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The story of one of the most acclaimed musicals in Broadway history and the story of the man the show is about are deftly intertwined in “Hamilton’s America” a  Great Performance documentary being broadcast tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m.on PBS. With this... Continue Reading

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE ACCLAIMED BROADWAY PRODUCTION THAT HAS EVOKED SUCH PROFOUND INTERNATIONAL INTEREST?   Learn about ALEXANDER HAMILTON, and the Broadway musical based on his life, and times, and why the show and Hamilton’s story speak universally and timelessly to us all.  GET... Continue Reading

We’re excited to announce an EARLY BIRD OFFER for tickets for our next event, featuring historian, author and political commentator, Dr. Robert Watson, who will fascinate and entertain with the story of one of America’s most important founders, Alexander Hamilton, in his... Continue Reading

  On Saturday, November 19, ProfTalks Lectures is proud to present a talk by award-winning historian, Dr. Robert Watson, on “Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musical”. Join us as Dr. Watson reveals the fascinating story of one of America’s most important founders, Alexander... Continue Reading

In the feverish, unprecedented American election campaign, many think the U.S. is on the verge of electing Donald J. Trump as its President. On July 20, 2016, hear award-winning American professor, political commentator and author, Robert Watson predict the outcome in hi... Continue Reading

We’re excited to tell you that our next event will take place on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016, on the eve of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, when Robert Watson, professor, star lecturer at Florida Atlantic University’s Life Long Learning Society,... Continue Reading

In September, 1944, The Wine and Food Society, Inc. in New York held a “Tasting of Beers, Ales & Stouts” at the gilded Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue, New York City.  As accompaniment to the beer, a variety of foods were offered: smoked fish, marinated herring, smoked hams... Continue Reading

It is with great pride that we announce that Robert Watson who spoke at the recent ProfTalks event in April, 2015 in Toronto, Canada, has won the “IPPY” National Book Award, Gold medal – book of the year in history for his book America’s First Crisis: The War of 1812.  Robert... Continue Reading

Small Is Good: Lloyd Alter talks sustainability at ProfTalks KAITLYN KOCHANY | YONGE STREET MEDIA | WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2015 LLOYD ALTER SAYS SMALL IS THE NEW BIG AT HIS 2015 PROFTALKS LECTURE. Photo: RICK RADELL When it comes to sustainability, Lloyd Alter doesn’t mince his... Continue Reading

Check out this article published today in BuzzBuzz Home News about Lloyd Alter’s lecture at last Saturday’s amazing ProfTalks Lectures held at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. Forget fancy gadgets and smart homes – this architect thinks... Continue Reading

ProfTalks President and Founder Libby Gillman spoke with journalist Kaitlyn Kochany about the exciting lectures on offer in Toronto on April 25.   ProfTalks aims to educate and entertain KAITLYN KOCHANY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 Libby Gillman wants to teach you something.... Continue Reading

If you listen to JAZZ FM, you might hear ProfTalks over the airwaves this month. Check it out: Haven’t registered yet? Hurry – space is limited! See the agenda and select a morning, afternoon or full-day session for April 25. Continue Reading

Get to know the all-star professors of ProfTalks Lectures! We’re bringing some of the best and brightest minds to Toronto on April 25. Each week we give you an insider’s look at one of our award-winning speakers. Political personalities, privacy, scandal … There’s always a hot... Continue Reading

Join us at ProfTalks Lectures for one day of award-winning professors discussing hot topics in culture and the liberal arts. April 25, 2015 at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street. Check out how “animated” we are about this!   Continue Reading

Get to know the all-star professors of ProfTalks Lectures! We’re bringing some of the best and brightest minds to Toronto on April 25. Each week we give you an insider’s look at one of our award-winning speakers. With the 87th Academy Awards this weekend, everyone has film on... Continue Reading