Wyoming Arts Council

"Zelestina Urza in Outer Space" returns to the road


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Talented musician Caitlin Belem accompanies David Romtvedt (her father) on the “Zelestina in Outer Space” tour in October.

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Poet and musician David Romtvedt.

Buffalo writer and musician David Romtvedt conducted a tour of the state Aug. 19-27 with a series of readings from his new novel, “Zelestina Urza in Outer Space.” He also talked about Basque history and, with accompanist Caitlin Belem, performed Basque songs and led audiences in Basque dances. After a break in September, the duo will resume their travels on Oct. 15 with a visit to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise and a series of Wyoming and Colorado stops. These events are made possible by the University of Nevada Center for Basque Studies with support from the Johnson County Library Foundation, the Caitlin Long Excellence Fund, the University of Wyoming English Department, and the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. For more info, e-mail david.romtvedt@gmail.com.

Here’s the October schedule of public events:

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m., Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, 2200 Big Horn Ave., Worland. FMI: Cheryl Reichelt, creichelt@washakiemuseum.org, 307-347-4102

Sunday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3005 Thomes Ave., Cheyenne. FMI: UU Church, 307-638-4554

Sunday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Clay Paper Scissors Gallery, 1513 Carey Ave., Cheyenne. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/claypaperscissors

Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., house party open to the public, Fort Collins, CO. FMI: Bob and Connie Brown, 970-689-3717

Tuesday, Oct. 20, noon, Rawlins Rotary Club, Peppermill/Cactus Jack’s Restaurant, 1602 Inverness Blvd, Rawlins. FMI: Patricia Terhune,  patricia.terhune@summitwyo.com, 307-328-0900

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Carbon County Library, 215 W. Buffalo, Rawlins. FMI:  Maria Klesta, adultlibrarian@carbonlibraries.org, 307-328-2687

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., White Mountain Library, 2935 Sweetwater Dr., Rock Springs. FMI: Lindsey Travis, ltravis@sweetwaterlibraries.com, 307-352-6669

Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Sublette County Library, 155 S. Tyler Ave., Pinedale. FMI:  Sukey Hohl, shohl@sublettecountylibrary.org, 307-367-4114

Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Night Heron Books, 107 E. Ivinson, Laramie. FMI: Ken, info@nightheronbooks.com, 307-742-9028


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