
Psychedelics in History, Art, and Science
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Join an evening exploring the use of psychedelics in multiple contexts and cultures. In this wide-ranging conversation, Psychedelic Rock Posters and Fashion of the 1960s curator Mary Weaver Chapin, Ph.D, will interview Amy Koehlinger, Ph.D., Associate Professor in History and Philosophy and Religious Studies at Oregon State University, and Jason Luoma, Ph.D., co-founder of the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center, about the religious and social usage of hallucinogens. Explore the promising therapeutic applications today and Professor Koehlinger and Dr. Luoma’s work as licensed guides for psilocybin journeys.
Music and sweet treats before the panel talk:
Kir Jensen is an award-winning pastry chef who has spent the last twenty-five years creating butter, flour, and sugar magic for the City of Roses. Come enjoy one of her baked goodies inspired by “Will They Turn You On or Will They Turn On You?” (1967, Gift of Gary Westford, from the Gary Westford Collection).
DJ Omar will spin records in the Psychedelic Poster Exhibition before the Panel for your listening pleasure from 4:00 to 6:30.