THE LIFE AND DEATH OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR - Dr. Micheal Crafton, University Provost and Prof. of English
Where: Carnegie Library // Newnan
When: Tuesday, January 29 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
If grammar has a history, then grammar must change. Yet if grammar changes, is there
such a thing as correct grammar? Correctness often depends on local conditions, yet
some grammatical errors can be so severe that even their mother would not claim them.
Come find out just how well/good you understand the differences. ***No alcohol served.***
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THE PRICE OF THE TICKET: COMPLICATING TRAVEL - Dr. Dionne Irving Bremyer, Associate Prof. of English
Where: The Hub // Carrollton
When: Tuesday, February 5 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
The history of travel runs parallel to the history of colonial rule, whose darker
realities linger in even the sunniest of destinations. In service of profit, tourism
attempts to distract from this troubling past. But can we confront those realities,
engage in thoughtful, responsible travel, and still have a little fun? Join us for
some answers.
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LIFE ON THE MOON IN THE 1830s - Mark Schoon, Associate Prof. of Art
Where: Hawthorne Room // The Inn at Serenbe
When: Tuesday, February 19 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
For centuries the moon had remained an unattainable subject of speculation and desire.
Through a series of illustrated newspaper articles in 1835, however, much of this
speculation was to be set straight, as claims of exotic landscapes, flora, and fauna
were attributed to the famed astronomer Sir John Herchel. Join us for a look at this
and other instances when scientific representation competes with our desires and basic
reasoning.
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A REVOLUTION IN MANNERS AND MORALS - Dr. Stephanie Chalifoux, Assistant Prof. of History
Where: The Hub // Carrollton
When: Tuesday, March 5 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
Think the 1960s was the era of youthful rebellion? Thing again, daddy-o. In the 1920s,
young Americans engaged in dating and dalliances that challenged their parents' ideas
of respectable behavior. Come hear about the music, manners, and morals of 1920s modern
society in a talk that is sure to be the cat's pajamas. Flappers and big-timers welcome.
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SPECIAL EVENT: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR THERESA BROWN
Where: UWG Center // Newnan
When: Tuesday, March 12 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
Join us for a reading and discussion by New York Times Bestselling Author Theresa Brown. Former English professor turned nurse, Brown will
read from her latest book, The Shift, which chronicles a day in the life of a nurse. Don't miss this opportunity to hear
from this groundbreaking author, recipient of the Blackwell Prize in Literature (worth
$10,000), administered by the UWG's School of the Arts.
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READING BEHIND THE LINES (AND SPACES) - Dr. Josh Byrd, Associate Prof. of Music
Where: Hawthorne Room // The Inn at Serenbe
When: Tuesday, April 2 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
Music is much more than notes on a page. But how do performers read beyond the notation?
What makes one interpretation different from the next? This session will reveal what
lies behind the lines.
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ICON OR IDOL: ART AND THE SECOND COMMANDMENT - Dr. Nathan Rees, Assistant Prof. of Art
Where: UWG Center // Newnan
When: Tuesday, April 9 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
From ancient Rabbinic writers to Byzantine iconoclasts and Protestant reformers, theologians
have interpreted the second commandment in dramatically different ways. Come encounter
the contentious history of graven images as we explore how mixing art and religion
sparked the Bonfire of the Vanities, landed the painter Veronese before the Inquisition,
and resulted in a masterpiece by Michelangelo being painted over.
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THE MANY FACES OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN - Dr. Patrick Erben, Prof. of English
Where: Carnegie Library // Newnan
When: Tuesday, April 23 // 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm talk
Printer, politician, scientist, and philanthropist, Benjamin Franklin was above all
a master of creating self-images that served many situations--from the pomp of the
French court to the muddy streets of Philadelphia. Join us as we consider the ways
in which Franklin turned himself into one of American's most enduring cultural myths.
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