The Lake Tahoe Historical Society will present its first Chautauqua on Aug. 7 at 6:30pm in the Boathouse Theater at Valhalla.

Four influential pioneers will present their stories with featured speaker Mark Twain (aka McAvoy Layne) relating more of the Twain tales.

Tickets are $18 for members and $20 for non-members. They may be purchased at the museum (3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd. from  11am-3pm Wednesday-Sunday) or call 530.541.5458 with credit card number.

Doors open at 6pm.