Some people like to argue as a way to show their rebellious streak.
Well, the Huronia Museum is taking that one step further as it begins hosting a series designed to throw off the gloves and get local residents thinking critically about an interesting topic.
“We thought since everyone else is doing trivia nights, we would do debate nights,” Museum executive director Nahanni Born explained of the new series, which kicks off April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
As part of the Midland museum’s debate series, two skilled debaters will square off on topics ranging from the critical to the absurd.
In the first instalment of the series, the museum tackles both sides of the statement, “Cursive Should Be Taught in Our Schools.”
Museum executive director Nahanni Born, who is no stranger to witty social commentary,
The two debaters will deliver a lighthearted examination of each position with the winter decided by attendees.
Prospective judges will have to decide if they agree with a debater’s proposition and how well that person worked to try to change your mind if you come into the evening with a firm point of view.
Born, who is no stranger to witty social commentary, said the “cursive thing” is especially relevant to the museum.
“A lot of people think they don't need it but we have a problem with summer staff who want to work in collections,” she said.
“This may be a bit of a shocker, but letters from soldiers in the trenches were not formatted in Times New Roman."
Born said there are young people who want to pursue museum careers, but are limited in their skill-set and how helpful they can be over the summer months.
“We are also tired of having to print messages on post-its for summer staff,” she jokes. “We were going to debate who would serve Downtown Midland better currently, RoboCop, Judge Dredd or the OPP, but that probably would have upset some people.”
Admission is free, but donations would be appreciated.
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