Best Upcoming Speaking Events In Orange County
With topics highlighting art, culture, politics, history and heroism, these lectures can educate, inspire and enlighten. No matter what your unique interests or hobbies, there is a speaking event coming up that will capture your attention and interest. Some events are even free!
Meet Peggy Noonan
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 993-5075
nixonfoundation.org
Date: Nov. 6, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Known as a top political commentator, Peggy Noonan gathered her premier writings and included them in her book "The Time of Our Lives: Collected Writings," and in addition to providing a free lecture, she is also doing a book signing. Noonan's book examines politics, her journalism career and the White House under the Reagan administration. You can sign-up to attend on the website.
Weekend Lecture: A Conversation With Guo Pei: World Class Designer
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 567-3600
www.bowers.org
Date: Nov. 15 at 11 a.m.
Recognized as the most acclaimed fashion designer in China, Guo Pei has dressed some of the top celebrities, including Rihanna. Her elaborate, hand-made pieces are all designed by her and take about 400 craftsmen to produce. She trains all of the craftsmen and oversees each project until completion. Some of her dresses take more than 50,000 hours to create. Immerse yourself in a world of luxurious fashion and get your tickets here.
Meet SSG Travis Mills
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 993-5075
nixonfoundation.org
Date: Nov. 11, 2015 at 7 p.m.
If you are looking for inspiration, check out the lecture featuring Travis Mills, who suffered quadruple amputee injuries from the war in Afghanistan and is the author of "As Tough As They Come." Miraculously, Mills is recovering from the injuries with "amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, the prayers of thousands and all the healthcare providers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington D.C." He will be in Orange County Nov. 11 to tell his story. You can register for this free event here.
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Weekend Lecture: Elena Phipps: Cochineal Red: The Art Of Color
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 567-3600
www.bowers.org
Date: Nov. 22, 2015 at 2 p.m.
Red is a color that grabs your attention. Often associated with "blood, fire, fertility and life force," Pre-Columbian Art History and Archaeology Professor Elena Phipps will examine the history of the treasured color among several cultures, as well as highlight how challenging it was to develop the shade. She will also elaborate on how the cochineal insect became the most significant resource for deriving red hues for textiles, hangings, tapestries and paintings by legendary artists VanGogh and Rembrandt. Be sure to get your tickets on the website.
Distinguished Fellow Lecture - Looking At Lincoln
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100
www.huntington.org
Date: Dec. 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Arguably one of the most iconic United States Presidents in history, Abraham Lincoln is a public figure celebrated by many. The Huntington Library will put a spotlight on him at the upcoming lecture "Distinguished Fellow Lecture - Looking at Lincoln" that will be led by English and American Studies Professor and Los Angeles Times Distinguished Fellow Shirley Samuels. The lecture will explore the relationship of his speeches and pictures and will be held in Rothenberg Hall. There's no fee or registration required.
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