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Lake Tahoe Music
Festival 2008

There aren't too many places on earth that compete with Lake Tahoe for the most beautiful place on earth. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Nevada state line runs through the middle of the Lake.

2008 marks the 26th consecutive season of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival. Founded in 1982 by Edgar Braun, conductor of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, the Festival has grown in scope yearly with the dedication and involvement of many local residents and businesses. With eight concerts, three scenic venues, over 10,000 expected attendees and the diverse programming in our upcoming "Season of Classics," the Lake Tahoe Music Festival remains the largest summer cultural event benefiting our local communities and a major attraction throughout the West.

2008 Season
Thursday	July 17	Dave Koz	Homewood
Saturday	July 19	Christian Scott & Band w/ Reno Philharmonic Orchestra	Homewood
Thursday	July 24	Chris Botti	Tahoe Donner
Saturday	July 26	Euge Groove, Shrunz & Farah	Homewood
Thursday	July 31	Dave Mason w/ Jim Messina Band	Alpine Meadows
Saturday	August 2	Reno Philharmonic Orchestra	Tahoe Donner
Thursday	August 7	Big Bad Voodoo Daddy	West End Beach on Donner Lake
Saturday	August 9	Reno Philharmonic Orchestra	Homewood

Venues

Homewood Mountain Resort
Our new venue is located on Highway 89, 6 miles South of Tahoe City. Both our Member Parking & General Parking areas are plentiful or hopm the Free Emerald Bay Shuttle from South Shore

Tahoe Donner
In Truckee, take Donner Pass Road off Interstate 80 east to Northwoods Boulevard. Up Northwoods to Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Recreation Center, approximately 2.5 miles on left. Parking available at Recreation Center and along Northwoods-with shuttles to concert area.

West End Beach at Donner Lake
From Truckee: Take Donner Pass Road off Interstate 80 west to the far end of Donner Lake. Entrance and some parking to left on Southshore Drive. Additional parking along neighboring streets and road.

From Sacramento: Take the Donner Lake exit and weave down to the lake. Turn right to West End Beach. Entrance and some parking to left on Southshore Drive. Additional parking along neighboring streets and road.

Alpine Meadows
Located ten minutes from the heart of Tahoe City's downtown, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is host to this summer's Lake Tahoe Music Festival headline performance. Nestled within the Tahoe National Forest and surrounded by a mountain amphitheater, Alpine's mountain lodge, expansive sundeck, and sprawling lawns offer sublime High Sierra beauty, which make for a perfect setting to enjoy this summer's acoustics.

Clothing- Dress is casual and layering is recommended as these venues are high in the mountains of California where it can be warm during the day and cool in the evening. Sunblock, hats, and jackets are recommended. Walking shoes are recommended.

All seating is on the lawn or ground, picnic style. Because of space constraints, spreading a blanket for picnics or seating must be outside the Preferred Seating section.

Outdoor chairs and backrests with legs 4" or less in height and chair backs no higher than shoulder level are permitted. High back or tall chairs may be used at the very rear of the venue (not per section) and the far sides of venues only. You may be asked to move if the crowd size expands and you begin blocking the view of others. Conforming chairs are available in limited quantity for rent at $3 each or 2 for $5

Picnics are encouraged at their outdoor venues as an integral part of the experience. Wine, beer or soft drinks are allowed. Hard alcohol is strictly prohibited at all concerts. Please collapse all tables before the performance and restore your picnic area to its pristine condition.

The Lake Tahoe Music Festival is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

www.tahoemusic.org