photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, gifts, food and even a raffle is held in this annual Tahoe holiday event. Advance sale tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children (0-12 years) and at the door tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children (0-12 years). Tickets available at The Children's Cabinet, IVGID recreation center, Village Square Family Store or Dress the Part(y).
Sip and Shop Craft Fair: From noon to 5 p.m. the Village Center will host a sip and shop craft fair and benefit for the American Red Cross. Event will include holiday music, beverages and Santa.
Classical Guitar Holiday Concert at the Thunderbird Lodge: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Thunderbird Lodge. Ticket price includes shuttle transportation, walk-through tour and intermission appetizers. No children under 6 years of age and tickets are $50 with $25 tax deductible. Tour at 3 p.m. and concert starts at 4 p.m. Book online at www.thunderbirdlodge.org.
Hanukkah Story Time and Party: From 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Incline Village Library. Light the candles and spin the dreidel. Includes stories, games and traditional Hanukkah treats for all ages.
Incline Elementary School Holiday Music Program: At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Incline Elementary School.
Incline Middle School Winter Concert: From 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Incline Middle School.
“A Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Cal Neva Resort, performed by the Nevada Shakespeare Company and presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. (775) 832-1616, Tickets: (800) 74-SHOWS.
TOCATTA'S “Messiah”: The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area will perform its fifth annual production of Handel's “Messiah.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, St. Theresa's Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Reno; at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at The Resort at Squaw Creek. The final performance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Carson City Capital Christian Center. Tahoe Chamber Orchestra and Chorus for this production will feature soloists Tammy Brock, Joy Strotz, and Anna Helwing, sopranos; Marianne Ashley and Susan Benefield, mezzo sopranos; Andy Sonnemaker and John Hutto, tenors; and Stuart Duke, baritone. For information, tickets or preferred seating, call (775)313-9697 or visit www.ToccataTahoe.com.
Youth Holiday Classes: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Incline Village Recreation Center. Ages: 6-10 years can sign up for one or all of the classes offered. Classes are: Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, Rudolph's Restaurant and Frosty's Crafty workshop. Each class is $25, and all materials are included in the fee. Includes swim time, too! Maximum class size is 20, so sign up early.
Santa and Gingerbread House Contest and Photos: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Sierra Café in the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and the genuine Santa Claus will host a magical day of fun, complimentary photos with Santa, spectacular holiday treats of cookies cider and hot chocolate with compliments from Sierra Café, and the ultimate gingerbread house contest that is open to all ages with spectacular prizes. Chef Guido Landolt will have a display of cookies and gingerbread houses for purchase. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe will donate 10 percent of all sales of holiday treats (cookies, gingerbread and more), plus an additional $500, to The Santa Claus Foundation. To make donations or for information contact Celia Cuff at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino at (775) 886-6740, or visit www.laketahoe.hyatt.com.
Handel's “Messiah”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. The Reno Baroque Ensemble, Music Director Eric Gault and members of the Reno Philharmonic, American Bach Soloists and Chicago's Callipygian Players with nationally acclaimed vocal soloists do an unforgettable performance of Handel's beloved “Messiah.” Presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Purchase tickets online at LakeTahoeShakespeare.com/holiday or call (800) 747-4697.
Christmas Story Time and Party: From 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Incline Village Library. Songs and crafts including a take home decoration along with a visit from Santa. For all ages.
Kwanzaa Story Time and Party: From 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Incline Village Library. Learn about Kwanzaa and how it is celebrated in both stories and activities for all ages.
SNC's student-run Clay Club pottery sale: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, in Patterson Hall. Works from professors and students will be available for sale, with 30 percent of the sales going back to the club, whose mission is to expose members to contemporary clay artists and their work through conference participation, exhibitions and visiting artists (the club is trying to generate enough funds to attend the largest ceramics conference in the United States next spring in Phoenix). Several larger works will be included in a silent auction, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Clay Club. (Note: Arrangements for works purchased on Friday can be made for pick-up on Saturday or Sunday for those going on to other events that evening). For information, contact Rosie Striffler at (775) 831-1314 or rstriffler@sierranevada.edu.
Sierra Nevada College Annual Christmas Concert: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, and 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5, at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. The Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir, under the direction of Donna Axton, will be performing Benjamin Britten's “Ceremony of Carols” and other seasonal music during its 24th Annual Holiday Concert. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 pre-sale, and $10 for seniors and students and are available at the Potlatch, the SNC book store and Pablo's Gallery in Tahoe City.
Sierra Nevada College Gala: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Sierra Nevada College Holiday Gala at the Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe. For information go to www.sierranevada.edu, or call (775) 831-1314.
Chamber Mixer at Christmas Tree Village: From 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, all of the Christmas Tree Village shops will host the annual Chamber Mixer.
Kings Beach Downtown Holiday Open House: From 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in downtown Kings Beach.
Holiday Music Recital: Tahoe Conservatory of Music will have its winter recital Monday, Dec. 7, at the Cal Neva Resort, in the Frank Sinatra Show Room. Elementary students will perform beginning at 4:30 p.m. Middle and High School students will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for Project MANA. For information call (530) 546-2356.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: From 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Incline Village Library see the Dr. Seuss classic performed live in story, characterizations, music, songs, sound effects and a holiday sing along for all ages.
IHS winter concert: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the Incline High School small gym.
Brunch with Santa: 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at The Chateau. Includes arts, crafts, photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, gifts, food and even a raffle is held in this annual Tahoe holiday event. Advance sale tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children (0-12 years) and at the door tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children (0-12 years). Tickets available at The Children's Cabinet, IVGID recreation center, Village Square Family Store or Dress the Part(y).
Sip and Shop Craft Fair: From noon to 5 p.m. the Village Center will host a sip and shop craft fair and benefit for the American Red Cross. Event will include holiday music, beverages and Santa.
Classical Guitar Holiday Concert at the Thunderbird Lodge: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Thunderbird Lodge. Ticket price includes shuttle transportation, walk-through tour and intermission appetizers. No children under 6 years of age and tickets are $50 with $25 tax deductible. Tour at 3 p.m. and concert starts at 4 p.m. Book online at www.thunderbirdlodge.org.
Hanukkah Story Time and Party: From 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Incline Village Library. Light the candles and spin the dreidel. Includes stories, games and traditional Hanukkah treats for all ages.
Incline Elementary School Holiday Music Program: At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Incline Elementary School.
Incline Middle School Winter Concert: From 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Incline Middle School.
“A Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Cal Neva Resort, performed by the Nevada Shakespeare Company and presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. (775) 832-1616, Tickets: (800) 74-SHOWS.
TOCATTA'S “Messiah”: The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area will perform its fifth annual production of Handel's “Messiah.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, St. Theresa's Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Reno; at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at The Resort at Squaw Creek. The final performance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Carson City Capital Christian Center. Tahoe Chamber Orchestra and Chorus for this production will feature soloists Tammy Brock, Joy Strotz, and Anna Helwing, sopranos; Marianne Ashley and Susan Benefield, mezzo sopranos; Andy Sonnemaker and John Hutto, tenors; and Stuart Duke, baritone. For information, tickets or preferred seating, call (775)313-9697 or visit www.ToccataTahoe.com.
Youth Holiday Classes: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Incline Village Recreation Center. Ages: 6-10 years can sign up for one or all of the classes offered. Classes are: Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, Rudolph's Restaurant and Frosty's Crafty workshop. Each class is $25, and all materials are included in the fee. Includes swim time, too! Maximum class size is 20, so sign up early.
Santa and Gingerbread House Contest and Photos: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Sierra Café in the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and the genuine Santa Claus will host a magical day of fun, complimentary photos with Santa, spectacular holiday treats of cookies cider and hot chocolate with compliments from Sierra Café, and the ultimate gingerbread house contest that is open to all ages with spectacular prizes. Chef Guido Landolt will have a display of cookies and gingerbread houses for purchase. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe will donate 10 percent of all sales of holiday treats (cookies, gingerbread and more), plus an additional $500, to The Santa Claus Foundation. To make donations or for information contact Celia Cuff at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino at (775) 886-6740, or visit www.laketahoe.hyatt.com.
Handel's “Messiah”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. The Reno Baroque Ensemble, Music Director Eric Gault and members of the Reno Philharmonic, American Bach Soloists and Chicago's Callipygian Players with nationally acclaimed vocal soloists do an unforgettable performance of Handel's beloved “Messiah.” Presented by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Purchase tickets online at LakeTahoeShakespeare.com/holiday or call (800) 747-4697.
Christmas Story Time and Party: From 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Incline Village Library. Songs and crafts including a take home decoration along with a visit from Santa. For all ages.
Kwanzaa Story Time and Party: From 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Incline Village Library. Learn about Kwanzaa and how it is celebrated in both stories and activities for all ages.
