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SUMMARY:Brownstone Greater Boston Supper Club\, May 5\, 2026: Prof. Thomas Seyfried
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILRocco’s Restaurant and Bar\, 193 Main Street\, Wilmington\, MA \nTuesday\, May 5th | 5:30pm – 9:00pm\nWilmington\, MA\n$55 per person. \nPlease join us for an evening of lively conversation\, intriguing speakers\, and fun. We are pleased to welcome Professor Thomas Seyfried.  \nAbout the Speaker  \nThomas N. Seyfried is Professor of Biology at Boston College and received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois in 1976. He did his undergraduate work at the University of New England where he received a distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. He also holds a master’s degree in Genetics from Illinois State University\, Normal\, IL.  \nThomas Seyfried served with distinction in the United States Army’s First Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War and received numerous medals and commendations.  \nHe was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Neurology at the Yale University School of Medicine and then served on the faculty as an Assistant Professor in Neurology.  \nOther awards and honors have come from such diverse organizations as the American Oil Chemists Society\, the National Institutes of Health\, The American Society for Neurochemistry\, and the Ketogenic Diet Special Interest Group of the American Epilepsy Society.  \nProfessor Seyfried previously served as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association.  \nHe has received the Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Academy of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine\, the International Dose Response Society\, and the Uncompromising Science Award from the American College of Nutrition for his work on cancer.  \nHe is a member of the Sigma Xi honor society and presently serves on several editorial boards\, including those for Nutrition & Metabolism\, Neurochemical Research\, the Journal of Lipid Research\, and ASN Neuro\, where he is a Senior Editor.  \nProfessor Seyfried is also author of the book\, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin\, Management\, and Prevention of Cancer (Wiley Press)\, which has been translated into Chinese and Korean.  \nHe has described his research on many podcasts and radio shows. Professor Seyfried has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and a current h-Index of 77. (https://neurotree.org/beta/publications.php?pid=74426) \nAbout the Talk \n“Mitochondrial Dysfunction as the Origin of Cancer” \nProfessor Seyfried will mostly focus on the origin\, management\, and prevention of cancer.  \nVenue\, Location & Parking\nRocco’s\, 193 Main Street\, Wilmington. Free parking. Overflow parking at Dunkin’ Donuts next door\, or across the street @ Sherwin Williams. \nRegistration\n$55 per person.  Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early! \nFor more information contact Brianne at BrianneKrupsaw@gmail.com. Please include “May Supper Club” in the subject line.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-greater-boston-supper-club-may-5-2026-prof-thomas-seyfried/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Chattanooga Supper Club\, May 5\, 2026: Michele Reneau
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILChattanooga Supper Club\, May 5\, 2026; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nMichele Reneau \nState of Confusion (Pumphouse)\, 301 E Main St.\, Chattanooga\, TN 37408 (423) 760-3473 \n$55 includes dinner and one adult beverage. \nPlease join us for an evening with State Representative Michele Reneau\, as she speaks to us about the recent Tennessee legislative session. She will talk to us about “The Hidden Politics of Health: Food\, Fluoride\, and Freedom”. \nAbout the Speaker: \nMichele Reneau is a Tennessee State Representative serving House District 27 and a leading advocate in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement\, focused on restoring transparency\, accountability\, and individual choice in health and food policy. Her work centers on empowering families with the right to know what’s in their food\, reducing exposure to harmful additives\, and challenging systems that prioritize industry over public health. \nWhile her policy approach is rooted in health freedom\, Michele is also a strong supporter of small family farms—recognizing their essential role in providing clean\, local\, and trustworthy food sources. She has championed efforts that protect consumers’ access to these foods while pushing back against overregulation that limits choice. \nAbout the Venue: \nThe Chattanooga Supper Club will be hosted at State of Confusion Restaurant\, which is known for its wood-fired dishes\, ceviche and beer. Some free parking is available for State of Confusion patrons in a nearby parking lot (You’ll see a parking attendant at the lot entrance and State of Confusion signage).  \nFor any questions\, please contact Janet Gorbitz (our local host) at operations@brownstone.org.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-chattanooga-supper-club-may-5-2026-michele-reneau/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Chicago Supper Club\, May 7\, 2026: Tom Sosnoff
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILThursday May 7\, 2026  @ 5:30pm – 9:00pm $65 \nWe’re excited to invite you to the next Brownstone Chicago Supper Club on Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Base Community Café. Our featured speaker will be Tom Sosnoff.Join us for an evening of great food\, drink\, lively discourse and community. $65 per person includes a casual family-style Mexican themed dinner with beer and wine. \nAbout The Speaker \nTom Sosnoff is a Chicago-based innovator who revolutionized online trading with ThinkorSwim and tastytrade. He is now the driving force behind LossDog\, a new platform designed to help individuals accurately evaluate their market value in an evolving AI landscape. With a lifelong passion for financial education and decentralized tools\, Tom has empowered millions of everyday investors and traders to take control of their financial futures. His practical\, story-rich approach makes complex economic realities accessible and actionable. \nAbout The Talk  \nTom Sosnoff\, the pioneering founder of ThinkorSwim and tastytrade and now leading the new venture LossDog\, brings decades of hands-on experience in financial markets\, trading platforms\, education\, bitcoin\, and stablecoins. He will share engaging\, practical financial and business insights drawn from his career\, with a focus on navigating today’s AI-driven job market\, assessing personal market worth\, and building real economic resilience amid uncertainty.  \nVenue\, Location & Parking \n  \nBase Community Cafe\, 1200 W. 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL \nBase Community Café is nestled inside the Bridgeport Art Center – one of the city’s most vibrant cultural and event venues. Chef Owner Paul Zavala creates bespoke seasonal cuisine with a chef’s eye and an artist’s heart. All is served in a comfortable café with fantastic coffee! \n\nLocation and Parking \n1200 W. 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL 60609 \nCafe entrance is on the East side of the building off of the Racine loading dock.   \nFree parking is available on the north side of the building off of 34th Place and Racine. \nRegistration \n$65 per person.  Space is limited to 50 people so be sure to secure your seat early.  For more information contact Jackie at 312-431-0014.  Please include “Chicago Supper Club” in the subject line.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-chicago-supper-club-may-7-2026-tom-sosnoff/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Manhattan Supper Club\, May 11\, 2026: Mary Holland
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILManhattan Supper Club \nMonday\, May 11\, 2026 | 5:30 – 9 pm \nPortable Provisions | 220 E 81st St | Manhattan\, NY 10028 \n  \n$80 includes dinner and non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic Drinks available for purchase at the bar. \nWe will meet at 5:30 – 6 pm for drinks and then be seated at 6 pm for the dinner and program. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \n  \nMary Holland\, Esq. is President of Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and has been involved in the health freedom movement for over two decades. She previously served as CHD’s General Counsel\, overseeing litigation on vaccine mandates\, exemptions\, informed consent\, free speech and government regulation. \n  \n She is the author or editor of several books and articles on vaccines\, including Turtles All the Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth and The HPV Vaccine on Trial: Seeking Justice for a Generation Betrayed. Before joining CHD\, she was a professor for many years at the NYU School of Law and Columbia Law School teaching human rights advocacy and lawyering skills. \n  \nProgram description  \nMary will speak about The Massive Epidemic of Vaccine Injury (MEVI). Participants will have a chance to engage in a discussion with Mary and ask questions.
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-manhattan-supper-club-may-11-2026-mary-holland/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Puget Sound Supper Club\, May 19\, 2026:  Vincent Cavaleri
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILThe Brownstone Puget Sound Supper Club \n May 2026:  Vincent Cavaleri \nTuesday\, May 19th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nFamily Pancake House \n17621 Redmond Way\, Redmond\, WA\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n$60 per person for dinner and wine\, coffee and/or tea \nPlease join us for our third Brownstone Supper Club in the Pacific Northwest!  It will be an opportunity to build community and lasting relationships while engaging in an interesting conversation about the dangers of radical political ideology. \nAbout the Speaker  \nVincent Cavaleri has served as an elected councilman for the City of Mill Creek for the last 10 years.  He has also served as a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputy for over 27 years. \nHe is a founding Board Member and the President of the Silent Majority Foundation and is a lead writer and podcaster for the Heartland Journal online magazine. \nHe has served on numerous committees and boards over the years including Parks and Recreation\, the Fire Board\, and SNO-911. \nHe currently volunteers for his church\, the Mill Creek food bank\, and the Mill Creek Senior Center.  He is also a veteran – having served 6 years in the United States Army from which he was honorably discharged in 1989. \nAbout the Talk \nVincent will begin our conversation about “The Poison of Progressivism and the Radicalization of America’s Youth.”  We hope you can join us!   \nVenue\, Location & Parking\nFamily Pancake House \n17621 Redmond Way\, Redmond\, WA \nParking is plentiful and free. \nRegistration \n$60 per person.  Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early.  For more information\, please contact Susan at srlund@aol.com.   Please include “Puget Sound Supper Club” in the subject line. \n 
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-puget-sound-supper-club-may-19-2026-vincent-cavaleri/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Pittsboro\, NC Supper Club\, May 19: Dianna Lightfoot
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILBrownstone Institute Supper Club\, Pittsboro\, NC \nForest Hall at Chatham Mills \nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n$55 includes dinner\, beer and wine. \nDianna Lightfoot\, Policy Director\, North Carolina Physicians for Freedom \nAbout the Talk: \nUnderserving the Underserved: The New Guinea Pigs \nHB67: The Healthcare Workforce Reform Bill: Interstate Licensing Compact\, Foreign Physician Licensing (2025). \nHB67 passed quietly and without major opposition in the state legislature in late 2025. Why? Because almost no one knew about it.  After serving as the go-to group for many legislators and policy leaders for more than four years\, North Carolina Physicians for Freedom (NCPFF)\, North Carolina’s only all-medical-professional 501(c)3 organization\, was not asked to review or comment on HB67. \nNC was only the second state in the nation to approve this law\, Tennessee was the first (and is now working to amend the law).  But now\, the cookie-cutter language of this Bill has swept the nation\, passing or currently being considered in more than 20 states. \nIn part\, HB67 allows foreign physicians to practice in rural areas\, ostensibly compensating for the lack of medical care in rural NC. But HB67 is inherently flawed. NCPFF’s network believes it sets a dangerous precedent for rural health with key concerns being patient safety\, inconsistent standards and unclear supervision.   This topic hits close to home as Chatham and surrounding counties have many rural areas.  Come join the discussion!   \nAbout the Speaker: \nDianna Lightfoot is a health care policy advisor and networking expert with national and international experience. In 2017 she was appointed by the Trump White House to Senior Policy Advisor for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Global Health. In this capacity\, Ms. Lightfoot’s responsibilities included interacting with the Department of Education\, Health and Human Services and the State Department\, coordinating on health-related issues as well as global security\, education reform\, migration\, the environment\, and human trafficking. \nIn 2021\, Dianna co-founded North Carolina Physicians for Freedom (NCPFF)\, where she serves as its current director. NCPFF is a 501 (c) 3 advisory network of physicians and other medical practitioners who seek to support medical freedom\, patient choice\, patient rights\, and medical privacy. \nDianna also advises multiple physician-led policy groups and organizations nationwide. They include U.S. Health and Human Services officials and Frontliners\, a national network of state-based professionals who share mutually beneficial research and information on issues related to healthcare\, education\, child welfare and voter integrity\, among others. \nMs. Lightfoot was Dr. Ben Carson’s National Medical Coalitions Director during his presidential campaign\, and an advisor to the White House Domestic Policy Advisor in the George W. Bush Administration. \nVenue & Details \nForest Hall at Chatham Mills\, 480 Hillsboro Street\, Suite 530\, Pittsboro\, NC \nForest Hall is located in a historic label mill built in the early 1900s\, the venue has wooden floors\, exposed brick walls and large windows. The 3500 square foot hall is located on 32 acres of woods and meadows in historic downtown Pittsboro\, NC- just 20 minutes away from Chapel Hill and 40 minutes from Raleigh or Durham.  Catering is provided by 39 West Catering.  \nTicket Information  \n$55 per person includes a lovely buffet style dinner\, beer\, and wine.  Secure your spot now! 
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-pittsboro-nc-supper-club-may-19-dianna-lightfoot/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Ashland Supper Club\, May 20\, 2026: Jennifer Margulis
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILBrownstone Ashland Supper Club \nWednesday\, May 20th\, 5:30pm – 9:00pm \nVenue: The Ashland Hills Hotel\, 2525 Ashland St. Ashland OR 97520 \n$50 per person for salad\, entree\, and dessert. Beer and wine available for purchase. \nSpeaker:  Jennifer Margulis:   Please join us for an evening of interesting conversation about the unsung heroes who quietly (and not-so-quietly) resisted during COVID.  \nAbout the Speaker:  \nJennifer Margulis\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning science journalist\, book author\, and Fulbright grantee. She is the author of Your Baby\, Your Way (Scribner) and co-author\, with Dr. Paul Thomas\, of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan (Ballantine). Her books\, have sold over 300\,000 copies and been translated into several languages. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times\, Wash Post\, and the Smithsonian. She writes a popular Substack called Vibrant Life\,  Learn more about her at JenniferMargulis.net \nAbout the Talk:  “We could not comply”: the unsung heroes who quietly (and not-so-quietly) resisted during COVID.   Remembering the heroes who questioned the narrative right from the start. These hidden heroes remained calm and clear-headed\, able to put science\, commonsense\, and ethics above profits\, fear porn\, and the desire for control. But in the face of so much social pressure\, ridicule\, exclusion\, and ostracism\, how did ordinary people find the extraordinary courage not to comply? \nIn this lively and interactive talk by science journalist Jennifer Margulis\, we will answer this question together and learn the recipe for Resisters’ Secret Sauce. \nVenue Location: \nAshland Hills Hotel \n855-482-83102525 Ashland StreetAshland\, Oregon 97520 \nThere is plenty of available parking on-site. \nRegistration: \n$50 per person.  Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early.  For more information contact Bill at bkindman@mind.net
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/brownstone-ashland-supper-club-may-20-2026-jennifer-margulis/
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Charlotte\, NC Supper Club\, May 26: Tracy Hollister
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILBrownstone Charlotte Supper Club with Tracy Hollister \nTuesday\, April 21 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm \nNapa on Providence\, 110 Perrin Pl\, Charlotte\, NC 28207 \n$46 per person for dinner entree and non-alcoholic beverage. Gluten Free & Vegetarian options included. Cash bar available. \nTracy Hollister \nOn Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026\, the Charlotte Supper Club is pleased to welcome Tracy Hollister\, Raleigh-based MAHA leader\, research consultant\, and health freedom warrior. \nAbout the Talk \nHow Can We Become Independently Healthy? \nTracy will address the question “How Can We Become Independently Healthy?” to help those of us who are disillusioned with conventional allopathic sickcare to find our way to personalized\, root-cause healing and health freedom. Drawing on her research and weaving in her own health story coming from a North Carolina medical family\, Tracy will summarize how we got to be the sickest country on earth – including how allopathic medicine evolved\, who else is “in the room” during a doctor visit\, why distrust has skyrocketed\, and how Kennedy’s HHS policies have begun to make a fundamental shift. \nTracy will then introduce a practical root-cause framework to help us set our own health agenda. She will help us navigate the complex\, growing world of root cause health – outlining the different kinds of diagnostics\, therapies\, and practitioners – along with sources for learning\, funding\, and finding these practitioners. \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 \nTracy Hollister earned her Masters in Public Policy at Duke and is a Raleigh-based MAHA leader\, research consultant\, and health freedom warrior. She served as Robert F. Kennedy\, Jr.’s Deputy Elector Director on his presidential campaign\, leading efforts to vet electors and secure ballot access. Once Kennedy joined forces with Trump\, she used her bridge-building and story-telling skills to spearhead the MAHA Voices video series to amplify Kennedy supporter’s stories to millions and help position Kennedy to be HHS Secretary. Motivated by her own COVID awakening journey\, Tracy has elevated the voices of integrative practitioners and independent scientists by recruiting them to speak at national health freedom forums and a “COVID and the Academy” conference as well as both NC Brownstone supper clubs. A speaker herself\, Tracy has challenged prevailing narratives about COVID policies in national forums such as Braver Angels debates and conventions\, where she engaged directly with former NIH Director Francis Collins. She has also spoken to diverse audiences and appeared on a “Why Should I Trust You?” podcast episode with three former CDC officials. As an alternative to the allopathic sickcare monopoly\, Tracy is now structuring a model to connect people with root cause resources to facilitate their healing journeys. \nVenue\, Location & Parking \nNapa on Providence\, 110 Perrin Pl\, Charlotte\, NC 28207. Private onsite parking lot. \nRegistration \n$46 per person includes meal\, non-alcoholic beverage\, tax and gratuity. Space is limited 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-may-26-tracy-hollister/
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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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LOCATION:Polyface Farm\, 43 Pure Meadows Lane\, Swoope\, VA\, United States
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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.
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LOCATION:Blu Point Seafood Co.\, 123 W. Beverley\, Staunton\, 24401\, United States
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Conference and Gala
DESCRIPTION:SHARE | PRINT | EMAILSave the Dates!\nFriday and Saturday\, November 6 – 7\, 2026\nChattanooga\, TN
URL:https://brownstone.org/event/6th-annual-conference-and-gala/
LOCATION:Chattanooga\, TN\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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