Carson City Historical Society Presents ‘The Museum of Political Corruption’ Lecture
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2021 - 7:30pm The Carson City Historical Society presents a free lecture on "The Museum of Political Corruption" by Bruce Roter, Executive Director of The Museum of Political Corruption (MCP), on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
For information about attending, send an email to Dcbugli@aol.com or contact David Bugli at 775-883-4154 and he will provide you with a meeting link (or a meeting ID with passcode).
Corruption has a long and colorful history, both nationally and in our own backyards. Bruce Roter's presentation will be somewhat like a tour describing how the subject will be presented at The Museum of Political Corruption in Albany, NY.
The history of corruption will be discussed, both the villains and heroes (mostly the villains), but he will first explore the very notion of what corruption is.
Is corruption always illegal, and what is the impact of corruption on society? At the conclusion of the evening's discussion, participants can look at ways we can all be involved in combating corruption.
Bruce Roter is an Albany, NY-based music professor and composer whose works have been performed by orchestras throughout the United States (including the Carson City Symphony). Roter's music is often inspired by themes of American history or social justice.
In 2013, after a series of high-profile indictments of New York State political leaders, Roter found another creative outlet for civic engagement. He founded the Museum of Political Corruption, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. The Museum has received national and international attention.
It is the host of the annual Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Reporting, and in the summer of 2021, the MPC along with its Center for Ethical Governance is set to open a virtual museum covering a wide range of topics addressing corruption and government reform.
After a hiatus of several years, the Carson City Historical Society resumed a monthly lecture series in January 2021. Most lectures are presented on Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
In addition to Mr. Roter's lecture, future lectures are scheduled, including those by film critic Robin Holabird on June 17 on "The Silver State on the Silver Screen" and by historian and entertainer Chris Bayer on July 15 on "The Strychnine Banjo." Some past lectures are also available on the Carson City Historical Society's YouTube.com page. Additional information about the CCHS is available on its webpage, CCHistorical.org.
