Scarritt Bennett Center | Conference, Retreat and Educational Center in Nashville, TN | Programs

Through Jan. 25
gallery F. at Scarritt-Bennett Center:
New exhibit WISH LIST
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Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16 (4 part series)
THE CULTURAL ROOTS OF MLK, JR.:
Formative Influences Seminar

Presented by Dr. Lewis Baldwin
Kreitner Room - 2nd floor of Laskey Building @ Scarritt-Bennett
$40/person; students free with ID
6:30 – 8:30 pm each night
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Scarritt-Bennett Center is located at 1008 19th Avenue South
Free & convenient parking in Scarritt-Bennett Lot A (accessible off 18th Ave. S.)
or street parking on 19th Ave. S.

FEBRUARY 2009

February 6- March 15
UNUSUAL SYMPATHY: A Story of a Creek Indian Boy in the Home of a President
an exhibition by Carlin Wing & Amelia Winger-Bearskin

Opening Reception: February 6, 6-9 pm with a live vocal performance at 7pm

Artist Talk: Sunday, February 8, 3pm

gallery f @ Scarritt-Bennett Center
1008 19th Ave S, Nashville (at the corner of 19th and Grand) tel. 615-320-4651

Saturday, February 21
DR. JOY DEGRUY (LEARY)
National author/lecturer on
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing

6:00 – 7:00 meet and greet
7:00 – 8:30 program
Free & open to the public

Monday, February 23
RIVERDANCE: The Cultures Within
A Look at the Dances That Influence Riverdance -
Flamenco, African American Tap & Irish Step
in conjunction with TPAC

Harambee Auditorium in Fondren Building
7:00 – 8:00 pm - Program
8:00 – 8:30 - Dessert Reception

RSVP: programs@scarrittbennett.org • 615.340.7557
or khorsley@tpac.org by Feb 20

Scarritt-Bennett Center - 1008 19th Avenue South
Free parking on Scarritt-Bennett lots A, B & C (accessible off 18th Ave. South)
Parking Lot A is the most convenient lot to the Fondren Building.

We invite you to join us in a Lenten spiritual enrichment study that will center on the hymn
writers Fanny Crosby, Lucie Campbell, Miriam Therese Winter, and Shirley Erena Murray.
Their hymns will stimulate our discussion, strengthen our faith, and renew our commitment
to service and witness.

TIME: 5:15 Bring you own brown bag for supper. We will provide beverages
6:00-7:30 FAITH WITHIN THE SONG study

PLACE: International Room, 2nd floor of Scarritt Hall at Scarritt Bennett Center (elevator in Bennett Hall)

RESERVATIONS: Tammy Stansbery at 340.7543 or tstansbery@scarrittbennett.org

FREE • Limited to 50 persons

March 14
WRITING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE:
Practices to Renew Your Life & Your Work in the World!
with Dr. Robbie Pinter

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

March 15
gallery F. @ Scarritt-Bennett
Unusual Sympathy
a story of a Creek Indian boy in the home of a president

an installation of drawings, video, original song, text and photography
revolving around the Creek Indian boy, Lyncoya, orphaned during the battle of Tallushatches and adopted by Andrew Jackson

by carlin wing and amelia winger-bearskin
organized by sabine schlunk

Email: unusualsympathy@gmail.com

OPENING RECEPTION March 21. 6 to 9p
With an experimental music performance by Lola @ 7 & 8p

ARTIST TALK Apr. 9. 7 to 9p

Saturday, March 28
INTERNALIZED RACISM:
What impact has years of oppression really done
to Black AND White America?

Featured Presenter: Dr. Jeff Menzise, Ph.D., N.D., C.H.
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
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April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4
DIALOGUES ON IMMIGRATION
Community Diversity In Dialogue Group
Conversations on the changing faces of our communities

$25/person (for all 5 sessions)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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Register via email: dholland@scarrittbennett.org

April 7, 14, 21, 28, & May 5
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity In Dialogue Group
Stop Racism... Be a part of the solution.
Join the community in talking about racism and diversity

$25/person (for all 5 sessions)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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Register via email: dholland@scarrittbennett.org

gallery F. @ Scarritt-Bennett
SURFACE + INSIGHT

ARTIST TALK Apr. 9. 7 to 9p

April 17 & 18
Friday, April 17 - 7-9 pm
“AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH”
An updated slideshow version of the Academy Award-winning film.
Join us for this 90 minute slideshow followed by Q & A by certified Climate Project volunteer Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter.
Free & open to the public

Saturday, April 18 - 9 – 3 pm
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REPENT
For the sake of Heaven and Earth!

Featuring: Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter
Stewardship of the creation is at the core of many of the world’s major religions. Massive population growth combined with technological advances, however, has increased our impact on the planet. The earth is suffering and crying out to us. It is time for persons of faith to make stewardship of the Creation a top priority once again. This hands-on workshop, grounded in sacred texts and teachings, gives persons of faith practical tools to make a difference in their lives, houses of worship and places of work.

Fee: $40 - Pre-registration
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April 20 - 25
A RIVER DEEP AND WIDE
Christian Spiritual Practices for the 21st Century
Hosted by The Upper Room
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April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
WISDOM’S WAY: EMBRACING THE DIVINE FEMININE
Presented by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

6:30 – 8:30 pm each night
For more info, contact Kim Johnson: 615.340.7450 or
kjohnson@scarrittbennett.org

Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett SPRING FLING!
A family-friendly free event
10 am - 1 pm
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Saturday, May 9 through July 5
Changement de Pieds: facts and fictions for the Hermitage
An art installation by Amelia Winger-Bearskin and Carlin Wing

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 9 - 2:00pm-6:00pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: May 21 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
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June 1, 8 and 15
SPIRITUALITY OF PROTEST:
Conversations with God in Troubling Times
Presenter: Joyce D. Sohl

Sat., June 13
INTERNALIZED SUPREMACY:
White Privilege – It’s legacy, pathology, and continuing impact in America” Featured Presenter: Tim Wise

9:00 am – 3:30 pm
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12:30 - 1:05 pm
Join us in Scarritt-Bennett’s historic Wightman Chapel for an inspirational
35 minutes of preaching, scripture, prayer and music. On your lunch
break? Places are available to enjoy your brown bag on our peaceful
grounds before or after the service.

GUEST PREACHERS:
(subject to change)
6.16 Bishop Melvin Talbert
6.23 Rev. H. Sharon Howell
6.30 Rabbi Rami Shapiro
7.7 Rev. Beth Richardson
7.14 Kathleen Flood, O.P.
7.21 Rev. Michael Waldrop

Through July 5
Changement de Pieds: facts and fictions for the Hermitage
An art installation by Amelia Winger-Bearskin and Carlin Wing

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GUEST PREACHERS:
(subject to change)
6.16 Bishop Melvin Talbert
6.23 Rev. H. Sharon Howell
6.30 Rabbi Rami Shapiro
7.7 Rev. Beth Richardson
7.14 Kathleen Flood, O.P.
7.21 Rev. Michael Waldrop

Through July 5
Changement de Pieds: facts and fictions for the Hermitage
An art installation by Amelia Winger-Bearskin and Carlin Wing

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July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity In Dialogue Group
Stop Racism... Be a part of the solution.
Join the community in talking about racism and diversity

$25/person (for all 5 sessions)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn More
Register via email: dholland@scarrittbennett.org

July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11
DIALOGUES ON IMMIGRATION
Community Diversity In Dialogue Group
Conversations on the changing faces of our communities

$25/person (for all 5 sessions)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn More
Register via email: dholland@scarrittbennett.org

Saturday, July 11 through Sept. 13
Me, My Cat And My House - A Glimpse of Art Brut
An installation of drawings, paintings, and objects created by Bill Guion, Lisa Manus, Tracy L. Martin, Paul Miktarian and Mike Rewis.

Opening Reception - Sat, July 11, 2009 from 6-9pm
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Tues., July 14
NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS
Meet The Cultures Of Somalia & Kurdistan That Call Nashville Home
Join us for excerpts from the documentaries SOMALI and LITTLE KURDISTAN, USA to catch a glimpse of the daily life of both cultures as they adjust to Nashville. Then get an even better
understanding as people from those cultures offer their thoughts and answer questions in a
follow-up panel discussion.

Presented in collaboration with Nashville Public Television (NPT) & Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)

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Through Sept. 13
Me, My Cat And My House - A Glimpse of Art Brut
An installation of drawings, paintings, and objects created by Bill Guion, Lisa Manus, Tracy L. Martin, Paul Miktarian and Mike Rewis.

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Sept 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 19
DIALOGUES ON IMMIGRATION
Community Diversity In Dialogue Group
Conversations on the changing faces of our communities

$25/person (for all 5 sessions)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn More
Register via email: dholland@scarrittbennett.org

Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity In Dialogue Group
Stop Racism... Be a part of the solution.
Join the community in talking about racism and diversity

$25/person (for all 5 sessions)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn More
Register via email: dholland@scarrittbennett.org

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NOVEMBER 2009

Nov. 9
COMMUNITY ACTION FORUM ON RACISM
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Nov. 10
COMMUNITY ACTION FORUM ON IMMIGRATION
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Nov. 14
“INCOGNITO: A Solo Performance”
featuring Michael S. Fosberg
Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center and University School of Nashville
Reception: SBC - 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Play: USN - 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Imagine discovering you are not the person you thought you were. That you have a family, a history, an ethnicity you never knew. How would this discovery impact your life, the lives of those around you; your vision of yourself and society?

Through investigation and a quirk of fate, Michael Fosberg discovers that his father is black…a fact that was somehow lost as he was raised by his mother and adopted father and also hidden since he didn’t "look black.”

This dramatic performance, based on the true events challenges the audience to examine their own preconceptions of how we each define race, and gives us a better understanding of the importance of embracing and celebrating all of who we are.

"Fosberg's justly acclaimed show is one of those rare solo pieces that manages to combine a
sense of personal revelation with a palpable universal appeal. As in the best of such pieces, Fosberg is enough of an eccentric personality to command the stage for a two-hour show about his own life, yet he's also an everyman figure able to spark empathy as he negotiates a life full of extraordinary people and events."
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

Tickets: $12 Adult and $7 student (Purchase at the door)

For more info, contact Kim Johnson: 615.340.7450 or kjohnson@scarrittbennett.org

DECEMBER 2009

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