For a few years the Nevada State Railroad Museum only showed railroad-oriented films, then pursued themed films, and now it shows a wide variety. Turnout ranges anywhere from a few dozen to more than 200 people. Classic films in a nautical setting The Valhalla Film Festival is part of a larger arts and music program the Tahoe Tallac Association has put on every summer since 1996. Events are held every night of the week, but Wednesday evenings are reserved for a movie, said Carol Spain, executive director of the Tahoe Tallac Association. Typically the association shows 10 films per summer on the big screen in the renovated 200-seat Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, which dates back to the 1880s.
Films are typically classics and adhere to a theme.
Epic films, award-winning performances, laughter in the aisles and classic musicals are the usual fare. The goal is to show movies that are lighthearted, Spain said. The theme for the summer of 2001 has not yet been decided. Spain said the association is considering foreign films as a future series. Turnout has been good and continues to grow, Spain said.