*September 13 - Martin Chalifour
Sylvia Bankoff Memorial Concert

Program Sponsor: The Bankoff Endowment for the Forum

Principal Concertmaster and internationally acclaimed violinist for the famed Los Angles Philharmonic, Martin Chalifour has performed extensively across the country and around the world. He delighted the Forum audience several years ago and returns to pay tribute to Forum founder Sylvia Bankoff with a memorial concert. Accompanying him on the piano will be John Blacklow who has been hailed nationwide as a brilliant performer.

*Concert will be held at 3:00 P.M.

October 4 - John Stossel
An Evening with John Stossel

ABC News Correspondent, co-anchor of "20/20" and the author of two national bestsellers, John Stossel poses the questions and obtains the answers for the American people. His topic will focus on the up-to-the-minute issues on peoples’ minds.

There will be a book signing following the program.

October 18 - Jonathan Rauch
Government in 2020: Bankrupt or Reborn?

Senior writer and columnist for National Journal magazine and correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly, Jonathan Rauch has authored several books and a multitude of articles on public policy, culture and economics. In his uniquely engaging style, he will take the Forum audience into the future for a glimpse of what our government will look like in 2020 and how we will feel the effects of our battle to come back from the economic recession.

There will be a book signing following the program.

November 8 - Robert Krulwich
Making Medical Science WONDER-ful Program Sponsor: Duneland Health Council

Called the most inventive network reporter on television by T.V. Guide, Robert Krulwich is expert at explaining complex issues in a style that is clear, compelling and entertaining. Through the use of vivid images and unusual examples (he once explained the structure of DNA using a banana) he captivates his audiences.

December 6 - Twyla Tharp
Creativity and Risk Taking

Legendary dancer, choreographer, author, Kennedy Honors award recipient and Tony Award winner, Twyla Tharp will provide a practical approach to achievement, including turning ideas into products and notions into realities. Explaining lessons learned in the performing arts, her animated presentation, filled with movement, has delighted audiences across the country.

There will be a book signing following the program.