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Event calendar
May through June 2009
While Humanities Texas strives to provide the most accurate information, dates and times may occasionally change without notice. Please verify information with venue.
Austin
"Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas of World War II." Humanities Texas exhibition. Austin High School, 1715 West Cesar Chavez Street; May 1–29, 2009. Contact Elizabeth Jenkins: 512.414.2505.
“Preserving the Voices of Austin and Travis County Mexican American Elderly Residents.” This program aims to preserve and document the history of Hispanics living in Austin and Travis County by conducting interviews and having a discussion panel. Sponsored by Austin Public Library; April 18–May 30, 2009. Contact Gloria Espitia: 512-974-7498.
- “Memorias Mexican American en Austin y el cndado de Travis.” This event will consist of four elderly Mexican American individuals who have lived in Austin and Travis county area all their lives telling their story. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; May 14, 2009.
“Open Minds, Open Gates.” At this one-day workshop, social studies teachers will explore Texas immigration history with the scholars who curated the The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum’s forthcoming exhibition “Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island.” The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 North Congress Avenue, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; June 11, 2009. Contact Catherine Kenyon: 512.936.4690.
“Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island.” This exhibition examines immigration to the U.S. through Galveston between 1845 and 1924. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Avenue; February 21–October 11, 2009. Contact David Denney: 512.936.2311.
“Tracing Indigenous Ancestry: A Genealogy Workshop.” A public workshop led by independent scholar Xoxi Nayapiltzin on tracing one’s ancestry using non-traditional research methods. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; November 14, 2009. Contact Dr. Mario Garza: 512-393-3310.
Baytown
“Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas." Humanities Texas exhibition. Sterling Municipal Library, 1 ME Wilbanks Library; May 1–May 31, 2009. Contact Susan Chandler: 281.427.7331.
Bryan
“The Shogun Age in Japan, 1603–1853.” Humanities Texas exhibition. Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, 3232 Briarcrest Drive; April 6–June 5 , 2009. Contact Deborah Cowman: 979.776.2195.
Burleson
"Voces Americanas: Latino Literature in the United States." Humanities Texas exhibition. Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Avenue; May 1–May 28, 2009. Contact Gayla Tennison: 817.295.6131.
"Neches Journeys: Land, River, and People." Humanities Texas exhibition. Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Avenue; June 1–July 31, 2009. Contact Gayla Tennison: 817.295.6131.
Canyon
Courtesy of The Woody Guthrie Archives
“It’s Been Good to Know Yuh: Woody Guthrie in Pampa, 1929–1936.” This exhibition explores how Guthrie’s years in the Texas Panhandle shaped his music, philosophy, and legacy. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 4th Avenue; January 24–July 31, 2009. Contact Andrea Porter: 806-651-2235.
- A symposium about Woody Guthrie’s life and legacy will feature the musician’s sister and granddaughter, Nora Guthrie and Anna Canoni; April 20–23, 2009.
Coppell
"Cartooning Texas: One Hundred Years of Cartoon Art in the Lone Star State." Humanities Texas exhibition. Coppell Public Library, 177 North Heartz Road; May 1–29, 2009. Contact Betsy Merrill.
Dallas
“No Hand Idle: Domestic Arts in the 19th Century.” Part of the larger “Quilt Mania II” series, this exhibition will display half of the Dallas Heritage Village’s nineteenth-century quilt collection. Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, 1515 S. Harwood Street; February 16–June 14, 2009. Contact Marian Ann Montgomery: 214.202.8333.
Denton
“Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World.” This exhibition celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday anniversary. Accompanying the exhibition are a public lecture series and two Humanities Texas exhibitions. Denton Public Library, 502 Oakland Street; May 8–June 18, 2009. Contact Laura Douglas: 940-349-8749.
- “A Public and Private Life: A Discussion of the Letters and Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin,” lecture presented by Dr. Alfred Litton. 7:00 p.m.; May 21, 2009.
- “Benjamin Franklin’s Shocking Discoveries,” lecture presented by Dr. Charles Irish. 3:00 p.m.; May 30, 2009.
- “Benjamin Franklin and the Creation of the Constitution,” lecture presented by Dr. Gustav Seligmann. 7:00 p.m.; June 2, 2009.
- “Benjamin Franklin: Free Thinking, Political Revolutionist,” lecture presented by Dr. Randolph Campbell. 3:00 p.m.; June 13, 2009.
"The Blessings of Liberty: The U.S. Constitution." Humanities Texas exhibition. Denton Public Library, 502 Oakland Street; May 6 –June 19, 2009. Contact Laura Douglas: 940-349-8749.
From Humanities Texas exhibition Bonfire of Liberties, St. Dominic and the Albiginsians, by Pedro Berruguete, 15th century. Photograph courtesy of Art Resources.
"The Bonfire of Liberties: Censorship of the Humanities." Humanities Texas exhibition. Denton Public Library, 502 Oakland Street; May 6 –June 19, 2009. Contact Laura Douglas: 940-349-8749.
Diboll
“Neches Journeys: Land, River, and People.” Humanities Texas exhibition. The History Center, 102 N. Temple; July 13–August 21 , 2009. Contact Jonathan K. Garland: 936.829.3543.
Houston
"The Big Read." This event invites the people of all ages to read To Kill a Mockingbird and then join in several activities, including panel discussions, film screenings, mock trials, and lectures. Harris County Public Library, 8080 El Rio; April 17–May 31, 2009. Contact Stephanie Thompson: 713.749.9000.
“Retablos: A Spiritual Style for the Masses.” This exhibition will focus on the history and artistry of retablos, a particular form of Latin American devotional art. The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, May 5–July 12, 2009. Contact Wallace Saage: 713-655-1912.
"Songs of Glory: Medieval Art from 900-1500." Humanities Texas exhibition. Awty International School, 7455 Awty School Lane, April 27–July 15, 2009. Contact Diana Armentor: 713/686-4850.
Hurst
"Miguel Covarrubias: Caricaturista." Humanities Texas exhibition. Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood Road; April 1, 2009–May 15, 2009. Contact Paula Vastine: 817.515.6688.
Lakeway
"Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence." Humanities Texas exhibition. Lakeway Heritage Center, 963 Lohmans Crossing Road; June 19–July 17, 2009. Contact Michael Boston: 512.608.9533.
"Crossroads of Empire: Early Printed Maps of the American Southwest." Humanities Texas exhibition. Lakeway Heritage Center, 963 Lohmans Crossing Road; July 17 –August 14, 2009. Contact Michael Boston: 512.608.9533.
Laredo
“2009 TAMIU International Film Festival.” This month-long public festival will feature films from Europe and Latin America, as well as several short features produced by a youth project in nearby Encinal. Scholars and filmmakers will lead post-film discussions. Texas A&M International University, 5201 University Boulevard; May 1–May 30, 2009. Contact Annette Olsen-Fazi: 956-326-2657.
“The TAMIU Annette Olsen-Fazi International Film Festival.” This month-long public festival will feature films from Europe and Latin America. Texas A&M International University, 5201 University Boulevard, Student Center; May 2–30, 2009. Contact Angela Moran: 956-326-3047.
Medina
“The Way Things Were: Texas Settlers and Their Buildings, 1860s–1930s." Humanities Texas exhibition. Medina Community Library, 13948 State Highway 16 North; June 1–June 30, 2009. Contact Randy Solis: 830.589.2825.
Port Arthur
“Black Art—Ancestral Legacy: The African Impulse in African American Art." Humanities Texas exhibition. Museum of the Gulf Coast , 700 Procter Street; June 16 –July 19, 2009. Contact Shannon Harris: 409.984.6444.
Weimar
“Lone Star and Eagle: German Immigration to Texas." Humanities Texas exhibition. Heritage Society Museum of Weimar, 125 East Main; May 1–May 31, 2009. Contact Karen Beken: 979.725.8535.
Weslaco
“The Blessings of Liberty: The U.S. Constitution" Humanities Texas exhibition. Weslaco Museum , 500 S. Texas Blvd; July 1 –July 28, 2009. Contact Nora Sanchez: 956.968.9142.
Humanities Texas exhibitions circulating outside of Texas
Hesston, Kansas
"The Dust Bowl." This Humanities Texas exhibition combines photographs and interviews to create an eloquent story of human fortitude. The Water's Edge, 701 South Main; June 10–June 14, 2009. Contact John Earl: 620.327.7128.
Ottawa, Kansas
"The Dust Bowl." This Humanities Texas exhibition combines photographs and interviews to create an eloquent story of human fortitude. Carnegie Cultural Center, 510 South Main; June 3–June 7 , 2009. Contact Kristi Lee: 785.242.1411.
Fleeing a Dust Strom, Cimarron County, Oklahoma, by Arthur Rothstein, April 1936. An image from “The Dust Bowl,” a Humanities Texas exhibition.
Perham, Minnesota
"Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas of World War II." Humanities Texas exhibition. ITOW Veterans Museum, 805 West Main; June 8–July 31, 2009. Contact Lina Belar: 218.346.7676.
Broken Bow, Nebraska
"The Dust Bowl." This Humanities Texas exhibition combines photographs and interviews to create an eloquent story of human fortitude. Custer County Museum, 445 South 9th Street; June 17–June 21, 2009. Contact Don Davis: 308.870.0845.
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
"The Dust Bowl." This Humanities Texas exhibition combines photographs and interviews to create an eloquent story of human fortitude. Plattsmouth State Bank, 446 Main Street; June 24–June 28, 2009. Contact Scott Frazier: 402.296.2265 x121.
Columbia, South Carolina
"The Road to the Promised Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement." Humanities Texas exhibition. Russell House University Union at the University of South Carolina; beginning January 1, 2009. Contact Michelle Hahn: 803.777.3197.