Escapes: Tahoe festival pairs classical, modern dance
The Lake Tahoe Dance Collective has assembled an impressive lineup of classical and modern dancers for the third annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival at Gatekeeper’s Museum.
The festival will feature artists from nationally esteemed companies Erick Hawkins Dance and the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Professional dancers and co-founders Constantine Baecher and Christin Hanna will perform the collaborative duet “Proximity,” which debuted in New York last month as part of the New Chamber Ballet’s 10th anniversary.
The festival opens with a catered gala and performance beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The remaining two days offer main stage performances beginning at 6:30 p.m., with general admission costing $20 for picnic-style seating.
For more information, visit laketahoedancefestival.org.
Lumberjack Fiesta
What: The Lumberjack Fiesta is celebrating its 68th year of logging and ax throwing at Hoo Hoo Park in McCloud. The three-day event includes a parade, live music and crafts. It will also feature activities for kids, including a water slide, junior logging and ax competitions.
When: 6 p.m.-midnight July 24, 7 a.m.-midnight July 25, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26
Where: Hoo Hoo Park, McCloud
Cost: Free
Information: mccloudchamber.com/lumberjack-fiesta
BBQ Festival
What: Three master chefs will battle BBQ style at Seghesio Family Vineyards in the 12th Annual Zin and BBQ Festival, which will offer live music and plenty of wine. The vineyard’s executive chef, Peter Janiak, will compete in a battle on the vineyard’s newly renovated picnic grove.
When: 1-5 p.m. July 25
Where: Seghesio Family Vineyards, Healdsburg
Cost: $60
Information: www.seghesio.com
National Dance Day
What: Placerville is celebrating National Dance Day in a free, daylong event with performances by local dance studios. Attendees can also dance along to live music and purchase art, food, beer and wine from street vendors. The event is sponsored by the El Dorado Arts Council.
When: 3-9 p.m. July 25
Where: Historic Fausel House, Placerville
Cost: Free
Information: www.eldoradoartscouncil.org
Sand Sculpture Festival
What: Ready, set, shovel! Friends of the Dunes is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a sand sculpture competition for all ages and skill sets on the beach in Manila. Prizes offered for best of show, most imaginative and people’s choice.
When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 25
Where: Manila Beach Dunes Recreation Area, Manila
Cost: $7-15 competitors, suggested donation $1-5 spectators
Information: www.friendsofthedunes.org
Tour des Fleurs
What: Floral enthusiasts can choose from six tours that will take them to nurseries, green houses, harbors or farms in Half Moon Bay for the 24th Annual Tour des Fleurs. The tour offers personal one-hour, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the locations, which are normally closed to the public.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25
Where: Various locations, Half Moon Bay
Cost: $25
Information: halfmoonbaychamber.org/events-calendar/annual-events/tour-des-fleurs
Bee staff
This story was originally published July 18, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Escapes: Tahoe festival pairs classical, modern dance."