Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and AuthorsEvery Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Downtown Deseret Book Store, SLC, Utah
Mar. 8: Ruth H. Buckmiller
Ruth is an avid painter and has studied under many professional artists, receiving awards for her artwork both in watercolor and in oil. She studied art at BYU and received a BA in Fina Arts. Her artwork graces the walls of the Draper and the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. She has always felt that making art helps her find peace, healing and joy.
Mar. 15: David Lindsley
At age 11, he studied with legendary artist Jon Gnagy and later received art scholarships for college and university training. David has also studied with artists Daniel Greene and Tom Browning. From 8x10-inch miniatures to 8x10-foot murals, he works exclusively in oils and has created commissioned works for private collections, colleges, publications, and corporations. Men and Women of Faith Lecture: "Faith of Latter-day Sisters: A Personal Perspective"
March 14, 7 p.m., Church History Library, SLC, Utah
Julie B. Beck, former Relief Society general president, will be presenting her thoughts on the remarkable faith of Latter-day Saint sisters. While serving as general president of the Relief Society, Julie B. Beck had the opportunity of visiting with Latter-day Saint women throughout the world. Experiences from the lives of these faithful sisters provide inspiration for all Latter-day Saint women, and their love of the gospel of Jesus Christ ties all women together as daughters of our Heavenly Father.
Time Out for Women "HIGHER" Tour
March 8-9, Memphis, Tennessee; Visalia, California
Come be elevated with us! The Time Out for Women 2013 "HIGHER" Tour is coming for a full weekend of inspirational messages and music.
African American Family History Conference
March 9, 1209 S. Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, California
Join other African American members as they engage in family history work. The conference will include fascinating lectures from expert genealogists. Registration price is $35.00. This all day event will really give your family history work a jump start! Visit discoveryourroots.org for more information.
Mormon Orchestra Performance at Washington D.C. Temple Visitor's Center
March 16, 7 p.m., 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, Maryland
Many of the finest LDS instrumentalists in the Washington D.C. area comprise this superb orchestra. Conductor Steve Erickson directs this spring concert with an exceptional performance by Seth Castleton on the cello.
RootsTech Family History and Technology Conference
March 21-23, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Join us at the 3rd annual RootsTech Conference, a family history and technology conference, hosted by FamilySearch, and discover new ways to look at your family, your history, your story. Early bird registration ends Feb. 15, 2013!