Rethink debating at the Leominster Public Library on August 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM! Beck Worrell will introduce the Lincoln-Douglas-style debate. After learning how to build your case and think critically, you will go further by asking deeper questions. No registration is required.
Author Bob Ainsworth will speak about Sports Cheats on Thursday, September 4 from 7:00-8:00pm after a museum-hosted reception at 6:30pm. You asked—and we got him back! After his popular presentation in Sept 2024, author Bob Ainsworth returns with Sports Cheats, Frauds, and Con Artists, coinciding with the museum’s Fall/Winter Sports Exhibit. From Bill Belichick and […]
Faith, Family & Heritage: A Writers Journey with author Tim Crellin Thurs, Sept 11 from 7-8pm after a museum-hosted reception at 6:30pm. Join us for an evening with author Tim Crellin, Episcopal priest and Rector of St. Paul’s Church since 2022. Raised in the Boston area and educated at Brown and Harvard Divinity School, Tim […]
Sports Exhibit Grand Opening Event Free Admission 1:00-4:00pm Saturday, Sept 13 at the Gardner Museum. No reservation needed. Celebration with Mascots on site: WooSox “Smiley” (2-2:45 pm), and “Monty” from MWCC – bring your cameras! Free giveaways! Local sports authors Mark Bodanza, Chris Daly, Jay Gearan, and Mike Richard will be presenting/selling and signing their […]
Be educated about ticks at the Conant Public Library in Sterling on Thursday, September 18 from 6:30 - 7:45 PM. The Sterling Board of Health will give a presentation on ticks and tick borne illnesses. This event is for ages 13+. Registration is required.
History & Legends Through Song on Thursday, September 18 from 7:00-8:00pm after a museum-hosted reception at 6:30pm. Musician, songwriter, and history enthusiast Jon Waterman returns to the museum for another engaging live performance, this time together with Li Waterman, as a duo called Sultana. Blending original and traditional songs with stories and historical narratives, they […]
Learn about keeping snakes as pets at the Lunenburg Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Jay's Cryptic Creatures will go over general boa and python education. Some of the snakes might even pay a visit. This event is for all ages, but it is not an interactive animal program. Be mindful […]
Learn about invasive plants at the Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton on Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 - 3:30pm. Invasive plants, or non-native plants that compete with native plants, are a problem for vegetation and the local ecology. Judith Taylor will present ways to identify and manage these plants, along with some surprising benefits of […]
Understand how AI works at the Harvard Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 - 3:00pm. SeniorU will present an easy to understand lesson on what artificial intelligence is. They will discuss real-world applications and the benefits and risks of AI use. Questions are welcomed. Registration is required.
Veterans Roundtable September, 25 from 7:00-8:00pm after a museum-hosted reception at 6:30pm. Join us for this year’s meaningful panel discussion with local veterans and providers of veteran services, moderated by Alan Dernalowicz. Hear firsthand stories of service, learn about resources for veterans, and take part in a conversation honoring those who have served our country.
The Gardner Museum invites the community to the official Sunday celebration of the new permanent exhibit honoring Harrison Cady on Sunday, September 28 at 3pm. Gardner’s most famous native son and a leading illustrator of the Golden Age of Illustration. Best known for his Peter Rabbit drawings in Thornton Burgess’s children’s books, Cady also created […]
Kids’ Art Session: Draw Like Harrison Cady on Saturday, October 11 at 2:00pm. Free Admission. Our new permanent exhibit celebration isn’t just for adults: kids can join the fun too! Calling all elementary-age Van Goghs in our community for a special hands-on art session inspired by Cady’s whimsical style, including his beloved character Peter Rabbit. […]
