Artist Klaire A. Lockheart has assembled many portraits as an art installation, and she claims these oil on canvas paintings are from her family history. Some viewers question whether these are authentic historic portraits of Klaire Lockheart’s ancestors. The odds are slim that all of her extraordinary predecessors commissioned portraits that are all the same size. It’s suspicious that these paintings, some of which should date back to the Renaissance, are in remarkably good condition. It’s also very unusual that Lockheart could have inherited all of these paintings. However, there is a chance that Lockheart is immortal, and she created these paintings to commemorate each identity she has assumed over time. Rumors have it that she is a vampire, time lord, or possibly possesses some sort of magical amulet.

The reception on October 19, 3–5pm, is your opportunity to confront the artist and decide for yourself whether she, as she claims, is not a vampire. Light refreshments will be served.

Not a Vampire will be on exhibit in the Coyote Gallery through November 15.

ONE NIGHT ONLY! October 29 at 5:30pm, at the Coyote Twin Theater, a recorded livestream of New York’s Red Bull Theater performing Lord Byron's play Sardanapalus. The first 20 audience members to arrive will receive a free small popcorn & drink combo. A discussion with Dr. Lisa Ann Robertson will follow in the Coyote Gallery.

All members of the public are invited to the watch party for FREE courtesy of the USD English Department and VCA.

Set in ancient Assyria in the 7th Century BCE, Sardanapalus tells the tragic tale of the fall of the last Assyrian king and his decadent reign: a story of love, betrayal, and self-discovery as told by the most notorious of the Romantic poets. Lord Byron's (1788-1824) literary legacy and his reputation as "Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know" live on 200 years after his death.

Click here for more information about the play and this performance. If you would like a PDF copy of the (short!) play to read in advance, please email Dr. Robertson.

This one-time, special event screening is hosted by St. Agnes Parish of Vermillion. It will show in both auditoriums at the Coyote Twin on November 12 at 7pm. Limited remaining tickets are available to the general public at vermilliontheaters.com.

Documentary summary from Fathom Events:
Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story is the story of Servant of God Michelle Duppong, who bore witness to Christ through heroic suffering and a passion for inviting others to be transformed by His love.

In June 2022, Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck, North Dakota, announced the opening of the diocesan phase of investigation into Michelle’s life and reputation for holiness, which could lead to her beatification and canonization. On December 25, 20215, Duppong died of cancer at the age of 31. The film, directed by Danny Anderson, tells the story of Michelle’s beautiful and faith-filled life, especially during her diagnosis, treatment, and death.

As the petitioner of Michelle’s Cause, FOCUS, where Duppong served as a missionary for six years, is honored to embrace the responsibility of making known to the world the importance of her inspiring and heartening story.