"Teddy Roosevelt" and others in this year's Chautauqua

Teddy Roosevelt once said the Chautauqua is "the most American thing about America." Audiences will soon be able to see one of these historical, and entertaining, events on the South Shore when the Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents their annual Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe August 13 at 6:30 p.m. There is a cocktail party with fabulous appetizers at 5:15 p.m., which is included in the price of admission.

Characters playing Presdient Teddy Roosevelt (Doug Mishler), Agnes Diamond (Marilyn Long), Murderess Laura D. Fair (Kim Copel-Harris), Etta Farmer (Ellen Osborn) and Sierra Nevada Vade Phillips (Mary Jo Sonntag) will grace the stage at Lake Tahoe Community College with performances you don't want to miss.

Get a glimpse into history through their characterizations of these pioneers in the Sierra and the president who created our National Parks 100 years ago.

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is now selling tickets to an evening of Chautauqua which includes heavy appetizers, the performance and wine, along with a chance to win fabulous gift baskets.

This event has been known to sell out, so get tickets early.

Cost is $45 for Lake Tahoe Historical Society Members, $50 for non-members and discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 of more. They can be purchased at the museum which is open Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by calling 530-541-5458 (Leave a message if they're closed).

The LTCC Duke Theatre is located at the campus, 1 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe History Museum is located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.