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First Wednesdays Rutland
Last Updated 5/2/2012 3:30:32 PM
10 Court Street Library • Library phone: 802.773.1860
Rutland Schedule (PDF) • 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month
October 5
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Virtue and Vice: The World of Vermeer’s Women
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Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll examines the stories of courtship, seduction, and virtue portrayed and the encoded messages presented in the works of eventeenth-century Dutch painter Jan Vermeer. |
November 2
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In Search of Nirvana: Rock-’n’-Roll Religion
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George Dennis O’Brien, former president of Bucknell University and the University of Rochester, examines the story of legendary grunge band Nirvana and Kurt Cobain, which offers insight into the world of rock, its promise, and its dangers. |
December 7
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War and the Soul: Transforming Our Communities to Heal Our Veterans
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Drawing on soldiers’ stories from World War I to Iraq, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder expert Dr. Edward Tick discusses the deep damage war does to the psyche and considers how communities can help returning soldiers. Sponsor: Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community |
January 4
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What Makes a Classic Film?
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Using clips from twelve of his favorite films, film expert Rick Winston considers some of the elements of classic films from Hollywood’s Golden Age, including writing, acting, direction, and cinematography. |
February 1
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Vermont’s State House at 150 Years
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Vermont State Curator David Schütz explores the architectural, cultural, and political significance of one of the nation’s oldest and best-preserved capitol buildings. |
March 7
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The History of Herbal Medicine in America
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Expert herbalist Rosemary Gladstar examines the early history of herbalism in America and how herbs play a role in healthcare today. |
April 4
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Poetry’s Spiritual Language
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Using the poetry of Dickinson, Kenyon, Rumi, and Kabir—poets from diverse religious traditions—poet Nancy Jay Crumbine examines poetry’s language of spirituality. |
June 13 (Rescheduled from May 2)
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Horses Like Lightning: A Story of Passage through the Himalayas
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Dartmouth anthropologist Sienna Craig recounts her years spent living in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Mustang, Nepal. |
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