Events

We often think of movies as entertainment, an escape from the pressures and crises of the world around us. Yet there is a group of films that have not only enchanted audiences but also influenced society, and even changed America. Award-winning film producer Will Kuhn will discuss remarkable cinematic masterpieces that have profoundly impacted our […]

Once among the most revered institutions in America, the Supreme Court is under a cloud. Several justices have been harshly criticized for failing to report large gifts from people likely to have cases before the Court, and for political displays that undercut the Court's claim to impartiality. Longstanding precedents establishing basic freedoms, and ensuring that […]

Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for a child with special needs, a spouse with cognitive or physical decline, or any other situation that fits, we welcome your participation. The group will […]

FREE for members and non-members, light snack from the country included Journey through Mexico City's pulsating core, where centuries of history blend with modern urban energy. Experience the grandeur of the Zócalo, one of the world's largest city squares, flanked by the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace with its famous Diego Rivera murals. Immerse […]

FREE for members and non-members Patti Smith’s autobiography, “Just Kids,” is a salute to 60s and 70s New York City,its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, it is a portrait of two young artists’ ascent, a prelude to fame. What begins as a love story ends as an elegy in this […]