Religion is a defense against the experience of God.
Carl Jung (1875 - 1961)
Wednesday: Presentations
1. Curious About Carl?
Talk and discussion with Paul Kochmanski
Wednesday, September 8th, 7:30 PM at 408 Franklin Street
Non-Members, $10; Members and Students, $8
Have you heard the media buzz about Carl Jung's RED BOOK that has just been published? Have you heard about archetypes and Meyers-Briggs, and want to find out more? Would you like to know (or get a refresher on) the basics of Analytical Psychology? In this talk, we'll describe some of the ways Jung has altered our understanding of the psyche, and added to our language and psychological awareness. Most fundamental concepts and terminology will be covered, with a particular focus on the systems of personality.
Paul Kochmanski, MA, is currently an Instructor of Psychology at ECC, a tutor of Natural Sciences at Trocaire College, and a board member for APS-WNY. He previously was a psychotherapist for 10 years, working in agencies as a child and adolescent specialist.
2. “Johnny Bull”
A film written and presented by Kathleen Betsko Yale
Wednesday, September 22nd, 7:00 PM at 408 Franklin Street
Film, Non-Members, $8.00; Members and Students, $8.00
Kathleen Betsko Yale reprises for us a presentation of her prize-winning ABC-TV film“Johnny Bull”, adapted from her stage play of the same name. The story is based on her own immigration experience as a young woman, and set in a Western Pennsylvania mining town, circa 1959.The film stars Peter McNichol, Susanna Hamilton, Jason Robards, Colleen Dewhurst, and Kathy Bates. Deeply hidden in this heartwarming, and often funny, story is a family secret that Joe hopes Iris will never discover. "Johnny Bull" was filmed on location in coal country--not in Pennsylvania, but in Tennessee. (100 minutes)
Kathleen Betsko Yale is the published, award-winning writer of this film, and other plays. She has won three fellowships at the Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference in New London, Conn, Her plays have been produced in the USA at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, and the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, England. In her acting career, she has acted On and Off-Broadway, as well as touring the US and Canada in the National Road Tour of Equus. She is co-editor of the landmark book "Interviews with Contemporary Women Playwrights" (Wm. Morrow & Co.), and she writes with the acclaimed Buffalo-based group of poets Women of the Crooked Circle. Kathleen has acted for many years in Buffalo, NY, at Irish Classical Theatre, Kavinoky Theatre, Theatre of Youth, Buffalo United Artists, Diva by Diva, and Shakespeare in the Park.
3. Sacred Geography of Buffalo
A Lecture by Franklin LaVoie
Wednesday, October 13th, 7:30 PM at 408 Franklin Street
Non-Members, $10; Members and Students, $8
The Sacred Geography of Buffalo-Niagara is an attempt to shed light on the anima mundi- the world soul, and the spiritus loci- the spirit of this place. Many facets are examined, including: local history, anthropology, geography, mythology, legends, and folklore; as well as some of the great architectural and design features. Most notably: Joseph Ellicott’s Radial Street Grid (1800); and Frederick Law Olmsted’s Integrated Parks System (1868). What emerges is a picture of surprising depth and utter enchantment.
Franklin Lavoie is a visionary artist, a storyteller, a performance artist, and a writer. He’s had several art openings at APS; and performed Celtic Stories of Healing and Repose here, as well. His research paper: Why Nature and the Arts Can Heal Us, was accepted for the Society For The Arts in Healthcare International Conference, in 2008; and presented at APS, in 2009. Franklin’s research appears in a number of publications, most recently: The 2012 Story, by John Major Jenkins, (2009.) Franklin has been investigating and documenting the mysteries of Buffalo-Niagara for 20 years and attending talks at APS for thirty years.
4. “Divining the Human”
A film presented by Daniel Lusch
Wednesday, November 17th, 7:30 PM at 408 Franklin Street
Film , Non-Members, $8; Members and Students, $8
“Divining the Human” depicts the artist, John Nava, as he creates and installs 37 tapestries for the New Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles early in this decade. To fulfill his vision, Nava combines 21st century technology with very old artistic traditions. (57 minutes, 2005.)
“New York Council for the Humanities” provided funding assistance for this program. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.”
Daniel Lusch , SJ, suggests this film to the Jung/art community as he believes we would appreciate the film's combination of art and spirituality. He is a long-time member of APS and has given a talk about "Silence" and read his poetry at APS. Daniel J Lusch, SJ, an experienced spiritual and retreat director, offers "playshops" on spiritual themes and soul writing. He has completed his own series of reflections issuing from silence: Write into Me: Exploring Divine Plenty.