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April 2021
The Majestic Bristlecone: Tales of Perseverance
Join Gretchen Baker, Ecologist at Great Basin National Park, for her presentation The Majestic Bristlecone: Tales of Perseverance on April 18th at the White Pine Public Museum. Discover how these remarkable trees (only recognized as their own species in the 1960s) persist in a harsh environment through their tough life cycle. Learn how trees have been cored to discover their age and enjoy beautiful photos of bristlecone pines. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Included in Museum…
Find out more »May 2021
Nevada Fiddlers’ Contest
Fiddle music is as much a part of the West as barbecues and rodeos. But where did it begin? Old time fiddle tunes have their origins from European folk dance, like Jig, Reel, Breakdown, Schottische, Waltz, Two Step and Polka. Fiddles may be accompanied by banjoes or other instruments, but the distinctive music is nevertheless called “fiddle tunes.” This genre traces to the colonization of North America by European immigrants from England, France, Germany, Ireland and Scotland. Fiddle tunes are separate and distinct…
Find out more »Irish Ceiligh Music Gathering
Join us at the Jackson House for an evening of Irish Music with musicians from the National Fiddlers Contest. Plus local favorites. 7pm Add to calendar
Find out more »Mother’s Day Tea
Fancy Afternoon Tea and a Presentation 12pm-2pm Limited seating, Call for reservations. Miss Dana-775-230-2232
Find out more »Nevada Open Road Challenge
The Nevada Open Road Challenge is committed to taking any and all necessary steps to maintain the health and safety of both our Guests and Team Members following COVID-19 Guidelines. For the past three decades, driving enthusiasts from around the world have gathered on the third Sunday of May in the Nevada high desert for the one of the truly most unique automotive events. Traverse 90 to 120 miles of closed, two-lane public highway, comprised of long fast straights, sweeping…
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