Out Loud Lecture Series

In its 12 years, Out Loud has brought progressive thinkers from many walks of life to Telluride for inspiration, discussion and the sheer joy of intellectual, artistic and spiritual challenge. More than 40 speakers have come to Telluride to speak including Tom Hayden, Rabbi Alex Schindler, Terry Tempest Williams, John Nichols, Truman Lowe, Trio Soliste, Jonothan Overpeck and many more.

Robert Krakow

August 26, 2008, 5:30 p.m.

The Depot

Robert Krakow will show film clips from his unreleased documentary “Portrait of Adele” and present a lecture about the complex legal maneuverings surrounding this landmark case and the story behind legal battle to return stolen Gustav Klimt paintings to their rightful heir. These magnificent portraits of Adele Blochbauer painted by Hungary's most famous artist, GUSTAV KLIMT, were stolen by the Nazis. After the war they were found in The Vienna National MUSEUM. The sole surviving heir sued for their return and after 10 years and a Superme Court ruling Maria Altman won her case. The case set legal precedent for other Holocaust survivors to seek return of their lost and stolen treasure.

Rita Goldman Gelman

September 10, 2008, 6 p.m.

The Depot

Rita Golden Gelman talks about her memoir Tales of a Female Nomad. When Rita Goldman Gelman divorced in 1986 at the age of 48, she asked herself the question, “What am I going to do with the rest of my life?” Her answer was, “Live my dream!” She sold everything she owned and became a nomad, cooking, laughing, celebrating, and learning from people all over the world. She has lived in Indonesia, India, Tanzania, Suriname, the Galapagos Islands, New Guinea, Borneo, Israel, and more. After twenty-two years of living with families in the developing world, she still has no permanent home and no possessions."

With the generous support of the Telluride Foundation and CCAASE, Out Loud will provide another exciting and educational series for 2008 & 2009. Please visit www.ahhaa.org/outloud for further information.

Visiting Artists

In the summer, fall and winter seasons the Ah Haa School invites nationally renowned artist to instruct at our school as a part of our visiting artist program. Workshops include everything from plein air painting to metal arts to photography. Some past instructors include Deborah Bayes, Carole Katchen, Kathleen Norris Cook, Chirs Reily, and Harold O'Connor. Here is our current list of upcoming visiting artist workshops.

Pastel Painting: Studio Landscapes

Doug Dawson (visiting artist)

September 26—28

Making a Strong Photograph

Dave Edwards (visiting artist)

October 2—5

Watercolor Workshop

Frank Francese (visiting artist)

January 30—February 1

Winter Pastel Landscape Painting

Bruce Gomez (visiting artist)

February 20—22

Developing the Individual Voice in Mixed Media

Fran Hardy (visiting artist)

February 27—March 1

Telluride Writer’s Guild

The Telluride Writer’s Guild sponsors workshops, readings and performances by locally and nationally know writers. Events are made possible through the generous funding of CCAASE.

Walking Words

October 10 & 11, 2008

This annual event begins with a progressive literary dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 10. The evening features appetizers, entrée and dessert at three restaurants, each served with a reading of either poetry, fiction or nonfiction. A cash bar is available at all three locations. Cost for the evening, including tax and tip, is $50. Only 35 seats are available, and the event sells out every year.

For more info on other Writers Guild programs, call Director Amy Cannon at 970-728-6467.