The guests and diversions at this shindig for the sun's northernmost jaunt above the celestial equator include:
Robert Tree Cody--The well-known Native American flutist who played at Barry Goldwater's funeral--and the grandson of the late actor Iron Eyes Cody, from the "Keep America Beautiful" PSA campaign--performs a concert at noon.
Will Bruder--The library's architect officially welcomes the season at 12:49 p.m.
Paolo Soleri--The Fourth Floor Soleri Bell Assembly will ring, and refreshments will be served, to commemorate the 80th birthday of Arcosanti architect at 1 p.m.
Signings--The various guests will sign their respective books, CDs and broadsides from 1 to 2 p.m. All of these goodies, along with commemorative Soleri bells, will be sold at the event, with proceeds benefiting the library. A special commemorative broadside in honor of Soleri will be printed on a Washington hand press from 1 to 3 p.m.
Lynn Andrews--The author of Medicine Woman will speak about the rites of solstice and hold a meditation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Lecture Room. A book signing will follow the talk.
All of these events are free. Call 602-534-0603 for more information.
--M. V. Moorhead