Hot Summer Shows in the Cool Sierra
Now is the time to take in some of the best of the region’s events as we continue to enjoy summertime in the Sierra.
Come unplug and plug into the ‘first-ever’ Truckee Music Fest at the popular Truckee Riverview Sports Park to see multi-platinum star Kip Moore and Sublime with Jakob Nowell. Next, get into the arts and culture of the Sierra as Tahoe Backyard continues its arts, food and free entertainment programs for kids of all ages; it’s also one of our favorite places to hang out with Aspen! Love the tunes of Tina Turner, or Camille Thurman? See them with your toes in the sand at Sand Harbor State Park!
If you have ever wanted to live in a culture that embraces the arts and adventure, now is the time to seek out the selection in Truckee-Tahoe. See our Featured Listings of homes for sale in Lake Tahoe and Truckee, plus the substantial amount of inventory available. Contract negotiations are back in play! Call our office anytime to set an appointment with Alison Elder to tour property’s for sale or discuss listing your property with us.
Enjoy the best of summer with our BEST Truckee-Tahoe entertainment yet!
Reno Philharmonic
August 5, 2024
Sand Harbor State Park
Enjoy an extraordinary concert featuring Tina’s greatest hits, including “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” “Proud Mary,” and many others. Renowned vocalists Matthew Johnson, LaKisha Jones, and Nova Y. Payton will join Conductor/Music Director Laura Jackson and the Reno Phil to deliver an exhilarating concert of chart-topping hits that will be nothing short of “Simply the Best.” Tickets are available at the Box Office on-site at Sand Harbor State Park.
Truckee MusicFest
August 9 & 10, 2024
Truckee, California
The promoters of the first-ever Truckee MusicFest announced that individual tickets, festival passes, and VIP packages are on sale for the two-day event scheduled at Riverview Sports Park. Their recent press release explained the details:
“This is the most ambitious music event in the history of our town,” says Stacey Larson co-founder of local event promoter Soaring Seven. “We’re all blown away that Sublime, an iconic summer band and the hottest act in the country right now, chose to join us…
“Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kip Moore is headlining opening night on a bill that also includes a solo turn for Lady A stalwart Charles Kelley, and Nashville-based group A Thousand Horses whose hits include “Highway Sound” and the platinum single “Smoke.”
And here’s more cool news: They are partnered with the Truckee Trails Foundation, which will manage a FREE Bike Valet on Field 1. All those who come by bike get a $5 voucher to use at the concert for food and beverages.
Those interested in learning more about the event, experiences, passes, or lodging packages should visit truckeemusicfest.ticketspice.com.
Makers Market
August 17, 31 & September 14
Kings Beach, California
If you have yet to enjoy the festivities at Tahoe Backyard in Kings Beach, now is a great time to do so. There is so much going on that we suggest you view their website to see all the action underway. At Makers Market, you can peruse locally made arts and crafts, enjoy locally sourced food and beverages, play good old-fashioned yard games, or hang out with your family and furry friends (on leash).
Check out their website at TahoeBackyard.com for more details and head on over to enjoy some free live outdoor music, too!
Aug 17 Live Music: Blu Egyptian | Food: Mogrog & Mountain Lotus
Aug 31 Live Music: Matt Axton & Badmoon
Sept 14 Live Music: Kerry & Dan | Food: La Guaira Bistro & Mogrog
Reno Jazz Orchestra
Reno Jazz Orchestra with Camille Thurman
August 26, 2024
Sand Harbor State Park
Singing with the vigor of Ella Fitzgerald and playing the tenor saxophone with a hint of Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon, Camille Thurman joins the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra for an extraordinary concert under the stars on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Her accolades read like a superstar:
NPR – All Things Considered – “Camille Thurman is a Rare Jazz Double Threat”
SFJAZZ.com – On The Corner – “One of the 10 Rising Instrumentalists You Should Know”
NAACP – Image Award – “Waiting for the Sunrise: Outstanding Jazz Album”
Independent Music Award – “2019 Winner”
When it’s time to cool off, summer in the Sierra promises plenty of opportunities. From our hometown festivals to our crisp, clear-running lakes and streams, Truckee-Tahoe overflows with ideas to kick back, unplug and plug into summertime fun. Need more ideas? We have them! As long-time locals, our family at Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate in Truckee, California, has the pulse of the community and looks forward to sharing our insight with you.
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