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MAY 31

Curious Conversations

Mónica Guzmán & Erin Jones

About the Conversation

Your voice matters. As we come together to spark thoughtful conversations amid polarizing times, we value the input and perspective of everyone in our communities. 

Dynamic and well-respected authors, Mónica Guzmán and Erin Jones will share the stage to offer their perspectives on building bridges to strengthen relationships and our communities. Join us to engage in thought-provoking discussions and learn practical tools for having difficult conversations and building bridges towards a more just society.

Spokane

5:00 pm Meet & Greet at Tamarack

7:00 – 8:30 pm Event Program

Bing Crosby Theater

901 W Sprague Ave.

Spokane, WA 9920

Cost:

   $20 Meet & Greet + author event (includes food & drink ticket)

   $7 author event only

Schedule

   5:00 pm – Meet & greet reception with authors

   6:00 pm – Doors open author event

   7:00 – 8:30 pm – Author event program

Colville

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Location TBD

Cost:

   $10 Full event including food & drink ticket

Schedule

   5:30 pm – Doors open

   6:15 pm – Program begins

   7:00 – 8:30 pm – Simulcast with Mónica and Erin

Sandpoint

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Heartwood Center

615 Oak St.

Sandpoint, ID 83864

Cost:

   $10 Full event including food & drink ticket

Schedule

   5:30 pm – Doors open

   6:15 pm – Program begins

   7:00 – 8:30 pm – Simulcast with Mónica and Erin

Moscow

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre

508 S Main St.

Moscow, ID 83843

Cost:

   $10 Full event including food & drink ticket

Schedule

   5:30 pm – Doors open

   6:15 pm – Program begins

   7:00 – 8:30 pm – Simulcast with Mónica and Erin

Ritzville - CANCELLED

Meet Mónica

Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. A Seattle journalist and Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, Mónica will discuss her book I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Drawing from her experiences with cross-partisan conversations, she will share strategies to better understand and learn from people whose worldviews are different from or even opposed to yours.

 

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Those who are underrepresented in your lives, will always be over-represented in our imaginations."

I do not pretend to have all the answers. I do have stories and strategies to help you engage in more productive exchanges with your neighbors, especially those who think differently than you."

Meet Erin

An award-winning educator and author, Erin Jones will discuss her book Bridges to Heal US and share strategies to help move communities towards racial justice. With 26 years of experience in teaching in diverse communities, she will offer insights on how individuals can be a part of the solution towards ending racism.

 

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Interested in a Community Book Club?

Community Book Clubs are convening across the region to read, discuss and gather insights from our second book selection: Bridges to Heal US: Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing by acclaimed PNW author Erin Jones. Sign up to host or join a club near you!

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