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How Jazz musicians transformed American

Jazz: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed American – Virtual Program

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Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council Honoring the life and accomplishments of MLK and other civil rights changemakers, join reporter Larry Tye for a discussion of his book, The Jazzmen which looks mainly at these three maestros’ lives off the bandstand, and how they wrote the soundtrack for the civil […]

Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event

Paul Yoon is one of several poets to read at Bard College

Poetry & Fiction Series

Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

The Writers at the Rock: Poetry & Fiction Series readings will take place in-person on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Blodgett House on the campus of Simon’s Rock. All readings are free and open to the public. The first reading in the series will take place on Thursday, March 7 with author Tiana Clark. See […]

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Raul Colon to speak at the Eric Carle Museum

Supporters’ Exhibition Preview

Eric Carle Museum 125 W Bay Road, Amherst, MA

lease join us on Friday, January 17th for a special evening for our supporters with Raúl Colón to celebrate Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón. Organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, this dazzling exhibition contains a special selection of Raúl’s amazing artistry and celebrated career. Enjoy light refreshments and a visit […]

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Norman Rockwell Museum to highlight civil rights heroes through gallery talks

Story Time for Families: Shining a Light on Black Women’s Achievements

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA

Celebrate the accomplishments of Black women who had significant impact on civil rights, science, and beyond. Featured stories include those of Sojourner Truth, Althea Gibson, Coretta Scott King, Ruby Bridges, and Amanda Gorman, as seen in Anita Kunz's Original Sisters exhibition. This event is drop-in, with no registration required. Listen in at 11:00 am, noon, […]

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Virtual presentation about antisemitism

Can I See the Horns: Roots of Antisemitism – Virtual Program

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In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, please join this timely 65-minute virtual presentation by scholar and oral historian Marcia Jo Zerivitz.   Jewish life since 10.7.23 is no longer the same. Antisemitism has exponentially increased here in the US and globally and has become normalized, especially on college campuses, and mostly based on conspiracy theories. Florida hosts […]

Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event

Paul Yoon is one of several poets to read at Bard College

Poetry & Fiction Series

Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

The Writers at the Rock: Poetry & Fiction Series readings will take place in-person on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Blodgett House on the campus of Simon’s Rock. All readings are free and open to the public. The first reading in the series will take place on Thursday, March 7 with author Tiana Clark. See […]

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Online: Conversation with Professor Samuel Kassaw

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Join us for an evening in conversation with renowned scholar Samuel Kassow (Trinity College) about his new translation of Rokhl Auerbach’s Warsaw Testament, published by the Center’s White Goat Press in 2024.  Based on her wartime writings and participation in the secret Oyneg Shabes Archive in the Warsaw Ghetto, Auerbach’s memoir paints a vivid portrait of […]

Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event

Lucile Montagne to speak at the Clark

A Look at Contemporary Tapestries

Clark Art Institute 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA

The Clark Art Institute presents Between Tradition and Experimentation: The Contemporary Creation of Tapestry, a talk by Lucile Montagne, Chief Curator at the Mobilier national. This free lecture is given in conjunction with the Clark’s exhibition Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier National, Paris, and takes place in the Clark’s Manton Research Center auditorium.

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Paul Yoon is one of several poets to read at Bard College

Poetry & Fiction Series

Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

The Writers at the Rock: Poetry & Fiction Series readings will take place in-person on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Blodgett House on the campus of Simon’s Rock. All readings are free and open to the public. The first reading in the series will take place on Thursday, March 7 with author Tiana Clark. See […]

Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks

Paul Yoon is one of several poets to read at Bard College

Poetry & Fiction Series

Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

The Writers at the Rock: Poetry & Fiction Series readings will take place in-person on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Blodgett House on the campus of Simon’s Rock. All readings are free and open to the public. The first reading in the series will take place on Thursday, March 7 with author Tiana Clark. See […]

Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks