"The Famous and the Infamous"
On Saturday morning, July 26, from 10:00 – 11:00am, features Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman and associate of Wild Bill Hickok, as portrayed by Kim Harris.
Perhaps no woman embodies the spirit of the Western expansion more than Martha Canary better known as “Calamity Jane.” She challenged society’s standards of behavior for women, and at the same time was admired for her generosity, honesty and lack of pretentiousness. Calamity Jane could drive a team of mules as well as any man. Her bullwhacking skills were invaluable to several scouting expeditions, along with her skills with a rifle and a six-shooter. Calamity could also out-drink and out-cuss any man alive, keeping many a saloon keeper in business. Yet her good heart and zest for adventure propelled her into the annals of our Western history.
Kim Harris portrays living history characters nationally from California to New York, as well as local venues including Genoa Cowboy Festival, The Odeon Saloon, and The Gold Hill Hotel. Harris currently serves as Events Manager at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden, Nevada, and is the owner and operator of Western History ALIVE!
Opening for this showcase event will feature Mark Twain as portrayed by McAvoy Layne, as Master of Ceremonies.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. Clemens was praised as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature". Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Roughing It.
After thirty-five years of school lectures and performances across the globe, McAvoy Layne retired from performing as Mark Twain in 2023, however he continues to find reasons to dust off the white suit for a good cause and a good time.
Chautauqua ticket price for this event is $15 for 17 years and older. Youth 16 years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Please arrive no earlier than 5:30pm.
Please bring your own seating. During all events, no pets are allowed - certified service animals only. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, as no food or beverages will be sold at these events. All events are held outdoors. For more information on these events, or on visiting Dangberg Historic Park, please visit Dangberg.org.
The Dangberg Summer Festival is sponsored by the generous support of Douglas County, Carson Valley Health, Cora J., Robert E. Schilling Charitable Fund, Christensen Automotive of Gardnerville, Douglas Disposal & Recycling Service, Edward Jones Investments—Tim Cleveland, Horse Tales, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827 E Clampus Vitus, and Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation.
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