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SUMMARY:Dungeons and Dragons (Group 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the wonderful world of tabletop adventure games\, Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.  Beginner focused\, no pressure gaming for ages 18+. Contact instructor for more information.\nMaterials Needed: None to start\, see instructor for details \nWhere: Parlor space 2nd floor \nCost: 0-5.00 sliding scale suggested donation to support the space\, OR food/drink purchase appreciated. \nHow to register: Drop-in permitted\, first come-first serve so advance registration preferred. See instructor contact info below for registration. 8 person max \nInstructor contact information:  Sam at msixteenatoo@gmail.com
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/dungeons-and-dragons-group-1/2031-04-10/
LOCATION:The Philosopher’s House\, 117 W Fairview Ave.\, Johnson City\, 37604
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SUMMARY:Chai Hour
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Fridays \nYou are invited to gather with Eriel to learn and explore the ancient system of Ayurveda from where we now know as India and parts of Pakistan. Ayurveda’s singular goal has always been to “reduce suffering.” Our gatherings have two main goals: release and fortify\, in order to reduce suffering. \nHow to register: No registration needed. Drop-in \nCost: Purchase of food/beverage OR 5.00 donation to teahouse nonprofit encouraged. \nLocation: Japanese Seating\, 2nd floor \nOrganizer Contact: eriel.starre@gmail.com \nIn our gatherings\, Eriel will help guide the group in releasing the week’s tensions\nthrough conversation over a cup of tea and then moving through Ayurvedic practices to help regulate nerves and moods so we can go on to enjoy our weekend in a more gentler way. \nWith these two goals in mind\, Eriel aims to teach the basics of Ayurveda through an understanding and dialogue about the energetics that make-up we as individuals and all of humanity. Ayurveda is a complex system\, but at its most basic level it makes meaning from the more challenging parts of being human; Ayurveda looks to energetics to find the way to understand how we may reduce human suffering. The first concept that most students learn about today is that of the Doshas (Vata\, Pitta\, and Kapha)\, three energetics that make up all things\, including each person. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will focus heavily on these energetic qualities and how to recognize the ratios we may be experiencing of each Dosha\, both when they are in and out of balance. Understanding the Dosha make-up of ourselves in real time informs us how to bring ourselves back into balance to fortify ourselves in times of challenge or irritation. \nThe specific day’s group dynamic will inform which pieces of Ayurvedic advice that Eriel will teach and then discuss with participants. The aim is to explore which Ayurvedic suggestions are most helpful in real time: tea and food\, physical movement\, sensory support like using essential oils and dry brushing\, and even breathing techniques. Self-care and Ayurveda go beautifully hand in hand\, which we will discuss in each gathering. \nAyurveda is an ancient system and a lifestyle that aids modern people through our specific challenges. Eriel is an independent scholar\, herbalist-in-training\, facilitator\, and comparative researching astrologer. She is also a student in Yoga Veda Institute’s Ayurvedic Practitioner program and has plans to sit for the board exam for Ayurveda practitioners by 2030. Yoga Veda Institute is currently in the accreditation process with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/chai-hour/2031-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meetup
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SUMMARY:PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Poetry Society of Tennessee and the Philosopher’s House Writer’s Workshop for an evening of poetry and community at this monthly open mic night.\nSecond Fridays of each month from 6:00-7:30PM\, with open mic sign-ups starting at 5:45PM. Spots are limited to 4 minutes per poet. \nCo-hosted by various members of the Poetry Society of Tennessee. \nAlso be sure to check out our Poetry Writer’s Workshop held every other Friday at 3:30 PM at the Philosopher’s House if you would enjoy the opportunity to share your poetry in a more intimate setting and receive feedback. For more information about the Poetry Society of Tennessee\, check out their website. \nHow to register: Drop-in \nLocation: Fireplace/living room\, 1st floor \nCost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit \nOrganizer contact: Contact Kayla Nichols with any questions: nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com / 423-571-2949.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/poettea-open-mic-poetry/2031-04-11/
LOCATION:The Philosopher’s House\, 117 W Fairview Ave.\, Johnson City\, 37604
CATEGORIES:Literature,Performance
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SUMMARY:¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: First Fridays will be at a local restaurant outside the teahouse.* Please check here or text instructor for location the week of First Fridays. \nConversational Spanish with Laura and friends. This is an opportunity to practice Spanish with several native Spanish speaking people\, and form a community with activities like potlucks\, game nights\, etc… while speaking/learning Espańol. \nAll levels welcome\, even if you speak no Spanish! \nHow to register: Drop-in \nLocation:  Drawing room\, 2nd floor (except First Fridays which are rotating on location) \nCost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged. \nMaterials required: Notebook if you prefer. No materials needed. \nOrganizer: Text Laura Lopez at 423-383-6547 \n 
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/hablas-espanol-spanish-language-club-4-2/2031-04-11/
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SUMMARY:Drawing and Tea Social
DESCRIPTION:Drawing and Tea Social: We support and appreciate each other’s artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges\, sketchbook tours\, art mentoring and more. \nWhen: Saturdays at 4:30 – 5-30p \nLocation: Tea Table\, 1st floor \nOrganizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org \nWhat to bring: any dry art and dry materials you would like to work on (Pencil\, charcoal\, pastel are ok. Please refrain from bringing any glitter or wet medias such as ink or paint.) \nSeating is limited\, and dependent on which room we will occupy: 10 people maximum can attend. \nLearn more and RSVP at https://fadeinit.org/events
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/drawing-and-tea-social/2031-04-12/
LOCATION:The Philosopher’s House\, 117 W Fairview Ave.\, Johnson City\, 37604
CATEGORIES:Art,Dialogue
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SUMMARY:Mandarin Language Class
DESCRIPTION:Description: Mandarin Chinese is the single largest first language in the world\, with over 941 million native speakers\, and has become an invaluable language for anyone to learn\, whether they’re interested in engaging with Chinese business\, learning more about Chinese politics\, wanting to study deeper into Chinese culture\, or just fascinated by language! This course will function as an absolute beginner course in Mandarin Chinese. Learning objectives will be to be able to read and pronounce pinyin\, to learn very basic grammatical structures\, very basic day-to-day vocabulary\, begin to recognize and reproduce some characters\, and be able to hold simple\, introductory conversations. No prior Mandarin knowledge is necessary. If there are more advanced learners who would be interested in more advanced material\, please contact the instructor. \nHow to register: Advanced registration is greatly preferred as class does have limited seating. See instructor contact for registration. \nCost:  Food and drink purchases encouraged OR 5.00 donation at tea counter to support our nonprofit. \nLocation: Parlor\, 2nd floor \nMaterials needed: A notetaking device (laptop\, tablet\, notebook\, etc.) . We will be using Integrated Chinese Level 1; Part 1\, 4th edition\, which is available in print and eBook formats from several sources.  You can also use a previous edition\, as those are readily available and less expensive. We will use Simplified characters in the class\, as that is used in Mainland China and elsewhere.  As that series has both textbooks and workbooks\, be sure to select the textbook.  If you have questions about the suitability of a version\, feel free to contact the instructor. \nInstructor Contact Information: Please text Heather at (208)215-6738 
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/mandarin-language-class-3-2-2/2031-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
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SUMMARY:Chai Hour
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Fridays \nYou are invited to gather with Eriel to learn and explore the ancient system of Ayurveda from where we now know as India and parts of Pakistan. Ayurveda’s singular goal has always been to “reduce suffering.” Our gatherings have two main goals: release and fortify\, in order to reduce suffering. \nHow to register: No registration needed. Drop-in \nCost: Purchase of food/beverage OR 5.00 donation to teahouse nonprofit encouraged. \nLocation: Japanese Seating\, 2nd floor \nOrganizer Contact: eriel.starre@gmail.com \nIn our gatherings\, Eriel will help guide the group in releasing the week’s tensions\nthrough conversation over a cup of tea and then moving through Ayurvedic practices to help regulate nerves and moods so we can go on to enjoy our weekend in a more gentler way. \nWith these two goals in mind\, Eriel aims to teach the basics of Ayurveda through an understanding and dialogue about the energetics that make-up we as individuals and all of humanity. Ayurveda is a complex system\, but at its most basic level it makes meaning from the more challenging parts of being human; Ayurveda looks to energetics to find the way to understand how we may reduce human suffering. The first concept that most students learn about today is that of the Doshas (Vata\, Pitta\, and Kapha)\, three energetics that make up all things\, including each person. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will focus heavily on these energetic qualities and how to recognize the ratios we may be experiencing of each Dosha\, both when they are in and out of balance. Understanding the Dosha make-up of ourselves in real time informs us how to bring ourselves back into balance to fortify ourselves in times of challenge or irritation. \nThe specific day’s group dynamic will inform which pieces of Ayurvedic advice that Eriel will teach and then discuss with participants. The aim is to explore which Ayurvedic suggestions are most helpful in real time: tea and food\, physical movement\, sensory support like using essential oils and dry brushing\, and even breathing techniques. Self-care and Ayurveda go beautifully hand in hand\, which we will discuss in each gathering. \nAyurveda is an ancient system and a lifestyle that aids modern people through our specific challenges. Eriel is an independent scholar\, herbalist-in-training\, facilitator\, and comparative researching astrologer. She is also a student in Yoga Veda Institute’s Ayurvedic Practitioner program and has plans to sit for the board exam for Ayurveda practitioners by 2030. Yoga Veda Institute is currently in the accreditation process with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/chai-hour/2031-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meetup
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SUMMARY:¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: First Fridays will be at a local restaurant outside the teahouse.* Please check here or text instructor for location the week of First Fridays. \nConversational Spanish with Laura and friends. This is an opportunity to practice Spanish with several native Spanish speaking people\, and form a community with activities like potlucks\, game nights\, etc… while speaking/learning Espańol. \nAll levels welcome\, even if you speak no Spanish! \nHow to register: Drop-in \nLocation:  Drawing room\, 2nd floor (except First Fridays which are rotating on location) \nCost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged. \nMaterials required: Notebook if you prefer. No materials needed. \nOrganizer: Text Laura Lopez at 423-383-6547 \n 
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/hablas-espanol-spanish-language-club-4-2/2031-04-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20310425T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20310425T140000
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SUMMARY:Chai Hour
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Fridays \nYou are invited to gather with Eriel to learn and explore the ancient system of Ayurveda from where we now know as India and parts of Pakistan. Ayurveda’s singular goal has always been to “reduce suffering.” Our gatherings have two main goals: release and fortify\, in order to reduce suffering. \nHow to register: No registration needed. Drop-in \nCost: Purchase of food/beverage OR 5.00 donation to teahouse nonprofit encouraged. \nLocation: Japanese Seating\, 2nd floor \nOrganizer Contact: eriel.starre@gmail.com \nIn our gatherings\, Eriel will help guide the group in releasing the week’s tensions\nthrough conversation over a cup of tea and then moving through Ayurvedic practices to help regulate nerves and moods so we can go on to enjoy our weekend in a more gentler way. \nWith these two goals in mind\, Eriel aims to teach the basics of Ayurveda through an understanding and dialogue about the energetics that make-up we as individuals and all of humanity. Ayurveda is a complex system\, but at its most basic level it makes meaning from the more challenging parts of being human; Ayurveda looks to energetics to find the way to understand how we may reduce human suffering. The first concept that most students learn about today is that of the Doshas (Vata\, Pitta\, and Kapha)\, three energetics that make up all things\, including each person. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will focus heavily on these energetic qualities and how to recognize the ratios we may be experiencing of each Dosha\, both when they are in and out of balance. Understanding the Dosha make-up of ourselves in real time informs us how to bring ourselves back into balance to fortify ourselves in times of challenge or irritation. \nThe specific day’s group dynamic will inform which pieces of Ayurvedic advice that Eriel will teach and then discuss with participants. The aim is to explore which Ayurvedic suggestions are most helpful in real time: tea and food\, physical movement\, sensory support like using essential oils and dry brushing\, and even breathing techniques. Self-care and Ayurveda go beautifully hand in hand\, which we will discuss in each gathering. \nAyurveda is an ancient system and a lifestyle that aids modern people through our specific challenges. Eriel is an independent scholar\, herbalist-in-training\, facilitator\, and comparative researching astrologer. She is also a student in Yoga Veda Institute’s Ayurvedic Practitioner program and has plans to sit for the board exam for Ayurveda practitioners by 2030. Yoga Veda Institute is currently in the accreditation process with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/chai-hour/2031-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meetup
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DTSTAMP:20260514T233408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T194117Z
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SUMMARY:¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: First Fridays will be at a local restaurant outside the teahouse.* Please check here or text instructor for location the week of First Fridays. \nConversational Spanish with Laura and friends. This is an opportunity to practice Spanish with several native Spanish speaking people\, and form a community with activities like potlucks\, game nights\, etc… while speaking/learning Espańol. \nAll levels welcome\, even if you speak no Spanish! \nHow to register: Drop-in \nLocation:  Drawing room\, 2nd floor (except First Fridays which are rotating on location) \nCost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged. \nMaterials required: Notebook if you prefer. No materials needed. \nOrganizer: Text Laura Lopez at 423-383-6547 \n 
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/hablas-espanol-spanish-language-club-4-2/2031-04-25/
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