(In Person Only) Lust and Fornication in La Bohème (Act I)

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

828 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201-4411, United States | Evanston, IL

A lecture on spiritual psychology within Puccini's opera La Bohème. Beginners welcome!
Lecture Topic: Lust and Fornication in La Bohème (Act I)
While revered throughout the world for its impassioned arias and romantic motifs, La Bohème conveys troubling messages regarding the nature and trajectory of modern living, particularly concerning sexual relations. Discover how Puccini, a Masonic initiate, encoded within his supercilious and compulsive characters a profound warning to those who would seek to enter the spiritual path. By flirting with presumption, indulgence, and desire, the opera's characters enter the wide and broad gate that leads to disaster; see how to avoid the pitfalls of contemporary existence so as to enter the straight and narrow way that leads to spiritual life, and which few actually find (Matthew 7:13-14).
Light refreshments and snacks will be served before and during the viewing of Act I. Afterward we will have a short break and reconvene for the lecture.
Listen to the previous lectures in this course (see specifically the "Introduction to the Secret Teachings of Opera" as well as "Alchemy, Kabbalah, Tarot, and Psychology in La Bohème"):
https://chicagognosis.org/the-secret-teachings-of-opera.html
Location and Directions
828 Davis St, Suite 5 (Lower Level)
Evanston, IL 60201
There is paid parking across the street in the Sherman Plaza Parking Garage with cheap hourly rates ($6 for 3 to 5 hours).
The 201 and 213 Buses stop across the street at Davis St. and Benson Ave. You can also take the 93, 201, 208, 213, or 250 Bus to Davis and Maple, walking a block East on Davis until reaching our location across from Benson Ave.
The Davis Purple Line stop is half a block away. When arriving, go South on Benson Ave straight ahead to our location on Davis St.
There is also the Davis St. / Evanston Metra Station, whereby you can walk South on Maple and East on Davis.
When you arrive, enter through the front. Go down to the lower level via the stairs to the left or the elevator to the right. We are located in Suite 5.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

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828 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201-4411, United States
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