MAY 31
Curious Conversations
Mónica Guzmán & Erin Jones
- Spokane
- Colville
- Moscow
- Sandpoint
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.
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.
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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