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.

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.

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.

Independent Film Series: Casper
Tuesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m., Natrona County Public Library
This month’s film will be Gigante.  Jara is a shy and lonely 35-year-old security guard at a supermarket on the outskirts of Montevideo. He works the night shift, monitoring the surveillance cameras of the entire building. One night Jara discovers Julia, a 25-year-old cleaning woman, through one of the cameras and is immediately attracted to her. Night after night, he watches her on the cameras while she works. Soon he starts following her after work: to the cinema, the beach and even to a date with another man. Jara’s life becomes a series of routines and rituals around Julia, but eventually he finds himself at a crossroad and must decide whether to give up his obsession or confront it.

Mystery Book Discussion: Casper
Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 p.m., Natrona County Public Library
This month’s mystery book discussion will be Blood Ties, by Lori Armstrong.

Your Memory: Normal Aging or something more?: Jackson
Thursday, May 27, 6-7 p.m., Teton County Library
Learn what to expect in terms of memory and the aging brain. Find out how normal aging differs from abnormalities that require further attention. Dr. Martha Stearn talks about warning signs and when to seek help and prevention. Dr. Stearn is Executive Director of St. John’s Institute for Cognitive Health; an adjunct clinical assistant professor of neurology at the University of Utah and a staff member at the university’s Center for Alzheimer’s Care, Imaging and Research. She is founder of the annual Cognitive Health & Memory Disorders Conference. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Warriors: Photographs by Gertrude Kasebier: Cody
April 10- August 8, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, John Bunker Sands Photograph Gallery
In 1898, New York photographer Gertrude Käsebier embarked on a deeply personal project, editing a set of prints that were among the most compelling of her celebrated body of work. Käsebier was on the threshold of a career that would establish her as both the leading portraitist of her time, and an extraordinary art photographer. Her latest undertaking being inspired by viewing the grand parade of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West troupe en route to Madison Square Garden in New York. Within weeks, Käsebier began photographing, formally and informally, the Lakota (Sioux) people travelling with the show in her 5th Ave. studio. Since 1969, more than 100 of these photographs have been preserved in the Photographic History Collection in the National Museum of American History. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Warriors: Photographs by Gertrude Käsebier represents the first time this important collection has been displayed together in over a century.  Also included are related ledger art drawings by Lakota artists, historical camera equipment, and more.

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art
On view through September 6 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 in part at the center by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Museum and Community Connections program, and the Wyoming Humanities Council.

Book Discussion: Casper
Monday, May 10, 6:30 p.m., Natrona County Public Library
Register and pick up a copy of Riding the Edge of an Era: Growing Up Cowboy on the Outlaw Trail, by Diana Allen Kouris

Meet the Author: C.J. Box: Casper
Tuesday, May 11, 7 p.m., Natrona County Public Library
If you love a good outdoorsy mystery, you won’t want to miss C.J. Box’s new book, Nowhere to Run, released April 6, 2010. Meet the author, get an autograph and hear about his newest adventures at 7 p.m. in the Crawford Room. Books by the author will be available for purchase following the event.

Reading Wyoming: Community and the Western Landscape: Casper
Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., Fort Caspar Museum
A reading and discussion series that explores the West’s diverse areas and history, facilitated by Nicole Bryant.

Humanities Forum: My Horse, My Gun, My Libraries: Cheyenne
Thursday, May 13, 7:00 p.m., Wyoming State Museum
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.

Meet the Author: John Erikson
Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m., Casper
Hank the Cow Dog has become a beloved character among kids and adults alike. Children and families won’t want to miss a chance to meet author John Erickson who has written over 52 books featuring Hank, his timid sidekick Drover, his sworn enemy Pete the Barncat, and their adventures on the M-Cross ranch. Erickson books will be available for purchase after the event, and attendees are welcome to bring their own Hank the Cow Dog favorites to be signed by the author. The event will be held in the Crawford room.

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Warriors: Photographs by Gertrude Kasebier: Cody
April 10- August 8, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, John Bunker Sands Photograph Gallery
In 1898, New York photographer Gertrude Käsebier embarked on a deeply personal project, editing a set of prints that were among the most compelling of her celebrated body of work. Käsebier was on the threshold of a career that would establish her as both the leading portraitist of her time, and an extraordinary art photographer. Her latest undertaking being inspired by viewing the grand parade of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West troupe en route to Madison Square Garden in New York. Within weeks, Käsebier began photographing, formally and informally, the Lakota (Sioux) people travelling with the show in her 5th Ave. studio. Since 1969, more than 100 of these photographs have been preserved in the Photographic History Collection in the National Museum of American History. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Warriors: Photographs by Gertrude Käsebier represents the first time this important collection has been displayed together in over a century.  Also included are related ledger art drawings by Lakota artists, historical camera equipment, and more.

Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection Preview: Cody
Now on View at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Eighteen beautiful objects from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection are now on view in the Plains Indian Museum Land of Many Gifts Gallery. This is the second round of objects from the collection, totaling over 2,000 artifacts, to be displayed.

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art
On view through September 6 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.

Mystery Book Discussions: Casper
Wednesday, April 28, 6:30, Natrona County Public Library
Register and pick up a copy of the book at the Library’s 2nd floor reference desk.  This month’s book will be The Poet, by Michael Connelly.

Reading Wyoming: Canine Companions: Cokeville
Thursday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Cokeville Branch Library
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Steve Beck.

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs and Sodbusters: Worland
Friday, April 30, 4:00 p.m., Washakie County Library
When settlers came west, they sang of hope, adventure and Eden on the plains.  They wised up quickly, and soon their songs featured alkali, snakes and stampedes. Presented by Bill Rossiter.

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs and Sodbusters: Buffalo
Saturday, May 1, 7:00 p.m., Buffalo Senior Center
When settlers came west, they sang of hope, adventure and Eden on the plains.  They wised up quickly, and soon their songs featured alkali, snakes and stampedes.  Presented by Bill Rossiter.

Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection Preview: Cody
Now on View at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Eighteen beautiful objects from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection are now on view in the Plains Indian Museum Land of Many Gifts Gallery. This is the second round of objects from the collection, totaling over 2,000 artifacts, to be displayed.

Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996-2008: Laramie
January 30- May 8, UW Art Museum
Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996 2008 is a small retrospective that features signature works and conveys how the artist has considered and resolved various approaches to integrating video into temporal and spatial experiences.

Reading Wyoming: Community and the Western Landscape: Worland
Monday, April 12, 7:00 p.m., Washakie County Library
A reading and discussion series that explores the West’s diverse areas and history, facilitated by James Mims.

Book Discussion: Casper
Monday, April 12, 6:30 p.m., Natrona County Public Library
This month’s book is Sweeping Up Glass by Carolyn Wall.

Reading Wyoming: Canine Companions: Newcastle
Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m., Newcastle
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Phyl Sundstrom.

Reading Wyoming: Community and the Western Landscape: Casper
Thursday, April 15, 6:30 p.m., Fort Caspar Museum
A reading and discussion series that explores the West’s diverse areas and history, facilitated by Nicole Bryant.

Poetry & Lyric Workshop: Cheyenne
Thursday, April 15, 6:30 p.m., Teen Lounge of Laramie County Public Library
Gear up for the Teen Poetry Slam with this incredibly helpful workshop, presented by the talented Jason Joyce.

92Y Live from NYC! A World in Crisis: What Are Our Moral Obligations? : Jackson
Thursday, April 15, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Teton County Public Library
Join Elie Wiesel to explore the obligations of humans in general, and the Jewish community in particular, in responding to the crises around us—from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the looming threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, from an unstable Pakistan to genocide in Africa. The 92Y Live series beams live broadcasts via satellite from the 92Y Cultural Center in New York City to Teton County Library. Sponsored by Ross and Christine Hartley through a generous donation to the Library Foundation. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

MFA Event: Student Reading: Laramie
Friday, April 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Second Story Books, 105 Ivinson
Emily Trostel, nonfiction
Dana Hantel, fiction
David VanHooser, poetry
Adam Boucher, fiction

Humanities Forum: Inspired by Yellowstone: Buffalo
Saturday, April 17, 7:00 p.m., Johnson County Library
Greg Nickerson’s presentation explores Yellowstone’s art history through Thomas Moran and William Henry Jackson, whose art supported the campaign to make Yellowstone the world’s first national park.

Retrieving the Past: Photos from the Archives: Cody
Now on View at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
These 68 images are highlights from the digital collections of Jack Richard, Charles Belden and the Buffalo Bill Online Archives. The photographers Richard and Belden each captured moments of energy and action in their respective genres. Richard, a photographer from Cody, worked in the Yellowstone area from the 1940s to the 1980s, where his crisp, superbly composed images captured the Western way of life. Belden’s images were taken in the 1920s and 1930s on the legendary Pitchfork Ranch at the base of the spectacular Absaroka Mountains near Meeteetse, Wyoming. By photographing cowboys and cattle against this spectacular backdrop, he created some of the classic images of the American West.  The historic photographs taken from the Buffalo Bill Online Archive show the changing face of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846-1917) from young man living and working on the frontier to Wild West entrepreneur to aging businessman. Cody has been call one of the most photographed figures of the 19th and early 20th century – and the Buffalo Bill Archive is indeed proof to that claim.

Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection Preview: Cody
Now on View at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Eighteen beautiful objects from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection are now on view in the Plains Indian Museum Land of Many Gifts Gallery. This is the second round of objects from the collection, totaling over 2,000 artifacts, to be displayed.
Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996-2008: Laramie
January 30- May 8, UW Art Museum
Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996 2008 is a small retrospective that features signature works and conveys how the artist has considered and resolved various approaches to integrating video into temporal and spatial experiences.

MFA Student Reading
Monday, March 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Katie Schmid, poetry
Stephanie Dugger, poetry
Sara Daniels, fiction
Kelly Herbison, nonfiction
Second Story Books, 105 Ivinson, Laramie

Reading Wyoming: Community and the Western Landscape: Worland
Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
A reading and discussion series that explores the West’s diverse areas and history, facilitated by James Mims.
Washakie County Library, Worland

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs and Sodbusters: Dubois
Tuesday, March 30, 7:00 p.m.
When settlers came west, they sang of hope, adventure and Eden on the plains.  They wised up quickly, and soon their songs featured alkali, snakes and stampedes.  Presentation by Bill Rossiter.
Headwaters Community Arts and Conference Center, Dubois

Humanities Forum: Why We Took Our Off Our Corsets: Rock Springs
Wednesday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.
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.
White Mountain Library, Rock Springs

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs and Sodbusters: Lyman
Thursday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.
When settlers came west, they sang of hope, adventure and Eden on the plains.  They wised up quickly, and soon their songs featured alkali, snakes and stampedes.  Presented by Bill Rossiter.
Lyman Town Hall, upstairs, Lyman

Latinos in Beisbol
Thursday, April 1, 5:00 p.m.
The UW Chicano Studies Program hosts Adrian Burgos, Jr., author of Playing America’s Game: Baseball, Latinos and the Color Line to open the exhibit “From Sugar Beet Fields to Fields of Dreams,” curated by Gabriel and Jody Lopez of Greeley, Colorado, in this celebration of Hispanic contributions to baseball.
Door prizes, including a gift certificate for two tickets donated by the Colorado Rockies!
University of Wyoming Union Ballroom, Laramie

Retrieving the Past: Photos from the Archives
Now on View
These 68 images are highlights from the digital collections of Jack Richard, Charles Belden and the Buffalo Bill Online Archives. The photographers Richard and Belden each captured moments of energy and action in their respective genres. Richard, a photographer from Cody, worked in the Yellowstone area from the 1940s to the 1980s, where his crisp, superbly composed images captured the Western way of life. Belden’s images were taken in the 1920s and 1930s on the legendary Pitchfork Ranch at the base of the spectacular Absaroka Mountains near Meeteetse, Wyoming. By photographing cowboys and cattle against this spectacular backdrop, he created some of the classic images of the American West.
The historic photographs taken from the Buffalo Bill Online Archive show the changing face of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846-1917) from young man living and working on the frontier to Wild West entrepreneur to aging businessman. Cody has been call one of the most photographed figures of the 19th and early 20th century – and the Buffalo Bill Archive is indeed proof to that claim.
Buffalo Bill Cody Historical Center, Cody

Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection Preview
Now on View
Eighteen beautiful objects from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection are now on view in the Plains Indian Museum Land of Many Gifts Gallery. This is the second round of objects from the collection, totaling over 2,000 artifacts, to be displayed.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody

Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996-2008
January 30- May 8
Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996 2008 is a small retrospective that features signature works and conveys how the artist has considered and resolved various approaches to integrating video into temporal and spatial experiences.
UW Art Museum, Laramie

Mystery Book Discussions
Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 pm
Register and pick up a copy of the book at the Library’s 2nd floor reference desk.  This month’s book is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.
Natrona County Public Library, Casper

Reading Wyoming: Canine Companions: Cokeville
Thursday, March 25, 7:00 p.m.
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Steve Beck.
Cokeville Branch Library, Cokeville

Reading Wyoming: Living Between Fences: Jackson
Thursday, March 25, 7:00 p.m.
The books in this reading and discussion series consider fences and divisions both in their visible form on the landscape and as metaphors for the barriers that separate us.  Stephen Lottridge leads the discussions.
Old Public Library, Jackson

Thursday Night Thrillers
Thursday, March 25, 7:00 p.m.
This week’s film is Gods and Monsters.  Margaret Garner facilitates the discussions.  She has traveled to Medicine Bow for years to lead their humanities council book discussions and has also served as a discussion facilitator in Rock River and Encampment.  Garner is the director of the writing center at UW.
Albany County Library, Laramie

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs and Sodbusters: Sundance
Friday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
When settlers came west, they sang of hope, adventure and Eden on the plains.  They wised up quickly, and soon their songs featured alkali, snakes and stampedes.  Bill Rossiter is presenter.
Crook County Library, Sundance

Emerging Writers Minisymposium
Saturday, March 27, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The University of Wyoming MFA program’s Visiting Writers Series is pleased to announce an evening of new poetry, fiction, and non-fiction by three writers on the rise. Gaby Calvocoressi, Nicole Walker, and Glen Pourciau will read their work on March 27th at 5 pm, at Second Story Books, 105 Ivinson Avenue. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a reception and book-signing with the authors after the reading.
Second Story Books, Laramie

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs and Sodbusters: Sheridan
Sunday, March 28, 1:00 p.m.
When settlers came west, they sang of hope, adventure and Eden on the plains.  They wised up quickly, and soon their songs featured alkali, snakes and stampedes.  Presented by Bill Rossiter.
Sheridan Senior Center, Sheridan

Book Discussion

Genealogy Class: Intermediate
Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

School’s Out Movie
Wednesday, March 10, 2:00 p.m.
School’s out, so students are invited to a screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at the library.
Natrona County Public Library, Casper

Canine Companions: Newcastle
Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Phyl Sundstrom.
Weston County Library, Newcastle

MFA Student Reading
Wednesday, March 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Estella Soto, fiction
Adam Million, poetry
Lori Howe, poetry
Second Story Books, Laramie

Undergraduate Reading
Thursday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
Students will read from works of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. This event is free and open to all. Look for more readings as the semester progresses!
Cooper Carriage House, Laramie

“Thursday Thrillers” Frankenstein Film Series
Thursday, March 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
This week’s film will be Frankenweenie.
Albany County Library, Laramie

Iran Uncovered with Robert Dreyfuss
Friday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.
Join investigative reporter Robert Dreyfuss for an eyewitness account of the 2009 Iranian election and its aftermath and to hear about interviews he conducted with key Iranian decision-makers and analysts. Dreyfuss will discuss: Does Washington have an alternative to negotiations? Will sanctions work? Is a military confrontation inevitable?  Dreyfuss has written extensively about the post-9/11 war on terror, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the confrontation with Iran. He covered the Iranian elections for The Nation and is currently writing about this month’s Iraqi elections on his blog The Dreyfuss Report at www.thenation.com/blogs/dreyfuss. Dreyfuss also covers national security for Rolling Stone and writes frequently for Mother Jones and The American Prospect, as well as many other publications. His book, Devil’s Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam, was published in 2005. Read more about Dreyfuss’ background and find articles at www.robertdreyfuss.com.  Dreyfuss spoke about Afghanistan to an enthusiastic crowd at the library last fall. “We are thrilled to have Bob back at the library, he is extremely knowledgeable as well as a very personable and engaging presenter,” said Oona Doherty, Adult Humanities Coordinator.
Teton County Library, Ordway Auditorium, Jackson

Retrieving the Past: Photos from the Archives
Now on View
These 68 images are highlights from the digital collections of Jack Richard, Charles Belden and the Buffalo Bill Online Archives. The photographers Richard and Belden each captured moments of energy and action in their respective genres. Richard, a photographer from Cody, worked in the Yellowstone area from the 1940s to the 1980s, where his crisp, superbly composed images captured the Western way of life. Belden’s images were taken in the 1920s and 1930s on the legendary Pitchfork Ranch at the base of the spectacular Absaroka Mountains near Meeteetse, Wyoming. By photographing cowboys and cattle against this spectacular backdrop, he created some of the classic images of the American West.
The historic photographs taken from the Buffalo Bill Online Archive show the changing face of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846-1917) from young man living and working on the frontier to Wild West entrepreneur to aging businessman. Cody has been call one of the most photographed figures of the 19th and early 20th century – and the Buffalo Bill Archive is indeed proof to that claim.
Buffalo Bill Cody Historical Center, Cody

Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection Preview
Now on View
Eighteen beautiful objects from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection are now on view in the Plains Indian Museum Land of Many Gifts Gallery. This is the second round of objects from the collection, totaling over 2,000 artifacts, to be displayed.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody

Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996-2008
January 30- May 8
Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996 2008 is a small retrospective that features signature works and conveys how the artist has considered and resolved various approaches to integrating video into temporal and spatial experiences.
UW Art Museum, Laramie