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Gold Rush Days

We're delighted to be part of the organizing crew & co-sponsors for this year's Gold Rush Days in Helena. We have a great run of events taking place and will be managing all of the fun activities in Reeder's Alley on Saturday the 11th!  From gold & sapphire panning, living history & Pioneer cabin tours, and DIY crafts, to live bluegrass music, Cuban food, and beer gardens...we've got a little something for everyone!  Free & fun for all ages! Check out the schedule of events here!

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Gold Rush Days

We're delighted to be part of the organizing crew & co-sponsors for this year's Gold Rush Days in Helena. We have a great run of events taking place and will be managing all of the fun activities in Reeder's Alley on Saturday the 11th!  From gold & sapphire panning, living history & Pioneer cabin tours, and DIY crafts, to live bluegrass music, Cuban food, and beer gardens...we've got a little something for everyone!  Free & fun for all ages! Check out the schedule of events here!

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How Did We Get Here?: Democracy

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Is democracy new or old? Does it deserve the reverence that modern Western society has ascribed to it? In this evening's program, we'll look at the evolution of the modern concept of democracy, including how different groups approached practical matters. We'll trace their solutions to the present day & see how those solutions continue to shape the discourse of the modern world. We'll also reflect on current challenges to "democracy" and how members of the community can put theory into practice to keep democracy healthy. Learn more & RSVP here!

Philosophy Walk: On Regret

Beattie Street Trailhead Beattie Street Trailhead, Mount Ascension Park, MT, United States

We’ve all had the experience of regretting a choice, an action, or a missed opportunity. Most of us have done things that we knew we’d regret, but we did them anyway. In this philosophy walk, we’ll be doing some conceptual analysis of the notion of regret. We'll consider questions like: What do we mean by “regret”? Is it more of a judgment or intellectual activity, or is it more of an emotion, feeling, or passion? What's the role of regret in human life? And more. We'll draw from ancient thinkers like Aristotle and Seneca, and from some luminaries of English literature like Chaucer and Shakespeare and more! Learn more & RSVP here!

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Philosophy Think & Drink

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Our Think & Drink gatherings are monthly (dojo) sessions that consist of a “meeting of the minds” over libations. An open mind & desire to engage in thoughtful dialogue (whether from a listening or contribution standpoint) is all that’s needed! Learn more here!

Film & Philosophy Night: Why It’s OK to Love Bad Movies

Holter Museum of Art 12 E. Lawrence St., Helena, United States

Come join us for a fun night of film, philosophy, and community at the "W" in the Holter Museum of Art w/ cinematic bottom-feeder & philosopher Matt Strohl.  We’ll consider films like Troll 2, The Room, Batman & Robin, Twilight, The Requin, and more and see if these so-called “bad movies” might actually be key ingredients to a fulfilling aesthetic life. Event from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cash bar & mingling starting @ 6pm. Learn more & RSVP here!

Free

Reeder’s Alley Summer Series

Reeder's Alley 212 S. Park Avenue, Helena, MT, MT, United States

Nestled in the grounds of historic Reeder’s Alley, this fun, grassroots-inspired Summer series hosted by community philosophy non-profit Merlin CCC features live local music, a beer garden, food trucks, historic Pioneer Cabin & alley walking tours, living history demonstrations, lawn games, and more. Check it out here!

Reeder’s Alley Summer Series

Reeder's Alley 212 S. Park Avenue, Helena, MT, MT, United States

Nestled in the grounds of historic Reeder’s Alley, this fun, grassroots-inspired Summer series hosted by community philosophy non-profit Merlin CCC features live local music, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, historic Pioneer Cabin & alley walking tours, living history demonstrations, lawn games, and more. Check it out here!

Philosophy Think & Drink

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Our Think & Drink gatherings are monthly (dojo) sessions that consist of a “meeting of the minds” over libations. An open mind & desire to engage in thoughtful dialogue (whether from a listening or contribution standpoint) is all that’s needed! Learn more here!

Philosophy Walk: On Courage

S. Raleigh St. & Hillsdale St. Intersection of S. Raleigh St. & Hillsdale St., Helena, United States

Most of us are inclined to praise courage in a variety of contexts, from soldiers and first responders going boldly into danger of death; to the moral courage of speaking out, at great personal cost, in the face of social injustice; to confidently facing the dangers and uncertainties of daily life. But taken as whole, what is courage? In this walk, we’ll unite conceptual analysis — figuring out what courage is, and what its value is — with practical reflection on cultivating courage as part of a flourishing human life. Learn more & RSVP here!

Free

Reeder’s Alley Summer Series

Reeder's Alley 212 S. Park Avenue, Helena, MT, MT, United States

Nestled in the grounds of historic Reeder’s Alley, this fun, grassroots-inspired Summer series hosted by community philosophy non-profit Merlin CCC features live local music, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, historic Pioneer Cabin & alley walking tours, living history demonstrations, lawn games, and more. Check it out here!

How Did We Get Here?: Social Contract

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

The theory of a “social contract” plays a crucial role in American history & in much of contemporary political theory. In this evening’s program led by community philosopher David Nowakowski, we’ll trace the main currents of this idea from early incarnations in the work of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, through influential 20th-century philosophers like Rawls, to the present. We’ll examine how historical circumstances shaped each thinker’s account & reflect on how those continue to reverberate in the present. Learn more & RSVP here!

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