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Boston Massacre Trials: Blood in the Snow
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesDenounced as an act of unprovoked violence and villainy, this event is one of the most familiar incidents in American history, yet one of the least understood. The speaker will revisit this dramatic episode and the resulting trials, the competing narratives that molded public perceptions, and the unheralded courage of one lawyer and a future …
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A Conversation with Kamala Harris
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAJoin former Vice-President Kamala Harris as she shares unexpected insights and reflections from her 2024 presidential campaign journey, exploring what she witnessed, what she learned, and what it will take for our country to move forward with new vision and purpose. Every ticket includes a copy of her book 107 Days.
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Holiday Traditions in Boston: Holiday Party, Presentation & Toy Drive
Medford Historical Society & Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesIn 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony banned by law the celebration of Christmas as it was deemed to be a time of seasonal excess with no Biblical authority. Though repealed in 1681, it would not be until 1856 that Christmas Day became a state holiday in Massachusetts. In his book on Christmas Traditions …
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Hidden Illness in the White House: Patient Confidentiality vs. the Public Good
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe presidency of the United States is a demanding job that requires intellectual, emotional and physical strength. As time has passed the size and the power of the Executive Branch have increased with more and more responsibility residing on that one person. All presidents have support staffs that they rely on to help make decisions. …
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Rescheduled: From Dance Club to Church Altar: Sanctifying the Seben
Varis Lecture Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin ethnomusicologist Jean Ngoya Kidula for an illuminating colloquium examining the transformation of the seben — a musical section and practice that emerged within Congolese rumba and has historically been associated with secular, and often stigmatized, dance culture. This talk explores how and why the seben has been integrated into contemporary African and diasporic Christian …
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The Path to Hozho: Teachings of the Beauty Way in Difficult Times with Lupita McClanahan
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United States"Hozho," or "The Beauty Way," is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyon de Chelly, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family's lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear …
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Tufts Solomont Speaker Series: Adam Kinzinger
Cabot Intercultural Center, Tufts University 170 Packard Ave., MedfordJoin a conversation with former U.S. Congressman (R-IL), CNN political commentator and author, Adam Kinzinger. While in Congress from 2011-2022, Kinzinger served as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment …
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The Invention of Charlotte Brontë with Graham Watson on ZOOM
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesWe'll be delving into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life". Join us as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book! About the book: Charlotte Brontë …
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MHSM: Medford Businesses Through Time
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesMedford's business history is more than shipbuilding and rum. Learn about Medford's initial industries and subsequent contributions to Massachusetts' economy. Presented by Medford Chamber of Commerce and Medford Historical Society and Museum.
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Amalia Kussner’s Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series ‘The Gilded Age’ (Zoom Program)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAmalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York especially in the 1890's, even though she painted miniature portraits. In the now critically acclaimed HBO series, The Gilded Age, Kussner actually painted 6 of the characters, including Mrs. Astor, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters. Portraits …