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Ross Orlando
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Joani Buzzetti-Drew
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LAKE TAHOE
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APRÉS WINE COMPANY - 530-544-9463
LAKESIDE INN & CASINO - 775-588-7777
BAR 24 - 775-588-6611 Ext 3477
LATE NITE PRODUCTIONS
Wine Bar - Tasting - Gifts
Located inside Bill's Casino. Fat Tuesdays Drink Specials
Aussie Day - Jan 26th - Aussie Music - Pies - Coopers Ale
BEACH HUT DELI - 530-541-SURF
Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm - Party Trays
BEACON - 530-541-0630
Live Music Friday & Saturday - Lakeview Dining
BISTRO DANIELLE - 775-586-1070
Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm Thursday - Sunday
BROTHERS BAR & GRILL - 530-541-7017
Karaoke Wed & Fri - Live Music - Food Specials
www.lateniteproductions.com
McP'S PUB TAHOE - 530-542-4435
Live Music Every Night - No Cover - Pool Tables
MONTBLEU - 775-588-3515
Grandmaster Flash - Jan 17
OPAL ULTRA LOUNGE
Wednesday - Lingerie Party • Body Painting by Bobby
BLU NIGHTCLUB - Theme Nights - Drink Specials - Guest DJ's
DEL SOUL - Happy Hour Sun - Fri 5pm - 11pm
GALERIE BLU - Live Jazz Friday & Saturday
Happy Hours -Nightly Specials - Food Specials - Pool Table
MO'S PLACE - 530-542-1095
World Class Entertainment - Full Bar
NAKED FISH - 530-541-FISH
Happy Hour - Mon - Fri - 3pm - 6pm
OFF THE HOOK - 530-544-5599
Video Poker • Great Food • Tuesday Nights 2 for 1 Fajitas
ORCHID'S - 530-544-5541
Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm Mon - Fri
PICHETTI WINERY - 530-541-1500
Live Music - Call for details
RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS - 530-583-2801
Live Music - Happy Hours 3pm - 6pm - Epic Food - NFL Sundays
RIVA GRILL - 530-542-2600
Edgewood Restaurant - Lakeview Dining
ROCKWATER - 530-544-8004
An Improvisational Grill - Outdoor Fire Pit
ROJOS - 530-541-4960
BUNNY RANCH - 775-246-9901
THE CANTINA - 530-544-1233
COYOTE GRILL - 775-586-1822
CHEVYS - 530-542-1741
CRYSTAL BAY CASINO - 775-833-6333
THE DIVIDED SKY - 530-577-0775
EDGEWOOD TAHOE - 775-588-2787
FIRE & ICE - 530-542-6650
FOX & HOUND - 775-588-8887
Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm - Video Poker - Wednesday Ladies Night
Live Music - Pool Tables - Happy Hours - Sundays DJ Party
Sushi & Unique Cuisine
Fresh Sushi, Sashimi & Seafood, Bento Boxes, Party Platters
Authentic Thai Cuisine over 70 Selections
Wine Tasting - Club Memberships - Weddings - Celebrations - $5 for 5 tastes
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Live Music Fri & Sat - Lakefront Dining - Happy Hour 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Live Music - Tuesday Open Mic - Happy Hours - Pool - Darts
Karaoke - Sunday & Tuesday @ 9:30pm
Drink Specials - Wed - Open Mic
FRESH KETCH - 530-541-5683
SAM'S PLACE - 775-588-2844
HARD ROCK -775-588-6200
STEAMERS - 530-541-8818
HARRAH’S - 775-588-6611
STIR IT UP - 530-542-3354
Live Music • Nightly Food Specials - Tahoe Keys Marina
Every Thursday Sierra @ Tahoe Night 6pm - 8pm
SOUTH SHORE ROOM
The Outlaws - Jan 10 • Dave Mason - Jan 17
Marc Broussard - Jan 18 • Don Rickles - Jan 23 & 24
Dr. John - Jan 31 • Smokey Robinson - Feb 7
CENTER STAGE - Arthur Hervey - Fri & Sat
VEX NIGHTCLUB - Open Thurs, Fri & Sat
HARVEYS - 775-588-2411
IMPROV - New Comics Weekly - MC Howie Nave
TAHOE LIVE STAGE - Jesse Kalin's CBK - Fri & Sat
CABO WABO - Entertainment Nightly
HORIZON - 775-588-6211
GOLDEN CABARET
Canival Cabaret - 2 Shows Nightly
ASPEN LOUNGE - Live Music • NEW SPORTS BAR
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Happy Hours - 3pm-6pm - Beer Pong Wednesdays - Ski Movie Tuesdays
$2 Tacos Mon & Sat - Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm - Sunday Breakfast
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TONY'S CHEESESTEAKS & RAVIOLIS
530-544-7827 - 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd - Next to Naked Fish
TUDOR PUB - 530-541-6603
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 5pm - 7pm • Nightly Specials
Live Music - Tuesday Ladies Night
TURN 3 - 530-542-3199
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4pm - 7pm • Pool Tables • 16 TV's
WHISKEY DICK'S SALOON - 530-544-3425
Live Music - Pool - Darts - Shuffleboard - Food - Happy Hour 3pm - 7pm
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Ross Orlando's Tahoe Spotlight
Welcome 2009! Let’s continue the
Tahoe fun in the biggest entertainment
town in the world.
The legendary South Shore Room
at Harrah’s is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary this year. Bill Harrah, the
man who had the amazing vision to bring
top major headlines to a small Tahoe
Town, opened his now classic showroom
in 1959 with the big radio, movie and TV
star, Red Skelton. I saw Skelton years
ago, shortly before he passed away, and
he told so many funny and clean jokes (no
cuss words) – it was unreal and exciting.
Back then, there was a dinner show and
cocktail show each night. The entertainer
would come up for a one- or two-week
engagement and pack the showrooms.
The dinner shows stopped in the early
80s.
I’ve seen so many impressive shows
in over 30 years, from Sammy Davis, Jr.
(who gifted me with invitations to spend
time with him and his family over the
years) to Steve Martin. The legendary
Smothers Brothers who started nearly
five decades ago, kicked off the 50th
Anniversary Celebration for the Harrah’s
Showroom. In the late 60s, the Smothers
Brothers hit variety TV show was hip,
topical and controversial. I talked to them
backstage in the 90s about their career,
and it’s pretty incredible. They are still
so cool and funny! They had so much
respect for Bill Harrah. During their press
conference in November 2008, I said, “I
had your comedy albums as a kid growing
up;” and asked, “did these albums help
your career?” They said it was really big
for them, that they did 13 albums in all to
really help make them popular. You can
catch the Smothers timeless humor June
19-20.
Talk about legends, Don Rickles, the
master of insults, will be at Harrah’s Jan
23-24. Known as Mr. Warmth, now in
his early 80s, Rickles is still a raging bull
with his fast-paced humor – and it’s all
in fun. He’s been on so many TV shows,
movies and nightclub stages in his career,
I couldn’t begin to list them all. Last year
when I talked to Rickles backstage, he
asked if I was going to write something
nice about him. He has a new book and
DVD out – go see the one and only!
The Tubes, the unique rock band
featuring lead singer Fee Waybill, that
started in the 70s was so entertaining once
again at Harrah’s. Waybill’s character,
a 12-foot tall rock star by the name of
Quay Lewd, sang “White Punks on Dope”
including the audience in a sing-along. It
was so cool, man! Waybill is like Carrot
Top with props for so many of their
songs. They’re known for outrageous
performances and songs such as “Don’t
Touch Me There,” “What Do You Want
from Life?,” “Talk to Ya Later,” “She’s a
Beauty” and many more.
Next you can see The Outlaws Jan
10, Dave Mason Jan. 17, Marc Broussard
Jan. 18, Don Rickles Jan. 23-24, Dr. John
Jan. 31, and Smokey Robinson Feb. 17.
Harrah’s Showroom turns into Vex
Nightclub Thursday, Friday and Saturday
with sexy Go-Go dancers and topless
dancers to enjoy.
Harveys has The Improv with host
Howie Nave (from KRLT 93.9) and new
comics each week – always fun to see!
Horizon is offering Carnival Cabaret
with men doing female impersonations of
Cher, Reba, Barbra, Diana, Dolly, and
Bette, with James “Gypsy” Haake as your
host, modeling beautiful high fashion
designer dresses and offering humorous
and outrageous improv comedy.
MontBleu has Grandmaster Flash
Jan. 17 – the master of scratching records,
rap and so much more.
BLU Nightclub, offering $2 drinks
on Monday, is always a party. Opal Ultra
Lounge on Wednesday is the lingerie
party, with free drinks for ladies from 8
to 11 p.m., followed by a lingerie show at
midnight. Bobby does his body painting
on the ladies at both places.
Cabo Wabo at Harveys is always
entertaining.
Bar 24 Taproom and Grill at Bill’s
has free drinks for ladies from 10 p.m. to
midnight on Fridays. On Tuesdays, they
have fun bar games and drink specials. At
various times they offer midget wrestling,
mechanical bull riding, sumo-padded
wrestling, live music, DJs, Battles of the
Bands, UFC fights on TV and so much
more to check out. Good job Mike and
the gang!
Riva Grill at Ski Run Marina has
Happy Hour from 4;30 to 6:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, Fish Taco Fridays
with prizes and fun, and live music
on Fridays and Saturdays with Jackie
Douzat. Get a delicious Wet Woody there
– uuuummm good!
Mo’s Place, with pool tables, big
screen TVs, Happy Hour from 4-7, live
music, DJs, and food, had Blue Turtle
Seduction. Tahoe’s home-brewed stars
toured and played around 200 shows last
year. Their new CD is called 3 Floors.
With a mix of bluegrass, jam, reggae and
rock, there was a lot of dancing going
on – very cool! Keep up the good work,
boys!
And remember, have fun – you’re in
Tahoe!
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Skibum is Printing a Public Apology!
Mark this day on your calender for
the Skibum is printing a public apology
to everyone. I said I would not cut my
beard for an entire year and I lied. I just
cut it after 7 months, I couldn’t stand it
anymore. The hair will stay though.
After not drinking for 21 years, T
Bork bought me a beer on mandatory
Friday at the Heave. He thought it
was non-alky beer and I drank it and
actually caught a buzz. Now everybody
knows I can talk the ears off a wooden
Indian sober but I tended to quiet down
when I used to drink so thanks to T
Bork, they were lining em up to shut
me up. Could be a new trend.
The City is apparently not giving up
the fight to keep Officer Johnny Poland
off the Police force after being let go
almost two years ago. A couple of weeks
ago Poland won a Binding Arbitration
to immediately be reinstated against the
City by a 3 to 0 vote. The arbitrator’s
were Tom Davis (for Johnny), Ex SLT
Police Chief Don Muren (for the city),
and an outside mediator with 14 years
experience to oversee. Now I always
thought “Binding Arbitration” meant
exactly that, binding. But I looked
up the word in The City Webster
Dictionary and lo and behold it tells
me to also see “ Maybe Binding Maybe
Not”. Right after the decision was made
to reinstate Poland The City Council
held a secret meeting to discuss terms
and explore options to his coming
back such as appealing the decision,
a monetary buyout or God forbid total
reinstatement. Of course Poland has to
live with an initial 6 week suspension
then he will get reinstated with all
back pay, COLA’s and any promotions
he might have gotten. There is also
another City Council meeting coming
up where they, The City Council, will
have to decide what to do in public.
Interesting thing about the Council
actually having to now make the
decision when they could have nipped
this thing in the bud two years ago
when Poland first alerted the council to
the problem. The council got a memo
basically telling them not to mettle in
City affairs and that the City Manager
and Chief would handle the problem.
Another reason for a Full Time Mayor.
As if the Police department didn’t learn
from the first survey done, The Taylor
Nelson, (with private money so they
wouldn’t have to release the findings if
unfavorable, which they were), upper
upper management approached the POA
(Police Officers Association) and asked
them to take a survey on whether or not
they wanted Poland back and present
the anticipated negative response
before the Council meeting coming
up. Be interesting to see if they allow
the finding to be presented as it came
back overwhelming in favor of getting
Poland back. With all the city has on
it’s plate, it has to waste time on this.
Suck up and bust you guys, swallow
the pride and Move On!! Finding #5
in the Grand Jury states “The evidence
received by the Grand Jury paints a
picture of a Department in crisis. Many
of the statements made by members of
the SLTPD and information gathered
through documents can only be
classified as troubling...” To which the
City response is “ The Chief of Police
and police management acknowledge
that there are communication and
cynicism problems, and they want to
correct them” Really Now.
Finally figured out how many
resident locals there are left in the city
and county, and I mean real long time
local residents who have a stake in
the what actually goes on here, City
10,681 and County 680. Got that figure
from the election result totals for City
Council and Measure G.
Rumor of the Month: City is filing
a Lien against “The Hole”
Sign(s) that Winter is officially
here: Driver side Wiper goes out,
Tourists forget about the Idiot Lane,
Twofers disappear and it always snows
on blackout days.
A note to the gentleman who
complains about me “Hiding” behind
my plate: I have been “Hiding” for
about eleven years now and I doubt if
I will change. Great idea though about
the TV series with me as a Savior of
Tahoe. Call my Editor and you guys
can do lunch.
Want to say goodbye to Cathy
DiCamillo, our City Attorney, who will
be leaving us soon. We will miss you.
She wasn’t one of the good ones, she
was “ The Good One”
Later. Skibum
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Fly Fishing
For those who enjoy the sport
of fly fishing, don’t put your rods
away just because it’s winter! The
Tahoe area is quite fortunate when it
comes to year-round fly fishing! We
are with in an hour or two of some
of the best winter trout fishing in the
world. All you have to do to enjoy it
is to drive a bit and be prepared with
proper clothing and away you go.
With the proper fly selection
and a little patience, Brown Trout,
Rainbows and an occasional Steelhead
can be caught throughout the entire
winter. The size of the fish will range
from small to quite large if in the
right spot at the right time, with the
correct drift and holding your mouth
just right! There are two types of
winter fly fishing, one is when the
temperatures are very cold and the
weather is not cooperating (one of
my favorite times because everyone
stays home and the fishing can still
be great).
The other is when Mother Nature
is treating us to our usual high desert
winter weather (sunny, in the 50’s
to 60’s and snowing in Tahoe). The
latter is when I suggest most of you
give it a try. There is nothing worst
than trying to fly fish when you can’t
hang onto your rod and the eyes on
the rod are freezing solid and you
cannot cast.
If you prepare yourself for all the
conditions that winter can bring, you
will have a better chance of catching
fish. One of the most important
items you must have is a proper pair
of winter gloves. This single item
can make or break an experience.
Other clothing items that will help
you enjoy some winter fly fishing
are quality long johns, breathable
waders, wicking style socks, GoreTex or similar waterproof jacket and
a nice warm hat. These are all items
that most of you have if you are here
in town for skiing or are a local.
Another item that will come in
handy is Ice Off Paste. This will help
keep the ice from forming on the eyes
of the rod and allow the fly line to
cast freely.
And now for the places you
might want to try this Winter Fly
Fishing. One of my favorites is the
East Walker River in Nevada. There
are quite a few miles of fishable
water starting 14 miles down stream
from the town of Bridgeport, 2 miles
below the Nevada State line. Low
flows during the winter create a great
fishery when flowing in the 50-150
CFS level. Usually the hatches go
off midday and consist of Baetis or
midges. Nymphing is probably the
best method for producing quality
fish. The West Walker River can be
good as well. Wilson Canyon and
Hoye Canyon on either side of Smith
Valley, Nevada have public access
and can produce some large trout.
The Truckee River either in the
Verdi area or down stream of Reno
is also a good winter fishery as well.
All of these waters are within a few
hours drive of Tahoe and have a
decent population of fish. Swinging
emergers or indicator Nymphing will
produce the best results. Pyramid
Lake is another winter spot worth
Victor Babbit
a try. Cutthroats are the prizes in
this fishery. They can run as big as
you can imagine and fight well. The
normal method used to catch these
large fish is to use shooting heads and
fish streamers along the bottom. Most
anglers will use a ladder to stand on,
out in about 3-4 feet of water. Try
light and dark colored streamers in
combination. These are only a few of
the winter opportunities for fly fishing
in Nevada and California. With a
little research and a willingness to
fight the weather, winter fly fishing
can be better than summer fly fishing
with a lot less crowding. Good luck
and give it a try; I think you will be
glad you did.
For further information on these
fisheries or any others in the area,
stop by Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters
located next to Midas Mufflers at
2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd in the middle
of South Shore. Or give us a call at
530-541-8208 and we will help with
whatever you might need for a day
of fishing our local waters!
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Howie Nave
COMEDY FROM THE MOUNTAIN
Barely into the New Year and
hoping it is going to be far better than
this last one. That seems to be the
consensus with just about everybody I
have run this by with. To be honest I’m
just happy to be working still. The old
saying goes that if your friend is out of
work then we’re in a recession but if
I’m out of work then it’s a depression.
Speaking in the first person of course.
I don’t know man I have noticed
people appearing to be a little more
tense these days inside the comedy
club and in some ways the comedy
reflects the changing mood of the
country. There are some good things to
look forward to like the inauguration
of our new President no matter what
your feelings may be about him it
can’t be any worse than the outgoing
one. It remains to be seen I know. I am
still very skeptical about any and all
politicians. I am always of the mindset
that anyone who runs for office is
merely doing it to benefit themselves
and their close associates but I’m
trying not to be so cynical about it.
Call it a New Year’s Resolution but I
won’t stop believing there’s someone
out there (be it extra terrestrial or
local) who is keeping tabs on my every
movement. Gee that sounded freaky
huh? Oh well whatever feelings I have
paranoid or not at least I have the stand
up as a form of therapy. It’s cheaper
than therapy that’s for sure!
One comic who will put your fears
at ease is Chicago comedian John
Caponera who is back for the first
time in this New Year. He loves this
kind of weather too. Reminds him of
his native city. Had he not gone into
stand up he would have made for an
excellent sports broadcaster since he
incorporates so many different voices
and play-by-play announcing in his
show. And as a Chicago native you’re
either a Cubs fan or a White Sox fan
there is no common ground between
the two sports teams. And his Cubs
(sorry for what happened this past
season ‘Cap’) could use his voice for
the next season. My favorite sports
guy he does is that of the Chicago
Cub’s late, great voice announcer,
Harry Caray. The other voice I think
he does that is brilliant is that of Vin
Scully, long time voice of the Dodgers.
It’s just such a treat to hear him bring
those legends in a comedic format on
stage. It’s always fun to point out that
Cap actually appeared on “The Gong
Show” back in 1979. Nah, not the
nationally syndicates, Chuck Barris
version but a local, Chicago version.
That was his first intro into the world
of stand up. John jokes that “I walked
away with the $500.00 winner’s pot
and the pay hasn’t really changed that
much.”
It only took him two years on the
Chicago comedy club circuit (there
were a bunch of comedy clubs back
then plus Chicago is pretty huge)
before he took his act on the road.
Howell J. Malham Jr. of The Chicago
Tribune wrote, “Every so often, the
kingdom of comedy is graced with
a gifted, naturally refined performer
who can effectively demonstrate the
transcendental powers of the medium
while making it look deceptively
easy.” It’ll be interesting to se how
John does this year as he is already
booked through April, which is always
a good thing in this business. The
further booked in advance we are the
less chance we’ll have to ask the new
president for a comedy bailout. That’s
what’s coming next isn’t it? Appearing
with Cap is Frances Dilorinzo. She’s a
fireball of enthusiasm combining your
basic silliness with a smart intellect all
rolled into one sarcastic entity. This is
her second time here and between her
and I can honestly say, what a pair (of
comedians). Catch Cap with Francis
the week of January 6th through the
11th.
Rondell Sheridan is back only
for the second time up here. For
millions of Americans Sheridan is an
extended part of their families. He
played the father on the Nickelodeon
series, “Cousin Skeeter” (as Andre,
Bobby’s father) then Raven Simone’s
dad on the Disney Channel series,
“That’s So Raven” and “Cory in the
House” where Sheridan is part uncle,
part babysitter and big-part funniest
adult friend. Rondell started his acting
career back ’83 when he starred in
the movie “Deadtime Stories.” That
was him as the Looney Bin Guard.
He later created the show “Minor
Adjustments” and also starred on the
Show as Dr. Ron Aimes. That show
has the dubious distinction as the
first and only show to premiere on
one network (NBC) then to be sold
and aired on a second (UPN) during
the same TV season. He also starred
in “Men are from Mars, Women are
from Venus” in 2000 and “The Test”
in 2001 but it was Nickelodeon that
really gave him worldwide acclaim.
And by a weird coincidence he too is
a Chicago native being raised in the
tough area of Chicago’s South Side.
Love that edginess displayed when he
gets on a roll. The complete opposite
of that would be David Gee from
Santa Monica. David has performed
with a wide variety of acts, which
include The Beach Boys, Ray Charles,
Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins and Glen
Campbell. He has appeared on HBO,
Showtime, Entertainment Tonight and
Comedy Central. Gee and Rondell
January 13th through the 18th. Be
there.
Dat Phan just wrapped up
production on a new movie entitled,
“When in Rome” that stars Kristen
Bell (“Sarah Marshall”), Jon Heder
(“Napoleon
Dynomite”),
Josh
Duhamel (“Transformers” and the
TV show, “Vegas”), Danny DeVito,
Anjelica Huston, Dax Shephard and
Will Arnett. What a far cry from his
stint as the first winner on NBC’s
“Last Comic Standing” eh? Say what
you will (and many comics have) the
once unknown Dat Phan has since
found himself on “The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno,” appeared in his first
half hour comedy special on Comedy
Central and with Kim Basinger in the
feature length drama, “Cellular.” What
a difference when you consider it
really wasn’t that long ago when Dat
Phan was living out of his car. When
you think about it comedy was his
way of getting out of a bad situation
and also out of that car. Appearing
with Dat is Skippy. Yep. Marc Price
returns and I sure hope we have a lot
of snow Price seems to bring the white
stuff with him which is good news for
us up here. Marc played the character
of on the NBC sitcom “Family Ties”
from 1982 to 1990. Marc is much
more than that of course but people
still like to refer to him as Skippy and
has no problems with it whatsoever.
It’ll be a fun week with a Skippy and
a Phan together January 20th through
the 25th.
Howie Nave is the host/emcee/
manager of The Improv @ Harveys
every Tuesday through Sunday. Howie
also hosts his own morning show
(“Howie’sMorning Rush”) on 93.9
KRLT radio Monday through Friday
from 6 to 10am and now you can
see him Monday through Friday at
midnight on his very own television
show, “Late Night Rush with Howie”
on RSN. His weekly film reviews,
“Nave’s Raves” appears in The Tahoe
Daily Tribune’s Action Magazine
every weekend. Howie’s new DVD,
“Live From Lake Tahoe” is currently
available after his shows nightly or
you can order a copy on his website,
www.Howienave.com.
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Aprés Wine Company Brings Innovative Wine Tasting to Tahoe
Locals and visitors in South Lake
Tahoe will find the Après Wine Company
a welcomed addition to the area’s
entertainment and retail offerings. Après,
a wine bar and full-service retail merchant
of fine wines and gifts will be pioneering
the “taste before you buy” system in the
Lake Tahoe area. At Après, patrons can
relax with friends, sample the best wines
from around the world and find gifts
for any occasion. Located in the heart
of the Ski Run Business District, Après
Wine Company is the newest tenant in
the recently completed Ski Run Center,
across the street from Lake Tahoe and
just one mile from Heavenly Ski Resort.
Après Wine Company is the dream
venture of JP Lonergan, a long-time
South Lake Tahoe home owner and
new full-time transplant to the Tahoe
area. After years of wine collecting and
study, JP decided to abandon his SoCal
real estate career and pursue his passion.
“My goal is to provide people with a
wine experience like no other,” says the
enthusiastic Lonergan. “Our Enomatic
tasting machines allow you to taste many
different wines in a relaxed enjoyable
setting. We specialize in ‘world class’
small production, artisan crafted wines
from the entire planet at all price points.
I plan to carry in excess of 300 labels
with 50 wines available to taste daily.”
Lonergan looks forward to serving
the local community and area visitors
at Après Wine Company. Après Wine
Company’s Enomatic Taste Before You
Buy System: Lonergan asks, “Have you
ever shelled out your hard earned dollars
for a ‘special’ bottle of wine that once
opened left you disillusioned and short
50 bucks?” According to Lonergan,
Après Wine Company’s Enomatic wine
dispensing machines allow wine buyers
to purchase a taste before the expense
of buying a bottle, taking the stress and
mystery out of ordering and buying
wine. “South Lake Tahoe wine buyers
no longer have to be intimidated by
pretentious waiters or worrying they’re
being sold a wine they won’t like or is
too expensive.”
Here is how the Enomatic system
works – customers purchase an Après
Wine Pass (similar to a debit card) and
are handed a wine glass. Next, they
select from 1 of the 24 bottles of wine on
tap and choose a pour. After inserting the
Après Wine Pass the machine dispenses
a 1 ounce pour, deducts the amount from
the pass and pours the wine. Each bottle
can have a different price per serving,
and are priced to fit every budget,
allowing customers to sample a variety
of good, great and super premium wines.
The machines ensure continual wine
freshness by injecting neutral gas into the
bottles to prevent air from oxygenating
the wine. With Enomatic, a bottle can
remain perfectly fresh for weeks.
Lonergan notes, “the system not
only provides a sure-fire way to discover
new and delicious wines, the process is
an entertaining, fun wine-tasting activity
to do with friends without the hassle of
driving to distant wineries.”
The Wine Bar - Relax Over A Glass
of Wine: Après’ warm and inviting Wine
Bar is designed to provide hard-working
and hard playing residents and visitors a
place to unwind, relax and have a good
time. Serving 24 wines by the glass
daily, in addition to the 24 featured in the
Enomatic tasting machines, the Wine Bar
also has a nice selection of tapas-style
appetizers and meals and wine flights.
The daily flight menu consists of a
selection of wines, usually three 2 ounce
portions, presented for the purpose of
sampling and comparison. This format
allows tasters to evaluate and contrast
different wines within a theme. For
example, wines from the same region
and vintage would comprise a flight, or
wines from the same variety but different
regions. It is a great way to illuminate
the similarities and differences in the
grouping.
Après’ Wine Bar will also have
regular tasting events, play host to
periodic guest winery tastings, conduct
wine classes and can be reserved for
special events.
The Wine and Gift Shop - Find The
Perfect Bottle Of Wine Or Gift For Any
Occasion: Après offers shoppers fine
wines, wine accessories, and gifts for
every personality, from warm household
décor for the perfect host to picnic
accessories for outdoor enthusiasts. At
Après, 300 quality crafted wines are
available by the bottle or case with a broad
domestic and international selection to
serve wine fans’ interests in new and
established vintners. The innovative
Enomatic wine tasting machines that let
you “try before you buy” guarantee that
customers get just the right wine to toast
the host or celebrate a special occasion.
After making these tough decisions,
shoppers are encouraged to unwind in
the Wine Bar!
Come to Après and swirl, sniff, sip
and enjoy!
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‘The Buzz’ - Harrah's - Harveys
January ushers in amazing performances as
the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
kicks off its 50th Anniversary celebration.
The month begins as Little Anthony & The
Imperials bring their R&B, honey-smooth style
music for one-night only, Saturday, January 3.
Next up, The Outlaws high-powered, guitardriven, southern-rock will fill the South Shore
Room on Saturday, January 10. On January 17,
hall of fame legend Dave Mason takes the stage,
followed by contemporary rhythm and blues
newcomer Marc Broussard on January 18. The
50th anniversary bash would never be complete
without a visit from “Mr. Warmth” himself, Don
Rickles. At age 82, on the heels of earning a
Primetime Emmy in 2008 for his documentary,
“Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project,” Rickles
is as busy and as popular as ever. Mr. Rickles
will grace the South Shore Room with his
presence for a special two night engagement,
January 23 and 24. To top off an amazing month
of performances, legendary New Orleans jazz
musician Dr. John will perform an exclusive
one-night only engagement on Saturday, January
31.
Dr. John combines the jazz influences
of the Crescent City with blues, rock and roll,
and boogie woogie genres. His 1974 recording
“Gumbo” is considered the cornerstone of New
Orleans music and was ranked 402 on Rolling
Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums
of all time.
More amazing performances are just around
the corner as the South Shore Room enjoys
this historic anniversary celebrating 50 years
of entertainment!
Hundreds of the world’s
most popular singers, comedians, Broadway
shows, pop bands and rock bands have graced
the maple boards of the legendary showroom.
Superstars from today and yesterday, including
Frank Sinatra, Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Barbra
Streisand, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Dylan, Jerry
Lewis, Robin Williams, Willie Nelson, Tom Jones,
Jonny Lang, Liberace, Johnny Mathis, Wayne
Newton, Patti Page, Diana Ross & The Supremes,
George Burns, Donna Summer, Danny Thomas,
Andy Williams, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie,
Loretta Lynn, Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Sonny &
Cher, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Ray Charles,
Nat “King” Cole, Billy Crystal, David Letterman,
Bill Cosby, Liza Minnelli, and many others,
have played the famed Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
stage. 2009 promises to be truly unforgettable as
legendary performers such as Bob Newhart, Joan
Rivers, The Smothers Brothers and Don Rickles
return to the stage. For more information and
reservations for all shows, please call 800-7868208 or visit www.SouthShoreRoom.com for
details.
by Tom Crist
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Another Late Night with Late Nite Billy
It took a lot of pray for snow parties
and a lot of patience but Mother Nature
finally did her thing! Winter is here and
it’s 2009 - the year of the OX! This means
big things for me - I can already tell...My
zodiac sign is Taurus and my favorite thing
to do is work (thus an OX is a working
Bull) but who could blame me - I get paid
to throw parties!
Although Winter got off to a slow
start we still saw some great shows pass
through town! One Block Radius, Blue
Turtle Seduction, The Grouch & Eligh,
Del the Funky Homosapien, Mystic
Roots and Pato Banton to name a few.
I had to take advantage of a one in a life
time opportunity as well....I traveled down
to Reno to catch Cheech and Chong live
as they reunited for the first time in 36
years! Now, I can’t say that I participate
in the same extra-curricular activities as
them or their many fans that night - but
I had an ear to ear smile just the same!
I can’t remember the last time I laughed
that hard!! DAVES NOT HERE!
Late-Nite Productions will be
starting off the New Year will a couple
Hip-Hop shows with Bay Area Pioneers
- Souls Of Mischief. First, in Reno at
The Underground on Thursday, January
8th and all-ages are welcome and then
the next day, Friday, January 9th they
will be in South Lake at Whiskey Dicks
Saloon for the 21+. This Crew consists
of Tajai, Opio, Phesto and A-Plus from
Hieroglyphics and they are no strangers
to Tahoe. If you are familiar, you will
know the song that made them famous
- ‘93 till infinity. That’s right, they have
been strong in the game for 15+ years
remaining Independent and Underground
but yet very successful!
Next we have a showcase of Local
Artists, Blue Turtle Seduction and
Deep Fryed Mojo. This is happening at
Mo’s Place on Thursday, January 15th.
If you were to ask one of the guys from
Blue Turtle what genre of music they
categorize themselves as, I doubt you
will get a consistent answer! I know that
someone will inevitably correct me but I
have heard them best described as “High
Altitude Jam Grass” I have seen these
guys play since some of there first shows
ever in Tahoe and they are a true example
that hard work pays off. From a modest
start, they now tour Nationally and play
some of the most prestigious Venues and
Festivals across the Country.
MLK Weekend I will be bringing the
Bay Area to Tahoe with the first edition of
“Bay Area Rap Katz” featuring Mistah
F.A.B. plus guests The Bayliens, DJ Titto
Bell, Mavrik and DJ True Justice. Mistah
F.A.B., is a Bay Area rapper from North
Oakland, Ca. He is signed to rap legend
Mac Dre’s label, Thizz Entertainment
and Atlantic Records. Mistah F.A.B. is
an acronym for “Money Is Something to
Always Have - FaEva Afta Bread.” This
is going down on Sunday, January 18th
at Mo’s Place and if you saw him last
year, you know to get your tickets early
because the show was SOLD OUT! On
March 8th we will be bringing you the
second addition of “Bay Area Ray Katz”
featuring Andre Nickatina - stay tuned!
To end the month, we will be paying
tribute to (pretty much) everybody’s
favorite band - Sublime. No one does it
better than Lou Dog Trio! They have now
been up here a few times and are definitely
a Tahoe favorite. Some of the fist shows
I ever produced in Arcata, Ca were with
Sublime over 15 years ago and this is as
close as you are going to get to the real
thing! Over two hours of every one of
your favorite Sublime hits. Audiodub
and Top Shelf will open. The show is
Saturday, January 31st at Whiskey Dicks.
I know Bradly drove the Ladies crazy and
Lou Dog Trio does too!
Just a little reminder that every
Sunday night at Mo’s Place we are giving
away a brand new snowboard and partying
with World Famous DJ Red! We have
drink specials all night and this is the best
locals party in town! Hip-Hop Anthems
and Mashup’s to keep the Vibe Alive!
February looks busy as ever - The
Saddle Tramps, Nappy Roots, Pep
Love from Hieroglyphics, Rise of the
Revolution, Reverend Horton Heat,
Throw Rag, Agent Orange, Killah Priest
from Wu-Tang Clan, Luckyiam from
living Legends, Potluck and Hellbound
Glory are already confirmed. You know
me, I’ll probably sneak in a couple more
between now and then!
Big thanks to Sierra at Tahoe for
supporting Late-Nite Productions and the
Local Music Scene!
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Nightlife Evolved
After the inspiring scenic beauty
and exhilarating experience of skiing/
riding Lake Tahoe’s premier mountain
resorts it’s only natural to indulge
in the hedonistic pleasures of Lake
Tahoe’s night life. MontBleu Resort
Casino and Spa offers several viable
options.
Start out your night at the Del Soul
Bar. The bar located at the entrance to
the Del Soul Mexican Grill, features
a nightly happy hour, offering $3
Margaritas and $3 Corona’s Sunday
thru Friday from 5 PM until 11 PM.
Authentic Mexican appetizers are
also offered in a colorful and vibrant
Southwestern atmosphere. The all
female bartending staff excels at
delivering personalize service with a
smile.
As late afternoon turns to early
evening, the HQ Bar located center
stage on the MontBleu casino floor,
offers a wonderful warm fire pit with
full views of all the casino action.
Lush seating, combined with the latest,
hottest music videos creates a friendly,
all night vibe. HQ center bar reins as
Lake Tahoe’s number one rendezvous
spot. In December look for an all new
mouth watering martini menu priced
right to wet your palette.
As the night picks up steam,
The Zone Sports Bar and Party Pit
offers the best spot to watch all the
night’s sport highlights and catch
enticing drink/food specials. “The
Zone Special”, a $3 Bud Light Draft
and your choice of stadium nosh: hot
dog, nachos or pizza is quite possibly
the best food/drink special on the hill.
Celebrate every touchdown at the Zone
with $3 chilled shots of Patron Silver
and $3 Corona’s.
MontBleu’s upscale Opal Ultra
Lounge opens its doors at 8 PM,
Wednesday thru Saturday. Truly, Lake
Tahoe’s most relaxing and enticing
night life venue, Opal is adorned with
floor-to-ceiling curtains, a mahogany
dance floor, overstuffed furniture.
Opal’s ambiance is enhanced every
Wednesday by a wild “Lingerie Party
Night” where ladies drink free from
8 pm – 11 pm after which, a midnight
lingerie show works the crowd into
frenzy. Thursday night is $1 drink
night, featuring select cocktails for
only $1. Friday Opal features $2 select
drinks all night long. Saturday at Opal
features top forty dance music and fire
dancers at midnight. New this winter
on Saturdays; your admission into
Opal also gets you into Blu the
nightclub, no waiting, no hassle, just
show your wristband and you are in.
Doors open at 8 PM and the 1-775-5862000 reservation assure VIP seating.
Late night, MontBleu offers
Blu Nightclub where the music is
pumping, the drinks are flowing, and
the beautiful people crowd the dance
floor. The music in Blu will have
you dancing on the tables while your
adoring fans crowd around. Blu offers
body painting, Go-Go dancers and top
local and world renowned DJ’s. Every
Monday, Heavenly Resort sponsors a
By Dave Davis
Ski & Shred Party featuring “$2 You
Call It” drinks. Half price admission
for locals with-in a 50 mile radius and
door prizes including Heavenly swag
and lift tickets gets this party pumping.
The Sierra Snow Bunny Party
Friday nights at Blu, pops with door
prizes from Sierra at Tahoe, no cover
for locals, free admission for ladies,
select $2 drinks, GO GO dancers
& body painting. Every Saturday, a
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Party
featuring door prizes from Kirkwood
Mountain Resort, free admission for
all bachelorette parties who make
advanced reservations, $3 Red Bull
Blasters all combine to make Blu your
one stop party place. New this winter
on Saturdays: your admission into
Opal also gets you into Blu the
nightclub, no waiting, no hassle. Just
show your wristband and you are in.
Doors open at 10 PM. For VIP table
& bottle reservations please cal 1-775586-2000.
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