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Participate in our summer Exchange Lifelong Learning Lecture series and enjoy Ice Cream from Pints Peak Ice Cream truck! Summer Sessions are held Mondays, July 8, July 15, and July 22, from 5:30 – 7 pm, each session is $12.
July 8 Tales of Ancient Moon Watchers
Instructor: Dr. Erica Ellingson
The field of skyscape archaeology explores how ancient cultures perceived and conceived the sky and its objects. This lecture will focus on our scientific and humanistic relationships with the moon across cultures and history. Learn about the upcoming moonrise events at Colorado’s Chimney Rock National Monument in September 2024. Enjoy delicious food for purchase from Pint’s Peak Ice Cream Truck from 4 – 7:30 pm and enjoy a tour of the Milk and Honey Farm at 7 pm.
July 15 When Innocence is Not Enough
Instructor: Thomas Dybdahl with Chris Turner
With the Brady Rule decision in 1963, the Supreme Court decreed that prosecutors must disclose favorable evidence to the defense that might exonerate the defendant of guilt—part of a suite of decisions to promote fairness in the criminal justice system. Focusing on an infamous 1984 murder case in Washington, DC, learn how and why the Brady Rule, which was supposed to promote fairness, ended up doing the very opposite and sent Chris Turner, one of those convicted for the DC crime, to jail for 25 years for a murder he did not commit. Both men will discuss and answer questions about a path to lasting change and how individual citizens can make a difference.
July 22 Alan Arkin, The Man Behind the Scenes
Instructor: Ron Bostwick
Alan Arkin’s career encompassed films and TV shows embedded in our collective memories. From humor (The Russians Are Coming, The In-Laws, The Kominsky Method), to touching humanity (The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter, Little Miss Sunshine), to terrifying drama (Wait Until Dark), he did it all. Ron Bostwick will discuss and show film clips and photos from Alan Arkin’s career and share personal stories from their friendship.
Register for the Summer Exchange Lifelong Learning Summer Lecture Series on the Boulder JCC website or contact Acy Jackson if you have trouble registering.
