Meet Gail Beaton's Rosie the Riveter – Ignacio
2024-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio, CO, 81137
Learn about the great contributions that women made to World War II efforts and meet the character Gail Murphy, a bullet case worker at the
Denver Ordnance Plant, in Gail Beaton’s portrayal of Colorado’s Rosie the Riveter! Rosie the Riveter is the name given to US women during World War II throughout the country who worked as welders, bullet makers, and at a wide variety of factory jobs vital for the war effort.
In Chautauqua tradition, Gail will first take questions as the character, then answer questions as the scholar/actor. A reception will follow the presentation.

Meet Gail Beaton's Rosie the Riveter – Bayfield
2024-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Dr, Bayfield, CO, 81122, United States
Enjoy a free lunch and learn about the great contributions that women made to World War II efforts and meet the character Gail Murphy, a bullet case worker at the Denver Ordnance Plant, in Gail Beaton’s portrayal of Colorado’s Rosie the Riveter! Rosie the Riveter is the name given to US women during World War II throughout the country who worked as welders, bullet makers, and at a wide variety of factory jobs vital for the war effort.
In Chautauqua tradition, Gail will first take questions as the character, then answer questions as the scholar/actor. A reception will follow the presentation.

Meet Gail Beaton's Rosie the Riveter – Durango
2024-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Durango Public Library, 1900 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Meet Rosie the Riveter! Chautauqua presenter Gail Beaton will be speaking on Thursday, November 14th, 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library as “Gail Murphy, Colorado Rosie.” There is no charge for this presentation sponsored by the Animas Museum and Colorado Humanities.

Meet Elsa Wolff's Annie Oakley – Burlington
2024-11-20 18:00 | Burlington Public Library, 415 15th Street, Burlington, CO, 80807, United States
Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Ann Moses, was the most famous American woman of her day. Now in her late 50’s, Annie speaks of her life and experiences from her humble roots in rural Ohio, to taking center stage as champion shooter and star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. You’ll hear stories of challenges she faced in and out of the arena. Annie made her mark while competing in a sport and world dominated by men, all the while maintaining her reputation as a dignified lady.
For more information, contact Jennifer Macias at jennifer@coloradohumanities.org
