We'll be enjoying the company of Professor Ross Melnick talking about Hollywood's Embassies: How Movie Theaters Projected American Power Around the World.

He promises a very interesting and entertaining talk on how America has spread its word and retained its power partly through entertainment. Lots of images and a fun talk, he promises.

We're really looking forward to this so come early to get make sure you've got a seat, it's going to be a popular one this one. See you here!

Many moons ago when I lived in England, I used to attend philosophy pub evenings in London, where I'd learn all about philosophy whilst also drinking pints of beer. Two fantastic pastimes in my book.

When I opened Arrowsmith's in Solvang, I always wanted to continue that tradition of discussions about interesting ideas whilst sipping on something nice and chewing on some cheese.

I'm really pleased to have started this series of 16 mini lectures from people in the Arts and Sciences as well as other cultural subjects. We will be presenting a different subject and speaker each week and this Sunday the 17th will be on the subject of how Hollywood spread its power around the world through the means of cinema.

Enjoy a glass of beer or wine, coffee, cheese plate or an English scone, before the work week begins again.