TED started out as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, and Design.  Since then its scope has become broader.  Through the TEDx community program, videos from TED Conferences are shown at the Bookshelf and Gallery.

During our monthly events, participants discuss a featured topic over a catered dinner.  Bring an open mind and be dazzled by the power of ideas! $15/person. Registration required.

*TEDx will begin again in October.  For now, take a look at some of the past TEDx lectures…and start getting excited for our fall seminars!*

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Summer TED Series

How Gaming Can Save the World

Friday, June 11, 6:30-8 pm. Video game developer and  philosopher Jane McGonigal encourages kids and parents alike to spend more hours in front of the video games in order to save the world. Then be dazzled by Sim City inventor Will Wright’s new game Spore as he discusses how video games could build a brighter future. Bring the gamer in your family for this friendly, high-energy TEDx event.

Mining the Mind

Friday, July 9th, 6:30-8 pm. The unique brains of best-selling authors Temple Grandin and brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor give the world a greater understanding of the mind. Grandin’s autism helps her to think in pictures which has led her solve problems that are difficult for the typical brain. A massive stroke gave Taylor insight into the functioning of her brain. Understand your own brain power as these women mine their minds.

Future of Fuel

Friday, August 20, 6:30-8 pm. Techie businessman Bill Gates unveils where he’s placing his bets in the energy debate and the type of energy that could lead to zero carbon emissions by 2050. In an equally idealistic argument, Amory Lovins (author of Winning the Oil Endgame) argues that we can revitalize the economy by weaning ourselves off oil… and breaks down his plan for doing just that.