Nerd Nite is just a few days away in Winona – please come join us at No Name Bar on Wednesday May 22 starting at 7:30pm!
Our speakers for Nerd Nite #37 are…
TALK #1: “Winona Municipal Band – 10 Weeks of Musical Americana” by Levi Lundak
The Winona Municipal Band plays concerts in the Summer on Wednesday nights. They perform a schedule of 10 weeks of concerts with varying music. How does this happen, and is this a reflection of days gone by in our community?
Levi Lundak is currently the Principal at Dakota Middle School in Rochester Minnesota. This is his first year at Dakota, and is tasked with opening a new school, building a culture for learning, staff collaboration, and community support. Prior to Dakota Middle School Levi has spent time at Friedell Middle School, Riverside Central Elementary School, Kellogg Middle School, and Century High School all in Rochester, as well as beginning his teaching career at St. Paul Humboldt. In the summer, Mr. Lundak directs the Winona Municipal Band.
TALK #2: “Hotdish to Hot Plants – Minnesota’s Cannabis Laws and Basic Growing Techniques” by Christian Kauphusman
A local home grower and hydroponic garden supply store owner will discuss cannabis laws in Minnesota. He will discuss changes to Minnesota’s laws, medical cannabis, some basics of growing, and new things coming up.
Christian Kauphusman, a lifelong resident of Winona, Minnesota and Co-Owner of Grower’s Home brings a wealth of experience to this presentation. With a strong foundation in business (running multiple companies and having a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Magna Cum Laude), he is deeply committed to responsible business practices and contributing positively to the local economy. Christian’s journey in the cannabis industry is marked by both personal and professional growth. He has acknowledged past legal issues related to cannabis cultivation and has served his time. Since then, he has focused on education and personal development, demonstrating a commitment to responsible citizenship.
TALK #3: “Puppetry “Who’s pulling the strings?”” by Dr. Bob
Take a journey through the ages with puppets! Where puppetry started, where puppetry went, and where’s it going.
Robert Armstrong AKA Dr. Bob has been building and performing with marionettes for over thirty years. He has traveled and performed throughout the united states and teaches a variety of workshops on the art of puppetry. His true passion is creating one of a kind puppet commissions and performing original puppet theatre. You will find him performing at many regional music festivals, art galleries and backyard BBQs