Mindfulness Walk with Greg Graber
Rainbow Lake Pavilion Old Forest Lane, Memphis, TNBased on the Japanese concept of shirin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” these short and slow walks are designed to teach participants how best to take advantage of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits that can be derived from spending time surrounded by nature. Humans have an innate need to nurture connections to other living organisms as […]
17th Century: The Counter-Reformation & Baroque Art
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesLocation: Auditorium Join us for our tenth art history lecture taught by Professor Rebecca Howard. Lesson description: In this lecture, we will discuss drastic social and political changes that led to major artistic movements of the western world. Learn about the opulence under the rule of Louis XIV in France and the Rococo, as well […]
An Evening with Florence Williams, author of “The Nature Fix”
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJournalist and author Florence Williams will discuss compelling findings outlined in her book, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. Nature serves as a welcome reprieve from the demands and constant stimuli of modern life, especially important for diverse communities and building healthy cities. She explores what current research indicates […]