South Lake Tahoe summer events

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South Lake Tahoe steals the spotlight this summer with non-stopaction and events to keep you hopping all season long. Do yourselfa favor and bookmark this article or save it in your my tahoe account for later, because you're going to need it if you don'twant to miss anything this summer!

Here's the line-up:
• June 20-22, The Fourth Annual Opening Days Lake Tahoe
Spotlight events include a free Block Party along Highway 50 withthree stages of live music; the Miss Hawaiian Tropic NorthernNevada State Finals; a skateboarding contest; a freestyle motocrossjumping exhibition; Flying Elvi  lots of Elvis Presleys  sky diveteam, a Disney-themed boat parade; the Great Lake TahoeSternwheeler Race; custom Harley Davidson and hot rod car displays;food vendors; headliner entertainment and the combination of24-hour indoor and outdoor activities. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• June 28-29, Blue Lake Tahoe Geocaching Treasure Hunt
Nearly 100 prizes will be stashed throughout the area waiting to bestalked by an anticipated 500 ambitious GPS-wielding trackers. TheLake Tahoe Visitors Authority will offer a variety of prizes toreflect the unique nature of the area such as certificates topopular Tahoe restaurants, concerts, festival tickets, boatcruises, overnight accommodations, rounds of golf, bowling, iceskating and various local activities. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• June 28, 19th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show
Featuring stunt aviator performers and military aircraft fly-bys,as well as displays of Apache and Blackhawk helicopters, an F-18Super Hornet and an MV22 Osprey aircraft, the South Lake TahoeAirport celebrate its 50th anniversary with many of the worlds topaircraft and aerobatics performers, including one of the Worldsyoungest female pilots. Admission is free with a $10 parking fee or$2 for walk-ins. Information at www.laketahoeairport.com or (530) 541-4082.

• July 4, Lights on the Lake
Named the largest pyro show in the West by America Onlines CityGuide, the American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shoresspectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the Top 5displays in the nation. Enjoy the company of more than 100,000 whoshow up to watch the fantastic disply synchronized to musicbroadcast on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. SouthShores sandy beaches offer ideal viewing as do the M.S. Dixie IIand Tahoe Queen paddle wheelers. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• July 8-13, American Century Celebrity Golf Championship
With the field of luminaries the brightest in its 19 year history,the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at EdgewoodTahoe Golf Course is expected to set new attendance records. Starsexpected inclue Brett Favre, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, TonyRomo, Ray Romano, Dan Marino, Jerry Rice, John Elway, MarioLemieux, Aidan Quinn, Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Strahan, DaleJarrett and Chuck Liddell. They will be chasing their portion ofthe $600,000 purse for charity. Information at www.tahoecelebritygolf.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• July 12-13, 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts
Tahoe Art Project presents the 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Festival ofFine Arts, an outdoor fine arts show featuring photography,ceramics, watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, drawings,glass, wearable art, mixed media, woodwork and sculpture and more.All the proceeds benefit the art programs local schools andcommunity arts programs. Information at www.tahoeartsproject.org or (530) 542-3632.

• Aug. 6, 14 & 17, Shakespeare on the Lawn
The summer festival of performing arts at the Valhalla, part of theTallac Historic Site, will highlight Shakespeare on the Lawn: AMidsummer Night's Dream, Aug. 6; Men of Worth Celtic Concert, Aug.14, and Reggae Sunday, Aug. 17. Throughout the summer, Valhallais the venue for local artists, comedians, poetry readers andactors. Information and full schedule of events at www.valhallatahoe.com or (530) 541-4975.

• Aug. 31, Labor Day Fireworks
Not only does South Lake Tahoe have a magnificent display offireworks for the 4th of July, but the area puts on an impressiveshow for Labor Day as well. The Labor Day Fireworks on Aug. 31light up the sky once the sun goes down with the simultaneous musicbroadcast on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490.Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.


Summer Concert Schedule
There's so much more do to after the sun goes down. Get a feel forwho'll be performing in South Lake Tahoe this summer.

• At MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
The MontBleu Theatre hosts a notable line-up this season, includingSmokey Robinson, June 21; Eddie Money, July 5; America, July 19;Doobie Brothers, July 26; Dana Carvey, Aug. 2; Boz Scaggs, Aug. 9;Paul Rodriguez, Aug. 16; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Aug. 23;and The Neville Brothers, Sept. 6. Information on artists, ticketsales and new entertainment announced throughout summer: www.montbleuresort.com or (888) 829-7630.

• Harrahs Lake Tahoe
The South Shore Room will be full of talent this summer with ChubbyChecker, July 6; Flogging Molly, July 18; and The Yardbirds, July19. Information on artists, ticket sales and new entertainmentannounced throughout summer visit www.TotalRewardsTahoe.com or (800) HARRAHS.

• Harveys Resort & Casino
The 2008 Harveys Outdoor Summer Concert Series combines superbentertainment with mountain fresh air and spectacular views. Thissummers line-up includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, June 28;Journey, Heart & Cheap Trick, July 12; James Taylor, July 26; TobyKeith - Biggest Baddest Tour, July 27; Steely Dan, Aug. 2; SammyHagar & The Wabos, Aug. 9; Alan Jackson, Aug. 15; Sheryl Crow withJames Blunt, Aug. 23; and Luis Miguel, Sept. 7. Information onartists, ticket sales and new entertainment announced throughoutsummer visit www.TotalRewardsTahoe.com or (800) HARVEYS.