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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 …
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On Waiting with AIDS: “Gay Waiter” Jokes and the Discriminating Tastes of New American Cuisine, with Jo Michael Rezes
Fung House, Tufts University 48 Professors Row, Medford, United StatesCHAT invites you to join us on April 8 at noon to hear from dissertation fellow Jo Michael Rezes for an original presentation featuring current research. Jo Michael Rezes (they/them/theirs) is a theatremaker and educator in the Greater Boston Area. Their dissertation, “Tastes Like AIDS: Sweet Aesthetics, Bitter Humor, and Viral Performances of HIV/AIDS “ …
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MHSM: Clippership Connector
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesLearn about The Mystic River Master Plan from 2009, the larger Mystic River Greenway, the community-driven effort to initiate the project, and the design, permitting and construction process that led to what we see today. The Clippership Connector is a new, half-mile multi-use path in Medford, MA, that connects Medford Square to Riverbend Park and …
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Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Meeting
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesTo join the monthly meetings of the New England chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, please contact the society on their website.