For over thirty years, Hollywood writer, producer and director Nell Scovell has worked behind the scenes on some of TV’s most iconic shows, including The Simpsons, Late Night with David Letterman, Murphy Brown, Monk, NCIS and The Muppets.
In Just the Funny Parts: ... And a Few Hard Truths About Sneaking Into the Hollywood Boys’ Club, Scovell dives deep into her favorite things: comedy, writing and equality. Join us as she discusses her timely and relevant book.
This lecture will describe how we know what plants were used by indigenous people and our more recent ancestors for medicinal purposes. Accounts will be presented on medicinal plants still being used directly or indirectly in modern medicine today.
Dr. Larry DeBuhr has taught a number of plant related courses for Learning in Retirement for the past three years, and also leads interpretative hikes about desert plants on local mountain trails. Before he retired, he taught at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, was Director of Education at the Missouri Botanic Garden, and Vice President of the Chicago Botanical Garden.
The Library is excited to be partnering with Learning in Retirement to offer free programs for area seniors. Learning in Retirement's curriculum is taught by local experts and is designed specifically for those ages 50 and above who want to learn for the pure enjoyment of learning. No registration is required to attend the programs at the Library. To learn more about all of the programs offered by Learning in Retirement visit lirpalmdesert.com. For questions, email lirpalmdesert@gmail.com.
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Join the City's Emergency Preparedness Commission to learn about the importance of earthquake insurance for residents and homeowners associations. For more details on upcoming events visit the Commission's page on the city's website at https://ranchomirageca.gov/our-city/city-boards-commissions/emergency-preparedness-commission/.
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In this month’s episode, we sit down with Mark Pine, Deputy Director of the acclaimed Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Mark was instrumental in the 93 million dollar, five-year-long Observatory renovation after the turn of the century. As a lifelong public servant, his passion is humbly supporting those who bring the universe to millions of people every year. Join us to hear Mark’s story and learn more about this southern California landmark.
A podcast of this episode is available to download and listen to at https://www.curiositytrap.org/episodes/.
Curiosity Trap is produced by the City of Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission in conjunction with Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.
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Journalist and author James Reginato will talk about his latest book, Growing up Getty: The Story of America’s Most Unconventional Dynasty
This series is made possible by a generous gift from the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Foundation.
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Author Iris Yang was born and raised in China where Americans were called “American Devils.” Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine writing books about American heroes. In fact, writing was a dangerous career when books were being burned and her grandmother, the first Chinese woman to receive a master’s degree in the UK, was wrongfully accused of being a Counter-Revolutionary Rightist and fired from her university job. At a young age Dr. Yang had to choose a safer path – to study science, eventually earning her Ph.D. in molecular biology. Only recently has she ventured further into her true passion or creative writing.Dr. Yang will speak about her two historical novels featuring the Flying Tigers fighter squadrons (American Volunteer Group) and their contributions to China during WWII. “Both books are works of fiction,” Yang explains. “But to me, they are also personal. As a Chinese, I’m thankful for the Flying Tigers’ bravery and sacrifice; without their help, the course of Chinese history might have been changed, my family might not have survived, and I might not have existed. As a U.S. citizen, I’m honored to write a book about the American heroes. It’s a privilege.”
This lecture was made possible by a generous gift from Patrice and Grady Merritt and presented at Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory on October 1, 2019.
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