Was Reverend King [Un]Patriotic?: Examining American Patriotism in Light of Religious Difference, Prophetic Preaching, and Party Alliance
| January 15, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
7:00 p.m., Flynn Auditorium
Vanderbilt University Law School
“Was Reverend King [Un]Patriotic?: Examining American Patriotism in Light of Religious Difference, Prophetic Preaching, and Party Alliance”
Lewis Baldwin, Professor of Religious Studies; Forrest Harris, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Ministry, Director of the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on the African American Church; Kathleen Flake, Associate Professor of American Religious History; John Thatamanil, Assistant Professor of Theology; Shauna St. Clair, third-year master of divinity student. Panel facilitated by Paul Lim, Assistant Professor of History of Christianity and Religious Studies, and Tiffany Patterson, Associate Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies and American Studies, Community members and members of Vanderbilt’s faculty discuss King’s patriotism from the perspectives of American history, liberation theology, Black church studies, comparative religion, religion in America, political science, and Buddhist-Christian dialogue.
Prophets, Politics & Patriotism 2009 MLK Jr Commemorative Series
| January 15, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
Thursday, January 15
Noon, Flynn Auditorium
Vanderbilt University Law School
Melvin Oliver, Professor of Sociology and Dean of Social Sciences, College of Letters and Science,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Dean Oliver will address the ways in which the regulatory failures in the mortgage and housing industries
have had a disproportionate effect on wealth accumulation by African Americans in the United States.
27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown National Final
| January 15, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown National Final
Thurs, Jan 15. Ryman Auditorium. 458-8781. 7:30 pm. Free. LeAnn Rimes will host. This event is the largest and longest-running country music talent search and radio promotion. Five finalists selected in competitions across the country will compete for the $100,000 grand prize. For free tickets call 458-8781.
Courtesy of Downtown Details
Urban Design Forum: Recent Institutional Bldgs In Nashville
| January 15, 2009 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Urban Design Forum: Recent Institutional Buildings in Nashville
Thurs, Jan 15. Nashville Civic Design Center. 138 2nd Avenue North. 248-4280. 5:30 – 7 pm. Free. This forum will feature designers presenting their work on the following projects: Adventure Science Center Sudekum Planetarium, the Nashville Children’s Theatre, and the W.O. Smith School of Music.
courtesy of Downtown Details
Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s TV Taping
| January 15, 2009 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s TV Taping Thurs, Jan 15. Tennessee State Museum. 505 Deaderick. 741-2692. 6 – 9 pm. Free. A television taping for the public television series, Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s featuring a musical showcase. This series is filmed and produced by noted Cumberland Plateau photographer Jack Stoddart. Enjoy refreshments and exhibits, including Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats along the Way: A Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings by John Baeder.
Courtesty of Downtown Details
Women in Adventure Racing Info Session
| January 15, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
WOMEN IN ADVENTURE RACING INFO SESSION
What exactly is an adventure race? Consider it somewhere along the lines of a multi-sport, scavenger hunt, obstacle course! Each adventure race is different and offers it’s own rewards. TrailBlazers along with Team Green and REI is offering a special information session on what it’s like to be a woman involved in the traditionally male dominated sport of Adventure Racing!
When January 15th from 7-9pm
Where REI Brentwood Franklin Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
Cost FREE, and open to women only
Contact Karin Richard-Jacobi
We will discuss:
a) The history of females in Adventure Racing
b) Physiology of women in racing (and why females excel in long races)
c) Women\‘s typical strengths and weaknesses at different stages of racing
d) Women – are they really just “mandatory gear”? (hint: nope)
e) Balancing training, racing, work and family
f) What it’s REALLY like to be out there with the guys
Refreshments will be provided and there will be lots of time to ask questions. This is a free clinic and is open to both TrailBlazer members and non-members. It is open to both experienced and new racers.
Message Board
TrailBlazers Adventure Racing club is the largest Adventure Racing club in the country, and the Nashville chapter has the most active message board !
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