Latest Schedule

Below are the upcoming speakers for the next After Hours.

After Hours #187, 30 Oct - 5 Nov 2023

Monday

30 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Landed Property

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Fun and Loathing with Chat GPT w/Nate in Wisconsin

21:00 (09:00 pm) - TAC GameTime Hour w/Cameron, Travis and Henchman

TAC GameTime Hour is your weekly one-stop destination for all things sports. This dynamic news show offers a comprehensive overview of the most thrilling events, remarkable achievements, and compelling stories from the world of sports over the past week.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Tuesday

31 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour w/Bruce M.

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.


Wednesday

1 November 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

Little varied schedule this evening, there are three separate events we’ll try to stream the fist and last here on TAC Zoom.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading Mutualism

18:30 (06:30 pm) - Visions of Inequality: From the French Revolution to the End of the Cold War

In discussion with Branko Milanovic in Conversation with Paul Krugman, Clara Mattei, and Donald Robotham. We will attempt to stream from within TAC Zoom but if there are technical issues or you prefer you can go to CUNY’s zoom for the event. Register for the CUNY live Zoom event.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom #spirituality-and-activism

Agenda: an analysis and discussion of Pope Francis' new 10 page document Laudate Deum - which addresses the climate crisis. See #zoom-links-schedule for Zoom link.

23:00 (11:00 pm) - Gaza Teach-In (Live Stream)

Teach-in with professors Angela Davis , Ussama Makdisi , Samera Esmier and Hatem Bazian.

Live-stream URL: https://youtube.com/live/v_lL0eFchEY


Thursday

2 November 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

17:30 (05:30 pm) - After Hours Show Pre-Production Meeting

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Basu

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Marx Book Club w/Kelly in Nebraska

Join us reading A Spectre Haunting, On the Communist Manifesto by China Miéville. PDF is available in the #files Discord channel. A review and interview are available.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links-schedule channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.


Friday

3 November 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S01E25

On tonight’s show:

  • Joe in Norway makes Palestinian maftoul from scratch for Kitchen ASMR
  • Prof. Ann Li gives us the Report on Ukraine and raises awareness on other topics
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

23:00 (11:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Saturday

4 November 2023

00:00 (12:00 am) - The Late Night Safety Meeting w/Henchman 21

Watching The Venture Bros. and discussing pop culture references, current events correlations, real world character translations, themes, etc, through any lens desired.

Have your nibbles and drinks close by, tuck in.

08:00 (08:00 am) - Mush Joe, Mush! w/Ruby and Yukon

Sled dogs Ruby and Yukon drag Joe in Norway through the forest and up and down the mountain to get his exercise.

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop Discord channel.

16:00 (04:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

5 November 2023

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Colombo Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

? pm - Sunday Soul Social w/Lane

After the discussion of the Columbo winds down we’ll watch the three-part BBC documentary Soul America “The journey of soul music from its origins in gospel and R&B.”

Related Links:

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

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After Hours #186, 23-29 Oct 2023

Monday

23 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Fun and Loathing with Chat GPT w/Nate in Wisconsin

21:00 (09:00 pm) - TAC GameTime Hour w/Cameron, Travis and Henchman

TAC GameTime Hour is your weekly one-stop destination for all things sports. This dynamic news show offers a comprehensive overview of the most thrilling events, remarkable achievements, and compelling stories from the world of sports over the past week.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Tuesday

24 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour w/Bruce M.

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.


Wednesday

25 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: On Class

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom #spirituality-and-activism


Thursday

26 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

17:30 (05:30 pm) - After Hours Show Pre-Production Meeting

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: DeLong’s Slouching…

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Marx Book Club w/Kelly in Nebraska

Join us reading A Spectre Haunting, On the Communist Manifesto by China Miéville. PDF is available in the #files Discord channel. A review and interview are available.

Reading: Introduction

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links-schedule channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.


Friday

27 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S01E24

On tonight’s show:

  • Joe in Norway keeps focus on the Levant by making Mujadarra for Kitchen ASMR
  • Prof. Ann Li gives us the Report on Ukraine and Israel Palestine and a blessed rant
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

23:00 (11:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Saturday

28 October 2023

00:00 (12:00 am) - The Late Night Safety Meeting w/Henchman 21

Watching The Venture Bros. and discussing pop culture references, current events correlations, real world character translations, themes, etc, through any lens desired.

Have your nibbles and drinks close by, tuck in.

05:30 (05:30 am) - Street Outreach for Palestine w/Joe in Norway

Join me for a couple hours out on the street with the Palestine Committee in Norway to raise awareness about the conflict.

09:00 (09:00 am) - Gathering on Palestine w/Joe in Norway

After the earlier outreach we’ll be attending a gathering with local Palestinians to hear the latest updates on the current situation, a local leader will talk about his recent trip in September to the occupied territories and possibly being joined by the Palestinian ambassador to Norway.

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writers-workshop Discord channel.

16:00 (04:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

16:30 (04:30 pm) - Halloween Show w/Valley Vox Theatre

Contact us at valleyvoxtheatre@gmail.com, or @ValleyVox on Twitter and on Patreon. Zoom link will be posted here on the day of the show.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

29 October 2023

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Colombo Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

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After Hours #185, 16-22 Oct 2023

Monday

16 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Lacanian iPhone

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Fun and Loathing with Chat GPT w/Nate in Wisconsin

21:00 (09:00 pm) - TAC GameTime Hour w/Cameron, Travis and Henchman

TAC GameTime Hour is your weekly one-stop destination for all things sports. This dynamic news show offers a comprehensive overview of the most thrilling events, remarkable achievements, and compelling stories from the world of sports over the past week.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Tuesday

17 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - Cancelled The Read Hour w/Bruce M.

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Lecture: The Struggle for Justice in Palestine: Past, Present, and Future w/Norman Finkelstein

Controversial author and political scientist Norman Finkelstein will appear in person at UMass on Tuesday, October 17, at 7 p.m. in the Integrative Learning Center (ILC), COMM Department HUB, 3rd Floor, to speak about the tragic situation unfolding inside Israel and Gaza. The talk, entitled “The Struggle for Justice in Palestine: Past, Present, and Future,” will also live-streamed on Zoom.

Links:

Gaza Lecture Zoom Link


Wednesday

18 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Musings with A.I.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom #spirituality-and-activism

Agenda: We will watch and discuss a video presentation called "Rumi: the Most Famous Sufi Poet in the world" by religious scholar Filip Holm,host of the popular podcast Let’s Talk Religion.


Thursday

19 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

17:30 (05:30 pm) - After Hours Show Pre-Production Meeting

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: DeLong’s Slouching…

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Marx Book Club w/Kelly in Nebraska

Join us reading A Spectre Haunting, On the Communist Manifesto by China Miéville. PDF is available in the #files Discord channel. A review and interview are available.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links-schedule channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.


Friday

20 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S01E23

On tonight’s show:

  • Joe in Norway cooks up a dish or two of Israeli propaganda for Kitchen ASMR
  • Prof. Ann Li gives us the Report on Ukraine and gives us more than a minute on the Mideast
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

21:30 (9:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

23:00 (11:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Saturday

21 October 2023

00:00 (12:00 am) - The Late Night Safety Meeting w/Henchman 21

Watching The Venture Bros. and discussing pop culture references, current events correlations, real world character translations, themes, etc, through any lens desired.

Have your nibbles and drinks close by, tuck in.

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writers-workshop Discord channel.

16:00 (04:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

22 October 2023

13:00 (01:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Colombo Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

Register for a slot on After Hours now.

After Hours #184, 9-15 Oct 2023

Monday

9 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

Suggested Prompt: Tell about your experience(s) of Halloween; funny, cute, sad, scary, weird or anything else.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Fun and Loathing with Chat GPT w/Nate in Wisconsin

21:00 (09:00 pm) - TAC GameTime Hour w/Cameron, Travis and Henchman

TAC GameTime Hour is your weekly one-stop destination for all things sports. This dynamic news show offers a comprehensive overview of the most thrilling events, remarkable achievements, and compelling stories from the world of sports over the past week.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Tuesday

10 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Definite Relations

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour w/Bruce M.

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord. Tonight’s read: Virtue by Anthony Bourdain.


Wednesday

11 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Definite Relations, Take Two

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom #spirituality-and-activism


Thursday

12 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

17:30 (05:30 pm) - After Hours Show Pre-Production Meeting

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links-schedule channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.


Friday

13 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S01E22

On tonight’s show:

  • Steve K. eases us into the show with some live music
  • Joe in Norway makes a siege-concious Gazan lentil soup for Kitchen ASMR
  • Prof. Ann Li gives us the Report on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

Reference links:

21:30 (9:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

23:00 (11:00 pm) - Open dialogue, Bring the News, What Have You


Saturday

14 October 2023

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writers-workshop channel on the Discord.

16:00 (04:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: today

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

15 October 2023

7:00 (7:00 am) - Cancelled Funguy Stream: Mushroom Hunting Course w/Joe in Norway

Join us early birds for a groupe mushroom hunting tour again this time in Vestnes where we’ll learn about edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms in Norway.

13:00 (01:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Colombo Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

Register for a slot on After Hours now.

After Hours #183, 2-8 Oct 2023

Monday

2 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

17:30 (05:30 pm) - The Magical Mushroom Show w/Joe in Norway

Joe will finish his mushroom hunting presentation that was so rudely interrupted by the clamouring Columbots Sunday night.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Commodity Fetishism

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Fun and Loathing with Chat GPT w/Nate in Wisconsin

21:00 (09:00 pm) - TAC GameTime Hour w/Cameron, Travis and Henchman

TAC GameTime Hour is your weekly one-stop destination for all things sports. This dynamic news show offers a comprehensive overview of the most thrilling events, remarkable achievements, and compelling stories from the world of sports over the past week.

Stories: The 2023 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.


Tuesday

3 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Extractivism

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour w/Bruce M.

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

Reading: Bookshop Memories


Wednesday

4 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Network Rents Part 2

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom #spirituality-and-activism

Today, October 4th, is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, medieval Christian mystic who is widely beloved across many religious traditions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. To mark the occasion, tonight, we will watch and discuss a video presentation on a well known and inspiring story from his colorful life.

In this talk, Franciscan nun and psychologist, Gabriele Uhlein, explores explores a little-known thirteenth-century peace initiative in the Middle East involving St.Francis of Assisi and the Sufi mystic and Sultan Malek In 1219, during the fifth crusade, Saint Francis was escorted by Muslim soldiers to the sultan. There he met Sufi teachers returned dramatically changed in his relationship to Islam and in his prayer life. Experience this fascinating story as both historical fact and as spiritual allegory. It is the tale of how a quest to be of service can dare us to cross spiritual thresholds, to encounter the fearsome stranger, and find our hearts forever changed.

This presentation was given during a national convention of the Theosophical Society in America in 2013.


Thursday

5 October 2023

17:00 (05:00 pm) - TAC Roundtable: Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

17:30 (05:30 pm) - After Hours Show Pre-Production Meeting

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: deLong’s Slouching…

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links-schedule channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.


Friday

6 October 2023

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Greetings, Salutations and Announcements

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S01E21

On tonight’s show:

  • Steve K. eases us into the show with some live music
  • Joe in Norway makes magical scarlet wax cap mushroom risotto in minutes for Kitchen ASMR
  • Prof. Ann Li gives us the Report on Ukraine and raises awareness and outrage on other topics
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

21:30 (9:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

23:00 (11:00 pm) - Open dialogue, Bring the News, What Have You


Saturday

7 October 2023

00:00 (12:00 am) - The Late Night Safety Meeting w/Henchman 21

Watching The Venture Bros. and discussing pop culture references, current events correlations, real world character translations, themes, etc, through any lens desired.

Have your nibbles and drinks close by, tuck in.

Morning Session

Saturday sessions are available (book now.)

Afternoon Session

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Writer’s Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any original writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writers-workshop channel on the Discord.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - The Story of Hungarian Nobel Prize Winners w/Anna

16:00 (04:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

Reading: Base & Superstructure Agains

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Bring the Music w/Cameron

This weeks' theme will be favorite pro-government or anti-government songs.


Sunday

8 October 2023

13:00 (01:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Colombo Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

Note: all times are EST.

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