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All events are FREE of charge. Pre-Events Monday, July 7, 7 – 8:30 pm Friday, August 1, 6:30 pm
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| TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 | ||
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8 am – 4 pm |
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5:30 - 7:00 pm 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
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| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:15 am Coffee & Conversation with Chautauquans Borders Books & Cafe |
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Adult Programs |
All Ages
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| 9:30 – 10:30 am Trapped in “Women’s Sphere” by Annette Baldwin Nineteenth Century culture dictated that woman existed to cultivate the affairs of home and family. She was not expected to desire or pursue any individual achievement. In marrying, she forfeited all of her freedoms, becoming "one with the husband," leaving very few options for personal fulfillment or safety. Ms. Baldwin discusses societal and legal conditions of the Nineteenth Century woman and through actual accounts illustrates life inside "woman's sphere." |
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| 10:45 – 11:45 am Edison: The Past at Present by Hank Fincken The Chautauqua scholar is supposed to know the truth about the character he pretends to resurrect during his performance. But the only real truth is that there is no real truth. The facts about any historical figure are as contradictory and elusive as the mythical Sasquatch. Scholars tend to uncover proofs that confirm what they already believed, and audiences often demand a rendering that reinforces myths and ignores uncomfortable ambiguity. In this interactive workshop, Hank Fincken will discuss his unending task of peeling away the infinitely-layered proverbial onion to get at the heart and soul of Thomas Edison. He will discuss the pitfalls of reinterpreting Edison’s youth before his success as an inventor, contradictory evidence about The Wizard’s greatest inventions, and the dilemma of describing nineteenth century behavior to a twenty-first century audience. With historical slides and dialogue, Hank hopes to prove that the search to understand the past is always more fulfilling than any conclusion by itself. |
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1:00 – 2:00 pm |
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2:15 – 3:15 pm
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Big Tent, Aims Community College |
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| THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:15 am Coffee & Conversation with Chautauquans Borders Books & Cafe |
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Adult Programs |
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9:30 – 10:30 am
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10:45 – 11:45 am |
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1:00 – 2:00 pm As the technologies of mass media and image reproduction developed, so did the tradition of the American political cartoon. At least as much as text-based journalism, these iconic images shaped public perceptions of issues and personalities. And, they’re often hilarious, sometimes unintentionally so.
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2:15 – 3:15 pm Many audience members dream of bringing a favorite historical person back to life. In this interactive presentation, Hank Fincken discusses his approach to put the kick back into history. He points out research methods, how to get good readers and directors, how much theatre is too much, and most importantly why the research is never done. He emphasizes the importance of costumes, props, finding the right movement and voice, how to weave controversy into your script while avoiding confrontation, and how to avoid wishful-thinking History. Since a live audience is the best testing tool of your script, Fincken will also talk about building towards the Chautauqua performance. If the group is masochistic, he will also discuss the mine field called marketing. The participants will be encouraged to ask questions and, if time permits, Hank will conduct a theatre game that shows why body language is as important as dialogue. Young Chautauquans will also enjoy this program. |
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Big Tent, Aims Community College 6:00 – 6:50 pm Negro Spirituals by Diane Bolden-Taylor & Charlotte Mills
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| FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:15 am Coffee & Conversation with Chautauquans Borders Books & Cafe |
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| Adult Programs Greeley Senior Activities Center Dining Room 1010 6th Street |
Youth Programs (Grades K – 5)
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9:30 – 10:30 am Serving as European correspondent for Horace Greeley’s New York Daily Tribune in the 1850s was none other than a London-based expatriate German journalist named Karl Marx. Marx’s recently published Communist Manifesto had been inspired in part by French ideas – such as Charles Fourier’s scheme of voluntary “association” – which Greeley disciple Nathan Meeker adopted in part as the founding principles of “Union Colony,” now known as Greeley, Colorado. But Greeley and Meeker were also influenced by earlier utopian communities in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. How Greeley promoted these revolutionary ideas to his American readers makes for a fascinating story.
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9:30 – 10:30 am Zitkala-Sa wrote Old Indian Legends in 1901 to teach children, through the stories of her Lakota people, about the values of human beings. Dressed in full Indian regalia and using hand puppets, Dr. Eder will relate stories from the book. Children will learn about Iktomi, the spider fairy of the Lakota people, who is always hungry and lazy and does not want to work too hard for his food. They will also learn stories about the fox, the crane, the skunk, and the raccoon. |
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10:45 – 11:45 am "Even at this day it thrills me through and through to think of the life, the gladness, and the wild sense of freedom that used to make the blood dance in my face on those fine Overland Trail mornings." Twain regales the audience with stories from his semi-autobiographical book of travels through the West during the years 1861 to 1867. Among the stagecoach stops recalled was Julesburg in Colorado Territory. |
10:30 – 11:00 am Enjoy a break to exercise and stretch with calisthenics, just as children of the 19th Century would have done at their one-room schools. |
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11:00 am – noon Come listen to stories about animals, oddities and exotic Humbugs (maybe animal, maybe mineral, maybe real or unreal) from Barnum’s colorful career in show business. His museum and his circus were the center points of American entertainment in the nineteenth century. The Walt Disney of his time, Barnum amused millions of American children with his fabulous creations and discoveries. Part of this workshop will be interactive, with the children encouraged to create their own Humbug animals, drawing them, and presenting them to the group. Parents are encouraged to participate – but they have to draw their animals on their own. |
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1:00 – 2:00 pm With the presidential election a scant 3 months away, this performance-based program will bring to life some key figures in the struggle for woman's right to vote. Meet the Quaker and woman's rights advocate, Lucretia Mott; Susan B. Anthony's friend and collaborator, Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Anthony's successor and ultimately founder of the League of Women Voters, Carrie Chapman Catt – women of extraordinary intelligence, courage, vision, energy, and leadership in the woman's rights movement. |
12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch Break Bring your own lunch so you can stay all day! |
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| 12:30 - 2:00 pm Hands-On Activities Our hands-on programs will be focused on both Indian crafts and circus-themed activities. Come join us to enjoy and participate in these artistic endeavors. |
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1:00 – 2:00 pm How did Harper interact and work with Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett? In this workshop we will examine Harper’s role in the Nineteenth Century Woman’s Rights and Suffrage Movements. We will discuss her feminist ideology and uncompromising stance in the struggle for equal rights.
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5:30 – 8:00 pm Featured Food Vendor: JBS Swift & Company 5:45 – 6:45 pm |
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| SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:15 am Coffee & Conversation with Chautauquans Borders Books & Cafe
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Family Day at Big Tent, Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th Street |
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9:30 – 10:30 am The author is tried as a racist, with evidence gathered from his novel Huckleberry Finn. Huck is also on trial to determine whether or not he should be required reading in school. Students from Greeley Central and Greeley West High School, as teams for the prosecution and for the defense, will cross-examine Twain.
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Athletic Field 9:30 am – 4:30 pm A 19th Century Timeline of the West
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Big Tent Buffalo Bill is responsible for the image of the West popularized in the East and in Europe. “Colorado’s Own” Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley will relate stories behind William Cody’s iconic image, complete with a sharp shooting exhibition straight from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West.
12:00 – 1:00 pm Games, theater, music and sporting events were just a few of the many entertainments by which Victorians amused themselves. Enjoy a unique presentation as Sharon shares with you a number of these leisure activities which were popular during the nineteenth century. Not just a lecture, this delightful program features costumed demonstrators who will exhibit a charming selection of these pleasurable activities which continue to amuse today.
1:15 – 2:15 pm We discuss stories from Barnum’s life as the undisputed master of advertising and aggrandizement. You will learn the secrets of Humbug – no, Humbug is not cheating the public – and how Barnum used these secrets to amass a fortune. You will learn how to advertise 161 year old people, as well as elephants for plowing the farm, midgets, Siamese twins, and of course, Mermaids. All of this will be explained thru the lens of why such Humbug was so quintessentially American in the nineteenth century, and why it made Barnum the perfect example of the American character.
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Ed Beaty Hall Room 102 Re-capture the feel of “days gone by” when you join Sharon and her costumed performers as they demonstrate dances of the nineteenth century. Along with the exhibitions, several dances will be taught for those who wish to join in. No partner or previous experience is necessary. Sharon has been researching and teaching old-time dance for over fifteen years, and she specializes in adapting historic dances for modern-day folks. Enjoyable for both participants and observers, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! |
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Big Tent
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Big Tent, Aims Community College 5:30 – 8:00 pm Featured Food Vendor: Palomino Mexican Restaurant6:00 – 6:50 pm The 1800s Ballroom: An Exhibition Sharon Guli, Dance Mistress Experience the elegant dances of the nineteenth century! Dance Mistress Sharon Guli, along with an ensemble of costumed dancers, will perform a selection of dances from the 1800’s ballroom. Adding to your enjoyment, examples of etiquette will also be demonstrated, along with an explanation of several of the fashions of the era. From the simple yet graceful moves of a Contredanse, to the intricacies of the Quadrille, to the amusement of a German Cotillon, come and appreciate the charm of the Victorian ballroom. * Sharon Guli and her husband, Mike, operate River Crossing Inc., a company that specializes in historic clothing and presentations. Together they bring history alive to thousands across the country with trunk shows, period dances, fashion shows, lectures and other entertaining programs. In addition to instructing with live performances, Sharon has had numerous articles published in The Cowboy Chronicle. In August she will be sharing her knowledge and experience in vintage dance in Mazzano, Italy at the European Cowboy Action Shooting Championship. She is also scheduled to perform in France in September. Sharon and Mike Guli can be reached at 970-221-2992, via email at rivercrossinginc@att.net, or through their website, www.rivercrossinginc.com 7:00 – 9:00 pm Young Chautauquan cameos: Kaitlyn Jerome as Margaret Fuller Amber Bennett as Jessie Benton Fremont Amelia Newport as Anna Howard Shaw McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain Big Tent, Aims Community College |
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For evenings at Aims, you may purchase food on site or bring your own picnic to enjoy while listening to the 6 o’clock musical prelude. Food vendors are donating a percentage of their sales to HPC, so you can enjoy a picnic supper and support HPC at the same time. Addresses For a map of downtown Greeley and parking, go to www.greeleydowntown.com |
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