All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community; from classics to contemporary titles. This month's title will be Boy Erased: a memoir of identity, faith and family by Garrard Conley. Join us for the rescheduled last meeting of the group for the summer, as well as
For African American culinary historian Michael W. Twitty, there was a giant hole in the story of American cooking as big as the one in the story of most African American families. Putting the microscope on himself, Michael decided to fully trace out his family history through the story of Southern and American food. Using
Calling all theatre-lovers- MPL has a play-reading club! We can’t go to the theatre, but we can explore some together, led by local actor/teacher/director Jen Lewis. Readers will receive an electronic copy of a script every month, and we will gather on Zoom on Second Wednesdays, 7-9:30 to read it aloud and discuss. The first
The History of the Medford Public Library with Barbara Kerr, Director Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library (please note date change!) Register here. The public library has been the heart of Medford since 1855. Join Library Director Barbara Kerr for a look at the library's past, present and future. It's quite a story. The
Dance away your cares as Dance Caliente present fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Thursdays at 7PM April 15, Samba May 20, Milonga June 17, Polka For a sample of a lesson, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DanceCaliente/videos/203893247785850 Please register through the online calendar or at the Information Desk at 781-395-7950. You will receive
Wednesday, May 19: The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell To this day, America views itself as a Puritan nation, but Sarah Vowell investigates what that means-and what it should mean. What she discovers is something far different from what their uptight shoebuckles- and-corn reputation might suggest-a highly literate, deeply principled, and surprisingly feisty people, whose
Calling all theatre-lovers- MPL is beginning a new play-reading club! We can't go to the theatre, but we can explore some together, led by local actor/teacher/director Jen Lewis. Readers will receive an electronic copy of a script every month, and we will gather on Zoom on Second Wednesdays, 7-9:30 to read it aloud and discuss.
It’s Now or Never: My Life in the Late Middle Ages with Judah Leblang Join Medford-based writer/storyteller Judah Leblang as he presents a humorous look at middle age, life on the road, and dealing with times when ‘man planned and God laughed.’ Judah’s show, “It’s Now or Never: My Life in the Late Middle Ages,”
Be sure that you're getting useful facts about politics, social media and pandemic reports by going beyond headlines. Skip the bias, hype and noise. Get pro tools and tactics from David Wallace, a former business/tech reporter for The New York Times and Reuters, and journalism lecturer at Boston University. We'll discuss ways to be certain of
Election 2020 with writer/researcher Robert Turner Robert Turner will focus on the 2020 presidential campaign, from the tactics and strategies of the candidates to the impact of the pressures of the day—the Covid-19 virus, issues of racial justice and unrest, the threat of voter fraud— the integrity of the voting process and the role of
Local author and journalist Dyke Hendrickson will discuss his new book, Merrimack: The Resilient River, An Illustrated Narrative of the Most Historic River in New England, in this Zoom webinar. About The Book: Part history and part call to action, Dyke's well-researched book highlights the dramatic life of the Merrimack River, from the colorful days of the Native Americans
Dance away your cares as Dance Caliente present fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Thursdays at 7PM April 15, Samba May 20, Milonga June 17, Polka For a sample of a lesson, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DanceCaliente/videos/203893247785850 Please register through the online calendar or at the Information Desk at 781-395-7950. You will receive
