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📖✨ Vi invito a un viaggio speciale nel cuore di Roma sulle tracce di Marco Aurelio. 🗓 Lunedì 6 Aprile 🕡 18:00 – 20:00 (ritrovo alle 17:45 davanti alla Statua di San Francesco) 📍 Dalla Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano sino a Castel Sant Angelo 🚶‍♂️ MARCO AURELIO, I PENSIERI DELL'IMPERATORE STOICO non è una semplice visita guidata: è un tour filosofico, un cammino peripatetico che unisce riflessione collettiva, luoghi emblematici e la filosofia storica di uno dei protagonisti di questa scuola di pensiero. Ripercorreremo alcuni dei posti che ha vissuto, in compagnia delle sue parole e della sua filosofia, sulla scia di questioni ancora oggi molto attuali, da comprendere e discutere insieme. 💡 Non solo storia, ma un’occasione per pensare insieme, mettendo in dialogo il passato e il presente attraverso le idee di un pensatore che ha fatto la Storia. 🎟 Costo: 15€ + 2€ per auricolari. 📲 Prenotazioni & info: Emanuele Profumi 📞 3388716566 📧 emanueleprofumi@filosofialavoro.com

Una apertura serale speciale della **Casa Museo Wunderkammer**: visita guidata notturna tra arte, simboli e oggetti rari, seguita da concerto dal vivo in atmosfera raccolta e fuori dal tempo. Di sera la Wunderkammer cambia volto: luci, ombre, dettagli e iconografie simboliche emergono in modo diverso, creando un percorso ancora più immersivo tra meraviglia e mistero. La visita è condotta direttamente dal proprietario e collezionista, con racconti, curiosità e significati nascosti delle opere. Nella parte centrale un breve concerto d'organo concerto dal vivo con il M° **Marco Lo Muscio** (collaboratore di Steve Hackett dei Genesis) nello stesso spazio, per completare l’esperienza tra arte e musica. **Musiche da Bach ai Genesis!** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio) 👥 Posti molto limitati: massimo 8 partecipanti 🎟️ Contributo culturale: 20 € ⏳ Durata complessiva: circa 2 ore 💳 Possibile conferma posto via PayPal oppure pagamento in contanti su prenotazione confermata ⏳ Orario: 21:00 – 23:00 RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sulla Wunderkammer per "Top - Tutto quanto fa tendenza" : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) 📍 Il punto mappa indica l’area di riferimento. L’indirizzo esatto verrà comunicato ai partecipanti confermati prima dell’evento. Informazioni sul luogo e sulle attività: https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com ⚠️ L’accesso è riservato ai partecipanti confermati. Dettagli completi e istruzioni verranno inviati prima dell’evento. *** **ENGLISH INFO — Friday Night Special Event** A special evening opening of the **Wunderkammer House Museum**: a night guided tour among art, symbols and rare objects, followed by a live concert in an intimate, timeless atmosphere. At night the Wunderkammer reveals a different character: lights, shadows and symbolic details emerge in new ways, creating a deeper and more immersive journey through wonder and mystery. The visit is led directly by the owner and collector, with stories, curiosities and hidden meanings behind the artworks. During the central part of the evening there will be a short live organ concert by Maestro **Marco Lo Muscio** (composer and collaborator of Steve Hackett of Genesis), performed in the same museum space, completing the experience between art and music. Music program: from Bach to Genesis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio) 👥 Very small group: max 8 participants 🎟️ Cultural contribution: €20 ⏳ Total duration: about 2 hours 💳 You may confirm your seat via PayPal or pay in cash with confirmed reservation 🕘 Time: 21:00–23:00 RAI 2 featured the Wunderkammer in a television report: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) 📍 The map shows the reference area. The exact address will be sent to confirmed participants before the event. More information about the place and activities: [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com) ⚠️ Access is reserved for confirmed participants only. Full details and instructions will be sent before the event.

Il **Quartiere Coppedè** è uno dei luoghi più misteriosi e affascinanti di Roma: un vero museo a cielo aperto, ricco di simboli esoterici, richiami medievali, gotici, rinascimentali e liberty. Durante questa visita guidata a piedi, il Dott. Marco Lo Muscio, direttore della Casa Museo Wunderkammer, accompagnerà i partecipanti alla scoperta delle simbologie nascoste del quartiere: api, leoni, aquile, arieti, rane, grifoni, cavalieri, elementi alchemici e massonici che rendono il Coppedè unico in Europa. Un percorso affascinante e coinvolgente, pensato per chi ama l'arte, la storia e i luoghi fuori dal comune. **Sabato 14 Marzo**: Due turni di visite: * **ore 15.00** * **ore 16.15** Appuntamento: **via Dora 2**, sotto il grande arco • 15 € a persona Prenotazioni: 349 4030660 (anche WhatsApp) [rivendel7@gmail.com](mailto:rivendel7@gmail.com "rivendel7@gmail.com") [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/quartiere-coppede](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/quartiere-coppede)/ \- RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sul Coppedè ed il museo Wunderkammer con il Dott\. Lo Muscio per "Top \- Tutto quanto fa tendenza": [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlKekuXl9eY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlKekuXl9eY) "*La visita guidata è veramente piena di fascino e ti fa capire tutti i dettagli esoterici del quartiere. La differenza con le altre visite è che il Dott. Lo Muscio è anche il creatore della Casa-Museo Wunderkammer nello stile del quartiere ed è poi una visita fatta con l'entusiasmo di un artista dato che il Maestro Lo Muscio è anche un impirtante musicista internazionale! Da consigliare assolutamente.*" (Marta Giordani)

Un’esperienza immersiva nella **Casa Museo Wunderkammer per San Valentino**: visita guidata tra arte, simboli, oggetti rari e curiosità storiche seguita da un concerto dal vivo per Pianoforte ed Organo in un ambiente fuori dal tempo. La Wunderkammer è una casa museo privata ispirata alle antiche camere delle meraviglie rinascimentali: sculture, iconografie simboliche, collezioni insolite e opere d’arte raccontate direttamente dal proprietario e collezionista. A conclusione del percorso, concerto da camera dal vivo con il M° **Marco Lo Muscio** (collaboratore di Steve Hackett dei Genesis) nello stesso spazio, per completare l’esperienza tra arte e musica. **Musiche da Bach ai Genesis!** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio 👥 Posti limitati: massimo 8 partecipanti 🎟️ Contributo culturale: 25 € È possibile confermare la partecipazione con pagamento anticipato via PayPal oppure in contanti il giorno dell’evento (su prenotazione confermata). I posti sono molto limitati. 📩 Prenotazione necessaria ⏳ Durata complessiva: circa 3 ore RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sulla Wunderkammer per "Top - Tutto quanto fa tendenza" : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) 📍 Il punto mappa indica l’area di riferimento. L’indirizzo esatto della Casa Museo Wunderkammer verrà comunicato ai partecipanti confermati prima dell’evento. Esperienza rivolta a chi ama la cultura vissuta da vicino, in piccoli gruppi, con possibilità di dialogo e approfondimento. Informazioni sul luogo e sulle attività: **https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com** ⚠️ L’accesso è riservato ai partecipanti confermati. Dettagli completi e istruzioni verranno inviati prima dell’evento. *** **ENGLISH INFO — Saturday Special Event (Valentine’s Weekend)** An immersive experience inside the private **Wunderkammer House Museum** for Valentine’s weekend: a guided visit among art, symbols, rare objects and historical curiosities, followed by a live chamber concert for piano and organ in a timeless atmosphere. The Wunderkammer is a private house museum inspired by the Renaissance “cabinets of curiosities”: sculptures, symbolic iconography, unusual collections and artworks presented directly by the owner and collector. At the end of the visit, a live chamber concert with Maestro **Marco Lo Muscio** (composer and collaborator of Steve Hackett of Genesis) is performed in the same space, completing the experience between art and music. Music program: from Bach to Genesis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio) 👥 Limited seats: max 8 participants 🎟️ Cultural contribution: €25 💳 You may confirm your participation via PayPal in advance or pay in cash on the day (with confirmed reservation). Seats are very limited. 📩 Reservation required ⏳ Total duration: about 3 hours RAI 2 featured the Wunderkammer in a TV report: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) 📍 The map shows the reference area. The exact address will be sent to confirmed participants before the event. Designed for those who enjoy culture in small groups, with time for dialogue and deeper insight. More information about the place and activities: [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com) ⚠️ Access is reserved for confirmed participants only. Full details and instructions will be sent before the event.

🌿 Pasquetta Picnic Vibes 🌿 Domani al parco: picnic easy, conosciamoci! Porta un piatto da condividere + qualcosa per giocare (frisbee, carte, palla). Good vibes only, sole primaverile e chiacchiere zero stress. Incontriamoci alle 12:00 al parco della cafffarella☀

**✨ Hi everyone! Looking forward to meeting you or seeing you again at the next event ✨** **€5 to reserve your place online** **To confirm your place, please reserve here:** [https://book.stripe.com/7sY9AS8u57cu1lk16r3Je04](https://book.stripe.com/7sY9AS8u57cu1lk16r3Je04) **This is not a formal class and it’s not a random language exchange — it’s a guided social evening led by a native English speaker.** Join us for a relaxed and welcoming English aperitivo in Testaccio — **a different way to practise English, meet new people, and enjoy a beautiful Roman atmosphere.** Speak & Sip is a hosted social English experience designed for people who want to improve their spoken English in a more natural and enjoyable way. Whether you want to build confidence, practise real conversation, meet interesting people, or simply enjoy a more meaningful aperitivo in Rome, you’re very welcome. **Every Wednesday** 6:30 – 8:00 PM Ristorante Jole, Testaccio – Rome **APERITIVO AT THE VENUE** On the evening of the event, €12 is paid directly at Ristorante Jole and includes: • 1 drink • 1 tasting plate of Roman specialties **BONUS** If you'd like to stay for dinner afterwards, you'll also receive 10% off your meal. **GOOD TO KNOW** You’re absolutely welcome to come alone — many people do, and the evening is designed to feel relaxed, social, and easy to join from the start. Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience warm and enjoyable, so advance booking is recommended. We’d love to welcome you to Speak & Sip ✨

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.

A dynamic flow connecting breath and movements, suitable for all levels. Please bring you own mat and enjoy. We’ll practise barefoot.

**Fee: free, but it'd be appreciated if you could order at least a drink.** Join us for an engaging discussion of *Persepolis,* by Marjane Satrapi, 2000 to 2003. Our book club gatherings are intimate, with a maximum of 15 participants, to ensure everyone has a chance to share their thoughts and the conversation stays on track. **Important details:** * By signing up, you’re committing to attend—please don’t register ‘just in case.’ Confirmation will also be required one week before the event. ❗**If you do not confirm, your spot will be offered to someone on the waiting list**. If you cannot attend, let us know in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. * **⚠️ No-shows or last-minute cancellations without a valid reason will result in a temporary ban from the next meeting(s). Please be fair to others—signing up is a commitment, and skipping your spot takes away someone else’s chance to join.** * If the event is full, sign up for the waiting list – as soon as a space opens, you’ll be moved to the attendance list. If you don’t get a spot, no worries! The conversation will continue on our **[website](https://feminismbetweenthelines.com/book-of-the-month-2/)**, so you can still participate online. * Please read the book beforehand and come ready to listen, engage, and share your insights. * Send your discussion questions, prompts, or insights to the host in advance. These contributions will be used to create the discussion script. * **Attendance is free, but since we’ll be using a room at the bar, it would be appreciated if everyone could at least order a drink.** Looking forward to sharing ideas, insights, and a great time together!

\- Ti interessano le esperienze mentali profonde e ispirate? \- Ti capita di chiederti se finirà tutto con la tua morte o se qualcosa in te continui? \- Ti piace porti domande sul significato della Vita? \- Vorresti imparare qualcosa in più sul superamento della sofferenza? Sarà possibile sperimentare tecniche di *rilassamento muscolare*, di *distensione mentale*, esercizi con le immagini, ma soprattutto *esperienze spirituali condivise* che ci permettano di incontrare in profondità noi stessi e gli altri. Il contesto è del tutto **non-confessionale** e aperto a ogni forma di ateismo, spiritualità e provenienza religiosa. Ci ispiriamo al *Messaggio di Silo*. **Contributo 5€ per l'utilizzo della sala interna che include the e dolce offerti dalla libreria che ci ospita.** Per qualsiasi dubbio *328 1675353 (Sara)* e per saperne di più **Il Blog:** https://meditazionealparco.blogspot.com/ **Instagram**: @meditazionialparco Siamo anche su **Youtube** a questi canali: \- https://www\.youtube\.com/user/zioeracle/videos \- https://www\.youtube\.com/channel/UCPpSj2wKQ6hxr7W_5mXOi9Q/vid

🔥 **LA RIVOLUZIONE INTERIORE: Il tuo primo atto di resilienza** **…“Viviamo in un mondo dove siamo tutti interconnessi, e quindi il bene o il male che facciamo a un altro finiamo per farlo a noi stessi. Bisogna quindi imparare a cooperare invece di competere indiscriminatamente. E se non ora quando?”... Federico Faggin** **Perché farlo:** Difronte alla **disintegrazione e al cinismo** la nostra risposta è **una rivoluzione interiore** che si esprime in **solidarietà e resistenza nonviolenta.** Qui alleniamo **azioni valide,** quelle che rafforzano l’unità interna e riducono contraddizione e sofferenza, dentro e fuori di noi. ### **🌱 IL NOSTRO PERCORSO SETTIMANALE è l'allenamento per la Doppia Rivoluzione: Interna e del mondo che ci circonda.** * **Pratiche di consapevolezza:** Impariamo a connetterci con la parte più vera e profonda di noi. * **Autoconoscenza:** Conosci te stesso, fai **pace** con il passato, **trasforma** il presente**, costruisci il futuro**. Qui rompiamo le catene della paura e della violenza che ci tengono bloccati. 🫂 **LA FORZA NELL'UNIONE: si cresce insieme!** * **RELAZIONI AUTENTICHE:** Spazi di ascolto sincero, condivisione e mutuo sostegno. **Non c’è rivoluzione senza comunità.** Ci alleniamo a compiere azioni che rafforzano l’unità e riducono la contraddizione, dentro e fuori di noi. * **PROGETTAZIONE E AZIONE SOLIDALE:** La nostra consapevolezza interiore si trasforma in **azione nonviolenta e solidale**. Insieme pensiamo e costruiamo iniziative concrete e comunità che sfidano la logica del potere e del consumo, riportando l'essere umano al centro. ### **Cosa troverai qui** * **Un cammino,** non un corso da seguire. Non si viene solo a “prendere”: qui si cresce insieme. **La Regola d’Oro come bussola etica.** * Un contesto del tutto non-confessionale e aperto a ogni forma di ateismo, spiritualità e provenienza religiosa. * **Un ambiente libero** dove puoi crescere davvero, uno spazio in cui crescano la gentilezza, il buon umore e la sincerità interiore. * **Persone con cui praticare, dialogare, fare nuove esperienze, condividere momenti di festa e di silenzio.** **🚫 Cosa NON è** * **❌ Non è psicoterapia** *** ### **🔄 Come partecipare** **Ci incontriamo ogni settimana a Roma e online.** **COME PRENOTARE: se interessati, oltre a segnarvi nell'evento, è FONDAMENTALE PRENOTARSI SU TELEGRAM o WHATSAPP al +393461476543** **POSTI: 20 (RSVP obbligatorio)** **QUANDO si svolge**: tutti i sabato dalle ore 11,00 alle 13,00. **A CHI E' RIVOLTO**: **a giovani fino a 30 anni di età.** **GLI EVENTI SONO GRATUITI**: tutte le attività sono gratuite, ma si richiede, dopo il primo incontro di prova, un contributo annuale di 20€ per coprire le spese per i materiali, i social, la sala e spese varie. **COSA PORTARE:** curiosità, rispetto, un quaderno dove annotare le difficoltà e i progressi. Questo sarà il vostro vero libro di bordo. Inoltre è consigliato indossare un abbigliamento comodo. **IL LUOGO**: Oxygene - Via san Tommaso D’Aquino 11a **Prenota ora il tuo posto, non rimandare.** **ACCADEMIA DELLA BUONA CONOSCENZA – Roma**

Sarà possibile sperimentare *rilassamento fisico*, *distensione mentale,* *esperienze energetiche e spirituali* di riconciliazione, ispirazione e pace che ci permettano di incontrare in profondità noi stessi e gli altri. Il contesto è del tutto **non-confessionale** e aperto a ogni forma di ateismo, spiritualità e provenienza religiosa. Ci ispiriamo al *Messaggio di Silo*. Per qualsiasi dubbio o se non ci trovi non esitare a chiamare o scrivere: 347 0932392 **Instagram:** zioeracle **Youtube:** https://www.youtube.com/user/zioeracle/videos **Il Blog:** https://meditazionealparco.blogspot.com/

Join us on Tuesday, April 7th for a fun night of networking with fellow professionals living in Rome at our favorite spot CULTO in Trastevere Connect, make new friends, and enjoy great conversation in a relaxed setting. Come for the evening, stay for the community—we’ll be meeting every week to bring together people who love socializing and building meaningful connections. Attendees come to our events both solo and with friends and are warmly welcomed by our group, quickly forming new connections. . There’s a €18 entrance fee, which includes food and one drink. More details and reservations [here.](https://tinyurl.com/ExpatsMeetup)

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Let's bedazzle some books while we discuss our April pick: Bloodguard by Cecy Robson! Book description: One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise… Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap. Nor will his ultimate revenge… Event: Please bring your own book, journal, bookmarks, etc to bedazzle. If you have bedazzling supplies, please bring them as well. I will supply gems, glue, and picker tools, but if you have certain colors in mind, you may want to bring your own.

Have you always wanted to check out a rave… but didn’t know where to start? This is your chance. Whether you're a seasoned headbanger or completely new, we’d love to have you out. On April 11, Jessica Audiffred is taking over Otherworld — and this is *not* your typical venue. It’s a massive immersive art space filled with surreal rooms, hidden passages, and interactive exhibits… and for this show, almost all of it is open. So you’re not just going to a concert — you’re stepping into an environment: 🎧 A high-energy bass set that you *feel* 🌀 A labyrinth of trippy, explorable art spaces 👯‍♂️ A group to go with so you’re not figuring it out alone You can lose yourself in the crowd, disappear into another room, find something completely unexpected, and then come back right as the drop hits. No pressure, no “right way” to do it — just explore, move, and take it in at your own pace. 📍 Otherworld, Columbus 🗓 April 11 🕙 Doors open at 10:15 PM (music does not start in the exhibit space until 10:30 PM.) If you’ve been even a little curious about what this scene is like, this is one of the most unique ways to experience it. RSVP if you’re in 👇 There’s no cost to attend with the group—just the event ticket for Otherworld. Tickets are $40, plus some fees 🙄. You can use code "BassBuds" or "Bangers" for $5 off, which makes it \~$43 out the door. 🔗 [https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred](https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred) This is being posted to Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection. Please only RSVP to one group.

Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709) Location: SOW Plated Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/) Book summary: In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?