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SUMMARY:Brownstone Pittsboro\, NC Supper Club\, Aug. 18th: Larry Burk
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILBrownstone Institute Supper Club\, Pittsboro\, NC \nForest Hall at Chatham Mills \nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n$48 includes full meal and non-alcohol drinks\, cash bar available \nWe are excited to be hosting Larry Burk\, MD\, retired Duke associate professor of radiology\, MRI expert and Certified Energy Health Practitioner (CEHP) who now works as an online health coach. \nAbout the Talk \nWireless Radiation Hazards and What You Can Do About It \nThe Telecommunications Act of 1996 prohibited communities from restricting the proliferation of cell phone towers due to environmental concerns. Since then\, there has been exponential growth of the wireless industry driven by billions of dollars of lobbying throughout the states and in Washington D.C. Despite the accumulation of a large amount of scientific evidence about the hazards of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and a successful 2021 lawsuit requiring the FCC and FDA to update their safety standards\, these warnings have been ignored in the rush to compete with China in the development of 5G\, AI and data centers. \nThe 5% of the population with severe electrohypersensitivity\, recently renamed electromagnetic radiation syndrome\, are the canaries in our coal mine signaling by their distressing physical symptoms such as insomnia\, cardiac palpitations\, headaches\, rashes\, and brain fog\, that there is cause for concern for the rest of us who may not sense the danger. This talk will address methods to assess the EMF exposure in your house\, simple actions you can take to decrease it\, and if necessary\, ways to shield against it. There are also opportunities for proactive ordinances in local communities to regulate the siting of future transmitters. In a world of wifi everywhere\, Larry will have many insights to share to help protect our well-being.  \nAbout the Speaker \nLarry Burk\, MD\, CEHP\, is a retired Duke associate professor of radiology and MRI expert who now works as an online health coach. He was one of the pioneering researchers in MRI of the knee and shoulder in the 1980s. His interest in EMF hazards began when he joined the Society for MRI Safety Committee and the Bioelectromagnetic Society. Initially the concerns centered around radar and power lines\, but were rapidly superseded by the expansion of wireless technology. He has experience lobbying the legislature in Raleigh regarding smart meters and 5G without success due to overwhelming industry funding for lobbyists. \nDr. Burk was a member of the Non-Ionizing Advisory Committee for the NC Radiation Protection Commission for 5 years and was instrumental in revising the official government website to accurately represent the EMF hazards. After leaving that position\, he joined the board of SafeTechNC.org\, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about educational and health concerns regarding technology in schools around the state including lobbying for bell to bell policies restricting cell phone access during the school day.  He also created an online course on EMF topics in 2021\, Staying Healthy in a 5G World: Heal Your Home\, Heal Your Body. \nAdditionally\, Larry was co-founder of Duke Integrative Medicine in 1998 and has been the administrator of the Frozen Shoulder Healing Facebook Group with 68K members since 2017. His 2025 book Frozen Shoulder Healing: Diagnostic Methods and Treatment Options is an Amazon bestseller in Musculoskeletal Diseases.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-pittsboro-nc-supper-club-aug-18th-larry-burk/
LOCATION:Forest Hall at Chatham Mills\, 480 Hillsboro Street\, Suite 530\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Charlotte\, NC Supper Club\, August 25\, 2026: Melissa Crenshaw
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILCharlotte Brownstone Supper Club \nAugust 25\, 2026: Melissa Crenshaw \nTuesday\, August 25 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm \nNapa on Providence\, 110 Perrin Pl\, Charlotte\, NC 28207 \n$48 per person includes meal\, soda or tea\, venue fees\, tax\, and gratuity. Gluten Free & Vegetarian options included. Cash bar available. \nMelissa Crenshaw \nOn Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026\, the Charlotte Supper Club is pleased to welcome Melissa Crenshaw\, Registered Homeopath and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Practicing since 2000\, Melissa has worked extensively with families exploring natural approaches to health and healing. \nAbout the Talk \nThe Two Paradigms of Health \nIn this presentation\, Melissa explores the difference between the conventional disease-centered model—which focuses on diagnosing and suppressing symptoms—and the homeopathic model\, which views symptoms as meaningful signals from the body and seeks to support the body’s God-given ability to heal. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these two approaches shape our health decisions\, our view of illness\, and our ability to build resilient families and communities. \nCome early and meet Brownstone Institute friends\, scholars\, writers\, and benefactors. Celebrate victories and discuss challenges ahead. The venue is lovely\, the seasonal menu is delicious\, and the discussion brilliant. \nAbout the Speaker \nMelissa Crenshaw is a Registered Homeopath (RsHom) and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with decades of experience supporting families. Her educational programs and community work focus on practical homeopathy\, informed choice\, and building health resilience from a faith-informed perspective. \nVenue\, Location & Parking \nNapa on Providence\, 110 Perrin Pl\, Charlotte\, NC 28207. Private onsite parking. \nRegistration \n$48 per person includes meal\, soda or tea\, fees\, tax\, and gratuity. Ticket sales close three days prior to the event so be sure to secure your seat early! For more information contact Amber Santiago at supperclub@pm.me. Please include “Charlotte Supper Club” in the subject line.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-charlotte-nc-supper-club-august-25-2026-melissa-crenshaw/
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SUMMARY:2026 Polyface Retreat : August 28-29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAIL2026 Polyface Retreat\nFriday and Saturday\, August 28-29\, 2026\nBrownstone Institute at Polyface Farm in Swoope\, VA \nBrownstone Institute’s second retreat at Polyface Farms offers loyal Brownstone readers a chance to join us in an exciting opportunity to learn from the best minds on the subjects of health freedom\, educational freedom\, freedom from censorship\, and more. This will all be held at the home of one of the world’s greatest leaders in regenerative farming.  \nYou can join with these powerful thinkers to share knowledge and expertise\, discover hidden histories\, learn about the many industrial complexes that have gained so much power\, and find ways around and through this crisis. \nThe event begins on Friday morning with an early morning registration and a delicious breakfast and ends Saturday afternoon. \nTicket pricing\, individual: $265\n($240 with early bird coupon discount of $25 until April 30\, 2026).\nUse coupon code 2026POLYBIRD during checkout for early bird pricing. \nOptional Add-on:\nThursday Meet and Greet at Hotel 24 South. We encourage you to enjoy the local cuisine in Staunton’s quaint downtown area for dinner and then join us for a reception at Hotel 24 South.\nThis will be at 7-9 pm\, Thursday\, August 27\, 2026.\nCost: $60 per person. (This will include snacks and bar).\nLimited to 100.\nDress: Business casual. \nMore info: https://brownstone.org/polyface-retreat-2026/
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SUMMARY:Friday\, August 28\, 2026 Polyface VIP Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILFriday VIP Dinner at BluPoint Seafood Co. at 123 W. Beverley\, Staunton\, VA. 6-9 pm.\nThis will include Dinner and Bar. \nCost: $250 per person.\nDress: Business casual. \nThere is a covered parking garage and also a parking lot within one block of the restaurant\, in addition to on-street parking.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/friday-august-28-2026-polyface-vip-dinner/
LOCATION:Blu Point Seafood Co.\, 123 W. Beverley\, Staunton\, 24401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Chattanooga Supper Club\, September 1\, 2026: Gigi Foster
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILChattanooga Supper Club\, September 1\, 2026; 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm \nGigi Foster \nState of Confusion Restaurant (Pumphouse)\, 301 E Main St.\, Chattanooga\, TN 37408 (423) 760-3473 \nTuesday\, September 1st | 5:30 – 9:00 pm \nChattanooga\, TN \n$45 per person. Cash bar available. \nPlease join us for an evening of lively conversation\, intriguing speakers\, and fun! This month we are pleased to welcome Brownstone Institute Senior Scholar Gigi Foster\, now on sabbatical in the US. \nAbout Gigi Foster \nGigi Foster works in diverse fields including education\, social influence\, time use\, lab experiments\, behavioural economics\, and Australian policy. Named 2019 Young Economist of the Year by the Economic Society of Australia\, she publishes in both specialised and cross-disciplinary outlets\, and her innovative teaching was awarded a 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. She has filled numerous roles of service to the profession and engages heavily on economic matters with the Australian community\, as one of Australia’s leading economics communicators\, in the media and at live events. She co-founded the think tank Australians for Science and Freedom in 2023\, and is an author of dozens of academic articles and several books\, including The Great Covid Panic (2021) and Do Lockdowns and Border Closures Serve the “Greater Good”? (2022). \nAbout the Talk \nThe ethics\, politics and economics of Western renewal. The modern West is in decline\, as evidenced in our institutions\, our culture\, and the betrayal of our people by elites who disregard the needs of a healthy society in favour of serving power. What to do? In this Brownstone Supper Club talk\, I will describe my approach to this uber-problem as an economist trained in the broad social sciences\, from both a theoretical and a highly practical standpoint\, focussing on desirable and feasible options for institutional redesign. Amongst other things I will discuss the mission and activities of the free think tank I co-founded and co-direct\, Australians for Science and Freedom\, and the newest attempt at Western renewal in which I am involved: a serious proposal for the secession of Western Australia from that country’s Commonwealth government. I will also briefly discuss the origin of Brownstone Institute’s first published book\, The Great Covid Panic\, released in September 2021\, which I co-authored with Paul Frijters and Michael Baker. \nVenue\, Location & Parking \n$45 per person. Space is limited\, so be sure to secure your seat early: For more information\, contact Janet Gorbitz (local host) at operations@brownstone.org.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-chattanooga-supper-club-september-1-2026-gigi-foster/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Chicago Northshore Supper Club\, Sept. 17\, 2026: Vernadette Broyles
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILBrownstone Chicago Northshore Supper Club \nSept. 17\, 2026:  Vernadette Broyles \nThursday  @ 6:30pm – 9:00pm \nUptown GLENVIEW\, 1127 Depot St\, Glenview\, IL 60025 \n6:30pm – 9:00pm\n$65 per person for appetizer\, dinner\, dessert; cash bar  \nAbout the Talk \nJoin Brownstone Chicago North Shore Supper Club as we welcome attorney Vernadette Broyles\, the President and lead attorney of The Child and Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC)\, a non-partisan\, non-profit public interest law firm\, for an update on the legal battle against radical gender ideology. \nVernadette represents plaintiffs in national cases involving healthcare\, sports\, schools\, and social services. Several of her clients have been featured at the State of the Union\, including the young woman Sage Blair\, a minor who was indoctrinated into radical gender ideology at a local public school then trafficked across state lines as a male. Recently\, CPRC supported a California School Board under attack for requiring parental notification if their child expresses “gender confusion” at school.  \nHer cases center around censorship and lack of debate in medical science\, fear to speak up about medical harms in gender-related treatment\, and ideological groupthink around issues deserving scientific inquiry. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of our nation’s experts in the fight to protect children and parental rights\, and to restore evidence-based healthcare. \nOur June event sold out quickly\, so don’t delay reserving your spot or table! \nTable purchases and questions: contact Beth Feeley and Carrie Mendoza at brownstonesnorthshore@gmail.com
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-chicago-northshore-supper-club-sept-17-2026-vernadette-broyles/
LOCATION:Uptown Glenview\, 1127 Depot St.\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Challenge Ahead: 6th Annual Brownstone Institute Conference and Gala
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILEnding Capture\, Building Freedom\nFriday and Saturday\, November 6 – 7\, 2026\nChattanooga\, TN \nRegister Today: https://brownstone.org/the-challenge-ahead/
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/6th-annual-conference-and-gala/
LOCATION:Chattanooga\, TN\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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