What's Happening

lecture TED Talk

Tuesday, April 4, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala
Lecture by Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius
Hosted by Susan Weeks

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person being a genius, all of us have a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

The author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert has thought long and hard about some big topics. Her fascinations: genius, creativity and how we get in our own way when it comes to both.

Neill James Lecture

Tuesday, April 4, 2:00 - 3:30, LCS Sala
The Basic Map of Mexico
presented by Dr. Richard Rhoda.

How well do you know the map of Mexico? In the past 150 years, the size of Mexico shrank by about 50%, but the number of states increased by almost the same amount. Mexico's topography is far more rugged and diverse than that of the USA or Canada. Tectonic dynamics are the driving force behind Mexico's many mountain systems as well as its volcanoes and earthquakes.

The Speaker: Rick Rhoda and his spouse, Valerie, have lived in Ajijic since 1999. Before moving here, they were with the US foreign aid program and spent 16 years in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central American. Dr. Rhoda has given dozens of lectures at LCS on Mexico and other topics as well as publishing a book on the dynamics of modern Mexico in 2010.
nutrition Skyrocket Your Health & Increase Vitality Through All Natural Nutrition

Wednesday, April 5, 11:00 - 12:00 AM

The typical diet has been so genetically modified that many of the most important nutrients are no longer present; even in foods labeled as organic. Due to the depleted nutrition, many people struggle with increased inflammation, excess weight, decreased mental clarity, increased stress and a much poorer quality of sleep.

Health, nutrition & lifestyle specialists Amelia Barreto and Judith Wentzel will present a free seminar focusing on easy, effective ways to reduce stress, lose weight, and improve health and vitality through the use of proper all natural nutrition.

During this 60 minute talk, Amelia and Judith will explain how many of the health issues we face today are directly linked to the very foods we are consuming. You will also discover Moringa Oleifera, also known as 'The Miracle Tree' which grows in the rich Nepalese soil near the Himalayan Mountains. This variety of Moringa provides over 90 vital nutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories; all of which protect the body's cells and aid in the prevention of many common conditions associated with aging.

With over 300 documented studies from dozens of highly reputable medical, science, and globally recognized health institutions such as the National Institute of Health, there is overwhelming support of the wide-reaching health benefits of Moringa.

About Amelia Barreto & Judith Wentzel: Both Amelia and Judith are Health/Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultants who have been transforming the quality of life for hundreds of people in the U.S. and Mexico since 1997 and independent distributors of Zija International.
lecture1 TED Talk

Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala
Lecture by environmentalist and futurist Stewart Brand: The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?
Hosted by Fred Harland

Throughout humankind's history, we've driven species after species extinct: the passenger pigeon, the Eastern cougar, the dodo ... But now, says Stewart Brand, author of Whole Earth Catalog, we have the technology (and the biology) to bring back species that humanity wiped out. So, should we? Which ones? He asks a big question whose answer is closer than you may think.

Neill James Lecture

Tuesday, April 11, 2:00 - 3:30, LCS Sala
Mexico's Magnificent Environment
presented by Dr. Richard Rhoda.

Mexico is a combination of many diverse climates, landforms and ecosystems. Enormous variations in rainfall give rise to arid deserts as well as tropical rainforests and enormous raging rivers. With a great variety of different climatic and ecological regions, Mexico is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Consequently protecting its environment is important to the future of life on this planet.

The Speaker: Rick Rhoda and his spouse, Valerie, have lived in Ajijic since 1999. Before moving here, they were with the US foreign aid program and spent 16 years in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central American. Dr. Rhoda has given dozens of lectures at LCS on Mexico and other topics as well as publishing a book on the dynamics of modern Mexico in 2010.
film_festival1 Mexican Film Festival

Friday, April 21, 7:00 PM
La Leyenda de Tarzan (The Legend of Tarzan) starring Alexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie

Story line from IMDB:
John Clayton following his parents' death in Africa would be raised by an ape and would be known by the name Tarzan, would leave Africa and go to his parents's home in England along with woman he fell in love with and married, Jane Porter. He would be asked by Belgian King Leopold to go to Africa to see what he has done there to help the country. Initially he refuses. But an American, George Washington Williams wants him to accept so he can accompany him. He says that Leopold might be committing all sorts of atrocities to achieve his goal like slavery. He needs to prove it. Clayton agrees and his wife insists that she accompany him because she misses Africa. They go and when they arrive a man named Rom who works for Leopold attacks the village they are at and captures Tarzan and Jane. With Washington's help he escapes and sets out to rescue Jane by going across the jungle and Washington joins him despite being told that he might not make it.

Sinopsis:
John Clayton, después de la muerte de sus padres en África, sería criado por un mono y sería conocido con el nombre de Tarzán, abandonaría África y se iría a casa de sus padres en Inglaterra junto con una mujer que se enamoró y se casó con Jane Porter. El rey belga Leopoldo le pedirá que vaya a África para ver lo que ha hecho allí para ayudar al país. Al principio se niega. Pero un estadounidense, George Washington Williams quiere que él acepte para que pueda acompañarlo. Él dice que Leopold podría estar cometiendo todo tipo de atrocidades para lograr su objetivo como la esclavitud. Necesita demostrarlo. Clayton está de acuerdo y su esposa insiste en que lo acompañe porque extraña África. Se van y cuando llegan un hombre llamado Rom que trabaja para Leopold ataca el pueblo en el que se encuentran y captura a Tarzán y Jane. Con la ayuda de Washington se escapa y se dispone a rescatar a Jane al cruzar la selva y Washington se une a él a pesar de que le dijeron que podría no hacerlo.
film_festival2 Mexican Film Festival

Friday, April 28, 7:00 PM
Escuela de Vagabundos (School of Tramps) Starring Pedro Infante, Miroslava, Blanca de Castejón

Synopsis from IMDb:
Alberto Medina is a very famous composer and is on a field trip when his car runs out of gas and goes downhill. While looking for help, he finds the Valverdes' house and is welcome by Emilia, the mother of the family, who is known for giving shelter to tramps. The rest of the family disagrees, because the last one disappointed her. In a story of family situations, funny moments and jealousy, Alberto ends up earning everyone's respect and has a special connection with the oldest daughter, the beautiful Susana, and they fall in love.

Sinopsis de IMDb:
Alberto Medina es un compositor muy famoso y está en un viaje de campo cuando su coche se queda sin gasolina y va cuesta abajo. Mientras busca ayuda, encuentra la casa de los Valverde y es bienvenida por Emilia, la madre de la familia, que es conocida por dar refugio a los vagabundos. El resto de la familia no está de acuerdo, porque la última la decepcionó. En una historia de situaciones familiares, momentos divertidos y celos, Alberto termina ganando el respeto de todos y tiene una conexión especial con la hija mayor, la bella Susana, y se enamoran.