KYLIE H. JOHNSON, Ph.D.
Director of Development for the Arts, Virginia Tech
Topic: "Bringing it All Together: Inventing a Bright Future with the Arts Initiative at Virginia Tech."
Through video and animation, as well as interactive discussion,
we will step inside plans for the bold, new Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.
KAREN ROBERTO, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech
Topic: "Women's Healthy Aging"
The focus of this presentation will be on trends in health and wellness of
mid-life and older women and will include a discussion of effective strategies
women use to successfully cope and manage health issues in their golden years.
DAVID JOHNSON
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, Virginia Tech
Topic: "The Masks of Love"
A brief lecture on the Renaissance Italian theatre from commedia deli arte,
an exploration of it's techniques as found in most modern theatre and film comedies,
and a demonstration of the uses of the masks of premiere Italian mask maker Giancarlo Santelli.
No Meeting
MICHAEL ARRINGTON
Executive Chef at The Grove
Reservations are limited and are open only to Friday Forum members.
Reservation Details are given in the January newsletter.
No Meeting
TRACY COWDEN
Assistant Professor of Music, Virginia Tech
Topic: "How Can We Keep from Singing"
A glorious musical event featuring songs and arias
performed by Virginia Tech Department of Music voice students.
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