Dana Carvey

August 2, 2008 – Saturday, doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $55 and $65 plus tax. A repertory member of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE since the 1986-87 season, Carvey left in 1992 after seven seasons. Carvey is best known for his characters the Church Lady; Hans, of the Hans and Franz bodybuilding duo; Garth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) "Excellent Cohost" on the immensely popular sketch "Wayne's World," and Weekend Update's Grumpy Old Man.  In addition to these characters, Dana has received widespread praise for his uncanny and exaggerated comedic impersonations of such political figures as Ex-President George Bush, H. Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, David Duke and Bob Dole. He also does impersonations of George Burns, Johnny Carson, Jimmy Stewart, John McLaughlin, Mickey Rooney, Casey Casem and Regis Philbin.  Carvey won an Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. He has received a total of six Emmy nominations, one of which was for a guest appearance on HBO's highly acclaimed LARRY SANDERS SHOW. Also, he was honored with the American Comedy Award as Television's Funniest Supporting Male in 1990 and 1991. MontBleu Theater, MontBleu, Stateline, NV. For more information: (800) 648-3353 or www.montbleuresort.com .

Steely Dan

August 2, 2008 – Saturday, 7:30 pm. Tickets are $49.50, $69.50, $89.50 and $125.50 plus fees. The Grammy Award winning duo of Donald Fagan and Walter Becker aka Steely Dan bring over 30 decades of unforgettable songs and amazing musicianship along with seven Platinum albums that spawned such hits as “F.M,” “Reelin' In The Years,” “Deacon Blues,” “Rikki Don't Lose That Number” and many more.  Steely Dan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the same year they released their multi-Grammy award-winning album Two Against Nature.  The follow-up album, Everything Must Go, was released in 2003. Harveys Outdoor Concert Series. Harveys, Stateline, NV. For more information: 800-427-7247 or www.harrahs.com .

August 9, 2008 – Saturday, 6 pm - 10 pm. On the TV's at Lakeside. Most drinks are $5. Ultimate Fighting is a proprietary term of the UFC. It is defined as mixed martial arts competition between high-level professional fighters who utilize the disciplines of jiu-jitsu, karate, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and other forms in UFC live events. UFC competitors or “Ultimate Fighters” are among the best-trained and conditioned athletes in the world. While this is a highly intense sport, fighter safety is of paramount concern to UFC ownership and management: it is noteworthy that no competitor has ever been seriously injured in a UFC event. The new Ultimate Fighting Championship is a series of international competitive mixed martial arts events televised several times yearly. Lakeside Inn and Casino, Stateline, NV. For more information: 775-586-7751.

Boz Skaggs

23rd Annual Great Gatsby Festival and Tea

August 9- 10 , 2008 – Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Antique cars, vintage clothes, entertainment, children's games, contests, and raffles. Relive the 1920s at the Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. For more information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com .

Alan Jackson

August 15, 2008 – Friday, 7:30 pm. Tickets are $49.50 - $125.50 plus fees. After Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson was the most popular male country singer of the '90s. An heir to the new traditionalist movement of the '80s, Jackson's approach was rooted in classic honky tonk yet remained comfortably within the contemporary mainstream. Jackson's hallmark was consistency-he wrote many of his own hits, and his way with a hook was part of the reason he never really hit a commercial dry spell, even into the new millennium. He also projected a modest, wholesome, down-to-earth image that made him one of the best-liked stars of his era even apart from his music. The total package resulted in an astounding 20 number one singles and 20 more Top Ten hits, all in the first 12 years of his career. Harveys Outdoor Concert Series. Harveys, Stateline, NV. For more information: 800-427-7247 or www.harrahs.com .

Last one picked

August 15 and 16, 2008 – Friday and Saturday, 11 pm. No Cover. Last One Picked fuses original Rock, Blues and Country into a high-energy blend of real, original American Rock music. With melodic, story-based material, and exciting live performances, there's a bit of something for everyone at a LAST ONE PICKED performance. Influenced by early material from Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms and others, Last One Picked material feels real and comfortable. Lakeside Inn and Casino, Stateline, NV. For more information: 775-586-7751.

Paul Rodriquez

August 16, 2008 – Saturday, doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $40-$50 plus tax. Referred to as the “Richard Pryor and George Carlin of original comedy” within the Hispanic community, Paul Rodriguez has been making audiences laugh for two decades. He has starred in over 30 films, countless television series and has performed live to well over one million concert goers from coast to coast building a solid fan base. He landed the coveted role of outspoken fight physician, Freddie Pacheco in Columbia Pictures biopic, "Ali". He also starred in "The Price of Glory," starring Jimmy Smitts, "Tortilla Soup," with Hector Elizondo; “Crocodile Dundee in LA" with Paul Hogan; "The Shipment" with Mathew Modine, "Rat Race,” and “Chasing Papi”. His latest film projects include, “A Cinderella Story” starring Hilary Duff and “The World's Fastest Indian” starring Sir Anthony Hopkins. MontBleu Theater, MontBleu, Stateline, NV. For more information: (800) 648-3353 or www.montbleuresort.com .

Creedence Clearwater Revisited

August 23, 2008 – Saturday, doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $60 plus tax . Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits - touchstones of a generation. Though the pair initially only planned to play private parties, Creedence Clearwater Revisited now performs up to 100 shows a year and has released the album "Recollection." MontBleu Theater, MontBleu, Stateline, NV. For more information: (800) 648-3353 or www.montbleuresort.com .

Sheryl Crow with James Blunt

Tibetan Festival

August 25-29, 2008 – Monday and Friday, All Day, Donations accepted. Take in the Tibetan culture during this five-day festival celebrating their art, food and philosophy with concerts, presentations, and the creation of a sand mandala. Valhalla Estate, Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. For more information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com .

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks

August 31, 2008 – Sunday. The Labor Day pyrotechnic exhibition explodes over Lake Tahoe after dusk and features a variety of patterns, lights, designs and shapes. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. For more information: (530) 544-50 50.

Multicultural Healing Festival

August 31- September 6, 2008 – Sunday through Saturday, Times vary, Donations accepted. This year's Multicultural Healing Festival is designed to promote, and educate people on, healing methods used by other cultures through presentations, workshops, films and concerts.

Valhalla Estate, Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. For more information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com .

The Neville Brothers

September 6, 2008 – Saturday, doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $45-$55 plus tax. The differences between the four Neville Brothers are as dramatic as the similarities that unite them. The source of the similarities is passionate funk, a feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves that is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history. MontBleu Theater, MontBleu, Stateline, NV. For more information: (800) 648-3353 or www.montbleuresort.com .

6th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue

September 7, 2008 – Sunday. Imagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic peaks . TDT around the Lake offers spectacular scenery, great food and support. It will also offer our famous sightseeing Boat Cruise / 35-Mile Fun Ride. A great opportunity to enjoy the end of Summer on the roadways around Lake Tahoe. The 72-mile Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue course circumnavigates the highways clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. It includes a challenging 800-foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay and a 1,000-foot climb to Spooner Junction. There are also many short rolling ascents and descents totaling over 2,600 vertical feet of elevation gain! The altitude ranges between 6,300 feet and 7,100 feet above sea level and the ride is recommended for conditioned recreational bicyclists, not for beginners. Participants must be at least 14 years of age (no children, please) and must be experienced in riding roadways. Limited to 2000 participants. Lake Tahoe, CA. For more information: www.bikethewest.com or (800) 565-2704 .

September 12, 2008 – Friday, 7:30 pm. Tickets are $55 plus tax and fees. As the musical architect behind Fleetwood Mac, one of the most popular bands of all time, Lindsey Buckingham has played the key role in stoking the hit-making machinery, yet he is also a seeker, a chance taker willing to shake up the status quo for the sake of new ideas.  And so an elusive quality has developed around his 30-year career to date, both as solo artist and as a member of Fleetwood Mac. In 1975 Buckingham and partner Stevie Nicks joined up wtih Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie.  Within two years Fleetwood Mac was the most popular band in the world. Driven by Buckinham's vision and musical leadership, the album Rumours sold over 16 million copies and remained #1 on the charts for many months. In describing Buckingham's artistry, The New York Times said, "the ultimate distillation of California folk rock, his technique mixes carefully layered guitars and other stringed instruments with voices (both real and electronic) into a scintillating orchestra fabric." Harrah's Tahoe, South Shore Room, Stateline, NV. For re servations: (775) 588-6611, (800)-786-8208 or www.harrahs.com.

September 13, 2008 – Saturday, doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25 plus tax . A life-long renegade, singer/songwriter David Allan Coe is one of the most colorful and unpredictable characters in country music history. One of the pioneering artists of the outlaw country movement of the '70s, he didn't have many big hits -- only three of his singles hit the Top Ten -- but he was among the biggest cult figures in country music throughout his career.

Coe first got into trouble with the law at age nine. As a result, he was sent to reform school. For the next 20 years, he never spent more than a handful of months outside of a correctional facility -- he spent much of his twenties in the Ohio State Penitentiary. Released from prison in 1967, the wild-haired, earring-wearing, heavily tattooed Coe went straight for Nashville, where he lived in a hearse that he parked in front of the old Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand Ole Opry. Although he didn't conform to Nashville's professional standards, he soon gained the attention of the independent label Plantation Records, which released his debut album, Penitentiary Blues in 1968. Followed within a year by a second volume, all of the songs on these albums were based on his prison experiences. He then toured with Grand Fund Railroad, a signal that he drew as much from rock's traditions as he did from country. Coe's concerts became notorious for their unpredictability -- frequently he would roar up on-stage astride his enormous Harley, swearing at the audience. He cultivated a large cult following with his act, but he couldn't break into the mainstream. However, other artists found success with his songs--in 1973, Tanya Tucker had a number one hit with "Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)." After Tucker's hit, Coe suddenly became one of Nashville's hottest songwriters, leading to his own contract with Columbia Records. Although Coe has had a successful career, it was one plagued with many setbacks. The conservative Nashville music industry frequently snubbed him. MontBleu Theater, MontBleu, Stateline, NV. For more information: (800) 648-3353 or www.montbleuresort.com .

The 13th Lake Tahoe Marathon Week

September 24-28, 2008, Wednesday – Sunday. You may run, walk, swim, paddle, pedal or swing one or more of the many events during Lake Tahoe Marathon week. Events take place over a 1-6 day stay at Lake Tahoe. The marathon is run on Saturday starting on Commons Beach in Tahoe City and finishes on Pope Beach near South Lake Tahoe. Walkers are welcome in any of our events . Our newest event is the 72 Mile Lake Tahoe Ultra Marathon, not to be confused with our 3-Day Triple Marathon. The Tahoe 72 Mile Ultra is one lap around Lake Tahoe starting at mid-night and finishing with the regular marathon. We also have Extreme Golf, a 3 Day Lake Tahoe Triathlon. All the runs are point-to-point and scenic from start to finish. The marathon and one half are run along the west shore of Lake Tahoe and include challenging hills around spectacular Emerald Bay. The 10K which begins at Inspiration Point over looking Emerald Bay is a very scenic 99% downhill run.  The beauty of Lake Tahoe will take your breath away even if the runs don't!  It will be a long weekend you will never forget . Optional activities include: 2 Day Sports & Fitness Expo, Around the Lake & Course Tour, Sunset Pasta Cruise; Gourmet Finish Line Brunch, Saturday Night Awards Party and a Spectator Bus. For more information: www.laketahoemarathon.com.

19 th Annual Kokanee Salmon Festival

October 4-5, 2008 – Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This event coincides with the annual spawning of landlocked salmon up Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe. The festival is a weekend of family activities celebrating the annual spawning run of the Kokanee Salmon up Taylor Creek and the golden colors of fall. Come enjoy the special events, great food, and meet Sammy Salmon! This year's celebrations include a number of events and activities that have become associated with the Salmon Festival. Back this year will be the Salmon Feed, 5k, 10k, a children's run, children's activities, educational programs and booths, streamside programs , nature walks, and tours of the Lake Tahoe's Visitors Center Stream Profile Chamber, complete with an underground viewing area with the windows below water level. Taylor Creek Visitor's Center, Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA. For more information: call the U.S. Forest Service at

(530)543-2600.