2^nd Wednesdays is a series of free lectures, concerts, and special arts events for all adults in the community. This series spotlights local talent and provides a first-rate cultural experience. Its other aim is to afford community adults an opportunity to spend time sharing culture and conversation with neighbors. It’s held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Each program kicks off with a neighborhood social from 7:00–7:30 pm with presentations beginning immediately after. Free parking is available in the parking lot behind 2510 St. Paul Street.

Upcoming 2nd Wednesdays programming:

Wednesday, August 14 – “Amelia Earhart-The Fun of It!“

Award-Winning Actress & Smithsonian Scholar, Mary Ann Jung, will present an entertaining and interactive historical show as Amelia Earhart. You will get to meet the fascinating people who supported her adventures, including Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The amazing Amelia said she risked it all for the Fun of It!

Wednesday, September 11 – “Fresh Herbs in the Kitchen”

Join us as mother-daughter duo, Lyn Rau Pence, Herb Society of America, and Beth E. Tohn, VLP Board President, Chef, and VLP lead garden volunteer takes us on a culinary herb experience. Learn about growing herbs at home in your own garden or in containers. Take home recipes and samples from the VLP herb garden.

Wednesday, October 9 – “Sounds of Surprise”

Join us for a evening of wonder and amazement as we hear the unlikely pair of a clarinet and mandolin, played by Bob Jacobson and Leo Hickman. We will hear a wide variety of swing, gypsy jazz, Brazilian, Latin and other styles.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the 32^nd Street Farmers Market, 400 E. 32^nd Street, open Saturdays year-round, from 7 am to 12 noon.