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lifelong learning Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Presents “Listening to Women,” Jan. 18-Feb. 22 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ring- ling College (OLLI at Ringling College) presents its fifth annual Listening to Women, a six-session series that recognizes women whose brilliance and fortitude have reshaped industries and who are making a difference in today’s communities. The series takes place on Thursdays at 1 pm, from Jan. 18-Feb. 22, at Sarasota Art Museum, the Rngling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Registration for the complete series is $81 for OLLI Gold Members and $90 for OLLI Silver Members and general admission; register at www.OLLIatRingling- College.org. A six-session series that recognizes women whose brilliance and fortitude have reshaped industries and who are making a difference in today’s communities. Holly Freedman, co-chair of the OLLI Advisory Council, is the founder of the Listening to Women series. Members of the Listening to Women team include Victoria Eckl, Louise Gallagher, Susan Gorin, Bev Harms, Victoria Kas- dan, Judy Levine, Terry Rixse, Sherry Suggs, and Tobie van der Vorm. “At each session, we’ll hear the in- spiring personal stories of women who, driven by vision, passion, and determination, have achieved success in a variety of fields,” Freedman says. “The women in the 2024 series from Sarasota and Manatee counties have persevered in journalism and civil rights, space science, the visual arts, mentoring children, non-profit lead- ership, thwarting human trafficking, and shark science. Their inspirational stories will engage and captivate the audience. Freedman adds that the Listening to Women series brings attention to the incredible women who live and work here and who are making a difference both locally and globally, and adds to the breadth of OLLI’s course offer- ings. “Our hope is that the audience— men and women—will be motivated to suggest or seek out similar programs at OLLI.” The Listening to Women schedule at a glance: • Jan. 18: “Keeping Hope Alive” with Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Liz Walker. Even when we’re faced with challenging times, history can keep us hopeful. Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Hunter-Gault began her career at The New Yorker, becoming the first Black reporter for the Talk of the Town section, then joined The New York Times, where she established the Harlem Bureau, the first of its kind. Walker is a former journalist, co-founder of a girls’ school in South Sudan, ordained minister, and the creator of Can We Talk, a community-based clinically-supported program focused on collective trauma and heal- ing that is currently being replicated nationwide. A book signing of My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives by Hunter-Gault will follow this session. • Jan. 25: “Why Are We Exploring and Exploiting Space? Who is “We”? And What’s the Point?” with Dr. Linda Billings. More and more actors—governments and corpora- tions—are entering the business of exploring and exploiting space, with an increasing focus on establishing a permanent human presence there. Advocates talk of creating lunar bases, Mars colonies, and orbital communities. Should they come to pass, what’s the value of these endeavors? Billings is a consultant to NASA’s astrobiology and planetary defense programs at NASA headquarters, and co-editor of and contributing author to Reclaiming Space: Progressive and Multicultural Perspectives on Space Exploration. • Feb. 1: “Curating Life from Seoul to Sarasota” with Dr. Rangsook Yoon and Stephenie Frasher. Yoon has never let boundaries limit her curiosi- ty. She moved from Seoul, South Korea to the U.S. in 1995 to study art history. She has lived and worked in four lan- guages, five countries, six states, and 12 cit- ies. Yoon will discuss how she has gone from being immersed in European Dr. Rangsook Yoon art to build- ing bridges between communities and contemporary artists from around the globe, sharing her life’s journey, past exhibitions, and dreams for future ones. She’ll also talk about her vision for Sarasota Art Museum as a shared public space, open to creativity and change, in this conversation between two globetrotting art professionals about cultural heritage, the power of art, and the power of community. A curator tour by Yoon in Sarasota Art Mu- seum galleries will follow this session. • Feb. 8: “Women with Purpose— Ensuring Our Children’s Future” with Lisa Bechtold, Suriya Khong, Dr. Rachel Shelley, and Melanie Custer. Four women raised in different parts of the country and in different cultures have come together to create opportunity for deserv- ing students in Sarasota Lisa Bechtold County. Shelley, Khong, Custer, and Bechtold are women with the passion and vision to provide mentoring, post-sec- Suriya Khong ondary education, and hope for over 400 cur- rent students in our community. In this session, they will talk about their childhoods, their educational journeys, and what made them choose this path to ensure a great future for so many children. • Feb. 15: “Freedom is An Inside Job” with Dr. Brook Parker-Bello and Dawn Sakes. The profound effects of shame in combating human trafficking and violence will be discussed in this session. Parker-Bello will share from her own life (with questions from Sakes) and with history about the circle of shame and its effects on her life as a woman, a woman of color, and a sur- vivor. She will break down how shame relates to all facets of life and build a bridge of empathy for all human beings to experience. • Feb. 22: “Beyond White Sharks and White Men” with Jasmin Graham, Raven Harrison, Magrieli Rodriguez Ruiz, and Carlee Jackson Bo- hannon. This session features a panel discussion with women of color in shark sciences, highlight- ing their journeys in science, technology, engineer- Raven Harrison ing, and mathemat- ics (STEM) and the cur- rent state of affairs in marine STEM, particu- larly shark science. They will Magrieli Rodriguez Ruiz take a deep dive into representation: how far the marine STEM fields have come, how far they still have to go, and how to get there. Along the way, we’ll learn about the importance of sharks and their rel- atives and how inclusive conservation can help protect sharks and shift public perception from fear to fascination. For more information and to register, call 941-309-5111, , or visit www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org 22 WEST COAST WOMAN JANUARY 2024
JANUARY 25-29, 2024 Five Days of Food, Wine & Fun! PRESENTED BY AUDI SARASOTA AND SUNCOAST PORSCHE The celebration will include: FORKS & CORKS UNIVERSITY Saturday, January 27 A highlight of the Festival each year! Led by a panel of world-renowned industry experts, these engaging wine seminars are designed for those who want an educational experience accompanied by guided tastings. The classes present a rare opportunity to learn about wine from those instrumental in crafting them. F&C WINEMAKER DINNERS Thursday, January 25 - Saturday, January 27 Wine and food pairing dinners thoughtfully presented by our Member Restaurants in creative collaboration with our visiting Winemakers. F&C RETAIL TASTINGS Friday, January 26 & Saturday, January 27 Sip and shop while mingling with visiting Winemakers and Winery Principals at some of our area’s favorite wine stores. F&C ONLINE FOOD AND WINE AUCTION Monday, January 22 - Sunday, January 28 A high-end collection of lots featuring rare and exquisite wines, travel, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences made possible by generous donations from friends of Sarasota-Manatee Originals. 2024 FESTIVAL PRESENTING SPONSORS Visit eatlikealocal.com or scan the QR code to learn more! 4420 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.260.8905 www.shellysgiftandchristmasboutique.com Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm JANUARY 2024 WEST COAST WOMAN 23
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