JANUARY 2010

Jan. 5-8, 2010
ELDERS FOR TODAY CONFERENCE
Memories, Dreams and Reality: The Civil Rights Movement 1960-2010
An interactive journey to examine the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the lasting impact of this movement on individuals today.
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Jan. 12
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Sharon Howell
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Saturday, Jan. 16
WORKSHOP: Peace & Community: MLK’s Vision of Peace
This workshop will teach, motivate, and inspire participants to become an instrument for peace, following in the steps of Dr. King’s teachings.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Workshop
3 - 3:30 p.m. Peace Commitment Service
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org or call (615) 340-7450.
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Saturday, Jan. 16
ART OPENING RECEPTION: Talcum Fables, an Off the Wall Group Show
A group show by local artists collective Off the Wall featuring installation, painting, photography, and more by six local artists. The show explores storytelling through unusual materials. The exhibit runs through March 6th.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
gallery F (corner of Grand Ave. and 19th Ave. South on the Scarritt-Bennett campus)
Free & open to the public.
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Tuesday, Jan. 19
INTERFAITH PEACE SERVICE with Nashville Peace and Justice Center
Join people of different faiths to celebrate peace.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Service
7:30 - 9 p.m. Reception
Free & open to the public.

Tuesday, Jan. 19
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Kwasi Kena
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Tuesday, Jan. 26
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Buddy Mason
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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FEBRUARY 2010

Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8 (Mondays)
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or e-mail Diana Holland at dholland@scarrittbennett.org.
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Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 (Tuesdays)
DIALOGUES ON IMMIGRATION
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or e-mail Diana Holland at dholland@scarrittbennett.org.
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Tuesday, Feb. 2
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Mike Waldrop
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Friday, Feb. 5
“WHITE MEN ON RACE”
Lecture presentation with Dr. Joe Feagin
This nationally-renowned sociologist and author will discuss some of the latest, most groundbreaking research that refutes the common myth that we live in a “post-racial” society.
7 - 8 p.m. Presentation
8 - 8:30 p.m. Question and answer session
Laskey Great Hall
Free & open to the public.
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Saturday, Feb. 6
WORKSHOP: “U.S. History My Teacher Never Told Me” with Dr. Joe Feagin
Learn the pieces of cultural history not taught in American history books.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, call (615) 340-7450.
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Tuesday, Feb. 9
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Jack Ewing
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Tuesday, Feb. 16
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Melvin Talbert
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Friday, Feb. 19
“THE WASHINGTONS OF WESSYNGTON PLANTATION:
Stories of My Family’s Journey to Freedom”
featuring genealogy expert and author, John Baker
Baker tells the story of his ancestors, slaves on Wessyngton Plantation, and the stories of the hundreds of other African Americans connected with the plantation for more than 200 years. It is a story of family, faith, and community.
7 - 9 p.m.
Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public.
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Tuesday, Feb. 23
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Judi Hoffman
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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MARCH 2010

Tuesday, March 2
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Garlinda Burton
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Monday, March 8
RECEPTION OPENING of “Herstory”
The new museum display recognizing International Women’s Day & Global Week of Actions.
5- 7 p.m.
Laskey Lobby
Free & open to the public.

Monday, March 8
LENTEN STUDY
Details to come.

Tuesday, March 9
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Kathleen Flood
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Monday, March 15
LENTEN STUDY
Details to come.

Tuesday, March 16
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Joe Pennel
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Sunday, March 21
MUSIC FESTIVAL Honoring Women Hymn Writers
Details to come.

Monday, March 22
LENTEN STUDY
Details to come.

Tuesday, March 23
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Featuring Kay Gray
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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APRIL 2010

April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 (Mondays)
DIALOGUES ON IMMIGRATION
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or e-mail Diana Holland at dholland@scarrittbennett.org.
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April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 (Tuesdays)
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or e-mail Diana Holland at dholland@scarrittbennett.org.
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April 8-11
WRITERS’ RETREAT: Room to Write
The goal of Room to Write is to provide participants with three days of uninterrupted writing time in the serene setting of Scarritt-Bennett’s beautiful, tree-lined campus.
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information call (615) 340-7450. Details to come.

Tuesday, April 20
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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April 21, 28, May 5, 12, & 19 (Wednesdays)
SEMINAR: Recovery – The Sacred Art: The 12 Steps as Spiritual Practice
Featuring Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Details to come.
6:30 to 8 p.m.

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MAY 2010

Tuesday, May 4
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A series of spiritual services featuring scripture, prayer and music with guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
12:30 - 1:05p.m.
Wightman Chapel
Free & open to the public.
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Friday, May 7 & Saturday, May 8
WORKSHOP: Dr. Barbara Love
Details to come.

Saturday, May 9
LUNCHEON: Mother’s Day Luncheon in Susie Gray Dining Hall
The perfect Mother’s Day gift. Treat your mother to the delicious cuisine of Scarritt-Bennett’s executive chef Jennifer Wood, in the beautiful setting of the historic Susie Gray Dining Hall.
Individuals and groups welcome. Reservations required; call (615) 340-7500 or e-mail reservations@scarrittbennett.org.

May 19-23
ALUMNI GATHERING - Alumni Gathering at Brooks Howell
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JUNE 2010

JULY 2010

AUGUST 2010

SEPTEMBER 2010

OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, Oct. 2
14th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CULTURES FESTIVAL
A free event held in Centennial Park that aims to bring people of all backgrounds
together to celebrate the cultural diversity of Middle Tennessee.
Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center and the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation.
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NOVEMBER 2010

DECEMBER 2010

 

 

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