Readers’ theater to touch on local history

Fort Lewis College students and actors will celebrate International Education Week with a readers’ theater performance of “Dear Father, Don’t Worry” on Wednesday.

The event, which will take place at 4 p.m. in FLC’s Roshong Recital Hall, 1000 Rim Drive, is free.

“Dear Father” will feature Swedish exchange student Daniel Barkenäs as Gustaf Nordenskiöld, the young Swedish scientist who conducted the first archaeological studies of Mesa Verde and whose activities sparked an international incident.

It will be narrated by the Herald’s Judith Reynolds (who wrote it), with FLC Theatre Department Chair Dennis Elkins and FLC student Matt Socci playing multiple parts.

FLC singers will perform Western songs, and a reception will follow the performance.

Artwork exhibit to be held in Dolores

The Canyon of the Ancients and the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores have teamed up to present “Ancestral Homelands: Connection to Land, Space and Time,” an exhibit showcasing artwork from the Institute of American Indian Arts.

This exhibit explores the influence of cultural ancestors and traditions as evident through people’s connections to the land. The exhibit will open with a reception at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Anasazi Heritage Center, 27501 Colorado Highway 184, Dolores.

For more information, email Therese Lynston at tlynston@iaia.edu.

‘Bite of Jazz’ to offer live music, dinner

Music in the Mountains will offer an opportunity for music fans to indulge in dinner and a live jazz performance Thursday during its “A Bite of Jazz” event.

The concert will take place at 6:15 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave.

Music will be provided by the Jeff Solon Jazz Group, Charissa Chiaravalloti, Jack Maynes, Ely Rio, Chris Goplerud and Jeff Solon.

Tickets are $25 and include dinner, wine and beer. They are available at www.musicinthemountains.com or by calling 385-6820.

Herald Staff