Rochester, MN RACE Exhibit Community Events!

In conjunction with the "RACE: Are we so different?" exhibit at the Rochester Public Library May 17 - September 4, 2010, many  community events are open to the public. These events include films, presentations from experts, plays, facilitated discussions, music series, and event for the youth. This is only a glimpse of what is offered please visit website to find more details.

Films: Rochester Public Library Auditorium

• Thursday, June 17, 6:00 pm: Unnatural Causes: Part VI, "Collateral Damage" and Part VII, "Not Just a Paycheck"
• Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 pm: Movie @ Your Library: "The Blind Side"
• Monday, July  12, 6:30 pm: Movie @ Your Library: "Avatar"
• Wednesday, July 14, 6:00 pm: iFilm: OT: Our Town
• Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 pm: RACE: The Power of an Illusion, Part I
• Wednesday, July 28, 7:00 pm: RACE: The Power of an Illusion, Part II

Guest Speakers: Rochester Public Library Auditorium

• Tuesday, June 15, 12:00 pm:  Dr. Thomas Spelsberg: Human Origins, World Migrations, and the Myth of Race
• Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 pm: Eugenics and 'Racial Hygiene': Roots and Manifestations in the US and Germany
• Wednesday, July 7, 6:00 pm: Putting Racial Drugs in Context: The Case of BiDil

"Race to the finish line" a play and "Race: A facilitated discussion"  (registration required)

World Music Series: features music and entertainment from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. (Including but not all listed...)

• Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm: Huun Huur Tu Free Concert Preview at Rochester Public Library Auditorium
• Wednesday, June 16, 7:30 pm: Huun Huur Tu at Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE
• Wednesday, June 23, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm: Son de Madera Free Concert Preview at Lipps Atrium - Charlton Building - Mayo Campus
• Thursday, June 24, 6:30 pm: Son de Madera Thursdays on First - Peace Plaza Stage - FREE
• Tuesday, July 13, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm: Genticorum Free Concert Preview at Rochester Public Library Auditorium
• Wednesday, July 14, 7:30 pm: Genticorum at Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE
• Tuesday, July 20, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm: Nirmala Rajasekar Free Concert Preview at Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Young adult: Rochester Public Library Auditorium

• Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 pm: Movie @ Your Library: "The Blind Side"
• Wednesday, June 30, 4:00 pm: Young Adult Book Discussion: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
• Monday, July  12, 6:30 pm: Movie @ Your Library: "Avatar"
• Wednesday, July 28, 4:00 pm: Young Adult Book Discussion: "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
• Wednesday, August 25, 4:00 pm: Young Adult Book Discussion: "Riot" by Walter Dean Myers

Please bring your family and friends to experience these wonderful activities!!! Jess