A morning with Alexandra Hewett, author of Shimmer. Alexandra’s beautifully-written memoir discusses growing up in the shadow of her mother’s struggle with schizophrenia. Despite pain and emotional trauma, Alexandra finds glimmers of hope through her own creativity and humor. A representative from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will join the conversation and discuss
National Aquarium president & CEO, John Racanelli, will describe the aquarium’s exciting Waterfront Park Project. Currently a floating wetland successfully promotes healthy water, attracts native species, increases biodiversity and teaches visitors about wetland ecosystems. The aquarium is scaling up its floating wetlands to fill the area between Piers 3 and 4. It has partnered with
Pam Wilson will introduce us to Heart’s Place Services’ visionary “Hope Village” project, which provides extremely low-income families experiencing homelessness with a real chance to get on solid ground by owning a home in which to raise their children and build equity. Bree Jones is the founder of Parity, an equitable development company in West
Cost for transportation: $30 per person. This afternoon activity enhances the morning presentation from Pam Wilson and Bree Jones. We will visit by American Limousine the developments discussed in the morning program, as well as the Johnson Square Center and neighborhood. A must-see excursion!
Stevenson University history professor emeritus Dr. Alexander Boulton discusses Thomas Jefferson's relationships with some of the most important women in his life: his adolescent crush, the wife of his best friend whom he attempted to seduce, his wife, his daughters and granddaughters, the Italian painter he met in Paris, and the enslaved woman who bore
With more than 35 years of consulting and political experience, Terry Lierman has dedicated his life to serving his community and improving policies primarily focused on health, energy and education. As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, Terry will talk about his career and share pieces from his remarkable collection of historical presidential memorabilia.
Dr. Edward Berkowitz, professor emeritus of history at George Washington University, will explain how JFK became a media star in the 1950’s and what happened to the relationship between presidents and the media in the years that followed. A fascinating presentation.
A very conservative Supreme Court majority, unafraid to take on culture war issues, is moving aggressively to assert its view of race, religion, women’s rights, the environment and other areas import-ant to Americans’ lives today. Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for The National Law Journal and major contributor of Supreme Court analysis to the PBS
If you have seen the epic film “Lawrence of Arabia,” you might have a sense of what drew Jay Sherman to Oman in 2023. Jay will share stories and stunning photographs of his exotic journey to the Arab world. His photos capture some of the characteristic images of this visually rich and unique land, including
A whimsical, musical afternoon! The Dan Meyer Choir celebrates Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day combined by setting the love poetry of former U.S. Presidents to four-part choral music. From George Washington to George W. Bush, come experience the profound, funny, and bizarre romantic words of some of our former Commanders in Chief.