May
2, 2006
Bluestem Festival Celebrates Adversity and Genius
Genius inspired by adversity is at the core of Oakton Community College's 2006 Bluestem Festival of the Arts and Humanities. Eight great events are scheduled June 5 - 8 at the Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
The theme of this year's Bluestem Festival, "Come Rain or Come Shine," celebrates the vision of people inspired by adversity. Programs include:
"Water, Water Everywhere: Flood Stories in World Religions" explores how many religions include sensational accounts of great floods (Monday, June 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m.);
"The Impressionists: Artists in the Sun" examines how 19th century impressionist painters were stimulated by light, and how this dramatic use of color became a stepping stone for 20th century artists (Tuesday, June 6, 10 - 11:30 a.m.);
"A Soprano for All Seasons" musically demonstrates how many legendary composers were inspired by the weather (Wednesday, June 7, 2 - 3:30 p.m.); and
"Resilience in the Face of Catastrophe: Cultural Mechanisms for Survival" takes an anthropological look at the ways in which people in New Orleans and other stricken areas are able to survive and rebuild their lives (Thursday, June 8, 1 - 2:30 p.m.).
The fee for the entire Bluestem Festival series is $45; individual lectures are $10 each. The complete program schedule may be found at www.oakton.edu/bluestem.
For more information, contact Leona Hoelting at 847-635-1414, or hoelting@oakton.edu.
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