Great events this week of interest to Canadians and Canadianists in Vermont

Wednesday, April 22

DONALD R. BROWN MEMORIAL LECTURE IN POLITICAL THEORY: “THE ESSENTIALIST CRITIQUE OF MULTICULTURALISM.” Will Kymlicka, Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy, Queen’s University, Canada and senior research fellow, Nuffield College, Oxford.

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building. 3:30 p.m.

A BECKONING COUNTRY OPENING RECEPTION

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Marble Court at the Fleming Museum

Hosted by President Daniel Mark Fogel and Rachel Kahn-Fogel. In celebration of the quadricentennial anniversary of French explorer and cartographer Samuel de Champlains travels to the lake that bears his name, this exhibit examines the features of the Champlain Valley landscape through the objects and art created from and inspired by them. University Concert Choir performs. Exhibit continues through Sept. 20.

Admission Fee: Regular Admission at the door. Free to UVM.

Thursday, April 23

“Reforming Health Care: A Single Payer or Consumer Driven Solution,” a debate featuring Arnold Kling, Cato Institute, and Robert Kuttner, editor of The American Prospect. Moderated by Emerson Lynn, editor of the St. Albans Messenger. A reception follows immediately. ADA accommodations: 656-5665.

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Davis Student Center – The Grand Maple Ballroom

Friday, April 24

k.d. lang, “The Watershed Tour”Flynn TheatreFriday, April 24 at 8 pm
Tickets still available