Nevada Humanities: Piconland. Documentary Film and Talk with Director Mark Maynard - Tickets Required, Sold out

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Learn more about the history and cultural significance of Nevada's state drink, the Picon Punch. Join Nevada Humanities for a free screening of the documentary Piconland on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Ferino DIstillery (541 East 4th Street, Reno). The screening will be followed by a conversation with Piconland writer and director Mark Maynard, director of cinematography Richard Bednarski, Joe Cannella, and Carmelo Urza about Basque heritage and traditions in Nevada.

This program is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners, and was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.