Trails & Vistas is a unique art event examining the work of California artists actually working in the landscape. Their work not only addresses the social and environmental issues of the landscape, but also is situated in and influenced by that very landscape. The performance piece, Trails & Vistas, offers the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe community and visitors an original art production that involves dance, music, and installation art on a hike through the beautiful landscape of the Sierra. Trails & Vistas is a collaboration between three local non-profit organizations: Truckee Donner Land Trust, InnerRhythms Dance Theatre, and Arts For the Schools.

The creative director, Nancy Lopez, and the choreographer, Elizabeth Archer, work with other artists to create an interactive art walk that combines dance, music, and installation art on a hike through the beautiful landscape of the Sierra. More than 20 talented performers and artists will collaborate to present an unforgettable experience of celebrating the environment through the arts.

Trails & Vistas is especially honored this year to be working with guest artist Chief Red Hawk of Virginia. He will present Native flute songs and address the four elements of the earth. Chief Red Hawk was a featured performer for the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Utah and travels the world to speak of diversity and play his award winning Native flute music.

The Land Trust’s goal for the Trails & Vistas event is to introduce the community in a new and dramatic way to the stunning open spaces and wildlands we work to protect. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with local artists to create a unique and memorable experience for our community.

Tickets

Tickets for Trails and Vistas are $20 for adults and $10 for children five years of age and older. Tickets may be purchased at Between the Notes (Truckee), Frames by Ryrie (Tahoe City), North Tahoe Conference Center (Kings Beach), Vista Gallery (Tahoe Vista), Artists of Tahoe (Incline Village), and Art Attack (Incline Village). Or contact Kellie Wright at the Truckee Donner Land Trust, (530) 582-4711.

How to get there

This year, participants will be treated to a hike on Donner Summit to celebrate the environment through the arts. The moderate hike is a 1.7 mile loop. Performance takes about 2 hours.

Morning performances will begin at 10 a.m. with groups leaving in intervals of approximately every 15 minutes, and afternoon performances will begin at 4 p.m.

From Truckee: Take Old Highway 40 (Donner Pass Rd. around Donner Lake) and park at Donner Ski Ranch, across from Sugar Bowl.

From the Bay Area: Take eastbound Interstate 80, exit Soda Springs/Norden just before Donner Summit. Turn right onto Old Highway 40 and continue 3 miles to Donner Ski Ranch on left.

From Reno: Take Westbound Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and exit at Soda Springs/Norden. Left on Old Highway 40 and continue 3 miles to Donner Ski Ranch of left.

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From press release