Virginia Cornell is author of the
prize-winning biography, Doc Susie, which has sold over 100,000 copies.
She is also the author of Ski Lodge and The Latest Wrinkle and Other
Signs of Aging.
Contact Virginia now to discuss a speaking engagement:
editor@manifestpub.com
Art History
Speeches
Virginia Cornell's interest in art history and education have resulted in
frequent lectures at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, universities, public
schools and cruise ships — where she helps passengers to a better
understanding of ports they will visit. She has lectured on:
- Greek and Roman art and mythology
- the Chinese terra cotta warriors of Xian
- Maya art and archaeology
- the Tale of Genjii in Japanese art
- vulcanology and Mediterranean art (Thera and Pompeii)
- the original Olympics
- the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- as well as the ultra modern art to be found at museums in Venice, Nice,
Barcelona and Mexico.
A Ph.D. scholar of Renaissance English literature, she delights in connecting
audiences with the stories of art. "I am not an art expert, but I am an
art educator," says Cornell. "When I learn about something wonderful,
I can hardly wait to tell other people about it — in hopes they will love
it as much as I do."
What they are saying:
"What a pleasure it was to have someone in our age group bring some
laughter and humor into our lives when bringing to our attention everyday
occurrences and events! So many attendees at the Bank of America Retirees
luncheon came up to me afterward to tell me how much they enjoyed your
program."
Walter Zeni, Program Chairman
"I received many favorable comments from our members after the meeting.
Your talk definitely enjoyed more audience response than we normally
experience."
Terry Straehley, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North
"A big 'thank you' for a fun afternoon. You were a success and so were we,
because of you."
Flora Schneider, program chair, Installation Luncheon, City Chapter,
Brandeis Alumna, Los Angeles
"Your delightful talk last Sunday was very much enjoyed by us all. So many
of us could relate to similar experiences in our own lives."
Phyllis Kirkpatrick, Friends of the Goleta Library "Your
practical approach to publishing was enlivened by your witty presentation.
Members reported that they got many ideas from your sessions on Writing the
Personal Memoir and Self-Publishing at the Washington Independent Writers
Spring Conference."
Lora Meisner, Chair
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Virginia Cornell
is available for speeches on a variety of subjects.
Laugh and Learn with Virginia Cornell
Virginia Cornell's most popular speech is her unbeat, hilarious, inspiring
talk which is largely derived from her book The Latest Wrinkle and Other
Signs of Aging. "When people volunteer to speak to seniors, they
usually want to talk about their health or money (or lack thereof). But I think
everybody deserves a good belly laugh and a positive take on getting older
— and better." She also speaks about writing, self-publishing, and
the personal memoir.
of Virginia Cornell's PowerPoint Presentation on Alaska's Glaciers
Speaking Dates —
2005
May 15-25
Scandinavia
Copenhagen-Copenhagen
Star Princess
June 10-17
Alaska
Vancouver – Seward
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
June 17-24
Alaska
Seward – Vancouver
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
October 30-November 12
Royal Caribbean
Barcelona – Barcelona
Brilliance of the Seas
2004
April 24-May 8
Panama Canal
San Juan PR to San Diego
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
June 7-14
Norwegian Sky
Seattle - Alaskan Inside Passage
June 14-21
Norwegian Sky
Alaskan Inside Passage - Seattle
August 15-22
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
Vancouver – Alaskan Inside Passage
August 22-29
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
Vancouver – Alaskan Inside Passage
November 3-14
Celebrity – Mercury
San Francisco – Mexico
November 15-26
Celebrity – Mercury
San Diego - Mexico
2003
June 7-14
Norwegian Sky
Seattle - Alaskan Inside Passage
June 14-21
Norwegian Sky
Alaskan Inside Passage - Seattle
September 8 - 20
Celebrity Millenium
Barcelona to Venice
September 20 - October 2
Celebrity Millenium
Venice to Barcelona
In years past:
KCLU Beyond Words
Cruise Norwegian Dream Buenos Aires to Valparaiso
Vista Del Monte Santa Barbara
CALM Book-Author Luncheon Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort
Santa Barbara
Alhambra, CA Schools
Long Beach Schools
Newcomers Club San Luis Obispo
Alaska Cruise Norwegian Wind Vancouver-Vancouver
Alaska Cruise Norwegian Wind Vancouver-Vancouver
International Women’s Day, Santa Barbara;
Washington Independent Writers, Washington, D.C.;
Retired Officers Wives, Goleta, CA;
Retired American Red Cross Employees, Los Angeles;
Brentwood Country Club, Los Angeles;
Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles;
California Federation of Women’s Clubs, Tierra Adorada District #14;
AARP, Gray Panthers;
Santa Barbara Writer’s Conference;
Leisure World, Seal Beach,
Brandeis Alumna,
Mira Costa College.
Churches in Santa Barbara:
First Congregational,
United Methodist,
Unitarian.
Also churches in Camarillo, Simi Valley, Port Hueneme, Ventura and Los Angeles.
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