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The '''Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena''' (originally known as '''Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater''') is a temporary outdoor concert venue located in [[Stateline, Nevada]] near [[Lake Tahoe]]. The venue is located on the grounds of [[Harveys Lake Tahoe]], in the south parking lot behind the parking garage. Opening in 1992, the temporary structure has been the home to several musical events, including the long-running "Harveys Summer Concert Series".
The '''Harveys Outdoor Arena''' is an outdoor venue located in Nevada near Lake Tahoe.
In this "open-air stage" have been many great artists such as Elton John, Bob Dylan, Luis Miguel and others.
The capacity of the outdoor arena is 7,000 to 7,200.


The venue opened on July 7, 1992, with a performance by the [[Gipsy Kings]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/entertainment/music/harveys-lake-tahoe-summer-concert-series-launches-saturday/ |title=Harveys Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series launches Saturday |last1=Jensen |first1=Adam |last2= |first2= |date=June 30, 2016 |website=Tahoe Daily Tribune |publisher=Swift Communications |accessdate=November 4, 2016}}</ref> At the time, the venue held up to 5,000 spectators. In 2005, former owner, Harrah's Entertainment, hired San Francisco–based promoters, Another Planet Entertainment, for venue operations and event booking.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/summer-concert-series-still-going-strong-after-16-years/ |title=Summer concert series still going strong after 16 years |last1=Grant |first1=Jim |last2= |first2= |date=July 2, 2008 |website=Tahoe Daily Tribune |publisher=Swift Communications |accessdate=November 4, 2016}}</ref> Launching the new concert series, the temporary venue was moved from the north lawn to the parking lot. The capacity increased from 5,000 to 9,300.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.laketahoenews.net/2011/06/11-diverse-acts-to-play-harveys-outdoor-concert-series/ |title=11 diverse acts to play Harveys Outdoor Concerts |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=June 6, 2011 |website=Lake Tahoe News |publisher= |accessdate=November 4, 2016}}</ref>
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Alongside numerous concert, the venue also hosted many comedy acts including: [[Bill Cosby]], [[Dennis Miller]], and [[Robin Williams]].<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=South Lake Tahoe's Fun-Filled Summer Highlighted By Star-Studded Entertainment and Events |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/south-lake-tahoes-fun-filled-summer-highlighted-by-star-studded-entertainment-and-events-77952352.html |location=[[South Lake Tahoe, California]] |publisher=Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority |agency=[[PR Newswire]] |date=June 20, 2002 |accessdate=November 4, 2016}}</ref>

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[[Category:Music venues in Nevada]]

Latest revision as of 19:07, 28 May 2023

38°57′43.2″N 119°56′39.3″W / 38.962000°N 119.944250°W / 38.962000; -119.944250

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Venue after set up (c.2014)
Full nameLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Former namesHarveys Outdoor Amphitheater (1992-2004
Harveys Outdoor Stage (2005)
Harveys Outdoor Arena (2006-15)
Address18 Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
LocationHarveys Lake Tahoe
OwnerCaesars Entertainment
OperatorAnother Planet Entertainment
Capacity7,500 (reserved)
9,300 (general admission)
OpenedJuly 17, 1992 (1992-07-17)
Tenants
Lake Tahoe Summer Fest (1992-2002)
Outdoor Summer Concert Series (2002-04)
Blues by the Lake (2002-09)
Harveys Summer Concert Series (2005-present)

The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena (originally known as Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater) is a temporary outdoor concert venue located in Stateline, Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The venue is located on the grounds of Harveys Lake Tahoe, in the south parking lot behind the parking garage. Opening in 1992, the temporary structure has been the home to several musical events, including the long-running "Harveys Summer Concert Series".

The venue opened on July 7, 1992, with a performance by the Gipsy Kings.[1] At the time, the venue held up to 5,000 spectators. In 2005, former owner, Harrah's Entertainment, hired San Francisco–based promoters, Another Planet Entertainment, for venue operations and event booking.[2] Launching the new concert series, the temporary venue was moved from the north lawn to the parking lot. The capacity increased from 5,000 to 9,300.[3]

Alongside numerous concert, the venue also hosted many comedy acts including: Bill Cosby, Dennis Miller, and Robin Williams.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Jensen, Adam (June 30, 2016). "Harveys Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series launches Saturday". Tahoe Daily Tribune. Swift Communications. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  2. ^ Grant, Jim (July 2, 2008). "Summer concert series still going strong after 16 years". Tahoe Daily Tribune. Swift Communications. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  3. ^ "11 diverse acts to play Harveys Outdoor Concerts". Lake Tahoe News. June 6, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "South Lake Tahoe's Fun-Filled Summer Highlighted By Star-Studded Entertainment and Events" (Press release). South Lake Tahoe, California: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. PR Newswire. June 20, 2002. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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