Academics

September 23, 7 p.m., Little Theatre
“Jack Thorp’s Songs of the Cowboys”

Well-known historian of the Santa Fe Trail Mark Gardiner and Rex Rideout play 19th century instruments, sing trail songs and discuss the exciting life of the 19th century western cowboy.

October 25, 7 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center, rooms 9006-9008.
Deborah Blanche as Jeanette Rankin

Accomplished scholar Blanche portrays Jeanette Rankin, the women’s suffragette, peace advocate, and early member of Congress.

November 22, 7 p.m., Little Theatre
“Walt Whitman America”

Bruce Noll, retired professor of education at UNM, portrays the great American poet Walt Whitman.

January 31, 2009, 7 p.m., Little Theatre
“Emily Dickinson Unplugged” (Tentative)

Actress and scholar Carol Kessler will portray another great 19th century poet Emily Dickinson.

February 27, 2009, 7 p.m., Little Theatre
Dr. Noel Pugach as John Steinbeck

Dr. Noel Pugach, now professor emeritus of history at University of New Mexico, will reenact the exciting life of 20th century novelist, journalist and activist John Steinbeck.

March 13, 7 p.m., Little Theatre
“Samuel Clemens: Mark Twain Shadow”

Randy Milligan, professor at New Mexico State University, will visit San Juan College bringing another literary icon to life in the character of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens).

April 10, 7 p.m., Little Theatre
Marilyn Adams as Susan B. Anthony

Longtime Chautauquan Marilyn Adams will give her unique rendition of American suffragette, Susan B. Anthony.