Break up the work-week with this monthly event that activates the mind while learning, laughing, and of course, drinking. Nerd Nite Denver is this week March 12, 2020, with the doors opening at The Bug Theatre 6:30 pm. Tickets are just $8 online and $10 at the door. March brings us Nerd Nite: Tolkien, Singing, and History with three guests that will entertain and get our brains moving.
Check out the speakers:
Tony Meade
WHY TOLKIEN STILL MATTERS
The popularity of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien is ongoing with a continuing influence on fantasy literature writing, fictional world-building, language creation, and linguistic research. Tolkien expert Tony Meade provides an overview of the moral, ethical, and spiritual worlds.
Jen Gelber
THE ANATOMY OF SINGING
Vocal chords are the foundation of singing. Classically trained vocalist Jen Gelber gives an overview of the anatomy of vocal chords and how with training and practice, music can be made with them.
Dr. Francesca Tronchin
DEBUNK IN THE TRUNK: SETTING SOME HISTORICAL MYTHS STRAIGHT
Dr. Francesca Tronchin will examine some old myths and assumptions about the history of the ancient Mediterranean in this talk. Was Cleopatra really Egyptian and also really beautiful? Were the Spartans truly the greatest fighting force of the ancient world? What did Greek and Roman temples and statues really look like? If you behave, she might bust some bonus myths about Hitler and Napoleon!
This month, Tony Meade delves into the ongoing influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Jen Gelber discusses the vocal anatomy and techniques that result in music, and Nerd Nite Alum Dr. Francesca Tronchin returns to debunk historical myths!
Written by Colleen Bement
