Save the dates for these Brown Bag events and the fun after school fiber-arts event!
“Thinking out loud” with Marsh Muirhead — October 18th at noon
The 2012 Fall Brown Bag Series begins on Thursday, Oct. 18th at noon with celebrated KAXE guest Marsh Muirhead. Mr. Muirhead is multi-talented and well-known in many circles. He is a dentist, a poet, a pilot, an essayist, a winner of The Great American Think-off and author of Key West Explained — A Guide for the Traveler.
He lives near Bemidji on the banks of the Mississippi and has had stories and poems published in the Southeast Review, New Mexico Poetry Review, Minnetonka Review, Rattle, Modern Haiku and elsewhere. He is a contributor to the Canadian Poetry website How Pedestrian and has participated locally in KAXE’s “Great American Radio Show” and “The Beat”.
Mr. Muirhead will talk about the value of poetry in our world and will read an edited version of his winning Great American Think-off essay. He will also read several poems and discuss the fresh face of Haiku – it’ not what you were taught in elementary school! There will be a Q&A session at the end of his presentation.
Copies of Key West Explained: A Guide for the Traveler, will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
Bhutan — A View from the Top of the World with Cal Rice — October 25th at noon
Through his amazing photos, professional photographer Cal Rice will share his experiences from a recent trip to the Himalayan country of Bhutan. After being almost completely cut off for centuries, the government of Bhutan began allowing outside influences – including television and the internet – only a few years ago, while still preserving its ancient traditions. Besides the beauty of the land, its architecture and its people, this program will highlight the contrasts between centuries old customs and the impact of modern society.
Of his work, Bemidji resident Rice says, “What I am trying to do in this career is to visit and photograph countries that are in the midst of cultural change. Then come back to northern Minnesota and share my experience. This is more a documentary and cultural exchange rather than just a travelogue.”
Bring a lunch and join us in the library auditorium for an insightful view of a nation which puts more value on its “gross national happiness” than its gross national product.
This event is possible thanks to sponsorship by the Arrowhead Library System and funding by money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Confessions of a Professional Eater with Eleanor Ostman — November 15th at noon
She is also the founder and past president of the Newspaper Food Editors and Writers Association and has been active in the community through chairing the St. Pal Cancer Crusade and currently serving on the board of the Friends of Roseville Parks. She will visit Virginia Public Library to share stories of a life in food and reminisce about growing up and eating well in Northern Minnesota.
Zachary Scot Johnson — December 13th at noon

After-School Workshop
Fleece to Felt: Fiber Art Comes Alive Workshop — November 14th at 3:30

This event is possible thanks to sponsorship by the Arrowhead Library System and funding by money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
— Susan J. Hoppe, Reference Services Librarian