Travel Bug Events
Events are at 5 pm unless specified otherwise
| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivia with Wes | Fri Apr 25 | SPECIAL | Wes Vance | Grab a brew and put your knowledge to the test with an exciting night of history and travel trivia! Form a team with friends or join one when you arrive, and enjoy a free 1/2 pint of Travel Bug Brews (or another drink item) with your drink ticket. Team forming starts at 5:30 PM, and trivia runs until 6:30 PM. Come for the trivia, stay for the adventure! This month 's theme is "Obscure Atlas " |
| Bhutan | Sat Apr 26 | Slide Show | Kermit Cole | When Kermit Cole & Lama Gyurme Rabgyes toured Bhutan 's monasteries, they took a bumpy unplanned detour to a mountaintop monastery where the local community had gathered to watch the monks dance and perform the story of Atsara - the sacred clown who embodies Bhutan 's esteem for humor as the highest of virtues. From there they went to the heart of an 11th-century monastery where student monks laughed as they engaged in the exuberant practice of Tibetan debate, further demonstrating the embrace of emotion in the pursuit of wisdom. We will reflect on what Bhutan 's unique history as the only constitutionally Buddhist nation exemplifies the value of having a sense of humor as citizens of a nation, and of the world. |
| Travel Bug Book Group | Tue Apr 29 | Book Group | Greg | "Careless People is a deeply personal account of why and how things have gone so horribly wrong in the past decade—told in a sharp, candid, and utterly disarming voice. A deep, unflinching look at the role that social media has assumed in our lives, Careless People reveals the truth about the leaders of Facebook: how the more power they grasp, the less responsible they become and the consequences this has for all of us. " Hosted by Aimee Gwynne Franklyn Everyone welcome to join in the monthly Travel Bug book group and discussion! Tuesday 4/29 at 5:30 pm This month 's book is Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams |
| Financial Fridays: Foundations of Investing | Fri May 02 | Class | Emily Estes | The first installment of our new program, Financial Fridays with Emily Estes, Financial Advisor, Edwards Jones hosted at Travel Bug the first Friday of every month 5:30 to 7pm. Starting with The Foundations of Investing: Building your investor IQ starts with understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or want a refresher, our Foundations of investing presentation will help you learn about: • The importance of developing a strategy • The impact of asset allocation • Ideas for focusing on what you can control with your finances |
| Azores | Sat May 03 | Slide Show | Ken Collins | The Azores are 9 small volcanic islands, out in the Atlantic Ocean, almost 1,000 miles west of Portugal, spread over 300 miles. They were first "discovered " by the Portuguese beginning in the 15th century and are now an autonomous region of that country as well as the westernmost outpost of the European Union. The islands were uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived, and developed a unique culture. Subtropical, with a diverse spectrum of plants they have an overall greenness that is dazzling to the eye. This presentation is based on an exploration I made with my husband, Bob Zimmerman, in October 2024. We visited 4 of the 9 islands. The program will attempt to give a glimpse of these magnificent but relatively unknown specks in the ocean. |
| Old Santa Fe Association Book Club | Fri May 09 | Book Group | Edward Archuleta | The Old Santa Fe Association invites you to join them in a book discussion of "American Adobes " by Beverly Spears with the author in attendance! Everyone is welcome. 4pm-6pm |
| Maasai Mara | Sat May 10 | Slide Show | Diane Marron | This photo presentation takes you into the far reaches of the Greater Maasai Mara in Kenya. I had the opportunity to work at Enarau Wildlife Conservancy which was established in the Maasai Mara in 2022. I had firsthand access to the complexities and opportunities that come with starting a conservancy from the grassroots. During the two weeks at Enarau Conservancy I worked alongside scientists and local communities as part of a collective movement towards restoration. Many animals including zebra, giraffe, impala, were present as we trekked to different work sites. On a day off halfway through the expedition we did a 13-hour animal drive, capturing photos of four of the big five and visiting a Maasai village and dancing with the Maasai. I hope to convey the richness of this experience working in the Maasai Mara in this presentation. |
| Gen X - Millennial Book Club | Wed May 14 | Book Group | Zoe Michael | The Millennial Gen-X Book Club is a once-a-month fiction book club for anyone in those generations. We skew towards the queer, the tender, and the strange. If you are interested in joining us, drop by on the night of, or direct your interest to Zoe @ themillennialgenxbookclub@gmail.com May 's selection is "Orlando " by Virginia Woolf June 's selection is 'Northwoods ' by Daniel Mason |
| Cinema Nomad Watch Party | Thu May 15 | SPECIAL | Stephanie Gardner | |
| Southern Africa | Sat May 17 | Slide Show | Wilbur Norman | Birds and Animals of Southern Africa |
| Narbonne (France) | Sat May 24 | Slide Show | Johnna Studebaker | Beautiful Narbonne, perched on the Canal de la Robine, and near the sparkling blue Mediterranean, full of history and charm! Famous for its early Roman presence, its Gothic Cathédrale, and les Halles, its indoor food market. This is the old Languedoc region of southeastern France, the land of the Cathar châteaux, the Knights Templars, and the ever-present lore of the Magdalene. Come join me as we explore la belle ville Narbonne. |
| Travel Bug Book Group | Tue May 27 | Book Group | Greg | To be Announced |
| Santa Fe to Taos Through Hike | Sat May 31 | Booksigning | Pam Neely | |
| Turkey | Sat Jun 07 | Slide Show | Sunset | Travel with Sunset (yes that is my name) through Turkey (Türkiye) in magical Istanbul, a baloon ride in Cappadocia, paraglide in Ölüdeniz, and cruise the Turquoise Coast on a gulet. Enjoy the sights of Ephesus, Roman ruins, exotic markets, rural farms, traditional meals, and more. |
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Bhutan
with Kermit Cole and Lama Gyurme Rabgyes
Saturday April 26, 2025 5pm
When Kermit Cole and Lama Gyurme Rabgyes toured Bhutan's monasteries, they took a bumpy unplanned detour to a mountaintop monastery where the local community had gathered to watch the monks dance and perform the story of Atsara - the sacred clown who embodies Bhutan's esteem for humor as the highest of virtues. From there they went to the heart of an 11th-century monastery where student monks laughed as they engaged in the exuberant practice of Tibetan debate, further demonstrating the embrace of emotion in the pursuit of wisdom. We will reflect on what Bhutan's unique history as the only constitutionally Buddhist nation exemplifies the value of having a sense of humor as citizens of a nation, and of the world.
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