Modern Jazz on Fretless Guitar:
Ned Evett and Franck Vigroux
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 pm

Two of the world's foremost fretless guitarists will converge onstage for this concert of guitar and voice described as "3-dimensional modern jazz."

Glass guitar inventor Ned Evett and French recording artist Franck Vigroux are masters of the fretless guitar, which allows the musician's fingers to engage the strings directly against the fingerboard evoking a unique sound.

The concert is free and is sponsored by the Idaho Commission for the Arts.

• Fretless Guitar Masters A selection of artists and their music in mp3 format from mp3.com.
• Ned Evett Ned Evett's official web site with his concert schedule and more information.
• Le Site Franck Vigroux Franck Vigroux 's official web site with news, discography, and further links.

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"The Great Books" Book Club
The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 pm

This month's book club continues last month's discussion of Thucydides' history of the war between Athens and Sparta.

Gary Hunt of Iconoclast Bookstore will again lead the discussion of The Peloponnesian War which is open to all.

• The Peloponnesian War A synopsis of the main events presented by Ellis "Skip" Knox, Ph.D., adjunct professor of history and webmaster at Boise State University.
• The History of the Peloponnesian War Complete text from the translation by Richard Crawley and presented by Virginia Tech.
• The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization Companion web site from the PBS series "Empires" with interactive features covering politics, warfare, contemporary life, and more.

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National Library Week in the Children's Room

Open House
Tuesday, April 16, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn about the NEW Kid's Catalog, the fun way to search for information! Also, learn about Internet safety for kids, with tips from by The Community Library's Children's Librarian. All this and more for everyone in the Children's Room at The Community Library.

Children's Art Show
Thursday, April 18, 3:00 pm

All kids are invited to bring their art to show to dispaly in this art show just for kids. Come show off your work and enjoy the other great art, too!

• The Children's Room See what the Children's Room has to offer at The Community Library.
• Parent's Page Valuable links for parents, including Internet safety for kids.

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Earth Day Lecture

Saving Idaho's Wilderness
Craig Gehrke
Monday, April 22, 6:00 pm

Craig Gehrke, Idaho Director of the Northern Rockies Regional Office of The Wilderness Society, will present this year's Earth Day Lecture at the Library.

Among other topics, Gehrke will discuss the debates over off-road vehicles (including snowmobiles), wilderness designation for the Pioneer and White Cloud mountain ranges, and the facts and fiction on protecting our wild forests from fire, timber sales, and other threats.

Related Links:

• All About Earth Day The story of how Earth Day came to be from the man who started it all.
• Gaylord Nelson A short biography of former Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson, considered to be the father of Earth Day.
• The Wilderness Society Founded in 1935, the Wilderness Society works to ensure future generations will enjoy the clean air and water, wildlife, and beauty found in wild lands.

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