Stirring Culture 2: A Time to Act, held in 2007/2008, provoked the conversation to prompt cultural development in Canada. This series of speakers focused on the premise that it's time to take decisive action about how we embrace and promote cultural development.
- Jean-Daniel Lafond | October 2, 2007
- Louise Blouin MacBain | March 10, 2008
- Peter Sellars | March 10, 2008
- Calgary Responds | April 7, 2008
- Richard Florida | May 10, 2008
Jean-Daniel Lafond | October 2, 2007
His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond is a philosopher and one of Canada's leading documentary filmmakers. A seasoned observer of our times, Lafond has crafted more than a dozen films that tell touching, thought-provoking stories. Parallel to his involvement in cinema, he has developed an original body of work for radio and published several books.
Louise Blouin MacBain | March 10, 2008
Louise Blouin MacBain is CEO and President of LTB Group of Companies - a global media business with a commitment to arts and culture publishing 50 magazines and 130 titles a year. She is also the Chairman and Founder of the Louise T Blouin Foundation, which promotes culture and creativity and their role in making societies stronger.
Peter Sellars | March 10, 2008
Peter Sellars, a renowned theatre, opera and festival director, is a cultural visionary and powerful force known for innovative re-interpretations of classic works. His work strikes a universal chord with audiences; engaging contemporary social and political issues. Sellars has worked at theater and opera companies all over the world and has guided numerous prestigious arts festivals.
Calgary Responds | April 7, 2008
This special session will provide the community of Calgary with a moment to respond, react, and maybe challenge the ideas presented in both seasons of Stirring Culture. A very select group of community leaders from different sectors will present their reactions to the notion that now is indeed a time to act in our community, our province, and our world.
Calgary Responds Speakers:
- Lance Carlson, President + CEO, ACAD
- Adam Legge, Vice President, Calgary Economic Development
- Roxanne McCaig
- Bob McPhee, General Director and CEO, Calgary Opera
- Cynthia Moore, Vice President of Community, Kahanoff Foundation
- Dan O'Grady, National Manager of Community Partnerships and Investment, Enbridge Inc.
- Mary Rozsa de Coquet, Rozsa Foundation
Richard Florida | May 10, 2008
Richard Florida is one of the world?s leading public intellectuals on economic competitiveness, demographic trends, and cultural and technological innovation. The author of two bestsellers, The Rise of the Creative Class and The Flight of the Creative Class, Florida combines in-depth analysis, cutting-edge trends, a fascinating personal story, and just a touch of self-deprecating humor in his work.
