IHC to hold annual event at The Resort Oct. 2

The Idaho Humanities Council's 11th annual Northern Idaho Distinguished Humanities Lecture and Dinner at The Coeur d'Alene Resort at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, will feature author Jess Walter as speaker.

Walter is a best-selling, Spokane-based novelist and journalist whose critically acclaimed work includes six novels, a book of nonfiction and the collection of stories "We Live in Water," released in 2013. Walter's story "To the Corner" is featured in the July 2014 issue of Harper's Magazine. Walter will offer an engaging talk about his work, contemporary issues and the life experiences that inform his stories.

Information about ticket options for the dinner and lecture is available at idahohumanities.org, or by calling (888) 345-5346. The evening will include a silent auction as well as book-signing by Walter.

The nonprofit Idaho Humanities Council serves as a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Oct. 2 event, at 7 p.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, is co-sponsored by the Idaho Forest Group, the Coeur d'Alene Press and Idaho Public Television.

The Idaho Humanities Council's 11th annual Northern Idaho Distinguished Humanities Lecture and Dinner at The Coeur d'Alene Resort at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, will feature author Jess Walter as speaker.

Walter is a best-selling, Spokane-based novelist and journalist whose critically acclaimed work includes six novels, a book of nonfiction and the collection of stories "We Live in Water," released in 2013. Walter's story "To the Corner" is featured in the July 2014 issue of Harper's Magazine. Walter will offer an engaging talk about his work, contemporary issues and the life experiences that inform his stories.

Information about ticket options for the dinner and lecture is available at idahohumanities.org, or by calling (888) 345-5346.