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This
is
our consolidated schedule, including free single-session events as well
as the first session of each of our courses. Let us know if you'd
like to be notified when the schedule is updated. If you have
questions, call 312/362-9302 or email info@hgchicago.org
Friday, July 23,
6:00 PM
Economics
as if God Cared
course begins. Four sessions, concluding August 13..
Instructor: John Kuchta. At 28 E. Jackson #1004, $25 registration
fee.
Saturday,
July 24, 2:00 PM
Invisible Robbery
Tour
Right
on the streets of every American community robbery takes place every
day. How can local, state, and national government claim the need
to tax our labor when there is so much real value that the community
creates but fails to collect? On this mile and a half walk we'll see
some of this value and understand who takes it and what it costs the
rest of us. We'll discuss what a free market really is, and how
it could make our city a better place. Chuck Metalitz is your guide. Leaves from 28 E.
Jackson #1004, free.
Wednesday, July 28,
6:00 PM
Political Economy
Book Club
The
Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen. This is part 2
of 2 sessions, covering Chapters 8 -14. The text is posted here,
or buy
yourself a copy for a few dollars. Chicago Public Library
claims to have several circulating copies. And there's even a free
audiobook. Convened by Bob Matter; RSVP to him by email or 312/362-9302. At
28 E. Jackson #1004, free.
Thursday,
July 29,
6:00 PM
Human Rights
course begins. This is an advanced course, requiring prior completion
of any version of
Progress & Poverty. Ten sessions, concluding
September 30.
Instructor: Robert Jene. At 28 E. Jackson #1004, $25 registration
fee
Monday,
August 9,
6:00 PM
Will the Real
Fiscal Stimulus Please Stand Up?
Come
for an evening with Bob Jene to compare the Georgist fiscal reform to
the TARP bailout, the Fair Tax, the Flat Tax, the Bush tax cuts and
government money creation. Each of the proposed measures to get out of
the recession will be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 10 based on eight
criteria. Free.
Saturday,
August 14, 3:30 PM
Curious
Georgists go to the Movies present The Talk of the Town.
A wonderful comedy with an intelligent cast, including Jean Arthur,
Cary Grant, and Ronald Colman. Grant is a fugitive, hiding out
with unsuspecting professor Colman and landlady Arthur, who tries to
convince the legal-minded Colman that there's a human side to all
laws. George Stevens (1942) 118 mins. (2008) 165 min. At 28
E.
Jackson #1004, free.
Monday,
September 6 (DATE IN THE PRINTED SCHEDULE IS WRONG!)
Henry George Day
party.
HGS Alumni and friends all welcome. If you are on either of our
email lists, or a recent graduate, or have attended a previous HG Day
celebration, you'll receive an invitation (To join the email list, use
the "get updates" link at the top of this page.)
Free
for those graduating within the past two years, their guests, and
contributing members.
This schedule is current
as of July 22, 2010, and is subject to change.
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