Then and Now Lecture: Keith Finley

Wednesday, October 21 | 1:00 pm
Pottle Music Auditorium

Historian Keith Finley will discuss his new book in which he explores gradations in the opposition to racial equality by examining how the South's national spokesmen—its United States senators—addressed the civil rights question and developed a concerted plan to thwart civil rights advances. While many historical accounts of the era focus on the ferocity of white resistance, Finley points out that adversaries also employed less confrontational tactics to deny equal rights to black Americans. “Delaying the Dream” highlights the colorful characters and ferocious battles that culminated in the most far-reaching legislation ever passed by Congress. Book signing to follow..

Tickets:

Free Admission

Mezzo Soprano Daveda Karanas

Wednesday, October 21 | 7:30 pm
Pottle Music Auditorium

A winner of the 2008 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Greek-American mezzo-soprano Daveda Karanas has been hailed for her “capacious power” and “lustrous and exciting” voice (San Francisco Chronicle). Karanas made her San Francisco Opera debut as Mamka in Boris Godunov as first year Adler Fellow with prestigious San Francisco Opera Center, and will also participate in Verdi’s Requiem. Karanas holds a Master of Music degree from Arizona State University and was recently named the 2009 Alumnus of the Year by Southeastern’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Tickets:

Free Admission