A week of events exploring rural sustainability in Knox County and around the globe
MONDAY, APRIL 1–SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 KENYON COLLEGE GAMBIER, OHIO How do we ensure the vitality of rural life in a changing society? Kenyon looks at the importance of landscape, work, social life, and culture in sustaining rural character.
MONDAY, APRIL 1 7:00 P.M. LECTURE: “AN AMISH PERSPECTIVE ON RURAL SUSTAINABILITY” David Kline, Old Order Amish bishop, farmer, and author. Rosse Hall
TUESDAY, APRIL 2 7:00 P.M. DISCUSSION: “GOVERNMENT POLICY AND RURAL SUSTAINABILITY” Conversation with state and federal officials on government policy and local rural communities. Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 11:10 A.M. DISCUSSION: “RURAL SUSTAINABILITY AROUND THE GLOBE” Conversation with Kenyon alumni and students active in global rural sustainability efforts. Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery 7:00
P.M. LECTURE: “RURAL DESIGN AND RURAL SUSTAINABILITY” Dewey Thorbeck, founder and director of the Center for Rural Design, University of Minnesota. Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery All events are free of charge and open to the public.
Events take place on the Kenyon College campus, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 740-427-5158 or visit www.kenyon.edu.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 4:30 P.M. PERFORMANCE: “BARN DANCE” Original interpretive dance exploring space in a historic barn, choreographed by Balinda Craig-Quijada. Colwill Farm and Barn, 19855 New Gambier Road, Gambier
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 11:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M. EVENT: LOCAL FOODS BRUNCH Enjoy a gourmet meal prepared from local ingredients. Gambier Parish House
8:00 P.M. CONCERT: “MOUNTAIN MUSIC, SOUTHEAST BY SOUTHWEST” El Violín de Lorenzo Martinez and the New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters. Traditional acoustic music from the Hispanic Southwest and Appalachia. Rosse Hall
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK EXHIBIT: “WHERE DOES OUR FOOD COME FROM?” Award-winning exhibit following the food we eat from farm to table. Gund Commons Rural by Design is presented by the Rural Life Center at Kenyon College with support from the McGregor Fund of Detroit, Michigan.
Mark Your Calendars! April 1-6
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