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SUMMARY:Piano Concert Fundraiser w/ Johnny Moore
DESCRIPTION:For love of the Arts\n\n\n\nA fundraiser evening in the old chapel at St. Charles Hall featuring local artist Johnny Moore. \n\n\n\nCome enjoy a night of original music and Randy Newman tunes\, as Johnny tickles the ivories…and shares stories along the way. All proceeds raised go toward our Special Public Philosophy Project: Art as Transformation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent DetailsWHEN & WHERESaturday\, March 14th7pm – 9pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)St. Charles Hall (1st Floor\, Hall 133)Carroll CollegeOTHERFREE/Suggested Donation $15 at the doorCash BarENTRANCENorth entrance of St. Charles HallWe’ll have a greeter welcoming you at the door and directing you to the old chapel (Room 133\, located on the second floor of St. Charles Hall across from the philosophy offices). We’ll have signage up as well. See map below with entrance and parking highlighted or click here for a printable unmarked pdf of the campus map.PARKINGStaff\, student\, and visitor lots (no permit required)\n\n\n\nSave Your Seat for our Piano Concert Fundraiser (RSVP)\n\n\n\nWhile an RSVP is not required\, it is much appreciated. RSVP’ing also allows you to save the event directly into your calendar (via the confirmation email you will receive once you RSVP for our event). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n\n\n\nBorn in Harlowton\, Montana\, Johnny Moore grew up in Great Falls\, where he formed his first band in eighth grade. “Lots more fun than piano lessons\,” he recalls. Over the years\, he has played in 20 different bands covering the musical gamut – rock\, soul\, blues and jazz. “And one quasi-country group.” Johnny has been involved with four albums of original music. Two were group efforts (Diamond City and Uncharted Waters)\, and two were solo albums. “Well\,” says Johnny\, “those two featured lots of great friends.” His musical friendships led to the founding of Lost & Foundation\, a local nonprofit focused on ‘Music Helping Humanity.’  \n\n\n\n\n\nJohnny cites several musical influences. “The first was my father\,” he says. “Great jazz pianist.” Others include Steely Dan\, Billy Joel and\, perhaps most of all\, Randy Newman – “delightfully eccentric.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s the EveNING helping to support?\n\n\n\nAll proceeds raised will help support our Fall 2026 Art as Transformation Project — an innovative public philosophy program exploring the role of art in society & our everyday lives. Featuring a unique blend of live music\, story\, performance & media art\, and community conversation\, the program invites people to consider art and its relationship to human flourishing and personal\, civic\, and cultural change.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/piano-concert-fundraiser-johnny-moore/
LOCATION:Carroll College (St. Charles Hall)\, 1601 N. Benton Avenue\, Helena\, Montana\, 59625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Philosophy On Broadway
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Diaz-Waian":MAILTO:marisa@merlinccc.org
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Play\n\n\nWHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY?\nGivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then\, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give\, collaborate\, and celebrate generosity. \nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2nd (Starting @ 12am for 24-Hours) \nHow to give: DONATE HERE! \nGive by check: Make out to ‘Merlin CCC’\, write ‘GivingTuesday’ in the memo line\, and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 \n\n\n\n\n\nWHY GIVE TO MERLIN?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nYour contributions on GivingTuesday will help to support our Winter & Spring philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/giving-tuesday-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Giving Tuesday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Diaz-Waian":MAILTO:marisa@merlinccc.org
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SUMMARY:BINGO Night at Lewis & Clark Taproom: A FUN-draiser for Community Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:How BINGO Fundraiser Night Works!Come early & claim your tableGrab your BINGO cards ($5 suggested donation)* Each card is good for 5 rounds! *Play some BINGO & Win Some Prizes – A caller calls out numbers\, you mark them on your card\, yell out ‘BINGO!’ when you’ve completed a card pattern (different patterns for different rounds)\, and win some great prizes (including Lewis & Clark Brewing beer)!Sip on some award-winning brews!Grab some grub from Vigilante Pizza!Enjoy great conversation & laughs with friends!Have fun & support a great cause!Friday\, October 3rd (7pm-9pm)~ 100% of BINGO card proceeds & other donations go toward Merlin ~Join us for a fun night of BINGO\, community & prizes!Marisa Diaz-Waian\, Director of Merlin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwesome BINGO Prizes\n\n\n\nBINGO has never been so fun! Not only do you get to revel in the joy of being able to shout out “BINGO!” (who doesn’t love that!)\, when you’ve filled your card…you also get the opportunity to win some awesome prizes from some of your favorite Helena businesses like the Holter Museum of Art\, Mae & June’s\, Raven’s Feather Productions\, Lewis & Clark Brewery and more!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Support Merlin?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \n100% of BINGO card proceeds & other donations will toward our Fall & Winter philosophy in the community programming and help to support critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to giveCome to Lewis & Clark Brewery on Friday\, October 3rd.Pick up your BINGO cards ($5 suggested donation)Make on-site donations!Can’t make it? Give on-line here!~ Merlin CCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible ~See you at L&C T-A-P-R-O-O-M (BINGO!) on October 3rd.Marisa Diaz-Waian\, Director of Merlin
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/bingo-night-l-c-taproom-fundrasier-community-philosophy-merlinccc/
LOCATION:Lewis & Clark Taproom\, 1535 Dodge Avenue\, Helena\, Montana\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Philosophy On Broadway
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SUMMARY:Greater Helena Gives 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS GREATER HELENA GIVES?\nHosted by the Helena Area Community Foundation\, Greater Helena Gives is a 24-hour online fundraiser that raises money for non-profits across Helena.  We love participating in this event and have set this year’s fundraising goal at $3\,500\, which will be put toward for our Summer & Fall programming. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 30th – Thursday\, May 1st (8pm-8pm) \nHow to give: Yes\, I want to support critical\, creative thinking in our community by making a donation to Merlin here! \nGive by check: Make out to ‘Merlin CCC’\, write ‘Greater Helena Gives’ in the memo line\, and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 \n\n\n\n\n\nWHY GIVE TO MERLIN?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nA lot goes into putting on programs in the community.  In addition to the public-facing side of things\, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that has to get done in order for a program to take flight. That’s where you come in!  Your contributions on Greater Helena Gives will help to support our Summer & Fall philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. \n\nWHY PHILOSOPHY IS IMPORTANT & wHAT YOU’RE HELPING TO SUPPORT\n\nPhilosophy is the backbone of civil discourse & the heartbeat of a critical\, creative & thinking community. \n\nBy supporting our organization\, you are contributing to the well-being & enrichment of Helena by providing opportunities for community members to strengthen their analytic & creative thinking skills\, cultivate robust strategies for thinking about and navigating the complexities & nuances of life\, foster empathy & compassion\, nurture and encourage wonder & curiosity\, and build community inspired by an appreciation for and love of place.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/greater-helena-gives-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Greater Helena Gives
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SUMMARY:Philosophy On Broadway 2025
DESCRIPTION:A fun Night w/ Friends\n\n\n\nLive music\, good food & wine\, good convo & company…sounds like a community symposium to us! And what a fun way to celebrate and support philosophical thinking in Helena?! Please join us for our fundraiser eve at On Broadway.  Live music\, a silent auction & a touch of theater.  Head to On Broadway.  Enjoy some apps\, a meal & some drinks…and On Broadway will donate 50% of sales from your night of merriment to our organization!  How cool is that?! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a Night out of it!Treat yourself to appetizers & dinnerSip on some fantastic bevies!Listen to live musicEnjoy great conversation with friendsHave fun & support a great cause!On BroadwayMonday\, April 7th (4pm-10pm)50% of food & beverage sales donated to Merlin“Please join us in celebrating community!”Marisa Diaz-Waian\, Director of Merlin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music in the Lounge by The Unpredictables \n\n\n\n“The Unpredictables” is made up of the husband and wife musical duo Jeremy and Adelle Terry. In keeping with the band’s name\, you never know quite what to expect other than sheer awesomeness!  Their repertoire spans multiple genres including folk\, rock\, blues\, country\, reggae\, jazz and Celtic while playing a variety of instruments. \n\n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction \n\n\n\nLast year we had a great spread of items for our silent auction.  And 2025 will be even better! Here’s how it works.  We’ll have a table with prizes set up next to the band.  Bid on what moves you.  Win yourself some sweet auction prizes (to keep or give to others as gifts!).  It’s that simple.  And a fun way to show some extra love for Merlin.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes \n\n\n\nIt wouldn’t be a symposium without togas!  (We’ll be wearing them.  You don’t have to!). HOWEVER\, for all of you who want to join the fun…door prizes will be given to every person who shows up in a toga (or something toga-like) to dine!! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Give to Merlin?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nAll donations made and winning bids on our silent auction\, as well as 50% of your food and beverages during our Philosophy on Broadway fundraiser night\, will go toward our Spring & Summer philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to giveCOME TO ON BROADWAY ON MONDAY\, APRIL 7TH4pm-10pm.  Enjoy some apps\, a meal & some bevies. Bid on silent auction items. Listen to live music. Enjoy great food & great people. Have fun! On Broadway will be donating 50% of food and beverage sales to Merlin!DONATE ON-LINEMake a tax-deductible donation!Become a sustaining donor!GIVE BY CHECKYour tax-deductible donation can be made out to ‘Merlin CCC’.  Please write ‘On Broadway Night 2025’ in the memo line and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 or bring it with you to On Broadway on April 7th!“See you at On Broadway for the festivities!”Marisa Diaz-Waian\, Director of Merlin
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/philosophy-broadway-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:On Broadway\, 106 E. Broadway St.\, Helena\, Montana\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Philosophy On Broadway
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday 2024
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY?\nGivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then\, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give\, collaborate\, and celebrate generosity. \nWhen: Tuesday\, December 3rd (Starting @ 12am for 24-Hours) \nHow to give: On-line by clicking here! \nGive by check: Make out to ‘Merlin CCC’\, write ‘GivingTuesday’ in the memo line\, and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 \n\n\n\n\n\nWHY GIVE TO MERLIN?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nYour contributions on GivingTuesday will help to support our Winter & Spring philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/giving-tuesday-2024/
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CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Giving Tuesday
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SUMMARY:Summer La Mesa - *NO MORE SEATS*
DESCRIPTION:What are Las Mesas?\nOur “Las Mesas” are intimate\, salon-style gatherings where friends come together to explore philosophy and ideas over hand-crafted meals & wine.  Each season\, a different community member(s) hosts a “La Mesa” dinner at their house\, opening up their home for community members to gather and enjoy the fun of philosophy\, the beauty of rich and meaningful conversation\, and the joy of good food & friends (old and new). \nLa mesa translates to “the table” in Spanish.  It’s where people come together & break bread!  It’s where stories & laughter & ideas are shared. It’s where toasts are made & moments honored.  There’s something special about this — something worth cherishing & pursuing.  That’s the basis & inspiration for our Las Mesas — gathering ’round a table with friends\, over good food & good conversation….and\, of course\, philosophy! \nSummer La Mesa Details\n \nWhen: Friday\, August 9th from 6pm-9:30pm \nHosts: Barry & Hetti Louise Ferst \nWhere: 712 Holter Street\, Helena MT 59601 \nRSVP: THERE ARE NO MORE SEATS LEFT! \nOther: Total guest count for our Las Mesas are limited to 10 people. \nDonation: $100 per guest (includes dinner\, drinks\, facilitated conversation structured similar to our Philosophy Think & Drinks & good cheer!) \nProceeds from seat donations are tax-deductible\, benefit Merlin CCC & go toward our free philosophy in the community programs. You can bring a check with you the night of or make a donation on-line. (If you opt for the latter\, if you would please be so kind as to check the box to include the payment platform processing fee in your contribution so that the Merlin is able to apply the entire $100 donation to our programs.) \n\n  \nAbout Our Summer La Mesa Hosts\n  \nHarriet Louise Porzig Ferst spent the past 75 years trying to figure out what she wants to be called; not really a nickname\, (that had been Harri-Lou when she was little)\, but maybe a call name\, (not really liking any of those given to her by life).  Recently she settled on “Hetti”\, for Harriet\, having learned that Social Security cares only about first and last names and a person can have as many or as few middles as she likes. \nHetti and Barry came to Helena in 1980 and she soon discovered that\, as someone whose interests range broader than deeper\, she might rather have earned a degree in ag (encompassing eco-diversity\, food\, geopolitics\, mechanics\, genetics\, soil\, health etc.) instead of her honors philosophy BA and MA from Tulane University with a concentration in aesthetics of theatre. \nHaving purchased a double lot with what was once the “gardener’s cottage” for the house next door\, she has been kitchen gardening and food preparing ever since\, exploring the lush horticultural and culinary traditions encountered on numerous drives through southern Europe\, North Africa and the near Middle East hunting Roman sarcophaguses for Barry’s encyclopedic project. \nHetti served as (then) Montana Committee for the Humanities first Scholar in the Schools bringing garden plans\, mosaics\, fresco\, Philosophy for Children\, and a home-ec class Roman dinner to White Sulphur Springs schools.  She also earned National Endowment teacher fellowships to explore the landscape tradition in early Renaissance Sienese fresco and to consider how Persian construction of walled gardens influenced European garden tradition and illustration. \n  \nWhen we moved to Helena\, wondering how long that first\, non-tenure track professorship at Carroll would last\, we joked about how\, if it didn’t\, we’d hang out a shingle for public\, street-side philosophy.  We remain in awe\, and grateful\, that under Marisa’s guidance and extraordinary energy Merlin has succeeded so mightily in that improbable enterprise. — Hetti & Barry \n  \nBarry Ferst grew up on Chicago’s south side and earned a doctorate in philosophy from Tulane University.  He began teaching at Carroll College in 1980 and leaves there a legacy including the Honors Scholars program\, a thriving philosophy department\, an established speakers series\, and a collection of unique community-campus programs that integrated thought\, science and the arts around timely issues. He often encounters one of his 9\,000 or so former students when travelling or on the streets of Helena\, where he exchanged his classroom for a curiosity shop filled with his own 3D collages and a universe of the most unusual and bizarre curios internet suppliers and second-hand shops have to offer. \nIn addition to making his visual art he writes short stories that explore fantastical alternate realities peopled with idiosyncratic human characters.  And an approximately fifteen-year quest to document all the extant Roman stone sarcophaguses led him from Moscow to Marrakech and from Copenhagen to Cairo\, photographing in museums and along ancient decumani.  The resulting volume is the definitive documentation of that sculptural body. \nBarry’s philosophical concentrations include ancient philosophy\, aesthetics\, and philosophy of mind.  His popular culture interests include American religious history\, fashion and evolving lifestyles.  All appear in his several publications.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/summer-la-mesa-2024/
LOCATION:Residence of Barry & Hetti Louise Ferst\, 712 Holter Street\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Las Mesas
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