The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater summer evening programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center take place Friday nights in July. Learn about Tahoe bats, yes bats, on Friday, July 15 at 8:30 pm.

You’ll learn about our history and nature including Mark Twain, Tahoe Bats, Birds of Tahoe and other Wild Things.

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.

Friday, July 8 – The Birds of Taylor Creek, 8-9 p.m., presented by Alan Gubanich. Join Lahontan Audubon Society ornithologist, Alan Gubanich and discover Taylor Creek’s wonderful world of birds.

Friday, July 15 – Winged Flight at Night, 8:30-9:30 p.m., presented by Corky Quirk. Join Corky Quirk from NorCalBats on a journey through the life of bats.

For more information, call the Taylor Creek Visitor Center at 530-543-2674 during business hours, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 9-4 p.m.

The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located approximately three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.

Located at Taylor Creek on the west end of the historic Tallac site in South Lake Tahoe is the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater 2 miles north of the Y in South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 89. Each summer this quaint outdoor theater hosts educational programs about Tahoe history and the people that shaped it, Tahoe flaura and fauna, and our environment to help give us a sense of place.

Not only are the performances and information worthy, but the setting is superb. Do yourself a favor and be sure to have time to walk through the old growth forest down to Baldwin Beach and through the Tallac Historic Site.