The Naropa Institute Office of Communications

• The tribute to Kenneth Patchen begins on Wednesday, July 9, with a rare opportunity to view 17 pieces of his visual genius in a special art exhibit of original paintings, at The Naropa Institute's historic Lincoln Building, Shambhala Hall, 2130 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, Colorado. The exhibit and reception will begin at 6:30pm and is open to the public.
  

• Thursday, July 10 will bring together a lively group of experts, colleagues, fellow artists and writers. Scheduled to appear are Anne Waldman, Andrew Schelling, Anselm Hollo, Joel Climenhaga, Miriam Patchen, Rita Bottoms, Carl Hanni, Joel Lipman, Stanley Plumly, Larry Smith, Marcus Williamson, Gerry Glombecki and Michael Serrano. The panel discussion will be held in the Summer Writing Program Tent on the Naropa campus, from 12:30 - 2:30pm , and is open to the public.
  

• Friday, July 11, long time friend and Patchen devotee, Joel Climenhaga, will give a lecture/talk entitled "Kenneth Patchen: The Peaceful Lier." Joel Climenhaga has devoted his professional career to the work of Kenneth Patchen, whom he met in 1962. He has directed Patchen's play Don't Look Now, as well as being the author of many poems and plays, including the award-winning Marriage Wheel. The lecture/talk will take place in the Tent, from 1:00-2:30pm and is open to the public.
  

• Saturday, July 12, the tribute will end with a live performance of Patchen's radio play, The City Wears a Slouch Hat, featuring Summer Writing Program students, faculty and guests, and directed by Joel Climenhaga. The play will be performed in the Tent, from 11:00am - 1:00pm and is open to the public.
  

All four events of the tribute to Kenneth Patchen July 9 - July 12, are open to the public and held at the Naropa Institute, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, Colorado. The cost for a pass to attend them is $5 and must be obtained from the Summer Writing Program Office at the Naropa Institute. For more information please call (303) 546 3540.