Reading: John Clayton on Muir and Pinchot
Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Award-winning Red Lodge author John Clayton leads a discussion of the founding of America’s public lands systems based on his new book, Natural Rivals: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the Creation of America’s Public Lands. Read more.
An Evening with Téa Obreht
Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m.
We’re thrilled to welcome Orange Prize winner and National Book Award finalist Téa Obreht as part of Elk River Arts & Lectures 2020 series. She’ll read from her new novel, Inland. Read more.
American Zion by Betsy Gaines Quammen
Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m.
Bozeman author Betsy Gaines Quammen will lead a discussion about the intersections of religion, rebellion and public lands based on her fascinating new book, American Zion. Read more.
Shakespeare in Montana by Gretchen Minton
Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m.
Montana State University professor Gretchen Minton will discuss her new book, Shakespeare in Montana: Big Sky Country’s Love Affair with the World’s Most Famous Writer.
Reading: Toby Thompson on Western Art
Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m.
Toby Thompson will read from and discuss his new book, Fired On: Targeting Western American Art. Published by Bangtail Press, Fired On is a collection of new and selected pieces about Western American art, encompassing painting, sculpture, music, film and writing.
The Center of Everything by Jamie Harrison
Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m.
Jamie Harrison reads from her latest novel, a generational saga set in Livingston, The Center of Everything. Read more.
One of Us by Barrie Gilbert
Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m.
Grizzly bear biologist Barrie Gilbert reads from his memoir, One of Us: A Biologist’s Walk in the Field.
