Dr. Jimmy Potash: Psychedelics in Psychiatry: Hype and Hope

Dr. Jimmy Potash, director of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will review recent developments in research on psychedelics in psychiatry, especially in MDMA (commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly”) for PTSD and psilocybin (psychoactive “mushrooms”) to treat depression and addictions.

Julia DiBussolo: State of the Arts in Baltimore City Public Schools

Julia DiBussolo, director of Arts Every Day, a nonprofit that advocates for the arts in Baltimore City public schools, joins us for an engaging discussion on the role of the arts in K-12 education. Did you know that the arts are required under Maryland State and federal regulations, but they remain absent in many Baltimore

Friday Book Club

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Class: Chocolate-Making, The Art of Tempering Chocolate

Join fellow Club members and guests to demystify the science of tempering chocolate. In this 90-minute class, you will taste fine dark chocolate from Belgium, Switzerland and France, learn the differences in tempering between chocolates, as well as get an overview of molds and basic techniques in the art of bon bons. The skill level

Traveloque: Jay Sherman, The Charming Colonial Towns of Mexico

Jay Sherman shares his experiences visiting colonial towns in Mexico. Each with its own character, these friendly and endearing towns exhibit a strong Spanish influence from the period after the fall of the Aztec Empire when Spain ruled the Mexican lands. Sit back and enjoy Jay’s stunning photography of colorful architecture, art, landscapes and people.