The Beacon Salon Series is an educational outreach program of Beacon College. The series — which channels the spirit of intellectual discourse of the French salons of the Enlightenment — invites the Central Florida community to partake in lifelong learning at the feet of respected scholars, to enrich their souls through the beauty and vibrancy of visual and performing arts, and to weigh new perspectives on old issues through lectures from breakthrough authors and national speakers.
Registration required for in-person events or to participate in live Zoom Q&As.
2022-2023 Salon Events
Eric Deggans
The Future of TV, Social Media and Objective Truth In the Modern World
September 8, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Venetian Center
David Kirby and Barbara Hamby
Dylan Thuras
Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker
The Southernization of America: A Story of Democracy in the Balance
December 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Venetian Center
Sarah Lohman
Core Ensemble
Of Ebony Embers-Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance
February 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Venetian Center
Darlyn Finch Kuhn
Frank Stanfield
How to cover the craziest crime story without going crazy yourself (allegedly).
April 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Venetian Center
Beacon Salon Speaker Series events are free and open to the public, however, donations are welcome to help defray the cost of speaker fees, catering, travel/lodging/transportation for out-of-town speakers, and venue costs. Sponsorships also are available for the entire series or individual events. To make a donation or to inquire about sponsorships, please contact BeaconSalon@BeaconCollege.edu.For speakers interested in presenting, please use our Beacon Salon Series Submission form.
