IRSC Public Media Community Calendar

In a rapidly evolving digital world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just for tech giants—it's reshaping the landscape for businesses of all sizes. Join us for an eye-opening presentation that will demystify AI and explore its profound impact on modern business operations. Discover how AI is transforming customer service, enhancing decision-making, and driving innovation, while also confronting the ethical challenges and risks it presents. This informative talk will include a live demonstration showcasing AI in action, offering practical insights into how this technology can improve efficiency, streamline processes, and create new opportunities.
Jurgen Schwanitz, CEO of ACT Computers and tech industry leader with over 30 years of experience, will guide attendees through the possibilities AI offers. As the founder of Florida's largest independently owned computer center and host of the popular TECHTALK show, Schwanitz brings real-world expertise and firsthand knowledge of how AI is transforming businesses today.
Topic: Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Business Is Here
Speaker: Jurgen Schwanitz, CEO of ACT Computers
Date: January 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Emerson Center

About the E-Series:
Vero Beach's premier performance venue, The Emerson Center, proudly presents its E-Series lectures—a lineup dedicated to engaging, educating, and entertaining. This season's E-Series is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, The Orcutt Wealth Management Group at Stifel. We extend our sincere gratitude to them for their commitment and contributions.

The Emerson Center is located at 1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, FL. Doors open one hour prior to the lecture. While admission to the E-Series is free, a suggested donation of $10 is greatly appreciated. Mark your calendar for the upcoming E-Series dates: January 14, February 4, March 4, and March 11. Don’t miss these exciting events!
About The Emerson Center:
The Emerson Center's mission is to provide educational, enlightening, and thought-provoking programs, alongside memorable musical events, for our community. For further information, please visit us online at TheEmersonCenter.com. The Emerson Center is located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Media Contact:
The Emerson Center Team
marketing@theemersoncenter.com

The Jackson’s home was constructed around 1910 when the region was a wilderness. It is a good example of Florida’s historic “cracker” style of vernacular architecture with the deep porches and large windows for cross-ventilation. The center portion of the home, made of Florida pine, is the oldest part of the house and is distinctive in its simplicity. The Jacksons added the North bedroom and bathroom and installed indoor plumbing. Until 1989, Laura lived in her home without electricity using kerosene for heat and light and propane to cook.

After her death in 1991, a group of concerned individuals created the non-profit Laura (Riding) Jackson Home Preservation Foundation to save the home as a focal point for the study of literature, history, architecture and the environment.

The Jackson home was first moved on August 9, 1994 to the Environmental Learning Center, and again on July 14, 2019 to Indian River State College’s Mueller Campus. Ongoing preservation of the home is a major goal of the Foundation. The home is open for public tours. The home is registered as a Friends of the Library USA National Literary Landmark and is listed on the Florida Literary Map.

Monthly house tours end on April 12, 2026