May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM The Martin Hotel, Winnemucca, Nevada
June 27, 2026 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, CVIC Hall, Minden, Nevada
July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Ferino Distillery, Reno, Nevada
July 29, 2026, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, West Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas, Nevada
July 30, 2026, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, Boulder City Library, Boulder City, Nevada
Learn more about the history and cultural significance of Nevada’s official state drink, the Picon Punch.
Join Nevada Humanities for a free screening of the documentary film Piconland. The 27-minute film will be followed by a conversation about Basque heritage and traditions in Nevada with Mark Maynard (writer and director, Piconland) and local panelists.
These events are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to let us know you are interested in attending.
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
