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Mourad Lahlou: New Moroccan

Tue, May 22 2012 - 6:00pm

Mourad Lahlou: New Morrocan
This program is postponed
Mourad Lahlou, Chef, Aziza, Author, Mourad: New Moroccan
Arriving in California from Marrakesh in 1985 to go to college, a homesick, young Lahlou began to channel memories of watching his mother and aunts as they prepared traditional Moroccan dishes at home. In 2001, he opened Michelin-starred Aziza in San Francisco, named after his mother, where he adopts traditional Moroccan dishes in stunningly creative ways. Read more »

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Getting Equal and the Marriage Equality Movement

Thu, Jun 14 2012 - 6:00pm

Getting Equal and the Marriage Equality Movement: What Does President Obama's Endorsement Mean?

Stuart Gaffney, National Media Director, Marriage Equality USA
John Lewis, Legal Director, Marriage Equality USA
Robin McGehee, Director and Founder, GetEQUAL Read more »

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Nancy Novack: Don't Go Through Cancer Alone

Fri, May 11 2012 - 12:00pm

Nancy Novack: Don’t Go Through Cancer Alone
Nancy Novack, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist; Founder, Nancy’s List
Novack offered the Bay Area community an opportunity to serve and support the many who are living with cancer, and those who love and care for them. The mission of Nancy’s List is, “No one will ever go through cancer alone.” For children, Novak designs events and adventures for the youngsters to enjoy memorable experiences with family and friends. The children make healing connections, find strength, community, and courage. Read more »

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Andreas Bummel: United Nations Parliamentary Assembly and Global Democracy

Mon, Jul 2 2012 - 6:00pm

United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) and Global Democracy

Andreas Bummel, Secretary-General, Campaign for a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly, Berlin Read more »

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George Hammond: Love - A Rational Explanation

Mon, Jun 11 2012 - 6:00pm

Love: A Rational Explanation

George Hammond, Author, Rational Idealism

Monday Night Philosophy steps into the debate about whether love is irrational. The apparently inexplicable ways we fall into and out of it are the grist of the entertainment industry, but is there a clear pattern to it all after all? You be the judge after Hammond describes the elements of the emotion we all love to experience. Read more »

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Jojo Capece: Bernini's Rome

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
Location:  SF Club Office Read more »

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Stephanie Pearson: A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist at Pompeii

Thu, Apr 26 2012 - 6:00pm

A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist at Pompeii
Stephanie Pearson, M.A. in History of Art, Ph.D. candidate at UC Berkeley Read more »

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Marc Freedman: Are You Ready for the Big Shift? Thoughts on Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife

Thu, Apr 26 2012 - 6:00pm

Marc Freedman: Are You Ready for the Big Shift? Thoughts on Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife

Founder and CEO of Civic Ventures; Author, The Big Shift
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Rafe Sagarin: Learning from the Octopus

Mon, Apr 30 2012 - 6:00pm

Rafe Sagarin: Learning from the Octopus

Rafe Sagarin
, Ph.D,, Marin Ecologist and Environmental Policy Analyst, University of Arizona; Author, Learning from the Octopus
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Ben Kacyra: Capturing Ancient Wonders in 3D

Thu, May 10 2012 - 6:00pm

Ben Kacyra: Capturing Ancient Wonders in 3D

Ben Kacyra, Founder, CyArk Read more »

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