Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek - An Evening with Mark Twain

Great Basin Institute (GBI) has announced the return of the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater evening programs at Taylor Creek Visitor Center this Friday, July 1, 2022!

Sponsored by GBI, these free programs will be held at the beautiful Lake of the Sky Amphitheater on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

Friday, July 1 – An Evening with Mark Twain, 6-7 p.m., presented by McAvoy Layne. Portrayed by the well-known McAvoy Layne, Mark Twain has been presenting at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater for more than 30 years! Mr. Twain has said it’s one of his favorite stages.

MacAvoy Layne brings this iconic American to life as he shares stories of his times at Tahoe.
Sit under the stars and discover Taylor Creek’s Visitor Center’s Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. The open-air Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at the Visitor Center contains state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment where naturalists and visiting scholars give presentations to the backdrop of Mt. Tallac.

Sponsored by GBI, these free programs will be held at the beautiful Lake of the Sky Amphitheater on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located three miles north of the “Y” on Highway 89. For more information, call (530) 543-2674.

The amphitheater is a picturesque space for outdoor events and programming. During July and August, free evening programs are held here, on topics such as resident wildlife, Tahoe folklore, and astronomy. With more than 30 benches and additional lawn seating, the amphitheater comfortably accommodates 200+ guests and is ADA accessible. This facility may also be used for informal public recreation, such as picnicking or stargazing.

Large groups and organizations may request to reserve the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater as a day or evening event space. Reservation fee is dependent on type of usage and event duration, with a minimum pricing of $100. Certain event activities are not permitted at Taylor Creek. For more information, or to reserve a date, please contact egavlock@thegreatbasininstitute.org or call 530-543-2674.