Details of life in the “American West” will be highlighted during a presentation by Marla Matkin, a.k.a. “the Contessa,” today at noon in the Wittson Hall Amphitheater.
Movies, television and novels have long kept the West and its saga alive, but it takes the insight of a charmer such as the Contessa to immerse you in the history and lore of such an unforgettable moment in time.
Her invitation is an appeal to suspend 21st century reality and travel back to the boomtowns where men lived by the gun and women lived by their wits. It’s the Victorian Era on the wild side. As the Contessa, Matkin employs ample supplies of humor, sensitivity and skill to navigate the nuances of the subjects of this presentation.
The presentation is a part of the Time Travelers partnership between the Durham Western Heritage Museum and the medical center. Aside from campus presentations, the partnership also allows employees and students to receive free admission to the museum year round with valid identification.
Please e-mail Jill Carson at jlcarson@unmc.edu if you are planning to attend.