Nevada Humanities

Chautauqua Events Around Town and Beyond

Coffee with the Chautauquans, Thursday, June 24 & Friday, June 25 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., and Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Sundance Bookstore, 1155 West Fourth Street, Reno. Gather each morning during Chautauqua week to meet Chautauqua performers, ask questions, and enjoy coffee and treats. Free.

Young Chautauqua Under the Tent, Tuesday, June 22 – Friday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Flying B Pavilion at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Reno. Young Chautauquans perform on stage; event also includes hands‐on craft activities for young people. Great for kids! Free.

Thursday, June 10
Emma Nevada: The Silver State Diva, a Chautauqua Performance with Anita Watson. Thursday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m., Churchill County Museum, 1050 South Maine Street, Fallon. Free.

Saturday, June 19
Emma Nevada: The Silver State Diva, a Chautauqua Performance with Anita Watson. Saturday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m., The Historic Fourth Ward School, 537 South "C" Street, Virginia City. Free.

Wednesday, June 23
Sing Along with David Fenimore as Woody Guthrie. Wednesday, June 23, at 3:00 p.m., Sierra View Library, 4001 South Virginia Street, Reno. It’s hootenanny time! Kids will learn a dozen or so of Woody’s best known songs. Free for kids of all ages.

Thursday, June 24
Run Away to the Circus. Thursday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m., Downtown Reno Library, 301 South Center Street, Reno. Actor and historian Doug Mishler will share circus stories; hands on activities and humbugs for all. Great for kids! Free.

“You Can’t Scare Me, I’m Sticking to the Union”: American Folk Protest Music of the 20th Century with David Fenimore. Thursday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m., South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Learn about – and listen to – the songs that have fuelled political movements. Free.

Saturday, June 26
The Julia Child Show: A Nevada Humanities Chautauqua Culinary Workshop. Saturday, June 26, at 11:00 a.m., Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Be a part of our special studio audience as Chef Lara Ritchie makes a guest appearance on the Julia Child Show, hosted by nationally acclaimed Chautauqua performer Mary Ann Jung as Julia Child. Tickets available online at www.nothingtoit.com for $55, and the workshop ticket includes admission to the June 26 evening performance at Bartley Ranch. Bon appétit!

That’s Entertainment. Saturday, June 26, at 1:00 p.m., Sierra View Library, 4001 South Virginia Street, Reno. Join historian Doug Mishler for an illustrated presentation and explore circuses and Wild West shows, as well as the early years of film, vaudeville, radio, and more. Free.

Paul Robeson, Singer!, with Marvin Jefferson. Saturday, June 26, at 2:00 p.m., Bethel African American Cultural Center, 220 Bell St., Reno. Young people will have an opportunity to learn about Robeson’s life and sing some of the songs he made famous. Great for kids! Free.

The Babe and the Bambinos. Saturday, June 26, at 4:00 p.m., Incline Village Library, Incline Village. Frank Mullen Jr., as Babe Ruth in Yankee uniform, will tell kids about the Babe’s life and times. This event is part of Incline Village Library’s 5th anniversary celebration. Great for kids! Free.