THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY RELEASE
Dr. Stephen Harrick presents the free program as part of the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau
DANVILLE, IL – Date — This May, Danville Public Library will host a presentation tracing the many ways that Illinois and comics have formed a symbiotic relationship: politics, labor, law and order, education, architecture, and identity. Administrator Truscelli stated that Dr. Harrick felt that “in addition to appealing to teenagers and adults, this presentation may be of particular interest to art councils, comic book clubs, and those interested in anime.”
The presentation, Comic Book Culture and Illinois: A Living History, will take place on Saturday, May 9th, at the Danville Public Library, Danville, IL, at 12:30 PM. Dr. Stephen Harrick will walk us through how comics culture has responded to aspects of Illinois history; this program will demonstrate a complex unity between the two. From Hollywood to Broadway, the Mafia to Congress, and a future King of England, Illinois has shaped an entire industry. This, in turn, has nurtured a rich and vibrant comics community, thereby reinforcing the important relationship between Illinois history and comics culture. The event is free and open to the public, and great for audiences of all ages.
This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more, at no cost to host organizations. The program enables local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities.
Dr. Stephen Harrick is a writer, historian, scholar, educator, and theatre artist. He has written about comics culture for Comics Beat, Straight Up Magazine, and The Arts STL. “Comic Book Culture and Illinois: A Living History” will take place Saturday, May 9th, 12:30 PM, at the Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832. The event is free and open to all audiences. For more information, please visit danvillepubliclibrary.org or contact Brooke Truscelli, btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or (217)477-5220 ext. 111.
About Danville Public Library
The Danville Public Library has been serving the community since 1883. With a mission to provide access to information, resources, and services that support lifelong learning, the library continues to be a cornerstone of the Danville community.
About Illinois Humanities
Illinois Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that spark conversation, foster reflection, build community, and strengthen civic engagement for everyone in Illinois. Founded in 1974, we are the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities and supported by state, federal, and private funds. Stay connected with Illinois Humanities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn@ILHumanities.
