My wife went to Tahoe yesterday and spent some time with family. Things have apparently picked up in South Lake Tahoe with summer in full swing. The hot days attacking most of the west right now have been keeping Tahoe great for fun on the lake. Now’s a great time to get up to the lake to go water skiing, fishing, kayaking, or just play on the beach before stopping by the casinos.

My wife’s casino of choice to stop by yesterday was Lakeside Inn where they had dinner that she said was absolutely great: macadamia nut halibut with a piña colada bread pudding and raspberry crème brûlée for dessert. She’s just had to tell me about it 3 times already, so it’s probably worth a try

We’re looking at doing some camping in the area in the next couple of weeks - it’s just too beautiful to be sitting here behind the computer all day. Will probably stop by the casinos - always like to check out how Mont Bleu is changing and the ambiance there is a bit more friendly and less casino-feeling than at many other casinos. Maybe we’ll see you there!

The Edgewood Tahoe Resort and NBC Sports is presenting the American Century Golf Championship beginning with The Celebrity Am/Tournament on Tuesday , a practice round and autograph signing on Wednesday. Thursday the American Century Celebrity/Amateur game will be held, and from Friday through Saturday, The American Century Celebrity Championship will take place. The chosen recipient of American Century’s fundraising efforts will be Autism Speaks.

Some of the celebrity golfers include Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Ray Romano, Chris Tucker, Emmit Smith, NBC’s Stone Phillips…………and the list goes on! There is even a rumor going around that Tiger Woods may join his friend Michael Jordan to play. Tickets range from $10.00 to $20.00 for the various events For more information about tickets and accomodations, or about the world class golfing packages at the Edgewood Resort please visit http://www.tahoecelebritygolf.com/.

University of Nevada Reno Astronomy Professor, Dr. Melodi Rodrigues of the Northern Nevada Science Coalition, and the NorthStar Resort will be presenting a series of FREE star gazing excursions beginning on July 13th 2007.  The first of the excursions is called “Jupiter and the Starry Sky”, will begin at 8:00 p.m.  and starts out at the Village at Northstar ice rink.  There will be poems, to begin the journey, then orientation and plenty of star gazing.  Questions will be answered and there will even be surprise gifts!   You can make reservations via the Northern Nevada Science coalition by calling 774-232-o844 or contacting tony@nevadascience.org.  Weather permitting of course.

The month long Shakespeare Festival will begin at North Lake Tahoe’s Sand Beach on July 12th 2007.  Featured plays this year will be  “The Taming of The Shrew”,  “Romeo and Juliet”, and a hilarious  original production of  “Greater Tuna”.  For details, please contact Contact 800-74-SHOWS (800-747-4697).  Have fun in the night air!

The Mont Bleu Resort will be presenting the famed Folies Bergere on from July 12th to the 14th, 2007. Folies Bergere was the longest running show in Las Vegas. Mont Bleu is presenting this elegant french revue for the first time in Lake Tahoe in the Mont Bleu Theater.

Show times are at 8:00 pm/21 and older. Tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Mont Bleu Resort at 1-800-648-3353 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Despite the recent fire at Lake Tahoe, celebrations will continue as planned.

There are many celebrations going on for the 4^th of July at Lake Tahoe. Some of which will happen on the 3^rd of July. So you get two days of excitement!

At Kings Beach State Park, the North Tahoe Conference Center will be throwing an all day shindig on July third. Activities start with an Arts and Crafts Fair during the day. There will be an all-you-can-eat BBQ Deck Party from 7:00 to 10:00 on the Conference Center deck. Tickets for the BBQ are $60 for VIP tickets, adults are $45, and children are $25, kids 3 and under are FREE. There will be live music and a fireworks display which should start around dusk. Also going on at Kings Beach State Park is and inflatable raft race called Paddle Palooza. This event starts at 1:00 and is for all ages. Sounds like a lot of FUN!!!! There will also be a fireworks show at the NorthStar Resort.

Stay tuned for information about the celebrations and events going on for the 4^th of July!!