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Beautiful grounds and an unparalleled sunset are the backdrop for an evening of delicious food and wine. Celebrated chefs and vintners come together to delight the palate as you roam throughout the grottoes and secret spaces of Captain George Whittell’s Thunderbird Lodge estate. Raffles, prizes, a silent auction, and entertainment will make our themed festival reminiscent of Old World elegance.

As part of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Sunset Serenades concert series, the Lake Tahoe Academy Orchestra, a 26-member ensemble of some of the country’s best young musicians, will perform five shows in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee from August 21–25.

The festival opens with Musique de France, featuring Malcolm MacKenzie, baritone, at West End Beach at Donner Lake in Truckee. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for student ages 12 to 21 and free for children under 12.

As part of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Sunset Serenades concert series, the Lake Tahoe Academy Orchestra, a 26-member ensemble of some of the country’s best young musicians, will perform five shows in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee from August 21–25.

The second of these shows takes place Thursday, August 22, at the West Shore Café in Homewood. The West Shore Café will offer a picnic dinner during the performance of Wild and Wonderful – a Grab Bag from Around the World, featuring Malcolm MacKenzie, baritone, and Joseph Brown, trumpet. Gates open and dinner service begins at 4:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Ticket cost includes dinner.

As part of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Sunset Serenades concert series, the Lake Tahoe Academy Orchestra, a 26-member ensemble of some of the country’s best young musicians, will perform five shows in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee from August 21–25.

On the third evening, Friday, August 23, the Tahoe Maritime Center Museum & Gardens in Tahoe City will host Musique de France, featuring Malcolm MacKenzie, baritone. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for student ages 12 to 21 and free for children under 12.

As part of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Sunset Serenades concert series, the Lake Tahoe Academy Orchestra, a 26-member ensemble of some of the country’s best young musicians, will perform five shows in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee from August 21–25.

On the fourth evening, Saturday, August 24, Great Cities Inspiration featuring Joseph Brown, trumpet, will be held at the Squaw Valley Chapel Garden in Olympic Valley. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for student ages 12 to 21 and free for children under 12.

As part of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Sunset Serenades concert series, the Lake Tahoe Academy Orchestra, a 26-member ensemble of some of the country’s best young musicians, will perform five shows in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee from August 21–25.

The series concludes Sunday, August 25, with Great Cities Inspiration, featuring Joseph Brown, trumpet, at Skylandia State Park & Beach in Tahoe City. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for student ages 12 to 21 and free for children under 12.

This elegant, gourmet dinner pairs the celebrated California wines of Arietta Winery, with one the finest regional chefs, Chef Douglas Dale of Wolfdale’s, to present a seated*, full-course evening in Thunderbird Lodge’s Lighthouse Room. It will be an unforgettable evening!

Chef Darren Weston will serve a multi-course Autumn Harvest inspired meal featuring wine from Darcie Kent Vineyards. This will be a seated event served in the Lighthouse Room with spectacular views of the lake.