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Celebrating a Classic Chicano Film

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Celebrating a Classic Chicano Film
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Location:
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library; 7th Floor, Alkek
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections
Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the acclaimed film, …and the earth did not swallow him, based on Tomás Rivera's seminal novel, The Wittliff reunites writer/director Severo Perez with co-stars Rose Portillo and Marco Rodríguez for a conversation about the making of the film. The event also commemorates Perez’s new memoir in The Wittliff Book Series, Filmmaker’s Journey. A book signing will be held after the program. Click here for more information
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Scott Newton and Terry Lickona In Conversation

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Scott Newton and Terry Lickona In Conversation
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Location:
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library; 7th Floor
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections
A conversation with Austin City Limits photographer Scott Newton and Austin City Limits executive producer Terry Lickona. The storytelling event kicks off a new major photo exhibition, “Scott Newton: Beyond Limits” celebrating the many iconic music moments chronicled by the legendary photographer and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the long-running TV show. 2:00 pm reception; 2:30 program. Click here for more information
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Stevie Ray Vaughan at 70

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Stevie Ray Vaughan at 70
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Location:
7th floor
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections
The Wittliff Collections celebrates what would have been the 70th birthday of Texas blues guitar icon Stevie Ray Vaughan with a new photo exhibit, a film screening, conversation and birthday cake. Houston photographer Tracy Anne Hart and filmmaker Kirby F. Warnock are special guests at this Thursday evening event. Hart was a close friend and took some of the most iconic and recognized photographs of SRV. Ten of his favorite photos are on display in the Spirit of Place Gallery and in La Avenida. Warnock’s excellent documentary “Brothers in Blues: The Story of Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan” is a must-see for any music lover and fan of the blues. Hart and Warnock’s work offer insights into the mythic brotherly relationship. The program begins with opening remarks from Hart and Warnock followed by a screening of “Brothers in Blues.” Click here for more information
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Guest Speaker Susan Meiselas

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Guest Speaker Susan Meiselas
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Location:
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library; 7th Floor
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections
Renowned photographer Susan Meiselas will present an overview of her practice and career on Tuesday, Oct 8 @ 2:00PM.    Click here for more information
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Naomi Shihab Nye and Marion Winik

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Naomi Shihab Nye and Marion Winik
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Location:
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library; 7th Floor
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections

Join celebrated writers Naomi Shihab Nye and Marion Winik at The Wittliff as they discuss their new book, I Know About a Thousand Things: The Writings of Ann Alejandro of Uvalde, Texas. This is the brand-new release in The Wittliff Book Series and a book signing will be held after the program.

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Sam Kindrick’s 90th Birthday Bash and Book Signing with special guest Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornados

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Sam Kindrick’s 90th Birthday Bash and Book Signing with special guest Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornados
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Location:
7th floor
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections
The Wittliff Collection celebrates the publication of “Outlaw Country Reporter: Misfits, Madams and Hangin’ with Willie,” a memoir by legendary newspaperman and gonzo outlaw journalist Sam Kindrick who chronicled the birth of outlaw country music and Americana and befriended some of the region’s most outlandish and offbeat characters. Kindrick’s massive Action Magazine archive is among the digitization successes at The Wittliff and a much-utilized resource with more than 4,000 historic photographs.  The Sunday afternoon event and book signing begins with a reception and includes a conversation with Sam Kindrick and music legend Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornados Click here for more information
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Borderland Collective

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Borderland Collective
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Location:
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library; 7th Floor
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michael Harrison
mh43@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Wittliff Collections
Join Borderland Collective artists Erina Duganne, Mark Menjívar and Jason Reed for a closing gallery talk and performance of Migration Stories, an ongoing project that invites participants to reflect on their own migration stories. Click here for more information
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ADMISSION
Wittliff Collections events are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and FREE, unless noted. Call 512.245.2313 if you need more information about upcoming events.

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VIDEOS
For videos of some of our past events, see the EVENT VIDEOS page or watch on YouTube.
Videos of the Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series readings can be viewed on the site for Texas State's literary journal, Front Porch.