Monday, 22 Mar 2021
Online: Monday Monologues series
"Facing Our Truth: Student Monologues on Race and Privilege," directed by Tiffany Johnson, ISU Theatre artist in residence. Students will share original monologues reflecting on their experience being part of the cast in part to incite discussion in our collective communities around these issues.
Tuesday, 23 Mar 2021
Iowa Songwriters Showcase
Angela Meyer is a country music artist based in Eastern Iowa in the tiny town of McCausland. She has played professionally around the Quad Cities area for over 10 years, and shows from New Mexico to New York. Along the way, she has graced stages of all sizes including the National Finals Rodeo events in Las Vegas. Hear her debut album "Consequence" where music is streamed or sold. In-person seating and livestream viewing options are available.
Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021
Online: Author Talk
"The Road I Grew Up On: Requiem for a Vanishing Era," author Helen Gunderson. Gunderson's book consists of regional and neighborhood history, a personal memoir, and spiritual insights as well as many black-and-white and color photographs. Daniel Hartwig, head of Special Collections and University Archives, will moderate a conversation between Gunderson and Cornelia Butler Flora, Distinguished Professor of Sociology Emerita.
Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Performance: Facing Our Truth
"Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege." Written by a diverse group of playwrights in response to the killing of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman, these short plays revolve around racial biases, stereotypes, heartbreak, loss and enlightenment. Contains adult language and content.
Friday, 26 Mar 2021
Performance: Facing Our Truth
"Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege." Written by a diverse group of playwrights in response to the killing of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman, these short plays revolve around racial biases, stereotypes, heartbreak, loss and enlightenment. Contains adult language and content.
Saturday, 27 Mar 2021
Performance: Facing Our Truth
"Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege." Written by a diverse group of playwrights in response to the killing of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman, these short plays revolve around racial biases, stereotypes, heartbreak, loss and enlightenment. Contains adult language and content.