Join HPC and the Monroe County Parks Department for the 2019 orientation meeting. All skill levels welcome — interest and enthusiasm the only necessary qualifications!
Because of corporate influence, official recommendations and media pronouncements don't always steer us in the right dietary direction. The evidence is mounting that a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPBD) is best for the prevention and even reversal of chronic disease. It's … Continue reading
The legalization of cannabis is on the rise around America, but did you ever wonder why was it prohibited in the first place? In this class we'll take a look back on the many uses of cannabis throughout history before … Continue reading
In Dialogue is a series in which we invite practicing filmmakers to show their work alongside films from the VSW Collection, creating a dialogue among works that resonates with and reflect upon the approach of the filmmaker. Mary Helena Clark … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Green Book (Peter Farrelly, U.S. 2018, 130 min.) "A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South."
An illustrated lecture with Warren Riess taking the audience through a complete site investigation, from discovery through international interpretation, using a colonial merchant ship site as an interesting example. Known variously as the Wall Street ship, the Ronson ship, or … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Barton Fink (Joel Coen, U.S. 1991, 116 min., 35mm) as part of the Movies in the Movies series. Written during a three-week break from Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink was anything but a flash in the pan. … Continue reading
"Fences" is a play written by August Wilson that has been described in the New York Post as "One of the richest experiences I have ever had in theatre. I wasn't just moved, I was transfixed." and in New York … Continue reading
The Archive Ravens are equally passionate about creating new music and preserving music from different cultures and time periods. They are currently finishing their first album of original music, Trobairitz. Refusing to be restricted by genre, Trobairitz is highly exploratory: … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Fighting with My Family (Stephen Merchant, U.K. / U.S. 2019, 108 min.) "A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling … Continue reading
A screening of the 2019 films created for childcare programs and families with young children. The annual film fest focuses on short films with gentle social messages. Snacks are welcome.