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NLC offers multidisciplinary programs led by experts on cultural and contemporary topics, and explores their interconnectedness. Dedicated to expanding the horizons of the human mind, NLC encourages in-depth discussion of basic ideas and issues. "Imaginatively organized and impeccably run, the NLC series of lectures provides an engaging and informative way to explore new areas of interest." - Thais M. Donald “One of the great pleasures in life is learning and NLC provides a wonderful facility for doing that right here with provocative speakers, informative lectures, and stimulating seminars. I can't believe how ignorant I was in many of these areas and I look forward to removing more ignorance as I attend future series.” - Rod Anderson
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Spring 2012 ProgramBrown Bag Lunch TalksThe Northumberland Learning Connection's popular Opera Brown-bag lunch talks begin again on Saturday, October 15. The talks take place exactly one hour before the start of the Metropolitan Opera broadcast in the "Sculthorpe theatre" (upstairs) at the Capitol theatre in Port Hope. The opera broadcasts take place on Saturdays, occasionally on Sundays in the event it is an "encore" broadcast, and usually start at 1:00 pm. Starting times of the broadcasts and BBL talks can be found on the theatre's website. Opera lovers are invited to bring their lunch for a half-hour talk ahead of the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcasts. Coffee and tea are on the house. $5 per person at the door. For more information call Joanne Bonebakker at 905-349-3402. All talks are held one hour prior to the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcasts. 2011-2012 Schedule: Saturday, October 15, 12:00 pm - Donizetti's Anna Bolena - Ian Montagnes |