This is the fourth program in a series of five that will focus on the Civil Rights Era.  All programs are FREE and OPEN to the public.

Theme for the entire Series:  "The Civil Rights Era-A Look Back at the 1960s"

The Highwaymen:  Florida's African-American Painters with Presenter:  Gary Monroe.  When Gary Monroe isn't traveling the world to photograph, he spends his time looking at life in Florida through his photography and his writings.  His works have been recognized by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs, and Florida Humanities Council.  In his book, The Highwaymen:  Florida's African-American Landscape Painters, he told the story of these painters and offers a fresh interpretation of their art.

The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series:  Sponsored by the Venice Area Historical Society (VAHS).  Permanent funding for the Betty Intagliata Lecture Series is provided by the Bill Jervey, Jr. Charitable Foundation.

Directions:  The Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice is located at 1971 Pinebrook Road, Venice on the corner of Edmondson Road.  Use the driveway into the church campus from Edmondson Road, west of Pinebrook Road.  From the south on I75, exit at Exit 193, turn right on Jacaranda Blvd. and travel to the flashing stoplight at Border Road.  Turn left and follow Border Road that turns into Edmondson through another flashing stop sign and then a stoplight at Pinebrook Road.  From the north on I75, exit at Exit 195, turn right and immediately move into the left lane.  Take the left at the first light (Pinebrook Road) and travel south about a mile.  Turn right at the driveway that leads into Island Montessori School and then turn left into the UUCOV church parking lot.  Honore Road may also be followed south as it turns into Pinebrook Road.