What we’re about
PHILOSOPHY + ART CAFE' : Readings/Discussions on what matters most
Welcome to our group! Please try one of our philosophy cafe's. Since January 2018, we've been meeting most weeks upstairs at the Fresh Market grocery store on St Charles Ave. We run informal discussions on a pre-determined topic in a public space. In a slightly more formal setting , we also explore ethical issues, especially what character, liberty, virtue are and what living the ethical life together ought to be like. Finally we offer reading- or video-based structured discussions on all things "theory" -- social, critical, political, art, literary, cultural theory or on notorious characters in philosophy such as Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, Friedrich Nietzsche, Michel Foucault ...
We are open to and respectful of all "moderate/subversive" views, as we like to put it. We value deliberation as our preferred mode of holding discussions. There's always a moderator or two to nurture order and respect so that we can all feel safe and be genuinely engaged. RSVP and show up! [We value SMALL group discussions. RSVP early or you might be kept out.]
Guy H. and Todd B./Organizers
PS 1: Some of you may also be interested in our Theology Cafe's. Just go to www.meetup.com/theocafe
All this is part of the School for Conviviality. For that, just go to www.meetup.com/convivial
PS 2: Use common sense for your Profile Name (first name and a bit more) and Profile Photo (your face or no pic if concerned about your privacy online). Show signs of maybe not sharing that common sense and your application to this group will be declined. Fair enough?
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 12p Sat. Sept. 13: "All Things CHARLES DICKENS" discussion at our CC'sCC's Coffee House, New Orleans, LA
Join us Saturday, September 13th, noon to 1:30p at CC's Coffee on Esplanade Ave. (between North Broad and City Park). We might be in their community room -- to the right, before the bathrooms, as you walk in -- or in the mean sitting area, or outside. Come and leave anytime.
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We'll discuss anything related to Charles Dickens' life and work. (Prepare anyway you see fit.)
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One more chance to reflect on his 1859 novel "A TALE OF TWO CITIES", which was the focus of our September 6 discussion. https://www.meetup.com/bcnola/events/308749261/
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We can discuss any film adaptation of "A Tale of Two Cities". Multiple versions are available for free on Youtube.
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We can discuss the 2013 film "AN INVISIBLE WOMAN" with Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones. (At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death; painful concealment is the price both must pay.)
The film -- 1 hour 51 minutes -- can be streamed for $3.60. See some options at https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-invisible-woman
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If you are coming, you must RSVP. No drop-ins. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com - Sun. 3p Tennessee Williams stage play @ Loyola Univ.: "OUT CRY", $41Marquette Hall, New Orleans, LA
Join us this Sunday, September 14, for the performance of the play "OUT CRY -- The Two-Character Play", by Tennessee Williams -- at the Marquette Theatre, in Marquette Hall on the Loyola University campus, 6363 St Charles Avenue (not on Calhoun St. ; #2, yellow star on map above, not 6 or 7). Starts at 3pm. Ninety minutes.
Details and tickets ($41) at :
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35398/production/1216007?performanceId=11536130
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For more info, call/text/email Guy Henoumont at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com
