Travel Bug Events
| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Presents: Remembered Earth (Short Film) | Sat Nov 23 | Slide Show | Buchser, John | 4:30-6pm New Mexico-based natural history filmmaker John Grabowska will present the film "Remembered Earth " (30 mins) and discuss what it is like to create films that share his appreciation of the natural world, including working with renowned Native American author N. Scott Momaday John Grabowska makes natural history films on National Parks, the American West and Alaska. His films have won awards at festivals around the world and are broadcast nationally as prime time specials on PBS. Grabowska has lectured on natural history filmmaking at The National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Institution. We will gather at 4:30 p.m. The Northern Group will provide beer (or your selected drink). The movie is at 5 p.m. John will comment and answer questions until 6 p.m. |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Nov 30 | AVAILABLE | ||
| Kooks Open Mic Night | Fri Dec 06 | SPECIAL | Jennifer Edelson | |
| Japan: the West Coast | Sat Dec 07 | Slide Show | Spencer Windes | |
| Travel Bug Book Club | Sun Dec 08 | Book Group | Aimee Gwynne Franklyn | Sunday at 12:30pm Tell Me Everything: A Novel By Elizabeth Strout With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?” Brimming with empathy and pathos, Tell Me Everything is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat. As Lucy says, “Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love.” |
| OLD SF Assoc Bookclub 4pm | Fri Dec 13 | Book Group | Adam Johnson | |
| Smithsonian Director of Film | Sat Dec 14 | Slide Show | Buchser, John | |
| Christmas in Strasbourg (Eastern France/Upper Rhine Valley) | Sat Dec 21 | Slide Show | Philip Holtzweiler | Around Christmas, the Alsace region in Eastern France and the areas just across the border in Germany and Switzerland are nothing short of fascinating. While their rich history and exceptional beauty can be enjoyed year round, the Holiday Season is an absolute highlight—with, among others, some of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Together with a Santa Fean who was born and raised in Strasbourg, you will embark on a festive tour. Stopovers include Strasbourg, Colmar, Freiburg and Basel. To be discovered along the way are two grand cathedrals, France 's largest medieval castle, century-old taverns and breweries, the famous Alsatian Wine Route, world-class museums, unique culinary traditions, villages straight out of a fairy tale and much, much more... |
| Spain | Sat Dec 28 | Slide Show | Steve Brown | Come and enjoy travels through cities, colors, culture, and wonders of Spain. Presented by frequent Spanish traveler Dr. Steven Brown, this presentation visits Madrid and the attractions of old Castile (Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca), then wanders up through Burgos (the home of El Cid) to Bilbao and the surrounding Basque Country, over to Valencia on the Mediterranean Coast; then on to Seville and the gypsy enchantments of Andalucia. If you 're thinking you 'd like to experience Spanish travel, or maybe to relive an old experience, this will give you a rich taste and some useful insights for your planning. |
| A Rabbi in Thailand | Sat Jan 04 | Slide Show | Jack Shlachter | The progressive (non-Orthodox) Jewish community in Bangkok, Thailand, is composed largely of expats, some of whom have been in the country for decades while others are more recent arrivals. During the year, the worship services are lay led, but a Rabbi is brought in to lead High Holiday services each fall. In October 2024 I had the privilege of serving as prayer leader for the Thailand Progressive Jewish Community or TPJC as it 's called. I 'll share my experiences both with the community and as a tourist in Bangkok through a colorful and informative slide show. |
| Walking Well with Bruce Fertman | Fri Jan 10 | Booksigning | Natachee Momaday Gray | Bruce will read from his new book, Walking Well, co-authored with Michael Gelb. In it they write: There is an easy, more natural way to walk, and we are passionate about helping as many people as possible learn how to walk more comfortably. Once walking gets easier, every step generates more energy, and with more energy comes more inspiration. Walking is a quintessentially human experience. It can be a way of experiencing a strong sense of being alive in the world. We don 't take walking for granted. We are grateful to be able to walk in relative safety and we are devoted to bringing about a world where everyone can enjoy this freedom. If we are fortunate enough to be able to walk, safely and freely, then regardless of our religion, nationality, race, age, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background, let 's walk together! Let 's walk together in comfort, in kindness, with vitality, with dignity, with purpose, and in peace. Let 's walk well Bruce brings 60 years of training as a movement artist and educator to his work having trained in gymnastics, modern dance, ballet, contact improvisation, the Alexander Technique, Tai Chi Chu 'an, Aikido, Chanoyu, (Japanese Tea Ceremony), Argentine Tango, and Kyudo (Zen Archery). He founded the Alexander Alliance in 1982, Grace of Sense in 2019, his online community-school, and the Walking Way in 2022, which offers 9-day Immersive Trainings in walking as a way of life both in Northern New Mexico and in the UK. |
| Practicing the Gentle Art of Wandering | Sat Jan 11 | Slide Show | David Ryan | Within the context of this talk, "Wandering " is allowing yourself to see (being present) and then letting what you see guide you on where you go. That is, when you connect with all of your senses and all that is within you to the world around you, you will be making amazing discoveries and having an adventure almost every time you step out the door. Wandering has been the basic guiding principle behind all of David Ryan’s books (Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque, and The Gentle Art of Wandering). In this talk Ryan will use material from his books and blog posts to show you what happens when you adopt the mindset of Wandering and the discoveries you can make when you open yourself to the world around you. He will also describe skills that you too can use to develop your awareness so that you can adopt the mindset of Wandering. |
| Exploring New Mexico Through Its Historical Markers | Sat Jan 18 | Slide Show | Wesley Vance | This talk will provide a glimpse into the state 's roadside historical markers, uncovering how these places capture the essence of New Mexico 's heritage. You 'll learn about unique markers like the birthplace of Smokey Bear, which speaks to the region 's conservation history and the Gila Wilderness marker, representing America 's first designated wilderness area. Drawing from my own travels across the US, I 'll share practical tips on how to use historical markers to enrich your own adventures. From planning road trips to discovering hidden gems off the beaten path, this talk will inspire you to see New Mexico 's history in a new light and make your travels more meaningful. |
| Trivia with Wes | Fri Jan 24 | SPECIAL | Wesley Vance | |
| Camino de Santiago For Everyone | Sat Jan 25 | Slide Show | Tom Alesi | RESCHEDULED FROM 11/23 |
| Around the World: Self Directed Tour | Sat Feb 01 | Slide Show | Neal Hansen |
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Remembered Earth
a film by John Grabowska
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
4:30-6pm
New Mexico-based natural history filmmaker John Grabowska will present the film "Remembered Earth " (30 mins) and discuss what it is like to create films that share his appreciation of the natural world, including working with renowned Native American author N. Scott Momaday
New Mexico-based natural history filmmaker John Grabowska will present the film "Remembered Earth " (30 mins) and discuss what it is like to create films that share his appreciation of the natural world, including working with renowned Native American author N. Scott Momaday
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