Tonight, the University of Memphis hosts mathematician and philosopher William Dembski, who will give a lecture titled ย“The Scientific Status of Intelligent Design.ย” Dembskiย’s support of Intelligent Design and affiliation with the Discovery Institute has made him a controversial figure. The lecture will be at 7 p.m. in the Michael Rose Theatre.

In more evolution news, is it just happenstance that Dembskiย’s visit coincides with the opening of Theatre Memphisย’ run of Inherit the Wind? Read Flyer staff writer Chris Davisย’ take here.