Discuss reflections on a current exhibition with Guest Curator Dennis Sardella at the Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton on April 20, 12:00-1:00pm. Dennis Sardella will lead a guided tour of the special exhibition, Sacred Presence: Virgin of Kazan, as well as a discussion on the Icon of the Mother of God Kanzankaya, including its […]
Come meet renowned artist Maria Yolanda Liebana as she discusses her work at the Fitchburg Art Museum, April 28, 2:00-3:00. Maria Yolanda Liebana, a first-gerneration Latinx (or Latine) artist, reclaims once-familiar material goods to form objects with new value and meaning. Her work has been featured in Bailey Contemporary Arts, Cambridge Art Association, and ICA […]
Are you looking to become a better public speaker, or develop the vital skills of speaking, listening, and communicating effectively? Twin City Toastmasters hosts a hybrid meeting every Tuesday night from 7:00-8:00pm at Fidelity Bank, in the Community Room, in Leominster. Toastmasters provide an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. This […]
Join expert forager Russ Cohen at the Sterling Senior Center to learn about the edible plants that could be growing in your own backyard, May 1, 6:30pm! The local woods (and your own backyard) can be home to many native plants that make for a tasty treat. Russ Cohen, expert forager, will present a slideshow […]
The Bowden Essay Contest makes a highly anticipated return after a few years of hiatus, with an award ceremony at the Gardner Museum, May 2, 7:00pm. This event will feature the reading of three winning research essays by area high school students, as well as the presentation of awards by family members of the late […]
Former Gardner Police Chief Edward Cronin discusses his experiences leading police reform at the Gardner Museum, May 9, 6:30-8:00. Edward Cronin, who served as police chief for the city of Gardner from 1995 to 1998, will give a presentation on his experiences as police chief and his book: Just Policing-- My Journey to Police Reform. […]
Judith Kalaora of History at Play, LLC, will portray Annie Fields at the Gardner Museum, May 16, 6:00-7:00, after a museum-hosted reception at 5:30. Learn about an influential and highly capable woman who made a name for herself in the literary scene of Boston in the mid-to-late 1800s. Annie Fields' (1834-1915) published writings include collections […]
Join Lauren Roy at the Gardner Museum to learn about the empowering art of foraging following a museum-hosted reception, May 23, 6:30-8:00. Local "Modern Pioneer" Lauren Roy will teach the audience how to live more naturally and save money through the art of foraging. Signed copies of her book, Modern Pioneer: An Almanac of Natural Living, […]
Are you looking to become a better public speaker, or develop the vital skills of speaking, listening, and communicating effectively? Twin City Toastmasters hosts a hybrid meeting every Tuesday night from 7:00-8:00pm at Fidelity Bank, in the Community Room, in Leominster. Toastmasters provide an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. This […]
Waterfall Productions presents a theatrical presentation of a real-life Arabian Princess, based on her own autobiography, at the Gardner Museum, May 30, 6:30-8:00! This theatrical presentation is based on the 1886 autobiography of Emily Ruete (1844-1924), born as Princess Salamah bint Said, the youngest child of the Sultan of Oman and Zanzibar. Learn all about […]
Stone wall expert Kevin Gardner will give a presentation on one of New England's most iconic features at the Gardner Museum, June 13, 6:30-8:00. Kevin Gardner is a stone wall builder who's worked in the family business for over 45 years. His presentation will include discussions of why New England came to have its thousands […]
Want to improve your public speaking, or develop your leadership and communication skills? Twin City Toastmasters meets two times a month on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 pm, and offers a fun, supportive environment to hone your networking skills and discover new ones! Toastmasters experience is held in high regard in business circles, and […]