August – September 2019 - Reynolds Lake Oconee

Reynolds Lake Oconee

August – September 2019

August 2019

The Dunamis Duo in ConcertPrelude Dinner and Concert 4

U.S. Energy: America Needs a Bigger Map Lecture and Discussion 5

What’s for Dinner?Lecture and Discussion 6

Ecology from the SkyDrone Demonstration, Lecture, and Discussion 7

Digital Authoritarianism in China Lecture and Discussion 8

UGA Libraries First Date With HistoryInteractive Lecture and Discussion 9

Gypsy WildcatsPrelude Dinner and Concert 10

Our Changing PlanetLecture and Discussion 11

September 2019

Deep Ocean ExplorationLecture and Discussion 12

The Art of Elegance: Classic InteriorsLecture and Discussion 13

Women in the New Testament WorldLecture and Discussion 14

Wu-Tang and Friends in ConcertPrelude Dinner and Concert 15

Carnegie Hall and BeyondPrelude Dinner and Concert 16

The Lost King of Trees ReturnsLecture and Discussion 17

Let’s Get FiscalLecture and Discussion 18

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The Dunamis Duo in ConcertA Dynamic Evening of Four-hand Piano

Prelude Dinner and Concert

Monday, August 5 Dr. Soojung JeonDr. Yoonsook SongDunamis DuoThe Lake Club6:30 p.m. Cocktails, Prelude Dinner, and Concert$64.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. July 5

Prelude Dinner Menu

First PlateSpinach Salad, Feta, Almonds, Peaches, Citrus Vinaigrette

Main PlateMarinated Roast Chicken Breast

Spaghetti with Summer Vegetables, Lemon Basil Sauce

PastryNutella Crepes, Warm Bananas Foster, Candied Pecans

The Dunamis Duo performs four-hand piano with exceptional musical harmony

and ensemble while maximizing each other’s strengths. This concert program will include spicy rhythmic tango with a fiendish melody by Piazolla, a passionate waltz by Liszt, and fun, lively dance pieces. The concert will be interspersed with the most streamed song from the 20th century, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

The Dunamis Duo was created in spring 2015 by Dr. Soojung Jeon and Dr. Yoonsook Song when they met as doctoral students at the University of

Georgia. Their passion for piano duo music inspired the name "Dunamis," which means inherent power. The pianists’ artistic achievements include Third Place in the US International Duo Piano competition, First Place in the Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition, and their Carnegie Hall debut in May 2016. Most recently, the Dunamis Duo won Second Place at the Ischia International Piano Competition. They have taught in master classes by renowned pianists such as Wu Han and Alessio Bax. For more information on the Dunamis Duo please visit www.dunamisduo.com or www.facebook.com/dunamisduo.

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U.S. Energy: America Needs a Bigger Map Lecture and Discussion

Since WWII, America’s oceans have ceased to be moats, and great power competitors are leveraging energy and energy technology in a 21st century

challenge to the U.S.-led liberal international order. How will America respond?

Tuesday, August 6 Dr. David Gattie, Associate Professor UGA College of Engineering Resident Fellow, UGA Center for International Trade & SecurityThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. July 5

In a 1947 speech to the U.S. Senate, Senator Arthur Vandenberg (R-MI) uttered the phrase: “Our oceans have ceased to be moats”—a reflection of

his reconciliation that U.S. isolationism was no longer a rational foreign policy for a new world order where America would take on unprecedented global responsibilities. The question can be asked today: Has America forgotten who it is and what its responsibilities are in that rules-based international order it established following WWII? If the U.S. energy policy debate is any indicator, America is suffering the initial phases of historical amnesia and is in dire need of a bigger map and a Vandenberg moment. This talk will discuss U.S. energy policy in the context of the world today—the world as it is, where energy and energy technologies are being leveraged by China and Russia in a challenging, if not threatening, 21st century great power competition.

David Gattie is an Associate Professor of Engineering in the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering, School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural

and Mechanical Engineering where he teaches and conducts research in energy systems and energy policy. Dr. Gattie established the university’s first environmental engineering undergraduate program in 2009 and ushered it through full accreditation in 2012. He has a B.S. in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Ecology, both from the University of Georgia, with 14 years of private industry experience as an energy services engineer and an environmental engineer.

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What’s for Dinner?How Animals Make Food Decisions

Lecture and Discussion

Tuesday, August 13 Jeb Byers, Meigs Professor UGA Odum School of EcologyThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. July 12

Do you prefer beets or broccoli? Carrots or potatoes? Have you stopped to wonder why? Why would a bear eat a candy bar if it had never in its

lifetime seen one before? Answers to these questions are intriguing in their own right, but they expose deeper principles about how animal diets are shaped. Hear Dr. Byers explain how animals make optimal food decisions and how this shapes all kinds of interactions in the animal world, especially among predators and their prey. As is typical for Dr. Byers,

he will use lots of vibrant photos, videos, and audience participation and draw upon his first-hand accounts of his studies.

Dr. Byers is a dynamic lecturer and the recipient of UGA’s highest award for teaching in 2017. For more information on Jeb Byers visit his website http://

jebyers.ecology.uga.edu/.


Ecology from the SkyGeorgia Salt Marsh Drone Studies

Drone Demonstration, Lecture, and Discussion

Thursday, August 15 Jeb Byers, Meigs Professor Daniel Harris, PhD CandidateUGA Odum School of EcologyThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. July 15

Join Dr. Byers and Daniel Harris as they bring you on a multi-dimensional

tour and demonstration of how drones are transforming research on our coast. Oysters and salt marsh grass collectively engineer coastlines by improving water quality, providing bank stabilization and creating fish habitat. A better understanding of how these species are distributed, how they interact, and how they are responding to the stressors of sea level rise and habitat loss are key steps in preserving these critically important species. Drones provide a fantastic new tool to boost our larger-scale understanding of these two important species.

Daniel Harris is an Irishman that fell in love with the Georgia

salt marsh. He worked on the coast for 6 years coordinating oyster restoration projects, building living shorelines and creating detailed inventories of Georgia’s oyster population. As an award-winning public speaker and advanced PhD candidate, he uses drones to illustrate how oysters and marsh grass interact to engineer our coastlines and how they are a first

line of defense against hurricanes and storms. For more information on Daniel Harris please visit his website www.robertdanielharris.com

Jeb Byers has broad ecological research interests that involve the study of species interactions in estuarine and marsh environments. As is typical for Dr. Byers,

this event will use lots of vibrant photos, videos, and audience participation and draw upon his first-hand accounts of his studies. Dr. Byers is a dynamic lecturer and the recipient of UGA’s highest award for teaching in 2017. For more information on Jeb Byers please visit his website http://jebyers.ecology.uga.edu/.


Digital Authoritarianism in ChinaWhy the Internet Fails to Disrupt the Party-State


Tuesday, August 20 Dr. Rongbin Han, Assistant ProfessorUGA School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA)The Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. July 19

Since China went online in 1987, there’s been the expectation that the new

technology would help democratize and liberalize the regime. However, while many studies have revealed the empowering effects of the Internet in China, the Chinese Party-state has proven resilient up until today. Why has the Internet challenged authoritarian rule in China but hasn’t caused an Arab Spring-like revolution?

By investigating the struggles over online expression—both as a cat-and-mouse

censorship game and from the angle of discourse competition—Dr. Rongbin Han will make a two-fold counter-intuitive argument. First, the Chinese Party-state can almost indefinitely co-exist with the expansion of emancipating Internet. Second, the key explanation for this co-existence. Dr. Han will also discuss the latest

development in enhanced control over the Internet and the society in China. This lecture and discussion will provide insights into Chinese politics, cyber politics, and implications of the technological developments for global politics.

For more information on Rongbin Han please visit https://hanrongbin.com; https://spia.uga.edu/faculty-member/rongbin-han/.


UGA Libraries First Date With HistoryInteractive Lecture and Discussion

Thursday, August 22 Kat Stein, DirectorUGA Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript LibraryThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per person, Limited to 20 peopleReservations begin 1 p.m. July 22

Home to the largest collection of Georgia’s history as well as surprising collections

from across the country and around the globe, the Hargrett Library is home to an infinite variety of materials that document our shared history. Our staff has pulled from the vault letters, diaries, manuscripts, and so much more to delight and intrigue you. Attendees will hold history in their hands as they explore a grouping of materials and discover the story that they tell.

Katherine Stein is the director of the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript

Library at the University of Georgia. The Hargrett Library advances the research, instructional, and public service mission of the University by collecting, preserving, and providing access to the published and unpublished works that document the history and culture of Georgia. Kat holds a master’s in Museum Studies, with a focus in collection management, from George Washington University.

Go on a first date with history, we guarantee you’ll fall in love! For more information on the UGA Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library please

visit www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett.


Gypsy WildcatsA Get Happy Summer Concert


Experience for yourself why Flagpole Magazine calls the Gypsy Wildcats “Athens’ acoustic super group.”

Monday, August 26 Andrea DeMarcus, Vocals and BassAntoon Speters, Vocals, Guitar, and MandolinJohn Prechtel, Guitar and BanjoJohn Norris, Guitar and HarmonicaGypsy WildcatsThe Rock House6:30 p.m. Cocktails, Prelude Dinner, and Concert$64.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. July 26

Prelude Dinner Menu

First PlateBibb Lettuce, Avocado, Radish, Tomato, Creamy Ranch Dressing

Main PlateSeared Atlantic Salmon with Fennel Glaze,

Sweet Pea Risotto, Caramelized Fennel, Spinach

PastryLemon Pastry Cream, Pound Cake Croutons, Macerated Blueberries

The Gypsy Wildcats, one of Athens' premier acoustic super groups, returns to bring you more rollicking fun with uniquely entertaining interpretations of

classic songs of the Golden Era of American songs - such as "Mood Indigo," "One of These Days," "Dream a Little Dream of Me," and "Happy Feet" - as well as swinging tunes like "If You're A Viper," "Django's Tiger," and "Avalon." They'll also sing a Cowboy yodel or two.

The members of the Gypsy Wildcats are Andrea DeMarcus (vocals, bass), Antoon Speters (vocals, guitar, and mandolin), John Prechtel (guitar, banjo), and John

Norris (guitar, harmonica).


Our Changing PlanetThe Science of Climate Change


Tuesday, August 27 Mark Farmer, ProfessorUGA Cellular BiologyThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 pm July 26

For millions of years the Earth’s climate has been changing. At times the planet was a giant ice ball and at other times palm trees grew north of the Arctic Circle.

The past 140 years have been no exception with the average global temperature increasing by about one degree Celsius from 1880 to present. What is different today is the rate of this temperature change. By some estimates temperatures are now increasing twenty times faster than normal. Most of this temperature increase can be attributed to rising carbon dioxide levels, which are now increasing a thousand times greater than the natural rate of change. Dr. Farmer will present the story of how and why the Earth’s climate changes and discuss ways in which humanity can reduce the impact we are having on our planet’s atmosphere, oceans, and weather patterns.

Mark Farmer is Professor of Cellular Biology at the University of Georgia. While serving as a Program Officer for the National Science Foundation in

Washington, D.C. he became keenly interested in how science is communicated to the general public and to legislatures in particular. Mark and his wife Dorset have lived in Winterville since 1989 where he has served three terms on the Winterville City Council and was again elected to City Council in November 2017. He is a blogger for Scientific American and a contributor to the Athens Banner-Herald where he writes about current scientific issues of importance to society.


Deep Ocean ExplorationMicrobial Foundations and Connectivity


Tuesday, September 3 Samantha Joye, Regents’ ProfessorUGA Department of Marine SciencesThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 2

In this lecture Samantha Joye will discuss the use of novel

modes of ocean exploration, both submersibles and remotely operated vehicles, to explore the dynamics and connectivity of the ocean microbial communities that underpin Earth's biogeochemical cycles. This work promotes scientific discovery and advances biotechnology and medicine and provides a model for future ocean exploration.

Samantha Joye is Regents' Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Georgia. Joye’s research examines the complex feedbacks

that drive elemental cycling in coastal and open ocean environments, and the effects of climate change and anthropogenic disturbances on critical environmental processes to gain a better understanding of how future changes will affect ecosystem functioning. Her work in deep sea extreme environments explores how microbial processes interact with geological and physical processes.


The Art of Elegance: Classic InteriorsLecture and Discussion

"What struck me about Watson's work is its confidence. Watson eschews the gimmicks, choosing instead to give his clients' homes interiors that are

comfortable, attractive, livable, and normal. How refreshing."

– PeakofChic.com

Wednesday, September 4 Marshall Watson, Author and DesignerMarshall Watson InteriorsThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 2

Marshall Watson’s interior designs have graced the

covers of numerous design magazines, and now The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors offers a gorgeous compendium of some of Marshall’s finest work in exquisite photographs with expressive text. In both his much-acclaimed speaking engagements and in his designs, Marshall focuses on a combination of understated design elegance for real people living in comfort with those designs.

In his approachable, inspiring lectures on interior design,

he appeals to listeners who desire not only beautiful rooms but refined, comfortable, and livable environments that feed the spirit and touch the soul. Marshall’s design philosophy is rooted in the essence of location, architectural integrity, and an intuitive sensitivity to the client’s vision. Stories of humor and pathos pepper his personal talks, as listeners are drawn into his well-crafted behind-the-scenes world of light, balance, fine proportion, and harmony.

A native of Kansas City, and residing in Manhattan, Marshall Watson received his Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University. His work has graced the covers

of and been frequently featured in many publications, notably Architectural Digest, Veranda, House Beautiful, Luxe, House and Garden, Traditional Homes, Hamptons Cottages and Gardens and the New York Times. Marshall has also been featured in New York Spaces, Metropolitan Home, and The Chicago Tribune, and has written a regular design column for the Southampton Press. Such awards as Traditional Home’s “Designer of the Year,” Luxe Interior + Design Gold List, and Manhattan Files “New York’s Rising Star” highlight Marshall’s designer/draftsman talents.


Women in the New Testament WorldThe Surprising Power and Leadership of Women


Monday, September 9 Dr. Susan E. Hylen, Associate Professor of New Testament Candler School of Theology, Emory UniversityThe Lake Room, The Landing Clubhouse7:00 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 9

You may have been taught that ancient women owned no property and had no

rights—that they essentially were the property of men. This view has shaped many readers’ understandings of the New Testament and roles of ancient Christian women, but it turns out to be false in the New Testament period. Susan Hylen discusses legal and social norms in the early Roman period that created expectations that women would play active roles as leaders in their communities. This lecture is sponsored by Lake Oconee Community Church.

Susan E. Hylen is associate professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology,

Emory University. She is the author of five books, including Women in the New Testament World (New York: Oxford University Press, 2018). She lives in Decatur, GA. For more information on Susan E. Hylen, please visit her website at www.candler.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/hylen-susan.html.


Wu-Tang and Friends in ConcertMusic of Mozart and Mendelssohn


“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

– Plato

Tuesday, September 10 Christopher Wu, ViolinBurchard Tang, ViolaBenny Kim, ViolinEric Kim, CelloSandy Creek Barn6:30 p.m. Cocktails, Prelude Dinner, and Concert$64.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 10

Prelude Dinner Menu

First PlateBaby Romaine Caesar Salad

Main PlateBeef Tenderloin and Grouper Combination

Buttermilk Chive Potatoes, Wine Glazed Root Vegetables

PastryChocolate Chip-Coconut Bar, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Coffee Syrup, Candied Pecans

Returning to Linger Longer Living, Wu-Tang and Friends join forces

for another intimate evening of chamber music. This year they celebrate two of classical music’s greatest prodigies and precocious personalities, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Felix Mendelssohn. Although these two composers had both composed important and substantial works by the tender age of 16, their paths to success were completely different. Mozart lived a hard knocks young life, while Mendelssohn’s well-to-do family allowed him to nurture his talent another way. Wu-Tang and Friends are sure to bring life to these amazing composers. Join us for an unforgettable night of music making.

Violinist Christopher Wu returns to Reynolds for the seventh year in a row. This week he will be celebrating the start of his 32nd season with the Pittsburgh

Symphony Orchestra, where he holds the Nancy and Jeff Leininger first violin chair. Maryland native Burchard Tang joined the Philadelphia Orchestra as violist in 1999, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Curtis Institute of Music. Benny Kim is presently first violin of the Miami String Quartet and Associate Professor of Violin at University of Missouri-KC. Cellist Eric Kim is professor of cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Eric performs throughout the US, Europe, South America and the Middle and Far East as a recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist.


Carnegie Hall and Beyond A Trio Concert of Flute, French Horn, and Piano


Monday, September 16 Angela Jones-Reus, FluteUGA Music Professor, Regular Substitute Berlin Philharmonic OrchestraAchim Reus, French HornRegular Substitute Berlin Philharmonic OrchestraFormer Principal Horn Stuttgart Radio Symphony OrchestraDavid Fung, PianoUGA Music Professor, Winner Queen Elizabeth International Music CompetitionArthur Rubinstein Piano International Masters CompetitionThe Lake Club6:30 p.m. Cocktails, Prelude Dinner, and Concert$64.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 16

Prelude Dinner Menu

First PlateWhite Bean and Kale Broth

Main PlateRoast Pork Loin, Charred Vidalia Onion Corn Bread Pudding

Caramelized Fennel and Squash

PastryChocolate Crunch Torte, Dry Cherries, Vanilla Cream

Everyone has heard the answer to the question, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice!” The members of this extraordinary trio know

what it takes as they have performed in over 20 of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall.

Sharing a love for the passion and lyricism of music of the Romantic Era, the trio decided to come together to play some of the most beautiful music written

for this uncommon combination. Join this trio for an evening of romantic music and stories of breathtaking performances in Carnegie Hall and beyond.


The Lost King of Trees Returns Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree


“A grove of chestnuts is a better provider than a man–easier to have around, too.”

– Anonymous mountain woman

Thursday, September 19 Scott Merkle, Associate Dean for Research and ProfessorUGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural ResourcesThe Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 19

Prior to the beginning of the 20th Century, American chestnut was

one of the most important trees, both ecologically and economically, in the eastern United States. Yet most Americans living today have never seen an American chestnut tree. Not one, but two devastating diseases caused by exotic pathogens wiped out the tree at lower elevations and reduced it from a dominant canopy tree to an understory shrub in the mountains. Now, scientists are applying multiple tools to produce chestnut trees that are resistant to both diseases, so that the trees can once again be grown by landowners in their original native range, with the hope that the tree will eventually regain its status as king of the eastern forest.

We will trace the history of the American chestnut from its past central role as a

timber and nut-producing species, through the chestnut blight epidemic and decades of attempts to restore the tree, which finally appear close to fruition. We will also discuss what restoration of the tree may mean to landowners and Americans in general—and there is some real controversy involved with the current restoration plan. The story of American chestnut is beginning a new chapter.

Dr. Scott Merkle is Associate Dean for Research and Professor in the Warnell

School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, where he teaches courses in Dendrology and Research in Forestry and Natural Resources. His lab has developed in vitro propagation systems for over a dozen forest tree species and hybrids, including yellow poplar, American chestnut and eastern hemlock. His research interests include using cell and tissue culture to propagate trees for germplasm conservation, species restoration, biomass energy and forest health applications. For more information, on Scott Merkle’s research program at the University of Georgia, please visit his lab web page at www.warnell.uga.edu/research/research-projects-merkle-lab.


Let’s Get Fiscal Fiscal Policy Positions of Presidential Candidates


How will the fiscal policy approaches of the Presidential candidates affect the economy?

Tuesday, September 24 Dr. Christopher Clark, Professor of EconomicsGeorgia College and State University (GCSU)The Rock House5:00 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Program$5.00 per personReservations begin 1 p.m. August 24

The current crop of Presidential candidates have proposed a wide range of policies designed to affect the economy. They have also proposed a variety

of policies with indirect, and often unintentional, effects on economic growth. We have candidates proposing everything from legalized prostitution and slavery reparations to free college and wealth taxes. It is often difficult to understand how and why specific policies could affect the various sectors of the economy. In this lecture we will discuss the fiscal policy positions of the current Democratic candidates for President and the expected consequences, both intentional and unintentional, for economic growth. Presidential candidates are often very happy to tell us what they think the consequences of their policies will be, but that does not typically reflect reality. Therefore, we are not discussing what the candidates themselves claim will happen, rather we are discussing what economic research suggests. The policy proposals of President Trump can also be discussed if time and interest allow.

Dr. Chris Clark (Ph.D. University of Kentucky 2005) is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at Georgia College & State University.

He regularly teaches core courses in economics and recently developed two popular freshman-level critical thinking classes, Freakonomics and Swansonomics. Dr. Clark's research interests include education, health economics, labor economics, economic education, adolescent behavior, gambling, and public policy. His research has been published in a variety of journals including the Journal of Economic Education and International Gambling Studies.

English Proverb

“from little acorns mighty oaks do grow”An old English proverb –“from little acorns mighty oaks do grow”– reminds us that little seeds mature into mighty generations. Similarly, our knowledge and intellect are strengthened by the seeds of cultural experience. At Reynolds Lake Oconee, we have chosen the acorn to represent the seeds of our cultural experience. The acorn is the fruit of Georgia’s state tree, the Live Oak, and offers much symbolism as we prepare an exciting series of programs to entertain and enlighten you. The Linger Longer Living cultural lifestyle programs combine the best of visual and performing arts (including exhibitions, music, lectures, and instruction) with a uniquely diverse audience to create an unparalleled cultural experience for the South’s Premier Golfing and Lakeside Destination. Grow wise and experience this season of Living.

Join us for an educational and entertaining experience with the Linger Longer Living series.To register for these events, please contact Reynolds Concierge at 706.467.1111.

Marie GarrisonArts & Cultural Director

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