Nevada Humanities celebrates the 21st anniversary of the Nevada Humanities Chautauqua festival, June 25-28, at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno. Explore the lives of legendary characters such as Robert E. Lee, Benedict Arnold, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Eleanor Roosevelt, Malcolm X, and George Wallace. Also share in the final performances of our talented Young Chautauquans. Evening events begin with a musical performance followed by two theatrical Chautauqua presentations. Gates open at 5:00 pm, music starts at 6:00 pm, and Chautauqua presentations begin at 7:00 pm.
Plenty of comfortable seats are available as well as a lawn area for those who prefer to bring their own blanket or low-rise chair. Seat tickets are $25 per night/$60 per three-day pass; lawn tickets are $10 per night. Children 12 and under are free. Online ticket sales begin April 1 atnevadahumanities.org. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate the evening of the performance. Feel free to bring a picnic, or enjoy the excellent food provided by Men Wielding Fire, which will be available for purchase each evening at the entrance to the amphitheater. Parking is plentiful and free. For more information contact Nevada Humanities at 775-784-6587 or visit nevadahumanities.org.
Founded by Nevada Humanities in Reno in 1992, Nevada Humanities Chautauqua is one of the longest running Chautauqua festivals in the country. The multi-day celebration features workshops, roundtable discussions, and other daytime events hosted by community partners throughout Northern Nevada, as well as the evening theatrical performances. More information about daytime programs will be available closer to the event. Please visitnevadahumanities.org for details and program updates.
Chautauqua is a living history program in which scholar/performers, in costume and in character, bring historical figures to life. Educational and entertaining, Chautauqua programs provide dramatic insights into the people and events that have shaped our nation, and also provide a historical lens for looking at contemporary issues.
Nevada Humanities Chautauqua Event Details
Date: Monday, June 25 – Thursday, June 28, 2012. Doors open at 5:00 pm, music begins at 6:00 pm, and Chautauqua performances begin at 7:00 pm
Where: The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno
Tickets: Available at nevadahumanities.org beginning April 1 and at the gate the evening of the performance. Seat tickets are $25 per night/$60 per three-day pass; lawn tickets are $10 per night. Children 12 and under are free. Admission to the Young Chautauqua evening program on Monday, June 25, is free.
