Week's events: Art interviews, emergency medicine, Denali park, traditional bluegrass

July 7, 2017

Jeff Richardson

ÐÓ°Épro Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting nearly 50 free lectures, concerts and other events this summer. Here is what’s happening during the week ahead:


  • On Monday, July 10, the Down Memory Lane interview series will feature a discussion with Bill Brody, UAF professor emeritus of art, 1967-2000, and Glen Simpson, UAF professor emeritus of art, 1969-97. Veteran journalist Robert Hannon will conduct the interview, which will be at 7 p.m. at the Elvey Building auditorium.

  • On Tuesday, July 11, the Healthy Living lecture series will feature pediatrician Dr. Anne Hanley and emergency room physician Dr. Mark Simon on “Is this an emergency? Do I need to see a doctor now?†The lecture will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.

  • On Wednesday, July 12, the Discover ÐÓ°Épro lecture series will present Don Striker, superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve, on “Why this former East Coast kid values America’s Last Frontier.†The lecture will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.

  • On Thursday, July 13, the Music in the Garden concert series will host the Dry Cabin String Band. The band plays and sings hard-driving, traditional bluegrass, featuring guitar, fiddle, banjo and bass. Music begins at 7 p.m. at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.


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