Wednesday Travel Ticker: Aspen alert in Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe’s aspens are showing their first golden fall colors, with the last two weeks of October and the first two weeks of November expected to be peak times. . . . . Wine experts from around the world will gather for Flavor! Napa Valley, one the region’s biggest events, Nov. 17-20. In addition to a stellar lineup, look for demos, tastings, interactive meals and more. For info and lodging options, click here . . . . Don Rickles, one of the last great links to old Las Vegas, plays the Orleans Showroom Nov. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. For tickets, click here or call (702) 365-7075. . . . It’s all about the olive in Sonoma Valley’s three-month Olive Season lineup, beginning in December. The 11th annual fest includes such events as Martini Madness, olive oil tasting, live music and family activities. Click here for details. . . . The Antelope Valley Indian Museum is holding its first-ever “Night at the Indian Museum” fund-raising event on Friday (Oct. 14) and Oct. 28, from 6-9 p.m. The 85-year-old museum houses artifacts from the American Indian cultures of the Great Basin, Southwest and California regions. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-16, ages 5 and under are free. . . . Norwegian Cruise Line is unveiling a new “Cruise Like a Norwegian” ad campaign, its first network advertising since 2008 . . . . Travel Quote of the Day: “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” (William Cullen Bryant)