NHS Artown Talks – On The GO! Program Schedule Saturday, July 18, 2026 Discover this year’s NHS Artown – On the GO! talks. The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy these fascinating lectures at the Nevada Sunset Winery during the closure. NHS Artown Talks – On The GO! Series is their Artown summer program that delves into Nevada and Reno history. Make sure to visit Nevada Sunset Winery every Saturday in July to spark your interest in the captivating past of Reno and Nevada with eight engaging programs that are geared towards audiences of all ages. A FREE Artown event! Finding Wild Nevada Book 1-2 PM: Finding Nevada Wild: Stories of the Terrain, Culture, and People of the Most Mysterious State in the West book. Presented by Sydney Martinez, author and photographer Learn about the hidden gems in the State of Nevada with guest speaker Sydney Martinez, photographer and author. Offering an entry point to understanding the landscapes, culture, and people of Nevada, this inspiring and personal ode to the Silver State takes curious adventurers off the grid to experience a version of the state few people truly know. Sydney Martinez, author and photographer When many people think of Nevada, they think of Las Vegas, Area 51, and an unending, empty desert—but there’s a lot more to the Great Basin State than that. Author and dedicated Nevada aficionado Sydney Martinez has devoted many years to exploring the ultra-rural wonders of Nevada, and in Finding Nevada Wild, she helps fellow adventurers get to know an often-misunderstood state. Written from the perspective of someone who has researched, visited, and experienced many of Nevada’s defining places, Finding Nevada Wild features chapters devoted to various interests and activities. Vivid photography accompanies personal stories and practical guidance to show why Nevada should be at the top of everyone’s must-experience list, Finding Nevada Wild helps readers to discover the true essence of the Silver State. Sydney Martinez has professionally written about and photographed Nevada for nearly 20 years, devoting her life to discovering everything there is to know about the state. She earned journalism and photography degrees at the University of Nevada and now focuses on developing her own brand, Finding Nevada Wild, while pursuing turquoise silversmithing under Song Dog Silver. She lives in Reno, Nevada Sailing Bone on the Playa 2:30 – 3:30 PM: Sliding Bones on Historic Smith Creek Playa in Central Nevada Presented by George D. Baumgardner, Ph.D., Curator of Natural History, NSM-CC Learn about the mystery of the sliding bones on the Smith Creek Valley Playa, in central Nev., with guest speaker, Dr. George Baumgardner, Curator of Natural History, NSM, CC. Smith Creek Valley Playa, in central Nevada, USA has been mentioned in western literature and stories since the mid-1800s. It was first described by Captain J. H. Simpso...
