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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The Ride of Her Life
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Elizabeth Letts’s book\, *The Ride of Her Life*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\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 \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 upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor\, but if there is a conflict we will announce meeting locations updates to all members of the group in the BookMovement app. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, 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\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-ride-of-her-life/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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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/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n  \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin the Storylines Book Club for an engaging discussion of Claire Keegan’s novel\, Small Things Like These. This month\, we’re gathering in person at Scarritt Bennett Center. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in\, everyone is welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if two or more participants request it\, we’ll open a virtual room.\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 \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\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-small-things-like-these-by-claire-keegan/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
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SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | From the North\, with Joy — Scandinavian Folk Tunes and Christmas Classics
DESCRIPTION:Discover Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nExperience the energy of live music at Scarritt Bennett Center with the latest NCMS concert. Our historic Nashville venue welcomes music lovers\, families\, and community members for an inspiring evening that celebrates local talent and creative spirit.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time: Fri Dec 5\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nLocation: Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780582\n\nEnjoy a night of unforgettable performances\, support the arts\, and connect with Nashville’s vibrant music community. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue dedicated to justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nReserve your tickets today and be part of this unique concert experience!\n\n\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-scandinavian-folk-christmas-classics/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring | Anjetta (Anjie) William-Brown
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nPoet’s Corner Featuring Anjetta (Anjie) Williams-Brown📅 Thursday\, November 20\, 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 a powerful evening of poetic reflection\, wisdom\, and community connection at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s monthly poetry reading series. This November\, we are honored to welcome featured poet Anjetta (Anjie) Williams-Brown—a dynamic voice in Nashville’s literary and academic circles. \nA lifelong leader and storyteller\, Anjie Williams-Brown recently retired from Tennessee State University after 22 years of service as Business Coordinator. She was the first African American woman in Tennessee to earn the prestigious Educational Facilities Professional certification and has served in leadership roles across multiple civic\, educational\, and poetry organizations. \nA graduate of both the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tennessee State University\, Anjie is an advocate for empowerment through education\, communication\, and creative expression. Her debut poetry collection\, Pieces of Anjie: Poetry from My Soul\, was self-published in December 2022 and marks the beginning of her journey to share more inspirational writing through various mediums. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early if you’d like to share your work.☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a seasoned poet or new to the art\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and powerful storytelling. \n\n🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center\nScarritt 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. We live out this mission through four core tenets: transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment. The Center fosters a welcoming environment for dialogue\, reflection\, and action. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-anjetta-anjie-william-brown/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Harambee Auditorium\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: Phoebe: A Story by Paula Gooder
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n  \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin the Storylines Book Club for an engaging discussion of Paula Gooder’s Phoebe: A Story. This month\, we’re gathering in person at Scarritt Bennett Center. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in\, everyone is welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if two or more participants request it\, we’ll open a virtual room.\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 \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\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-phoebe-a-story-by-paula-gooder/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring  Nina Adel
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \n📅 Thursday\, May 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Bennett Hall | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an evening of poetic storytelling and powerful reflection at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s beloved monthly reading series. This May\, we are thrilled to welcome Nina Adel\, an award-winning poet\, musician\, educator\, and community advocate whose work uplifts immigrant voices and explores the intersection of art\, identity\, and resilience. \nNina [she/her] is the recipient of a 2023 Yaddo Artist Residency and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University and an MA in English from Belmont. Her work has been widely published in national journals and anthologies\, and she is the winner of the Bellevue Literary Review’s Buckvar Prize. Nina is the author of the chapbook Sugar Crash (2024)\, with a follow-up volume set for release in Fall 2025. \nAs director of the Immigrants Write Workshop through The Porch literary arts center\, she brings voice to underrepresented communities through writing. A Berklee-trained musician\, English professor\, and mother\, Nina lives and creates in Nashville\, Tennessee. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early to add your name to the list☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 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.👉 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 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-nina-adel/
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:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20250909T005405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T005928Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: All The Colors Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n  \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin the Storylines Book Club for an engaging discussion of Chris Whitaker’s All The Colors Of The Dark. This month\, we’re gathering in person at Scarritt Bennett Center. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in\, everyone is welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if two or more participants request it\, we’ll open a virtual room.\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 \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\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-all-the-colors-of-the-dark/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T211500
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | Ghosts: A Classical Evening of Chilling Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nJoin us at Scarritt Bennett Center for another inspiring NCMS concert\, showcasing outstanding musicians in a beautiful\, historic Nashville venue. Connect with the local community and experience the best of Music City’s live music scene.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time:Fri Oct 10\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM\nLocation: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780581\n\nWhether you’re a Nashville resident or a visitor\, this concert offers a unique opportunity to enjoy live music\, support the arts\, and be part of a vibrant\, creative community. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue dedicated to fostering justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nReserve your tickets and join us for an unforgettable night of music!\n\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-ghosts-a-classical-evening-of-chilling-beauty/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20250321T224138Z
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SUMMARY:Writer's Weekend | Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Weekend\nMeet-up and Sacred Writing Time Apart \nScarritt Bennett Center | October 10-11\, 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\, 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. \nScarritt Bennett Center | October 10–11\, 2025Where words take root and creativity blooms among the fall leaves. \nAs autumn paints the trees of Scarritt Bennett Center’s historic arboretum campus\, writers from near and far are invited to gather for a weekend of inspiration\, learning\, and community. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or preparing to publish your next work\, Writer’s Weekend Meet-Up offers space to grow your craft\, connect with fellow creatives\, and deepen your commitment to your writing. \n🗓️ Event Schedule\nFriday\, October 10 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n🍁 Evening of Featured Presentations \n6:00 PM – Check-In\n6:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks\n6:45 PM – Featured Presentations Begin \nInspiring talks from experienced writers and publishing professionals\nTopics focused on publishing journeys\, creative process\, platform building\, and more \n8:30 PM – Community Q&A & Reflections\n8:50 PM – Saturday Preview & Closing Blessing \nSaturday\, October 11 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n🍂 Workshops\, Coaching & Community Networking \n9:00 AM – Morning Welcome & Writing Intentions\n9:15 AM – Workshop Write What You Know with Dream 7 Theater Productions \nGet your story on paper however you write. Helpful for any who are writing: memoir\, poetry\, writing for publication\, overcoming writer’s block \n10:15 AM – Coaching & Peer Circles \nInteractive feedback\, story-sharing\, and creative problem-solving \n11:15 AM – Workshop Writing for the Upper Room Daily Devotional Magazine with Tia Runion \nPractical\, hands-on application to help advance your writing \n12:15 PM – Growing Your Writing Network \nIntroduction to Word Weaver International\nLearn how to join the Scarritt Bennett Center online writing community \n12:45 PM – Final Reflections & Farewell \n🎟️ Registration Options\nNo additional overnight options available.  \n\n\n\nTicket Type\n\nRegular\nIncludes\n\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday\n\n$50\nInclude all supplies and related resources for paid registrants.\n\n\nSaturday Only (Open to the public)\n\n$0\nDoes not include some materials and does not include overnight accomodations.\n\n\n\n  \n🔒 Overnight accommodations are limited. Registration with accommodations closes September 12\, 2025 (4 weeks prior) or while rooms remain. \n✨ Why You Should Attend\n🍃 Fall beauty meets creative inspiration—Scarritt Bennett’s campus\, filled with golden leaves and historic charm\, offers a perfect backdrop for reflection and writing.📚 Expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops help strengthen your craft💬 Meet like-minded writers and build meaningful creative relationships🌍 Grow your network and join Scarritt Bennett’s new online writing community🖋️ Leave with tools\, encouragement\, and new connections to carry your writing forward \n🔗 Reserve your seat today and let this fall be the season your words come alive.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/writers-weekend-fall-2025/
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:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20250915T185257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T185257Z
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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:20250914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T211500
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20250827T194232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T201502Z
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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:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20250724T224606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T224702Z
UID:10003614-1757358000-1757361600@scarrittbennett.org
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:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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:20250811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20241226T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T154744Z
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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:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20241226T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T154150Z
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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:20260429T082338
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:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
CREATED:20250611T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T225530Z
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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: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: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:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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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:20250516T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T082338
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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/
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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