Upcoming Events
Special Documentary:
THRIVE
THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future. After the presentation there will be a crtitical analysis of the movie within the gorup, facilitated by Independent Scholars Michael Grady.
Jan 12th, 2012
at
7:00pm
Independent Scholars Evenings
"Quantum Absurdity: The Strange world of Quantum Physics"
by Charles Fisher
Charles has his engineering degree from the University of Iowa and is a published author with books written in the techincal field of computer science.
Charles is with Info Systesm at Alcoa and is a resident of Rock Island.
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois.
7.00 p.m
second floor of
The Moline Club
1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.
309-762-8547 for the Moline Club
309-762-9202 for The Institute.
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.
Independent Scholars Evenings
The 9th. Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America
The 9th Amendment states that the people will retain all of the rights they had at the time of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Open discussion lead
By
Robert Stanley
Independent Scholar
at
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois.
7.00 p.m
second floor of
The Moline Club
1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.
309-762-8547 for the Moline Club
309-762-9202 for The Institute.
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.
"Poor Economics"
new highly relevant guide in a world where problems of inequality are becoming overriding, the book has the potential for the greatest impact as described by the judges who choose this book as the 2011 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year.
Written by co-authors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, two MIT professors who are part of a group known as Randomistas
this book has stirred up controversy. Its evidence-based approach is being seen as a method to bridge the gap between the two sides of development over the value of aid. Opening questions on how to measure the impacts of interventions, the book provides a real basis for innovation in policy and innovation in government
Copies of news coverage and reviews will be available in addition to a few copies of the book.
November 10th. 2011
7.00 p.m
Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois.
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
“ The Beautiful Story”
An original article written and presented
by
Roger Farinha
A presentation on the history of Creation, starting with the Trinitarian dynamic of God, up to the point of God’s Incarnation in Christ.
Roger Farinha was born in British Guyana in 1971 and immigrated with his family to the US at the age of 9 years. He became a naturalized citizen in New York at the age of 16, and went on to earn a Bachelors in the History of Modern philosophy, and a masters of Liberal Studies through Fordham University. Most recently, Farinha spent six years as a big-rig trucker, talking to his fellow Americans as a part of his book writing project, the manuscript of which is entitled The New Walden; and the conclusion of which heralded an economic justice message which flowered into his most recent organizing activities in the Quad Cities in the Occupy Wall Street spirit.
November 3rd 2011
At
7.00 p.m.
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.
A Behind the Scene Look at the Asian Carp
October 27th.. 2011
2nd Floor of the Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois.
by
Michael Grady
Export Manager at Schafer Fisheries, Thompson, Illinois,
will present why the newest species of carp in America is the most misunderstood fish in America.
Denigrated as inferior and invasive by the media, the Asian carps are in fact delicious, nutritious and an excellent low calorie alternative to hamburger in the American diet.
7.00 p.m.
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.
Independent Scholars Evenings
Ms. Iowa American Code:
Monica Lacovitch
will talk on
Depression and Suicide Awareness.
October 13th, 2011
at 7:00pm
Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Ave
Moline, IL
Monica moved to Davenport, IA from Lexington, KY late September 2009 looking to start over and find a new job after the suggestion from an old college friend who lived in the area.
She currently promotes the platforms of Depression and Suicide Awareness and Leukemia and Lymphona Society in which she is the Quad Cities Honorary walk chair for this year's walk.
She personally has dealt with Depression and mental illness after losing her dad to Leukemia in December of 2004. Monica is now a full time legal secretary for Katz, Huntoon & Fieweger, P.C. in Moline.
In her free time she works on pursuing the dream of becoming a commercial/print model and recently test 'shooted' with a scout/photographer from FORD model NYC. Monica hopes something will become of this marvelous oppourunity she was given. You can read more a bout Monica on her blog http://missky4life.blogspot.com/
Monical Lacovitch Ms. Iowa America Coed
Will be competing for the national title of Ms. America Coed the week of Thanksgiving November 21-26th. National Miss American Pagenants encourage and reinforce the confidence and natural beauty that is within each girl. For more information on this pageant go to www.gocoed.com
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
Independent Scholars Evenings
“ Social Media: The Big Disappointment: IF you follow the rules.”
By
Scott Klarkowski
Advocate for entrepreneurs and small business.
Scott has 5 years of full time social media strategy experience.
His company: The Klark Agency focus on individualized social media marketing strategy. His email: scott@klarkagency.com
Oct 6th.2011
2nd Floor of the Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois.
7.00 p.m.
second floor of
The Moline Club
1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.
309-762-8547 for the Moline Club
309-762-9202 for The Institute.
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996
Independent Scholars Evenings
The Transition from the 6th. Day to the 6th. Night: of the Mayan calendar.
Romance – South of France to Renaissance- North of Italy.
September 22nd. 2011
by
Michael Rosenthal
Presenter Michael Rosenthal has completed extensive graduate work in
theology, philosophy and psychology
at the St. Paul Seminary and the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University.
7.00 p.m.
doors open at 6.30 p.m.
2nd Floor of the Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois.
September 15th, 2011
"America the Resilient"
Independent Scholars' Evening:
Narveen Aryaputri will discuss her new essay on the current resilience of American as seen in our society and in our thinking.
Narveen is an essayist with a background in English Literature and in Education. She is the president and founder of The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. In our area she has completed the restoration of the historic Moline Commercial Club as well as the Spencer House in Rock Island, making it a Landmark. She is building up her career is in visual art, using the medium of oil on canvas and gauche on paper, slowly continuing its work between the work of the Institute.
7:00pm
second floor of
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Ave.
Moline, IL
309-762-9202 for The Institute. www.qcinstitute.org
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
The event is free and open to the public.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. Is a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.
Summer Break!
During the summer we are working on the Go Loopy Art bus and tour. We are also working on the Herb and Spice food plate.
July 14th, 2011
"Propaganda"
What is Propaganda?
How does it influence up?
What is the Truth? What is a Lie?
In this evening, we will discuss how difficult it is to discern truth from lie when special interests dominate society's opinions.
We will investigate ways on how to recognize the face of propaganda and how to navigate through it.
by:
Michale Grady
July 7th, 2011
Herb and Spice Food Pyramid
The Independent Scholars are jointly compilation of a list of recommended daily spices and herbs necessary for optimum health and preventatives care.
Please join in. Bring your recommendations or send them in via email, blog, facebook or phone.
Second half of the event will be open for additions to the list of derogatory words.
The initial list of derogatory words is on our blog space.
A hard copy is in The Institute's Library.
7:00pm
2nd floor of
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Ave
Moline, IL
309-762-8547 Moline Club
309-762-9202 The Institue
light refreshments, wine and
beverages are served.
The even is free and open to the public.
Doors open at 6:30.
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. Is a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.
Summer 2011
Independent Scholars' Evenings:
Due to reqest from out co-learners at the ISE, we are continuing through the summer this year, or at least throught the next month till demand statys. Past custome has been to close for the summer by the middle of May to reopen in the middle of September. This year we are responding to request to continue ISE.
This summer we will be making entries in the manuscript kept at the Institute. This hand written manuscript is titled: "Life on the Mississippi: The New Mellinium" and is about what life is along the Mississippi living in historic river towns along the Mississippi.
All entries are open to the public and hand written with archieval pens provided by the Institute.
Come in and write your memory. You are leaving a peice of you that will continue to be handed down generations, long after we are no longer here.
It's a peice of history...in the making...
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