VALHALLA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2009
30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
The Festival Schedule is a work in progress. Times, Dates, Events, Admission subject to change. Check back often for latest information. Click on the camera icons for promotional videos.
To purchase tickets online for any of the upcoming events listed below click on the 'Buy Tickets' button in the right-hand column (more coming) or call 530-541-4975.
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Due to the limited parking spaces at Valhalla, we encourage carpooling, bike riding and good old fashioned walking. Parking is allowed in designated spaces only.
Valhalla Arts, Theatre & Music Festival 2009 (subject to change)
Day
Date
Time
Event Name, Location and Details
Admission
June 2009
Throughout the season
11a - 4p
Visit our Cultural Arts Store
Twin Cabins
For Lake Tahoe-based arts and crafts visit the Valhalla Estates Twin Cabins and purchase a souvenir to remind you of your wonderful visit to Lake Tahoe.
Free (items for sale)
Throughout the season
Artist-in-Residence Series
Twin Cabins
Throughout the Festival Season artists will be working in one of the Twin Cabins. Visitors to Valhalla and the Tallac Historic Site can observe and interact with the artists. Call 530-541-4975 for details.
Free (items for sale)
Sat - Sun
June 6 & 7
10-6 Sat
10-5 Sun
Valhalla Renaissance Faire
Camp Richardson's Wood
Renaissance culture, arts, and entertainment. Lose yourself in Renaissance Europe. Come and experience jousting, singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants and recreations of sword fighting and battles. Click on camera at left to watch video. More info...
$15/11/6
per day
in advance
$18/13/8
at the gate
Fri
June 19
7:30
Tom Delaney Jazz Combo
Boathouse
Enjoy classic swing and jazz selections performed as only a small ensemble can perform them. Tom Delaney has been entertaining enthusiastic audiences at Valhalla for decades.
$15/12/5
Sun
June 21
2:00
Tempest (Celtic Rock band)
Boathouse
A special Father's Day event. Tempest combines the best of Celtic tradition with an infusion of rock energy. How about treating dear old dad to this concert. It's way better than another tie! Click on camera at left to watch video.
$15/12/5
Wed
June 24
7:30
Film Night: "To Kill A Mockingbird" (1962)
Boathouse
Set in a small Alabama town during the Depression, this adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), a lawyer who defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges, but winds up in a fury of hate and prejudice. Finch's children, Jem and Scout (Phillip Alford and Mary Badham), soon learn lessons about race, class, justice and the pain of growing up.
$5/3
Thurs
June 25
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow," (Sing-Along with Krissi) Valhalla Grand Lawn
Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision. A read and sing along, interactive nature and music presentation. Learn about bears, coyotes, and geese in their natural habitat. In Lake Tahoe and everywhere, keep wildlife wild! (Book signing and sale at conclusion of each program.)
Free (items for sale)
Thurs
June 25
7:30
Tistrya Grace Tea Grand Hall
Tistrya Grace, former tour manager for Blue Turtle Seduction and Grace Tea combine their styles to create a show ranging from home-spun folk to poetic flows. With their earthy, funky beats and rhymes, warm toning and harmonies, these two vibrant women fill the space with a comfortable, fun, sweet and strong feminine energy.
$10/5
Fri
June 26
7:30
Grand58
Boathouse
Tahoe's own Grand58 mixes great funk, fusion, jazz, and rock from the last thirty years...but in the end, original, driving, raw, and always new.
$10/5
Tues
June 30
7:30
Bare Bones Open Mic
Grand Hall
Variety of music, comedy, spoken word. The Bare Bones Open Mic Nights provide a creative stage for musicians, writers, comedians, and all other performing artists wanting to be seen and heard.
Free
July 2009
Throughout the season
11a - 4p
Visit our Cultural Arts Store
Twin Cabins
For Lake Tahoe-based arts and crafts visit the Valhalla Estates Twin Cabins and purchase a souvenir to remind you of your wonderful visit to Lake Tahoe.
Free (items for sale)
Throughout the season
Artist-in-Residence Series
Twin Cabins
Throughout the Festival Season artists will be working in one of the Twin Cabins. Visitors to Valhalla and the Tallac Historic Site can observe and interact with the artists.
Call (530) 541-4975 for details.
Free (items for sale)
Thurs
July 2
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow" (Sing-Along with Krissi)
Valhalla Grand Lawn
Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision. A read and sing along, interactive nature and music presentation. Learn about bears, coyotes, and geese in their natural habitat. In Lake Tahoe and everywhere, keep wildlife wild! (Book signing and sale at conclusion of each program.)
Free (items for sale)
Fri
July 3
7:30
Toccata Chorus & Orchestra
Boathouse
TOCCATA continues its Big Blue Summer MusicFest with RED, WHITE AND TOCCATA-TAHOE BLUE a concert of American composers, with art songs, spirituals, Broadway show tunes and a festive trio of trumpets. Audience singalong’s include "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "America the Beautiful". Donna Axton and David Brock accompany the SummerFest chorus with soloists Anna Helwing and Joy Strotz, soprano, Susan Sonnemaker, mezzo soprano, Andy Sonnemaker, tenor and Stuart Duke, baritone.
$15/12/5
Mon
July 6
7:30
Tahoe Improv Players Boathouse
Spontaneous, hilarious, improvised comedy, they have been entertaining audiences for 15 years. You'll laugh till you cry!
$10/5
Mon - Fri
July 6 - 10
9:30 am -
1:00 pm
Kid’s Improv Workshop Valhalla Estate
Children's comedy workshop. This five day intensive workshop introduces kids (12 - 17) to the world of comedic improvisation through games and activities.
$45
Tues
July 7
7:30
Dream Spirit Baroque Band
Grand Hall
Dream Spirit Baroque Band plays an original mix of instruments including dulcimer, guitar, violin, cello and recorder. Our style has been described as folk chamber music. (We perform Celtic, ethnic, country, classical, Baroque, Renaissance and popular songs.)
$15/12/5
Thurs
July 9
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow" (Sing-Along with Krissi)
Valhalla Grand Lawn
Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision.
(See information for July 2.)
Free (items for sale)
Thurs
July 9
6:30
Opening Night Wine Tasting & Play
("The Dining Room")
Valhalla Grand Lawn
Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, live theatre, and incredible views of Lake Tahoe. Apres Wine Bar, located at the Ski Run Center, will pour and describe several varietals before & during intermission of "The Dining Room", by American playwright A.R. Gurney, a delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages. Additional wine available for purchase. Play starts at 7:30. $30 per person or $55 per couple includes wine tasting and play. Play only/$18 per person.
$30/55
Thurs
July 9
7:30
"The Dining Room"
Boathouse
"The Dining Room", by the American playwright A.R. Gurney. A delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages, the play is set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each scene evokes a new emotion, whether it's sadness, laughter, or eye-rolling.
$18/15/5
Fri
July 10
1p - 2p
Kids Improv Workshop Performance Boathouse
Come out and see what the kids have been up to during the week-long workshop.
Free
Fri
July 10
7:30
Hip Service
Grand Lawn
Come out and dance and sing along to this perennial Valhalla favorite as they crank out the best in R&B, Motown, Funk, and Hip Hop on the Valhalla Lawn. If don’t already know, you’ll learn why this group won three awards for best R&B/Funk performances.
$20/15
Sat
July 11
7:30
"The Dining Room"
Boathouse
"The Dining Room", by the American playwright A.R. Gurney. A delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages, the play is set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each scene evokes a new emotion, whether it's sadness, laughter, or eye-rolling.
$18/15/5
Sun
July 12
10a - 6p
Latino Day
Valhalla Grand Estate
Come out and experience the music, dancing, food, and arts and crafts of the Latin community.
Free (food, beverages, arts, crafts, activities for sale)
Sun
July 12
7:30
"The Dining Room"
Boathouse
"The Dining Room", by the American playwright A.R. Gurney. A delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages, the play is set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each scene evokes a new emotion, whether it's sadness, laughter, or eye-rolling.
$18/15/5
Mon
July 13
7:30
Tutti Fluttie with Josue Casillas, flute
Featuring Flute, Harp, Violin & Organ Concerti. Program includes Handel, Op. 4, #2 David Brock, organ (10 min); Vivaldi, Concerto for Flute & violin in E minor (9 min), Misha Raffiee, violin; Bach, Concerto for Flute & Violin in C minor (18 minutes) and Variations for flute & Soprano (7 minutes), J. Strotz soprano; and"Polotius by Night" for Violin, Flute, Harp and Orchestra.
$15/12/5
Thurs
July 16
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow" (Sing-Along with Krissi)
Valhalla Grand Lawn
Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision.
(See information for July 2.)
Free (items for sale)
Thurs
July 16
7:30
"The Dining Room"
Boathouse
"The Dining Room", by the American playwright A.R. Gurney. A delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages, the play is set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each scene evokes a new emotion, whether it's sadness, laughter, or eye-rolling.
$18/15/5
Fri
July 17
7:30
"The Dining Room"
Boathouse
"The Dining Room", by the American playwright A.R. Gurney. A delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages, the play is set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each scene evokes a new emotion, whether it's sadness, laughter, or eye-rolling.
$18/15/5
Sat
July 18
7:30
"The Dining Room"
Boathouse
"The Dining Room", by the American playwright A.R. Gurney. A delightful comedy of manners & a quick study of the WASP family throughout the ages, the play is set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each scene evokes a new emotion, whether it's sadness, laughter, or eye-rolling.
$18/15/5
Mon-Fri
July 20-24
1:30-4:30
"Free to Express Yourself" painting class, ages 4 and up.
Grand Lawn
Paint as you like and be HAPPY!! Feel the joy of spontaneous expression. Discover your power to create. This class is designed for you to develop and discover the excitement of painting, an instinctual urge to play with color and form. Let’s play with paint for the sake of the creative process and freeing your artistic spirit! Ages, 4 to 8 and 9 and up. Please call Gina Stowell at 530-318-3639 for available space, registration and information.
$100 for 5 days
Mon-Fri
July 20 - 24
10a - 4p
Art Exhibit
Grand Hall
Come see the amazing Grand Hall with Nancy Clarke's Sierra oil landscapes and Dee Mannings watercolor landscapes plus her colorful viscosity prints from etchings. Also see Ron Clarke's photos.
Free
Mon
July 20
7:30
Toccata Wind Quintet
Boathouse
TOCCATA continues the Big Blue Summer MusicFest at the Valhalla Boathouse with TOCCATA WINDS, the principle wind players from Tahoe Symphony Orchestra including, Toni Healy, flute, Marianne Maytan, oboe, Darrell Moore, clarinet, Ben Benson, bassoon and Bruce Kanzelmayer, French horn, performing the Sextet for Wind Quintet and Piano by Francis Poulenc and Quintet for winds by Carl Nielsen. Joining the winds will be Donna Axton, piano and Anna Helwing, soprano, who will perform selections from Bach Cantata # 208, and Massenet’s Elegie.
$15/12/5
Thurs
July 23
7:30
The Continuing Adventures of Captain Thunder
Boathouse
Come watch as the Lake Tahoe Writing Club returns to perform the next chapter of the superhero radio play.
$10/5
Sat
July 25
10a - 4p
Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Festival
Valhalla Estate
The weekend includes a basket weaving competition, native film festival, traditional dance, native artists and performers, hand game tournament, raffle prizes, and great food!
Free
Sun
July 26
10a - 4p
Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Festival
Valhalla Estate
The weekend includes a basket weaving competition, native film festival, traditional dance, native artists and performers, hand game tournament, raffle prizes, and great food!
Free
Mon-Sat
July 27-Aug. 1
See times at right
Missoula Childrens’ Theatre Camp
Valhalla Estate The children will rehearse and perform "Rumpelstiltskin." Auditions and casting are Monday from 10 to noon with a 12:30 to 2:00 rehearsal. Tuesday through Friday: 10 -12 rehearsal, 12 - 12:30 lunch, 12:30 - 2:00 rehearsal. Performances at 1 and 3 pm Saturday, Aug. 1. Contact the Tahoe Arts Project at 530-542-3632 or click here for further information.
Bare Bones Open Mic
Grand Hall
Variety of music, comedy, spoken word. The Bare Bones Open Mic Nights provide a creative stage for musicians, writers, comedians, and all other performing artists wanting to be seen and heard.
Free
Wed
July 29
7:30
Film Night
Boathouse
This year's film series focuses on classic films including many black and whites, children and youth greats, and high quality sound tracks -- all family friendly. Check back here for film titles as they become available.
$5/3
Thurs
July 30
7:30
Java Djembe Drum and Dance Troupe
Grand Hall
Since 2000, Java Djembe has delighted audiences with their infectious grooves and exhilirating dances. Founded by artistic director Liz Broscoe, this twelve piece drum and dance troupe delivers powerful performances laced with historical and cultural awareness surrounding West African rhythms. Opening show: Wesley Orsolic, acoustic blues guitar and vocal. Click on cameras at left to watch videos.
$15/12/5
Fri
July 31
7:30
Anne Roos, Celtic harp & Shawn Cummings, bagpipe
Boathouse
An evening of Celtic concert magic, celtic harpist Ann Roos and bagpiper Sean Cummings will perform in an unlikely duo to create an enchanting music experience.
$15/12/5
August 2009
Throughout the season
11a - 4p
Visit our Cultural Arts Store
Twin Cabins
For Lake Tahoe-based arts and crafts visit the Valhalla Estates Twin Cabins and purchase a souvenir to remind you of your wonderful visit to Lake Tahoe.
Free (items for sale)
Throughout the season
Artist-in-Residence Series
Twin Cabins
Throughout the Festival Season artists will be working in one of the Twin Cabins. Visitors to Valhalla and the Tallac Historic Site can observe and interact with the artists. Call 530-541-4975 for details.
Free (items for sale)
Sat
August 1
7:30
Key Lime Pie
Boathouse
Mixing classic rock, funk, and jam-rock, with a Latin twist, Key Lime Pie carries you away in the groove. Think Neville Brothers meets Santana. Click on camera to watch video.
$15/12/5
Tues
August 4
7:30
Tahoe Improv Players Boathouse
Spontaneous, hilarious, improvised comedy, they have been entertaining audiences for 15 years. You'll laugh till you cry!
$10/5
Wed
August 5
11:00
“Much Ado About Nothing” (children’s version)
Grand Lawn
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, in collaboration with Nevada Shakespeare Company, is proud to present the 2009 D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare FREE performance of Shakespeare’s, Much Ado About Nothing. This hour-long production is highly interactive, set in contemporary times and created with the young audience member in mind. Contact: Jenny Pitts 775-298-0158; e-mail: jennie@tahoebard.com
Free
Wed
August 5
7:30
Film Night: "The Great Gatsby" (1974)
Boathouse
Keeping with this week's Gatsby Festival theme, come out for a screening featuring Robert Redford in the title role of the film adaptation of F. Scott Fizgeralds's classic novel, depicting life in the Jazz Age. Click on camera at left to watch trailer.
$5/3
Thurs
August 6
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow," (Sing-Along with Krissi)
Valhalla Grand Lawn
Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision. A read and sing along, interactive nature and music presentation. Learn about bears, coyotes, and geese in their natural habitat. In Lake Tahoe and everywhere, keep wildlife wild! (Book signing and sale at conclusion of each program.)
Free
Thurs
August 6
7:00
Murder Mystery Radio Theatre Grand Hall Come out for the authentic Tahoe-based radio play "What's the Beef with Wellington" that celebrates the Roaring Twenties' South Shore lifestyle. Also, enjoy delicious wine and hors d'ouevres.
$25/10 kids
Mon-Fri
August 10-14
1:30-3:30
"The Most Fabulous Face Painting Class for Kids" for Ages 7 and up Valhalla Grand Lawn This is a hands-on class that comes with your own pallet of professional water soluble theatrical paints to use and take home. You will learn a variety of techniques creating different designs. We will cover, blending; line work, different cat faces, princess, monster masks and gruesome wounds. Face painting is uniquely fascinating in that the design transforms the wearer. Our designs will lift and transport you to new and wild places. From a feline to a beast to a sad or happy clown; face painting will make you laugh, make you jump, make you growl. Ages 7 to 18. Please call Gina Stowell at 530-318-3639 for available space, registration and information.
$135 for 5 days, includes materials
Mon-Fri
August 10-14
10a - 6p
Valhalla Fine Quilt Exhibit Grand Hall
Fine antique and contemporary quilts will be on display this week in the historic Valhalla Grand Hall.
$5
Wed-Sat
August 12-15
7:30
Guilty Pleasures Boathouse Seven is the lucky number for this hilarious original show about living in Tahoe back for its seventh summer incarnation. Look for new material.
$18/15/5
Thurs
August 13
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow," (Sing-Along with Krissi) Valhalla Grand Lawn Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision. (See information for August 6.)
Free
Sun
August 16
2:00
Guilty Pleasures Boathouse
Seven is the lucky number for this hilarious original show about living in Tahoe back for its seventh summer incarnation. Look for new material.
$18/15/5
Tues
August 18
7:30
Anna Helwing, lyric soprano, and colleagues in a performance of classical vocal music
Boathouse
Also featuring Joan Lounsbery - viola da gamba; Sarge Gerbode - lute; Elfriede Henninger Smith - mezzo-soprano; and Donna Axton - piano in Polish Music and poetry.
$10/5
Wed
August 19
7:30
Film Night
Boathouse
This year's film series focuses on classic films including many black and whites, children and youth greats, and high quality sound tracks -- all family friendly. Check back here for film titles as they become available.
$5/3
Thurs
August 20
10a - 11a
"In the Meadow," (Sing-Along with Krissi)
Valhalla Grand Lawn
Fun for the whole family. Appropriate for pre-school through age 12 with parental supervision.
(See information for August 6.)
Free
Thurs
August 20
7:30
Durga
Boathouse
Durga, goddess of the drum, featuring Liz Broscoe on a multitude of stick and hand drums, is a joyful story rich in history, inspiration, universal connection and community spirit. Presented from the perspective of a lovely, humorous goddess name Durga, this very ambitious multimedia production depicts one woman's journey on the drum from ancient times through modern day. Opening show, Wesley Orsolic, acoustic blues guitar and vocal. Click on cameras at left to watch videos.
$15/12/5
Fri
August 21
7:30
Tahoe Dance Band
Boathouse
Big Band/Swing concert by a 17-piece band that plays and sings the standards for both your dancing and listening pleasure. Styles include fox trots, waltzes, tangos, swing, and polkas.
$15/12/5
Sat
August 22
7:30
Joni Morris and the After Midnight Band in "Tribute to Patsy Cline"
Boathouse
It's almost spooky how Joni Morris conjures up Country-Western legends . . . with classic style and fidelity. Don't miss this loving portrait and a joyful tribute to Patsy Cline.
$15/12/5
Mon - Fri
August 24-28
1:30-4:30
"Free to Express Yourself" painting class, ages 4 and up.
Grand Lawn
Paint as you like and be HAPPY!! Feel the joy of spontaneous expression. Discover your power to create. This class is designed for you to develop and discover the excitement of painting, an instinctual urge to play with color and form. Let’s play with paint for the sake of the creative process and freeing your artistic spirit! Ages, 4 to 8 and 9 and up. Please call Gina Stowell at 530-318-3639 for available space, registration and information.
$100 for 5 days
Tue
August 25
7:30
Bare Bones Open Mic
Grand Hall
Variety of music, comedy, spoken word. The Bare Bones Open Mic Nights provide a creative stage for musicians, writers, comedians, and all other performing artists wanting to be seen and heard.
Free
Thurs
August 27
7:30
Tistrya Grace Tea
Boathouse
Tistrya Grace, former tour manager for Blue Turtle Seduction and Grace Tea combine their styles to create a show ranging from home-spun folk to poetic flows. With their earthy, funky beats and rhymes, warm toning and harmonies, these two vibrant women fill the space with a comfortable, fun, sweet and strong feminine energy.
$10/5
Fri
August 28
7:30
Fabrizio
Grand Hall
A 21st-century adaptation of the one-man band, Fabrizio plays multiple keyboards and sings the classic pop hits of the past 50 years for your listening and dancing enjoyment.
$15/12/5
Sat
August 29
7:30
Bob Mora and the Third Degree Blues Band Boathouse
Bob Mora and the Third Degree Blues Band is an exciting and dynamic blues band that has been performing in N. California and Nevada for the past ten years.
$15/12/5
September 2009
Throughout the season
11a - 4p
Visit our Cultural Arts Store
Twin Cabins
For Lake Tahoe-based arts and crafts visit the Valhalla Estates Twin Cabins and purchase a souvenir to remind you of your wonderful visit to Lake Tahoe.
Free (items for sale)
Thurs, Fri, Sat
Sept. 3, 4, 5
7:30
"The Rabbit Hole", presented by the Dakota Organization
Boathouse
Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. "Rabbit Hole" charts their search for comfort in the darkest of places and a path that will lead them back into the light of day.
$18/15/5
Fri, Sat, Sun
Sept. 11, 12, 13
7:30
(2 pm Sun)
"The Rabbit Hole," presented by the Dakota Organization
Boathouse
Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. "Rabbit Hole" charts their search for comfort in the darkest of places and a path that will lead them back into the light of day.
$18/15/5
Thurs
Sept. 17
7:30
Handful of Luvin'
Boathouse
Gypsy Folk Rock Concert. Fiddle-driven Folk/Rock from Seattle, Handful of Luvin' is a "strong established crowd pleaser," according to Seattle Weekly. Last year this concert was SRO, so get your tickets early!
$15/12/5
Fri
Sept. 18
7:00
Tahoe Writers Works PresentingA Celebration of Writers around the Lake Tahoe Writers Works hosts talent from the lake and beyond, featuring the work of those who call Tahoe home and those who are inspired by the lake. ($10 includes wine reception) 7:00 p.m. Reception; 7:30 Reading.
$10
Sat
Sept. 19
7:30
Tingstad and Rumbel
Boathouse
Grammy Award winning Americana fingerstyle guitar, double reeds, ocarina and expanded world style ensemble in a mix of original and covered tunes including Tex-Mex stylings, Caribbean rhythms, Americana fingerpicking and devotion to the American songbook.
$15/12/5
Sat
Sept. 26
7:30
The Black Irish Band Boathouse
Hailing from the historic Gold Rush Country of America, The Black Irish Band of nineteen years, have a musical style that is as timeless as the rugged landscape of the west. The band has a large compliment of traditional maritime and railroad music, as well as ethnic tunes in their repertoire. They excel at Irish, Italian, and American folk music with an assortment of original songs and traditional western ballads. The bands musical style captures the spirit of the immigrants of this land, the men and women who tamed the Wild West.
$15/12/5
Tues
Sept. 29
7:30
Bare Bones Open Mic
Grand Hall
Variety of music, comedy, spoken word. The Bare Bones Open Mic Nights provide a creative stage for musicians, writers, comedians, and all other performing artists wanting to be seen and heard.
Free
October 2009
No events currently scheduled for October.
November 2009
Fri
Nov. 20
5:30-8:30
Valhalla Holiday Faire Arts and Crafts Faire
Valhalla Grand Hall
Holiday crafts, gift items and entertaiment featuring local children's choir and professional musicians, seasonal treats that will get you in the spirit of the season.
Free (items for sale)
Sat, Sun
Nov. 21, 22
10a - 5p
Valhalla Holiday Faire Arts and Crafts Faire
Valhalla Grand Hall
Holiday crafts, gift items and entertaiment featuring local children's choir and professional musicians, seasonal treats that will get you in the spirit of the season.
Free (items for sale)
December 2009
Sat
Dec. 5
6:30
Valhalla Holiday Gala
Valhalla Grand Hall
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with our annual elegant Holiday Gala featuring the finest food with dinner music, seasonal beverages, and live music for dancing til ???
$80 (General) $65 (TTA members)
Valhalla Arts, Theatre & Music Festival - 2009 Past Events
Day
Date
Time
Event Name, Location and Details
Admission
Sat
March 21
7:00
V-Day SLT performance of "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer" Grand Hall
A groundbreaking collection of writings from authors and playwrights, women and men, aimed to help stop violence against women and girls. Proceeds benefit the SLT Women's Center and Tahoe Youth and Family Services, and tickets can be purchased from either of these agencies. Beer, wine, merchandise for sale; silent auction night of show. Performance by Java Djembe African drum and dance troupe.
$20
Tues
May 26
7:30
Bare Bones Open Mic
Grand Hall
Variety of music, comedy, spoken word. The Bare Bones Open Mic Nights provide a creative stage for musicians, writers, comedians, and all other performing artists wanting to be seen and heard.
Free
Fri, Sat, Sun
May 29, 30, 31
7p - 9p
Tibetan Sacred Healing Arts at Valhalla:
Friday, May 29th, 2009 Tara Pudja Performance and Ritual followed by Q & A. 7:00PM - 9:00PM - Valhalla - Grand Hall. Blessings of Tara, the Buddha of activities, to create auspicious conditions and the actions of beings in their efforts to benefit themselves and others. 45 minutes of music and chants. Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Kangso (The ritual of fulfillment) Music Performance followed by Q & A. 7:00PM - 9:00PM - Valhalla - Boat House. Kangso is performed with longhorns, cymbals, bells, drums and oboe to fulfill one’s commitments as a heroic being engaged solely in the welfare of others. Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Long Life and Healing Empowerment Vajravidharan Healing Ritual followed by Q & A. 7:00PM - 9:00PM - Vallhalla - Grand Hall. A Buddha purification and healing. This healing ritual removes negativity of body speech and mind and disperses negative forces and gives protection. More Info...
Valhalla Renaissance Faire
Camp Richardson's Wood
Renaissance culture, arts, and entertainment. Lose yourself in Renaissance Europe. Come and experience jousting, singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants and recreations of sword fighting and battles. Click on camera at left to watch video. More info...
Tahoe Tallac Association operates under a special use permit with the USDA Forest Service,
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, for the Valhalla estate at the Tallac Historic Site.