"Images from Cuba, Tanzania and Rwanda" June 16 at the Teton County Library

On Thursday, June 16, 6:30 p.m., the Teton County Public Library presents "Images from Afar: Cuba, Tanzania and Rwanda" with Morris Weintraub. 

Did you know that open heart surgery costs less than a pair of eyeglasses in Cuba? Or that twelve goats equal one cow in Tanzania? Or that drinking orange Fanta signals that you're single and available in Rwanda? Join local documentary photographer Morris Weintraub for an evening of artistic imagery and entertaining stories transporting the viewer to three unique cultures struggling to overcome political, ecological and social issues challenging their societies. 

Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. 

FMI: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, odoherty@tclib.org.

NIC Fest entertainment line-up announced

From the Nicolaysen Art Museum web site:

This year, NIC Fest's Main Stage will feature 14 different musical groups performing throughout the June 25-27 weekend in downtown Casper.

On Saturday, June 26, during breaks on the NIC Fest Main Stage, visitors can wander down to the corner of Beech and 2nd street to hear the unique African/Cuban drum sounds of Tanbores Afro-Cubano. This group from Colorado, led by Colorado University professor Thomas VanSchoick, plays traditional and contemporary rhythms from Africa and Cuba. Some of the styles that they will be playing are Rumba, Yambu, Guaguanco, Guarapachangueo, Rumba Columbia, Bembe, Guiro, Iyese and Bata Rumba. Some of the more interesting percussion instruments that group members will play include Conga, Bata, Cajons and Chekere drums. Other members of the group include Dave Crowder, Scott Mast, Eric Walker and Maurizo Capperelli.

In addition, the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company will kick off its 2010 summer tour of the state with a special performance at NIC Fest on Sunday, June 27, 1 p.m. This summer's selection is Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere's irrepressible comedy Tartuffe.

"Stories from Cuba and Other Places"

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month in October, Teton County Library in Jackson presents Lucía González, an award-winning author, storyteller and children’s librarian. Her presentation, "Stories from Cuba and Other Places"/Cuentos cubanos y de otres parajes, will take place from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, in the library's Ordway Auditorium. Free and open to the public. For ages 4-7. Presented in English and Spanish.

A library press release says: "González is a dynamic and versatile performer who enchants audiences with string stories, puppetry, and anecdotes about growing up in Cuba and coming to America."

Contact: Latino Programs Coordinator, Patty Rocha, 733-2164 ext. 237 or procha@tclib.org.