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SUMMARY:CLE |Trump 2.0: A Conversation with Andrew Weissmann and Benjamin Wittes at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Weissmann\, a CLE favorite\, and Benjamin Wittes\, editor in chief of Lawfare\, will discuss the Trump 2.0 administration’s impact on the United States Department of Justice\, the FBI\, the Intelligence Community and national security. Has the threat to liberal democracy and authoritarian capture that many predicted prior to the election materialized? If not\, what “guardrails” have held\, and can they continue to do so? If so\, what strategies remain available to push back given the extraordinary legal powers delegated to the President in the Constitution and by Congress? How successful has Trump been in “reining in” the media and silencing those opposed to him\, either by initiating criminal investigations or chilling their speech through civil proceedings? Weissmann and Wittes will assess the response of the courts to Trump’s assertions of executive power and his administration’s attempt at “structural deregulation” of administrative agencies. \nExpect a deep dive into the activities of the President\, the administrative state and the courts by two of the country’s foremost thinkers about democracy\, national security and the rule of law. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cle-trump-2-0-a-conversation-with-andrew-weissmann-and-benjamin-wittes-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:The Canonic Phenomenon of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Primitivism\, Myth\, and Modernity at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:This course will explore arguably the most outstanding orchestral work of the twentieth century: Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Following the enormous success of his earlier ballets\, The Firebird (1910) and Petrushka (1911)\, Stravinsky unleashed a new era of modernism with Le Sacre du Printemps and its primitive subject matter\, barbaric dissonances and rhythms\, and radical style. \nThis lecture will discuss the Rite of Spring’s controversial premiere and innovative musical characteristics that influenced generations of composers\, choreographers\, chroniclers\, poets\, and artists \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-canonic-phenomenon-of-stravinskys-rite-of-spring-primitivism-myth-and-modernity-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Shifting Alliances: Navigating the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:The global world order is at a potential inflection point\, shaped by a new U.S. presidential administration\, a rising China\, and a surge in global conflicts. What do these developments mean for the future of U.S. foreign policy\, peace\, and security? This presentation examines the critical issues that lie ahead\, drawing insights from within and beyond the U.S. security community. Can the United States sustain its leadership on the world stage\, and if so\, what strategies will be most effective? Will the U.S. continue to wield its power as it has since the Cold War\, or are we on the brink of a new paradigm? \nMoving beyond partisan politics\, Professor Matthew Auer will offer a forward-looking analysis of emerging flashpoints and areas of concern\, providing a nuanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the U.S. and the global community \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/shifting-alliances-navigating-the-future-of-u-s-foreign-policy-in-a-changing-world-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Revolution or Terror? Unpacking the Roots of Political Violence at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:“One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom-fighter”– so begins the debate about terrorism as a political concept and legal definition. While terrorism has plagued the modern world since the “long nineteenth century\,” it remains deeply misunderstood. Seeking to understand terrorism as a sociopolitical phenomenon\, this session investigates the full emergence of terrorism in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century\, when anarchist revolutionaries hoped that “propaganda by the deed” would inspire revolutions and create a new and more equitable and peaceful world. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/revolution-or-terror-unpacking-the-roots-of-political-violence-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Roots of Conflict: The History Behind Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 created a global shockwave which threatened the stability of Europe and created food and energy security risks globally. This lecture will focus on the twentieth-century history of RussianUkrainian relations with an eye to the deeper historical factors behind the recent conflict. Beginning with an assessment of Russia’s two main justifications for war— ideas about Ukraine in Russian nationalist ideology and the role of NATO in Eastern Europe—the lecture will review Ukraine’s Soviet history from the revolution to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. \nThis more recent history—why the Soviets drew borders the way they did\, why Ukraine suffered under Stalin\, how Ukraine became an independent country in 1991\, and where the West fits in—provides the critical context for the war. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/roots-of-conflict-the-history-behind-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Origins of Rock and Roll - The Early 1960s (Part 1) at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the early 1960s\, prior to the British invasion by the Beatles\, Rolling Stones\, and others\, this twopart presentation will look at the slow demise of Rockabilly\, whose stars included Ricky Nelson\, Carl Perkins\, Johnny Cash\, The Everly Brothers\, and Jerry Lee Lewis. We will listen to the “safe” performers like Fabian\, Bobby Darin\, Frankie Avalon\, Annette\, Paul Anka \, Connie Francis\, and Neil Sedaka. These performers did not represent the “threat” to our teenage years and ears that Little Richard\, Link Wray\, and Bo Diddley did with their raucous sounds and questionable lyrics. \nWe will trace the rise to prominence of Berry Gordy’s Motown sound\, “The Sound of Young America”. William Robinson\, Mary Wells\, The Primettes\, The Temptations\, Martha and The Vandellas\, Marvin Gaye and other Motown acts brought a fresh sound to white America. Rhythm and Blues performers like James Brown\, B.B. King\, Albert King\, Jackie Wilson\, Little Richard\, Rufus Thomas\, Carla Thomas\, and the Mar-Keys and Bar-Kays performed on the Chitlin’ Circuit and in major venues around the world. R & B\, once known as Race Music\, Sepia Songs\, and Bronze music made its presence known in homes across the country. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/origins-of-rock-and-roll-the-early-1960s-part-1-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Drawing for All at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Mary will teach you how to draw using the elements of art: line\, shape\, form\, value\, and texture. Graphite pencils\, ebony pencils\, Sharpies\, etc.\, are your tools. Using these elements\, we will create a value scale and simple drawings of still life and landscape. Bring a sketchbook or journal. This will be a “process over product” style of learning. \nAll participants will be supported in drawing ideas they would like to develop. All materials for this class are provided\, and you will leave with a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/drawing-for-all-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Higher Education in the Political Cross Hairs? at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Until recently\, a college degree was widely considered a reliable path to success in life. Higher education has now become a political and legal battlefield. To critics\, colleges and universities do not educate; they indoctrinate. Among the most significant issues at stake: the role of the Department of Education; political interference in academic governance; defunding academic departments or programs; restricting curriculum content; political bias in hiring and promotion; elimination of tenure; elimination of affirmative action and related DEI initiatives; transgender participants in sports; free speech and cancel culture; and the need for more skills-based content in college curriculums. Is the value of a college education in serious need of reconsideration? \nOur speakers have extensive experience as higher education leaders in both the private and public sectors. They will discuss how and why this debate emerged but also provide insight into the trajectory of the debate going forward. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/higher-education-in-the-political-cross-hairs-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T100000
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SUMMARY:The Collapse of Trust in News and How to Win It Back at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Trust in news is arguably at an all time low. Many Americans have lost confidence in the press\, citing concerns about bias\, sensationalism\, exaggeration or even deception. It’s tempting to look back to the days of Walter Cronkite with nostalgia. But this lecture will argue that the postwar era (1945-Watergate) was actually a historical aberration\, and that polarization in news today reflects older traditions in journalism including the hyper-partisan press of the early Republic\, penny press and the yellow press. Looking forward\, we’ll examine how trust in news has been lost and how serious\, committed journalists can win it back. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-collapse-of-trust-in-news-and-how-to-win-it-back-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:CLE | “The Canonic Phenomenon of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring: Primitivism\, Myth\, and Modernity” at CLE Lecture Hall
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ben Arnold serves as the Acting Director of the University of Kentucky School of Music\, a position he served in previously from 2003 to 2012. He has written extensively on music in response to war and the composer Franz Liszt. In addition to writing for and editing The Liszt Companion\, he is the editor of the Journal of the American Liszt Society. Prior to UK\, he taught at Emory University for sixteen years\, serving as Director of Graduate Studies in Music and two terms as Chair of the Music Department. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cle-the-canonic-phenomenon-of-stravinskys-rite-of-spring-primitivism-myth-and-modernity-at-cle-lecture-hall
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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