The Modesto Junior College Distinguished Lecture Series proudly presents An Evening with Frank Rich, on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the the Main Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center located on East Campus. Rich, a social-political Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times, will speak on "Art Culture and Politics." His presentation will offer some insightful and entertaining analysis of the results of the national presidential election.
Rich's weekly 1,500 word essay on the intersection of culture and news has been appearing in the Sunday Week in Review section of the Times since 2005. Prior to that he wrote a front page column in the Arts and Leisure section of the Times' Sunday edition. He also serves as senior adviser to the Times' culture editor on the paper's overall cultural news report. Rich has been at the paper since 1980, when he was named chief theater critic.
Rich is the author of Ghost Light, a childhood memoir, Hotseat: Theater Criticism for the New York Times, a collection of his drama reviews, and his most recent book The Greatest Story Every Sold, The Decline and Fall of Truth From 9/11 TO Katrina. Mr. Rich will sign books following his presentation.
Tickets are on sale now for $35 preferred seating, $15 and $10 general seating. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office from Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. or by calling 577-6776 during these hours. Tickets are also available online at http://mjc.tix.com Purchase your ticket now for this though-provoking presentation!
Sponsorships are also available for this event and the money raised will be used to subsidize the reduced price of student seating. Sponsorship levels begin at $100 and include premium seating, a pre-speech reception with Rich, and advertising in the event program. For more information on the benefits of sponsoring this event contact Linda Hoile at (209) 575-6703. Visit the website http://www.barclayagency.com/rich_f.html for more information on this outstanding speaker.
