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Wyoming Humanities Calendar, October 25-31

Jenn Koiter — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:51:10 +0000

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.

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, October 4-10

Jenn Koiter — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:51:19 +0000

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.

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 27-October 3

Jenn Koiter — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:12:46 +0000

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.

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.”

Civility Matters: Reversing the Trend: Teaching Civility in an Age of Incivility

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 20-26

Jenn Koiter — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:06:22 +0000

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.”

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 13-19

Jenn Koiter — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:35:52 +0000

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.”

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, September 6-12

Jenn Koiter — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:03:03 +0000

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.”

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.

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, August 23-29

Jenn Koiter — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:53:35 +0000

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming: Ranchester
Monday, August 23, 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: Canine Companions: Pine Bluffs
Tuesday, August 24, 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.

Reading Wyoming: Icons: Meeteetse
Wednesday, August 25, 2:00 p.m., Meeteetse Branch Library
This series features biographies of American cultural icons. Laura Crossett leads the discussions.

Humanities Al Fresco! Jackson Hole Lecture Series: Grand Teton National Park
Saturday, August 28, 2:00 p.m., Teton Science Schools Kelly Campus
“Cattle and Conservation Conversation,” with Pete Simpson and Ken Thomasma.

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, June 21-27

Jenn Koiter — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:51:36 +0000

Humanities Forum: The High Life: Laramie
Tuesday, June 22, 6:00 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison
In this dramatic series of first-person portrayals, Dorene Ludwig traces the role of alcohol and substance abuse in American life from colonial days to the present.

Impressions on Wyoming Lecture Series: Casper
Wednesday, June 23, 7:00 p.m., Fort Caspar Museum
“Forts of Wyoming,” with Jeff Barnes.

Reading Wyoming: Living With Violence: Saratoga
Wednesday, June 23, 2:00 p.m., Saratoga Public Library
A reading and discussion series that explores conflict and community in contemporary cultures, facilitated by Stephanie Jeffers.

Impressions on Wyoming Lecture Series: Casper
Wednesday, June 23, 7:00 p.m., Fort Caspar Museum
“Forts of Wyoming,” with Jeff Barnes.

Humanities Al Fresco! Jackson Hole Lecture Series: Grand Teton National Park
Thursday, June 24, 6:30 p.m., UW-NPS Research Center, AMK Ranch
“Partners in Preservation: American Studies in the Field,” with Mary Humstone. Park admission fees apply. Summer series barbeque begins at 5:30 with $5 admission.

Humanities Forum: Stories, Songs, and Sodbusters: Powell
Friday, June 25, 12:00 p.m., Powell Branch 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.

Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art: Cody
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.

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.

Allen True’s West: Casper
May 1-July 25, Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center,
Approximately 55 works by Allen Tupper True (1881-1955), regarded as one of Colorado’s premier native-born artists, are featured in this exhibition. True – who made a name for himself as an illustrator, fine-art painter and muralist – also left his unique mark on Wyoming state government, literally. In 1917 True painted the eight murals that adorn the House and Senate chambers of the Wyoming Capitol Building in Cheyenne. In addition, in 1935 True also designed the state’s license plate that features Wyoming’s unique bucking horse and rider.

Wyoming Humanities Calendar, May 31-June 6

Jenn Koiter — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:40:38 +0000

The Perfect Fit: Shoes Tell Stories, now at the Nic

Reading Wyoming: Living With Violence: Saratoga
Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 p.m., Saratoga Public Library
A reading and discussion series that explores conflict and community in contemporary cultures, facilitated by Stephanie Jeffers.

Humanities Forum: My Horse, My Gun, My Libraries: Big Piney
Saturday, June 5, 2:00 p.m., Green River Valley 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.

Two New Reading Wyoming Series Available!

Jenn Koiter — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:42:27 +0000

The Wyoming Humanities Council is pleased to announce two new Reading Wyoming book discussion series. The first series, Figureheads, consists of novels dealing with politics. Books include All the King’s Men, by Robert Penn Warren; The Gay Place, by Billy Lee Brammer; Roscoe, by William Kennedy; and Primary Colors, by Anonymous. The second series, Icons, includes biographies and non-fiction accounts of iconic Americans. Books include Cash, by Johnny Cash; Jane Fonda’s War, by Mary Hershberger; Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times, by Thomas Houser; Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1: 1884-1933, by Blanche Wiesen Cook; and A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway.

Reading Wyoming, the Wyoming Humanities Council’s book discussion program, is available to any nonprofit organization or public agency in Wyoming. The program brings together community members and a humanities discussion leader to read and talk about good books. The sponsoring organization selects the Reading Wyoming series and chooses four titles to read. Discussion meetings take place during either the fall or spring with a group of 8 to 20 participants.

The Wyoming Humanities Council provides publicity, multiple copies of the books and expenses for the discussion leader. Contact Jenny Ingram, (307) 721-9247, for assistance in choosing series and discussion leaders.