The John Trigg Ester Library

Library Lecture Series

While we don't yet have a library building in which to host cultural events, the library can still serve in this traditional fashion by sponsoring a lecture series in Ester's nearby community space, Hartung Hall. The lecture series focuses on writers, artists, adventurers, scholars, entrepreneurs, musicians, craftspeople, and colorful characters from, visiting, or of interest to Ester. Admission is free; donations are encouraged—and very much appreciated.

Upcoming speakers for the 2012 forum include Sandy Jamieson, David Stone, Peter McRoy, and Tom Zimmer and Susan Willsrud. Dates and times for each speaker will be announced. The JTEL Events & Programs Committee is responsible for organizing speakers and lectures.

The forum is held in Hartung Hall, Main Street & Ester Loop, Ester, at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of the month. Parking and beverages are available at the nearby Golden Eagle Saloon.

Next speaker:

Sandy Jamieson: "Predator Control" And Other Alaska Political Commentary

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Local artist, guide, pilot, and builder Sandy Jamieson is well known for his wry and often pointed paintings depicting Alaska life and political issues, among other topics. Come hear Sandy talk about his life and views on the third Wednesday in January!

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Previous speakers:
(chronological order)

"A Long and Lustrous Winter"
Marjorie Kowalski Cole on poetry, October 2009
(talk posted here)

"Images of China"
Monique Musick, photographer, on her trip to the People's Republic of China
(selected images here), November 2009

"All is Well": The Life, Death, and Diary of a Backcountry Pioneer
Ross Coen, historian, and John Haines, poet
talk and slide show, January 27, 2010

A Trip Through the Aleutians
Scott Darsney, photographer and adventurer, reflecting on the history of the Aleutian Islands and on his sailing trip through the chain.
(selected images here), March 18, 2010

"Criticism, Craft, and Concept in Contemporary Art"
Igor Pasternak, painter and conceptual artist
talk, slide show, and videos, April 28, 2010

Jamie Smith on Sequential Art
Jamie Smith, cartoonist and painter
talk, slide show, September 23, 2010

The Panchatantra
Walter Benesch, philospher and author
talk, March 16, 2011

Passive Houses in Alaska
Thorsten Chlupp, builder
talk and slide show, April 20, 2011

"Otherwise, there is nobody." The fate of the people of Attu Island
Jennifer Jolis, chef and historian
talk and slide show, May 18, 2011

A History of Ester, Alaska
Matthew Reckard, historian and engineer
talk and slide show, August 11, 2011

Oil Taxation
Neil Davis, physicist and author
talk and PowerPoint slide show, September 21, 2011

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