Chautauqua of John Steinbeck and Star Party at Dangberg Historic Park
Chautauquan Tom Lorentzen will portray American author John Steinbeck at 6:30 p.m., followed by stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada at 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 13 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Among his classic works are The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Although most recognized for his fiction, Steinbeck also wrote non-fiction.
In this presentation, John Steinbeck returns to life through the power of modern technology to reflect upon his life and writings, as well as what has happened in the 50 years since his death.
Steinbeck’s focus is on his last two books (both non-fiction), Travels with Charley, In Search of America, and America and Americans.
Tom Lorentzen has performed as John Steinbeck before several audiences in California. Lorentzen is a former member of the National Board to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as well as a former longtime resident of Nevada.
He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and presently serves on the National Advisory Committee to the Eisenhower Memorial Commission in Washington, D.C.
Beginning at 9 p.m., the Astronomical Society of Nevada will host a “Star Party” with telescope viewing. The evening will begin with a brief introduction and a lesson on using a telescope. The ASN will make their telescopes available for the public to look into, but everyone is welcome to bring their own.
Visitors are encouraged to bring bug repellent, a flashlight with a red lens (no white light please), and a blanket or lawn chair. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
This event is also made possible with the assistance of Nevada Humanities, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The full Dangberg Summer Festival event schedule is available at dangberghomeranch.org.
These are outdoor events, and visitors should bring their own seating. Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only. The park is located at 1450 Hwy 88, one-quarter mile north of the Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital.
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