Special Events
The Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s special events bring together students, donors, volunteers and other festival supporters to celebrate music and the festival’s impact on the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities. Events include the spectacular invitation-only Opening Night Gala and post-season Benefactor Concert as well as programming from our educational outreach efforts such as Orchestra Academy concerts and Tahoe-Truckee Youth Music Program recitals.
July 15, Opening Night Gala
Featuring adbacadabra, the ultimate ABBA concert
Mama Mia! The pristine West Shore of Lake Tahoe becomes a Mediterranean enclave with the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Opening Night Gala featuring adbacadabra, the ultimate ABBA concert. The hugely popular music group brings fashion and flair to the stunning Brushwood Estate to kick off our 2010 season. It’s an opportunity for the Festival to thank our donors and encourage new patrons—all while raising funds for our non-profit festival and our Educational Outreach Programs including the new Orchestra Academy.
With the new resurgence of the 70s, portrayed in part by the hugely popular live musical production and now the world wide release of “Mamma Mia” - The Movie, the music of ABBA is finding its way back into the hearts of those who lived it then and taking over the hearts of those who are experiencing it for the first time now. adbacadabra promises to continue the momentum by performing 20 of the group’s greatest hits including “S.O.S.,” “Super Trooper” and “Dancing Queen” re-created with such precision you’ll swear you were listening to the originals themselves. The melodies of “Fernando” and “Chiquitita” will rekindle those feelings of first loves. “Take a Chance on Me” and “Voulez Vous” will lift you out of your seats to dance!
In addition to phenomenal live music and dancing, the annual Opening Night Gala combines cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction and gourmet dinner provided, once again, by Executive Chef Mark Estee of Moody’s Bistro and Lounge. Menu highlights include traditional Greek favorites including Greek salad, dolmades and roasted lamb along with a seafood bar, and of course, baklava for dessert.
Complementing the theme, the estate will be decked out with a combination of blues along with seashells and beach glass. Guests should arrive in “seashore elegance.” Set amongst the pines and right on the Lake, it’s an evening not to be missed. Gala Starts at 4:00PM, Dinner is will be served promptly at 5:30PM,, followed by entertainment at 7:00PM.
Donors at the Festival Patron level ($1,500) and above receive complimentary tickets to this fabulous event. ON SALE NOW: A limited individual tickets are available for purchase at $250 each by calling 530-583-3101.
Live Auction Items
Take a sneak peak at the live auction items available at the Gala. Many are "Once in a Lifetime" opportunities. Click here to view the list.
August 14, Benefactor Concert
Featuring Nikki Yanofsky
The Benefactor Concert is our way of saying "Thanks" to donors at the Musician Level and above for their continued support of our summer concert series and educational outreach program. Held at the Martis Camp Family Barn, the evening closes out our summer season in high-flying fashion. This year's event features 16-year-old Canadian singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky. Read more about Nikki, listen to her music and watch her "I Believe" video on our blog.
