Named in remembrance of longtime Autry Trustee Nadine Carson, and supported by the generosity of her many friends and family, this series of eclectic programs provide an opportunity to connect the past with the future and to explore new ways of thinking and learning about the American West.
For the second series, the programs in the Nadine Carson Forum focus on women surviving tough economic times: what happens to women, what they need, and how they can find resources to meet their needs. These programs provide a lead-in to the upcoming exhibition, Homelands: How Women Made the West scheduled to open in April 2010.
All programs are free with museum admission.
Please note that space is limited and full seating capacity is expected to fill quickly.
Reservations required. To reserve, please call 323.667.2000, ext. 250
LEAN TIMES, GREEN TIMES • Plaza Saturday, August 29, 2009 • 11 am – 1pm RSVP deadline August 25, 2009
In partnership with the Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) this program addresses women’s decisions about what and where food for the family is purchased. Guest speaker Michael Woo, Board Chair for SEE-LA and recently named Dean of Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design, will discuss the organic food movement, current trends and how it affects the environment, economy, and women and family households. Guest speaker Pompea Smith, SEE-LA CEO, will discuss sustainable living and what are the real costs of our food decisions.
The second half of the program features a cooking challenge between two local chefs. Fresh ingredients will be provided by the Atwater Village and Echo Park Farmers’ Market. This live challenge will entertain and inform audiences about making decisions that not only save times but also leave a smaller carbon footprint while still providing a delicious meal for the family. Competition rules and criteria will be moderated by Tara Thomas, owner of Traxx Restaurant at Union Station.
Fresh Produce
In an effort to promote eating fresh and locally, a Farmers’ Market produce stand will be made available for guests to sample seasonal fruit and vegetables throughout the program. Light reception catered by Cheers Cafe.
Judging
Judges include representatives from the Autry National Center and SEE-LA. A member of the viewing audience will be selected at random the day of the program to assist in judging the competition. To be eligible to be selected, you must RSVP by August 25th. Judges will have 15 minutes to determine a winner.
The Art of Hard Times Saturday, December 12, 2009 • 2-4:30 pm Wells Fargo Theater
Join guest lecturer Linda Gordon of New York University, whose new book about Dorothea Lange will be released this fall, as she focuses on how women have made art in hard times and what are the resources they tap into. The goal of the program is to bring together women in various artistic fields around these questions, connecting examples from the past to the present. Book signing and light reception immediately following.
The New Shape of the Family Saturday, January 2010 • Check back for more details Wells Fargo Theater
This program discusses the new shape of the family in the 21st century and the rise of social and supportive networking groups for mothers.
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