Mr. Wendell Berry of Kentucky

More on Wendell Berry poem in choral work

In choosing a theme for the commission, Mr. Scribner says, "We never seriously contemplated anything other than something that celebrates our Earthly home. It's a subject that's absolutely universal and unifying. There are many political views about the Earth, but no one disputes the fact that in some way, shape, or form we have to take care of our home."

The concert is a work in seven movements. Symphonic choruses are based on texts, and four of the movements are poems by the poet Wendell Berry, who was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2010. According Mr. Scribner, the poetry of Mr. Berry "forms the heart and soul of the piece."

via www.theatlantic.com

Also see Washingtonian

And The Washington Post

Wendell Berry poem contributes to choral work, "Seven Songs for Planet Earth"

"A few years ago, while searching for a text for a piece commissioned by the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble, I came across some of Berry's poems," Kortekangas said. "Didn't know his work, had never heard of him, so it was 'love at first sight.' I think he's a great poet, a great thinker and somebody who lives the way he preaches, which is rare."

via washingtonexaminer.com

Photos from yesterday's Lexington event

Mr. Berry speaks at Lexington panel discussion on coal and Kentucky's energy future.

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WB at Louisville's Festival of Faith, November 9

Kentucky authors Wendell Berry, Silas House and Matthew Sleeth are among numerous speakers who will speak on the link between spirituality and care of the Earth at some of the numerous events at this year's Festival of Faiths, a series of workshops and activities running from Tuesday through Nov. 9

via www.courier-journal.com

WB in Lexington Panel Discussion, Saturday October 30

New for 2010 is a Saturday, 10:30 AM Panel Discussion on coal and Kentucky's energy future featuring Wendell Berry, followed by multi award-winning singer-songwriter Mitch Barrett

via kentuckyagriculture.blogspot.com

Indianapolis this weekend: "A Rooted People: Church, Place and Agriculture"

Ours is a world in which transportation is becoming extremely costly (as was highlighted by the massive costs of the BP Oil Spill) and yet at the same time is a world that is becoming increasingly urban. Common sense would seem to indicate that these trends will impact in a major way our food systems and the way we eat. Given these factors, what is the church’s redemptive role in caring for the health and wholeness (shalom) of not just humanity, but all creation? Englewood Christian Church has invited several speakers with rich experiences in sustainable agriculture to lead a conversation reflecting on this question and related ones about church, place, food, community and agriculture, and we invite you to join us

via www.englewoodcc.com

Of interest: "Sacred Soil as Sacred Space"

While there is a pervasive belief in the West that sacred places are ‘made,” indigenous peoples see that the land is inherently sacred. Michael Rotondi, an architect from California, works from the vision that architecture should manifest the sacredness of the land that is already present. He will discuss the initial results of his contemplative architecture project with land at the Abbey of Gethsemani. Sponsored by the Merton Center for Contemplative Living and co-hosted by the Urban Design Studio. Free. Bring your own lunch or order a box lunch from Miss C’s, located in the Henry Clay: 502.992.3166. The Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY

via www.festivaloffaiths.org

Wendell Berry to speak in Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. --- One of America's preeminent philosophers of place, a leading advocate for environmental stewardship, and a fierce critic of agribusiness, Wendell Berry will present two Patten Foundation lectures this November at Indiana University.

Berry first came to literary notice as a poet in the 1960s. Since then, he has written numerous books of poetry, nonfiction works and novels. He will read selections from this powerful body of work on Nov. 9 (Tuesday) and on Nov. 11 (Thursday). Both lectures will take place in Rawles Hall, Room 100 at 7:30 p.m.

via newsinfo.iu.edu

WB to participate in Energy panel

WHAT:

Panel on KY's Energy Future - Wendell Berry to participate

“How do we move forward responsibly with coal in our energy portfolio?”

WHEN:

10:30 am Saturday

October 30th

WHERE:

Heritage Hall at Lexington Convention Center

Lexington

Free and Open to the Public!

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Wendell Berry : Honorary Chair of Festival of Faiths in Louisville

Don’t miss Mr. Berry at The Festival of Faiths.  Join The Festival of Faiths, notable authorities, and passionate activists on soil, environmentalism, and land protection for a conversation on our most precious resources.

“A Kentucky Conversation on Sacred Soil”
5 – 10PM
Friday November 5^th
The Henry Clay Building

Guests will be invited to relax and listen-in on an open conversation between prominent Kentuckians and select national leaders on the state of our shared soil.  Panelists will include Honorary Festival Chair Wendell Berry, author and Soil Association Director Patrick Holden, author Martin Holden, and advocate musicians Jim James, Daniel Martin Moore and Ben Sollee

via www.festivaloffaiths.org

For more information: http://www.festivaloffaiths.org/festivalinformation/index.php