Women of the Wild West: Eilley Bowers and Julia Bulette
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 5:01pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2013 - 7:00pm The Wild West returns to Virginia City on Friday, July 12th. See the early days of Nevada through the eyes of Eilley Bowers – famous “Queen of the Comstock” and Julia Bulette – Virginia City’s most beloved “working girl”. With their dislike for one another, the comedy and the drama will unfold for you on the stage of Virginia City’s Historic Piper’s Opera House.
In this original 2 act play by CobwebPalace Productions, Eilley Bowers is played by Lisa Bommarito who enjoys a background in the performing arts. Julia Bulette is played by Kim Copél who is a local historian. Both women are long-time locals to the Sierra Nevada Community.
Performances are scheduled for 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Doors open 1 hour prior to each performance where No-host Cocktails and an Exclusive Fortune Teller – “The Amazing Madam Sandie” can be enjoyed by all. Period attire is encouraged.
Tickets for the 2:00 pm matinee show are $10. For the 7:00 pm evening show, tickets are $15 ($12.50 for seniors over 62). Will-Call tickets can be charged by calling 775-847-0433 or purchased at the Delta Saloon at 22 S. “C” Street in Virginia City. For further information and Group Sales – contact Patrick Gilmore at 775-843-5887.
Part of the proceeds will benefit the continued restoration of Historic Piper’s Opera House which is located at 12 N. “B” Street in Virginia City, NV.