LSCF Levy Lecture Series
- 1. This season’s lectures are sure to educate and enlighten. They include an in-depth look at local photog- rapher Vivian Maier and her work, a delicious dive into Chicago’s history as a manufacturing hub for candy, and a behind-the-scenes look (and first public viewing) of a new documentary on Chicago’s Free South Africa Movement. We’ll also explore how we interact with our pets with a professional animal communicator. Photos, Frangos, furry friends and Free South Africa—the Levy Senior Center has it all! Reservations are required. Visit levyseniorcenterfoundation.org, call (847) 448-8250 or stop by the front desk. All lectures are free and will be held in the Linden Room. Fall 2018 Schedule Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 1:00 pm Chicago’s Sweet Candy History with Leslie Goddard, PhD, popular speaker, author, actress, and historian Leslie Goddard, who charmed the Levy crowd during her lecture about Marshall Field’s, will speak about Chicago’s candy history based on her 2012 book of the same name. For most of its history, Chicago produced one-third of the nation’s candy. You probably know some of the manufac- turers—Brach’s, Mars, Wrigley’s, Cracker Jack, Tootsie Rolls, Frango and Dove. Take a candy quiz, learn some of the history behind these treat mak- ers, explore what made Chicago such a powerful location, and why immi- grants played a critical role in confectionery history. It’ll be delicious fun! The Levy Senior Center provides outstanding programs and support for thousands of adults 55+ . The services and programs offered help make it possible for seniors in the Evanston area to remain active, independent, and connected to their community. Lecture Exercise your mind. Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm Vivian Maier: A Photographer’s Life and Afterlife with Pamela Bannos, Professor of Photography in Northwestern University’s Department of Art Theory and Practice Pamela Bannos will discuss her critically acclaimed book, Vivian Maier: A Photographer’s Life and Afterlife, which contrasts the life of Maier, a Chicago street photographer, with the mythology that has been created around her. The much-promulgated idea of Maier as a “nanny savant” has eclipsed her true achievements, skills, and intentions. Bannos, an artist and researcher, utilizes methods that highlight the forgotten and overlooked, and explores the links between visual representation, urban space, history, and collective memory. She has exhibited her work internationally.
- 2. Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm Animal Communication: How to Effectively Say “No” to Your Animal Companions with Carolee Biddle, professional animal communicator How many times have you told your cat or dog “no” and yet the unwanted behavior continues? From barking too much to stealing your favorite pair of socks, animals can be confused about what we expect from them. Carolee Biddle has communicated with many animals to learn what we humans can do to modify their behavior and create more harmony in the home. Biddle describes how she uses her innate intuition to energetically connect to the animal, then “talk” with them using telepathy—the universal language of pictures, words, feelings and knowings. You will learn ways to sucessfully communicate your expections to your animals. Hear about Carolee’s successes and what led her to this fulfilling career. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm Mission Possible: Chicago’s Free South Africa Movement a film presented by Ava Thompson Greenwell, film producer/director This new documentary film traces the birth, growth, and maturation of the anti-apartheid movement in Chicago from 1980-1994. Chicago activists played a major role in putting pressure on the South African government to end apartheid. Men and women worked together to organize education- al forums, fundraisers, boycotts and demonstrations, and helped get legis- lation passed that forced Illinois agencies to divest from companies doing business with South Africa. Their work was so impactful that in1993, Nelson Mandela came to Chicago to thank labor, academic, religious, and community leaders for their help. Mission Possible documents the Chicago connection that led to the release of Mandela, and ultimately, to the first free elections for black South Africans. We will see a sneak preview of the film and hear from Ava Thompson Greenwell about its origins. The Levy Lecture Series is free and open to the public courtesy of the Levy Senior Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing additional funding for the Levy Center to enhance program- ming, offset expenses, and improve the facility. Please consider supporting the Foundation that supports our seniors with a contribution. Find additional details and updated Levy Center news on our website. 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | (847) 448-8250 | Learn More: levyseniorcenterfoundation.org Lecture Exercise your mind.