You are invited to join Tulsa’s most creative and imaginative people during “Ignite Tulsa” July 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with light refreshments from Lambrusco’z Deli and original music by Hey Judy.
Ignite Tulsa is fast-paced, inspiring and social. Join some of Tulsa’s most imaginative people as they talk about their passion projects. Presenters each have just five minutes and 20 slides to inspire, engage and enlighten. Run by local volunteers who are connected through the global Ignite network, Ignite Tulsa is a force for raising the collective IQ and building connections in our community.
Presenters include:
- Maurianna Adams - One Size Fits All?
- Jennifer Solis - Inclusion Liberates Us All
- Kelly Cook and Libby Billings - Tulsa Art Alley: Bringing an underused space to life
- Lisa Tresch - Sewing a Village
- Amanda Shankle-Knowlton - OK YMCA Youth and Government: Tending the flame of democracy
- Samie Sabet - Pharmacogenomics: How your genes make you respond differently to medications
- Stewart Brower - Servant Leaders in an Era of Critical Librarianship
- Veronica Laizure - Civil Rights Are Human Rights: The interconnection of Oklahoma’s social justice work
- Emeka Nnaka - Navigation Activation
- Adam Soltani - The Story of Islamophobia in Oklahoma
- Lisandro Boccacci - Tulsa Indie Filmmakers Creating Social Change
This program is part of the TCCL’s summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories.” All ages are invited to participate in the summer reading program by registering at any library or online at http://www.tulsalibrary.org/Summer. Adults who read or listen to four books by Aug. 3 complete the program and earn a space-themed mug, plus coupons for free entertainment and treats from local sponsors.
For more information on Tulsa City-County Library’s programs and services, call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit the library’s webpage, www.tulsalibrary.org.
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