A three-part series of book giveaways, moderated discussions and workshops extending conversations begun by Arts & Lectures events into the community and beyond
SUMMARY
- UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Winter 2023 Thematic Learning Initiative: Leadership and Vision
- The 2022-2023 Thematic Learning Initiative (TLI) continues this winter with three free events and book giveaways beginning in January and continuing through March 19
- Additionally Winter 2023 TLI features the following FREE Events:
- January 31 and February 1 | 8:30 PM | UCSB Campbell Hall –Mental Wellness and Young People: Leadership in Action panel discussions (following both free Hiding in Plain Sight screenings)
- Saturday, February 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. | La Lieff Tasting Room, 210 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara – Friendship, Solidarity & Leadership Roundtables
- Sunday, March 19 | 1-2 p.m. | Dart Garden 121 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara – Mastering the Profile: Amplifying the Voices of Unsung Heroes
- Register for Thematic Learning Initiative events and learn more at thematic-learning.org/2022-2023
SANTA BARBARA – UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) Arts & Lectures announces Winter 2023 Thematic Learning Initiative (TLI) events and book giveaways.
Transform your life. Transform your community.
Arts & Lectures’ Thematic Learning Initiative extends the conversation from the stage into the community, inspiring lifelong learning opportunities that initiate change and empowerment. Join A&L and other knowledge seekers like you who want to learn more, know more and do more to improve ourselves and the world around us.
What is it?
The Thematic Learning Initiative provides opportunities for anyone interested in delving deeper into the issues raised by A&L artists and speakers. Connect with others at intimate salon-style discussions, film screenings and added special public events. Receive online educational resources, sign up for book giveaways and more!
2022-2023 Theme: Leadership and Vision
At a time of seismic cultural and political shifts, we look to innovators who show us that the impossible is truly attainable. We look to visionaries who point the way toward a peaceful and prosperous future. And we look to those who came before to guide our leaders of tomorrow. Join us as we examine leadership and vision from the personal to the global, to help us move forward with strength, determination and hope.
Register for Thematic Learning Initiative events and learn more at thematic-learning.org/2022-2023
Mental Wellness and Young People: Leadership in Action
Mastering the Profile: Amplifying Voices of Unsung Heroes
Sun, Mar 19 / 1-2 PM / Dart Garden / FREE
121 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara
Drawing from Tracy Kidder’s use of the written profile to bring the groundbreaking achievements of humble leaders to broader public attention, former Santa Barbara Independent Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan will guide participants in crafting compelling profiles of people they know and admire.
Free copies of Tracy Kidder’s Rough Sleepers will be provided in advance.
Related Event: Tracy Kidder in Conversation with Pico Iyer. Mar. 14
WINTER BOOK GIVEAWAYS
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa was distributed on Tuesday, January 10
Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg became available on Tuesday, January 24
Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder will be available beginning on Tuesday, March 7
Free copies of Winter TLI books will be available at Arts & Lectures’ Campbell Hall Box Office at UCSB, at the Santa Barbara Public Library (40 E. Anapamu St,) and the Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Ave.) on the indicated dates. Books available while supplies last.
About UCSB Arts & Lectures
Founded in 1959, UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) is the largest and most influential arts and lectures organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco. A&L annually presents more than a hundred public events, from critically acclaimed concerts and dance performances by world-renowned artists to talks by groundbreaking authors and film series at UCSB and Santa Barbara-area venues. With a mission to “educate, entertain and inspire,” A&L also oversees an outreach program that brings visiting artists and speakers into local classrooms and other venues for master classes, open rehearsals, discussions and more, serving K-12 students, college students and the general public.
With thanks to our visionary partners, Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin, for their support of the Thematic Learning Initiative