Join us the evening of Wednesday, April 24th, for an Idea Lounge conversation with Lisel Ashlock, freelance illustrator, and Trathen Heckman, founder and Director of Daily Acts Organization. Come for drinks and mingling at 6:30pm, and enjoy the program from 7:00-8:00pm.

ART - Lisel Ashlock - "Illustration and Storytelling"

Lisel Ashlock is a freelance illustrator, working in advertising, packaging, publishing and design. For over a decade she has brought her unique vision of flora and fauna to New York Times best-sellers, wine and spirits bottles, packaging and advertising, children’s books, wallpaper and murals, and countless editorial projects. 

LIFE - Trathen Heckman - “The Power of Small Groups and Small Actions to Affect Big Changes”

Trathen Heckman is the founder and Director of Daily Acts Organization which has been inspiring positive environmental actions, spreading solutions and empowering community leaders locally for 21 years.    He is also a catalyst for strong environmental policy in Petaluma and Sonoma County.

The Idea Lounge

The purpose of the Idea Lounge is to share stories and build connections that inspire and motivate, generate reflection, promote empathy, and celebrate community. One speaker is from the arts and the other is not.  They may have never met. For twenty minutes each, the speakers present an aspect of their lives which may include how they chose their professions, how people or circumstances inspired them, or decisions they made that changed the direction of their lives or careers.

The audience has equal time to uncover the commonalities between two seemingly disparate topics and career paths.   The monthly event, on the fourth Wednesday of the month, is held at the Petaluma Arts Center.  It is scheduled from 6:30-8pm with the event starting at 7pm.  Refreshments are available.

PAC members $12 | Non-members $15