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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring  David M. Harris
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \n📅 Thursday\, Septebmer 25\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Bennett Hall | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available (Click the option to Let Us Know You Are Coming) \nScarritt Bennett Center invites you to an evening of poetry and conversation with David M. Harris\, a distinguished poet\, author\, and educator. With roots in New York’s literary scene and a home in Tennessee\, David’s career spans book publishing\, film production\, and higher education. His poetry has been featured in respected journals\, and his first collection\, The Review Mirror\, was published by Unsolicited Press in 2013.\n\nDavid is also the author of Democracy and Other Problems (essays)\, co-author of Bill\, the Galactic Hero: the Final Incoherent Adventure (with Harry Harrison)\, and has written numerous short stories\, magazine articles\, and screenplays.\n\nJoin us for an evening of live readings\, thoughtful discussion\, and community as we celebrate the transformative power of poetry.\n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.\n☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Franchesa Kirkpatrick! \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-david-m-harris-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Bennett Hall\, 1014 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003357-1758027600-1758031200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T211500
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250914T232538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T232538Z
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | A Breath of Fresh Air
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to host the next NCMS concert for an unforgettable night of music in our historic space—bringing together community\, creativity\, and incredible talent.\n\n🎟️ Tickets & details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780580\nThis is the first concert of the season. Check the calendar so that you don’t miss more chances to experience live music in one of Nashville’s most inspiring venues\, the historic Wightman Chapel.\n\nGather your friends\, reserve your spot\, and be part of an evening that celebrates the power of music and community.\n#NashvilleMusic #LiveConcert #ScarrittBennettCenter #NCMS #MusicCommunity\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-a-breath-of-fresh-air/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251127
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CREATED:20250827T194232Z
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SUMMARY:Delicate Couture: The Paper Art of Tamika Spencer | Sept/Nov 2025 Art Gallery Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Delicate Couture: The Paper Art of Tamika Spencer \n\nExhibit Dates: September 10 – November 23\, 2025\nReception with the Artist: September 10\, 2025\, 4–7pm\nLocation: Laskey Art Gallery\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN\n\nAbout the Exhibit \nDiscover the transformative power of paper in “Delicate Couture: The Paper Art of Tamika Spencer.” This exhibition showcases Spencer’s extraordinary journey from childhood doll collector to acclaimed paper artist\, photographer\, and designer. Her work brings together sculptural paper wigs\, imaginative doll couture\, and evocative mixed-media pieces—each a testament to creativity\, resilience\, and the healing potential of art. \nFeatured Works \n\nWigged Out: Experience the artist’s celebrated series of paper wigs\, born from a creative challenge and a personal journey of healing.\nMama Dlo: A tribute to Trinidadian folklore\, honoring ancestral memory and the sacred bond between people and nature.\nOut of the Fire: A meditation on renewal and hope\, inspired by the myth of the phoenix.\nPlayfully Twisted: A playful\, cosplay-inspired homage to Harley Quinn\, exploring transformation and self-expression.\nAward-Winning Designs: See “The Rose in a Garden” and other acclaimed pieces that blend paper quilling\, textile art\, and fine craftsmanship.\n\nAbout the Artist \nTamika Spencer is a paper artist\, freelance photographer\, and self-published author based in Virginia. Her innovative work has been featured in leading doll and fashion magazines. Drawing on her background in photography and fashion design\, Spencer crafts intricate\, expressive pieces that invite viewers to find beauty and meaning in unexpected places. \nJoin Us \nMeet Tamika Spencer at the opening reception on September 10\, 4–7pm. The exhibit is open to all and invites visitors of all ages to experience the wonder of paper art and the stories it tells. \nFor more information: \nscarrittbennett.org/events \nAll exhibits in Laskey Gallery are free and open to the public. Some artists list their work for sale and you can purchase at the front desk and pick up after the exhibit has ended. \nGallery Hours: Monday–Sunday\, 9am–9pm\, Subject to change.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/delicate-couture-the-paper-art-of-tamika-spencer-sept-nov-2025-art-gallery-exhibit/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250724T224606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T224702Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - The Girl with the Louding Voice: A Novel
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT\n \nNote: Storylines is a hybrid gathering\, with attendee options for both in-person and via Zoom. \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid with online Zoom participants on screen in the room. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Scarritt building parlor. That information is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\nThank you for expressing interest in the book club. If you have any issues getting connected email Linda Furtado at lfurtado@scarrittbennett.org\n\nP.S. – We don’t use the app for marketing or email campaigns. Just to send updates and information about what we are reading and reminders about meeting dates. You can cancel at any time. If you aren’t sure how to un-signup just email me and I can remove you from the app.\n\n\n    Get Connected\n    \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-girl-with-the-louding-voice/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250724T223159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T030755Z
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Franchesa Kirkpatrick
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, August 28\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey Art Gallery | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available (Click the option to Let Us Know You Are Coming) \nJoin us for an event of poetry with Franchesa Kirkpatrick—poet\, performer\, visual artist\, and founder of Shakespeare’s Muses Write. With a storytelling spirit shaped by her roots in Kentucky and Nashville\, Franchesa’s work has reached audiences from the Frist Art Museum to poetry stages in Paris and castles in the UK. Her presence and creative energy always bring warmth\, wonder\, and a touch of theatrical flair. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.\n☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Franchesa Kirkpatrick! \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n \n. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-franchesa-kirkpatrick/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003353-1755608400-1755612000@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250722T161543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T215628Z
UID:10003608-1755162000-1755190800@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Scarritt Bennett Open House 2025!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come and learn more about Scarritt Bennett Center on August 14th! \nTake this opportunity to tour our campus and explore ways we can support your next conference\, wedding or reception. \nWe’ll also visit our campus lodging options that include two air bnb styled houses\, suites and individual rooms in our 3 dormitory styled buildings. \nCome for the morning tours beginning at 9a and stay for Community Lunch\, or start the day enjoying Community Lunch and tour during the afternoon. \nScarritt Bennett Open House is free and open to the public. Community Lunch is $15. \nRegister now and let us know you will be here! \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/scarritt-bennett-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Laskey Welcome Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003352-1755003600-1755007200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - Gilead
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT\n \nNote: Storylines is a hybrid gathering\, with attendee options for both in-person and via Zoom. \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid with online Zoom participants on screen in the room. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Scarritt building parlor. That information is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\nThank you for expressing interest in the book club. If you have any issues getting connected email Linda Furtado at lfurtado@scarrittbennett.org\n\nP.S. – We don’t use the app for marketing or email campaigns. Just to send updates and information about what we are reading and reminders about meeting dates. You can cancel at any time. If you aren’t sure how to un-signup just email me and I can remove you from the app.\n\n\n    Get Connected\n    \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-gilead/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003351-1754398800-1754402400@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003350-1753794000-1753797600@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250618T230045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T223118Z
UID:10003605-1753383600-1753387200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Donna Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, July 24\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Harambee Auditorium | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an event of poetry with Donna Whitney. She began writing poetry more or less by accident in 2018. Her work is published in the 2021 anthology Sinew: 10 Years of Poetry in the Brew and in the on-line journal Justice Unbound. She is a retired neurologist and college professor (full disclosure – adjunct) and is an ordained Christian minister serving on the pastoral staff of Metropolitan Interdenominational Church in Nashville. Her self-published Devotional Readings for the National Week of Prayer For The Healing of HIV/AIDS honors the decades-long ministry of her congregation in advocacy and in service to persons living with HIV. The book was created in collaboration with Nashville artist AnDrew Morrison\, whose exhibit was featured at Scarritt Bennett in the summer of 2023 Donna has two daughters and three granddaughters\, all of whom are funny and brilliant and light up the world. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Donna Whitney! \n\nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-donna-whitney/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Harambee Auditorium\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003349-1753189200-1753192800@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250626T224807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T224807Z
UID:10003606-1752778800-1752782400@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Prompt Power Hour: July 2025
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Prompt Power Hour — Hosted by Scarritt Bennett Center’s Writers’ Circle \n🗓 Thursday\, July 17 | 🕖 7:00–8:00 p.m. CT | 💻 Online \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Prompt Power Hour as we support each other through the power of words\, memory\, and imagination. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour virtual gathering is open to anyone who simply wants to spend time writing in community.  \n\n\n\nEach Prompt Power Hour is unique. We’ll try prompts on themes from recent invitations to write as posted within our online community as well as creative prompts such as videos or stories. You’ll have the opportunity to write\, reflect\, and (if you wish) share in a welcoming\, supportive space. \n\n\n\n✨ No writing experience needed—just bring yourself\, something to write with\, and an open heart and mind. \n\n\n\nClick here to let us know you are coming if you are already a member of Scarritt Bennett Center Online Learning Community Platform.  \n\n\n\nClick here to get your free account with SBC Online Learning Community and then access the event in the Writers’ Circle. \n\n\n\nWe’d love to see you there.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/prompt-power-hour-july-2025/
LOCATION:SBC Online Learning Community Virtual Room
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003348-1752584400-1752588000@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20241226T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T154150Z
UID:10003136-1752519600-1752523200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - Night Watch
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT\n \nNote: Storylines is a hybrid gathering\, with attendee options for both in-person and via Zoom. \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid with online Zoom participants on screen in the room. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Scarritt building parlor. That information is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\nThank you for expressing interest in the book club. If you have any issues getting connected email Linda Furtado at lfurtado@scarrittbennett.org\n\nP.S. – We don’t use the app for marketing or email campaigns. Just to send updates and information about what we are reading and reminders about meeting dates. You can cancel at any time. If you aren’t sure how to un-signup just email me and I can remove you from the app.\n\n\n    Get Connected\n    \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-night-watch/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250729T163820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T200927Z
UID:10003619-1752451200-1756425599@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Sight Stories | July/Aug 2025 Art Gallery Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Explore the latest exhibit at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Laskey Gallery\nScarritt Bennett Center proudly presents “The Art of Sight Stories\,” a mixed media exhibition. \n\nExhibition Dates: July 14 – August 28\, 2025\nLocation: Laskey Art Gallery\, Scarritt Bennett Center\nClosing Reception: Thursday\, August 28\, 5-7 PM\n\nThis exhibit highlights the talent of local multi-disciplinary artists from around the community. Let us know if you would be interested in participating in a community gallery by visiting our interest page at https://onlinelearning.scarrittbennett.org/laskey-gallery-exhibit-form \nAll exhibits in Laskey Gallery are free and open to the public. Some artists list their work for sale and you can purchase at the front desk and pick up after the exhibit has ended. \nGallery Hours: Monday–Sunday\, 9am–9pm\, Subject to change. \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/the-art-of-sight-stories-2025/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003347-1751979600-1751983200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250616T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155734Z
UID:10003346-1751374800-1751378400@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tours of the Scarritt Bennett Campus
DESCRIPTION:Scarritt Bennett Center is offering campus tours every Tuesday from 1p – 2p. \nWe will meet at Susie Gray Dining Hall at 1p and start the tour from there. Parking is free and please park in Lot B so you will have the most convenient access to Susie Gray. \nCome on over for Community Lunch\, open from 11:30a – until 1p\, and then take the tour! \nIf you come for both lunch and the tour\, the cost is $15 to cover your lunch. \nTours are free. \nPlease register here to let us know you are coming and pre-pay for your lunch. \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/tuesday-tours-of-the-scarritt-bennett-campus/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250611T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T225530Z
UID:10003343-1750964400-1750968000@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Henry Jones
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, June 26\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey\, 2nd Floor\, Kreitner | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an evening of poetic insight\, spiritual reflection\, and creative community at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s signature monthly poetry reading series. This June\, we feature award-winning poet\, artist\, playwright\, and actor Henry L. Jones—the inaugural Poet Laureate of Hendersonville\, Tennessee and President of the National Black Poet Laureate Society . Jones has authored five celebrated collections\, including his newest Black Skillet Blues: Poetry without Cornbread (Beatlick Press\, 2025) \, and his work appears in over 200 publications and anthologies such as In Fullness of the Word (5th Woman Books\, 2023) and Reach for the Sky (Sabre and Quill Pub.\, 2024) . Drawing on deep cultural roots and historic connections\, his evocative verse invites us into conversation\, contemplation\, and community. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early to share your own work with our vibrant community.☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy coffee and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Henry L. Jones! \n\nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-henry-jones-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250523T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T164541Z
UID:10003339-1750788000-1750791600@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Yoga + Lectio
DESCRIPTION:Yoga + Lectio is inspired by the embodied practice of yoga and the contemplative practice of lectio divina.\n\nTraditionally\, lectio divina refers to the ancient practice of reading sacred texts. In this practice\, the text ushers the reader into a meaningful encounter with the Divine Presence. Through the mindful acts of reading\, meditation\, prayer\, and contemplation\, the reader makes herself available to divine inspiration and actively considers how that inspiration may be applied to her life.\n\nYoga + Lectio draws from this sacred reading practice and pairs it with the grounding and soothing effects of yoga. Together\, we will move through a series of physical postures designed to support our engagement with sacred texts\, ranging from biblical scripture to contemporary poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction.\n\nThe invitation is to nurture and nourish our personal spiritual practice in the company of a wild and wildly loving and wildly literary devotional community.\n\n_________________\n\nThe Contemplative Series – June 2025.\n\nThe Contemplative Series gives us an opportunity to explore contemplation from the perspective of four precious contemplatives: The Witness\, The Priestess\, The Warrior\, The Poet.\n\nEach week\, one of the contemplatives will inspire our yoga practice and the selection of the sacred text.\n\n\nJune 3: The Witness and the practice of loving regard.\nJune 10: The Priestess and the practice of mindful devotion.\nJune 17: The Warrior and the practice of striking composure.\nJune 24: The Poet and the practice of clear sensing.\n\n\nThe sacred text will be selected and shared with the registrants prior to each session.\n\n\nThis is a free event and please click here to register so we can anticipate class sizes.\n\n\n_________________\n\n\nThe Invitation.\n\nBring your wild and beautiful self.\nBring your yoga mat and anything else that will support your practice (think: journal + pen\, yoga blocks or blanket\, meditation cushion\, socks and/or light sweater for savasana).\nBring your open heart (and let us sing with it).\nBring your dazzle (and let us dance with it).\nJoin us.\n\n_________________\n\nNOTE.\nThis is a NO COST series\, but registration is still required! You may support this fellowship by making donations via Zelle or credit card.\n\n_________________\n\nTayana’s Bio.\nTayana L. Hardin hails from the low skies and rich farmland of central Kentucky. She was raised in a family of farmers and butchers\, church workers and musicians\, pastors and evangelists—all of whom taught her to know and trust the way of the Spirit. That knowing and trust sustained her through a long career in higher education. She recently resigned her post as an Associate Professor to pursue a Master of Divinity at Vanderbilt Divinity School\, where she is focusing on the arts\, contemplation\, and spiritual care. For the past twenty years\, her professional endeavors have been supported by an evolving yoga\, dance\, meditation\, and teaching practice. She is currently pursuing a yoga teacher certification.\n\nWaiver.\nI recognize yoga requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician regarding my fitness or yoga regimen. I understand that if I am pregnant\, I must take necessary steps to ensure my doctor and/or health care providers agree I can safely practice yoga. I agree to assume full responsibility for my yoga practice. I\, my heirs\, and legal representatives knowingly\, voluntarily\, and expressly forever release\, waive\, discharge\, and covenant not to sue Tayana Hardin or the Scarritt Bennett Center for any risk\, injuries\, damages\, known or unknown\, or death that may result from my participation in this yoga session.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/yoga-lectio/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250603T202614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T224859Z
UID:10003342-1750359600-1750363200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Prompt Power Hour: Juneteenth Edition
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Prompt Power Hour – Juneteenth Edition Hosted by Scarritt Bennett Center’s Writers’ Circle \n🗓 Wednesday\, June 19 | 🕖 7:00–8:00 p.m. CT | 💻 Online \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special Prompt Power Hour celebrating Juneteenth through the power of words\, memory\, and imagination. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour virtual gathering is open to anyone—whether you attended a Juneteenth event earlier in the day or simply want to spend time writing in community. We’ll begin with a special introduction from Dream 7 Theater Productions as they share insights from their creative program\, “Write What You Know.” \n\n\n\nThen we’ll dive into writing time\, using themed prompts to explore freedom\, identity\, culture\, and hope. You’ll have the opportunity to write\, reflect\, and (if you wish) share in a welcoming\, supportive space. \n\n\n\n✨ No writing experience needed—just bring yourself\, something to write with\, and an open heart. \n\n\n\nClick here to join if you are already a member of Scarritt Bennett Center Online Learning Community Platform.  \n\n\n\nClick here to get your free account with SBC Online Learning Community and then access the event. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the spirit of Juneteenth through story. We’d love to see you there.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/prompt-power-hour-juneteenth-edition/
LOCATION:SBC Online Learning Community Virtual Room
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161145
CREATED:20250603T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T154132Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Millennium: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Poetry & Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cultural Millennium\, a dynamic poetry theatre experience that honors the cultural depth and enduring legacy of Blackness in America presented by Dream 7 Theater Productions. This is a free event with free parking.  Lunch cost is $15 and you may register just for the performance\, or for the performance and lunch conversations. \n\n    Register Online\n    \nDate & Time: June 19\, 2025 Performance: 10:00 a.m. | Harambee Auditorium Lunch Conversations: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Susie Gray Dining Hall  \nWith an all-female cast and work by Michael L. Walker\, this theatrical production—rooted in spoken word\, song\, and embodied storytelling—explores the Black journey from the ancient motherland through the trials of slavery\, civil rights\, and contemporary realities.  \nThrough powerful monologues\, rich musical moments\, and movement that speaks louder than words\, Cultural Millennium offers a multigenerational conversation about history\, hope\, resilience\, and identity. This is more than a show—it is a cultural experience of African American heritage\, strength\, and voice.  \n🎶 From the haunting echoes of “Wade in the Water” to the bold declarations of a Harlem Renaissance\, from intimate portrayals of family to the thunder of freedom cries—this performance is a living archive\, a poetic revolution\, and a love letter to the Black experience.  \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nA deeply moving theatrical poetry production \n\n\nStories spanning centuries—from Africa to America\, past to present \n\n\nReflections on identity\, community\, injustice\, and Black excellence \n\n\nCelebratory and sobering moments that uplift and confront \n\nAesthetic Note:\nSet against African-inspired visuals with hues of black\, brown\, and beige\, this production radiates ancestral memory and modern-day momentum. Expect artfully curated visuals\, heritage symbolism\, and a stage alive with passion.  \nCelebrate Juneteenth with a transformative encounter that invites you to remember\, reflect\, and rejoice. Come witness the journey. Come embrace the culture. Come experience the Cultural Millennium.  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/cultural-millennium-a-juneteenth-celebration-of-black-poetry-power/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Harambee Auditorium\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theatrical Performance,Racial Justice Ministries,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Yoga + Lectio
DESCRIPTION:Yoga + Lectio is inspired by the embodied practice of yoga and the contemplative practice of lectio divina.\n\nTraditionally\, lectio divina refers to the ancient practice of reading sacred texts. In this practice\, the text ushers the reader into a meaningful encounter with the Divine Presence. Through the mindful acts of reading\, meditation\, prayer\, and contemplation\, the reader makes herself available to divine inspiration and actively considers how that inspiration may be applied to her life.\n\nYoga + Lectio draws from this sacred reading practice and pairs it with the grounding and soothing effects of yoga. Together\, we will move through a series of physical postures designed to support our engagement with sacred texts\, ranging from biblical scripture to contemporary poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction.\n\nThe invitation is to nurture and nourish our personal spiritual practice in the company of a wild and wildly loving and wildly literary devotional community.\n\n_________________\n\nThe Contemplative Series – June 2025.\n\nThe Contemplative Series gives us an opportunity to explore contemplation from the perspective of four precious contemplatives: The Witness\, The Priestess\, The Warrior\, The Poet.\n\nEach week\, one of the contemplatives will inspire our yoga practice and the selection of the sacred text.\n\n\nJune 3: The Witness and the practice of loving regard.\nJune 10: The Priestess and the practice of mindful devotion.\nJune 17: The Warrior and the practice of striking composure.\nJune 24: The Poet and the practice of clear sensing.\n\n\nThe sacred text will be selected and shared with the registrants prior to each session.\n\n\nThis is a free event and please click here to register so we can anticipate class sizes.\n\n\n_________________\n\n\nThe Invitation.\n\nBring your wild and beautiful self.\nBring your yoga mat and anything else that will support your practice (think: journal + pen\, yoga blocks or blanket\, meditation cushion\, socks and/or light sweater for savasana).\nBring your open heart (and let us sing with it).\nBring your dazzle (and let us dance with it).\nJoin us.\n\n_________________\n\nNOTE.\nThis is a NO COST series\, but registration is still required! You may support this fellowship by making donations via Zelle or credit card.\n\n_________________\n\nTayana’s Bio.\nTayana L. Hardin hails from the low skies and rich farmland of central Kentucky. She was raised in a family of farmers and butchers\, church workers and musicians\, pastors and evangelists—all of whom taught her to know and trust the way of the Spirit. That knowing and trust sustained her through a long career in higher education. She recently resigned her post as an Associate Professor to pursue a Master of Divinity at Vanderbilt Divinity School\, where she is focusing on the arts\, contemplation\, and spiritual care. For the past twenty years\, her professional endeavors have been supported by an evolving yoga\, dance\, meditation\, and teaching practice. She is currently pursuing a yoga teacher certification.\n\nWaiver.\nI recognize yoga requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician regarding my fitness or yoga regimen. I understand that if I am pregnant\, I must take necessary steps to ensure my doctor and/or health care providers agree I can safely practice yoga. I agree to assume full responsibility for my yoga practice. I\, my heirs\, and legal representatives knowingly\, voluntarily\, and expressly forever release\, waive\, discharge\, and covenant not to sue Tayana Hardin or the Scarritt Bennett Center for any risk\, injuries\, damages\, known or unknown\, or death that may result from my participation in this yoga session.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/yoga-lectio/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice Ministries
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