WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE OF WORLD CULTURE! Events are free and open to all Theme for 2025 Programs CONCORD AND COMMUNITY Every year the Institute of World Culture renews its commitment to promoting the welfare of humanity with a focus on a new theme for reflection. Please support our efforts and help us to continue to present a rich variety of forums, films and study circles focused on this new theme for 2025. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW! Audio Talk The Community of the Future by Raghavan Iyer   UPCOMING PROGRAMS THE COSMOPOLIS: Concord & Harmony in Ancient Philosophy and Modern Science Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (PDT) Speaker: David Fideler Click here to read more   IWC FOUNDING DAY TALK The Unanswered Question: CHARLES IVES Saturday, July 5, 2025 2:00 - 4:00 pm (PDT) Speaker: Joseph Miller Click here to read more LOOKING FORWARD TO the IWC SUMMER FILM SERIES Three Saturdays in July July 12, July 19 and July 26, 2025 The Silk Road, Lion and Children of Heaven Click here for more information STUDY CIRCLE September through May the IWC Tuesday evening Study Circle meets weekly at 7:30 pm for study and discussion. Topics change continually. We look forward to seeing you in-person or via Zoom in September! Please email donna@worldculture.org for more information and a link to join via Zoom. IWC YouTube Channel Our YouTube Library of current and archival presentations is available free of charge for viewing anytime. New additions are added monthly. Click here to browse our video library: https://www.youtube.com/IWCinSantaBarbara/live