April 2012

Jojo Capece: Bernini's Rome

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Mon, May 7 2012 - 6:00pm

Bernini's Rome

Jojo Capece, Author, All Roads Lead to Rome

In the 17th century, Rome was revitalized by the Pope displaying the wealth of the resurgent counter-reformation Church. Bernini's immense talents as an architect, painter and sculptor helped define the unique visual style of the Baroque Age. Come hear Capece speak about her love affair with the art of the Eternal City.
 
MLF: The Arts
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Crash Course

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Tue, Apr 24 2012 - 6:00pm

Crash Course
Chris Martenson, Ph.D., Futurist; Author, The Crash Course Tom Van Dyck, Senior Vice President, RBC Wealth Management
The combination of financial market volatility and depleting resources (notably peak oil) present a challenging outlook for investors. Building wealth is even more daunting when considering how flimsy government figures about the economy can be. If the great disruption is near or here, what are some tips for building a resilient family and community? Read more »

The Sky Did Not Fall: Life After the Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell

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Mon, Jun 25 2012 - 6:00pm

The Sky Did not Fall: Life After the Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell
Ty Walrod, co-founder OutServe Col. Stewart Borhoft, US Army (Ret.)Capt. M. Matthew Phelps, USMC
American military personnel have continued their professional defense of America with no disruption after the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Active duty troops report that the situation is normal now that there is open service for lesbians and gays in the military. Read more »

John Stossel: Fighting Government

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Fri, Apr 20 2012 - 8:30am

John Stossel: Fighting Government
John Stossel, Fox News/Business Correspondent; Author, No They Can’t: Why Government Fails…but Individuals Succeed
Fox News and Business Correspondent John Stossel has criticized government programs as inefficient, wasteful, and harmful, and he says he’s prepared to lay out the facts about why government can’t solve our problems. Come hear his thought provoking arguments about job creation, healthcare, education, and product regulation ... Read more »

David Callahan: America's Cheating Epidemic

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Mon, Apr 23 2012 - 6:00pm

David Callahan: Cheating to Get AheadRescheduled from Tuesday, February 14, 2012Senior Fellow, Demos; Editor, CheatingCulture.com; Author, Fortune of Change and The Cheating Culture David DeCosse, Director of Campus Ethics, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Santa Clara University – moderatorCheating has become more common in nearly every sector of our society: business, education and sports. Read more »

The Future of Tradition: Weavers of Oaxaca, Mexico Connect Their Future with Their Past

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Thu, May 10 2012 - 12:00pm

The Future of Tradition: Weavers of Oaxaca, Mexico Connect Their Future with Their Past
Federico Chavez Sosa, Master Weaver in the Zapotec traditionEric Chavez Santiago, Coordinator of the Education Department, Textile Museum of OaxacaJanet Chavez Santiago, Coordinator of Education, San Pablo Center for Academics and Culture, Oaxaca.
The Chavez Santiago family of the famed weaving village of Teotitlan de Valle presents its story of this ancient art form, a family, a culture and preserving a way of life Read more »

C. W. Gortner: Isabella of Castile

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Mon, Jun 18 2012 - 6:00pm

C. W. Gortner: Isabella of Castile

C. W. Gortner, Author, The Queen's Vow Read more »

Van Jones

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Tue, Apr 17 2012 - 6:30pm

Van Jones, Founding President, Rebuild the Dream; Author, Rebuild the Dream
This event is sold out. There is a waitlist at the bottom of this ad.In Conversation with Caroline Moriarity Sacks, Director, INFORUM
Van Jones, one of the nation’s leading champions for ecological equality, is switching gears. Read more »

Science & Technology Planning Meeting

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Mon, May 21 2012 - 6:15pm

Science & Technology Planning MeetingJoin fellow Club members with similar interests and brainstorm upcoming Science & Technology programs. All Commonwealth Club members are welcome. We explore visions for the future through science and technology. Discuss current issues and share your insights with fellow Club members to shape and plan programs for the months ahead.MLF: Science & TechnologyLocation:  SF Club OfficeTime: 6:15 p.m. Read more »