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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, November 15-21

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Teton County Model UN: Jackson
Monday, November 15, 6:30 p.m., Jackson Hole Community School Commons
Join InterConnections21 for an evening with Susan Dewey from the Gender and Women’s Studies Program at the University of Wyoming.  Dr. Dewey will speak about the U.N.’s successes and some of the challenges with respect to human trafficking.  She will also speak about how the U.N.’s mission has evolved to deal with social issues.

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming: Laramie
Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 p.m., Wyoming Union, Room 002
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Angela Jaime leads the discussions.

Journalist Mark Trahant: Fort Washakie
Tuesday, November 16, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Mountain Hall
Mark Trahant, a Shoshone-Bannock tribal member, is a journalist and author who has reported about Indian country for more than three decades.  Trahant will discuss his new book, “The Last Great Battle of the Indian Wars,” about benchmarks in Native American leadership during the 1970s.  Sponsored by the Wind River Tribal College.

Reading Wyoming: Icons: Laramie
Tuesday, November 16, 6:30 p.m., Wyoming Union, Room 002
This series features biographies of American cultural icons.  Margaret Garner leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Community and the Western Landscape: Burlington
Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 p.m., Burlington School Library
The books in this series explore the West’s diverse areas and history, and they examine how individuals have interacted with its landscape.  Mary Keller leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Mirror, Mirror: Torrington
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., EWC
The plays in this series explore the meaning of the American experience and the promise of the American dream. Chris Hilton leads the discussions.

Bridge to the Sun: Mariko Terasaki Miller: Cheyenne
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., LCCC, Centennial Room
Mariko Terasaki Miller, the daugher of a Japanese diplomat and an American woman, grew up during World War II.  Fifty-five years after her father’s last-ditch effort to prevent the outbreak of the Pacific War, she continues to carry out her mission as the bridge between Japan and the United States.

Reading Wyoming: Distant Neighbors: Upton
Thursday, November 18, 7:00 p.m., Upton Branch Library
These books offer different perspectives on twentieth-century Mexican history and culture, from the early days of the revolution to the end of the century.  Betty Strong leads the discussions.

Wyoming’s Red Desert: A Photographic Journey: Casper
Thursday, November 18, 12:00 p.m., Fort Caspar Museum
Erik Molvar’s series of presentations based around the publication of Wyoming’s Red Desert: A Photographic Journey chronicle human response to the landscape of the Red Desert throughout time.

Wyoming’s Red Desert: A Photographic Journey: Lander
Thursday, November 18, 7:00 p.m., Lander Library
Erik Molvar’s series of presentations based around the publication of Wyoming’s Red Desert: A Photographic Journey chronicle human response to the landscape of the Red Desert throughout time.

Reading Wyoming: Books that Endure: Baggs
Friday, November 19, 3:00 p.m., Little Snake River Valley Library
The books in this series – classics – address the great, recurring questions about human nature.  Mary Karen Solomon leads the discussions.

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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, November 8-14

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

International Studies Speaker Series: “Never Again” Must Mean “Never”: Laramie
Monday, November 8, 5:00 p.m., University of Wyoming Classroom Building, 222
After the Holocaust the world said “Never again;” never again would leaders sit by while millions of innocent people are killed. But those words have become “over and over again,” as genocides happened in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and now the first genocide of the 21st century in the Darfur region of Sudan. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide, will talk about these global tragedies, the policies and response of governments, and how ordinary people can take a stand to make “never again” mean “never.”

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming, Powell
Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 p.m., Powell Branch Library
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Michael Konsmo leads the discussions.

International Studies Speaker Series: “Never Again” Must Mean “Never”: Cheyenne
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 p.m., LCCC, Centennial Room
After the Holocaust the world said “Never again;” never again would leaders sit by while millions of innocent people are killed. But those words have become “over and over again,” as genocides happened in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and now the first genocide of the 21st century in the Darfur region of Sudan. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide, will talk about these global tragedies, the policies and response of governments, and how ordinary people can take a stand to make “never again” mean “never.”

Reading Wyoming: Canine Companions, Pine Bluffs
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 p.m., Pine Bluffs Branch Library
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Elaine Hayes.

Faces of Addiction: Lusk
Wednesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m., Niobrara County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

International Studies Speaker Series: “Never Again” Must Mean “Never”: Torrington
Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m., EWC, Fine Arts Auditorium
After the Holocaust the world said “Never again;” never again would leaders sit by while millions of innocent people are killed. But those words have become “over and over again,” as genocides happened in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and now the first genocide of the 21st century in the Darfur region of Sudan. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide, will talk about these global tragedies, the policies and response of governments, and how ordinary people can take a stand to make “never again” mean “never.”

Humanities Forum: Wyoming During World War I: Gillette
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m., Rockpile Museum
This presentation by Shaun Hayes focuses on efforts to organize Wyoming’s agricultural production, propoganda efforts, labor management, and other aspects related to pursuing World War I on the home front.

Reading Wyoming: Women of Mystery: Lander
Thursday, November 11, 7:00 p.m., Lander Library
The books in this series feature tough, smart, female private investigators solving crimes that involve social issues.  Barbara Gose leads the discussions.

Saturday University: Jackson
Saturday, November 13, 8:30 a.m., National Museum of Wildlife Art
Saturday U Tackles: “Free Speech in Universities”; “Risks, Rewards of Web 2.0″; “Balancing Costs of Climate Change”
Featured speakers are:
Jason Shogren, Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, and member of the IPCC (Nobel Laureate)
Mary P. Sheridan, Associate Professor of English
Myron B. Allen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming, Powell
Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 p.m., Powell Branch Library
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Michael Konsmo leads the discussions.
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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, October 25-31

Friday, October 29, 2010

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming, Ranchester
Monday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., Tongue River Branch Library
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Norleen Healy leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Community and the Western Landscape: Burlington
Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m., Burlington School Library
The books in this series explore the West’s diverse areas and history, and they examine how individuals have interacted with its landscape.  Mary Keller leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming, Laramie
Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m., Wyoming Union, Room 002
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Angela Jaime leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Icons: Meeteetse
Wednesday, October 27, 2:00 p.m., Meeteetse Branch Library
This series features biographies of American cultural icons.  Laura Crossett leads the discussions.

Humanities Forum: The Lady Poets: Cheyenne
Friday, October 29, 11:00 a.m., LCCC FA 113
Dorene Ludwig presents powerful and entertaining readings from the works of women poets of the United States, from Colonial times to present day.

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
On view through October 31 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art features over 140 objects of American Indian art from the Northeastern Woodlands, Plateau, and Plains regions, all of unique artistry and powerful cultural expression. Organized by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, from the collection of John and Marva Warnock. Funded at the Historical Center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, the Wyoming Humanities Council, and a donation from Naoma Tate.

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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, October 4-10

Monday, October 4, 2010

Reading Wyoming: Story
Monday, October 4, 6:30 p.m., Story Branch Library
This series is composed of books by contemporary international writesr who examine developing nations from social, cultural and political perspectives.  Norleen Healy leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Figureheads: Riverton
Monday, October 4, 7:00 p.m., Riverton Branch Library
This series features novels about politics.  Barbara Gose is the discussion leader.

Author talk and reception with Craig Johnson
Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 p.m., Eastern Wyoming College
Craig Johnson will discuss mystery writing.

Humanities Forum: Why We Took Off Our Corsets: Thermopolis
Tuesday, October 5, 6:00 p.m., Hot Springs County Museum
In this presentation Melanie O’Hara looks at East Coast women who traveled West, settled, and in the process, declared their independence from undergarments that impeded their new-found freedoms.

Reading Wyoming: Worland
Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m., Washakie County Library
This series is composed of books by contemporary international writers who examine developing nations from social, cultural and political perspectives.  James Mims leads the discussions.

Humanities Forum: The Lady Poets: Cheyenne
Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m., LCCC Ludden Library
Dorene Ludwig presents powerful and entertaining readings from the works of women poets of the United States, from Colonial times to present day.

Reading Wyoming: Figureheads: Lusk
Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m., Niobrara County Library
This series features novels about politics.  Wayne Deahl is the discussion leader.

Reading Wyoming: Women of Mystery: Medicine Bow
Wednesday, October 6, 3:30 p.m., Medicine Bow Senior Center
This series features touch, smart, female private investigators who solve crimes involving social issues.  Margaret Garner leads the discussions.

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
On view through October 31 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art features over 140 objects of American Indian art from the Northeastern Woodlands, Plateau, and Plains regions, all of unique artistry and powerful cultural expression. Organized by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, from the collection of John and Marva Warnock. Funded at the Historical Center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, the Wyoming Humanities Council, and a donation from Naoma Tate.

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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 27-October 3

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Mir Ali Husain

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming: Ranchester
Monday, September 27, 7:00 p.m., Tongue River Branch Library
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Norleen Healy leads the discussions.

Civility Matters: Reversing the Trend: Teaching Civility in an Age of Incivility
Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 p.m., Teton County Library
Presentation by President Tori-Haring Smith, Washington & Jefferson College

Faces of Addiction: Cheyenne
Thursday, September 30, 6:00 p.m., Laramie County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Humanities Forum: Loveliness to Sell: Cody
Thursday, September 30, 8:00 p.m., Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Dorene Ludwig presents powerful and entertaining readings from the works of women poets of the United States, from Colonial times to present day.

How (Not) to Understand India Through Bollywood Film: Laramie
Thursday, September 30, 4:00 p.m., UW Classroom Building, Room 314
What are the most controversial aspects of Bollywood movies? How have the plots and characters in Bollywood movies dramatically changed after India opened its markets and changed its film distribution system? How do these films mirror and reinforce significant geopolitical shifts? The talk will answer these questions and more! Mir Ali Husain, who divides his time between NYC and Hyderabad, has written the lyrics for four films (Dor, Bombay to Bangkok, Ye Hausla, and Aashayein). He has been nominated for several Zee Cine Awards.

How (Not) to Understand India Through Bollywood Film: Laramie
Thursday, September 30, 4:00 p.m., UW Classroom Building, Room 314
What are the most controversial aspects of Bollywood movies? How have the plots and characters in Bollywood movies dramatically changed after India opened its markets and changed its film distribution system? How do these films mirror and reinforce significant geopolitical shifts? The talk will answer these questions and more! Mir Ali Husain, who divides his time between NYC and Hyderabad, has written the lyrics for four films (Dor, Bombay to Bangkok, Ye Hausla, and Aashayein). He has been nominated for several Zee Cine Awards.

Faces of Addiction: Gillette
Sunday, October 3, 1:00 p.m., Campbell County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
On view through October 31 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art features over 140 objects of American Indian art from the Northeastern Woodlands, Plateau, and Plains regions, all of unique artistry and powerful cultural expression. Organized by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, from the collection of John and Marva Warnock. Funded at the Historical Center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, the Wyoming Humanities Council, and a donation from Naoma Tate.

Civility Matters: Reversing the Trend: Teaching Civility in an Age of Incivility
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Equality State Book Festival in Casper this weekend!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Copyright Zachary Pullen

If you happen to be in Casper this Friday and Saturday, check out the Equality State Book Festival at Casper College (and around town)! The Wyoming Humanities Council is proud to be a supporter of this year’s book festival, which features a number of interesting authors from around the state and nation (I, for one, am delighted to see creative nonfiction heavyweight Lee Gutkind and poet Ravi Shankar on the agenda!). Here is a description of this weekend’s events from the festival website:

This year we are featuring 16 authors and illustrators, including but not limited to, Jack Gantos, Larry Watson, Jaimee Wriston Colbert, Zak Pullen, Gene Gagliano, Ravi Shankar and John Vernon.  To celebrate this year’s three Wyoming Arts Council fellowship winners, the Equality State Book Festival will also feature a reading by WAC fellowship judge Lee Gutkind and this year’s three WAC fellowship winners: Joel Burdess of Casper, Jayme Feary of Jackson, and Pam Galbreath of Laramie. They will be joined by Casper’s own Nina McConigley, winner of a 2010 Blanchan/Doubleday writing award from the Arts Council. She will read her fiction and serve as emcee at this event.  The ever-popular George Vlastos will emcee our Friday night poetry slam at Metro Coffee–this is an event you don’t want to miss!

While many of the sessions are taking place at The Goodstein Foundation Library at Casper College, you won’t find everything by staying in the library. Reading is everywhere, and we’re teaming up with the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College to bring you several panels and discussions. Join Zak Pullen, Ray Troll, and Russell Hawley for a fun-filled illustrator’s panel that gets at the big challenges of drawing prehistoric critters. Wyoming’s fossil fortunes get further exploration with Tom Rea, Ilja Nieuwland, and the Tate Museum staff as they talk about Andrew Carnegie’s dinosaur and the appearance of dinosaurs in popular culture. And, of course, don’t miss out on seeing Dee the Mammoth and interactive tours of the Tate Museum, too. You dig?

On Saturday, head to the Natrona County Public Library to support Wyoming’s budding young authors along with Gene Gagliano, the Wyoming State Reading Council, and the Center for the Book, for the “Young Authors” and “Letters About Literature” awards. About 36 students will be on hand to be recognized for their accomplishments. Cookies, snacks, and punch will be served.

Visit the Equality State Book Festival website for author bios and detailed descriptions of the presentations and panels. See you there!

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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 20-26

Monday, September 20, 2010

Reading Wyoming: Icons: Laramie
Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 p.m., Albany County Public Library
This series features biographies of American cultural icons. Margaret Garner leads the discussions.

Humanities Forum: Happily Ever Aftering on a 1920’s Cattle Ranch: Casper
Tuesday, September 21, 3:00 p.m., Casper College
When bestselling Wyoming novelist Caroline Lockhart decided to retire to her very own homestead, she set in motion a conflict: the happy endings of her romantic fictions and the realities of a single woman running a drought-ridden ranch.  Presented by John Clayton.

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming: Laramie
Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 p.m., University of Wyoming Union, room 002
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place. Angela Jaime leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Icons: Meeteetse
Wednesday, September 22, 2:00 p.m., Meeteetse Branch Library
This series features biographies of American cultural icons. Laura Crossett leads the discussions.

Faces of Addiction: Cheyenne
Thursday, September 23, 6:00 p.m., Laramie County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Humanities Forum: Wyoming, The Energy State: Sheridan
Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m., Sheridan College, CTEL W 136 Presentation Hall
Duane Keown explores the history of energy development in Wyoming and looks to the future of Wyoming’s energy economy.

Reading Wyoming: Books That Endure: Baggs
Friday, September 24, 3:00 p.m., Little Snake River Valley Library
The books in this series – classics – address the great, recurring questions about human nature.  Mary Karen Solomon leads the discussions.

Equality State Book Festival: Casper
Friday, September 23 – Saturday, September 24, Casper College
Fifteen authors in Casper for panel discussions, readings and Q&A sessions.

Faces of Addiction: Gillette
Sunday, September 26, 1:00 p.m., Campbell County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
On view through October 31 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art features over 140 objects of American Indian art from the Northeastern Woodlands, Plateau, and Plains regions, all of unique artistry and powerful cultural expression. Organized by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, from the collection of John and Marva Warnock. Funded at the Historical Center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, the Wyoming Humanities Council, and a donation from Naoma Tate.

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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 13-19

Monday, September 13, 2010

Reading Wyoming: Story
Monday, September 13, 6:30 p.m., Story Branch Library
This series is composed of books by contemporary international writers who examine developing nations from social, cultural and political perspectives. James Mims leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Figureheads: Riverton
Monday, September 13, 7:00 p.m., Riverton Branch Library
This series features novels about politics.  Barbara Gose is the discussion leader.

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming: Powell
Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m., Powell Branch Library
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place. Michael Konsmo leads the discussions.

Reading Wyoming: Canine Companions: Pine Bluffs
Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 p.m., Pine Bluffs Branch Library
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Elaine Hayes.

Faces of Addiction: Lusk
Wednesday, September 15, 6:00 p.m., Niobrara County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Reading Wyoming: Mirror, Mirror: Torrington
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m., Eastern Wyoming College
The plays in this series explore the meaning of the American experience and the promise of the American dream. Chris Hilton leads the discussions.

Humanities Forum: Heart Mountain Relocation Center: Mountain View
Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m., Mountain View Town Hall
This presentation by LaDonna Zall explores the human experience of Japanese and Japanese-Americans during their incarceration at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center during World War II. Zall will also discuss the Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation and its plans.

Faces of Addiction: Cheyenne
Thursday, September 16, 6:00 p.m., Laramie County Community College
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Reading Wyoming: Distant Neighbors: Upton
Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m., Upton Branch Library
These books offer different perspectives on twentieth-century Mexican history and culture, from the early days of the revolution to the end of the century. Betty Strong leads the discussions.

Humanities Forum: My Horse, My Gun, My Libraries: Sundance
Thursday, September 17, 7:00 p.m., Crook County Library
As Mabel Wilkinson, Lynne Swanson describes some of the adventures and difficulties of bringing libraries to Platte County and to the rest of Wyoming in the early 1900s.

American Civility Tour visit by National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Jim Leach and Lecture–”Civility in a Fractured Society”                                              Saturday, September 18, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Bill Historical Center

Faces of Addiction: Gillette
Sunday, September 19, 1:00 p.m., Campbell County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
On view through October 31 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art features over 140 objects of American Indian art from the Northeastern Woodlands, Plateau, and Plains regions, all of unique artistry and powerful cultural expression. Organized by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, from the collection of John and Marva Warnock. Funded at the Historical Center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, the Wyoming Humanities Council, and a donation from Naoma Tate.

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Come hear one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan this Tuesday!

Friday, September 10, 2010

NOTE:  The following program has been cancelled due to a family emergency in the speaker’s family.  The International Studies Program will be working to reschedule the event. 

Join us on September 14, for “An Evening With Valentino Achak Deng: A Story of Civil War and the Lost Boys of Sudan.” Deng is a Sudanese refugee and member of the Lost Boys of Sudan program. In this lecture, he presents his personal story as one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan and his story of migration from Sudan to Ethiopia, Kenya, and finally the United States. In Sudan, he is separated from his family during the Second Sudanese Civil War when the Arab militia wipe out his Dinka village, Marial Bai. He flees on foot with a group of other young boys, (the “Lost Boys”), on the way to a refugee camp in Ethiopia. Eventually they are forced to flee to another refugee camp in Kakuma, after the Ethiopian dictator is overthrown and soldiers open fire on them. They make it to Kenya, and finally, years later, Deng moves to the United States. The story is told in parallel to subsequent hardships that new migrants face in the United States. Valentino Deng’s story is recounted in What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng, a 2006 novel written by Dave Eggers.

“An Evening With Valentino Achak Deng: A Story of Civil War and the Lost Boys of Sudan” is presented by the International Studies Program at the University of Wyoming, with support from the Wyoming Humanities Council. For more information, visit the International Studies site.

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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 6-12

Monday, September 6, 2010

Reading Wyoming: Worland
Tuesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m., Washakie County Library
This series is composed of books by contemporary international writers who examine developing nations from social, cultural and political perspectives.  James Mims leads the discussions.

Faces of Addiction: Cheyenne
Thursday, September 9, 6:00 p.m., Laramie County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Reading Wyoming: Women of Mystery: Lander
Thursday, September 9, 7:00 p.m., Lander Library
The books in this series feature tough, smart, female private investigators solving crimes that involve social issues.  Barbara Gose leads the discussions.

Faces of Addiction: Gillette
Sunday, September 12, 1:00 p.m., Campbell County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
On view through October 31 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery, Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art features over 140 objects of American Indian art from the Northeastern Woodlands, Plateau, and Plains regions, all of unique artistry and powerful cultural expression. Organized by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, from the collection of John and Marva Warnock. Funded at the Historical Center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, the Wyoming Humanities Council, and a donation from Naoma Tate.

The Perfect Fit: Shoes Tell Stories: Casper
May 1-September 12, Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center
This exhibition, which features more than 100 items from artists all over the United States plus Canada and Israel, explores the cultural meaning that shoes have. It presents imaginative objects of every size and art medium.

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