The holidays are here, the snow has arrived, and Lake Tahoe and Truckee are gearing up for another busy season. There are plenty of events to enjoy and you will be sure to find some that appeal to the whole family.
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus
Get yourself into the spirit of the season with a holiday concert by Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus.
And here are some more holiday events to get you in the mood.
Truckee Community Christmas La Galleria will partner with Truckee Community Christmas for the fourth year by accepting food donations which help feed families in the local community. Bring in a small bag of non-perishable food items between December 4th and December 20th and receive 15% off one item!
Festive Fridays in Downtown Truckee!
Stores are open late Dec. 4th, Dec.11th and Dec. 18th! Come downtown and enjoy specials in your favorite stores! Stop by La Galleria and receive a complimentary bird for your tree!
Local school performances
Until Dec. 16 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley
Enjoy holiday performances every Wednesday by students from local schools at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Be sure to check out the huge ginger bread houses made by the Resort’s chefs. The holiday decor is always lovely, and you can even take a few turns on their ice rink. | squawcreek.com
“The Polar Express”
Until Dec. 22 | Carson City Depot | Carson City, Nev.
Take a ride on “The Polar Express” featuring entertainment and Santa with one-hour rides. |visitcarsoncity.com
“Ebenezer: A Musical Christmas Carol”
Until Dec. 27 | Eldorado Casino | Reno, Nev.
The musical “Ebenezer” based on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol,” is being presented at The Eldorado Theatre. Get into the holiday spirit and bring the entire family to “Ebenezer.” | eldoradocasino.com
“The Nutcracker Ballet”
Dec. 11-13 | Pioneer Center for Performing Arts | Reno, Nev. pioneercenter.com
“A Christmas Carol”
Dec. 11-26 | Laughing Owl Productions | Reno, Nev.
Laughing Owl Productions presents “A Christmas Carol” directed by Dave Anderson. Dramatized with flair and with in a version first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this adaptation of the ageless story captures Charles Dicken’s ironic point of view while it creates a panoramic view of Victorian London. | laughingowlproductions.com
“Handel’s Messiah”
Dec. 12-18 | Area venues | Reno and Tahoe
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus hosts the 10th annual production of Handel’s “Messiah.” The TOCCATA production is a celebration of the holidays and includes favorite selections from Messiah Parts One and Three, as well as seasonal carols. Performances will be held at five locations. | toccatatahoe.com
Jazz for the Holidays
Dec. 19-20 | Nightingale Hall, UNR | Reno, Nev.
Courtesy Reno Philharmonic
The Reno Jazz Orchestra brings Jazz for the Holidays to Northern Nevada for all to enjoy at Nightingale Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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