THE LIFE AND DEATH OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR
with Dr. Micheal Crafton, University Provost and Professor of English
THE PRICE OF THE TICKET: COMPLICATING TRAVEL
with Dr. Dionne Irving Bremyer, Associate Professor of English
Tuesday, February 5 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm talk
The Hub at Hudson Mill, Carrollton
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
with Mark Schoon, Associate Professor of Art
Tuesday, February 19 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm talk
Hawthorne Room, The Inn at Serenbe
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
with Dr. Stephanie Chalifoux, Assistant Professor of History
Tuesday, March 5 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm talk
The Hub at Hudson Mill, Carrollton
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 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR THERESA BROWN
Tuesday, March 12 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm talk
UWG Center, Newnan
Join us for a reading and discussion by New York Times best-selling 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 Writing (worth
$10,000), administered by UWG's School of the Arts.
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READING BEHIND THE LINES (AND SPACES)
with Dr. Josh Byrd, Associate Professor of Music
Hawthorne Room, The Inn at Serenbe
Tuesday, April 2 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm 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
with Dr. Nathan Rees, Assistant Professor of Art
Tuesday, April 9 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm talk
UWG Center, Newnan
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
with Dr. Patrick Erben, Professor of English
Tuesday, April 23 | 6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm talk
Carnegie Library, Newnan
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.
-No alcohol served.-
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