It's that weird time of year where everyone's gearing up for fall but still absolutely in summer mode. Luckily we've got upcoming classes for everyone, no matter what state of mind you're currently in:
One-day-it's-still-summer Classes
Fundamentals of Immunology - August 23, 6:30pm $11
Parenting: New Theories, Old Wives' Tales, and Good Advice - August 26, 5-8pm, $18 w/ drinks and snacks
English Paper Piecing - August 30, 8:30pm, $13...
MSG is our free monthly lecture series all about the history and science behind some of your favorite foods.
This month, we're taking on drunkenness and drinking games.
Soma will unravel the science behind inebriation, from the moment it hits your lips to your next-day regrets. We'll break down "beer before liquor," red wine's affection for hangovers, and other boozy old wives' tales.
After Soma explains the whys of getting drunk, Sarah...
Since summer's not over just yet, so here are a few more highlights from The Library section of our site, where teachers give you recommended reading on their subjects.
Why you should read it: V.S. Ramachandran was required reading in one of my neuroscience seminars. This is a masterpiece.
Suggested by Farah
If you're looking to learn something ASAP, we've got all sorts of stuff headed your way.
Sizes of Infinity - Wednesday, August 15, 6-8pm.
The first time we ran this class, people stood outside watching for a really long time. It was impressive. There're only a couple spots left, so sign up quickly!
Barter Your Way Through Life - Thursday, August 16, 8:30-10pm
Learn how to make bartering a part of your life, right now.
A couple weeks ago, we were the recipents of an awful lot of pickling cukes, thanks to our CSA's canning share.
Of all the kinds of pickles we ended up making (and yeah, there were a ton), I was most excited to turn these guys into new pickles - a lovely salty/crunchy/tangy pickle that's not too sour and not too sweet. I'm a big fan not only because of the taste, but because they are the laziest kind of pickle, and I'm a pretty lazy cook. The...
