The Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program presents a lecture by Richard Taws, professor and head of the History of Art Department at University College London, in conjunction with the Shadow Visionaries: French Artists Against the Current, 1840–70 exhibition. The talk takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium.
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Celebrated horticulturist Karl Gercens III will headline Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 29th Annual Winter Lecture, exploring how bold color, unexpected plant pairings, and fearless experimentation can spark moments of surprise and delight. Drawing on his work at Longwood Gardens, Gercens will teach how to bring the "Wow" to your own garden, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary […]
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Author of 30 local history books and biweekly Our Berkshires columnist in the Berkshire Eagle. Drew's Henry Know and the Revolutionary War Trail in Western Massachusetts McFarland, 2012) closely examines the cannon caravan that traversed Wester Mass from Alford to Otis in January 1776.
Berkshire250, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
The Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program presents a lecture by Jesús Muñoz Morcillo (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology / Michael Ann Holly Fellow) examining Peter Paul Rubens’s use of Dionysian and materialistic traditions, focusing on their connection to nature and their impact on environmental depictions. The talk takes place in the Manton Research Center […]
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) popular Green Living Seminar series returns this spring with Nature and Spirituality, a 12-week exploration of how faith, religion, and spiritual traditions shape our relationship with the natural world.
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Associate Professor of Chemistry Anthony Carrasquillo presents, From Orange Peels to Atmospheric Aerosol: The Life Cycle of Volatile Organic Compounds as part of the Spring 2026 Faculty Lecture Series. Lectures will take place in Bronfman Auditorium (Wachenheim B11). Students, faculty, staff, community members – all are welcome!
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
The following lectures will be presented on February 26: 4:15-5:30 pm: Anthony Carrasquillo - From Orange Peels to Atmospheric Aeosol: The Life Cycle of Volatile Organic Compounds 7:00-8:15 pm: James Alison: An Analysis of Sacrifice 7:00 pm: Senator Chris Murphy '96 7:30-9:30 pm: Fly in Power Film Screening
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
The Bidwell House Museum is excited to present the first of two off-season Zoom programs about the Revolutionary War era, a timely topic in 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For the first talk, we will be joined by Asher Lurie who will present The Life of a Continental […]
History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
Celebrate the new translation of Jonas Kreppel’s Adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the complete series of 15 mysteries starring the Viennese king of detectives, Max Spitzkopf. Translator Mikhl Yashinsky will share insights into the origins of these stories, how they captivated readers and achieved pulp fiction status, and why they were beloved by figures such as Isaac […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Jay Craven, American film director, screenwriter, and former film professor at Marlboro College, will present his talk New England Movies: How and Why at Ventfort Hall. Craven will tell the story of his adventures and experiences, developing a sustained filmmaking career in the unlikely settings of Vermont and Massachusetts. A tea will follow his presentation. He will […]
Literature, Lectures, and Talks