Celebrating ‘The Misfits’ in Dayton, Nevada

The Historical Society of Dayton Valley and Dayton Valley Days committee are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the filming of ‘The Misfits’ in Dayton and Stagecoach on Sept. 18 and 19 on Dayton’s 160-year-old streets. Here’s a chance to connect with this community’s roots.

To make this event special, we are asking locals who remember the shooting of “The Misfits” to share their favorite local story, photographs or unique memorabilia on Saturday, Sept. 18, at a “Reminiscing The Misfits” rap session at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike St., Old Town Dayton beginning at 2 p.m.

To add to the fun, the historical society is sponsoring a Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable “look alike” contest with a $50 cash prize going to each winner. Contestants are being asked to participate in the parade that begins at 10 a.m. Judges will finalize their decisions after the parade about 11:30 at the community center.

On Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., the Misfits Theater Group is presenting a melodramatic skit telling a tale about your favorite stars in “The Misfits’” movie. The live act is being held at the famous Odeon Hall’s ballroom where many of the movie’s action scenes occurred.

For more information, call Ada Hill at 775-246-7550, Vicki Kinney at 775-246-9396 or Laura Tennant, 775-246-3256 or visit www.daytonnvhistory.org or www.daytonvalleydays.org.

Reno Gazette Journal