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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