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Gil Garcetti
Thursday, February 11, 2 – 3 p.m.
“You’ve Got to be Kidding!
From D.A. to Photographer?!”
Gil Garcetti
was a prosecutor with the
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s
office for 32 years. From 1992 to 2000,
he was the elected District Attorney, and
oversaw high profile prosecutions, such
as the Menendez brothers and O.J.
Simpson Cases. After retiring, Gil Garcetti
pursued a new career as a photographer.
He has published several books of photo
essays, and his books have led him to tell
his stories in numerous photo exhibitions
and presentations throughout the world.
Modernism Week Presents
Curating William F. Cody:
A Moderated Conversation
Tuesday, February 16, 2 – 4 p.m.
To celebrate the upcoming exhibition
Back To The Future: The Visionary
Architecture Of William F. Cody, curators
Emily Bills, Don Choi,
and
Jo Lauria
will engage in a moderated conversation
about William Cody’s contributions and
relevance to the field of architecture.
Sponsored by the Rancho Mirage Historical
Preservation Commission
Morrie Beschloss and Steve Kelly
Monday, February 22, 7 – 8 p.m.
Of Primary Importance
Two notable gentleman, known for
their strong opinions, both steeped in
history, politics, and economics, will
fill the Library’s Community Room
with their ideas and their collegial
conversation. In 2016, an election
year, their discussion takes on a
special relevance.
Kurt Leuschner
Tuesday, February 23, 2 – 3 p.m.
Amazing Insects of the Desert
Welcome to the unappreciated world
of insects and other arthropods!
Kurt
Leuschner,
Professor of Entomology
at College of the Desert, will share
amazing stories of insects including the
yucca moth, antlion, and tarantula hawk
wasp and their interconnections with the
world around them. You will leave with a
new appreciation for the little things that
run the world – and they are all found
right here in your own Coachella Valley
backyard!
This is a Gold Card Event
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Presented by the Rancho Mirage Public Library Foundation