Creative Dialogues
With WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi moderating, artists, experts and scholars explore the issues and draw you into the ideas that animate our programs.
Listen, learn, participate and come away with a new outlook.
FORTUNE’S LIFE, HIS DEATH, HIS STORY
An Introduction to “Fortune’s Bones”
Monday, September 19 7:30PM — Learn the story of Fortune and the issues it raises, in collaboration with the people who have worked together to honor Fortune and his legacy. Learn more…
A QUESTION OF HISTORY AND HUMANITY:
WHO SPEAKS FOR FORTUNE?
Monday, October 10 . 7:30PM — Hear from the African American History Project of Waterbury, from scientists who examined Fortune's bones and from others as we learn about what Fortune has to teach us still. Learn more…
WATER IS RISING:
THE REALITIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Monday, October 31 7:30PM — Islands in the South Pacific Micronesian region are slowly disappearing as sea levels rise due to global climate change. Join us for a conversation that will highlight the issues that these people face and focus on activism within the local communities. Learn more…
REFUGEE STORIES AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO TEACH US
Monday, November 7 . 7:30PM — Our panelists discuss the political situations which have led to refugee crises in the Middle East and the process of creating documentary theater within the landscape of social justice. Learn more…THE CONTINUUM
From Fortune to Henrietta Lacks and Beyond
February 6 & 7 . 7:30PM— From Fortune’s time in eighteenth-century Connecticut to the current day, what are the ethics in medical education, research, treatment and practice? Learn more…
Off-site Location: Each night of this two-part Creative Dialogue will be held at a different location off-site, not at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
