Part of a Humanities Montana series on environmental humanities, this short essay by Merlin Director Marisa Diaz-Waian reflects upon nature, friendship, and this special place called home. Read the essay here!
Woot-Woot! Greater Helena Gives is right around the corner! And this year we’re raising funds for two things: our free community programs AND an exciting new program we’re hoping to launch called COMMUNITY HUBS. Learn about both here! Greater Helena Gives takes place on May 5th-6th (6pm-6pm). As you show your love for Helena non-profits, please leave room for philosophy. Your donations help build a thinking community. Yahooo!!!
A 2021 Vernon Press anthology series edited by Stephen Kekoa Miller featuring eight chapters about doing philosophy in innovative ways, both in the schools and the community at large. In our chapter, “Philosophy In & By the Community,” we explore how Merlin CCC — with the help & support of community — has taken shape in interesting, delightful, and unexpected ways. In the process, we discuss our approach to philosophy, the kind of work we do, and some of its characteristics…as well as the significance & beauty of community & place. Learn more here!
Due to COVID, our Think & Drink archive crew has been OUT TO SPACE. We’ll resume highlights of our monthly gatherings as soon as we have an extra pair of hands!
We (and our notes from January and February) have been LOST IN SPACE. Please forgive us! Here is what we have been able to depict from the stars…
Titled “KNOW THY CITY” (in homage to the Delphic maxim to “KNOW THYSELF”), our May walk was an invitation to explore a bit ourselves and the city.” Featuring guest speaker, historian, artist, & urban designer, Dennis McCahon, our group roamed the city of Helena and observed the ways in which design contributes to experiences, how we “move through” our built environments…and, equally, how they move through us.
Thank you to Lenny Eckhardt of Dead Dino Productions for capturing the magic of our 2018 Reeder’s Alley Fundraiser Block Party & the Helena community so beautifully!
Thank you to Lenny Eckhardt of Dead Dino Films for capturing our 2nd Annual Brew-Wine-Chu Fundraiser event & the Helena community so beautifully!
