Welcome to the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival on Oct. 11 and 12, 2024, in Tahoe City. In the program for the festival, you’ll find information on each of the programs, bios for the authors and writers participating in this year’s festival, details on each venue and information on parking. Thank you for joining us.

Tickets will be available at the registration on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 for general admission if any tickets are available. Standalone tickets for Obi Kaufmann’s keynote at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 will be available for $15 at the door if space allows. Tickets tahoelitefest.eventbrite.com.

Oct. 12 schedule & Tahoe City venue map available here. Hard copies available at registration.

Getting around

Venues for the Oct. 12 programs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. are all located in downtown Tahoe City within an easy walk of each location. Parking is also available at each venue and the free TART Connect shuttle is available. Book your TART Connect ride by downloading the TART Connect app or calling (530) 553-0653.

The programs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. including the Book Fair are located at Granlibakken Tahoe, which offers free on-site parking. This venue is not walkable from downtown Tahoe City, but you can book a TART Connect ride to the venue.

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• Opening Session
• Concurrent sessions
• Pop Up Book Fair | FREE
• Writing in the High Sierra with Tahoe Writers Works
• Obi Kaufmann, “The State of Fire”
• Songwriters’ Showcase | FREE

Friday, Oct. 11

Poetry & Prose at The Boatworks, FREE

Venue: Tahoe Wine Collective 
760 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Inside Boatworks Mall, first floor
Parking: At Boatworks Mall
Cost: Free; donations accepted

5-8 p.m. | Ticketholders’ registration & walk up tickets
5:30-6:30 p.m. | North Tahoe High School Jazz Band
5:30-6:15 p.m. | Open mic signups
5:30-8 p.m. | Book Fair with featured poets & writers
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Program
Free; donations accepted

Enjoy Poetry & Prose at the Boatworks hosted by Scott Green of Tahoe Poetry Collective. The evening features invited poets along with a literary open mic open to everyone and for any writing style. Featured poets will include Green, Reno Poetry Laureate Jesse James Ziegler, Karen Terrey, Cheyenne McGregor, Teresa Breeden, Roxy Hankinson, Edward Manzi, John Merryfield, J.Macon King and others.

Enjoy tastings and a special seasonal menu available for purchase from Tahoe Wine Collective. The event is free to attend, but donations to support future literary events will be accepted.

Open mic guidelines | All forms of poetry or prose are accepted. No overtly explicit or hate speech* will be allowed. *Hate speech includes abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice against a particular group, especially on the basis of race, religion, politics or sexual orientation.

Scott Green

Scott Green is an archaeologist, Tribal Liaison for California State Parks, and poet. Scott created the Poetry in Parks and the Tahoe Poetry Collective programs. The collective is comprised of poets and writers whose purpose is to foster community-based literary expression in the form of poetry, prose and spoken word. Scott lives in North Lake Tahoe with his family. | Tahoe Poetry Collective on Facebook

Teresa Breeden

Teresa Breeden lives in the high desert at the base of the Sierra Nevada where she finds inspiration in both the serenity and the chaos of the spaces around her. Teresa has one novel, “Falling by Tori Briar,” has published more than 60 poems in various journals and anthologies and is a recipient of the NV Arts Council Fellowship for literature. Her writing revolves around relationships: with people, the environment, and even inanimate objects. | IG @teresbreeden

Roxy Hankinson

Roxy Hankinson is a fiction writer and poet born and raised in Lake Tahoe. She has a bachelor’s in creative writing from San Francisco State University. She writes about life, love and youth despite not fully understanding any of those topics. You can find her work in Issue 8 of The Ana and buried in the archives of her computer. | IG @roxanne_louise__

J.Macon King

J.Macon King is a novelist, award-winning poet, writer and publisher of Mill Valley Literary Review, which San Francisco Magazine touted “drags the literary journal kicking and screaming into the 21st century.” His newest novel, “Circus of the Sun,” received enthusiastic reviews, as have his “Deconstructed Poetry” books. His work has been featured in SFGATE, UNR’s Brushfire Journal, Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, Blue Institute and others. John has performed numerous readings in the Bay Area, and now Tahoe area where he resides with a muse, her Ewok, one Ducati, two black cats, 3½ skis and four mountain bikes. Mill Valley Literary Review is also a sponsor of the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival. | millvalleylit.com

Aimee Lowenstern

Aimee Lowenstern is a 26-year-old poet living in Nevada. She has cerebral palsy and a chihuahua. Her work can be found in several literary journals, including The Wild Umbrella and Kicking Your Ass Magazine. | X @everyepithet

Edward Manzi

Edward Manzi lives in Tahoe City. His poems have appeared in many publications, including Another Chicago Magazine, DecomP, Bodega and Hobart. His debut full-length prose poetry collection, “Prisoner Cowboy,” was published in April 2023. He has an MFA from the University of New Hampshire. During his free time, you can find him mountain biking or skiing. | Facebook Edward Manzi

Cheyenne McGregor

Cheyenne McGregor is a poet and literary editor of the University of Nevada Reno’s Brushfire Literature & Arts. She is the co-director of True-Colors Poetry Group in Reno, a junior majoring in English and Secondary Education at UNR, and she enjoys sharing her poetry in the Reno-Tahoe literary scene. Her poetry is typically confessional in nature, navigating themes like childhood, loss and introspection. | IG @cheyennemxg

John Merryfield

John Merryfield is a poet, painter, surfer and author of “Fish Out of Water, Writings from the Edge.” His poetry has appeared in Simply Haiku journal, Notes from the Gean Journal and the Elephant Journal. He lives with his wife Carol in Kings Beach and Buenavista, Baja, Mexico. | IG @johnmerryfield

Karen Terrey

Karen Terrey is a poet, editor and writing coach and founder of Tangled Roots Writing. She has taught at Lake Tahoe Community College, Sierra Nevada College and Sierra College and has served as a poetry editor for the literary journals Pitkin Review and Quay. Her poetry chapbook Bite and Blood is available from Finishing Line Press and local stores. | tangledrootswriting.com

Jesse James Ziegler

Jesse James Ziegler is Poet Laureate for the City of Reno. He is the vice president of Spoken Views Collective and the creative director for Monday Night Poetry, True Colors Poetry and Collective Breath Poetry Book Club. A member of the Sierra Literary Cooperative, Sierra Arts Literary Community and the Nevada Poetry Society, he is also the Spoken Word/Poetry contributor to Reno Arts News. | linktr.ee/SidewaysEight

Saturday, Oct. 12

9-11:30 a.m. | Opening Session

Venue: Tahoe Art Haus
475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Parking: In Cobblestone Center & free on-street parking
Cost: General admission ticket required

8:30-10 a.m. | Ticketholders’ registration & walk-up tickets (if available)

9 a.m. | Welcome & Festival Kickoff

Tahoe Literary Festival co-founders Katherine Hill & Priya Hutner.

Katherine Hill
Katherine Hill is the publisher of the Tahoe Guide (formerly Tahoe Weekly). She has been in the journalism field for more than 30 years and has worked for daily and weekly newspapers and magazines, as well as online publications. She is an award-winning writer and editor. She is passionate about telling the stories of the people and places of the Tahoe Sierra. Katherine Hill is the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Tahoe Literary Festival. | yourtahoeguide.com

Priya Hutner
Priya Hutner is a freelance writer, private chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, and food editor for The Tahoe Guide. Priya facilitates writing, breath and self-discovery workshops. When she’s not writing, reading or cooking, you can find Priya playing in the outdoors or listening to live music. Priya’s memoir about growing up in a spiritual community is due to be published next year and she recently completed her first cookbook, is a marriage of the culinary arts with a touch of mysticism. Priya is the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Tahoe Literary Festival. | IG @priya_hutner, theseasonedsage.com

9:30 a.m. | Morning keynote

The morning keynote features Jared and Julia Drake, founders of Wildbound PR, a boutique literary PR and marketing firm, working with authors, publishers and storytellers across the globe.

Wildbound PR is a boutique literary PR and marketing firm, working with authors, publishers and storytellers across the globe. In today’s diverse media landscape, we believe it’s essential to embrace all forms of PR and marketing – traditional and online media placement, social media engagement, digital advertising, website development and optimization, video production and promotion, events, you name it. | wildboundpr.com

10 a.m. | Why Independent Journalism is Important to the Fabric of the Community

Panelists: Mayumi Peacock, Mike Rogge and Katherine Hill
Moderator: Melissa Siig

In mountain towns like Tahoe, the spirit of place is deeply intertwined with the stories and voices that emerge from the community. This panel brings together three influential independent publishers — Mayumi Peacock of Moonshine Ink, Mike Rogge of Mountain Gazette and Katherine Hill of Tahoe Guide – to explore the vital role that independent media plays in preserving and nurturing the unique character of mountain towns.

These independent publications capture the essence of life in the mountains, providing platforms for local stories, issues and culture that might otherwise be overlooked by larger media outlets. They’ll discuss how independent journalism fosters a sense of belonging, strengthens community bonds and contributes to preserving the region’s distinct identity.

Mayumi Peacock

Hailing from a U.S. military family and a graduate of the University of Florida, Mayumi Peacock has lived in several corners of the country and globe, yet Tahoe/Truckee has been her home for more than two decades. She is founder and publisher of Moonshine Ink, the region’s award-winning independent newspaper, which continues to be created by, for, and of the community. Other passions include horses, books, healthy living, humane food, and the little Peacock born in 2023. | moonshineink.com

Mike Rogge

Mike Rogge is a writer and magazine editor. He resurrected Mountain Gazette, an independent magazine focused on mountain culture, in 2020. Rogge, a passionate advocate for mountain communities, has been profiled in The New York Times, Fast Company and NPR for his role in kicking off a revival of print media. He lives in North Lake Tahoe with his family. | mountaingazette.com

Katherine Hill

Katherine Hill is the publisher of the Tahoe Guide (formerly Tahoe Weekly). She has been in the journalism field for more than 30 years and has worked for daily and weekly newspapers and magazines, as well as online publications. She is an award-winning writer and editor. She is passionate about telling the stories of the people and places of the Tahoe Sierra. Katherine Hill is the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Tahoe Literary Festival. | yourtahoeguide.com

Melissa Siig

Melissa Siig is the editor and a reporter for Moonshine Ink. In addition to writing, Melissa owns the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema with her husband, Steven. They have loved creating a community hub for North Tahoe/Truckee. Melissa currently sits on the Tahoe City Downtown Association Board. She is currently working on her memoir. tahoearthauscinema.com | moonshineink.com

11:30-12:30 p.m. | Concurrent sessions

Ticketholders may choose from one of three programs held at the venues noted for each session:

1. Forbidden Fruit and Persephone’s Pomegranates: Three Approaches to Connect the Personal with the Mythic for Writers

Presenters: Dr. Kim Bateman, Karen Terry & June Sylvester Saraceno
Venue: SNOW Museum, Boatworks Mall
760 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Second floor; elevator on site
Parking: At Boatworks Mall

In this interactive workshop, participants are offered a deep dive into some ways myth and folklore can help us create richer and more defined characters and storylines and learn to incorporate myth as a guide in writing poems, essays and stories. Join this fun and experiential workshop for anyone that’s interested in writing.

Dr. Kim Bateman

Dr. Kim Bateman is the author of “Crossing the Owl’s Bridge: A Guide for Grieving People Who Still Love.” She is a clinical psychologist, storyteller, death educator and end-of-life doula. She presented a TEDx talk called “Singing Over Bones” on bereavement and serves as the executive dean and a psychology professor at Sierra College in Tahoe-Truckee. | kim-bateman.com

June Sylvester Saraceno

June Sylvester Saraceno is the author of the novel “Feral, North Carolina, 1965” and the poetry collections — “The Girl from Yesterday,” “Of Dirt and Tar and “Altars of Ordinary Light.” She is director of the low residency MFA program in creative writing at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. | junesaraceno.com

Karen Terrey

Karen Terrey is a poet, editor and writing coach and founder of Tangled Roots Writing. She has taught at Lake Tahoe Community College, Sierra Nevada College and Sierra College and has served as a poetry editor for the literary journals Pitkin Review and Quay. Her poetry chapbook “Bite and Blood” is available from Finishing Line Press and local stores. | tangledrootswriting.com

2. Shattering the Myth of Women in the West

Presenter: Wendy Voorsanger
Venue: Basecamp Tahoe City, Sun Room
955 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
At the top of the driveway, enter above the deck.
Parking: On site & free on-street parking

The program Shattering the Myth of Women in the West explores the myth of women in the Old West ingrained into the American collective consciousness through early pulp fiction and Hollywood movies to the fascinating stories of women who helped build the West.

Wendy Voorsanger

Wendy Voorsanger is an award-winning author of the historical novel, “Prospects of a Woman.” She earned a BA in journalism from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Wendy lives in the Sierra Nevada with her husband and two boys. | wendyvoorsanger.net

3. Trash Magic Writing Workshop

Presenter: Evelyn Schmelling
Venue: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Basket Gallery
130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Parking: Paid parking at museum; free parking at Tahoe City Visitor Center & on Mackinaw Road (across Fanny Bridge)

Known as the Hobo Diva, typewriter poet and creative writing teacher will lead the Trash Magic writing workshop. Learn to honor mistakes and flaws and become vulnerable to create bold and beautiful magic. Hobo Diva leads people in opening to their truth and power with writing prompts as they practice connecting with the inherent sacred spirit of the typewriter itself.

Evelyn Schmelling

Evelyn Schmelling, aka the Hobo Diva, is a typewriter poet and creative writing teacher. She calls her work Trash Magic, “to honor our mistakes, flaws and vulnerabilities to create bold and beautiful magic.” Schmelling creates poems on the spot with her typewriter and hosts typewriter workshops using writing prompts to connect participants with their inherent sacred spirit. Typewriters bring a chance for people to connect with their inner child and their passion as truths unfold on the page. | IG @pioneersofourselves

12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch on your own

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Concurrent sessions

Ticketholders may choose from one of four programs held at the venues noted for each session:

1. Observing Nature and Writing Its Tale

Presenters: Eve Quesnel & Tim Hauserman
Venue: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Basket Gallery
130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Parking: Paid parking at museum; free parking at Tahoe City Visitor Center & on Mackinaw Road (across Fanny Bridge)

Learn how to write about nature and the outdoors from two Tahoe local nature writers, Tim Hauserman and Eve Quesnel. Explore how time spent in nature as an opportunity for physical challenge, mental solace, rejuvenation and the inspiration for writing.

Eve Quesnel

Eve Quesnel is the author of numerous books and essays. Her new book “Snow Fleas and Chickadees: Everyday Observations in the Sierra” will be released in 2025. | evequesnel.com

Tim Hauserman

Tim Hauserman is the author of “Going it Alone: Ramblings and Reflections from the Trail,” “Tahoe Rim Trail” guidebook, “Cross-Country Skiing in the Sierra Nevada,” “Monsters In The Woods: Backpacking With Children,” and the children’s book “Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time.” | timhauserman.com

2. Crafting Memoir Rooted in Spirit of Place

Presenters: Clare Frank, Alenka Vrecek & Marianne Porter
Moderator: Laura Read
Venue: SNOW Museum, Boatworks Mall
760 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
Second floor; elevator on site
Parking: At Boatworks Mall

Memoir writers explore the deep connection between their stories as they relate to spirit of place. Panelists will discuss writing memoir, how the landscapes, cities and homes we’ve inhabited shape our personal narratives, and why capturing the spirit of these places is vital to telling our own stories. Authors discuss their lives written in the pages, how writing can shape our narratives and why.

Clare Frank

Clare Frank served as the State of California’s first female Chief of Fire Protection. She began firefighting at age 17 and worked her way through the ranks, handling fire and rescue emergencies and major disasters in both urban and rural settings. She brings humor and candor to her stories about first responders, lawyers and life, and is on the faculty for UNR-at-Tahoe’s master’s program for creative writing. She is the author of the memoir, “Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire.” She is currently working on her second book. She lives near Lake Tahoe with her husband and a dog or two. | therealclarefrank.com

Marianne Porter

Marianne Porter earned her MFA in creative writing from the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. She is a freelance writer for Moonshine Ink. Porter’s travel memoir, “Adrift Across Europe, 1973-’74,” is set to release this fall. | mariannemporter.com

Alenka Vrecek

Alenka Vrecek is the author of the memoir “She Rides: Chasing Dreams across California and Mexico,” and owns Tahoe Tea Company. Born with a spirit for adventure, she came to America at 20 years old with a backpack, a pair of skis and a pocket full of dreams. She was a Tahoe ski coach and a director of pedagogy for ski teams for 30 years. She lives at Lake Tahoe. | alenkavrecek.com

3. What makes a good writing community?

Presenter: Emilee Guido
Venue: Basecamp Tahoe City, Sun Room
955 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
At the top of the driveway, enter above the deck.
Parking: On site & free on-street parking

Learn how to create and sustain a writing community, which is essential for a strong writing practice. Aimed at those leading writing groups, searching for one or curious about successful communities.

Emilee Guido

Emilee Guido has been middle school ELA teacher for the last 10 years who writes avidly in her spare time. She also enjoys hiking with her bossy dogs, obsessing over her muffaletta chicken marinade and leads the local writers’ group, the Northern Nevada Author’s Community. | IG @nnacattack

Laura Read

Laura Read is a freelance writer with culture, science and travel stories in the San Francisco Chronicle, National Geographic Traveler, MIT Technology Review, Sierra, Homestead and The Furrow, among other publications. She’s been the opinion editor for Moonshine Ink, and edited the memoirs “Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique” by Douglas Dale and “My Life Giving the World a Lift” by Hans Burkhart, both of North Tahoe. She is currently editing “A City Within a City” by Gary Romano about the San Francisco Flower Market. | readwriteshoot.com

4. Explore A Poet’s Sense of Place Through Ekphrastic Writing

Presenter: Lara Gularte
Venue: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Library
130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Library room in back of museum. Note: Space for only 10-12 people.
Parking: Paid parking at museum; free parking at Tahoe City Visitor Center & on Mackinaw Road (across Fanny Bridge)

Participants engage in an Ekphrastic writing activity to form a relationship to the natural world and gain a sense of self in relation to the landscape. Ekphrasis is what the poet sees in nature or art and puts into words to transform an image and expand its meaning.

Lara Gularte

Lara Gularte is Poet Laureate Emeritus of El Dorado County 2021 to 2023. Her writing is influenced by deep image poets and her themes reflect the connection of people with the land. Her most recent book is “Fourth World Woman.” She offers Ekphrastic poetry writing workshops.

2:30-4 p.m. | Pop Up Book Fair | FREE

Venue: Granlibakken Tahoe
725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City
Granlibakken is not walkable from downtown Tahoe City
Parking: On site

Browse books at a Pop Up Book Fair at Granlibakken Tahoe. The Book Fair will also be open from 5-5:30 p.m. and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Obi Kaufmann will be signing books starting at 6:30 p.m.

Sellers: Bruce Rettig, Clare Frank, Eve Quesnel, Lisa Parsons, Evelyn Schmelling, Lara Gularte, Lisa Michelle, Tim Hauserman, Wendy Voorsanger, J.Macon King, Jacci Turner, Eddy Ancinas, Courtney Deane, Ken Sutherland and Alenka Vrecek.

 4 p.m. | Writing in the High Sierra with Tahoe Writers Works

Presenters: Bruce Rettig, Lisa Michelle, Lisa Parsons & Frank Riley
Moderator: Priya Hutner
Venue: Granlibakken Tahoe
725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City
Granlibakken is not walkable from downtown Tahoe City
Parking: On site

Bruce Rettig, Lisa Michelle, Lisa Parsons & Frank Riley, local authors from Tahoe Writers Works share their writing experiences, from creating and crafting an engaging story to the process of publishing and promotion. This panel will provide in-depth information for anyone interested in furthering their writing pursuits or exploring the writing and publishing process.

Food & drink available for purchase at Cedar House Pub.

Bruce Rettig

Bruce Rettig is the author of literary short stories, creative non-fiction, fiction, essays and works as a travel writer/photographer. His narrative nonfiction/memoir, “Refraction: An Arctic Memoir,” has won multiple writing awards. | brucerettig.com

Lisa Michelle

Lisa Michelle is an award-winning screenwriter, bestselling author and filmmaker. Her debut thriller, “Calaveras,” became an Amazon instant bestseller. She has written four books based in the Sierra. | lisamichellestories.com

Lisa Parsons

Lisa Parsons is an adventurer, writer, photographer, paramedic, conservationist, world Traveler and dog companion. Her novel, “Aftermath,” is the story of a female paramedic investigating the mysterious death of a woman in the small mountain town of South Lake Tahoe. | lisaparsonsauthor.net

Frank Riley

Frank Riley is the author of short stories and essays. He has written three sci-novels, and “Murder in the Billion Sun Casino” is scheduled for publication by Dark Owl Publishers. | tahoewritersworks.com

5 p.m. | Ticketholders’ registration & walk up tickets

Granlibakken Tahoe
Cash bar opens at 4:45 p.m.

5-5:30 p.m. | Pop Up Book Fair | FREE

Granlibakken Tahoe
Browse books at a Pop Up Book Fair at Granlibakken Tahoe. The Book Fair will also be open from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Obi Kaufmann will be signing books starting at 6:30 p.m.

Sellers: Bruce Rettig, Clare Frank, Eve Quesnel, Lisa Parsons, Evelyn Schmelling, Lara Gularte, Lisa Michelle, Tim Hauserman, Wendy Voorsanger, J.Macon King, Jacci Turner, Eddy Ancinas, Courtney Deane, Ken Sutherland and Alenka Vrecek.

5:30 p.m. | Obi Kaufmann, “The State of Fire”

Venue: Granlibakken Tahoe
725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City
Granlibakken is not walkable from downtown Tahoe City
Parking: On site
Tickets: $15 (entry included in general admission ticket). Tickets sold at the door if space is available. Tickets at tahoelitfest.eventbrite.com.

Join a talk with author and natural Obi Kaufmann discussing his new book “The State of Fire; Why California Burns,” a deep exploration of the history of fire in California and why it is essential to the state. Copies of his book will be for sale and a book signing will follow.

Through his analysis, Kaufmann investigates two unique but fundamentally intertwined stories. He delves into an old story of how California was shaped by human hands and a new story of fire ecology, a new discipline. He weaves both stories to illuminate what has emerged in this moment in time and that fire is essential for maintaining the health and diversity of California’s ecosystems. Without fire, these natural systems would collapse.

Cash bar open at venue from 4:45 to 7 p.m. Food & drink available for purchase at Cedar House Pub.

Obi Kaufmann

Obi Kaufmann is an award-winning author, artist and naturalist. Kaufmann depicts the natural world layer after layer in each of his books. Kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the multifaceted array of living, connected systems. An avid backpacker, podcaster and artist, his passion and love of California is illuminated through his writing and art. His books are filled with beautiful watercolor drawings, maps and information that take the reader on a visual and written journey of California. Described as a modern-day John Muir, Kaufmann explores California one word at a time, one step at a time, one map at a time in an unfolding journey that illuminates the magnificent wilderness many of us long to belong in. | coyoteandthunder.com

6:30-7:30 p.m. | Pop Up Book Fair | FREE

Granlibakken Tahoe

Browse books at a Pop Up Book Fair at Granlibakken Tahoe from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Obi Kaufmann will be signing books starting at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar closes at 7 p.m.

Sellers: Bruce Rettig, Clare Frank, Eve Quesnel, Lisa Parsons, Evelyn Schmelling, Lara Gularte, Lisa Michelle, Tim Hauserman, Wendy Voorsanger, J.Macon King, Jacci Turner, Eddy Ancinas, Courtney Deane, Ken Sutherland and Alenka Vrecek.

7:30-9:30 p.m. | Songwriters’ Showcase | FREE

Venue: Tahoe Wine Collective
760 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Inside Boatworks Mall, first floor
Parking: At Boatworks Mall
Cost: Free; donations accepted

This event brings together talented singer-songwriters offering a unique blend of music and storytelling. Featured artists include Megan Lacy, Aaron Oropeza and Taylor Murphy, alongside host and musician Will Richardson of Tahoe Institute of Natural Science. Each artist will perform and share insights into their songwriting process; share examples of background, inspiration and process; and offer a rare glimpse into the creative journey behind their music.

Enjoy tastings and a special seasonal menu available for purchase from Tahoe Wine Collective. The event is free to attend, but donations to support future literary events will be accepted.

Will Richardson

Will Richardson is the co-founder and executive director of The Tahoe Institute of Natural Science. He is a musician and often can be found hosting the occasional music gig. | tinsweb.org

Megan Lacy

Megan Lacy is a songwriter and performer based in Truckee with a keen eye on the vast horizon. Her style effortlessly spans the breadth of traditional American music, while she remains softly influenced by her own list of cult genres, giving her a unique and powerful voice in the expansive universe of modern music. | meganlacymusic.com

Taylor Murphy

Taylor Murphy is a singer & songwriter of folk music shaped by a lifetime of listening to James Taylor, 90’s country radio and indie bands. She resides in the Sierra Valley and plays music for the birds. | IG @taylithic

Aaron Oropeza aka a.v.ray

Aaron Oropeza is a first generation Mexican-American poet, songwriter and multimedia artist born and raised in Truckee. | soundcloud.com

 

Land acknowledgement

DaɁaw (Lake Tahoe) is the homeland of the waší∙šiw (Washoe people – the people from here). The waší∙šiw are the aboriginal stewards of the land in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin since the beginning of time and as a sovereign nation the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, as it is known today, continues to advocate for the protection and preservation of waší∙šiw ɁítdeɁ (the Washoe Peoples homelands).

Read more about the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California at washoetribe.us.