Arts: Performances, events around the county

CELEBRATION OF THE ROARING TWENTIES

You’re invited on April 6 to the Roaring 20s fundraiser — Bohemians, Bootleggers, Flappers & Swells: A Celebration of the Roaring Twenties.

The event will be at Oats Park Arts Center on April 6 at 5 p.m. and hosted by the Churchill County Museum Association and Churchill Library Association.

Join us to learn what made the Roaring 20s so exciting, view articles from the Churchill County Museum’s collection, bid on many unusual silent auction items, and enjoy cocktails in the “speakeasy”(art bar).

Ticket prices include hors d’oeuvres and dessert reminiscent of those days 100 years ago as well as using a cash bar in the speakeasy. The cost is $50 per person.

For information on purchasing tickets, click on https://buff.ly/43oDQgp.

MUSEUM BEGINS SPRING LECTURE SERIES

Churchill County Museum presents the 2024 spring lecture series “Nevada Springs Are …” a showcase of the state’s spring water features and spring seasonal highlights. All lectures are free and light refreshments will be provided. 

The series began Tuesday with Dr. Brian Hedlund speaking on “The Real Thermophiles of Great Boiling Spring.”

On April 2 during “Nevada Springs Are … Cold, Sandy and Rocky,” documentary filmmaker Gwendolyn Clancy will introduce her short film “Pony Express: Living the Ride.” Many of the historical Pony Express stops are found near the scattered springs extending across Nevada. This night will conclude with additional guest speakers from the Nevada chapter of the National Pony Express Association.

“Nevada Springs Are … for the Birds” on April 9 will feature Bethany Chagnon, deputy refuge manager and biologist at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. Chagnon will discuss why spring in Nevada is a great time to visit the refuge and learn more about local wildlife.

The series concludes April 16 with “Nevada Springs Are…All About the Weather.” Dr. Thomas Albright Associate Professor and Nevada State Climatologist (interim), Department of Geography, University of Nevada, Reno will focus on the seasonal interplay of weather and climate with ecosystems and environmental sustainability. His work has taken him to 18 different countries, most recently as a Fulbright visiting professor in Managua, Nicaragua.

For information, call Education Curator Jennifer Jones at 775-423-3677, ext. 1224.

DEVOTCHKA PERFORMS MARCH 30

A cross-pollination of numerous influences including cabaret, spaghetti Westerns, norteño, punk and the immigrant dance music of Eastern Europe, Colorado-based quartet DeVotchKa will be in Fallon at the Oats Park Arts Center’s Barkley Theater for a March 30 performance.

 Formed in Denver by multi-instrumentalists Nick Urata (vocals, guitar, trumpet), Tom Hagerman (violin, accordion), Jeanie Schroder (sousaphone, bass) and percussionist Shawn King, they emerged as unlikely indie heroes in the mid-2000s infusing modern indie music with a global flavor.

The box office, Art Bar and galleries open at 6 p.m. Tickers are members $17, non-members $20 and youth and students with valid student identification, $10.

 Tickets are available by calling the Churchill Arts Center (775-423-1440) or emailing info@churchillarts.org

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM 

The Young Chautauqua Program for youth ages 12-18 is every Wednesday through May 8. The free classes will be held at the Churchill County Museum from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Instructor Glen Perazzo and the museum staff will guide performers through researching a chosen historical figure to create and perform an entertaining monologue. This year the theme focuses on the history of Nevada's early state and local politicians.

For information call the museum’s education curator, Jennifer Jones, at 775-423-3677, ext. 4.