Thursday Evening Speaker Series

  • Magic Mushrooms: A Medical Breakthrough or Societal Disaster?

    Magic Mushrooms: A Medical Breakthrough or Societal Disaster?

    Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 6:00-7:00pm

    Peggi Tabor, MBA, MS.C., Ph.D., Certified Integrated Wellness Coach

    This talk explores the use of psilocybin (commonly termed “magic mushrooms”) in current clinical trials for relief from drug-resistant depression, PTSD, alcohol and nicotine addiction and more. The history of its use in spiritual practices, as a recreational drug, and as a clinical therapy will be reviewed. Legalization of this substance raises both medical and societal challenges. This talk will arm the listener with the facts with which to make their own decisions.

  • Cows at the Opera House and Other Museum Mysteries at the DIA

    Cows at the Opera House and Other Museum Mysteries at the DIA

    Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 6:00-7:00pm

    DIA Docent 

    A mystery is defined as something unexplained or inexplicable, or a person or thing having qualities that arouse curiosity or speculation. The many mysteries of the DIA include stories and images, newly discovered meanings and issues of authenticity.