Notice as of March 12, 2020 ALL EVENTS ON HOLD AT THIS TIME Lectures, Classes and Concerts
Musical Mondays at the Museum: Love and the Alchemy of the Arts Monday mornings, 10:30- Noon, February 10- March 16, 2020 Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth Street, Petaluma A six week series of lecture performances on the relationships between extraordinary couples and the the art, music, poetry and philosophy that they created
From Grief to Grace Music and Poetry of Loss, Lamentation and Transformation Sunday, March 8 at 4 pm St. Columba's Retreat House, Inverness with violinist Nigel Armstrong and poet Doug Von Koss Music of J.S Bach, Dvorak and Arvo Part suggested donation $20-$40
The Alchemy of Love: Holy Longing and Union with the Beloved MOnday, March 9 10:30 am - Noon Petaluma Historical Library and Museum 20 Fourth Street, Petaluma Poetry of Rumi by Doug Von Koss and Hari Meyers Marc Chagall and The Song of Solomon Medieval Music of the Mediterranean by Catherine Braslavksy $30 suggested donation at the door
Day of Prayer: The Garden of Possibilities Santa Sabina Retreat Center, San Rafael Wednesday, March 11 9:30 am-2:15 pm Suggested donation $20
Notes from a Wise Woman: The Legacy of Hildegard of Bingen Lecture on the art and music of the great 12th century mystic for Veriditas Friday, March 13, 1:30- 8:00 pm Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Learn more and register
The Songs of Spring: Sonatas of Bach and Beethoven Sunday, March 15 at 5 pm Petaluma Historical Library and Museum Chamber music concert with Nigel Armstrong with art and poetry of springtime
The Alchemy of Love: The Canticle of CreationMonday March 16, , 10:30- Noon St. Francis and St. Clare and Lady Jacoba Settisole with paintings by Shiloh Sophia McCloud and Music of Medieval Italy by Catherine Braslavsky
Odes to Joy: Gustav Klimt and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 am- Noon Unity Church, Novato
Anchored in the Heart: A Retreat with Julian of Norwich as Guide A three day retreat of art, music, lecture and contemplation St.Columba's Retreat House, Inverness, CA Friday, May 8- Sunday, May 10 , 2020 Learn more and register
FInding Our Way Through the Dark Woods: A Journey Through Dante's Divine Comedy November 12-15, 2020 A three day retreat of art, music, lecture and contemplation Santa Sabina Retreat Center San Rafael, CA
2020 Cultural Journeys and Pilgrimages
Romantic Scotland September 23-October 3, 2020 Following in the footsteps of Felix Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann from Edinburgh to Iona Abbey Learn more and register
Online Courses:
22 Days of Mary Magdalene 22 days of stories, songs, art and poetry delivered daily to your inbox Learn more and register
Myths and Mysteries of the Middle Ages Online course available now In this four episode Veriditas telecourse, Kayleen Asbo illuminates the myths and mysteries behind Chartres Cathedral. Learn more and purchase here
The Hidden Heroines of France Online course coming soon!
Blanche of Castile and the Troubadours The Muse of Montmartre: Suzanne Valadon The Lavender Princess: Winnaretta Singer The Singing Spy: Josephine Baker