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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join Kelly Knower on the road to inner peace and health at the Gardner Museum, April 11, 6:30-8:00pm. Kelly Knower is a certified Life/Wellness/Stress Management Coach and independent clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the human services field. Join her as she leads a guided meditation to adress the chakras throughout […]
The Gardner Museum Presents Survival & Knife Safety with Tim Swanson Thursday, April 4 at 10:00am. Tim Swanson, founder of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival, seeks to empower, inspire, and connect people of all backgrounds to nature. He will talk about safety and teach a fire-starting project (attendants will make their own feather sticks). Tim's knives, […]
Be whisked away by the magic of a performance rooted in traditional Irish dance at The Gardner Museum, March 14, 6:00-7:30pm. Anne O'Connell's Irish-American Step Dancers will begin their lively performance at 6:30 after a Museum-hosted reception at 6:00.
Meet artist Mark Lore at the opening reception to his latest exhibit at the Gardner Museum, March 10, 1:00-4:00pm. Mark Lore, a local contemporary landscape painter and retired fine arts educator, will be available for a meet and greet at the opening of his exhibit: Expressionist Landscapes- The First 50 Years. This exhibit offers a […]
Join Wendy Essery as she delves into pre-Worcester colonial settlements at the Gardner Museum, October 26 6:30-8:00pm. As Worcester celebrates its 300th this year, Wendy Essery, Library Archives Manager at the Worcester Historical Museum, asks what came before. In this informative presentation, Essery covers the early colonial settlements that cropped up before Worcester became a […]
Come see a presentation on the 1947 cross-country car trip taken by Philip and Dorothy Bjurling given by Bryant LeBlanc at the Gardner Museum, October 19, 6:30-8:00pm. Bryant LeBlanc, Chairperson of the Gardner Museum Cllections Committee, presents an account of the 35-day car trip taken by Philip and Dorothy Bjurling, along with David and Marie […]
The Gardner Museum hosts Jon Waterman for a performance of his show, A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music, October 12, 6:30-8:00pm. Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman combines music history, storytelling, and original songs inspired by his research in this entertaining and informative show. Registration is required. To register, email info@gardnermuseuminc.com. This event […]
The Gardner Museum will host its annual Veterans' Roundtable panel discussion on October 5 from 6:30-8:00pm. This year's panel discussion will be moderated by Alan Dernalowicz. Panelists include Executive Director of the Montachusett Veterans' Outreach Center Stephanie Marchetti, Director of Veterans Services (Central North District) Lynette Gabrilla, and several Women Veterans. Registration is required. To […]