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Ross Orlando's Tahoe Spotlight Entertainment and fun is captured and enjoys life. like “Lady,” “Lorelei,” “Come Sail Whiskey Dick’s has a variety of all over Tahoe to enjoy. Feb. 14 is Mark Hummel’s Away,” “Fooling Yourself,” “The Grand music. Planting Seeds created happy The very talented and funny Dana Harmonica Blowout. This is cool music Illusion,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times,” faces in the crowd. Tahoe’s Seth Hall Carvey will be at MontBleu Feb. 14. mixed with harmonicas at its finest. “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “Mr. on sax wailed up a storm – what talent! When I watched him perform before, he Feb. 15 brings Tony Orlando, an Roboto” and so many more. He’s also on KMTN TV’s Snow Report. mixed characters from when he was on amazing performer with high energy. His New country music from Emerson the Entertainer Show is at 4:00 p.m. Saturday Night Live TV show, movies real name is Michael Anthony Orlando Drives is Feb. 21. Taj Mahal, Feb. 28, daily and other times. like Wayne’s World, topical humor, new Cassivitis. When I met him backstage, mixes a lot of music styles that work to Edgewood Tahoe Restaurant has impersonations, and so much more. he told me I was the real Orlando in create a great party. Los Lobos, March delicious food with a lake and golf Carvey is a lot of fun to check out. the picture we were taking. Cassivitis 7, is an excellent group to see. course view to enjoy. MontBleu will have Reverend was a movie actor, and Tony wanted Vex Nightclub is open Friday and Music at the Fresh Ketch, The Horton Heat Feb. 11. He mixes a to have his own name, one that no one Saturday nights at Harrah’s with sexy Beacon, McP’s Pub Tahoe, Mo’s Place, Rockabilly style of music that’s heard before. He started as a doo-wop Go-Go dancers, aerial girls doing stunts Tudor Pub, The Divided Sky, Bar 24 entertaining. singer in a group, then became a music from the ceiling, topless dancers, and $2 inside Bill’s, Riva Grill, Rockwater, BLU Nightclub has $2 drinks on writer and producer. Working with Clive drinks on Fridays. Tahoe Keys Bar & Restaurant and Mondays and Fridays with Go-Go Girls, Davis, he helped get James Taylor’s Catch new comedians each week at Rojo’s is great to check out. body painting, and fire dancers. career started. Orlando’s hits include The Improv at Harvey’s with host Howie Tahoe has a lot of talented musicians. Opal Ultra Lounge has Wednesday “Candida,” “Knock Three Times,” “Tie a Nave from KRLT 93.9. The Hard Rock I checked out the variety of shows at lingerie parties with ladies drinking Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree” is next door, and always a good time. Harrah’s, including Dave Mason, The free, ladies getting body painted, and a (which sold over six million copies in Horizon has Carnival Cabaret Outlaws, Marc Broussard, and Don lingerie show. On Thursdays drinks are 1973), “Say, Has Anybody Seen M Sweet featuring female impersonators. You’ll Rickles. Go see a show – it’s so much $1 - pretty cool! Gypsy Rose?” and more. His TV show see Streisand, Reba, Cher and more with fun! Del Soul has a happy hour that starts Tony Orlando and Dawn in the 70s was humor from James “Gypsy” Haake. This Congratulations to our own Ski Bum, at 4:00 p.m. a big hit. He mixes all styles of music unique show captures the many talents in Kenny Curtzwiler, for being honored Harrah’s has the legendary Smokey in his show, with talented musicians and our show biz world today. with a TRPA award, and for being on the Robinson Feb. 7. The girls love Smokey some humor thrown in. It’s a fun show Cabo Wabo at Harvey’s is cover of the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Who – it’s a great date night. You’ll hear hits for all ages. entertaining every night. would have thought that ever could have like “I Second That Emotion,” "The 70s and 80s Rock group Styx Lakeside Inn has karaoke and live happened? Keep up the good work with Tears of a Clown," "Being With You," performs Feb. 20. The group is lead music, a sports book, great food and your Entertainer columns. and so many more hits. Smokey is by original members Tommy Shaw on drink specials, and a Rail Jam party in And remember, you’re living the one of the nicest celebs I’ve ever met lead vocals and lead guitar, and James the parking lot this month, Saturday Feb dream in Tahoe! backstage over the years. He really loves Young on guitar. You’ll enjoy classics 21st. The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

Skibum Wins an Award! was the first of its kind in the Tahoe but I really want to share the nightmare To add a little icing to this cake I am Basin and El Dorado County in over equally amongst them all. The TRPA 0 and 13 on getting a commercial 25 years and I honestly hope it will be has created a monster all their own loan (All our LOCAL Banks and the last. There was not one agency I through the continued overseeing of Local Mortgage companies) and will dealt with, and I dealt with over 25 of every phase of the construction and probably lose the building anyway. I them through the County of El Dorado implementation of all County, City, could not have picked a worse time in alone, that had a clue as to how to go State and Federal rules and regulations. history or location to build a future. Well well well, Guess who won about creating, developing or moving Every phase and fee of this project was My sympathies to Randy Lane. the Best in the Basin Award from the this project forward, that was left up to doubled due to the fear of the TRPA If the true goal of the TRPA is to TRPA best new (and only) Mixed Use me. Only after I submitted something and all the regulations that could put a maintain and increase the clarity of building. I went to pick up the award would the agencies begin their stop to my project at any time, the other the lake it should take the following at the TRPA Governing meeting and Mitigation, Litigation and Extortion of agency’s wanted to be the one to save steps. I still can’t believe they allowed me the project. Two agency’s, The TRPA, the environment and damn the TRPA. 1 Declare a permanent to talk. Of course I had an acceptance specifically Norma Santiago and Dave The petty squabbling and backstabbing moratorium on all new construction speech all ready to go and since it Landry, and the Meyers Community put me in the middle every time as I 2 Get out of the construction was live and not Memorex they had Plan folks, were the only ones who had to deal with it, my lips are sore. To business and back into the to listen or at least pretend to listen, were proactive in helping me through truly understand what I went through environmental business at least their eyes were open. I can’t this project as they showed they cared and understand my reasoning to never 3 Place a limit on the number put all the blame for the nightmare I and were willing to try and get through want to see another project like this, of boats allowed on the lake went through on the TRPA and I hope this nightmare. Every other agency, I would like the TRPA Governing Once again, Thank You for this they understood that, it’s the County specifically El Dorado County and Board to purchase a lot and build a award. of El Dorado that is completely out of Sierra Pacific Power, I had to deal Multi-Use, Multi-Family, Commercial control as is also the Power company. with all had the same initial reaction and Residential property, only in this Any questions or information on Their God like attitude and making and statement “I can put a stop to this way can you see the actual effects all specifics please contact me. things up as they went almost sent because” and “What a great idea, this your regulations are having on the me over the edge. Anyway here is the is what we need up here” in that order. destruction of this place I call home. Later. Skibum. speech in it’s entirety. Due to the overwhelming power of total We can’t have it both ways, either we As Usual. [email protected] oversight of all aspects of construction save the environment and destroy the Thank You for your recognition and a myriad of regulations, it would be local economy up here or we continue and award for the building. This project easy to put all the blame on the TRPA development and destroy the Lake. The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

Locals Call Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Home South Shore locals have long thought of Sierra Resort as their home mountain – and for good reason. Their season pass is still the lowest in the area, the employees are friendly and the vibe is just right for kick_n back and chill_n. This winter, there are even more reasons to love Sierra-at-Tahoe. On February 7, Sierra Resort will kick off their Arts & Culture program in the Sierra Pub with free beer tasting by Jack Russell Brewing Company, music by local band The Tritones and art on display by South Shore artist E. Peter Darvis. For the rest of the season, the Sierra Pub will be a focal point for local artists and musicians as well as the wineries and breweries from nearby Apple Hill. Sierra Resort is also launching a myriad of new deals to help out locals who might be hurting in this winter’s weak tourism economy. Want to ski but don’t have daycare? No problem. Any local who buys a full price ticket can park their kid in Sierra’s state licensed facility for free. Want to drink beer on a budget? The Pub Club is for you. You buy a heafy ceramic Pub Club mug for $59.95 and Sierra Resort will fill it up all season long at happy hour prices. Where else in this town can you get 24 oz. of beer for just $4? And you keep the mug at the end of the season. And let’s be honest . . . do terrain parks get any better than at Sierra Resort? The Alley, Bashful, Broadway and the Burton Progression Park are dialed in. As soon as Mother Nature sends the snow, the South Shore’s only Superpipe and only BoarderX course will appear. And you just can’t beat those tree lines . . . . The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

Fly Fishing Victor Babbit fishing quite well! Another good course the American River can turn some fishing this summer. fishery has been the East Walker on this time of year as well. Pyramid Thanks for reading and if you’re River, below Bridgeport Reservoir, will start to pick up towards the end looking to have some fun on one of in California. The water coming out of the month fishing with full sinking our local waters, stop by the shop or of the dam tends to be warmer then lines and various bugger patterns! give us a call and we will get you set the water down stream in the Nevada The Trinity has been hit and miss up with whatever it takes to have a sections and the hatches have been with a few fish being caught lately great day on the water! We offer full more prolific because of it. and waiting for more weather to guide service for the fly angler as well Baetis, Baetis and more Baetis bring more fish but always worth a as the spin angler and we specialize and of course a few midges as well! shot this time of year. The Yuba is in the family fishing experience! We One might not think there would This time of year this is all you always a safe bet during the month are located at 2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd be fishing this time of the year, but need to catch fish with the exception of February fishing with Stoneflies, about 3.5 miles from the Casinos and the fishing has actually been really of a few Stones and maybe a San Baetis and midges! For the most fun, next to Midas Mufflers. Our Phone good lately due to the Year-Round Juan Worm. As long as the weather try floating the river from the highway number is 530-541-8208 and our web regulations that the California Fish continues as it has for the month of 20 bridge down to Sycamore Ranch. address is www.tahoeflyfishing.com. & Game put into effect a couple of January, the fishing will hold strong Big bugs on the surface this time of years ago. Prior to this regulation and should continue into the month year! The American has Steelies in Please catch and release all of change, our only options were to of March as well. March does not it but needs a little more water to your wild trout! drive ridiculous amounts of time to need as good of weather for the fish improve. Look for storms to move fish waters that were not that great to be active due to the longer days more fish up in the Hazel Avenue or we would have to fish Nevada and usual warmer temperatures that area. Swinging Articulated Leeches waters which have always been good the month brings. So, if it is raining with a Spey Rod is a blast! during the winter months, but an or snowing here at the lake, don’t Since the skiing hasn’t been so expensive license. Another bonus, be afraid to venture to one of these great, now is the time to try a bit for the time being, is the amount fisheries you might be pleasantly of winter fly fishing! All of these of snow on the ground which has surprised! waters should only get better as the opened up other opportunities like If you do not mind the drive, there month progresses and without much the Little Truckee River. You still are other fisheries worth checking snow pack, this might be the best need Four Wheel Drive and some out including Pyramid Lake, The time of the year to fish! Otherwise, clearance but it is accessible and Yuba River, The Trinity River and of hope for more snow so we can have The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

ULLR'S JIB JAM February 21 at Lakeside Inn & Casino Ullr has returned to Lake Tahoe once again to participants. There will be four divisions Ski, bring winter back to the region, yet temperatures Snowboard, Snow Skateboard and a Jr. Jam for are high and rain falls from the sky with no snow those 12 and under. Sign ups are from 4 to 5 pm at lake level. Ullr is not stoked. He wants the in The Tavern at Lakeside. The cost to enter is people of the planet earth to clean up their style $20. Practice is from 5 to 6 pm. Jam #1 starts at and keep it green. He now seeks offerings in the 6:15 to 7:15 pm. The top 20 riders will go onto form of skilled jibbing. If you have skills on a the Final Jam from 7:30 - 8:15 pm. Cash prizes handrail or jib box it is time for you to bring your will be awarded to the winner of each division. abilities in offering to Ullr. For you who are not Rob Giustina will unveil his newest creation of familiar with Ullr, he is the Norse god of winter jibtasitc obstacles. If you went to last years rail and stepson of Thor, God of Thunder. His name jam at Mt Bleu you are familiar with his handy means “glorious” and has evolved to be the face work and have seen what a dope setup Rob of hope and good fortune, strength, stamina and delivers. skill. He is master of all things winter. Winter Heavenly Mountain Resort and Corona are sport’s enthusiasts the world over “pray” to Ullr the major sponsors of this event. Other sponsors when thoughts turn to snow, and give sacrifice to are Monster Energy Drink, Hot Gossip, Shoreline appease him in hopes of a snowy winter. of Tahoe, Tahoe Hemp Company, Tahoe Fracture Ullr paid a visit to Lakeside Inn and Casino Clinic and Orthopedics as well as many others this past December where locals gave offerings in supplying great raffle prizes. Lakeside will be the form of ski & snowboard gear. The people’s serving their great food and drink deals. Local offering made Ullr very happy because shortly movies will play during the competitions and after the party the skies opened up with bountiful Lake Tahoe DJ will provide music and colorful snowstorms. Well, Ullr is back and people it is commentary. This is an event you will not want time to give sacrifice to ULLR. It is time for to miss. Come out and show off your skill and Ullr’s Jib Jam at Lakeside Inn and Casino. It is win some cash in the process or come be a time for jibbers from all walks of life to step up spectator and take in the food, drink and jibbing. and throw down in sacrifice to Ullr. Norse god Ullr will be most pleased if you come and offer Ullr is hosting a Jam style jib session contest your goodwill to him, he may just return the February 21, 2009 from 4 - 9 pm. The contest favor in the form of snow. So don’t be a slouch, will be held in the back courtyard of Lakeside and get off your couch. Come to ULLR’s JIB Inn and Casino. JAM February 21, 2009 at Lakeside Inn and The contest is open to all and limited to 80 Casino. The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

COMEDY FROM THE MOUNTAIN with Craig Ferguson,” “Jimmy Kimmel trick by opening for Vice President Gore Live,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” “The and performing at both the Governors Early Show,” “The View” and so many Conference in Milwaukee and the Mayors others. Aisha is also an author as if that Convention in Reno. wasn’t enough with her first book, Swerve: Durst was the only comic invited to Reckless Observations of a Postmodern perform at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Girl, published by Dutton Books. Government and as mentioned earlier has Esquire Magazine called her “Sweetly been in demand to perform at political wicked,” designating her one of its “Women events including the Washington D.C. Press We Love.” Maxim made her one of its Corp. and as a correspondent for several vaunted “Hot 100” three years in a row cable news channels and of course Comedy and Vibe crowned her “The next Queen of Central. Durst also writes a daily Internet Comedy.” Daily Variety calls her a “multi- column and various op-ed pages for such It’s been a tough month alreadyHowie Nave genre threat” and Tongue gushes, “[she’s] well respected dailies as The New York and even though Tahoenians are used to that impossible combination of hot-as-the- Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. toughing it our I think we’re all going to day-is-long and so cool... the most unlikely I like his spots for public transportation in need an individual stimulus package of crossover since Charlie Pride.”Wow. James the bay area. Durst has been ‘green’ even some type. I don’t mind lending some of P. Connolly rounds out the bill and he before the earth was warming up! His my taxpaying money to be part of Obama’s too is a force to be reckoned with having bi-weekly commentaries can be heard on 819 billion dollar bailout but if I hear just appeared Comedy Central, HBO, The Jerry public radio’s “Marketplace” and he is a five one more time about some Wall Street Lewis Telethon, Ed McMahon’s “The time Emmy nominee and host/co-producer dick who is using MY money so he can Next Big Star” and hosted VH-1’s “Movie of the award winning ongoing PBS series One of my favorite Will Durst quotes refurbish his office to the tune of overa Obsessions.” He also has his own show “Livelihood.” His work in comedy clubs is this: “I hate the outdoors. To me the million dollars I am personally going to fly on XM satellite radio. Connolly and Aisha across the country has been recognized outdoors is where the car is.” Catch (along out to his executive office open his golden together but only for comedy the week of with appearances on every show featuring with Joel Lindley) February 10th through parachute to make sure it is made of gold February 3-8. a brick wall, including Letterman, HBO and the 15th. and either toss him off of his own financial What a year it was for political comedian Showtime, also garnering 7 nominations for Howie Nave is the host/emcee/ institution or fly him back to the lake so Will Durst! Not only was this one of the the American Comedy Awards Stand Up of manager of The Improv @ Harveys every we all can see that gold really does in fact most historical presidential campaigns in the Year. Internationally, Durst was the first Tuesday through Sunday. Howie also hosts sink. It used to be fun mocking these CEOs history but to actually have been out there American nominated for the prestigious his own morning show (“Howie’s Morning over at The Improv but when they are so for Barack Obama’s inaugural address too? Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Theater Rush”) on 93.9 KRLT radio Monday blind that they can’t see what it is they are Wow. It’s because of individuals like Durst Festival for his one man show “You Can’t through Friday from 6 to 10am. doing than they need to be forced out of the that I became a fast fan of such political Make Stuff Up Like This.” banking industry and do community service comedy shows as “The Daily Show with to pay off their billion dollar bailout. Why Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” not just force all shareholders of these both on Comedy Central. Durst too was all institutions to pay up and form their own over the tube as a guest when it came to all bailout because as this point I don’t give a things political. He is quite the pundit. shit. I’m mad as hell and not going to take In addition to his nightly musings on it anymore to borrow a line from the movie, all things political comedian Will Durst has “Network.” I think others are just as pissed a new companion book out called “The off as I am. Okay....calm down...proxac.... All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing.” go to a happy place....there much better. The book was an off-shoot from his very Now that I have cooled my jets some successful one-man show of the same name I do want to say that it’s great when people that ran Off-Broadway. His recent interview come up here for the first time and work on CNN regarding his book and show is our little room. Sometimes it may take a making this year a very demanding one for while but they usually eventually make it Durst. Demand as in being in demand by up here. Such is the case with first timer just about everyone right now. to The Improv Aisha Tyler. Like a lot of Let’s rewind here a bit before I get folks we were first introduced to Aisha via too bogged down with all his credits “Talk Soup” where she followed another and accomplishments. Durst grew up in person who started on that show, Greg the Midwest from the laid back state of Kinnear. Not bad. Emmy award winning Wisconsin. Now a baby boomer with a pop culture show on the E! Entertainment media-induced identity crisis, Durst, Network served as the perfect vehicle for according to the New York Times is “quite Tyler allowing us to see her charm and wit possibly the best political satirist working through the TV lens. in the country today.” The Los Angeles But that break was actually preceded by Times called him, “A modern day Will so many other mini-breaks that is seems like Rogers,” The San Francisco Examiner ancient history now. After years perfecting stated that he’s “the heir apparent to Mort her standup act on the road Aisha gained a Sahl and Dick Gregory” while The Chicago loyal followingf that was amplified when Tribune hailed Durst as a “hysterical hybrid she started appearing on a slew of television of Hunter Thompson and Charles Osgood.” shows. There are many other honors but all agree It’s the stand up that gave Aisha her he is America’s premier political comic. A start and she’ll be taping a new comedy bi-partisan smartass at heart it was Durst special this summer. She has so many other who ran for mayor of San Francisco a credits including multiple appearances while back and actually did pretty well on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” who outspent him ten to one and he still “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Show with got more attention in the press. 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Another Late Night with LateNiteBilly Tahoe never ceases to amaze Louisville Kentucky, Nappy Roots with it the next day. My personal pic of on Saturday, Febuary 28th at Whiskey me! I remember when I first moved will be visiting Mo’s Place on Tuesday, the month - Wednesday, February 11th Dick's Saloon for the “Johnny Cash here over 13 years ago, it was pretty February 10th. They have a new at Montbleu Resort Theater. Birthday Bash” featuring Hellbound simple. Winter was from Thanksgiving album out now and are best known Blue Turtle Seduction will be Glory and the Cash Only Band, a through Mid-April and Summer was for hits such as; “Awnaw”, “Round visiting us once again at Mo’s Place on tribute to the man himself. Hellbound from Fourth of July till Labor Day Da Globe,” and “Po Folks”. Nappy Thursday, February 12th. Blue Turtle Glory is pure Scumbag Country, as real Weekend - everything in between was Roots has accomplished so much early represents the rebellious outdoor spirit as the grime and grit on old abandoned to gear up for the next epic season! on in their career with their first two of South Lake Tahoe, CA (work hard, buildings in the towns like Reno NV, It doesn’t seem so easy these days, album releases “Watermelon, Chicken play harder) wrapped into electric Butte MT, Aberdeen WA, and Fresno does it?! I recently heard someone ask & Gritz” plus “Wooden Leather” and guitar and mandolin; harmonica, CA that the members of the band grew “What month is it?” someone replied were the number one selling hip-hop harmonies, and adrenaline; drums, up in. “June-uary!” Sad concept, but true! group in 2002. Don’t sleep on this bass, and violin. Check me out next month as I will Nonetheless, Late-Nite Productions one! Californais’ legendary Surf / Punk be telling you about shows coming keeps the Entertainment rollin’ through Undeniably, The Reverend power trio, Agent Orange will be up with Andre Nickatina, Mommy’s town just the same as ever! Horton Heat, aka Jim Heath, is the invading South Lake once again on Little Monsters (A Tribute to Social Reno’s “Undisputed King’s of biggest, baddest, grittiest, greasiest, Tuesday, February 17th at Whiskey Distortion), Guttermouth, Exodus, Mobile Home Rock” are coming to greatest rocker that ever piled his hair Dicks Saloon along with local Swollen Members, Sweatshop Union, town! Thats right, Big John and Scotty up and pounded the drinks down! The favorites, Anti-Panti and Cooking Pigeon John, Atmosphere, Dirty formed The Saddle Tramps in 1999. Rev is back in town for the first time in With Gasoline! Named after the Heads, Afroman and more! They started out as a comedy duo and over four years and this time with very chemical defoliant so chillingly used You can also log into www. eventually by 2000 added a drummer special guest, Throw Rag from Salton by the USA in the Vietnam War, Agent LateNiteProductions.com for more and the gun-slinging go-go dancer Suzy Sea, CA. Let’s be clear about something Orange is one of a number of bands info and a big thanks goes out to Sierra Switchblade. You can catch their corn- here; rock n roll, although essentially formed in the highly active “So-Cal” at Tahoe for supporting the scene! fed Rock N’ Roll at Whiskey Dicks a thing of great beauty, is on whole, hardcore scene of Fullerton, Orange Till next time Tahoe - Keep the Vibe Saloon on Sunday, February 8th! rather smelly and sweaty and dirty and County. Alive! Next up, Platinum Selling, will leave you with a hangover and a Lastly, we will be celebrating the Southern Fried Hip-Hop from suspicious looking rash if you wake up Birthday of the late, great, Johnny Cash ~LateNiteBilly The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

‘The Buzz’ - Harrah's - Harveys by Tom Crist The famed South Shore Room welcomes a February calendar packed full of amazing performances as the 50th anniversary continues at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The month begins as legendary Smokey Robinson takes the stage for an exclusive one night engagement February 7. Next up, Tony Orlando brings an energetic and exhilarating performance sure to entertain audiences of all ages on February 15. On February 20, celebrated rock super-group STYX takes the stage. Formed by twin brothers Chuck and John Panozzo, STYX got their start in the early 1960’s. Their first official release came in 1972 and the group quickly established a loyal following. Over the years, the group has produced monster hit classics such as, “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Too Much Time on my Hands,” “The Best of Times,” and the power ballad “Babe.” Up-and- coming Canadian country group Emerson Drive takes the stage February 21 followed by the blues sound of Taj Mahal on February 28. 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, Mathis, Wayne Newton, Patti Page, Diana Ross & famed Harrah’s Lake Tahoe stage. 2009 promises to be Broadway shows, pop bands and rock bands have The Supremes, George Burns, Donna Summer, Danny truly unforgettable as legendary performers such as Bob graced the maple boards of the legendary showroom. Thomas, Andy Williams, Louis Armstrong, Count Newhart, Joan Rivers, The Smothers Brothers and Glen Superstars from today and yesterday, including Frank Basie, Loretta Lynn, Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Sonny Campbell return to the stage. For more information and Sinatra, Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, & Cher, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Ray Charles, reservations for all shows, please call 800-786-8208 or Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Dylan, Jerry Lewis, Robin Nat “King” Cole, Billy Crystal, David Letterman, Bill visit www.SouthShoreRoom.com for details. Williams, Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, Liberace, Johnny Cosby, Liza Minnelli, and many others, have played the The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by The Lake Tahoe Entertainer Online brought to you by

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