HARRY S. TRUMAN LECTURE SERIES
February 3 at 7 p.m.
Extreme Screen Theatre at Union Station
Admission: Free

The exhibit kicks off Feb. 3, with the Harry S. Truman Lecture Series featuring exhibit co-creator Dr. James Buchanan. He will present, “Responding to Globalization: The New Challenges for Interfaith Dialogue in the 21st Century.” Michael J. Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, will open the evening by discussing the importance of President Truman’s recognition of the state of Israel. Most Reverend Robert W. Finn, D.D., Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph will bless the exhibit and the Avila University Singers will perform. Opening night festivities are open to the public on Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Extreme Screen Theatre at Union Station.

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE COMMUNITY DAY
March 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Extreme Screen Theatre at Union Station
Admission: Free

Avila will also host an Interfaith Dialogue Community Day, bringing together religious leaders from across the country. Catholics and Jews will come together with the Kansas City community to discuss relationships, peace and understanding. Featured speakers include Fr. Dennis McManus and Rabbi James Rudin, with other community religious leaders taking part. McManus is a consultant to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Interreligious and Ecumenical Affairs Committee in Washington D.C. Rudin has personally met Pope John Paul II and participated in events with the pope during his trip to Israel in 2000. The Interfaith Dialogue Community Day is open to the public on March 1, at 3:30 p.m. also in the Extreme Screen Theatre.

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE CLERGY DAY
March 3 at 9 a.m.
City Stage Theatre at Union Station
Admission: Free

On March 2, Avila will host a similar interfaith dialogue event for clergy members only. This event will allow for more in-depth discussion and application of interfaith relationships. The Interfaith Dialogue Clergy Day is open to clergy members only on March 2, at 9 a.m. in the City Stage Theatre at Union Station.

THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE OF "I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY"
Select dates and times
City Stage Theatre at Union Station
Admission: $3

Throughout the exhibit, Avila University and Theatre for Young America will co-produce the play “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” This play is based on the writings of children who passed through the Terezin concentration camp in World War II. The performances will be held at the City Stage Theatre on the following dates.

As with all Union Station exhibits, special group tours are always welcomed. Teachers wanting educational packets and information on field trips may contact Susan Walker, director of development at susan.walker@avila.edu or 816-501-2450. Other groups requesting private tours may also contact Walker.

With the exception of the $3 ticket to see “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” Avila University and its partners are bringing the inspirational events and exhibit to Union Station at no cost to the public.