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Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, and patrons for a very successful 2007 Festival!
Check out our 2008 season schedule!

 

Valhalla Arts, Theatre & Music Festival 2008
May 2008
Thurs.         May 22
7:30pm

Suzanne Roberts & June Saraceno

(Book Signing & Poetry Reading, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Local poets, Suzanne Roberts and June Saraceno will be reading selections from their books Shameless, Nothing to You and Altars of Ordinary Light.

Free
 
Wed.          May 28
7:30pm

Bare Bones Open Mic Night

(Open Mic, Valhalla Grand Hall)

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
 

Sat. & Sun.

May 31,

June 1, 7, 8

10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday

Valhalla Renaissance Faire

(Renaissance culture & entertainment, Camp Richardson's Wood)

Lose yourself in Renaissance Europe. Come and experience jousting, singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants and re-creations of sword fighting, and battles.

$18/$13/$8
 
June 2008

Sat. & Sun.

May 31,

June 1, 7, 8

10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday

Valhalla Renaissance Faire

(Renaissance culture & entertainment, Camp Richardson's Wood)

Lose yourself in Renaissance Europe. Come and experience jousting, singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants and re-creations of sword fighting, and battles.

$18/$13/$8
 
Tues.         June 10
7:30pm

Locals' Night

(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Come out to enjoy and support our local talent. The Local's Night Series gives local bands the chance to perform at our historical venues.

$10/$5
 
Tues.         June 12

 

7:30pm

Blue Turtle Seduction

(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

The highly successful Blue Turtle Seduction returns to their home of South Lake Tahoe to bring their fresh jams and high energy to our stage.

 

$15/$12/$5

Tues.         June 17

 

7:30pm

Solid Air
(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Solid Air is a roots-based original music group based in the Bay Area, hailed by the S.F. guardian as "Flying Burritos meet Richard & Linda Thompson."

 

$15/$12/$5

Tues.         June 24

 

7:30pm

Acoustic Locals' Night

(Concert, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Come out to enjoy and support our local talent. The Local's Night Series gives local bands the chance to perform at our historical venues.

 

$10/$5

 

Wed.          June 25
7:30pm

Bare Bones Open Mic Night

(Open Mic, Valhalla Grand Hall)

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.        June 26

 

7:30pm

Divas & Decadence

(Benefit Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

An evening of entertainment and sweet decadence awaits you as this benefit concert features three wonderful songstresses, delectable desserts, and a silent art auction.

 

$50/$40

 
Sun.          June 29

 

2:00pm

Anne Roos & Sean Cummings

(Celtic Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

An afternoon of Celtic concert magic, harpist Anne Roos and bagpiper Sean Cummings will perform as an unlikely duo to create an enchanting music experience.

 

$15/$12/$5

 
Sun.          June 29

 

6:00pm

Valhalla Art Festival Opening Reception

(Fine Arts Exhibit, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Come out to the opening reception for a five day fine arts festival that will transform the historic Grand Hall into a gallery.

 

Free

 

Sun. - Thurs.

June 29 - July 3

6:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday

12Noon-8:00pm Weekdays

Valhalla Art Festival

(Fine Arts Exhibit, Valhalla Grand Hall)

The historic Grand Hall will be transformed into a fine arts gallery for this five day fine arts festival.

 

Free

 
July 2008

Sun. - Thurs.

June 29 - July 3

6:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday

12Noon-8:00pm Weekdays

Valhalla Art Festival

(Fine Arts Exhibit, Valhalla Grand Hall)

The historic Grand Hall will be transformed into a fine arts gallery for this five day fine arts festival.

 

Free

 
Tues.            July 1
7:30pm

Locals' Night

(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Come out to enjoy and support our local talent. The Local's Night Series gives local bands the chance to perform at our historical venues.

$10/$5
 

Wed. - Fri.

July 2 - Aug. 15

10:30 - Noon

Art for All Ages

(Art Lessons, Valhalla Estate)

Be Creative! Experiment! Learn & PLAY! Enjoy a variety of art projects specifically designed to unleash your creative spirit at the inspirational setting of Valhalla.

Donation  
Wed.            July 2
7:30pm

Film Night

(Film, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This season’s film series focuses on independent films and the film makers. Presenting the films will be someone involved in the making of the film.

$5/$3
 
Fri.               July 4
6:00pm

Fourth of July Holiday Extravaganza feat. Gordy Ohliger and The Bayou Boys

(Americana Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Celebrate Independence Day with two bands that embody the Americana spirit. The Banjologist Gordy Ohliger starts off the evening with The Bayou Boys headlining.

$18/$15/$5
 

Sat.              July 5

7:30pm

Tip of the Iceberg- R.A.B. Masque Theatre

(Masque Theatre, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Theater R.A.B. returns to the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre for their original theatrical performance, “The Tip of the Iceberg: A Globally Warm Comedy.”

$18/$15/$5
 
Sun.             July 6
All Day

Latino Day

(Latino Culture Festival, Valhalla Estate)

Come out for the first annual Latino Day, a celebration of the Latino heritage with live music, games, food and fun.

$10/$5
 

Mon. - Thurs.

July 7 - 10

7:30pm

R.A.B. Masque Theatre Workshop

(Kids Theatre Workshop, Valhalla Estate)

Theatre R.A.B., the German theatre troupe, presents a workshop for kids ages 12-17 using breathtaking masques that they crafted themselves.

TBA
 
Tues.            July 8
7:30pm

Tahoe Improv Players

(Improv Comedy, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

They have been improvising scenes and making people laugh for 14 years and that's exactly what the Tahoe Improv Players will be doing July 8th.

$10/$5
 

Fri. & Sat.  

July 11, 12, 18, 19

7:30pm

What the Butler Saw

(Adult Comedy, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Wild, risqué, and ferociously playful, Joe Orton’s classic farce about the mental health profession has become one of the seminal works of modern comedy.

$18/$15/$5  
Sun.           July 13
2:00pm

What the Butler Saw

(Adult Comedy, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Wild, risqué, and ferociously playful, Joe Orton’s classic farce about the mental health profession has become one of the seminal works of modern comedy.

$18/$15/$5  
Tues.          July 15
7:30pm

Acoustic Local's Night- Jon Smart

(Concert, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Jon Smart, an accomplished guitar virtuoso and teacher at LTCC, plays everything from classical and folk to Cyndi Lauper and Deep Purple, and originals too.

$10/$5  
Wed.           July 16
7:30pm

Film Night

(Film, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This season’s film series focuses on independent films and the film makers. Presenting the films will be someone involved in the making of the film.

$5/$3
 

Sun. -  Thurs.

July 20 - July 24

10:00am - 3:00pm

Landscapes by Nancy Clarke & Dee Manning

(Fine Art Exhibit, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Come out to the Valhalla Grand Hall for an array of landscapes painted by local artists Nancy Clarke and Dee Manning.

Free  
Thurs.         July 24
7:30pm

Handful of Luvin'

(Gypsy Folk Rock Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Handful of Luvin' is a 'strong established crowd pleaser' (Seattle Weekly). Each member brings a unique sound to the stage, formulating an utterly beautiful frenzy.

$15/$12/$5  

Sat. & Sun.

July 26 & 27

All Day

Wa She Shu It Deh Native American Festival

(Native American Culture 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  
Tues.          July 29

 

7:30pm

Blue Turtle Seduction

(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

The highly successful Blue Turtle Seduction returns to their home of South Lake Tahoe to bring their fresh jams and high energy to our stage.

 

$15/$12/$5

Wed.           July 30
7:30pm

Bare Bones Open Mic Night

(Open Mic, Valhalla Grand Hall)

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
 
August 2008

Wed. - Fri.

July 2 - Aug. 15

10:30 - Noon

Art for All Ages

(Art Lessons, Valhalla Estate)

Be Creative! Experiment! Learn & PLAY! Enjoy a variety of art projects specifically designed to unleash your creative spirit at the inspirational setting of Valhalla.

Donation  
Sat.             Aug. 2
7:30pm

Houston Jones

(Americana Roots Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Houston Jones, a California based high octane Americana sextet, was voted “best new discovery”

and “best vocalist” by the Strawberry Music Festival.

$15/$12/$5
 
Tues.           Aug. 5
7:30pm

Locals' Night- New World Jazz Project

(Jazz Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Soul jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary and World jazz is being played straight ahead and right down the middle by the New World Jazz Project.

$10/$5
 
Wed.           Aug. 6
11am-7pm

Shakespeare on the Lawn: A Midsummer Night's Dream

(Children's Theatre, Valhalla Grand Lawn)

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents this fun and interactive play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, as a way to introduce kids to Shakespeare.

Free With Reservation
 
Wed.           Aug. 6
7:30pm

Film Night

(Film, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This season’s film series focuses on independent films and the film makers. Presenting the films will be someone involved in the making of the film.

$5/$3
 
Thurs.          Aug. 7
7:30pm

Murder Mystery Theatre

(Murder Mystery Theatre, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Bust out your flapper gowns, speak a little easier, and figure out who dunnit, for the murder mystery “What’s the Beef with Wellington?”

$25/$10
 
Fri.              Aug. 8
7:30pm

Hurricane Sam

(Boogie & Blues Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Hurricane Sam, the boogie blues pianist, is considered by Bay Area Music to be "one of the most unique and accomplished pianists on the planet."

$15/$12/$5
 

Sat. & Sun.

Aug. 9 & 10

All Day

Valhalla Gatsby Barbershop Contest

(Barbershop Choir & Quartet Contest, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

As much a part of American culture as apple pie, barbershop quartet singing is an American musical art form. This event features competing barbershop quartets.

$15/$12/$5 per show

$35/$30/$10 all weekend pass

 

Mon. - Thurs.

Aug. 11 - 14

All Day

Valhalla Fine Quilt Exhibit

(Quilt Exhibit, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Fine antique and contemporary quilts will be on display this week in the historic Valhalla Grand Hall.

$5
 

Mon. - Fri.

Aug. 11 - 15

9:30am-

1:00pm

Kids Improv Workshop

(Kids Improv Theatre Workshop, Valhalla Estate)

This four day intensive workshop is designed to introduce kids (12-17) to the world of comedic improv through different games and activities.

$45
 
Tues.         Aug. 12
7:30pm

Tahoe Improv Players

(Improv Comedy, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

They have been improvising scenes and making people laugh for 14 years and that's exactly what the Tahoe Improv Players will be doing August 12th.

$10/$5
 
Thurs.        Aug. 14
7:30m

Men of Worth

(Celtic Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Men of Worth, an international act that’s been touring for two decades, are a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.

$15/$12/$5
 

Fri. & Sat.        

Aug. 15 & 16

7:30pm

Greater Tuna

(Comedy, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This hilarious two-man satire shows small town life through the voices of all the zany citizens of Greater Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas.

$18/$15/$5
 
Sun.          Aug. 17
All Day

Reggae Sunday

(Reggae Festival, Valhalla Grand Lawn)

This season's Reggae Sunday is sure to be a great one with good food, an outstanding beer garden featuring regional breweries, and live reggae bands.

$15/$5
 
Tues.         Aug. 19

 

7:30pm

Acoustic Locals' Night

(Concert, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Come out to enjoy and support our local talent. The Local's Night Series gives local bands the chance to perform at our historical venues.

 

$10/$5

 

Wed.          Aug. 20
7:30pm

Film Night

(Film, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This season’s film series focuses on independent films and the film makers. Presenting the films will be someone involved in the making of the film.

$5/$3
 
Thurs.        Aug. 21
7:30pm

Hip Service

(Funk Concert, Valhalla Grand Lawn)

Hip Service, the hit group that has won three awards for best R&B /Funk performers, returns for an outdoor concert not to be missed.

$25/$10
Fri.            Aug. 22
7:30pm

Golden Bough

(Celtic Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Rooted in traditional Celtic music, these modern day minstrels have expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original compositions. 

$15/$12/$5
Sat.           Aug. 23
7:30pm

Oakland Jazz Choir

(Jazz Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

The S.F. Bay Guardian considers the Oakland Jazz Choir “a group of people who lend their energy to produce some of the sweetest harmonies around."

$15/$12/$5

Mon. -  Fri.

Aug. 25 - 29

All Day

Tibetan Festival & Sand Mandala

(Tibetan Culture, Valhalla Estate)

Take in the Tibetan culture during this five-day festival celebrating their art, food and philosophy with concerts, presentations, and the creation of a sand mandala.

Donation
Wed.          Aug. 27
7:30pm

Bare Bones Open Mic Night

(Open Mic, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

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
 

Sun. - Sat.

Aug. 31 - Sep. 6

Times Vary

Multicultural Healing Festival

(Mutlicultural Festival, Valhalla Estate)

This year’s Multicultural Healing Festival is designed to promote, and educate people on, healing methods used by other cultures through presentations, workshops, films and concerts.

Donation
September 2008

Sun. - Sat.

Aug. 31 - Sep. 6

Times Vary

Multicultural Healing Festival

(Mutlicultural Festival, Valhalla Estate)

This year’s Multicultural Healing Festival is designed to promote, and educate people on, healing methods used by other cultures through presentations, workshops, films and concerts.

Donation
Tues.           Sep. 2
7:30pm

Locals' Night

(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Come out to enjoy and support our local talent. The Local's Night Series gives local bands the chance to perform at our historical venues.

$10/$5
 
Wed.           Sep. 3
7:30pm

Film Night

(Film, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This season’s film series focuses on independent films and the film makers. Presenting the films will be someone involved in the making of the film.

$5/$3
 
Thurs.          Sep. 4
7:30pm

Blue Turtle Seduction

(Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

As part of the Multicultural Healing Festival, Blue Turtle Seduction will spread the positive vibes with their high energy performance and concious lyrics.

$15/$12/$5
 
Sat.             Sep. 6
7:30pm

Kartik Seshadri

(Sitar Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

The Multicultural Healing Festival ends with a concert by internationally renowned sitar player Kartik Seshadri. His concert has been called “gripping, intensely beautiful and melodious.”

donations accepted

Thurs. - Sat.

Sep. 11 - Sep. 13

7:30pm

Theatrical Performance

(Theatre, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This theatrical performance will join together local acting and directing talent for one weekend only.

$18/$15/$5
Sun.          Sep. 14
2:00pm

Theatrical Performance- Matinee

(Theatre, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This theatrical performance will join together local acting and directing talent for one weekend only.

$18/$15/$5
Tues.         Sep. 16

 

7:30pm

Acoustic Locals' Night

(Concert, Valhalla Grand Hall)

Come out to enjoy and support our local talent. The Local's Night Series gives local bands the chance to perform at our historical venues.

 

$10/$5

 

Wed.          Sep. 17
7:30pm

Film Night

(Film, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

This season’s film series focuses on independent films and the film makers. Presenting the films will be someone involved in the making of the film.

$5/$3
 
Thurs.        Sep. 18
7:30pm

Andrew McKnight

(Guitar Concert, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

The National Theatre called McKnight’s performance a blend of “wry and romantic stories with tuneful observations in a delicious mix of folk, blues and bluegrass.”

$15/$12/$5
Sat.           Sep. 20
7:30pm

Tahoe Dance Band

(Big Band Concert, Valhalla Grand Hall)

The 17-piece band plays all kinds of music for dancing and listening pleasure from fox trots to waltzes and tangos to swing and polkas.

$15/$12/$5
Wed.          Sep. 24
7:30pm

Bare Bones Open Mic Night

(Open Mic, Valhalla Grand Hall)

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. - Sat.

Sep. 25 - 27

7:30pm

Theatrical Performance

(Theatre, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Dedicated to sustaining and advancing the live performing arts with a particular emphasis on theater, the Dakota Organization returns this fall with a light drama.

$18/$15/$5
Sun.          Sep. 28
2:00pm

Theatrical Performance- Matinee

(Theatre, Valhalla Boathouse Theatre)

Dedicated to sustaining and advancing the live performing arts with a particular emphasis on theater, the Dakota Organization returns this fall with a light drama.

$18/$15/$5
Valhalla Holiday Faire & Holiday Gala Schedule [more]
November 2008

Friday, November 16

Holiday Faire: 5:30pm–8:30pm  Free

Holiday crafts, gift items and entertainment from choir groups featuring local school children, and seasonal treats will get you in the spirit of the season.

Saturday, November 17,

Holiday Faire:10am–5pm  Free

Holiday crafts, gift items and entertainment from choir groups featuring local school children, and seasonal treats will get you in the spirit of the season.

Sunday, November 18

Holiday Faire:10am–5pm  Free

Holiday crafts, gift items and entertainment from choir groups featuring local school children, and seasonal treats will get you in the spirit of the season.

December 2008

Saturday, December 6

Holiday Gala : 6:30pm  $75

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with our annual Holiday Gala featuring the finest food, seasonal drinks, and the grandest in entertainment.

 

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