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Aug 20 Wednesday
The intersection of art and science is the theme as the speakers examine how creativity and curiosity transcend disciplines. It features artists who draw inspiration from scientific inquiry and scientists who incorporate artistic practices into their work.
The DRI Storyteller is Tiffany Pereira, an ecologist and scientific illustrator specializing in the flora and fauna of the desert southwest.
One featured speaker is Jessica Oreck, owner and curator of the Office of Collection & Design, a museum devoted to the minuscule, the forgotten, and the discarded. Think of it as a giant art installation.
The second is CoCo Jenkins, a Manila-born and Vegas-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, and looper. As a looper, she blends her classical training and beat-making skills to create psychedelic, genre-bending compositions.
Aug 21 Thursday
The focus of this year's summit will be museum and civic partnerships, and growing relationships in the community with galleries, mentorships, and teaching. Featured speakers include Heather Harmon, executive director of the Las Vegas Museum of Art; Michael Govan, CEO of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and Ayanna N. Hudson, chief programs officer for Americans for the Arts, with others as well.
The day will include a continental breakfast, lunch, performances, panel discussions, speakers, evening reception with refreshments, and parking. Tickets must be purchased online.
One Book, One Henderson is an annual event aiming to get everyone talking about the same book. Books are available at libraries and online. This year’s selection, The Fox Wife, is by Yangsze Choo. It begins in 1908 Manchuria and explores a world of mortals and spirits, humans and beasts, and their dazzling intersections. Epic in scope and full of singular, unforgettable characters, The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depths of maternal love, and ancient folktales that might very well be true.
On October 1 the author will be at the Henderson Multigenerational Center (250 S. Green Valley Parkway) for a book signing. You can get a copy there.
It's free, but go to "Get Tickets" and you can find out more, hear music related to the book's setting, see art inspired by The Fox Wife, participate in a book club discussion, and find links to the ebook and audiobook.
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