Keep Memory Alive’s annual Summer Social and Rodeo at Shakespeare Ranch, a private Lake Tahoe estate in Glenbrook, Nev. returns on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. The weekend of Western-style fun and fundraising will feature a classic American rodeo, a gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse and a private performance by a surprise headliner. Proceeds from the event support the work of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and its fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, ALS and more. The rodeo will feature bull riding, ribbon roping, barrel racing, a Western-style barbecue and a silent auction with a variety of luxury gifts ranging from jewelry and travel packages to sports memorabilia. Little cowboy and cowgirl attendees will enjoy carnival games, face painting and a watermelon eating contest. The festivities continue Saturday night with world-renowned restaurateur Emeril Lagasse taking over the kitchen to prepare an extraordinary dinner at Shakespeare Ranch, followed by a surprise A-list entertainer bringing down the barn with a memorable performance. Tickets for the weekend festivities start at $475 for adults and $75 for children under 12 and can be purchased at keepmemoryalive.org/events.
