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A Soirée for Curious Minds brings the richness of university-level thinking directly into the community. Designed for inquisitive spirits, the series offers a rare opportunity to engage with exceptional scholars in an intimate, welcoming setting.

Each evening begins with doors opening early, inviting neighbours and friends to gather in our art gallery. Enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling water while a live pianist fills the room with a captivating soundtrack – the perfect prelude to an evening of ideas.

What follows is a thoughtfully curated academic experience, led by esteemed professors from Glendon College, York University, whose teaching and research span literature, psychology, cultural studies, and contemporary political thought.

The series explores big ideas across time and disciplines, from Shakespearean history and the psychology of memory to cultural mythologies and modern populism, offering intellectual depth without pretense. It’s an invitation to learn, be inspired, and to savour conversations that linger, echoing the brilliance of the ideas shared.

Individual Lecture Admission Price:

  • General Admission: $40
  • Early Bird Admission: $35 (available until 10 days in advance)
  • Under 30 Rate: $15 (with proof of ID at the door)

Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite.   Click on the individual event links below for more information and to purchase tickets.

For assistance, please contact The Rosedale Centre Main Office at 416-924-0725.