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Program 2019 1 Festival Executive Directors’ Notes Producer Director & Advisor Sanjoy K. Roy Jessie Friedman & Jules Levinson Art and literature are two constants not One of the functions of art is to give people bound by political boundaries. They have a the words to know their own experience… universality within them that encourages us to absorb an idea, explore its differences, Storytelling is a tool for knowing who we are and appreciate its inherent diversity. and what we want. -Ursula K. Le Guin As societies and their people increasingly Namita Gokhale William Dalrymple find themselves connected through time, Literature festivals are burgeoning It is a joy to return to the beautiful Boulder The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival is a unique space and geographies, an inverse effect throughout the United States and all over Public Library beside the whispering creek celebration of writing that has grown into proliferates making nations and their the world. We’ve marveled at the magnetism for what is perhaps my favorite festival something bigger and more wonderful than governments build firewalls to keep out that creates intensely fierce passion for and in the world. We gather to celebrate the anything we could ever have hoped for when those who do not belong. It is imperative dedication to this phenomenon, one that arts, to listen in to writers and thinkers, we first conceived this festival more than a therefore in our divisive times to create has taken many by surprise. It would seem and to investigate and interrogate our ever decade ago. We are as surprised as we are energetic platforms that allow the exchange that people do indeed yearn to engage in changing world. proud of this. All events are completely free; of ideas, knowledge, and traditional wisdom. deep intelligence and in meaningful human there are no reserved spaces for grandees; connection, and to immerse themselves in From the personal to the political, from the our authors mingle with the crowds and JLF, a confluence of East and West, brings the utmost potential of the human mind meaning of everything to a conspiracy of eat with them on a first-come, first-served together enlightened voices from across and heart. It appears that there is genuine bones, from Michael Jackson to the Mughal basis. the world, to highlight contrasts, recognize and widespread passion for people of Empress Nur Jahan, from mapping the similarities, engender empathy, and diverse backgrounds coming together in heavens to the high Himalayas, we welcome This Fall, Namita and I, alongside Teamwork acknowledge the right of every individual to community and reflecting on the critical you to a weekend of journeys across time Arts, producers of the Festival, present in have the freedom to dream, and to express. issues of our times, in conversation with and place, language and culture, subjects Houston, New York, and Boulder — a sort It is this dream that binds communities great thinkers and writers who’ve delved and situations. of pocket-sized Jaipurs— from the Aravallis together and gives fruition to a creative deeply into such matters. And, it turns to the bayous of Houston, the skyscrapers force, celebrating and embodying every out, there is incredible passion for the A joyous spontaneity, democratic spirit, of New York and the Rockies of Colorado. aspect of being human! exquisite art of language. We’ve seen veils and rigorous programming remain the We can’t wait to once again share with the lifted and the lights go on in people’s eyes authentic hallmark of our festival, which has United States a little taster of the energy Our deepest appreciation to the City of innumerable times as they experience transformed the perception of South Asian and colorful literary brilliance that has made Boulder, the Boulder Public Library, the firsthand the unexpected magic of the ZEE writing and its place in the world. We are Jaipur the most happening literary festival Boulder Library Foundation, our partners, Jaipur Literature Festival, something utterly deeply grateful for the warmth, affection, in the world. unimagined yet deeply fulfilling. We are Jessie, Jules, and Maruta, our core support and engagement we have received from thrilled and grateful that this passion and group, Lisa, Kevin, and Claire, our board of book lovers in the region. magic has brought us all the fourth edition advisors, volunteers, and sponsors, and my of ZEE JLF at Boulder. Thank you for joining colleagues who work tirelessly to make the This September, once again, we invite you us in this festival of the mind. Festival an annual offering of such breadth to share the challenges of dialogue and and diversity. debate, the joys of music and poetry, the consolations of philosophy, and the domain of the dreaming mind. 2 3 STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES • WORLD CLASS THERAPIES • 90 MILES FROM NYC ZEE JLF@BOULDER GET HIGH ON LITERATURE This September, the “greatest literary show In an uplifting celebration of the mind on Earth” returns for the fourth time to and heart, writers and thinkers from the Boulder. Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe will take part in provocative conversations about A festival of literature from all over the life and society, economics and the arts, world, ZEE JLF at Boulder promises to be an equity, freedom, and the care of our planet. event unlike any other. Free and accessible In these critical times, the penetrating, to everyone, the Festival invites you to join intercultural dialogue exchanged speaks us in examining the human experience deeply to individuals, and gives rise to the through the reflections and imaginations of joy of community. distinguished contemporary authors from across the globe. ZEE JLF@Boulder is held in association with Boulder Library Foundation, the City of Boulder and Boulder Public Library. EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S FIRST LUXURY NATURE CURE September 21-23, 2018 Festival Schedule Friday, September 21st Take the first step towards a healthier version of yourself at YO1, 2018 a scenic sanctuary, completely devoted to health and renewal. Dive into a regimented blend of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga and Acupuncture, to eliminate toxins, soothe the body and Skyscapes Canyon Theater rebuild yourself to a state of optimal health. 2nd floor, South Entrance Each stay at YO1 is all-inclusive and covers your room, private Canyon Theater 1. Inaugural Address: Imagining Our wellness consultation, therapies, yoga, acupuncture, meals, Worlds amenities and everything in-between. Connect with nature, find 1st floor, North Entrance 3:00pm - 4:00pm your center and make lasting lifestyle changes. Namita Gokhale, William Steps Dalrymple, and Sanjoy K. Roy 1st floor, South Entrance 2. The Meaning of Everything 4:15pm - 5:15pm Brook Simon Winchester in 1st floor, South Entrance conversation with William Dalrymple 3. Forensic Anthropology: From Crime Lab to Crime Fiction 5:30pm - 6:30pm Kathy Reichs in conversation with Arsen Kashkashian YO1 LUXURY NATURE CURE 4204 ANAWANA LAKE RD | MONTICELLO, NY 12701 | 855-200-6004 | WWW.YO1.COM 5 The Doctors LITERACY. CULTURE. CREATIVITY. LITERACY. CULTURE. CREATIVITY. Since 1974, funding Boulder Public Library America’s Fastest Growing TV Network* Sinpcreo g1r9a7m4s, f tuhnadt isnugp Bporutl dae cro Pmumbluicn iLtyib oraf r y proglirfaetmimse t hleaatr snuinpgp aonrtd a p caortmicimpautnioitny. of lifetime learning and participation. Living Life to the Fullest T o l e a r n . T o c o n t r i b u t e . T o v o l u n t e e r . *Source: Nielsen (Cable HH Universe Report). “Fastest Growing” based on percentage of HH subscriber growth from June 2018 vs May 2018. G o t o w w w . b o u l d e r l i b r a r y f o u n d a t i o n . o r g 6 T o l e a r n . T o c o n t r i b u t e . T o v o l u n t e e r . 7 G o t o w w w . b o u l d e r l i b r a r y f o u n d a t i o n . o r g 8 2018 Festival Schedule Saturday, September 22nd Skyscapes Canyon Theater Steps Brook 10:00am - Morning Music 10:30am Utsav Lal 4. Creation and Destruction: Art, Politics 7. Workshop: 10:45am - and the Worlds of Islam 5. Listen 6. The Blue Hour Round the World Arun Maira in Laura Pritchett in 11:45am Molly Crabapple and Storytime Shahzia Sikander in conversation with conversation with Teow Krissy Jensen conversation with Maeve Conran Lim Goh All Ages. William Dalrymple 11. Workshop: 8. The Wayfinders 9. An Orchestra of Wade Davis* in 10. The Waters: Tell Me a Story: 12:00pm Stories The Melting North conversation with Chigozie Obioma in Creating Stories with - 1:00pm Jeff Goodell and Mark Collage Broughton Coburn conversation with Aruni Serreze in conversation Presented by Pat Chapman Kashyap with Marcus Moench Shambhala Publications Ages 6-18 yrs. Lunchtime Readings: Toppled World: Memoirs 1:00pm - Lunchtime Readings: Lunch The Poetic Imagination of Change Lunch 1:30pm John Freeman and Susan Murphy in Anne Waldman in conversation with conversation Philip Lutgendorf Presented by The Tibet Himalaya Initiative 13. Himalaya 12. The Dawn Watch: Broughton Coburn, Dorje 15. Workshop: Cultural Joseph Conrad in a Dolma, Sujeev Shakya, 14. Immigrant, Montana Stories and Movement 1:30pm - Global World and Wade Davis* in Cleo Parker Robinson 2:30pm Amitava Kumar in Maya Jasanoff in conversation with Nikko conversation with Dance Youth conversation with Odiseos. Introduced by Suketu Mehta Ensemble William Dalrymple Namita Gokhale Ages 5+ yrs. Presented by Shambhala Publications 16. How to Read a Novelist 17.
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