About this Event
This unique evening will feature a presentation by Dr Timothy Winegard, live music by Greg Luck and an introduction and interview led by poet laureate of Western Colorado, Wendy Videlock.
Come enjoy a glass of wine as you learn about the unique role the horse has played in human history.
Dr. Winegard of CMU is a NYT bestselling author of six books, including The Mosquito, a Human History of Our Deadliest Predator. He has appeared on Netflix, CBS This Morning, PBS, C- Span, Global News, BBC, CBC, and hundreds of other national and international documentaries, television and radio programs to discuss his research and books. His most recent book, The Horse, a Galloping History of Humanity, will be the subject of our discussion, which will feature an introduction by Western Slope poet laureate, Wendy Videlock, music by Greg Luck, a presentation by Dr Winegard, a reading of select passages from the book, as well as an interview, a Q & A session and book signing. Enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying this special presentation at Ordinary Fellow Winery.
Seating is limited. Suggested donation for tickets: $8 - $20.
Proceeds benefit
Bring a book to be signed or purchase books onsite at the event from
Timothy C. Winegard’s “The Horse” is fascinating, offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development. And it almost didn’t happen. -- Curt Schleier, Star Tribune
Hugely impressive, a major work. -- NPR
Wendy Videlock of Palisade, CO, is the critically acclaimed author of four books of poetry, a children's book and a collection of essays on language, landscape and the imagination. Her work appears in the New York Times, Poetry Magazine, Hudson Review, O Magazine, Best American Poetry and elsewhere. Awards include The Keats Soul Making Prize, The PTB Sonnet Prize, The AMP Sonnet Prize, the Fisher Prize and the Cantor Prize. Her syndicated newspaper column, The BarefootLaureate, appears in Colorado newspapers. Wendy is also a visual artist whose works appear in galleries across Western Colorado. She teaches and advocates for the arts and believes that language is the invisible influence that informs our thoughts, our actions and our perceptions.
The talented Greg Luck, local musician, singer, songwriter, host of Open Mic at Cavalcade in Fruita
Named after an old English Pub, Ordinary Fellow Winery is a place to come and relax, to chat and enjoy a glass of wine or two, and have a bite to eat.
VOTED #5 BEST NEW WINERY EXPERIENCE IN THE U.S. by USA TODAY
Experience a wonderful wine tasting in in the heart of downtown Palisade, on the site of the historic United Fruit Growers CO-OP. Tour the winery or book a private barrel tasting with the winemaker.
Marya from Out West Books will be on hand to sell copies of The Horse: a Galloping History of Humanity
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Ordinary Fellow, 202 Peach Avenue, Palisade, United States
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