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Posted by Rabbi Hyim Shafner
A congregant of mine was confounded by the reports of Rabbis who were arrested for illegally trafficking in human organs. One person in the group said that some might justify their acts claiming the money would be used for yeshivahs and other important Jewish organizations. They turned to me and demanded to know if there really is a way to justify such things through the Torah?
I answered that Judaism, whether the Torah or the Talmud, contains many diverse ideas, not just one opinion and not just one way of thinking about God or the world. For instance, regarding the question of how we should view non-Jews and how we should act toward them we could look at Abraham. Abraham left a conversation with God, the Torah tells us, in order to run out into the desert and welcome three nomads who were not Jews. Abraham was the first Jew and these nomads, as far as Abraham knew, were idol worshipers. This would be one way to answer the question of what our attitude could be toward non-Jews. On the other hand, one might look at the book of Deuteronomy in which Moshe commands the Jewish people to destroy those who are idol worshipers. (No doubt the two cases can be seen in different lights and many lomdishe hairs be split, never the less it is the divergence in general attitude expressed by both sides that I am calling attention to.)
Another example of the variety of theological stances within Judaism is with regard to the question of asceticism. A statement in the Talmud tells us one will have to give an account for every pleasure they did not take advantage of in this world (Tal. Jer. 4:12). Additionally there is an opinion that the Nazir (Nazerite) brings a sin offering at the end of his Nazarism to atone for the sin of forbidding upon himself that which the Torah permits. On the other hand there is a second opinion in the Talmud that the sin offering of the Nazir is due to his leaving behind a higher ascetic state. The rabbis tell us, "Sanctify (separate) yourself even from that which is permitted." In Jewish history there were of course whose central practice was extreme asceticism such as Chasidey Ashkenaz in the 12th century. Which direction should we take?
Direction can not come only from reading the Torah or even the oral tradition, these are varied and can be used to rationalize anything, including selling human organs for gain. In the end Torah, written or oral, (at least in their written forms), are not enough to guarantee that we will live a life that is right and good in the eyes of God or others, -our own moral worldview and personal theology must be brought to bear upon Torah as a meta guide. And this too must be part of the Torah and mesorah (oral tradition). What we quote from the Torah will be filtered based on who we are and what our world vision is, so we must thoughtfully cultivate a correct worldview. In Judaism today there are many world views: Zionist/non-Zionist, Torah u'Madah/Torah Im Derech Eretz, Open Orthodoxy/Insular Orthodoxy, etc., etc.
Morethodoxy does not claim to change anything in Torah (God forbid), rather to help present a set of glasses through which to see the Torah, a guide for balancing the varied approaches which are within the Torah. It is a path accentuating an attitude of rachum v'chanun, first and foremost merciful and loving. When faced with two approaches within Judaism it is a guide and path for choosing the approach that is, (within halacha), more inclusive not less. It is not, God forbid, a path of molding the Torah to our selfish desires or to the vagaries of modern life and low brow chapters of western culture, but of opening our eyes and souls to the Torah in ways that Torah alone may not allow us to see.
The Ramba"n said it long ago (v'etchanan and k'doshim) . It is not enough to keep the Torah. If one only keeps the law one may still be a disgusting person. Jewish law demands that we go beyond the law to do what is right good at the eyes of God and people. Ours is a religion that is quite legally based yet if one were to just keep the law that would not be enough in our relationship with others or in our relationship with God. V'asita Ha'yashar V'hatov –"Do what is right and good"- go beyond the letter of the law with regard to how you treat others and Kidoshim Tihiyu, -"You shall be holy"-sanctify yourself beyond the letter of the law in your relationship to God.
The Torah alone does not a Mench make. It requires also spectacles through which to see the Torah, ones ground from the glass of things like moral training, philosophy and musar, learning the great ideas of other religions and moral and philosophical systems, chassidut and kabbalah, reading the great secular books, seeing the great works of art, appreciating the natural world God has made and its aesthetic and scientific beauty, exploring the important human ideas and insights -within humans in general and within ourselves in particular (usually through psychotherapy)- so that we can move beyond their own needs and see those of others more clearly.
In the end if our glasses through which to see the Torah and the world are placed correctly and our filters though which to sift the torah and our experiences are honed well we will achieve the goal of being Jews, to be merciful and gracious in imitation of the Divine One and to be a "light unto the nations"; we will not be selling illegal goods to further spiritual life.
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Posted by Rabba Sara Hurwitz
I recently got a taste of what it would be like to have my own pulpit, to be the rabbi of my own shul. My esteemed colleagues Rabbis Avi Weiss and Steven Exler were on vacation, which left me in charge. Alone. In a 850-family shul.
Of course, as soon as everyone left, there was suddenly a funeral to officiate, a shiva to run, a bris to lead, and Shabbat services to orchestrate. I did it all, and the craziest thing is that no one batted an eyelid. It just seemed natural.
From this whirlwind experience I gained an even fuller appreciation of the deep and far-reaching modes of activity that constitute the rabbinate. And if I could distill the one common ingredient in these tasks it would be presence. Showing up. Reaching out and making personal connections with individuals.
This point was driven home to me in two distinct ways. When an adult son of one of our members died, they called the shul asking to speak to one of the rabbis. So I dropped everything and went to sit with them, navigating the family through the complicated hospital bureaucracy and funeral arrangements. Towards the end of the day, as I broached the topic of who would be officiating at the funeral, explaining that I could find a male, more traditional looking rabbi, she looked at me as if I was crazy. Of course you should do it, she said. By the end of the week, she was telling anyone who would listen (between her moments of grief) that I was a rabbi.
And on the other end of the life cycle, I was asked to advise on and coordinate a bris. I showed up at the couples' home, explained the bris ceremony, and envisioned with them how the service would be run. By the end of the conversation, it was hard to imagine the day without my participation.
You see, until recently, I assumed that lifecycle events were closed off to me as a woman in a rabbinic position. People associate these events with male rabbis. But as I officiate at more and more of these ceremonies—in sadness and gladness—I realize that gender is less important to members of my community than simply being present, engaged and building a relationship.
That is what being a rabbis is about. That is the rabbinate 101.
(Since I wrote this post, two additional members of our community have passed on. It's been a busy couple of days).
August 5, 2009 | 2:02 am
Posted by Rav Yosef Kanefsky
This is written as a prayer for the full and speedy recovery of Margalit bat Miriam, who was struck and thrown from her wheelchair by a driver who did not see that the light had turned red, because he was speaking on his cellphone.
The Federal government has begun the slow process of determining whether or not there ought to be national laws regarding cellphone use while driving. All of us who are committed to living according to halacha need not wait for a government decision. The verdict is already in.
The halachik analysis of this issue proceeds in a very linear fashion, beginning in the classical discussion concerning unintentional murder. The Torah, as we read just recently, commands that we create cities of refuge for people who have unintentionally taken the life of another person. By fleeing to the city of refuge, the one who unintentionally took the life is protected from the impassioned wrath of the "blood-avenger" (the kinsman of the victim). In addition to being protected, he also will be paying for his act, as he will remain confined to the city of refuge until the High Priest dies.
In its analysis of this passage from the Torah, the Talmud makes it clear that not all unintentional murder is the same. (For a quick summary of the Talmud's discussion, see Maimonides' code, Laws of the Murderer, Chapter 6). Sometimes the death of the victim is truly the result of a freak accident. In this case, the person who caused the accident does not flee to the city of refuge. In the eyes of the law, he is completely innocent. On the other end of the spectrum, there is the instance in which again, there was no intention to kill anyone, but the person who caused the death of the other acted with such carelessness and recklessness, that his actions are classified as "approaching the intentional". This person as well does not flee to a city of refuge. To quote Maimonides (paragraph 4):
There is also the case of one who kills unintentionally, but his act approaches the intentional, as it involves an act of negligence, or is in an instance in which he should have been cautious but was not. He does not flee to the city of refuge for his sin is too great to be atoned for through his exile… Therefore if the blood avenger finds and kills him, he (the blood avenger) is exempt form punishment.
Putting aside for a moment any uncomfortable feelings we may have about the law of the blood avenger, the larger point concerning the perpetrator's act is clear. To cause the death of another through an act of gross negligence – albeit unintentionally and without any premeditation – is categorized as a "great sin", one which legally approaches intentional murder.
What do we know about the likelihood of a driver causing a car accident when he or she is speaking on a cellphone (not to mention texting)? As reported in the NY Times on July 19, the likelihood that a driver holding and talking on a cellphone will crash, is equal to that of a driver whose blood alcohol level is .08 percent – the legal definition of driving while intoxicated. As the Times article put it, "drivers using phone are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers". The article goes on to quote a Harvard study estimating that cellphone distraction causes thousand of deaths, and hundreds of thousands of injuries per year. The potential for committing a "great sin" is astonishingly high. And the research is not showing that using a hands-free phone significantly reduces this potential either.
As halachikly observant Jews, we go to great lengths to lower our risk of sinning. We do not climb trees on Shabbat lest we inadvertently violate Shabbat by breaking a branch. Many of us do not eat corn or beans on Pesach, lest we come to eat inadvertently eat chametz. On the first day of Rosh Hashana this year, we will actually set aside the Biblical mitzva of blowing shofar, lest we inadvertently carry the shofar through the public domain, thus violating the Shabbat. It is self-evident that our system demands that we not drive while distracted by our cellphone, lest we, God forbid, God forbid, inadvertently injure or kill someone. It's that straightforward.
If for no other reason though, do it for Margalit bat Miriam.
August 4, 2009 | 10:41 am
Posted by Rabbi Barry Gelman
Olam Chessed Yibaneh - the world can be built through kindness". This statement sums up the great potential inherent in acts of kindness.
We live in a community where many are deeply involved volunteer organizations of some sort or another. These activities fall under the category of chessed – acts of kindness that we do for others. Our tradition puts a high value on chessed. In fact, the well known rabbinic statement – "Derech Eretz Kadma L'Torah - Good Character comes before Torah" teaches that before the Jewish people could receive the laws of the Torah, the importance on good character, including chessed, had to be taught. According to some, this is why the Torah starts with the stories of our foremother and forefathers, stories that, by example, teach right from wrong.
At the same time, chessed that we do for those outside our immediate circle may impede our ability to do chessed for those closest to us.
The following is a question posed to Rabbi Shlomo Aviner regarding the balance required between doing acts of chessed for the general community and one's responsibilities towards ones family.
Question: "My husband devotes many hours each day to learning Torah, communal activities and spreading Judaism at stands. At home, he is spent. When I am speaking with him, he falls asleep… He does try to stay awake but without success. "
Answer: "Tell your dear husband in your name, in my name, in the Name of the Master of the Universe, and in the name of human conscience that "the poor of your house takes precedence." Even though you bring great benefit to humanity, and it is your glory, your wife takes precedence over the rest of humanity. Remember the story of King David, who refused to accept the kingship, as long as not everything was arranged with his wife Michal. All humanity is important, but it has other saviors. There were those who were concerned about it before you and there will be those who will be concerned about it after you. But your wife only has one savior: you. She therefore takes precedence. She relies on you. Do not betray her. All of this is written in the Ketubah, which is read under the chuppah, that you will cherish her and all sorts of other things. Before we add stringencies, one must fulfill his basic obligations. This is the general rule: your wife takes precedence. And, of course, I also say to you: your husband takes precedence."
The examples given in this particular instance are simply those that relevant to the questioner. There are other family related responsibilities that should take precedence over our communal action. Making spending time with children a priority over communal responsibilities is one that comes to mind very easily.
There are many good reasons to be involved in communal affairs. In fact, if our community did not have so many dedicated volunteers we would simply not be able to function. This is why it is so important to find the proper balance to make sure that while we do volunteer our time for our community; our family is not being neglected. It goes without saying that communal responsibilities should never be taken on or extended as a way to avoid family obligations.
The Torah does not wish our love for those in the wider circles of our life to be built up at the expense of our omission of our obligation to those nearer to us. Nechama Leibowitz, writing about the biblical commandment to give Tzedakah, teaches: One who goes beyond his natural circle, into which he was born (family, birthplace, nation) and flies to distant climes to heal the misfortunes of humanity, the downtrodden and wretched of remote communities, whilst his own home, neighborhood, city and homeland cry out for assistance, ignoring them in the conviction that their plight is too circumscribed and petty for him to bother about… - charity begins at home."
August 3, 2009 | 2:03 pm
Posted by Rabbi Asher Lopatin
A few weeks ago I started outlining what I see as five pillars of contemporary Orthodox Judaism. I am not trying to displace the Maimonidian 13 principles of faith, nor the four principles of Rav Yosef Albo. I'm just trying to point out what I think are the key ingredients in being an Orthodox Jew today - and in maintaining our way of life for the future. The past few weeks have been particularly difficult, at least in the media, for our Chareidi brothers and sisters, and I have certainly done my share to point out the challenges I believe they face in working to sanctify God's name. However, we Morethodox Jews have to look inwards as well, and I think the third pillar of Orthodoxy might serve also as a critique of Modern Orthodox Jews - at least in the way we normally see ourselves. The other two principles, Torah from Sinai and Innovation (Chiddush) from Sinai, are great rallying cries for Modern Orthodoxy. But now #3:
Intellectual and halachic rigor and discipline: When we closely observe our detailed laws of Kashrut, of davening, coming to minyan and making sure there is a minyan in our communities, of kavana (concentration, focus) in our davening , of the Shabbat, as it is expressed in its myriad of rituals and ethical aspects, of family purity in its own ritual and social aspects, the laws of gossiping and loving our fellow Jews and respecting our fellow human beings, then we become the vessels through which Torah can be interpreted and even rethought. The Netziv puts it in terms of the two words: "Lishmor ve'la'asot" – from Parshat Va'etchanan: We need to first be the preservers of the Torah and practice we inherit from the previous generation, then we can move on to relooking at everything with fresh, innovative eyes, and understand Torah for our generation. When we are preservers of Torah and Torah practice, then we become safe space for God's infinite word – we become the rightful heirs of the tradition which we are obliged to re-examine for ourselves. Only through this rigor and commitment to Halacha, minhag (custom) and tradition can our lives reflect the living Torah which God gave us at Sinai.
Do we as Modern Orthodox Jews have this religious rigor in our lives? Do we have the passion? I think we see it in the Chareidi and Yeshivish world, but we need to see it in our world. MOREthodox - we have to be the one that are not only innovative, creative and responsive to our generation's needs, we also have to be the ones that people can look to for all the strength that has come down to us from Moshe and Sinai.
I know that is an area that I work on, and perhaps in Israel our Modern Orthodox brothers and sisters do it better. But we have to make sure that Modern Orthodoxy is not lazy Orthodoxy. If it is, we will lose our right to be the innovators of Torah and we will lose our right to redefine what a Torah Jew is in 2009.
Let's go to work!
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Kronsteiner's professional career as a player began in 1978 in Austria with Donawitzer SV Leoben. He later played with FC Wacker Innsbruck, where he won two titles with the team in the Austrian Bundesliga and participated in the UEFA Cup. He then went on to play with FC Salzburg, LASK Linz and finally with Rapid Lienz where he began his coaching career as a player/coach in 1984.
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Funny Cide, Thoroughbred Champion and Hall of Champions resident, will be off the park August 1-8 for a special trip:
Funny Cide, winner of two legs of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown in 2003, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, will travel to Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for a special 10th anniversary celebration to mark his victories and the 150th Anniversary of Racing at Saratoga. The only New York-bred to win the Kentucky Derby, Funny Cide returns home to make an appearance at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, for an Equine Retirement Day Salute to Funny Cide.
The day will start with a meet and greet in the paddock with Funny Cide at 11:30 a.m., which will include his trainers, Barclay Tagg and Robin Smullen; and Jack Knowlton, representing his owners, the Sackatoga Stable. The New York Racing Association will be on hand to give out 1,000 Funny Cide posters. Funny Cide's former jockeys, Jose Santos and Richard Migliore, will sign autographs to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Four New York-based horse retirement organizations will be at the track and will accept donations throughout the day. Later, Funny Cide will lead the post parade for the Vanderbilt at the track, approximately 5-5:45 p.m.
Funny Cide, or "Funny" as he is known at the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions where he has lived since being retired to the park in 2008, will be away from the park Aug. 1 - 8 for the trip to New York. Funny retired with the highest earnings ever by a New York-bred Thoroughbred at $3,529,412. At the 2003 Kentucky Derby, he was known as "the people's horse" mostly through the story of his owners - a group of former high school buddies who pooled their money to buy the chestnut gelding. He can usually be seen at the Hall of Champions daily throughout the summer at 10:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Learn more at www.nyra.com/saratoga/information/events/.
Come visit Derby Days, the chance to meet past Kentucky Derby winners, Funny Cide and Go for Gin, right here at the Kentucky Horse Park on May 3 and 4.
Help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of Funny Cide's Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins, and Go for Gin's 1994 Kentucky Derby win, by visiting with them in their stalls or catching them at the Hall of Champions Show.
View one of the largest collections of past Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trophies anywhere, on display in the International Museum of the Horse, featuring the trophies of Triple Crown winners Affirmed and Seattle Slew. The museum's collection includes the amazing Calumet Farm's eight Derby trophies, seven Preakness trophies, two Belmont platters and two Triple Crown trophies for Whirlaway in 1941 and Citation in 1948.
Racing fans and history buffs will further have the opportunity to visit the grave of Isaac Burns Murphy, probably the world's greatest Thoroughbred jockey, who won the Kentucky Derby three times, and achieved an incredible lifetime winning record of 44%. Kentucky Derby winners War Admiral, Bold Forbes and Alysheba, among other great Thoroughbred horses, are also buried on park grounds.
The Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop provides officially-licensed Derby merchandised including Daily Racing Forms and programs, and, of course, carries a variety of Derby hats, fancy to plain; scarves; ties; prints and notecards; and, books on Kentucky's Thoroughbred racing heritage.
This family-friendly event also includes performances by two singer/songwriters, Taylor Dye and Dale Pyatt, and the Bittersweet Cloggers on both Friday and Saturday, and stick horse making and a coloring contest for the kids all day Saturday.
Each child (7-12) will receive a free return visit to the park just for visiting, and adult guests will be eligible for a drawing for one of several Family Season Passes.
Bring the family out to the Kentucky Horse Park for Derby Days to experience beautiful Kentucky scenery, horse culture and a lovely compliment to your Derby weekend!
Dates & Times -
Friday, May 3, 2013 – 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 2013—9:00 am-5:00 pm
Admission* –
Adults - $16.00
Children (7-12) $8.00
*Guests who show a wagering ticket from Keeneland, or here at the drive-thru booths at the Kentucky Horse Park, will receive up to 50% off of general admission on Friday or Saturday.
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Press Release Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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WHO: Kentucky Derby Winner Funny Cide; Representatives of "There's Only One" Attractions in Kentucky; Officials from Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and Dept. of Travel and Tourism
Contact Cindy Rullman
WHO: John and Elizabeth Fort of Peachtree Racing Stable, Inc. and the Kentucky Horse Park
WHAT: Memorial service for Kentucky Derby contender and stallion Invisible Ink
WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2011, at 11am
WHERE: Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions
WHY: Invisible Ink was not the type of horse who would normally be buried at the Hall of Champions alongside some of the greatest of the racing industry's stars. However, the Kentucky Horse Park agreed with his owners, John and Elizabeth Fort, that Invisible Ink earned a place there, to stand as a permanent reminder that the heart of a champion beats in every horse, regardless of breed, discipline, or success on the racetrack or in the show ring. All a horse needs is someone to believe in him.
Beautifully bred Invisible Ink (Thunder Gulch-Conquistress, by Conquistador Cielo) stole the hearts of many who don't normally follow Thoroughbred racing by winning a much-publicized battle against a life-threatening illness as a 2-year-old, thanks to the valiant efforts of his owners and a team of people who wouldn't give up on him. He went on to earn the respect of the Thoroughbred industry when he came back from that illness to place second in the Kentucky Derby (G1). His career earnings were $465,088.
While John Fort admits that Invisible Ink may not have been an outstanding racehorse, he "has been a very special horse to us and to literally thousands of other people across the nation. I know because I have received their e-mails and phone calls. You're lucky in this business to come across a horse like Invisible Ink." Even Paul Harvey told Invisible Ink's story on is radio broadcast.
Invisible Ink died in Pennsylvania on July 7. He will be buried at the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions this week and remembered in a public memorial service.
Read more about Invisible Ink's story in a beautiful tribute by Steve Haskin: http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2011/07/07/the-loss-of-a-thoroughbred.aspx
HOW: Media availability with John and Elizabeth Fort and John Nicholson. Members of the media should park in the main parking lot at the Visitor Center. Golf cart shuttles will be available from there to the Hall of Champions beginning at 10:30am. The public is invited to attend.
Editor's note: Photos of Invisible Ink are available for use by the media by emailing
. Photos above (c) Louise Reinagel.
Contact: Cindy Rullman
Kentucky Derby Winner Go for Gin Retires to Kentucky Horse Park
LEXINGTON, KY (August 11, 2011) Go for Gin, the 1994 winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1), has arrived in Lexington, Kentucky, to make his home in the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions alongside fellow Derby winner Funny Cide, two-time Breeders' Cup winner Da Hoss, and racing superstar Cigar.
John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park, said, "Go for Gin will make another great addition to our Hall of Champions. We entertain nearly 1 million visitors each year and they will be delighted to have the opportunity to meet a horse of his caliber, who performed so well in all three Triple Crown races."
Go for Gin was bred in Kentucky by Pamela DuPont Darmstadt, owned by William J. Condren and Joseph M. Cornacchia, and trained by Nick Zito. As a 2-year-old, the son of Cormorant-Never Knock, by Stage Door Johnny won the Remsen S (G2). At 3, he was one of the few racehorses to beat the mighty Holy Bull, which he did in winning the Derby. He followed that win with a second in the Preakness S (G1) to Tabasco Cat and second in the Belmont S (G1), also to Tabasco Cat. That same year he also came up just short in the Wood Memorial (G1) and Fountain of Youth S (G2) for second.
In all, from ages 2 to 4, Go for Gin was in the money in 14 out of 19 starts with earnings of $1,380,866.
He took up stud duty at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky, and was later sold to Bonita Farm in Maryland, where he has been standing since 2004. His progeny have earned more than $16.5 million and include Albert the Great, winner of more than $3 million.
William Boniface, owner of Bonita Farm, stated, "On behalf of our very dear friend and partner Joe Cornacchia, Bonita Farm is appreciative that the Kentucky Horse Park has accepted our donation of the Kentucky Derby winner Go for Gin. I feel that their work providing for and displaying to the public the Top Thoroughbreds is very beneficial to our sport."
John Nicholson concluded, "We're glad that his connections chose to allow Go for Gin to spend the rest of his days at the Kentucky Horse Park, where he will continue to be respected, appreciated and well cared-for."
The public is invited to welcome him back home to Kentucky.
Park Hours and Rates: Through November 6, the park is open seven days a week. Admission is $16 for adults, $9 for children 7-12. Children six and under are always admitted free of charge. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse – In Association with the Smithsonian Institution - and the American Saddlebred Museum.
The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm/theme park and equine competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse. The park is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet that hosted more than one million visitors and campers, as well as 15,000 competition horses in more than 100 special events and horse shows in 2010. The park is home to the National Horse Center which comprises more than 30 national and regional equine organizations. Located at Exit 120, Interstate 75, just north of Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park is The place to get close to horses. Open daily March 15 to October 31, and Wednesday through Sunday, November 1 to March 14.


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Share your ideas for Cooking School Improvements
Please feel free to tell us how we can improve your cooking school experience and make you all better cooks!
Julienne, chiffonade, emince...? Fancy names. Simple concepts. Find clarity here.
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I think it would be helpful to be able to mark the edible exercises as completed as you go. It would be a great reminder to finish them if, when you look at your profile of completed lessons, it reminds you whether you've gone through all the edible exercises for that lesson or not.
Hi Diarmuid. Thanks for your feedback. I just wanted to point out that the old behavior is still present. Before we used to list just the lesson links. You can still click on the lesson links (or the lesson picture) to jump to the same lessons as before.
The expandable topics drop down was implemented by user request to allow students to quickly jump back to a particular topic in the cooking school for review if desired.
So, click on the lesson title link and there are no additional clicks required over the old behaviour. Hope this makes sense. Thanks again.
Thanks Joe, I guess the majority win - I still like the old way, which is more like a book index where you can see all lessons and lesson topics at the same time; not just each one you click, as it's more useful when 'just looking'. Your point about a student doing a lesson and having problems getting back to a particular topic could posibly be addressed by making the Topics a link.
I think one of the main subjects that have been overlooked is food safety, proper food handling, sanitation, cross contamination, eating raw fish and beef how to?, bacteria and parasites, etc. Because of its importance several lessons must be devoted exclusively to these subjects. I think most people have safety misconceptions that must be addressed with clear industry standard procedures.
This is a big subject that generally involves certification once completed. This is something that is on our radar for the future. Believe us we know how important food safety is and how valuable it would be as a lesson(s). In the meantime, we do try to incorporate food safety into our lessons and recipes wherever we can. Cheers!
Learning about spices and also about what foods go with what spices is something that we will do down the road. For now, we are focusing on teaching people "how" to cook the food.
It is also hard to tackle all of the spice and food combinations, as this is also a huge subject. In fact, there are entire books devoted to this one subject (the "Flavor Bible" is a good example).
That being said, we will be releasing a lesson on general herbs and spices in the not-so-distant future, but again this will provide general, but valuable, information on how to use and store, along with a few common combinations.
This is where recipes come into play. If you know how to cook the ingredients, then the many recipes out there can be used as your inspiration for different combinations, etc. Hope this helps!
Hello there Joe,
Thanks for the opportunity to share suggestions and concerns! There are a few things that I would love to see on rouxbe in the near future.
#1) I love to bake - desserts, pastries, pies, cakes, breads (especially breads). It would be great if you had some tips, lessons, and/or recipes for baking such as working with yeast, making, resting, and shaping dough, and of course recipes such as french bread.
#2) I live in Ohio, therefore most of the weather throughout the year where I live is very cold. Yet, I love outdoor cooking. It would be great if you had some tips, suggestions, lessons, or recipes that explained grilling and/or outdoor cooking methods that can be done indoors. What kind of indoor grills should I buy? How should I use them? And, will they result in the same great grill taste and quality?
#3) My favorite things to cook are traditional and authentic foods from distinct ethnic cuisines. I am always on the search for new exotic cooking methods and recipes from cuisines and ethnicities that I have never experienced before. Although you already have some great ethnic recipes and tips, I would love to see a little more of it. May I suggest some African cooking for example. I also like Brazilian and other Latin American cuisines as well as Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian, South Asian, East Asian, Pacific Islander, and Eastern European. You could also add more to what you already have for Asian, Mexican, Spanish, Greek (Spanish and Greek should not be put together by the way), Italian, and French.
These are just a few suggestions. I do love this website. I have already become exceedingly familiar with ethnic cuisines. Tying what I have learned before with the professional cooking skills that I am developing now will only make me become something I never dreamed of becoming in the kitchen! Thanks!
Hi Joseph
I am also one of the co-founders, so I hope you don't mind, but I am going to address your suggestions
#1) There is a bread lesson coming up in the near future (you will however need to be a premium member to see it, in the meantime you can watch the Wheat and Gluten Lesson. As for desserts, pastries, pies and cakes…these are all things that we will go into down the road. In the meantime, there are quite a few recipes for these, with supporting tips and techniques in each video.
#2) A lesson on Grilling and/or outdoor cooking – this is quite specific and for now we are not focused in this area. We are focused on teaching people the fundamentals of cooking, whether indoor or outdoor. In the future, however, we may go into this in more detail with grilling and/or outdoor cooking.
#3) More ethnic and exotic foods. Again, these are quite specific and once you learn how to cook; meaning going through the cooking school to learn the skills and techniques behind recipes, you will be able to make many of these dishes, using any flavor combination you like. For instance, if you learn the fundamentals of How to Braise or How to Make a Stew, you will see that making an African stew is just a matter of changing a few ingredients, yet the method behind the dish is the same as if you were making a classic French stew. Then of course there is even more to learn about both of those, which is covered in the Combination Cooking Lesson (a method of cooking that uses both dry and moist heat.
I guess what I am saying is, when one is first learning how to cook, I mean really learning how to cook and not just following recipes, one needs to learn to walk before they can run. Does that make sense?
Keep up the good work Joseph. We are looking forward to you become part of the Rouxbe Cooking School - Cheers!
Here is another thread that address this same question/suggestion. Cheers!
Thank you Dawn for your response to my suggestions before. I most definitely see your point. I am new to learning about basic cooking skills and techniques and am very excited about learning more in the near future. Applying what I learn with my exotic food interests is going to be a great experience. Thanks!
This is perhaps a bit far-fetched, but I think it would be just grand to offer some sort of "Rouxbe cooking retreat" to members, (obviously not included in membership fee), where those interested (and/or near enough to location) can actually get some hands on, face-to-face instruction. Maybe with a focus on different cuisines....
The videos are explained very well, but as my mother language isn't
english, sometimes it's hard to me to understand some words or phrases.
It would be great add subtitles to the videos.
It doesn't need to be in other language, it can be in english.
If adding subtitles is complicated, may be a text of what is being said at the video will help too.
As an online school, I think this would help a lot of users.
I would like to learn more about proper storing of leftover meals along with more food safety items. I know the website has plenty of tips of food safety but I think it would be better to collect them all under one section that way we can read them all at once versus finding out each time I go to a new cooking lesson.
In my opinión it would be extremely interesting advancingo on the bread making lessons towards something like brioche, croissant and some general pastry fundamentals, id be extremely interested in ducha topic, and as the cooking school so far has been pimarely focused on starters and main dish cooking techniques, it might be a very interesting addition to the lessons...I wish so hard not to have to buy those stabilizers filled, pain au lait and pastry in general...:* thanks a lot family
Bring it on!!
Also, would be nice if in the future you offered some kind of certificate? Like Level I, II, III completion? No biggie, but I'm really serious about learning everything I can about food and cooking, then find someone--anyone--who will let me teach them what I've learned.
I'm 50 years old and finally found what I want to do in life, thanks to Rouxbe I have been deeply inspired and my new passion and dream doesn't seem all that impossible now.
However, I have zero desire to become a chef at this age, but when friends ask how to make a dish, there's no greater feeling than teaching them the things I have learned.
The more I learn, the more I want to know. The more I know, the more I want to teach it to someone--anyone who will listen!
Would also be nice if there was a section where I could take notes on recipes I tried...and a shopping cart for the groceries I need, a future wish list of dishes I want to try and a place to put a week's worth of menus I'm going to cook week by week.
Ok, I know this is way too much to wish for, but there's a lot of fun the wishing.
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"Cheap, clean and convienient"
We enjoyed our stay there very close to entertainment and Route 66. The only problem we had was we left the power supply for our computer behind and had difficulty contacting hotel about returning item, in the end we purchased a new oneGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenient location, run down and expensive"
Good position, but the room was horrible, especially for the price. We would not stay here again. The room was filthy and stank from stale cigarette smoke. The breakfast room was essentially the size of a phone booth, and inadequate for the number of guests attempting to use itGenuine Hotels.com guest review
clean and comfortable for a one night stay, good valueGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Smelly Dirty Rooms"
We stayed here during our Grand Canyon visit and drive through route 66... the only place I could find on here and it was by far...the worst place I have ever stayed at. The room smelled, sheets stained, I had to drink myself to sleep so I don't freak out. I slept with cotton balls in my ears because I was afraid of bugs... for the same price there […] are plenty more hotels to stay out across the street. The free breakfast was slices of wonder bread and tang in a jug labeled as orange juice. The room smelled of urine and food. Not clean and just a horrible place... for the price I paid $100 I found 5 NICE places across the way do not stay here. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Better to sleep in your car"
The hotel room was dirty, sticky, and unclean. The bathroom had yellow stains, the white towels had brown stains, the pillows had yellow and brown stains, the comforters were not inviting, the sheets appeared to have not been replaced on one of the two beds. We left.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Like a bad movie. We had 2 rooms for a family trip to the Grand Canyon railroad. Lets say out of 7 of us 3 showered with flip flops and the rest refused. Don't stay here pay double.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very nice motel, with great location!"
Very nice motel, with great location! The staff is very friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"not too bad"
not too bad but not good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Rodeway review"
Hotel is dirty, looks like not cleaned for a long time. Very poor motel services.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not what I expected"
The overall stay and condition of this motel was unsatisfactory. The location was okay due to other hotels surrounding this one, but the rooms were not to standard. The smells inside the room were not appealing, I booked three rooms and one of the rooms had a malfunctioning refrigerator, no continental breakfast as advertised, too much noise can be […] heard, dirty rug, among other negative factors about this motel. I will not stay here next time I visit Williams, AZ. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Filthy hotel...."
The hotel is really dirty, the carpets are not even vacuumed....deep cleaning is something i think they don't even know exists. The sheets were dirty used and filthy.Genuine Expedia guest review
"not for the picky"
I wasn't expecting much since it was a last minute reservation and we had a pet traveling with us. I read previous reviews and I was nervous about staying here. In all honesty, it was worth the money. The hotel is in rough shape but it was clean and comfortable. I didn't have a problem checking in or out. The breakfast wasn't amazing and I was just […] happy to have that as an option. The town of Williams is nice and the Grand Canyon is about an hour away. I have nothing to complain about. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Old but acceptable"
This is an old motel. It's starting to fall apart and is in need of renovation. Very simple rooms (they look better in the photos than in reality). Ancient A/C units that still work somehow but have long outlived their time. In our room the door to the bathroom wouldn't completely close, and the shower handle would come off its base unless handled very […] carefully. They provide free breakfast although with only the basic selection (toast, cereal, muffins, juice, milk, cofee). The staff is very friendly and helpful, they are aware of all the issues and to fix them quickly. Excellent wi-fi! I totally didn't expect to have a fast internet connection in the middle of AZ. If you are here for the Grand Canyon and don't want to pay a fortune to stay in Canyon Village or Tusayan (the prices there are truly insane), Williams is just 1 hr (50 mi) away, there is a train to Canyon Village, lots of restaurants (unlike Tusayan!) and a big grocery store. Don't really care that the room is old it you spend the day at the canyon anyway. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Cheap and near the Grand Canyon"
The rooms were fine, but the air conditioners didn't work very well. Not the best water pressure in the showers either. The refrigerator had a strange odor as well. But the staff was friendly, and it was cheap enough to have a comfortable stay for traveling students.Genuine Expedia guest review
Safe and in town so easy to see everything and feel relaxed. Getting a bit old but ok for a stop overGenuine Expedia guest review
"convenient location"
adequateGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The power had to be rest twice within one hour, in order to keep it on we had to unplug the coffee maker and the microwave or unplug the TV. There was no phone in the room to call the front desk for anything. No one was at the counter in the mourning at 9 AM to check out and get a receipt for the bill and no bell or way to get help at that time.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"You get what you pay for."
I wasn't expecting much from this hotel, however with a family it was frustrating dealing with little items that should have been in order before hand. The AC unit wasn't working when we arrived, I booked the hotel for 4 people however we only had 2 towels to use so I had to get more, there was no shampoo/conditioner/soap and my key had to be reprogrammed […] after the first night. These little things don't bother me but with a family they are annoying and become bigger issues to them. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
This place was terrible. The rooms were filthy - Dust on the AC, Dirty bath tub, smelled bad, carpet felt gross on bare feet. The care taker was extremely invasive and nosy. He walked into my mom and nieces room because there door cracked open. He continually came by my dad and I if we were outside talking and basically begged for tips on top of what […] we paid for the room. The breakfast was limited to bread, muffins, cereal, coffee and orange juice (Orange Drink?). The TV stand looked to be sawed and modified at one time for what ever reason. Wi-Fi was very week. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Comforting hotel in historic route 66!"
I honestly really liked this hotel. I would totally recommend it to anyone who has no other choice but to be one hour away from the grand canyon. The hour drive didn't even seem long because we were too busy enjoying the beautiful view it had. Definitely worth the drive if ur a first timer. I wouldn't recommend this place if ur staying for more than […] 3 days cuz it can get boring since it's in a small area. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Filthy, room air was full of 100% bug spray. The manager was numb and worthless. Hairs/stains on bed sheets. Floor in any corner looked like had not been cleaned since last year. No attention to dusting other than wiping a counter. Disgusting at any price.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice location, old building but adequate"
Ok. Wifi slow and weak signalGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Horrible little motel not worth the money."
This was a dirty dinky hotel room. The towels were hard and the carpet was grimy. I couldn't ever find staff at the front desk. I was lucky if they showed up hen I rang the service bell. Breakfast was in a closet and consisted of a few muffinsGenuine Expedia guest review
"Dingy, Dirty, Stinky, Unfriendly"
I guess I wasn't expecting much... but I didn't think the hotel would be as bad as it was. Our hotel room still had the previous occupants food in the fridge... and a full bottle of beer in the microwave. That just gives you a bit of perspective on the level of care that goes into (or doesn't go into) the cleaning of the room. The room had a strange […] smell and the floors were a bit sticky. We just made sure to keep our socks and shoes on most the time. The continental breakfast was situated in this tiny dark room with limited seating. So, I thought I was just grab the food and take it to my room (since there was no room to sit at the time)... as I started walking up the stairs to my room I hear someone yelling... NO FOOD IN THE ROOM! So I was left eating the food outside the room in the cold weather. I will never stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The people was really nice but there was a slight smell. The bed was comfortable and the tv flat screen but the floor boards were coming off and I'm not sure if the rugs had been cleaned. The complimentary breakfast was horribleGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"hotel review"
For the price we had to pay this has to be one of the worse hotel room that we have ever seen. Being this a tourist town and most of the hotel looking the same way,why change. You have no choice of price. All the hotel there are over charging tourist that stay in williams to tour the grand canyon.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"It's okay"
I'm not big on negative reviews. Location was good, room was adequate.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Our Hotel Stay Williams Az"
I really enjoyed the person that checked me in (probably the owner). He was very pleasant and helpful. The hotel inside and out was nice and clean, everything worked fine even though the hotel is an older one and because of that the facility is outdated. I would stay there again if i needed a place to stay. Since it is summer and the hotel is near the […] Grand Canyon most hotels are booked so i was happy to book three rooms here. I would say that the fee for such a hotel would normally be 50 or 60 dollars a night, but because of the area it is in it can demand higher prices, which i paid 110 a night for each room. With everything said i would book there again if i needed a room. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Travelogue inn Route 66 in Williams AZ"
This hotel should be taken out from the list of hotels offers. The place is too old and badly kept up. Walls are painted worhout care just to cover ails spots , furniture and all equipment ( faucets sinks Ac etc ) are delapedated. It seems like all stuff is taken from a junk yard . Towels are gray instead white with black hairs sticking to towels, pelows […] are so old that feels like stones. The building itself shakes when walking on stairs. Do not be fouled by pictures the place does't meet any standards to be called even by Inn. I strongly do not recommend that place within a mile and few bucks more you will get a decent place to spend a night in Willams AZ. G and friends from LA Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Cheap price"
It was cheaper to stay away from the Grand Canyon and this hotel met those needs. It was not pretty or glamorous but it met the needs for the one night.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Expesive hotel"
Not good for family. Very small room. Very small room for breakfast.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very reasonable rates."
We were about ten days into a 45 day trip, but this was one hotel that stood out, because it was a great bargain. We had searched the internet for a reasonable hotel and connected with this hotel because it is part of the Choice Hotel program. I was very grateful for a clean bed, a pleasant staff and an easily accessible location. It was, overall, a […] good experience. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Bad bad expirience"
Hotel is a real sheat hole, does NOT worth even to stay there for free . Dirty and oldGenuine Expedia guest review
The clerk at the service desk was rude, is hard for me to go upstairs and he did not change the room. The blanket was so rough I could not cover myself with it. Never again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Dirty worn down rooms"
The hotel staff was very nice, but the room was worn down. The bathroom door wouldn't even close because the plsater was crumbling. When I pulled back my sheets I found a bi black hair on m blanket, that's just not something I want to see when crawling into bed.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"traditional American Cowboy area"
when i ricked the hotel, i have seen the reception worker. he was very rowed with us, but his son was very pleasant and kind.he gave me a lot of advices and helped me a lot... thank you for kind son. the hotel is very clean and quite.the breakfast was accepted.Genuine Expedia guest review
Convenient location, excellent service, good continental breakfast, clean and comfortable roomsGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Ok for single traveller."
Acceptable for the price. I would not bring my family.Genuine Expedia guest review
The room was stinking. Bathroom tub leaking and dirty linens. Even staying the night (for like 4-5hrs) was a torture.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Mediocre, but clean. Pet restrictions"
For the price, this was no bargin. Room was very small. Was supposed to have 2 queens, but actually had 2 full beds. Room was clean. I had a large, well behaved dog with me who travels with me frequently. No pet restrictions were indicated on the Hotels.com web site, but hotel management was not so happy about the size of my dog even though she was […] quiet, well trained and did not damage anything. They charged me a higher pet fee, $20/nt, rather than $15 as stated on site because of her size. I would not stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"greeted with the words "Smoking in room will be"
The first thing said was $250 charge if you smoke in the room. Well, no one smoked in the first place ?Genuine Expedia guest review
It was a terrible mold smell in the room. I could bearly sleep because of the smell!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice and convenient to Grand Canyon"
Better than expected for the price. Room was comfortable and clean for a quick overnight stay.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Fit the bill"
I thought it fit my needs to stay overnight and get to the train to the Grand Canyon. No frills. No fuss. The receptionist was pleasant. There were a lot of instructions because of room modifications so I had to call the desk to re-remind me. But I pulled it together. I think it is a decent place for a quickie overnight stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Visit to Flagstaff"
We have stayed here before and the location is great but service is as reported in other reviews, not so great. This is our last stay here as the accommodations were really below par this time. Bed was very uncomfortable, bathroom had leaky toilet that left puddle on floor and staff was rude as usual. Even the juice for breakfast was no good. The staff […] here just does not get it. Sorry to lose them as I stay in Flagstaff often but will just have to use one of the other places that are just a little further away from downtown. Cab service here is great! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Worst hotel I ever stayed.."
Cleanliness of the hotel room is so poor that I felt it was not cleaned for ages. You didn't feel like touching anything in room. Carpet was so unclean and stinks. I expect min cleanliness and quality in an advanced country like US but, this is an exception. Don't ever dare to stay here if you care for quality and cleanliness.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
There was only a heater in our room and it was very cold. Other than freezing the room was very clean.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Bad choice."
Door stuck. My husband had to literally ram his body into the door to get it open. Dusty room, bathroom floor dirty. Only one light plugged in. Refrigerator, etc not plugged in. Was told it would only take 30 minutes for frig to get cold, no way. The food we purchased went bad because of no frig working. Heater smelled like someone was smoking. Worse […] of all, in the morning when I went to get what they called "continental" breakfast, the attendant (which I found out later was the owner) told me I could not take it out of the little side room and pointed at the camera that he explained I was being watched on camera. I was appalled and told him so. My husband was extremely upset, and he too confronted the gentlemen who walked away while my husband was talking to him. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Many hairs in the bed"
I stayed there for 1 night as I was passing through. The guy at the front desk was very friendly. The room (#117) was basic; it had a mini fridge and microwave. There is complimentary breakfast which included toast, bagel, cereal and juice (decent selection). The main complaint was there were many hairs in the bed sheets and on the pillows. I had never […] seen so many human hairs in a hotel bed. It grossed me out the more I thought about it. I booked a room with a double bed and the other bed had the same situation going on. Just disgusting. I arrived at 1:00 am and the rest of the rooms were already booked so I wasn't able to change rooms. The hotel price was a good deal but probably not worth the uncomfortableness or grossness of the sheets not being changed. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
We were told when we checked in that it was a smoking room, and that was all they had.. It smelled like someone had just left the room smoking.. So fine febreeze helped that out. The bed was big but very firm.. Room was pretty clean . Room had a micro, small fridge and coffee maker, also had a blow dryer. The blankets had hair on them, which would make […] you wonder if they changed the sheets. The staff was friendly. This is an older hotel, so it wont be perfect. Free wifi and directv included. So it was for 1 night and we survived it. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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This hotel is located only a ten minute walk from Grafton street. The foyer and reception area dates to the last century and sets the mood for your arrival. Upstairs the rooms and corridors are uninteresting. Carpets and walls need refurbishing. It's a very nice historic hotel that needs modernizing its rooms. The artwork throughout the hotel is pretty minimal.... More
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- Located on a quiet corner in the heart of Dublin City, only moments away from the buzz of city life, the O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel Dublin is where history and modernity unite. A fusion of old and new is a distinctive feature of this traditional, elegant Dublin City centre hotel. Imaginatively decorated in warm, vibrant colours, the 4-star Davenport Hotel Dublin has been designed with style and comfort in mind. Upon arrival at the Davenport Luxury hotel Dublin City you will be greeted by the hotel's striking facade, distinguishing it from any other. It is all that remains of the landmark building, Merrion Hall Just off Merrion Square Dublin City, designed by Alfred G Jones in 1863, after a fire engulfed the building in 1990. The interior refurbishment and exterior restoration has been sensitive to the historic nature of the building. There are a host of facilities available for the business or leisure guest at the O'Callaghan Davenport Luxury Hotel Dublin. Rich dark woods engulf President's Bar, creating an inviting, clubhouse ambience, where residents and locals stop to unwind and enjoy a drink, coffee, or light lunch. Lanyon's Restaurant is famed for its relaxed atmosphere and tasty European fare. If fitness is your relaxant, there is a 24-hour gymnasium for exclusive use of hotel residents at Dublins Davenport Hotel. The discerning business guest is certain to feel at home in O'Callaghan Davenport Luxury Hotel. There is a wide range of facilities at your disposal in the business centre, open 24-hours, while wireless broadband is available in the lobby. As flexibility and choice is a core value of O'Callaghan Hotels, guests can use the facilities and services of any Dublin City O'Callaghan Hotel and have the account conveniently billed back to your room. ... more less
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Next Event: September 8, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., 18+ Welcome
It's the Orlando Science Center just for adults during Cocktails & Cosmos! Everything you love about the Science Center including exhibits, giant screen films, live science challenges and demonstrations will be on tap including a cash bar and live music. The event is high energy, hands-on and of course, educational.
Join us as we premiere the giant screen film Space Junk. Discover how what goes up doesn't always come down as you learn how orbital debris – or space junk – threatens our planet's orbits.
Following the film, enjoy a presentation from former NASA astronaut Bob Springer. Springer was a Mission Specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1989 and Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1990, as well as director of the International Space Station while working for The Boeing Company.
In addition, peer through the 10-inch refractor telescope of the Crosby Observatory – one of the largest publicly accessible of its kind in Florida – to see moons, planets and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulas and more.
Enjoy cocktails and mixed drinks at the cash bar courtesy of Big City Catering, as DJ Christian Deleon from Metropolis Productions rocks it out with tunes from the 80's and 90's; and sit back and chill in style in the Dino lounge thanks to Chic! Event Furniture!
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Wilson College Associate Professor of Fine Arts Robert K. Dickson will exhibit his work in a one-man show entitled "New Renaissance Prints" from Dec. 7 to 21 at Hillyer Art Space in Washington, D.C., where 2009 Wilson graduate Samantha May is gallery director.
An opening reception with the artist is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. Although there is no charge for admission, a $5 donation is suggested.
The prints in this exhibition continue Dickson's fusion of late 20th-century lyrical abstraction with his teaching and research interest in Renaissance-era images.
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