Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming: Laramie
Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 p.m., Education Annex, Room 315
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: Distant Neighbors: Upton
Thursday, August 19, 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.
Reading Wyoming: Books That Endure: Baggs
Friday, August 20, 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.
Humanities Forum: Rails and Shutters: Devils Tower National Monument
Saturday, August 21, 7:00 p.m., Devils Tower National Monument
This presentation by Chavawn Kelly explores the role of early photographers such as A.J. Russell, William Henry Jackson and F.J. Haynes in the development of Wyoming and the West.
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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