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Lies My Teacher Told Me
with Jerre Henriksen
Co-Facilitator: Priscilla Gruber
In school, what did you learn about the Pilgrims? Was it true? Discerning what is true or not is essential to understanding history. James Leowen wrote Lies My Teacher Told Me to examine how misinformation about history is used as a weapon against us. We will explore how and why this happens and consider the climate around teaching history in the past and today. Our author says simplified history prevents us from learning critical thinking skills and exploring complex human behavior. For example, on Facebook, a picture of our history reflecting a great nation always and only getting better is to deny the rich tapestry or our American experience with all its complexity and humanity. We progress through honest evaluation not by denying reality. As a side note: The U.S. Naval Academy recently banned this book.
REQUIRED BOOK: Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Leowen
Creating Mixed-Media Experimental Nature Art
with Bobbie Brown
This is a hands-on, creatively messy, and fun class. Participants will combine nature printing, direct painting, and drawing to create unique works of art that interpret the beauty of nature. Basic art materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
This is a REPEAT of a previous class.
Free Speech in An Age of Rage
with Carolyn Hopkins
Facilitator: Carl Hays
Free speech is a human right. Free thought is the essence of being human. America was founded on free speech. The First Amendment of The Constitution is the greatest commitment to free speech in history, yet many oppose it.
BOOK NOT REQUIRED: The Indispensable Right: Free Speech In An Age of Rage by Jonathon Turley
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Arsenic and Old Lace, A Readers' Theatre
with Ceil Carey
Co-Facilitator: Jo Ann Gryder
Join us as we read the play Arsenic and Old Lace , a play written in 1939 by American playwright Joseph Kesselring. It has become best known through the 1944 film adaptation starring Cary Grant and directed by Frank Capra. The play is a farcical dark comedy revolving around the Brewster family, who were descended from Mayflower settlers. Arsenic and Old Lace has also had many revivals and television productions over the years.
Scripts by Joseph Kessiring shall be provided.