Professor Daniel Schwarz discusses his book Endtimes? a groundbreaking study of ten difficult years in the life of America's most important newspaper, The New York Times. Daniel R. Schwarz describes the transformation of the Times as it has confronted not only its various scandals and embarrassments but also the rapid rise of the internet and blogosphere, the ensuing decline in circulation and print advertising, and the change in what contemporary readers want and how they want to get … [Read more...] about “Endtimes?: Crises and Turmoil at the New York Times, 1999-2009”
The Community Library Lecture Room
Boulder Mountain Clayworks Panel Discussion
An artist panel discussion with Jim Romberg, Carol Glenn, and Elmer Taylor, all prominent ceramic artists. There is no charge to enter and the talk will include brief slide shows of each artist's current works. This panel discussion will kick off a weekend workshop with Jim Romberg on Raku firing ceramics, to be held at the Boulder Mountain Clayworks studio in the 10th Street Center, Ketchum. … [Read more...] about Boulder Mountain Clayworks Panel Discussion
Hiking Idaho, 3rd Edition with Luke Kratz
A guide to the State's greatest hiking adventures. Join author Luke Kratz and lace up your boots to sample more than 100 trails in Idaho's vast undeveloped backcountry and wilderness areas. Discover pink granite peaks of the Sawtooth Range, "big tree" country in the Selkirk Mountain rain forest, and Hells Canyon - the deepest gorge in North America. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, Luke will help you find trails suited to every ability and interest … [Read more...] about Hiking Idaho, 3rd Edition with Luke Kratz
Tom Zoellner presents “Train”
Train is the story of the most indispensable mode of transportation the world has ever known: the railroad. The presentation will follow Tom on a journey from the birthplace of the locomotive in England, to the frozen Trans-Siberian railroad to cresting the Andes in a rattling coal train, riding with blues musicians across America, ascending to the Tibetan plateau on the world’s highest line and crisscrossing India on its antiquated yet magnificent trains. Train examines not just the mechanics … [Read more...] about Tom Zoellner presents “Train”
A Million Steps: Walking the Camino de Santiago
Kurt Koontz speaks about his book, A Million Steps, detailing his trek on the Camino de Santiago. Kurt tells the story and reveals the insights he gained on his 490-mile walking trip on the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. Kurt reveals how though he was fit and strong, had a good guidebook and all the right equipment and a pilgrim passport that would grant him access to the shelter of hostels along the way he was not prepared for the grandeur of his external or internal … [Read more...] about A Million Steps: Walking the Camino de Santiago
Upbeat with Alasdair
Alasdair Neale, Musical Director of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, will give a preview to the 2014 season and discuss his favorite music. Topic: What Does a Conductor Do, Anyway? … [Read more...] about Upbeat with Alasdair
