At Thomas MacLaren School, we believe that all human beings can know truth, create beauty, and practice goodness. The MacLaren Society is dedicated to bringing this pursuit to the broader Colorado Springs community through the lenses of the humanities, the sciences, and the arts.
MacLaren Society events are free of charge, open to the public,
and for adults and MacLaren 11th and 12th grade students only.
2021-22 Events
This year we will be marking the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death with a short series of presentations entitled "Dante's World".
Dante’s World: Early Music
Featuring Dr. Michael Grace and musicians of the Collegium Musicum
Friday, May 6
The Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery
25 W Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Concert begins at 7:30 PM
Free admission. Open to the public.
Registration is required.
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Prior Events:
Dante's World II: The Logic of Hell
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Susan Ashley, professor of History at Colorado College, will present a lecture and Q&A on Florence, Italy, during the time of Dante.
Dante's World I: Dante and the Origin of the Modern World
This exciting and compelling keynote conversation is hosted by Dr. Tim Fuller and Dr. Carol Neel, two members of the Thomas MacLaren School Board. They are both professors at Colorado College, specializing in Political Science and History, respectively.
For more information, please contact Joy Oram, Director of Community Engagement.