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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/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Laskey Welcome Center\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T193000
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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/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice Ministries
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - The Color of Water
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-color-of-water/
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:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T193000
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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/2025-06-03/
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:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Jason Tomlinson and Stuart Redpath
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, May 22\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey Art Gallery\, 2nd Floor | 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 May\, we welcome two gifted poets whose personal journeys and faith shine through their verse\, hosted by one of Nashville’s most creative forces. \nJason Tomlinson has been writing poetry for more than 30 years. A third-culture kid with a global heart\, Jason has called Middle Tennessee home for the past two decades. His poetry reflects themes of identity\, grace\, and gratitude—shaped by his faith\, his family\, and the joy of creative living. \nStuart Redpath is a poet and nonprofit leader originally from the UK\, now based in Tennessee. His first poetry collection\, Not Good With Words (2025)\, offers reflections on family life\, Christian faith\, and the everyday moments that make us human. Stuart writes with honesty and humor\, blending thoughtful insight with gentle wit. \nThe evening will be hosted by Franchesa Kirkpatrick\, a storyteller\, visual artist\, and international poet known for her vibrant performances and deep connection to the creative community. A longtime Nashville artist\, Franchesa’s work has taken her from the stages of the ABC show Nashville to poetry readings in Paris and the UK. She brings passion\, warmth\, and a sense of wonder to every event she leads. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Come early if you’d like to share your work with the community.☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy coffee and connection 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. \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-jason-tomlinson-and-stuart-redpath/
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:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250514T215347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T175229Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Blues: "Sinners" and the Rhythm of Black Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Kelli X\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s Director of Racial Justice Ministries\, in Harambee Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Tuesday May 20th for a hybrid conversation on the tension between religion and spirituality in Black life\, the grief and glory of gospel and blues\, and the ongoing struggle between cultural celebration and cultural consumption and appropriation\, as expressed in the movie Sinners.\n\nRev. X will be joined virtually by artist and actor Saul Williams\, who played the pastor and father of Sammie in the movie Sinners\, and in person with Rev. jeff o. carr\, founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Infinity Fellowship. Bring your inquiries\, insights\, and inspirations to ensure an enriching conversation at the intersection of faith\, film\, and culture.\n\nThe event and parking are free. We ask that you register so that we can anticipate the attendance.\n\nClick here to register for this free event.\n\n\n\nSaul Williams\n\nSaul Williams is a Writer\, Musician\, Poet\, Director\, and Actor who came into public attention with the release of the internationally acclaimed film Slam (dir. Marc Levin)\, which Saul co-wrote and starred in\, introducing the world to the Slam Poetry movement\, and winning Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize and the Cannes Camera D’Or\, in 1998. \nAs an actor\, Saul was a series regular as “Sivad” on the CW’s Girlfriends and has appeared in a handful of films including: K-Pax\, Lackawanna Blues\, New York\, I Love You\, and most recently the French-Senegalese Aujourd’hui- TEY (dir. Alain Gomis) which won 2013’s L’Etalon D’Or at FESPACO\, where Saul was the first African-American to win Best Actor in the largest and oldest African film festival. TEY was also awarded The Prize of the City at The Venice Film Festival. In 2014\, Saul made his Broadway debut as the lead in Broadway’s first hip-hop musical\, Holler If Ya Hear Me\, based on the lyrics and poetry of Tupac Shakur. He starred in the 2021 film Akilla’s Escape\, for which his performance earned him a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actor. His Directorial Debut Neptune Frost premiered at Cannes 2021 and saw theatrical release in June 2022. It has been lauded by critics worldwide. \nSaul has performed in over 30 countries and read his poetry at more than 300 universities\, with invitations that have spanned from the White House\, the Sydney Opera House\, Lincoln Center\, The Louvre\, The Getty Center\, Queen Elizabeth Hall\, to villages\, townships\, community centers\, and prisons across the world. Saul has published five books of poetry which have been translated into several languages. Saul’s writings and lesson plans surrounding his work have been added to the curriculum of schools and universities around the world. \nAs a musician\, Saul has released six albums and toured or collaborated with dozens of artists including: Nas\, Janelle Monae\, Nine Inch Nails\, Rage Against The Machine\, The Roots\, Mos Def\, The Mars Volta\, David Cross\, Allen Ginsburg\, Amiri Baraka\, Gil Scott-Heron\, Jose James\, Arthur H\, Camille\, Ayo\, TV On The Radio\, System Of A Down\, KRS ONE\, DJ Krust\, DJ Spooky\, Cold Cut\, Matisyahu\, Blackalicious\, K’naan\, K-OS\, and Erykah Badu. \nSaul is currently working on his next Album as well as a new film project\, and is featured on the latest releases by Shabaka\, Kamasi Washington\, and Denzel Curry. \n\n“Rev. jeff” obafemi carr\, Chief Spiritual Officer\, The Infinity Fellowship Interfaith Gathering \nReverend jeff obafemi carr\, known as “Rev-jeff\,” is a widely-recognized Spiritual teacher\, leader and guide who has worked at the intersection Inter-Spirituality\, the arts\, media\, community building\, and social justice for over three decades. He is an award-winning filmmaker\, writer\, and actionist who made global headlines in 2015 by crowdfunding and building Nashville’s first Micro-Home Community for the Homeless. carr’s creative work and/or commentary has been featured at The Smithsonian\, The National Black Theatre Festival\, National Public Radio\, numerous performing arts centers around the country\, and he is a rotating contributor on “Roland Martin Unfiltered.” \n“Rev-jeff” is the Founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Infinity Fellowship\, Nashville’s independent\, inter-spiritual church. Infinity was birthed in 2014 to provide a community for the growing number of people who consider themselves “Spiritual\, but not always Religious.” Infinity is known for its multi-faith\, ancient-wisdom based Sunday Services\, including #YogaSunday\, and indigenous traditions carr was mentored in\, including naming ceremonies\, rites of passage\, weddings\, and youth arts instruction. As Chief Weaver of Dreams for The Media Scientist Laboratories\, a consulting and visioning company\, he has provided guidance and actionable creative support for a wide range of entities\, including global nonprofits\, corporate executives\, political and municipal referendum campaigns\, universities\, and arts organizations. \nA promoter and teacher of holistic health and living\, Rev-jeff builds and conducts the sacred ritual of the Sweat Lodge\, is a meditation guide\, and a 200-hour certified Registered Yoga Teacher with the International Yoga Alliance. He is married to Nonprofit Executive\, Kenetha Carr\, and together they have five children ranging in age from 30 to 13. \n\n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/conversations-at-the-intersection-live-taping-with-cast-of-sinners/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Intersection,Podcasts,Racial Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250322T163616Z
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SUMMARY:Mother Nature: A Celebration of Women Composers | Live in Concert at Wightman Chapel
DESCRIPTION:About the EventJoin SONUS Choir for a powerful evening of music and meaning as we present our 11th season concert\, Mother Nature — a celebration of women composers and the beauty of the natural world. \nSet within the stunning Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center\, this unforgettable concert features works that reflect our deep connection to earth\, spirit\, and each other. The program showcases compositions by a dynamic range of women — from the globally renowned to the rising stars — including Shara Nova\, Caroline Shaw\, Rachel Grimes\, Cecilia McDowall\, Kerensa Briggs\, and Emily Mason. \nWe are also honored to present world premiere performances by Timbre Cierpke and Joy Baker\, written especially for this event. \nWhether you are a seasoned music lover or new to choral performance\, Mother Nature invites you to pause\, reflect\, and be moved by the resonance of women’s voices lifted in harmony with the rhythms of the earth. \nContact:\nFor more about SONUS visit https://www.sonuschoir.com/about
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/mother-nature-a-celebration-of-women-composers-live-in-concert-at-wightman-chapel/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241226T152227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T152227Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - Hello Beautiful
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 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-hello-beautiful/
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:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250212T210036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T191550Z
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SUMMARY:Roots | Art Gallery Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Depth of “Roots” at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Laskey Gallery\nScarritt Bennett Center proudly presents “Roots\,” a photography exhibition curated by the SNAP (Society of Nashville Artistic Photographers) collective. This exhibit explores the profound and multifaceted theme of roots—both in nature and in our personal\, cultural\, and emotional landscapes. \nJoin us as we showcase a stunning collection of images that delve into the beauty of trees\, forests\, and gardens\, while also reflecting on history\, heritage\, and the things that ground us. Whether through symbolism or raw visual storytelling\, these works invite you to connect with the deep and often unseen forces that shape our lives. \n\nExhibition Dates: May & June 2025\nLocation: Laskey Art Gallery\, Scarritt Bennett Center\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, May 8\, 4-6 PM\nJuror\, Heather Lose – www.heatherlose.com\n\nFeaturing 30–35 carefully selected works\, this exhibit highlights the talent of local photographers while inviting viewers to reflect on their own sense of connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art that resonates on both personal and universal levels. \nThe Society of Nashville’s Artistic Photographers (SNAP) has become known for its excellence in fine art photography\, creating images that make the viewer smile\, think\, question or wonder. Members’ work has been shown not only in local and regional exhibitions and collections\, but also in national and international forums as well. \nAll exhibits in Laskey Gallery are free and open to the public. \nGallery Hours: Monday–Friday\, 9am–4pm \nPURCHASE GALLERY ART AT THE FRONT DESK\nMORE ABOUT SNAP\nIn 2004\, a small group of Nashville photographers met to form an informal group that would concentrate on the creative aspect of photography. Today SNAP provides a forum for discussing the work of members and notable photographers. Building on the advantage of being small and informal\, SNAP enables members to have active conversations with each other as well as outside experts—sharing wisdom\, projects and insights. \nIn short\, SNAP is dedicated to promoting fine art photography in Nashville. \nLEARN ABOUT SNAP\nsnapnashville.wordpress.com\nfacebook.com/groups/snapnashville/\ninstagram: @snapnashville \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/roots-art-gallery-exhibit/
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:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250415T174158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T174809Z
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Dana\, Klyd\, and Robyn
DESCRIPTION:Registration Not Required\, but highly encouraged. During registration you can express interst in the open mic moment and interest in performing for future poet’s corners. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\n🕖 7:00 PM\n📍 Laskey A\, 2nd Floor by the Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center | Nashville\, TN\n🎟 Free Event | Free Parking | Refreshments Provided \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of poetry\, artistry\, and conversation at Poet’s Corner—a gathering where words come alive. \n🌟 Featured Poets\nDana Malone\, a Nashville-based poet and teaching artist\, is known for her lyrical reflections on home\, history\, and healing. Her chapbook Mother. Grave. Ghost. and forthcoming collection Everyone Begotten\, Everything Holy explore Appalachian roots\, personal resilience\, and the sacred in everyday life. Dana’s work has appeared on stages\, podcasts\, buses\, and even in international festivals. \nKlyd Watkins\, longtime Tennessean and lifelong poet\, has been a force in Southern poetry since the 1960s. From open mics in Nashville to experimental audio recordings and poetic LPs\, his voice remains vital and visionary. His most recent collection\, The Wolf Can Smell This is My Acre\, offers fresh reflections inspired by the land surrounding his home near the Harpeth River. \nRobyn Leigh Lear (she/they) is a poet\, professor\, and creative director based in Nashville. Their upcoming debut collection\, Ekphrasis as Divination\, explores language\, art\, and ritual through poetic interpretations of divinatory cards. Robyn’s current work\, Yonderling\, continues this exploration of identity and landscape with what they call “the violent pastoral.” \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-up Optional\n📌 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 and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n     \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-dana-klyd-robyn/
LOCATION:Laskey A at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241226T151640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T152114Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - The Poet X
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 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-poet-x/
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:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250311T151955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173453Z
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner | Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Registration Not Required\, but highly encouraged. During registration you can express interst in the open mic moment and interest in performing for future poet’s corners. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, March 27\, 2025\n🕖 7:00 PM\n📍 Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center | Nashville\, TN\n🎟 Free Event | Free Parking | Refreshments Provided \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of poetry\, artistry\, and conversation at Poet’s Corner—a gathering where words come alive. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-up Optional\n📌 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 and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-march-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:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250319T140132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T140706Z
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SUMMARY:Titus Underwood & Friends: A Chamber Music Experience at Wightman Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Nashville Chamber Music Society at Scarritt Bennett Center \nTitus Underwood & Friends\nDate: Friday\, March 21\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 PM\nLocation: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center\nAddress: 1110 19th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212 \nJoin Us for an Evening of Extraordinary Chamber Music\nIf you’re staying on campus as one of our overnight guests\, we invite you to attend this remarkable concert featuring Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony\, Titus Underwood\, and an ensemble of accomplished musicians. Experience a night of powerful storytelling through music\, featuring works by Mozart\, Britten\, Coleridge-Taylor\, and more. \nAs part of our partnership with the Nashville Chamber Music Society (NCMS)\, we are delighted to offer free tickets to our overnight guests upon request. To reserve your ticket\, please email LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Tickets are also available for purchase to support the NCMS and its commitment to world-class chamber music in Nashville. \nPurchase Tickets Here \n\nAbout the Program\nThe evening’s repertoire will take audiences on a journey through musical interpretations of mythology\, deep emotions\, and historical influences. The program includes: \n🎼 Six Riffs After Ovid by Michael Daugherty – A contemporary solo oboe work transforming mythological characters into modern icons.\n🎼 Oboe Quartet in F Major\, K. 370 by W.A. Mozart – A lively and expressive piece showcasing the oboe’s elegance.\n🎼 Five Negro Melodies for Piano Trio by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – A tribute to African American spirituals with powerful arrangements.\n🎼 Sonata for Oboe and Piano by Brian Raphael Nabors – A dynamic and colorful piece written to highlight the expressive nature of the oboe.\n🎼 Phantasy Quartet for Oboe & String Trio\, Op. 2 by Benjamin Britten – A masterpiece blending Renaissance influences with a modern touch. \nFeatured Musicians:\n🎻 Titus Underwood – Oboe\n🎻 Francesca Bass – Violin\n🎻 Katja Yeager – Viola\n🎻 MaryGrace Bender – Cello\n🎻 Julia Harguindey – Bassoon\n🎻 Megan Gale – Piano \n\nWhy Attend? \n\nEnjoy an intimate chamber music performance featuring world-renowned musicians.\nExperience the stunning acoustics of historic Wightman Chapel.\nSupport the Nashville Chamber Music Society and local arts.\nConnect with fellow guests and music lovers in a welcoming atmosphere.\n\n📩 Reserve your complimentary ticket by emailing LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG\, or purchase your ticket today to support the NCMS. \nWe look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening of music with you!
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/titus-underwood-chamber-music/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250207T165550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T204028Z
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SUMMARY:Writer's Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Weekend\nMeet-up and Sacred Writing Time Apart \nScarritt Bennett Center | March 21-22\, 2025 \n\n    Register Online\n    \nAre you ready to take your writing to the next level? Whether you’re dreaming of publishing a book\, honing your craft\, or simply seeking a creative community\, Writer’s Weekend Meet-Up is designed for you. \nScarritt Bennett’s Department of Soul Work\, led by Rev. Linda Furtado\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts\, in collaboration with Karynthia Phillips\, Beyond Boundaries Consulting\, invites you to join us for an inspiring weekend of networking\, learning\, and dedicated writing time at Scarritt Bennett Center. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights\, connect with fellow writers\, and immerse yourself in an environment that fosters creativity and growth. \n\nEvent Flow & Registration Options\n📅 Friday Night Writer’s Meet-Up (6:00 – 9:00 PM)\nStart the weekend with food\, fellowship\, and publishing insights. Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow writers and gain valuable knowledge from those who have successfully navigated the world of writing and publishing. \n\nCost: $75 (Friday Only\, includes dinner)\nExclusive Perk: Attendees will receive information on how to join Word Weaver\, a writing community offering in-person meet-ups and an online network as well as the Scarritt Bennett Center online community and networking platform.\n\n📝 Saturday Sacred Writing Time Apart (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)\nStep away from distractions and dedicate time to your craft. Focus on what matters for your current writing projects and ideas. This is time apart for anything from guided reflections and creative exercises to quiet writing time. We will provide the space\, a learning opportunity\, and some structure to the time apart in order to support your goals and help you focus deeply on your writing. \n\nCost: $90 (Saturday Only\, includes breakfast and lunch)\nGuest Speakers: Gain insights from experienced writers and publishing professionals who will share their expertise.\n\n💰 Full Weekend Registration\n\n$125 – Full Weekend (Friday & Saturday\, no overnight accommodations)\n$225-$250 per night – Full Weekend + Overnight Stay [booked seperately]  (This includes a discounted rate: $100/night for shared rooms\, $125/night for private rooms as space is available. Contact our front desk at (615) 340-7510 to confirm room availability. Contact Rev. Linda Furtado to request a discount code that can be applied to your room after you have registered for the full weekend experience.)\n\n\nAdditional Opportunities & Community Perks\n📖 Poet’s Corner Special Rate – A special registration rate will be offered to in-person attendees at Poet’s Corner on February 27th. This live poetry reading event is from 7-8pm in the Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center. \n🌍 Writing Community – Stay connected with future meet-ups and writing opportunities at Scarritt Bennett Center. \n📅 Future Gatherings – This weekend is just the beginning of your journey with us! Join us in building a strong\, supportive network of writers preparing for more events in the fall. \n\nHave you ever wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start?\nThis is your opportunity to connect with a supportive writing community\, gain expert guidance\, and take the next step in your writing journey. \n🔗 Register today and reserve your spot!
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/writers-conference-weekend/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center’s Fondren Hall\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - The Book Woman's Daughter
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 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-book-womans-daughter/
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:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20250210T231455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T231801Z
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Brenda and Julie
DESCRIPTION:Registration Not Required\, but highly encouraged. During registration you can express interst in the open mic moment and interest in performing for future poet’s corners. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\n🕖 7:00 PM\n📍 Laskey Art Gallery\, Scarritt Bennett Center | Nashville\, TN\n🎟 Free Event | Free Parking | Refreshments Provided \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of poetry\, artistry\, and conversation at Poet’s Corner—a gathering where words come alive. \nThis February\, we welcome two distinguished poets whose works illuminate the beauty in the everyday\, explore the passage of time\, and reflect on the resilience of the human spirit. \n🌟 Featured Poets\nBrenda Butka\nA retired physician with a lifelong love for poetry\, Brenda Butka writes with keen observation and depth\, weaving narratives of her patients\, gardens\, and reflections on time and knowledge. Her work has been featured in The Threepenny Review\, Florida Review\, POEM\, Slant\, and anthologized in Annals of Internal Medicine\, where she was awarded Best Poem of the Year in 2017. She has also published three chapbooks\, including Drawing the Resistance. Brenda lives on a farm on the edge of Nashville with her husband\, embracing life’s quiet moments and their unfolding stories. \nJulie Sumner\nA poet\, educator\, and former critical care nurse\, Julie Sumner explores poetry as a path to resilience. Her chapbook Meridian was selected by Jane Hirshfield as the winner of the 2023 con/verge/nces chapbook contest from Wildhouse Publishing. Her work has appeared in Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel\, Delta Poetry Review\, The Intima\, Relief Journal\, The Englewood Review of Books\, and more. With an MFA in poetry from Seattle-Pacific University\, she now teaches creative writing and lives in Nashville with her husband. \n🎤 More Than a Reading\nArrive early to experience a featured art installation in the Laskey Gallery and stay after the readings for a live Q&A recording for our podcast\, The Art Of\, where you’ll have the chance to engage with the poets and gain deeper insights into their work. \n📌 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 and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-brenda-and-julie/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T164016Z
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SUMMARY:Young Black and Lit | Art Gallery Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Explore the latest exhibit by the group “Young Black and Lit” at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Laskey Gallery\nScarritt Bennett Center proudly presents “Young Black and Lit\,” a mixed media exhibition. \n\nExhibition Dates: Feb 27 through April 5\, 2025\nLocation: Laskey Art Gallery\, Scarritt Bennett Center\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, Feb 27\, 4-6 PM\n\nThis exhibit highlights the talent of local young black artists. Don’t miss this opportunity. \nAll exhibits in Laskey Gallery are free and open to the public. \nGallery Hours: Monday–Friday\, 9am–4pm \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/young-black-and-lit-art-gallery-exhibit/
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:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241226T150416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T010006Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - Demon Copperhead
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 Laskey building. 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 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-demon-copperhead/
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:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241228T172940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T010936Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Blues & Jazz: Worship Service & Mental Health Resources Event
DESCRIPTION:Register\n    \n  \n\n    Watch Online\n    \n  \nRegister for the Healing Blues & Jazz Worship Service \nDownload the PDF flyer. \n\nNote: Our in person capacity has been met! If you have not yet registered\, please click on this link to watch the live stream on the Scarritt Bennett website. \nJoin us for a soulful afternoon of blues and jazz music that will lift your spirits and soothe your soul. This worship recognizes the struggles many people face during the holiday season are also present past the holiday and will also feature art and provide valuable mental health resources to support your well-being. It will include the inspiring and uplifting words of Spoken Word Artist Henry Jones\, visual art by Rev. Linda Furtado\, and blues and jazz music provided by musicians Kevin Madill\, Connye Florance\, and Henry Perry. \nHosted by: \n\nHealth and Wellness Committee of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church\n\n\nScarritt-Bennett Center\n\nResources: Regional\, local\, and State organizations that provide Mental Health resources on mental well-being\, caring for self and care of your environment. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the healing power of music and faith at the Scarritt Bennett Center. See you there! \n\nDETAILS \nDate/Time: Sunday\, January 26\, 2025\n2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Worship experience\n3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mental Health and Wellness Resources Presentations \nLocation:  Laskey Great Hall at Scarritt Bennett Center \nCost: Free event. This is a gift to the community \nParking:  Free in Lots A & B \n\n    Register
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/healing-blues-jazz-worship-service-mental-health-resources-event/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241225T154644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T010015Z
UID:10003130-1736794800-1736798400@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - James 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 Laskey building. 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
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-james-a-novel/
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:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241219T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T140032Z
UID:10003129-1735689600-1738367999@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:31 Days of Prayer with Scarritt Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Get Started\n     \nStep into the new year with 31 Daily Prayers with Scarritt Bennett. \nRev. Linda Furtado\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts as designed a 31-day prayer experience for your own personal reflection. \nWhen you sign up you will receive a daily email with prayer topics\, scriptures and content designed to guide your reflection\, growth and connection. \nClick here to learn more and sign up! \n\n    Learn More\n     \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/31-day-daily-prayers-with-scarritt-bennett/2025-01-01/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241208T235307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T213801Z
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SUMMARY:The Longest Night Worship Service 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for an online service with The Vine United Methodist Church for “The Longest Night”. This serene evening will be dedicated to those seeking comfort and solace during the holiday season. Whether you’re experiencing loss\, facing challenges\, or simply yearning for a moment of peace\, this service will offer a space for you to come and be.  \nJoin Us! \nDate: Saturday\, December 21\, 2024 \nTime: 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM \nLocation: Online only via YouTube and Facebook
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/the-longest-night-worship-service-2024/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:SBC events,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241208T212307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T173803Z
UID:10003126-1734291000-1734294600@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:A Service of Lessons & Carols 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join East End United Methodist Church for Lessons & Carols in Wightman Chapel. Catch the joyful spirit of the Advent season! Join us as musicians from East End UMC and guest instrumentalists present their annual Service of Lessons and Carols\, a time to prepare your heart and soul for the coming of Christmas. Remember and worship the God of saving grace through biblical readings of the Christmas narrative\, a wide variety of seasonal musical selections\, congregational hymn singing\, and candle lighting. East End UMC is pleased to offer this special Christmas gift of word and song to the wider community. We wish you a hopeful Advent and a Merry Christmas! \nDate: December 15th\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 PM\nLocation: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center\nCost: Free \nPDF FLYER
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/a-service-of-lessons-carols-2024/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241120T133618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T133618Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club - Fifty Words for Rain
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
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-fifty-words-for-rain/
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:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T191039
CREATED:20241031T143605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T200436Z
UID:10003002-1733677200-1733684400@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Nashville African American Wind Symphony Holiday Concert and Gift Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Nashville African American Wind Symphony kicks off the Christmas season on December 8th in Wightman Chapel. \nJoin us for an evening of classic and contemporary holiday favorites. \nDoors open at 4 pm\, concert begins at 5 pm. \nAdmission is free with an unopened gift . Gift Donations will be given to the Salvation Army and distributed to families with children and young people from infants to 18 years old.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/wind-symphony-christmas-concert-gift-drive/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events
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