Playwright speaks at WWU

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Anna Deavere Smith, a renowned playwright and performance artist, will discuss issues of race, community and character at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre, Western Washington University.

Admission to her talk is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at Westerns box office, 650-6146.

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