In this living-history performance, Goddard will bring to life the legendary American artist and modernist. As O’Keeffe reflects on her life, she discusses her intense closeness to flowers, nature, and the landscape around her homes in New Mexico. What emerges is a complex person whose mythmaking encompassed both her art and her life, as well as an iconic feminist.

Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been portraying famous women and presenting history lectures for more than ten years. Her Ph.D. is from Northwestern University with specialization in U.S. history and American Studies. She also holds master's degrees in both theater and museum studies. A former museum director, she is the author of two books on Chicago history and currently works full-time as a historical interpreter, author, and public speaker.

An informal reception with light refreshments will follow the concert.

The public is cordially invited to attend the concert and the reception. No tickets will be sold for the program; a free-will offering will be received.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is located on the southeast corner of Lincoln and Maple Streets in Lombard. Information about St. John’s Artist Series is available by calling the church office, 630-629-2515.