Conversation in TS-MD library
All are welcome to free-ranging discussions on all aspects of the esoteric, the unexplained, the nature of man, and many other topics! Both Wednesday and Sunday are free and open to the public.
On Wednesdays, you can also browse our library. TS members can check out books; non-members can read in our quiet middle room.
David Keltz as Poe
We’ve started our own YouTube channel – Theosophical Society in MD-Baltimore Lodge! It will feature future talks at our lodge, an illustrated history of the lodge, and videos on other topics of interest to our members and friends.
The first entry is a 14-minute video, filmed by Craig Newton, with past President of the lodge, Leonard Jackson Jr interviewing David Keltz, well-known for his portrayals of Edgar Allan Poe. Mr Keltz will be performing at our lodge on Friday, Oct 14th at 8 pm; Saturday, Oct 15th at 2 and 8 pm; and Sunday, Oct 16th at 2 pm. Unlike other events at our lodge, there is a ticket charge for these performances. See Mr Keltz’ website for a link to purchase tickets, under the “Calendar of Performances” tab.
On his website are videos of some of his performances, including The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart, under the “Multimedia” tab. Also see YouTube for his performance videos.
Many thanks to Leonard, David and Craig for their work in helping to inaugurate our YouTube channel.
Dreamcatchers, from Wikipedia
We are glad to present a video lecture and Q&A session, with noted author Laurel J. Clark. We will follow the video with our own lively discussion on dream theories, and personal experiences. As always, the Sunday program is free and open to all.
Dr Clark has been writing her dream journals for 40 years, and teaching others how to interpret their dreams for over 35 years. What have been life-changing dreams for famous people in history? What are your dreams telling you? She will explain her ideas using her own experiences, including a dramatic dream one year after the 9/11 tragedy. Dr Clark will also teach us how to “incubate” a dream.
A teacher in the School of Metaphysics, Dr Clark is the author of Intuitive Dreaming; The Law of Attraction: And Other Secrets of Visualization; Interpreting Dreams for Self Discovery (with Paul Blosser); Karmic Healing; and Dharma: Finding Your Soul’s Purpose.
At our program/meeting on Sunday, September 18th, our members and friends shared news of events coming up in organizations they know of and support. Here’s the list. Our lodge doesn’t vouch for any of these events, or the organizations that produce them. We’re just sharing the information in case you’d be interested.
Baltimore Shambhala (Buddhist) Center – new workshops on Wed evenings, suggested contribution, Sept 21 – Oct 19th, on Maitri: Five Wisdom Energies
Atlantic Coast Gem, Mineral Show – Saturday and Sunday, Sept 24-25 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Small admission charge. Beware of prompt for software download. See their website for more information
TS Lodge in Washington DC (National Capital) – meets on Saturdays at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library, members’ meeting at 11 am; public lecture at 12 pm. Free and open to the public. The lodge has announced its Oct – Dec program schedule
Chant4Change – at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Oct 8, 1-11 pm. Free but you are asked to pre-register. (Note: we are not personally familiar with the people and organizations sponsoring this event). See their website
Mysteries of Space & Sky: 2016 – Oct 22 in Gambrills with noted UFO speakers. Admission charge. See this website for details and registration
David Keltz celebrates 25 years portraying Edgar Allan Poe with performances on October 14, 15, and 16 at The Theosophical Society in Maryland. In honor of Edgar Allan Poe’s life and work, David will perform “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,” and the most perfectly constructed poem ever written – “The Raven.” Performances are scheduled on Friday October 14 at 8 pm, Saturday October 15 at 2 pm and 8 pm, and Sunday October 16 at 2 pm. Tickets are available online only.
David Keltz began his career in costume and character as Edgar Allan Poe at Poe’s gravesite on Halloween night 1991. Since that night, David has committed to memory and staged more than five hours of Poe’s works. Audiences from Salem, Massachusetts to Miami, Florida and from Wichita, Kansas to Prague, Czech Republic have enjoyed David’s portrayal of Baltimore’s most famous author. In 1999 David performed over three months in Prague for the International Poe Festival. During the Festival, David was privileged to perform not only in Prague’s theaters, but also in its museums, castles and universities. This year also marks David’s 5th Annual Poe Bus Tour to take place on Saturday October 8 at 2 pm originating at the Annabel Lee Tavern in Canton.
For more information, contact Teresa Herold at 410-971-9569.
Persephone (Sand)
Brian describes his talk: Myths are not just quaint folklore. These sacred texts reveal spiritual experiences, behavioral models, and moral lessons.
As we enter the fall season, we have the opportunity to tap into the darkening rhythms of the season and take a fruitful journey with the goddess Persephone. Persephone, by embracing both her dark and light sides, helps us to find balance in our lives, and also empowers us to strike out on bold and daring new paths.
Take a moment this autumn equinox to reflect on this journey within the context of your own life.
As always, this Sunday program is free and all are welcome.
RWS Deck-Temperance
“The Tarot – an Evolutionary Model” with James Mahoney, will be a presentation – and discussion – of its basic structure, and its relations to astrology and the Hebrew “Tree of Life”. He will explore questions about what the Tarot “reveals” – as a complex set of symbols and a kind of model for conscious evolution.
James Mahoney is a graduate of Harvard University, and has been engaged in the study of the Tarot since his freshman year in college. This study has led him to the practice of astrology and investigations into Hebrew mysticism, along with 19th century occultism which refined – and complicated- the Tarot’s nature and significance. Mr Mahoney is a Washington-based artist, writer and independent curator who is currently an Affiliate Professor of Visual Art at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Please note: West Franklin Street is scheduled to be closed until late September between Park Avenue and Eutaw Street, for street and infrastructure repairs. Other streets in the area are also closed. See the City’s Department of Public Works 8/22/2016 press release for more information, or their website.