Due to requests from our co-learners at the ISE, we are continuing through the summer this year, or at least throught the next month till demand stays.  Past custom has been to close for the summer by the middle of  May to reopen in the middle of  Septemeber. This year we are responding to requests to continue ISE.
This summer we will be making entires 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 Mississpi 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 generation to generation, long after we are no longer here.
its a peice of  history...
in the making...
Continued  discussions on the presentation by Michael Rosenthal will be held. This discussion is also continuing online on LinkedIn under QC Independent Scholars group discussion. Please join in.
Everyones input is vital and valuable for us all.
Independent Scholars' Evenings are free and open to the public.
Second Floor ofn the Moline Club.
7.00p.m doors open at 6.30pm.
light refreshments and wine are served.
The Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level organisation according to US.
laws.
The Institute was incorporated in 1996.
Please join us for theArt Exhibit Opening
of Trew's show
and Meet the Artist.
on May 21st. 2011
at Phoenix Fine Art Gallery
1530 Fifth Ave, Moline.
6.00 p.m. till midnight.
music, hors d'oeuvres and wine .

Independent Scholars' Evenings:

Overcoming Mental Illness in Today's World

by Jennifer Sergeant

May 19th. 2011

Jennifer, a local musician and author of an upcoming book on the topic of mental illness, will speak about the pitfalls and possible causes of mental illness in today's society and the various ways in which they are being treated and can be overcome.

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.

Administration
The Moline Club
309-762-8547
www.themolineclub.com


Independent Scholars' Evening on May 12th. 2011

Tonight will be a reading of poetry and writings of mystical saints of various traditions, contemporary poets, and scriptures regarding the power and contemplation of faith, gratitude, and thanksgiving, with sharing.

By Judith Lee.

Judith Lee is an environmental planner who has lived in the Quad Cities since 1993. She is an avid spiritual seeker and has much to be grateful for.  She wants to share the gifts of gratitude with you.

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:

 2012:  Apocalypse or Enlightenment?

An introduction to the cultural phenomenon of December 21,  2012.

Some of the ideas of John Major Jenkins, Patrick Geryl, Carl  Johan
Calleman and others on  the significance of the Mayan calendar and 
end of time prophecy, galactic center alignment, ancient myth-astronomy and
mathematics, and the evolution of consciousness will be covered.

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.

He studied for the Diocese of Davenport in his youth.

April 28th. 2011 @ 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.

The Independent Scholars' Evenings are in session for the 2010-2011 Spring semester. Every Thursday evening at 7.00 p.m.
There is a difference this semester.
The Fifth Avenue door is open.  Convey to the city the wonderful job they have done on Fifth Avenue, please.
Of course the elevator is still through the 16th. street door.
Also, the sessions will be open session untill the evening is to be dedicated to the work of  one specific topic narrowing down through the presentation of  an Independent Scholar.  At which time we will publicise and circulate the presentation.
The evenings are for the presentation of  area Independent Scholars' ongoing work.
We will indicate to you the upcoming work, and you may, if  you are interested,  go over some background information yourself before the session.

For those who wish to schedule, just let us know and we will publicise your presentation. You can email me at this address or let either Lorna Thompson or me know when you come in for the ISE Thursdays.
Upcoming in April by area Independent Scholars:  The Power of  Social Media, by Chris Scott, Social Media Innovations.
and a presentation by Michael Rosenthal on the implications of  2012, as well as the pre-publication, final review of  Conceptual Art by Narveen Aryaputri, the current Carp Sustainable fishing by Michael Grady, export manager at Schafer Fishery.
Exact dates and timings will be circulated at a later date.
In the meantime, doors are open at 6.30p.m. Free snacks and a cash bar are available.
Please use the Evenings for your own work and support them so we can together support encourage and augment the ongoing work produced in our area.
Evenings dedicated to Independent Scholarship and research in the open collective society and outside of  academe are rare.
Bring your friends and your ideas.
The Evenings are free and open to the public.
on behalf  of  the board, co-learners and supports of  the Independent Scholars' Evenings

First Annual

SHOP LOCAL EXPO

February 19. 2011

From 11.00am to 5.00pm

Sponsored by

The Moline Commercial Club

At

The Moline Club Ballroom

 1539 Fifth Avenue

Moline. Illinois 61265

309-762-8547

 www.themolinecommercialclub.com

 The Elevator is located through the 513 16th Street entrance.

The SHOP LOCAL Expo is for local Merchants, Manufactures and Farmers Business and Services of our area.

Call early to ensure a reservation for your table.

 Email networking of over 5000

Entry on the Moline City Center website

 Charge for a table: $ 50.00

You will get 1 table and 2 chairs

 Lunch is available.

 no entrance fee for visitors


First Annual

SHOP LOCAL EXPO

February 19th. 2011

From 11.00am to 5.00pm

Sponsored by The Moline Commercial Club

@ The Moline Club Ballroom

1539 Fifth Avenue

Moline. Illinois 61265

309-762-8547

www.themolinecommercialclub.com

The Elevator is located through the 513 16th. Street entrance.

The SHOP LOCAL Expo is for local Merchants, Manufactures and Farmers Business and Services of our area.

Call early to ensure a reservation for your table.

Email networking of over 5000

Entry on the Moline City Center website

Charge for a table: $ 50.00

You will get 1 table and 2 chairs

Lunch is available.

No entrance fee for visitors

The Phoenix Fine Art Gallery presents

Wearable Art

Please join us for our first

Runway Show

2010

by

The makers of

"Bolero Unique"

official jewelers designer for Miss Iowa

Designer Artist

Elsa Romero

Friday December 3rd. 2010

6.00 p.m.

The wearable art of WAR or Women At Risk, will also be on display for sale.

The Moline Commercial Club

1530 Fifth Avenue

Moline, Illlinois. 61265

309-762-8547

Dress: Business Casual.                        Hor's Devores and cocktails

Cash bar opens at 5.30.p.m.

The WAR or Women At Risk is a not-for-profit with Wearable Art from Africa .. 100% of sales go to the women at risk program.

% sales from BolEro Unique also go to charities in Latin Amerian and the United States.


CALL TO ARTISTS:
MINIATURES:
The Phoenix Art Gallery is setting up an exhibit and sale of Miniature paintings.
Medium
: Oil, Acrylic, Water, Pastel, Pencil or Mixed Media.
Sizes
: Maximum size is 11 inches in width or height. This INCLUDES frames if any.
Price:
Please list the target optimum price and price margins along with your submissions.
Submission:
Images of the art can only be sent as cds or photograph images.
Email attachments will not be opened.
Local artists can bring their paintings in personally if they wish.
Please send 1) your resume and 2)artist's statement, the vision and scope of your art along with your submissions.
A copy may be sent by email, but not as an attachment, in anticipation of your cds or photograph images. Please include this in your cd or photograph submission.
Please note: we need BOTH your resume and artist's statements.
Cost of submission
: Free.
Date Deadline
for final submission: November 15th. 2010
Please submit to:
PHOENIX Art Gallery
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline.Illinois: 61265 Tel: 309-736-0006
Or contact the Owner
owner and director:
Narveen Aryaputri
www.atthephoenix.com

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