Thursday, November 14
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NEHMA Presents KUED's "Book Club in a Box" | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
For November, we'll be reading "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime"
by Mark Haddon. KUED Documentary: On the Spectrum
Book discussion will be led by Bruce and Shauna Crane, and documentary discussion
led by John Rogers, KUED Cinematographer.
To RSVP or learn more, call 435-797-7239 or email teri.guy@usu.edu.
The stories we get from On the Spectrum and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime deal with young people with autism. While this can be a devastating disability for
some, a key success factor for those with this diagnosis is often the people who care
for them and teach them. In both the documentary and the book, these individuals have
people who care for their basic needs. However, in On the Spectrum, the children have parents who understand their disabilities and advocate tirelessly
for their well-being. In the novel, Christopher’s mother has deserted the family and
while his father does the best he can, Christopher’s best hope is his teacher Siobhan
who helps him understand emotions, both his own and others. While there is still no
“cure” for autism, there are methods for helping those living with the disability
to live full and creative lives. The difference between the people we meet in the
documentary and the people in the book highlight some of these key factors. Is excellent
care giving socio-economically related or is it a deep commitment to and love of the
person with autism?
Sunday, November 17
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Museum + Music
Proving Grounds: Landscapes of the American West
Featuring works by Terry Riley, Toru Takamitsu, and pieces from 13th century Paris
The American West is synonymous with landscape, from the seminal 19th century paintings
of Thomas Moran to the stirring 20th century photos of Ansel Adams. David Maisel evokes
the same sense of the sublime found in these artists with perhaps a more sinister
topic: aerial photographs of the restricted government instillations and facilities
which mark the west desert of Utah. The Tribeca Ensemble, NEHMA’s ensemble-in-residence,
will present a concert of varying musical landscapes from ancient to modern. This
will be bookended by works from California minimalist Terry Riley, and provide the
perfect counterpoint to Maisel’s majestic, yet disturbing, images.
Christopher Scheer, Curator of the Museum + Music series and Associate Professor of
Musicology
www.tribecaensemble.com
Thursday, November 19
4:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE
Haiku Workshop
Students and community members are welcome to come and learn how to write Haikus as
they interpret artwork around the Museum.
Workshop materials and refreshments will be provided.
This event is part of International Education Week and is organized by the USU Office
of Global Engagement.
Saturday, December 10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE
COMMUNITY ART DAY
Every second Saturday of the month
Join us to make a one-of-a-kind embossed greeting card to send to your loved ones
this holiday season.