• Chautauqua – “Ranji Smile”

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    "Celebrating the American Spirit" Ranji Smile was an immigrant to the United States who came from British India and quickly rose to great heights as a flamboyant and talented chef. He...

    $15.00
  • Chautauqua – “Mary Preston – Part 2”

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    "Made in Nevada" Nancee Goldwater returns to the park to share the second half of her grandmother's story. Her grandmother Mary Preston grew up in the mining town of Bodie....

  • Youth and Family: Young Chautauqua Camp

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    Children can learn how to bring their favorite historical character to life with help from Mary Bennett of the Brüka Theatre in Reno. Local adult Chautauquans will also share research...

  • Concert – First Take featuring Rick Metz

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    Jazz music featuring Rick "The Saxman" Metz on his saxophone. Cost: $20, 16 years and younger - Free The Ranch House will be open 3:30 - 5:30 pm for event...

    $20.00
  • Speaker – “The History of the USS Nevada”

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    Historian and Nevada Sate Museum volunteer, Dave Pierson, will share the history of the United States Navy battleship which survived the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Cost: Free The...