Lecture series in Monroe delves into state history
Published 12:01 am Sunday, January 23, 2011
History lessons: The Monroe Library and the Monroe School District are teaming up to present a free lecture series on interesting and significant aspects of our state’s history.
The Inquiring Minds lecture series taking place at the Monroe Library and at the high school begins Tuesday and continues through March 10, with an array of speakers including authors, museum curators and professors.
Seattle author Richard Farr will speak about polar explorer Robert Scott, whom he wrote about it in his book “Emperors of the Ice,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Monroe Library.
Lectures at Monroe High School include Ben Mitchell, curator of the Northwest Museum in Spokane, with a presentation on Chicano artist Ruben Trejo at 1:50 p.m. Feb. 3; journalist Jack Hamann, who will talk about his documentary on the black soldiers who faced court martial at Fort Lawton during World War II, at 1:50 p.m. Feb. 8; and Harriet Baskas, author and radio producer, who will explain the background and significance of some of the state’s landmarks and legends, at 1:50 p.m. Feb. 24.
On March 3, Herald movie critic Robert Horton will show clips from some of the classic SF films of the Cold War era and talk about how movies reflected the political atmosphere of the day. Horton’s talk will be at 7 p.m. at the Monroe Library.
The Monroe High School Performing Arts Center is at 200 E. Fremont. The Monroe Library is at 1070 Village Way.
Call 360-794-7851 for more information about the series.
Sip and see: Peter Lewis, a Seattle restaurateur, will read from his first novel, “Dead in the Dregs,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Arista Wine Cellars in Edmonds.
Lewis’ mystery, about the murder of a wine critic, goes from Napa Valley to the vineyards of Burgundy, France.
You can listen to Lewis read excerpts from his book as you sample selected wines from California and France.
Space is limited so you are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $10 and include a $5 voucher toward purchase of the book, which is listed at $14.95. The voucher also may be used toward the purchase of wines tasted during the evening.
Arista Wine Cellars is at 320 Fifth Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-771-7009 for more information.
The Edmonds Bookshop is co-sponsoring the event,
Herald staff
