High Noon – Set Jetting to Bucket List Destinations, including Nevada (Virtual)

Set Jetting to Bucket List Destinations (including Nevada)

Robin Holabird, film historian

Robin Holabird, film historian
February 20, 2025 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850190

Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. He loves all things Nevada. Join Neal Cobb and our monthly speakers as we explore interesting topics and join in the audience conversations.

Title of Program: Set Jetting to Bucket List Destinations (including Nevada)

Summary of Program: How locations affect movies (and television shows).

November speaker: Robin Holabird

Speaker Bio: Author, film expert, and world traveler Robin Holabird writes regularly about films and their locations, with her weekly program airing on Reno’s NPR affiliate KUNR at 88.7 FM every Friday. She also provides film commentary for Rotten Tomatoes. Holabird’s first book, Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens, (University of Nevada Press) explores how movies and television programs affect Nevada’s public image. Her second book Around the World in 80 Movies (Ice Cube Press), shows the link between films and travel destinations.

We would like to thank the Washoe County Library System for this collaborative series, helping NHS make this program virtual!