Local Heroes, Local Antiheroes: Exploring Appleton's Past
July 10-12, 2012
From native peoples and Appleton’s earliest settlers to some of the Fox Valley’s most famous residents, this interactive history lesson will take participants from the comfort of the classroom to a number of historical sites around the Fox Valley, offering a truly hands-on view of times past. The seminar will highlight three periods in history: Native Americans to early missionaries (late 1700s–early 1800s), The Progressive Era (1890–1920) and McCarthy’s Appleton (mid 1900s). Local experts will serve as your historical guides, as you visit such places as a historic Grignon trading post, Riverside Cemetery and Joe McCarthy’s old stomping grounds—just to name a few! These historical periods ushered in tremendous changes throughout the country, and the Fox River Valley was no exception.
Sessions will be held 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. each day with a wine and cheese reception following the first day.
- Matthew Carpenter, deputy director and curator of collections, History Museum at the Castle
- Nick Hoffman, curator, History Museum at the Castle
- Peter Peregrine, professor of anthropology, Lawrence University
- Jerald Podair, professor of history and Robert S. French Professor of American Studies, Lawrence University
- Patty Wagner, curator of education, History Museum at the Castle
Download the registration form (PDF) here!
Sentimental Journeys: Classic Hollywood Films About Travel, Destinations and the Human Condition
July 17-19, 2012
Many American films of the Classical era use the metaphor of the journey to explore the development of key characters whose ideas and values undergo transformation along the route of travel. This seminar will look at several examples of this scenario across various film genres such as the mystery, the comedy, the western and the human interest story. It will address such questions as: What do these journeys tell viewers about the central characters, and about humans in general? Is it important that the destination actually be reached before the end of the feature? Which mode of transportation seems best suited to which type of classic tale, and why is the choice of vehicle important to us? What techniques do the best directors and screenwriters use to “bring us on board” and allow viewers to travel alongside the passengers? And, of course, participants will be asked the inevitable question: “Are we there yet?”
Sessions will be held 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. each day with a wine and cheese reception following the first day.
- Jack Rhodes, retired film studies professor and author, scholar and lecturer on rhetoric of genre films of Hollywood's Classical era.
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Food, Fauna and Farmers: In the Kitchen at Lawrence
July 31-August 2, 2012
Have you ever considered yourself a foodie? Interested in using more locally sourced foods? Like to spend your time trying new recipes in the kitchen? If you checked yes to any of these questions, then this is the perfect summer seminar for you! Spend three days touring local farms, farmers markets and ethnic food stores learning about new and interesting ingredients. And, what’s better than learning about new recipes than giving them a try yourself? Participants will work together with Bon Appétit chefs to use ingredients to prepare new foods that the seminar participants will enjoy together. This highly interactive session will leave participants with a better understanding of where to buy ingredients locally, perhaps a few new recipes, and definitely a satisfying full belly.
Sessions will be held 8:45 a.m.–2 p.m. each day.
- Bon Appétit Chefs led by Alan Shook, Bon Appétit executive chef
- Julie Severance, Bon Appétit general manager
