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.
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