In the name of the arts Wine and Unwind lecture

2009-02-06 / Society

Contributed by Iris M. Taylor, public relations for The SC Symphony League Contributed by Capital Senior Center

Elly Winter The SC Symphony League "First Chair Gourmet Events" started the New Year with "Hold all the Cards," hosted by Meredith McKee on January 12. A gourmet brunch was served followed by a card game of "Hand & Foot." "Bridge at Woodcreek Farms" was held January 29. It was a fun day with lots of bridge playing, followed by door prizes and then we were served a delicious lunch. The purpose of the Symphony League is to foster, promote and increase musical knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts in the community, and to cooperate with and support the South Carolina Philharmonic. WHO: Speaker is Daisy De Laine Block, niece of Rev. J.A. De Laine, Clarendon County minister and school principal who organized the movement leading to the nation's first state lawsuit for equal education in 1947 (Briggs v Elliott) - later combined with four other suits to form Brown v Board of Education.

TOPIC: Mrs. Block will address the historical relevance of the De Laine/Briggs v Elliott actions as well as offer context for the country's centuries- old issues with slavery and racial equality. She will also relate personal experiences of growing up in Clarendon County and describe adult life as a black woman in the military and as an educator and community advocate in S.C. from the late 1940s on.

Betty Harvey WHAT: Wine and Unwind is the Capital Senior Center's monthly lecture series, addressing topics of current interest and/or controversial issues. Now in its second season, the series is free and open to all adults over 21. Wine and non- alcoholic beverages and snacks are available at 5:30 and lectures are followed by a Q&A session. Although free, reservations are encouraged to provide adequate seating. Pleas RSVP the Center at 779-1971 weekdays through February 17th.