C.J. Box will debut new Joe Pickett novel at French festival

Best-selling Cheyenne novelist C.J. Box has launched his novels in all kinds of exotic places: Cheyenne, Casper, Elk Mountain, Laramie.

This time, C.J. will travel overseas to debut “Force of Nature” at the Quais du Polar in Lyon, France. He’ll be talking about his work and reading from the new Joe Pickett novel at noon on Friday, March 30. The author will stick around the festival until April 1 to talk livres with conference attendees.

After France, C.J. will return to the West for gigs in California, Colorado, Wyoming and Arkansas. Keep up with C.J.’s travels at http://www.cjbox.net/appearances

Gregory Hinton discusses preliminary findings of BBHC research fellowship

"Colonel William F. Cody, 1889," by French painter Rosa Bonheur.
Courtesy of the BBHC.

This news comes from Gregory Hinton and describes the first phase of his research fellowship at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody: 

I would like you to be the first to know the preliminary results of my recent research at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center as a 2011-2012 Resident Fellow. The title of my talk was Out West with Buffalo Bill. 

The primary objective of my research was to analyze the art, artifacts and papers of the BBHC for evidence of LGBT history and culture in the American West, particularly as it related to Buffalo Bill's Wild West. 

For a month, the museum was at my disposal.  I roamed the galleries, interviewed BBHC curators, scholars and educators, and most importantly, was privileged to read The Buffalo Bill Papers in the McCracken Library.  

My primary advisers were Jeremy Johnston, Director of the Buffalo Bill Papers, Mary Robinson, Director of the McCracken Library, John Rumm, Curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Emma Hansen, Curator of the Plains Indian Museum. World renowned Buffalo Bill scholar Paul Fees also offered me key guidance. 

On December 16, I gave an informal talk on my preliminary findings at the monthly "Wellness of Mind" BBHC lunch meeting. The entire staff of the museum attended. The audience included Senator and Mrs. Alan Simpson and BBHC President Bruce Eldredge and his wife Jan. The talk was, I believe, historical, educational, humorous and emotional.

To read an excerpt of Hinton's BBHC presentation, go to Out West with Buffalo Bill.

Novelist Craig Johnson on the road again

Novelist Craig Johnson of Ucross hits the road April 9 and doesn't return for quite a long time. Here's the schedule:

April 9, Saratoga Museum, Saratoga, WY

April 12, Nantes, France

April 13, Poitiers, France

April 14, Limoges, France

April 15, 16, Clermont-Ferrand, France

April, 18, 19 Brussels, Belgium

April 20, Namur, Belgium

April 21, Liege, Belgium

May 22, WYO Theater ‘High Noon’, Sheridan, WY, 7:00 PM

May 27, Ranchester Branch Library, Ranchester, WY, 5:30 PM

The release date for HELL IS EMPTY is June 2

The release date for JUNKYARD DOGS paperback is May 31

May 31, Blue Heron Books, Casper, WY, 7 PM

June 1, Buffalo, WY, The Office Book Shop, Buffalo, WY, 4:30 PM

June 1, Sheridan Stationary, Sheridan, WY, 6:30 PM

June 2, Barnes and Noble, Billings, MT, 7 PM

June 4, Mechanicsburg Mystery Book Shop, Mechanicsburg, PA, 4 PM

June 6, Chester County Books and Music, Westchester, PA, 7 PM

June 7, Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Pittsburgh, PA, 6 PM

June 8, Books and Company, Dayton, OH, 7 PM

June 9, Regulator, Durham, NC, 7 PM

June 10, Page and Palette, Fairhope, AL, 6 PM

June 11, I Love a Mystery, Mission, KS, 2 PM

June 13, Next Chapter, Milwaukee, WI, 7 PM

June 14, Booked for Murder, Madison, WI, 6 PM

June 15, Once Upon a Crime, Minneapolis, MN, 7 PM

June 16, Book People, Austin, TX, 7 PM

June 17, Poisoned Pen, Phoenix, AZ, 7 PM

June 18, M is for Mystery, San Mateo, CA, 2 PM

June 20, Viking Rep Dinner (private event)

June 21, Boulder Bookstore, 12:30 PM, lunch stock signing

June 21, Tattered Cover (Colfax), Denver, CO, 7:30 PM

June 22, Murder by the Book, Denver, CO, Noon

June 22, High Crimes, Longmont, CO, 7 PM

June 23-26, Jackson Writer’s Conference, Jackson, WY

June 28, Red Lodge Books, Red Lodge, MT, 4:00 PM

June 29, Fact and Fiction, Missoula, MT, 7:00 PM

July 1, Seattle Mystery Book Shop, Seattle, WA, Noon

July 1, Whodunit Books, Olympia, WA, 7 PM

July 2, Murder by the Book, Portland, OR, Noon

July 2, Powell’s Books (Cedar Hills Crossing), Beaverton, OR, 4 PM

July 3, Sun River Books, Sun River, OR, 5 PM

July 4, Sun River Books, Sun River, OR, private party

July 5, Paulina Springs Books, Sisters, OR, 4 PM

July 5, Paulina Springs Books, Redmond, OR, 7 PM

July 6, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID, 7 PM

July 7, The King’s English Books, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 PM

July 8, Main Street Books, Lander, WY, 6 PM

July 9, Powell Library, Powell, WY, Noon

July 9, Cowboy Bar, Meeteetse, WY, 7 PM

July 10, Cody Library, Cody, WY, 1:30 PM

Craig Johnson's Le Camp des Morts wins French Prix de 813 -- and Craig hits the road in Wyoming

News from mystery writer Craig Johnson of Ucross:

Some exciting news in that Le Camp des Morts (Death Without Company) won the coveted Prix de 813, and it looks like we’re back in France for the month of January. In the meantime --

Hot Springs, SD, Wild Burro Books, Friday, November, 26th at 7PM
Billings, MT, Masonic Hall, Writer’s Roundup, Saturday, December 4th from 1-3PM
Sheridan, WY, Sheridan County Museum, Saturday, December 11th at 2PM
Story, WY, Story Branch Library, Saturday, December 11th at 6:30PM
Sheridan, WY, Sheridan County Library, December 17th from 10-12 Noon

FMI: http://www.craigallenjohnson.com/

"Paris Papers" by artist and former WAC staffer Lili Francuz opens Nov. 5 in Denver

Former Wyoming Arts Council visual arts specialist Lili Francuz has an exhibit at Alliance Francaise de Denver Nov. 5-Dec. 21. Opening reception Nov. 5. FMI: http://www.lilifrancuz.com/

L'Avenir en Papier features Suzanne Morlock

If you can read French, you'll know when and where in France Suzanne Morlock of Jackson will be exhibiting her work.

From Ten Sleep to Paris: Craig Johnson's touring schedule for spring 2010

In his latest Post-It e-letter, Ucross novelist Craig Johnson listed his touring schedule through May. He'll have more info by May 31 about his national tour for huis new book, "Junkyard Dogs." But here's what he's up to the next few months:

• Tucson, AZ., Tucson Festival of the Book, "Hard Characters and Hard Landscapes," 3/13, 4 PM, "Another Man’s Moccasins, A Conversation with Craig Johnson," 3/14, 10 AM, signings to follow each presentation and at Mysterious Galaxy, 3/13, 2 PM, and Clues Unlimited, 3/13, 5 PM and 3/14 at noon;
• Greybull, WY, Greybull Library, 3/26, 4:30-6 PM;
• Basin, WY, Basin Theatre, 3/26, 7 PM;
• Ten Sleep, WY, Washakie County Library, 3/27, 2 PM;
• Paris, France, Comptoir des Mots, , 4/6, 7:30 PM;
• Nantes, France, Coiffard-Tome 2, 4/7, 2:30-6:30 PM;
• Montpellier, France, Sauramps , 4/8, 6:30 PM;
• Lyon, France, Festival Quai du Polar, 4/9-4/11;
• Huntington, WV, Ohio Valley Book Festival, Cabell County Main Library, 4/14, 1-2:30 PM, Cabell County Gallaher Branch, 4/15, 5-6:30 PM;
• Mission (Kansas City), KS, I Love A Mystery/Border Crimes Chapter SinC, 4/22, 7 PM;
• Omaha, NE, Omaha City Library Blowout, 4/24, 2 PM;
• Sheridan, WY, WYO Theatre, Western Film Festival, "Introduction to Jack Schaeffer’s Shane," May 2, 1 PM;
• Sheridan, WY, Holiday Inn, Raising Readers Benefit, May 8;
• Casper, WY, Natrona County Library 100th Anniversary Celebration, May 4, 7 PM;
• Evanston, WY, Uinta County Library, 5/5, 7 PM;
• Saint Malo, France, Etonnants Voyageurs, 5/22-5/24.

Dang, Craig, Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and Paris, France, all in the course of a ten-day span? How we going to keep you down on the ranch after you've seen Paree?

FMI: http://www.craigallenjohnson.com/

French pianist performs with UW Symphony

From a UW press release:

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO), joined by French pianist Lise de la Salle, will perform Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center concert hall.

Tickets cost $10 for the public, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students. Tickets are available at the Fine Arts Center and Wyoming Union box offices, on the Internet at www.uwyo.edu/finearts or by caling (307) 766-6666.

The 21-year-old de la Salle, fresh off performing with the Boston Symphony, has emerged as one of the most acclaimed artists of her generation, praised for inspired performances of virtuosity and depth. Her 2009-10 season also includes a performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

In addition to playing the Saint-Saens "2nd Piano Concerto" with de la Salle, the UWSO will perform Bruce Roter's "Camp David Overture" and sections from the ballet "Spartacus."

The UWSO is led by Michael Griffith, in his 21st year as the group's conductor.