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Something Seen: Humanities Under the Stars | A Special Event to Benefit Nevada Humanities

September 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$50

Gather around the fire pit and connect over s’mores, poetry readings, and telescopic stargazing at the Northstar California Resort. Show your support for Nevada Humanities while enjoying a beautiful fall evening under the stars! Featuring poets Shaun Griffin (Nevada State Poet Laureate), Melanie Perish, and Jesse James Ziegler (City of Reno Poet Laureate), along with a guided stargazing experience led by Tony Berendsen and Tahoe Star Tours. 100% of ticket sales and donations benefit Nevada Humanities.

Tickets

$50 per person. Additional donations are encouraged; you will have the opportunity to add an additional donation during ticket checkout, or you may visit nevadahumanities.org/donate to make your contribution. All proceeds benefit Nevada Humanities. (https://nevadahumanities.my.salesforce-sites.com/default/CnP_PaaS__ticketdetails?sid=a3bUa000008ddrJIAQ&cat_id=&pro_id=01tUa00000AIl5xIAD&mode=site)

Program

  • 6:30 p.m.: Gates Open
  • 7 p.m.: Greetings
  • 7:15 p.m.: S’mores at the Fire Pit
  • 7:30 p.m.: Poetry Readings by Shaun Griffin, Melanie Perish, and Jesse James Ziegler
  • 8:30 p.m.: Telescopic Observing
  • 9:30 p.m.: Program Concludes

This special benefit event is generously donated by Tahoe Star Tours. Please note that for adults, $0 of ticket price is tax deductible; for children 12 and younger, $20 of each ticket is tax deductible. This reflects the actual market value of the ticket price. Even so, 100% of proceeds benefit Nevada Humanities.

Details

Date:
September 27
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$50
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Website:
https://www.nevadahumanities.org/events/2025/9/27/something-seen-humanities-under-the-stars

Venue

Northstar California Resort
150 Northstar Drive (Castle Peak Parking Lot)
Truckee, CA 96161 United States
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Phone
(800) 466-6784
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