Event celebrates Gathering of Nations
The UNM Bookstore will hold author readings Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1 p.m. with Melanie Mathews, Lita Mathews and Bruce King. The authors will discuss and sign their books in celebration of ‘The Gathering of Nations,’ which will be held April 27-29 at University Arena.
Melanie Mathews is the author of ‘Cooking Vegetarian.’ This cookbook is written for the enjoyment of everyone who enjoys a great meal. Surprisingly, a great meal can be delicious, healthy and meat-free. This vegetarian cookbook is an adventure through the flavors, aromas and vegetarian and desert favorites.
The author of ‘A Powwow Summer Across North America,’ Lita Mathews chronicles a Native American woman's 16 years as a dancer in powwows across North America and Canada. It provides a rare, inside perspective that explores the intercultural identity and role of powwows as a cornerstone of an American Indian way of life.
King is the author of ‘Evening at the War Bonnet,’ which includes five plays in a collection that offers a ride into an American Indian twilight zone the author has explored for much of his career. The abnormal, often surreal settings of these plays provide a backdrop for his observations on the eternal struggle between good and evil and the challenge of living the proper Indian way.
The event is open and free to the public. The UNM Bookstore will also validate parking for the event. For more information about this event, contact Anicia Esposito at (505) 277-9752, or email at aespo@unm.edu.
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu