Pulitzer Prize Recipient Edward Larson, Oct. 18, 2009
October 6, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Last Minute Deals, Lectures & Readings
88.5 CBC Radio One proudly presents Sunday-@-the-Segal
Sunday, October 18, 2009 – 11am. Admission is free.
Lecturer: Pulitzer Prize recipient Edward Larson. Professor Larson won the Pulitzer Prize for history for his book Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion.
Edward Larson has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, the Today Show (NBC), American Experience (PBS), News Hour (PBS), Nova (PBS), Booknotes (C-Span), About Books (C-Span), Court-TV, Fox Network, Odyssey Network, BBC- Radio, Showtime Network, All Things Considered (NPR), Talk of the Nation (NPR), History Channel, Voice of America, Fresh Air (NPR), Diane Rehm Show (NPR) and several other programs.
Where:
Segal Centre for Performing Arts
5170 Côte Ste. Catherine Rd.
(514) 739-2301
Thola Rusike – Tastes of Southern Africa, July 9, 2009
July 4, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Entertainment, Lectures & Readings
What: Discover the flavours of Southern Africa with Thola Rusike. Part of the CSL Reads series of events. Rusike will demonstrate how to prepare a traditional savory dish from the southern region of Africa. The audience will receive a copy of the recipe and will also be able to sample the dish at the end of the class.
When: Thu, July 9, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: 5851 Cavendish Boulevard, Cote St. Luc – CSL libary auditorium, 514-485-6900
Cost: 5.00
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Astronaut Roberta Bondar lecture, March 4, reg ends Feb 24
February 16, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under 2009, Lectures & Readings
What: Astronaut Roberta Bondar presents her lecture, Suspended Above the Turquoise Bubble
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Loyola High School, 7272 Sherbrooke St. W, Montreal, 514-848-2424
Registration deadline is February 24, 2009.
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Poetry and Prose Reading, Feb. 20
January 27, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Lectures & Readings
What: Poetry and Prose reading
When: February 20, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Where: Yellow Door, 3625 Aylmer St., Montreal
514-9394173
Cost: 5.00
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Breathtaking Tibet – Roof of the World, Feb. 12
January 27, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Lectures & Readings
What: Lecture given by photographer Dino Riccio
When: Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pointe Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave., Pointe Claire
514-630-1218
Cost: Free
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Tags: about montreal, pointe claire library, tibet lecture
Chinese New Year lecture – Feb. 5
January 27, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under 2009, Lectures & Readings
What: Lecture on China given by historian Johanna Ransmeier
When: Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave, Montreal
Reservations: 514-935-7344
Cost: Free
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Tags: about montreal, chinese new year lecture
