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Upcoming Lectures

		Molly Wizenberg: A Homemade Life—a Pierce County Reads Event Saturday, March 13, 1-2 pm, followed by a book signing For more than four years, Molly Wizenberg has explored the relationship between food and memory on her hugely popular and award-winning blog Orangette. She recently released A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table, which allows her to share the flavors that have shaped her life. Wizenberg will discuss her journey through “a life with the kitchen at its center.” This program is free and will be followed by a book signing.

		Lecture and Cardboard Circus Workshop Sunday, April 11, 1 pm and 2–4 pm At the 1 pm lecture, join Scott Fife as he shares his creative process behind Leroy, The Big Pup. After the lecture, stay and learn how to make your own cardboard sculpture. Lecture is free with admission. Workshop cost: $25 , $15 for members. For ages 8 and up; youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop pre-registration required. The Making of Lionel Hampton by Scott Fife.

		Gloomy Skies Make Great Softboxes: Northwest Photography Now Saturday, April 17, 2 pm Chas Bowie, accomplished photographer and art critic for The Oregonian, will provide an illustrated history of Northwest photography in this one-hour lecture. Cost: $15; $5 for members. Pre-registration is recommended.

		Gorillas of the Impenetrable Forest Sunday, May 16, 2 pm Join biologist and author Dr. Thor Hanson for pictures, music, and stories about his work with the mountain gorillas of Uganda and other rare African species. Hanson will read from his award-winning book, The Impenetrable Forest: My Gorilla Years in Africa. A book signing will follow. Cost: $15; $5 for Tacoma Art Museum members; $10 for Tahoma Audubon members. Pre-registration is recommended, space is limited.

		Deborah Butterfield’s Horses Sunday, June 6, 1 pm Join artist Deborah Butterfield, who is known for her life-size sculptures of horses made from salvaged materials, as she discusses her inspiration and process. Cost: $10; $5 for members. Includes museum admission. Deborah Butterfield is represented by Greg Kucera Gallery, Inc., Seattle.

		The Art of Racing in the Rain and Animals in Literature Saturday, June 12, 1 pm What is it about animal protagonists that can shed light on our human struggles for understanding, meaning, love, and happiness? Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Art of Racing in the Rain, will discuss how animal characters speak to us and what we can learn from them. Cost: $15; $5 for members of Tacoma Art Museum. Pre-registration is recommended and space is limited.

Credits: Scott Fife creating Leroy, The Big Pup. Image courtesy of the artist.