Two representatives from the Public Lands Institute will appear with John Blyth Barrymore, grandson of silent screen actor John Barrymore, at the Laughlin Library at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 30. Barrymore will discuss the life and times of famous silent film stars, including Clara Bow, Charlie Chaplin and, of course, his grandfather. Paula Garrett, PLI program associate/research scientist, and Don Scott, Walking Box Ranch caretaker, will share stories about Rex Bell and Clara Bow's famous Walking Box Ranch and their silent films. The library is located at 2840 Needles Highway. For more information, contact 702-507-4060.
Garrett and Scott will also be guests on a local radio show prior to the Laughlin Library event. The KAAA-KZZZ Morning Show is hosted by Gary Sheler and can be heard on KAAA AM 1230 and KZZZ AM 1490.