Lake Tahoe is a beautiful place to spend Valentine’s Day.

Scenic snow-covered mountains, the crystal clear blue waters and the abounding alpine flora and fauna. The unique and stunning scenery is a perfect backdrop to kindle romance with that special someone. In case you haven’t made plans for the holiday yet, or if you’re just looking for a romantic weekend getaway we have the spots for you.

Cruise on the M.S. Dixie II

Arrive at Zephyr Cove and you can see the M.S. Dixie atop Tahoe’s waters in all of her glory as you pull into the parking area. The paddle wheeler hosts a unique, three-house Valentine’s Dinner Cruise that begins at 5:30pm. The menu features elegant scallops, potato-crusted sea bass, pepper-seared beef medallions and many more

The 5th Annual Reno Bites Week returns with 10 days of events on October 7.

The yearly celebration of Reno’s foodie culture is back with a bang and will have more than two dozen food establishments participating in the events that run from October 7 until the 14. Restaurants are offering specials and menus at $10, $20 and $30. The organization has chosen the befitting tagline “Break the Chain. Eat Local.” to advertise the eleven exciting events offered this year. Check the Reno Bites website for tickets and more information!

(The Brasserie St. James Portobello fries and Kolsch)

Reno Bites Kickoff, October 7 @ 5:30pm

Various Locations

Kick off the 5th anniversary of Reno Bites with a broadcasted overview of the event which will be

Artown, the city-wide arts festival, takes over the town for the entire month of July.

Experience everything from Flamenco dancing to Paiute storytelling and Buddhist chanting at this well-attended month-long arts festival. Artown offers more than 500 events to the public, 70% of which are free to attend. Go online to the Artown website (www.renoisartown.com) and you can even create your own personalized schedule of events.

The events will feature anything from theater and dance to music and visual arts. They will take place at venues throughout the city. Historically popular events will return, such as “Movies in the Park” along with the world concert series.

The “Movies in the Park” series will group with Films on Tap, a local organization that