Updates – Star Union Conference

I Got Them Old Kosmic Climate Change Blues Again Mama

This song was written by Kemp Harris with lyrics by Betsy Mena, Bill Tibbs, Bob Lightfoot, Chris G., Christina Jarvis, Erin Dow, Janet Wallstein, Jeﬀ Halverson, Jim Sersich, John Robbins, Kathy Roth, Linda Caldwell, Lisa Ward, Mags Darnton, Marilyn H., Renee, Rob G., Steve Whitney, Tony Thomas, and Tricia Coleman.

Friday: Weather Extremes: Fact vs. Fiction

Pop quiz – what’s wrong with this picture? Hint: it shows a Southern Hemisphere storm pattern.

Tuesday: Earth, Gaia and Our Self-Regulating Planet

We learn more about how carbon dioxide moves out of the air, into the rain, onto the rocks, and into the the sea. Specifically, the wonders of water.

Monday: Earth’s Restless Climate

Your Primer to Climate Change Past, Present & Future Listen to Jeff’s talk from this morning by playing the file below and see his slides below (click on image to advance). The jingle we learned was that the Silicate Rock Weathering Thermostat takes carbon dioxide “out of the air, into the rain, onto the rocks,Continue reading “Monday: Earth’s Restless Climate”

Talks on the Rocks – Al Hospers and Carl Sturken

Jazz Improvisation – What it is and How to do it Carl Sturken and Al Hospers are professional musicians and songwriters. They share the joys and mechanics of jazz improvisation. Friday, July 1, 1:30 pm

Monday Schedule

Events are subject to change depending on weather and health conditions.

Union News

Here is the updated newsletter, for your convenience.

Talk on the Rocks – Larry Phillips

“ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN, TELL TCHAIKOVSKY THE NEWS”* Exploring the origins and early days of rock and roll (1940’s to mid 50’s) through excerpts of my course “Good Rockin’ Tonight” including what preceded it, what was the first song, who were the musical architects, and the cultural and musical impact (from “Hot Diggity dog” to “youContinue reading “Talk on the Rocks – Larry Phillips”

T-Shirts

Annabelle Cook has designed this image for our shirts, T-Shirts, tote bags, or whatever can be silkscreened. Bring whatever you want to have it on.