King Coal – Screening with filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon (80m)
Thursday, April 4th Golden Auditorium (Little Hall) @ 7pm
Join us for a very special screening of King Coal, Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s latest documentary film about a place and a people with a complex history, but whose spirit and capacity to dream a better future will not be diminished. Preceding the screening will be a kick-off reception for the Dark Skies symposium.
Dark Skies Star Party featuring Perry Ground, Haudenosaunee Storyteller and Cultural Educator
Friday, April 5th Above Burke-Pinchin Quad @ 7:30pm
Come spend an evening under the stars. We’ll be joined by astrophotographers and several talented amateur astronomers who will have a few telescopes set up for viewing. The main attraction will be Haudenosaunee storyteller, Perry Ground, who will share indigenous star stories.
Symposium Banquet featuring Chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson
Saturday, April 6th Parker Commons @ 6pm
Symposium Banquet – Chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson of Lost Creek Farm fame will walk us through an Appalachian foodways experience like no other.
Concert and Community Square Dance
Saturday, April 6th The Palace @ 8-11pm
Concert & Square Dance – We will celebrate the end of the symposium with live music and a community square dance. The concert will feature The Sea The Sea, Wild Ponies, and Danny Schmidt. We’ll be joined by percussive dancer and square dance caller Becky Hill who will teach and lead us through the dances.
