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The 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival returns July 3–6, 2025, to Quincy, CA! Known for its eclectic mix of artists and focus on musical discovery, High Sierra delivers four unforgettable days of high-energy funk, soulful Afrobeat grooves, fiery bluegrass jams, psychedelic rock, engaging singer-songwriters, rootsy Americana, improvisational jazz, and more—plus, artist collabs, tributes, late-night shows, spontaneous popup campsite jams, and constant surprise sets. Enjoy daily parades, yoga, theme camps, pool, showers, tantalizing food vendors from every corner of the globe, and a variety of booths selling clothes, accessories, jewelry festivalware, and so much more. Plus, a family-friendly vibe with a full schedule of kid-inspired fun activities all set against the stunning backdrop of the Feather River Canyon. Pitch a tent, bring your RV, or arrive to a fully staged RV waiting for you. Upgrade to Happy Glamping for ultimate comfort, and a FestivALL pass where you’ll get catered to all day long. High Sierra remains the ultimate intimate music festival!

Dave & Buster's is NOW HIRING for its newest location in Reno. Opening at The Summit (13969 S. Virginia St.) this July, join a passionate team and work in a fun environment. Positions available for servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs, and more. Apply online NOW at daveandbusters.com/careers.

Dave & Buster's offers employees multiple benefits: a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and a 401k; internal promotion opportunities; and a fun atmosphere.

The new Reno Dave & Buster’s boasts 20,156 sq. ft. of entertainment and dining, and features over 100 of the latest arcade games, a chef-crafted food menu, innovative drinks, and a state-of-the-art sports bar featuring a massive “WOW” Wall high-definition TV screen for an unrivaled viewing experience. Dave & Buster's brings an exciting, dynamic, and interactive environment for friends to connect and have fun.

For more info, go to daveandbusters.com.

Join us at the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center on the First Friday of each month at 6pm for an out-of-this-world combination of Art and Science. Each monthly program will feature a talented local musician, paired with a special Full-Dome program in our 360° theater.

Experience spectacular views of the official Virginia City Fireworks Show from our beautiful historic balcony and attic. This rare opportunity to sit on our balcony or look out our fourth-story windows will create memories for years to come. These areas are usually not open to the public!

Enjoy a live music performance (musicians TBA).
Food is included with your ticket and your first beverage is on the house.
Guests receive free parking in our designated parking lot.
Tickets are limited to 40 people due to limited access to our balcony and fourth floor watch space.

Tickets are $70 general admission and $65 for our Museum Members.

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Event begins at 8 PM.
The Fireworks Show begins at Dusk (sunset is 8:30 p.m.).

The 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival returns July 3–6, 2025, to Quincy, CA! Known for its eclectic mix of artists and focus on musical discovery, High Sierra delivers four unforgettable days of high-energy funk, soulful Afrobeat grooves, fiery bluegrass jams, psychedelic rock, engaging singer-songwriters, rootsy Americana, improvisational jazz, and more—plus, artist collabs, tributes, late-night shows, spontaneous popup campsite jams, and constant surprise sets. Enjoy daily parades, yoga, theme camps, pool, showers, tantalizing food vendors from every corner of the globe, and a variety of booths selling clothes, accessories, jewelry festivalware, and so much more. Plus, a family-friendly vibe with a full schedule of kid-inspired fun activities all set against the stunning backdrop of the Feather River Canyon. Pitch a tent, bring your RV, or arrive to a fully staged RV waiting for you. Upgrade to Happy Glamping for ultimate comfort, and a FestivALL pass where you’ll get catered to all day long. High Sierra remains the ultimate intimate music festival!

Dave & Buster's is NOW HIRING for its newest location in Reno. Opening at The Summit (13969 S. Virginia St.) this July, join a passionate team and work in a fun environment. Positions available for servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs, and more. Apply online NOW at daveandbusters.com/careers.

Dave & Buster's offers employees multiple benefits: a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and a 401k; internal promotion opportunities; and a fun atmosphere.

The new Reno Dave & Buster’s boasts 20,156 sq. ft. of entertainment and dining, and features over 100 of the latest arcade games, a chef-crafted food menu, innovative drinks, and a state-of-the-art sports bar featuring a massive “WOW” Wall high-definition TV screen for an unrivaled viewing experience. Dave & Buster's brings an exciting, dynamic, and interactive environment for friends to connect and have fun.

For more info, go to daveandbusters.com.

NHS Nevada History - On The GO!

Lake Tahoe’s Accidental Conservationists-George Whittell and his wife Elia – Chautauqua

Summary of Talk: Local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff re-enact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through the 1950s.They kept an African Lion as a pet, owned over 25 miles of Lake Tahoe waterfront, and built one of the most beautiful estates on Lake Tahoe’s shore. This program has rave reviews, so you don't want to miss it!

David and Gayle Woodruff offer history programs throughout Lake Tahoe, the Carson Valley, and the Eastern Sierra, covering several topics that bring their characters to life in a Chautauqua performance.

NHS Artown - On The GO! 2025

From the moment she was born, Miss Wakayama was destined to serve as a goodwill ambassador. Throughout her life, Nevada’s Japanese Friendship Doll has undergone numerous transformations.

But is this symbol of innocence really who she claims to be? We will delve into half a century of international research to uncover the truth about Miss Wakayama. With an unexpected discovery from the archives of the Nevada Historical Society, we aim to determine whether Miss Wakayama is an impostor or a victim.
Do we know the true identity of our goodwill doll?

You will learn about Nevada's Friendship Doll by Betsy Morse, NHS Educational Docent.

NHS Artown - On The GO! 2025

Learn about three of the Winter family homes in Nevada.

The Winters family was well known in California and Nevada. Did you know that one of the Winters boys was known as “the Father of Thoroughbred Horse Racing” in the West? What do you know about their sister, Harriet Winters Read? And what about the generation after… The family settled in Washoe Valley in 1857, and several of their Nevada homes exist today.

Learn about this fascinating Nevada family with our guest speaker, Lorraine Petersen, NHS Docent.

The 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival returns July 3–6, 2025, to Quincy, CA! Known for its eclectic mix of artists and focus on musical discovery, High Sierra delivers four unforgettable days of high-energy funk, soulful Afrobeat grooves, fiery bluegrass jams, psychedelic rock, engaging singer-songwriters, rootsy Americana, improvisational jazz, and more—plus, artist collabs, tributes, late-night shows, spontaneous popup campsite jams, and constant surprise sets. Enjoy daily parades, yoga, theme camps, pool, showers, tantalizing food vendors from every corner of the globe, and a variety of booths selling clothes, accessories, jewelry festivalware, and so much more. Plus, a family-friendly vibe with a full schedule of kid-inspired fun activities all set against the stunning backdrop of the Feather River Canyon. Pitch a tent, bring your RV, or arrive to a fully staged RV waiting for you. Upgrade to Happy Glamping for ultimate comfort, and a FestivALL pass where you’ll get catered to all day long. High Sierra remains the ultimate intimate music festival!