An Evening with Barry Lopez

In his nonfiction, Barry Lopez writes often about the relationship between the physical landscape and human culture. In his fiction, he frequently addresses issues of intimacy, ethics, and identity. His first stories were published in 1966.

Lopez is a recipient of the Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the John Hay Medal, Guggenheim, Lannan, and National Science Foundation fellowships, Pushcart Prizes in fiction and nonfiction, the St. Francis of Assisi Award from DePaul University, and many more literary awards and honors. In 2002 he was elected a fellow of The Explorers Club.

Please join us on this day to enjoy the works of Mr. Lopez read by the author himself and reflect on his life and work.