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By Michelle Portesi
Strolling minstrels and Renaissance craftsman return to South Lake Tahoe’s Camp Richardson for this annual event. Step back into a bygone era and experience a bit of what life was like in the time of Shakespeare, ladies in waiting, chivalrous knights and let face it, industrious peasants .
The Valhalla Renaissance Faire starts this weekend, Saturday. May 30th and Sunday May 31 and continues next weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 5, 6 and 7.
M’lady from ages past practices her falconry
Fancy a turkey drumstick and an ale while watching a jousting contest? Then this is the event for you! Admire the elaborate Elizabethan era costumes on the Faire’s cast of players as they stroll the grounds, play concerts or sell their wares. Visitors are encouraged to join in on the fashion statements and there is sure to be a frilly frock or jaunty hat for sale in the midst of all the revelry if you don’t happen to already own such vintage attire.
A family friendly event, there are various shows and parades all through the day. The most interesting venues however may be watching how food was prepared and goods were made – by hand – before automated factories came along.
Roasting meat over a spit
A spinner creates thread for cloth
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There will be plenty of good eats, merriment and good times while you stroll in the enchanted forest surroundings. Expect to see a wood nymph or two, and who knows, you might even see the Queen!
The festivities start at 10am. $18 for adults, $13 for Seniors, Military and Teenagers (Ages 13-17), $8 for children ages 6-12 and kids under 6 get in FREE!
For more information, visit their website at: www.valhallafaire.com
Ladys of the Kings Court go for a stroll
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By Tim Hauserman
Last winter the Cobblestone Cinema went out of business after over 40 years in the Cobblestone Shopping Center in Tahoe City. This small, home town theater was a place I (and Lynn Richardson as well) spent many a high school night, but now it had fallen victim to the challenging economics of movie theaters. Fortunately, it was replaced a few months ago by the Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema, which brings a fresh new approach to seeing movies, and to Tahoe City. The Art Haus presents independent and outdoor oriented films and documentaries, special events and theater productions, classics and major motion pictures.
Tahoe Art Haus co-owner Stephen Siig says, “we wanted to create some more night life in Tahoe City. So far it has been great. People have told us that they are excited to have something to do again on the North Shore.” The Art Haus has become a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, perhaps because the focus is not just on the movies, but a fun, down to earth experience.
The Art Haus has a small bar serving several types of beer, and healthier snacks. They also have a popcorn bar where patrons can choose amongst a number of seasonings and real butter, and baked goods from Sugar Pine Cakery and Tahoe House. Frequently they partner with local restaurants to do a dinner and a movie.
The building was extensively remodeled and updated with new bathrooms and lobby, and all new seating. In addition to comfy new seats in the front, there is an elevated area in the back with couches and larger soft chairs. It’s all designed to make you feel like you are just hanging out and watching a film with a bunch of friends. A special touch is that before the films begin to roll, Stephen Siig gets the audience ready by announcing the movie, always providing some interesting tidbit on its Tahoe connection.
Just about every night something different is going on at the Art Haus. To keep tabs go to tahoearthauscinema.com or follow their Facebook page.
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Once again, The Village at Northstar is hosting the Autumn Food and Wine Festival, with wine seminars, Farm to Table Dinner, Gourmet Marketplace, a Grand Tasting and Culinary Competition, Celebrity Chefs, Hands On Cooking and More.
Come join the fun on what the locals have known for years! This is not only a great event, but Summer isn’t over as far as we’re concerned. Fall is gorgeous here, the weather is still nice, and most of the crowds have gone.
Come see for yourself!
For more information, go to: TahoeFoodandWine.com, NorthstarCalifornia.com, or call 1-800GoNorth
Also, NBC Bay Area did a nice little expose on the event.
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